Pricing for this 5G smartphone from Samsung is set at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB/128GB storage variant, Rs 20,499 for the 8GB/128GB variant, and Rs 23,499 for the 8GB/256GB variant. The phone is listed on the company’s official website and will also be available on Amazon and Flipkart.

Customers who purchase the phone from the company’s website using SBI and HDFC Bank credit cards (EMI) will receive a discount of Rs 1,000. In this price range, Samsung’s phone will compete with phones like Realme P4 5G, Vivo T4R 5G, and Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 5G.

Specifications include a 6.7-inch Full HD+ resolution Infinity U Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by an Exynos 1330 octa-core processor, with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The front features a 13MP camera for selfies and video calls. The phone is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 25W wired fast charging.

The latest Vivo smartphone comes pre-installed with the Google Gemini app, supporting Gemini Live and other AI features. It offers AI Captioning, an AI smart call assistant, and AI spam call protection.

In the Indian market, the 8GB/128GB variant of this smartphone is priced at Rs 27,999, the 8GB/256GB variant at Rs 29,999, and the top-end 12GB/256GB variant at Rs 31,999. It will be available in Blaze Gold and Nitro Blue colors.

The phone will be available for sale starting August 29th on Vivo’s e-store, Flipkart, and select offline retail stores. It will compete with phones like Nothing Phone 3, Honor 200, Realme P3 Ultra 5G, Oppo F29 Pro 5G, iQOO Z10 5G, and Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G Plus.

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI cardholders are eligible for an instant discount of Rs 3,000. Additionally, an exchange bonus of Rs 3,000 and a no-cost EMI option for up to six months are offered. Jio users with the Rs 1199 plan will receive a free premium access to 10 OTT apps for two months.

Key specifications include a 6.77-inch Full HD+ quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 5000 nits local peak brightness, and 1500 nits global peak brightness. It uses a Snapdragon 7 Generation 4 processor. The phone runs on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15.

The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto camera with 3x zoom support, and a 2-megapixel bokeh camera. A 32-megapixel front camera sensor is provided for selfies and video calls. The phone houses a 6500mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W fast charging support.

Early information suggests that the A17 in India could start at approximately Rs. 18,999 for the base model, which features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant could be priced at Rs. 20,499 and Rs. 23,499, respectively. This suggests a near launch for the smartphone in the Indian market.

Considering the European launch price, which is around EUR 239, the phone is expected to be priced at about Rs. 24,393 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage version.

If the Indian version of the A17 5G shares the same specifications as its European counterpart, it will boast a 6.7-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will also include an IP54 rating, providing protection against dust and splashes. The device will be equipped with Samsung’s Exynos 1330 chipset, paired with the Mali-G68 MP2 GPU, and up to 8GB of RAM along with 256GB of internal storage.

The device is likely to incorporate a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. For its optics, it may feature a dual rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The front camera is expected to be a 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The Galaxy A17 5G will support 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C. It’s anticipated to have a 5,000mAh battery and 25W wired charging capabilities.

The smartphone market has aggressively started incorporating flagship features into mid-range phones. For example, the recently launched Realme P4 PRO offers superior specifications and features within the same price bracket. The Realme P4 Pro’s availability of a 7000 mAh battery coupled with a 120 fps refresh rate makes it a more compelling option than the A17 5G.

**Apple MacBook Price Expectations**
The anticipated price for the Apple A-series MacBook is expected to be around $599 (approximately ₹52,370) or $699 (approximately ₹61,113). If the upcoming MacBook is launched at this price, it would become the most affordable MacBook in Apple’s lineup. Current-generation M4 MacBook models currently start at ₹99,990. This marks the first time Apple is preparing to introduce a laptop at an economical price point in the mid-range segment.

**Strategies for Cost Reduction**
The report also details potential specifications, such as a 12.9-inch screen instead of the usual 13.6 inches. The use of an A-series chipset instead of an M-series, along with a smaller screen size, would contribute to the reduced cost. The upcoming MacBook could be offered in silver, blue, pink, and yellow colors. While the use of an iPhone chipset might seem like a downgrade, the A18 Pro is a powerful processor that outperforms the M1 chipset in benchmark tests. Apple is expected to optimize the A18 Pro for the MacBook, further enhancing performance. Consumers can expect similar long battery life, akin to the M-series devices, with this new affordable MacBook model.

**Infinix GT 30 5G Plus Specifications:**

* **Display:** This Infinix smartphone features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 2160Hz instant touch sampling rate, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a peak brightness of 4500 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i is used for screen protection.
* **Chipset:** The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset for speed and multitasking.
* **Operating System:** This latest phone, based on Android 15, runs on XOS 15. The company will offer two major OS upgrades and three years of security updates for this phone.
* **Special Features:** The phone is equipped with Infinix AI features such as AI Note, Folax AI voice assistant, AI writing assistant, and AI Gallery. This mid-range phone also supports the Google Circle to Search feature, plus a customizable Mecha Light LED unit with over 10 lighting patterns on the back panel.
* **Camera:** The phone features a dual rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera sensor. A 13-megapixel selfie camera is provided on the front.
* **Battery:** A 5500mAh battery powers the phone, supporting 45W fast charging. It also supports 10W reverse wired and bypass charging.
* **Connectivity:** The phone includes 5G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB Type-C port. The phone also supports Infinix’s UltraLink technology. For security, an in-display fingerprint sensor is included.

**Infinix GT 30 5G Plus Price in India:**

The 8GB/128GB storage variant of this Infinix smartphone is priced at ₹19,499. The 8GB/256GB top variant is priced at ₹20,999. The phone will go on sale from August 14 on Flipkart. In terms of competition, this phone will give tough competition to smartphones like Poco X7 5G, Realme P3 Pro 5G, and Vivo T3 5G in this price range.

**Vivo Y400 5G Specifications**

* **Display:** This Vivo mobile features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits peak brightness support.
* **Chipset:** The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor.
* **Camera Setup:** The rear setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary camera sensor and a 2MP depth camera. The front of the phone houses a 32MP selfie camera.
* **Battery Capacity:** A 6000mAh battery is included to power the phone, supporting 90W wired fast charging.

**Vivo Y400 5G Price in India**

Two variants of this Vivo smartphone have been launched: 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The 128GB variant is priced at ₹21,999, while the 256GB variant is priced at ₹23,999. Sales of this phone will begin on August 7th on the company’s website, Amazon, and Flipkart, as well as in offline retail stores. Customers using SBI, IDFC, Yes Bank, or Federal Bank cards for payment will receive a 10% cashback. Additionally, the company is offering a 10-month EMI option with zero down payment.

**Vivo Y400 5G Rivals**

In the ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 price range, this phone will compete with smartphones such as the MOTOROLA Edge 60 Fusion 5G, Nothing Phone 3a, POCO X7 Pro 5G, and REDMI Note-14 Pro 5G.

**Vivo T4R 5G Price in India**

The 8GB/128GB variant is priced at Rs 19,499, the 8GB/256GB storage variant at Rs 21,499, and the 12GB/256GB variant at Rs 23,499. The phone will go on sale on August 5th on Vivo’s site and Flipkart.

**Competition**

In this price range, Vivo’s phone will compete with Nothing Phone 2 Pro, Realme 14T 5G, Poco X7 5G, and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G.

**Vivo T4R 5G Specifications**

* **Display:** The Vivo mobile phone features a 6.77-inch Full HD+ resolution quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness up to 1800 nits, and HDR10+ support.
* **Chipset:** This latest Vivo smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
* **Operating System:** The latest Vivo phone runs on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15.
* **Camera Setup:** The phone features a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera sensor and a 2MP bokeh camera sensor on the back. On the front, there’s a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls. Notably, both the front and rear cameras support 4K resolution video recording.
* **Battery Capacity:** A 5700mAh battery powers the phone, supporting 44W fast charging.
* **Connectivity:** The 5G-supported phone includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth version 5.4, GPS, 4G, a USB Type-C port, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.