Tech Wrap of the Week: From vivo T3 Lite 5G to OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G

This week has been bustling with new tech launches and announcements. Let’s dive into the highlights.

vivo T3 Lite 5G Launch in India

vivo has introduced a new budget-friendly smartphone, the vivo T3 Lite 5G, to the Indian market. This new addition joins the ‘T’ series, which already includes the T3 and T3x models. The vivo T3 Lite 5G will be available for purchase starting next month. It comes in two variants: a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model priced at ₹10,499 and a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model priced at ₹11,499. The phone will be available in Majestic Black and Vibrant Green colors and can be bought from vivo India’s official website, Flipkart, and retail stores starting July 4 at noon.

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G Unveiled

OnePlus has announced its latest budget smartphone, the Nord CE4 Lite 5G. This device features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,100 nits. It also includes an Aqua Touch feature, allowing users to control the touchscreen even when it’s wet. The phone is powered by a 5,500 mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging and 5W reverse charging. OnePlus claims that this model will have the longest battery life in the company’s history.

realme C61 Launch

Chinese smartphone maker realme has launched the C61 on June 28. This new smartphone is powered by the UNISOC T612 octa-core processor and comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It features a 5,000mAh battery and a dual-camera setup with a 32MP primary lens. The realme C61 is available in Safari Green and Marble Black colors. The pricing is ₹7,699 for the 4GB+64GB model, ₹7,999 for the 4GB+128GB model, and ₹8,099 for the 6GB+128GB model. The phone can be purchased from realme’s official website, Flipkart, and other mainline channels.

Nokia 3210 Makes a Comeback

HMD Global has brought back the iconic Nokia 3210 to the Indian market. This classic phone, which shaped a generation, is now available in vibrant colors like Scuba Blue, Grunge Black, and Y2K Gold. Alongside, HMD Global has also launched the Nokia 235 4G and Nokia 220 4G, which come with various multimedia features and modern conveniences. The Nokia 3210 features a retro 1999 design, a robust 1450 mAh battery offering up to 9.5 hours of talk time, the classic Snake game, a 2MP camera, a flash torch, and a preloaded UPI application.

Google’s “Made by Google” Event

Google has announced the date for its annual “Made by Google” event, which will take place on August 13. The event will start at 10.30 pm and will be streamed live on YouTube. Google shared this information on its X handle, stating that the event will showcase Pixel devices, the best of Google AI, and Android software updates. It is expected that Google will launch the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Motorola Razr 50 Series Launch

Motorola has launched its much-anticipated premium Razr 50 series foldable phones in China, including the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra. The Razr 50 Ultra features a 4-inch (1272×1080 pixels) QuickView pOLED LTPO display and a 6.9-inch FlexView full HD+ (2640×1080p) pOLED LTPO foldable display. It supports a 1-165Hz refresh rate, 10-bit HDR 10+, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision. The Razr 50 series also includes a large 3.6-inch fullHD pOLED cover display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The main display is a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED foldable screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness level of 3000 nits. The global variant of the handset is expected to launch soon.