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Lilbits: LumaFusion video editor comes to Android and iOS, Nokia’s latest budget phone has a card reader, headphone jack and removable battery

by Brad Linder 9 Comments on Lilbits: LumaFusion video editor comes to Android and iOS, Nokia’s latest budget phone has a card reader, headphone jack and removable battery

LumaFusion is a video editor that offers advanced features including color correction tools, green screen and chroma key effects, as well as all the basic features you’d expect including transitions, titles, and the ability to export files in a range of formats, qualities, and frame rates. What makes it unusual is that it’s not just […]

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MediaTek Helio G36 is a chip for budget gaming phones (stretching the definition of gaming phones)

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MediaTek’s Helio G series processors tend to be aimed at mid-range phones optimized for mobile gaming. The new MediaTek Helio G36 is a little different, in that it’s designed to bring gaming-class features to even cheaper phones. Among other things, the chip supports displays with 90 Hz refresh rates and features MediaTek’s technology for balancing […]

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Moto G22 is a budget phone with a 90 Hz display and 50MP camera

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The Motorola G22 smartphone is hitting select markets in Europe for 170 Euros (about $185) and Motorola says it’s heading to additional regions including Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia in the coming weeks. While the phone is priced below $200, it has a few stand-out features including a 90 Hz display and NFC […]

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BLU G91 Max is a budget phone phone with 8GB RAM and wireless charging (but no 5G)

by Brad Linder 5 Comments on BLU G91 Max is a budget phone phone with 8GB RAM and wireless charging (but no 5G)

The BLU G91 Max is a budget smartphone with a few specs that you don’t typically find in low-cost models, including 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and support for wireless charging. That’s not bad for a phone with a list price of $250 and which is currently on sale for $180. But some of […]

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G is official: Snapdragon 480 5G and a 90 Hz display for $240

by Brad Linder 4 Comments on OnePlus Nord N200 5G is official: Snapdragon 480 5G and a 90 Hz display for $240

As expected, OnePlus is bringing a new budget smartphone to North America. The OnePlus Nord N200 5G will be available starting June 25, 2021 for $240. For a budget phone, the OnePlus Nord N200 5G seems to have decent specs including 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It also has […]

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G will be a budget phone with a 90 Hz display (leaks)

by Brad Linder 2 Comments on OnePlus Nord N200 5G will be a budget phone with a 90 Hz display (leaks)

Over the years it’s been interesting to see fancy new features debut in high-end smartphone before eventually making their way to mid-range and budget devices. It looks like screens with high refresh rates are the latest example. The upcoming OnePlus Nord N200 5G is expected to sell for less than $250 and feature a 6.49 inch, […]

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HMD launches Nokia 5.4 mid-range phone for 189 Euros

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HMD’s latest smartphone features a a 6.39 inch display, a 4,000 mAh battery, and features including NFC, four rear cameras, and a fingerprint reader. But with a starting price of  189 Euros (about $230), the Nokia 5.4 is more of a budget or mid-range phone than a premium handset. Digging into the specs makes that pretty […]

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Moto E7 budget smartphone hits Europe for €120

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Motorola’s latest  low-cost smartphone packs a 4,000 mAh battery, 10W fast charging support, dual rear cameras, a fingerprint reader, and a headphone jack… illustrating that once-premium features are now readily available in low-cost phones. Most of the other specs for the new Moto E7 are a little less impressive though. The smartphone has a 6.5 inch, […]

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Motorola launches Moto G9/Moto G9 Play in Europe and India for $200 or less

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Motorola’s latest budget smartphone in the Moto G lineup is here… and by here, I mean India and Europe. It’s unclear if or when the Moto G9 and/or Moto G9 Play will be available in other markets. But the company unveiled the Moto G9 in India today, and it will be available from FlipKart for ₹11,499 ($155) […]