The third week of December 2024 has witnessed the launch of several mid-range smartphones, boasting new specifications and features at affordable prices. With New Year 2025 just around the corner, those searching for budget-friendly mobile have can look forward to bid adieu to 2024 by switching to a new handset. Here’s taking a look at major updates in the technology sector this week:
1. Lava Blaze Duo 5G
Lava International Limited has announced its new smartphone, the Blaze Duo 5G. It comes with a secondary AMOLED rear display and is out in two configurations: 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Sales start on Amazon from December 20 onwards.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 chipset, it has a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED main display, supporting 120Hz refresh rate. Further, it has a 64MP primary camera and 2MP macro lens on the back, while a 16MP camera on the front. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports up to 33W fast charging. It runs on Android 14 out of the box. A key highlight is its 1.58-inch rear AMOLED display placed next to the back camera panel.
The device is available in two colour options — Celestial Blue and Arctic White. Its 6GB+128GB variant comes for ₹16,999 (₹14,999 with bank offers), while the cost for 8+128 option is ₹17,999 (₹15,999 with bank offers).
2. Realme 14X 5G
This week, Realme 14x 5G was launched in India It comes with an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance as well as an IP68 rating that offers continuous water immersion protection. Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery, the phone has a 6.67-inch HD+ (720 x 1,604 pixels) IPS LCD screen that offers up to w120Hz refresh rate and 625 nits of peak brightness level. It comes with