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OnePlus 8T Review: An Overall Great Phone

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 09:38 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-8t-review/313715/, OnePlus 8T Review: An Overall Great Phone

Most of the OnePlus followers now know what to expect from a 'T' model in a series. It is a slightly revamped version of the base model and around the same price mark as well. While it has been long since the OnePlus 8T came out, we have been using the device for a few weeks now to see how it actually performs in the real world. There are a lot of things which the OnePlus 8T gets right; Right from the design of the device and its stellar performance, everything's been described in the review below. Keep reading to find out.

OnePlus 8T Review: Design, Body and Display

Starting with the design of the OnePlus 8T, I have to say; initially, when the pictures of the smartphone surfaced online, I wasn't that impressed by the looks of it. It felt like any other mid-range device (more like the Realme 7 series of phones) from far in the pictures. But hands-on, the device looks completely different and feels completely different. Even though it is not as premium as the OnePlus 8 Pro, the OnePlus 8T is premium nonetheless.

There is no curve on the sides of the body, so the screen feels a little less striking or impactful when viewing content, but once you get used to it, it becomes normal. One thing that I noticed is that the OnePlus 8T feels a little heavier on the hands than the OnePlus 8. Using the device with one hand might get a little taxing on your wrist. The two colours are very different, while the Aquamarine Green is on the fancy end, the Lunar Silver feels very sober. There are almost no bezels on the front screen, and the punch-hole camera at the top left looks really good.

Talking about the display of the device, you get a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen. Not only can the device supports 120Hz refresh rate, but it can also support videos playing in HDR10. DisplayMate gave OnePlus 8T an 'A+' rating for the amazing screen that it dons. The video viewing experience is very good with the device. Even without the earphones, the stereo speakers are impressive enough to play a video or a song. The display of the OnePlus 8T has one of the best displays I have come across in a OnePlus device.

OnePlus 8T Review: Performance

What I expected when I saw the release date of OnePlus 8T was that it would become the first smartphone from OnePlus to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+. But unfortunately, that didn't happen. So you get the same SoC on the OnePlus 8T which you get in the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices. Talking about the RAM of the device, the OnePlus 8T is equipped with LPDDR4X RAM which is behind the DDR5 RAM which OnePlus 8 Pro gets. Of course, the device supports 5G and other latest connectivity mediums and tools.

Even though the specs aren't what I expected them to be, I can't deny that the experience of using OnePlus 8T for all these weeks has been nothing short of amazing. The smartphone runs buttery smooth and those of you who care about the refresh rate, OnePlus 8T won't disappoint you.

Like always, OnePlus has done a commendable job with the in-screen fingerprint scanner and face unlock of the device. They both are very accurate and work very smoothly and rapidly. The stereo speakers on the device are quite loud and clear at the same time.

OnePlus 8T Review: Software (OxygenOS)

A thing worth noting here is that OnePlus 8T is the first device from OnePlus which came out of the box with the OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. Everyone knows how good OnePlus has been with the OxygenOS over the years. It is arguably one of the best-operating systems (OS) for Android out in the market. I don't have many complaints with the OxygenOS 11 so far. There were a few bugs here and then, but OnePlus was very fast to roll out updates which fixed them.

One of the highlights of the OxygenOS 11 on the OnePlus 8T is the always-on-display (AOD). Adding to this, with the new insight AOD, you can check the number of times you are opening your smartphone in a day. The Zen Mode on OnePlus 8T comes with new refreshing themes and now you can also share Zen Mode with other OnePlus users as well.

OnePlus 8T Review: Cameras

The OnePlus 8T comes with a quad-camera setup at the rear. The primary sensor is a 48MP Sony IMX586 lens. It is a good sensor, but it has been already used in devices in the OnePlus 7 series and even on several mid-range phones. OnePlus could have equipped a 64MP sensor at least or even the 48MP Sony IMX689 sensor that was used on the OnePlus 8 Pro. Paired with the primary sensor is a 16MP ultra-wide angle sensor, a 5MP macro sensor and a 2MP monochrome sensor.

With the help of all these sensors and its camera software, the OnePlus 8T can shoot some nice pictures in daylight. The closeup images are also better than decent, and the portrait mode has been improved. Coming to the front camera, selfies taken in daylight come out really good. Video calls are also pretty decent, and there is nothing too much that can be demanded by the front camera of the OnePlus 8T.

OnePlus 8T Review: Battery and Charging

The OnePlus 8T comes with a 4500mAh battery. Initially, I thought that it wouldn't be sufficient for me given the fact that there is a 120Hz refresh rate and the device can support HDR10. But with regular updates, OnePlus has ensured that the battery usage is optimised for the OnePlus 8T and it runs longer than before now.

Paired with the battery is a 65W fast-charging support. The OnePlus 8T is the first device from OnePlus, which can support such level of fast-charging. It didn't even take 45 minutes for my device to from 0 to 100%. So even if the battery feels less to you, OnePlus makes up for it by giving you such a fast-charging technology.

OnePlus 8T: Price and Verdict

The OnePlus 8T has impressed me more than I thought that it would. The smartphone is a good option for users looking to buy in the Rs 45,000 price range. It looks good, and the performance has improved fairly with all the regular updates coming in from OnePlus. However, there are a lot of things OnePlus could have done differently with the OnePlus 8T. First of all, the SoC could have been the Snapdragon 865+, but that's not a very big issue since Snapdragon 865 is fast as well. Rear camera system could have been focused on more by the company.

It is not like the camera, and images are disappointing; they are still one of the best you can get in this price range. But the thing is, I had more expectations from the OnePlus 8T looking at the OnePlus 8.

It is available for Rs 42,999 for its 8GB+128GB variant and Rs 45,999 for its 12GB+256GB variant. With these specs on board, the price doesn't feel unfair from OnePlus. So you can definitely purchase it if you are looking at it as a long-term option.

Original article: OnePlus 8T Review: An Overall Great Phone

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Vodafone Idea Users Get 6GB Bonus Data When Recharging ZEE5 Bundled Prepaid Pack

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 10:45 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-6gb-zee5-prepaid-pack/313644/, Vodafone Idea Users Get 6GB Bonus Data When Recharging ZEE5 Bundled Prepaid Pack

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers users a free subscription of ZEE5 Premium worth Rs 999 for one year absolutely free with its select prepaid plans. The prepaid plans which come with the benefit of ZEE5 Premium bundled are – Rs 355, Rs 405, Rs 595, Rs 795, and Rs 2,595. Each of these plans come with unique data benefits but all of them offer a free one-year subscription of ZEE5 Premium to the users. As per the terms and conditions of the prepaid plans bundled with ZEE5 Premium benefits, users stand a chance to win 6GB additional data when they recharge one of these packs mentioned above.

How to Get 6GB Bonus Data With Vodafone Idea ZEE5 Premium Prepaid Plans?

The thing is, for ZEE5 Premium subscription to continue, users must recharge with an unlimited prepaid plan which comes for a minimum denomination of Rs 219. With the Rs 219 prepaid plan, Vi users will get 1GB daily fair-usage policy (FUP) data for up to 28 days along with unlimited calling.

But if the users recharge through any of the prepaid plans (Rs 355, Rs 405, Rs 595, Rs 795, and Rs 2,595) which offer ZEE5 Premium again, they get 6GB additional data from Vi. This 6GB bonus data will be added on top of the benefits that the aforementioned prepaid plans already provide. For continuing with the service of ZEE5 Premium for 12 months, the user needs to keep recharging with unlimited prepaid plans which come for at least Rs 219 all year long.

Adding to this, when the user recharges with a prepaid plan that offers ZEE5 Premium again, he/she won't get the benefit of the over-the-top (OTT) platform again. It will be the same subscription which will continue that the user got when he/she recharged with a ZEE5 Premium plan the first time.

Also, the user must remember to use the ZEE5 Premium subscription link within 28 days that is sent by Vi on the successful recharge of the prepaid plan. If not used within 28 days, the benefit will no longer be available for the user.

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Airtel Offering 5GB Free Data to Customers Downloading Airtel Thanks App for First Time

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:19 PM PST

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Bharti Airtel has come up with a new offer called ‘New 4G SIM or 4G Upgrade Free Data Coupons‘ as part of which it is providing 5GB of free data to new Airtel 4G customers. As per the information available, new Airtel users can avail 5GB of data in the form of five 1GB coupons after downloading the ‘Airtel Thanks‘ app for the first time. This offer can be availed by prepaid subscribers of Airtel residing in India who have bought a new 4G SIM or upgraded to a 4G device and registering on Airtel Thanks app for the first time using prepaid mobile number. In the quarter that ended on September 30, 2020, Bharti Airtel added more 4G subscribers than Reliance Jio for the first time in close to four years. This offer will allow new Airtel 4G customers to get free data.

Airtel Thanks App Free 5GB Data Offer Detailed

To be eligible for the offer, an Airtel prepaid 4G subscriber will have to download the latest version of Airtel Thanks app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. After downloading, the user will have register on the app using their prepaid mobile number within 30 days of the activation of the mobile number. Airtel says the five coupons of 1GB each will be credited to the user’s account within 72 hours, subjected if the user qualifies the criteria mentioned above.

There are some terms and conditions which are worth noting. One user can avail this offer only once using the same mobile number. Airtel also confirmed that if the user is eligible for this offer of 5GB free data, then he/she will be automatically excluded from the 2GB Free Data offer which the telco is currently running for downloading the Airtel Thanks app first-time registration.

Airtel also said the winners would automatically receive coupon credit message post qualification. As for the redemption process, after receiving the SMS, users can view/claim their coupons on the ‘My Coupons‘ section on the Airtel Thanks app. Every 1GB coupon will be available for redemption for 90 days from the day of credit, and upon redemption, it will be active for three calendar days and will automatically expire on the third calendar day.

Coupon redemption will work only if the user has an active Airtel prepaid connection at the time of redemption. In case the connection expires before the coupon expiry period, i.e. three days the free data will work only till the expiry of the main prepaid pack, Airtel concluded.

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BSNL Extends Availability of STV 49, Also Revises Plan Voucher 108 to Offer 90 Days Validity

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:32 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-stv49-availability-extension-december/313598/, BSNL Extends Availability of STV 49, Also Revises Plan Voucher 108 to Offer 90 Days Validity

As we approach towards a new month, BSNL has started implementing changes to the existing plans. The telco has revised two prepaid plans which will be effective from December 1, 2020. Alongside the revision of these prepaid plans, BSNL is also expected to launch new postpaid plans to compete with JioPostpaid Plus plans. The new revisions from BSNL include availability extension for STV 49 and plan voucher validity extension for Rs 108 Plan Voucher. The STV 49 from was supposed to expire on November 29, however, the telco has extended the availability by another 90 days, probably due to the increased demand from the subscribers. The Plan Voucher 108 is aimed at the subscribers who join BSNL from other networks.

BSNL STV 49 and Plan Voucher 108 New Revisions Detailed

Back at the start of September this year, we reported the launch of STV 49 from BSNL which offers decent benefits. BSNL introduced the STV 49 as a promotional plan valid for 90 days. Accordingly, the plan was supposed to expire on November 29. But the telco extended the availability now, keeping the benefits unchanged.

The STV 49 from BSNL offers free 100 minutes to any network within India. After the free minutes, voice calls will be charged at 45 paise per minute in Home LSA and national roaming including Delhi and Mumbai with MTNL network. There’s also 2GB of data benefit along with free 100 SMSes which can be sent to any operator. The validity of the freebies is 28 days from the date of recharge.

Moving onto the Plan Voucher 108, it is aimed at the subscribers who are looking to port into BSNL’s network. BSNL is providing unlimited voice calling facility to any networking including MTNL network in Delhi & Mumbai telecom circles. It also comes with 1GB data per day after which the speeds will be reduced to 80 Kbps. BSNL is also providing 500 SMSes for the entire validity period of the plan. Do make a note that the voice calls will be limited to 250 minutes per day. The validity of the freebies is 45 days, whereas the validity of the plan is 90 days.

After the revision, the Plan Voucher 108 and STV 49 will now be available till February February 28, 2021. The revised plans will be available across the country from December 1. We are also expecting BSNL to launch its affordable postpaid plans on December 1, but the company is yet to make an official announcement regarding the same.

Original article: BSNL Extends Availability of STV 49, Also Revises Plan Voucher 108 to Offer 90 Days Validity

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