Samsung kickstarted this week in tech with the India launch of its Galaxy J6, Galaxy J8, Galaxy A6, and Galaxy A6+ smartphones. The Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J8 are affordable handsets with plastic unibody design, Super AMOLED screens, and 18.5:9 displays, while the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ sport metal unibody designs, along with Super AMOLED screens and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. As for the prices in India, Galaxy A6+ is the most expensive[1] of the lot at Rs. 25,990, followed by the Galaxy A6 at Rs. 21,990. Then comes the Galaxy J8 at Rs. 18,990, while Galaxy J6 comes in two variants[2], 3GB RAM and 32GB storage at Rs. 13,990 and 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at Rs. 16,490.
Key features of the four new Samsung smartphones[3] are Android 8.0 Oreo-based Samsung Experience, large batteries, octa-core processors, AI integration in camera. The Galaxy J8[4] and Galaxy A6+[5] sport dual rear cameras, 3500mAh batteries, 6-inch displays, and high-resolution selfie cameras. On the other hand, the Galaxy J6[6] and Galaxy A6[7] come with 5.6-inch screens and 3000mAh batteries. The Galaxy J8 is scheduled to go on sale in India on June 20, while the remaining three are already available for purchase in the country.
Samsung Galaxy J6 First Impressions[8]
Xiaomi was also in the news this week, for multiple reasons. The company launched the Mi Credit platform[9], which will help MIUI users in India to avail personal loans of up to Rs. 1 lakh. Also, Redmi Note 5 Pro[10] users are now reportedly getting the MIUI 9.5 Global ROM (v9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA) update[11] — it...