The Super Mario Bros Movie, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Renfield, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and OTT in April 2023

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+.

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Nokia X30 5G Review: Unnecessarily expensive

Nokia X30 5G is priced at Rs 47,999 onwards in India, but we weren’t able to find much that justifies this price. Not to take away the credit, the Nokia X30 5G has a good design. I like how the smartphone looks, the in-hand feel, and the size. However, the moment you turn the smartphone on, it does not feel premium at all.

There is no doubt that smartphones are becoming more and more expensive with each passing day. Not too long ago, flagship smartphones cost somewhere around the Rs 40,000 mark. Today, some of the top flagships are priced at double or more the value. While the price rise is directly related to inflation, there are still some products that just don’t make sense in terms of their pricing. After testing the Nokia X30 5G smartphone for about a week, I can’t help but wonder the same about this smartphone. The Nokia X30 5G is priced at ₹47,999 in India, and for this price, you don’t get your money's worth. Here’s why:

Nokia X30 5G: Design

Just by the looks of it, the Nokia X30 5G looks pretty nice. The smartphone isn’t too big or bulky, and it has a pretty good-looking back panel with a brushed silver camera module that sits proportionately on the top left corner of the back. The Nokia branding is bang in the middle of the back panel, and we get the regulatory stuff at the bottom.  

The back panel is polycarbonate. Nokia is going big on sustainability. The company’s most eco-friendly phone’s plastic back is made of 65% recycled plastic. The in-hand feel of this feels slightly better than regular polycarbonate backs. This feels denser. Further, we get an aluminium frame, which is made of 100 per cent recycled aluminium! That is good. The frame also feels pretty strong, adding to the overall in-hand feel of the Nokia X30 5G.

Up front, we get a pretty standard hole-punch display with symmetrical bezels. The chin and the top bezel here are thicker than the side bezels. Furthermore, the size is also very good. I’m a person who likes smaller smartphones and this, with the 6.43-inch display is pretty good. Not too big, not too small.

Overall, this is a good design approach from Nokia. The smartphone is easy to hold and use with one hand,  the in-hand feel is decent, and it is made of eco-friendly materials. The camera module also looks good with the grey-white dual-tone finish and sits proportionately at the top left corner of the back.

Nokia X30 5G: Display

While everything is good in terms of design, it is the display where we start seeing the unjustifiable price tag of the Nokia X30 5G. The Nokia X30 5G has a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is also claimed to have a peak brightness of 700 nits.

The picture quality of this display is decent. The colours are a bit saturated and bright, but that gives it a very vibrant and bright feel. This is an AMOLED panel, so the accuracy is good and the image is detailed, but the Nokia X30 5G does not support HDR, so you can’t watch HDR content on Netflix or YouTube, which is quite sad for a Rs 47,999 smartphone since there are options under ₹20,000 also that offer HDR support. 

The Nokia X30 5G also lacks a few necessary display features. There is no setting to change the picture mode of the device. The refresh rate is 90Hz but you can’t lock it at max 90. There are only two settings - 60Hz and “Adaptive.” There is, however, an option to adjust the white balance. 

The Nokia X30 5G’s display is rated to have a peak brightness of 700 nits. In our Lux Meter test, the Nokia X30 5G showed better numbers than the claim. We tested the highest brightness of 812 nits and a minimum of 4 nits on a plain white screen. This is quite impressive since we rarely see smartphones putting out more numbers than a brand claims. 

Overall, the display is good but not as good as we’d expect from a sub-50k smartphone. Moreover, there is a lack of some important features, and you can’t lock the refresh rate at the maximum 90Hz, which is a bummer. 

Nokia X30 5G: Performance

Coming to performance, the Nokia X30 5G doesn’t even come close to the competition in terms of performance numbers and experience. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, a chip that has become a sort of standard for smartphones around ₹20,000. However, on a ₹47,999 device, you’d expect the chip to be tuned in a different way. Now, the chip on the Nokia X30 5G has a higher clock speed for the small cores, but that does not affect the performance all that much. 

The benchmark numbers are much lower than what we have seen on devices in this range this year since most of them run on higher-end chipsets. To give an idea, the Nokia X30 5G scored 400,969 points on the AnTuTu benchmark. On Geekbench, the smartphone gave a single-core score of 904 and a multi-core score of 2099. These numbers are minuscule in comparison with other devices in this category. For example, the OnePlus 11R, which was launched very recently at a price of Rs 39,999 onwards (Rs 8,000 less than the Nokia X30 5G) showed us an AnTuTu score of 838,309 points, which is more than double that of the Nokia X30 5G. 

On Geekbench also, the Nokia X30 5G is nowhere near the OnePlus 11R's scores, as you can see in the graph below. In other CPU-based benchmarks also, the difference between the Snapdragon 695 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is evident. On PC Mark, where the Nokia X30 5G scores 8,446 points, the cheaper OnePlus 11R scored 12,632 in our review.

Coming to GPU-based tests, the Nokia X30 5G again didn’t come close to the competition. The severely under-powered Snapdragon 695 runs on an Adreno 619 GPU, while the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 run on an Adreno 730 GPU. The difference in numbers - is 1211 in 3D Mark Wildlife, where the OnePlus 11R maxed out. On 3D Mark Wildlife Extreme (the same test for high-powered devices), the OnePlus 11R gave us a score of 2796 points. On the same test, the Nokia X30 5G gave us only 363 points. That should give you a fair idea about the smartphone’s performance, as compared to devices in the same budget, or even cheaper. 

That is not all. Apart from benchmarks, the Nokia X30 5G doesn’t even use the latest standards for RAM and storage. For example, the smartphone uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage (UFS 3.1 for 256GB variant), while smartphones in this range are using LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0 storage. The storage benchmarks show underwhelming read and write speeds, and the smartphone’s multi-tasking is also not as smooth as you’d expect from a smartphone in this range. 

Coming to gaming, the experience here is also pretty average. The Nokia X30 5G runs all games and runs them smoothly. I played games like Call of Duty: Mobile, and Asphalt 9 Legends on this smartphone, and the experience was nothing more than average. On Call of Duty: Mobile, for example, the smartphone doesn’t get the ‘Ultra’ setting for frame rate. The graphics look decent, and the smartphone doesn’t heat up too much while gaming. 

Coming to the software, this is one area where I really liked the overall experience that the Nokia X30 5G offers. The smartphone runs on Android One, which is an almost stock Android, meaning there are no bloatware apps, no unnecessary features or permissions to deal with, and a very smooth and clean Android experience. I am personally a big fan of clean UIs and stock Android is probably the cleanest operating system out there. The setup process is also easy and we are not interrupted by annoying pop-ups and permissions while accessing new features.

Nokia X30 5G: Camera

Coming to the camera, the Nokia X30 5G uses a dual rear camera setup that includes a primary 50-megapixel shooter and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle shooter. Up front, the Nokia X30 5G has a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. 

Images out of this camera are decent, but not at-par with competition. There is a certain level of detail that we see with these images, but the highlights are slightly blown up. In ideal lightning conditions like a sunny day, or in a well-lit room, the Nokia X30 5G takes good images. The images are sharp and the detail retention is also good. However, the camera struggles the moment lighting is not ideal. 

 

In low-light shots, for example, the images lack sharpness. We get a bit of a hazy texture, and the Nokia X30 5G’s shutter speed becomes very slow, in order to let more light in. However, this also makes the chances of the image coming out blurred higher. There is a Night mode of course, but that doesn’t do much apart from blowing up the light. Now, this does make things better in terms of sharpness and visibility but messes up with other details like shadows. 

Overall, this is a pretty average camera and not something you’d expect from a sub-Rs 50k device. The images are good enough for basic usage, but if you want to get a good, consistent camera that performs well in all aspects and offers better functioning features, you can look elsewhere. For example, the portraits or night mode on the Nokia X30 5G aren’t great.

Nokia X30 5G: Verdict

So that was our review of the exorbitantly-priced Nokia X30 5G. The smartphone is priced at ₹47,999 onwards in India, but we weren’t able to find anything that justifies that price. Not to take away the credit, the Nokia X30 5G has a good design. I like how the smartphone looks, the in-hand feel, the size, and such factors. However, the moment you turn the smartphone on, it does not feel premium at all. The display, the performance, the camera, the battery - there is nothing that justifies the ₹47,999 price tag.

We understand that Nokia must be going for the experience, instead of just aiming for the numbers - something brands like Apple and Google go for. However, with those smartphones, we actually get a solid experience and there is some level of premium hardware involved. In both these areas, the Nokia X30 5G just falls short and can not be called a premium offering, despite the ₹47,999 price tag.

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5 Tecno Spark 10 features you get for a price of 12,999

Tecno Spark 10 has launched in India at ₹12,999 and the phone is a watered-down version of the Pro model. Like the latter, the Spark 10 is also carrying a MediaTek processor. Here are the full Spark 10 features. 

What do you get with Tecno Spark 10 at ₹12,999?

Tecno Spark 10 is likely to be available on Flipkart soon. You could buy the device in Meta Black, Meta Blue, and Meta White colours. Besides that, here’s everything the device brings for the ₹12,999 price tag:

1. Tecno Spark 10 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a waterdrop notch.

2. Inside the notch resides an 8MP selfie camera. A 50MP sensor leads the back cameras. There’s also an AI lens at the back.

3. The phone boots with HiOS 12.6 software based on Android 13. This is laid on top of the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset.

4. You can pick the device in a solo 4GB plus 64GB memory variant. Inside the phone, there’s also space for a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging support. 5. The phone also packs a USB-C port, SD card slot, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and 3.5mm audio jack.

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3 steps to declutter and improve the Google Search UI

Over the years, Google Search Engine Results Page (SERP) has been getting frequent updates with new features and UI changes to the point where the Google Search UI feels cluttered with ads and unsought information. Although, we can’t bring back the good old Google UI, here’s how to fix it.

How to improve Google Search UI

Some of these steps involving installing an adblocker. Now, if not using one, you may be already familiar about the existence of applications or addons or extensions to block ads on web browsers. However, there are still plenty of people who don’t know about, let alone use an adblocker. So, for those folks, we hope this guide will be more helpful.  

1. Block all ads on Google SERP and other websites

You can install uBlock Origin for removing those annoying ads from Google Search Engine Results Page. It is available for leading browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc. Once installed, ensure it’s enabled and running. 

2. Remove favicons from Google search results page

Favicons are the brand logos appearing as icons over website names on Google SERP. You can disable favicons and save some space. Moreover, the page will look more minimal. 

To removing favicons, you have to use uBlock/ uBlock Origin again. If it’s installed on your browser, go to the uBlock settings > My Filters section and insert the following string of codes:

www.google.com##.g div.yuRUbf a > h3 + div > .H9lube, .g div.yuRUbf a > h3 + div > div > span, .g div.yuRUbf a + div > div > span, .g div.yuRUbf a + div > div > div > span

www.google.com##.g div.yuRUbf a > h3, .g div.yuRUbf a + div > div:style(margin-top: 0px !important;)

Click on Apply Changes once you have pasted the above filters.

Refresh the Google search result pages already opened. You should not see favicons on the currently open and new Google search result pages.

3. Disable local language results from Knowledge Graph on the right side of Google SERP

Of late, Google has been pushing local languages (like Hindi) at various places on your Search Engine Results Page. In case, you don’t want to see them, say within the Knowledge Graph box on the right side of SERP, then all you need to do is change your location to United States. To do this, you have go to click on the cog button on the top right corner of the Google SERP. Tap on See More Settings. You will find the option to change your location preference for Google SERP at the bottom of this page.

Changing the location can however show up wrong website suggestions like showing Amazon.com instead of Amazon.in in India. So, be careful before changing this setting.

There may be more ways to improve the Google Search experience. We will be updating the article with more tips as we come across them. Stay tuned.

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Grab the Samsung Galaxy S23 at an unbelievable price of 10,119 after exchange and bank offer

Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 series in February 2023 which includes three models that are the Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The vanilla variant was launched at a starting price of ₹74,999 and comes with quite powerful upgrades. 

However, Samsung is currently hosting a huge offer on Samsung Galaxy S23. The high-end smartphone can be bought from Samsung’s online store at a price of ₹10,119. Unbelievable right? Let me tell you how.

Samsung Galaxy S23 discount

The base variant of Samsung Galaxy S23 is available on Samsung’s official website at a price of ₹74,999 but the company has offered an exchange offer which can save you up to ₹59,880 on the smartphone. 

The exchange discount depends on the phone you are trading. The phone should be in good working condition and it should not be damaged.

In addition to that, Samsung has given users the option of a bank offer. You can save an additional ₹5000 on the Samsung Galaxy S23 by making payments with the HDFC Bank card. 

So the phone which cost ₹79,999 can now be bought at a discounted price of ₹10,119.

Samsung Galaxy S23 specifications

Samsung Galaxy S23 comes with a very similar design to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. It is available in four colours including Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. The flagship phone weighs 168g. It has a glass body on the back and front as well which is protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and in the middle, it has an aluminium frame. 

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is powered by the customised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and storage of up to 512GB. It runs on the latest Android 13 OS. The device packs a 5000mAH battery with 25-watt fast charging. It also supports wireless charging and reverse charging.

This phone features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display supports HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate. 

The Galaxy S23 comes with a triple camera setup holding a 50-megapixel primary camera, 10-megapixel telephoto sensor and 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and along with that it sports a 12-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Sid Meier’s Railroads Coming to iOS, Android on April 5, Feral Interactive Working on Port

Sid Meier’s Railroads, the classic railways tycoon and simulation game released in 2006, is coming to iOS and Android in April. Feral Interactive, known for its work on ports of old PC games to mobile platforms, is working to release the game on mobile platforms in the coming days.

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You can grab the Apple iPhone 12 at just 31,999 after exchange: Heres how

Amazon is currently offering an excellent promotion on the iPhone 12, a smartphone released by Apple in 2020 with a distinct design reminiscent of the iPhone 5. The online retailer is providing an instant discount of 18%, which lowers the price of the iPhone 12 to ₹53,999 from its original price of ₹59,990. Additionally, Amazon is hosting an exchange offer worth up to ₹22,000 in conjunction with this deal.

Amazon discounts on the Apple iPhone 12

The base variant of the Apple iPhone 12 is priced at ₹53,999 on Amazon after an 18 per cent instant discount. Amazon also has an exchange offer available for the device up to ₹22,000. If you manage to avail of the exchange offer to the max, the price will go down straight to ₹31,999.

Now the discount in the exchange offer depends on the phone and its condition. The phone which you are trading with the exchange offer should be in a good condition. It should be working and it shouldn’t have any scratches or any damage to it.

Apple iPhone 12 specifications

The iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display which supports Dolby Vision. It emits 1200 nits on peak brightness according to the lab tests. The display is protected by Ceramic Shield glass.

The iPhone 12 is powered by the A14 Bionic (5nm) chipset and it runs on iOS 14.1 but can be upgraded to iOS 16.2. The phone comes in three storage options; 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Apple iPhone 12 comes with a dual camera setup carrying a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It has a 12-megapixel front-facing camera as well. iPhone 12 packs a 2815mAh battery which can be charged 50% in 30 mins claimed by Apple. The phone supports a 20-watt fast charging. 

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