FILE PHOTO: People line up while waiting at an Apple Store as Apple's new iPhone 15 officially goes on sale across China, in Shanghai, China September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo
NEW DELHI: Vijay Sales, an electronics omnichannel retail chain, has launched offers for Apple products under the ‘Apple Days Sale’ from December 30 to January 7, 2024.
Buyers can avail of the offers at the company's network of over 130 retail outlets as well as on its website, Vijay Sales said in a statement.
The retail chain said HDFC bank card holders can avail of an instant discount of up to Rs 5000 on their purchases. Additionally, at physical stores of Vijay Sales, one can benefit with an exchange bonus extending up to Rs 10,000
The iPhone 15 Pro 1TB variant, for instance, can be purchased at Rs 1,62,990 under the ‘Apple Days’ offer, or at Rs 1,59,990 with the bank offer. The iPhone 15 Pro’s 128GB, 256GB and 512GB variants can be purchased at Rs 1,25,900 (or Rs 1,22,900 with bank offer), Rs 1,35,240 (or Rs 1,32,240 with bank offer), and Rs 151,900 (or Rs 148,900 with bank offer), respectively.
The company is similarly offering discounts and bank offers with iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants.
Additionally, the iPad 9th Gen will be available at a starting price of Rs 27,900, while the iPad 10th Gen can be purchased at a starting price of Rs 33,430. The iPad Air 5th Gen starts at Rs 50,680, whereas the iPad Pro starts at Rs 79,900, inclusive of up to Rs 4,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank Cards, according to Vijay Sales.
The MacBook Pro with M3 chip will be available from Rs 1,47,910, whereas the MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip will be available from Rs 1,74,910. The MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip will be available from Rs 2,82,910. MacBook Pro, backed by the M2 Chip, will be available at Rs 1,10,270. These prices are inclusive of a flat Rs 5,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank Cards.
Further, the latest Apple Watch Series 9 will be available from Rs 36,310, Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) starts from Rs 25,690, while the Apple Watch Series 8 starts from Rs 32,620. These prices are inclusive of up to Rs 2,500 instant discount on HDFC Bank Cards.
Users can purchase the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) at Rs 18,990 inclusive of a Rs 2,000 instant discount on HDFC Bank Cards.
Published On Dec 31, 2023 at 03:10 PM IST
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Apple Days on Vijay Sales are back, offering a chance to loyalists of the Cupertino-based tech giant who are looking to buy a new device. The current sale kicked off on December 31 and will continue till January 7, offering deep discounts on the flagship iPhone 15 series, Macbooks, Apple watches and more.
Vijay Sales is offering a discount of up to ₹5,000 on HDFC bank cards. Meanwhile, customers can get an exchange bonus of up to ₹10,000 on the purchase of Apple devices at Vijay Sales physical stores during the sale period.
Notably, the iPhone 15 smartphone, which was launched at the Wonderlust event in September this year at a price of ₹79,990, is available at a listed price of ₹70,990 and can be purchased at an effective price of ₹66,990 by availing the ₹3,000 HDFC Bank Card discount during the sale.
Top deals on Apple products during Apple Days on Vijay Sales:
1) iPhone 13 at ₹50,000:
The iPhone 13 smartphone was released in 2021, but continues to hold a dominant position among the Indian masses. The smartphone is priced at ₹51,820 on the Vijay Sales website and with HDFC Bank discounts of ₹1,000, it can be purchased for ₹50,820.
2) Discounts on iPads:
Similarly, the iPad 9th generation is available at an effective price of ₹27,990 while the iPad 10th generation base variant is available at an effective price of ₹33,430. Additionally, the iPad Air 5th Gen (64GB variant) is available at an effective price of ₹50,680 and the iPad Pro with M2 chipset is available at an effective price of ₹79,990 for the 256GB variant.
3) Deals on Macbooks:
The popular MacBook Air with the M1 chipset is listed at ₹79,990 and with the bank discount of ₹5,000, the device can be purchased at a price of ₹74,900. Additionally, the company is also giving a MacBook Air M2 with 256GB storage is listed for a price of ₹1,01,960 during Apple Days and can effectively be purchased for a price of ₹96,960 using HDFC card discounts.
The company is also offering huge discounts on Apple's MacBook Pro range with M2 and M3 chipsets effectively.
4) Apple Watches:
Apple Watch Series 9 is listed at ₹38,810 on Vijay Sales, however, the smartwatch can be purchased at an effective price of ₹36,310 by availing bank discounts. Additionally, the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) variants are also available for an effective price of ₹32,620 and ₹25,690 respectively.
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The best camera smartphones released in 2023 offer an appealing alternative for those who enjoy photography and great image quality but cannot afford the bulk of a heavy professional DSLR all the time. Moreover, most smartphones these days are bridging the gap and now perform closer to a professional camera.
However, not all smartphones are equal. Some mobile cameras, for example, include optical zoom periscope lenses that allow you to see distant scenes. Others utilize computational AI techniques to enhance the photos shot with the primary camera, while a few incorporate optical image stabilization that makes the video look like it was stabilized by a gimbal.
Therefore, to help you select the best camera smartphones, we have created a list of five top smartphones that shoot impeccable photos and videos. Our in-depth list will provide the advantages and disadvantages of the best camera smartphones, enabling you to make an informed purchase.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the views of the writer.
OnePlus 11, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and more dominate as best camera smartphones of 2023
1) OnePlus 11 ($615)
The OnePlus 11 is equipped with a powerful triple camera system featuring a 50MP main lens and advanced shooting modes. It delivers a top-tier photography experience with other lenses as well. Additionally, it has a 32MP telephoto lens, which enables you to click 2X portrait images.
The third 48MP ultra-wide angle camera can shoot ultrawide images with a 115-degree field of view and helps in taking landscape shots. OnePlus also provides a 100W charger with this phone, which lets you charge its 5000mAh battery in 30 minutes.
Advantages
Versatile camera setup
Relatively cheaper than other Android flagships
All-day battery life
OIS and EIS support
Disadvantages
Optical zoom is limited up to 2x only
No IP rating or wireless charging
2) Sony Xperia 1 V ($898)
The Sony Xperia 1 V is another excellent camera smartphone, with a 48MP primary camera boasting ZEISS support, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide angle lens with dual-pixel PDAF. In addition to all this, it has a dedicated upgraded chipset, which brings improved thermals and Night View for all cameras.
The cameras, including the 12MP selfie sensor, offer consistently great photo and video quality, with one of the best image processing you will find on any phone. The zoom camera system is also great as it has up to 5.2X optical zoom, making it one of the best camera smartphones of this year.
Advantages
Professional camera app
Superb battery life
Dedicated Night View mode
Zeiss optics support
Disadvantages
Low-light video is average at best
No dedicated macro mode
3) Google Pixel 8 Pro ($999)
The Google Pixel series is known for its impeccable cameras, and the Google Pixel 8 Pro is no different. The phone now includes three powerful cameras that provide clear images regardless of the environment. But the main highlight is the AI-driven software features like Best Take and Magic Eraser, which let you edit images or videos like no other smartphone.
The combination of a 50MP primary camera, 48MP telephoto lens, and 48MP ultrawide with a 10.5MP selfie sensor makes it one of the best camera smartphones in terms of raw hardware.
Advantages
A lot of AI camera tools
Seven years of software support
Superb camera hardware
Impeccable video quality
Disadvantages
Low battery life
Temperature sensor mostly isn't accurate
4) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ($999)
Next, we have the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which now comes with a large 200MP main camera sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera, and a unique 10MP periscope sensor. The periscope sensor lets you take 10X optically zoomed photos and 100X digital shots.
It's one of the best camera smartphones for wildlife photography or shooting far-away objects. And if you love shooting videos, the Super Steady mode on this phone will be useful in shooting shake-free videos.
Advantages
200MP main camera sensor
Periscope lens provides up to 10X optical zoom
S-pen support
Upto 8K video recording support
Disadvantages
No charger in the box
Weighs more than 250 grams with a case
5) Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($1,199)
Lastly, on our list of the best camera smartphones of 2023 is the Apple flagship — the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. It has the same 48MP + 12MP + 12MP camera setup from last year's Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, but the 12MP telephoto lens can now shoot up to 5X optically zoomed photos and videos.
Apple has also introduced a Titanium frame with its 15 Pro series, making it much lighter than its predecessors. It delivers superb photo and video quality across the board with features like Dolby Vision, Cinematic video capture, auto night mode support, and support for uncompressed RAW image format.
Advantages
5X optical zoom
Dolby Vision video capture support
4K 60FPS video capture support from front and rear cameras
Titanium frame
Disadvantages
Takes more than two hours to fully charge
No charger in the box
So, these were all the best camera smartphones of 2023. For more such informative articles, follow Sportskeeda's Gaming Tech section.
2024 is nearly here - but this is our rundown of the best ten smartphones of the last 12 months.
As we've come to expect in recent years, the camera hardware in this year's phones has received fairly incremental improvements compared to previous models. Instead, it's the computational side where the biggest photographic enhancements could be found this year. Google continues to pave the way for advanced AI image capture and auto enhancement, albeit with stiff competition from Apple, Samsung and Huawei. Thankfully it's not just the flagship phones where you'll find great image quality, as in 2023 we've been treated to several top-notch mid-range camera camera phones for shooters seeking maximum bang per buck.
So here's our countdown of our favorite camera phones of the year. There are phones on this list that we'd also recommend as the best camera phones you should buy, but some are more controversial choices. These might not make the most sense as a real-world purchase, but we rate such handsets as they stand out from the crowd in their own way.
Let's countdown our top ten phones of 2023, in reverse order…
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The best compact phone of 2023, especially if you shoot video
The Asus Zenfone 10 is one of a handful of small, powerful phones with unique features that make it an excellent option for anyone looking for a pocket-friendly alternative to the big-screened iPhone Pro Maxes and Galaxy Ultras of this world.
The latest Zenfone stands out from an increasingly homogenous crowd thanks to its gimbal stabilised primary camera. Unlike conventional optical image stabilization where an element wihing the camera lens is able to move in order to compensate for camera shake, the entuire primary camera module - lens & sensor - in the Zenfone 10 is mounted in a gimbal gyroscope. This makes it capable of compensating for movement up to +/- 3 °, in every direction. The result is silky-smooth video footage, more alike to a decent action camera than a camera phone.
Then there's the Zenfone 10's top-tier internals, a super-smooth screen, a tried and tested design, stereo speakers, and refreshingly compact dimensions that enable comfortable one-handed use. Compact flagship phones have become a rare breed in 2023, so the fact that Asus has managed to produce such a compelling package in the Zenfone 10 makes it all the more impressive.
You'd be forgiven for dismissing the original Nothing Phone (1) as just a one-hit wonder that only made headlines thanks to its show-off rear panel light show. But this year Nothing has silenced the doubters and released a follow-up, the predictably named Nothing Phone (2).
The Phone (2) packs mightier internals than before, along with faster charging, a brighter display and a new, more refined interface. Its cameras may be very similar to those of the Phone (1), but we applaud Nothing for sticking with two good-quality cameras. There aren't any depth sensors or 2MP macro fillers tarnishing a competent camera array.
Those signature rear-panel Glyph Lights also make a return, and are subtly upgraded. Factor Nothing's fresh take on the user interface, and the Nothing Phone (2) continues the appeal of its predecessor: it's an innovative camera phone, in a year that's given us a slew of handsets with little to differentiate them.
Clunky design doesn’t feel as rich as some competition
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No native or third-party RAW capture support
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Punchy photo processing won’t be to enthusiasts' tastes
The Galaxy S series always steals the limelight, and for good reason. But when it comes to the Samsung phones people actually buy, it's the A series that steal the sales, with the A5x range offering the most compelling performance while still staying (relatively) affordable. 2022's Galaxy A53 5G was somewhat hampered by then-ongoing supply chain shortages, but 2023's A54 has no such shortcomings.
The A54 combines powerful (if arguably over-saturated) camera performance with OIS (not always a given at this price point) and a user experience that feels very similar to a Galaxy S-series phone. IP67 ingress protection, a gorgeous display, excellent battery life, and Samsung's commitment to regular OS updates make the Galaxy A54 the most compelling competition to the formidable Pixel 7a for the title of 2023's best value camera phone.
Dimensions:Folded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1mm, Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3mm
Storage:256GB-1TB
Reasons to buy
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Powerful camera system
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Lighter than an iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Secure hinge and IPX8 water resistance
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Two fantastic and usable screens
Reasons to avoid
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Lacks Google Mobile Services
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No 5G mobile data speeds
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Very expensive
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Occasionally aggressive photo processing
Folding phones may not have dominated the camera phone market in 2023, but the year has still seen a steady stream of folding handsets, like the Google Pixel Fold, Samsung Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. While each of these makes a much more sensible real-world buy, it's the left-field Huawei Mate X3 that's our winning foldable of 2023, thanks to its no-compromise hardware.
Quite simply, the Mate X3 packs the highest-quality foldable hardware you can buy. Its lightweight and slim design makes it feel comfortable to use when closed, its secure hinge makes opening and closing it a satisfying, reassuring experience, and the added water resistance helps it compete directly with the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The phone's price, lack of 5G, and hamstrung software experience all work against it – and will stop most even considering picking one up – but as a technology showcase, the Mate X3 is a marvel that schools the foldable competition – not least of all with its powerful cameras.
Another year, another flagship iPhone. We really shouldn't be surprised/disappointed any more that a new iPhone sits firmly in the evolution rather than revolution camp, which is why it isn't higher up our list. That, and its signature new feature - the periscope telephoto camera - really isn't new technology, at least in the Android sector.
That said, the iPhone 15 Pro Max enjoys a more refined design than any past iPhone, a fantastic screen, and a seamless ecosystem that makes using it with a Mac, iPad, and AirPods very intuitive. The phone also has a powerful camera with the broadest optical range of any Apple phone thanks to the aforementioned periscope telephoto module.
If it has to be Apple, and you want the best (and are happy to pay top money for it), the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a stellar performer. If only Apple spiced things up a bit more, rather than sticking to the long-established recipe. I guess there's always next year...
Pixel a-series phones have long been our go-to choice for a cameraphone with maximum bang per buck. 2023's Pixel 7a continues this, and is the most rounded Pixel a-series offering yet. It inherits much of its haardware from the old Pixel 7 and 7 Pro that's no bad thing, as those phones were already excellent performers. The more compact form factor of the 7a compared to a Pixel 7/8 Pro won't suit everyone, but we appreciate the more pocketable dimensions.
What's certainly not small is the Pixel 7a's camera performance. Google's image processing algorithms are supremely powerful, and help the 7a produce terrific image quality. The phone's extra image enhancement and retouching features add even more value to the camera performance.
At this price point, the Pixel 7a is a clear winner for sheer photographic ability, and it's the most complete smartphone you can buy in 2023 for the money.
Back in February we got our hands on the OnePlus 11. It lacked the flagship 'Pro' moniker, but that didn't stop it exceeding our expectations in almost every area: this was the most balanced phone we'd seen from OnePlus in years.
Despite missing out on wireless charging, it sports a slick glass and metal design, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon power, all at a very attractive price: $699 / £729, at the time of launch. And at the price, it was the best camera phone on the market. Though not the absolutely greatest in any one area, it did a great job in all deparetments: design, screen, primary camera, performance, and battery life, and with no significant drawbacks - unless that lack of wireless charging is a deal-breaker.
Though not a cheap phone, the OnePlus 11 5G is one of our favorite phones of the year as it proved itself as a genuine flagship killer. With a phone this good, dropping four-figure money on a true flagship phone was very hard to justify.
Last year's Pixel 7 Pro flew to the top of our best camera phones list when it launched because of its fantastic value and powerful camera system. But for 2023, the Pixel 8 Pro's main selling point was its image processing software capabilities. However that's not necessarily a bad thing, as Pixel phones have long been a triumph of software processing over simple hardware specs.
Tools like Magic Editor and Best Take helped showcase what Google's algoryths could do, and the new Pro mode was on hand if you wanted to take control youself. Google's commitment to a whopping seven years of software updates also made the Pixel 8 Pro a smart long-term proposition. Add in the usual streamlined Android experience, and an overal camera package that's a match for anything from Apple or Samsung, and the Pixel 8 Pro is a genuine contender for the best camera phone of the year.
In 2023 Samsung continued its dominance of the flagship camera phone market. Boasting an incredible 200MP primary camera sensor, the S23 Ultra was always going to be a force to be reckoned with, while the faster, more efficient processor and subtle refinements to the whole user experience make the S23 Ultra not only a camera phone champion, but a fantastic smartphone in general.
Quite simply, the S23 Ultra represents the best balance of camera hardware, software, and versatility available on a smartphone. As we eagerly await next year's S24 Ultra, it's testament to just how good that the S23 Ultra is that even almost a year after launch, it's still able to fend off the more recent iPhone 15 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro.
If the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the best all-round camera phone of 2023, then why do we rate the Huawei P60 Pro as the absolute number one camera phone of the year? Well, this isn't a guide telling you what to actually buy, rather it's our favorite camera hone of the year. And on these grounds alone - pure camera performance - the P60 Pro beats anything from Samsung, Apple or Google.
This shouldn't be all that surprising, as a few years ago phones like the Huawei P20 Pro and P30 Pro dominated the flagship phone market, and not just for their camera prowess. However, since the Huawei vs. Google debacle in 2019, Huawei phones have faded from public consciousness thanks to their inability to use Google Services like YouTube, Google Maps and the Google Workspace. Many assumed this would mark the death of Huawei P-series phones, but no, Huawei hasn't just kept the range alive, it's doubled down on the camera tech in each successive generation. To the point that the current 2023 P60 Pro is - at least in terms of raw camera performance - the best camera phone on the market right now.
This is a phone that changes the game for macro photography, and its variable aperture adds a level of control we've not seen elsewhere. Its instant night photos are also a revelation, besting the competition for quick night snaps across all its cameras. If you can live without Google apps and also 5G support, the P60 Pro is an awesome photography powerhouse.
