Daily News Wrap: TECNO POP 9 Launched, Vivo X200 Series Teaser, and More

Today, TECNO has introduced the TECNO POP 9 smartphone in the Indian market. Vivo has confirmed the launch of the Vivo X200 series smartphones, including the Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro. Samsung has announced exciting Black Friday Sale offers on the Galaxy wearables. Let’s look at the top five important news stories of the day.

TECNO POP 9 Launched

The TECNO POP 9 flaunts a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and centred punch hole cutout. It packs the MediaTek Helio G50 SoC, which is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 internal storage. The phone runs on HiOS 14 based on Android 14 Go Edition. The POP 9 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support.

TECNO has launched the TECNO POP 9 for Rs 6,999 for the 3GB + 64GB configuration. Read more here.

Vivo X200 Series Teased

Vivo has confirmed that the Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro smartphones will sport ZEISS imaging. The X200 Pro will be the first phone in the country to feature a 200MP ZEISS APO telephoto camera. Both the Vivo X200 series will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC and in-house Vivo V3+ imaging chip.

Vivo X200 Series

Vivo adds that the vanilla and Pro variants will sport a 5,800mAh and 6,000mAh semi-solid state batteries. Read more here.

Samsung Black Friday Sale

Samsung has revealed that the Galaxy Watch Ultra will be available with an instant bank discount of Rs 12,000 or an upgrade bonus of Rs 10,000. It can also be grabbed using the multi-buy offer with discounts of up to Rs 18,000. The Galaxy Watch 7 buyers can avail an instant bank discount or upgrade bonus of Rs 8,000.

Samsung Black Friday Sale

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro buyers will be eligible for a bank discount or upgrade bonus of Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000, respectively. Read more here.

Cyberstud X4 Firefly and Cyberstud X2 Launched

Nu Republic has launched the Cyberstud X4 Firefly and Cyberstud X2 wireless earbuds in the country. The Cyberstud X2 sports an industry-first design with a sleek metal chain and can also double up as a locket. It has 13mm neodymium drivers, ENC technology, and 70 hours of playtime. The Cyberstud X4 Firefly supports Active Noise Cancellation (up to 32DB), X-Bass technology, Bluetooth V5.3, ultra-low 40 ms latency, rapid 15-minute fast charging, and more.

The Cyberstud X4 Firefly and Cyberstud X2 wireless earbuds are priced at Rs 1,799 and Rs 2,499 in the country. Check it out here.

Samsung Launches Music Frame WICKED Edition

Samsung has launched a limited-edition Music Frame WICKED Edition, created in collaboration with Universal Pictures. The launch is to celebrate the cinematic adaptation of the iconic musical Wicked, which is in cinemas on November 22. The wireless speaker has a white Wicked-themed bezel, a photo mat, and three exclusive Wicked photo cards. It comes in a customised package with Wicked branding, creating a unique unboxing experience for fans.

The device features Dolby Atmos technology, two-channel 120W sound with SpaceFit Sound Pro, and Q-Symphony compatibility. The Music Frame WICKED Edition is priced at Rs 23,990 and will go on sale starting November 24 through the Samsung India e-Store.