Today, Xiaomi has confirmed the launch and availability of the Redmi Note 14 5G smartphone in India. OnePlus has announced the Project Starlight in India with up to Rs 6,000 crore investment. Portronics has launched the Portronics Beem 500 smart LED portable projector. Let’s take a look at the five most important news stories of the day.
Redmi Note 14 5G Online Availability
Xiaomi will introduce the Redmi Note 14 5G in India alongside the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+ 5G smartphones on December 9. The vanilla smartphone will sport a squircle camera setup with three individual rings and an LED flash. The camera setup will include a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with OIS.
The Redmi Note 14 5G will launch with dedicated AI and privacy features to enhance the user experience. Read more here.
OnePlus Project Starlight Announced
OnePlus has revealed that it will invest up to Rs 2,000 crore annually in the country until 2027. The OnePlus 13 is confirmed to be the first smartphone in the country to have 5.5G connectivity with an average speed enhancement of 380%. It will also support Steady Connect, which will extend the Bluetooth connection range to up to 360 meters.
OnePlus is also planning to expand its service centres by 50% by mid-2026. Read more here.
Portronics Beem 500 Launched
The Portronics Beem 500 Smart LED projector comes with FHD 1080p native and 8K UHD support. It has integrated the Amlogic T972 chipset with 6700 lumens brightness and up to 120-inch projection. The projector has a dust-free design with a durable build with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It is based on Android OS with built-in streaming apps, including Netflix, YouTube, and more.
Other features include 16W built-in speakers, an intelligent obstacle avoidance system, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and more. The Portronics Beem 500 will be available at an introductory price of Rs 23,999 in the country. Check it out here.
BOULT Unveils PartyBox X80, Soundbar Bassbox X30, and Bassbox X625
BOULT has launched the PartyBox X80 with 80W output, dynamic RGB lights, dual dynamic drivers, and advanced BoomX technology. It also has dedicated treble and bass knobs, Bluetooth 5.3, and Karaoke Mic Input. The Bassbox X625 comes with high-fidelity drivers, 625W output with Dolby Digital sound, 5.1-channel, and BoomX technology.
The Bassbox X30 has a 30W bass-boosted output, a built-in clock, dual dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.4, FM, AUX, USB, and TF card connectivity. The PartyBox X80, Soundbar Bassbox X30, and Bassbox X625 are priced at Rs 5,999, Rs 1,799, and Rs 39,999, respectively. Check these out here.
BOULT Expands Retail Footprint with Cashify Across India
Cashify has collaborated with BOULT to bring BOULT’s cutting-edge audio products to a wider customer base through Cashify’s extensive retail network of over 200 stores across India. This will strengthen BOULT’s retail footprint and offer easier access to high-quality audio products for customers nationwide. BOULT’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones, smart wearables, and neckbands will be available in all Cashify stores.
Cashify adds that BOULT’s presence will grow once Cashify opens new stores in the country.
