Harish Jonnalagadda is the Regional Editor at Android Central. A reformed hardware modder, he now spends his time writing about India's burgeoning handset market. Previously, he used to ponder the meaning of life at IBM. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.
One brand has dominated India's budget segment over the last 18 months, and it isn't Xiaomi. Realme burst onto the scene in May 2018, and it has consistently delivered better products while undercutting Xiaomi at the same time. The results are evident — Realme is now the country's fourth-largest brand, and if the growth trajectory continues, it could overtake Samsung next year.
The Mi Band 4 has a full-color AMOLED display and the ability to track more workouts, making it a much more enticing option. You still get a heart rate sensor and weeks-long battery life, all for under $50.
After using the P30 Pro for three months, I can confidently say that it is the best phone in the market today. It has an exquisite design backed by a stellar camera, outstanding battery life, and great internals. As an overall package, there isn't a phone today that comes close.
The RT2600ac and MR2200ac offer robust connectivity on their own, and when connected as a mesh system, they do a fantastic job extending the range of your existing home network.
With the Mi 9, Xiaomi is once again breaking new ground for value. The phone is the most affordable device powered by the Snapdragon 855, and it excels in other areas thanks to a 48MP camera and 20W wireless charging.
Amazfit once again shows that knows how to build a smartwatch that offers excellent value for money.
The Kilburn II combines Marshall's retro design flair with room-filling sound. With IPX2 rating and a 20-hour battery life, it is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy today.
With its rugged design and vibrant display, the TicWatch S2 stands out for under $200. But Wear OS is still finicky, and you get much better value if you go with Samsung or Fitbit.
The Mi Box S is much better than its predecessor, but it still struggles with 4K content. It's a decent option if you want an affordable 1080p streaming box, but
V-Moda built its name on the back of high-end headphones, and the company is now venturing into the world of workout earbuds with the BassFit. The earbuds deliver great sound, and at $129, they're going up against Jaybird's X4.
The Miiiiw MWBK01 wireless keyboard has a minimal design that looks great, and you can easily switch between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless with a toggle. It connects to two devices at once, and works with Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices.
The Pixel 3a XL has the same fantastic camera and software as the Pixel 3 XL for a lower price. Should you go for the Pixel 3 XL that has all the bells and whistles, or pick the mid-range option?
The Echo Input offers the most convenient way yet of adding Alexa smarts to an existing speaker or receiver.
With the Pixel 3a, Google is bringing the same great camera from the Pixel 3 to the mid-range series. And that makes the device a whole lot interesting.
Xiaomi is reviving the Mi Note series with a new model that has a 108MP camera joined by two zoom lenses at the back. There's also a curved AMOLED screen, a massive 5260mAh battery with 30W fast charging, and MIUI 11 out of the box.
With a 108MP primary camera and two zoom lenses with 5x optical and 50x digital zoom, the Mi Note 10 is Xiaomi's camera beast.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro gets a lot right: the Helio G90T is a great addition on the hardware front, as is the 64MP camera and 20MP front shooter. But there's more bloatware than ever before, and the latest MIUI 11 update won't be available until the end of the year.
The NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 is based on Android TV, which natively supports all major Bluetooth game controllers, including the Shield Controller.
You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a great Bluetooth speaker. We've outlined the best Bluetooth speakers you can pick up for under $100 right now.
Still waiting for that update to hit your Samsung phone? The best way to manually trigger a download is by heading into the device's settings, or you could try Samsung's Smart Switch.