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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 – Price, Specifications, Review, Release date

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Samsung has announced its new flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 5. This Phablet is the new addition in the Galaxy family. The phablet comes with a stunning 5.7-inch display and with 4 GB RAM. Here’s what you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 release date and price in India, Specifications, features e.t.c

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Design & Display

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is one of Samsung’s latest product that raises the bar with its gorgeous display and powerful processor. The device arrives with 5.7-inch large super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2,160 x 3,840 pixels. It has Corning Gorilla glass that resists scratches and user marks.

Configuration & OS

Under the hood Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Exynos 7420 SoC with four Cortex-A57 cores clocked at 2.1GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz and coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAMwhich makes it one of the best in its class. The smartphone runs on the latest version of Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop).

Camera and Memory

The Galaxy Note 5 raises the bar with its outstanding 16MP camera that will delight the camera fanatics; however it disappoints a little with its 5MP front camera. The main features of camera include Auto Flash, continuous shooting, optical image stabilisation, self-timer among others. The device comes in 3 variants which are having internal memory of 32/64/128 GB and device has no microSD card slot.

Battery and Connectivity

To keep the smartphone running there is a 3,000mAh Li-po battery that gives a talk time of up to 20 hours on 3G. The phone covers almost all possible connectivity options including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth along with USB. The device is compatible with 4G and can be used as hotspot and OTA sync is also available for use.

Also Read: Android Phone Under 15000 Rs/- with Front Camera, Dual SIM

PRICE	RS. 50,000 (Expected)
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57
RAM	4 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.7 inches (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	1440 x 2560 pixels (~518 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Single SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 16 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 32/64/128 GB, microSD Expandable: No
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
OTHERS	4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, NFC, USB

Verdict

Samsung being one of the leading brands continues to be innovative with its product and with Galaxy Note 5 it has raised the standards. The smartphone ticks all the checkboxes of a powerful and elegant device, it scores high on processor and design, the most impressive features being 4GB RAM and 16MP camera. The device delivers an ultimate gaming experience and ensures multitasking is convenient. The phone is designed especially for those who love to make a statement with exorbitant gadgets and one must confess that Samsung does give them the opportunity to flaunt with Galaxy Note 5.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 – Price, Specifications, Review, Release date

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The China mobile company Xiaomi is going to launch soonits new flagship Xiaomi Redmi note 2. This phablet is the successor of its previous Redmi Note phone. From the past few days we have heard so many rumors about the specifications of Redmi Note 2. But now the new leak revealed the phone’s design, specs and pricing. Here’s what you need to know about the Xiaomi Redmi note 2 release date and price in India, Specifications, features e.t.c

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Design & Display

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 flaunts a 5.5-inch LCD multi-touch display which provides detailed visuals, rich and vivid colors and razor-sharp image quality with a full HD resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels and a pixel density of 401 ppi.

Also Read: Android Phone Under 9000 RS/- with 2GB RAM, Front Camera

Configuration & OS

For driving its processes, Under the hood, the handset is said to pack a 64-bit MediaTek (MT6795) octa-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU. Such a beastly configuration gives you the scope to execute tasks smoothly. It runs on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop-based MIUI 7. It will support dual Micro-SIMs.

Camera and Memory

The main camera in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 captures 13MP stills and is inclusive of LED flash apart from other high-end features. The presence of a 5MP snapper on the front is bound to woo selfie crazy people. It has an internal memory 16GB which is further expandable via microSD slot.

Battery and Connectivity

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 boasts of a massive 3,550 mAh Li-ion battery. The connectivity and networking features include WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB port, 3G and 4G (selected markets).

Also Read: 1 GB – 2 GB RAM Android Phone Under 10000 Rs/- with Front Camera

PRICE	RS. 12,499 (Expected)
OS	Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
CPU	Octa-Core MTK 6592 1.7GHz processor
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches(~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	1080×1920 pixels (~403 PPI pixel density)
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 16 GB, microSD Expandable Up to 128 GB
BATTERY	3600mAh battery
OTHERS	4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

Verdict

Despite housing a host of premium features, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 comes at an extremely lucrative price. It boasts of a mind-boggling display backed by a beastly configuration. It supports 4G (selected markets), features quality cameras and a powerful battery.

As some of these are leaked specifications, we will soon update the specs of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 once the company launched the devices officially.

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Asus Zenfone Max – Price, Specifications, Review, Release date

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Asus launched its new flagship ASUS Zenfone Max (ZC550KL).The ASUS Zenfone Max (ZC550KL) is the latest addition to the hugely-successful Zenfone family. The main highlight of the smartphone is its battery, the device comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery. Here’s what you need to know about the Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL) release date and price in India, Specifications, features e.t.c

The ASUS Zenfone Max will be available from October 2015 in India for online purchase exclusively through Flipkart, ASUS Exclusive Stores, and authorized retailers.

Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL

Design & Display

The ASUS ZenFone Max ZC550KL sports an attractive design with a metal bezel below the screen, just like the ZenFone 2 series devices. The phone features a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels along with a pixel density of 267 ppi. Thanks to the large and HD resolution screen, the device suits best for those looking for immersive media viewing experience.

Also Read: Dual SIM Android Phone Under 7500 Rs/- with Front Camera

Configuration & OS

The ZenFone Max utilises a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor that is clocked at 1.2GHz, and is further supported by an Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Software-wise, the phone runs Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) with ASUS’ ZenUI custom user interface on top. The handset comes pre-loaded with a handful of ASUS applications like MyASUS, ASUS Music, MicroFilm, and Mirror.

Camera and Memory

For imaging, the ZenFone Max sports a 13-megapixel primary shooter with laser autofocus, a dual-LED flash, and f/2.0 aperture. For self-portraits and video calling, the device offers a 5-megapixel front shooter with a wide-angle lens and f/2.0 aperture.

The phone offers decent storage options including 8GB and 16GB internal memory variants, which users can further increase up to 128GB via a microSD card. Overall, the handset is loaded with solid configuration for its price range.

Connectivity and Battery

As far as the connectivity is concerned, the ZenFone Max is a future ready device, and supports India’s 4G LTE bands, and comes with dual-SIM slots, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and A-GPS. To keep the show running, the handset is loaded with a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Also Read: 1 GB – 2 GB RAM Android Phone Under 10000 Rs/- with Front Camera

PRICE	RS. 14,999 (Expected)
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches(~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 16 GB, microSD Expandable Up to 128 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
OTHERS	4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

Verdict

The ASUS ZenFone Max ZC550KL is one of the best Android Lollipop-powered smartphones in India at the moment in its price range. The device supports 4G LTE networks in India, and comes with a quad-core high-speed Snapdragon processor, decent camera specs, and internal memory. In addition, the handset is loaded with a handsome 5,000mAh battery for prolonged usage.

The company has not yet revealed the price details officially, but the ASUS Zenfone Max smartphone is expected to be priced somewhere between Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 17,000.

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Oppo Mirror 5 – Price, Specifications, Review, Release date

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Oppo has launched its new Flagship Oppo Mirror 5 in India. The company says that the device combines a unique diamond-like mirrored surface designed with individual cut-glass segments consisting of different reflective properties; all crafted using a sophisticated ultraviolet embossing technique. The Oppo Mirror 5 smartphone will be available at Rs. 15,990 in White and Blue colour variants within this week across India. Here’s what you need to know about the Oppo Mirror 5 release date and price in India, Specifications, features e.t.c

Oppo Mirror 5

Design & Display

The Oppo Mirror 5 is a sleek, premium looking phone especially with its prism-effect back panel. It features a 5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels along with a pixel density of 220 ppi. The smartphone has the dimensions of 143.4 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm and weighs 160 g.

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Configuration & OS

Under the hood, the Oppo Mirror 5 is powered by a strong 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM for ease of working. It runs on latest Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) operating system.

Camera and Memory

The Oppo Mirror 5 smartphone sports an impressive 8MP main camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front camera to capture beautiful selfies and video calling. The Oppo Mirror 5 has an internal memory of 16GB that can be expanded up to 128GB with the help of an external memory card.

Connectivity and Battery

The Oppo Mirror 5 is a dual SIM phone offering a wide range of connectivity options like GPRS, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi for connecting it to the internet. Bluetooth and a micro-USB port for transfer of data. It also has USB OTG support. The phone is backed by a 2,420mAh Li-po battery which gives ample talk time.

The phone has an infrared port that works with Oppo’s Smart Remote Technology 2.0 to support transfer of protocols for remote control of various home appliances with infrared protocol, including televisions and air conditioners. It also has gesture support for ease of usage.

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PRICE	RS. 15,990
OS	Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.0 inches (~67.5% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	540 x 960 pixels (~220 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 16 GB, microSD Expandable Up to 128 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Po 2420 mAh battery
OTHERS	4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

Verdict

The Oppo Mirror 5, is a good looking smartphone that has features for easy handling. They include gesture support for accessing apps super fast, Smart Remote Technology for ease of lifestyle etc. It has a good selfie camera to capture those moody selfies and has ample memory to store your favourite songs, images, videos etc.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 – Price, Specifications, Review, Release date

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Samsung has released its new flagship Samsung Galaxy A8 into the Indian market. This is the slimmest smartphone that Samsung had ever made. The smartphone comes with a stunning 5.7 inches display and 16MP rear camera. Samsung Galaxy A8 is a new addition to its Galaxy family. Here’s what you need to know about the Galaxy A8 release date and price in India, Specifications, features e.t.c

Samsung Galaxy A8

Display & Design

The brand new phablet from Samsung boasts of a supremely crafted display. Samsung Galaxy A8 houses a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED capacitive multi-touch display with a maximum display of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The display architecture fosters a pixel density of 401 ppi and renders good viewing angles from all directions along with a supreme brightness and colour ratio. Tha handset has the dimensions of 158 x 76.8 x 5.9 mm and weighs 151 g.

Configuration & OS

To render a powerful performance, Under the hood device is equipped with a 1.5GHz quad-core Cortex A53 + 1 GHz quad-core processor based on a Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset. The CPU is also mated with a 2GB RAM and a Adreno 405 GPU and makes sure that the premium smartphone gives a lag-free multitasking and high-end gaming experience. The smartphone runs on the latest Android v5.1 (Lollipop) OS.

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Camera & Storage

The phablet comes packed with a whooping 16MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash. The image productivity is praiseworthy and it also records Full HD videos at 30fps. It houses features like Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) and Touch to focus. The 5MP front camera gives the shutterbugs an opportunity to capture good quality selfies and a crystal clear video calling. The device comes with 32GB internal memory and can be extended up to 128GB with a microSD card.

Battery & Connectivity

The Dual SIM (GSM+GSM) Samsung Galaxy A8 comes with a good 3050mAH, Li-ion, Non-removable battery to run all the processes undisturbed for long hours. Connectivity wise the phone registers a superior rank in the market and comes with features like 4G, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth(v4.0, EDR, A2DP, BLE), GPS, NFC, USB etc.

PRICE	RS. 32,500
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.7 inches (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	1080 x 1920 pixels (~386 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Optional Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 16 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 32 GB, microSD Expandable Up to 32 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery
OTHERS	4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, NFC

Verdict

Go for this phablet if you are looking to buy a high-end device. The hefty price of the phone is well justified with a powerful configuration, stunning display and impressive cameras.

Also See: Best Android Phone Under 15000 Rs/- with 5 inch screen

Lava Iris X5 4G – Price, Specifications, Review,Release date

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Lava has launched its new Iris series smartphone, the Iris X5 4G. The smartphone comes with 8MP front camera. This is the only LAVA smartphone which features 8 MP front camera at the price of Rs.10,199. This Iris X5 4G has a glass back with anti-smudge coating and supports 4G connectivity, including support for FDD-LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3) and TDD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band 40) for India. Here we are providing all the information about Price and Release date in India, Specifications, Review e.t.c

Design & Display

The Lava Iris X5 4G is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device and comes with a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display offering a pixel density of 294ppi. It also features Asahi Dragon trail glass. The handset measures 14.2 x 0.8 x 7.1 cm and weighs 127 grams.

Configuration & OS

Under the hood the smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The highlight of the smartphone is it supports 4G networks, as the name suggests, and is compatible with 4G bands in India. Another highlight of the Lava Iris X5 4G is it runs the firm’s new ‘Star OS’, which is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Camera & Storage

The Lava Iris X5 4G has a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with 1.4-micron pixel size, f2.0 aperture, 5P lens, Blue Glass filter and two LED flash lights. It has an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. The front camera too has Blue Glass filter and it comes with 4P lens and can produce images in pixels of 1.4-micron size.

Storage wise too the phone looks superb with 16 GB of internal memory and an expandable storage slot that can hold a 32 GB micro SD card.

Battery & Connectivity

The Lava Iris X5 4G is loaded with connectivity options such as GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, and GPS for those who are reliant on the internet majorly. It has Bluetooth and USB support to connect it to other devices. To ensure that the users have access to uninterrupted entertainment, it is powered by a 2,500 mAh, li-ion battery.

PRICE	RS.10,199
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU	1.3GHz quad-core
RAM	GB RAM
SCREEN	5.0 inches (~67.2% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 8 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 16 GB, microSD Expandable Up to 32 GB
BATTERY	2500mAh battery
OTHERS	4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

Verdict

The Lava Iris X5 4G is indeed a device worth checking out considering its attractive features. The processor and ample RAM deliver a very smooth performance and one should not have much difficulty multi-tasking on it. The handset looks pretty as well.

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Gionee Marathon M4 – Price, Specifications, Review,Release date

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Chinese smartphone manufacturing company Gionee has launched its new Marathon series smartphone Gionee Marathon M4 in India. Like all previous Gionee M series smartphones, the new Marathon M4 comes with massive battery capacity. It boasts 5,000mAh cell capable of running the phone for a staggering 50 hours of talk-time, this means users can chat on the phone for two days straight in single charge.

Its predecessor Marathon M3 too featured same 5,000mAh battery, but features less superior RAM, front-camera and storage capacity. Here we are providing all the information about Price and Release date in India, Specifications, Review e.t.c

Gionee Marathon M4

Display and configuration

The Gionee Marathon M4 has 5-inch HD IPS capacitive touch screen with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and 294 ppi pixel density. The handset is running on the latest version Android v5.0 (Lollipop). It has integrated 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1.5GB RAM for process acceleration. It is also equipped with a range of sensors like accelerometer, proximity, light sensor etc., for a better user experience.

Also See: Android Phone Under 5000 RS/- with 3G, 1 GB RAM & Dual SIM

Camera and memory

The Marathon M4 offers 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP rear camera. The camera features are auto-focus, geo-tagging, panorama, HDR, face detection etc. Storage capacity of this handset is 16GB and has microSD slot for further expansion of upto 128GB.

Battery and connectivity

The Gionee Marathon M4 is powered with a high capacity 5000mAH Li-ion battery which can provide a long standby and talktime. For connectivity and sharing, the phone has wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth , USB port and A-GPS for location positioning.

PRICE	RS.13,999
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU	1.3GHz quad-core
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.0 inches (~63.1% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY	720×1280 pixels (~293.7 ppi pixel density)
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage: 16 GB, microSD Expandable Up to 32 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable 5000 mAh battery
OTHERS	4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

Verdict

The Gionee Marathon M4 is a premium smartphone for users who seek a powerful smartphone with long battery backups. It is packed in a stylish and slim outfit housing a gorgeous display and sharp hardware. The powerful snappers make it a great device for photography lovers as well.

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