Huawei P8 Lite goes official in India 2015

Huawei finally launched the successor to last year’s Ascend P7 smartphone, and the Huawei P8 is everything we imagined based on months of rumors. The new flagship looks sleek, is powerful, and comes with many unique features. The company also unveiled the P8 Max, a massive, phablet version of the device.

Huawei P8 Lite

 Design and Display

Huawei’s P line of phones have always looked attractive, partially due to how much the company borrows from the iPhone design and Sony’s Xperia phone design. The P8 looks even sleeker than last year’s model with polished, double-chamfered edges just like those found on the iPhone 5. The 5.2-inch IPS screen is almost bezel-free with a resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels, and the entire device is encased in an aluminum unibody. Despite sporting such a big screen, it has a waistline of just 7.7mm and more importantly weight of just 131g.

Huawei P8 Lite Price India 2015

Configuration & OS

The Huawei P8 Lite running Google’s latest Android v5.0.2 Lollipop OS with Emotion 3.1 UI on the top. At the helm is a 1.2GHz octa-core processor sitting on HiSilicon Kirin 620 chipset and 2GB RAM thereby ensuring powerful and silky smooth performance.
Huawei P8 Lite Price India 2015

Camera and Storage

The Huawei P8 Lite comes with a 13MP autofocus camera which supports full HD video recording at 30fps along with presets like HDR, touch focus, dual LED flash, panorama, face/smile detection and geo-tagging. For selfies and video calling, there is a 5MP front snapper. It carries an internal memory of 16GB which is further expandable up to 128GB.
Huawei P8 Lite Price India 2015

Battery and Connectivity

The Huawei P8 Lite is runs the show with a 2,200mAh Li-ion battery. On the connectivity front, we have options like 4G (specific regions), 3G, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1, USB port, Mobile hotspot and GPS/A-GPS.

Verdict

The Huawei P8 Lite, as the name indicates, is unbelievably light available at a mid range price. It justifies its price with quality features in every department including an octa-core processor and latest Android OS. A better battery would have been good but that’s okay considering its weight.

 

PRICE RS.17,250
OS Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
CPU Octa-core 1.2 GHz
RAM 2 GB RAM
SCREEN 5.0 inches (~68.3% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
SIM Dual SIM
CAMERA Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD Upto 128 GB
BATTERY Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
OTHERS  4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

Oneplus One Vs Xiaomi mi4

Oneplus One Vs Xiaomi mi4

Design

The OnePlus One (Review | Photos) is larger than the Xiaomi Mi 4 (Review | Photos), at 152.9×75.9mm compared to 139.2×68.5mm. Both phones are 8.9mm thick, but the OnePlus One is also heavier. The Mi 4 is therefore easier to hold and use in one hand. More importantly, the One has a very rough matte texture on the sides and rear, which a number of customers have found unpleasant. The Mi 4 has plastic front and rear panels but a metal frame with bevelled edges. While Xiaomi’s design has hints of Apple and Samsung, the OnePlus One definitely looks original. Also, while the Mi 4 is only available in white in India, the One is only available in black.

Display

The OnePlus One has a 5.5-inch screen while the Mi 4’s measures 5 inches diagonally. Both have a common resolution of 1080×1920, which means the Mi 4 is quite a bit sharper. Both are comparable in terms of screen quality and viewing angles.

Oneplus One Vs Xiaomi mi4

Hardware

Both phones use the same SoC, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801, which has four CPU cores running at 2.5GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU. Both phones also have 3GB of RAM. The OnePlus One supports LTE on Indian bands while the Mi 4 does not.

software

This is easily the biggest differentiator between two very evenly matched competitors. The OnePlus One made a name for itself based on the promised Cyanogen OS, which due to legal issues will not materialise for Indian buyers. Current devices being sold still ship with Cyanogen OS, but updates will not be released and users will have to flash their phones when OnePlus’ in-house Oxygen OS is released. It is not yet known how much of Cyanogen’s power and customisability will be carried over to Oxygen OS. Cyanogen OS definitely looks rough, but has dozens of useful little tweaks that will be difficult to live without once you’re used to them.

Oneplus One Vs Xiaomi mi4

On the other hand, Xiaomi’s approach has always been to reduce complexity and make things look attractive, which is why the emphasis is on slick packaging that borrows heavily from Apple’s design handbook. Xiaomi’s MIUI dispenses with the Android app drawer and so all icons and widgets live on the homescreens.

Both software ecosystems run on top of Android 4.4 and offer loads of customisation in the form of downloadable themes.

Cameras

Both, the Xiaomi Mi 4 and the OnePlus One have 13-megapixel rear cameras capable of recording 4K video at 30fps. In our tests, we found both performed well in daylight but had issues in low-light conditions. The Mi 4 generally produced photos with brighter, more vibrant colours while the OnePlus One produced duller colours but surfaced more detail. The two trade blows evenly, though we preferred the more natural tones of the OnePlus One.

In terms of the camera apps, Xiaomi has done a good job integrating multiple functions and making options easy to get to. Once again, if simplicity and usability are more important, this is the way to go.

Oneplus One Vs Xiaomi mi4

Storage

Interestingly, while both are available internationally in 16GB and 64GB variants, Xiaomi has launched only the 16GB version of the Mi 4 here in India (so far) while OnePlus only offers the 64GB One. Neither device has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.

PRICE Rs.21,998   Oneplus one Vs Xiaomi mi4 RS.12,999  
OS Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to v4.4.4 (KitKat) Android OS, v4.4.3 (KitKat)
CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
SCREEN 5.5 inches (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio) 5.0 inches (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density) 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density)
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) Single SIM (Micro-SIM)
CAMERA Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 8 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 64 GB Internal Storage 16 GB
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 3100 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3080 mAh battery
OTHERS 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

 

Which One id better ?

In all honesty, it is a tight call between the OnePlus One and the Xiaomi Mi 4. In terms of core hardware functionality, the Mi 4 comes out on top in terms of display quality, camera quality and build quality. However, if you are looking at the complete package, then the OnePlus One is the one to go for as it adds 4G support, and has significantly more memory. The OnePlus One is also likely to get Android updates faster and in general usage it feels like the faster phone.

But at the same time, the One Plus One also costs Rs.2,000 extra.

If you do not mind the limited memory and the omission of 4G support then the Mi 4 is the better phone. But if you need 4G and is willing to spend Rs.2,000 more for it, One Plus One is the phone for you.

 

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 – Price in India 2015

The world’s largest smartphones manufacturing company Samsung has launched its new flagship Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3. The Price of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is Rs/- 18,999 and will available in stores starting from April.

The highlight of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is it meets US MIL-STD 810G requirements for surviving adverse temperature, humidity, rain and altitude conditions. It is also dustproof, shock- and water-resistant with IP67 certification and can survive being dipped in up to 1 metre water for up to 30 minutes with covers slightly closed.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3

Display and Design

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 carries a 4.5-inch multi touch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of 207ppi. The main attraction of the device, as the name suggests, its its 10mm thick outfit which has a weight of 154g and is IP67 certified which means that it can resist dust and drops in 1m water for 30 minutes. It also carries MIL STD 810G certification i.e. it stays unaffected by vibration, thermal shock, salt, solar radiation, humidity, dust, vibration and rain. Below the display, there are three physical buttons as well.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 Price India 2015

Configuration and OS

The smartphone is driven by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1.5GB RAM thereby ensuring robust performance. It runs on Android v4.4 KitKat OS which is further upgradable to the latest 5.0 Lollipop OS.

Camera and Storage

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 carries a 5MP autofocus camera which supports LED flash and can capture photos and videos even in water. It is accompanied by a 2MP front camera. It comes with 8GB of internal memory which is further expandable up to 32GB.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 Price India 2015

Battery and Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 is fuelled by a 2,200mAh Li-ion battery and can be connected via 4G LTE (specific regions), 3G, NFC, GPS/A-GPS, tethering, Bluetooth, OTA sync, USB port, Wi-Fi and computer sync.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 has been designed to execute the tasks of a smartphone even under extremely harsh conditions. Being a mid-range device, it poses standard features but lacks HD display.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 Price India 2015
PRICE RS.18,999 (Expected)
OS Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), planned upgrade to v5.0 (Lollipop)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM 1.5 GB RAM
SCREEN 4.5 inches (~61.9% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY 480 x 800 pixels (~207 ppi pixel density)
SIM Single SIM (micro SIM)
CAMERA Rear Camera: 5 MP, Front Camera: 2 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 8 GB, microSD Expandable Upto 32 GB
BATTERY Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
OTHERS  4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

 

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HTC One M9 Plus – Price, Specifications India 2015

The existence of two larger variants of the HTC One M9 has been all but confirmed. One is the big, plastic-bodied HTC One E9, the other is the equally large but aluminum-bodied variant: what we now know will be called the HTC One M9 Plus. As expected, even more leaked pictures have emerged, showing the finger scanner and gigantic camera lens. We’ve also now got word that there will be no Snapdragon variant of the One M9+. See below for details.

HTC One M9 Plus

Display and Build

The HTC One M9 Plus flaunts a 5.2-inch Super LCD3 multi touch display which is bound to make your eyeballs go numb with QHD resolution (1,440 x 2,560 pixels) that leads to a pixel density of 534ppi. The Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection on the top keeps it fresh and free from scratches and smudges.
It exhibits a luxurious appearance in its unibody all metallic outfit which has a waistline of 9.6mm and a weight of 168g. The dual stereo speakers on the front powered by HTC BoomSound and Dolby Audio technologies render rich multimedia experience. One of the key attractions of this device is the single touch fingerprint sensor integrated into the home button below the display.
HTC One M9 plus price 2015

Processor and OS

The HTC One M9 Plus becomes the first ever smartphone to drive processes with MediaTek’s premium Helio MT6795T chipset carrying a 64-bit 2.2GHz octa-core processor. Together with a 3GB RAM and PowerVR G6200 GPU, it renders uncompromising performance. It sails on HTC Sense UI 7.0 based on Google’s latest Android v5.0 Lollipop OS.

Camera and Storage

The HTC One M9 Plus carries a 20.7MP autofocus rear camera supporting dual LED flash and other high quality presets and having the ability to record ultra HD videos at 30fps. It is accompanied by a 4 ultra pixels camera at the front. It boasts of 32GB of internal memory which is further expandable up to 128GB.
HTC One M9 plus price 2015

Battery and Connectivity

The HTC One M9 Plus is fuelled by a sealed 2,840mAh Li-Po battery. Connectivity and networking features include 4G LTE Cat6 (specific regions), 3G, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth v4.1, DLNA, GPS/A-GPS, USB port and GLONASS.

Verdict

The HTC One M9 Plus is a premium flagship smartphone oozing with brilliance in every department. It’s intriguing in terms of looks and mighty in terms of performance. Go for this if you are high on budget.
HTC One M9 plus price 2015

 

PRICE RS.54,990 (Expected)
OS Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
CPU Octa-core 2.2 GHz
RAM 3 GB RAM
SCREEN 5.2 inches (~76.8% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density)
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM)
CAMERA Rear Camera: 20.7 MP, Front Camera: 4 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 32 GB, microSD Expandable Upto 128 GB
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 2840 mAh battery
OTHERS  4G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS
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LG G4 Mobile – Price,Specifications India 2015

LG on Tuesday finally unveiled the LG G4, its newest Android flagship handset that’s supposed to fight against some impressive rivals, including the iPhone 6, the Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9. The phone has been featured in many leaks recently, including some major ones that revealed most of its specs and features, but LG finally made it official.

LG G4

Display and Configuration

The LG G4 shows off a 5.3-inch IPS Quad HD (1,440 x 2,560 pixels, 554ppi) multi touch display with thin bezels which is bound to leave you spellbound with ultra rich colours and razor sharp image quality. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection to resist scratches and fingerprints. The main attraction of the G4 is the support for LG G Pen Stylus which is designed to provide superior multitasking experience.
Inside, the smartphone carries a quad-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 processor and quad-core 2GHz Cortex A-57 processor, based on Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 chipset. It is aided by 4GB RAM and Adreno 330 GPU so that you don’t have to compromise with performance. It runs on the latest Android v5.0 Lollipop OS.
LG G4 Mobile 2015

Camera and Storage

The LG G4 flaunts a 16MP rear camera with laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, HDR, dual-tone flash, geo-tagging, face detection and dual-tone flash. It can shoot UHD videos at 30fps and 1,080p ones at 60fps. It is accompanied by a 5MP front snapper which can shoot 1,080p videos. It has 32GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 128GB.
LG G4 Mobile 2015

Battery and Connectivity

The LG G4 is fuelled by a 3,000mAh Li-ion battery and can be connected via 4G(selected markets), 3G, Wi-Fi dual band, USB port, Infrared port, NFC, DLNA, GPS/A-GPS, USB Host, Bluetooth v4.0 and Mobile hotspot.

Verdict

The LG G4 is a premium phablet with outstanding features including beastly configuration, mind-boggling display, high quality cameras and latest Android Lollipop OS. But the main attraction of the phone is the support for stylus which is designed to offer superior experience.
LG G4 Mobile 2015
PRICE RS.35,000 (Expected)
OS Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
CPU Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 & quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM 3 GB RAM
SCREEN 5.5 inches (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY 1440 x 2560 pixels (~538 ppi pixel density)
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM)
CAMERA Rear Camera: 16 MP, Front Camera: 8 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 32 GB, microSD Expandable Upto 128 GB
BATTERY Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
OTHERS 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS
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LG Magna – Price,Review,Specifications India 2015

LG just ahead of its G4 flagship launch on Tuesday has made the LG Magna available to buy in India at Rs. 16,500. The smartphone was launched globally during MWC 2015 in February along with the LG Joy, the LG Leon, and the LG Spirit.

LG Magna

Display and Build

The LG Magna flaunts a 5-inch TFT multi touch display with a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels (HD) leading to a pixel density of 294ppi. It is housed in a 10.2mm thick metallic outfit which has a gently curved rear panel that enables you to grip it more comfortably. Even the display is slightly curved and enjoys slim bezels leading to a screen to body ratio of 70.6%.
LG Magna Mobile 2015

Configuration and OS

On the inside, the LG Magna is equipped with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with a 1GB RAM for smooth management of standard tasks. One of the key highlights of the device is its software platform, which will be the latest Android v5.0 Lollipop OS. The support for Glance View feature lets you view time and important notifications even when the screen is off.

Camera and Storage

The LG Magna comes with an 8MP autofocus camera and LED flash at the back along with a 5MP front facing snapper for delivering quality selfies and sound video calling experience. With the Gesture Shot feature, you can easily capture selfies simply by making gestures. It has an internal memory of 8GB which is further expandable up to 32GB.
LG Magna Mobile 2015

Battery and Connectivity

The LG Magna draws the required amount of fuel from a sealed 2,540mAh Li-Po battery. On the connectivity front, it is packed with options like 4G LTE (specific markets), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB port and GPS.

Verdict

The LG Magna is a handsome looking 5-inch smartphone which claims to offer some of the brand’s premium features at an affordable price. These features include Gesture Shot, Glass View and curved HD display. It also offers access to the latest benefits of Android Lollipop OS.
PRICE RS.16,500
OS Android OS, v5.0.1 (Lollipop)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 – H502 model
RAM 1 GB RAM
SCREEN 5.0 inches (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio)
DISPLAY 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
CAMERA Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 8 GB, microSD Expandable Upto 32 GB
BATTERY Li-Ion 2540 mAh battery
OTHERS 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

 

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs lenovo A6000 Comparison

We have now got many great low-budget smartphones and these low budget smartphones are tempting many customers to get confused in deciding which one they should buy. Today we have got a showdown of two of the finest low-budget phones – The Xiaomi redmi 2  Vs Lenovo A6000.

Xiaomi launched its Redmi 2 and it got very huge response for its heavy specifications under the low price range of Rs. 8,000. It came out as a beast of the phones and delivered huge success to Asus.

Lenovo is tasting success since launch Lenovo A6000. Lenovo now come even stronger with its new launch –A6000. Priced at just Rs. 8,000, it will be a tough competition to Micromax yu yureka, Asus Zenfone 2 and many low-budget killers.

After arrival of Redmi 2 ,Lenovo A6000  will  lose its position? Well, let’s check it out by comparing them in details:

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs lenovo A6000 :

Price   Rs. 6,999 @    Rs. 8,151 @ 
OS Android OS, v4.4.4(KitKat) Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)
CPU Quad Core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Processor
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
SCREEN 4.7 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 5.0 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen
DISPLAY 1280 x 720 pixels, 312 ppi pixel density 720 x 1280 pixels, 294 ppi pixel density
SIM Dual SIM, GSM + GSM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
CAMERA Primary Camera: 8 MP, Secondary Camera: 2 MP, Flash: Yes Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 2 MP,  LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY Internal Storage 8 GB, microSD Expandable upto 32 GB Internal Storage 8 GB, microsd expandable upto 32 GB
BATTERY Li-Po 2200 mAh battery Li-Po 2300 mAh battery
OTHERS 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, Quick Charge 1.0 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

 

Design :

At first, it would seem that the Xiaomi Redmi 2 is not much different from its predecessor in terms of looks. But the new version is actually shorter, narrower and thinner than the original Redmi design. Dimensions of the new phone are 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm, compared to the Redmi 1S’ 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm.

The Lenovo A6000 has a large footprint, due to the bigger screen when compared to the Redmi 2. The Lenovo A6000 measures 141 x 70 x 8.2 mm and weighs 128 grams. The Lenovo A6000 has fairly thin bezels, making it a more attractive package on the face of it.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs lenovo A6000

While the Redmi 2’s back panel has a rubberised finish, the A6000’s back cover has a matte finish – both are not slippery and give good grip.

Display :

With the bigger size, the A6000 also flaunts a bigger 5-inch display as compared to the Redmi 1S’ 4.7-inch display. Both the devices however feature HD (1280×720 pixels) resolution. The difference in size makes a small difference in the pixel density as well, and where the A6000’s display has a pixel density of 294ppi, the Redmi 2 has a density of 312ppi.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs lenovo A6000

 

Processor,OS & Memory :

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 processor. It has been launched in India with 8 GB internal storage which has got 1 GB of RAM. Besides the phone has Adreno 306 graphics processor and a 32 GB micro SD card slot.

The Lenovo A6000 also has the 1.2 Ghz, 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad core processor, Adreno 306 graphics processor and 1 GB RAM. It too offers internal memory of 8 GB and a 32 GB micro SD card slot.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs lenovo A6000

 

The Lenovo A6000 runs on Android KitKat and has Lenovo’s Vibe 2.0 UI. Lenovo’s own UI adds another skin on the stock Android and has a few additional features.

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 too runs on Android KitKat, but has the latest MiUI 6.0 interface.

Battery :

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a 2200 mAh battery, but Xiaomi has not specified how much back up it will be able to provide.

The Lenovo A6000 is though pretty impressive with its 2300 mAh battery. The A6000 comfortably managed to offer a day’s back up.

Cameras :

Things are again identical in this department with both the devices featuring an 8-megapixel camera at the back, supplemented by a 2-megapixel camera at the front.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs lenovo A6000

Connectivity :

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is a dual-SIM phone with 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, WiFi, and WiFi hotspot.

The Lenovo A6000 is a dual-SIM phone too and it also offers 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, WiFi, and WiFi Hotspot. However, unlike Redmi 2, it accepts only one 4G SIM while the other slot is meant for 2G cards.

Conclusion

Both the smartphones are priced at Rs 6,999 and arrive with almost similar aspects. Especially, both are entry level 4G LTE capable smartphones. Of the two, the Xiaomi phone seems to be better with a better display that will be relatively sharper as it packs in more pixels. But, Lenovo is already struggling to cater to the needs of all the customers who want to buy its A6000 and Xiaomi is already known for its flash sales model.

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