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  • Micromax YU Confirms Yureka Successor Coming to India in April

    Micromax YU Confirms Yureka Successor Coming to India in April

    YU Yureka, makes for one of the best smartphone picks in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price bracket. The device has got a great response in the market and the company is ready to introduce its next offering in the coming month. YU Televentures, a subsidiary of Micromax, confirmed that they will release a new smartphone in India in April.

    The Co-Founder of the company, Rahul Sharma stated –

    Micromax already had tailwind behind it and were growing in numbers month after month, quarter after quarter. We were thinking about what’s next and we wanted to target a different set of users – the tech natives and digital natives – the nerds. They want to customize their phones. What were we doing for them? And with that thought YU was born.

    The project has been named ‘Project Caesar’ as for now, and it’s still under development. The company will make use of its exclusive partnership with Cyanogen, the world’s biggest custom ROM maker, and will implant the Android Lollipop version of Cyanogen OS on its new device.

    There was also a hint from Mr.Sharma that the company might step into the wearables segment. “YU is not just about smartphones. It is about connected devices t00,” said Sharma. That’s another big news from the company and we hope that their wearables, in case they arrive, will be as good as the Yureka and will arrive with an attractive price tag.

  • Qualcomm Joins Hands With Cyanogen to Give a Push to Snapdragon-Run Devices

    Qualcomm Joins Hands With Cyanogen to Give a Push to Snapdragon-Run Devices

    At the Mobile World Congress 2015, Qualcomm Technologies and Cyanogen announced a new surprise collaboration. The two renowned companies are joining hands with each other to facilitate users with more improved features on the unique user interface of Cyanogen OS.

    Chipset maker, Qualcomm will work in close coordination with Cyanogen to include features and UI enhancements on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in the 200, 400 and 600 series. The software maker will make available all its unique features to the Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) program.

    The CEO of Cyanogen Inc. Kirt McMaster announced about the collaboration –

    We’re delighted to collaborate with Qualcomm on their QRD program. We’re addressing the needs of device makers in developed and developing markets looking for a truly differentiated software experience that matter to consumers.

    Jason Bremner, SVP of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies further elaborated saying that they have chosen to work with Cyanogen because of their deep Android expertise and innovative approach to enhancing smartphone software.

    Through the QRD program, the company aims to boost the production of low-cost smartphones. Qualcomm’s Reference Design program helps unrecognized companies to choose smartphone templates and launch them under their brand. Cyanogen’s Android version will replace Qualcomm’s own builds on devices embedded with a Snapdragon 200, 400 or 600 processor.

    Through this deal, Qualcomm will be able to revamp its devices running on Snapdragon and Cyanogen and can widen its user base, which is now restricted to limited devices. Cyanogen is the true Android experience for people who prefer to tinker with the user experience. Qualcomm’s active support will help boost the reach of this amazing user interface to a broader user base.

  • BlackBerry Teases Keian, a Slider Touchscreen Smartphone with Curved Dual Edges

    BlackBerry Teases Keian, a Slider Touchscreen Smartphone with Curved Dual Edges

    Now that was a real surprise! The Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry showcased Leap, another regular touchscreen smartphone with ordinary features, and then they uncovered Keian that took our breath away.

    The company posted a picture of the new Keian from its Twitter handle:

    BlackBerry Keian is a unique handset that holds the edgier elements of the Galaxy S6 Edge and retains the nostalgic QWERTY keypad, but with a difference. Keian embeds a slider keypad for the BlackBerry lovers who still appreciate the physical keypad. It’s an all-in-one device with Bold-like QWERTY keypad and a trackpad, and a touch screen that was seen in the Torch series.

    The overall look of the phone is a bit chaotic as they have compiled highlights of multiple high-end phones in one. The effort looks good, but we cannot be sure of the device until the internal specifications are made clear by the company.

    For now, BlackBerry has just teased the image of the phone and hasn’t spoken about its features. It can be said that this handset could be a flagship by the company and might pack some top-notch features. After the lukewarm response that the Passport got in the market, the company might be looking to unveil a new form factor to boost sales. A return of the physical keyboard on the new generation devices feels like a positive and we have to wait and see what features Blackberry managed to add to this new handset.

    Meanwhile, the company’s other prominent launch is the BlackBerry Leap. It has a 5-inch display, 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor, 2GB RAM and a non-removable 2,800mAh battery. With 8MP rear camera and 5MP snapper, the camera quality is remarkable.

    Stay tuned for more updates from MWC 2015.

  • BlackBerry Makes a Comeback in the Touch Segment with the Mid-Range ‘Leap’

    BlackBerry Makes a Comeback in the Touch Segment with the Mid-Range ‘Leap’

    BlackBerry made an appearance at the MWC event and dropped two new smartphones – Leap and Keian. The former one is a 5-inch touch device, priced at $275 (Rs. 17,000). The BlackBerry Leap is a mid-range phone with average specifications. It comes in the matte look with textured back cover.

    Surprisingly, the Canadian firm didn’t reveal a flagship instead went for another conventional piece.

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    Talking about the apparatus powering the device, then the BlackBerry Leap is equipped with 1.5GHz Qualcomm processor paired with 2GB of RAM. An 8MP rear shooter along with a 5 MP camera sits comfortably on the device. The Leap is supported by 2,800mAh non-removable battery. The major highlight of the phone, as stated before, is its touch screen. The company has returned to the touch arena with Leap.

    The phone is 9.5mm thick and runs on the company’s own BB OS 10.3.5. That means users will have a Siri-like Assistant to help them with their problems. For the time being, there is no information about its price or its availability.

  • Heads On With HTC’s First Virtual Reality Headset Vive

    Heads On With HTC’s First Virtual Reality Headset Vive

    Alongside the new HTC One M9, the one gadget that caught our attention at the ongoing MWC 2015 is the company’s first virtual reality headset, HTC Vive. The headset has been built in collaboration with entertainment software technology company Valve.

    The developer edition of the Vive looks bigger than the Oculus Rift but promises to pack some unconventional features. The headset has two 1200x1080p resolution displays. These screens leave no space for jitter and refresh at the rate of 90 frames per second. The audio quality of the headset is also impressive.

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    It is the first virtual reality headset to allow you to walk and explore your virtual space. All this is possible with the infused Steam VR base station. Also, there are sensors like gyrosensor, accelerometer, and laser position that can track your head movement at one-tenth of a degree. The device comes with wireless controllers that make it rather easy to operate and get on with the virtual gaming.

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    Our experience with HTC Vive was amazing. We haven’t seen anything like this ever before. It’s realistic and doesn’t put a strain on the eyes at all. There is cushion support around the eyes that makes it even more comfortable. Its experience is hard to explain, it’s one of those things that need to be personally experienced.

    The headset feels a part of a world that belongs to the future. Seeing this, we can already feel that we have epic things coming up.

    HTC has also collaborated with many game developers such as Vertigo Games, Wemo Labs, Google, Owlchemy and others to generate content for the HTC Vive. Beta versions of the games for the Vive Developer Edition have already been produced. HTC is also working with companies like Google, HBO, Lionsgate and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan to create unique content for the new VR device.

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    The headset looks bulky with extra cables on the top. The company is still developing the same, so there’s a chance that these avoidable cables vanish in the consumer version. The VR headset will be available to the customers by the end of this year, however, the developer version of the same will be out earlier.

  • BSNL Planning a 50 Percent Cut in 3G Data Rates

    BSNL Planning a 50 Percent Cut in 3G Data Rates

    State-run telecom company, BSNL, has some great news for its mobile subscribers. In the next phase of network expansion, BSNL plans to slash 3G network rates by 50 percent.

    BSNL is one of the most budget friendly operators in the market. They offer 3G rates that are at par with the 2G rates of the private telecom operators. The officials have said that they cannot reduce the rates at present as they have utilized 90% if their allotted 3G capacity but they will slash it as soon as they finish expansion. A sudden, drastic decrease in 3G rates might lead to an enormous increase in traffic, so the company wants to ascertain its capability to handle the traffic before reducing the rates.

    BSNL at present is in its 7th network expansion phase that will cost Rs.4800 crores and is expected to be completed by June of this year. The company has already started working on the 8th phase and will begin the process of issuing tenders at the start of the financial year 2015-16 that begins in April.

    Under phase-8 of network expansion, BSNL is planning to integrate 3G network’s with city-wide WiFi hotspots to have a better handle on traffic. With this process, 3G users will be able to switch automatically between 3G and WiFi networks. This will allow for the traffic to shift to WiFi which will help free up the 3G space.  This unique approach to handling internet traffic might be good for the company but might lead to massive battery drain for the consumers. But it wouldn’t be much of a concern to folks who would be using the BSNL network at 50 percent of the cost of competing networks. Hopefully, BSNL’s initiative might encourage other telecom companies to give a break to their subscribers from massive 3G data bills.

  • Hands On | Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

    Hands On | Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

    At the Mobile World Congress today in Barcelona, Sony introduced to the world two fresh devices, Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4. The former one is a mid-range smartphone, while the Xperia Z4 is a 10-inch robust tablet with top-notch specs. Both the devices run on Google’s Android power and are immune to water till a certain depth.

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    The newly launched Xperia M4 Aqua is clad in a plastic body and holds an OmniBalance design. Weighing at a mere 136 grams, the smartphone is super light but doesn’t compromise on the build quality. At a thickness of 7.3mm, the M4 Aqua fits comfortably in the hand, making it perfect for single-handed usage.

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    The smartphone flaunts a 5.2-inch 720p IPS display, which is protected by a tempered glass. The handset runs on the latest Android OS, Lollipop. The Material Design interface is super impressive and makes the phone more quick and fluid. A 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of RAM is equipped to the M4 Aqua.

    Optics of the handset includes a 13MP Exmor RS primary camera and a 5 MP selfie cam in the front. The phone comes in two storage variants – 8GB and 16GB, both of them are expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD support. The smartphone derives juice from the 2,400mAh cell. One of the strong points of the M4 Aqua is its aforementioned waterproof feature. It has got IP65 and IP68 certification, which prevents it from any damage until 1.5m underwater for up to 30 minutes. Also, it doesn’t feature a rubberized cap for the microUSB port.

    The handset comes at an introductory price of €299, which roughly translates to Rs. 23,000. For now, take a look at its specifications:

    Specs

    Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
    Display 5.2-inch IPS display (720p)
    Processor 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615Adreno 405 GPU
    RAM 2GB
    Onboard Memory 8GB/16GB
    Expandable Up to 32GB
    Primary Camera 13MP Exmor RS
    Secondary Camera 5MP
    Battery 2,400mAh
    Price €299 (approx Rs. 23,000)

    Here’s our hands on with the smartphone at launch:

  • Hands on With the New Super Slim Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

    Hands on With the New Super Slim Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

    Today, at the Mobile World Congress 2015, Sony officially announced the successor of its Xperia Z2 tablet, the Xperia Z4. The new iteration stands true to the definition of sleek and gives a tough competition to Apple’s iPad Air 2 with only 6.1mm thickness.

    The company has considered business enterprises by adding a keyboard to the device. The Android tablet is attached with a Bluetooth-enabled keypad and comes with built-in Microsoft Office Productivity suite. With the keypad on, the Xperia Z4 gives a laptop-like experience. The tablet weighs a mere 393g, which makes it convenient for people constantly on the go.

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    The waterproof tablet features a bigger display at 10-inch with 2K resolution. The latest octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, together with 3GB RAM, is embedded onto the tablet to boost its processing speed. The tablet holds onboard storage space of 32GB, which is expandable through a MicroSD slot.

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    Sony hasn’t compromised on the build quality and the tablet holds a very solid and pleasing construction. The devices comes with a 6,000mAh battery that is just enough to go for a day of heavy usage. Running on Android Lollipop, a 13MP rear shooter is placed at the back of the device, along with a 5MP camera up front.

    The device will work with PlayStation 4 Remote Play, allowing users to stream the games straight on the console. The tablet will launch in two variants – LTE and Wi-Fi-only. For now, the Japanese firm hasn’t disclosed the prices of any of the models.

    Stay tuned, video hands on coming up shortly.

  • Hands On | Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL at MWC 2015

    Hands On | Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL at MWC 2015

    Earlier today at the MWC 2015, Microsoft stepped on to the podium to showcase two new low-price Lumia smartphones – the Lumia 640 and its big brother Lumia 640 XL.

    The Lumia 640 is a standard Lumia phone and falls under sub-Rs. 10,000 category, while Lumia 640 XL is higher both in size and specs. Microsoft is trying to woo the customers with free Office 365 subscription.

    Talking about Lumia 640 first, the handset touts a 5-inch IPS display with 720p resolution, which has been given a protection of Gorilla Glass 3. The phone has a glossy finish, but its polycarbonate back is hefty. Equipped with 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core processor, the device packs 1 GB of RAM paired with 8 GB internal storage space. The memory can be expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD card.

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    The 8MP camera of the device at a price range of Rs. 10,000 coupled with LED Flash. The secondary shooter stands at 1MP with wide angle lens. A 2,500mAh battery powers the device. The device comes in four colour options – cyan, orange white and black.

    The Lumia 640 XL is the advanced sibling of Lumia 640 and captures a 5.7-inch IPS LCD screen with 720p resolution. The phone has a matte finish, which adds to the overall appeal. The same 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core processor powers the handset, along with 1 GB RAM. The in-built storage space too stands same at 8GB, which is expandable via MicroSD slot up to 128GB.

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    The bigger Lumia 640 features a 13MP primary snapper that comes bundled with LED flash and Carl Zeiss optics. Selfie lovers would prefer its front 5MP camera. A more powerful 3,000mAh battery keeps the device working through the whole day.

    Meanwhile, both the models will ship with Windows 8.1, but the company promises to update them soon to the newer version, Windows 10. The Lumia 640 will debut in April and will come at a price of €140 for 3G variant and €160 for LTE version. The Lumia 640 XL, on the other hand, is priced at €190 for the 3G version and €220 for the 4G LTE model. There are also dual SIM versions available for both the phones. Each of them is available in 3G dual-SIM, and LTE single- and dual-SIM models.

    Have a look at their spec sheet:

    SPECS

    MICROSOFT Lumia 640

    MICROSOFT Lumia 640 XL
    Display 5-inch IPS(294ppi)Gorilla Glass 3 5.7-inch IPS LCD(259ppi)Gorilla Glass 3
    Processor 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core
    RAM 1GB 1GB
    Storage 8GB 8GB
    Expandable Upto 128GB 128GB
    Main Camera 8MP 13MP
    Front Camera 1MP 5MP
    Battery  2500mAh 3000mAh
    Operating System Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1
    Price (LTE) €160 (near Rs. 11,000) €220 (near Rs. 15,000)

    Check out our hands on with the device here:

  • Microsoft Announces Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL with Free Office 365 for a Year

    Microsoft Announces Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL with Free Office 365 for a Year

    The Mobile World Congress 2015 witnessed a fabulous opening yesterday with a slew of devices from Samsung, HTC, Acer and Huawei, and today morning, Microsoft kicked off (early) at the smartphone carnival. The consumer electronics manufacturer just brought out two low-cost Lumia smartphones, Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL. Both are based on the latest Windows 10 and offer free Office 365 for one year.

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    Talking about the Lumia 640 first, the gadget sports a 5-inch HD display which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The company has equipped the device with 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. It comes in four colour options – cyan, orange white and black.

    The rear camera is 8MP and comes bundled with LED flash. A 1MP snapper with wide angle lens sits at the front side above the screen. For now, the handsets will be shipped with Windows 8.1, but it will soon be updated to Windows 10.

    The other one, Lumia 640 XL, is a bigger sibling of the Lumia 640. It has a 5.7-inch screen and comes with a 13-megapixel camera with LED flash and Carl Zeiss optics. The front has a 5MP shooter with wide angle lens.

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     The Lumia 640, arriving next month, is priced at 139 Euro for its 3G version ($155), while the LTE variant will be priced at 159 euro ($178). The biggger Lumia 640 XL will be debuting this month itself. It comes for 189 euro ($211) for the 3G version and 219 euro ($245) for the LTE variant. There are also dual SIM versions available for both the phones. Each of them is available in 3G dual-SIM, and LTE single- and dual-SIM models. More information about the handset and other releases from Microsoft keep checking this space.

  • Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

    Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

    At the Mobile World Congress today, Samsung unveiled two flagship handsets, Galaxy S6 and its the curvy and stylish sibling, the Galaxy S6 Edge. The new S iterations are a complete overhaul and triumph over the bugs and lags of the previous releases. Both the premium gadgets proved to be the showstoppers of the event. At the same event, Samsung also announced the arrival of its new payment system.

    Coming back to the stars of the show, both the smartphones sport a new design language with an all glass front and back highlighted with stainless steel.  The Galaxy S6 is standard in appearance, while the edgy Galaxy S6 is the one that gathers the extra points for its one-of-a-kind design. Galaxy S6 Edge has appealing displays on either edge.

    Talking about the internal specifications of the handsets, then the two bad boys pack a punch. The devices are almost identical and differ only in terms of their processor and battery power. The S6 is equipped with the latest 2.1 GHz Exynos octa-core processor, while a peppier 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core chipset is embedded on to the edgy Galaxy S6.

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    The RAM capacity of both the devices stands equal at 3 GB. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge resemble the iPhone in their storage capacity options. Just like Apple’s flagship, the two phones come in three variants – 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, all based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage).

    Both the phones run on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI on top. A 2550mAh battery is fixed to power Galaxy S6 and a slightly higher 2600mAh battery supports the S6 Edge. The handsets sport a new 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QuadHD display that delivers eye burning sharpness.

    Considering the camera, then 16MP rear shooter with Optical Image Stabilization sits on the phone, along with a 5MP snapper that grabs a spot at the top the screen. With the new flagships, Samsung introduced quick charging and wireless charging capabilities along with Fingerprint scanner. The connectivity options comprise of LTE Cat 6, Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi.

    SPECS

    SAMSUNG GALAXY S6

    SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE
    Display 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi) 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
    Processor  2.1 GHz Exynos octa-core 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core
    RAM 3GB 3GB
    Storage 32GB/64GB/128GB 32GB/64GB/128GB
    Expandable Upto – –
    Main Camera 16MP + OIS 16MP + OIS
    Front Camera 5MP 5MP
    Battery  2550mAh  2600mAh
    Operating System Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Network 4G LTE 4G LTE

    Check out our exclusive hands-on video below:

  • Huawei’s MediaPad X2 Flaunts a Slim Design With All Round Specs

    Huawei’s MediaPad X2 Flaunts a Slim Design With All Round Specs

    Huawei has made an unexpected, huge entry in the ongoing Mobile World Congress with a slew of gadgets. The latest one to get our attention is a dual SIM phablet titled Huawei MediaPad X2. The device is the successor of MediaPad X1, and is the first ever device to hold a 64-bit ultra octa-core chipset with 4G-enabled LTE. The MediaPad X2 is launched in two variants – one with 2GB RAM + 16GB storage and the other with 3G RAM and 32GBstorage.

    Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group made a statement –

    Following the success of the Huawei MediaPad X1, and having inherited the signature feature of our large screen design, the Huawei MediaPad X2 represents our faith and commitment in creating better quality products with our technology and innovation.

    At a thickness of 7.28 mm, the MediaPad X2 is the world’s slimmest 7-inch phablet. The HD IPS display is laminated and has a resolution of 1200 x 1920p, with pixel density of 323ppi. The 2.0GHz Kirin 930 ultra-octa chipset bundled with 64-bit GPU Mali-T628 is powerful and consumes less power. The phablet is juiced up through a 5,000 mAh Li-ion battery.

    On the camera expect as well, the phablet stands at a good spot. It is equipped with a 13MP rear shooter and a 5MP front shooter which is ideal for selfie lovers. Connectivity options include LTE Cat6 and Wi-Fi; surprisingly Bluetooth is not an option in the Huawei phablet. The devices are available two colour option – amber gold and moonlight silver.

    The phablet is undoubtedly one of the best and packs some incredible features that makes it stand out. Meanwhile, the price tag is missing, but the Chinese equipment producer is likely to disclose it soon.

  • HTC One M9 vs Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge : New Arrivals Battle it Out

    HTC One M9 vs Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge : New Arrivals Battle it Out

    Finally, the day has arrived which all of us were waiting for. The extravagant smartphone carnival, Mobile World Congress kicked off in Barcelona and we brought the ground report from the show, live.

    HTC took the veils off the much-awaited product from their stable, the One M9. It impressed us with its all-metal unibody design that had mirror polished gold sides. Alongside HTC, Samsung too made a big entry with its two high-end, metallic devices, Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6.

    All of these phones pack quite a good set of specs. Let’s have a look at the detailed specs sheet that compares the three of them.

    SPECS

    HTC One M9

    Samsung Galaxy S6

    Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
    Display 5-inch Full HD 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi) 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
    Processor 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core 2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz quad Exynos 64-bit 2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz quad Exynos 64-bit
    RAM 3GB 3GB 3GB
    Storage 32GB 32GB/64GB/128GB 32GB/64GB/128GB
    Expandable Upto 128GB – –
    Main Camera 20MP with Auto-focus, BSI sensor 16MP with F1.9 + OIS 16MP with F1.9 + OIS
    Front Camera HTC UltraPixel 5MP 5MP
    Battery 2840mAh  2550mAh  2600mAh
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense Android 5.0.2 Lollipop  Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Price Rs. Rs. 49,900 Rs. 58,900

    Samsung’s new bad boys clearly have a winning list of specs on the table. The only disappointment with the S6 siblings is the lack of expandable storage.  These gadgets will hit the stores by April and then the consumers will get to decide which metallic marvel gets the podium finish.

  • Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy S6 : How Far Has It Come

    Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy S6 : How Far Has It Come

    Last year, Samsung launched the tweaked Galaxy S5 in the February, and today, exactly after a year, the Korean electronics firm has added one more iteration to the S series listing. Samsung today official brought out two of its much-awaited flagships Galaxy S6 and the curvy fellow Galaxy S6 Edge, which look robust and classy at the same time.

    The two bad boys pack a punch, and if we talk about the Galaxy S6, then it holds an all-new design language. The phone reminds us of the new iPhone in terms of fixed storage and packs many top-notch specs that were missing in the previous generation S5.

    Let’s take a look at the two flagships and how the S6 has advanced over time:

    SPECS

    Samsung Galaxy S5

    Samsung Galaxy S6
    Display 5.1-inch
    Full HD
    432 PPI    		  5.1-inch
    QuadHD
    577 ppi
    Processor 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm  Snapdragon 801  2.1GHz Exynos Octa-core
    RAM 2GB  3GB
    Storage 16/32 GB  32/64/128 GB
    Expandable Upto 128GB  –
    Main Camera 16MP  16MP + OIS
    Front Camera 2MP  5MP
    Battery  2800mAh  2550mAh
    Operating System Android 4.4.2 KitKat  Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Network 4G LTE Cat 4  4G LTE Cat 6

    From the comparison sheet above, it’s evident that Samsung has gone a step ahead and has upgraded all the segments. With LTE Cat 6 infused on the handset, transfer of data will be faster than before. The battery is the only factor that in which the previous version is superior.

    We, from the ongoing MWC event in Barcelona, are pushing out the updates about the latest launches.  Check out our exclusive hands-on post of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge: How Different Are They?

    Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge: How Different Are They?

    Samsung finally brought its latest flagships, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to India. With these two premium devices, Samsung has introduced a new metal and glass based design architecture that is much better that its previous devices. Here we take a look at how these two top-of-the-line devices differ from each other in  their spec sheets.

    Overall, both Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are exactly identical, and only sections that differ slightly is the processor and battery power. Both of them sport a 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi) and feature 3GB LPDDR4. The former handset is powered by 2.1GHz Exynos octa-core, while the latter embeds a bit powerful 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core processor. Running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with 16MP rear and 5MP front snapper, the standard Galaxy S6 gets its juice from the 2550mAh battery. On the other hand, its curvy counterpart boasts a slightly robust 2600mAh battery.

    We have pitted them against each other for a closer look at their specifications:

    SPECS

    Samsung Galaxy S6

    Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
    Display 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi) 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
    Processor  2.1GHz Exynos octa-core 2.5 GHz Exynos octa-core
    RAM 3GB 3GB
    Storage 32GB/64GB/128GB 32GB/64GB/128GB
    Expandable Upto – –
    Main Camera 16MP + OIS 16MP + OIS
    Front Camera 5MP 5MP
    Battery  2550mAh  2600mAh
    Operating System Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Network 4G LTE 4G LTE
    Bluetooth 4.1 + LTE 4.1 + LTE

    Price and Availability

    Samsung will be bringing the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge with all their accessories to India and they will be available for purchase from the 10th of April. The Galaxy S6 is priced at Rs. 49,900 for the 32 GB variant, Rs. 55,900 for the 64 GB and Rs. 60,900 for the 128 GB variant.

    The curvy S6 Edge is priced at Rs. 58,900 for the 32 GB variant, Rs, 64,900 for the 64 GB and Rs. 70,900 for the 128 GB variant..

    The devices will be available in all the colour variants (White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum) that were showcased during their international launch. The Galaxy S6 will have an additional colour option of Blue Topaz while the S6 Edge will be available in Green Emerald.

    Samsung has also offered some goodies for folks who pre-order their new phones before the April 10th release date. The company is offering 10,000 points to the customers in case the price of the device falls. It is also offering free screen replacement warranty for twelve months from the date of purchase.

    Check out our exclusive hands on video here:

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