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  • LeEco’s Le Max Pro Powered by Snapdragon 820 Passes TENAA

    LeEco’s Le Max Pro Powered by Snapdragon 820 Passes TENAA

    LeEco took over January with a storm. The company that was formerly known as LeTV stole the spotlight at CES 2016 earlier this month by unveiling the Le Max Pro – the world’s first smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset. Now, it looks like the device is ready to hit the markets for sale.

    The Le Max Pro has been greenlit by Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA, which means the sale of the device will begin pretty soon.

    Le Max Pro

    The Le Max Pro sports a 6.33-inch display with QHD resolution powered by Snapdragon 820 chipset. The device will be equipped with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The camera is said to feature a 21MP sensor for the rear and a 4MP sensor for the front.

    Pricing and other details have yet to be revealed. LeEco launched the Le 1s and Le Max in India on the 20th of January with the first flash sale for the Le 1s having concluded today. Reports are that the LeEco received over 5,30,000 registrations for the Le 1s. The flash sale today saw the Le 1s being sold out in less than a minute. With the kind of response LeEco has received from the country, it looks like the Le Max Pro could be the next phone to enter the Indian market.

  • Canon Unveils 4K-Capable EOS-1D X Mark II

    Canon Unveils 4K-Capable EOS-1D X Mark II

    Canon has lifted the veils on its updated flagship DSLR with 4K-shooting, the EOS-1D X Mark II. The main attraction here is, of course, the ability to record DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) video at an impressive 60p, a feature mainly seen in camcorders and cinema cameras. As much as this DSLR is big on videos, it’s equally big on stills as well with a 20.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, as well as dual DIGIC 6+ processors.

    The camera coes with two card slots – a CFast 2.0 card slot and a CF card slot for older media cards. The DSLR comes with an improved sensitivity with a native ISO 51200 which can be expanded up to ISO 409600. The 4K shooting, however, will be limited to a sensitivity range up to ISO 12800 while HD is available at up to ISO 25600. All this along with other camera settings can be operated through a  3.2″ 1.62m-dot touchscreen LCD.

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    Added to the DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) recording, the Mark II also comes with a true 24.00 fps shooting option in all modes and can shoot in Full HD at up to a speedy 120 fps.  Internally, the 4K video at 60p has an impressive 800 Mbps bit rate, while 24/30p have a 500 Mbps bit rate, ensuring sharp footage with minimal artifacting.

    Dual Pixel CMOS AF for a full-frame sensor and Movie Servo AF provide a major boost in autofocus in video. This provides exceptional speed and accuracy, which is complemented by the touchscreen that lets the user simply tap the area to change focus.

     

    Meanwhile, low-light shooting gets a bump with f/8 support, all 61 points and working at down to -3 EV with the center point. Still capturing is now faster, where full-resolution 20.2MP raw files can be captured with full-time AF and AE metering at a rate of 14 fps.

    Canon has implemented a Digital Lens Optimizer technology that stores lens aberration data in the camera and almost instantly corrects peripheral brightness and chromatic aberration, as well as distortion and diffraction. This ensures maximum resolution and detail from the 20.2MP CMOS sensor.

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    The camera is dust and water resistant, which makes it hold its own in the most diffuclt weather conditions and scenario. Connectivity features include a PC sync port, a microUSB 3.0 transfer port, and an Ethernet port in addition to the Mini HDMI (Type C) and audio connections. The Mark II is compatible with batteries of the orginal 1D X, though the camera will work at slightly reduced continuous shooting rates. The EOS-1D X Mark II is expected to begin shipping in April at a price of around $6,000 (body-only), or $6,300 for a premium kit that includes a 64GB CFast card and an Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Card Reader/Writer.

  • Best Smartphones with Fingerprint Scanners

    Best Smartphones with Fingerprint Scanners

    When it comes to buying a new smartphone, there are certain key features one always looks for. With technology evolving as fast as it does, smartphones need to adapt to the change or risk getting shunned into the background. Fingerprint scanners is one of the more recent features that has become a necessity when pondering over the next smartphone. So here’s a list of some of the best smartphones out there that come with a fingerprint scanner.

    Under Rs 10, 000

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite

    There’s only one device currently that can brag about being the cheapest smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, and that’s the Cooldpad Note 3 Lite which comes priced at Rs 6, 999. The display on the phone is a 5-inch 720p HD, 320ppi IPS panel. It is run by a 64-bit 1GHz Quad-Core Mediatek MT6735 processor with 3GB Ram, and 16 GB internal storage with MicroSd card support.


    It is run by a 64-bit 1GHz Quad-Core Mediatek MT6735 processor with 3GB Ram, and 16 GB internal storage with MicroSd card support. Camera on the back is a 13-MP shooter, and at the front it boasts of a 5MP camera which clicks nice selfies.  The fingerprint scanner on the phone is a square shaped sensor situated at the back of the phone. The device goes on sale on 4th of February. Registrations are open on Amazon India.

    Under Rs 20,000

    LeEco Le 1s

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    LeEco launched the Le 1s recently along with the Le Max. The Le 1s sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display and is powered by a MediaTek’s Helio X10 processor. It features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The smartphone will run on Android 5.1 with custom EUI on top. It is a Dual-SIM device with an AnTuTu score of 55844, beating HTC One M9.

    It has a type-C USB port which ensures 3.5 hours of usage in 5 minutes of charging, along with a double chamber, symmetrical design, and super-slim, full-metal body with 7.5 mm of thickness. The fingerprint scanner of the device called LeTouch, is mirror-surfaced with 99.3% accuracy and .15 seconds flash recognization. Le 1s is available for Rs 10,999. 

    Lenovo K4 Note

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    The phone has a fingerprint scanner at the back just below the camera module and dual-front speakers with Dolby Atmos audio. The device is dual-SIM, has 4G LTE support and has a 5.5-inch display. On the camera front, it packs a 13 MP main camera and a 5 front camera.


    The phone is run by a 1.3 Ghz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720MP3 GPU, and comes with 3GB of DDR3 RAM. Storage options on the phone include a single variant of 16GB internal memory which can be expanded to 128GB using a MicroSD card. The device goes on sale on the 3rd of February and is priced at Rs 11,998

    Honor 5X

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    The recently launched Honor 5X sports a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080p resolution, and a pixel density of 401 ppi. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC with Adreno 405 GPU. The 5X is available in 2GB of RAM with 16GB onboard storage that is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card slot.


    In terms of design, the Honor 5X sports an aircraft-grade metal unibody construction with a fingerprint scanner at the back that can also be used to take photos. The device gives a premium look for a budget-friendly smartphone, keeping it on par with the Le 1s that was launched last week. These devices show us that budget phones are turning out to be the new premium. The device is priced at Rs 12,999 on Amazon India.

    Lenovo Vibe P1

    Lenovo Vibe P1 with fingerprint scanner

    The Vibe P1 features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with Adreno 405 GPU; 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage with expandable storage via microSD card. The device features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front; dual-SIM with dual 4G LTE support.The Vibe P1 is also equipped with a nice Home Key that houses a fingerprint scanner within it.

    Lenovo Vibe P1 comes with a price tag of Rs 15, 999 and is available on Flipkart.

    Qiku Q Terra

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    The Qiku Q Terra a massive phone with a 6 inch FHD display with 1080 X 1920 pixel resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit processor and comes with a 3GB RAM. Along with this, it also has a 16GB of internal storage capacity that is expandable up to 128GB.

    What sets the Q Terra apart from the other handsets in the list is that it uses a DuoScopic Camera System that integrates two 13MP Sony back cameras – a IMX278 color sensor along with a B/W IMX214 sensor. Adding to this, the phone also offers an 8MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture.

    Qiku has chosen to place the fingerprint scanner at the rear panel of the phone, just below the camera module. The device falls just below the Rs 20,000 mark.

    Under Rs 30,000

    Nexus 5X

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    The Nexus 5X comes with a 5.2-inch FHD display, USB Type-C which allows almost 4 hours of battery post a 10-minute charging routine, and is available in three colors – Carbon black, Quartz white and Ice blue.

    It is further packed with a 2 GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset and OS Android Marshmallow 6.0. On the camera front, the device comes equipped with a 12.3 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera. The smartphone is capable of capturing 4K and slow-motion videos, making this phone the most advanced multimedia Nexus device to date.

    The fingerprint scanner on the Nexus 5X is at the back conveniently resting just below the rear camera on the phone. The device is priced around Rs 21,000 for the 16GB variant on Flipkart and Amazon.

    OnePlus 2

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    This beast of a phone comes in with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, and, as of 29th of January, is available in two storage variants, 16GB and 64GB. The latter will be equipped with 4GB RAM, while the former comes in with 3GB RAM on board. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz and Adreno 430 GPU. The smartphone also comes equipped with Dual 4G Nano-SIM cards slots, as well as the popular USB Type-C.

     

    The camera sports a 12.3MP sensor with laser autofocus, dual-LED flash at the rear and a rather impressive 8MP on the front. This pure Android phone will run on the latest Marshmallow operating system. It also has a USB Type-C port. A 3450mAh battery pack provides the juice required to run this device. The 32GB variant of the 6P falls just under Rs 40,000.

    Galaxy Note 5

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    The much-loved Galaxy Note 5 runs on the Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) powered by an Exynos 7420 chipset which consists of Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 CPU and a Mali-T760MP8 GPU. The SoC is paired with 4GB of RAM for smooth performance.

    As far as storage capacity is concerned, this handset comes in two variants – 32 and 64 GB, but does not feature a MicroSD slot for expanding memory via an external card. The display is a stunning 5.7 inches, Gorilla Glass 4 Super AMOLED capable of producing 1440 x 2560 pixels at 518 ppi.

    A 16MP rear, and 5MP front cameras are also included with a massive 3000mAh battery pack. Connectivity options include Dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot,Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC. It also comes equipped with a Type-C reversible connector. The Galaxy Note 5 features a very responsive fingerprint scanner integrated with the home button. All of this comes at cost of Rs 47, 400

    iPhone 6s

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    This phone that hardly needs any introduction comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with 3D Touch and LED-backlit widescreen. The display can output a maximum 1334×750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi. The processor on board is a Dual-core 1.84GHz A9 chip with 64-bit architecture with Embedded M9 motion coprocessor.

    It packs what can be deceptive 2GBs of RAM that coupled with the chipset provides lag-free performance. The phone comes in storage options of  16GB/64GB/128GB. Camera options on the 6s include a 12-megapixel iSight camera with 1.22µ pixels ƒ/2.2 aperture at the back, and a 5-megapixel photos ƒ/2.2 aperture with Retina Flash on the front of the phone.

    The fingerprint sensor for the phone is at the front, housed in the home button. The 16GB Rose Gold model is currently priced at Rs 45,999 on Amazon.

  • Spec Battle: Moto X Force vs Lumia 950XL vs Nexus 6P vs HTC One M9 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+

    Spec Battle: Moto X Force vs Lumia 950XL vs Nexus 6P vs HTC One M9 vs Galaxy S6 Edge+

    Motorola launched the Moto X Force in India with a price tag of Rs 49,999 for the 32GB variant and Rs 53,999 for 64GB option. The phone was launched globally last year as Droid Turbo 2 and now it has arrived here with its much talked about ShatterShield display.

    On the specs front, Moto X Force packs a 5.4 inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The two internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB are expandable up to 2 TB with the help of a microSD card.

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    The USP of the device is its super-hardy screen. Motorola claims to have integrated a ‘Moto Shattershield’ technology in the display of Moto Force which, it says, is the first shatterproof screen in a phone ever. The company feels confident enough to affirm the screen would stay intact for up to four years, owing to the multiple layers of different materials used in making it capable of absorbing shock and providing protection against cracking. The phone also boasts of two touchscreen layers, which make sure that the smartphone can be used even if one of the layers is cracked.

    With the given specs and price tag, a few other devices come to mind like the Lumia 950XL, Nexus 6P, HTC One M9 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. The Moto X Force not only has a strong exterior but does impressively in the hardware department as well. The AMOLED display is sharp and bright despite the layers of glass on top. The X Force also has a giant battery that will provide enough of juice to get you through the day and then some.

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    However, the camera in the moto X Force isn’t the best, especially when compared to the Galaxy S6 Edge+, Lumia 950XL and even the dubious HTC One M9. The Moto X Force also comes with a pretty bland design, which pales in front of the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Nexus 6P which come with a premium look and feel to it that fit the price bracket.

    Let’s see where the Moto X Force stands when compared to these devices. Based on the specs, let us know your winner in the comments below.

    Specification Moto X Force Lumia950XL  Nexus 6P  HTC One M9 Galaxy S6 Edge+
    Display 5.4 inch Quad HD AMOLED 5.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED  5.7-inch QHD Corning Gorilla Glass 4 5.2-inch WQHD, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 5.7 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    Resolution 1440 x 2560 (~540 ppi pixel density) 2560×1440 (518ppi)   2560 x 1440 pixels (518ppi) 1440x2560p (441ppi) 1440 x 2560 pixels (518 ppi)
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, Octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 810 v2.1 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6795T Exynos 7420
    GPU Adreno 430  Adreno 430  Adreno 430  Adreno 430 Mali-T760MP8
    RAM 3 GB 3GB  3 GB 3GB 4GB
    Storage 32 GB, 64 GB 32GB  32 GB/ 64 GB/ 128 GB 32 GB 32/64 GB
    Expandability 2 TB  200GB N/A 128GB N/A
    Rear Camera 21 MP,  f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash 20MP, PureView, Zeiss optics, OIS, triple LED natural flash, and4K video recording 12.3 MP, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash 20MP + 2MP Duo Camera 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flash
    Front Camera 5 MP,  f/2.0, LED flash 5MP, wide-angle 1080p  8 MP, 720p@30fps 4MP HTC UltraPixel  5MP, f/1.9
    Battery 3,760mAh 3340mAh 3450mAh 2840mAh 3000mAh
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Infrared port, microUSB v2.0 Wi-Fi: MIMO, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, 4G LTE  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; Wi-Fi MIMO support; Bluetooth 4.0 LE; GSM bands 850/1900; 3G bands; GPS with AGPS; NFC, USB Type-C  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, microUSB v2.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, bluetooth v4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC
    Operating System Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) Windows 10 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7 Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
    Price Rs 49,999 (32GB)/ Rs 53,999 (64GB) Rs 49,399  Rs 39,999 Rs 52,500 Rs 53,900
  • Moto X Force 1000 Foot Mega Drop Test

    Moto X Force 1000 Foot Mega Drop Test

    Motorola launched the Moto X Force in India today at a price of Rs 49,999 for the 32GB variant. The smartphone’s main attraction is its ‘Shattershield’ technology. The 5.4-inch 2,560 x 1,440 panel (QHD) panel is protected by a five layer system which has allowed Motorola to brand it the “world’s first shatterproof smartphone display” thanks to what Moto calls the ShatterShield technology. The company claims the screen would stay intact for up to four years absorbing shock and providing protection against cracks.

    With so much going on with the construction of the Moto X Force, there’s really only one way to test it out – a good old fashioned drop test. We took the device up to a 1000-foot high from where we let it drop. Take a look at the video below to see whether the Moto X Force survived the fall.

  • Samsung to Hold their Galaxy S7 Unpacked Event on 21 February

    Samsung to Hold their Galaxy S7 Unpacked Event on 21 February

    Over the past few months, the rumours and speculations regarding Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7 flagship smartphones have come in plenty. Right from specifications to design, everything has been subject to a lot of speculations, and 3 weeks from today, we’ll know just how many of those rumours were true.

    Yes, Samsung has confirmed the unveiling of the Galaxy S7 at the ‘Unpacked’ event on Sunday, February 21st, a day before the MWC kicks off. The Korean-based giant sent out invitations that include an image of a shadowy cube with two edges glowing to form a “7”. Meanwhile, the teaser trailer shows sees someone staring at the cube through Gear VR goggles.

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    So far, some of the rumours that have caught people’s attention include the design, which is being said will be similar to the Galaxy S6, suggesting that the company is focusing more on hardware. The Galaxy S7 is said to have a microSD slot, a pressure-sensitive screen, USB Type-C port, water resistance, and will be in ‘Edge’ form for all the variants. Finally, some models will come with the Snapdragon 820 chipset.

    In three weeks, we’ll know just what the Galaxy S7 will look like. Follow this space for all on Samsung’s upcoming flagship.

  • Porsching Around: Coming Soon

    Porsching Around: Coming Soon

    iGyaan has been busy these days and there’s a good reason for it. At iGyaan, we believe in bringing tech to you the best way we can, all the time. So, when we’re not busy writing about it at work, we talk about it while ‘Porsching Around’. Check out the trailer for iGyaan newest concept show. First episode will be out soon.

  • Hands On with the Honor 5X

    Hands On with the Honor 5X

    Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched the Honor 5X in India. The successor to the Honor 4X made its debut in China earlier this month after its unveiling at CES 2016.The Honor 5X is priced at Rs 12,999 with preorders starting yesterday and sales starting from February 1 on Amazon and Flipkart.

    In terms of design, the Honor 5X sports an aircraft-grade metal unibody construction with a fingerprint scanner at the back that promises 0.5 seconds unlocking time and can also be used to capture photos. The device gives a premium look for a budget-friendly smartphone, keeping it on par with the Le 1s that was launched last week. These devices show us that budget phones are turning out to be the new premium.

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    The Honor 5X sports a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080p resolution, and a pixel density of 401 ppi. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC with Adreno 405 GPU. The 5X is available in 2GB of RAM options with 16GB onboard storage that is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card slot.

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    On the camera front, the Honor 5X gets a 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash and a 5MP selfie shooter. Both the rear and front cameras are impressive and fast, especially when shifting focus. The colors are a touch darker than the actual setting which helps in capturing blacks well. The shutter is on the slower side as well.

    Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.1, USB 2.0, GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 4G (Dual SIM). The device gets its juice from a 3000mAh battery pack with Smart Power 3.0. The handset runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop which is upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

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    The Honor 5X does have a premium look, and the metal unibody construction does well to add to that. However, it fails to grab our attention when compared to LeEco’s Le 1s, which was launched last week at Rs 2000 cheaper at that.

    The UI isn’t as snappy and fluid as one would hope, especially in its initial usage, which may put off a lot of buyers. It takes a couple of seconds before the Gallery or Camera apps open.

    Specs

    Honor 5X
    Display 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels (401ppi)
    Processor  64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
    GPU Adreno 405
    RAM 2GB
    Storage 16GB
    Rear Camera 13MP with f/2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash
    Front Camera 5MP
    Expandability Up to 128 GB via MicroSD
    Battery 3000mAh battery
    Connectivity Bluetooth v4.1, USB 2.0, GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 4G
    OS Android 5.1 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1
    Price  Rs 12,999
  • Xiaomi Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 Will Come to India

    Xiaomi Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 Will Come to India

    Xiaomi is trying to get as many of its devices as it can in India. The company’s India head Manu Jain said that new products are bound for India, but the Mi TV will not be one of that.

    Jain expressed the importance of bringing Xiaomi’s products to India, stating that the company completely supports the ‘Make in India’ program and is looking for new partnerships to boost its presence.

    Last year, Xiaomi got too few products in India and even fewer smartphones. Other than the Mi 4i and Mi Band, India received only upgraded versions of earlier phones. Devices like the Mi Note and Mi Note did not make it into the Indian markets. However, Jain has announced that the Redmi Note 3 and the Mi 5 will be available in India.

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    “With the new products coming up for Xiaomi, a lot of hard-work has gone in, both from the China teams and India teams. We are working very hard to ensure that the time gap between the two launches is reduced. Of course, some gap is to be expected between given that to launch a new device in India, we need to get certifications, clearances,” said Jain.

    So for those in India who’ve been hearing a lot about the upcoming Mi 5 flagship and have been excited all through, will soon be able to get their hands on the device as Xiaomi plans to bring it to India soon enough.

  • HTC One M10 Specifications Revealed

    HTC One M10 Specifications Revealed

    Over the past few days, a lot has been spoken about the HTC One M10, codenamed “Perfume”. It began when popular leakster @evleaks tweeted that the upcoming HTC One M10 is going to look a lot like the HTC One A9. Those familiar with the One A9 know that the device sparked off a major controversy with the device’s likeness to the iPhone 6, in terms of design.

    Today, @evleaks has outed some specs of the device which are likely to be the actual thing. The device will sport a 5.1-inch QHD AMOLED display. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. A microSD card slot will be available too.

    On the camera front, the flagship is said to feature a 12MP UltraPixel rear camera with laser autofocus and OIS. HTC is ditching the front-facing speakers with the One M10, but the device will have a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button. The handset will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense 8 on top. Earlier it was speculated that HTC would unveil the device at the MWC in February, but now it looks like the company will have a dedicated event for the launch sometime in March.

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    These specs are a little different from what we’ve come to hear about the device. Earlier, it was suggested that the One M10 will sport a 5.5-inch display and feature a 20MP primary camera, but Evan Blass of @evleaks says otherwise. Of course, nothing has been confirmed so far so you may want to take this with a pinch of salt.

    Earlier it was also speculated that HTC would unveil the device at the MWC in February, but now it looks like the company will have a dedicated event for the launch sometime in March.

  • Microsoft Launches Nokia 230 Dual SIM in India

    Microsoft Launches Nokia 230 Dual SIM in India

    Feature phones still exist and they’re still going strong. This is established by Nokia, a brand known for making feature phones that the human race grew up on. Microsoft today announced the launch of a brand new feature phone, the Nokia 230 Dual SIM in India.

    The Nokia 230 Dual SIM brings some flavour to the feature phone category with a premium look and feel to it thanks to its metallic construction. The phone is designed for those who want a high-end phone as far as feature phones are concerned, and are not too fond of making that leap to touchscreen devices.

    Speaking at the launch, Ravi Kunwar, Director- North, Microsoft Mobile Devices, “Amidst the burgeoning market for touch-enabled smartphones, there was a latent need in the market for a premium quality, non-touch feature phone with enhanced features.”

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    On the specification front, the Nokia 230 Dua SIM sports a 2.8-inch QVGA display with up to 32GB of memory via MicroSD. The handset comes with 2MP front and back cameras with LED flash and an aluminium back for a sturdy hold.

    Other features include Opera Mini Browser, Bing Search, MSN Weather, FM Radio, MP3 and video player, and Bluetooth audio support for headsets.

    The handset’s 1200mAh battery promises up to 23 hours of talk time and 22 days of standby time. All of this comes at a price of Rs 3,949. The Nokia 230 Dual SIM is available in Silver and Dark Silver colour options.

  • Honor 5X and Holly 2 Plus Launched in India

    Honor 5X and Holly 2 Plus Launched in India

    Huawei’s sub-brand Honor today launched the Honor 5X in India. The successor to the Honor 4X made its debut in China earlier this month after its unveiling at CES 2016.The Honor 5X is priced at Rs 12,999 with preorders starting from 3pm today and sales starting from February 1 on Amazon and Flipkart.

    The Honor 5X sports a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080p resolution, and a pixel density of 401 ppi. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC with Adreno 405 GPU. The 5X is available in 2GB of RAM with 16GB onboard storage that is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card slot.

    On the camera front, the Honor 5X gets a 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash and a 5MP selfie shooter.  Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.1, USB 2.0, GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 4G (Dual SIM). The device gets its juice from a 3000mAh battery pack with Smart Power 3.0. The handset runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop which is upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

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    Honor 5X

    In terms of design, the Honor 5X sports an aircraft-grade metal unibody construction with a fingerprint scanner at the back that can also be used to take photos. The device gives a premium look for a budget-friendly smartphone, keeping it on par with the Le 1s that was launched last week. These devices show us that budget phones are turning out to be the new premium.

    Honor also launched the Holly 2 Plus today which sports a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6735P processor and Mali 720 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM. It offers 16GB of built-in storage, microSD slot, and a massive 4,000 mAh battery. This device also comes with Smart Power 3.0 and quick charge capability. It features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front. Connectivity options include dual-SIM and 4G LTE support.

    The Honor Holly 2 Plus is priced at Rs 8, 499 and goes on sale from February 15 (Available on Amazon and Flipkart).

    Specs

    Honor 5X

    Holly 2 Plus
    Display 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD 5-inch HD
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels (401ppi) 1280 x 720 pixels (296 ppi)
    Processor  64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6735P
    GPU Adreno 405 Mali 720
    RAM 2GB 2GB
    Storage 16GB 16GB
    Rear Camera 13MP with f/2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash 13MP  f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash
    Front Camera 5MP 5MP
    Expandability Up to 128 GB via MicroSD Up to 128 GB via MicroSD
    Battery 3000mAh 4000mAh
    Connectivity Bluetooth v4.1, USB 2.0, GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 4G Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS, microUSB v2.0
    OS Android 5.1 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1 Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Price  Rs 12,999 Rs 8,499
  • LG K10 and K4 Smartphones to Launch Globally

    LG K10 and K4 Smartphones to Launch Globally

    LG unveiled the K10 at CES early this month and launched the device in South Korea last week. Now, LG has announced that the K10 along with the K4 will roll out globally in the coming weeks. LG says the handsets will be available in Europe this week and will be launched in Latin America, Middle East and Asia in the coming weeks.

    Specifications of the K10 model launched in Korea reveal the device to have a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, backed by 1.5GB of RAM, while internal memory is 16GB. In terms of camera, the device sports a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter.

    The measurement of the phone will be 146.6 × 74.8 × 8.8mm and it will weigh 140g. On the outside will be a nice 5.3 inch, 720p display. The phone will come equipped with Android 5.1 Lolipop, and will pack a 2300 mAh battery to keep it going through the day. Connectivity options on the much-awaited phone include Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, USB 2.0, and Micro SD. It will be available in three color options Indigo, Black, and White.

    LG K4

    Pricing of the K10 is set at a tag of KRW 200,000( Approx Rs 11,037), but expect it to be priced a bit higher when it hits Indian shores.

    Meanwhile, the K4 is powered by a MediaTek MT6735M SoC and sports a 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixel resolution) IPS display. RAM is at 1GB, while internal memory is 8GB, which is expandable. The device packs in a 1,940mAh battery.

    In terms of camera, the K4 features a 5MP rear unit and a 2MP front. Offering dual-SIM functionality and 4G LTE support, the handset runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. It measures 131.9 x 66.7 x 8.9mm and weighs in at 120g. No word yet on the pricing of the K4.

  • Spec Battle: Lenovo Vibe X3 vs Asus Zenfone 2 vs Moto X Play vs Huawei Honor 7

    Spec Battle: Lenovo Vibe X3 vs Asus Zenfone 2 vs Moto X Play vs Huawei Honor 7

    Lenovo today launched its flagship Vibe X3 smartphone in India. The device comes packed with a ton of features and improvements over its predecessor including a brand new design language and ergonomics.

    The Vibe X3 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Internal storage is at 32GB which is expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD card slot.

    Lenovo-Vibe-X3

    On the photography front, the Vibe X3 will come equipped a 21-megapixel PDAF rear camera featuring Sony IMX230 sensor with 6P lens and f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and 4K video recording. The device also has a Pro Mode and Smart Assist feature which suggests best framing angle for a picture. On the front is an 8-megapixel camera.

    We compare the Vibe X3 which is priced at Rs 19,999 with a few phones with similar price tags and specifications to see which one does better. Have a look at the table below.

    Specs

    Lenovo Vibe X3

    Asus Zenfone 2

    Moto X Play

    Huawei Honor 7
    Display 5.5-inch Full HD, Gorilla Glass 3 5.5-inch Full-HD 5.5 inch, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 5.2-inch FHD display  (423ppi).
    Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi) 1080×1920 pixels (401ppi) 1080 x 1920 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density) 1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi)
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580 Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core Kirin 935
    GPU Adreno 418 PowerVR G6430  Adreno 405 Mali-T628 MP4
    RAM 3GB 4GB 2 GB 3GB
    Storage 32GB 64GB 32GB 16GB
    Rear Camera 21-megapixel PDAF, Sony IMX230 sensor with 6P lens and f/2.0 aperture 13MP, AF, dual LED flash 21 MP rear, auto-HDR, dual-LED flash 20MP PDAF
    Front Camera 8MP 5MP 5MP 8MP
    Expandability Up to 128 GB via MicroSD Up to 64GB 128GB MicroSD card slot Up to 128GB via MicroSD
    Battery 3500mAh 3000mAh 3,630mAh 3,100mAh
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, microUSB v2.0  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, bluetooth v4.0, NFC Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-bandBluetooth v4.0, Micro USB v2.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, bluetooth v4.1, NFC
    OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop with EM UI 3.1 on top
    Price  Rs 19,999 Rs. 17,999 Rs 19,999 Rs 22,999
  • Lenovo Vibe X3 Launched in India

    Lenovo Vibe X3 Launched in India

    The successor to last year’s Vibe X2 will make its way to Indian markets today. Lenovo has launched the X3 flagship in India at a price of Rs 19,999. With this, the company has now launched three products in India this year – the first and second being the Lenovo K4 Note and A7000 Turbo, respectively.

    The Vibe X3 was first unveiled in China last year. At the time Lenovo had introduced three variants of the Vibe X3 including two Qualcomm-based models and one MediaTek powered versions called the Vibe X3 Lite.

    The smartphone that makes its way to India comes with a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Internal storage is at 32GB which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD.

    Lenovo-Vibe-X3

    On the photography front, the Vibe X3 will come equipped a 21-megapixel PDAF rear camera featuring Sony IMX230 sensor with 6P lens and f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and 4K video recording. The device also has a Pro Mode and Smart Assist feature which suggests best framing angle for a picture. On the front is an 8-megapixel camera. The Vibe X3 will also feature dual-sim technology and have LTE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi among others connectivity options. It gets a massive 3,600mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 to keep it going through the day.

    The device also includes an IR Blaster with Intelligent EPG that gives you the best programmable content. The TheatreMax feature implements VR technology and stereoscopic rendering that takes the content already present in your device and allows the Ant VR headset to focus on the content to give a large screen experience.

    The smartphone also comes with Dolby ATMOS integration for sound and fingerprint scanner at the back as well as NFC. Dual front-facing speakers promises the best sound output with less distortion. From UI perspective, the Vibe UI starts fro stock Android perspective. There is enough customizability and is the fastest Vibe UI ever, according to Lenovo.

    The Lenovo X3 is available for Rs 19,999 and will be available on Amazon India starting at 2pm tomorrow.

    Specs

    Lenovo Vibe X3
    Display 5.5-inch Full HD, Gorilla Glass 3
    Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
    GPU Adreno 418
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 32GB
    Rear Camera 21-megapixel PDAF, Sony IMX230 sensor with 6P lens and f/2.0 aperture
    Front Camera 8MP
    Expandability Up to 128 GB via MicroSD
    Battery 3500mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, microUSB v2.0
    OS Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Price  Rs 19,999
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