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  • Spec Battle: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs LeEco Le1s

    Spec Battle: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs LeEco Le1s

    The smartphone market in India is heating up like never before. With the Indian mobile phone market turning into the next frontier for most smartphone makers, we’re currently witnessing phone manufacturers launch devices with great under the hood specs for extremely competitive prices.

    At the forefront of this battle for supremacy to win over the burgeoning budget smartphone market has been Xiaomi, exchanging punch for punch with the likes of Lenovo and LeEco which have already declared India a priority market for their products.

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    In the latest blow to its competiton, Xiaomi has unveiled the much anticipated Redmi Note 3 in India today. The phablet which comes with decent specifications will be available in two variants of 2GB RAM with 16GB of inbuilt storage, while the other is 3GB RAM and has 32GB storage. The pricing is set at a very competetive, Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 for the two variants.

    The phone with its spec sheet and the price is a direct competitor to phones like LeEco Le 1s and Lenovo Vibe K4 Note which themselves come as brilliant propositions under the sub-Rs 12000 bracket. Let’s find out which of these three is the winner when it comes to the spec table.

     

    Specification Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 LeEco Le 1s Lenovo Vibe K4 Note
    Display 5.5-inch Full HD Display 5.5-inch Full HD Display 5.5 inches Full HD Display
    Resolution 1920×1080(403 ppi) 1920 X 1080 (403 ppi) 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 SoC 2.2 GHz MediaTek’s Helio X10 Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
    GPU Adreno 510 VR G6200 Mali-T720MP3
    RAM 2GB/3GB 3GB  3 GB
    Storage 16 GB, 32 GB 32GB  32 GB/ 64 GB/ 128 GB
    Expandability microSD, up to 128 GB  N/A microSD, up to 128 GB
    Rear Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED 13 MP, High-Definition, f2.0 aperture, ISOCELL technology, PDAF, 4K video 13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED
    Front Camera 5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p 5 MP  5 MP
    Battery 4050mAh 3000mAh 3300 mAh battery
    Connectivity 4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, VoLTE dual SIM slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G dual SIM slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G
    Operating System Android 5.1.1 Lolipop with MIUI 7  Android 5.1 with custom EUI running on top Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
    Price Rs 9,999/ Rs11,999 Rs 10,999  Rs 11.999

     

     

     

  • Lenovo Teaser Hints at Possible Vibe K5 and K5 Plus Launch on 15th March

    Lenovo Teaser Hints at Possible Vibe K5 and K5 Plus Launch on 15th March

    Lenovo which quietly unveiled two new budget handsets for consumers around the world at the Mobile World Congress, 2016, looks set to be bringing them to one of its biggest markets sooner rather than later. The Vibe K5, and K5 Plus whose launch went under the radar amongst the other high profile launches at the biggest mobile phone expo of the world, look set to be coming to India on 15th of March.

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    Earlier the company in Barcelona had hinted at market availability of the phone by end of March.This teaser circulated by Lenovo today suggests a “Knockout” announcement that the company has in store for the media on the 15th of March, 2016. Our best bet is the company will reveal the pricing and availability details of the upcoming K5 and K5 Plus in India at the event.

    Coming to the handsets, both handsets sport 5-inch displays, with the difference in display resolution and on-board SoC setting them apart. The Vibe K5 comes with a 720p display and a Snapdragon 415 SoC while its bigger sibling comes with a 1080p display and Snapdragon 616 SoC.

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    The Vibe K5 and K5 Plus share specs when it comes to the 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB inbuilt storage and microSD expansion slot for expandable memory. Both phones also come packing a 2750mAh battery pack to keep them powered on.

    Connectivity options on the handsets reveal them to be LTE enabled, and come with 13-MP unit at the back, and an 8-MP unit at the front. Further, both these handsets boast of Dual-Sim connectivity and come with Android 5.1 Lolipop, and house Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers in their chassis.

    The pricing of the phones as revealed by Lenovo at MWC 2016 peg the Vibe K5 to come for $129 ( Approx Rs 8800), while theVibe K5 Plus will retail for $149( Approx Rs 10200).

  • Lenovo to bring a 4.7-inch Zuk Smartphone

    Lenovo to bring a 4.7-inch Zuk Smartphone

    The rumor mill has churned out some pretty interesting news for us today. Latest rumors out of China suggests that Lenovo, under its sub-brand, ZUK, is currently developing a ‘mini’ smartphone with a display size of 4.7-inch. This phone will appeal primarily to people who consider most of todays handsets too big to handle and will directly counter the upcoming IPhone 5se.

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    The small4.7 inch display will be offered in two hardware variants, with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage, and the other 3GB of RAM and 32GB of space.

    The handset comes packing a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset that will have 8 cores of Cortex-A53 CPU running at 2 GHz, and the Mali-T860MP2 GPU.The phone will have a fingerprint scanner, though its placement is unclear for now, and design scheme of the phone could take cues from ZUK’S Z1.

    Apart from this not much is known about the phone, apart from rumors that claim for the international version of the phone to come running Cyanogen OS (like is the case with the Z1).

     

     

     

  • Lenovo Launches Vibe K5 and K5 Plus

    Lenovo Launches Vibe K5 and K5 Plus

    In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the MWC 2016 taking place in Barcelona, Lenovo quietly unveiled two new budget handsets for consumers around the world.The new handsets Vibe K5 and K5 Plus whose launch went under the radar amongst the other high profile launches, come to the market with almost similar specs.

    Both sport 5-inch displays, with the difference in display resolution and on-board SoC setting them apart. The Vibe K5 comes with a 720p display and a Snapdragon 415 SoC while its bigger sibling comes with a 1080p display and Snapdragon 616 SoC.

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    Both the handsets share specs when it comes to the 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB inbuilt storage and microSD expansion slot for expandable memory. Both phones also come packing a 2750mAh battery pack to keep them powered on.

    Both the handsets are LTE enabled, and come with 13-MP unit at the back, and an 8-MP unit at the front. Further, both these handsets boast Dual-Sim connectivity and come with Android 5.1 Lolipop, and house Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers in their chassis.

    These budget offerings will be launched in select markets, and India is expected to be one of them. The pricing details reveal the Vibe K5 to come for $129 ( Approx Rs 8800), while theVibe K5 Plus will retail for $149( Approx Rs 10200).

  • Five Smartphones with Great Battery Life

    Five Smartphones with Great Battery Life

    Short battery backup has for long been considered the smartphone’s Achille’s heel. With so many apps and services eating away at your smartphone’s battery, keeping the phone away from the charger, and in your hand at the time of need has become a difficult task to achieve.

    Today we bring to you a list of smartphones that come with the promise of great battery life, enough to carry the burden of your calls, work, play, browsing for at least a day. So without further ado, here are the phones.

    Moto X Force

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    The most expensive phone in our list, this phone comes with hefty price tag of Rs.49,999 for the 32 GB variant and Rs 53,999 for the 64 GB variant. This is the same phone that was launched globally last year as Droid Turbo 2 and made its way to India earlier this month with its much talked about ‘shatter shield’ display that as visible in our 1000 Foot Mega Drop Test does indeed work.

    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.

    The Moto X Force packs a 21-megapixel snapper with f/2.0 aperture, dual-LED flash and Phase Detect Autofocus around the back, and a 5-megapixel selfie camera with flash and f/2.0 aperture

    The phone is powered by a mammoth 3760mAh battery with Quick Charging support and the battery working in conjunction with the minimalistic Android skin approach gives the user a phone that lasts over a day on medium-heavy usage

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    Asus Zenfone Max

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    Asus India’s latest entrant to the already crowded market is a phone that sets itself apart from the crowd. The new Zenfone handset promises what most phones can’t offer, a long battery life with decent performance at  an extremely affordable price.

    ZenFone Max features a 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display which has 10 finger touch support and comes with anti-fingerprint coating. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor which is paired with 2GB RAM, Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and Adreno 306 graphics processor.

    The Zenfone Max comes with an enormous 5000mAh battery. It is not only a phone that won’t die on you mid way through the day but can also double up as a portable charger for other power hungry devices that might need some assistance. It’s only drawback is that does not come with any kind of fast charging tech.

    Honor Holly 2 Plus

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    Honor Holly 2 Plus is a budget offering from the Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. It comes with decent under the hood specs. The phone 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 features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP on the front. Connectivity options include dual-SIM and 4G LTE support The phone is offered in a 16GB variant and supports expandable storage via a microSD card.

    One of the strong points of the phone is its massive 4,000 mAh battery which does good in daily usage. The phone easily lasts a day on medium-heavy usage. The Honor Holly 2 Plus also comes with Smart Power 3.0 which at the switch of a button can give over 10 hours of phone usage for a 10% charge. It also is equipped with and quick charge capability which considering the size of the battery was really needed.

    Lenovo Vibe P1

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    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 Lenovo Vibe P1 comes equipped with a huge 4900mAh battery that Lenovo promises is good enough for 45 hours of talktime, and 30 days of standby. It also supports Quick Charge 2.0 to get an impressive 60% charge in 30 minutes.

    The phone also comes with a power-saver slider, which switches the phone quickly between normal battery consumption and an extreme power saving mode. The Lenovo P1 can also double as a power bank to charge other devices, and as such the device comes highly recommended.

    Lenovo Vibe P1m

    Lenovo Vibe P1m

    The Vibe P1m, on the other hand, sports a 5-inch HD (1280×720) display. It is powered by a 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Like the Vibe P1, the P1m supports expandable storage as well.

    The Vibe P1M is the battery life is one the best in the market. The phone comes with a 4,000mAh battery unit which manages to deliver on its promise. The phone’s lightweight specs, with the 4000mAh battery makes the Vibe P1m lasts for more than a day and a half and without even including power saving options.

  • Lenovo to Unveil Lemon 3 Plus at MWC 2016

    Lenovo to Unveil Lemon 3 Plus at MWC 2016

    Lenovo, which looks to be on a singular mission to take over the mobile phone market has just tweeted a teaser of what looks to be a new mobile phone being launched at the MWC 2016 at Barcelona later this month.The tech giant is currently sending out teasers via social media platforms for the same with the tagline “#KnockOut Coming Soon MWC 2016”

    Lenovo India has also joined in the fun and tweeted a photo from its official handle with a caption saying, “A gorgeous new device has been engineered from scratch to deliver the #Knockout punch. Brace yourselves.” The picture shows liquid metal being poured on a smartphone, indicating a full metal-body phone from the company.

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    Though nothing more has been revealed about the device but reports suggest that the handset in question here is the Lemon 3 Plus, the successor of the Lemon 3 which was launched in China earlier this year.

    Lemon 3 Plus is expected to come with a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display and a1.5 GH octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor. It will be paired with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU, and will be ship with Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system out of the box.

    It will be equipped with 16GB of internal storage, further expandable up-to 128GB via a micro SD card.The cameras on the phone will see a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. It will also include 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and GPS for connectivity.

  • Lenovo Vibe K4 Note to Go on Open Sale Starting February 15

    Lenovo Vibe K4 Note to Go on Open Sale Starting February 15

    At the start of the year, Lenovo launched the Vibe K4 Note in India and held its first flash sale on the 19th of January. The flash sales in January were extremely successful for Lenovo, which claimed to have sold 1 lakh units by the end of last month. The company has now announced that the Vibe K4 Note will be available without registration from February 15. The K4 Note is priced at Rs 11,999.

    For all you curious souls, the Lenovo K4 Note comes to the market with impressive specifications. The phone sports Lenovo sports a 5.5-inch Full HD Display(401 ppi). It comes equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, it houses an octa-core 64-bit Mediatek MT6753 processor paired with 3GB RAM. It also comes with internal storage of 16GB which is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card slot.

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    The phone on the outside features a curved back, and will be 3.8mm thick. It also includes a fingerprint scanner. The K4 Note is the first smartphone to come with Dolby Atmos sound technology on speakers. It also supports 4G connectivity on both the SIM slots.

    For all your photography needs, the device packs a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash. It also features a 5MP front facing camera. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, USB OTG and A-GPS. The phone gets its juice from a 3300 mAh battery pack.

  • Best Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000

    Best Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000

    The mobile phone market is brimming with many smartphone offerings at the moment. Today we take a look at the best smartphones in the congested sub Rs 20,000 market bracket.

    LeEco Le 1s

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    LeEco recently launched the Le 1s along with its flagship, the Le Max. The Le 1s comes equipped with a 5.5-inch 1920x1080p display and is powered by MediaTek’s Helio X10 processor, paired with 3 GB RAM for flawless performance. It features a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The smartphone will run Android 5.1 out of the box with a 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 phone even comes with a fingerprint scanner on the device called LeTouch to sweeten the deal. It is mirror-surfaced with 99.3% accuracy and .15 seconds flash recognisation. Le 1s is available for Rs 10,999. 

    K4 Note

    Lenovo Vibe K4 Note

    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 MP front camera. It comes packing a fingerprint scanner at the back. It comes equipped with a 1.3 Ghz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720MP3 GPU, paired with 3GB of DDR3 RAM under the hood for smooth performance.

    Storage options on the phone include a single variant of 16GB internal memory which can be expanded to 128 GB using a MicroSD card. The device is priced at Rs. 11,998 on Amazon.

    Vibe X3 

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    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.

    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. . On the front is an 8-megapixel camera. The Vibe X3 can be bought from Amazon for a price of Rs 19,999.

     

     

     

    Moto X play 

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    The new Moto X Play comes to the market with a 5.5-inch Full HD display which returns a pixel density of 403 ppi. When it comes to the design the phone looks beautiful & has ensures buyers of a solid build. It is run by a 1.7GHz Snapdragon 615 Octa-core CPU coupled with Adreno 405 GPU & 2 GB RAM to deliver good performance. Moto X Play also comes with a whopping 21-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) and Color Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED flash, and a 5-megapixel camera at the front.

    The phone also comes with a whopping 21-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) and Color Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED flash, and a 5-megapixel camera at the front. The battery on board is a 3630mAh battery and is available in two storage options, 16GB and 32GB. The phone is available for as low as Rs 16,999 for its 16GB offering.

     

    Asus Zenfone Max 

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    This phone from Asus comes with an enormous 5000 mAh battery.It can also double up as a portable charger for other power hungry devices in their time of need.

    On the specifications front, the phone holds out its own in the crowded budget phone segment. ZenFone Max features a 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display which has 10 finger touch support and comes with anti-fingerprint coating. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor which is paired with 2 GB RAM, Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and Adreno 306 graphics processor.

    It comes with a 13 MP rear and 5 MP front PixelMaster camera with an f/2.0 aperture lens and laser auto-focus. The phone can be yours for a price of  Rs 9,999.

    Cool Pad 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 7,000. 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.

    The phone is run by a 64-bit 1GHz Quad-Core Mediatek MT6735 processor with 3GB Ram, and 16 GB internal storage with MicroSd card support. The camera on the back is a 13-MP shooter, and at the front it boasts of a 5 MP camera.

    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. The Vibe P1 comes with a large 4900 mAh battery on board and is currently priced at Rs 15,999.

    Qiku Q Terra

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    The Qiku Q Terra is 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 3 GB RAM. Along with this, it also has 16 GB of internal storage capacity that is expandable up to 128 GB.

    What sets the Q Terra apart from the other handsets in the list is that it uses a DuoScopic Camera System that integrates two 13 MP Sony back cameras – an IMX278 color sensor along with a B/W IMX214 sensor. Adding to this, the phone also offers an 8 MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture. It falls just under the Rs 20,000 mark at Rs.19,999.

  • 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.

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    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: 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
  • Lenovo K5 Note Launched with Helio P10 SoC

    Lenovo K5 Note Launched with Helio P10 SoC

    It hasn’t even been a month since Lenovo launched the K4 Note in the Indian Market and it looks like its successor is already here for China. The company has just made the K5 Note official, and the handset comes with an all-metal body.

    The K5 Note sports a 5.5-inch Full HD LTPS display and is powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 SoC with 64-bit octa-core processor and Mali-T860 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. On the camera front, the handset features a 13MP unit in the front and an 8MP shooter at the back. It packs in a 3,500mAh battery that supports fast charging and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Vibe UI on top.

    Lenovo K5 Note 01

    Other features include a fingerprint scanner on the back that can be used to make payments as well as capture photos. The K5 Note offers support for dual-SIM, 4G LTE, as well as VoLTE. It also features a 1.5W speaker on the rear with Dolby Atmos surround sound effect.

    The design of the K5 Note looks completely different when compared with the K4 Note. There are no front-facing dual speakers here. Furthermore, the K5 Note sports an all-metal body while the K4 Note had a plastic back. The specs are slightly different as well. The new K5 Note comes with the newly launched Mediatek Helio P10 SoC. However, the RAM here is at 2GB whereas the K4 Note had 3GB.

    Lenovo K5 Note

    It is possible that the K5 Note will be exclusive to China much like the K4 Note is to India. The handset  is available in Gold and Silver color options and comes with a price tag of RMB 1,099 (Rs 11,500) in China, which is around the same price as the K4 Note. Registrations are already open and it will have its first flash sale this week in China.

  • Lenovo Vibe X3 to Launch in India on 27 Jan

    Lenovo Vibe X3 to Launch in India on 27 Jan

    The successor to last year’s Vibe X2 will make its way to Indian markets very soon. The company has revealed its plans to launch the X3 smartphone in India on January 27th. With this launch the company will have launched two products this year.  First being the Lenovo K4 Note.

    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.

    vibe

    The smartphone that makes its way to India will come with a 5.5-inch full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It will be run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB of RAM. It is also believed that the company will only bring 32GB storage to the Indian variant. The smartphone will also support expandable storage via microSD.

    On the photography front, the Vibe X3 will come equipped a 23-megapixel rear camera featuring Sony IMX230 sensor, phase detection autofocus and 4K video recording. On the front would be 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 will get  a massive 3,600mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 to keep it going through the day.

    The smartphone will also come with Dolby ATMOS integration for sound and fingerprint scanner at the back. So far there’s no word on the India pricing of the smartphone. The Vibe X3 could launch in India around the Rs 20,000 mark.

  • Lenovo K4 Note VR Bundle Goes On Flash Sale

    Lenovo K4 Note VR Bundle Goes On Flash Sale

    Lenovo K4 Note with ANT VR bundle will be available for purchase on its first flash sale today. The much-anticipated flash sale for which 4,80,566 people have registered will go live on Amazon at 2 P.M IST today. The K4 Note VR bundle is priced at an attractive price of Rs 12,499.

    lenovo-vibe-k4-note-050116

    Amazon will see another sale go live tomorrow at the same time exclusively for the Lenovo K4 Note. The K4 Note will be up for sale at a discounted price of Rs 11,999. In what will be welcome news for customers who have registered for the VR Bundle, it has been announced that they will be eligible for the 20th, January K4 Note sale as well. For customers who would like to buy just the ANT VR headset, it is also available on Amazon for a reasonable price of Rs 1,299.

    For all you curious souls, the Lenovo K4 Note comes to the market with impressive specifications. The phone sports Lenovo sports a 5.5-inch Full HD Display(401 ppi). It comes equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, it houses an octa-core 64-bit Mediatek MT6753 processor paired with 3GB RAM. It also comes with internal storage of 16GB which is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card slot.

    The phone on the outside features a curved back, and will be 3.8mm thick. It also includes a fingerprint scanner. The K4 Note is the first smartphone to come with Dolby Atmos sound technology on speakers. It also supports 4G connectivity on both the SIM slots.

    For all your photography needs, the device packs a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash. It also features a 5MP front facing camera. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, USB OTG and A-GPS. The phone gets its juice from a 3300 mAh battery pack.

  • Lenovo Lemon 3 Launched with Snapdragon 615 SoC

    Lenovo Lemon 3 Launched with Snapdragon 615 SoC

    Looks like Lenovo has a launched a direct competition to Xiaomi’s Redmi 3. The Lenovo Lemon 3 budget smartphone has been launched in China. The device sports a 5-inch Full HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution IPS display with pixel density of 441ppi and is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset and Adreno 405 GPU.

    Lenovo Lemon 3

    Other specifications include 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage which is expandable via MicroSD card slot. On the camera front, the handset sports a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5 MP front. The device comes packed with a 2,750mAh battery, which is much smaller than the 4,100mAh battery found inside the Redmi 3. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and Micro USB. The device also features dual audio speakers.

    The specifications are similar to the Redmi 3 except for battery and display (the Redmi 3 sports a 720p display). The Lenovo Lemon 3 is available for RMB 699 (approximately Rs 7000). No word yet on when the device will reach international markets.

    Specs

    Lenovo Lemon 3
    Display 5-inch Full HD IPS
    Resolution 1080×1920 (441 ppi)
    Processor octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
    GPU Adreno 405
    Storage 16 GB
    Rear Camera 13 MP with LED flash
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Expandability Yes
    Battery  2,750mAh battery
    Connectivity 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, microUSB v2.0
    OS  Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Price  CNY 699 (about Rs. 7,000), Price in India unannounced

     

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