Category: Sony

Sony Xperia XZ1 And XZ1 Compact Officially Launched With Android Oreo

Sony has officially unveiled its high-end flagship, the Sony Xperia XZ1, and its smaller sibling, the XZ1 Compact at the IFA 2017 in Berlin. A successor to the Xperia XZ Premium, both the Xperia XZ1 and the compact variant with a full metal frame, hasn’t strayed too far away in terms of design.

Both the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and will be amongst the first devices to launch with the latest Android OS.

The newly launched smartphones are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, similar to the one found in XZ1 Premium. Both the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact have 4GB RAM with 64GB and 32G onboard storage respectively. Both the phones are powered by a 2,700mAh battery.

The Xperia XZ1 has a 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080 px HDR display(while the XZ1 Premium featured a 4K display), while the smaller variant, XZ1 Compact has a 4.6-inch 1280 x720 px display. Both the smartphones feature Gorilla Glass 5 for durability and are rated IP68 for water resistance. The devices sport a boxy all-metal design which helps with antenna performance, claims Sony.

Sony has used its “Motion Eye” camera system in both the devices. According to Sony, “Motion Eye” system uses a 1GB memory-stacked camera which has five times faster image processing that other smartphones. Ditching the trend of the dual camera setup, Sony went with a single camera at the back with a 19MP 1/2.3″ Sony IMX400 camera lens with an f/2.0 aperture. It includes features like Predictive Capture which will click the picture seconds before you actually hit the shutter button. Sony has used SteadyShot electronic stabilization for video instead of optical image stabilization for images.

The primary camera can also record super slow motion 720p video at 960fps in addition to recording 4K videos at 30fps. On the front, the XZ1 has a 13MP camera, while the XZ1 Compact has a wide angle 8MP camera.

An additional camera feature in the Xperia XZ1 is the 3D scanning mode, which allows the camera to scan an object and save the image as a 3D image.

Sony will be launching Xperia XZ1 and the XZ1 Compact with Android 8.0 Oreo, making them the first phones aside from the upcoming Google Pixel 2 devices and Nexus lines running the OS. The smartphones will be available in Black, Snow Silver, Horizon Blue, and Twilight Pink. The Sony XZ1 will be available for purchase from 19th September at a price of US $699.99 via Amazon or Best Buy, while the XZ1 Compact will be available for sale from 4th October at a price of US $599.99.

September 1, 2017
Sony Xperia XZ1 With Android 8.0 Spotted

A new leak suggests that the Sony Xperia XZ1 will feature a 19 MP camera and Android 8.0. Sony is expected to launch the Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact and the Xperia X during the Sony pre-IFA launch event on August 31.

The listing on GFXbenchmarking shows two models – G8341 and G8342. As per the listing, the Sony Xperia XZ1 will have a 5.1-inch 1920 x 1080 px display and 5-finger gesture support. The device will feature a 2.4GHZ octa-core processor along with Adreno 540 GPU. The device will run on Android 8.0 and has 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage out of which 50GB will be available to the user. The listing doesn’t show the battery size or whether the onboard storage is expandable or not.

The rear camera on Xperia XZ1 will be an 18MP with autofocus and an LED flash which will record videos at 3840 x 2160 px. The front-facing camera is a 12MP lens which will also record video at 3840 x 2160 px (4K). The GFX listing shows that the device has connectivity features like Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and WiFi. As per the GFX listing, the device has an accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor and proximity sensor as well.

An earlier Geekbench leak suggested that the Xperia XZ1 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset making it the flagship device out of the three phones. The phones will be unveiled come IFA, Berlin by Sony and the latest leak suggests that the XZ1 might be one of the first few phones to run on Android 8.0. the Xperia XZ1 Compact will be a smaller version of the XZ1 with a 4.6-inch 1080 x 720 px display and a 2,800mAh battery.

August 8, 2017
Sony Xperia XZ Premium Goes on Sale in India

Sony’s flagship for 2017 the Xz Premium has officially gone on sale on Amazon.in for a price of Rs. 59990, available in a luminous chrome and a Deep Sea Black colour, the Sony Xperia XZ premium is the first phone ever with a 4K HDR display. The Sony Xperia XZ premium is also the first phone in India to be powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset which was left out by Samsung when they launched their S8 and S8+ in India.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium also highlights the company’s 19 MP motion eye camera capable of 960 FPS super slow motion video. The phone also boasts of other primary camera features, but highlights 5 axis image stabilisation, along with a Triple Image sensor and Predictive Hybrid autofocus.

While the phone is not the easiest on the pocket, Sony has managed to get some unique things in place . To get a full idea of the specifics of the phone visit our hands on with the Sony Xperia XZ

Unboxing Video :

Gaming and Benchmarks

June 12, 2017
Sony Launches the Xperia XZ Premium In India – First Phone With Snapdragon 835
Sony has launched the new Xperia XZ Premium in India, making it the first phone to officially launch with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. The Xperia XZ Premium is also the world’s first phone with a 4K HDR display. Sony has launched the XZ Premium in India at a price of Rs 59,990 and if you prebook the phone from 2^nd – 11^th June you also receive a SRS-XB20 wireless bluetooth speaker free. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium goes on Sale in India starting 12th June.

The Xperia XZ premium comes after a few phones that failed to live up to expectations from Sony in 2016, with certain Sony signature things missing like IP certifications and the top of the line hardware. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium however solves all the problems with a full package from the Japanese company.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a 5.5 inch 4K HDR Display with TRILUMINOS Display for mobile and X-Reality for mobile picture engine. The 4K display comes into play whenever high res content is available like a 4k video or movie. Natively the display runs Android at QHD resolutions and sometimes at 1920 x 1080p like most other QHD phones. This is the first true 4K display on a mobile phone and it looks gorgeous.

The built and design of the phone mostly remain at par with previous generations of Sony flagships, however, the new phone adds Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back along with IP68 weather resistance. The new design of the phone is highly reflective and in India the phone has been launched in two colors Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black.

Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage with microSD support for 256 GB. Running all the hardware is a 3230 mAh battery with Qnovo Adaptive charging and Quick Charge 3.0.

Sony too has left out on the dual camera setups, and stuck with a 19MP Motion Eye camera which has a 1/ 2.3” Exmor RS for mobile memory stacked sensor with a pixel size of 1.22?m and Predictive Hybrid Autofocus.
The XZ Premium also offers 960 fps Super slow motion video and the camera is equipped with a 25 mm wide G Lens with a F2.0 Aperture.
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has SteadyShot 5-axis image stabilization and does 4K recording at 30fps. The front camera is a 13MP 1/ 3.06” Exmor RS for mobile image sensor with a 22mm Wide-angle lens with an F2.0 aperture. The front too has SteadyShot with 5-axis stabilization.

The front of the phone does have stereo forward firing speakers with a great sound and the phone supports Hi-Res audio and LDAC via the USB -C port. Interestingly the Xperia XZ Premium maintains the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Android 7.1.1 runs out of the box with Sony’s layer of skin which is essentially pretty close to stock with minimum customizations. Sony does offer up some apps, including their video, gallery and Sony Liv. Inside the box you will get:
- One unit of Xperia XZ Premium
- Instruction Manual
- Quick Charger (UCH12) worth MRP 1,490/-
- USB Type-C Cable
- In Ear Headphone MH-750
June 1, 2017
Sony Launches the Xperia XZs in India | Unboxing
Sony has launched it’s Xperia XZs in India today. The Phone was recently announced at the Mobile World Congress 2017 and is a significant update to the original Xperia XZ which was launched last year. The XZs adds subtle yet important improvements to last years XZ and offers up interesting features thanks to their new memory stacked sensor which can now soot 960fps Slo-mo video.

The phone has been launched in three colors including the Matte Black along with Ice Blue and Warm Silver. The phone will go on sale primarily in the offline market. The Sony Xperia XZ also has an IP68 certification along with PS4 remote play. While Sony hasn’t changed the design much it remains one of the most premium looking handsets today, despite lacking the wide displays shown off by Samsung and LG.

The Xperia XZs has a 5.2 inch display with the X-Reality engine and TRILUMINOUS display tech from Sony with a sRGB coverage of 138%. The main camera is a 19MP memory stacked 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor with inbuilt caching which allows the camera to shoot and record 960fps video on the phone. The camera sensor has a Pixel Pitch of 1.22?m Triple image sensing technology along with Predictive Hybrid Autofocus a 25 mm G Lens with an F2.0 and both the front and rear camera have SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stablization). The front camera has a 13 MP sensor with 1/ 3.06” Exmor RS sensor .

The Sony Xperia XZs has been launched for Rs.49990 and will go on pre-order from the 4th to 10th of April, those who preorder the phone will get a free SRS-XB10 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker worth Rs. 4499.

The Xperia XZs runs on Android 7.1.1 out of the Box and features Sony’s UX on top , a whole set of themes and customisations are available to users along with Android Nougat features like the Google Assistant and Multi-window.

Inside the box
- One unit of Xperia XZs
- Instruction Manual
- Quick Charger worth UCH12 bundled in the box
- USB Type-C Cable
- In Ear Headphone MH-750
- You also get 3 months free subscription of Sony LIV worth Rs.349/-
The matte black Xperia XZs has one of the best colors in the lineup, with Matte black being the feature of this generation of smartphones, mixing it up with Sony’s Alkaliedo material makes for a good blend of look and feel .

See Also : OnePlus 3T Matte Black Unboxing and First Look
April 3, 2017
Hands on with the Xperia XZ

The minute you put your hands on the Sony Xperia XZ you are reminded of the premium feel of the Xperia Z series phones. The Xperia XZ is a flagship in the true sense and Sony has launched it as a replacement of the Xperia Z5 which is a good thing.

The in-hand feel of the handset is brilliant thanks to the use of the new material called Alkaleido, which allows the phone to be a lot more robust than traditional aluminium chassis’ and is less prone to damage.

The premium build handset from Sony also features IP68 water resistance much like the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Note 7 and is also completely sand proof. The Sony Xperia XZ is the only smartphone from the company launched this year with that certification.

The display on the Sony Xperia XZ is just a Full HD 1920 x 1080px resolution display but has great colour and brightness and is easily viewable indoors and outdoors. The viewing angles on the screen are great too.

The phone runs Android 6.0.1 with a beta software at the moment so we did see some glitches and issues with the software builds. Sony has assured that the final retail units will come with a finished user interface.

The camera which is the hero features 5 axis image stabalization and 4k video recording. You also get subject tracking and predictive autofocus, which works great. However, getting around the camera menu and UI is a little mind boggling and to shoot 4k video you need to jump into a specific app.

Hopefully Sony updates the camera software in a coming update, because it needs much work to leverage the many features that this great camera hardware has. Sony has cleaned up the UI to quite an extent and you can disable the non wanted apps from the UI. The overall software seems snappy.

Battery is a low 2900 mAh, however bundled with quick charge 3.0 so that you can easily get a few hours of talk time in 10-15 minutes of charging via the USB Type-C port. The phone works over 4G on both SIM-cards and has VoLTE, we however were not able to test it just as yet.

All three colours of the Xperia XZ look great and feel great in the hand, the back is easy to wipe clean and the front houses a curved Gorilla Glass 4 which will deliver the needed frontal protection.

September 29, 2016
Sony Xperia XZ Launched in India For Rs. 49990

Sony has launched their flagship Xperia XZ in India for a price of Rs. 49,990. The phone was globally launched at IFA in Berlin last month and will go on sale in India on 10th of October.

The Sony Xperia XZ is designed using a new metal finish called Alkaleido, This material is extremely smooth and premium to touch, and even more easier to wipe clean. The Sony Xperia XZ is also IP65/68 certified which means that you can get back in the pool.

The XZ comes after the XA which was launched earlier this year with somewhat mediocre specs, however the Xperia XZ changes that with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage. The Sony handset does get Dual SIM capability using a hybrid sim slot which will accept a 256GB microSD.

The hero for Sony however in the Sony Xperia XZ is the new 23 MP Exmor RS sensor which has three focus modes, including on sensor, Laser autofocus and RGB-IC focus. The camera also shoots 4k Video and slo-mo video.

September 29, 2016
Sony Announces PlayStation 4 Pro With 4K HDR Gaming and PS4 Slim

Sony at an event has announced two revisions to the Playstation 4 the PS4 Pro and the PS4 Slim. As the names suggest the Playstation 4 Pro will be a beefed up variant of the existing PS4, with a faster processor, better graphics, and support for 4K HDR resolution. It launches November 10th, and it will cost US $399.

Image : Gizmodo

1 TB HDD is standard, and new games designed specifically around the PS4 Pro will sport HDR 4K output. GTA VI should look super sweet right about now.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Modern Warfare: Remastered will support PS4 Pro 4k HDR and Battlefield 1 and FIFA 16 will be supported later this year.

Sony also announced a new slimmer PS4 slim, it will cost $299 and be available on September 15th “in most markets.”

The Slim will be essentially a slimmer variant off the current spec PS4 with no other changes. However, you will get a new DualShock 4 controller with a redesigned light bar that’s now visible from the front.

September 8, 2016
Sony Xperia XZ Is A Flagship That Sony Fans Deserve

Sony at IFA in Berlin has launched the Sony Xperia XZ, a flagship phone from the company with a dwindling user base. The Xperia XZ is a successor to the Xperia X and offer a more up to date spec lineup. Even though the Xperia X was deemed a flagship it offered up mediocre specs, for a high price, and was a let down for many Sony fans. The Xperia XZ aims to change that drastically.

The Xperia XZ is made of a trademarked material called ALKALOID, a new form of Aluminium that is rounded, soft to touch and fingerprint and smudge resistant.

The Xperia XZ has a Snapdragon 820 chip with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage with expansion up to 200GB via a microSD card. The main camera is a 23MP camera with f/2.0 lens with a new IMX300 sensor, which features a faster and more effective autofocus system.

The camera will shoot 4k video with a 2x lossless digital zoom, and you also get 5 axis digital stabalization using the inbuilt gyro.

The Xperia XZ is powered by a 2,900 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 3.0. The Xperia XZ will launch in early October in Mineral Black, Forest Blue, and Platinum. Pricing is expected to be in the US $ 800 region or around Rs. 50,000.

September 2, 2016
Sony Xperia F8331 Leak Shows New Design and Hardware for Sony Flagship

More leaks emerge this Wednesday with the next in line Sony flagship posing for pictures. The phone will feature a flatter approach to design, much like original Sony Xperia Z phones. The hardware was leaked on benchmarks a while back and the F8331 is expected to launch at IFA in berlin.

The back gets a new design as well with a clear separation for the bottom plate and a single line camera layout with dual led flash.

The phone will now sport a USB Type C port and will also have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Supposedly running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with a 5.1 inch full HD display .

The Sony Xperia F8331 is also expected to have 4k Video capture and OIS on both rear and front cameras.

July 20, 2016
Sony Mobile to Reduce Focus on Indian, Chinese and US Market

Sony Mobile India at a recent investor meet has confirmed it will focus less on select markets like China, India, and the US where its performance low. Sony has also slowed operations in Brazil and plans to focus more on the Europe, Middle easy and Japanese markets.

Sony also points to “growth slowdown in emerging markets”. According to the report, Sony’s Mobile division has incurred 40 Billion Yen of Net reductions between 2014-2016 which is roughly US $ 400 Million.

Sony will rampantly reduce product footprint and plans to focus on premium smartphones. Sony also claims that their growth percentage has been poor in these regions, as low as 0.3%.

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July 4, 2016
Sony MDR-XB650BT Headphones Giveaway

We are giving away two Sony MDR-XB650BT Extra Bass Headphones in the iGyaan 6 year anniversary celebrations.
One of Two Sony MDR-XB650BT Headphones

June 13, 2016

Sony Launches Xperia X and XA in India

Sony has launched the new Xperia X and Xperia XA in India with the Xperia XA Ultra Coming Soon.

The Sony Xperia X is the flagship for 2016 and has been launched for Rs. 48990. The phone will be available on the 7th of June with preorders beginning immediately. Those placing pre-orders will receive a pair of Sony SBH70 Wireless headphones as a freebie.

The Sony Xperia X features a 5-inch display with a 1920 x 1080p resolution along with 64 GB of onboard storage. The handset will also get 3 GB of RAM and expandability via a Hybrid slot, which either takes two sim cards or one sim and one microSD card of up to 200 GB capacity.

The phone is, however, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset, which is the same chipset found in low-end handsets like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The CPU setup comprises of Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 along with the Adreno 510 GPU.

The camera is what Sony claims is the highlight of the Xperia X with a 23 MP primary camera featuring a f/2 aperture 24mm lens and predictive focus capabilities. You however only get 1080p video capture while the front camera features a 13 MP sensor with a f/2 aperture. The Xperia X has a 2620 mAh battery

The Xperia XA, on the other hand, costs Rs. 20990 and will go on sale on the 18th of June. The phone features a brilliant edge-less or bezel-less front display which looks great. The Xperia XA has a 5 inch 1280 x 720p display and runs on a 2.0 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 chipset with the Mali-T860MP2 GPU.

16 GB Storage with 2 GB of RAM comes standard on the Xperia XA, and the camera setup consists of a 13 MP primary and an 8MP front camera.

Specs	Sony Xperia X	Sony Xperia XA	Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Display	5 inch Full HD	5 inch HD	6 inch Full HD
Resolution	1920 x 1080p	1280 x 720p	1920 x 1080p
Dimensions	142.7 x 69.4 x 7.9 mm / 153gm	143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm / 137.4gm	164 x 79 x 8.4 mm / 202gm
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650	Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10	Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
CPU	Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 510	Mali-T860MP2	Mali-T860MP2
RAM	3GB	2GB	3GB
Storage	64GB flash storage	16 GB	16GB
Rear Camera	23 MP, f/2.0, Predictive + Phase detection autofocus	13 MP, phase detection autofocus	13 MP, phase detection autofocus
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.0	8 MP, 1/4″ sensor size	16 MP, 1/2.6″ sensor size, autofocus, OIS
Expandability	microSD, up to 200 GB	microSD, up to 200 GB	microSD, up to 200 GB
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2620 mAh	Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh	Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh
Connectivity	4G Dual SIM	4G Dual SIM	4G Dual SIM
OS	Android 6.0.1	Android 6.0	Android 6.0.1
Price	Rs. 48990	Rs. 20990	TBA

May 30, 2016

Sony E5 Accidentally Posted on Company’s Facebook Page

Sony put up a post about the Xperia E5 on their official facebook page “accidentally” a few days prior to the official launch.

Leaks have previously told us that the E5 aka the Sony F331, will have a 4.6-inch HD display, a MediaTek MT6735 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The company is also expected to include a new 13 MP camera for the main and a 5 MP selfie camera.

The facebook post which has since been taken down said : “Eager, effortless, and easy on the eye – it’s everything a smartphone should be. Say hello to your savvy new sidekick, Xperia E5.”

Although this information goes against the previous news that all Sony phones will now hold the Xperia X branding.

May 25, 2016
10 Cool Waterproof Gadgets for Holi

The festival of colors, Holi is just is just around the corner, and there’s no denying that we’re extremely excited about it. The colors, the festivities and the energy mixed with some bhang can be a lethal concoction which can lead to you forgetting about the well being of your much-loved gadgets and exposing them to their dreaded enemy, water.

Using zip-lock pouches, waterproof cases can be handy solutions, but are not always the best way forward if you want to enjoy Holi in the carefree way that its meant to be. This year, we bring to you a list of gadgets that you can not only carry carefree with you while you play Holi but also use to enhance the experience of this festival of colors.

GoPro HERO4 Session

The Hero4 Session is the tiniest GoPro yet. It is a one and a half inch cube and weighs just 0.07kg. It is waterproof up to 33 feet.The camera is easy to use as it has only one button to put the camera on and begin recording. Its complete waterproof and rugged design can be a great asset for people users looking to capture the special moments that fun filled Holi brings with it.

Other specs and features of the camera include 8MP photos (in single, burst, and time-lapse modes), 1080p60/720p100/1440p30 video recording, a dual microphone system, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, SuperView, Protune, and Auto Low Light.
 

Xiaomi Mi Band

The Mi fitness tracker was introduced in India along the Xiaomi Mi 4i. It is the cheapest tracker available in the country. The aluminum surface band comes with a microlaser perforation and no display screen. It is water resistant and has a battery life of 30 days. Used as a fitness and sleep tracking band, this device connects to a user’s smartphone and can unlock the handset without the need of passwords or patterns. And just in case you were looking to add some more color to your already colorful Holi, it is available in a variety of colors like blue, pink, brown, gray and purple.
 

Sony Xperia Z5

Sony Xperia Z5 is one of the best waterproof phones available in the market. It not only looks good but works great with specs that can take on any flagship in the market. For users who are looking to carry a smartphone with them while playing Holi, this device is highly recommended.

The Sony Xperia Z5 features a 5.2-inch Full HD screen and 2900mAh battery. It runs on Android Lollipop 5.1, powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset with Adreno 430 GPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable to 200 GB). The device also comes with a 23MP primary camera and 5MP front, and a fingerprint scanner in the power button on the side of the device.

 

Cobra CXT 1035R FLT

The Cobra CXT 1035R is the perfect handheld walkie talkie for any outdoor activity, and as such makes it a great buy to enhance your Holi fun with friends. With a rated range of over 50kms, these pair of Cobra CXT walkie talkies are not just waterproof, but are in fact unsinkable and can be a great addition to a pool party too. These come with a built-in LED flashlight, and NOAA Weather and emergency-radio receivers to keep you safely in-the-know when you’re venturing out into the unknown.

 

Monster SuperStar BackFloat

There are waterproof speakers, and then there is the Monster SuperStar BackFloat. This is the evolution in water resistant speakers, and when you drop this Bluetooth speaker into the water, it rises to the surface and floats.

The Monster Superstar Backfloat Bluetooth speaker with its design provides ample audio in a water-resistant floating package, and hence could be a great addition to your Holi pool party.

Circle Muze Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

A waterproof bluetooth speaker can be a great addition to your Holi party. The Circle Muze Wireless Speaker fits well in that category as it promises great sound, wireless connectivity and all of it without the worry of losing it to water damage.

As an added bonus, the speaker comes with a nice looking display mesh that changes color. Perfect we say to go along with the colors around you. It weighs 363 g and comes small at 18.6 x 13.4 x 9.2 cm. It promises 6 Hours of Music play on a single charge along with support for MicroSD card and comes with Gravity Sensor, Voice Guide, and Noise Cancellation features.
 

Ricoh WG-M1 14MP Waterproof Action Video Camera (Black)

Ricoh’s Wg-M1 is an ideal camera for capturing your Holi adventures. This is a highly rugged camera and has been designed to stay underwater for up to two hours, and can be submerged underwater for a depth of up to 10 meters. The camera allows for HD recording, and there is also a 5X optical zoom lens to get close-ups of all the underwater action.

This waterproof camera from Ricoh is also cold-resistant to ten degrees below zero and is shockproof when dropped from under 1.5 meters, and it’s also crushproof. Basically, all that you were looking for in a camera that you can take out while playing Holi.

 

Sony Smartwatch 3

Sony’s SmartWatch 3 is an Android Wear smartwatch that comes with a display which is bright and promises good visibility in sunlight. It houses advanced motion sensors and integration with Sony’s LifeLog platform. Sony’s SmartWatch 3 boasts a waterproof rating of IP68. That means it can withstand depths under one meter for a longer period than IP67 devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S5. As a basis for comparison, the Sony Xperia Z3 phone boasts an IP68 rating. This device as such is a great choice for a rugged and waterproof smartwatch for your Holi adventures.

 

JVC Everio GZ-R320

This compact HD model of the camcorder is more than just waterproof. The GZ-R320 is rugged and as a bonus can also float if put in water. The camcorder can be taken to depths of 16.4 feet and can even survive a 4.9-foot drop on land. Digital image stabilization will steady any long tracking shots and will help you shooting while you run after a friend trying to escape the madness that Holi brings with it.

CAT S60 SMARTPHONE

Announced recently at the MWC 2016, Cat’s new S60 is the latest in the line of rugged smartphones from the United Kingdom-based brand, and it comes with two unique features. Cat has added an FLIR thermal imaging camera and the first waterproof rating to a depth of 5 meters for up to an hour on this rugged phone.

The Cat S60 comes with added protection for its display too which even after being covered by a 1mm ( normal phones get 0.4mm) thick sheet of Gorilla Glass 4 works pretty well, and has a brightness rating of 540nits.

Other specs of the phone include a 4.7-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 617 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and offers 4G LTE connectivity. It also comes with a 13MP primary camera, 5MP front camera. A massive 3,800mAh battery powers the device.

March 12, 2016