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  • Moto G4 Plus Unboxing and Hands On

    Moto G4 Plus Unboxing and Hands On

    Lenovo owned Moto, today launched the new Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus in India. While the Moto G4 Plus goes on sale, the Moto G4 will be available at a later date. The G4 Plus has a few additions, a 16 MP camera with laser autofocus vs the regular 13 MP on the Moto G4. You will also get a fingerprint sensor below the display, this is a first for Moto.

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    The Moto G4 Plus will cost Rs. 13499 for the 2GB RAM + 16 GB Storage variant and Rs 14999 for the 3GB RAM and 32 GB Storage variant.

    Inside of the Moto G4 Plus you will get

    • Moto G4 Plus
    • Turbo Charger
    • Earphones
    • Documentation

     

    The design of the Moto G4 Plus is unique to the Moto G series of phones. A flatter back panel and a more slimmer profile makes the Moto G4 plus look unique and much more premium than its predecessors.

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    The handset is still boasting a plastic frame, however is extremely durable and feels like metal thanks to the metal paint coating even though its not.

    Lenovo branding is apparent, shown off on the box and each time you turn on the handset. The back features a 16 MP camera with a snappy auto-focus assisted with the laser focus and phase detection Auto-focusing. The camera also has a pro mode which like pro modes from many other manufacturers gives you great detail of control over your setting before you begin to capture a photograph.

    The fingerprint sensor is quick with a response time of 750 millisecond and the sensor basically works from any angle.

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    The phone feels great in the hand and the back panel aka shell is available in a black or white at launch, you will be later able to buy coloured shells for changing out the back.

    Moto has removed IP rating which means that the G4 unlike the Moto G Gen 3 will be not be water resistant, but the handset does have nano coating.

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    The sim slots come with nano to micro sim adapters, which is great if you have been using a nano sim slot device. If not, then you get free adapters.

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    Specs

    Moto G4 Plus
    Display 5.5 inches Full HD Display
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 Gorilla Glass 3  401ppi
    Dimensions 153mm x 76.6mm x 7.9 – 9.8mm (at camera)
    Weight 155g
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 SOC
    CPU 1.5 GHz octa-core CPU
    GPU Adreno 405 / 550 MHz GPU
    RAM 2GB / 3GB
    Storage 16GB / 32GB flash storage
    Rear Camera 16 MP with laser auto-focus and phase detect auto-focus (PDAF)
    f/2.0 aperture, Professional ModeAuto HDR
    Video Stabilization
    1080p HD video (30 fps)
    Slow Motion video
    Front Camera 5 MP
    f/2.2 aperture
    Field of view (FOV) 84 degrees
    Expandability 128GB via microSD
    Battery  3000 mAh, Turbo Charger included
    Connectivity 4G LTE (Cat 4) UMTS / HSPA+
    GSM / EDGE>
    OS Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Price 2GB RAM + 16 GB: Rs. 13499
    3GB RAM + 32 GB: Rs. 14999
  • Zuk Z1 Unboxing

    Zuk Z1 Unboxing

    With almost every smartphone company forking out into a “budget online only model”, Lenovo too seems to have jumped on the boat. Zuk is a Lenovo owned brand targetted solely at the online space. The Zuk Z1 is their first handset and has been launched for Rs. 13499, Although is presently only up for preorder with sales starting 19th May.

    The Zuk Z1 brings some old hardware like the Snapdragon 801, with some new improved cameras and a good looking, robust, metal shell with a glossy back panel. The phone also comes with 64 GB of Storage (53 GB Available) and 3 GB of RAM with no expandability, Dual SIM slots and Cyanogen OS 12.1. Reminds us of OnePlus  and their launch strategy.

     

     

    This also means that Cyanogen OS is no longer exclusive to YU, or even if it will be on the next YU handset is unknown.

    Specs

    ZUK Z1
    Display 5.5 inches Full HD
    Resolution 1920 x 1080p
    Dimensions TBA / 173gm
    Processor Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
    GPU Adreno 330
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 64GB flash storage
    Rear Camera 13 MP, f/2.2  autofocus, OIS
    Front Camera 8 MP
    Expandability NA
    Battery 4100mAh  , Fast charging
    Connectivity 4G+, Wi-Fi , hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1
    OS Cyanogen OS 12.1
    Price Rs. 13499

     

     

  • Micromax Canvas 6 Unboxing

    Micromax Canvas 6 Unboxing

    Micromax’s Canvas 6 comes in after a mega revamp of the company, a new logo and new management. But is it enough to get a new outlook towards the brand? Or will Micromax need to do more?

    The new canvas features a 5.5 inch display and a full metal body. The sharp edges are not very comfortable and pinch the hand. The phone is 173 gms in weight and 8.7 MM thick. Check out the unboxing video below. The phone is available for pre-order (here) and will start shipping 18th May.

     

    Specs

    Micromax Canvas 6
    Display 5.5 inches Full HD
    Resolution 1920 x 1080p
    Dimensions TBA / 173gm
    Processor MT6753 1.3GHz Octa coreMT6753 1.3GHz Octa core
    GPU Mali-T720
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 32GB flash storage
    Rear Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus
    Front Camera 8 MP
    Expandability microSD, up to 64 GB
    Battery  Li-Po 3000 mAh
    Connectivity 4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, VoLTE
    OS Android 5.1
    Price Rs. 13999

     

     

  • Unboxing Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6) : 2016 Variant

    Unboxing Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6) : 2016 Variant

    Samsung has today announced the Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6) for India. The company had previously launched the phones in other markets including Korea and China, however in India they have been launched for prices much lower than their overseas siblings.

     

    The Galaxy J5 (6) has been launched in India for a price of Rs. 13990 and the Galaxy J7 (6) for Rs. 15990. The are several differences in the phones including battery, screen and the chipsets that power them. You can get more details on the handsets here.

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    The boxes of the J5 and J7 2016 variant are similar and have the 4G branding on them meaning that they are primarily followups of the the popular J series from 2015. Inside you will get the following:

    • Handset
    • Wall Charger
    • USB Cable
    • Earphones
    • Battery
    • User Manual

    Both phones now have a metal frame which improves the build and feel of the Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6).  The back panels on both the phones have also been switched up for brushed metal finish, while they remain to be plastic in material, this new look adds a matte finish and good grip in the hand. The back panel also becomes less prone to fingerprints.

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    The phones now come with impressive f1.9 aperture cameras which is basically the same aperture on last years flagship Galaxy S6, so Samsung is trifling down specs quite quickly onto newer handsets. The rear camera shoots 13 MP stills and full HD video on both phones and the front camera shoot 5MP stills.

    Both the J5 and J7 for 2016 have dual sim card capabilities, with 4G speeds where supported and 128 GB expandability via Micro SD cards. Both have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The J5 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 whereas the J7 is based on a Exynos 7780 Chipset

    The handsets are running on Android 6, Marshmallow, which makes them extremely responsive and snappy. The UI is still Touchwiz laden and full of Samsung’s Apps which will eventually trouble people. However, apps can be disabled which is a good thing.

    Stay tuned for our full review out later today.

    Specs

    Galaxy J7 (6)

    Galaxy J5 (6)
    Display 5.5 inch HD Super Amoled Display 5.2 inch HD Super Amoled Display
    Resolution 1280 x 720 px 1280 x 720 px
    Dimensions 151.7 X 76 X 7.6 mm 145.8 X 72.3 X 8.1 mm
    Processor Exynos 7870 Qualcomm | MSM8916Snapdragon410
    GPU Mali T830 Adreno 3016
    RAM 2GB 2GB
    Storage 16GB flash storage 16GB flash storage
    Rear Camera 13 MP, f/1.9 FullHD video 13 MP, f/1.9 FullHD video
    Front Camera 5 MP 5 MP
    Expandability 128GB via microSD 128GB via microSD
    Battery  Li-Po 3300 mAh Li-Po 3100 mAh
    Connectivity 4G Dual Sim / dual stand-by, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot 4G Dual Sim / dual stand-by , Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
    OS Android 6 Android 6
    Price Rs. 15990 Rs. 13990

     

  • Hands On : Xiaomi Mi 5 Unboxing

    Hands On : Xiaomi Mi 5 Unboxing

    Xiaomi Mi 5 launched in India early but left a lot of people disappointed with its high price tag of 24999 for the base variant. Which by chance is the only option available in India on the April 6th sale and that too only in the white color.

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    The Mi 5 is extremely light weight for the specs it is packing, weighing in at a little over 130 gms. (Xiaomi claims 129 gms)

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    Inside the box of the Mi5 You will get :

    • The Mi 5 Handset
    • USB Wall Brick
    • USB Type C Cable
    • Documentation
    • Sim Ejector Tool

     

    The handset on the back tapers just like the Galaxy S7 giving it an excellent grip in the hand. The cameras are impressive with f/2.0 aperture on the rear as well as the front camera. The front camera has a 2-micron pixel size and a 1/3″ sensor which in itself is pretty massive for a smartphone.

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    Xiaomi may have pushed a whole lot of customers away by pricing the phone at a higher than expected Rs. 24999. However, for the price, it is extremely premium and loaded with high-end specs. What is a bigger let down is the availability of only one model and only one color of the handset in the market, where the customer is left struggling to make that decision.

    The Snapdragon 820 chipset along with a 3000 mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 3.0 is a significant upside of the new Mi 5, however, so is the set of cameras and the overall premium look and feel.

    We will be reviewing the handset shortly.

     

    Specs

    Xiaomi Mi 5
    Display 5.15 inches Full HD IPS Display
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 px 428ppi
    Dimensions 144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
    GPU Adreno 530
    RAM 3GB LPDDR4
    Storage 32GB UFS 2.0
    Rear Camera 16 MP  f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis)
    Front Camera 4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3″ sensor size, 2µm pixel size
    Expandability NA
    Battery  Li-Po 3000 mAh
    OS Android 6  with MIUI 7
    Price Rs. 24999
  • Samsung Galaxy A5(2016): Hands On

    Samsung Galaxy A5(2016): Hands On

    Samsung today unveiled the refreshed models of the budget, Galaxy A5 and A7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Galaxy A5 2016 model is priced at Rs 29,400 in India, and will be available through Samsung’s e-retail partner, Snapdeal, and other offline retailers.

    The refreshed A5 features the glass and metal design found on the Samsung Galaxy S6. The A5 (2016) model also comes equipped with a fingerprint scanner. The phone will be available in three color variants gold, black and white.The A5 in terms of design, just like the A7 (click here for A7’s hands on), does look and feel extremely premium.

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    The Galaxy A5 (2016) comes packing a 5.2 inch Super AMOLED display with full HD resolution. It is powered by an Octa-Core processor clocked at 1.6GHz paired with 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The memory on board is 16 GB which is expandable to 128 GB using a MicroSD card. 4G and Dual – SIM connectivity.

    The phone has a 2900 mAh battery. This is a significant bump up from the last generation A5 which came packing only a 2300 mAh pack. To add to this, the A5(2016) also features Fast Charging which is sure to bring smiles on a lot of faces reading this hands on.

    Galaxy A5 and A7

    The A5 (2016) offers a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. Both the front and rear cameras of the phone come with a f1.9 aperture. The rear camera on the back of the refreshed Galaxy A5 also has an Optical Image Stabilisation feature.

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    The phone overall is nice. The refreshed A5(2016) does not come with great under the hood specifications. For the price it’s being sold at the return feels inadequate. Full HD display and 2 GB RAM without the capability of capturing 4k Video that even the Rs 10,999 Le 1s comes equipped with only shows the disparity between options in the market and what Samsung is offering here.

    Another thing worth mentioning is that Samsung’s Galaxy A5(2016) is still stuck on 5.1.1 and does not come with Android Marshmallow out of the box. But for all its shortcomings what does work in the handset’s favour is the fact that it feels extremely premium when it comes to looks which might help buyers gloss over the hefty price tag that Samsung plans to sell this handset at.

    Specification Galaxy A5(2016)
    Display 5.2″ FHD Super AMOLED
    Processor  1.6GHz Exynos Octa-Core Processor
    RAM  2GB
    Front Camera  5.0MP(f1.9)
    Rear Camera 13MP (f1.9) AF with LED Flash
    Storage  16GB
    Expandability  128GB
    Battery  2,900 mAh, Fast charging
    Connectivity  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE)
    Operating System  Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
    Price  Rs. 29,400
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016): Hands On

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016): Hands On

    Samsung today unveiled the refreshed models of the budget, Galaxy A5 and A7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Galaxy A5 2016 model is priced at Rs 29,400 and A7 2016 at Rs. 33,400 in India, and will be available through Snapdeal and other offline retailers.

    The updated A7 features the glass and metal design found on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and comes with a bunch of new features and specs.The A7 sports a 5.5-inch AMOLED FHD screen with 1920 x 1080p resolution and a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage and 3,300 mAh Fast Charging battery.

    On the camera front, the A7 features a 13MP primary camera with f/1.9 aperture and OIS. The front camera also features an f/1.9 aperture. It is further equipped with fingerprint sensor. The phone will be available in three color variants gold, black and white. The dual-SIM A7 is priced at Rs. 33,400.

    A7 has 4G LTE support and comes in three colour variants -Gold, Black and White. The phone is definitely more expensive than expected. The device has an extremely premium build and feel, but the specs are not fancy enough for the design. Only FHD display and 3 GB of RAM does not make for an impressive device in a market which already has way too many options to choose from. Find the complete specifications of Samsung Galaxy A7 below and let us know in the comments section if this phone catches your fancy.

    Specification Galaxy A7
    Display 5.5″ FHD Super AMOLED
    Resolution 1920X1080
    Processor 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor
    RAM 3GB
    Front Camera 5.0MP(f1.9)
    Rear Camera 13MP(f1.9) AF with LED Flash
    Storage 16GB
    Expandability 128GB
    Battery 3,300 mAh, Fast Charging
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE)
    Operating System Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
    Price  Rs. 33,400
  • Moto X Force: Unboxing and Hands On

    Moto X Force: Unboxing and Hands On

    The much awaited phone with the “unbreakable display”, The Moto X Force is finally here. But before we put our hammers to work, check out our quick unboxing and hands-on of this handset.

    The Moto X Force has come to India in two storage variants, 32GB, and 64GB. Pricing is set at a steep Rs 49,990 only for the former while the beefier 64GB variant will come to stores for Rs 53,999.

    In terms of design, the phone does not stand out from any other Motorola phone in the family. It shares the DNA of most Moto phones already available in the market. The textured pattern at the back makes it easy to hold.

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    The X Force comes with a design scheme which features a flat back merged with curved edges. The addition of the ShatterShield tech makes the bezel a bit thick for our liking but does not take anything away from the looks of the phone. To sum it up, the phone is not too big on looks, but you wouldn’t call it ugly. It’s plain, but pleasant to look at.

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    The phone’s display is where all the magic happens. Moto X Force with its ShatterShield 5.4-inch Quad HD AMOLED display is the selling point of the phone, and to be honest, it does not disappoint. The display from beneath the multiple layer system shines bright and nice. Text, videos and games look crisp without any blurring or any such apprehensions that one might have using a phone with display protection technology like this.

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    The phone comes packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core SoC clocked at 2GHz and Adreno 430 GPU. There will be 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM on board, and it will be available in 32GB and 64GB inbuilt storage options. The phone will support expandable storage up to 2TB via a microSD card slot, and will be powered by a mammoth 3760mAh battery with Quick Charging support.

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    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 21MP rear does well in outdoor conditions but low-light captures are still poor. The device is equipped with a bunch of gesture controls that let you unlock the camera, turn on LED flash, wake up the device from sleep mode.

    To put the device’s shatterproof display to test, we dropped the Moto X Force from about a 1000-foot high and you can check what happens next by clicking on the video below.

    Specification Moto X Force
    Display 5.4 inch Quad HD AMOLED with ShatterShield technology
    Resolution 1440 x 2560 (~540 ppi pixel density)
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core
    GPU Adreno 430
    RAM 3 GB
    Front Camera 5 MP,  f/2.0, LED flash
    Rear Camera 21 MP,  f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
    Storage 32 GB, 64 GB
    Expandability 2TB
    Battery 3,760 mAh
    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
    Operating System Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
    Price Rs. 49,999(32 GB), Rs 53,999(64GB)
  • 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
  • Yu Yutopia Unboxing and Hands-On

    Yu Yutopia Unboxing and Hands-On

    Micromax spinoff , Yu televentures, launched the YUtopia today, this also marks Micromax/Yu’s first entry into the high end flagship scene for a price of Rs. 24999 .The handset ties in a lot of firsts for the company and also a good overall hardware package.

    The Yutopia comes with an all metal construction from a single shell of alloy. Manufactured completely in India, the handset resembles and appears to be a premium version of the Yuphoria.

    The phone is just 7.2 mm in thickness and around 155 grams in weight. It is well balanced and has a very lumia like camera protruding from the back.

    The phone comes with good in-box accessories, including a screen protector, and house of Marley earphones The final box is expected to ship with an included back case.

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    YU Yutopia Box

    The company has launched the phone on preorders on the website Amazon.in, and is expected to go on sale in late December.

    While the Qualcomm snapdragon 810 chipset is surrounded by woes of heating, it seems adequate steps have been taken to ensure that heat is dissipated from the device and vents are seen around the back of the phone, disguised as microphone grills. The chipset runs on 2.0GHz octal core CPUs ensuring good in-hand feel especially when tied in with Cyanogen.

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    The 5.2 inch QHD display is also a first from the company and may be a first in the segment this year, with Oneplus leaving it out on the OnePlus 2. Leaving out the traditional Corning Gorilla Glass, the phone comes with CORNING CONCORE GLASS which is already fused with the display made by Sharp and considered the same as Gorilla Glass 3.

    The 21 MP camera made by Sony seems promising, and is capable of capturing 4K video. The camera is fast and responsive and captures a lot of detail.

    Check out our full Unboxing and hands on Video below.

    pecification YU Yutopia
    Display 5.2 -inch Sharp WQHD IPS display, 2K
    Resolution 2560×1440 pixels, 567 PPi
    Chipset 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
    CPU 2.0 GHz Octa-core
    GPU Adreno 430
    RAM 4 GB
    Front Camera 8 MP FF
    Rear Camera 21MP AF camera, 4K video recording
    Storage 32 GB
    Expandability Using Micro SD card 128 GB
    Battery 3,000 mAh battery with 2.0 Quick Charge
    Operating System  Android Lollipop 5.1 with Cyanogen OS 12.1
    Price Rs. 24,999

  • Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G Launched in India: Unboxing and Hands-On

    Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G Launched in India: Unboxing and Hands-On

    Micromax has just launched a new 4G-enabled smartphone in India. The Canvas Pulse 4G is the newest budget device from the company and is priced at Rs. 9,999. The device goes on sale on Flipkart starting today. The Canvas Pulse 4G is the company’s third launch following Canvas Mega and Canvas Sega 4G priced at Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 10,999, respectively.

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    Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Ltd said, “India is currently at the cusp of 4G evolution, and Micromax is fully prepared to lead this march with a range of 4G devices from value to premium segments, which deliver best-in-class performance and design across price points for the diverse Indian consumers. Our latest launch, Canvas Pulse 4G is our premium yet powerful product with Flipkart offering 3GB RAM and Octacore at a never before price reiterating our commitment to democratizing technology for the new age digital natives who want to be connected all the time.

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    In terms of specs, the Canvas Pulse 4G sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen and is powered by a 1.3 GHz octal-core processor with MediaTek (MT 6753) chipset, with 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via Micro SD card slot.

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    On the camera front the device features a 13MP rear with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP front with f/2.4 aperture. The phone is fitted with a 2100mAh battery and comes with the usual set of connectivity features that includes 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The Canvas Pulse 4G runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

    We did a quick unboxing and hands-on of the device. The handset feels light in your hand and the size is just right for one-handed tasks. The back plastic panel is smooth and feels great in your hand, though a lack of a firm grip may dissuade some buyers. The metallic sides and rectangular frame adds to the overall aesthetics of device and gives a premium feel to it, which is not a common sight for a device in the price bracket.

    Inside the box:

    • USB wall charger
    • Earphones
    • Screen Protector
    • User Manual

    The 5MP front camera also comes with LED flash as well a Gesture Shot which clicks a picture by simply creating a ‘V’ on the screen with your hand.

    The UI is pretty fluid and snappy as one would expect from a budget device these days. The app tray leaves the main screen clear, though the device does come with a bunch of bloatware, which you can uninstall. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and there is no word yet on whether it will get a Marshmallow update.

    A 2,100mAh battery isn’t much to brag about here but but basic usage with the device will get you through the day.

    Check out the spec table of the Canvas Pulse 4G below.

    Specification Canvas Pulse 4G
    Display 5-inch HD IPS screen
    Resolution 720×1080 pixels
    Chipset MediaTek (MT 6753)
    CPU 1.3 GHz octa-core processor
    RAM 3 GB
    Front Camera 5 MP f/2.4
    Rear Camera 13 MP f/2.2
    Storage 16 GB
    Expandability Up to 32 GB via MicoSD
    Battery 2,100 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n  / Bluetooth 4.0 GPS/AGP / 4G LTE
    Operating System Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Price Rs. 9,999
  • Qiku Q Terra: Unboxing and Hands-On

    Qiku Q Terra: Unboxing and Hands-On

    There is something unique about the Chinese smartphone companies. They just keep on coming with phone after phone that look pretty great. Qiku is the latest entrant in the smartphone game. The joint venture Qiku Network Technologies Co Ltd launched its first phone, the Q Terra, around two weeks ago priced at Rs. 19,999 (with invite) and Rs. 21,999 (without invite).

    The Qiku (pronounced cheeku) Q Terra is a massive phone. The 6.0-inch screen does indeed look big especially when the display covers the sides end-to-end. The phone is on the bulky side, however the smooth metallic finish with a curved design makes it great to hold.

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     The Qiku Q Terra 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. It has a 6 inch FHD display with 1080 X 1920 pixel resolution.
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    The exterior incorporates a magnalium alloy unibody, made from aluminum alloy.On the camera front the Q terra 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.
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    Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based 360 OS, which is a custom ROM built by Qihoo 360. You won’t find an app drawer here but the overall UI is snappy and fluid. The display of the Qiku Q Terra is quite clear, and bright, and does equally well both indoors and outdoors.
    The Qiku Q Terra comes with a dual camera set-up with 13-megapixel on the rear with autofocus and dual-LED flash. There’s also an 8-megapixel camera on the front.
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    The 3,700mAh battery is big and will provide you with enough and more juice to last you through the day. Whether or not the company’s decision to have an invite system is right or not is up for debate. The device itself is pretty solid in this price bracket. Let us know what you think of the Qiku Q Terra in the comments below.
    Specification Qiku Q Terra
    Display 6-inch full HD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    Resolution 1920×1080 pixels, 386 ppi
    Dimensions 157.60 x 79.80 x 8.60 mm
    Weight 207g
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
    CPU 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor
    GPU Adreno 430
    RAM 3 GB
    Front Camera 8 MP f/2.4
    Rear Camera 13 MP f/2.2
    Storage 16 GB
    Expandability Up to 128 GB via MicoSD
    Battery 3,700 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n WCN3680 / Bluetooth 4.0/ 4G LTE
    Operating System Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based 360 OS
    Price Rs. 19,999 (invite)/ Rs. 21,999 (without invite)
  • Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Hands On and Unboxing

    Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Hands On and Unboxing

     

    Specifications

    Lumia 950 XL
    Display 5.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED
    Resolution 2560×1440
    Density 518 ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, Octa-core 64-bit
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 32GB
    Expandable Upto 200GB and One Drive Storage
    Rear Camera 20MP, PureView, Zeiss optics, OIS, triple LED natural flash, and4K video recording
    Front Camera 5MP, wide-angle 1080p
    Battery Removable 3340mAh battery, USB-C fast charging, wireless charging
    Operating System Windows 10
    Connectivity Wi-Fi: MIMO, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, 4G LTE
    Price Rs.49,399
  • Unboxing The New Moto 360

    Unboxing The New Moto 360

    Motorola Launched the new Moto 360 In India today. While the previous gen eventually dropped out of stock at a price of Rs. 13,999. The top of the line 46 mm Black with Steel Strap of the Gen 2 Variant  has an MRP of 23,999 on the box.

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    The watch adds a bunch of features over the previous gen, also different case sizes and easily changeable straps.

    Check out our unboxing Video Below.

     

    Display?

    Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
    Backlit LCD
    Mens 42mm and Womens: 1.37” (35mm), 263ppi (360 X 325)
    Mens 46mm: 1.56” (40mm), 233ppi (360 X 330)

    Watch case dimensions

    Mens:
    46mm diameter by 11.4mm high
    42mm diameter by 11.4mm high

    Womens:
    42mm diameter by 11.4mm high

    Processor

    Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU (APQ 8026)
    Adreno 305 with 450MHz GPU

    Sensors

    Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Vibration/Haptics engine

    Battery

    Mens 42mm and Womens: 300mAh – Up to 1.5 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.
    Mens 46mm: 400mAh – Up to 2 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.
    Wireless charging with charging dock included

    Memory

    4GB internal storage + 512MB RAM

    Connectivity

    Bluetooth® 4.0 Low Energy
    Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

    Microphone

    Dual digital mics

  • Hands On HTC One A9 India

    Hands On HTC One A9 India

    HTC India launched the One A9 today. The phone famously criticised for its iPhone-like design will soon be available across the country.

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    The HTC One A9 sports a 5-inch full HD (1080p) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 617 64-bit octa-core SoC paired with 3GB of RAM, 32 GB built-in storage, and a microSD card slot.

    HTC One A9

    On the camera front, the One A9 features a 13-megapixel primary camera with OIS and a 4-Ultrapixel front camera. Other features include a 2,150 mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 2.0. Connectivity options include 4G support, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth and GPS.

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    The first thing that comes to ones mind when holding the One A9 is that the device looks and feels exactly like the iPhone 6. The phone is light and the fingerprint sensor is highly sensitive. There is no denying the fact that HTC has explicitly ripped off the iPhone, and perhaps that’s not such a bad thing. For the one thing Apple does succeed in is create beautifully crafted devices, and HTC wants to bank on some of that magic to attract customers, albeit unabashedly.

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    The HTC One A9 is a good device, and yes, we’re including the design aspect as well. But it doesn’t come quite close to a flagship killer. You can’t hate on the looks here, the metal unibody frame is a winner no matter which brand sports it. The curved edges and curved glass screen gives the device a premium look. The team behind the design of the One A9 have stated that great amount of time and attention has gone into its design, which does feel true. The power button on the side is thoughtfully textured so that its easily distinguishable from the volume control.

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    Moving from design to functionality, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor won’t beat the flagship phones with faster 808 or 810 chips or even compare to the latter when it comes to 3D gaming, but it’s powerful enough for normal smartphone usage.

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    The 3GB RAM variant handles tons of apps well and the overall feel is quite smooth. The device comes with Android Marshmallow pre-loaded, which makes it one of the first phones outside the Nexus devices to do so. With the Marshmallow OS you get features like Now on Tap and Doze, among other things. The device also allows for storage expandability up to 2TB even though the capacity isn’t something easy to find in your local store.

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    Moving over to the camera department, the HTC One A9 along with the Desire 828 have been launched with the tag line ‘the ultra selfie phones’. Indeed, the camera of the One A9 is quite good and manages to take decent images in low light as well.

    Although today’s event saw the launch of the One A9, the company is yet to announce the Indian pricing or availability of said device. Approximate pricing of the device is touted to be about Rs. 26,499. Follow this space for more on the launch of the HTC One A9.

    Specifications

    HTC One A9
    Display 5.0 inches
    Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
    Chipset Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617
    CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
    GPU Adreno 405
    RAM 2GB/3GB
    Storage 16GB/32GB expandable up to 200 GB
    Rear Camera 13MP
    Front Camera 4MP
    Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 2,150 mAh battery
    Operating System Android Marshmallow
    Connectivity 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, Bluetooth v 4.1, GPS, NFC
    SIM Nano-SIM
    USB microUSB v2.0
    Price Expected to be around Rs. 26,499
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