Category: Unboxing and Hands On

  • Yu Yubic Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Unboxing and Hands On

    Yu Yubic Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Unboxing and Hands On

    Today Yu Televentures announces its bluetooth speakers, Yu Yubic, priced at Rs. 999. The device comes in a portable, cubical shape with minimal functions (which serve the purpose). The device comes with a pouch and a USB cable.

    The Yu Yubic may not be the cheapest Bluetooth speaker available in the market, but by keeping the price tag at Rs. 999, YU may tap into the market segment dominated by the likes of JBL and Beats by Dre.

    Watch the unboxing and hands on of the Yubic here:

  • Unboxing : HTC One ME

    Unboxing : HTC One ME

    HTC has a new handset on the block and it is called the One ME. With improvements in terms of hardware and software all around, the One Me also features a matte finish back, 2 TB micro SD support and the latest Sense 7.0.

    In the box :

    • A HTC One ME Handset
    • USB power Cable
    • USB Wall Charger
    • In Ear Phones
    • Ear Tips
    • Documentation

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    HTC has taken the new design philosophy of the One M9 and tricked it down to the One ME. With the Notorious new chipset in there, many will ask why HTC decided to go with Mediatek.

    The Helio X10 chipset has promising capabilities, it supports display refresh rates of up to 120Hz and slow-motion video recording at up to 480fps at an undisclosed resolution. The Helio X10, which is a 64-bit chipset with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz also has the PowerVR G6200 GPU.

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    Hardware wise the One Me packs a good set, a 2K display, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage which can go upto 2TB with the use of an external microSD. However only recently a 200GB card was released, 2TBmight be further away than expected.

    Specifications

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    Display 5.2-inch Super LCD3
    Resolution WQHD 1440×2560 pixels : 565 ppi pixel density
    Chipset MediaTek Helio X10
    Processor Octa-Cora 2.2 GHz
    GPU PowerVR G6200
    RAM 3 GB
    Storage 32 GB
    MicroSD Support Yes,  Upto 2TB
    Rear Camera 20MP, f2.2, BSI Sensor, 4K Video Recording
    Front Camera HTC Ultrapixel, f2.0
    Battery 2,840mAh
    Operating System Android Lollipop 5.0.2 with HTC Sense 7.0
    Price Rs. 40,500

    The handset feels greta in the hand, this White with gold colour is synonymous with the HTC One E9+, however the One ME has a matte white back as opposed to the glossy white on the E9+ . The accents are polished in a rose gold and look fantastic. Rose gold is also used in the front metal parts and the bezel along with the frame which is one single unit, and again looks elegant.

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    With our initial usage the phone has not heated up, despite rumours, however we are testing further.

    Stay tuned for our full review.

  • Hands On with the LG G4

    Hands On with the LG G4

    Unveiled back in April, the latest flagship from LG’s stable, LG G4, is finally out in India today. As scheduled, the Korean electronics maker today released the premium handset in the country, while pre-bookings have already kicked off on the LG India website. The handset is available with a price tag of Rs. 51,500.

    We got a chance to get our hands on the device and here’s our first experience:

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    The LG G4 looks premium with its leather-clad backplate. It serves a dual purpose – the smartphone looks amazing, and at the same time it provides a better grip. The leatherback is resistant to water, to help prevent staining and to allow it to wear naturally over time.

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    The G4 features a 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS LCD display (2560x1440p resolution) that uses quantum dot technology. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

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    LG hasn’t provided touch capacitive buttons on the botton, instead they are on the screen itself. The company says that it is a first on the phone and results in higher brightness and contrast.

    At the bottom of the handset is a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone hole and a charging port. The top has a secondary noise cancellation microphone and an IR (Infrared Blaster). Surprisingly, there aren’t any buttons on either the left or the right-hand side. The back boasts the massive camera, power button as well as the volume rockers.

    The processor fitted on the device is a 1.8GHz Hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU. LG says that the Snapdragon 808 churns out power similar to Samsung’s octa-core Exynos chip.

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    With 3GB RAM, the internal storage space of the G4 is 32GB, which can be expanded via a MicroSD card up to 2TB. As teased, the smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

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    One of the most highlighted features of the device is its powerful camera. It boasts a 16MP camera with f/1.8 aperture (widest aperture on any smartphone camera) equipped with Optical Image Stabilization 2.0, color spectrum sensor, and Laser Auto Focus functionality.

    The camera on the phone offers a manual operation mode which brings in a variety of options like exposure, white balance, color temperature, ISO, aperture, RAW mode and many more. The front facing camera is 8MP also with f/1.8 aperture. The handset is powered by a removable 3,000 mAh battery.

    SPECIFICATION LG G4
    Display 5.5-inch Quad HD LCD display 2560 x 1440 resolution
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 with X10 LTE
    RAM 3GB
    Primary Camera 16MP
    Front Camera 8MP
    Storage 32GB
    Expandable Up to 2 TB
    Battery 3,000 mAh
    Operating System Android 5.1 Lollipop with LG UX 4.0
    Bluetooth 4.1 LE (APT-x)

    In terms of connectivity, it comes with Bluetooth 4.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, A-GPS, Glonass, NFC and HDMI SlimPort (4K).

    Buyers of the handset will get 100GB of free space on Google Drive for two years. The phone will be available in four colour options – Black, Blue, Yellow, Beige. The back plates of the phone are carved out of leather and will come in multiple shades.

    Watch our hands-on video below:

  • Hands On with the Micromax Canvas Sliver 5

    Hands On with the Micromax Canvas Sliver 5

    Micromax’s new entrant into the smartphone rat race, is not really new. The Micromax Canvas Sliver 5 is the Indian manufacturer’s slim device to take on the other slim phones. The upside, the Canvas Sliver 5 is 5.1mm end to end with no bumps or depressions. The frame is made from Aircraft grade aluminium and the front as well as the back is glass.

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    Specs wise, a few disappointments can be made out easy. For the price of Rs. 17,999, Micromax has included a Snapdragon 410 chipset, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB non-expandable storage and an 8 MP camera.

    The front has a paltry 720p display along with Gorilla Glass 3, the battery is a mere 2000mAh. There is not a lot on offer here apart from the slim profile and the lightweight design.

    The software is mostly stock Android 5.0.2 with some installed software, most of it is easily uninstalled. A flagship was expected from Micromax today, but the Rs. 17,999 price is might be the reason Canvas Sliver 5 remains on shelves. At a time where the world’s smartphone makers are battling to offer maximum at minimum rates, the Canvas Sliver 5 seems to fall short with average specifications. Besides, users have the choice to spend Rs. 2,000 extra and buy the OnePlus One (64GB) at Rs. 19,998. For that small amount, you would get a better camera, processor and a massive (multimedia-friendly) display.

    Specifications

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    Display 4.8-inch HD AMOLED, 720p
    Processor 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
    RAM 2GB DDR3
    Storage 16GB, non-expandable
    Rear Camera 8MP
    Front Camera 5MP
    Battery 2000mAh
    Operating System Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Price Rs. 17,999
  • Unboxing | Micromax Canvas Knight 2

    Unboxing | Micromax Canvas Knight 2

    Updating its Canvas Knight series, Micromax has introduced the second-generation Canvas Knight 2 in India. The device, which supports 4G connectivity, is priced at Rs. 16,299. The dual-SIM Canvas Knight 2 is not a major overhaul of its previous version; it packs a Snapdragon chipset, which was MediaTek in the last offering, advanced operating system and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The handset came to our testing lab and we got our hands on the device.

    Here’s our first experience with the phone:

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    The super slim Canvas Knight 2 is surrounded by a golden metal frame. It sports a big-sized screen of 5-inch HD AMOLED with 720 x 1280 resolution and 294ppi pixel density. The display surface, as well as the back, is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which is scratch resistant. On the front, they’ve provided a 5MP camera for selfie enthusiasts.

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    The dual SIM card slots offer support for one Micro SIM and one Nano SIM card. If one wishes to expand the storage capacity of the device, a memory card can be placed in place of the Nano SIM card slot. That means you can use just one SIM card if you want to expand its storage capacity.

    On the top side of the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 is a 3.5mm headphone jack with secondary noise cancellation microphone. The right side of the device has the SIM card slot where you can stuff the MicroSD card for memory expansion. On the left, volume rockers as well as a power button.

    Inside is a 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB in-built storage space. Users have the option to expand it up to 32GB via MicroSD card. The new iteration runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

    The rear camera of the Canvas Knight 2 is a 13MP autofocus with Sony IMX214 CMOS sensor and 5-element lens. A non-removable Li-ion battery of 2230mAh keeps the device running for around 8 hours.

    Have a look at the spec sheet below:

    Specifications

    Micromax Canvas Knight 2

    Display 5-inch HD AMOLED (720 x 1280p)294ppi
    Processor 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
    RAM 2GB
    Storage 16GB, expandable up to 32GB
    Rear Camera 13MP
    Front Camera 5MP
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Battery 2230mAh
    Price Rs. 16,299

    Check out our unboxing video here:

  • OnePlus DR-1 | Unboxing, Hands-On and Giveaway Announcement

    OnePlus DR-1 | Unboxing, Hands-On and Giveaway Announcement

    The OnePlus DR-1 arrived on 1st April, this year. Hence, it was no surprise that most considered it an April Fool’s prank and had trouble taking it seriously. Well, we checked out the quadcopter and we have to admit that it is no joke.

    Watch the Unboxing and Hands-On with the OnePlus DR-1 here:

    Along with the unboxing and hands on, we also announced that we’re giving away a OnePlus DR-1 to one lucky winner.  To play, all you need to do is share the following video on Twitter, Google+ or Facebook and tell us why you want it. Use the hashtag #iGDR1 and make sure your posts are public! Read the terms and conditions of the giveaway here. 

    Update: We’d like to congratulate the winner, Vishal Kalia. Hope you have as much fun flying the drone as we did!

  • Hands On | YU Yuphoria | Exclusive Unboxing

    Hands On | YU Yuphoria | Exclusive Unboxing

    Not long after Micromax set up a new company by the name YU Televentures, and launched a new device called the YU Yureka, the company launched the new YU Yuphoria. The name for this device has been chosen by the people in the YU community, and the device is the first to be designed by YU and is Made in India.

    A lot of firsts for the handset, including an all-metal shell, stamped out of a single billet of metal, adding strength and rigidity to the handset. The phone is best in class considering the class is well below the Rs. 10,000 bracket, it has been launched at a price of Rs. 6,999.

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    Hardware wise many differences from the Yureka, but the Yuphoria adds new detail in a way the company will move forward. A Qualcomm 410 64bit Chipset, with a 1.2 GHz Quad Core CPU and Adreno A306 GPU. 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage complete the pie along with 64 GB expandability option.

    The handset has two SIM card slots, both of which will accept LTE enabled SIM cards, making this budget handset future proof.

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    The camera is a fast and bright 8 MP camera with a large 1.4 micron pixel size, and a sharp f2.2 lens with quick autofocus and minimal drain on battery. You can shoot upto 1080p video at 30fps and 720p video at 60fps. The front has a 5 MP camera which has a bright f2.0 aperture wide angle lens.

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    The battery is kept at 2230 mAh, but the phone will be one of the first under 10k devices to feature fast charging capability. The phone with the battery only weighs 140 gms which makes it really lightweight and easy to handle.

    Specification

    YU Yuphoria

    Display 5-inch IPS HD
    Resolution 1280×720 pixel (294ppi)
    Additional Protected by Gorilla Glass 3
    Processor 1.2GHz  Quad Core, ARM Cortex- A53
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | 64bit
    GPU Adreno A306 3D Graphics Core | 400 MHz
    RAM 2GB
    Internal Memory 16GB
    Expandable Up to  64 GB
    Sim Cards  2 x LTE Enabled Sim Card Slots
    Primary Camera 8MP
    Secondary Camera 5MP
    Connectivity Options 4G LTE
    Battery 2,230mAh
    Operating System Cyanogen 12.0 (Android 5.0 based)
    Price  Rs. 6,999

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    Hands On the Yu Yuphoria

    The Phone feels great in the hands and the 5-inch size is a sweet spot, the grip is easy and seamless. The brushed metal band that goes round the side adds a reassuring soft feel and rigidity to the Yuphoria.

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    The UI is fast and responsive as the mashup of Cyanogen 12, Lollipop 5.0.2 and the Qualcomm 410 64 bit chipset works great out of the box. The new elements of the Cyanogen 12 include seamless integration of Truecaller directly in the dialer. The new App Themer allows you to customise individual applications with different downloaded themes.

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    The camera UI is exactly what you would have seen before on Cyanogen, the camera has good depth of field and a bright f2.2 lens. You can shoot 1080p video and 720p video at 60fps.

    Overall YU has managed to deliver an excellent device which will have the competition scrambling for their design teams. Good hardware, great build, Made in India, Cyanogen 12 and Lollipop all make for an excellent product. Add dual Sim Cards, LTE, and fast charging and the Yuphoria looks like a winner to us, especially with the Rs. 6,999 Price Tag.

  • Unboxing and Hands On | LG G Flex 2

    Unboxing and Hands On | LG G Flex 2

    A month after announcing the LG G Flex 2, LG has finally declared the availability of the latest flagship from LG’s line up of smartphones in India. This phone comes with an improved four side curve design and a high-resolution display. Here, we will be unboxing the LG handset and giving a quick hands on review.

    The 5.5-inch full HD Curved P-OLED display phone is powered by the latest 64-bit Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM. It operating system runs on Android 5.0 with LG UI 3.0. Camera specifications include a 13MP primary camera with dual-LED flash and a front-facing 2.1MP camera. In terms of unique features, the LG G Flex 2 has a fast laser autofocus camera that works by measuring the distance between the subject and the lens using a laser beam. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.1, LTE support, USB 2.0 and NFC. The phone is available in Silver Titan colour and 16GB variant for now and is priced at Rs 54,990.

    LG G Flex 2 Specs:

    SPECIFICATION LG G Flex 2
    Display 5.5-inch full HD 1920×1080 Curved P-OLED display
    Processor 64-bit Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core processor
    RAM 2GB
    Internal Memory 32GB
    Expandable Up To 2TB
    Primary Camera 13MP with Advanced OIS+, LED Flash, 4K Video
    Secondary Camera 2.1MP
    Operating System Android 5.0.1 Lollipop OS with LG UI 3.0
    Price Rs. 54,990

    Check out the Unboxing video below:

    Want to know how the new phone fares against the old version? Check out our hands on with the LG G Flex here.

  • Asus ZenFone 2 | Exclusive Unboxing and Hands On

    Asus ZenFone 2 | Exclusive Unboxing and Hands On

    Recently Asus introduced the successor to its affordable Zenfone series, the Zenfone 2. The company also announced that there are three variants of the device that would share the Zenfone 2 name. Chinese tech giants, Xiaomi and OnePlus, who have successfully created a niche in the Indian market, may find themselves facing severe rivalry in the mid-range category.

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    The Asus ZenFone 2 box consists of:

    • An Asus ZenFone 2 Handset.
    • Documentation including Warranty card and User Guide.
    • Earphones (Although, our box did not)
    • Standard Asus Charger
    • USB Cable

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    The phone is expected to launch on 23rd April, exclusively on Flipkart with an expected price tag of Rs. 19,000. The device comes with a 5.5-inch 1920x1080p IPS Display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by an Intel Atom 23580 Quadcore processor with 2.3 GHz CPU. One of its notable features is that the phone comes with two variants of RAM; 2GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The one we unboxed came with 4GB RAM. The juice is supplied by an adequate 3000mAh non-removable battery and the smartphone comes pre-loaded with Android 5.0 Lollipop.

    The device is well-built and similar to the LG G3, and HTC One M8 in terms of its colour finish. Its User Interface was clean, fast and responsive. In our initial impressions, we did not experience any lag.

    Asus Zenfone 2 has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera. The dual LED flash paired with the rear camera, comes in two colours, to help you get the right white balance. Both the microphones consist of the noise cancellation feature, thus enabling you to talk with least hassle.

    To get a clearer idea of the specs, you can check out the table below:

    SPECIFICATION ASUS Zenfone 2
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Screen Size 5.5-inch 1920x1080p IPS Display
    RAM 4GB
    Battery 3000mAh Lithium Poly-ion Non-Removable
    Processor Intel Atom 23580 Quadcore processor
    CPU 2.3 GHz
    Front camera  5MP
    Rear Camera 13MP
    Price Rs 19,000 (Tentative)

    Check out the in-depth video below

  • Unboxing and Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold

    Unboxing and Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold

    Samsung recently brought out their gold-plated smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S6 Gold, starting at a price of Rs 58,900 for the 32GB variant. Here, we unbox the device – iGyaan style!

    As you can see, the phone sports a 5.1 inch Super Amoled screen with a QuadHD resolution with a total of 577 ppi. Powered 2600 mAh battery, the handset is available only with fixed storage of either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB, which are all based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage). With 16MP primary camera, it is capable of shooting 4K video as well.

    Connectivity options included in the phone are LTE Cat 6, Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and globally unlocked variants will work on TDD and FDD  LTE bands. The most eye-catching feature of this handset is its gold plate. It is also notable that the phone features Corning Gorilla Glass 4 glass panels on both the front and back. The metallic frame that holds the two panels gets a gold treatment too.

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

    You can know more about the specs and features of the phone in the table below:

    Specifications Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold Edition
    Operating System Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
    Display 5.1 inches Super AMOLED QuadHD resolution
    RAM 3 GB
    Battery 2600 mAh
    Processor 2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz Quad Exynos 64-bit
    Internal Storage 32/64/128 GB
    Expandable Up to
    Primary Camera 16 MP
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Price Rs 58,900 (32GB); Rs, 64,900 (64GB); Rs. 70,900 (128GB)

    To know more about Samsung’s latest handsets, click here.

  • Hands On | Lava Icon

    Hands On | Lava Icon

    Yesterday, Indian smartphone vendor Lava expanded its smartphone portfolio with the release of a new device – the Icon. With a price tag of Rs. 11,990, the device stands against some current offerings in the market like Micromax Canvas Nitro and Huawei Ascend P6. Meanwhile, we got an opportunity to get our hands on the latest device and here is our experience with the new smartphone.

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    The Icon is 7.7 mm thick and has a sleek finish. It touts a silver metal frame, while its back panel is a shiny black with a glass finish. The glass back does add to the aesthetic of the device, though we have to admit it seemed prone to scratches. The handset feels nice in hand, though we won’t vouch for its overall sturdiness.

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    The device features a 5-inch HD IPS 720p display with 550 Cd/m2 brightness, which the company claims is one of the highest in the industry. The display of the handset is protected with Asahi Dragon-Trail glass that offers resistance against scratches. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage space is 16GB, which can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot up to 32GB.

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    The front of the phone has an earpiece at the top, along with a 5MP camera. The front camera comes with Omni vision sensor and BSI-II sensor with blue glass filter, which is said to protect the image sensor against overexposure in the infrared wavelength range.

    Lava Icon runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has the company’s Star UI on top. The user interface provides a variety of customizable gesture controls. The back of the phone has 2500mAh battery, which is decent for a phone of this size and resolution. The primary camera is 13 MP with dual-LED flash and Sony Exmor sensor. We tried our hand at the camera, and were left unimpressed.

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    The dual-SIM handset offers connectivity options like 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB. Overall, we’d say it has a premium design, however it feels extremely delicate. Lava Icon is available at select retails stores in India and will also be available online via exclusive online partner Snapdeal.com. The e-commerce website is making the deal sweeter by offering a free selfie stick with Lava Icon.

    Here’s a brief at its specs:

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    Display 5-inch HD IPS 720p
    Processor 1.3GHz quad-core
    RAM 2GB
    Memory 16GB/32GB
    Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP
    Operating System Android 4.4 KitKat
    Battery 2500mAh
    Price Rs. 11,990

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  • Hands On : Motorola Moto Turbo

    Hands On : Motorola Moto Turbo

    Motorola’s first foray, after a really long while, into the premium handset domain was well thought out. The Moto Turbo launched in India for a price of Rs. 41,999 and comes after the moderate success of the newest gen of Nexus phone which was also manufactured by Motorola for Google.

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    The Moto Turbo is no lightweight contender in the battle of heavy weight champions, in fact it even looks the part. The body of the Moto Turbo is rugged and well built, a solid texture at the back adds copious amounts of good looks and grip. This texture also makes it less prone to scratches and damage.

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    Motorola has slyly hidden the sim tray behind the volume rocker, a tough guess location, especially if you don’t know where to look for it. The unibody design is appreciated, the large battery would be sufficient to warrant a non removable type design too.

    The Moto Turbo is all about the grip; the buttons are robust and tactile with a sliced grip that you can feel on your skin. The glossy metallic bezel adds the upmarket feel and the overall package is a good mix of beauty and brawn.

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    A previous gen Gorilla Glass 3 protects the front display of the Moto Turbo, which incidentally is a brilliant 5.2 inch Quad-HD Super-AMOLED type with a 2560 X 1440 Pixel resolution giving it 565 ppi.

    Running this monster is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with a Quad Core CPU clocked at 2.7 GHz (Krait 450). The GPU is the new ADRENO 420 and all of this is managed with 3 GB of RAM and a fixed 64 GB of storage (for the Indian variant, internationally 32 GB options are available too)

    The Moto Turbo supports LTE Cat 4 networks, which should suffice in most regions without network compatibility issues. You will also get mostly stock Android 5.0.2 to boot and some Moto apps like ‘Moto Alert’ and the ‘Moto’ app.

    You also get quick actions, twist the device to launch camera, Moto Display activates on approach and you can wave to silence an incoming call.

    Moto Voice can be enabled from anywhere, including the lock screen to ask arbitrary questions like “when is my next meeting” or “how far away is the moon”. Some of which may have been seen in the Moto X handsets.

    The Moto Turbo is very fast and responsive. Its UI is a pure experience, the kinds that you would expect from a Motorola device.

    The Main Camera is a whopping 21 MP shooter with adaptive autofocus, and dual LED flash. It will record 4k videos at 24fps and the front has a nimble 2MP snapper. The camera app is mostly basic and we do wish that they had worked on a better app. The depth of field is excellent and the camera has a burst mode which is decent.

    Here’s a brief about its specifications:

    Specs Motorola Moto Turbo
    Display 5.2-inch 2560x1440p resolution 565 ppi
    Processor 2.7GHz  quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 64GB, non-expandable
    Operating System Android 5.0.2
    Main Camera 21MP
    Front Camera 2MP
    Price Rs. 41,999

    Check Out Our Hands On Video:

  • Hands On | Honor 6 Plus

    Hands On | Honor 6 Plus

    Honor, an independent brand of Huawei, is evolving as a powerful label. Last year it added bigger and better handsets like the Honor Holly and the Honor 6 to its smartphone portfolio, which were received well by the Indian customers. Today, the company has come forth with two more devices for the Indian market, Honor 6 Plus and Honor 4X. The former device is a 4G version and comes with a price tag of Rs. 26,499. The device will go for sale in April via Honor’s exclusive marketing partner, Flipkart.

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    Honor 6 Plus is pretty impressive at first look and boasts of a design much like an iPhone. The 165g handset has a glossy back panel of fibre glass. The front holds a 5.5-inch FHD display with 401 ppi pixel density. There are no capacitive touch buttons as they are featured in the user interface itself.

    The processing capabilities of the device is handled by a octa-core (1.8GHz Quad Core+1.3GHz Quad Core) HiSilicon Kirin 925 processor with Mali-T628 MP4 GPU. The phone offers 3 GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The storage can extended via MicroSD card up to 128GB. The device runs on  with Emotion UI 3.0 on top.

    The camera specifications of the 6 Plus is what makes it stand out of the pack. It is the first phone to house an 8MP rear shooter with bionic parallel dual lens. With the dual lens, the device can focus on the subject within 0.1 seconds, and can also record the depth information for panoramic viewing. The front boasts an 8MP selfie cam with BSI sensor. Along with that, the camera offers other innovative enhancements like the night mode.

    The right-hand side of the Honor 6 Plus holds both the volume and power buttons, and the left side is void of any buttons. The bottom holds a charging port, which the company says features 2-way charging, which is a one-of-a-kind feature that allows you to charge other devices through this phone. The top of the 6 Plus has a 3.5 mm jack for audio input.

    The battery is the second highlight of the phone after the dual lens main camera. A 3,600 mAh battery is embedded onto the device, which keeps in running for more than a day even on heavy usage.

    Overall, the phone feels amazing in hand and its high resolution display makes the device even more irresistible.

    Specs Honor 6 Plus
    Display 5.5-inch FHD (1920x1080p)
    401 PPI
    Processor Octa-core (1.8GHz Quad Core+1.3GHz Quad Core)
    HiSilicon Kirin 925 processor
    RAM 3GB
    Internal Storage 32GB
    External Storage 128GB
    Main Camera 8MP with bionic parallel dual lens
    Front Camera 8MP with BSI sensor
    Operating System EMUI 3.0 Based on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat
    Battery 3600mAh
    Price Rs. 26,499

    Check out our hands on video here:

  • Hands On | Honor 4X

    Hands On | Honor 4X

    Honor has introduced two new phones for the Indian market, the Honor 6 Plus and the Honor 4X. Both these devices have appealing designs and features. We got our hands on the new Honor 4X and here we bring to you our first hands-on experience with the new smartphone.

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    Honor 4X sports a 5.5 inch HD(720×1280) display with a pixel density of 267 ppi. It is powered by a Snapdragon 410 processor and comes with 2 GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8 GB which is expandable up to 32 GB. It runs EMUI 3.0 out of the box which is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. The device is juiced up by a 3000 mAh battery.

    The camera of the Honor 4X is its stand out feature.
    The camera of the Honor 4X is its stand out feature.

    The handset features a 13 MP camera on the back which churns out some great images. On the front of the device sits a 5 MP camera for all your selfie needs. It shoots 1080p videos at 30 fps. The camera app is easy to use and offers features like tap to focus, beauty shot, and multiple filters. It lets you change the focus after taking a shot with its All-focus feature. You can also add record a 10 second audio with a photo with the Audio Note feature and also add a watermark which shows the name of the city you are in along with temperature and date.

    The device felt good in our hands, though it was a bit slippery. It has a soft touch back panel which is made from Kevlar, the material used for making bullet-proof vests. This back panel is removable, but the battery has been sealed. The SIM card and microSD card slots are placed inside the back panel.

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    The EMUI running on the Honor 4X is similar to the likes of iOS and MIUI where all the apps are on the home screen, and there is no app drawer. The UI was found to be fast and responsive and offers multiple customization features like themes and transitional animations. The sample video playback felt great, and the colors felt just right and were not overtly saturated.

    Overall the Honor 4X seemed like an excellent all-round multimedia device for those on a budget. The device is priced at Rs.10,499 which gets it competing with the likes of Yu Yureka, Redmi Note and even the Moto G. The company has also said that the 15-month extended warranty of the device won’t be void even if you root the device, which is great news for those who like to tinker around with their handsets.

    Honor will be offering accessories such as leather cases, headphones and others on Flipkart. The company has announced that its new devices will get monthly OTA updates for the first six months, followed by quarterly updates. You can pre-order the Honor 4X starting today till March 29 midnight. The flash sale will be held on March 30 at 2pm.

    Specifications

    Honor 4X

    Display 5.5 Inch
    720X1280
    Chipset 1.2 GHz, Snapdragon 410
    RAM 2 GB
    Internal Storage 8 GB
    External Storage 32 GB
    Main Camera 13 MP
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Operating System EMUI 3.0 based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Battery 3000 mAh
    Price Rs.10,499

    Check out our hands on video here:

  • Hands on | This is the Xiaomi Redmi 2

    Hands on | This is the Xiaomi Redmi 2

    Xiaomi is back with another device, the Redmi 2, and it can be a blockbuster amongst the budget smartphones already in the market. The new device is more mature than its predecessor, Redmi 1s, and comes with much-required advancements such as better battery, a front camera and processor, and also an upgraded OS.

    From the overall look of the phone, the Redmi 2 may remind you of the earlier version. It has the same 4.7-inch screen, but with a (1280x720p resolution) display with 312 ppi pixel density. A coating of AGC Dragontrail glass is at the top of the screen to give it protection from scratches.

    The phone is considerably lighter than the Redmi 1S and feels good in hand. The rounded edges along with a soft touch back gives a subtle feel to the device and offers a comfortable grip.

    The processor has been tweaked to 1.2 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 410 with an enhanced Adreno 306 GPU. It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB in-built memory capacity. The company provides an expandable card slot that makes the device capable of storing up to 32GB of data.

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    The rear shooter stands at 8MP while the front comes with a 2MP camera. The Redmi 2 gets its juice from the 2200mAh battery.

    Redmi 2 is a dual-SIM phone that runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with the company’s MIUI 6.0 on top. The MIUI features various features like over 5,000 themes, smart filters for cameras, Flashlight, and much more.

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    Like the other devices, Xiaomi is opting for a flash sale model for this device as well. Registration for the same have already started. Priced at Rs. 6,999, the device will be available on March 24. There are only two colour options accessible in India for now – white and black grey. The company promises, more colours will come later.

    The detailed specs sheet of Redmi 2:

    Specs

    Redmi 2

    Display 4.7 inch, 1280×720 pixels 312 ppi
    Processor 1.2 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 410
    RAM 1GB
    Storage 8GB
    Expandable Up to 32GB
    Battery 2200mAh
    Operating System Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6.0
    Price Rs. 6,999

    Have a look at the hands-on video below:

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