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Microsoft Lumia 640 and the Bigger 640 XL Expected to Land in India Next Month

At the recently concluded tech carnival, Mobile World Congress, Microsoft brought to the world two affordable smartphone innovations, Dual SIM Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL. The handsets come preloaded with Windows 8.1 and offer free Office 365 for one year. The Lumia smartphones are now making way to the Indian land and as per reports, both the devices will hit the Indian market in early April.

As per India Today, the company is presently importing the devices from Vietnam, and a total of nine batches have made it to Mumbai. As per the import/export tracker, the Lumia 640 is priced at Rs. 4,683, while the bigger Lumia 640 XL will cost slightly higher at Rs. 6,710. However, it should be noted that these are not the final prices, and the original price could be a tad higher.

Recalling the key specifications of the handsets, the Lumia 640 sports a 5-inch HD display which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The company has equipped the device with 1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. It comes in four colour options – cyan, orange white and black.

The rear camera is 8MP and comes bundled with LED flash. A 1MP snapper with wide angle lens sits at the upfront. For now, the handsets will ship with Windows 8.1, but it will soon upgrade to Windows 10.

On the other hand, Lumia 640 XL is the bigger sibling of the Lumia 640. It has a 5.7-inch screen and packs the same processor as that of Lumia 640. It comes with a 13-megapixel camera with LED flash and Carl Zeiss optics, and the front has a 5MP shooter with wide angle lens. A bigger battery of 3,000mAh is fitted onto the phone which keeps the device running for a full day usage.

Both the devices come in two variants – 3G and LTE. As always, the LTE variants will cost slightly higher than the 3G version.

Have a look at their spec sheet:

SPECS	MICROSOFT LUMIA 640	MICROSOFT LUMIA 640 XL
Display	5-inch IPS (294ppi)Gorilla Glass 3	5.7-inch IPS LCD (259ppi)Gorilla Glass 3
Processor	1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core	1.2GHz Qualcomm 400 quad-core
RAM	1GB	1GB
Storage	8GB	8GB
Expandable Upto	128GB	128GB
Main Camera	8MP	13MP
Front Camera	1MP	5MP
Battery	2500mAh	3000mAh
Operating System	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Price	€160 (near Rs. 11,000)	€220 (near Rs. 15,000)

In case you missed our hands-on video, do watch the clip below:

March 30, 2015

LG Quietly Releases Spirit with Android Lollipop in India, Priced at Rs. 14,250

Earlier today, LG announced the global roll out of its four mid-range smartphones – Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy; all these devices were officially launched in February this year, ahead of MWC. Just a few hours after the announcement, one of the four models made an appearance on LG India’s official website. It is listed on the company’s India-specific website with a price tag of Rs. 14,250. The device comes in two different colour options.

Throwing light on the specifications of LG Spirit, the device holds an HD 720p touchscreen display of 4.7-inch. It features a 1.3GHz quad-core processor bundled with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage space of the phone is 8GB, which can be extended via MicroSD card up to 32GB. LG Spirit runs on default Android 5.0.1 Lollipop with the company’s UI on top.

The phone features an 8MP camera at the back with LED Flash and autofocus, while the front holds an average 1MP shooter. The device comes with connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB. A battery of 2100mAh is equipped with the device along with the key feature ‘Knock Code’.

The dual-SIM handset is slightly curved to fit in the palm of the user. At a price of Rs. 14,250, the phone will get a tough competition from lowly priced Yu Yureka and Xiaomi Redmi 2.

Below are the specifications of LG Spirit:

SPECS	LG SPIRIT
Display	4.7-inch 720p
Processor	1.3GHz quad-core
RAM	1GB
Internal Memory	8GB
Expandable up to	32GB
Camera	8MP rear, 1MP front
Battery	2100mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Price	Rs. 14, 250

March 30, 2015

HTC One E9+ Spotted on the Company’s China Website

There was recently rumours about an HTC’s new device known as the A55 which flaunted some amazing specs. The device was to be a part of the company’s Desire line of handsets. Now the company has gone ahead and quietly posted the A55 on its Chinese website but with a new name. It is now called the HTC One E9+.

The specifications for the device is close to what was previously rumored about the A55. It sports 5.5″ Quad HD display and is powered by a 64-bit, octa-core MediaTek MT6795M chipset along with 2GB RAM. It offers 16GB of internal storage which is expandable, but the limit hasn’t been stated yet. The device will be juiced up through a 2800 mAh battery.

It offers a 13 MP camera at the back and 4MP UltraPixel camera in the front. It features a metal frame design and would be a refreshing change over last year’s HTC One E8 which had an appealing design but was made of plastic. The device runs HTC Sense 7 UI based on Android Lollipop.

There are a few discrepancies in the websites relating to specs at the moment, so some of these specs may change with updates to the website. But looking at the features, it appears that like last year, HTC plans to bring a slightly stripped down version of its flagship, the HTC One M9. The One E9+ will be available in meteor grey, gold sepia, and two-tone classic rose gold colour options.

March 30, 2015

Xiaomi Announces Second Open Sale of Mi Pad in India

There is good news by Xiaomi for those who missed the chance to own a Mi Pad in the first open sale held on March 24. The Chinese electronics major is holding a second sale today through its exclusive online partner Flipkart, and just like the previous time, users are not required to register for the device. The tablet is on open sale and it’s available to buy 12 noon onwards today.

The Beijing-based firm spread the word about the sale via Facebook –

The Mi Pad is one superior tablet that has the specifications of a high-end device. It is affordably priced at Rs. 12,999. The Mi Pad is thin at 9.4mm and sports a 7.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2048×1536. The tablet is powered by a 2.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt storage space. The Xiaomi tablet runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI skin on top. The device comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, and has a powerful battery of 6700mAh.

Brief details about its specs are provided below:

SPECS	Xiaomi Mi Pad
Display	7.9-inch IPS326 PPI
Processor	2.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC ARM Cortex-A15
RAM	2GB
Internal Memory	16GB
Expandable up to	128GB
Camera	8MP rear, 5MP front
Battery	6700mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4 KitKat
Price	Rs. 12,999

March 30, 2015

Xiaomi Ties Up with The Mobile Store to Sell Smartphones in Retail Stores

Since the arrival of Xiaomi in India, the Chinese manufacturer has been selling phones through the exclusive online partner Flipkart. Now, the company is giving a boost to its business on the Indian soil. China’s largest smartphone maker has adopted the offline sales policy in the country and will retail its smartphones through the brick-and-mortar outlets of The Mobile Store.

The company head of India operations Manu Jain notified about the same with his statement –

This will be the first time we’re getting into offline trade in India. In China, about 20-30% of total sales come from telecom operators’ stores while the rest come from our online store – Mi.com

Now, one can walk into any of the 55 outlets of The Mobile Store in Delhi-NCR and own a Redmi handset. Meanwhile, the company has drawn out two models, Mi 4 and Redmi Note 4G for sale, and they can be grabbed at the price range of Rs. 19,999 and Rs. 9,999 respectively. The sale begins from Saturday, 28th March, onwards.

Xiaomi Mi 4

For the moment, only the national capital’s stores offer the devices, but The Mobile Store will soon make them available in its 300 stores across the nation. The stores will not only retail the phones but will also offer repair service, as announced by Himanshu Chakrawarti, Xiaomi Chief Executive.

Meanwhile, the company’s association with the e-commerce partner still exists, and all the Xiaomi products will be available on Flipkart as always. The Indian online retail channel appreciated Xiaomi’s step and said that the brands sold on Flipkart are always welcome to explore alternative channels.

Redmi Note

Over the past year, Xiaomi has undertaken rigorous efforts to establish itself in the Indian market. It is building up its Research and Development centre in Bangalore and has inaugurated its India-centric online store Mi.com in India. Anyone can order authentic Mi accessories like headphones, power bank and other products from there.

It is also estimated that the Chinese electronics brand can start its own smartphone store in India if the offline programme goes well. The company has received tremendous response in the country for offering impeccable devices at afforable rates. Lately, it launched its new budget superstar, Redmi Note 2, in India which is available via flash sale on Flipkart. We hope that the trial proposal gets a thumps up and we finally bid farewell to the entire flash sale shenanigans as they have become tiring now.

March 28, 2015
Lenovo A7000 with Dolby Atmos Technology Expected to Cost Below Rs. 10,000

When Lenovo unveiled its latest offering, the A7000 at MWC this year, it was evident that the smartphone can stand against the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G and YU Yureka. The smartphone is expected to come to Indian shores on April 7 and the company has sent out invites for the same. Along with its all-round specification, users have one more reason to own a Lenovo A7000.

According to a source citied by Times of India, the Lenovo A7000 will cost users somewhere around Rs. 8,999 to Rs. 9,999. The price range will put it directly at odds against the Yu Yureka and the Redmi Note. This is the first commercial handset to boast Dolby Atmos technology. Interestingly, the company has chosen a Dolby Atmos sound equipped movie theatre as their event venue.

Talking about the specifications, the Lenovo A7000 sports a 5.5 inch HD display. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz MediaTek True8Core processor with 4G LTE. It flaunts 2 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage which is expandable through MicroSD. The device is 7.9 mm thick and weighs just 140g. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

On the camera front, this budget device offers an 8 MP shooter on the back and a 5 MP selfie camera on the front. It gets its juice from a 2900 mAh battery that might just cut it for its massive display.

The USP of the device is the Dolby Atmos sound, the technology make the content sound like it is coming from all directions. You will, of course, require a pair of headphones to get the true Atmos experience.

Keep checking iGyaan for more updates on the Lenovo A7000.

March 27, 2015
Honor Gets 1,00,000 registrations in 24 hours For The First Flash Sale of Honor 4X

Honor which is now an independent smartphone under Huawei dazzled the Indian audience with the launch of the Honor 6 Plus and Honor 4X in the Indian market. Honor 4X will take on the likes of Moto G, Redmi Note, Yu Yureka and similar devices. The first flash sale for the 4X will be held on the 30th March and looking at the registrations for the device, it seems like Honor has a winner on their hands.

Honor claimed to have registered over 1,00,000 registration for the Honor 4X within just 24 hours. The device is priced at Rs. 10,499. The registration started on e-commerce website Flipkart at 4:00 pm on March 24, 2015, and will last until midnight on March 29, 2015.

Honor 4X feels like a bang for the buck device. It sports a 5.5 inch HD display and is powered by 1.2 GHz, Snapdragon 410 processor. It offers 2 GB RAM and 8 GB of storage which is expandable up to 32 GB.

The phone flaunts a 13 MP camera on the back and a 5 MP selfie shooter in the front. The device runs EMYI 3.0 which is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. It is juiced up by a 3000 mAh which will ensure that you have enough juice to keep you going all day.

It seems that the companies are finally ready to offer quality handsets to budget consumers. The intense competition between the brands is great for the Indian consumers who now gets great features without emptying up their wallets.

March 26, 2015
Samsung Might Launch Galaxy S6 Active With Removable Battery and SD Card Slot : Rumour

Samsung recouped the lost reputation with the launch of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge this year at MWC. Both the handsets received tremendous positive response by customers over the world. The Galaxy S6 received lofty admiration because of its powerful processor and unbeatable specs, but it also carries with itself a some flaws that fails to impress a vast section of Samsung fans. The latest Galaxy handset doesn’t have a removable battery, expandability option to hold more content, and is not waterproof. The Korean firm now is aiming to overcome the weak points and is reportedly bringing out a new smartphone called ‘Galaxy S6 Active.’

According to the rumors, the new Galaxy S6 Active will be an overhaul of Galaxy S6 and will boast features like detachable battery, MicroSD card space and few more. The word about the S6 Active is spread by a Reddit user who claims to have drawn information from a Samsung representative. The source reports that the next smartphone from S series will not have a fingerprint sensor or a heart rate monitor. It is said to pack the same set of specs as that of S6, but the camera will be altered to bear low resolution. As said earlier, the phone is anticipated to hold a removable battery which is supposed to be bigger than that of S6. The protective features include water and dust resistance.

He also stated that Galaxy S6 Active could bear buttons at the front, just like Galaxy S5 Active. It is expected to come out in Mid-summer. From what the user has disclosed, it is clear that Samsung doesn’t want to lose any single potential customer. The extra storage and bumped battery will surely lure users who earlier made up their minds to switch because of the hyped price of the higher variants.

There are no further details about Galaxy S6 Active and the device is in developmental stage. Another Samsung device that the company is planning to bring out is Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3, as per the same source. The smartphone houses the identical features as that of the S6 Active and will come with dust and water resistance, removable battery, and MicroSD card space.

Meanwhile, it should be noted that these are just rumors and the company hasn’t authenticated any of these reports. Customers who view the Galaxy S6 Active as a better alternative to the Galaxy S6 have to wait till summer to own this still rumored device.

March 26, 2015
10 Things You Need To Know About The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Samsung finally launched products which are worthy of the Korean giant’s stature in the tech industry. The Galaxy S6 and its curvy sibling the S6 Edge bring unique features to the market that set a standard for others to follow. Samsung paid heed to all the criticisms directed towards it and built a smartphone that seeks to address all the issue and take smartphones to the next step.

Here are the ten features of the new Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge which make it stand apart from the rest of its competition.

Fact #1: Metal and Glass

Samsung has been making Android smartphones since the early days of the operating system. Smartphones are its most prominent product, but the company was criticised lately for bringing products with lackluster designs and made mostly of plastic. So this time around Samsung gave its devices the premium look and feel that its target consumers were looking for. The new flagship handsets are crafted with metal and glass which makes them flaunt-worthy. It has an aluminium frame and is strengthened with Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides.

Fact #2: Wireless Charging

Both the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge offer wireless charging that supports major standards including Qi charging.

Fact #3: Quick Charge

The new flagships feature Quick Charge capability that allows you to get 4 hours worth of juice with just 10 minutes of charging.

Fact #4: Non-Removable Battery and No Expandable Storage

Samsung had in past flaunted the fact that you can easily pull off the back cover, pop in your secondary battery, and you’ll be ready to go. Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are the first smartphones from the company to feature a unibody design with no removable battery and expandable storage. Samsung said that they were confident of their battery’s features, so they decided to lock it in. The phones are available in 32, 64, and 128 GB storage options.

Fact #5: The First Dual Edge Curved Smartphone

The Galaxy S6 Edge is a one-of-a-kind device. It is the only handset in the world to have a dual edge display. Samsung hasn’t really added a lot of features to the two curved displays, but they sure look fantastic. The curved displays are open for developers to innovate so we might see new utilities for the edge displays in the future.

Fact #6: Gorilla Glass 4

The premium metal and glass design asks for ingredients that look appealing while being tough and robust. Corning Gorilla Glass 4 is one of the strongest protective glass in the world, and the new Galaxy S-series flagships are covered with it on both front and back ends.

Fact #7: Samsung Pay

Mobile payments are the next step in payment technologies. Apple has already introduced the NFC-based payment system called Apple Pay with the new iPhones. Samsung went further and introduced Samsung Pay, a mobile based payment method that even works with conventional credit/debit card readers. Your payments will be secure as they will have to be authenticated with the phones inbuilt fingerprint reader located in the home button.

Fact #8: Flagship Camera

Both new Galaxy S flagships feature amazing camera modules. Both these devices have f/1.9 mm lens on both front and back cameras which ensure that you get bright photos and great night-time imagery. The 16 MP main camera with F1.9 on the back also comes with OIS, so you get fantastic images and videos devoid of any shakes.

Fact #9: Powered By Exynos

Samsung has previously marketed devices based on its homegrown processor, Exynos along with Snapdragon options. This time around, Samsung has put the task of powering the new flagships solely to the new octa-core Exynos chipsets based on 14 Nm architecture.

Fact #10: Samsung Knox

Considering the prices of these premium devices, you can guess that its target audience is the executive and businessman on the move. Mobile devices are playing a major role in the enterprise ecosystem. It’s important here that the crucial enterprise data remain secure while being convenient to access. Samsung Knox attempts to do just that. You can have two device in one, for professional and personal use. With Knox, your enterprise data remains separate and secure from your personal data. Samsung Knox also addresses several security concerns of the Android ecosystem and thereby becomes a valuable addition to the new smartphones.

March 26, 2015
Xiaomi Teases A Women-Centric Product For Its Big Event on 31st March

Xiaomi embarked on a journey into the tech segment on March 31, 2010. The company has had a splendid time in the world of electronic equipments and the brand went bigger and bigger every passing year. On March 31 this year, the Chinese manufacturer will become five-year-old and it has some big plans to celebrate the fifth anniversary with its fans.

According to Gizmo China, Xiaomi is geared to release some products that are different from its present offerings. Xiaomi’s co-founder Lin Bin posted an image through the company’s official account on Weibo which suggest that the next product from Xiaomi would be women-centric.

As one can see, the teaser image comprises an outline of a dress with a feminine pink background. A text in block letters NSSJ in written on the top of the dress. The dress is enough a hint to inform users that the upcoming product would cater to females.

Apart from that, Xiaomi is shifting its focus from sleek construction and curvy edges to being more fashionable. As per a conversation between Bin Lin and a fashion group, it appears like Xiaomi is collaborating with the fashion group to bring out a gadget that is high on fashion.

Meanwhile, there is no information if Xiaomi will launch an all-new device or will just give a fashion angle to its already existing line of gadgets. But according to Times of India, it could launch a mid-range smartphone codenamed ‘Ferrari’. The handset appeared on the graphics benchmarking website GFXBench.

If the source is to be believed then the next device could be a 4.9-inch FHD device with 1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor, Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The phone is said to pack 16GB of internal memory storage along with 12MP rear and a 5MP front-facing camera. The phone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.

The best part is that users don’t have to wait for long. We are less than a week away for March 31 and buyers will get to know about the devices shortly at the forthcoming event.

March 26, 2015
Yu Teases Specifications of Project Caesar, Pits it Against Xiaomi Redmi 2

As the clock is ticking for the arrival time of Yu’s next smartphone ‘Project Caesar’, the Micromax subsidiary has released a promotional campaign to sustain the excitement of its potential customers. Yu is now teasing the forthcoming handset with a poster that gives away a few details about upcoming smartphone.

Looking at this image from Yu, one can make out that Project Caesar will be equipped with a 64-bit processor along with 2GB of RAM. Also, the on-board storage space on the device will be 16GB, as mentioned in the poster.

You will also notice that Yu has taken a dig at Xiaomi with the teaser. The home-grown company ridicules the specifications of the recently launched Redmi 2 and mocks Xiaomi with the caption “Read Mi Lips… The Future is Yu.”

Few days back, YU poked fun at Xiaomi with another poster that ridiculed Redmi phones for still running on KitKat OS. The company confirmed that its forthcoming device will feature Cyanogen OS 12 based on Android Lollipop.

Yu is slowly disseminating information about Project Caesar, but there’s still a lot to be known. The phone is confirmed to be launched in the month of April this year. Keep checking this space for more updates on Yu’s latest device.

March 25, 2015
No Flash Sales Here! Asus Zenfone 2 Arriving in India Soon

At the Mobile World Congress this year (MWC 2015), all the buzz was around Samsung’s latest flagship the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. But one smartphone managed to turn some of the limelight focused on Samsung towards itself. That phone was the Asus Zenfone 2, and according to the Asus, this awesome device is coming to the Indian shores soon.

Asus Zenfone 2 has the potential to be the new affordable superstar. The device flaunts a 5.5. Inch Full HD display with a pixel resolution of 403 PPI. It was launched with two processor options. The first one is powered by a 1.8 GHz, Quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor with 2 GB RAM. The other variant handles its processing tasks through a 2.3 GHz, Quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 along with 4 GB RAM.

Zenfone 2 is available in 16, 32 and 64 GB storage options which are all expandable up to 64 GB. The device sports a 13MP camera on the back while a 5MP front shooter is ready for your selfie needs.

Asus has offered the Zenfone 2 with a 3000 mAh battery which will keep it going for a good long while. It runs ZenUI based on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Zenfone 2 is expected to compete against the likes of Moto G, Redmi Note, Mi 4 and their likes and will be priced accordingly. The device will be available without a flash sale which can in fact be advantage for it over its competition. This phone’s spec sheet looks impressive, and we had a good time playing with it at the MWC albeit for a brief duration.

Read our hands-on experience with the Zenfone 2 here and keep visiting iGyaan for more hands-on and in-depth reviews.

March 24, 2015

Apple iPhone 5c Available for Rs. 22,990 on Amazon India

Amazon has slashed the price of Apple iPhone 5c by 31%, and it is now available for Rs. 22,990. The units are flying off the shelves at a rapid speed and the willing buyers have to hurry up as it is uncertain how many units are up for sale.

The company is offering the 8GB variant of the iPhone 5c on discount and is available in a five colour options. The device sports a 4-inch IPS LCD touchscreen display. The handset is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core A6 processor bundled with 1GB of RAM. A primary camera of 8MP along with 1.2MP secondary shooter comes with the phone.

Screen Shot 2015-03-24 at 4.47.06 PM — Apple iPhone 5c (White, 8GB)

The device gets fuelled by a non-removable 1510mAh battery. The iOS 7 version of operating system comes pre-installed onto the device, which can be upgraded to iOS 8.2. Connectivity options include LTE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Have a quick look at the details below:

Specs	Apple iPhone 5c
Display	4-inch IPS LCD 326 ppi pixel density
Processor	1.3GHz dual-core A6
RAM	1GB
Internal Memory	8GB, not expandable
Camera	8MP rear, 1.2MP front
Battery	1510mAh
Operating System	iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 8.2
Price	Rs. 22,990

Here are the links to all five colours:

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March 24, 2015

Spec Battle : Honor 6 Plus vs Mi 4 vs OnePlus One vs LG G3 vs iPhone 5c

Today at the Honor launch event, the Chinese electronics maker showcased two of its newest offerings, the Honor 6 Plus and the Honor 4X. Both the devices are extraordinary in their respective price brackets and pack some amazing features like their bullet proof back panel, power saving mode and more.

Shifting the focus to the star of the show, the Honor 6 Plus comes in a 4G version and is priced at Rs. 26,499. It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD (1080x1920p) display with 401 ppi pixel density. The device is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 925 octa-core (quad-core Cortex-A15+quad-core Cortex-A7) processor paired with Mali-T628 GPU, and 3GB of RAM. It has 32GB onboard storage space, expandable up to 128GB. The device boasts an 8MP rear shooter with bionic parallel dual lens, along with an 8MP secondary shooter with BSI sensor.

Honor 6 Plus gives a tough competition to many high-end devices in the smartphone arena. Some of them are pitted below:

SPECS	Honor 6 Plus	Xiaomi Mi 4	OnePlus One	LG G3	iPhone 5C
Display	5.5-inch 1080×1920	5-inch 1080×1920	5.5-inch 1080×1920	5.5-inch 1440×2560	4-inch 640×1136
Processor	HiSilicon Kirin 925 octa-core (quad-core Cortex-A15+quad-core Cortex-A7)	2.5 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801	2.5GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801	2.5 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801	1.3 GHz Dual-core Apple A6
RAM	3GB	3GB	3GB	3GB	1GB
Storage	32GB	16GB	16GB	32GB	16GB
Expandable Upto	128GB	–	–	128GB	–
Main Camera	8MP with bionic parallel dual lens	13MP	13MP with Sony Exmor IMX 214	13MP	8MP
Front Camera	8MP with BSI sensor	8MP	5MP	2.1MP	1.2MP
Battery	3600mAh	3080mAh	3100mAh	3100mAh	1510mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4 KitKat with Emotion UI 3.0	Android 4.4.3 KitKat With MIUI 6	CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4	Android 4.4 KitKat	iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 8.2
Price	Rs. 26,499	Rs. 19,999	Rs. 18,999	Rs. 37,500	Rs. 32,000

Overall, the 6 Plus by Honor is difficult to knock down. It stands head-to-head with all the four competitors, Xiaomi Mi 4, OnePlus One, LG G3 and iPhone 5c. The camera is the USP of the Honor 6 Plus and none of the other phones hold a bionic parallel dual lens at the back. The battery capacity of the phone is also the highest of the four contenders. However, price can be an area where customers may give a second thought to the 6 Plus, but photography enthusiasts won’t mind spending the extra bucks.

March 24, 2015

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.

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:

March 24, 2015

Category: Mobile

SPECS

MICROSOFT LUMIA 640

MICROSOFT LUMIA 640 XL

SPECS

LG SPIRIT

SPECS

Xiaomi Mi Pad

Fact #1: Metal and Glass

Fact #2: Wireless Charging

Fact #3: Quick Charge

Fact #4: Non-Removable Battery and No Expandable Storage

Fact #5: The First Dual Edge Curved Smartphone

Fact #6: Gorilla Glass 4

Fact #7: Samsung Pay

Fact #8: Flagship Camera

Fact #9: Powered By Exynos

Fact #10: Samsung Knox

Specs

Apple iPhone 5c