Xiaomi has launched its new Mi Home Security Camera. The small device is power packed and offers great security for your house. The camera is meant for home use and can also be utilised as a monitor for your kids or pets. The device has been designed for India specific usage. The camera is primarily designed for indoor usage.
The Mi Home Security Camera records video in 1080p and is quite impressive. The device a PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) feature. With this the camera can pan 360 degrees, tilt almost 90 degrees and has a digital zoom. The Mi Home Security camera is connected to your phone via the Mi Home app. This lets you control the device fully and view the feed.
Features:
The device draws its power externally through a USB port. It has an extra long USB cable in the box, which helps you mount it anywhere you please, away from easy access. The camera has an impressive Infrared night vision mode which lets you see the feed with clarity even if there is absolutely no light. The device also has a built in microSD card slot. You can use cards upto 64 GB to store your feed. The camera also has a rotating backup feature, which continuously overrides the memory card to replace the feed after a while, ensuring it is up to date. The feed can also be synced to an an external device or a cloud which ensures that your data is safe. This can come in handy in an event where your camera itself gets stolen.
The device also has an extra long USB cable
The Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera also has other cool features such as talkback. This lets you converse with the person standing in front of the camera, through your mobile. This can come in handy in many situations and is efficient as well. The device also has a Motion Detection feature. If you activate this feature, the device will only record when it detects movement. This is helpful for people who do not want 24 hour surveillance and also prevents your memory card from getting filled up too soon. The feature also sends an alert to your smartphone when it detects any motion. The Camera also has a live preview feature which lets you view the feed even in a lower quality incase your internet connection is poor.
Realme has launched their third and most powerful device today, the Realme 2 pro. The Realme 2 pro will be the direct to competitor to the upcoming Redmi Note 6 pro. The device comes with a waterdrop notch and a glass back with a dual camera setup on the rear. The device starts at Rs 13,990 in India.
Design:
The Realme 2 pro has an edge to edge display with a small waterdrop notch up top. The back of the device is made up of transparent plastic. Placed at the rear is the dual camera with LED flash and a fingerprint sensor. The right side of the phone houses the power/unlock button. Above the power button is the dual sim and memory card slot. Situated on the left are volume rockers. The 3.5 mm headphone jack, USB connector and speaker are all placed at the bottom of the phone.
The device has a 6.3 inch FHD+ display. The display is a TFT LCD panel. It has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px, with a pixel density of 409 PPI. The device has very thin bezels on either sides and a thin chin at the bottom.
Processor & Storage:
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with AIE(Artificial Intelligence Engine). The Snapdragon 660 has 8x KRYO 260 CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz. The device has an Adreno 512 GPU. The device comes with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of inbuilt storage.
Camera:
The front camera is a 16 MP shooter. The back camera has a 16 MP f/ 1.7 sensor and a secondary depth sensor. The rear camera can shoot videos at 4K @ 30fps, 1080P @ 30fps and 720P @ 30fps.
Battery and other features:
The device has a 3500 mAh lithium battery. Other standard features the device offers are: 2.4G/5G wifi, OTG support and face-unlock. The device runs Color Os 5.2 which is based on the Android 8.1 Oreo.
The device will be available exclusively on Flipkart. It is priced at Rs 13,990 for the 4GB+ 64 GB variant, Rs 15,990 for the 6 GB + 64 GB variant and Rs 17,990 for the 8 GB + 128 GB variant.
The much awaited Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has been launched today. The fitness tracker is the successor to the immensely successful Mi Band 2. The new Mi Band 3 has a bigger display, more features and a lot of reasons for Xiaomi fans to be happy. The device is priced at Rs 1,999.
Design:
The Mi Band 3 sports a 1.9 cm (0.78 inch) OLED touchscreen. This is a huge jump in display size as compared to the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, 85% to be exact. The Mi Band is essentially a capsule, which is mounted on a wearable band, allowing you to use it. The removable feature also lets you swap between bands of different colours easily. The Mi Band 2 used to fall out of its band very easily. However, Xiaomi has fixed the issue with the Mi Band 3. The capsule is very easy to push into the band but is comparatively tougher to take out, therefore reducing the chances of it falling out.
The device weighs around 20 grams and you really don’t feel it sitting on your hand. You can navigate through the different features by swiping up, down, right and left. This takes you through various menus each with a list of features. The device can be connected to your phone via the Mi Fit application, which stores all the information necessary. The Mi Band 3 can measure your heart rate, your step count, calories burnt, has a stop watch and much more.
Features:
The pedometer on the device measures the number of steps you have taken and you can set a daily goal for yourself too. The pedometer is fairly accurate and records all your movements efficiently. The heart rate sensor in the device is not totally reliable but does give you a rough estimate regarding the same. The device also has a calorie counter and displays the distance you have covered. The Mi Band 3 also tracks your sleep and gives you an analysis on the Mi Fit app.
The Mi Band 3 also has a stopwatch and displays the weather for the next three days. The device also has three customisable watch faces, helping you find your style. A few splashes in the pool or getting caught in the rain will not be a problem as the Mi Band 3 is water resistant up to 50m. The device claims a battery life of 20 days.
The Mi Band 3 has been launched at a price of Rs 1,999. You can also watch our detailed video below:
Airtel has taken some more steps towards its goal of its complete network transformation. The telecom provider, which is one of the leading in India and was at one point of time, amongst the largest int he world, plans to get back on track. Airtel’s 4G network already covers 100% of Karnataka. It is the only telecom provider in the region to offer 4G, 3G and 2G services. to give a recap of its journey in the state, here are some numbers:
4G services on 2300 MHz launched in 2012
4G services on 1800 MHz launched in 2015
VoLTE services launched in November 2017
Towns and villages covered by network – 39,000
Now, in an effort to maintain their lead in this territory, the company will rollout 13,000 new mobile tower sites and also spread a 4500 km long optical fibre network that will enable them to boost high speed data network capacity.
This rollout will also include deployment of Pre-5G Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology in vital residential and commercial hubs. However, the success in Karnataka is just a demonstration of the ongoing Project LEAP.
Project LEAP:
Airtel started working on project LEAP back in 2015 and planned a massive investment of Rs 60,000 crore. Some of that has already been used up and the remaining will be spent in the upcoming future.
The key points of project LEAP are:
Create India’s first Open Network – An open network will allow users to see the mobile network coverage in their area with the help of simple colour schemes. These colour schemes will define whether the network quality in their location is excellent, good, moderate or has no-coverage.
Users will also be able to locate company outlets and service centers with the help of a graphical map an easy to read colour schemes.
Under project LEAP, Airtel also plans to strengthen their network of mobile towers throughout the nation. The company will upgrade current towers and will also increase the number of towers.
A New Telecom Leader?
Airtel might be taking these steps as a counter-attack towards Jio. Airtel posted it first loss in 15 years, months after the arrival of Jio. Furthermore, Jio is continuously gaining traction since its launch. Jio scaled quickly because it adapted 4G technology faster than Airtel and now Airtel is trying to use the same trick to get back its lost marketshare. Airtel wants to be prepared when the 5G devices come out in 2019. It will allow Airtel to fight hard against big telecom players like Jio and the recently announced merger of Aditya Birla’s Idea and Vodafone group.
The alleged invite for the upcoming OnePlus 6T launch has surfaced online. The invite suggests that the OnePlus 6T will launch in India on 17th October. This leak seems viable as it matches the previously rumoured launch date.
The same source provides us with 2 other images of the alleged device. The recently leaked poster from OnePlus has already given us a good look at the water drop notch on the device. However, the images point out to a surprising new feature. A triple camera setup on the OnePlus 6T.
Rumours regarding the triple camera were around for a long time but were laid to rest with some renders and a TVC which is being aired regularly. These new images do make us wonder as to whether the advertisement is hiding something. In the ad, brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan can be seen covering the back of the phone. This is the exact placement of the triple camera in the leaked images. Hence, once can speculate that OnePlus might be holding this new feature back.
Another big highlight is the in-display fingerprint sensor. This was first revealed when a retail box of the device surfaced online. The in- display sensor is reported to use Qualcomm’s ultrasonic technology which allows you to access the device even if your hands are oily or wet.
Specifications:
Based on the leaks and our expectations, here are the specifications. The device is expected to retain the Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. However, OnePlus might offer higher storage by offering a 512GB variant since the devices do not have memory card support.
OnePlus earlier confirmed they will get rid of the 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the flip side, they now offer the bullets headphones with a Type-C connector.
The device will sport a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with the waterdrop notch. OnePlus might bump the battery of the new device from the current 3300 mAh battery. We also expect to see flagship features such as wireless charging and IP rating on the new device. The OnePlus 6T is reported to run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
Alleged Oneplus 6T in Silk White
Finally, OnePlus will launch the device on 17th October in India and reveal all the specifications and features then.
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A will go on sale today at 12 PM. This is the second sale of the device after its launch earlier this month. The device will be available on Amazon and Mi.com. The Redmi 6A is the cheapest in the 6 series by Xiaomi but does pack in essential features for its price. The Redmi 6A starts at a price of Rs 5,999.
The device has a fairly good built quality and feels really sturdy for its price. The device also has rounded edges and thick bezels on the screen. On the back, it sports a single camera setup, accompanied by a flash. The device also has a headphone jack and the speaker grille is located on the rear.
The Redmi 6A has a 5.45 inch HD+ display. It has a resolution of 1440 x 720 px.
Under the hood, it runs the MediaTek Helio A22 processor and has 2 GB of RAM. The device runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo based MIUI 9.6. IT has a 3,000 mAh battery which will get it through the day, according to Xiaomi. The device is available in two storage options of 16 GB and 32 GB. The device also has a dedicated microSD card slot which can be used to expand the memory up to 256 GB.
The Redmi 6A has a 12 MP primary camera with PDAF. The camera also has scene selection and HDR. The front camera has a 5 MP sensor with portrait mode and beauty mode.
However, due to its price range it does lack certain features such as a fingerprint scanner or a dual camera. However, it does have AI Face Unlock. The device is available at a price of Rs 5,999 for its 16 GB variant and Rs 6,999 for its 32 GB variant. Xiaomi stated that the prices could be increased after a month if the Rupee continues to depreciate against the Dollar. The device is available on Amazon and Mi.com.
Panasonic has announced two models of its first full-frame mirrorless camera. The Lumix S1 and S1R cameras support 4K video at up to 60 fps. The devices will use the new L-Mount lenses from Panasonic and have a 35 mm full-frame image sensor.
The cameras were introduced at Photokina 2018 is claimed to be ‘dedicated to professionals’ by the company and form the base of the Lumix S series of cameras. The Lumix S1R has a massive 47 Megapixel sensor while the S1 has a 24 Megapixel sensor. The cameras are also equipped with Dual I.S image stabilisation. This enables handheld shots for dark or distant scenes which would otherwise require a tripod.
Along with this, the devices have a triaxial tilt LCD for ease of use during both photography and videography. The cameras have a double slot for memory cards and SD cards, which is a first for Panasonic.
New Cameras, New Lenses:
The Lumix S1 and S1R work with a new range of lenses from Panasonic. The L-Mount series of lenses has been made in partnership with Leica and Sigma. The series will also be compatible with Leica’s L-Mount. This means that the cameras are compatible with eight high- quality Leica lenses, other than the three lenses available from Lumix. Sigma will also add to the list of compatible lenses. The launch will see the availability of three lenses. This includes a 50mm f/1.4 prime, a 24-105mm zoom lens and a 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. Panasonic guarantees at least 10 compatible lenses within a year of the launch of the Lumix S series.
The Lumix S1 and S1R cameras are extremely durable as well, according to Panasonic. The cameras have weather sealing on all seams, dials and buttons. The company also claims that a Lumix S camera has worked perfectly in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Panasonic has not revealed anything more about the specifications of the device or the price. This was just an introduction to probably the next big thing in the mirrorless segment. The Lumix S1 and S1R will be launched around March next year.
Apple has completed the process of acquiring Shazam, the popular music identification app. The deal closed at $400 million. With the deal, Apple also made the promise to users to make the app ad-free.
Shazam rose to popularity for its ability to identify songs playing in the background. This includes songs that may be playing on your radio, in a bar, or anywhere around you. The app only needs to listen to a fragment of the song. It can then provide you the name of the song, the artist and even the lyrics.
Over the years, Shazam added a host of other features such as the ability to identify films and TV shows as well. It also uses AR features where branded codes can be scanned to unlock deals. Apple said that the app has always been one of the favourites and was in fact one of the first apps to be available on the App Store. It also added that Shazam has been downloaded over 1 Billion times in the app store.
It is also known that Shazam has been integrated into Siri. When a user asks Siri to identify a particular song, Siri goes to Shazam’s database to find out. It can be expected that with this move, we can see a deeper integration of the app into Siri and a higher usability.
This does not mean that Shazam will drop its support for Android. The statement by Apple says that the app will be ad-free for ‘all users’ which means that we will see continued support for Android.
A launch poster of the OnePlus 6T has leaked and it gives us a look at the new device. The poster shows that the OnePlus 6T has a waterdrop notch display. The company has also come up with a new slogan for the device, “Unlock The Speed”.
The leaked image was first posted on the Chinese microblogging site weibo. Apparently, OnePlus officials took it down in no time. However, users of weibo were quick enough to post it elsewhere.
According to the leak, the device will feature a waterdrop notch on its display. Other speculated specifications for the device include a Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 8 GB of RAM. The device will have a glass back and an in-dispaly fingerprint scanner. OnePlus already confirmed the device will have an in-dispaly fingerprint sensor and a previously leaked retail box image supports the same.
Alleged OnePlus 6T Retail Box
A Tale of Two Cameras:
The upcoming device is called the OnePlus 6T, as has been confirmed by TV commercials . The company has been promoting the device heavily all over social media as well. TV commercials for the device have already been around for a while. Additionally, OnePlus has chosen Mr Amitabh Bachan as their brand ambassador in India.
The company is promoting the in-display fingerprint sensor as a big highlight in the upcoming device. The ad stresses on the words “There is a cooler way to unlock your phone” and “Touch the innovation”.
It was previously rumoured that the OnePlus 6T will feature a triple camera. But, latest commercials suggest otherwise and the device will come with a dual camera setup for now. However, the celebrity can be seen holding the phone in a peculiar manner which has led to speculations that the third camera lens might be covered on purpose.
However, OnePlus will probably launch the device on 18 October and will reveal all the details about the device.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) has been launched in India and will be available on Flipkart and Samsung Shop. The device is the first Triple Camera smartphone from Samsung. The device starts at Rs 23,990 in India and will go on sale starting from 27th October.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 has a 2.5D glass back and metal body. This makes the device look and feel premium. The rounded edges of the Galaxy A7 make it easy to hold and it is also pretty light. The back sports the triple camera setup, which is the highlight of the device. Another new design aspect is the side mounted fingerprint sensor which doubles up as the power button.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 has a 6 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The display has a native resolution of 2220 x 1080 pixels. The display has an ‘always on’ feature, which shows the time and important notifications at all times. The quality of the display is top notch and it has great viewing angles as well.
The positioning of the fingerprint scanner on the power button is surely convenient. The scanner is located at a position which your finger would take naturally, while holding the device. The fingerprint scanner is very responsive and helps to gain access into the device quickly. The device also has Face Recognition which is also extremely responsive.
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
The device has Dolby ATMOS technology which gives a good sound output and also has a 3.4 mm headphone jack. One can also swipe either up or down to access the apps and swiping up from the bottom of the screen gives access to Samsung Pay Mini.
Camera:
The highlight of the device is the Triple Camera Setup which is surely worth the hype. The vertical camera setup includes a 24 MP f/1.7 sensor, a 5 MP f/2.2 sensor and a 8 MP f/2.4 sensor. The 5 MP sensor is for Bokeh while the 8 MP sensor is an Ultra Wide lens.
The Ultra Wide lens is very useful in day to day situations. You can capture the entire scene without having to step back or kneel down. Samsung claims that the lens can see as wide as the human eye and the lens works in both video and photo mode.
The Galaxy A7 also uses the Super Pixel technology to combine 4 pixels into 1, offering superior low light performance. The device also has a Live Focus feature which lets you set the background blur while clicking the picture and also to change it, after the image has been captured. Another interesting feature is the portrait Dolly mode. This lets you create a dolly zoom effect which can be saved as either a GIF or video.
It also has slow motion video and hyper lapse capability, which is pretty good. The device also detects 19 scenes such as food, flower, street, etc to optimise the colour settings and provide a better output. You can also create a closed group and share your images over WiFi. The Social Camera option on the device lets you share the images instantly on FaceBook, WhatsApp and FB Messenger.
The Front Camera of the device houses a 24 MP sensor. It has a ‘wide selfie’ feature which lets you pan left and right to capture the entire scene. It also has features such as selfie focus and pro lighting modes to help enhance your selfies.
AR Emoji:
The AR Emoji feature is available on both the rear and the front camera of the device. This feature lets you create customisable Emojis on the basis of face, skin, hair, features, clothes, etc. With this, you can then turn your selfie or image into an emoji.
Under The Hood:
The Samsung Galaxy A7 runs on the Samsung Exynos 7885 SoC. This has a 2.2 GHz Octa Core processor and has 4GB and 6 GB RAM options. The device runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. It has memory options of 64 GB and 128 GB and is expandable upto 512 GB using a microSD card. The device also has a dedicated microSD card slot. The Galaxy A7 has a 3300 mAh battery.
Price & Offers :
The device is priced at Rs 23,990 for the 4 GB RAM/ 64 GB storage variant. The 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage variant costs Rs 28,990. The device will be available on Flipkart and Samsung Shop and its sale starts on 27th October. A Rs 2,000 cash back is offered on HDFC Credit & Debit Cards.
Alleged images of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro have surfaced online. The images show the device will be available in 3 colours which are Twilight, Black and Blue. The device will run on the flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset.
Design:
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro will supposedly feature a 6.3 inch screen. From the images it can be drawn that the device comes with a notch up top. Also, the rear of the device has a triple camera setup along with a dual-LED flash. The device has thin bezels on either sides and a slim chin along the bottom.
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset which is based on the 7nm manufacturing technology. The Kirin 980 chipset has an Octa-Core CPU which has 4x Cortex-A76 and 4x Cortex-A55 processors. The Kirin 980 has the Mali-G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing unit along with DDR4 RAM clocked @ 2133 MHz.
DDR4 is the latest and greatest of RAM technology currently available. It helps to speed up the device as DDR 4 is clocked higher than DDR3 which has a clock speed of 1666 MHz.
Huawei is claiming their Kirin 980 to be faster than Apple’s A12 bionic chip. The chipset uses the 7 nm manufacturing technology. This is a technology that helps to pack in more transistors in the existing footprint of the chipset. It also helps to increase the speed and also reduces power consumption of the device resulting in better battery backup.
Other specifications:
Huawei Mate 20 pro has aperture size ranging from f /1.8 to f /2.4 and focal length of 16 to 80 millimeters as claimed by reports.
It is also possible that the device will come with a battery larger than 4,000 mAh and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Another feature called underwater mode which Huawei showcased at IFA Berlin 2018 might also make its way to the device.The Huawei Mate 20 Pro might drop the monochrome sensor and replace it with a wide-angle RGB sensor to provide with 5X zoom capabilities, according to reports.
However, precise details about device will come out on 16th October at Huawei’s launch event in London.
The past few months have been filled with leaks about the Google Pixel 3 and the Google Pixel 3 XL. So much so that we have reached a point where the only thing which is unknown is the price at which these devices will be sold. A few weeks back, a conspiracy theory hinted that these leaks might be fake and the we might encounter an entirely different device.
Pixel 3 Back
Pixel 3 Front
However, these alleged renders of the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL put that theory to rest. The renders claim to be as close as one can get to the real device. We can see that the bigger Pixel 3 XL will sport a notch. Thhe Pixel 3 will continue to have a conventional design with thick bezels on the top and bottom. Earlier leaks have also reported that the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and have 4 GB of RAM. The devices will arrive with Android 9 Pie.
Pixel 3 XL Back
Pixel 3 XL Front
What’s New:
While most of what the leaks reveal are not new, a user on twitter has pointed out some new features about the display. Apparently, the Google Pixel 3 series has a new type of wallpaper. While these are basically live wallpapers, they are pretty different. They react on the basis of touch, tilts and even turns. Another set takes it a step further. If the device detects music playing, some wallpapers move and react. They event react when the phone is unlocked or a notification comes up. They also change their colour depending on the time of the day, according to the user.
The same user also gave us another bunch of images of the alleged Pixel 3 XL and also pointed out the device has a glass back and a SIM tray at the bottom.
So here is another look at the Pixel 3 XL exclusively from me! According to the source, the device features a frosted glass back with kinda plastic sides (could be metal with some coating). Also has a SIM Tray at the bottom.#Google#GooglePixel3#Pixel3XL#Pixel3pic.twitter.com/ocEKb5QoW2
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are set to be launched in a Google event on 9th October. The event will be a joint New York-Paris press conference and will see the launch of a few other Google devices as well.
Vivo teased the launch of the upcoming Vivo V9 Pro on the Amazon India website. The smartphone is set to launch in India on September 26, 2018 at 12 PM.
Design:
The Vivo v9 Pro will carry forward the same design theme from current Vivo devices. It will supposedly have a metal back with a finger-print sensor. It is confirmed that the device has the Fullview Display 2.0 with a 6.3 inch screen paired with a notch.
Processor:
The device has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Snapdragon 660 is an Octa Core processor which has the Kryo 260 CPU that is clocked at 2.2 GHz and has an Adreno 520 GPU.
Camera:
From the Amazon India page it can be seen that V9 Pro has a dual camera setup at the back. The device also comes with an AI engine that Vivo uses to enhance selfies and camera photos.
Storage and RAM:
The report confirms that the device has 6 GB of RAM and going with the trends Vivo will supposedly pair it with 128 GB of storage and an expandable storage slot.
Battery and other features:
Vivo V9 Pro might have the Funtouch OS 4.0 which is Vivo’s Android skin based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Other features like proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope remain standard and will be carried forward from Vivo V9. The battery is reported to be between the range of 3300-3800 mAh.
The device will be an Amazon exclusive and will be launched on September 26th.
Recently we saw the launch of a triple camera smartphone from Samsung. Now, it looks like the smartphone giant is gearing up to launch a quadruple camera device, the Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro.
The upcoming special Galaxy event by Samsung is sure holding some surprises. It has been revealed by the company that one of the devices being launched is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018). This is the first triple camera smartphone from Samsung. However, the invite for the event had the words “4x Fun” on it which gave rise to rumours that we could expect a quad camera device.
However, none of those seemed very viable until now. A concept of the alleged Galaxy A9 Star Pro has shown us what the device could probably look like. The device has a vertical quad camera setup, as can be seen from the images and a rectangular fingerprint sensor as well. However, the source also claims that the position of the fingerprint sensor is not confirmed.
Recently Announced Galaxy A7
Specifications:
The highlight of the device is the rumoured quad camera setup. Along with this, it will also have a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and a headphone jack. The device is also reported to have a dedicated Bixby button. The Galaxy A9 Star Pro will have a 6.2 inch FHD+ AMOLED display, according to reports.
The rear camera setup reportedly consists of an 8 MP wide angle sensor, 24 MP main sensor and a 10 MP and 5 MP zoom lens. The device is reported to have a 24 MP Sony front camera. The Galaxy A9 Star Pro is expected to have an infinity display with thin bezels all around.
The launch event is set for 11th October and will see the launch of some new, groundbreaking devices from Samsung. Samsung, which is the global leader in smartphone sales, is now looking to ensure it retains the footing it has over the Indian smartphone market.
The Motorola One Power was launched today. The device is exclusively for India and packs a massive battery, along with some new design changes from Motorola.
Inside the Box :
The box contains many items other than the device itself :
Motorola has focused on the device to ensure that it caters to the online consumer. So much so that the device will only be available exclusively on Flipkart, not even in Moto’s retail stores. The company claims to have worked on features to cater to the consumer and might have struck the right chord this time around.
The Motorola One Power carries a new stylish design from Motorola. It breaks away from the conventional Moto design and has a notch and a vertical rear camera setup. The device has rounded edges and is well built. The device does not have a premium feel but is very sturdy to hold. The display is impressive and has surprisingly good viewing angles. The notch and thin bezels provide for a large screen and enhanced viewing experience. The Moto One Power has a very smooth interface as it is Motorola’s first device in India with Android One. Android One provides a clean, stock Android experience along with the familiar Moto interface. This will also ensure that the device gets regular updates, unlike the previous Moto devices.
What’s More:
The Motorola One Power is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and the Adreno 509 GPU. This has given it a smooth performance and it powers through during gaming and other tasks. The device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage which is expandable upto 256 GB using a microSD card. The device has a dedicated microSD slot as well, adding to the convenience. Another important addition to the device is the placement of the fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner is now housed within the Moto ‘dimple’ at the back, making it accessible and also kinda cool at the same time.
Packing a massive 5000 mAh battery, the Motorola One Power sure lives up to its name. While the huge battery does add a bit to the weight of the entire device, it delivers great performance. The device also supports fast charging, making sure it is never out of juice. Motorola has also retained the Moto ‘Actions’ we have seen in earlier devices. This includes gestures such as chop twice for flashlight, twist for camera and more.
Price & Availability :
The device is priced at Rs 15,999 and will be only available through Flipkart. It won’t be sold in any stores, not even Motorola’s retail hubs, making it a device, truly for the online generation. You can watch our video on the Moto One Power below:
