Tag: phablet

Microsoft Working on a Snapdragon 820-Powered Windows Phone

Microsoft might have a new device in the works that going to rock Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 820 chipset. Geekbench database revealed that Microsoft is working on a faster, more powerful device than the recent Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones. Before moving on, it must be known that the listing cannot be confirmed and must be taken with a pinch of salt.

According to the Geekbench listing, the unnamed Microsoft phablet will sport a 6-inch display (2560×1440 pixels). Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset will be powering the device along with a 2.2GHz quad-core Kyro CPU and an Adreno 530 GPU. The GFXBench also lists internal specs such 20MP primary camera, a 12MP selfie shooter, and 64 GB of internal storage.

The listing does seem a little off as well, mentioning RAM at 1.5 GB only, though it is likely to be twice as much given the specs of the device. Furthermore, the chances of the device being a new Lumia phone is high, since Microsoft is the only manufacturer currently developing high-end Windows 10-powered devices.

These are just speculations as of now. We’ll know more in the coming months on whether Microsoft is in fact working on a 6-inch Windows 10 phablet powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset.

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January 13, 2016

Lenovo Launches the Phab Plus With a 6.8-inch Display in India

A third party online retailer has made the Lenovo Phab available in India at the price of Rs. 18,490. The device was launched in China in August and is now available in the country via Amazon. Though there has been no news of an official launch by Lenovo, buyers can find comfort in this third party website.

The specs of the device include a 6.8-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920p. An octa-core of 64-bit and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset together constitute the processor. Take a look at the table below for all of the other features of the Lenovo Phab Plus:

Specification	Lenovo Phab Plus
Display	6.8 inch full-HD
Resolution	1080x1920p with 326ppi
Processor	64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 marked at 1.5GHz
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	2 GB
Primary Camera	13 MP
Front Camera	5 MP
Storage	32 GB
Expandability	With microSD card
Battery	3500 mAh
Connectivity	4G, 3G, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB
Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Price	Rs. 18,490

October 5, 2015

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Could Release Next Month

Xiaomi Mi Note 2, the successor to Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, is expected to arrive next month. The tentative date for the release is 5th November. Since Note Pro never made it to Indian markets, we can only hope for Mi Note 2 to release here.

If sources are to be believed, the phablet is expected to have top drawer specs which include a 5.7 inch display with 1440 x 2560 resolution. A 4 GB RAM accompanies a 32 GB internal memory, along with 16 MP camera and pre-installed Android 6.0. However, since November 5th is too early for a Snapdragon 820 chipset, if Xiaomi goes ahead with the launch, 2016 would perhaps bring with it another version of Mi Note 2 with an updated chipset.

October 5, 2015

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Arrives in India on 7th September

Samsung India has sent out press invites for an event scheduled for the 7th of September. The company will be launching it’s newest phablet, and it will go on sale soon after.

The Note 5 comes with a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and 16M colours, a 5.7 inches display with a 1440 x 2560 pixels, all protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

The phablet runs on the Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) with a Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm processor. It does not have an expandable microSD slot, but comes in two variants – 32GB and 64 GB, both with a 4 GB RAM. The S-Pen this time comes at the bottom of the phone with a spring system which makes accessing it a lot more fun.

In the photography section, the Note 5 comes with a 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash primary camera and a 5MP front camera. Other connectivity features include, Wi-Fi 802.11, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, the Bluetooth v4.2, with GPS and NFC support.

The Galaxy Note 5 has some very interesting features that allow you to perform various tasks such as signing documents with the S-Pen on your PDF directly, instead of having to print it out. The phablet also comes with some eye-catching accessories and colours such as the silver titanium, gold platinum, black sapphire and white pearl.

What is also new in the Note 5 when compared to Note 4 is Samsung Pay, a transaction system designed and made to run with virtually all credit card machines globally. This will currently be launched in the US and Korea and will later be available to the world.

Samsung has also added something that they call fast wireless charging into the mix with their new Galaxy Note 5. The Samsung Galaxy S6 supported fast charging via microUSB and wireless charging over various standards. Samsung claims to have combined these technologies and have launched a fast wireless charger, which in theory should also be backward compatible with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

The Galaxy Note 5 is powered by a Non-removable Li-Po 3,000mAh, fast charging, wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA battery.

Here’s a look at its full specifications:

Features	Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Display	5.7 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels
Processor	Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
RAM	4GB
Storage	32GB and 64 GB
Primary Camera	16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera	5MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, the Bluetooth v4.2, with GPS and NFC
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3,000mAh, fast charging, wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Price	INR to be announced on 3rd September

September 3, 2015

Huawei’s MediaPad X2 Flaunts a Slim Design With All Round Specs

Huawei has made an unexpected, huge entry in the ongoing Mobile World Congress with a slew of gadgets. The latest one to get our attention is a dual SIM phablet titled Huawei MediaPad X2. The device is the successor of MediaPad X1, and is the first ever device to hold a 64-bit ultra octa-core chipset with 4G-enabled LTE. The MediaPad X2 is launched in two variants – one with 2GB RAM + 16GB storage and the other with 3G RAM and 32GBstorage.

Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group made a statement –

Following the success of the Huawei MediaPad X1, and having inherited the signature feature of our large screen design, the Huawei MediaPad X2 represents our faith and commitment in creating better quality products with our technology and innovation.

At a thickness of 7.28 mm, the MediaPad X2 is the world’s slimmest 7-inch phablet. The HD IPS display is laminated and has a resolution of 1200 x 1920p, with pixel density of 323ppi. The 2.0GHz Kirin 930 ultra-octa chipset bundled with 64-bit GPU Mali-T628 is powerful and consumes less power. The phablet is juiced up through a 5,000 mAh Li-ion battery.

On the camera expect as well, the phablet stands at a good spot. It is equipped with a 13MP rear shooter and a 5MP front shooter which is ideal for selfie lovers. Connectivity options include LTE Cat6 and Wi-Fi; surprisingly Bluetooth is not an option in the Huawei phablet. The devices are available two colour option – amber gold and moonlight silver.

The phablet is undoubtedly one of the best and packs some incredible features that makes it stand out. Meanwhile, the price tag is missing, but the Chinese equipment producer is likely to disclose it soon.

March 2, 2015
Winner | Best Phablet | iGyaan Tech Awards 2014

Choosing the middle path has always been a speciality. A good phablet (a hybrid of a phone and tablet) should have an ideal screen size between 5.3-6.9 inches, with good touch sensors, easy-to-use interface, capable of performing all tasks of a phone or tablet smoothly.

Voting is now Closed! The Winner for the Best Phablet in the iGyaan Tech Awards 2014 is Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

The winner of the giveaway is announced HERE.

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December 27, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Major Flagship Phablets of 2014

Samsung launched its flagship, the Galaxy Note 4 in India today. Along with a sleeker design and an updated metal frame, the Note 4 features a Quad HD display.

With the likes of Sony, Apple, Xiaomi, LG and HTC setting their own benchmarks in the flagship race, lets see how much mettle the latest Galaxy Note 4 has in this never ending battle for supremacy. We’ve decided to put all flagships for a quick comparison, at least in terms of figures.

So without further adieu, here’s a comparison between the Galaxy Note 4, iPhone 6 Plus, LG G3 and the Galaxy S5.

Specs	Samsung Note 4	Sony Xperia Z3	iPhone 6 Plus	LG G3	Galaxy S5
Display	5.7 inch QHD	5.2 inch Full HD	5.5 inch Full HD	5.5 inch QHD	5.1 inch Full HD
Processor	2.7GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 805	2.5 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801	1.4 GHz Dual-core A8 chipset	2.26 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801	2.5 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 801
RAM	3 GB	3 GB RAM	1 GB	3 GB	2 GB
Storage	32 GB	16/32 GB	16/64/128 GB	16/32GB	16/32GB
Expandable Upto	64 GB	128 GB	–	128 GB	64 GB
Main Camera	16 MP	20.7 MP	8 MP	13 MP sensor	16MP sensor
Front Camera	3.7 MP	2.2	1.2 MP	2.2MP sensor	2 MP
Battery	Removable 3220 mAh	Non-removable 3100 mAh	Non-removable 2600mAh	3,000mAh	2,800mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4.4	Android 4.4.4	iOS 8	Android 4.4.2	Android 4.4.4
Price	Rs.61,500	Rs 51,990	Rs. 62,500 for 16 GB variant	Rs.44,100	Rs.37,000

From the table, its quite evident that the latest Galaxy Note 4 is one beast when it comes to specs. Powerful internals, QHD display, better design, an S-Pen and future proof connectivity, it has all the ingredients of a superior device. There are also reports of a superior blend of Samsung’s Touch Wiz UI with Android has been achieved to perfection.

The device will be available for pre-orders in India soon after its unveiling today and goes on sale from October 17th. However, We’d advise you to wait for our in-depth review of this beast of a machine.

October 14, 2014

IFA 2014 : Alcatel Announces 6-inch Phablet, OneTouch Hero 2

Samsung is always ahead of everyone when it comes to announcing large smartphones at IFA, however, this year the Korean electronic giant was not the only one who showed off a massive handset. Alcatel, a French global telecommunications equipment company, also launched a 6-inch phablet, named OneTouch Hero 2.

The device is 7.9mm-thin and has a curved aluminium body, its reasonably light at 175-gram weight with a 6-inch, edge-to-edge display. The device comes with a with a stylus that the company promises will turn the phablet into a “creative enterprise tool.” The Hero 2 is said to recognise scribbled number and text very effectively and also solve complex problems in mere seconds.

On the hardware front, there’s an octa-core 2GHz MediaTek MT6592 paired with 2GB RAM which runs on 3,100mAh battery. There is 16GB storage tucked inside the device with expandable memory up to 32GB with a microSD card.

Company claims that the 13.1 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization can produce pictures at the power of DSLRs. The device doesn’t come with secondary camera, which in this selfie-age is unheard of. Other than that, the device is equipped with usual assortments of 3G/LTE bands, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, GPS, AGPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC.

Also, company has come up with the wide variety of accessories for their device ecosystem including “MagicFlip LED,” an HTC-style dot-matrix case and, more notably, a MagicFlip DJ controller that turns the whole phone into a set of mixing decks, complete with retro-style controls.

The company quietly began shipping the device a day before, and it is expected to be priced at around Rs. 27,000, if it comes to India.

September 5, 2014
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Phablet Teased, Announcement Rumoured This Month

An invitation to a Sony press event teases what looks like a Godzilla sized phablet. The rumoured Xperia Z Ultra is pictured and the translation reads “Sony mobile reserves a BIG surprise for you.” The Xperia Z Ultra has a speculated screen size of 6.44-inches with a stunning 1080p HD, plus shows a stylus with the words “Don’t forget to mark your calendars!” that indicates it’ll have input support similar to the Samsung’s Galaxy Note.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is rumored to feature a 6.44 inch full HD Triluminos display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the device is also rumored to feature the new quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a clock speed of 2.2GHz.

Other rumored specifications on the handset include 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot with support for 64GB cards, the device is also expected to feature front and rear facing cameras.

On the back of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra there will be an 8 megapixel camera for photos and video, up front there will be a 2.2 megapixel camera for video calls, the device will come with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

What we’re not sure about is that the Xperia Z Ultra is rumoured to be water resistant, yet the headphone jack is open with no port covering it. Hopefully all will become clear in the next few weeks regarding the exact specs, but either way we are looking at a very desirable device.

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June 14, 2013
Acer Launches Liquid S1 Phablet With A 5.7″ Display

Acer unveiled its first phablet handset, the Liquid S1, previously hinted at during MWC.

With a whopping 5.7″ HD display supporting a resolution of 1280×720 and 257PPI, the Liquid S1 runs the latest version of Google’s Android operating system (OS) Jelly Bean 4.2.

“The Acer Liquid S1 uses fine craftsmanship and materials to deliver a premium, minimalist design, ideal for assertive businesspeople and passionate explorers. With a slender profile, it features curved details on the front and the sides, aluminum side grips, and is available in matte black or white,” Acer announced.

The new smartphone arrives on the market with a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor packed inside, and should be able to provide users with a day’s worth of battery power, the company announced.The smartphone also packs 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space, and a 2400mAh battery.

An 8MB camera on the back can shoot 1080p video, while the front 2MP snapper can grab 720p.

A feature Acer is really underlining is the Float UI, which can have various widgets running on top of apps for a seemingly more efficient multitasking experience.

Acer Cloud is also included, which automatically syncs your photos to the Internet. It also allows documents and files of many different formats to be sent to, viewed, and edited from the smartphone itself.

There’s no word yet on precise specs, pricing or availability. But a dual-SIM option and the specs listed above make the Liquid S1 an interesting choice

June 3, 2013
Rumour : LG Optimus G2 To Sport 5-inch display, Quad-Core Processor, Android Key Lime Pie And More

The Optimus G is LG’s most powerful and best looking smartphone to-date. The specs are impressive as it comes packed with a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor, 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 1280×768, 2GB RAM, 8MP camera, 2100mA and currently runs Android OS 4.0 ICS.

According to a recent article on MK, LG plans on releasing its successor, supposedly dubbed LG Optimus G2, packing the smartphone with a quad-core processor with each core clocked in at 2GHz.

In fact, the company is said to have partnered with Qualcomm for the inclusion of its Snapdragon S4 MSM8974 chipset inside the upcoming device.

At the same time, the Optimus G2 is expected to arrive on shelves with a full HD touchscreen display, something that has been rumored before. Apparently, this would be a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel panel capable of delivering a pixel density of 440ppi. Reportedly, LG has already started to produce the screen.

The handset might also hit the market with the next flavor of Google’s Android operating system, Key Lime Pie, loaded on it and will rival Samsung’s successor to the Galaxy S3.

November 27, 2012
Live Coverage : Samsung will Launch the Galaxy Note 2 in India Today (Video)

Samsung will Launch the new Galaxy Note 2 in India at 2:00 PM IST at an even that will be held in Hyderabad. Make sure you bookmark this page to get the latest updates and watch the Live Video stream.

September 27, 2012
Galaxy Note 2 Bezel Leak

Two weeks left for the Galaxy Note 2 Unpacked event, and after a rumoured picture of the “Phablet” came up yesterday, another one, this time a Bezel, has come up today!

In addition to showing us what a small bezel on the Galaxy Note 2 looks like, the image above also seems to confirm the fact that the new phablet’s display will be 0.2-inch longer than its predecessor, just as currently rumored. The use of a smaller bezel is surely a reason for Samsung’s rumored decision to go with a 5.5-inch Galaxy Note 2 instead of the regular 5.3-inch panel used by its predecessor.

Stay tuned, for we will be covering IFA 2012 Live from Berlin.

August 15, 2012
Samsung Ships 5 Million Galaxy Notes since launch

The mammoth Galaxy Note, a device that changed the perception of Samsung as a major player, has been in the news quite often in the past. The company announced that it has shipped 5 million units of the uberly popular device since launch. Now shipping does not translate into sales, but it means that 5 million units left Samsung warehouses to be delivered to sellers and dealers.

The phone/tablet hybrid has also been launched in LTE equipped versions in the US as well as will be launched in Japan on 6th April.

March 28, 2012

Tag: phablet

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Samsung Note 4

Sony Xperia Z3

iPhone 6 Plus

LG G3

Galaxy S5