Tag: Spec Comparison

Motorola Moto X4 Vs Moto G5s Plus

After launching the Moto X4, Lenovo-owned Motorola now has two strong offerings in the sub-20K category and the sub-25K category. The two phones are the Moto G5s Plus and the Moto X4. Both the phones offer a dual camera setup at the back, a Full HD display and run pure Android 7.1 Nougat OS.

Let’s pit these two phones together and see which phone comes out on top:

Specifications	Moto G5s Plus	Moto X4
Price	Rs 15999 Click here for latest price	Rs 20999 (3GB RAM variant) Rs 22999 (4GB RAM variant) Click here for latest price
Display	5.5 inch IPS LCD	5.2 inch LTPS IPS LCD
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px 401ppi	1920 x 1080 px 424ppi
Protection	Water repellent nano-coating	IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
Design	Aluminium unibody with glass in front	Aluminium frame with glass on front and back
Battery	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 508
RAM	4GB	3GB 4GB
Storage	64GB Expandable up to 256GB via microSD card	32GB 64GB Expandable up to 256GB via microSD card
Primary Camera	13MP f/2.0 aperture + 13MP f/2.0 aperture PDAF DUAL LED	12MP Dual Pixel senor with f/2.0 aperture + 8MP Ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperturePDAF DUAL LED
Primary Camera Video	4K at 30 FPS 1080p at 60fps	4K at 30 FPS 1080p at 60fps
Secondary Camera	8MP f/2.0 aperture wide angle lens	16MP f/2.0 aperture LED flash
Other Features	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor
Colours	Lunar Grey Fine Gold	Super Black Sterling Blue

November 21, 2017

Moto X4 Vs The Competition

Motorola recently launched the Moto X4 in India at a price of Rs 20999 for the base variant. At this price, there aren’t many phones that offer IP68 water and dust resistance, and a dual-camera setup at the back. So, how does the Moto X4 stack up against other phones with a similar price? Let’s find out:

Specifications	Moto X4	Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro	Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
Price	Rs 20999 (3GB RAM) 22999 (4GB RAM) <a href=”http://fkrt.it/1ILGO!NNNN”>Click here for latest pricing</a>	Rs 24990 <a href=”http://fkrt.it/GF~2bTuuuN”>Click here for latest pricing</a>	Rs 24900 <a href=”http://fkrt.it/GFnSzTuuuN”>Click here for latest pricing</a>
Display	5.2 inch LTPS IPS LCD	6 inch sAMOLED	5.7-inch sAMOLED
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px	1920 x 1080 px	1920 x 1080 px
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 630	Qualcomm Snapdragon 652	Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
RAM	3GB/4GB	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB, expandable up to 2TB	32GB, expandable up to 256GB	64GB, expandable up to 256GB
Battery	3000 mAh, TurboCharge	5000 mAh	3400 mAh
Operating System	Android 7.1 Nougat, Android 8.0 Oreo Update awaited	Android 6 Marshmallow	Android 6 Marshmallow
Primary Camera	12MP f/2.0 aperture + 8MP f/2.2 aperture	16MP f/1.9 aperture	16MP f/1.9 aperture
Primary Camera video	4K @ 30fps 1080P @ 60fps	1080P @ 30fps	1080P @ 30fps
Front Camera	16MP f/2.0 aperture	8MP f/1.9 aperture	16MP f/1.9 aperture
IP Rating	IP68	None	None
Additional features	Connect 4 bluetooth devices at once, Fingerprint sensor Amazon Alexa support	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor

The Moto X4 is ahead of its competition in terms of primary, software and price to performance ratio. With the added advantage of IP68 rating, the Moto X4 looks like a clear choice over the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro and Galaxy C7 Pro. However, if you are a fan of big displays and a big battery as well, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro has that albeit, higher price than the Moto X4.

November 14, 2017

Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Vs Moto G5 Vs Micromax Infinity Vs Lenovo K8 Plus – Battle Of The Budget Phones

Smartphones in today’s day and age have become accessible to everyone because of their cheap price tag without compromising a lot on features. A few years ago what was only available on a premium smartphone has now made its way into the ‘budget category’. As Xiaomi launched the Redmi Y1 at a starting price of Rs 8999, it entered that segment of the market which is already overflowing with different phones from different companies. Let’s stack up four of the best offerings, Redmi Y1, Moto G5, Lenovo K8 Plus and Micromax Infinity from this price range and see which one comes out on top:

Xiaomi Redmi Y1

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 was launched in India as a part of a new lineup that focuses on selfies. The Redmi Y1 has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 720 px resolution. In a lot of ways, it is an updated variant of the Redmi 4, which is also priced at Rs 8999 with the same chipset and RAM/storage configuration.
Where the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 supposedly excels is the camera department and specifically, the front camera. On the front of the phone is a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Xiaomi claims that the software processing and beautify mode will result “in your best selfie ever.” The rear-mounted 13MP camera with PDAF and LED flash.

Moto G5

Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto G5 along with the Moto G5 Plus in India in February 2017. Even though in August, Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus were launched as an incremental upgrade, the Moto G5 at a price of Rs 10500 is a great option. With stock Android OS, and a more than capable Snapdragon 425 chipset, the Moto G5 fits the bill for a lot of consumers.

For the Moto G5 as well, the camera has been the highlight. The Moto G5 has a 13MP f/2.0 camera with phase detect autofocus with a 5 MP front camera.

Micromax Infinity

A phone made for people who prefer design over everything else, the Micromax Infinity offers a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Micromax Infinity has a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px display. Similar to the Moto G5, the Micromax Infinity also has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage which can be expanded via microSD card.

It has a 16MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera with auto scene detection, bokeh effect, super pixel and panorama.

Lenovo K8 Plus

The Lenovo K8 Plus is the only phone in this list that has a dual-camera setup at the back. It has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The Lenovo K8 Plus runs stock Android 7.1 Nougat and Lenovo has promised an update to Android 8.0 Oreo by early 2018.

The Lenovo K8 Plus sports a vertically placed dual-camera setup at the back. It has a primary 13MP Pure cell sensor mated with a 5MP Samsung BSI sensor dual camera with an f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash. The smartphone is capable of depth effect shots, bokeh effect shots, and dual ISP images. On the front is an 8MP wide angle lens with an f/2.0 and an LED flash.

Specifications	Xiaomi Redmi Y1	Moto G5	Micromax Infinity	Lenovo K8 Plus
Price	Starting at Rs 8999	Rs 10500	Rs 9999	Rs 10999 (Click here to buy)
Display	5.5 inch IPS LCD	5.5 inch IPS LCD	5.7 inch IPS LCD	5.2 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	1280 x 720 px	1920 x 1080 px	1440 x 720 px	1920 x 1080 px
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425	MediaTek Helio P25
RAM	3GB/4GB	3GB	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB/64GB (expandable via microSD card)	16GB (expandable via microSD card)	32GB (expandable via microSD card)	32GB (expandable via microSD card)
Battery	3080 mAh	2800 mAh	2900 mAh	4000 mAh
Rear Camera	13MP with PDAF	13MP with an f/2.0 aperture	13MP with bokeh effect, super pixel mode	13MP Pure cell sensor + a 5MP Samsung BSI sensor
Front Camera	16MP with an f/2.0 aperture Pro Beauty mode	5MP with an f/2.2 aperture	16MP	8MP wide-angle with an f/2.0 aperture
Other features	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor Remappable ‘Music Key’

November 8, 2017

Apple iPhone X Vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Feat. Samsung Galaxy Note8

2017 saw the rise of ‘bezel-less” smartphones which was ignited by the 2016 Xiaomi Mi Mix. In March 2017, the Samsung Galaxy S8 with a zero side bezels and thin forehead and chin was launched. The trickle down effect was noticeable as more and more smartphones came out with thin bezels. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 was launched in August as the successor to the ill-fated Galaxy Note7 with a design similar to the Galaxy S8 albeit, a more square-ish build which is iconic to the ‘Note’ series. After months of speculations and leaks, Apple launched the highly anticipated iPhone X on the 12th of September.

Display

All the three smartphones have excellent displays with great clarity and viewing angles. All three phones have an OLED panel manufactured by Samsung and while the 5.8 inch inch display on the iPhone X has a resolution of 2436 x 1125 px, the Galaxy S8’s 5.8 inch and Galaxy Note8’s 6.3 inch display have a resolution of 2960 x 1440 px.

Performance

Every flagship smartphone in this day and age has to be fast. You can’t pay over Rs 60,000 for a phone and experience lags and jitteriness just a few days into using it. For a phone launched back in March, the Samsung Galaxy S8 holds up very well. Both the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note8 have the Exynos 8895 chipset, and while the Galaxy S8 has 4GB of RAM, the Galaxy Note8 has 6GB of RAM. The Apple iPhone X on the other hand has the A11 Bionic chipset with a neural engine and 3GB of RAM. All three phones are fast and day-to-day usage as well as heavy gaming is a breeze.

Camera

The Apple iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy Note8 have dual camera setup at the back while the Samsung Galaxy S8 has a single camera. Despite a single camera, the Galaxy S8 is still one of the best camera smartphones out there. However, the flexibility of a dual camera setup trumps the single one on the Galaxy S8 and with dual OIS, the iPhone X and the Galaxy Note8 perform better than the Galaxy S8. If you are a content creator then look no further than the iPhone X as it records 4K videos at 60 fps, something that no other smartphone does right now.

Watch our full comparison here:

November 4, 2017

Google Pixel 2 XL Vs The Competition

The Google Pixel 2 was launched on October 4th as the marquee Pixel device for 2017. It strays away a little from the thick bezels that the Pixel 2 has but, still incorporates the front-firing speakers in relatively thinner bezels. Just like the Pixel 2, there is a tight integration with Google Assistant in Google’s attempt to harmonise AI, software and hardware. So, how does the bigger Google flagship stack up against the competition? let’s find out:

Google Pixel 2 XL

The smartphone has a 6 inch 2880 x 1440 px POLED display which translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio. Protecting the display is Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Just like the Pixel 2, the device runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and will receive the Android P update in 2018. Powering the device is a 3520 mAh battery which is larger than the one found in the Pixel 2. Under the hood, the Pixel 2 XL has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 2.4GHz octa core processor, Adreno 540, 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB onboard storage. The fingerprint sensor sits at the back of the device but, this time around the “glass window” is smaller.

On the camera front, Google has decided to go for a single camera setup similar to last year’s Pixel phones. The rear-facing camera is a 12.2 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 1.4 micron pixel size. On the front is an 8MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Google has introduced new features in the camera department like the addition of AR. Google says Pixel 2 XL has greater high dynamic range, optical image stabilisation, and a portrait mode that doesn’t use a second camera but dual-sensor image technology. The Pixel 2 XL uses both OIS and EIS simultaneously for better clarity and stable images and videos.

Samsung Galaxy S8+

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has a 6.2 inch 2960×1440 px Super AMOLED display with a 570ppi. Powering the device is a 3000 mAh battery and it runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. Under the hood, the smartphone has Exynos 8895 chipset, 64GB or 128GB onboard storage options which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card and 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM variants. The Galaxy S8+ is also water and dust resistant. The Galaxy S8 has a glass black which means it is wireless charging compatible. The smartphone has an awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor right next to the camera.

For cameras, both phones get a main Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (F1.7), Front: 8MP AF (F1.7). While the battery on the Galaxy S8 is 3000 man, the S8plus has a 3500 mAh battery. Both support fast charging and wireless charging as well.

Apple iPhone X

The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch 2436 x 1125 px OLED True Tone Super Retina display with minimal bezels around it. The phone runs iOS 11 and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which charges through the Apple signature lightning port placed at the bottom of the phone. Because of the all-glass design, the iPhone 8 also has wireless charging. Under the hood, the smartphone has the Apple A11 Bionic chipset with a neural engine, a hexacore processor, 3GB of RAM and storage options of 64GB, and 256GB. Apple has also gotten rid of TouchID and replaced it with facial recognition called FaceID which Apple claims has a security breach chances of 1 in a million.

On the optics front, the iPhone X has dual 12-megapixel rear cameras, and it’s equipped with dual optical image stabilization. The main camera is equipped with a wide angle lens and has an f/1.8 aperture while the secondary telephoto lens has an f/2.4 aperture.

Samsung Galaxy Note8

The Galaxy Note8 has a 6.3 inch 2960 x 1440 px Super AMOLED display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, which is the same aspect ratio found on the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which is smaller than the 3500 mAh battery found on the Galaxy Note7 with wireless charging capabilities, and runs Android Nougat 7.1.1 with Samsung’s custom skin on top. The device has the Exynos 8895 chipset, 2.3GHz Quad-Core (Custom CPU) + 1.7GHz Quad-Core (Cortex-A53) processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The graphics are handled by the Mali-G71 MP20 GPU.

The new Note8 has a 12MP dual-camera setup, one of which has a wide lens and the other a telephoto. The telephoto lens allows a user to zoom in losslessly for an up to 2x magnification. The use of dual camera allows for the ability to blur out the background for professional looking bokeh effect shots, something that seems to be common in smartphones in 2017. The Galaxy Note8, Samsung claims, is the first smartphone to feature OIS in both the cameras at the back.

Specifications	Google Pixel 2 XL	Samsung Galaxy S8+	Apple iPhone X	Samsung Galaxy Note8
Price	Rs 73000 for the 64GB variant	Rs 64900 for the 64GB variant	Rs 89000 for the 64GB variant	Rs 67900
Display Size and Type	6 inch POLED display	6.2 inch Super AMOLED	5.8 inch Super Retina Display	6.3 inch Super AMOLED
Display Resolution	2880 x 1440 px	2960 x 1440 px	2436 x 1125 px OLED True Tone	2960 x 1440 px
Dimension	157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm	143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight	175 grams	173 grams	174 grams	195 grams
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Exynos 8895	A11 Bionic Chipset	Exynos 8895
Processor	2.4GHz 8x Qualcomm Kryo 280	Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process	Hexacore processor with 2 high performing and 4 low cores	Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process
RAM	4GB	4GB or 6GB	3GB	6GB
Storage	64GB 128GB	64GB 128GB	64GB 256GB	64GB
Storage Expandability	No	Yes up to 256GB	No	Yes up to 256GB
Primary Camera	12.2MP with an f/1.8 aperture Dual pixel technology	Dual Pixel 12MP with an f/1.7 aperture	12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture	Dual 12MP camera Wide-angle: ƒ/1.7 aperture Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture
Primary Camera Features	Simultaneous OIS and EISPortrait mode	OIS PDAF	Portrait mode Portrait Lighting (beta) Dual optical image stabilization Six?element lens Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync	PDAF 2X lossless optical zoom Bokeh Effect Dual OIS
Secondary Camera	8MP with an f/2.4 aperture	8MP AF (F1.7)	7MP camera f/2.2 aperture	8MP with an f/1.7 aperture
Colours	Black and White, All Black	Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey	Space Gray, Silver	Midnight Black, Maple Gold

October 6, 2017

Google Pixel 2 Vs The Competition

On October 4th, Google announced the next iteration of its Android smartphones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Smaller of the two siblings, the Pixel 2 has a tight integration with Google Assistant. With the Google Pixel 2 arriving in India on November 1st, let’s take a look at how it stacks up against the competition.

Google Pixel 2

The Google Pixel 2 has a 5 inch 1920 x 1080 px OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for protection. Powering the device is a 2700 mAh battery and it runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. As is with with every Google phone, the new Pixel 2 will be first in line to receive Android P update in 2018. Under the hood, the device has typical 2017 flagship specifications. It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, 2.4GHz octa core processor, Adreno 540, 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB onboard storage. The fingerprint sensor sits at the back of the device but, this time around the “glass window” is smaller. The two-tone colour of the phone is also reminiscent of the original Pixel from 2016. Google claims that the fingerprint sensor is the fastest on a smartphone. The Pixel 2 is water resistant as well.

On the camera front, Google has decided to go for a single camera setup similar to last year’s Pixel phones. The rear-facing camera is a 12.2 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 1.4 micron pixel size. On the front is an 8MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Google has introduced new features in the camera department like the addition of AR. The Pixel 2 XL uses both OIS and EIS simultaneously for better clarity and stable images and videos. The portrait mode works on both rear and font facing cameras, just like the new iPhones.

Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a 5.8” 2960×1440 px Super AMOLED display with a 570ppi. Powering the device is a 3000 mAh battery and it runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. Under the hood, both the smartphone has Exynos 8895 chipset, 64GB onboard storage options which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card and 4GB RAM. The Galaxy S8 is also water and dust resistant. The Galaxy S8 has a glass black which means it is wireless charging compatible. The smartphone has an awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor right next to the camera.

Apple iPhone 8

The Apple iPhone 8 has a 4.7 inch 1334 x 750 px IPS LCD True Tone display. Under the hood, the iPhone 8 has the A11 Bionic chipset with a hexacore processor and the new Apple GPU. Because of the glass back, the iPhone 8 is now wireless charging capable. The iPhone 8 runs iOS 11 and the battery of the iPhone 8 is identical to the iPhone 7. The iPhone 8 is available in two storage variants, 64GB and 256GB.

On the camera front, there’s a 12-megapixel sensor on the iPhone 8 that is larger, faster and has optical image stabilisation. The iPhone 8 Plus also has new 12 MP sensors. The main camera is equipped with a wide angle lens and has an f/1.8 aperture while the secondary telephoto lens has an f/2.8 aperture. The dual cameras on the iPhone 8 Plus also have a new “Portrait Lighting” feature to adjust the lighting for portrait shots.

Specifications	Google Pixel 2	Samsung Galaxy S8	Apple iPhone 8
Price	Rs 61000 for 64GB variant	Rs 55900	Rs 59,999 for 64GB variant
Display size and type	5 inch OLED	5.8 inch Super AMOLED	4.7 inch IPS LCD True Tone Display
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 px	2960 x 1440 px	1334 x 750 px
Dimensions	145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm	148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight	143 grams	155 grams	148 grams
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Exynos 8895	A11 Bionic Chipset
Processor	2.4GHz 8x Qualcomm Kryo 280	Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10 nm process	Hexacore processor
RAM	4GB	4GB	3GB
Storage	64GB 128GB	64GB	64GB 256GB
Storage Expandability	No	Yes Up to 256GB	No
Primary Camera	12.2MP with an f/1.8 aperture Dual pixel technology	Dual Pixel 12MP with an f/1.7 aperture	12MP with an f/1.8 aperture
Primary Camera Features	Simultaneous OIS and EIS Portrait mode	OIS and EIS PDAF	OIS Six element lens
Secondary Camera	8MP with an f/2.4 aperture Portrait mode	8MP AF (F1.7)	7MP camera f/2.2 aperture
Colours	White, Blue, Black	Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey	Gold, Silver, Space Gray

October 6, 2017

Battle Of The Flagships Under Rs 40,000: OnePlus 5 Vs Nokia 8 Vs Honor 8 Pro Vs LG G6

Gone are the days when you couldn’t expect premium performance from smartphones that didn’t come with a premium price tag. Nowadays, good phones are getting cheaper, and cheap phones are getting better. Flagship devices from the likes of Samsung and Apple continue to cost over Rs 50,000 in India but, there smartphone makers who bring in high quality at a sort of affordable price. Rs 40,000 is not “affordable” by any means, but if you can get a phone as fast and smooth as a Rs 60,000 phone by almost half of it, you don’t have much to complain.

OnePlus 5, Nokia 8, Honor 8 Pro and the LG G6 offer flagship performance and features at a price under Rs 40,000. Each phone has its own USP and areas of performance where it excels. So, if you have a budget of around Rs 40,000 and you want a phone with flagship performance, which one would fit the bill? Let’s find out.

Specifications	OnePlus 5	Honor 8 Pro	LG G6	Nokia 8
Price	Starting at Rs 32,999 Click Here To Buy	Rs 29999 Click Here To Buy	Rs 36,900 Click Here To Buy	Rs 36,999 Click Here For Pre-Orders
Display	5.5 inch	5.7 inch	5.7 inch	5.5 inch
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px	2560 x 1440 px	2880 x 1440	2560 x 1440 px
OS	Android 7.1 Nougat Stock Android	Android 7.1 Nougat EMUI 5.1	Android 7.1 Nougat LG UX	Android 7.1 Nougat Stock Android
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Kirin 960	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM	6GB/8GB	6GB	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	128GB	64GB	64GB
Expandability	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water and Dust Resistance	No	No	IP67 Rating	IP54 Rating
Primary Camera	Sony IMX 398 Megapixels: 16 Telephoto Sensor: Sony IMX 350 Megapixels: 20	12MP RGB sensor + 12MP Monochrome (black and white) sensor	Dual 13 MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis) + 13 MP (f/2.4) wide-angle lens	13MP + 13MP with an f/2.0 aperture RGB (colour) primary sensor and monochrome (black and white) secondary sensor Carl Zeiss Optics
Battery	3300 mAh	4000 mAh	3300 mAh	3090 mAh
Video	3840 × 2160p @ 30fps 1920 x 1080p @ 30fps	3840 × 2160p @ 30fps 1920 x 1080p @ 30fps	3840 × 2160p @ 30fps 1920 x 1080p @ 30fps	3840 × 2160p @ 30fps 1920 x 1080p @ 30fps
Front Camera	16MP with an f/2.0 aperture	8MP with an f/2.0 aperture	5MP with an f/2.2	13MP with an f/2.0 aperture
Extra Features	Smooth stock Android with subtle OxygenOS tweaks	VR Capabilities Due to QHD display	Bezel Less Display	Bothie OZO Audio

All these phones have their own pros and cons.

OnePlus 5

What we like:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Stock Android OS experience
Portrait mode in camera.

What we don’t like:

Battery size
No expandable storage
No OIS
No water resistance.

Honor 8 Pro

What we like:

Display
Battery
VR capabilities
Storage expansion via microSD card
Price.

What we don’t like:

Chipset is more comparable to the older Snapdragon 821
No water resistance
EMUI might not hold itself for a long time.

LG G6

What we like:

Display
Design
Camera
Water resistance
Storage expansion via microSD card
Price
Professional video features.

What we don’t like:

Older Snapdragon 821

Front camera is only 5MP with an f/2.2 aperture.

Nokia 8

What we like:

Snapdragon 835
Display
Stock Android OS
Nokia’s build quality
Carl Zeiss optics
Bothie will be practical for people who live stream content
Storage expansion via microSD card.

What we don’t like:

The most expensive of the four.
Nokia’s software is untested as of now.

Buying a smartphone is a big decision and all these phones have their advantages. Choose wisely and let us know if you own any of these phones or are planning to get one.

September 28, 2017

YU Yureka vs The Rest : Quick Comparison

Newly launched brand YU unveiled its first smartphone, Yureka, a few days back. The new company has been born from a collaboration between Micromax’s Founder Rahul Sharma and custom ROM maker CyanogenMod. The arrival of the high-speced low-budget smartphone has created quite a stir. From day one it was off to a rocky start; it began by banning OnePlus from selling their popular handset in India.

Hence, we decided to check out how the Yureka fares when compared with the rest of the competition. So, away from the court, let the real battle begin.

Specs	Micromax Yu Yureka	Xiaomi Redmi Note	XOLO Omega 5.0	Asus ZenPhone 5	Moto-G (2nd Gen)
Display	5.5-inch HD	5.5-inch HD	5.0-inch HD	5-inch HD	5-inch HD
Processor	1.5GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	1.7GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7	Intel Atom Dual-core 2.0 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz
RAM	2 GB	2 GB	1 GB	2 GB	1 GB
Storage	16 GB internal microSD upto 32 GB	8GB internal, microSD upto 32 GB	8 GB internal memory, microSD upto 32 GB	8 GB internal, expandable upto 64GB	8GB internal, expandable upto 32GB
Primary Camera	13MP	13MP	8MP	8MP	8MP
Front Camera	5MP	5MP	2MP	2 MP	2MP
Battery	2,500 mAh	3,100 mAh	2,100 mAh	Non-removable Li-Po 2110 mAh battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2070 mAh battery
Operating System	Cyanogen OS 11 based on Android v4.4.4	Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android v4.4 KitKat OS with Hive UI	Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Price	Rs. 8,999	Rs. 8,999	Rs. 8,499	Rs. 9,999	Rs. 12,999

Barring the hype about Yureka’s deal with Cyanogen, it seems like it even packs some punch under the hood. The smartphone is going to be available via the infamous flash sale system popularized by Xiaomi, the registrations for which have already begun.

We’d advise you not to get too carried away by the hype. Wait for our full review before investing in the handset!

December 20, 2014

Epic Flagship Spec Battle: Note 4 vs Xperia Z3 vs HTC One M8 vs OnePlus One vs Xiaomi Mi3

Samsung pulled off a big show yesterday and introduced its star flagship, the Note 4. The device comes with an updated design with a metal frame and sleeker design. It also brings the device in the 2K display race. Along with Samsung came Sony, who brought the Xperia Z3 along with some innovative devices.

So we decided to check out how these new flagships standup against the best flagship performers of this year. We are pitching the Note 4 and the Xperia Z3 against Oneplus One, Xiaomi Mi 3 and the metal-bodied awesomeness of the HTC One M8. Let’s see how they stand up against each other.

Specs	Samsung Note 4	Sony Xperia Z3	HTC One M8	OnePlus One	Xiaomi Mi 3
Display	5.7 inch QHD	5.2 inch HD	5.0 inch HD	5.5 inch HD	5.0 inch HD
Processor	Exynos Octa-core 5433/ 2.7GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 805	2.5 GHz Quad-core	2.3 GHz Quad-core	2.5 Quad-core	2.3 GHz Quad-core
RAM	3 GB	3 GB RAM	2 GB	3 GB	2 GB
Storage	32 GB	16/32 GB	16/32 GB	16/64 GB	16/64 GB
Expandable Upto	64 GB	128 GB	128 GB	–	–
Main Camera	16 MP	20.7 MP	Dual 4 MP	13 MP	13 MP
Front Camera	3.7 MP	2.2	5 MP	5 MP	2 MP
Battery	Removable 3220 mAh	Non-removable 3100 mAh	Non-removable 2600mAh	Non-removable 3100 mAh	Non-removable3050 mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4.4	Android 4.4.4	Android 4.4.2	Android 4.4.2 upgradable to v4.4.4	Android 4.3 upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Miscellaneous	S-Pen	High Res Audio, Water proof	Metal Body	Cynogen	Price

Looking at the specs, Note 4 shows the might to take on its competition. It is one mammoth of a device in terms of functionality and is unmatched by any other device in the market. Coming out with just one storage variant of 32 GB is an advantage for the Note 4. It makes no secret that it is a premium device and will be priced as such.

It is expected to come around the first week of October and we can’t wait to get our hands on this package of goodness.

September 4, 2014

Tag: Spec Comparison

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