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Lenovo K10 Note Unboxing And Hands On Video
Lenovo has just announced the K10 Note which is the latest entry in its K series of smartphones. Interestingly, the Lenovo’s smartphones have been discontinued globally and are only available for the Indian market owing to its popularity. The K10 Note is a mid range smartphone with notable specs and the in this article we will be covering our hands on first look at the device and its unboxing.

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What’s In The Box?
- Lenovo K10 Note
- SIM Pin
- Fast Charger
- User Manual
- Safety Information
Design & Display

Lenovo’s K10 Note features a large 6.3 inch FHD+ LCD display with an 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The device also sports a waterdrop notch which the company is calling the dewdrop notch on its MaxVision display. Furthermore, it features a screen to body ratio of 90% as well that translates to a better overall viewing experience. The left side of the device is bare with only a SIM card slot whereas the right features the volume rockers and power button. On the top, you find the secondary mic while the bottom has a USB Type-C port flanked by a headphone jack and lone speaker grill.

The K10 Note dimensions are 156.6 x 74.3 x 7.88mm meaning that the device feels relatively slim and compact in hand. While the front features glass, the back panel is made out of plastic. The back also houses a fingerprint scanner which can be found in the top middle. On the bottom left, Lenovo’s branding can be found while on the top left corner has the triple camera setup.

Processor, Memory and Storage

Under the hood, the Lenovo K10 Note packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC which is manufactured using a 10nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an octa core Kyro 360 CPU which is clocked at 2.2GHz. For gaming, the chipset features Adreno 616 GPU. The device is offered in two different RAM and storage variants namely 4GB/6GB RAM or 64GB/128GB ROM. Unfortunately, the internal storage does not support expandability via a microSD card. On the software front, the device will run Android 9 Pie with Lenovo’s custom ROM running on top.

Camera

One of the defining aspect of Lenovo’s K10 Note is most definitely its triple camera setup. Its primary camera is a 16MP shooter with an f/1.8 aperture. The other sensors include a 8MP telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture alongside a 5MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture for bokeh effect on images. Notably, the device is capable of capturing 4K videos at 30fps which is a plus point. The selfie camera of the device is a 16MP shooter with a doubled pixel size for brighter images even in low light scenarios. The selfie shooter is capable of recording at 1080p @ 30fps.

Battery & Connectivity

The Lenovo K10 Note is powered by a large 4,050mAh battery which is also capable of 18W fast charging. Additionally, the compatible fast charger is bundled in the box of the K10 Note which is another positive point. Connectivity options include, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G LTE, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C port for fast charging and data transfer.

Also Read: Here Are The Top Smartphones Launching In September

Price and Availability

The Lenovo K10 Note is available in two colours namely, Knight Black and Stardust Blue. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart and select offline stores starting next week. The price of the two variants are listed below:
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM – INR 13,999
- 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM – INR 15,999
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September 5, 2019
HP Zbook X2 G4 Workstation Laptop Unboxing And Hands-On
HP has just launched its latest offering in workstation-grade laptops with the ZBook X2 G4 in India. It is a hybrid laptop with a detachable keyboard for tablet functionality whilst sporting top-notch specs. The highlighting features of the device include an 8th Gen Intel CPU with HP Pen and Bang & Olufsen speakers. The laptop is targeted towards design professionals who are always on the go. Here is our Unboxing and Hands-On experience with the new HP laptop. Click on the video below if you wish to see the video as well.
What’s Inside The Box?

HP Zbook X2 G4

Charger Brick

Quick Start Guide

Power Cable Cord

HP Pen

Design & Build

The HP Zbook X2 G4 is a workstation laptop and its design and form factor reflect that philosophy. It is made out of stiffened anodised aluminium and is designed to pass military-standard stress testing. In simpler words, it can withstand accidental drops without receiving critical damage. The device feels sturdy which showcases its productivity-focused aesthetics.

Furthermore, HP Zbook X2 G4 is a hybrid laptop which means it has a detachable keyboard. It implies that users can completely separate both halves and achieve mobile typing or complete tablet experience. Keep in mind that the device weighs a hefty 1.65kg even in tablet mode, so it is not ultra-portable as one would prefer. With the keyboard attached, it weighs in about 2.17 kg.

Display

The display of the HP Zbook X2 G4 is pretty vivid. The 14 inch 3840 X 2160px display panel is 4K matte screen which offers great viewing experience. It is a bright display and although it doesn’t have eye-catching colours one would see in a normal display; it has an anti-reflective screen that provides better readability even under bright light. Notably, the display is surrounded by thick bezels on all four sides. Nevertheless, the area is put to good use as the left and right bezels accommodate physical buttons to control features like volume and brightness.

Keyboard, Trackpad & Speakers

HP Zbook X2 G4 has a full-sized keyboard that accompanies it alongside a smooth trackpad. Users can choose between having it attached or detached or even opt for an on-screen keyboard in tablet mode. The keyboard gets the work done and typing experience on the machine is better than several other hybrid laptops with such thin keyboards. As previously mentioned, HP also offers Bang & Olufsen speakers with the laptop which are placed at the top of the display.

Being a workstation laptop, HP Zbook X2 G4 is shipped with an HP Pen. The stylus is found inside the accessory box and is a great offering for a productivity centric laptop. The pen can be used to take quick notes or make drawings and has precise registration on the display.

Performance

Since the HP Zbook X2 G4 is a device aimed at professionals, it features an eighth-gen Intel Core i7-8550U quad-core CPU. Besides, it is also equipped with 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA Quadra M620 GPU which facilitates the graphic intensive tasks.

Key Specs:

8 GB / 16GB RAM

Intel Core i7-8550U

512GB PCIe M.2 SSD Storage

NVIDIA Quadro M620 (2GB GDDR5) GPU

14-inch 4K AntiGlare LED-Backlit Display

As previously mentioned, the HP ZBook X2 G4 is designed while keeping professionals in mind, it has rear-facing air vents and dual fans that keep the temperatures under check even while running CPU intensive tasks. For average users, the device may be overkill but for professionals, it is a worthy productive machine in a compact form factor.

Connectivity and Other Features

The HP Zbook X2 G4 is equipped with various ports that include 2x Thunderbolt ports, 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C 3.1 ports. For wireless connectivity, the device includes both WiFi and Bluetooth.

Additionally, it also features a HD webcam at the front and an 8MP camera at the rear which can also capture 1080p videoes @30fps. Windows Hello facial recognition is also provided as the front camera is accompanied by IR sensors. For quick login, even a fingerprint scanner can be found on the right side of the device.

Also Read: Google Researchers Discover Six Serious Security Flaws In The Apple iPhone

Price & Availability

HP’s Zbook X2 G4 is available from authorised HP retailers across India for a price of INR 2,12,388 for its base variant with 8GB of RAM. For 16GB of RAM, the laptop is offered at a price tag with INR 2,62,386. It is a hefty amount for a laptop that offers great specifications and varying modes of iteration with it. Do let us know in the comments down below if you wish for an in-depth review of the laptop.
July 31, 2019
Motorola One Vision: Unboxing And Hands On
In the month of May, Motorola launched the One Vision mid range smartphone in Brazil, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The highlighting feature of the device is its display which has an unconventional aspect ratio of 21:9 and a punch hole selfie camera. A month after the debut, the device has made its way to India. In this article, we will unbox the brand new offering from Moto and discuss its features in depth.

What’s In The Box:
- Moto One Vision
- Silicon Case
- SIM Pin
- Fast Charger
- USB A To USB C data cable
- User Manual
- Safety Information
Display And Design

The Motorola One Vision has a distinguished design accrediting to the tall 6.3 inch display with 21: 9 aspect ratio that sits on the front and a glass back. The display panel has a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px that translates into a pixel density of 432 ppi. As previously mentioned the Motorola One Vision has a punch hole in the display that houses the selfie camera.

Noteworthy, it is the first smartphone available in India that has a display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. The uncommon aspect ratio allows the device to play video content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime in its native format. Therefore, despite having a screen size of 6.3 inch, it feels like the video is being viewed on a much larger display. This is due to the fact that the empty space which is usually filled by black bars on both the top and bottom on devices with 18:9 display is absent on the Motorola One Vision.

Talking about the rear of the smartphone, it has a glass back that houses the fingerprint scanner that carries the company branding, vertically aligned dual camera setup and Android One logo. The Android One logo registers that the smartphone is assured to receive two major Android updates for 2 year and security patches for 3 years.

Battery and Connectivity

The Motorola One Vision is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which also support 15 W TurboPower charging with the charger provided in the box. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VoLTE, GPS, NFC and bottom mounted 3.5 mm jack and USB Type C port which can be used for charging and data syncing. The Motorola One Vision also features a variety of sensors which include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor and a compass.

Camera

The Motorola One Vision has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP selfie camera which is housed in the punch hole in the display. It also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP PDAF sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP depth sensor. Notably, the 48 MP main rear camera is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is also present on flagship devices like the Asus ZenFone 6Z and Honor View 20. The smartphone is also capable of capturing 2160p videos @ 30fps while the video from the front camera is limited to 1080p @ 30fps. To produce pictures and videos with reduced blurring associated with motion, it supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) technology.

Chipset, Storage and Other Features

Under the hood, the Motorola One Vision packs the Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured using 10 nm fabrication process. The chipset is manufactured by Samsung and the One Vision is the worlds first smartphone with a Samsung chipset except for the Korean companies own offerings. The SoC consists of an octa-core CPU which is clocked at 2.2 GHz and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.

The Motorola One Vision has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. Besides, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via the shared SIM slot. Another worthwhile feature of the device is the single bottom firing loudspeaker which supports Dolby sound. The device is also IP52 rated which makes it dust and water resistant.

Moto One Vision Price, Colours and Availability

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Display Will Double Up As A Speaker

The Motorola One Vision is available in two colour options which include Bronze Gradient and Sapphire Gradient. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart.com and select offline stores starting next week. The price of the single storage variant of the device is listed below:
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs 19,999
June 21, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 Unboxing And Hands-On
Chinese smartphone maker Nubia has launched its latest gaming smartphone; the Red Magic 3 in the Indian market on the 17th of June. It is the successor to the Red Magic Mars launched last year and features top tier specifications. Here is our experience with the unboxing and hands-on of the latest flagship gaming device from Nubia for 2019, the Red Magic 3.

What’s In The Box?
- Nubia Red Magic 3
- Power Adapter
- Type-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
- LOGO Sticker
- Screen Protector (pre-applied)
- SIM Tray Ejector
Design

The design of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is reminiscent of its predecessor. The device measures 171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm and weighs in at a hefty 215 grams. It has a robust build with an aluminium chassis and glass on the front. The front of the smartphone has considerable bezels on the top and bottom which give the display an obstruction free look. The top of the Red Magic 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack while the bottom has the USB Type C port and the speaker grille.

The Nubia Red Magic 3 houses the power button along with the volume rockers on the right side of the smartphone. In a somewhat peculiar fashion, it has a vent for the air cooling system inside; along with two shoulder buttons which are also present on the right edge of the device. on the left side of the handset, a SIM card tray, along with the magnetic pogo pin connector for proprietary accessories for the Red Magic 3 and the red coloured gaming switch is present. The back of the smartphone has a single camera sensor along with an LED flash; with the RGB LED strip running on the centre of the back panel of the device. The Red Magic branding is present on the bottom of the gamer-esque rear panel of the handset.

Display

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. As mentioned above, there are considerable bezels on the top and bottom of the display which houses the dual front-facing stereo speakers and necessary sensors. The display on the smartphone has a refresh rate of 90Hz as found in the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Processor

One of the key highlighting features of the Nubia Red Magic 3 is its chipset. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices including the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The chipset is manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process which makes it highly power efficient. The Snapdragon 855 consists of an Octa-Core Kryo CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

Memory and Storage

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is available in two storage variants, the base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage; and the top tier variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard memory.

Camera

In terms of optics, the Nubia Red Magic 3 has a single rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP sensor. The lens uses the ubiquitous Sony IMX 586 sensor also found in smartphones such as the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Honor View20. For selfies, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor housed on top of the display.

In terms of video recording, the Red Magic 3 is the world’s first smartphone to support 8K video recording at 15fps. However, the mode is provided in its beta version currently. Additionally, the device can also record 4K videos at 60fps and 30fps.

Battery and Other Features

The OnePlus 7 is powered by a massive 5000 mAh which supports 27W fast charging via the bundled charger inside the box. The device runs on the company’s homegrown RedMagic UI 2.0 which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

Connectivity

Connectivity options on the Nubia Red Magic 3 include dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C Port. Unlike most modern flagship smartphones, the device has a 3.5mm headphone jack on top of the handset.

Price and Availability

Also read: Huawei Smartphone Shipments To Drop By Up To 60 % Due To US Ban

The Red Magic 3 will go on sale starting the 27th of June. In terms of pricing, the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 35,999; while the variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 46,999.
June 17, 2019
Asus 6Z Unboxing And Hands On
In the month of May, Asus unveiled its 2019 flagship, the Asus ZenFone 6 in Valencia, Spain. The device has a modern look accrediting to a high screen-to-body ratio display on the front and a unique flip camera that also doubles as a selfie camera. The device is set to make its way into the Indian market, however, it will launch with a different name in the country. Due to a copyright conflict with Indian smartphone maker Zen Mobiles, Asus had to rename the device as 6Z for the country.

What’s In The Box?
- Asus 6Z
- In-Ear Headphones
- USB Type C Cable
- Power Adapter
- SIM Ejector
- Protective Case
Design

The Asus 6Z has a 6.4 inch display with a 92 percent screen to body ratio. The right side of the device makes room for the volume rocker, the power and a dedicated Google assistant button while the left side of the device is occupied the dual SIM + microSD card slot. The bottom of the Asus 6Z accommodates the USB Type C port, 3.5 mm audio jack and the loudspeaker grille while the top of the device houses the flip camera that can be used as both front camera and rear camera. The rear of the device has an attractive look with a glass build that houses Asus branding and fingerprint sensor.

Display

The Asus 6Z sports a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display of the device is surrounded by very thin bezels with no obtrusions like a notch or a hole-punch. To prevent the device against scratches and accidental drops it is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

Processor

The Asus 6Z runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is a top of the line chipset. The Snapdragon 855 is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and it consists of Octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. The eight CPU cores are composed of three different clusters which have the following clock speed:
- 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485
- 3×2.41 GHz Kryo 485
- 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485
Memory & Storage And Battery

The Asus 6Z will be available in two storage variants which include 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM. In addition to the internal storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 1 TB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot. The Asus 6Z is powered by a mammoth 5000 mAh battery which also supports 18 W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type C port.

Camera

The Asus 6Z has a dual flip camera setup which can be used for clicking pictures and capturing videos from both the front and back. The camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 13 MP wide sensor. The smartphone can also capture 4K videos at 60fps from the hybrid rear and front flip camera setup.

Notably, Asus is touting the 6Z as the world’s first smartphone with a controllable motorised camera. Even though companies like Oppo in the past have released similar devices with automatically rotating cameras, they could only capture images and videos at two angles. Uniquely, the flip camera of the 6Z can be set to any angle ranging from 0 to 180 degrees proving Asus’ claim factually correct. Except for conventional features, it can capture a panorama without the user having to actually move from their position. The flip automatically rotates with the help of motors which helps in capture a well stitched panorama.

Talking about its operation and durability, it has a motorised operation which can be used to toggle the selfie camera with the simple click of a button. The mechanism inside the camera setup is built in a manner that if the flip is forcefully moved, the gears inside would not resist and move along with the motion. This, in turn, would prevent the internals from going bad while being manually moved. However, it is recommended not to intentionally move the camera forcefully.

Connectivity & Other Features

Connectivity options on the Asus 6Z include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS and a bottom mounted USB Type C port for charging and data syncing. Unlike several other flagship handsets, it has a 3.5mm audio which is mounted on the bottom. The device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with Zen UI that provides for a stock Android like experience with minimal bloatware.

Also Read: Whatsapp To Take Legal Action Against Users Who Send Too Many Messages

The India specific pricing of the Asus 6Z is currently unavailable and will be revealed at the launch event which is set for 19th of June.
June 13, 2019
OnePlus 7 Unboxing And Hands On Video
OnePlus launched its latest flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7 at multiple events around the world; on the 14th of May. While the former has been made available for sale in most markets and targets a premium price bracket; the latter has just been announced to go on sale starting next week and is more affordable than ever. Here is our experience with the unboxing and hands-on of the latest flagship killer of OnePlus for 2019, the OnePlus 7.
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Video

What’s In The Box?
- OnePlus 7
- Power Adapter
- Type-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Welcome Letter
- Safety Information and Warranty Card
- LOGO Sticker
- Case
- Screen Protector (pre-applied)
- SIM Tray Ejector
Design

The design of the OnePlus 7 is reminiscent of its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T. The device measures 157.7 × 74.8 × 8.2 mm and weighs in at 182 grams. It has a robust build with glass on both the front and back which is held together with a metal chassis. The front of the smartphone has negligible bezels on all sides with a waterdrop notch on top of the display.

The OnePlus 7 houses the power button along with the mute switch on the right side of the smartphone. The left has the volume rockers along with the SIM card tray. Over at the rear of the device, on the attractive gradient coloured back panel the vertically placed dual rear camera with an LED flash is present. The company branding is placed on the bottom of the rear of the handset.

Display

The OnePlus 7 has a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The display on the smartphone is the same as its predecessor, with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It supports features such as Reading Mode, Night Mode and Video Enhancer. The display on the OnePlus 7 as mentioned above, has a waterdrop notch on top to maximise the screen real estate. It also houses the in display fingerprint scanner which is reported to be 1.5 times faster than the previous generation.

Processor

One of the key highlighting features of OnePlus 7 is its chipset. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices including the Galaxy S10 lineup (US Variant) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The chipset is manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process which makes it highly power efficient in comparison to the 10nm Snapdragon 845 that the OnePlus 6T incorporates. The Snapdragon 855 consists of an Octa-Core Kryo CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

Memory and Storage

The OnePlus 7 is available in two storage variants, the base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage; and the top tier variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard memory. It is also one of the world’s first smartphones after the OnePlus 7 Pro to feature UFS 3.0 2 lane storage. This should provide it with class-leading read and write speeds along with the LPDDR4X RAM which should result in fast performance.

Camera

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 7 has a dual rear camera setup consisting of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48MP sensor; with an f/2.4 aperture equipped 5MP depth sensor. The primary lens uses the ubiquitous Sony IMX 586 sensor also found in smartphones such as the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Honor View20. For selfies, the OnePlus 7 has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display.

In terms of video recording, the rear cameras of the device are capable of shooting at 4K resolution at up to 60fps. Video from the front camera is restricted to 1080p resolution at 30fps. Additionally, the camera supports features such as HDR, Portrait Mode and Studio Lighting.

Battery and Other Features

The OnePlus 7 is powered by a 3700 mAh non-removable battery which is the same size as its predecessor. For fast top-ups, the battery supports 20W fast charging via the bundled Dash charger inside the box. The device runs on the company’s homegrown OxygenOS which is based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

Connectivity and Colour Options

Connectivity options on the OnePlus 7 include dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and bottom mounted USB Type C Port. The USB Type C supports the USB 3.0 standard, which should make the read and write speeds on the device faster than before. The OnePlus 7 will available in two colour options at launch namely, Mirror Grey and Red.

Price and Availability

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The OnePlus 7 will go on sale starting the 4th of June at 12 noon exclusively on Amazon India. In terms of pricing, the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs 32,999; while the variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard memory will cost Rs. 37,999 for prospective buyers.
May 31, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro: Unboxing and Hands On
The highly anticipated OnePlus 7 Pro has finally been launched. It is the successor to the OnePlus 6T which was launched in the Q4 of 2018. The OnePlus 7 Pro has an all new design and significantly bumped up specifications. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands-On of the newly launched flagship.

What’s In The Box?
- OnePlus 7 Pro
- Quick Start Guide
- 30 W Warp Charge Adapter
- USB Type C Reversible Cable
- SIM Ejector
- Protective Case
- Screen Protector (pre-applied)
Design

The design of the OnePlus 7 Pro has been thoroughly revamped in comparison to its predecessor. The device measures 162.6×75.9×8.8 mm and tips the scale at 206 grams. It has a robust build with glass on both the front and back which is held together with a metal chassis. The front of the smartphone has negligible bezels on all sides with no obstructing notch in sight.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera which is similar to the one present on the Vivo V15 Pro. The rear of the handset has an attractive gradient coloured panel which houses the company branding and triple camera setup. The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the power button and the sound profile selector while its left side is occupied by the volume rockers. Disparate to its predecessor, the new device has SIM Card slot on the bottom.

Display

The OnePlus 7 Pro is fitted with a gorgeous 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display that tapers towards the sides. The display panel has a praiseworthy QHD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 516 ppi. Another notable feature of the display is it’s 90 Hz refresh rate which provides for an enhanced viewing experience.

Furthermore, the display of the smartphone is laminated with Gorilla Glass 5 which safeguards it against scratches and accidental drops. Like the OnePlus 6T, the new device also features an in-display fingerprint sensor along with support for face unlock and the conventional pattern lock.

Processor

One of the key highlighting features of the OnePlus 7 Pro is its chipset. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices including the Galaxy S10 lineup (US Variant) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The chipset is manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process which makes it highly power efficient in comparison to the Snapdragon 845 that the OnePlus 6T incorporates. The Snapdragon 855 consists of an Octa-Core Kryo CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

Memory and Storage

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the world’s first smartphone to utilise the UFS 3.0 2 lane storage standard which has very high read and write speeds. It also packs high-speed LPDDR4X RAM which contributes to nimble performance. The smartphone is offered in three storage variants which are listed below:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
Camera

Talking about the cameras on the OnePlus 7 Pro, it has a single front-facing selfie camera and triple rear facing cameras. The front camera is an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor that resides in the aforementioned pop up mechanism. OnePlust claims that the front camera elevator mechanism has been tested over 3,00,000 times and assures unaltered functionality for 5 years if it is used 150 times a day.

To further protect the elevating module, the mechanism can instantly retract itself when it is in freefall which is detected using the accelerometer and the gyroscope on the device. The triple rear camera setup of the OnePlus 7 Pro is vertically arranged in an elongated capsule-like module that slightly protrudes out of the back panel. The setup consists of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 Sony IMX586 sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor that has a field of view (FOV) of 117°.

Battery and Other Features

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30 W Warp Charge. The Warp Charge 30 was first introduced with the limited McLaren Edition of the OnePlus 6T. The smartphone runs on OxygenOS 9 which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. It also packs dual Stereo speakers which are Dolby Atmos certified that deliver loud and clear audio output. To keep the temperatures of the device in check while running resource hungry tasks like games, the OnePlus 7 Pro has 10 layer Liquid Cooling System.

Connectivity and Colour Options

Connectivity options on the OnePlus 7 Pro include dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and bottom mounted USB Type C Port. It also has a whole host of sensors which include an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass and a Laser Sensor which is used by the rear camera setup. The OnePlus 7 Pro is available in three colour options which are listed below:
- Nebula Blue
- Mirror Gray
- Almond
Price and Availability

Also Read: OnePlus 7 Pro Launched With 90Hz Display And Snapdragon 855 SoC

The OnePlus 7 Pro is available in three storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM: Rs 48,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM: Rs 52,999
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM: Rs 57,999
Colour availability:
- Mirror Gray [6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB]: 17 May
- Nebula Blue [8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 256 GB]: 28 May
- Almond [8 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage]: June
May 17, 2019
Redmi 7 Unboxing And Hands-On
The Redmi 7 is the latest entrant in the Redmi sub-brand of the known Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. It was launched alongside the Redmi Y3 in India on the 24th of April and is a budget smartphone from the company. The handset is targeted towards first-time buyers who don’t want to break the bank while purchasing a new smartphone.

What’s In The Box?

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- Redmi 7
- Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- SIM Eject Tool
- User Guide
- Warranty Card
- Clear Soft Case
Design & Display

The Redmi 7 has a polycarbonate body with an attractive “Aura Smoke Design” on the back. The front of the smartphone is dominated by a 6.26-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. It is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect it from scratches and drops. Back of the device has the dual rear cameras placed vertically on the top left corner with the LED flash beneath the module. The rest of the back panel is clean except the fingerprint sensor in the middle and the Redmi branding on the bottom of the handset. The right side of the Redmi 7 houses the volume rockers and the power button while the left side is devoid of any buttons, but has the hybrid SIM card tray. On top of the device is the 3.5mm headphone jack and the IR blaster and the bottom of the handset has the micro USB port.

Processor & Memory

Under the hood, the Redmi 7 is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is manufactured using the 14nm fabrication process. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 506 GPU. The CPU consists of eight Kryo 250 cores clocked at up to 1.8 GHz. In terms of memory, the Redmi 7 is available in two storage variants. While the base model of the smartphone features 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage; Another variant of the device with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard memory is also available. The smartphone also supports memory expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card

Battery & OS

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The Redmi 7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging via the bottom mounted micro USB port. The smartphone runs on the company’s latest MIUI 10 out of the box which is skinned on top of the current Android 9 Pie OS.

Camera

In terms of optics, the Redmi 7 has a dual rear camera setup comprising of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, an 8 MP camera is housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. The smartphone is capable of recording videos in 1080p resolution at 60fps.

Connectivity and Other Features

Connectivity options on the Redmi 7 include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11, GPS, and a Micro-USB port for charging and data syncing. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack on the top. For biometrics and securely unlocking the handset, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present on the smartphone along with support for face unlock technology.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: Redmi Y3 Unboxing And Hands On Video

The Redmi 7 is available at a starting price of Rs 7,999 for the base model with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. The version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage has been priced at Rs. 8,999. It will be available online starting April 29 on Amazon.in and Mi.com and offline in the official Mi Home stores and certain retail outlets across the country.

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April 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Unboxing And Hands On Video
The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year. It packs a ton of fresh features and upgrades, which makes it a strong contender in the flagship niche of smartphones in the year 2019. The device was launched along with the Galaxy S10 and S10e at the Galaxy Unpacked 19 Event which was held in San Francisco on February 20.

Inside The Box

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- Samsung Galaxy S10+
- Data Cable
- Travel Adapter
- Ejector Pin
- USB Connector (OTG)
- AKG Headset
- Quick Start Guide
- Clear Cover
- Protective Film
Design And Display

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ features a 6.4 inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display. Featuring an edge-to-edge HDR+ display that tapers towards the edges, the screen has a resolution of 3040 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 522 ppi. The display on the smartphone has a 19:9 aspect ratio. The front and the back of the smartphone have Corning Gorilla Glass to safeguard it from scratches and accidental drops. The Galaxy S10+ is offered in two different finishes which include glass and ceramic. Regardless of the material choice, both variants have a premium look.

The right side of the device houses the power/lock button, while the left side of the phone houses the volume rockers and the dedicated Bixby button which can also be remapped as per the user’s convenience. The S10+ weighs 175 g for the glass version and 198 g for the ceramic version. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is retained by Samsung and is placed at the bottom of the handset along with the USB Type C port and loudspeaker grille. The SIM card slot is present at the top of the smartphone which can either house two nano SIM cards or one SIM and microSD card.

Specifications And Memory

The US/China variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which comprises of the Kryo 485 octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. On the other hand, the EMEA version of the device runs on Samsung’s own Exynos 9820 SoC consisting of an octa-core CPU and Mali G76 MP12 GPU.

Camera

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The camera is one of the highlighting features of the Samsung Galaxy S10+. The device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 12MP (f/1.5- f/2.4) primary sensor, 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor, and a third 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. In terms of the front camera, it has a combination of a 10 MP (f/1.9) sensor and an 8MP (f/2.2) sensor both of which are housed in the punch-hole display. The device can also capture 2160p videos at 60 fps from the rear cameras and 2160p videos from the front cameras.

Features, Price, And Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the first smartphone ever to feature an ultrasonic in display fingerprint sensor. In addition, the device has 3D face scanning technology for quickly and securely unlocking the device. The Galaxy S10+ is powered by a 4100 mAh battery, which supports both fast charging and wireless charging at maximum 15 w. The device also supports reverse wireless charging called ‘Powershare’, enabling the user to charge other ‘Powershare supported’ devices by placing them on the rear of the smartphone. Moreover, the premium smartphone is IP68 certified that makes it dust and water resistant.

The Galaxy S10+ is available in three storage variants which include a 6GB+128GB version, an 8GB+512GB version, and the limited edition 12GB+1TB variant. The two base variants of are available in four colour options which include Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, and Prism Blue colour options. The 12GB+1TB storage variant of the device is available in Ceramic Black and Ceramic white colour options. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ will go live on sale in India on the 8th of March.

Also Read: DxOMark Ranks Xiaomi Mi 9 As The Best Video Shooter, Samsung Galaxy S10+ Best For Selfies

The prices of different variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ in India are as follows
- 8GB + 128GB : Rs 73,900
- 8GB + 512GB : Rs. 91,900
- 12GB + 1TB : Rs. 1,17,900
To sweeten up the deal, Samsung is giving away a free pair of wireless Galaxy Buds with the smartphone.
February 24, 2019
Vivo V15 Pro Unboxing And Hands-On
Vivo launched its latest smartphone, the V15 Pro in India today. The smartphone features an edge to edge display with a pop-up selfie camera. The phone also features a triple-rear camera setup and has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is targeted towards photography enthusiasts and people who click a lot of selfies. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands-On with the device.

What’s In The Box?
- Vivo V15 Pro
- In-Ear Headphones
- Quick Start Guide
- MicroUSB Cable
- Power Adapter
- SIM Ejector
- Protective Case
Design

The Vivo V15 Pro has a 6.39-inch display with a high screen to body ratio. The right side of the device makes room for a volume rocker and a power button underneath it. The left side has the Assistant button which can be pressed to quickly bring the Google Assistant on screen. The bottom of the device has the dual SIM Card tray, the MicroUSB port and the loudspeaker grille. The top houses the 3.5mm headphone jack and the pop-up selfie camera. The design of the device is clean and stylish and the gradient finish on the back give it a distinct look.

Display

The Vivo V15 Pro has a 2.5D, 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px and a pixel density of 401PPI. The display of the device also houses the in-display fingerprint scanner. The display of the device is surrounded by very thin bezels with no obtrusions like a notch or a hole-punch. The device has a screen protector on the display pre-installed out of the box.

Processor

The Vivo V15 Pro runs on the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU featuring an 11nm architecture which is combined with the Adreno 612 GPU. The CPU consists of eight Kryo 460 cores and has a clock speed of up to 2.0GHz. The Snapdragon 675 is a mid-range chipset which should be fine for day-to-day tasks and some casual gaming.

Memory & Storage

The Vivo V15 Pro has 6GB of RAM. As for the internal storage, the device has 128GB of storage. There is also support for microSD cards up to 256GB which can be installed in the dedicated MicroSD Card slot present on the left side of the device.

Camera

The Vivo V15 Pro has a triple rear camera setup, which comprises of a 48MP f/1.8 sensor combined with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor for portrait mode. The selfie camera is housed in the pop-up slider on the top of the device and has a 32MP f/2.0 sensor. The smartphone can also capture 4K videos at 30fps from the rear camera and 1080p videos at 30fps from the front camera.

Battery

The Vivo V15 Pro is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports fast charging via the bottom mounted MicroUSB port. The device also supports Vivo’s proprietary dual engine fast charging of up to 18W with the bundled charger.

Connectivity & Other Features

Connectivity options on the Vivo V15 Pro include dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, and has the dated Micro-USB port for charging and data syncing. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack on the top.

Price & Availablity

The Vivo V15 Pro has been launched in India for the price of Rs 28,990. The device will be available starting today, February 20 from major online and offline stores.

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February 20, 2019
HP Spectre Folio Unboxing And Hands-On
American computer maker HP has launched its latest premium offering, the Spectre Folio in India. It is the world’s first convertible to arrive in an all leather casing. With features like 8th Gen Intel CPUs, and a HP Pen, the Folio is targetted towards business users. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands-On with the device.

What’s Inside The Box?
- HP Spectre Folio
- USB Type-C Charger
- Quick Start Guide
- Power Cable Chord
- HP Pen
Design & Build

The HP Spectre Folio is a premium laptop. The Folio is completely wrapped in leather. The device has an aluminum casing inside, but it feels as if the leather was part of the device right from the start. The device feels sturdy and very premium. The feel is unlike any laptop in the market. The Build quality of the device is solid and the Folio is a joy to hold in hands.

There are also many modes on the Spectre Folio. The display is split in half and held by magnets that are as stable as any clamshell notebook. Then, the display can be flipped inward at the center and pulled forward to just behind the touchpad, where magnets hold it in media mode. Finally, the display can be pulled even further inward to a tablet mode. Unlike 360-degree convertible designs, the keyboard is covered by the display here.

Display

The display of the Spectre Folio is pretty great too. The 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080 panel is a 1W panel. This means the display won’t take up much juice out of the battery. The colors on the Folio’s display are sharp, have good contrast and should be pretty good for occasional usage. The display doesn’t get a lot bright but this won’t be a problem if you plan on using this device indoors. The bezels though, feel a little chunky for 2019 and it feels like HP could have made them a little smaller.

Keyboard, Trackpad, & Speakers

The Spectre Folio has a full-size keyboard and a trackpad. But because of its thin and light nature, the keyboard on the Folio has a little travel so the keys feel a little mushy. If you are coming from a tactile keyboard, you would need to adjust to the keyboard on the Spectre Folio. The trackpad is also fine on its own, it’s just a very small one. If only HP provided a bigger trackpad with the device. The speakers too, are average for casual movie watching and get plenty loud. Tent mode of the Folio is a genius idea as it creates a sound chamber behind the display, making it easy to immerse in the media.

Pen and Touch Input

The Spectre Folio has a stylus inside the box, which is a good thing. But there is no magnetic connector for the stylus. There is though, a leather pocket HP has made near the display to keep the pen in. The touch input on the laptop works as good as it gets. The pen also is good for drawing and registering more precise touches. Overall, the touchscreen on the Spectre Folio is a good addition to the convertible and it makes it more useful.

Performance

Because of its fanless nature, the HP Spectre Folio runs on the Intel Core i7 8500Y processor and 16GB of RAM. The ‘Y’ here means it is the low power variant of the i7 and it shows in day to day usage of the device. It runs fine while doing everyday tasks like browsing the web or using Microsoft Office for your, well office work. But give the Spectre Folio something intensive and it would struggle. While trying out photo or video editing on the device, it became sluggish to use.

Gaming also isn’t a USP of the device as the device doesn’t have a discrete GPU. Overall, the performance of the Spectre Folio is good for everyday usage and office work. It is not made for gaming or editing though. But there is a Thunderbolt port for those seeking extra power and can plug in an external GPU for gaming. The RAM on the device is adequate though, as 16GB will be more than enough for most people for day to day usage.

Connectivity And Other Features

The HP Spectre Folio has 2 Thunderbolt ports and one Type-C 3.1 port. It also has a 3.5mm jack for connecting speakers or headphones. The port selection on the Folio is great and the addition of Thunderbolt makes things better. The webcam on the device is a FullHD one but the quality is average. It is fine for occasional video calls. The Spectre Folio also has support for Windows Hello facial recognition and it is very quick to login.

Pricing And Availablity

Also read: Full Spec Sheet Of The Galaxy S10 Series Leaks

The HP Spectre Folio will be available from authorized HP retailers across the country for a price of Rs. 1,99,990. With the price tag, the laptop is undoubtedly premium and will attract business users.

The detailed video for the HP Spectre Folio is available now.
February 13, 2019
OnePlus 6T Unboxing And Hands On Video
The OnePlus 6T, as a revision, is one of the most anticipated phones to be launched this year. The phone is the successor to the OnePlus 6 which has proven to be a tough competition for even flagship devices. The update is in the typical OnePlus fashion, but this time around, it features a lot of changes.

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Inside The Box
- USB Type-C to 3.5 mm Adapter
- Translucent Phone Case
- Fast Charging Adapter and Type-C Cable
- SIM Tray Ejector
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Information
What Has Changed

In terms of look and feel, the OnePlus 6T is slightly different. The phone weighs a tad bit more than the OnePlus 6 and is also a bit thicker. However, when you hold and use it, it has the same feeling with its glass finish and good build quality. The 6T has a larger, 6.41 inch display, making it a bit taller than the OnePlus 6. The display sports a much smaller water-drop notch which houses the 3-in-1 ambient, distance/RGB sensor and front-facing camera.

The fingerprint sensor on the phone is now present under the display, which is one of the biggest changes brought around by the 6T. Using the sensor present on the display takes some time to get used to, but it is very responsive. One must make sure to use the entire thumb while setting up the fingerprint sensor. If you use just the tip of your thumb, the sensor might not be able to read your thumb when you use it. Although we need more time to test the fingerprint sensor completely, we are sure of the fact that it is better than other in-display sensors we have tested before. You can also continue to hold the area of the fingerprint sensor to access a quick access app drawer which is customisable, to get to your favourite apps.

Another big change is the lack of the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The fact that most of the companies are doing the same, and now that OnePlus has also adopted it, might hint at the fact that the headphone jack will be obsolete in some time. Another physical change is the ability to long press the power button to launch the Google Assistant. Which is similar to activating Siri on the iPhone.

The phone has a new Smart Boost feature which improves the app cold start speed by 5 to 20 percent. Its does so by storing the data from frequently used apps in the phones RAM. Currently, the device applies it to gaming apps but the feature reach other apps with future updates.

Under The Hood

The internals on the OnePlus 6T are the same as the OnePlus 6. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with the Adreno 630 GPU. The device has 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. There is a slight change in terms of internal storage with the OnePlus 6T having a 128 GB base model and another 256 GB variant. Under the hood, the OnePlus 6T packs a bigger, 3,700 mAh battery.

The OnePlus 6T has the same 16 MP + 20 MP f/1.7 dual camera setup as the OnePlus 6. The front camera is also, the same 16 MP f/2.0 sensor as before. However, the company has made software improvements which it claims have improved camera performance. The device has a new Nightscape mode which claims to offer better images in low light conditions without losing sharpness and improving the image output. The device also offers overall improvements in terms of image quality and dynamic range.

Overall, when compared to the OnePlus 6, the one can’t really see a big difference in terms of performance.

Price & Availability In India

The OnePlus 6T has been launched at a starting price of $ 549, globally. The Indian launch of the device is set for the 30th of October. The 6 GB + 128 GB variant costs Rs 36,999 in India. The OnePlus 6T ships bundled with the OnePlus Type-C Bullets for free. Additionally, you can avail Rs 1000 cash back on Citi Bank cards and a Rs 2000 discount on ICICI cards.

You can also watch our detailed video below:
October 29, 2018
Vivo Nex Unboxing And First Impressions
Vivo has been in the Indian smartphone market for quite a while, however, only in 2018 was the company noticed by the industry properly. While Vivo has been a forerunner in the offline retail market, this year, the brand redefined itself with a few firsts. Vivo showed off the first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint reader and also a phone with a popup front camera. All this was done to allow the front of the phone to become display focused. The Vivo Nex was shown off as a prototype at the Mobile World Congress 2018 this year, a phone that was to show off future technology. It seems, however, the future is only moments away from the grasp of the audience.

Vivo has launched the Nex in India for a price of Rs. 44,990. The phone features some impressive technology that may pave the way forward for innovation in smartphone technology. The unboxing experience is pretty satisfying as the phone comes well packaged and front and back screen protectors are pre-applied. In box accessories include a high-quality USB-C cable, a 22.5W Charger and quality in-ear earphones. There is also a silicon-plastic back case included in the box.
- Vivo Nex
- Protective case
- In-Ear Earphones
- USB C Cable
- 22.5 Watt USB Charger
- Sim Ejector Tool
- Documentation
The Vivo Nex is surprisingly well made, the phone has an all-glass front and because the front camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism, the front remains only for the display. The front also gets this near bezel-less look by including the fingerprint sensor in the display. The tech, even though in its early stage, works rather well, is easy to set up and responsive to unlock. The phone is missing a “face unlock” feature, due to the way their pop up camera is constructed, and the lack of any IR sensors. The company also decided to stay away from the software-based face unlock options seen on many other smartphones, including the OnePlus 6.

In Display Fingerprint Sensor

The Vivo Nex has all the specifications you can ask for from a modern day smartphone. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB of Storage and a massive 4000 mAh battery with really fast ( up to 22.5 watt) charging. It also has a dual camera setup: a main 12MP sensor with an F1.8 aperture with a 5MP secondary shooter with a F2.8 aperture along with 4-Axis optical image stabilisation.

The Vivo Nex is missing a few things, like face unlock, wireless charging and any form of IP certified water resistance due the moving motor and camera module. While the design and execution of this new pop up camera is cutting-edge, others ( including Vivo’s sister concern Oppo) have tried it as well. The moving part in a portable pocketable device does not seem to make long-term durability sense. But, the module and motor mechanism is impressively robust and designed to last for a long period of time. Vivo claims several hundred thousand times.

The operating system and usage experience is also rather pleasing and clean. With little bloatware, which is easily uninstalled, the phone runs on the company’s Funtouch OS, a skin for Android 8.1. The UI is minimal and super responsive. The phone also supports gesture-based navigation, allowing for better and fuller use of the large 6.59 inch display. The screen is a Super AMOLED panel which allows the phone to display the fingerprint icon with the entire display off. The animations on the display for the fingerprint unlock are also possible due to the use of the Super AMOLED panel. The display has a 2316 x 1080 px resolution, although it seems to have a little bit of a blue tint that we had to manually fix by turning on the reading mode.

Vivo NEX S

Vivo NEX Notch-less Display

The Vivo Nex is a step in the right direction and is a good looking premium device that helps technology move forward. However, portable technology and the lack of moving parts is what made smartphones so great in the first place. The durability is something that we are sceptical of as we fully review the device.

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July 19, 2018
Unboxing The Moto E5 Plus
Motorola has launched another device in the E series of its smartphone lineup. The Moto E5 Plus is priced at Rs. 11,999and is expected to go on sale via Amazon on 11th July at midnight. This smartphone will be competing against the likes of Asus Zenfone Max Pro and the Realme 1.

After releasing the Moto G6 Play, the Moto E5 Plus also targets the same price segment. The factors setting the E5 Plus apart are a bigger battery and a slightly bigger screen at 6 inch display compared to the 5.7 inch display of the G6 Play.

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Inside the box of the Moto E5 Plus
- Moto E5 Plus
- Documentation
- Sim Ejector Tool
- Wall Charger
- Micro USB Cable
- Earphones
- Clear Case
Must Read: Moto Z3 Play Running On Snapdragon 636 Officially Launched

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The Moto E5 Plus looks a lot like the G6 when you take the device out of the box for the first time. Even with a plastic built, the E5 Plus gives off a subtle shimmer when put under a direct light source giving it a premium feel. The smartphone is expected to release in two color variants namely, Black and Fine Gold.

The E5 Plus has a plastic body with a mirror-like finish for the rear panel. Surprisingly enough, Motorola still hasn’t opted for the notch trend. Regardless the phone maintains the 2018 display aspect ratio. The Moto E5 Plus has a 6 inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The aspect ratio of the display is set to be 18:9 given that the phone has no notch.

On the right side of the phone, you will find the volume rockers and a textured power button which sets it apart from the volume rockers. To the left is where you will find the SIM tray. The bottom panel houses the Micro USB charging slot and the primary microphone. The top of the phone has the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the secondary microphone.

The E5 Plus runs on a Snapdragon 430 SoC under the hood which is an octa-core processor running at 1.4 GHz. The smartphone will be available in one variant only, with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage with a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion. The fingerprint sensor on the Moto E5 Plus is rear-mounted and has the Motorola logo embossed into it giving the sensor a unique look.

The Moto E5 Plus has a single primary 12 MP camera with a f/2.0 aperture which allows you to shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. The secondary camera will be a 5MP camera with a f/2.0 aperture with a front-facing LED flash. The US version of the device will have an 8 MP secondary sensor.

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The Moto E5 Plus has a lot going for it. It has an impressive battery and it looks premium. However, at a price of Rs 11999, the Indian market already offers devices like the Realme 1 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro. The Zenfone Max Pro, in fact, also has a 5000 mAh battery all the while running on the Snapdragon 636 chipset. The E5 Plus, without a doubt, has stiff competition in its price category. We will be putting the E5 Plus through its paces for the full review so stay tuned to iGyaan for that.
July 10, 2018
Unboxing The Asus Zenfone 5Z
Asus has launched its new flagship smartphone, the Asus Zenfone 5Z in India. Astonishingly enough, the smartphone will retail for a starting price of Rs 29999, which is considerably cheaper than the OnePlus 6. The Zenfone 5Z has all the features for a 2018 flagship smartphone and will go on sale in India via Flipkart on 9th July. It is worth noting that there is a flat Rs 3000 discount upon using an ICICI Credit/Debit card, bringing the price down to Rs 26999 for the base model.

Asus recently launched the Zenfone Max Pro, a budget smartphone which runs on the Snapdragon 636 chipset. The smartphone has done well in India and the company would expect the same from its flagship device. So, let’s unbox the Asus Zenfone 5Z and see what we get inside the box!

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Inside the box of the Asus Zenfone 5Z
- Asus Zenfone 5Z
- Wall Charger
- USB-C Cable
- ZenEar Pro Earphones
- Documentation
- Sim Ejector Tool
- Clear Case
[section label=”First Impressions”]

The trend of an all-glass design has really caught up in 2018. Even budget smartphones like the Honor 9 Lite, Moto G6, Nokia X6 sport an all-glass design and the Asus Zenfone 5Z is no different. The device will be available in Midnight Blye and The glass on the back has a unique finish which reflects the light in a very different manner. This is common with Asus smartphones and the Zenfone 5Z looks like a premium smartphone. The aluminium frame means that the device has a solid build.

The dual-camera is placed vertically on the top-left corner. This design choice, again, has become very common ever since the iPhone X was launched in September 2017. There is a small camera bump which can be negated using the clear case found inside the box. Talking about accessories found inside the box, Asus talked a lot about the ZenEar Pro earphones that will retail with every Zenfone 5Z unit in India. We will be testing the earphones out and talk about it in detail in our full review.

The Asus Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2 inch Super IPS+ display with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio, just like the OnePlus 6 which also has a 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The flagship chipset is coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. In India, the Zenfone 5Z will retail in three models, one with 64GB of storage, the second one with 128GB storage coupled with 6GB of RAM. The third variant has 256GB of onboard storage and 8GB of RAM. The onboard storage will be expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card which will use up the second SIM slot. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back of the device in a central location.

As is with a flagship device these days, the Asus Zenfone 5Z has a dual-camera setup on the back. It consists of a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 4-axis OIS. The secondary 8MP sensor has a wide-angle lens with a 120º field of view. This implementation is different from a lot of other flagship devices which usually have a telephoto or a monochrome lens. The OnePlus 6, for example, has two RGB sensors. The notch houses an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture and an 84º field of view.

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At the first glance, the Zenfone 5Z appears to be a worthy affordable flagship smartphone. The price of the device sweetens the deal for sure but, does it hold its own against the OnePlus 6? We will find out in our full review which will soon be up on our YouTube channel.
July 4, 2018