Buy Android Smartphones In Rs 6000 (Guide) RgyaaN

   At a time when all smartphone manufacturers are busy releasing high-end devices sporting expensive price tags (best example being Samsung's GALAXY S4, the Apple iPhone series, and Sony Xperia Z and its brethren), and targeting the so-called elite sector and youth with money, we sometimes feel that the common man is not getting his due when it comes to using latest technology smartphones.

Since feature phone users today are being bombarded with myths about spending at least Rs 10,000 for a decent smartphone, people with not so high monthly income are almost deprived of the smartphone experience. Also, there are these doubting Thomases who would first want to get their feet wet before investing a large sum in premium smartphones. Having said that, we would like to add that not all inexpensive phones available in the market offer great value for money. In fact, Android devices with less than 512 MB of RAM can be highly sluggish and experience breakers.

Keeping all that in mind, we have compiled a list of smartphones that can be purchased for an amount less than Rs 6,000 in India. These smartphones may not be "the latest" as some of today's high-end phones (with Quad-core processors and HD screens), but provide good value for money and a smooth smartphone experience to people using them. Here are the smartphones that you can purchase for Rs 6,000 (or less) in India:

 

Xolo A500: (Rs. 5,900)

Coming from the company that holds the distinction of launching the first Intel powered smartphone, Xolo A500, though not Intel based, comes with a dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM, and runs Android 4.0 Ice-Cream sandwich operating system. It also provides users dual cameras as well as 3G connectivity. This smartphone can be bought for Rs 5,900.

 

Key technical specifications of Xolo A500 are as follows:

• 4-inch capacitive display (800x480 pixels).
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
• 1 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor.
• Dual-SIM support.
• 4GB internal memory which can be upgraded up to 32GB with the help of microSD card.
• 5 MP Primary camera with LED Flash and 0.3 MP front camera.
• 512MB RAM.
• 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity.

Lava Iris 405: (Rs 5,900)

Priced at Rs 5,900, the Lava Iris 405 runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, and has twin cameras. The smartphone claims to provide a talktime of upto 6 hrs on 2G, and supports FOTA (Firmware-Over-The-Air) to carry out future firmware upgrades. Again, it has a 1 GHz dual-core processor and 512 MB RAM.

 

Its key tech specs are:

• 4" capacitive touch screen having 480 x 800 pixels.
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system.
• 1 GHz dual-core CPU.
• 5 MP rear camera with LED flash, and a 0.3 MP front camera.
• 512 MB RAM.
• Dual-SIM support.
• 4 GB internal storage.
• MicroSD card slot for expansion up to 32 GB.
• Wi-Fi with hotspot, 3G, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack, FM radio, aGPS.
• 1400 mAh Li-Polymer battery, with 6 hours 2G talk time.

 

Micromax A89 Ninja: (Rs 6,000)

An economical Micromax offering, the A89 Ninja is priced at Rs 6000, and provides dual-SIM support, and runs on the Android 4.0 operating system. This smartphone is suited for basic internet browsing and regular usage, apart from being used as a "music-phone". This may not be ideal for camera enthusiasts or those thinking about making video calls as it comes with a 3 MP camera, and no front camera.

 

Tech-specs of Micromax A89 Ninja:

• 4-inch capacitive touch screen display having 480 x 800 pixels
• Android 4.0 operating system
• 1 GHz dual-core CPU
• Dual-SIM support
• 3 MP rear camera
• 512 MB RAM
• 4 GB internal storage
• MicroSD card slort for expansion up to 32 GB
• Bluetooth, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, and USB connectivity
• 1450 mAh battery with claimed talktime of 4 hours and standby time of 7 days.

 

Spice Smart Flo Pace Mi-422: (Rs 4,800)

Priced at Rs 5,000, the Smart Flo Pace Mi-422 from Spice is the cheapest Android phone in this list. Unlike the rest, this one does not have 3G connectivity or a dual-core processor. But it does have a 1GHz CPU along with 512 MB of RAM, and dual cameras. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. For that price, it's a good dual-SIM Android smartphone for beginners. 

Tech-specs of the device are:

• Android 4.0 OS.
• Dual-SIM.
• 4" capacitive multi-touch screen with pixel dimensions of 800x480 pixels.
• 1 GHz CPU.
• 512 MB RAM.
• microSD card support for up to 32 GB.
• 3.2 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 0.3 megapixel front camera.
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Edge, A-GPS.

 

Karbonn A7 Star: (Rs 6000)

Karbonn A7 Star has a price tag of Rs 6,000 and is the only phone in this list that offers a 4.5-inch display at an affordable price. Apart from this, the smartphone has a 5MP camera.  However, there is only 164 MB internal storage by default, but it does have a microSD card slot to expand it further by 32 GB. The only catch here is that the phone does not support 3G.

 

Tech-specs of Karbonn A7 Star:

• 4.5" Capacitive screen with 480x854 pixels.
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
• 1 GHz dual-core CPU.
• Dual-SIM support.
• 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, VGA front camera.
• 512 MB of RAM.
• 164 MB internal storage.
• MicroSD card slot for expansion up to 32 GB.
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio.
• 3.5 mm jack, microUSB port.
• 1400 mAh battery.

 

So that's the list of quality budget smartphones as of now. Going by the speed at which mobile technology is advancing, I would not be surprised to see quad-core phones in this list next quarter.

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Sony Xperia Z1 Honami Unboxing and Hands on Review RgyaaN

Sony Xperia Z1 Honami Unboxing and Hands on Review As promised, we are back with the unboxing and hands-on review video of the Sony Xperia Z1 Honami.


The Sony Xperia Z1 boatst modern specs worthy of a flagship smartphone, including a 5-inch full HD 1080p display (441ppi) sporting Sony’s TRILUMINOS screen tech and X-Reality for mobile that debuted on the Xperia Z Ultra 6.4-inch phablet. There is a 2.2Ghz Snapdragon 800 SoC inside, along with 2GB of RAM. 16GB of storage (expandable via MicroSD) and a 3000mAh battery.

The device sports a 20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with a size of 1/2.3″, along with a G Lens from its higher-end cameras. Its F2.0 aperture and 27 mm wide-angle lens can be the biggest competitor for the Nokia’s flagship device Lumia 1020.

The camera on Sony Xperia Z1 will include set of Xperia Camera Applications like Social Live, Info-Eye, Time Shift Burst and Ar Effect. You can expect are hands on this device really soon.

Stay tuned for the full review of the Sony Xperia Z1.

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LG is already mass producing a flexible display curved smartphone

LG is already mass producing a flexible display curved smartphone

Reports are coming out of LG’s home territory of Korea that the company is already mass producing a curved smartphone that utilizes a flexible OLED panel. The phone is expected to carry the name LG Z and could appear for sale before the end of the month in Korea.


What LG has apparently done is take a 6-inch flexible OLED panel and fitted it into a curved shell to form the smartphone. The end result is a fixed shape curved smartphone, but one that is thought to have advantages over the more typical flat phones when it comes to holding and using it. It’s a more natural shape to hold, basically.


It seems unlikely the curving of the handset will be very extreme. While you can make the display and casing curved, the core components inside the handset remain solid, flat objects. LG will be forced to either use a smaller battery or two batteries inside the Z, which will ultimately raise the manufacturing costs and complexity of the phone, or lower battery life considerably.


The components being used in the LG Z have yet to be confirmed, but a Snapdragon 800 processor, support for LTE, and a 1080p display are expected alongside Android as the mobile OS of choice.

Early this year Samsung demonstrated a couple of prototype flexible displays carrying the brand name YOUM, one of which was suitable for smartphones. However, they haven’t launched a product using it yet, and clearly LG isn’t ready to let us start folding or rolling up a display in one of its handsets yet, either. Maybe next year, then.

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Samsung is Claimed to Boost The Galaxy Note 3 Benchmarks to Show Better Performance

Samsung has been into news earlier this year for inflating the benchmark scores of the Exynos devices and this time the company might have also done the same with other versions of hardware as well. As reported by Ars Technica, the galaxy note 3 Snapdragon 800 version includes a code that allows the central processing unit cores to run at full speed during some benchmark tests. This allows the device to give a 20 percent higher score in any benchmark app, or the source says this is enough to claim an artificial large advantage over competitive devices like the G2. The website further says, there might also be graphics boost, we’ve asked Samsung for its take on the findings. Whether or not the company responds, we don’t envy its position. What do you think of this ?

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Sony Launches Cyber-Shot DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 Lens Cameras in India

New Sony camera and new smartphone

Sony today launched the all new lens cameras, DSC-QX100 and DSC-QX10 adding up to its Cyber-shot range. These cameras can easily clip on the smartphone and can be connected via NFC.
Both the lens cameras fits in all the popular smartphones, as said by the company and the connection to the phone is made via NFC and the latest version of Sony’s PlayMemories mobile app. The lens cameras do not have to be necessarily attached to the phone all the time as they can be placed anywhere the users want it to be and the shutter can still be controlled from the mobile.
The DSC-QX10 weighs 105 grams with the battery, the device has a 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with the Sony G lens. The device has a 10x optical zoom range, along with a SteadyShot, which the company claims will combat with the camera shake, give steady and blur free videos.
On the other hand, the DCS-QX100 has a 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor with 20.2 MP, this device has dedicated keys to control the zoom and shutter release on the camera body. This device is teamed with a wide aperture Carl-Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x optical zoom that also include a Optical SteadyShot.
Both these devices have BIONZ processors which the company claims will give natural, detailed packed stills and HD videos along with superior audio. The DSC-QX100 has a dedicated control ring for adjustment if manual focus and zoom.
Both of these devices are available throughout India starting today, the DSC-QX100 is priced at 24,990 INR and the DSC-Qx10 is priced at 12,990 INR. Our hands on video is on its way, Stay tuned!

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Sony xpria c review

Specifications Company/Brand Sony Type Dual Sim Smartphone OS Android 4.2.2 Price TBA : Rs. 15000 expected Chipset Mediatek 6589T Processor 1.2 Ghz Quadcore GPU SGX544 RAM 1 GB Battery 2330 mAh Primary Camera 8 MP Exmor R Secondary Camera 0.3 MP Video Capabilities 1080 p capture Weight 153 grams Dimensions 141.5 x 74.15 x 8.88 mm Main Display 5 inches TFT 960 x 540 px In-Built Storage 4 GB / 32 GB Expandable vis MicroSD Sony is working on a new Xperia device for emerging markets called the Xperia C. The device has a decent set of specs including Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) a 1.2 GHz MTK6589 Quad Core Processor. The Xperia C will feature Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) out the box with a 0.3 MP Secondary Camera, an 8 MP Primary Camera The Xperia C also has a 5-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen with a resolution of 960 x 540 Pixels and Mobile Bravia engine . The Xperia C weighs only 153 g and will come with a 2330 mAh battery. The device will come with 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of storage with a microSD expandability upto 32 GB. Stay tuned for more details on the Xperia C.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Announced With Improved S-Pen

Specifications Company/Brand Samsung Type Phablet OS Android 4.3 + TouchWiz Price TBA Announced August, 2013 Hype 5/5 Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC Processor 1.9 GHz octa-core RAM 3GB Battery 3200 mAH Primary Camera 13 MP Secondary Camera 2.1 MP Video Capabilities Full HD recording @30fps Weight 168 grams Dimensions 6 Main Display 5.7-inch AMOLED; 1,920x1,080 pixels; 386.5ppi In-Built Storage 32GB / 64GB Special Features Dual Camera: Dual Shot / Dual Recording/ Dual Video Call Recording: UHD 30fps, Smooth motion (FHD 60fps), Slow motion (HD 120fps) Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, a device that promises to be demonstrably faster than its predecessor while keeping the tradition of being thinner, lighter and more compact than the Note II. The 5.7-inch device has been upgraded to 1920×1080 pixels, and at 168 grams and 8.3mm thick, it’s actually thinner and lighter than the Note II. It comes with a soft-touch, textured backing in three colours, black, white and pink. The backside of the Galaxy Note 3 features a 13-megapixel camera which is capable of 4K video recording and a faux leather cover. Sandwiched in-between those parts is a 2.3Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC with 3GB of RAM, 32GB/64GB storage expandable up to 64GB and a 3,200mAh battery. As expected, it runs on Android 4.3 with TouchWIZ. “We introduced the original Galaxy Note in 2011 and launched a whole new smart device category. The undeniable success of the Galaxy Note strengthened our conviction that consumers want higher quality features for smart devices and they want those new features to make their lives better,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a powerful, original approach that enables users to tell the stories of their lives through dynamic and seamless expressions of their passions across work, play and life experiences. With a simple click of the S Pen button, users can unlock opportunities for self-expression, features that transform everyday activities into extraordinary events and access to new experiences delivered to them on Note 3’s larger screen”. The Note 3 also comes with a few interesting software features, including Air Command, an on-screen portal to four specific features: Action Memo - Quick handwritten notes that can be converted into actions. For example, you can write out someone’s name, phone number and address and the software will automatically parse the data and add him or her to your address book. Scrapbook - Basically a mobile Evernote Web Clipper, this allows you to grab pieces of web page — text or photo — and save it in various notebooks Screen Write – Full screen memos with annotations S Finder – Finds content online or in the phone just by entering keywords Pen Window - Arguably the most interesting piece of the puzzle, it allows users to open a separate app in a window size of your choosing, overlaid on top of another app. For example, if you’re chatting about expenses with your wife or husband in the SMS app, you can overlay a calculator on top and perform the addition without leaving the app. There’s also a new and improved Multi Window feature, which now allows for data sharing and interaction between apps. Samsung has also done plenty of work to the S-Pen. The stylus is now more a part of the Galaxy Note 3 than ever before. ‘The S-Pen is now the key that unlocks all the power, functionality and features of the Galaxy Note 3.’ Samsung detailed the following new attributes of its S-Pen at launch: Action Memo allows users to handwrite a note and automatically execute a function or convert that handwritten information into formatted content. Action Memo can instantly initiate a call, add to contacts, look up an address on a map, search the web, save a task to a to-do list, and more Air Command – hold the S-Pen on the Galaxy Note 3’s display and it brings up five Quick Commands in a circular menu. The idea here is to allow for quick note taking from anywhere in the Galaxy Note 3’s UX. Scrapbook enables users to organise or track down content and information from various sources including the web, YouTube and Gallery in one place so that users can easily look back at collected content all at once. When consumers save content for future use, Scrapbook also collects source material or URLs allowing them to easily refer back to the original source The Screen Write feature captures the full screen image of the current page on the device and allows users to write comments or additional information onto the captured image S Finder allows users to expansively search for content on their device regardless of the type. By putting in keywords or filters such as date, location and content type, users can search related documents, events, communication threads, and even the Help page – all in one place. In addition, users can also search for hand-written content in their Notes and memo applications, as well as symbols and formulas Pen Window allows users to use the S Pen not only for drawing sketches or writing notes, but now also for opening a small application window for a true multitasking experience. Simply by drawing a window of any size, anywhere on the screen, users can easily and quickly open another application window such as YouTube, calculator or Browser without pausing current activity on the screen The new Galaxy Note 3 is slated to begin rolling out to consumers on Sept. 25, and Samsung says that it’ll eventually hit 140 countries around the globe. This new Note is expected to be available worldwide in October. Stay tuned for pricing information! Expect an iGyaan style review soon!

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Sony Xperia Z1 Announced : 5" Full-HD Display, 20.7MP Camera

Specifications Company/Brand Sony Type Smartphone OS Android 4.2.2 Price TBA Announced August, 2013 Hype 5/5 Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Processor Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 GPU Adreno 330 RAM 2 GB RAM Battery Li-Ion 3000 mAh Sensor 1/2.3'' sensor Primary Camera 20.7 MP Secondary Camera 2 MP Video Capabilities 1080p@30fps, video stabilization, HDR Weight 170 g Dimensions 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm Main Display 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 In-Built Storage 16 GB As expected, Sony has unveiled the follow-up to its Xperia Z smartphone today, the aptly-named Sony Xperia Z1. The device looks visually similar to its all-glass predecessor, but comes in a bit taller, wider, thicker and heavier. It has a unibody aluminum chassis. The Sony Xperia Z1 will boast modern specs worthy of a flagship smartphone, including a 5-inch full HD 1080p display (441ppi) sporting Sony’s TRILUMINOS screen tech and X-Reality for mobile that debuted on the Xperia Z Ultra 6.4-inch phablet. There is a 2.2Ghz Snapdragon 800 SoC inside, along with 2GB of RAM. 16GB of storage (expandable via MicroSD) and a 3000mAh battery. The 5-inch Sony Xperia Z1 sports a 20.7MP Exmor RS sensor with an unprecedented size of 1/2.3″, along with a G Lens from its higher-end cameras. Its F2.0 aperture and 27mm wide-angle lens means that photos should be sharper, faster and more detailed than most of its rivals, though we will wait until a review unit for a verdict on its efficacy. There’s a new social feature, Social Live to broadcast “precious moments” directly to Facebook. The time Shift Burst takes about 61 images in two seconds, all photos that you take are stored online in a cloud based library. Running Android 4.2.2 with Sony’s slight but pleasing customizations, the experience should be familiar to anyone running an updated Xpera device. The Sony Xperia Z1 is also rated at IP55 and IP58 for water and dust resistance, similar to the Xperia Z and will come in black, white and purple variants. Expect an iGyaan style review soon!

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HTC Desire 600c Dual-SIM Seen On Company's Website with CDMA Support

 Not very long ago HTC launched its new phone Desire 600, and now the company is ready to launch the new variant of this phone which is the Desire 600c. While the Desire 600 supported Dual SIM (GSM and GSM), the Desire 600c supports dual-SIM (GSM and CDMA). The handset is already listed onHTC’s official website.

The HTC Desire 600c features a 4.5-inch qHD display. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1 GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. The HTC Desire 600c dual-SIM has a 8 MP rear camera with auto focus, LED flash and a 1.6 MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor. The phone is also capable of 720p video recording. The HTC Desire 600c dual-SIM weighs 127 grams and features dual front stereo speakers with built in amplifiers. The phone is powered by a 1860 mAh battery which is similar to the  the Desire 600c.
                                                                             

The HTC Desire 600c dual-SIM is a bit different from its predecessor. Though the device almost have the same specifications, it is not identical in design. The HTC Desire 600c dual SIM is a CDMA variant and supports GSM+CDMA networks. The phone runs Android Jelly Bean with HTC Sense, BlinkFeed and other features. As per the images the phone will be available in two colors Black and white. 

Pricing and availability has not been confirmed, but the pricing should be around the price tag of the HTC Desire 600 which is INR 26,000.

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XOLO Q1000S Unboxing

SPECIFICATIONS

Company/Brand
XOLO
Type
Smartphone
OS
Android 4.2 Jelly bean
Price
19,000
Price Range
15,000 - 20,000
Announced
August 2013
Released
August 2013
Hype
4/5
Chipset
MTK 6589T
Processor
Quad core 1.5 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
RAM
1 GB
Battery
2500 mAh
Sensor
Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Primary Camera
13 MP with BSI 2 sensor
Secondary Camera
5 MP With BSI Sensor
Video Capabilities
Full HD 1080p
Auto Focus
Yes
Weight
158 grams
Dimensions
147 x 72.1 x 6.98 mm
Main Display
5 inch HD IPS One Glass Solution (OGS) with 1280 x 720 resolution (294 ppi)
In-Built Storage
16 GB not expandable via MicroSD

XOLO has launched its new flagship smartphone the XOLO Q1000S, the phone is a revision of the older Q1000. The new device is just 6.98 mm thick compared to 8.8 mm for the older Q1000.

The most prominent features of the XOLO Q1000S are the Unibody construction along with the 5 inch HD IPS One Glass Solution (OGS) with a resolution of 1280 x 720 px and a 13 MP camera with BSI 2 sensor at the back and a 5 MP camera with BSI 1 sensor in the front. A few things users may not like are the non expandable storage which is fixed at a 16 GB and the non replaceable battery. The XOLO Q1000S is powered by a 2500 mAh battery pack and runs the MTK 6589T Quad Core 1.5 GHz chipset with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU and has 1 GB of RAM.  

The Q1000s is fairly pocketable, this is because of the 6.98 mm thickness. Inside the box, there is a usual mix up of things, a charging cable, a set of earphones, the USB wall charger, an extra screen protector and some standard documentation. 

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Sony Launches the XPERIA Z Ultra in India Rs. 46990, 6.4 inch Full HD, Waterproof and Dust Resistant (Hands On)

Specifications Company/Brand Sony Type Smartphone OS Android 4.2.2 Price Rs. 46990 at Launch Announced July 2013 Hype 4/5 Chipset MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Processor Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 GPU Adreno 330 RAM 2GB Battery 3050 mAh Primary Camera 8 MP / No LED FLASH Secondary Camera 2 MP Video Capabilities 1080p @30fps Auto Focus Tap to Focus Zoom Digital Weight 212 gms Dimensions 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in) Main Display 6.4 inches 1080 x 1920 pixels, 344 ppi / Triluminos display / X Reality Engine / Shatter Proof Glass In-Built Storage 16 GB Sony today launched the new Xperia Z Ultra in India, the phone is a bigger (really) sized variant of the Xperia Z and in theory really builds on the design and the features of the Xperia Z. The Xperia Z Ultra features a 6.4 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080p display with 344 ppi pixel density which is powered by the Triluminous and X-reality engines of the Mobile Bravia embed. The Xperia Z Ultra also features a MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset which is more than capable of powering the device, with Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 the phone is really a mammoth creation in both size and hardware power. The Xperia Z Ultra just like the Z before it, is IP58 certified – dust and water proof which means the the Xperia Z Ultra is Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes. For Cameras you have an 8 MP rear snapper and a 2 MP front camera both sans a LED Flash and capable of 1080p video at 30fps. The Xperia Z Ultra comes with a 3050 mAh battery which is embedded into the device and is non removable, the profile of the handset is truly fantastic where it is only 6.5mm thick and weighs only 212g considering the size. Sony have also rounded off the sides so that it does not bite your hands when you attempt to grip this passport sized handset. The phone will be available in Black, White and Purple and boasts lots of freebies from the get go, including Asphalt 7 which is pre installed, Sony Live Content from Indian Idol Etc. and free 3months subscription to Big Flix. The Xperia Z Ultra has 16 GB inbuilt storage and 2 GB of RAm and you can expand the storage with upto a 64 GB microSD card, class 10 recommended.

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