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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Buy Xolo Q1000 Mobile Phone at Rs. 12100 from Indiatimes.com | Lowest Online

Looking for good smart phone in budget range then for you Indiatimes comes with an amazing offer in which you can get Xolo Q1000 Mobile Phone at Rs. 12100 just use indiatimes discount coupon Which Is Mentioned below. Product Details : 8 MP Camera 5 Inch Screen Expandable upto 32GB Android OS, v4.1.2 Wi-Fi, 3G Dual SIM How To Get :- Click Here For Offer Page Add Mobile Into Cart Apply Coupon FLASH0109 Fill Shipping Detail Complete Order

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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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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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iOS 7 To Be Launched On September 10

September 10 is the date we’re currently marking in the diaries for the iPhone 5S and 5C reveal, and that may have just been reinforced by a claim that we’ll see the release of iOS 7 that very same day. According to an email sent to developers from Nuance, the company behind Siri, the general availability date for iOS 7 is set for September 10. The Next Web contributing writer Owen Williams posted the below email from Nuance to his personal blog, it reads: As you are probably aware, iOS 7 GA will be released on September 10th. The NDEV Program has pre-qualified that SpeechKit 1.4.5 works properly on iOS 7, but we encourage you to conduct own testing to ensure that when the upgrade happens, your Nuance speech services continue to work seamlessly. It asked developers using its API to conduct testing to ensure that their services work on iOS 7 even though its SpeechKit 1.4.5 is pre-qualified to work properly on iOS 7. Nuance is the voice recognition focused company which has also worked on Siri, Apple’s intelligent voice assistant. Historically, Apple has released iOS Golden Master versions to developers on the same day as the announcement of new iPhones, giving developers time to test their apps with the final version of the new iOS before its release it to the general public a couple of days before the launch of the new iPhone.

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Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 : Fight

Samsung has been the leader in the “phablet” segment for quite some time, but Indian brands are trying to change that and fast. With the iBerry Auxus Nuclea N1 coming awfully close to the title. But, today its the Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 vs Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 ,the Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 is almost the same when it comes to screen size and dimensions. There are pros and cons on both devices, and in most cases users tend to choose Samsung over any other brand, for the sheer brand value and service network. The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 has one major disadvantage in all of this, the inability to accept microSD cards for storage expansion. We saw that with just a few games and music we ran out of space which can be really crucial on Smartphones these days. However the Canvas Doodle 2 wins hands down against the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 in a few departments including cameras, where the doodle 2 carries a 12 + 5 MP combo the Mega 5.8 carries a 8 +1.9 MP combo. The display on the Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 also leaves Samsung Galaxy mega in the pixel dust, with a 1280 x 720 pixel on a 5.7 Doodle 2 inch vs a 960 x 550 px on a 5.8 inch Galaxy Mega 5.8. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is not ready to go down without a fight simply because, what it loses in the hardware department it brings in an additional 0.5 GB of RAM and the TouchWiz experience which some like and some hate. Most can also argue that the heavy to use TouchWiz itself will be responsible for additional RAM requirements. PHONE MICROMAX A240 CANVAS DOODLE 2 SAMSUNG GALAXY MEGA 5.8 Display 5.7-inch 720p HD LED-backlit IPS 5.8-inch qHD TFT Processor 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 MediaTek MT6589 quad-core 1.4GHz dual-core Broadcom RAM 1GB 1.5GB Internal Storage 16GB (12GB user-accessible) 8GB (around 5GB user-accessible) MicroSDcard slot No (unconfirmed, but most probably ‘no’) Yes Cameras 12MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.9MP front camera Dimensions 161 x 82.5 x 9.3mm 162.6 x 82.4 x 9 mm 240 g 182 g Battery 2600 mAh 2600 mAh Connectivity/ Ports Wi-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0/ microUSB v2.0, 3.5mm audio jack Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0/ microUSB v2.0, 3.5mm audio jack Android version Android 4.2 with custom interface Android 4.2 with Touchwiz interface Price INR 19,990 (current) INR 22,990 (current))

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iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C In Fresh Leaks

As we are approaching the event date on September 10 in San Francisco, the all new leaks makes it more prominent. New leaks from Sonny Dickson, has about 70 purported pictures of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C components. Sonny Dickson, who’s been regularly posting pictures of the new iPhones, including some high resolution ones of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C components including that of ribbon cables and components, the entire intact casings, display assemblies, vibration motor, audio jack, SIM trays, the front and rear cameras, and the mounts to attach all of the components to the casing, among others. The pictures don’t feature the logic board of the phones, though. Some pictures feature the Gold/ Champagne iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C placed side by side. The Gold iPhone 5S back casing features White coloured strips at the top and bottom, and includes the new pill shaped camera flash module that’s been suggested by a number of rumours. Unlike the iPhone 5′s camera flash the iPhone 5S flash is not round and is rumoured to feature dual-LEDs, which would have white or yellow light depending on the ambient light conditions. The low-cost iPhone or iPhone 5C has leaked several times. Alleged pictures of the iPhone 5C have revealed a plastic polycarbonate body back panel in White, Blue, Red, Yellow and Green colours, a round camera lens and LED flash, Apple logo and iPhone branding. The Red iPhone 5C variant appears to have a Black coloured display panel. The phones seen in the images are not very different from the ones seen in previous leaks. We will have to wait till September 10, to see what Apple is going to present with the new launches. So stay tuned..

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Xolo launched 'Q1000S' A 5-inch Flagship Smartphone For 18,999 NR Rgyaan

Specifications Company/Brand XOLO Type Smartphone OS Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Price 18,999 Price Range 15,000-20,000 Announced August 2013 Released Augut 2013 Chipset MTK 6589T Processor 1.5 GHz, Quad core 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 Weight 158 g Dimensions 147 x 72.1 x 6.98 mm Main Display 5 inches HD IPS One Glass Solution with a resolution of 1280 x 720 (294 ppi) In-Built Storage 16 GB Xolo today announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone XOLO Q1000S. The device is just 6.98 mm thick. This slim device is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad Core processor , it runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes with a 1 GB of RAM. XOLO Q1000S sports a 13 MP rear camera with BSI 2 sensor. The company says, BSI 2 sensor is an improved version of BSI sensor and it results in better image quality, enhanced color reproduction and improved overall camera performance. The front camera is of 5 MP with BSI sensor. The 13 MP Camera is capable of recording Full HD 1080p videos and has the image stabilization technology. The camera is capable of taking high dynamic range (HDR) images and has scene detection & tuning, panorama capture and geo tagging. The camera can capture 99 shots with the burst shot mode, which seems great. The Q1000s has a 5 inch HD IPS screen with OGS display technology and has a resolution of 1280×720 with 294 PPI. This device is equipped with a powerful 2500 mAh battery, the Q1000S delivers great music playback time of up to 53 hours (via internal speakers) and up to 34.6 hours (via wired headset). The Q1000s also has an internal memory of 16 GB. Overall this device seems a good effort from Xolo, stay tuned for our review(Coming Soon). What do you think about this device ?

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Micromax New: Canvas Doodle 2 Leaked Images and Specs

Specifications Company/Brand Micromax Type Dual Sim Smartphone OS Android 4.2.1 Price Rs. 17,999 Expected Released TBA Hype 4/5 Chipset Meditek 6589 / 6589t Processor 1.2 GHz Quad Core GPU PowerVR Series 5XT GPU RAM 1 GB Battery 2600 mAh Primary Camera 12 MP BSI Sensor Secondary Camera 5 MP Video Capabilities 1080p Full HD video Auto Focus Tap to Focus Weight 220 g Dimensions 161 x 82.5 x 8.9 mm Main Display 5.7 Inch High Definition IPS Display at 720 x 1280 Px 258 PPI / Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Special Features USB OTG, Wireless Display, Light, Motion, Proximity and Magnetic Sensors Micromax is planning to launch a couple of phones in the coming months and the first in this list will be the Micromax Canvas Doodle 2, the phone will be powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage. The device is expected to sport a 12 megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Other specifications my include are a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, Dual-SIM support and the gestures software seen on the Micromax Canvas 4. The device is likely to be juiced by a 2,600mAh battery and run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. This device will compete with rivals like Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and the Galaxy Grand Series. Preview a couple of the images of the upcoming device below and wait for a featured Hands On. Micromax had recently launched the Micromax Canvas 4 A210 and this will be the second iteration of Micromax’s high build quality phones. The company is planning to demonstrate better builds with their latest handsets, but the inclusion of merely a MT6589 vs MT6589T that the competition is using may turn out to be a disadvantage for the company. The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 may be dubbed as the A240 and will feature a HD 5.7 inch display. If the company does end up using the MT6589T chipset they might actually bump the screen resolution to 1920 x 1080 px as seen in the iBerry Auxus Nuclea N1. The top flap of the phone around the camera will open up to make space for the two sim cards. It is also expected that the phone may not have expandable storage. Update: It appears the above images are of the MyPhone Iceberg (A Philippines based brand), the same phone is going to be the Canvas Doodle 2.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Pre Release Leaks,Rumors and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the next big daddy smartphone for the company after the big Note 2 launched last year at IFA Berlin. In a similar fashion at IFA 2013, Samsung will hold their Unpacked event where they plan to unveil a few of the goodies intended for the next generation of technology. The Galaxy Note 3 is the most prominent upcoming Smartphone and the world has a lot of expectations from Samsung when it comes to the Note 3, and it mostly has to do with the build quality. Lets start off with things we know for sure, The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will launch on September 4th at the Unpacked event in Berlin, Germany. The design of the Note 3, is going to be a mix of the Galaxy S4 and the original Note and Note 2. The new Note will still carry an S Pen with more enhanced features. The new Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be slimmer and slightly lighter than the last edition. Press render Hardware and Specs According to Rumors, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will have a 1920 x 1080p 5.7-inch display of the super Amoled Variety, a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor or an eight-core Exynos 5 Octa chipset depending on region, 3GB of RAM and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The display here will get an increase from the 5.5 inch we saw last year, but the size of the Note 3 may not be that much more thanks to the “less bezel” design implemented in the new S4 which is expected to be incorporated in the Galaxy Note 3. A 13-megapixel camera setup with optical image stabilization along side a 5 MP front camera with autofocus and HD video calling. Although a lot of sources claim that the Note 3 will come in 32 Gb and 64 GB variants, a 16GB variant will help reduce costs, especially in countries like India where the Dollar prices are skyrocketing. The Battery is expected to be bumped up to a 3200 mAh battery providing a considerable increase in battery life. Features and UI If the new Note 3 does get Android 4.3, you can expect a newer version of Touchwiz UI along side some of the features carried over from the Galaxy S4 including gestures and Air View among many other new features that Samsung will design to make this flagship more popular. You can also expect the camera features like dual shot and capture, sound and shot and animated photo. Reports suggest that a host of new features are being designed for the new S-Pen that may also feature smart calling thanks to a secondary button on the Pen hardware. What To / Not To Expected The Galaxy Note 3 is not expected to be a unibody smartphone, with metal chassis, despite many claims. Although, a move in this direction could possibly put all questions about build quality to rest. The Global version of the Note 3 may not come with LTE, while those tied to carriers can expect an LTE variant, those who buy the Exynos based Note 3 will be greeted with 3G only speeds. The Galaxy Note 3 may be launched in a dual sim variant for markets like Korea, China and India. The Galaxy Note 3 may also be launched in a Google edition, however the S Pen would then become redundant, unless they make a suite of apps available for the hardware. Expect the Galaxy Note 3 in India as early as October for prices upwards of Rs. 45000 for the basic variant which we expect will be 16 GB. Samsung is also planning to pair up the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launch with several new cases and accessories along with a new smart watch dubbed “Galaxy Gear”.

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Spice Launches Two Budget Smartphones, Stellar Glamour And Smart Flo Space

Spice Mobiles has launched two budget Android smartphones in India, named Smart Flo Space and Stellar Glamour. The Smart Flo Space smartphone has been priced at Rs 3,799, while the Stellar Glamour costs Rs 5,999. The Spice Flo Space Mi-354 features a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320×480 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor coupled with 256MB RAM. It packs a 3-megapixel rear camera along with an LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It also runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The device includes 512MB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB through a microSD card. It is backed by a 1450mAh battery. Spice Stellar Glamour has a 4-inch display, runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with dual-sim functionality and is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor and comes with 4GB onboard storage and 512MB RAM, with support for microSD cards up to 32GB. It comes with a 5MP camera and LED flash on the back and 1.3MP in front. This smartphone’s connectivity suite has features like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB. Powered by a 1,400mAh battery, this phone supports changeable back covers in red and blue colours. Commenting on the launch, TM Ramakrishnan, CEO – devices, S Mobility, said, “We have witnessed massive growth with low-cost offerings and delivering the best Android experience without sacrificing on performance or features. These products position themselves as premium budget phones with enhanced features and better than what competition is offering. This latest offering by Spice is a perfect amalgamation of functionality, style & entertainment.” Both the devices come preloaded with Spice Cloud app that provides consumers free Cloud backup with 2GB data storage and access to user photos, documents, music, videos and contacts across the devices, along with security and anti-theft features. Also, on the Spice Facebook page, the company is offering 6 months EMI payment option with no interest, no processing fee and no down payment for selected devices.

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HTC Zara Specs Leak, Budget Device With 4.5" Display And Sense 5.5

HTC is bringing the design language from the One series down to entry level devices, according to an image by notorious leaker evleaks. The HTC Zara has been rumoured before, but its specs never really jumped out at us. With a 4.5-inch qHD screen (960×540 pixels), a dual-core 1.2Ghz Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage, an UltraPixel camera, a 2100mAh battery and, perhaps most interestingly, Android 4.3 with Sense 5.5. As handsets go, the HTC Zara (a codename and not final shipping designation) looks to be a mix of the lower-end Desire line and the HTC One. You can see two front-facing speakers along with the company’s unique button placement. The main differences are the more rounded corners and that distinctly Desire-like camera ring on the back. HTC Zara is the second phone we hear of that’s going to launch with the updated Sense 5.5 user interface running on top of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The HTC One Max is going to debut with the company’s updated UI. Sense is HTC’s differentiator in the Android game, though recently it has been focusing more on hardware improvements than software gimmicks. Whether Sense 5.5 will retain the familiar BlinkFeed home screen remains to be seen, but we don’t think HTC will mess with a good thing.

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Rumour : Galaxy Note 3 Will Start Shipping In Early September

Samsung is preparing for their big Unpacked event on September 4th. This is when the Galaxy Note 3 and the rumoured Galaxy Gear smartwatch will be unveiled. Specs of both these Android-powered devices have leaked online, but today a new report by reputable site SamMobile has revealed possible shipping dates. If the insider information is to be believed, we should expect the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to be available for purchase in September. The company’s third-gen phablet is expected to start shipping in Week 36, which goes from September 2 to September 8. Actual market availability usually takes about a week after the units start leaving the factories, so mid-September seems like a a likely target. As for the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch, it’s going to hit store shelves in October or Week 40 to be specific (September 30 – October 6). Of course, none of these dates are confirmed and SamMobile has a reputable track record of nailing Samsung products and specs, and states there might be “a delay of a week or two may happen, depending on region.” Another note on the Note 3 states that Samsung will apparently drop the 16GB version and offer a base model of the Galaxy Note 3 with 32GB of internal storage. Other notable rumoured specs of the Note 3 are its 5.68-inch full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080 resolution, 1.8GHz Octa-core Exynos 5420 processor, 3GB RAM, 13MP camera with OIS, LTE connectivity, 3,200 mAh battery and runs Android OS 4.3 Jelly Bean.

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LG G2 vs LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One | Flagships Compared

LG is in the lime light once again with its latest flagship smartphone, the G2. Powered by the mighty Snapdragon 800 chipset with four Krait 400 cores clocked at 2.3GHz, an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM, the LG G2 simply blows the competition out of the box in terms of processing power. The battle of the Flagship devices is always on, today we are going to compare the latest Flagship devices available or to be available in the market which are LG G2, LG Optimus G pro, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC one. All these devices are of different screen sizes which are 5.2″, 5.5″, 5″ and 4.7″ respectively. All of these devices have a full HD resolution, which can give an edge to HTC one for the ppi. We think most people would not notice difference between 424 ppi of the LG G2 and 469 ppi for the HTC one. Let us compare all of these devices in detail below: Device LG G2 Galaxy S4 LG Optimus G Pro HTC One OS Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Android (4.2.2, 4.1.2) Display 5.2″ IPS LCD 5″ Super AMOLED HD 5.5″ IPS LCD 4.7″ Super LCD 3 Resolution 1920 x 1080 (424 ppi) 1920 x 1080 (441 ppi) 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi) 1920 x 1080 (469 ppi) Dimensions 135.5mm x 70.9 mm x 8.9 mm 136.66 mm x 69.8 mm x 7.9 mm 150.2 mm x 76.1 mm x 9.4 mm 137.4mm x 68.2 mm x 9.3 mm Weight 143 grams 130 grams 160 grams 143 grams Chipset Snapdragon 800 Exynos 5 Octa 5410/ Qualcomm CPU; varies by market. Snapdragon 600 Snapdragon 600 Processor Quad-core 2.3 GHz 1.6 GHz Quad + 1.2 GHz Quad / 1.9GHz quad-core,(Varies) 1.7 Ghz Quad core 1.7 Ghz Quad- core GPU Adreno 330 PowerVR SGX 544MP3 Adreno 320 Adreno 320 RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Storage 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB 32/64 GB MicrosSD card slot Yes Yes Yes NO Primary camera 13 MP Full HD @60fps 13 MP Full HD @30fps 13 MP Full HD @30fps 4 MP Ultra pixel Full HD @30fps Front camera 2.1 MP 2 MP 2.1 MP 2 MP (HDR) Battery 3000 mAh 2600 mAh 3140 mAh 2300 mAh WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n,ac, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n,ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 LE with A2DP Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR Yes Yes, v4.0 with A2DP Network Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band UMTS/HSPA Penta-band LTE support, LTE-Advanced GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600 GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 LTE (market dependent) NFC Yes Yes Yes Yes Speakers mono mono mono Stereo Availability Expected this month available available available Price TBA Exp. 45,000 39,500 35,000 40,000 It’s a matter of preference, but it’s hard to compete with the big guys. LG might not beat any of these in sales. The general consumer tends to go with the popular choices like Samsung and HTC. This does not mean that the LG G2 is not the best your money can buy. As far as India is concerned pricing may be the biggest factor. So which one would you take home ? you can leave your views in the comment section below.

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Celkon Launches The Campus A63 In India For Rs. 4499

Celkon today launched the Campus A63 in India. It has been priced at INR 4,499 and will be available in the market beginning today. The Campus A63 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and is powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor with 256MB of RAM. The Campus A63 sports a 4-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels. The phone features a 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing camera. It runs on a 1,500 mAh battery and has a microSD card slot that supports 32GB of memory. Apart from being a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) supported smartphone like other domestic devices, it also supports a regular connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, but lack 3G support. Celkon is also expected to launch more device in its Campus series in the coming weeks including the Campus A60, A20 and A10. Stay tuned for more details.

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Blackberry Z30 Compared Alongside Z10 And Q5 In New Leaked Images

Blackberry has still not confirmed anything about the rumored Blackberry Z30 but that has not stopped more rumors to pop up online. CrackBerry has posted new images that show the to be announced BlackBerry Z30 phone pictured alongside the company’s flagship touchscreen smartphone Z10 and the most affordable BlackBerry 10 device, the Q5. The Z30 features the biggest display on a BlackBerry device launched till now. The image shows three devices Z30, Z10 and Q5 kept alongside. The above image reveals that the smartphone’s screen will display 5 rows of icons and not just 4 much like the BlackBerry Z10. The image(below) of the rear panel of the BlackBerry Z10 and the alleged Z30 show that the latter will feature a textured back.

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