HTC launches One M9e smartphone with octa-core SoC, 13MP camera
The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of One M9e in China. The company has priced the device of $425 (Approx. Rs 27,600) and it will be available in Gold, Gunmetal Grey and Silver color options.
Talking about the specifications, the HTC One M9e flaunts a 5-inch Full HD display with 1920×1080 pixels resolution. The device comes with dual SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system topped with the Sense UI of the company. The handset is powered by a 2.2GHz MediaTekHelio X10 (MT6795T) Octa-Core 64-bit processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM.
The on-board storage of the mobile phone stands at 16GB which can be further expanded up to 2TB with the help of microSD card. The smartphone comes equipped with dual front facing BoomSound speakers powered by Dolby audio. The handset sports a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an Ultrapixel front facing snapper for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it houses a 2,840 mAh battery.
Xolo launches BLACK 1X smartphone with 4G support exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs 9,999
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Xolo has launched its second smartphone under the BLACK series. The company has named the device as BLACK 1X and has priced it for Rs 9,999. The handset will be exclusively available on Snapdeal via flash sale model starting from 6th November.
On the specification front, the Xolo BLACK 1X flaunts a 5-inch full HD display protected by a coating of Dragontrial glass on top. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 32GB which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.
The handset runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the HIVE UI of the company and it comes with hybrid dual SIM functionality. The device comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera with LED flash for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs in a 2,400 mAh battery.
Oppo announces Neo 7 smartphone with 4G support, 5-inch display and Android Lollipop OS
Oppo the Chinese smartphone maker has unveiled its new mobile phone dubbed as ‘Neo 7’. The company has not yet revealed that pricing and availability details of the handset. According to the rumour mill the device will come in Black and White colour options and firm might launch the device soon in the market.
The Oppo Neo 7 flaunts a 5-inch qHD display with 940×540 pixels resolution. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1 based on the Color OS of the company and powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. The device offers 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.
The mobile phone comes with dual SIM functionality and it comes equipped with an 8.0-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing snapper for capturing selfies. On the connectivity front the device offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it houses a 2,420 mAh battery.
iBall launches 3G voice calling tablet with 13MP rotatable camera for Rs 10,999
The domestic smartphone manufacturer iBall has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Slide Avonte 7 tablet. The company has priced the device for Rs 10,999 and its USP its rotating 13.0-megapixel camera. The tablet is available in the market for purchase and it is said to be “India’s first tablet PC with rotating camera.”
On the specification front, the iBall Avonte 7 features a 7-inch display and comes with 1200×800 pixels resolution. The device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and it also offers dual SIM functionality with voice calling facility. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM.
The inbuilt storage of the tablet accounts to 16GB which can be expanded further up to 32GB using a microSD card. The device also comes equipped with the support for 21 regional languages and its connectivity options include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and it packs in a 2,800 mAh battery.
Oppo announces R7s 4G smartphone with 4GB RAM, octa-core SoC, 13MP camera
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has expanded its R series of smartphones. The company has introduced Oppo R7s at the GITEX 2015 in Dubai. The manufacturer has not yet revealed the pricing and availability details of the handset but it will be available in Golden and Silver colour options.
Talking about the specifications, the Oppo R7s flaunts a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 1080×1920 pixels resolution protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on top. The mobile phone is powered by a 1.5GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The on-board storage of the smartphone accounts to 32GB which can be expanded further using a microSD card.
The handset comes with dual hybrid SIM support and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Color OS of the company. The device comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG and packs in a 3,070 mAh battery powered by the VOOC rapid Charge technology.
OPPO Mirror 5 Review: A modern affordable smartphone with a stunning touch display
OPPO, the Chinese manufacturer is flooding the Indian market with their inexpensive devices. They have launched its new OPPO Mirror 5 in India and this is a stunning device to work with. OPPO Mirror 5 A51W is one of the company’s premium mid-end smartphones in the coutnry. Want to know more about it? Then do read on.
Design
The OPPO Mirror 5 is available in white colour only. The smartphone’s body is supported by a U-shaped frame. It has a plastic back panel, which looks quite stylish. The mobile phone is sleek at just 7.7mm thickness and 160g weight. The OPPO Mirror 5 has a bright 5-inch IPS LCD display, which is quite impressive and comes with bright vibrant colours. Overall, the design is pretty competitive.
The battery is non-removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. The OPPO Mirror 5 has dual-SIM slots (one is for Micro and second one is for Nano) and there is another slot for expandable storage that is also placed under the removable back panel. The power button is located on the right side of the phone and the volume keys are located on the left side of the device. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone, while the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top of the device. The primary camera is on the top left (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the LED flash.
Performance
Under the hood, the OPPO Mirror 5 is a reliable and consistent performer. It has the 1.2GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A53 processor that comes along with 2GB of RAM. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files. Over that, there is an option to add up to a 128GB microSD card where users can store additional files. All this runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916. To power the device, OPPO Mirror 5 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. The smartphone has an easy-to-use interface and an uncomplicated setup process.
The primary camera of OPPO Mirror 5 can capture 8-megapixel still images and for selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. The camera app has a lot of good features such as Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR and panorama. The camera captures really detailed pictures, but it needs time to focus properly and adjust to the light. The 5-megapixel front camera, on the other hand, needs sufficient amount of light for a good click. But the close-up shots were quite nice.
The OPPO Mirror 5 smartphone’s image and video quality is above average. The speaker also offers proper stereo sound while playing music that makes the listening session more entertaining. The place where the phone stresses a bit is gaming. You can’t play games for too long on the mobile phone because the phone gets slightly warm while playing.
Coming on to its battery life, the OPPO Mirror 5 does manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,420 mAh battery inside it, we did get between 20 to 22 hours after a full charge (under nominal use).We tested the phone out with AnTuTu Benchmark and it managed a score of 23,811 points, which puts in the upper side of the pack.
Verdict
The OPPO Mirror 5 is an all-rounder, which performs extremely well with most tasks. It has really good voice quality and a user can easily hear stuff without any problem. We did like the looks and the stylish design of the phone. The smartphone has minimum of bloatware, which is also appreciable. The OPPO Mirror 5 A51W can be picked up for Rs 15,990.
Pros
- Good audio performance
- Great IPS LCD screen
- Neat design
- Non-removable battery
- Gets heated up while playing games
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full IPS LCD display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,420 mAh
- Dimensions:40 x 71.20 x 7.7mm
- Weight: 160g
Huawei Honor Enjoy 5 launched with 13MP camera, 4,000 mAh battery
Huawei the Chinese smartphone maker has added another product to its kitty with the launch of Honor Enjoy 5. The company has launched the device in China for $157 (Approx. Rs 10,196) and it will come in Gold, Grey and White colour options. The manufacturer has not yet talked about the global roll out of the handset.
The Huawei Honor Enjoy 5 features a 5-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution and is made scratch resistant with the coating Dragontrial Glass. The device comes with 4G support and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. The dual SIM mobile phone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card.
The smartphone flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking sefies. The high point of the device is its battery backup; the company has incorporated a 4,000 mAh battery in the handset in order to keep the users going. On the connectivity front, the handset offers 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.
Swipe unveils its Ace Strike budget 4G Android tablet at Rs 6,999
Swipe Technologies is India’s leading mobile internet technology company. They have just launched its most awaited product Ace Strike, which is India’s first and most economical 4G tablet. The Swipe Ace Strike tablet features 4G-LTE connectivity for faster browsing.The tablet comes with a Champagne Gold side panel and an ivory white body. It is exclusively available for sale on Snapdeal, the leading E-commerce portal at Rs6,999.
Shripal Gandhi, Founder & CEO, Swipe Technologies said, “Ace Strike is a perfect fusion of Innovation and Technology. I am delighted to present India’s first and the most economical 4G tablet, Ace Strike – the latest device that will create a touchstone in the 4G tablet segment. We at Swipe believe in offering technology that makes communication simpler and faster & Ace Strike is our endeavour in this direction.”
On the specification front, the Swipe Ace Strike tablet features a 6.98-inch IPS HD display with a resolution of 600×1024 pixels and is designed for spectacular viewing experience with Vi-Di Technology. Powering the tablet is a 1.3GHz Quad-Core 64 bit processor with 2GB of RAM. On the memory side, the tablet packs 16GB built-in memory along with expandability support up to 32GB.
The Swipe Ace Strike tablet packs a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera for clicking selfies. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and houses 4,000 mAh battery.
Tech Specs of Swipe Ace Strike
- Display:98-inch IPS, 1024 x 600 resolution
- CPU:3GHz Quad-Core, 64-bit processor
- RAM:2GB
- Memory:16 GB + 32 GB expandable
- OS:Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- SIM:Dual-SIM 4G with calling
- Dual camera:5-MP rear & 2-MP front
- Connectivity:Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Bluetooth
- Battery:4,000 mAh battery
- Bundled Accessories:AC power adaptor, battery, USB cable & headset
Huawei unveils its latest Honor 7 smartphone
The Chinese telecom firm Huawei just unveiled Honor 7 smartphone, which comes with customisable software intelligence features. The latest Honor 7 smartphone is first device that will have embedded panic button, which will send out alerts on phone number pre-loaded in the application at the time of emergency along with location details. The Honor 7 will be available only on Flipkart in India from October 15.
Zhao Gang, Honor International Business Vice-President said, “We are enthusiastic to introduce the Honor 7 in India today. We sold 20 million Honor phones in 2014, 40 million in 2015 and expect to sell 60 million in 2016.”
On the specification front, the Honor 7 smartphone would run on the latest Google Android’s Marshmallow operating system. It has internal memory of 16 GB and support external memory card slot. The Honor 7 smartphone has 20-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera with auto focus speed of 0.1 second. The device also has a back finger print sensor that unlock phone in 0.5 second and houses 3,100 mAh battery.
The Honor 7 features an integrated knock sensor in the phone, which enables user to capture screen shot with double tap by knuckles and crop any part in any shape by moving knuckle around it.
Additional availability and pricing information will be announced in the following weeks.
Microsoft unveils its latest Lumia 640 XL LTE smartphone in India at Rs 13,536
Ever since Microsoft took over the Lumia smartphones brand from Nokia they have been a bit aggressive with the Windows smartphone category in the Indian market. They are continuously bringing good Windows mobiles one after the other to India. Another one in the Lumia series, which they have just launched at an event in Chennai, is their first 4G LTE smartphone called the Lumia 640XL and it will be available at Rs 13,536 via Snapdeal.
Talking about the device, TS Sridhar, director, Microsoft Mobile Devices, said, “India is poised to be one of the leading 4G markets in the world owing to the exponential growth of smartphones and the growing access to Internet. Lumia 640XL LTE is a power packed smartphone that offers a great productivity package with the power of 4G.”
The Lumia 640 XL smartphone features a 5.70-inch HD display. The device runs on Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, which will be upgradable to Windows 10 on mobile when it is available later this year. The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL is powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. The dual SIM smartphone offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.
The 4G-enabled Lumia 640 XL smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera also on board. The smartphone packs in a 3,120 mAh battery and offers 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL smartphone will come bundled with an offer from Airtel where consumers will be able to double their data for free.