- Custom dynamic driver (model 380.1), engineered to deliver an accurate, clear listening experience
- Aerophonic housings, designed to channel sound to the listener without distortion. Contoured secure flex cable.
- 12 hour battery life with NFC for easy device pairing.
- aptX and AAC compatible for high quality stereo audio via Bluetooth streaming. Splash and sweatproof to IPX4 rating.
- High grade 6063 aluminium construction for durability and effective sound delivery
[Video] RHA MA650 Unboxing and First Look
![[Video] RHA MA650 Unboxing and First Look](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/maxresdefault-2-768x432.jpg "[Video] RHA MA650 Unboxing and First Look")
The RHA MA650 are now available in India in white colour and they look sizzling hot. These retail for Rs 7,999 in India. These are designed in UK by RHA and come with over 7 ear plug types. These are splash proof and come with IPX4 rating.
Tech Specs:
Reliance Jio offers extra 1.5GB daily data on these plans
Ever since it made its debut in the Indian telecom industry, Reliance Jio has time and again come up with offers that customers find hard to resist. And it has done the same yet again. The telecom major will now be offering 4.5 GB data per day along with unlimited calls under its Rs 299 plan.
This means, users will get a total of 126GB data with a validity of 28 days at Rs 299. Prior to the revision, people who recharged with the Rs 299 plan got 3GB of data per day along with calling and SMS benefits.
However, the offer is valid for a limited period. In order to get 126GB of data for 28 days, users will have to get a recharge of Rs 299 done before 30th June.
Customers buying the plan also get to use all Jio apps for free including the JioTV app on which users can watch the ongoing FIFA World Cup matches.
That’s not all. Other plans from Reliance Jio have got updated too.
Jio’s Rs 149, Rs 349, Rs 399 and Rs 449 plans offered up to 1.5GB data per day earlier, but will now offer 3GB of daily data.
Also, Rs 198, Rs 398, Rs 448 and Rs 498 plans earlier offered 2GB daily data, but will now offer 3.5GB data per day.
And those buying the Rs 509 plan can enjoy up to 5.5GB of data every day instead of the 4GB data that they got earlier. But even they aren’t the ones who’ll be getting the most data.
Reliance Jio’s Rs 799 plan earlier offered 5GB data to customers. But now, that has been beefed up by 1.5GB too. So, customers will be able to avail 6.5GB data per day with Rs 799 plan.
And if there are some who still don’t find these offers tempting, Jio is also offering a discount of Rs 100 on all recharges over Rs 300 done by PhonePe wallet. Furthermore, a discount of 20% can be availed on recharges below Rs 300 done via the mobile wallet.
Moto G6 Review: Premium looks, performance could have been better
We have been huge fanboys of Motorola phones since its inception in India, more than two decades ago. The Moto RAZR series was one of our favorite at the time and no one came close to it when it boiled down to premium looks and thin bezels. Couple of decades later the game has changed and smartphones have taken over the world. Moto too has changes its strategy, but has seen some turbulent times. They recently launched the Moto G6 in India, after its debut in Brazil. We ran our usual tests on this smartphone and this is how it fared on our review bench.
Design and blueprint
Let’s start with the aesthetics. The Moto G6 is inspired by the Moto X4, you will find a lot of similarities between the two starting from the watch dial like dual camera cluster at the back to the all glass rear panel and curved edge design. Being inspired sometimes is taken in the negative sense, but in this case it is good. Since the worthy stuff from the more expensive Moto X4 has come down to the budget smartphone Moto G6.
Dressed in midnight blue, the Moto G6 sports an aluminum band around the edges, which has the power button and volume rocker key on the right, a curved dual SIM tray on top and USB type C charging port along with a 3.5 mm audio jack at the bottom. There is no speaker grille on this mobile, you ask why? Because the ear piece doubles up as the loud speaker. This is both a good and bad thing, you can enjoy media better with a front firing speaker, but at the same time chances of it getting ruined are higher and your call quality might go down.
The front of the smartphone has a large 5.7-inch display with 75.4 percent screen to body ratio. This is accompanied by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which protects it from dust and thuds. The touchscreen is FHD+ (1080×2160 pixels resolution) and has an aspect ratio of 18:9 with 424 ppi density. On top of the screen users will also find couple of sensors like the proximity one, under the screen the company has placed its logo and a haptic touch sensitive button.
Users can enable the one touch button control, after which the bottom nav bar on the screen disappears. So, how does one navigate then? By using finger gestures on this haptic button. For example, to go back to the previous page on the browser you can swipe left on the button. Swipe right and the OS will show the list of open apps.
Performance, camera and features
This is a place where Moto G6 left us with a mixed bag of feelings. While we loved the camera performance, sound quality and the excellent display, there was the occasional speed issue with the device that was off-putting. But first, let’s talk about its specifications. The Moto G6 comes in two variants one with 3GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and the other with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. We were using the 4 GB RAM version.
With it the device has Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa core SoC supporting 1.8GHz clock speed. Graphics are powered by Adreno 506 chipset and the Moto G6 runs Android 8.0 not 8.1 like the other devices in this price bracket. The memory can be upgraded by up to 256GB using a microSD card and the phone has two nano SIM slots with it. Everything on paper seems fine, except that eye hurting Snapdragon 450 CPU. Frankly, in this price range its competition has much better chipset options.
Because of the same, we experienced occasional slowdowns while switching between apps and when browsing (when multiple tabs are open). Graphical game performance is not super either. Yes, the display does full justice to the device, but you cannot play graphic hungry games like PUBG on it properly. We ran the AnTuTu benchmark on it, where it scored just 61,496 points. On Geekbench 4’s compute test it got only 2,295 points, while on the multi-core CPU test it got 3,147 marks. All of it showcase subpar performance.
Moving past that, there are some good features of the smartphone besides its superior looks. We loved the movie watching experience on it and it got better with the ear plugs that come in the box. The cameras work well with the rear powered by a 12MP primary plus 5MP secondary sensor that adds depth (bokeh effect). They are just a step behind the competition, but do have features that will give the opposition a run for its money. One in particular we loved is the spot colour mode, where the user can select a colour on screen and only that colour stays and rest of the picture turns grayscale.
The shots during the day were nice and crisp, in low-light or at night the edges did lose some of its sheen. Videos too were bright and nice, but we have defiantly seen better from the Honor’s and Xiaomi’s in this price bracket. Front camera is powered by a 16MP sensor with LED flash. This the company says is one of Moto G6’s main features. The images here are good and become better when using the LED flash. The front camera can also record video at 1080p. A better resolution is always favoured these days on social networks and the Moto G6 front camera delivered a good close to life colour experience for that.
Battery lasted for more than 22 hours for us, even though it has just 3,000 mAh of it. We used the phone nominally with mixed use of WiFi and 4G. Our usage also included playing few YouTube videos during the day, voice calls and a game or two here and there. For heavy users the battery life will drop further, but keep the charger handy as it can turbo charge the phone in minutes.
The Moto G6 comes with Android 8.0 not 8.1 on it. Which does not take away from the experience, but one would want the absolute latest in terms of OS when buying a new device. Moto actions do play house in this smartphone and all the lovely features come here. Like a quick twist of the hand opens the camera app and if you chop twice the torch is enabled. Also, if you want to take a screen shot just press three fingers on the screen and the device will take a screen grab.
There is no dedicated button for the app drawer on the Moto G6, but one can swipe up on the home screen and the list of apps will be shown. There is no bloatware on it too, which does give it an additional star on our rating sheet.
Verdict and final thoughts
All in all, we liked and disliked the device. We absolutely love how it looks and feels in the hand, even though the rear panel is a fingerprint magnet. We just cannot get over the price bracket it is in and the kind of chipset it offers here. If you are looking for a trendy phone with a great selfie camera and a great screen in a budget, the Moto G6 could be your best buy. But if you are looking for extreme performance, you might want to look elsewhere.
Pros: Good Screen, great looks, decent cameras
Cons: Mediocre performance, Android 8.0
Dressed in midnight blue, the Moto G6 sports an aluminum band around the edges, which has the power button and volume rocker key on the right, a curved dual SIM tray on top and USB type C charging port along with a 3.5 mm audio jack at the bottom. There is no speaker grille on this mobile, you ask why? Because the ear piece doubles up as the loud speaker. This is both a good and bad thing, you can enjoy media better with a front firing speaker, but at the same time chances of it getting ruined are higher and your call quality might go down.
The front of the smartphone has a large 5.7-inch display with 75.4 percent screen to body ratio. This is accompanied by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which protects it from dust and thuds. The touchscreen is FHD+ (1080×2160 pixels resolution) and has an aspect ratio of 18:9 with 424 ppi density. On top of the screen users will also find couple of sensors like the proximity one, under the screen the company has placed its logo and a haptic touch sensitive button.
Users can enable the one touch button control, after which the bottom nav bar on the screen disappears. So, how does one navigate then? By using finger gestures on this haptic button. For example, to go back to the previous page on the browser you can swipe left on the button. Swipe right and the OS will show the list of open apps.
Performance, camera and features
This is a place where Moto G6 left us with a mixed bag of feelings. While we loved the camera performance, sound quality and the excellent display, there was the occasional speed issue with the device that was off-putting. But first, let’s talk about its specifications. The Moto G6 comes in two variants one with 3GB RAM and 32 GB storage, and the other with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. We were using the 4 GB RAM version.
With it the device has Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa core SoC supporting 1.8GHz clock speed. Graphics are powered by Adreno 506 chipset and the Moto G6 runs Android 8.0 not 8.1 like the other devices in this price bracket. The memory can be upgraded by up to 256GB using a microSD card and the phone has two nano SIM slots with it. Everything on paper seems fine, except that eye hurting Snapdragon 450 CPU. Frankly, in this price range its competition has much better chipset options.
Because of the same, we experienced occasional slowdowns while switching between apps and when browsing (when multiple tabs are open). Graphical game performance is not super either. Yes, the display does full justice to the device, but you cannot play graphic hungry games like PUBG on it properly. We ran the AnTuTu benchmark on it, where it scored just 61,496 points. On Geekbench 4’s compute test it got only 2,295 points, while on the multi-core CPU test it got 3,147 marks. All of it showcase subpar performance.
Moving past that, there are some good features of the smartphone besides its superior looks. We loved the movie watching experience on it and it got better with the ear plugs that come in the box. The cameras work well with the rear powered by a 12MP primary plus 5MP secondary sensor that adds depth (bokeh effect). They are just a step behind the competition, but do have features that will give the opposition a run for its money. One in particular we loved is the spot colour mode, where the user can select a colour on screen and only that colour stays and rest of the picture turns grayscale.
The shots during the day were nice and crisp, in low-light or at night the edges did lose some of its sheen. Videos too were bright and nice, but we have defiantly seen better from the Honor’s and Xiaomi’s in this price bracket. Front camera is powered by a 16MP sensor with LED flash. This the company says is one of Moto G6’s main features. The images here are good and become better when using the LED flash. The front camera can also record video at 1080p. A better resolution is always favoured these days on social networks and the Moto G6 front camera delivered a good close to life colour experience for that.
Battery lasted for more than 22 hours for us, even though it has just 3,000 mAh of it. We used the phone nominally with mixed use of WiFi and 4G. Our usage also included playing few YouTube videos during the day, voice calls and a game or two here and there. For heavy users the battery life will drop further, but keep the charger handy as it can turbo charge the phone in minutes.
The Moto G6 comes with Android 8.0 not 8.1 on it. Which does not take away from the experience, but one would want the absolute latest in terms of OS when buying a new device. Moto actions do play house in this smartphone and all the lovely features come here. Like a quick twist of the hand opens the camera app and if you chop twice the torch is enabled. Also, if you want to take a screen shot just press three fingers on the screen and the device will take a screen grab.
There is no dedicated button for the app drawer on the Moto G6, but one can swipe up on the home screen and the list of apps will be shown. There is no bloatware on it too, which does give it an additional star on our rating sheet.
Verdict and final thoughts
All in all, we liked and disliked the device. We absolutely love how it looks and feels in the hand, even though the rear panel is a fingerprint magnet. We just cannot get over the price bracket it is in and the kind of chipset it offers here. If you are looking for a trendy phone with a great selfie camera and a great screen in a budget, the Moto G6 could be your best buy. But if you are looking for extreme performance, you might want to look elsewhere.
Pros: Good Screen, great looks, decent cameras
Cons: Mediocre performance, Android 8.0
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium officially launched in 17 countries
Music is a big multi-billion-dollar industry around the world. Google had showcased YouTube Music in May and now they have gone ahead and officially launched it in 17 countries around the world, and no India is not part of it, as yet. With YouTube Music, Google has also launched YouTube Premium, which will take the position of YouTube Red.
YouTube Music service in USA can be availed for $9.99 per month, while YouTube Premium service has a price tag of $11.99 per month. Currently, both the services are available in USA, Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and UK.
Both the services are basically free in these countries where users can play music, watch videos, listen to full albums, see live performances and more. It also understands your liking and disliking’s and displays content according to your taste. But, the free service comes with ads in it, if you do not want ads then you would need to pay $9.99 per month for the YouTube Music service or $11.99 for YouTube Premium service that will be completely advertisement free.
YouTube Premium is same as YouTube Red and has all the functionalities of YouTube Music. However, the premium service throws in all the ad free videos that are not found on the music service along with the option to download them. You can watch online series on YouTube Premium as well, such as Cobra Kai etc. New users can try both the services for free for the first three months, which is 2 months more than Netflix, which also has its own line-up of original online series and has partnered with big Hollywood studios such as Marvel.
If you already have a YouTube Red subscription, you will automatically be upgraded to YouTube Premium. Sadly, the service is not available as yet in India and there is no clear indication on when both the services will be available here. Till we get clarity, if you want to hear Bollywood music, you can try the Google Play app available on Android smartphones.
Sony XAV-AX5000 in-car entertainment system with Android Auto and 6.95-inch touchscreen launched in India
When it comes to ICE (in-car entertainment) systems in India, Sony tops the list in both the in-dash system and the speakers that go with it. The Japanese company has introduced a really cool new AV receiver here in India called the Sony XAV-AX5000. This one retails for Rs 24,990 and sports a 6.95-inch bezel-less touch display.
The main attraction of the Sony XAV-AX5000 is that it is both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ready. Users can easily connect there Android or iOS devices to the Sony’s ICE system and get important messages on screen. Users can also make or receive calls, send messages and even access and play music from their mobile device through it.
The Sony XAV-AX5000 was first showcased at CES 2018 and now finally is available in India. The touch screen has card type buttons on it. There are some physical keys at the bottom of the panel as well, from where users can increase or decrease volume, go to the home screen or options menu and skip a track, too. There are dual USB ports available on it, so one can connect two devices to it at the same time.
This in-dash receiver by Sony is rear view camera compatible, so if a user wants to install a rear camera later, he/she would not require an additional screen for it. The Sony XAV-AX5000 does boast of Extra Bass circuitry which enables the device to produce clear sound with good amount of bass. Sony says it helps the system to overcome any type of engine noise and users get pure resonance without ambient sound. A 10 band equaliser has been added to the mix with 10 pre-sets. Audio files such as FLAC and MP3 are supported on the Sony XAV-AX5000.
The quick wakeup feature introduced in the system, reduces lag between the engine start and device start time. Sony claims that as soon as you turn the ignition the Sony XAV-AX5000 wakes up and is ready to play your favourite tunes.
Comio C1 Pro with 5-inch HD+ screen and Face Unlock launched in India: Price, specs and availability
Comio seems to be on a roll, they recently launched the X1 Note in the Indian market dubbed as its flagship two weeks ago and now they are out with another mobile. Called the Comio C1 Pro the new device is ready to take on Xiaomi and Tambo in India. This smartphone is placed in the super budget segment of smartphones and seems to be aimed at people upgrading from feature phones.
Comio C1 Specifications
The Comio C1 Pro is driven by a 5-inch HD+ resolution 720×1,440 pixels’ touchscreen and runs Android Oreo 8.1 straight out of the factory. Under the bonnet it spaces a Mediatek 6739 SoC (quad-core) and 1.5 GB RAM. These are accompanied by 16GB on-board storage, which is expandable by up to 128GB using a microSD card.
The Comio C1 Pro is powered by a small 2,500mAh battery, which is said to last for a full day, but we can tell you more only once we test it fully. As for the cameras, the Comio C1 Pro has an 8MP rear camera with AF feature and a front snapper powered by a 5MP sensor with facial recognition. Modes like panorama are available and gesture controls to take images is also there. Over that, this smartphone sports 3 SIM slots and split screen mode for the touch display is also available.
Other features include Bike mode, 4G VoLTE, intruder selfie, font application and OTG support.
Price and offers
The Comio C1 Pro is available in 3 colours metallic grey, sunrise gold and royal black. It is priced at Rs 5,599 and as said before is aimed at the first time smartphone users.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, CEO & Director, COMIO Smartphone further adds, “We are delighted to announce the launch our new smartphone COMIO C1 Pro in such a short span. We believe that consumers in this price segment deserve better features and our budget friendly C1 PRO smartphone provides a potpourri of exciting features like good camera quality, better speed, security features, stylish design and value-added services.”
The company says that the C1 Pro comes with 1 year and 100 days of warranty, one-time screen breakage wave-off and 30-day replacement guarantee. With that, Reliance JIO users can get Rs 2,200 cashback through 44 vouchers of Rs 50 each. The offer will become valid after the customer has successfully recharged with the service provider (using a pack of Rs 198 or Rs 299).
Honor 7C review: A decent smartphone in the budget range
Honor is one brand that has been launching smartphones one after the other, recently. Right after we saw the launch of its flagship Honor 10, the company rolled out two budget smartphones – Honor 7C and 7A. We spent some days with the bigger sibling Honor 7C to see what’s good in it and what all it lacks. Read the rest of our review to find out more about the phone:
Design and Blueprint
We’ll first talk about the design of the smartphone. For a mobile that falls in the budget range, the look and feel of the phone is very pleasing. Honor 7C has premium looks, with a metal back panel and a 5.99-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and 2.5D curved glass dominating the front. Above and below the display are the front facing camera and Honor branding, respectively.
The phone is very sleek and has a minimalistic design. It comes without any antenna lines on the metallic back-panel, which also has the Honor branding on it. The back panel of the smartphone also sports dual cameras and a fingerprint sensor. The top and bottom inserts on the back panel are made of plastic, but that doesn’t hamper the looks of this device in any manner.
Honor 7C comes in three colour options – Black, Blue and Gold – and the one that we got for review was dressed in Blue. We are really impressed with the build quality of the smartphone and it feels solid to hold. In spite of this, the phone is not very heavy at 164g and one-handed usage is not a problem at all.
The side edges of the smartphone are where the SIM card and microSD card slots along with the volume rocker keys are placed. The bottom edge stocks the 3.5mm jack, microUSB port and speaker grille.
Coming to the display of Honor 7C, the smartphone sports a 5.99-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen and has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Although we were thoroughly impressed by the design of the smartphone, the same cannot be said about the display. There were a few good points, but some things were just average. The colour reproduction was accurate and vibrant, but we found the display to be reflective. We have seen phones with better sunlight readability. On the upside, viewing angles were just right. Considering that most of its competitors have a full HD display, it was also slightly disappointing to see Honor 7C to come with just a HD+ touchscreen.
In a nutshell, Honor 7C’s display left us with mixed feelings and we felt it definitely could have been better.
Performance, Camera and Features
Before we begin speaking about Honor 7C’s performance, we’ll take a minute to take you through its specifications. The Honor 7C is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and comes in two storage variants – 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage. The one that we are using is packed with 4GB RAM. Users can add a microSD card of up to 256GB, too. Coming to think of it, Honor 7C and 7A are first smartphones from the company to ditch its Kirin processors. For imaging duties, there is a 13MP+2MP dual rear camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera.
The smartphone houses a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.0. The software of the smartphone is extremely feature rich and some interesting ones include the ability to switch between Wi-Fi and mobile network automatically. The smartphone does so by detecting which network is stronger. There is a Ride Mode for those who travel on motorcycles, too. Over that, a number of things can be done via the fingerprint sensor including answering phone calls, taking photos, videos and stopping your alarm clock.
While these were some things that we liked, one thing that we really didn’t was bloatware. And Honor 7C has plenty of it. There are a number of gaming apps on it and the phone also has Truecaller, UC Browser and Netflix pre-installed.
Coming to the performance, the smartphone was good in performing daily tasks. We used multiple tabs of Chrome and opened various apps to put the phones multi-tasking ability to work. Honor 7C mostly performed well, although we did encounter an occasional lag in launching some heavy gaming apps, but it was negligible. We observed a delay only in launching these apps; the functioning was not affected by it.
One thing we liked a lot about the Honor 7C is that it did not heat up even once, even when we were gaming or browsing the net for a long while. The smartphone from Honor survived all kinds of games – from Super Mario to Asphalt 8. We just loved the experience.
But, the best thing about Honor 7C is definitely its Face Unlock feature. It worked instantly each and every time without any exceptions. It is a feature we were thoroughly impressed with.
We were quite happy with the battery life of the smartphone, too. It lasted us an entire day in spite of usage that included watching YouTube videos, using Maps for navigation and social media apps like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. If your usage isn’t heavy, it can last you more than that.
Skipping over to the calling experience. The call quality of the smartphone was good. We never encountered a problem with making or receiving calls even in areas like elevators and basements.
As for the cameras of this smartphone, they mostly just did an average job. The colours seemed slightly dull in most pictures and the objects seemed abnormally sharp. Shots taken at night were particularly unclear and grainy; the ones during the day weren’t bad but looked like they could do with some improvement.
The case was similar with the selfie shooter. The shots taken during well-lit conditions were decent enough, but the ones taken in low lit conditions were not up to the mark.
We ran a few benchmark tests on Honor 7C. It scored 782 and 3,989 in single and multi-core scores of Geekbench 4 and got 70,506 in Antutu benchmark test. Both showcasing decent performance when it comes to this segment of smartphones.
Verdict and Final Thoughts
Honor 7C has its ups and downs. The design is sleek, the built is solid and the battery is long lasting. The bloatware and the average cameras are the downsides of the phone. At a price of Rs 11,999, the smartphone is a decent buy, but we have seen other smartphones in the same price range like Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 that are better when it comes to overall performance.
Pros – Good built and design, Accurate face unlock, Lasting battery
Cons – Bloatware, Cameras
We’ll first talk about the design of the smartphone. For a mobile that falls in the budget range, the look and feel of the phone is very pleasing. Honor 7C has premium looks, with a metal back panel and a 5.99-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and 2.5D curved glass dominating the front. Above and below the display are the front facing camera and Honor branding, respectively.
The phone is very sleek and has a minimalistic design. It comes without any antenna lines on the metallic back-panel, which also has the Honor branding on it. The back panel of the smartphone also sports dual cameras and a fingerprint sensor. The top and bottom inserts on the back panel are made of plastic, but that doesn’t hamper the looks of this device in any manner.
Honor 7C comes in three colour options – Black, Blue and Gold – and the one that we got for review was dressed in Blue. We are really impressed with the build quality of the smartphone and it feels solid to hold. In spite of this, the phone is not very heavy at 164g and one-handed usage is not a problem at all.
The side edges of the smartphone are where the SIM card and microSD card slots along with the volume rocker keys are placed. The bottom edge stocks the 3.5mm jack, microUSB port and speaker grille.
Coming to the display of Honor 7C, the smartphone sports a 5.99-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen and has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Although we were thoroughly impressed by the design of the smartphone, the same cannot be said about the display. There were a few good points, but some things were just average. The colour reproduction was accurate and vibrant, but we found the display to be reflective. We have seen phones with better sunlight readability. On the upside, viewing angles were just right. Considering that most of its competitors have a full HD display, it was also slightly disappointing to see Honor 7C to come with just a HD+ touchscreen.
In a nutshell, Honor 7C’s display left us with mixed feelings and we felt it definitely could have been better.
Performance, Camera and Features
Before we begin speaking about Honor 7C’s performance, we’ll take a minute to take you through its specifications. The Honor 7C is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and comes in two storage variants – 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage. The one that we are using is packed with 4GB RAM. Users can add a microSD card of up to 256GB, too. Coming to think of it, Honor 7C and 7A are first smartphones from the company to ditch its Kirin processors. For imaging duties, there is a 13MP+2MP dual rear camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera.
The smartphone houses a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.0. The software of the smartphone is extremely feature rich and some interesting ones include the ability to switch between Wi-Fi and mobile network automatically. The smartphone does so by detecting which network is stronger. There is a Ride Mode for those who travel on motorcycles, too. Over that, a number of things can be done via the fingerprint sensor including answering phone calls, taking photos, videos and stopping your alarm clock.
While these were some things that we liked, one thing that we really didn’t was bloatware. And Honor 7C has plenty of it. There are a number of gaming apps on it and the phone also has Truecaller, UC Browser and Netflix pre-installed.
Coming to the performance, the smartphone was good in performing daily tasks. We used multiple tabs of Chrome and opened various apps to put the phones multi-tasking ability to work. Honor 7C mostly performed well, although we did encounter an occasional lag in launching some heavy gaming apps, but it was negligible. We observed a delay only in launching these apps; the functioning was not affected by it.
One thing we liked a lot about the Honor 7C is that it did not heat up even once, even when we were gaming or browsing the net for a long while. The smartphone from Honor survived all kinds of games – from Super Mario to Asphalt 8. We just loved the experience.
But, the best thing about Honor 7C is definitely its Face Unlock feature. It worked instantly each and every time without any exceptions. It is a feature we were thoroughly impressed with.
We were quite happy with the battery life of the smartphone, too. It lasted us an entire day in spite of usage that included watching YouTube videos, using Maps for navigation and social media apps like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. If your usage isn’t heavy, it can last you more than that.
Skipping over to the calling experience. The call quality of the smartphone was good. We never encountered a problem with making or receiving calls even in areas like elevators and basements.
As for the cameras of this smartphone, they mostly just did an average job. The colours seemed slightly dull in most pictures and the objects seemed abnormally sharp. Shots taken at night were particularly unclear and grainy; the ones during the day weren’t bad but looked like they could do with some improvement.
The case was similar with the selfie shooter. The shots taken during well-lit conditions were decent enough, but the ones taken in low lit conditions were not up to the mark.
We ran a few benchmark tests on Honor 7C. It scored 782 and 3,989 in single and multi-core scores of Geekbench 4 and got 70,506 in Antutu benchmark test. Both showcasing decent performance when it comes to this segment of smartphones.
Verdict and Final Thoughts
Honor 7C has its ups and downs. The design is sleek, the built is solid and the battery is long lasting. The bloatware and the average cameras are the downsides of the phone. At a price of Rs 11,999, the smartphone is a decent buy, but we have seen other smartphones in the same price range like Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 that are better when it comes to overall performance.
Pros – Good built and design, Accurate face unlock, Lasting battery
Cons – Bloatware, Cameras
6 gadgets you can gift your Dad this Father’s Day
Just one more day to go for Father’s Day and we are sure you have plans to surprise your Dad. However, if you have been busy throughout the week and didn’t have any time to go pick a gift for him, we have listed down some gifts that will surely make him happy. And if he’s tech-savvy he’ll love them even more. Here’s the list of gadgets that you can gift your Dad this Father’s Day:
Fitbit versa: Encourage your father to start focussing on his health with Fitbit Versa. The smartwatch comes at a starting price of Rs 19,999 and is available in three colour variants — Black, Grey and Silver and Peach and Rose Gold. Fitbit Versa comes with a 24/7 heart rate tracking sensor and can also come handy to track sleep stages and workout sessions. It features a 1.34-inch touchscreen display and runs Fitbit OS 2.0. The smartwatch is compatible with Android 4.3 and iPhone 4S and above. It can also be taken for a swim as it is water resistant up to 50 meters. Fitbit’s smartwatch has a 2.5GB of internal storage and over four days of battery life.
Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker: A smart speaker will make an excellent gift for your dad on Father’s Day. An you can always pick the Amazon Echo Dot speaker that is powered by Alexa digital assistant and can make shopping lists for users, set reminders, check weather, tell sports’ scores and do much more. Priced at Rs 4,499, the Amazon Echo Dot speaker is available in Black and White colours. Users can connect with it using Bluetooth and it also has a 3.5mm jack and a microUSB port. It can also stream music over Wi-Fi and has a 0.6-inch tweeter. Volume can be controlled via buttons on top of the speaker.
Google Home: If you are actually planning to buy a smart speaker for your dad, then you needn’t stay restricted to Amazon’s speaker. You can pick up the Google Home too.There are again two options to choose from — Google Home and Google Home Mini priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 4,499 respectively. The speakers directly compete with Amazon’s Eco and Echo Dot speakers.Powered by Google Assistant, Google Home can read out emails for your Dad, give him important news updates or even play music and give recipes for food. The speakers are both compatible with Android and iOS devices and come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
OnePlus 6: If your father needs a new smartphone, we recommend the the recently launched OnePlus 6. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor — which is the latest and the most powerful one yet. It features a 6.28-inch FHD+ Full Optic AMOLED display that has an iPhone X like Notch. The OnePlus 6 runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with OxygenOS 5.1.The smartphone has three storage variants — 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB of storage. The cameras remain the same as OnePlus 5T’s but there is a change in sensors. The 16MP+20MP dual rear cameras come with Sony IMX519 and Sony IM376K sensors. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs 34,999.
Bose SoundSport Truly wireless earbuds: If your Dad loves music, then Bose SportSport Truly wireless earbuds probably the best gift that we can suggest. Priced at Rs 18,990, the wireless earbuds are IPx4 sweat resistant and come in Black, Midnight Blue and Bright Orange colour options. The earbuds come with Bose’s digital signal processing and volume optimized EQ. The earbuds are claimed to have a battery that lasts up to 5 hours and users can track the location of the earbuds at any time with the Bose Connect App’s ‘Find My Buds’ feature.
Flipkart 10000/15000mAh power bank: Save your father from smartphone battery woes and buy him the Flipkart 10000mAh or 15000mAh power bank, that are priced at Rs 799 and Rs 999 respectively. While the 10000mAh power bank has three USB ports, the 15000mAh power bank has two USB ports. They also sport an LED torch and a battery level indicator.
Fitbit versa: Encourage your father to start focussing on his health with Fitbit Versa. The smartwatch comes at a starting price of Rs 19,999 and is available in three colour variants — Black, Grey and Silver and Peach and Rose Gold. Fitbit Versa comes with a 24/7 heart rate tracking sensor and can also come handy to track sleep stages and workout sessions. It features a 1.34-inch touchscreen display and runs Fitbit OS 2.0. The smartwatch is compatible with Android 4.3 and iPhone 4S and above. It can also be taken for a swim as it is water resistant up to 50 meters. Fitbit’s smartwatch has a 2.5GB of internal storage and over four days of battery life.
Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker: A smart speaker will make an excellent gift for your dad on Father’s Day. An you can always pick the Amazon Echo Dot speaker that is powered by Alexa digital assistant and can make shopping lists for users, set reminders, check weather, tell sports’ scores and do much more. Priced at Rs 4,499, the Amazon Echo Dot speaker is available in Black and White colours. Users can connect with it using Bluetooth and it also has a 3.5mm jack and a microUSB port. It can also stream music over Wi-Fi and has a 0.6-inch tweeter. Volume can be controlled via buttons on top of the speaker.
Google Home: If you are actually planning to buy a smart speaker for your dad, then you needn’t stay restricted to Amazon’s speaker. You can pick up the Google Home too.There are again two options to choose from — Google Home and Google Home Mini priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 4,499 respectively. The speakers directly compete with Amazon’s Eco and Echo Dot speakers.Powered by Google Assistant, Google Home can read out emails for your Dad, give him important news updates or even play music and give recipes for food. The speakers are both compatible with Android and iOS devices and come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
OnePlus 6: If your father needs a new smartphone, we recommend the the recently launched OnePlus 6. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor — which is the latest and the most powerful one yet. It features a 6.28-inch FHD+ Full Optic AMOLED display that has an iPhone X like Notch. The OnePlus 6 runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with OxygenOS 5.1.The smartphone has three storage variants — 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB of storage. The cameras remain the same as OnePlus 5T’s but there is a change in sensors. The 16MP+20MP dual rear cameras come with Sony IMX519 and Sony IM376K sensors. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs 34,999.
Bose SoundSport Truly wireless earbuds: If your Dad loves music, then Bose SportSport Truly wireless earbuds probably the best gift that we can suggest. Priced at Rs 18,990, the wireless earbuds are IPx4 sweat resistant and come in Black, Midnight Blue and Bright Orange colour options. The earbuds come with Bose’s digital signal processing and volume optimized EQ. The earbuds are claimed to have a battery that lasts up to 5 hours and users can track the location of the earbuds at any time with the Bose Connect App’s ‘Find My Buds’ feature.
Flipkart 10000/15000mAh power bank: Save your father from smartphone battery woes and buy him the Flipkart 10000mAh or 15000mAh power bank, that are priced at Rs 799 and Rs 999 respectively. While the 10000mAh power bank has three USB ports, the 15000mAh power bank has two USB ports. They also sport an LED torch and a battery level indicator. Google Pixel owners will soon be able to choose the colour of their launcher: Report
Technology giant Google may soon let the users of Google Pixel series of smartphones select the colour of their smartphone’s launcher from light to dark mode according to a report in Android Police.
Till now, the launcher in Google Pixel phones automatically turned dark when users had a dark wallpaper on. This is even the current situation. Your theme depends on your wallpaper. So if your wallpaper is dark, so are your folder icons, app drawers and quick setting. Similarly, if your wallpaper is white in colour or has a neutral shade, the launcher your Pixel smartphone will automatically turn white.
Much to the frustration of many users, they cannot manually select one among the two themes if they have a preference for it. But it seems like now Google is changing this. This is because someone had added an item in the developer preview in March this year in which they had asked for a toggle to choose the theme.
And Google has now marked that particular item as ‘fixed’ in the bug tracker. Google’s reply says, “We have added support for a Dark theme to be applied to quick settings and launcher under Settings -> Display -> Device Theme. It will be available in a future Android build.”
So with this, users will be to go to the device’s settings, and make customizations to their launcher settings under Device Theme.
In other words, you will be able to select the dark or light launcher based on your preference and you will not have to select a particular wallpaper to enable it.
However, if users are expected to enable or customise these settings in Google Pixel phones, then it is definitely a possibility that the default settings will be exactly as they are right now – light launcher with white or neutral wallpapers and dark launcher with dark coloured wallpapers. The report by Android Police says that this change may arrive with the next developer preview, but one can expect it to be live by the time Android 9.0 officially rolls out.
[Video] OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones Unboxing
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OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones were announced at an event in london recently, these will be available in the Indian market at Rs 3,990.
Tech Specs:
- Magnetic Control
- On wire volume keys and call button
- Quick charge function
- 8 hours battery backup
- 10 min charge, 5 hour battery backup quick charge
- Water resistant
- Bluetooth 4.1
- 10 Meter effective range
Reliance JIO and Airtel to live stream Fifa World Cup 2018 matches for free
Today is the opening ceremony and first match of the largest football sporting event in the world. Yes, the Fifa World Cup 2018 will commence tonight as Russia takes on Saudi Arabia at 8:30 PM. The Fifa action is so big that the leading Indian telecom players could not stay away from it.
Both, Airtel and Reliance JIO have announced that their customers can watch the matches for free on their respective live TV apps on the mobile phones. All the matches of the Fifa world cup would be available to Airtel and Reliance JIO customers between June 14 to July 15, 2018.
Along with English and Hindi commentary, these matches will be available in all the local languages on the Airtel app. Over that, users will have access to the complete match schedules, summary and behind the scenes footage here. The Airtel TV app is available on the Android and iOS app stores.
Reliance JIO is also giving similar viewership to its customers where they can also enjoy this premium service for no additional cost. Users on both iOS and Android smartphones can download their app and enjoy uninterrupted coverage of the Fifa World Cup 2018.
Along with the Fifa World Cup 2018 live coverage, both the telecom players have announced that they will also live stream India Vs Afghanistan cricket matches on their respective platforms, too. Seems like a good day for sports enthusiasts and if you are a customer of Reliance JIO or Airtel then you are in luck as you can watch the matches (cricket or football) from anywhere for free.
Coming to think of it, network issues could play spoil sport as Airtel’s 4G is very patchy even in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Gurugram. On top of that at times, rains do short circuit mobile towers, which will again hamper connectivity. Fingers crossed is all we can say, if you are on an Airtel network.
Vivo Nex S and Nex A smartphones with bezel-less, notch-less display and pop-up selfie camera launched: Specs price and other details
When Vivo’s concept smartphone Apex was showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2018, it did get some eyeballs rolling. The smartphone’s prototype was earlier seen at the Consumer Electronics Show this year and managed to grab headlines even then. The reason was its ‘half-screen in-display fingerprint scanning technology.’ With this technology, instead of putting one’s thumb or finger on the thumbnail-sized icon on the device to unlock it, one can do so by placing their finger anywhere on the smartphone’s display – or at least half of it. And now, the Chinese smartphone maker has announced its Nex S smartphone, which is based on the Apex concept phone.
Although Nex S does not have Apex’s ‘half-screen in-display fingerprint scanning technology,’ there are a number of features in it that we saw in Apex. To put in Vivo’s words, the Nex S smartphone “fulfils the bezel-less dream.” The Nex S smartphone – like the Apex concept phone – comes without the Notch on its display and we found this to be very refreshing. This also means that the Nex S smartphone has a screen-to-body ratio of 91.24%. That’s not all. Vivo Nex S also comes with the company’s glass-vibrating Screen Soundcasting technology, that was also seen the in Apex concept phone. This technology replaces the earpiece speaker found in devices.
Instead of Apex’s half-screen in-display fingerprint scanning technology, Vivo Nex S comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The difference between the two is only in the area covered. Although in-display fingerprint sensor is a feature we have already seen in Vivo X21, Vivo claims that its third generation sensor makes the speed faster.
Specifications
Speaking about other specifications of the Vivo Nex S Smartphone it features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor – which the latest in the market. Vivo Nex S smartphone comes with 8GB RAM and comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options. It houses a 4000mah battery and sport a 12MP primary rear camera with f/1.8 lens and a 5MP secondary rear camera with f/2.4 module. For selfies, there is an 8MP pop-up front facing camera with f/2.0 lens. The smartphone run Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Funtouch OS 4.0.
Other than this, the company also launched a younger sibling, Nex A smartphone, that has a number of features similar to Vivo Nex S, but there are things that set them apart too. For starters, the Nex A is powered by Snapdragon 710 processor clubbed with 6GB RAM and offers 128GB inbuilt storage. A major difference is that unlike Nex S, Vivo Nex A has a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel instead of the in-display one. The display, camera setups and battery is the same as Vivo Nex S.
Pricing
Both the smartphones are currently only available in China. While the Vivo Nex S smartphone with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage is priced at CNY 4,998 (roughly Rs 53,000), and its 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs CNY 4,498 (roughly Rs 47,500). The Vivo Nex A, which is only available in 6GB RAM/128GB on-board storage option, bears a price tag of CNY 3898 (roughly Rs 41,200).
[Video] Comio X1 Note Unboxing and First Impressions
![[Video] Comio X1 Note Unboxing and First Impressions](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sddefault.jpg "[Video] Comio X1 Note Unboxing and First Impressions")
Comio X1 Note Tech Specs:
- MediaTek MT8735 1.45GHz Quad-Core processor with Mali-T720 GPU
- 6-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ display with 2.5D Curved Glass
- 3GB RAM with 32GB internal memory, expandable by up to 128GB with microSD card
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and f/2.2 aperture. 5MP secondary rear camera with f/2.4 aperture
- 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.4 aperture with LED flash in front too
- Fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/ b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
- 2,900mAh battery
- Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Uber Lite launched in India: Everything you need to know
Uber Technologies has launched its Uber Lite app in India — a move which many are saying has been done to get more users on board.
In its initial phase, Uber Lite will only be launched for Android smartphone users in Delhi, Jaipur and Hyderabad. This will be followed by the app getting rolled out across India during summer and then Uber Lite will be launched in other countries.
What makes Uber Lite different from the regular Uber app is the fact that it is less than 5MB. It is claimed to have a response time of less than 300 milliseconds and can work perfectly well in areas with low connectivity.
The company went on to say in a statement that Uber Lite works on less than 5% Android devices.
Besides this, the app retains most other features of the main Uber app. It hasn’t compromised on the safety features and comes with an emergency button and also lets users share their route with friends.
However, some features are different. For instance, in the absence of GPS, the app might suggest a nearby landmark where the cab can come to pick the user up. Similarly, the app already has the city’s most popular places so that they appear even when the user is offline.
According to Uber Technologies, maps are not loaded by default in Uber Lite and are available at a tap when user needs them because this ensures that the app is light and works quickly even in low network connectivity.
“After extensive research with our riders, it was obvious we couldn’t just make a smaller copy of Uber. We needed to reimagine the experience for India and key markets around the world. The result is Uber Lite,” said Peter Deng, Head of Rider Product, Uber.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 launched with 5.45-inch HD+ display: Price, specs and more
There were leaks and teasers flying about this phone and finally the Chinese maker has brought it to life. Called Xiaomi Redmi 6, the smartphone has been launched in China and integrates some new features that will be seen on upcoming Xiaomi smartphones (too) like the face unlock feature. Seems like Xiaomi is using AI in this device for various things ranging from the face unlock to it the cameras.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 specifications
The event held on Tuesday showcased the Xiaomi Redmi 6 with a HD+ 5.45-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 720×1,440 pixels. The aspect ratio is set at 18:9 and 80.7 percent screen to body ratio is what this phone has. As for the cameras, the Xiaomi Redmi 6 has dual rear cameras that are stacked just like the ones found on the OnePlus 5T. These are powered by 12MP plus 5MP sensors and both sport 1.25 micron pixels with AI firmware. Spin the phone around and one will find that the company has placed a 5MP front snapper.
Under the hood Xiaomi has given this smartphone, not a Snapdragon, but a MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core CPU which has speeds up to 2.0GHz. The Xiaomi Redmi 6 is available in two variations. One with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory and other has 4GB RAM and 64 GB memory. This seems to be the usual norm for all budget smartphones these days.
Storage is expandable in the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and one can insert up to 256GB microSD card in this smartphone, over the already available memory inside. As for the battery life, while others in the category are giving more than 3,400 mAh, Xiaomi is still stuck on 3,000 mAh. Other features of the mobile phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, micro USB, Bluetooth 4.2 and 3.5mm audio jack. Xiaomi Redmi 6 weighs 146 grams and runs Android Oreo 8.1 with its own MIUI skin on top.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Price and availability
The price of the Xiaomi Redmi 6 3GB RAM/32 GB storage variant has been kept at CNY 799 (that is approximately Rs 8,500) and the 4 GB RAM/64GB storage version has a price tag of CNY 999 (Rs 10,500 approximately). It will start selling in China on June 15, however there is no word of its launch in India. Nonetheless, going by the trend that this Chinese maker follows, they should bring the phone to our shores in a months’ time.
Selfie obsession: Two teenagers drown in river Tapi
While the smartphone has made life easier for many, it has caused a lot of trouble for some too. Starting from distracted driving to selfie deaths, the list just goes on. Adding to the selfie death list, two teenagers from Surat drowned in the Tapi river while trying to click a selfie. The two boys were hanging on a rope over the river when they fell in to it while capturing a selfie.
As per a report in Indian Express, two other boys who jumped in the river to save them were rescued by the bystanders and are currently undergoing treatment at New Civil Hospital. The four friends, Ikhlak Shaikh, Sohel Khan, Mohammed Zaid and Mohammed Kaif had gone to the causeway over the river. Here Shaikh and Zaid lost their balance and fell into the river while taking a selfie.
Bodies of the boys were later recovered by the fire brigade officers and declared the boys had died to due to drowning in the river. As said before selfie deaths are not new and have been happening in India and abroad at a constant pace. There needs to be some kind of education program running for people that tells them how to be safe and what not to do, especially the younger generation who takes thrills while clicking an action selfie in deadly environments.
Last year two youth in Mumbai died too taking a selfie at a railways station. Delhi has also seen its share of deaths while people are taking selfie on the railways tracks. Recently a young Indian boy just out of his teens died slipping from a 40-meter cliff in Australia. Parents should also take note of the at-times menace called a selfie and tell their children always to be safe when clicking one alone of with a group of people.
5 reasons why not to buy the Xiaomi Redmi Y2
Xiaomi might be leading smartphone player currently in India, but with the latest launch they do seem to have lost the plot quite a bit. They recently launched the Redmi Y2 in the Indian market, which is just a remodelled version of the Xiaomi Redmi S2 that was showcased in China a little while ago.
The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 failed to excite us on multiple levels and to us this phone is not a worthy buy at all, because of the heavy competition it faces from its own brother the Note 5 Pro and other brands like Realme, Honor and Motorola. Specs to price-wise we found this smartphone to be mediocre and here are 5 reasons why you should skip this smartphone:
Price: The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32 GB memory variant, and Rs 12,999 for the 4 GB RAM and 64 GB memory version. It is eating into its own siblings range, the Redmi Note 5, which is priced at Rs 9,999 for 3GB/32GB, however the Redmi Note 5 4GB/64GB version is a thousand rupees cheaper. Over that, the good looking Realme 1 is thousand rupees cheaper than both of them, priced at Rs 8,999 for 3GB/32GB piece and Rs 10,990 for 4GB/64GB version. Why do you want to spend more?
Seen form factor: Putting it simply, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has no great shakes when it comes to its form factor. The dual lens setup has become mundane and the plain jane looks just don’t work these days. There is no zing in this phone, which the youth wants these days. In a sea of great looking phones like the one from Realme and Moto G6 Play, the Y2 looks quite dreadful.
Plastic body: While most phone manufacturers like Motorola and Honor are giving glass backs or metal bodies, Xiaomi is busy cutting corners and is providing a plastic unibody thats looks tacky and not appealing. You are better of purchasing a top of the line glass back than plastic, if you as us.
Not a Full HD Screen: The 5.99-inch display on the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 supports only a 720×1,440 pixels resolution. Which is not even close to what its sibling at a cheaper price gives. The Redmi Note 5 has FHD+ graphics 1,080×2,160 pixels display, which is much higher than the Y2. Don’t know what Xiaomi was thinking when building this phone.
Smaller battery: This is probably the biggest flaw of Xiaomi Redmi Y2, it just does not have that much battery juice. While Realme 1 gives you a powerful 3,410 mAh battery, Moto G6 Play is even better at 4,000 mAh. the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has just 3,080 mAh at a higher or similar price. Most want longer lasting devices and this is definitely not one of them.
Top 10 smartphones with big battery life
Tired of battery woes and can’t wait to replace your smartphone? We have made a list of 10 recently launched smartphones you can choose from. Here’s a look at our list:
Huawei P20 Pro
We won’t be surprised if you get reminded of triple rear cameras the moment you hear of Huawei P20 Pro. Theo 40MP+20MP+8MP triple rear camera setup is the key feature that makes the smartphone stand out. But it isn’t the only feature of the smartphone worth talking about. Huawei’s flagship boasts of a massive 4000mAh battery as well. Huawei P20 Pro is priced at Rs 64,999 and is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core processor clubbed with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.1 and features a 6.10-inch touchscreen display.
Moto G6 Play
If you are looking for a big battery smartphone and also want phone that has been launched recently, then Moto G6 Play is the right choice for you. Priced at Rs 11,999, the newly launched smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.7-inch HD+ display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor clubbed with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, the smartphone runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. It comes with 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies and video calls.
Coolpad Note 6
Coolpad Note 6 comes in two storage variants – 32GB and 64GB. However, both these variants have the same 3GB RAM. Coolpad’s smartphone packs a 4070mAh battery and features a 5.5-inch full-HD display. Running Android 7.1 Nougat, it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and sports a dual front camera setup with 8MP and 5MP sensors along with a 13MP rear camera. While the 32GB variant of the smartphone is priced at Rs 8,999, the 64GB variant costs Rs 9,999.
InFocus Vision 3 Pro
Priced at Rs 6,999, InFocus Vision 3 Pro comes with a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.7-inch HD+ screen. Powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core Mediatek M6373 Cortex-A53 processor paired with 2GB RAM, the smartphone offers 16GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 64GB. The Android 7.0 Nougat based smartphone comes with 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Probably the most talked about budget smartphone of the year is Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The smartphone has great specifications and is available in two storage variants – 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/64GB storage. While the 4GB RAM version is priced at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 16,999. With a 4000mAh battery, it is a good option for those who want to buy a smartphone with a long lasting battery.The smartphone features a 5.99-inch full-HD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. For imaging duties, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP front facing camera.
Infinix Hot S3
The smartphone from Infinix packs a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.65-inch HD+ 2.5D Full View display. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, it comes in two storage variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. Running on Android Oreo skinned with XOS 3.0, it comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 20MP selfie camera. The 3GB RAM variant of the phone is priced at Rs 8,999 and the 4GB RAM version is priced at Rs 10,999.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
Asus touted battery as one among the key features of its Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone when it was launched this year. Powered by a massive 5000mAH battery, the smartphone is available in two storage variants – 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM/64GB inbuilt storage. While the former is priced at Rs 10,999, the latter is priced at Rs 12,999. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 5.99-inch full HD+ display. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera.
Blackberry Motion
BlackBerry Motion was found listed on Flipkart in January 2018. Priced at Rs 42,999, the smartphone comes with a 4000mAh battery which supports QuickCharge 3.0 and features a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 624 processor clubbed with 4GB RAM, the smartphone offers 32GB internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB. It comes with a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera. Although there has been no official announcement on BlackBerry Motion’s launch yet, the smartphone is still available on Amazon India’s website at a price of Rs 34,700.
https://www.amazon.in/BlackBerry-Motion-mobile/dp/B077RLT9F8/
Smartron t.phone P
This one is for Sachin Tendulkar’s fans. Smartron t.phone P comes with a massive 5000mAh battery and Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch HD IPS display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor clubbed with 3GB RAM. The phone offers 32GB of onboard storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB.Smartron t.phone P comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera and is priced at Rs 7,999.
iVooMi i2
iVooMi i2 smartphone boasts of a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS FullView display. Powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6739 processor paired with 3GB RAM, the smartphone offers 32GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB. The smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup with 23MP and 2MP sensors and also has an 8MP selfie camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and is priced at Rs 7,499.
Moto G6 Play
If you are looking for a big battery smartphone and also want phone that has been launched recently, then Moto G6 Play is the right choice for you. Priced at Rs 11,999, the newly launched smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.7-inch HD+ display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor clubbed with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, the smartphone runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. It comes with 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing snapper for selfies and video calls.
Coolpad Note 6
Coolpad Note 6 comes in two storage variants – 32GB and 64GB. However, both these variants have the same 3GB RAM. Coolpad’s smartphone packs a 4070mAh battery and features a 5.5-inch full-HD display. Running Android 7.1 Nougat, it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and sports a dual front camera setup with 8MP and 5MP sensors along with a 13MP rear camera. While the 32GB variant of the smartphone is priced at Rs 8,999, the 64GB variant costs Rs 9,999.
InFocus Vision 3 Pro
Priced at Rs 6,999, InFocus Vision 3 Pro comes with a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.7-inch HD+ screen. Powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core Mediatek M6373 Cortex-A53 processor paired with 2GB RAM, the smartphone offers 16GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 64GB. The Android 7.0 Nougat based smartphone comes with 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Probably the most talked about budget smartphone of the year is Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The smartphone has great specifications and is available in two storage variants – 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/64GB storage. While the 4GB RAM version is priced at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 16,999. With a 4000mAh battery, it is a good option for those who want to buy a smartphone with a long lasting battery.The smartphone features a 5.99-inch full-HD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. For imaging duties, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP front facing camera.
Infinix Hot S3
The smartphone from Infinix packs a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.65-inch HD+ 2.5D Full View display. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, it comes in two storage variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. Running on Android Oreo skinned with XOS 3.0, it comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 20MP selfie camera. The 3GB RAM variant of the phone is priced at Rs 8,999 and the 4GB RAM version is priced at Rs 10,999.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
Asus touted battery as one among the key features of its Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone when it was launched this year. Powered by a massive 5000mAH battery, the smartphone is available in two storage variants – 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM/64GB inbuilt storage. While the former is priced at Rs 10,999, the latter is priced at Rs 12,999. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 5.99-inch full HD+ display. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP selfie camera.
Blackberry Motion
BlackBerry Motion was found listed on Flipkart in January 2018. Priced at Rs 42,999, the smartphone comes with a 4000mAh battery which supports QuickCharge 3.0 and features a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 624 processor clubbed with 4GB RAM, the smartphone offers 32GB internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB. It comes with a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera. Although there has been no official announcement on BlackBerry Motion’s launch yet, the smartphone is still available on Amazon India’s website at a price of Rs 34,700.
https://www.amazon.in/BlackBerry-Motion-mobile/dp/B077RLT9F8/
Smartron t.phone P
This one is for Sachin Tendulkar’s fans. Smartron t.phone P comes with a massive 5000mAh battery and Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch HD IPS display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor clubbed with 3GB RAM. The phone offers 32GB of onboard storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB.Smartron t.phone P comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera and is priced at Rs 7,999.
iVooMi i2
iVooMi i2 smartphone boasts of a 4000mAh battery and features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS FullView display. Powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6739 processor paired with 3GB RAM, the smartphone offers 32GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB. The smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup with 23MP and 2MP sensors and also has an 8MP selfie camera. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and is priced at Rs 7,499. [Video] Moto G6 First Look and Box contents
![[Video] Moto G6 First Look and Box contents](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg "[Video] Moto G6 First Look and Box contents")
Moto G6 is out in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 13,999 for 3GB RAM/3GB Memory and Rs 15,999 for 4GB RAM/64GB Memory. We have with us the later one. Check out the first look video which has all the details and our views of the newly launched smartphone.
Go Noise Play 2 unboxing and first look
We got the Go Noise Play 2 and here is the unboxing and first look videos. Lot of components inside in this neat camera that retails for Rs 9,999.
Tech Specs:
| Image Sensor | ||
| 16 MP | ||
| Lens | ||
| F2.8 Aperture, 7G glass | ||
| Display | ||
| 2.0″TFT LCD Touchscreen | ||
| Ports | ||
| Mini USB , Micro HDMI, Micro SD Slot | ||
| Storage | ||
| MicroSD memory card with Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required | ||
| Up to 128GB capacity supported | ||
| Battery + Charging | ||
| Rechargeable lithium-ion battery | ||
| Battery Capacity: 1200mAh | ||
| USB Charging: DC 5V 1000 mA | ||
| APP | ||
| Android (Google Play Store) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haotek.play iOS – Coming Soon | ||
| Video | ||
| Resolution | Frame Size | Frame Per Rate (fps) |
| 4K (2880*2160) | 16:9 | 24 |
| 4k (2880*2160) | 4:3 | 24 |
| QHD (2560*1440) | 16:9 | 30 |
| QHD (2560*1440) | 4:3 | 30 |
| 1296 (2304*1296)16:9 | 16:9 | 30 |
| Full HD(1920*1080)16:9 | 16:9 | 60 |
| 1080 (1920*1080) | 16:9 | 30 |
| Full HD (1440*1080) | 4:3 | 30 |
| HD 720 (1280*720) | 16:9 | 120 |
| HD 720 (1280*720) | 16:9 | 60 |
| HD 720 (1280*720) | 16:9 | 30 |
| WVGA (848*480) | 16:9 | 30 |
| VGA (640*480) | 4:3 | 240 |
| Photo | ||
| Resolution | ||
| 16MP | 4:3 | |
| 14 MP | 4:3 | |
| 12 MP | 16:9 | |
| 12MP | 4:3 | |
| 10MP | 16:9 | |
| 10MP | 4:3 | |
| 8MP | 16:9 | |
| 8MP | 4:3 | |
| VGA | 4:3 | |
| Time Lapse Photo | ||
| 0.5S / 1S / 2S / 5S / 10S / 30S / 60S | ||
Super Comparison: Moto G6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Oppo Realme 1 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs HTC Desire 12
The budget segment of Indian smartphone market has seen a number of new entrants this year. Starting from Xiaomi Redmi Redmi Note 5 Pro, a slew of smartphones have been launched in this category off late. These include Oppo Realme 1, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the very recently launched Moto G6 and HTC Desire 12. If you are confused about which one you should buy, reading our comparison will help you decide which among these five smartphones is the right one for you. Here’s our spec-to spec comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Moto G6, Oppo Realme 1, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, and HTC Desire 12.
Display
Moto G6: 5.7-inch FHD+ IPS touch screen
Oppo Realme 1: 6-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160p) display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 5.99-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5.99-inch full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
HTC Desire 12: 5.5-inch HD+ IPS display with 18:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Moto G6: 1.8GHz Octa-core GHz Qualcomm snapdragon 450 CPU clubbed with Adreno 506 GPU
Oppo Realme 1: MediaTek’s 12nm octa-core Helio P60 processor
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
HTC Desire 12: Quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor
Primary camera
Moto G6: Dual rear cameras with 12MP and 5MP sensors.
Oppo Realme 1: 13MP rear camera. The camera app supports AR stickers that can be applied to photos taken by both rear and selfie cameras.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 13MP+5MP dual rear cameras with LED flash. (A variant with 16MP+5MP dual rear cameras will be launched soon).
HTC Desire 12: 13MP rear camera.
Selfie camera
Moto G6: 5MP front facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Oppo Realme 1: 8MP front facing camera with AI Beauty 2.0 feature.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 20 selfie camera with LED flash and Xiaomi’s AI learning mechanism.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 8MP front-facing snapper with Snapdragon camera app interface.
HTC Desire 12: 5MP front facing camera.
RAM and storage
Moto G6: The smartphone is available in two storage variants — 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage.
Oppo Realme 1: 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage, 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: The smartphone is currently available in 3GB RAM/32GB onboard storage and 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variants. A new variant with 6GB RAM/64GB storage is also expected.
HTC Desire 12: 3GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage
Support for microSD card
Moto G6: Up to 128GB
Oppo Realme 1: Up to 256GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: Up to 128GB
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Up to 2TB
HTC Desire 12: Up to 2TB
Battery
Moto G6: 3,000 mAh
Oppo Realme 1: 3,410mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: 4,000mAh
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5,000mAh
HTC Desire 12: 2,730mAh
Operating system
Moto G6: Android 8.0 Oreo
Oppo Realme 1: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Android 8.1 Oreo
HTC Desire 12: Android Oreo-based HTC Sense
Price
Moto G6: The 3GB RAM variant is priced at 13,999 and the 4GB RAM version bears a price tag of Rs 15,999.
Oppo Realme 1: Oppo Realme 1’s 3GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 8,990, the 4GB RAM variant costs Rs 10,990, and the 6GB RAM variant bears a price tag of Rs 13,990.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: The 3GB RAM variant costs Rs 14,999 and the 6GB RAM version bears a price tag Rs 16,999.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: The 3GB RAM version costs Rs 10,999 and the 4GB RAM bears a price tag of Rs 12,999. The upcoming 6GB RAM version will be priced at Rs 14,999.
HTC Desire 12: Rs 15,800
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 gets launched in India: Price, specifications and more
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has rolled out the second generation of its selfie focussed smartphone Redmi Y1 that we saw last year. Dubbed Xiaomi Redmi Y2, the smartphone is the companies first device to run Android Oreo out-of-the-box.
Price and availability
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 comes in two variants – 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. While the 3GB RAM variant is available at Rs 9,999, the 4GB RAM variant bears a price tag of Rs 12,999.
At this price, the smartphone will compete against the likes of Oppo Realme 1 and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. In fact, Oppo Realme 1 also competes with Xiaomi’s smartphone in terms of the features because both are selfie-focussed smartphones.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 will go on sale on June 12 on Amazon India at 12 noon. As a part of the offers with the smartphone, Airtel is offering a cashback of Rs 1,800 and up to 240GB of 4G data. Furthermore, there is also a cashback of Rs 500 available for purchases made via ICICI credit and debit cards.
Specifications
Available in Dark Grey, Rose Gold and Gold colour variants, Xiaomi Redmi Y2’s key feature is its 16MP front facing camera that comes with auto-HDR and AI Beautify 4.0 feature. The selfie camera of the smartphone is also capable of shooting in Potrait mode. On flipping the phone, you will see 12MP and 5MP dual rear cameras along with an LED flash.
Speaking of other specifications, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 sports a 5.99-inch HD+ screen with a screen resolution of 1440x720p and 269ppi. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor clubbed with Adreno 506 GPU, it comes with the aforementioned RAM and storage.
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 runs Android Oreo skinned with MIUI 9.5. And like we mentioned earlier, it is the first Xiaomi smartphone to run Android Oreo out of the box.
The newly launched device by Xiaomi houses a 3,080mAh battery and in terms of connectivity, it offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
OnePlus 6 Review: A smartphone that wins because of its superb price
OnePlus is a brand that is really-really smart. They learn from others mistakes and pick up things that are popular today and are trending. Probably the reason why their smartphones do not carry a hefty price tag with them when compared to the Samsung’s and Pixels of the world. In simple words, the other companies do all the R & D and bring out new features and OnePlus just picks the popular ones and incorporate them in their smartphones with the latest hardware.
Now that is not a bad thing at all, we say it is the smart way and a win-win combo. The users get a brilliant phone, not a burning a hole in their pocket when it comes to price and OnePlus sells more phones than before with the least amount of expenditure. So what is this new smartphone all about? We spent some time with the new OnePlus 6 and this our review of the latest blockbuster.
Design and Blueprint
The OnePlus 6 is of the same size as OnePlus 5T, but has lot of new things going for it. To start with, the display on the OnePlus 6 is a 6.28-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 19:9 aspect ratio. This by far is the biggest that OnePlus has to offer featuring 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. We reviewed the Mirror Black version of the OnePlus 6 that has Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and the rear. The backside also has a thin layer of film under it to give the user a depth effect.
The front now also sports a notch, just like the one found on the iPhone X. However, is much smaller in width. This houses the ear speaker, proximity sensors and the front facing camera all cramped up just to give you that extra screen space on either side. The downer? Because of this you do not get to see all notifications icons on the sides. Yes, you can turn them off, but people like us tend to keep a lot of them on and this screen would just not show all of them. In the settings the users can also hide the notch display but we did not particularly like it since we lose out on display area.
As for the sides of the OnePlus 6, it has a metal strip running around it that is not the smoothest as found on the Samsung galaxy S9+ but does get the job done. On the metal trim, users will find the power and profile button on the right side, the dual SIM tray and the volume rocker key on the left, and a USB C port, single speaker grille and a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. Spin the smartphone around and you will find the dual rear camera setup with an LED flash underneath and a finger print sensor with the OnePlus logo.
Despite of its big size the OnePlus 6 is quite nice to hold and easy to access, even with one hand. We rarely found ourselves using two hands to manage it. The weight is just right and never did we once feel that this phone will slip out of ours hands. The only thing we didn’t like is that this shiny phone is a fingerprint magnet. So, one has to keep a microfiber cloth handy to clean it regularly.
Performance, Camera and Features
OnePlus 6 is one of the fastest smartphones available right now in the world. It runs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Octa-core 2.8 GHz CPU, 8GB of RAM and the 128GB storage. Together they give this device the much needed kick and in many cases makes this smartphone faster than the Galaxies and Pixels. This is the reason we love OnePlus so much; they accord together the best hardware at mid-level pricing that makes the smartphone a drool worthy buy.
The OnePlus 6 has one of the brightest displays available right now, next to the Samsung Galaxy S9+. We enjoyed it thoroughly and playing games and videos on it was a pleasurable experience. It ran the most power and graphic hungry games like PubG at blitzkrieg pace with incredible detailing. The blacks on the OnePlus 6 are deep and colours are vibrant thanks to the latest Adreno 630 graphics processor on it. We ran the usual tests on the OnePlus 6 and the scores blew of the charts. It scored 244,436 points on AnTuTu benchmark and 8,983 points on Geekbench 4 multi-core CPU test and 13,633 on its compute tests. Putting it in the top 10 on the leader board.
A place where OnePlus 6 is not so great is the sound department. The single speaker is loud, but that is just about it. Somehow we prefer the OnePlus 5T’s speaker over the OnePlus 6’s. However, the inclusion of a 3.5mm jack makes up for it, since we can connect the wired headphone to it to enjoy movies, music and games. The OnePlus 6 is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery with fast charge support. We absolutely love it since it charges the phone in a jiffy and you can get a whole day’s worth of usage in a matter of minutes. The OnePlus 6 did last us for more than a day when fully charged. This included YouTube video browsing, voice calls on 4G network and a game or two here and there.
Jumping to its camera functionality, the image detailing from the rear cameras (20MP + 16MP) is quite good, you get crisp images during the day and in low light (both OIS and EIS is available here). But, when zoomed to 2X a bit of noise is visible. Videos can be shot in 4K at 60 FPS and is great outdoors, but indoors it suffers at times as they are not the sharpest.
Lot of shooting modes including portrait and our favourite the slo-mo mode is available that shoots HD videos at up to 480 frames per second. The front camera is powered by a 16MP Sony IMX 371 sensor with EIS and f/2.0 aperture. The images here were also nice indoors and outdoors, with good sharpness when clicking a selfie.
OnePlus 6 runs Android 8.1 out of the box and as soon as we unboxed it, connected it to the Wi-Fi, we were greeted with an update. That is how fast OnePlus plans to roll out security patches and updates. The Android OS has OnePlus’s OxygenOS skin on top of it. One does get the app drawer on this smartphone with some bloatware, which can be removed as one pleases. The interface is slick and good for one hand operations. Yes, some apps did get stuck once in a while, but we are sure these are teething problem and will be resolved in the next update.
Users have the option to remove the bottom touch screen buttons, which enables the users to get the full screen experience. So how does one go back or to the home screen? With screen gestures. Users can swipe from the bottom middle part to go back to the home screen or from bottom right/left to go back to the previous screen. These are similar to the ones found on the Apple iPhone X, but are not as smooth. To unlock the smartphone, the face-unlock as well as the fingerprint sensor work quite swiftly. Not once did these features trouble us.
Verdict and Final Thoughts
OnePlus 6 (8GB + 128GB) is priced at Rs 39,999 in India and is twenty to thirty thousand Rupees cheaper than the latest Samsung Galaxy S9 and Apple iPhone 8. It gives top end features at a lower price. Yes, the manufacturer does cut a few corners in the form of no IP67 or IP68 rating even though the company claims this smartphone is splash proof, no wireless charging capability and inclusion of just a single speaker. However, these are just a few cons in an ocean of pros. Overall, the OnePlus 6 does seem to be a worthy buy with the kind of performance it gives at this price point.
Pros:
Good performance
Decent Price
Good display
Cons:
Mediocre Sound
No wireless charging
The front now also sports a notch, just like the one found on the iPhone X. However, is much smaller in width. This houses the ear speaker, proximity sensors and the front facing camera all cramped up just to give you that extra screen space on either side. The downer? Because of this you do not get to see all notifications icons on the sides. Yes, you can turn them off, but people like us tend to keep a lot of them on and this screen would just not show all of them. In the settings the users can also hide the notch display but we did not particularly like it since we lose out on display area.
As for the sides of the OnePlus 6, it has a metal strip running around it that is not the smoothest as found on the Samsung galaxy S9+ but does get the job done. On the metal trim, users will find the power and profile button on the right side, the dual SIM tray and the volume rocker key on the left, and a USB C port, single speaker grille and a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom. Spin the smartphone around and you will find the dual rear camera setup with an LED flash underneath and a finger print sensor with the OnePlus logo.
Despite of its big size the OnePlus 6 is quite nice to hold and easy to access, even with one hand. We rarely found ourselves using two hands to manage it. The weight is just right and never did we once feel that this phone will slip out of ours hands. The only thing we didn’t like is that this shiny phone is a fingerprint magnet. So, one has to keep a microfiber cloth handy to clean it regularly.
Performance, Camera and Features
OnePlus 6 is one of the fastest smartphones available right now in the world. It runs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Octa-core 2.8 GHz CPU, 8GB of RAM and the 128GB storage. Together they give this device the much needed kick and in many cases makes this smartphone faster than the Galaxies and Pixels. This is the reason we love OnePlus so much; they accord together the best hardware at mid-level pricing that makes the smartphone a drool worthy buy.
The OnePlus 6 has one of the brightest displays available right now, next to the Samsung Galaxy S9+. We enjoyed it thoroughly and playing games and videos on it was a pleasurable experience. It ran the most power and graphic hungry games like PubG at blitzkrieg pace with incredible detailing. The blacks on the OnePlus 6 are deep and colours are vibrant thanks to the latest Adreno 630 graphics processor on it. We ran the usual tests on the OnePlus 6 and the scores blew of the charts. It scored 244,436 points on AnTuTu benchmark and 8,983 points on Geekbench 4 multi-core CPU test and 13,633 on its compute tests. Putting it in the top 10 on the leader board.
A place where OnePlus 6 is not so great is the sound department. The single speaker is loud, but that is just about it. Somehow we prefer the OnePlus 5T’s speaker over the OnePlus 6’s. However, the inclusion of a 3.5mm jack makes up for it, since we can connect the wired headphone to it to enjoy movies, music and games. The OnePlus 6 is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery with fast charge support. We absolutely love it since it charges the phone in a jiffy and you can get a whole day’s worth of usage in a matter of minutes. The OnePlus 6 did last us for more than a day when fully charged. This included YouTube video browsing, voice calls on 4G network and a game or two here and there.
Jumping to its camera functionality, the image detailing from the rear cameras (20MP + 16MP) is quite good, you get crisp images during the day and in low light (both OIS and EIS is available here). But, when zoomed to 2X a bit of noise is visible. Videos can be shot in 4K at 60 FPS and is great outdoors, but indoors it suffers at times as they are not the sharpest.
Lot of shooting modes including portrait and our favourite the slo-mo mode is available that shoots HD videos at up to 480 frames per second. The front camera is powered by a 16MP Sony IMX 371 sensor with EIS and f/2.0 aperture. The images here were also nice indoors and outdoors, with good sharpness when clicking a selfie.
OnePlus 6 runs Android 8.1 out of the box and as soon as we unboxed it, connected it to the Wi-Fi, we were greeted with an update. That is how fast OnePlus plans to roll out security patches and updates. The Android OS has OnePlus’s OxygenOS skin on top of it. One does get the app drawer on this smartphone with some bloatware, which can be removed as one pleases. The interface is slick and good for one hand operations. Yes, some apps did get stuck once in a while, but we are sure these are teething problem and will be resolved in the next update.
Users have the option to remove the bottom touch screen buttons, which enables the users to get the full screen experience. So how does one go back or to the home screen? With screen gestures. Users can swipe from the bottom middle part to go back to the home screen or from bottom right/left to go back to the previous screen. These are similar to the ones found on the Apple iPhone X, but are not as smooth. To unlock the smartphone, the face-unlock as well as the fingerprint sensor work quite swiftly. Not once did these features trouble us.
Verdict and Final Thoughts
OnePlus 6 (8GB + 128GB) is priced at Rs 39,999 in India and is twenty to thirty thousand Rupees cheaper than the latest Samsung Galaxy S9 and Apple iPhone 8. It gives top end features at a lower price. Yes, the manufacturer does cut a few corners in the form of no IP67 or IP68 rating even though the company claims this smartphone is splash proof, no wireless charging capability and inclusion of just a single speaker. However, these are just a few cons in an ocean of pros. Overall, the OnePlus 6 does seem to be a worthy buy with the kind of performance it gives at this price point.
Pros:
Good performance
Decent Price
Good display
Cons:
Mediocre Sound
No wireless charging Moto Z3 Play launched, will support old Moto Mods
It is a good thing that Motorola is committed to the modular phone form factor and for the third year running has brought a new Z Play version of its popular smartphone. Called the Moto Z3 Play the new smartphone will be able to attach and run all the older versions of the Moto Mods. There are few changes here and there in the aesthetics, but the major change is under the hood.
If we talk about the design, the Moto Z3 Play features an 18:9 aspect ratio 6-inch super AMOLED touch screen with a finer bezel around it. The smartphone is made of aluminium and has Gorilla Glass 3 protection on it (front and rear). The finger print moves to the side, as the rear will accommodate both old and new Moto Mods.
Specifications and price:
The Moto Z3 Play touchscreen supports 1,080×2,160 pixels screen resolution. This is backed by mid-level machinery in the form of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core CPU, 4 Gigs of RAM and 32GB of storage. A 64 GB model is also available. As for the cameras, the Moto Z3 Play does come with a dual snapper setup at the back. These are powered by 12MP + 5MP sensors and can take images with Bokeh effect. The cameras do come with the auto focus functionality and a dual-tone LED flash.
Now for the front Motorola has incorporated an 8 MP camera on the façade with f/2.0 aperture. Battery life should be good since this one houses a 3,000 mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 OS straight out of the box. USB type C is supported with fast charge module. As for the price, the Moto Z3 Play starts at $499 which roughly translates to Rs 33,450. The Phone is expected to come to India in the coming months and should be available with one of the leading online E-commerce players in here.
HTC Desire 12, Desire 12+ launched: Price, specs and more
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has launched its Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus smartphones in India. With the newly launched mobile phones, the company has expanded its line of budget mobiles here. Both the smartphones were unveiled globally in March this year and their highlights include displays with 18:9 aspect ratios and a back panel made of acrylic glass.
Price and availability
While HTC Desire 12 bears a price tag of Rs 15,800, HTC Desire 12 Plus costs Rs 19,790. Both the smartphones will be available on HTC India E-Store and they can also be picked up from offline retail stores as well. While they will go on sale online starting June 7, they will be available on retail stores June 11 onwards.
Specifications
Speaking about the specifications of HTC Desire 12, the smartphone features a 5.5-inch HD+ IPS display and has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC clubbed with 3GB RAM, the smartphone comes with 32GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 2TB. The smartphone runs Android Oreo-based HTC Sense and sports a 13MP rear camera with an LED flash along with a 5MP selfie camera. HTC Desire 12 houses a 2,730mAh battery and has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack as connectivity options.
Coming to HTC Desire 12+, the smartphone has a 6-inch HD+ IPS display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. HTC Desire 12+ runs Android 8.0 Oreo based HTC Sense and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor clubbed with 3GB RAM. It has the same internal storage and microSD card capacity as HTC Desire 12 and houses a 2965mAh battery.
The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors and a front facing camera with 8MP sensor. For connectivity, it offers 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.