ASUS today launched the next iteration of its much successful Zenfone Max which is best known for its massive 5000 mAh battery. When compared to its predecessor the new Zenfone Max runs on improved processor which is Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core processor as compared to the Quad core processor fitted in its predecessor. The phone comes with two options for RAM viz. 2 GB and 3GB. On the internal memory part also you will now get 32 GB internal storage which can be further expanded upto 64 GB via micro SD card.
ASUS Zenfone MAX
The 2GB version of new Zenfone Max is very aptly priced at Rs 9999/- and 3GB version is priced at Rs 12,999/- . ASUS has not gone the exclusive mode this time for the device and is available on Flipkart, Amazon as well as SnapDeal. The 3GB version is said to be available offline as well, however the date for availability of the same in offline stores is not yet decided.
The 5000 mAh battery of Zenfone Max can last longer without charging , there is no doubt in that given the size of power storage but the Max is also capable of working as a powerbank and charge other phones as well when required, making it a perfect device for those who need to charge another gadget on the go, my Fitbit is a good candidate for this user case or in simpler terms Zenfone Max will be a great companion for my Fitbit HR which needs to be charged once in two or three days.
The smartphone comes with a 5.5 inch full HD (1280x720) IPS display with full screen lamination and ASUS TruVivid Technology. There is a Bluelight Filter for Eye Care implemented to protect eyes of user from strain during prolonged usage. Zenfone Max sports a 13 MP rear shooter with ASUS PixelMaster technology and supported by a dual tone LED flash, Laser Auto focus while on the front there is a 5MP camera with 85 degree wide angle. Both the cameras comes with f/2.0 aperture.
Sonakshi is the new Brand Ambassador for ASUS
Launched in the country through a unique digital-only approach, the Zenfone Max was shipped to select patrons (including yours truly) prior to market availability in a locked box that could be opened through a code visible at the end of the digital launch video accessible on http://asus.in/liveunplugged/, featuring Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India and Marcel Campos, Marketing Director – Mobile Division, India. The video also saw Sonakshi Sinha make her first appearance as the brand ambassador of ASUS smartphones and tablets.
Samsung launched its latest flagship devices the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus in India at an event held in New Delhi. The latest devices were unveiled earlier last month in Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are in all terms one of the top flagship phones present in the market , both comes with hardware and design improvements as compared to their predecessors, along with that Samsung has put in some real cool innovations in these devices which will appeal most of the tech watchers. The much awaited smartphones are priced at Rs 48,900 for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Rs 56,900 for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Both the devices runs on Latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 and packs in some amazing hardware inside which we will talk about more in subsequent sections. Earlier their were speculations of 20% discount on pre-booking as this is the offer currently in China, however for India it is similar to the West as customers who pre-book their choice of GalaxyS7 before 17th March will get Samsung Gear VR for free.
Mr Ken Kang and Mr. Manu Sharma with all new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7Edge
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge both have similar hardware specifications on paper apart from the display and battery. Galaxy S7 comes with 5.1 inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display whereas Galaxy S7 Edge sports a 5.5 inch Curved Super AMOLED Quad HD display however S7 edge which weighs 157 grams as compared to 152 grams of Galaxy S7 is slightly thinner than the S7 as it measures only 7.7 mm on the edges as compared to 7.9 mm of Galaxy S7. Samsung Galaxy S7 is powered by 3000 mAh battery while Galaxy S7 edge has a 3600 mAh battery to keep it running all day.
Camera: Both the devices comes with Dual Pixel 12 MP Optical Image Stabilization rear camera with a wide aperture of F1.7 and 5MP front camera with F1.7. The larger pixels of the camera and dual pixel technology makes the images look more real and vivid. We tested the low light image performance in the dark room at the launch event and you just can't resist yourself to appreciate the performance of the camera and the people behind it. Here is a sample shot we took with Samsung Galaxy S7 in dark room where we could not even see properly what objects are present in the room, but the image which came out is astonishing. In our hands on the camera was quick to focus , responsive and adaptive to the lighting conditions in auto mode, there are several other modes present in the camera app which can be used as per situation and requirement. Also the camera comes with a motion panorama feature which will let you take panorama shots perfectly even when there is movement in the scene being captured for example a stage performance of dancers, or movement of animals in a zoo.
Photo taken in Dark Room with Galaxy S7 Edge (Click to enlarge the image and notice the rising sun visible on corner just below the table)
Software:
Both Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0, the UI is pretty clean and smooth. One of the innovations talked about in the launch event is its always on screen which can be customized to add calendar, notifications or even wallpapers its really helpful specially if you use your mobile to check the time or you check notifications by unlocking your smartphone more often. Gamers have something to cheer about, the devices are optimized for multimedia and games. The special Game Launcher and Game Tools let you focus on the game by turning of calls, messages, notifications, locking up the capacitive buttons, you can also record your game and take screenshots instantly without having to switch between apps. The devices incorporates the next generation gaming Vulkan API. There are other multiple tweaks here and there which we will talk about detail in full review. The Galaxy S7 Edge also comes with the Quick Connect app launcher which launches a plethora of apps and information screen with just a swipe from the edge.
Check out first impressions of the phone in below video
Hardware and Design:
The design and build quality of the phones screams loudly Flagship models. The all metal build of the phones with stunning Quad HD display are thinner and lighter than we thought, its easy to grip and fits comfortably in hands. Both the phones with all metal back looks classy but also prone to smudges on the back. The back cover is non removable, however there is a hybrid dual sim slot which supports two Nano SIM cards or One Nano SIM Card and One Micro SD card upto 200 GB. The devices runs on Octa Core (2.3 GHz QuadCore + 1.6 GHz QuadCore) processor supported by 4GB LPDDR4 RAM. Both the devices supports fast wireless and wired charging. The devices comes with IP68 certification which makes it water and dust proof , the phones can withstand one and a half meter depth of water for 30 minutes. The phones are secured internally with the dust and water protecting the main board from sudden fluctuations in current aroused due to wet charging ports. The phone also comes with a mechanism of internal thermo cooling to keep your devices safe from over heating. For payments Samsung has given support for MST and NFC both. On Sensors front the device packs in all fancy sensors you can think about which includes Accelerometer, Proxy Sensor, RGB Light, Geo Magnetic, Gyro, Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall and HRM. For connectivity we have WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz),
MIMO, Bluetooth® v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, Location.
At this point of time Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge seems to be aptly priced for the market and will sure find customers lining up for the new Flagships. If you are planning to buy one then you have all the details about the phone and also a chance to get the Galaxy VR for free, or you can wait for sometime and we will be up with detailed review shortly. Till then keep watching this space.
Home grown smartphone brand Micromax today announced launch of its latest 4G enabled smartphone , Canvas Pulse 4G for a price of Rs 9999/- . The device strengthens 4G portfolio of smartphones for the company and packs powerful specifications for the price offered.
After canvas Xpress 2 and Xpress G , Cavas Pulse 4G will also be sold online exclusively through Flipkart in open sales which means no registration or invite is required to get your hands on to this latest smartphone. Canvas Pulse 4G is powered by Mediatek MT 6753 chipset and 1.3 GHz octa core processor. For camera you will get 13 MP autofocus rear camera and 5MP Fixed focus camera on the front. The device sports a 5 inch HD IPS display with one cell technology. Canvas Pulse 4G comes with 3 GB of RAM which is rarely seen in sub 10K segment smartphones. The phone is powered by a 2100 mAh strong battery.
Canvas Pulse 4G
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Ltd said,“India is currently at the cusp of 4G evolution, and Micromax is
fully prepared to lead this march with a range of 4G devices from value
to premium segments, which deliver best-in-class performance and design
across price points for the diverse Indian consumers.
Our latest launch, Canvas Pulse 4G is our premium yet powerful product
with Flipkart offering 3GB RAM and Octacore at a never before price
reiterating our commitment to democratizing technology for the new age
digital natives who want to be connected all
the time. Our strategic
partnership with Flipkart has helped us consolidate our strong foothold
in the value for money segment of the online channel and with this
launch we are aiming to target the premium segment
of our target audience.”
Vignesh Ramakrishnan, Director - Flipkart, said,“We are happy to announce the exclusive launch of Micromax Canvas
PULSE 4G on Flipkart. With the gaining popularity of 4G smartphones in
the Indian market, this new device from Micromax will offer Indian
customers a whole new experience in this space. Packed
with an Octacore processor and 3GB RAM, this new offering from Micromax
will drive 4G smartphone adoption amongst customers."
Be
it your favorite A.R Rahman song or your classic Michael Jackson
collection, explore the world of music at your fingertips as the
smartphone comes with the AAC 1318 speakers
and NXP sound solution for the music aficionados which enable louder
sound, deeper bass and unmatched sound clarity with less clipping in the
amplifier and less distortion from the speaker.
Micromax
has taken up the task to boost 4G adoption in the country by making a
full range of 4G enabled smartphones available for the consumers, taking
its portfolio to 14 devices at
a diverse price points of 6499/- to 14999/.
Micromax has also partnered with Airtel to provide an introductory 4G
double data offer for a period of 6 months across its 4G range of
smartphones.
Continuing its slew of launches, leading smartphone brand Samsung today launched its seventh device from the Note series , the Galaxy Note 5 after recently launching the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. Note series shows company's love for larger screens and the new launch is no exception to that. Back in 2011 when first Galaxy Note was launched with a screen size of 5.3 inch, analysts were sceptical about the size of the display which at that time was larger than any other smartphone available in the market. As said by Mr. Asim Warsi, Note is not a Note without the S-Pen, the Note series won the market with its large screen and productivity utilities bundled with the Note series. The New Note device has made several improvements in the S-Pen along with the usual hardware upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Launch
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is launched for a price of Rs 53,900 for 32 GB variant and Rs 59,900 for 64 GB variant. The phone is launched in three colours which are Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum and Black Sapphire.
Galaxy Note5
The Note 5 runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 out of the box and is powered by a 64 bit octa-core Exynos 7420 processor supported by 4 GB RAM, the device sports a 5.7 inch QHD (1440 x 2560) Super Amoled display, with a pixel density of 515 ppi. There is a home button on the front which is also said to have inbuilt finger print sensor for easy and fast authorization. Other sensors on the board include Accelerometer, proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Barometer, Hall and HRM. The Galaxy Note5 supports LTE CAT6 networks for faster internet access.
Galaxy Note5
Coming to camera department, the device houses a 16 MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, and optical image stabilization. On the front there is a 5 MP front facing camera which is good enough to capture selfies which you can upload on your social media profiles :). The device poised as the best Note ever also comes with a new feature of live broadcast using which one can broadcast live video on YouTube and share the same.
On design front the phablet flaunts precision cut metal and smooth glass for a refined look, the Note5 features a narrower bezel and curved back which is crafted to fit your hands ergonomically in the best way for the device size. However the slim look and artistic design comes with a price, the phone does not support expandable storage and also sports on one SIM slot.
Galaxy Note5
The unique S-Pen also comes with lot of exciting features such as turning phone into note book when it is in locked mode, user just has to pull out the S-Pen and your device turns into a notepad which lets you note down and save anything on the go without having to open any application or even unlocking the device. When phone is already unlocked , pulling out S-Pen triggers the air command menu to work with the S-Pen.
The Galaxy Note 5 is powered by 3000 mAh strong battery, and supports quick charging which lets your phone fully charged from 0 to 100% in 90 minutes when connected to traditional charger and it takes 2 hours to get full charge from 0% when charging via wireless charger.
The Galaxy Note5 will be available in the Indian markets from 20th September, 2015 at a price of INR 53,900 for 32 GB version and INR 59,900 for 64 GB variant.
Korean electronics giant and leading smartphone company Samsung launched its new tablet the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 in India for Rs 39,400/- . The tablet is touted as world's slimmest tablet measuring just 5.6 mm in terms of thickness. The tablet is equipped with a 9.7 inch quadHD Super Amoled display with a screen ratio of 4:3 making it one of the best tablets for reading and browsing.
The company claimed the device to be super slim and ultra light weighing just 392 grams. The elegant adaptive display changes its brightness as per the environmental conditions and dedicated Reading mode adjusts the display such that users can read for longer durations without straining their eyes. For heavy users the device comes preloaded with Microsoft office solutions to work on the go which is further supported by a 100GB cloud storage on One drive which is free for 2 years.
Manu Sharma, Director Mobile Business, Samsung Electronics said, “The
Galaxy Tab S2 is the World’s slimmest Tablet. The Galaxy Tab S2
combines features that enhance productivity and usability for a complete
user experience powered by 4G data connectivity
and speed. We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete
personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere.”
"Given our commitment to the Indian market, the Galaxy
Tab S2 is another contribution of Samsung to the Make in India campaign. This product will be made in India and made for India" - Manu Sharma
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
The tablet houses 32 GB internal memory which can be further expanded upto 128 GB via micro SD card. The device runs on Exynos Octacore processor supported by 3 GB RAM, a touch enabled finger print sensor on the board helps with hassle free authentication. Other sensors includes Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensors, RGB sensor. The device is fuelled by a massive 5,870 mAh battery to keep it alive for full day.
On camera front the device sports a 8 MP autofocus rear camera with large aperture which is said to deliver 60% brighter photos. For selfie lovers there is a 2.1 MP camera on the front.
Priced
at Rs. 39,400/- for consumers, the Galaxy Tab S2 will be available in
three colors, Gold, Black and White. During launch period,
Tab S2 consumers will get 2GB of 4G data per month free, for two months
on Airtel’s Network.
In
India, the Galaxy Tab S2 comes pre-loaded with Galaxy gifts worth Rs.
31000+ by offering access to latest applications related
to News, Entertainment & Productivity. Under this, there are
various apps which are otherwise paid but offered for free with Galaxy
Tab S2 for a limited period.
Micromax, one of the top players of Indian handset market today launched next iteration of its Canvas Nitro smart phones named Cavas Nitro 4G for Rs 10,999/- . The smartphone from Micromax runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. Canvas Nitro 4G sports a 5 inch HD IPS display with oleophobic coating protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which is norm now a days for almost all devices from Micromax.
“India is
at the tipping point of 4G revolution and we expect the consumers to
skip 3G and directly leap forward to 4G LTE connectivity. With the
launch of Canvas Nitro 4G, we aim to bring a perfect
combination of technology, rich features and a faster 4G experience at a
great value to more and more consumers" - Mr. Vineet Taneja , CEO Micromax
Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G
The Canvas Nitro 4G runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 1.4 GHz Octa core processor, supported by 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. On storage front the device comes with 16 GB storage on board which can be further expanded upto 32 GB via micro SD card.
The phone comes with a 13 MP autofocus rear camera with 5P lens supported by a dual LED flash for low light conditions and 5 MP front camera. The device is powered by a mediocre battery of 2500 mAh , which should keep the phone active throughout the day as claimed by the company. On connectivity front as the name suggests the device supports 4G LTE networks along with the usual connectivity options such as Bluetooth, wifi, Micro USB and 3.5 mm audio jack connectivity.
Commenting on the launch,
Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics said, “India is
at the tipping point of 4G revolution and we expect the consumers to
skip 3G and directly leap forward to 4G LTE connectivity. With the
launch of Canvas Nitro 4G, we aim to bring a perfect
combination of technology, rich features and a faster 4G experience at a
great value to more and more consumers”.
“As
pioneers in democratizing technology, we at Micromax believe this
product will take the 4G adoption in India to a new level. The launch is
just
the starting point and will be followed by a full range of best value 4G devices from Micromax”,
he added.
Samsung India Electronics launched Galaxy S6 Edge+ the premium smartphone in India today. The phone boasts of 5.7 inch Quad HD super AMOLED display with a dual curved screen to give a distinct appeal to the device. Galaxy S6 Edge + differs with its predecessor Galaxy S6 Edge in two aspects which are the screen size and RAM, while the latest device comes with a 5.7 inch screen and 4 GB RAM, the S6 Edge has 5.1 inch screen and 3 GB RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Edge+
The phone is priced at a whopping amount of ₹57,900/- and will be available in gold platinum and silver titanium colors, the device comes with power packed specifications with in house Exynos octa-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, which should make multitasking work like a breeze. The large screen with curved edges on both sides and slim bezels makes the phone look stunning but is there really a use case of dual curved screen only time can tell when we users start adopting the mega phone. On camera side the phone comes with a 16 MP camera with OIS and front camera of 5 MP.
To fuel the device there is 3000 mAh strong battery with Fast charging in both wired and wireless modes, Wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA. On connectivity front the phone supports all latest options which include MIMO(2x2), Bluetooth Low energy, ANT+, USB 2.0 , NFC and LTE. The list of sensors is not short either , the phone comes with Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, GeoMagnetic, Gyro, Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall and HRM sensors on board.
The Edge is enriched with the new 'Apps edge' for easy access to five most favourite apps and 'Peoples Edge' to connect with your favourite contacts via different means such as call, message or emails.
The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box and comes with real cool features, one of the highlighted feature is the live video broadcast in HD quality on Youtube live where anyone having the link for the event will be able to see it live. The advanced camera system includes features such as Quick
Launch (double click the home button to launch the camera in less than
one second*), Auto Real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Smart Optical
Image Stabilization (OIS) and brand-new filters. The F1.9 aperture
on both cameras allows users to click crisp photos even in low light
conditions.
Qualcomm today announced its next generation visual processing technology with new version of its GPU and image signal processing (ISP) unit to offer significant advancement in power efficiency, performance and user experience. The GPU and ISP combination will be seen in next year Flagship processor the Snapdragon 820. The new Qualcomm Adreno 5xx GPU architecture delivers increased speed and efficiency over the previous
generation and supports stunning high-definition mobile graphics while
introducing general-purpose compute co-processing for exceptionally low power
consumption. The first two GPUs available on the new architecture, the Adreno
530 and Adreno 510, will be available integrated within the
forthcomingSnapdragon 820 and Snapdragon 620/618 processors. In addition,
Snapdragon 820 will also debut the new 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra™ image signal
processing (ISP) unit, designed to support superior DSLR-quality photography
and enhanced computer vision.
"We’re significantly enhancing the visual processing capabilities of Snapdragon to support next- generation user experiences related to computational photography, computer vision, virtual reality and photo-realistic graphics on mobile devices, all while maximizing battery life,” said Tim Leland, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Snapdragon by Qualcomm
Designed for
scalability, the Adreno 5xx architecture is the foundation of Qualcomm
Technologies’ next-generation custom GPUs and is the successor to the Adreno
4xx family. Newly integrated within the Snapdragon820, the Adreno 530 is
the highest-performance GPU ever designed by Qualcomm Technologies, providing
superior experiences with:
·Up to 40 percent lower power consumption
and 40 percent faster performance for both graphics and GPGPU compute when
compared to the Adreno 430;
·Leading-edge capabilities in graphics and
compute APIs including OpenGL ES 3.1+AEP (Android Extension Pack),
Renderscript, as well as the new OpenCL 2.0 and Vulkan standards. Vulkan
minimizes driver overhead and enables multi-threaded performance on mobile and embedded
platforms;
·Support for 64-bit virtual addressing,
allowing for shared virtual memory (SVM) and efficient co-processing with 64
bit CPUs;
·Improved fine-grain power management, new
rendering, compositing and compression techniques to enable higher performance
at lower power consumption and reduced DRAM bandwidth;
·Up to 4K HEVC video support at 60fps over
HDMI 2.0 to Rec. 2020 ultra-high definition (UHD) displays and TVs;
·Improved Qualcomm® EcoPix™ and Qualcomm®
TruPalette™ support for longer battery life and superior pixel quality; and
·Software compatibility between Adreno 530
and Adreno 510.
Introduced
with the Snapdragon 820, Qualcomm Spectra ISP is Qualcomm Technologies’ most
advanced dual-imaging signal processing unit to-date, integrated and designed
to provide best-in-class camera image quality and end-user benefits, including:
·Superior image quality, with more natural
skin tones via advanced, 14-bit dual ISPs supporting up to 3 simultaneous
cameras (e.g. one facing the user, and two rear facing), and up to 25
megapixels at 30 frames per-second with zero shutter lag;
·Improved photos with Qualcomm Spectra ISP’s
flexible hybrid autofocus framework and multi-sensor fusion algorithms
supporting next generation computational photography;
·Improved power efficiency when compared to
previous generations, better noise immunity and higher throughput via advanced
compression techniques and use of the latest MIPI serial C-PHY interface; and
Next generation Computer Vision and other use cases
via direct-to-DSP raw bayer data streaming and pre-processing capabilities.
After teasing for about a week, Panasonic has finally revealed its next much awaited product the Panasonic Eluga Icon which is available on Amazon.in starting today. The 4G LTE powered smartphone comes with 5.5 inch HD IPS display and runs on 105 GHz True Octa Core processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM , the smartphone comes with new Icon custom interface design , however on which version of Android the smartphone runs is not clear as of now.
"4G/LTE smartphone powered by 1.5 GHz True Octa core Processor & 3500mAh battery, 5.5 Inch HD smartphone comes with a new Icon User Interface providing single tap access to all apps"
Panasonic Eluga Icon Teaser
On camera front the device is equipped with an 8 MP camera on the front and 13 MP camera at back with auto-focus and LED flash. The Icon user interface is designed to support few very cool gestures and gives access to all apps, through i-Sense a hand over gesture functionality Smart
Awake - Double Tap to wake-up screen, Air Swipe Unlock, Mediatek
Hot-Knot and Blink Play feature for taking selfies or groupies with a
blink of an eye. On the battery front device comes with a mammoth battery of 3500 mAh something which we don't see in middle range phones today and despite all this the device is said to weigh only 147 grams. For storage Eluga Icon comes with 16 GB inbuilt storage which can be further expanded upto 32 GB via micro SD card.
Panasonic Eluga Icon
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India
said “Increased internet penetration and growing popularity of online
shopping, combined with the upsurge in smartphones has
fuelled the growth of online retailing in India. In line with this,
Panasonic India has exclusively tied up with Amazon in order to cater to
the changing needs of the Indian consumers. With an aim to make
technology accessible to all, this partnership not
only reinforces our commitment to meet the consumer demands on-the-go
but also amplifies our reach to a larger audience.”
Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India,
further added,- “At Panasonic, we believe in incorporating phenomenal
features in our devices which cater to the
changing customers demand. In line with this, we have come up with our
new Eluga Icon which offers advanced features like the Smart iSense
Technology which supports Single Tap & Blink Play which in turn
enhances user experience.”
In the season of new launches and price cuts , the newly launched Yureka Plus from YU gets price cut of Rs 1000/- before it goes for sale on 6th August, 2015. The full HD smartphone will be now available for Rs 8999/- after price cut, the registration of the sales closes by today midnight, this is some information you would love if you are about to buy a new phone and you see Yureka Plus as your next phone, however existing customers who have paid Rs 9999/- will not left disappointed as they will receive Rs 1000/- gift card on Amazon.in.
Yureka Plus
The slashed price is now the lowest for a full HD smartphone in Indian market. YU is a sister concern of Micromax which is online only brand and claims to be made for the public. On launch event of Yuphoria , Co-founder Rahul Sharma emphasized a lot on how from screen size to body material was selected after listening to thousands of brand followers. This time company claims that the price cut decision is also made after feedback received from followers to keep the prices of Yureka Plus same as of the Yureka itself.
Yureka, from YU was answer to likes of Xiaomi, ASUS, Motorola and even One Plus One when it was first launched and over half a million units of phone sold tells only about how successful the campaign was, Yureka Plus is expected provide similar success story for the company.
Yureka Plus comes with 5.5 inch Full HD display (Yureka offered HD display to consumers), packed with Octa Core Snapdragon 615 SoC, Out of box Cyanogen OS 12 which is based upon Android Lollipop 5.0.1, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 13 MP AF main camera and 5 MP secondary camera. Device comes with onboard 16 GB storage , which can be further extended upto 32 GB via Micro SD card. The phone supports dual sim with 4G connectivity capability and is fuelled by a 2500 mAh strong battery.
Crafted exquisitely with great finesse, the YUREKA Plus now comes in a
stunning
White version ‘Alabaster White’ along with the Moondust colour variant. So if you want this power packed phone then head on to Amazon India and register for the next sale now.
Micromax has done it again after doing it number of times in past, today company lifted curtains from its new device the Canvas Xpress 2 the most affordable phone running on Octa-Core SoC. The Canvas Xpress 2 comes with 5 inch HD IPS display, runs on 1.4 GHz octa core processor, 13 MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and priced at just Rs 5999/- . The device will be available exclusively only on Flipkart from 4th August 2015 and registrations for the same are open from today 6 PM. Micromax has partnered for first time with Flipkart for an exclusive sale, targeting the 45 million strong user base of Flipkart and its reach across 8200 pin codes all over India.
Micromax Canvas Xpress2
Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 runs on 1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592M processor with Mali 450 GPU coupled with 1 GB RAM, On memory front device comes with 8 GB internal memory which can be further expanded upto 32 GB via micro SD card. Device comes with 13 MP rear camera with OV sensor, Largan Lens and Blue Glass Filter, while the front 2 MP camera also comes with OV sensor and has Panorama mode so that you can take a wide selfie to fit the group into one pic. The speakers of the phone are placed on bottom edge and is powered by Cirus Logic Wolfson Stereo DAC. The phone is fuelled by 2500 mAh strong battery. Over the hood the phone runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat which is upgradable to latest Android 'Lollipop' soon. The device also comes pre-installed with few apps and has smart gesture, Quick Look and Trending apps.The Canvas Xpress 2 sports a thin beezel surrounded by Golden ring and jet black back cover.
Micromax Canvas Xpress2
Micromax Canvas Xpress2
Commenting on the launch, Mr Shubhajit Sen, CMO, Micromax
Informatics Ltd. said, “India has over 100 Mn
youth population in the age group of 18-25 years who are spending 55% of their
time multi-tasking across applications. Catering to this need of the mass
Indian youth, we are today proud to announce the launch of Micromax Canvas
Xpress 2- the most affordable Octa Core smartphone in the market. This move
will further consolidate our position as the clear market leader in the sub INR
7,500 category. We will continue to disrupt the market with similar
innovations in collaboration with strategic partners like Flipkart; to keep
achieving our mission of democratizing technology for the masses”
Amitesh
Jha, VP – Retail, Flipkart said, “Micromax is known for
revolutionizing the Indian smartphone landscape with their innovative and
affordable products. We are happy to launch Micromax’s latest – Canvas Xpress 2
as a Flipkart exclusive. Offering a new smartphone packed with exciting
features and a powerful processor to our shoppers, we are confident that this
product will resonate with our young customers.”
Micromax Canvas Xpress2
Micromax Canvas Xpress2
Recently Micromax affordable 3G device Canvas Spark proved to be quite successful and generated 2.5 billion Rs in revenues for Micromax. Will Canvas Xpress 2 be able to repeat the success ? well only time can tell.
Indian handset maker, Intex today launched India's first true Octa Core processor powered phablet - Aqua Octa for a price of Rs 19,999/-. In November last year company had announced its strategic partnership with leading chipmaker Mediatek to bring this device to the market.
Aqua Octa is powered by 1.7 GHz MTK6592 Octa Core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Internal memory, 13 MP rear camera with flash, 5MP front camera. Aqua Octa is fueled by 2300 mAh strong battery. Apart from this 5GB cloud storage is also provided to the customers. External memory can be extended upto 32GB.
Aqua Octa sports a 6 inch HD IPS and OGS capacitive touch display with a resolution of 720x1280. Coming to sensors it is equipped with Accelerometer, Light sensor, G-sensor and proximity sensor. Aqua Octa runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Weighing 180 gms Aqua Octa is available in Black/While color.
It comes with auto call record support and many other pre loaded applications.
Aqua Octa is available on Snapdeal with additional 2% off (on all electronic products above Rs4999, using code ELXSALE) as on 2nd Jan 2014. In addition to this you can get Free Intex Power Bank 3000 mAh & Intex Craggy Headphone Worth Rs.3990 only for orders before 8th January
Indian smartphone market started flooding with Quadcore smartphones after Micromax launched Canvas HD and gained much popularity. Similarly Intex can also gain early bird advantage as Aqua Octa will be competing against Canvas4, Canvas Turbo, Karbon S5 , Samsung Grand2, its own Aqua i7 etc which are all quad core smart phones in same price segment.
While the device is available for sale on online store Snapdeal from today, it will be sold across 40,000 retail outlets, Intex Squares (exclusive retail stores), hypermarkets and other e-commerce portals from January 15th.
2013 was year of quadcore smartphones starting with Micromax Canvas HD , hope to see other competitors to launch octacore smartphones with competitive pricing and features to make this year more competitive and exciting.
starting today. The 4G LTE powered smartphone comes with 5.5 inch HD IPS display and runs on 105 GHz True Octa Core processor coupled with 2 GB of RAM , the smartphone comes with new Icon custom interface design , however on which version of Android the smartphone runs is not clear as of now.
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