Top 10 Android Smartphones 2015

Top 10 Android Smartphones (UPDATED)

The world is always looking for something smarter, more intuitive and more advanced than what was available yesterday. So far, in the ever-changing world of mobile phones, the demand for something new is extremely high and the larger variety of devices is so far ruled supreme by handsets running on Google’s Android Platform. For those looking to switch from other operating systems to Android, here’s our list of the top 10 best Android phones in India today.

 The prices listed are best prices we have gathered from our market and official sources and will vary depending on your location, taxes etc. The list below is not sorted according to any specific rank.

Samsung Galaxy I9100 S II - Rs. 28,500
The Galaxy SII shot to stardom almost immediately after its launch. It’s still quite a sought after handset with features to rival some of today’s new handset models. At the time of its launch, the S  II was one of the scant few to feature a Dual Core processor (1.2GHz). Packed to the hilt with features, and toting Android’s Gingerbread OS, the SII is still one of the slimmest handsets to make it out of the Samsung camp. The S II is also capable of playing full HD video content and comes with multiple codec supports for almost all popular video files. For the Indian user, Android 4.0 aka ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich), is on its way and should be here real soon.

The once reigning champion

The SII also features -

• 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus Gorilla Glass display sporting a 480 x 800 pixel resolution
• 4G (HSPA+ 21MBPs), EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA compliance (AllShare), Wi-Fi hotspot support and Wi-Fi Direct
• GPS with a-GPS
• Bluetooth 3.0+, USB 2.0 with MHL for media out and USB-on-the-go
• 8MP AF camera with LED flash supporting 1080p video capture @30fps
• Secondary 2MP camera
• FM radio
• 16GB and 32GB capacities with 32GB microSD card support

Samsung Galaxy Note - Rs. 32,500
The Galaxy Note is the second effort by a mobile manufacturer to try and bridge the gap between tablets and mobile handsets, the first being the Dell Streak that didn’t quite catch on. The Note however was quite a hit with the business class users as it came off as a device that managed to offer substantial speed with its 1.4GHz Dual Core and a large enough display to get work done on the fly. Like its younger brother, the Note also features plenty of video codecs built in to handle all format runs on Android Gingerbread with an ICS update on the horizon. The Samsung S-Pen or Smart Pen stylus can also be quite handy for both work and play or just jotting down notes

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Big brother looms over the little SII

The Note also comes with -

• 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with an 800 x 1280 pixel resolution (Corning Gorilla glass)
• 4G (HSPA+ 21MBPs), EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA compliance (AllShare), Wi-Fi hotspot support and Wi-Fi Direct
• GPS with a-GPS
• Bluetooth 3.0+, USB 2.0 with MHL for media out and USB-on-the-go
• 8MP AF camera with LED flash supporting 1080p video capture @30fps
• Secondary 2MP camera
• FM radio
• 16GB and 32GB capacities with 32GB microSD card support
• Active noise cancellation

Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Rs. 24,500
Although this, the third edition to Google’s Nexus family, was never formally introduced to the Indian shelves, the handset is nevertheless still available via other vendors. The Galaxy Nexus is the second in this series to be made by Samsung and come preloaded with ICS. One of the main benefits of the Nexus devices is that you’re almost guaranteed to get Android updates earlier than other phones. With its 1.2GHZ Dual Core processor, this device is as fast as you need it to be to handle all kinds of functions seamlessly.

Google's got dibs on the updates

Features also include -

• 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display with an 720 x 1280 pixel resolution (Corning Gorilla glass with an Oleophobic coating)
• 3G (HSPA+ 21MBPs), EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot support
• GPS with a-GPS
• Bluetooth 3.0+, USB 2.0 with MHL for media out
• 8MP AF camera with LED flash supporting 1080p video capture @30fps
• Secondary 1.3MP camera
• 16GB capacity

Sony Xperia S - Rs. 30,500
Sony’s latest high-end Smartphone in their Xperia range was only recently launched for India and is the first device launched under the Sony branding (minus the Ericsson). It’s equipped with a 1.5GHz Dual Core processor and comes loaded with Sony’s Bravia Mobile Engine to enhance your visual experience. For some strange reason Sony is shipping the handset with Gingerbread but rest assured, an ICS update will make it to the Xperia S in time. This is also the very first Android powered device to come with a 12 megapixel camera. The camera settings include 3D panorama Sweep and geotagging amongst others. The unique transparent strip at the bottom of the handset also adds a bit of class and sex appeal to the overall look and feel of the handset that’s quite robust in design as it is.

Quite a sharp looker

Features also include -

• 4.3-inch LED Backlit LCD with an 720 x 1280 pixel resolution (Scratch resistant)
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot support
• GPS with a-GPS
• Bluetooth 3.0+, USB 2.0
• 12MP AF camera with LED flash supporting 1080p video capture @30fps
• Secondary 1.3MP camera
• FM Radio
• 32GB capacity
• HDMI out
• Active noise cancellation

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V - Rs. 17,200
The Neo V, with its chic oval shaped design proved to be quite a popular handset in its price range. It offers users a well balanced feature set that includes a 1GHz processor, 5MP camera, HDMI out and again Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine to boost colors and textures on the display. Like the Xperia S the, Neo V also features Sony’s 3D camera option for a 3D Panorama Sweep and also has face and smile detection with touch focus. Sony’s Track ID is also on board along with their Timescape UI.

Well equipped and neat looking as well

The Neo V also comes with -

• 3.7-inch LED Backlit LCD with a 480 x 854 pixel resolution (Scratch resistant)
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot support
• GPS with a-GPS
• Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0 with USB-on-the-go
• 5MP AF camera with LED flash supporting 720p video capture @30fps
• Secondary VGA camera
• FM Radio
• 1GB on board memory with up to 32GB via memory card support
• HDMI out

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Monday, 16 February 2015

Micromax Canvas HD A116 vs. Karbonn Titanium S5

Micromax Canvas HD A116 vs. Karbonn Titanium S5

The Indian smartphone market is brimming with low-cost smartphones, but now the subcontinent is witnessing the launch of several cheap 5-inch smartphones with quad-core processors.

Indian smartphones makers like Micromax, Karbonn, Lava and its subsidiary Xolo (known for its Intelpowered smartphones) are flooding the market with low-cost big-screen smartphones with high-end features, giving tough competition to MNC brands Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry, HTC and others.

Micromax's Canvas HD A116 which was released a month ago created a record of sorts on the first day of its release. The first batch of Micromax's smartphones was sold out within minutes of its release online.

Rival Karbonn a few days ago took the wraps off its latest quad-core smartphone, Titanium S5, which is quite on par with Canvas HD A116 specs wise.

Brief comparison of main specs between Micromax HD A116 and Karbonn Titanium S5:

Display:

Micromax Canvas HD A116 boasts a 5.0-inch LCD display IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology with 720px1280p resolution with pixel density of 294 pixels per inch. Karbonn Titanium S5 too sports a competitive 5.0-inch qHD IPS capacitive screen, but its resolution 540x960p falls short against the Micromax device.  

Processor:

Both Micromax Canvas HD and Karbonn Titanium S5 pack quad-core processors with 1.2GHz CPU speed, but contain different chipsets made from MediaTek MT6589 and Qualcomm Snapdragon series, respectively.

Camera:

Titanium S5 sports an 8.0-megapixel main camera with Auto-focus and flash support with a 2.0-megapixel front camera. Canvas HD too sports a similar 8.0-megapixel rear-side camera with HD 1280x720p resolution video recording and a 2.0-megapixel VGA front camera.

Mobile Operating System:

In terms of mobile OS, both smartphones stand even in this department with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. Consumers can make use of more than 650,000 apps in the Android OS ecosystem.

Both smartphones have similar storage, RAM, battery capacity and network connectivity features with negligible differences.

In terms of price, Canvas HD costs ₹13,999 while Titanium S5 is priced ₹11,990, almost ₹2000 lower than its competitor. This price difference might play spoil sport for the Canvas HD since the Micromax is facing supply shortage, and there are speculations that the company is contemplating to increase the price to ₹14,499.

Here is a breakdown of comparison between Micromax HD Canvas HD and Karbonn Titanium S5 [Spec Wise]:

Model	Micromax Canvas HD A116	Karbonn Titanium S5
Display	5-inch IPS-LCD screen with 720px1280p HD display(pixel density: 294 pixel per inches)	5.0-inch multi-touch capacitive screen with qHD display 540x960p resolution
OS	Android v4.1 OS (Jelly Bean)	Android v4.1 OS (Jelly Bean)
Processor	Quad-core MediaTek MT6589 Cortex A7 processor with 1.2GHz clock speed	Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-core processor with 1.2 GHz clock speed
RAM	1GB	1GB
Storage	4GB, expandable up to 32 GB	4GB ROM, and expandable up to 32GB
Camera	Rear side: 8.0-megapixel camera Front side: 2.0-megapixel VGA camera	Rear side: 8.0-megapixel camera Front side: 2.0 megapixel camera
Battery	2100 mAh	2000 mAh
Network	2G & 3G	2G & 3G
Price	₹13,999/- (expected to rise to ₹14,499)	₹11,990/-

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Thursday, 20 June 2013

8 Best Android Jelly Bean Tablets

       8 Best Android Jelly Bean Tablets

Tablets are being sold like hot cakes in the market these days. From superior Google Nexus tablets to a widely considered Indian branded ones, these gadgets have made a way into most of our lives claiming ultimate end results.
If you’re looking for a great Android tablet, there are plenty you can choose for the moment. This doesn’t mean that all of them are worth buying, as some of them have their own disadvantages. However, here is a list of 8 Android Jelly Bean tablets that are worth considering this season.

#8 Asus MeMO Pad ME172V

With a price of 9,999 Asus brings to us a tablet with a 7 inch display that sports a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels,  offering 10 point multi-touch. Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, this device is said to offer full support for Google Play.
Powered by a 1GHz processor which seems to be a disadvantage, this latest tablet from Asus has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 32GB with microSD support. There is a 1 MP camera to the Wi-Fi enabled device and we can find a 4270mAh battery on-board. But there is no SIM slot.

#7 Spice Stellar Pad Mi-1010

Spice had recently launched its tablet in the market with a price tag of  12,999. The device is backed by a 1.5GHz dual core processor along with 1GB of DDR3 RAM. Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the tablet has 16GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB through microSD card.
On the outside, we can find a massive 10.1 inch HD screen along with a 3 MP rear camera shooter and a VGA front camera on-board.  Claiming decent display and viewing angles as an added advantage, Spice has a 7600 mAh battery for which the company claims that it can play video for 6 hours with a standby of 15 days.
However, the only drawback we can find in here is the lack of Bluetooth connectivity.

#6 Karbonn Smart Tab Fone A37 Kommunicate 3G

As seen above this tablet comes with a hilariously long name, but what needs to be noticed is the specs that it has to offer.
The tablet runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean sporting a 7 inch capacitive display with WVGA resolution. Powered by a 1GHz dual core processor and 512MB of RAM the device stands a bit aloof with 4GB of internal memory capacity. But this can be further expanded to 32GB with microSD support. There is a 2MP rear camera and front VGA camera to the device.
The dual SIM tablet allows internet and voice calling facility and holds a 3000 mAh battery which should last longer as we consider the specs and the price which is  9490.

#5 Acer Iconia B1-A71

With a price tag of 7999 Acer Iconia Bi-A71 sports a 7 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels resolution. The device features a 0.3 MP front camera and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS.
Under the hood, we can find a 1.2GHz dual core Mediatek processor coupled with 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage that can expand up to 32GB with microSD card support. On the connectivity front, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro-USB are some of the features in the device.

#4 Lava Etab Xtron

Lava Etab Xtron comes with a 1.5 GHz Cortex A9 dual core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The device runs Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and permits expandable internal storage capacity up to 32GB from 8GB.
The 7 inch display that the tablet weighs sports a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and features a 2MP front camera.
The Wi-Fi enabled device contains a 3500 mAh battery and is priced overall at 6499.

#3 Samsung Galaxy Tab2311

Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2311 packs a 1GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can expand up to 32GB via microSD card.
Regarding its appearance, the device sports a 7 inch PLS TFT LCD display with a 1024 x 600pixel resolution featuring a 3MP rear and a VGA front camera. With connectivity features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device is priced at 13,900

#2 Google Nexus 7

In connection with Asus, Google has come up with Nexus 7 aiming to give a whole new tablet experience to its users. Running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, this tablet houses a 1.2 GHz quad core CPU, with 1GB of RAM and 16 and 32GB versions of onboard storage facility.
Weighing a 7 inch display of 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, the device sports a 1.2 MP front facing camera and packs a 4325 mAh battery. Online portals are currently selling the device for 16,999.

#1 Google Nexus 10

Samsung and Google moved in together to bring out the ultimate highly portable and powerful device that runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Flaunting a 10 inch display of 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution, Nexus 10 packs a blazing fast dual core processor clocked at 1.7GHz with 2GB of RAM.
The Wi-Fi enabled device features a 5 MP main camera and a 1.9 MP front snapper and houses a whopping 9000 mAh battery for performance. The tablet is available in 16 and 32GB internal storage capacity versions and is priced at 34, 413.

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Monday, 10 June 2013

10 Most Affordable Phablets In India

   10 Most Affordable Phablets In India

It’s raining Phablets in the Indian Smartphone market. This half phone-half tablet device that usually has screen measuring 5-inch and more became popular with the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Note. The device was an instant hit with claimed sales of about 10 million devices of its 5.3 inch model and 5.5 million units of its 5.5 inch successor.
Analysts also see a cheery upcoming Phablet market. An IHS iSuppli research predicted the doubling of Phablet market in 2013. If you think that Phablets are known for their high price tag, then think twice as many manufacturers are on the go for low-cost Phablets in the country which offer ample screen space to enjoy games and videos, instead of digging your pockets for that extra penny. Seems to be commendable isn’t it?

Then take a look at the 10 hot low cost Phablets available in India.

# 10 Micromax A116

Priced at  15, 000

Micromax which has brought its Phablet A116 Canvas HD at a worthy price is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has 1GB RAM and an internal storage capacity of 4GB, internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB with microSD support.

The Phablet features a 5-inch screen which can handle HD videos of 720 pixels easily. It has an 8 Mega Pixel camera with LED flash on the back and a VGA snapper in the front. This dual SIM Smartphone can connect to the internet via 2g, 3G and Wi-Fi. Data can be transferred via Bluetooth and microUSB . The phone comes with a 2,100mAh battery and is available only in white colour.

# 9 Lava Iris 501

Priced at  9,999

Lava Iris 501which was launched last week is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 operating system. The phone has 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM with a support for microSD card up to 32GB.

Iris 501 appears with a 5-inch screen that has a resolution of 800x400. The camera features 5 Mega Pixel, with auto-focus and LED flash. The front camera for video calling is 0.3 Mega Pixel. With a 2,300mAh battery, the Smartphone’s connectivity suite includes 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB.

# 8 Karbonn A30

Priced at  11, 500

Karbonn’s A30 is a low cost Smartphonepowered by 1GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and supports microSD cards up to 32GB space.

The Smartphone features a 5.9-inch TFT display which is bigger than that of Samsung Galaxy Note II. With an 8 Mega Pixel LED flash rear camera, the device can snap perfect pictures. It also has a 1.3 mega pixel snapper in the front.

The dual-SIM Smartphone has a 2,500mAh battery. Its connectivity suite includes 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi, while files can be transferred via Bluetooth and microUSB. It comes with an additional in-built KingSoft Office productivity suite.

# 7 Intex Aqua 5.0

Priced at  9,690

Intex Aqua 5.0 which was launched recently is powered by a 1GHz processor.The Smartphone runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and has a RAM of 512MB. Company has included a 2GB internal memory in the device and a slot for a 32GB microSD card.
The device features a 5-inch touch screen with 800x800 pixel resolution. The dual-SIM Smartphone has a 5 Mega Pixel camera in the rear and a VGA snapper in the front. It comes with a 2000mAh battery and can transfer data over 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB.

# 6 Byond Phablet P III

Priced at 12,599

This is the biggest Smartphone in Indian market right now. It is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor and runs on operating system Android 4.0 (Ice cream Sandwich). The dual-SIM phone supports microSD cards having a capacity up to 32GB.
Byond Phablet PIII features a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. It includes an 8 Mega Pixel camera on the back panel. It also has a front VGA snapper in front and comes with a 2500mAh battery and has connectivity options like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0.

# 5 Micromax Superfone Canvas 2 A110

Priced at  9999

Micromax Superfone Canvas 2 A110 is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 512 MB RAM and comes with an internal storage of 2GB, along with support for microSD card of 32GB capacity.
It has a 5-inch IPS touch screen and an 8 Mega Pixel camera on the back panel with an LED flash. It also has a VGA front facing camera. A 2000mAh battery offers talk time of 6 hours. Its connectivity features include Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 3.0, microUSB and USB 2.0.

# 4 Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon

Priced at  11, 500

Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon is a dual-SIM Phablet powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).  It comes with a 512MB RAM and a 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB.
The Smartphone features a 5-inch TFT screen with an 800x480 pixels resolution. It has a 5 Mega Pixel auto-focus snapper with a dual-LED flash on the back and a VGA camera on the front
. A 2,400mAh battery propels the device which has connectivity features including 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. An NQ mobile Security app comes preloaded with this phablet

# 3 Zen Ultraphone U₅

Priced at  9,999

Zen mobile has offered its Ultraphone U₅which is powered by a 1GHz processor. It runs on operating system Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) which is comparatively outdated as its rivals operate on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with 512MB RAM and can accommodate up to 32GB of storage memory.
The dual-SIM phone features a 5.2-inch screen and has a 3.2 Mega Pixel camera with a dual-LED flash on the back and a VGA shooter in the front. Powered by a 2,200mAh battery, Ultraphone U5 also features connectivity like 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP and microUSB.

# 2 Mercury MagiQ

Priced at  12, 700

Mercury MagiQ, the only Smartphone from the company comes with a 1GHz processor running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The phone boasts f a 4GB internal storage and a support up to 32GB.
The dual-SIM capable Phablet has a 5-inch TFT screen, embellished by a thin design and comes with a 5 Mega Pixel rear camera and VGA front snapper. It is powered by a 2200mAh battery and connectivity features include Wi-Fi, 3G, 2G Bluetooth 2.0 andmicroUSB.

# 1 iBall Andi 5c

Priced at  12, 490

iBall Andy 5c is a Phablet powered by 1GHz processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The phone has a RAM of 512MB and can accommodate microSD card having 32GB storage capacity.
The Phablet features a 5-inch IPS display and has a 5 Mega Pixel camera with LED flash at the back while the front panel sports a VGA resolution snapper. The device comes with a 2300mAh battery and its connectivity features include 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB.

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