Thursday 17 December 2015

YU Yutopia with Snapdragon 810 and fingerprint sensor launched for Rs 24,999

YU Televentures has launched its most expensive smartphone, the YU Yutopia, in India today. The smartphone has high-end features such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, a 21-megapixel primary camera, and a fingerprint sensor. The YU Yutopia is already available for pre-order from Amazon.in exclusively starting 2PM today. The device will start shipping from December 26 to those who pre-ordered it.

The YU Yutopia competes with the OnePlus One as it has an almost similar feature set. It features a 5.2-inch QHD display from Sharp, a 21-megapixel primary camera with 1/2.3-inch sensor and phase-detection autofocus, and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back of the device, and it’s similar to all the other touch-based fingerprint sensors that is available in high-end smartphones launched this year.

The device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor that has a CPU clocked at 2.0GHz. It has four ARM Cortex-A57 CPU cores and four ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores. There’s Adreno 430 GPU, 4GB of LP-DDR4 RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Its hybrid dual-SIM card slot can accommodate a microSD card as well. There’s a dual-SIM card slot and it can connect to 4G LTE networks in India. The fingerprint sensor can be used to capture a selfie through the default camera app.

The 21-megapixel primary camera uses a 1/2.3-inch BSI sensor from Sony, and it also has optical image stabilisation. It’s the same sensor that is used in Sony’s high-end smartphones, the Meizu MX5, the Motorola Moto X Play, and the Motorola Moto X Style. There’s a 77.3-degree wide-angle lens, and it can record 4K videos as well as 120fps slow-motion videos. The 8-megapixel secondary camera has an OmniVision BSI-2 (1/3.2-inch) sensor with 1.4µm pixel size, and it’s 86-degree wide-angle lens has ƒ/2.2 aperture.

There are a host of sensors including a Hall Sensor and a fingerprint sensor. The Yutopia has a 3,000 mAh removable battery, unlike many other high-end smartphones these days. It is also compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 fast battery charging technology, and the company claims that it can be charged from 0-60 percent within 30 minutes. The company is bundling House Of Marley’s ‘Little Bird’ in-ear headphones with the Yutopia.

It also comes with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based Cyanogen OS 12.1. It will most probably receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update as well. The company is also bundling Around Yu app, an app that helps people discover places around them such as hotel and flights, as well as Gaana app, which will work as the default music player in the device apart from music streaming.

The YU Yutopia competes with all the high-end smartphones available in the market, but only time will tell if these high-end specifications could related to real-world performance. Right now, the device looks like a bargain for its price of Rs 24,999.

YU Yutopia Specifications & Features

Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Cyanogen OS 12.1
5.2-inch OGS TGP display from Sharp, 1,440 x 2,560 pixels (~565 ppi), Corning Concore Glass, and 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
21-megapixel primary camera (Sony IMX230), phase-detection autofocus, dual-tone dual-LED flash, and 4K video recording
8-megapixel secondary camera (OmniVision OV8865), BSI-2 sensor with 1.4µm pixel size, ƒ/2.2 aperture, OIS, 1080p video recording
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, 64-bit octa-core CPU (with big.LITTLE), Adreno 430 GPU, and 4GB LP-DDR4 RAM
32GB internal storage and microSD card slot
Hybrid Dual-SIM (micro SIM + nano SIM), 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi ac/b/g/n, GPS (with A-GPS and GLONASS), microUSB v2.0 port, and 3.5mm headphone jack
Accelerometer, Ambient-Light Sensor, Barometer, e-Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyrosensor, Hall Sensor, and Proximity Sensor
3,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0, 147 x 73 x 7.2mm; 159g;

YU Yutopia with Snapdragon 810 and fingerprint sensor launched for Rs 24,999

YU Televentures has launched its most expensive smartphone, the YU Yutopia, in India today. The smartphone has high-end features such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, a 21-megapixel primary camera, and a fingerprint sensor. The YU Yutopia is already available for pre-order from Amazon.in exclusively starting 2PM today. The device will start shipping from December 26 to those who pre-ordered it.

The YU Yutopia competes with the OnePlus One as it has an almost similar feature set. It features a 5.2-inch QHD display from Sharp, a 21-megapixel primary camera with 1/2.3-inch sensor and phase-detection autofocus, and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back of the device, and it’s similar to all the other touch-based fingerprint sensors that is available in high-end smartphones launched this year.

The device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor that has a CPU clocked at 2.0GHz. It has four ARM Cortex-A57 CPU cores and four ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores. There’s Adreno 430 GPU, 4GB of LP-DDR4 RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Its hybrid dual-SIM card slot can accommodate a microSD card as well. There’s a dual-SIM card slot and it can connect to 4G LTE networks in India. The fingerprint sensor can be used to capture a selfie through the default camera app.

The 21-megapixel primary camera uses a 1/2.3-inch BSI sensor from Sony, and it also has optical image stabilisation. It’s the same sensor that is used in Sony’s high-end smartphones, the Meizu MX5, the Motorola Moto X Play, and the Motorola Moto X Style. There’s a 77.3-degree wide-angle lens, and it can record 4K videos as well as 120fps slow-motion videos. The 8-megapixel secondary camera has an OmniVision BSI-2 (1/3.2-inch) sensor with 1.4µm pixel size, and it’s 86-degree wide-angle lens has ƒ/2.2 aperture.

There are a host of sensors including a Hall Sensor and a fingerprint sensor. The Yutopia has a 3,000 mAh removable battery, unlike many other high-end smartphones these days. It is also compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 fast battery charging technology, and the company claims that it can be charged from 0-60 percent within 30 minutes. The company is bundling House Of Marley’s ‘Little Bird’ in-ear headphones with the Yutopia.

It also comes with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based Cyanogen OS 12.1. It will most probably receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update as well. The company is also bundling Around Yu app, an app that helps people discover places around them such as hotel and flights, as well as Gaana app, which will work as the default music player in the device apart from music streaming.

The YU Yutopia competes with all the high-end smartphones available in the market, but only time will tell if these high-end specifications could related to real-world performance. Right now, the device looks like a bargain for its price of Rs 24,999.

YU Yutopia Specifications & Features:

  • Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Cyanogen OS 12.1
  • 5.2-inch OGS TGP display from Sharp, 1,440 x 2,560 pixels (~565 ppi), Corning Concore Glass, and 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 21-megapixel primary camera (Sony IMX230), phase-detection autofocus, dual-tone dual-LED flash, and 4K video recording
  • 8-megapixel secondary camera (OmniVision OV8865), BSI-2 sensor with 1.4µm pixel size, ƒ/2.2 aperture, OIS, 1080p video recording
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, 64-bit octa-core CPU (with big.LITTLE), Adreno 430 GPU, and 4GB LP-DDR4 RAM
  • 32GB internal storage and microSD card slot
  • Hybrid Dual-SIM (micro SIM + nano SIM), 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi ac/b/g/n, GPS (with A-GPS and GLONASS), microUSB v2.0 port, and 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Accelerometer, Ambient-Light Sensor, Barometer, e-Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyrosensor, Hall Sensor, and Proximity Sensor
  • 3,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0, 147 x 73 x 7.2mm; 159g;

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G launched with a price tag of Rs 9,999, available exclusively through Flipkart

Micromax has launched yet another entry-level Android smartphone in India with 4G LTE connectivity. The Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G, which is priced at Rs 9,999, will be available exclusively through Flipkart starting today. The device is available in Black colour only, and competes with the likes the Huawei Honor 4C, the Lenovo K3 Note, the Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen), the Samsung Galaxy On7, and the company’s own YU Yureka Plus.

The device runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, but there’s no information whether it would receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel camera (both with separate LED flash lights). There’s a 64-bit octa-core processor from MediaTek, 3GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a micro SD card slot.

In terms of connectivity, it has a dual-SIM card slot, and the primary slot is compatible with 4G SIM cards, while the second slot is limited to 3G SIM cards. There are those usual connectivity features like Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS, and microUSB port. There’s a 2,100 mAh battery, but it pales in comparison to a 3,000 mAh battery that’s available in some of its competitors.

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G (E451) Specifications:

  • Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system
  • 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, 720 x 1,280 pixels (294 ppi), On-cell capacitive touchscreen
  • 13-megapixel primary camera (Samsung S5K3L2XX03 sensor), autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video recording
  • 5-megapixel secondary camera with front-facing LED flash
  • MediaTek MT6753 processor (1.7 GHz Tru-OctaCore CPU and ARM Mali-T720 GPU) and 3GB LP-DDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storage and a microSD card slot (upto 32GB)
  • Dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, GPS, microUSB v2.0 port, and 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 2,100 mAh battery; 70.4×140.8×8.8 mm

InFocus M680 launched with 13MP front camera and 4G LTE for Rs. 10,999

InFocus has added yet another smartphone to its line-up in India. The device has been named as M680, which will be up for sale exclusively via Snapdeal from December 21, for a price of Rs. 10,999.

The device comes with a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is powered by a 64-bit 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop (touted by the company to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow update soon) and has 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD card.

In the imaging department, the device features a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, Samsung 3M2 sensor, 1080p video recording, along with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. In terms of connectivity, it supports hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE (TDD-LTE Band 40-2300MHz and FDD-LTE Band 3-1800MHz), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. Backing the InFocus M680 is a 2,600mAh battery. The smartphone features a 7.2 mm slim metal body and weighs 158 grams. As an inaugural offer, the first 2000 buyers will receive a selfie-stick worth Rs. 1,000 for free.

InFocus M680 specifications:

  • 5.5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 64-bit 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM
  • 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB via microSD
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 13MP primary camera with LED Flash and 13MP selfie camera
  • Hybrid dual-SIM, 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS
  • 2600mAh battery

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note Prime with 4G LTE, 3100mAh battery at Rs. 8,499

Xiaomi surprised everyone by launching the Redmi Note Prime today. One of the highlight of the device is that it is made in India, which makes it the second Mi phone manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with Foxconn. The device will be up for purchase in White color option, for a price of Rs. 8,499.

The Redmi Note Prime features a 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) display, and is powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit processor paired with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB internal storage. It sports a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, along with a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The device is backed by a 3,100mAh battery, and supports connectivity options such as dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and in terms of software, it runs Android 4.4 KitKat-based MIUI 7 out-of-the-box.

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime specifications:

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with 178-degree wide viewing angle
  • 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit processor with Adreno 306 GPU
  • 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • MIUI 7 based on Android 4.4 KitKat
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP front-facing camera
  • Measures 154×78.7×9.45mm; Weight: 185 grams
  • dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3,100mAh battery

Monday 7 December 2015

Gionee P5W with 1GB of RAM and 5-inch display is all set to launch in India

Gionee has come up with yet another smartphone in the budget segment, named as the Gionee P5W. The device will be up for purchase soon, and it will be available in White, Blue, Red,Yellow and Black colors options. If a listing on Zauba is to be believed, the device was imported to India at a price tag of Rs. 6,352 last month. We expect Gionee to launch the device sometime within this month.

The device features a 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, and is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit chipset clubbed with 1GB of RAM. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and has 16GB of expandable internal storage. There is a 5-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, along with a 2-megapixel selfie camera. In the connectivity department, it supports dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and is backed by a 2,000mAh battery. It measures 143.5 x 72 x 8.9mm and weighs 153 grams.

Gionee P5W specifications

5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit chipset clubbed with 1GB of RAM
16GB expandable internal storage via microSD card
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5MP rear camera with LED Flash, and 2MP front-facing camera
dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2,000mAh battery