Xiaomi Mi3 handset will go up for sale again tomorrow on Flipkart

The Xiaomi Mi3 which has enjoyed unexpected demand in India, will go on sale again tomorrow through Flipkart, with 20000 units reported to be up for grabs. If you’re interested in buying it, you’d better register yourself for the same, since it’s not possible to grab the handset without doing that.

And even if you do register for the Xiaomi Mi3 sale, chances of actually getting to purchase it are pretty slim. If you haven’t heard, it is currently the most in-demand smartphone in the country. Units of it are vanishing off Flipkart’s shelves within seconds of them being made available.

The Xiaomi phone first went on sale on July 22 and managed to run out of stock in about 40 minutes. A week later, when more units were put up for sale, they were sold out within 5 seconds, whereas in the third week, it took just 2 seconds for the device to go out of stock.

Here’s a quick glance at the Xiaomi Mi3 handset features:

- Display: 5-inch IPS LCD, 1080p full HD
- Platform: Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI V5
- Processor: 2.3GHz quad core Snapdragon 800
- Memory: 16GB internal memory, 2GB RAM
- Camera: 13MP main, 2MP front
- Connectivity: HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS
- Battery: 3050mAh

Flipkart will make it available for purchase at 2pm sharp tomorrow at its much-appreciated price of Rs 13999. Registrations for this sale will only be accepted until midnight tonight.

The Xiaomi Mi3 has been setting records ever since it first arrived in India, and with tomorrow’s sale too, the Chinese company would definitely want a repeat of the same.

HTC One M8 vs Sony Xperia Z2 – Comparison of Specs, Features and Price

During the past couple of years, Sony had a bad patch when it came to high-end smartphone arena.
The company has struggled against its strong counterparts. The top handsets launched by the company were good but they lacked the impetus that would make them stand out from the other smartphones. However, now it seems that Sony has found itself a winner. The release of Sony Xperia Z2 has given the other companies a run for their money. One of its counterparts, the HTC One M8, has a lot to offer to its users. The HTC One M8 runs flawlessly and looks great with its front facing speakers and other features. To understand which smartphone is the better one out of the two, let us compare their specs, features and price.
Design, Dimensions, Display
Both the HTC One M8 and the Sony Xperia Z2 rank next to awesome in terms of their stupendous designs. Choosing a favorite amongst the two can be a daunting task. The HTC One M8 is an awe-inspiring smartphone encased in a gorgeous metal body. It is more alluring than Xperia Z2. The back side and the curvy corners make it fit better in the palm. In comparison, the Xperia Z2 has an astounding, flat piece of metal and glass, giving the user a reassuring feeling when held. The rectangular look may not be appealing to the masses and the smartphone feels quite big in the hands due to its large size. The HTC One M8 weighs 160 grams in comparison to 163 grams weight of Xperia Z2.
The dimensions of the HTC One M8 measure 146.4mm x 70.6mm x 9.4mm in height, width and thickness. The HTC One M8 encompasses a 5 inches Super LCD3 touchscreen with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels using Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The Sony Xperia Z2 measures 146.8mm x 73.3mm x 8.2mm in height, width and thickness. The Xperia Z2 incorporates a 5.2 inches IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. The smartphone is water resistant and dust proof with IP58 certification.
Hardware and Operating System
The HTC One M8 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core 2.3GHz processor. The device runs on Android OS version 4.4.2 KitKat. It has an internal memory of 16/32 GB with 2GB of RAM.
The Sony Xperia Z2 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad core processor. The smartphone runs on Android OS version 4.4.2 KitKat, similar to that of its counterpart. It has an internal memory of 16GB with 3GB of RAM.
Price
The HTC One M8 is priced at $749.99 in comparison to Sony Xperia Z2 that is priced at $639.99
The good looks of the HTC One M8 are supported by a powerful hardware accessible in the market. It is an appropriate flagship smartphone with extremely capable features. The Sony Xperia Z2 should have a better performance against other flagships.

Samsung launches Galaxy K zoom with 20.7MP camera & 10x optical zoom for Rs 29,999 in India

Unveiled in April this year, Samsung Electronics has now launched the Galaxy K zoom camera specialised smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone blends advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s Galaxy experience (at least that is what the company claims) and will enable its users to create professional-quality visual content, with the help of a 20.7 megapixel rear camera.
In India, the device has been launched exclusively on Amazon.in (taking a cue from Flipkart-Motorola deal are we!) and will be available for pre-order starting today- shipping to start from July 9, 2014. The smartphone cum camera has been priced at Rs 29,999 in the country.

The company is also providing a number of introductory offers with the smartphone that include 50GB of free cloud-space for two years from Dropbox, 1TB of storage for three months from Bitcasa, etc. In addition, first 1,000 pre-orders will also get freebies worth Rs 6,000- like free Samsung pop out case, free Sandisk 32GB MicroSD card, six movie tickets, among others.
As far as the specifications are concerned, the smartphone has a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display (1280×720 pixels resolution) and runs on the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. It is powered by a hexa-core (1.3GHz quad-core + 1.7GHz dual-core) processor and has 2GB of RAM. The internal memory of the device is 8GB, which can be further expanded up to 64GB with a microSD card.
Since it’s a camera-specialised smartphone, the Galaxy K zoom offers an advanced technical camera system designed to offer the control and functionality of a professional camera. The Galaxy K zoom is equipped with new retracting lens technology that provides 10x optical zoom, as well as a 20.7MP BSI CMOS sensor for ultra-clear, ultra-detailed images. The autofocus rear camera also comes with Xenon Flash and can record full high definition videos (1080p) at 60 frames per second. In addition, it also has a 2MP front facing camera for video calling.
According to Samsung, the smartphones’ camera excels in low light conditions, and provides Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce blur caused by movement. Other features include Auto Focus/Auto Exposure Separation (AF/AE Separation) for the precise balance of light and clarity; next-generation ‘Pro Suggest’ mode which offers five optimised filter settings; ‘Selfie Alarm’ that allows users to take timed selfies with ease; and ‘object tracing’ for a clear, focused shot of a moving subject.
The camera also comes with 28 ‘smart modes’ that include beauty face, continuous shot, party/indoor, action freeze, waterfall, animated photo, sound shot, silhouette, fireworks, and light race, among others.
In terms of connectivity, it has Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G LTE (depending on the region), as well as a microUSB port and a microSD card slot. The dimensions of the device are 137.5mm x 70.8mm x 16.6mm and its weight is 200gm. Samsung has provided a 2,430mAh battery in the device, which also comes with a full suite of Google apps. The smartphone has Near Field Communication (NFC), GPS (with A-GPS support), as well as an Ultra Power Saving Mode (for minimising the battery consumption), S Health Lite (for personalised fitness and lifestyle coaching), and a Studio app to allow users to easily edit their pictures and videos.

Intex unveils Aqua Curve Mini at Rs 7,290

New Delhi: Intex has unveiled KitKat-powered Aqua Curve Mini in the affordable range of smartphones.

The Aqua Curve Mini, powered by the latest Android KitKat operating system has been priced at Rs 7,290.

The smartphone is targetted at students and young professionals, mainly in tier II and III cities in India.

The device sports a 4.5-inch screen, 1.3 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB+1.26 GB built-in memory (expandable upto to 32GB) and 1,500 mAh battery.

The dual SIM smartphone also features 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 2 MP front camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth. The smartphone packs a 1500mAh battery.

Key Specs

Display: 4.50-inch

Screen Resolution: 480x854 pixels

Processor: 1.3GHz dual core

Front Camera: 2-megapixel

Rear Camera: 8-megapixel

RAM: 1GB

OS: Android 4.4

Storage: 4GB

Battery capacity: 1500mAh

Spice introduces Stellar 445 3G quad core smartphone at Rs 5,299

New Delhi: Spice Retail Ltd has added another smartphone to its Stellar series. The company has launched its dual sim smartphone Stellar 445 in an affordable range.

The phone has been priced at Rs 5,299 and will be available from the first week of July.

The phone packs a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad Core processor, a 3.2 MP rear snapper, and a 1.3 MP front camera. Running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS, the phone also has 4GB ROM coupled with 512MB RAM. Spice Stellar 445 features a 10.16cm WVGA screen.

The dual sim smartphone (3G+2G) enables 3G Video calling and comes with a 1500 mAh battery which provides decent battery backup.

With this smartphone, users will have access to pre-embedded apps like OLX, WhatsApp and free 2 GB Spice Cloud storage facility

Key Features

10.16cm WVGA screen

Dual SIM (3G + 2G)

1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

3.2MP + 1.3MP Camera front camera

Snapdragon Audio+ Technology

Multiple Languages

4GB ROM + 512MB RAM

1500 mAh Battery

3G Video Calling

Expandable Memory upto 32 GB

Swift Keyboard

G Sensor

Wi-Fi &Wi – Fi Tethering

FM Radio

GPS / AGPS / GMS

3G Video calling

Maxx unveils AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3696, will receive Android KitKat update

Maxx Mobile AX356 GenxDroid7 is possibly one of the most forgettable names for an Android smartphone that we’ve come across of late. Not to sound like we’re slagging off a device just because it’s low-end, but can you look around and actually claim that a price of Rs 3696 is reasonable for a Jelly Bean powered device?
We’re seeing more and more new launches landing with KitKat in spite of their ridiculously low costs and dropping a handset like the AX356 GenxDroid7 handset into the mix isn’t the best move Maxx Mobile could have made. After all, a lot of Indian manufacturers show themselves to be rather lazy when it boils down to software updates.

So we won’t expect the Maxx GenxDroid7 to get its Android KitKat break until it actually arrives even if the company says that the smartphone is upgradable from Jelly Bean. From another point of view, if you were just buying this one as a temporary backup device and took an inexplicable fancy to it, we could see why you’d pick it up.
Running on Android v4.2.2, this Maxx Mobile smartphone sports a 3.5-inch display spewing out visuals in a low 320 x 480p resolution. It gets its processing power from a 1GHz dual core MT6572M chipset from MediaTek and is helped along by 512MB of RAM. A 1200mAh battery keeps it juiced up for 3.5 hours of talk time between charges.

Maxx Mobile AX356 GenxDroid7 specs list:
- 3.5-inch 320 x 480p touchscreen
- 1GHz dual core processor
- 512MB of RAM, 4GB ROM
- 8GB memory card
- 3.2MP main camera with flash
- 0.3MP webcam
- 1200mAh battery
- 3.5 hours talk time

Samsung Launches Four Budget Android 4.4 KitKat Galaxy Smartphones

 



Samsung has launched four new affordable Galaxy smartphones - the Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Ace 4, and Galaxy Young 2. The newly launched Galaxy smartphones are touted to be targeted at the affordable segment. The South Korean consumer electronics giant, as of now, has not revealed any pricing or availability details of the four smartphones.
Notably, all the new Samsung smartphones - the Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Star 2, Galaxy Ace 4, and Galaxy Young 2 - run Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box with the company's TouchWiz Essence UI on top. Further, the Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Star 2, and Galaxy Young 2 are dual-SIM devices, while the Galaxy Ace 4 is a single SIM device and has been launched in 3G and LTE variants, according to Samsung Tomorrow.
The Samsung Galaxy Core II comes with a 4.5-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels) TFT display and is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. Other specifications include a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash; VGA front-facing camera; 768MB of RAM; 4GB of inbuilt storage; 64GB expandable storage support (via microSD card), and 2000mAh battery. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB and 3G. The Galaxy Core II will be available in Black and White colour variants. It comes with dimensions 130.3x68x9.8mm and weighs 138 grams. It is the successor to the Galaxy Core launched in June last year.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, as mentioned earlier, comes in two variants - LTE and 3G. Both the variants of the Galaxy Ace 4 come with slightly different set of specifications.
The Galaxy Ace 4 LTE comes with dimensions 121.4x62.9x11mm and weighs 130.3 grams, while the Galaxy Ace 4 (3G) comes with 121.4x62.9x10.8mm dimensions and weighs 123.8 grams. The LTE variant packs 1GB of RAM, while the 3G variant comes with 512MB of RAM. The Galaxy Ace 4 LTE is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and packs an 1800mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Ace 4 (3G) is backed by a 1GHz dual-core processor and packs 1500mAh battery. Common specifications of the Galaxy Ace 4 3G and LTE variants are 4-inch WVGA TFT display, 5-megapixel rear camera, and VGA front camera.
The smartphone comes with Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, A-GPS, GLONASS, and Micro-USB connectivity options. Both the variants of the Galaxy Ace 4 will be available in Iris Charcoal and Classic White colours.
The Samsung Galaxy Young 2 features a 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480 pixels) TFT display and is backed by a 1GHz single-core processor clubbed with 512MB of RAM. There is a 3-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera. It comes with 4GB inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, A-GPS, GLONASS, 3G and Micro-USB. It measures 109.8x59.9x11.8mm and weighs 108 grams. The Galaxy Young 2 packs a 1300mAh battery and comes in two colour variants - Iris Charcoal and White.
Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 comes with a 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480 pixels). It is powered by a single-core Spreadtrum SC6815A clocked at 1GHz alongside 512MB of RAM.
The smartphone sports a 2-megapixel fixed focus rear camera and includes 4GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. It includes Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, and Micro-USB connectivity options. The Galaxy Star 2 does not come with 3G network support and comes with identical dimensions as the Galaxy Young 2. It packs a 1300mAh battery
In addition, the Galaxy Star 2 and Galaxy Young 2 come with eight downloadable Gameloft games for users.

Videocon launches dual-SIM A20 and A30 Android smartphones

 Videocon launches dual-SIM A20 and A30 Android smartphones


After launching budget feature phones earlier this year, Videocon has now forayed into the budget Android market with two new smartphones, the A20 and A30. The A20 is priced at Rs. 4,999 while the A30 costs Rs. 7,299.

The A20 runs on Android 2.3 and sports a 3.5-inch HVGA display and features a 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. It is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor underneath with 256MB RAM. It comes with a 1350mAh battery. The smartphone has 512MB of on-board storage with external expansion options upto 32GB via microSD card.

The A30 on the other hand comes with beefed up specs in comparison to the A20. The device runs on Android 4.0 and has a 4-inch WVGA display, a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. Under the hood, it features a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 512MB RAM and comes with 4GB internal storage (expandable upto 32GB). It has a 1500mAh battery.

Connectivity options on these dual-SIM smartphones include 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. Both devices also come with various pre-installed apps including Facebook, History Eraser and more.

Current mobile offerings from Videocon in the feature phone segment include V1528, V1531+, V1542, V1544, V1548 and V1580 ranging from Rs. 1,799 to Rs. 2,999.

Videocon A20 Specifications

• 3.5-inch (480×320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
• 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
• 256MB RAM
• 3-megapixel rear camera
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
• FM Radio with Recording
• 512MB internal storage expandable memory up to 16GB with micro SD
• 1350 mAh battery
• Android 2.3

Videocon A30 Specifications

• 4-inch (800×480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
• 1 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB internal storage expandable memory up to 32 GB with micro SD
• 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash
• VGA front-facing camera
• 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and GPS
• FM Radio with Recording
• 1500 mAh battery
• Android 4.0

Huawei Ascend G330 with Android 4.0

• Huawei Ascend G330 with Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 10,990

Initially announced at IFA this year alongside the Ascend G600 and the Ascend Y201 Pro, the Ascend G330 is now available in the country with online retailing portal Snapdeal for Rs. 10,990. Though it is listed on Flipkart as well for Rs. 10,999, the device is currently out of stock.

The Ascend G330 has specs similar to the G300 like a 4-inch (800×480 pixels) IPS capacitive touch screen display and a 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED Flash. But the Ascend G330 comes with a 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0 and a front-facing camera.

Huawei officially launched the Ascend G300 and the Ascend Y200 in the country back in July  this year priced at Rs. 13490 and Rs. 8,190 respectively.

The Ascend G300 is a mid-range smartphone with specs like 4-inch WVGA display, 512MB RAM, 1GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel camera and a 1500mAh battery.

The Ascend Y200 features a 3.5-inch IPS touch screen, Qualcomm 800MHz CPU and Android 2.3. The smartphone also comes with a dual-mic, used for background noise cancellation and a 1250mAh battery.

The company has also partnered with other telecom operators like Spice and Airtel to launch smartphones in the Ascend series in India. It unveiled the Ascend Y100 for Rs. 5,990 in collaboration with Spice and also launched the first 4G smartphone in the country with Airtel namely the Ascend P1 LTE boasting impressive specs such as a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB storage, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display with Gorilla Glass 2 and 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash.

Huawei Ascend G330 Specifications

• 4-inch ( 800×480 pixels) IPS capactive touch screen display
• 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED Flash, VGA front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 3G (HSPA  14.4Mbps, Upload 5.76Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR, GPS / aGPS.
• 4GB internal storage (2.4GB user accessible), 32GB expandable memory
• 1500mAh battery
• Android 4.0 

Motorola launches two smartphones

Motorola has introduced two new mid-range Android smartphones - Defy XT and Defy Mini, in India. Sporting the water-resistant body, both these Defy series handsets come in candy bar form factor and feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 series processor. The Motorola Defy XT is a mid-range smartphone that will retail at the recommended price of Rs 16, 190 while the Defy Mini is the entry level Dual-SIM handset to retail at a recommended price of Rs 11, 490.
Perfectly suited for the Indian users and environments, both these handsets come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread running with the MotoSwitch 2.0 user interface. The new MotoSwitch 2.0 UI learns from the way user uses the phone and adapts to provide better options.