Samsung launches Galaxy A5, A7 2016 edition smartphones

aired with 2GB RAM for the A5 and 3 GB for A7.

                             Samsung has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a two new A series smartphone the Galaxy A5 2016 and the A7 2016 in India. Samsung has priced the A5 2016 at Rs 29,400, and the A7 2016 variant at Rs 33,400 and both the devices will be available on Snapdeal as well as the offline stores from 15th February.

The new Samsung Galaxy A5 and A6 2016 variants flaunt the glass and metal design that the company has previously used in their Galaxy S and Note 5 lineup.

s far as specifications go, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 features a 5.2-inch Full HD super AMOLED display with 1080x1920 pixels resolution while the Galaxy A7 2016 is slightly bigger and sports a 5.5-inch screen with the same resolution. Both the handsets are available in gold, white and black colour variants and also feature fingerprint sensors.

The smartphones are powered by an 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos processor paired with 2GB RAM for the A5 and 3 GB for A7. The onboard storage of the devices accounts to 16GB, which can expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

he Samsung Galaxy A7 features a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera for selfies and video calling. The dual-sim smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system (upgradable to Marshmallow 6.0) topped with the EMUI of the company.

On the connectivity front, the smartphones offer 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS and packs a 3,300mAh battery on the A7 and a 2,900 mAh battery on the A5 2016.

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New Lumia 850 renders leak online

Yesterday offered us a set of hands-on photos of the Microsoft Lumia 850 and today, samples from the same batch have resurfaced from yet another source adding quite a bit to the authenticity of the leak. Joining them we have a few fan-made renders that lets us get a better idea of the smartphone's looks.

This is the latest in a long line of news and various info on the handset, reaffirming that the mid-range Windows 10 phablet will be outed this year. Without diving too much into the shots themselves, we will just note that even though the Lumia 850 is expected to come with a plastic body, like many of its siblings, there clearly looks to be some extra detail on the frame, maybe perhaps some metal.

     Other obvious changes include a repositioned microUSB 2.0 connector – now on the top      and a 3.5mm jack on the bottom. As for specs, we currently believe that the Lumia 850          will be powered by a Snapdragon 617 chip – one of Qualcomm's new mid-range offers          that just happens to be Microsoft's last addition to the Continuum requirements sheet,          which naturally suggests support for the new phablet. The display is said to be a 5.7-inch      one with a FullHD resolution, but there is still no info on memory.

Huawei Honor 5X Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs LeEco Le 1s Vs Lenovo Vibe K4 Note: Which one to buy?

With the recent introduction of the Honor 5X to the Indian market, the battle for the dominance in the mid-range price category is on. Major players in this category, like Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo and the fairly new company LeEco, have all introduced some spectacular devices, with extremely competitive specifications.

So, with all these recent releases being so close that is making it exhausting to opt for one, here is a comparison of the Honor 5X, Redmi Note 3, Vibe K4 Note and Le 1s, in terms of their displays, design, specs, camera, battery and extra features.

Display

The Huawei Honor 5X features a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 401ppi.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 sports a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 403ppi.

The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note packs a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 401ppi.

The LeEco Le 1S comes with a 5.5-inch, 1920X1080 pixels resolution display that has a pixel density of 403ppi.

In this category, all devices have quite similar specs, with the Le1S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 gaining a slight upper hand. Do note that all the smartphones have an IPS LCD panel on the front.

Design

Furthermore, lets ave a closer look at the dimensions, thickness and weight of each device.

The Honor 5X measures 151.3 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm, is 8.2 mm in thickness and weighs 158 grams.

The Redmi Note 3 measures 150.00 x 76.00 x 8.65 mm, is 8.65 mm in thickness and weighs 164 grams.

The Vibe K4 Note measures 153.6 x 76.5 x 9.2 mm is 9.2mm in thickness and weighs 158 grams.

As for the Le 1s, it measures 151.1 x 74.2 x 7.5 mm is 7.5mm in thickness and weighs 169 grams.

Based on the above, it is obvious that the Le 1s is the slimmest device but is also the heaviest. Moving on to the built quality, all devices except the K4 Note feature a full-metal body type design. So, if you are a fan of metal, the K4 will please you inadequately, since only the layer wrapped around the four edges is made by the particular material.

Specs

Here we will be discussing the processor, RAM and internal memory of each device.

Starting with the Honor 5X, it features a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 processor with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card to 128GB.

The Redmi Note 3 packs an octa-core Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10, with an octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor. Two RAM/internal memory options are available;  2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB. The internal memory is non-expandable.

Underneath the hood, the Vibe K4 Note is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT6753 with an octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, coupled with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage that is expandable to 128GB via external microSD card.

The Le 1s boasts a 2.2GHz octa-core, MediaTek Helio X10 processor, and 3GB of RAM. The internal storage is 32GB and is non-expandable.

In this comparison, the Honor 5X, according to us, is the best deal, as we think that that Snapdragon processor is a better performer than the MediaTek. However, this is just a personal choice, as the MediaTek processor also offer good overall performance. Along with that, the expandable internal memory is also a plus on the Huawei device.

Both Redmi Note 3 and Le 1s feature MediaTek Helio X10 processors, with the later device having an advantage in the clocking frequency. However, the lack of an expandable storage is definitely a setback.

As for the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note, the processor is a bit outdated and the clocking frequency is lesser than all other devices. However, the expandable storage option is a good add-on.

Camera

The Honor 5X features a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, and dual-LED, dual tone flash. As for the front-facing camera, it has a 5 MP, f/2.4 aperture sensor.

The Redmi Note 3 features a 13 MP rear camera with, f/2.2 aperture phase detection autofocus and dual-LED, dual tone flash. It supports a 5 MP front camera with, f/2.0 aperture.

The Vibe K4 Note features a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED, dual tone flash. As for the front facing camera, it packs a 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

Lastly, the Le 1s supports a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED, dual tone flash, while the front-facing camera comes ith a 44 MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

In this category, the sensor size of all the devices is quite comparable, with the Le 1s having a smaller front facing sensor. However, the Vibe K4 Note puts forward a better balance into the two cameras with solid aperture values. Do note that lower f/x values are preferred for the camera aperture.

Battery

The Honor 5X has a 3,000 mAh battery that is supported by smart power 3.0 and is claimed to last for 10 hours by Huawei.

The Redmi Note 3 is supported by a 4,000 mAh battery.

The Vibe K4 Note is backed by a 3,300 mAh battery.

The Le 1s has a 3,000mAh and comes with a Type-C USB charger. LeEco claims that plugging the Le1s for just 5 minutes can ensure 3.5 hours of talk time.

Do note that all the devices have a non-removable battery. As for the capacity, the clear winner of this comparison is the Redmi Note 3, with a significantly juice runner.

Other features

All of the mentioned handsets feature a fingerprint sensor, embed on the back. Huawei is a brand that is known for making good and responsive sensors. However, the other devices are also quite accurate. The Le 1s has a mirror-surface fingerprint sensor, which the company claims can unlock the phone from any angle within 0.15s.

As for connectivity, all contestants are dual-sim capable and come with each standard option available.

The Lenovo K4 Note has a special feature. The display is powered by TheatreMax technology, which allows the device to turn into a virtual reality display when used with a VR headset. The speakers on the device are Dolby Atmos enabled, that is sure to deliver an immersive sound performance.

Pricing

When it comes to pricing, the Huawei Honor 5X is priced at 12,999 INR, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 will set you back 13,999 INR, the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is priced at 11,999 INR while LeEco’s Le 1s retails for 10,999 INR – unlocked variants.

The Verdict

The pricing of the LeEco Le 1s is definitely very competitive. However, the lack of expandable storage can definitely be a turn-off factor for some of you. Other than that, the device is definitely a good option.

The Honor 5X, on the other hand, is a perfect package with all the specs quite balanced out.

The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is quite unique, as the virtual reality ability along with Dolby Atmos does make it stand out in this comparison.

Last but not the least, the Redmi Note 3 is a good buying option, as it has quite decent specifications with a solid build quality. Xiaomi has been in India for quite some time now and has established itself as a name that is associated with good quality mid-range devices.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Official Launch Date Revealed

Mobile World Congress 2016 is the next big thing in smartphone industry and device makers from across the globe are waiting to showcase their latest and finest entrants into the market during the MWC at Barcelona in Spain. But Samsung is doing something out of the league which makes it the unbeatable out there.

Samsung has sent out invites for an unpacked event on February 21 and that is when world is going to witness Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, the flagship smartphones from the brand for the year 2016. The event will starts at 7PM sharp at Barcelona time just ahead of Mobile World Congress.

As for the specifications for Samsung Galaxy S7 are concerned, it is rumored to feature a5.1 inch display and Galaxy S7 Edge will feature a 5.5 inch display. There are rumors doing the rounds that Samsung could take the wraps off Galaxy S7 Plus at MWC.

Further adding fuel to the fire it was also revealed that LG is unveiling its next flagship device Lg G5 on same day i.e. February 21. So it comes to two big brands launching their flagship smartphones for the year 2016 on the same day. Now that’s what we call a cut throat competition.

But as of now there is no teaser launched for either of the devices which are a well kept secret till now and come February 21 we will be watching the optimum of smartphone technology and what it could be like to use it in actuality.

Huawei Honor 5X goes on sale in India; available on Flipkart, Amazon

New Delhi: The much anticipated smartphone from Huawei, the Honor 5X is officially available for purchase in India via online e-commerce sites Flipkart and Amazon.

 The no-nonsense smartphone with full metal body and fingerprint sensor is exclusively available at Flipkart and Amazon .

 Since the start of sales on Flipkart and Amazon, at 12 AM on February 1, Honor 5X smartphone has witnessed strong demand, like its predecessor, the Honor 4X, the company said in a press statement

 Honor 5X is available in 3 colors: gold, silver and grey at an affordable price.

 Honor 4X, the predecessor to Honor 5X, received an overwhelming response and Honor 4X units were sold out within a minute of the flash sale, and the model sold over 10 million units globally.

 Mr. P Sanjeev, Vice President Sales, Huawei India - Consumer Business Group, said in the press statement "Honor 5X is a no-nonsense smartphone that delivers all the essential requirements from a smartphone. It bundles in high quality metal construction, next-generation fingerprint technology and inspired-design for the most unique technology experience, all at an affordable price. The Honor 5X embodies the philosophy and mission to enable superior mobile Internet experiences for the Internet generation, and is a perfect choice for the creatively inclined. We are looking forward to a great response for the Honor 5X.

" Honor 5X is a dual-sim phone, powered by a Rim-free touch fingerprint sensor with a 0.5 sec unlock and is also the first honor metallic phone with nano-SIM, micro-SIM, and microSD card slots.
It features a 5.5-inch fully laminated GFF screen, 1080p full HD screen and together with expandable storage space up to 128 GB and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, 64B Bit Octa Core Processor.

 The phone is equipped with a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera and is backed by a powerful 3000mAh smart power 3.0 battery which lasts for approximately 10 hours. The phone comes with a premium aircraft grade metal that offers 5 layer heat sinks with copper shielding cover.

 It runs on Android 5.1 + HUAWEI EMUI 3.1 Lite which system offers a more intuitive, simple, clear and stylish design with a 150% more call clarity. The phone boasts of 2G RAM + 16GB ROM memory.

70,000 Le 1s smartphones sold out in 2 seconds in first flash sale on Flipkart

LeEco (formerly known as Letv) today announced that it sold 70,000 Le 1s smartphones in just 2 seconds in the first flash sale at 12 noon on Flipkart. The company said that this is a new record in India. Yesterday Flipkart announced that it received over 5,30,000 lakh registrations for the smartphone within 10 days after registration opened. Today LeEco said that the registration number had reached a record high of 605,000 before the sale

“The history LeEco just created is about three incredible records. The largest number of phones sold out in a single flash sale, the shortest ever time for sale of such a large number of phones, and the highest pre-sale registration number,” said the company.

LeEco launched the Le 1s smartphone in India last month at a price tag of Rs. 10,999. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display with slim bezel, which is just 74.2mm wide, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 SoC and runs on Android Lollipop based on EUI 5.5. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) that can focus an object in just 0.09 seconds.