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Author: Aniruddh

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Launched in India

    Samsung has launched Galaxy Note II in India, Germany,Australia and in South Korea.  Samsung Galaxy Note II price in India is ₹39,990(Approximately $750) where as in Germany it costs €699.

    Samsung Galaxy Note II

    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the successor of original Samsung Phablet Galaxy Note.  This new Note II comes with 5.5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 720*1280 pixels(~267 ppi pixel density) . The display screen has Gorilla Glass 2 protections.  Samsung Galaxy Note II is powered by 1.6GHz Cortex A9 quad core processor with Exynos 4412 Quad Chipset and Mali-400MP GPU. The phone houses 2GB RAM and has options chose between inbuilt storage capacity between  16/32/64GB. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 also support microSD card upto 64GB.
    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 runs on latest Android Jelly Bean OS. For connectivity, it supports GPRS,EDGE, HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL, Bluetooth, NFC and WiFi.  Note 2 sports 8MP primary camera with auto focus and LED flash. For video calling, there is a 1.9MP front facing camera. The battery of the device is Li-3100 mAh.

  • Sony Xperia Tipo Review Price Specification

    Sony Xperia Tipo is a budget Android ICS running smartphone from Sony Xperia series. It is powered by 800MHz Scorpion processor with 512MB of RAM.  Xperia Tipo sports 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen display with HVGA screen resolution of 320*480 pixels. Sony Xperia Tipo price is ₹9,499(£90).
    Sony Xperia Tipo sports 3.2MP primary camera and 2.5GB of internal memory. Memory can be added upto 32GB through microSD card.  This Xperia phone comes with Li-ion 1500 mAh battery which is rated to provide talk time upto 5 hours. The Dual sim version of this device also available. The dual sim version of the device is called as Sony Xperia Tipo Dual.  Sony provides PC suite for Xperia Tipo smartphones to easily backup your devices, transferring files between PC and smartphones. It is also useful in updating the firmware and installing the drivers for Sony Xperia Tipo.

    Sony Xperia Tipo Features:

    • Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    • 3.2 MP Primary Camera
    • 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 800 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512MB of RAM
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    • Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia Tipo:

    Pros of Sony Xperia Tipo:
    • Runs on Android ICS OS
    • Attractive price tag
    • Decent screen resolution
    • 2.5GB internal memory and memory expansion options
    Cons of Xperia Tipo:
    • Phone tends to laggy and becomes unstable
    • Average camera performance
    Sony Xperia Tipo Sales box content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector.

    Sony Xperia Tipo Specifications:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100
    • OS:Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    • User Interface:Timescape
    • Java:Yes
    • Processor:800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
    • Graphics:Adreno 200
    • Size:57 x 103 x 13 mm
    • Weight:99.4 g
    • Display: 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Screen Resolution:HVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
    • Secondary Camera:No
    • Video Recording:Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 4x
    • Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Self Timer, Send to Web
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
    • Talktime:5 hrs (2G), 4 hrs (3G)
    • Standby Time:470 hrs (2G), 545 hrs (3G)
    • Internal memory:2.5 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps
    • EDGE:Yes, 237 kbps
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, EDR, AVRCP 1.0, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0)
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, MIDI
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPP
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Audio Filter Technology.
    • Ringtone:MP3.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass.

  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Review Price Specification

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro SK17i is the last year released smartphone from Sony. It comes with 3 inch capacitive touch screen with HVGA screen resolution and powered by Qualcomm scorpion 1 GHz processor with 512 MB RAM. Xperia Mini Pro runs on Android Gingerbread OS out of the box however now Android ICS update is available for this model. Users can update the OS of  Xperia mini Pro to ICS through Sony PC  suite.This makes this small yet powerful phone one of the most affordable Android ICS running smartphone. It also features full sized 4 row sliding QWERTY keypad.  Other phones with similar features such as Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, Motorola defy Plus or Motorola Defy XT all runs on  Android Gingerbread OS and  even though they have 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM. LG E612 and HTC Desire C runs on Android ICS os but has only 800MHz processor. Overall this is one of the best phone for the price it is offered. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro price in India is ₹12999.

    Sony Ericsson smartphone with QWERTY keypad

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Features:

    • Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Android ICS update is available through Sony PC sync tool.
    • 3-inch TFT Touchscreen.
    • 5 MP Primary Camera with LED flash and auto focus.
    • HD 720p video recording support.
    • 0.3 MP Secondary Camera.
    • 1 GHz Scorpion Processor.
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB.
    Main Disadvantages of Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro:
    • Screen size is small.
    • No DivX/XviD video support out of the box- However with free media player apps such as MX player can play.
    • Camera HD video recording is average.

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro Specification:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100.
    • OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread).
    • User Interface:Timescape.
    • Java:Yes.
    • Processor:1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion.
    • Graphics:Adreno 205.
    • Size:53 x 92 x 18 mm.
    • Weight:136 g.
    • Display:3 inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen resolution: 320*480 pixels. (~192 ppi pixel density).
    • Display Features:Scratch-resistant glass,Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine,Timescape UI.
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel.
    • Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel.
    • Flash:LED
    • Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720.
    • HD Recording:HD.
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 8x.
    • Camera Features:Image Stabiliser, Smile Detection, Auto Focus, Touch focus, Red-eye reduction, Geo-tagging, Face detection.
    • Type:Li-Ion, 1200 mAh.
    • Talktime:5 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G).
    • Standby Time:331 hrs (2G), 340 hrs (3G)
    • Internal memory:320 MB
    • Included Memory Card:2 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB.
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps
    • Edge:Yes, 237 kbps
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA.
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n.
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps.
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP).
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm.
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback.
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Engine Audio Filter Technology.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital compass.
    • Additional Features:Video Streaming, Sound Recorder, Predictive Text Input, E-manual, Flight Mode, Calendar, Calculator, Alarm Clock.
    • Important Apps:Instant Messaging, YouTube, Facebook, Google Talk, Twitter, Google Calendar, Google Search, Google Sync, Google Latitude.

  • Karbonn A9 Review Price Specifications

    Karbonn A9 is budget dual sim Android smartphone from Karbonn mobiles.  This Karbonn Dual sim phone runs on Android Gingerbread OS and powered by 1GHz processor along with 512MB of RAM. It has 3.8 inch capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of WVGA 480*800 pixels(~245 ppi pixel density).  Karbonn A9 comes with 5MP rear facing camera with auto focus and LED flash. This phone also features front facing camera for video chatting. Karbonn A9 price in India is ₹9,390. Complete in depth video review of Karbonn A9 is given in the later part of this post.

    Karbonn Smart A9

    Features of Karbonn A9:

    • Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
    • 5 MP HD Primary Camera
    • Secondary Camera Support
    • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
    • 3.8-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 1 GHz Processor with 512MB RAM
    • 2G,3G,Wi-Fi Enabled
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    • Li-ion 1600 mAh battery with standby time upto 200 hours.
    Main Disadvantages of Karbonn A9:
    • No Android ICS out of the box
    • Limited service centers
    • Slight lag seen in the stock browser
    • Average indoor or low light camera performance

    Karbonn A9 Specification:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 900, 1800
    • OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
    • Java:No
    • Processor:1 GHz
    • Dimensions:60.5 x 120 x 11.3 mm
    • Weight:130 g
    • Display: 3.8 inch capacitive touch screen
    • Screen resolution:WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel
    • Secondary Camera:Yes
    • Video Recording:Yes
    • Camera Features:Auto Focus, Flash Light, Panoramic Shots.
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1600 mAh
    • Talktime:4 hrs (2G)
    • Standby Time:200 hrs (2G)
    • Internal:1 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB.
    • GPRS:Yes
    • Edge:Yes
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • WAP:Yes
    • USB connectivity:Yes
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
    • Bluetooth:Yes
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, MIDI, eAAC+
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, AVI
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, 3D G-Sensor
    • Additional Features:Handwriting Recognition, Voice Assisted GPS, Live Motion Wallpapers, Games, MMS Enabled, Voice Input.
    • Pre installed Apps:Gmail, YouTube, Google Search, Google Play, Google Talk, Skype, Facebook, Picasa, Twitter, Flickr, MSN, Yahoo, Yahoo Messenger, WhatsApp.

  • Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Review Price Specification

    Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is the upgraded version of popular Galaxy Ace smartphone. It comes with 800 MHz dual core processor along with 768MB of RAM and Mali 400MP GPU. Internal storage available on this phone is 4GB and it supports upto 32GB of external memory through microSD card.  Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 sports 5MP rear camera with LED flash and auto focus. There is a front facing camera for video calling. It is powered by 1500 mAh battery which is rated to provide upto 670 hours of standby time and 16 hours of talk time. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 price in India is not yet revealed. Its launch in India might be doubtful. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 can be updated to Android 4.1 through OTA or Samsung Kies PC suite.

    Dual core Samsung Galaxy Ace

    Features of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

    :

    • 3.8 inch PLS TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Dual core 800MHz processor
    • 4GB internal memory and 768 MB RAM
    • 2G,3G, WiFi and NFC support
    • Upto 32 GB memory expansion support through microSD card
    • Runs on Android Gingerbread OS

    Main disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

    :

    • No Android ICS out of the box
    • All plastic constructions
    • Least powerful dual core processor in the market

    Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Specifications

    :

    • OS:Android OS, v2.3 Gingerbread
    • User Interface:TouchWiz v4.0 UI
    • Java:Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
    • Processor:Dual-core 800 MHz
    • Chipset:NovaThor U8500
    • Graphics:Mali-400MP
    • RAM:768
    • Size:118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm
    • Weight:122 grams
    • Display:3.8 inch PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen Resolution:480 x 800 pixels,(~246 ppi pixel density).
    • Primary Camera:Yes,5 MP, 2592×1944 pixels
    • Secondary Camera:Yes,VGA
    • Flash:LED
    • Video Recording:Yes, 720p@30fps.
    • Camera Features:autofocus,Geo-tagging, face and smile detection.
    • Battery type: Li-Ion 1500 mAh.
    • Talktime:Up to 16 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G).
    • Standby Time:Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 640 h (3G).
    • GPRS:Yes
    • EDGE:Yes
    • 3G:Yes, HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes.with A-GPS support and GLONASS.
    • Bluetooth:Yes
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • DLNA:Yes
    • Internal memory:4 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/H.264/H.263 player.
    • FM:Yes.Stereo FM radio with RDS
    • Ringtone:MP3, WAV
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass.
    • Messaging:SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email.