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note 4, Htc one
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A very happy 2015 to you all.
hat a roller coaster 2014 was and judging by what

we have seen so far, 2015 will prove to be a worthy
successor. So if 2014 saw phones getting slimmer,
faster and bigger, 2015 could well see them facing a
challenge from wearables such as the Moto 360 and Apples much
hyped forthcoming watch. And of course, phones themselves will
continue to get better than ever before.
But that is our take. What of the leading lights of the mobile
industry? Well, we tried to find out by asking them what they
expected in the coming year. And it made for some very interesting
reading indeed as you will see in our feature story around 2015 and
the mobile worlds expectations from it, which range from the
gadgets to networks.
2014 was also the year of the selfie - the art of taking pictures
of oneself. We had been using the front cameras of our devices for
snapping pictures of ourselves for a few years now, but 2014 was the
year in which clicking oneself graduated from a casual pastime to a
full-time craze. Even as this is being written, Twitter has declared
2014 to be the year of the selfie. Indeed, this was the year when
the front facing camera went from being a video call enabler to a
vanity snapper. Whether it was HTC or Nokia or Sony, a powerful
front-facing camera was suddenly a killer feature. And is likely to
continue to be one for a while.
Which is why our first lead story of the year is dedicated to

selfies. The pages that follow will tell you about the best ways to
shoot a selfie, the best apps that can ensure that your selfie looks
absolutely spot on and well, if you are not too pleased with how
your phone does in the selfie department, then do check our list
of the best selfie phones in tech town - there are a few that will give
even proper cameras a run for their money.
Of course, this is apart from our regular features. Once again,
phone reviews make up a significant part of the magazine. Even as
new players like OnePlus try to carve a niche for themselves in the
Indian market, so too do older players like Nokia (now Microsoft)
reinvent themselves to retain the loyalty of their followers. In the
pages that follow you will not just see reviews of the OnePlus One
but also the first Lumia phone to come without the Nokia brandname, the 535. And those are just two of a formidable array of
devices which also include the powerful Samsung Galaxy Note 4
and the amazingly designed Lenovo Vibe X2. And there are also the
usual accessory reviews, interviews with notable people in industry,
our attempts to address your queries and app and game reviews.
All of which should give you plenty to read and hopefully think
about in the new year. Which incidentally, is our resolution for the
year - to educate, inform and entertain. Right through thick and
thin.
Happy reading and a very happy new year from the team.
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The Nokia Lumia 1020 and Sony
Xperia Z Ultra just got a whole
lot more affordable. And remain
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Mobile Doctor
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Corning announces Gorilla Glass 4
in India
India. Ericcson, which holds thousands of

mobile patents, claims the Chinese smartphone maker violated eight patents related
to AMR, EDGE and 3G technology. Ericsson
claims it had approached Xiaomi to purchase
the license for using the patents. Reacting to
the ban, Xiaomi Vice president Hugo Barra
apologized to Indian customers, and assured
they are doing all to bring matters back to
normal.
Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme

Devices Launched
Cornings latest Gorilla Glass 4 has been

unveiled in India. Corning claims it is two
times tougher and more rugged than any cover
glass design in the market. Manufactured
using Cornings proprietary fusion draw process, the new glass, as per Corning, makes
smartphone displays less shatter prone, hence
less dangerous to users. It also maintains
the fineness, toughness, and optical clarity
of displays which uses Gorilla glass coating.
Gorilla Glass 4 may possibly show up first in
Samsungs devices.
Toshiba unveils Windows tablet at

Rs. 15,499
Toshiba has launched an 8-inch Wi-Fi tablet
called WT8-B with Windows 8.1 operating
system and Intel Atom quad core processor at
Rs. 15,499. Toshiba is offering 1 year subscription of Office 365 Personal with the latest version of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and OneNote) with the tablet. The tablet also
boasts of 1 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, a 5.0 megapixel rear camera, 1.2 megapixel
front camera and a 3,778mAh battery.
Delhi High Court bans Xiaomi from

selling phones in India
Dells new line of rugged convertible notebooks was launched in India. Made to withstand extreme temperature, rugged usage and
with protection from sand, dust and water, the
convertibles come in two screen sizes. The
14-inch Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme notebook
is available at Rs. 2,29,999, while the 12-inch
Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme is selling at Rs.
2,39,999. Dell claims that the displays used in
the convertibles are designed to reduce reflection and improve outdoor readability. Also, its
touch works with the lightest of touches making it usable with or without gloves. Latitude
12 is the more stylish one as it comes with a
flip-hinge convertible display and an intelligent
RGB illumination keyboard.
DataWind rolls out two budget tablets

Low cost smartphone and tablet manufacturer
DataWind has launched two more tablets
UbiSlate 10Ci and UbiSlate 3G10 at Rs. 5,999
and Rs. 9,799 respectively. The tablets have a
lot in common, like the 10.1 inch screen with
screen resolution of 1024x600p, Android
4.4.2.KitKat, 1 GB RAM and 6,000 mAh battery. UbiSlate 10Ci is a Wi-Fi only tablet with
a 2.0 megapixel rear camera and a VGA front
facing camera. UbiSlate 3G10 is a WIFi+ 3G
tablet with a 5.0 megapixel rear camera and a
VGA front facing camera.
Yoga Tablet 2 Pro unveiled by

Lenovo
Lenovos new Yoga tablet, the Yoga Tablet 2
Pro, which has an inbuilt Pico projector, was
launched in India at Rs. 49,490. Powered by
an Intel Atom processor, the tablet comes
with a 13.0-inch quad HD display, 2 GB RAM,
32 GB internal memory, 64 GB expandable
memory, 8.0 megapixel rear camera and a 1.6
megapixel front camera. It runs on Android 4.4
KitKat and its speakers are equipped with JBL
Subwoofer and Wolfson Codec.
Lenovo S8 Tablet released in India

at Rs. 16,990
The Delhi High Court, in response to a patent
infringement case filed by Ericcson India, has
banned Xiaomi from advertising, importing,
manufacturing or selling its smartphones in
Lenovos new S8 Tablet was launched in India

at Rs. 16,990 exclusively on Flipkart.com. It is
powered by Intels Atom processor and runs
on Android 4.4 operating system. It is called
the S8 tablet because it comes with an 8-inch
display with full HD screen resolution. It also

features 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory,
8.0 megapixel rear camera, 1.6 megapixel front
facing camera and a 4,290mAh Li-ion battery.
Yahoo India announces 2014 Year in

Review
Yahoo has released a Year In Review (YIR)
report, which shows the top trends, events and
happenings of the year 2014, calculated
on the basis of searches made by Yahoos India
users. According to the report, the Political
Top 10 is topped by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi while the Cricketer of the year was
former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
The most-searched celebrity for the third
year in a row was Sunny Leone. The Biggest
Financial Event of the Year was the Union governments Make in India initiative. The Apple
iPhone 6 was the most searched gadget of the
year.
Micromax serves up the Canvas

Selfie with Sania Mirza
Micromax has announced the launch of
Canvas Selfie in India. Endowed with a 13.0
megapixel rear and a 13.0 megapixel front camera, the handset was launched by Micromax
CEO Vineet Taneja at the IPTL tournament
in New Delhi with tennis stars Sania Mirza,
Kristina Mladenovic, Ana Ivanovic and Daniela

Hantuchova. The cameras use Sonys sensors
and support auto focus.
Former Apple supply manager sentenced to 1 year in prison and fined

$4.5 million
Paul S. Devine, former Apple executive, who
was arrested in 2010 for leaking some of the
secrets to suppliers has been sentenced to one
year in prison and fined $4.5 million. As per
the indictment served upon his arrest, Devine,
who began working as Apples global supply
manager in 2005, came across some confidential information about Apples iPhone and iPod
products and relayed it to the manufacturers.
Acer launches smartphones starting at Rs 11,999 exclusively on

Snapdeal
Acer has re-entered the Indian market with
two new smartphones, the Acer Liquid Jade
and Acer Liquid E700 at Rs. 16,999 and Rs.
11,999 respectively. The handsets are available
news bits
exclusively on Snapdeal.com. Their screen size
(5-inches) and screen resolution (1280x720p)
are similar and both run on Android 4.4
KitKat. The Acer Liquid Jade is powered by 1.3
GHz processor and has a 13.0-megapixel rear
camera with 2.0 megapixel front facing camera. The Acer Liquid E700 is powered by 1.2
GHz processor and comes with a 8-megapixel
rear camera and a 2.0 megapixel front facing
camera.
Lenovo Sisley S90 to arrive soon

The Lenovo Sisley S90, the handset that
looks a lot like the Apple iPhone 6, is reportedly going to be
launched soon.
The price is not
yet revealed but is
estimated to be in
between Rs. 15,000
and Rs. 20,000. The
Sisley S90 features
a 5-inch Super
AMOLED display
with 1280x720p
screen resolution,
6.9 mm thickness and weighs 129 grams. It
runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat and is powered
by 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor and Adreno 306 GPU. It is a dual SIM
device with 1GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal
storage, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED
flash and an 8-megapixel front facing camera.
Micromax Canvas Xpress arrives at

Rs. 6,999
Micromax has released the low cost Canvas
Xpress in the Indian market at Rs. 6,999. The
handset is available only through Flipkart.
com. It runs on Andorid Kitkat, is powered
by 1.3GHz quad-core processor and boasts
of a 4.5-inch display with 800x480p screen
resolution and a 1,950 mAh battery. A dual SIM
phone, the Xpress has 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, 5.0 megapixel rear camera and 3G
connectivity.
Xolo launches Omega smartphones

on Twitter starting Rs. 8,999
Xolo unveiled two new smartphones Omega 5
and Omega 5.5 on Twitter. Priced at Rs. 8,999
(5-inch Omega) and Rs. 9,999 (5.5-inch Omega)
the smartphones were launched in the leading 10 cities of India. The Omega 5.5 features
8 GB internal memory, 1 GB RAM, 2,600 mAh
battery, 13.0 megapixel front camera with
Sony Exmor sensor and a 2.0 megapixel rear
camera. Omega 5.0 features the same memory
backup but the battery is 2,100 mAh.
Intex Aqua i5 Octa arrives in the

Indian market at Rs. 7,499
Intex Aqua i5 Octa, an octa-core processor powered handset, has been released on
Amazon.in at Rs.7,499. The handset comes in
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three different colour variants - Blue, White

and Black. It supports 21 regional languages,
has a 5-inch display with 960x540p screen
resolution and runs on Android 4.4. It has 1
GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory which can be
expanded upto 32 GB via microSD card, 13.0
megapixel rear camera, 5.0 megapixel front facing camera and a 2,000 mAh battery.
New Delhi Railway station goes

WiFi
Commuters at the New Delhi Railway station
can access free WiiFi connectivity for 30 minutes beginning today. After the first 30 minutes
users will have to purchase scratch coupons of
Rs. 25 and Rs. 35, valid for 30 minutes and 60
minutes respectively. The service will be available on all 16 platforms. Passengers can buy
these coupons from 247 Wi-Fi help desks,
which they can find in the entrance way of the
Paharganj and Ajmeri Gate stations.
Samsung launches Gear Circle at

Rs. 5,990
Samsung has launched its new Gear Circle
Bluetooth headset at Rs. 5,990. The Gear Circle
is a combination of Bluetooth earpiece and a
set of sports earbuds that can be used to take
calls, listen to music and give voice commands
through S Voice on compatible devices. The
Gear Circle connects over Bluetooth 3.0 and
also features a micro USB slot to charge the
device.
Toreto auto-power car charger

released at Rs. 2,799
Toreto has launched an auto-power car charger, which can be used as power bank and a
flashlight. Priced at Rs. 2,799, the device comes
with a 3,000 mAh battery that can charge tablets, mobiles, PSP, MP3 players, GPS devices
and cameras. The power button also serves as
a flash light.
Salora Arya A1 Plus arrives at Rs.

5,499
Salora has unveiled its latest budget smartphone, the Arya A1 Plus in India through
mAh battery. For connectivity, the smartphone

has Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth and GPS.
Lava launches Iris Win1 at Rs. 4,999

Lava has announced a low cost Windows
Phone smartphone Iris Win1 at Rs. 4,999. The
handset comes with a 4-inch WVGA display,
is powered by 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon
Quad Core processor, has 1 GB RAM, 1,950
mAh battery and 8 GB internal memory which
can be expanded upto 32 GB via microSD card.
It also features a 5.0 megapixel rear camera
with auto focus and flash support, along with a
0.3 megapixel front facing camera. For connectivity, it has 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi.
Huawei Ascend P7 available at

Rs. 24,799
Huaweis flagship smartphone Huawei Ascend
P7 was released in India
at Rs. 24,799. Successor
to the ultra-slim Ascend
P6, the new smartphone
comes with a Gorilla
Glass 3 ready 5-inch full
HD display. A mere 6.5
mm thin, Ascend P7
comes with dual SIM, 2
GB RAM, 16 GB internal
memory, upto 64 GB
expandable memory, a 13.0 megapixel shooter
on the back and an 8.0 megapixel camera on
the front. It is powered by Huaweis homegrown Hisilicon Kirin 910T 1.8 GHz quad-core
processor and runs on Android 4.4 operating
system.
Oppos ultra-slim R5 comes to India

Oppos slimmest smartphone, the Oppo R5 is
expected in India sometime in January next
year at an estimated price range of Rs. 25,000
Rs. 30,000. The Oppo R5 is 4.85mm thin,
and features a 5.2-inches AMOLED display
with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on it. It runs on
Android 4.4.4. KitKat operating system and is
powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm
Snapdragon 615 processor, has 2 GB RAM, 16
GB internal memory, 13.0 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5.0 megapixel front facing
camera and a 2,000 mAh battery. For connectivity, the device has 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi and GPS.
Creative Launches Woof 2: Portable

Micro Wireless Speakers
Amazon.in at Rs.5,499. A dual SIM device,
Arya A1 Plus has a 4.5 inch IPS OGS display
with 960 x 540p resolution. The smartphone
runs on Android 4.4 operating system and is
powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, has 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory
which can be expanded via a microSD card,
5.0 megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, a
2.0 megapixel front facing camera and a 2,000
Creative has launched a portable wireless

speaker Creative Woof 2 in India at Rs. 3,999.
The speaker comes in Gun Metal colour
and will be available from February 2015.
Highly compact, Woof 2 weights 279 grams,
supports bluetooth, inbuilt microphones
and is compatible with all PCs running
on Windows XP and above and Apples
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good smartphone which should
have a 5 to 8.0-megapixel rear
camera, a 2.0-megapixel front
camera, HD display, Android 4.4.2,
3G, Wi-Fi, 5-inch touch display
and a battery which lasts for 6-7
hours. My budget is between Rs.
5,000 and Rs. 10,000.
-Bewan Singh Raghuwanshi
I want to buy an Android smartphone and my budget is Rs.

15,000. The phone should have a
good camera and a good battery
backup. It should also have dual
SIM and at least 1 GB of RAM and
8 GB internal memory. Please suggest me the best option.
- Daai Pamei
Dear Bewan,
The Asus ZenFone 5 comes closest to meeting your expectations.
It has a very good 8.0-megapixel
camera, is powered by a 64-bit
Intel processor, has a great
5.0-inch display and very good
battery life. It runs on Android
Jellybean (4.3) but is due to get an
update to KitKat (4.4) in the coming days. It is priced at Rs 9,999 so
it comes right within your budget
tery life. If you are looking for a

more mail and documents centric
performance then the Z3 is the
better choice. However, if you
are looking for something that
has good multimedia, the Lumia
630 holds the edge. At that price
point I would also suggest you
consider the new Moto G and the
Micromax Canvas Nitro, both of
which come with very good hardware and better cameras and fall
within your budget.
I read your October issue and
I liked the description of the
Micromax Canvas Nitro. Between
the Karbon Titanium Octane
Plus and Micromax Canvas Nitro,
which handset is good in camera
quality and hardware. Please suggest.
Dear Daai,
You can consider the Asus
ZenFone 5, the new Moto G and
the Micromax Canvas Nitro, all
three of whom meet your requirements. Of the three, we found the
ZenFone 5 to have the best display, while the Canvas Nitro had
the best camera, and the Moto G
handled apps brilliantly. It all really boils down to what you need.
I want a smartphone with 5 inch
screen, 4 GB internal memory,
32 GB expandable memory,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 8 MP rear camera with flash, music player, FM
Radio, dual SIM, GPRS, EDGE,
3G the latest Android operating
system. My budget is Rs. 10,000.
Please suggest a mobile phone in
my budget.
- Ganesh D Rane
Dear Ganesh,
We suggest that you go for the
Asus ZenFone 5, which meets
your requirements. It has dual
SIM connectivity, a good 8.0megapixel camera and a superb
5.0-inch display, as well as all the
connectivity options that you
are looking for. It was originally
released on Android 4.3, but has
been recently updated to the latest version of the OS, so it meets
that requirement of yours as well.
Dear Sir, I would like to buy a
1 6 MYMOBILE januarY 2015
I would like to buy an Android

phone within the range of Rs.
7,000. I have shortlisted a few
such as the Moto E, Micromax
Unite 2, Nokia X and Micromax
Fire. But I am confused. Please
help me out and suggest if you
have any other handset under this
range. Performance is the most
needed thing.
-Ranjit Kumar
Dear Ranjit,
Well, we do think you should be
trying out the Android One range
of devices which are all superb
performers. That apart, the Moto
E and the Xiaomi Redmi 1S are
excellent devices that meet your
needs. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S is
perhaps the best device available
in your budget, thanks to its excellent 720p display and 8.0-megapixel camera, but it is difficult to
get. You can also go for Moto E
because of its display quality and
access to Android updates.
I am from Jammu and Kashmir
and have been following your
magazine for the past few years.
I want to buy a phone with an
excellent display, camera and battery life. Please suggest.
- Sajeed Hussain Jafari
Dear Sajeed,
Thanks for reading My Mobile.
We would suggest you try out the
newly released Lenovo Vibe Z2
Pro, which has a very good quad
HD display, a 16.0-megapixel camera and also comes with a massive 4,000 mAh battery. It is also
priced very well at Rs 32,999.
as well.
-Dashrath Nag
Im planning to get a new phone

under the budget of Rs. 13,000.
I am look for a durable quality
phone with a good battery backup, good performance and decent
camera. Which one would you
recommend - the New Lumia 630
or the BlackBerry Z3?
-Zoilien Hrangkh
Dear Dashrath,
The two phones are very good
performers at their price points.
In terms of camera performance, however, we felt that the
Canvas Nitro has the edge over
the Octane Plus. That said, the
Karbonn Octane Plus has a full
HD display while the Canvas
Nitro has a 720p one. Both
devices are powered by octa core
processors. At the end of the day,
it really depends on what your
needs are.
Dear Zoilien,
Of the two devices that you
have mentioned, the Lumia 630
has the better camera while the
BlackBerry Z3 has the better bat-
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The Selfie
eRA COMeTh!
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When ellen De Generes raised her device to take a picture of herself with a number
of hollywood stars at the Oscar Awards in 2014, she heralded the arrival of the era
of the selfie. Her photograph went viral and today, rare is the phone that
does not devote as much time to its front camera as to its main one. Which
is why we start 2015 with a selfie special - the phones, the best apps, the
best tips and tricks, and the future of the selfie. Its all here. Say cheese
and read on. Nimish Dubey & Abhijit Ahaskar
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speaking of selfies
What do you think are the reasons for the
sudden rise in popularity of selfies?
Sudhin Mathur: Selfies have been around
for a long time, its only now that there is
a term to describe it. Right from the time
of digital cameras, people have been taking
their own photographs. Even with smartphones people have been taking selfies with
the rear camera. Now with the rise of buzz
around selfies through advertising and social
media, smartphone manufacturers have started incorporating the front camera dedicated
only for selfies. Now with better front cameras on smartphones, there is a strong reason
to advertise around the selfie phenomena, in
turn leading to its increasing popularity.
Sachin Rai: Selfies became a global
phenomenon with the introduction of frontfacing camera smartphones. With the advent
of the individual and the availability to share
pictures instantly on social media using tools
like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc., a selfportrait or selfie has established itself as the
new form of self-expression, and recognition from friends and peers. Capitalizing on
the selfie craze, Sony has launched several
smartphones with innovative features that
enable users to click the best selfies, add
special effects and post them online.
Faisal Siddiqui: Selfies have turned out
to be a revolution in imaging technology.
We recently launched selfie-centric devices
which showcase our commitment towards
being up to the mark with growing trends.
Our recent announcements send out a strong
message that HTC is not only leading the
way when it comes to imaging, but that we
are seriously investing in the future direction
of the company by tapping into new revenue
opportunities beyond the borders of mobile
and into more exciting territories like consumer imaging.
Do you think this is a passing phase or will
it last for a while?
Sudhin Mathur: The selfie phenomena
will sustain. Way back in the 70s and 80s,
there were these cameras with a self-timer.
A mechanical 10 second timer on the camera
would allow the photographer also to be a
part of the picture. The whole idea of a selfie
is also to ensure that nobody gets missed out
of the photograph. With smartphones always
improving the quality of their cameras, both
front and rear, the craze of taking a selfie will
be a lasting phase.
Technology wise,
smartphone companies will be looking at improving
the selfie camera to
make it more fun
for the users.
Faisal Siddiqui:
Whether or not
you are a fan, selfies are here to stay
and people are constantly looking for
ways to make their
own selfies stand
out. The Selfie
trend will evolve
even further people want to take
even more creative
selfies and capture
group shots in a
quality similar to
that of the main
camera. Going with
the momentum
of this popularity
in the Selfie trend
we launched an
array of products
with our EYE
Experience feature,
the HTC One M8,
HTC One M7,
HTC ONE Mini,
HTC One E8, HTC
Desire EYE are all
a part of our selfie
specific offerings.
What innovations has your company
brought to selfie photography?
Sudhin Mathur: Lenovo is one of the
first few companies to include a 5MP front
camera in our Vibe X phone. All of Lenovos
premium phones have great selfie cameras.
We have made it easier for people to take
selfies by adding different triggers like holding up a V-sign to the camera, using a voice
command, smiling, blinking which triggers a
selfie. We have also added beautification filters to make the photograph look good.
Sachin Rai: Sonys Xperia C3 is the
worlds best Selfie smartphone as it enables
capturing the best selfies with its 5 MP wideangle front camera that allows users to capture better quality pictures and fit more in
the frame. Xperia C3 also offers a front soft
LED flash, that enables taking selfies in the
dark, adding a new dimension to the selfie
pictures, which was not possible without
this technology. To add in some more excitement to the selfie pictures, Sonys Xperia C3
comes loaded with selfie camera apps like
AR effect, which incorporates themes that
let you easily add fun graphics and animations - like pirate hats, horror faces and laser
eyes - to selfies and selfie videos. Portrait
Retouch allows you to have a real-time makeover of up to two people from a combination
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Sony, HTC and Lenovo are the three companies that have been on the front foot when it comes to
innovations on the selfie front. All three companies have recently come out with devices with powerful
front facing cameras that encourage users to snap away at themselves. So when we had to find out
more about the selfie phenomenon and where it was headed, who better to talk to than Sudhin Mathur,
director-smartphones, Lenovo India; Sachin Rai, business head, Xperia, Sony India; and Faisal Siddiqui,
vice president and country head, HTC India?
of choices from 10 different beauty styles, 10

DECO frame options and magic beam for 6
eye reflection pattern changes.
Faisal Siddiqui: Considering the growing
trend in the advent of selfies, we have also
come up with products which cater to the
needs of selfie-lovers. The new HTC Desire
Eye is our latest addition to the selfie centric
devices making it the Perfect Selfie Phone.
At its core we have, the 13MP camera which
makes this device the ultimate choice for anyone who wants the perfect selfie. Additionally,
there is a full suite of imaging features that fall
under the HTC EYE Experience ranging from
instant, real-time beautification with Live
Makeup, fun features like Face Fusion and creative enhancements like Split Capture which
place your selfies into a broader context and
help make the memories more vivid with a
mixture of videos and photos
What do you expect next in selfie photography?
Sudhin Mathur: The front cameras on
smartphones will become as good as the rear
camera. The design for both the front and rear
camera will be taken seriously by manufacturers. There are certain things that need to be
fixed in selfies like low light imaging and to
avoid the photo getting spoilt by shaking the
phone. These are certain improvements that

will need to be worked upon next.
Faisal Siddiqui: The selfie trend has
evolved to a large extent and continues to
be on top of the mind of consumers, when
making a choice for buying a device. The
next step in this trend could be, apps which
are designed with selfie centric features. The
choice of phones that you buy today is influenced by the better selfie it clicks. Besides, at
the end of the day the more important part of
the selfie isnt the lens its the filter. Hence,
giving further opportunities to build enhancements (like the Eye Experience) which could
help you achieve the perfect selfie.
lead story
appy selfies!
Want to click great selfies? Well, there are apps for that. And these five, in our opinion, will ensure
that your selfies always look awesome. Without costing a penny either. Since when did clicking
yourself have to cost money!
frontBack (Android, iOS)
This app has been designed with a simple
premise: to take a picture of an object and
also your reaction to it. So it in essence
takes two images, using both cameras of
the device. You take the first shot by the
rear camera and then it is time to switch to
selfie mode with the front facing camera taking your picture - a good idea would be to
show your reaction to what the rear camera
clicked to give the first picture some context.
The app will place both pictures one below
the other to create one single shot, which
shows what you saw and how you reacted to
it. The best thing about FrontBack is the fact
that it is also a social network. So not only
do you shoot selfies, but you also share them
and get likes and comments.
lumia Selfie (Windows

Phone)
As the name indicates, this is an app
from Nokia designed for Lumia phones.
And it manages to combine simplicity of operation with some very cool
effects too. The app launches the selfie
camera, but the fun starts after you have
clicked a picture of yourself. For, then
you can not only add more than a dozen
filter effects to it but even get into serious selfie- editing mode, doing things
like enlarging eyes (well, just a bit), enhancing eyes, playing around with
skin tone, softening your look, whitening your teeth, and well, if you think
you are looking chubby, even taking a few pounds off your face using the
thin option. Our favourite effect remains the one that places your selfie
bang on the cover of a Lumia magazine. Pretty much a must-have app for
all Lumia owners, we think.
CamMe (iOS)
One of the biggest challenges while taking selfies is holding the camera
and ensuring that your arm does not become too visible. Well, what if there
was an app that simply did away with the need to hold the camera? CamMe
for the iPhone and iPad is designed for just that
- it lets you take pictures with just gestures of
your hand (you raise your hand to start the
shot, and clench your fist to take it). So you
can actually place the phone somewhere
and take a picture using a gesture. Great for
those moments when you want a full-length
picture of yourself (no one has an arm long
enough for that) and for when you want a
picture with a lot of your friends. There are
also some handy editing options, but for us,
what rocks is the gesture control.
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Perfect 365 (Android, iOS,

Windows Phone)
No matter how much you like taking
selfies, rare indeed is the person who
thinks that they have the perfect face.
Yes, thanks to a bevy of image editing
apps these days, one can tweak ones
appearance a bit but that does tend to
take a lot of time, which not too many
have the patience to spend. Which is
why apps like Perfect 365 have been
designed. Called the one-tap makeover
app, the apps purpose is simple - to let
you add effects with minimum of fuss
with just a tap of your finger. So once
you have taken your selfie, you can go
right ahead and remove blemishes, soften skin, whiten teeth, and
if you are a person who
is familiar with cosmetics, even opt for different
make up styles. The app
also has a handy option
which lets you check how
you look before and after
the effects. It takes a bit
of getting used to but is
much easier than messing
around with a complex photo editor.
line Selfie Sticker

(Android, iOS)
Yes, there are dozens of apps that claim
to let you take the perfect selfie. But what
about changing that selfie into a sticker?
Well, thats where the Line Selfie Sticker
app comes in. Not surprisingly, it comes
from the folks who have developed the
famous Line Messenger app, an app
which sees a lot of stickers being used.
And the app is brilliantly designed. You
simply pick a sticker or a group of stickers in which you want your selfie placed.
The app then does not simply take a selfie
but provides a frame within which you
can place your photograph and makes you
take a snap accordingly. That done, it converts your selfie into a sticker by placing
your face in the appropriate location of a
sticker, blending it right in. Of course, you
are then free to share your selfie sticker
not just on Line but on different social
networks like Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter as well.
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the selfie snappers

rough guide
Want to take good selfies and/or wondering why are those that you take not coming out great? Well,
it could be because you are not following some very basic rules of selfie photography. Yes, they do
exist and following them can ensure that you end up with stunning selfies. Here, then is our very
rough guide to the selfie snapper.
Set up your shot
Try to keep yourself slightly off

the centre
As in general photography, so too in selfie photography.
Keeping yourself bang in the centre of a picture often
results in shots that look awkward and unbalanced and even
make you sometimes appear like something of a potato
head. So when you are going to click a selfie, just keep yourself a bit to the side. Yes, we know a selfie is mainly about
you, but take our word for it, you will look a whole lot better towards one of the sides than bang in the centre of the
shot. It is all about composition really.
Yes, we know that people say that cellphone photography is

impulsive in nature, but we still think that the best pictures
are those that involve a certain amount of preparation and
setting up. And this is particularly so in the case of selfies because thanks to the relatively narrow nature of most
front facing cameras and the length of your own arm, you
have much lesser to work with in terms of background and
foreground. So think out what you want to capture and how
you can best capture it. And oh yes, we are going to commit
sacrilege and advise you to ask someone else to take the shot
if you think a selfie simply will not work!
extreme close ups? er...no!

We do know that selfie cameras have improved a lot
over the past few months (we cover the phones with
the best selfie cameras in this issue too), but we would
advise getting too close to your camera for shooting selfies. The reason is simple: the closer you get, the more
odd-shaped your head will look (and the more will any
pimples or cuts or dry skin spots get highlighted - yes,
there are apps that can fix that but you do not want to
be using them ALL the time, do you?). If you DO need to
take a close-up, just jam something on your head, to take
the attention away. Or go for a profile shot - they look
very good indeed in selfie mode.
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Keep your hand out of the way

It might be terrific in muscle tone and hey, it (in most cases) is
holding the camera taking the picture, but you know something?
Your arm extended in front of your face does not really look very
pretty. So whenever possible, try to keep it out of the picture or
minimise it. Remember: people want to see your picture, not that
of the arm holding the camera. You could also use a gesture control app to get the arm totally out of the picture but that involves
keeping the phone at a distance.
Whenever possible, look away!
Do not crowd the shot
Yes, yes, we know selfies are vanity shots and are

about showcasing your beauty to your world and
social networks. But you know: it always appears better if it appears that someone else took a picture of
you, rather than you yourself did the task. So whenever possible, try to look in some other direction, when
clicking the selfie. No, it wont fool every one but at
least some people wont accuse you of being insanely
in love with yourself. And take our word for it, you are
going to end up looking a whole lot better as well.
Selfies are generally taken at an arms length. And no matter how

much companies boast about wide angle lenses, theres only so
much a camera can capture at that range, so do resist the option
to pile everyone and everything into your selfie, especially if the
front facing camera happens to be a relatively low resolution
affair, which it generally is. You are more likely than not to end
up with a shot in which everything and everyone seems jammed
in. Remember: they are called
selfies for a reason - stick to
just snapping yourself and
dont crowd people into it.
Unless of course, you happen
to be with a bunch of celebrities. Or if you happen to be
one and just want to show off
how many fans you have.
Use the front facing camera

whenever possible
Yes, we know that most
phones come with rear
cameras that are much more
powerful than the front facing ones, but we still think
that using the front facing
camera results in better selfies simply because you can
see what you are shooting.
Shooting from the rear camera might result in a higher
quality and higher resolution
image but in most cases,
you will be shooting blind
and just trying your luck.
Yes, practice will help, but
our advice would be to stick
to the front facing camera.
Anyway, they are getting better too - at the time of writing, both
HTC and Micromax had come out with phones that had 13.0megapixel front facing cameras!
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the selfie stalwarts

hTC Desire 820
The HTC Desire 820 dons many roles, but the
most notable of them is that of a camera
phone. It comes with a 13.0 megapixel
rear camera and an 8.0 megapixel
front-facing camera. It comes
with an octa-core processor,
and a large display which
acts as a great viewfinder for selfie lovers. It is going to
make its way to the shopping list of selfie lovers.
Oppo N1
Ever wished that the front facing camera
on your device was as good as the one
on the rear? Well, the Oppo N1 granted
your wish. Instead of putting in another
camera, it makes the most of the rear
camera by applying simple physics - it
revolves 206 degrees, which means one
just has to rotate the 13.0 megapixel
camera and most of rear camera goodies
like auto focus, LED flash, face detection
would be available for taking selfies. It is
a huge device with a 5.9-inch display, but
that wont come in ones way as it allows
taking shots by just tapping on the back
of the phone.
lenovo Vibe X2
It has been grabbing eyeballs for its multi-layered design and its
benchmark busting octa core processor, but in our book, the Vibe
X2 also boasts one of the best selfie cameras we have seen. It is a 5.0megapixel affair but is excellent in terms of clarity, has a beautification
mode to keep smudges out and best of all comes with a host of controls
including gesture, voice
and even blink.
It has a 5.0-inch
display but is
relatively light
and compact and easy to
handle, making it great for the
selfie crowd!
lava iris X5
No, you do not need to spend a bomb for a good selfie camera phone. Lava
Iris X5 delivers a 5.0 megapixel wide angle front-facing camera with flash
support, and at a price that is below Rs. 10,000. The flagbearer for Lava in the
selfie league, Lava X5 is a compact device for those looking for a fine selfie phone at
an affordable price, with a flash to boot!
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Nokia lumia 730

Nokia joined the selfie bandwagon with the mid-segment Lumia 730, which
is a highly compact and good looking device, available in multiple colours
and clearly targeted at the younger (read selfie loving and taking) generation. The handset boasts of an AMOLED display- a rarity in its
price point, and a 5.0 megapixel wide angle front facing
camera. It supports full HD videos and comes
with a dedicated selfie app. However, rather
surprisingly, Nokia did away with the dedicated camera button, which makes taking selfies just a bit more difficult
than usual.
Gionee elife e7
The Elife E7 was hailed as the best Gionee
smartphone for a number of reasons and one of
them was its 8.0-megapixel front facing camera, which was rare in smartphones at that
time (early 2014). It was never labeled as a
selfie phone, as selfies had not yet become
the rage they would be later and the Elfie
E7 was a spec monster anyway. Besides
the 8.0 megapixel shooter it also came
with auto-focus capability, which was a
rarity in a front facing camera.
Alcatel One Touch flash

The Alcatel One Touch Flash is a good
looking handset as most Alcatel phones
are and comes with a 5.5-inch display,
making it another big screen selfie smartphone. It has a 5.0 megapixel front facing camera backed by filters and camera
modes that can actually capture numerous
expressions and enhance the quality of
shots by applying a beauty pack on images. The fact that it does not cost a bomb
does not harm its case one bit.
Sony Xperia C3
The Sony Xperia C3 made its debut in the middle of the
selfie rage. Even though it was a big phone, its slim and
light form factor made it easy to handle. And it came with a
wide angle 5.0 megapixel camera with soft LED flash - a combination that remains rare. Not too many smartphone brands
have got a flash with the front-facing camera even today.
The phone also came with apps like AR effect and portrait retouch, which let you add add costumes to selfies
and even customisations to live shots.
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consumer forum
Complaint-1
I bought Karbonn Titanium S1 handset on
26 June 2014. I took my handset for repair at
Aryan Communications, Patna. The representative at the repair center took my handset
for repair. Later on, when I went to collect it
back they told me that the handset was still
with the company. Will I ever receive my
handset or not? Or should I file a case in the
Consumer Court?
-Prabhat Kumar
chase. When I took it to the service center,

the representative informed me that there
is a software problem, which will be rectified in the same day. I waited in the service
Karbonns Response: Karbonn team has

spoken to the consumer and his handset was
delivered to him on 17 October.
than 10 times. After a month, now the service

centre representative says that my mobile has
a motherboard issue and it has to be sent to
the company, and will be back after 2 months.
Why was the representative so casual that he
told me about the problem after such a long
delay. I am a student and I worked hard to
save money and buy this handset, moreover,
the service centre people have been lying to
me and making me run to and fro to their
centre. I want to lodge a complaint with the
consumer forum and expect a wise revert.
-Atul Nishad
Micromaxs response: Awaited
Complaint-2
Complaint-5
I have been following up the HTC Repair

Order Status 14INA330016495 for the
last two months and visited the HTC Centre
at Ameerpet in Hyderabad many times but
I did not get any positive revert from their
customer support team. Every time I went
to the service centre, they informed me that
the device is not available and will be available by the next week. I am sick of visiting
the centre and calling them again and again.
This is an unprofessional attitude which was
never expected from HTC. The warranty of
the above device will be over by October 22
and till now I do not have any clue regarding
its replacement. Please give me some relevant
feedback when the motherboard replacement
of the unit is possible.
-Karishma Jain
I purchased a Nokia Lumia 730 from

Bhubaneswar. Within 3 days the phone started
having troubles. It would restart on its own
again and again. I visited the Nokia Store and
was told it was a software error and corrected
it. After a few days, the problem started again
and I took it to the Nokia centre. This time
I was given a complaint ID number and was
asked to come back in 15 days. After several
visits, they returned my phone but the problem was still not resolved. When I visited the
store again they gave the same reply. Please
tell me why should I visit the store when
they are not capable of solving my problem?
I request you to help me in this matter or
else I will take legal action against the
company. I made a mistake by purchasing a Nokia handset.
HTCs Response: Awaited
-Sriman Nanda
Microsofts Response:
Awaited
Complaint-3
I bought the Micromax Canvas
Gold A300 handset on 23-0614. On the 8-09-2014 the device
started having the software problem.
On the very next day (9th Sep) I took
my device to the service centre. They
sent the handset to the company on 16th
September. Since then, whenever I use to
go to the service center, the attend delays
and suggest me to come in the next week.
My Job Sheet No. is W031722091412047200. I
bought Micromax device because I thought
that it is an Indian manufacturing company
and is working good. I think I was wrong.
-Rajkumar Katariya
Micromaxs Response: Awaited
Complaint-4
I bought a Micromax Unite 2 (8 GB), which
stopped working after 8 days from the pur-
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center for around 2 hours and then asked for

the status. The attendant reverted that due to
the electricity cut, there is no access to the
internet, so I should come tomorrow. When I
went there the next day, I was told the same
thing again and was asked to come on the
next day. Then they started delaying my problem for 2-3 days. From last 1 month, I have
been running to the service centre for more
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You are a relatively new brand. Do tell us more about yourself. Toreto
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Toreto brings to consumers complete power solutions. Were real power
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proud that each of our products is a masterpiece of art and technology
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One of the latest entrants

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We met Anuj Sharma, director,
Toreto to find out how his
company intends to attract the
very demanding Indian consumer
in the days to come.
Mukesh Kumar Singh
You are launching a range of products in the Indian market. Which

one in particular do you think will catch the fancy of the Indian
consumer? Our current product portfolio includes portable Bluetooth
speakers, power banks, multi USB chargers, car accessories, Bluetooth
stereo headsets and cables. All our products are rated very high by
our users and technology bloggers. The Sound Star/ Sound around and
Twins with airstereo pairing have caught the fancy of the Indian consumers. Our digital display power banks and Auto power a complete
car charger with power bank, Quad a four USB port wall charger with
4.2 Amp output along with the stereo Bluetooth headset have their own
craze amd uniqueness.
Why should an Indian consumer go for a Toreto device? Indian consumers are very demanding. We aim to fulfil their needs through our
high quality accessories at affordable price points, which is a big plus
from the brand to our consumers. Moreover our innovative designs
make the products more user friendly.
What marketing strategies do you plan to follow to reach your target
audience? We want the consumers to touch and feel the products and
thus a lot of emphasis in our marketing programme is on the retail front.
We plan to have live demos for consumers to compare and adopt. Our
pricing strategy is to penetrate the market with the categories and introduction of more user friendly accessories to simplify the smarter life of
smart phones.
In this huge grey market, how do you plan to make your presence
felt? We have entered the Indian market with all humbleness and our
love towards technology. We hope to bring about a transition for the
consumers to look beyond the use of grey market products and move
towards a more hassle free warranty product that delivers the required
performance. Moreover, smartphone users are more quality driven by
nature and we are confident to live up to the required expectation. We
simplify the smarter lifestyle of the smart phone users. n
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also be available on the other browsers.
It was one of the

first companies to
unlock the potential
of mobile phones
for browsing
the Web when it
released Opera Mini
in 2005, allowing
people to browse the
Web smoothly even
on feature phones.
It remains one of
the most innovative
companies around
when it comes to Web
browsers, releasing
the Coast browser for
iOS and constantly
coming out with
new versions of its
browser for different
platforms. We caught
up with Opera CEO,
Lars Boilesen, to find
out what was next
on the agenda of the
browser company,
even as it celebrated
crossing 50 million
users in India.
Nimish Dubey
You have passed 50 million users in India.

So lets start with that. Whats Operas user
base like in India and overseas, if we talk
in terms of stats? We just passed the 50 million Opera Mini user milestone so we have
more than 50 million users using our mobile
browsers in a month. Globally we have about
270 Million users. India is our home market,
our biggest market, so we are excited about
India.
What role does India play in Operas plans?
I think it plays a very important role. Its our
biggest market, so we need to make sure we
come up with features which fits the Indian
users, so we spend more time to study whats
popular here, studying the consumer behaviour around browsing and mobile, etc. Its a
happening market and Opera is very popular,
but at the end of the day what really drives us
is that people use our browser. This is what
really gives us what we want.
How big are Operas India operations? We
have more than twenty people in sales and
marketing, and we have a 120-strong team in
Pune, but they do ad operations global support. We have the third biggest advertising
platform after Google and Facebook. So if
youre watching Wall Street Journal, then you
might come across an ad unit to it. Its very
open from Opera, so we have a huge business
next to the browser business where we have
an end to end complete mobile advertising
solution. Every month from our platform we
send out 70 billion ad impressions, we are the
biggest independent mobile advertising firm
in the world. We do all our developments and
particularly operation in Pune.
What inspired the new Opera Mini? The
layout is more icon driven. Have you heard
about Opera Coast? That is a wholly new
approach to browsing, a simplified approach,
breaking away from the old browser, the
traditional browser, and giving you a more
visual experience. It gives you a more touch
driven experience. So our attempt is to
improve the iconography and making it more
icon based. Youll love the swipe gesture on
our browsers. What we are working towards
We have seen mobile phone hardware

improve by leaps and bounds, and yet
Opera keeps coming out with browsers that
it claims uses very little resources. Why is
this? The reality is that a majority of people
are using more restricted devices. So if I look
into the market of India, the most popular
devices use 320X240 inch screen which is
the reality. So we are very careful about taking care of these users and guide them on a
journey. So when they get to iPhone we have
other browsers for them. But it doesnt matter what kind of a device you have. We make
sure we run everywhere and have app for
every category. With Opera Mini, we especially take care of the low end devices.
Opera actually started out as a desktop
browser. Dont you think you have been
overshadowed by likes of Chrome and
Firefox in that department? Were growing again, thats the interesting part, we
have actually in the last six months, our
biggest growth of the last five years. So we
are investing more than ever. We have been
growing from 40 million to 53 million. So yes
we are having good growth, we are investing
heavily. We have more engineers than ever on
the desktop. And we launched Opera 25 with
a complete new UI. Todays world competes a
lot on user interface, thats where you differentiate and of course we have compression/
Turbo.
Any plans to go beyond browsers for
Opera? Maybe other apps No not really,
we still think there are so many things you
can do which are Web-based. Of course, a lot
of people are using apps but we still believe
that, you know, using HTML 5 we feel there
are lot of things happening that will attract
developers to come back and start making
Web apps and not just native apps. So we
believe in that trend, and we are working
closely with Google. I think its important to
team up with, a strong company like Google
who actually have an interest in making Web
applications.
We focus on making browsers and we
even monetize our browsers. Were big in
www.mymobile.co.in
st innovative
mobile advertising, and we dont
plan to go further than that.
Because we want to stay ahead,
we want to be the most innovative
independent browser. If you look
at Google, Apple, and the others, they are not focused on new
feature. Theyre quite happy with
how the situation is, they use their
browser to lock-in users, search
on Google, use Gmail or iTunes,
and so on. We are more open.
We want people to have a great
experience when they log in to a
browser, and hopefully stay a little
longer in our browser.
Any plans to tie-up with manufacturers to have your browser
pre-installed on their devices?
We work very hard on that. Thats
a great thing about India: we work
with a lot of local manufacturers.
That is one of the main reasons for
big growth we have here in India.
And this definitely is the plan:
that anyone who makes phones
pre-install Opera worldwide. We
would focus on manufacturers in
markets where we have a lot of
users, and India is a good example.
All the local manufacturers preinstall us. If youre relevant, youll
be pre-installed. Relevant means
we make product the users want.
It all starts with the product, and
if we have a popular product the
manufacturer will be interested in
pre-installing it. n
We have the
third biggest
advertising
platform after
Google and
Facebook.
So if youre
watching
Wall Street
Journal, then
you might
come across
an ad unit
to it
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rumour mill
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in Tech
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Apple coming out with

a larger iPad?
is expected to come in red too. Good news for

the ladies and those who simply want a smaller
Passport!
The new iPads have barely made their way to

Indian shores, but talk is already underway in
the market that Apple will actually be working on a third iPad which it will introduce in
March in the international market. The iPad,
which many say will be called the iPad Pro, is
rumoured to have a 12.3-inch display and might
even run Mac OS rather than iOS, the operating
system that is found on the iPhone and the iPad
as of now. Our sources say that Apple is introducing the device to replace the MacBook Air
and will also pair it with a magnetic keyboard,
aiming it squarely at the enterprise segment.
Lenovo working on
flip Razr Droid with
Motorola
BB looking to shrink
the Passport
The BlackBerry Passport was one of the most
innovative devices that we used last year, but it
suffered from one drawback it was really wide
and did not fit most hands. Yes, BlackBerry
referred to it as a two-handed device at the
launch, but judging by what we are hearing
the company is considering coming up with
a smaller version of the phone targeted at the
ladies. No, this is not a Curve or a Bold, but a
device with a similar three row key layout and
a keyboard that can double up as a touchpad
on the Passport. What will be different is the
display size which we are told, will be a 3.5
inch affair and will have a 720p resolution. The
price is also expected to be lower and yes, it
All right, this is a very long shot, but we have

had at least two people say that a team at
Motorola is working overtime to come out
with a flip phone under the iconic brandname.
The Razr was one of the bestselling phones of
its time but did not do as well when Motorola
ditched its flip version and made the Android
Razr a candy bar one. However, if our sources
are to be believed, the idea of a flip smartphone
has its takers, which is why both Lenovo and
Motorola are believed to be working on a flip
phone with a touchscreen on the outer display
and with a QWERTY keyboard inside, with
Android as the OS. We have no idea whether
this is a serious effort or just an attempt at a
prototype but this is one rumour that we so
want to be true.
Is the successor to the

Lumia 1020 coming
We have been told that Microsoft is working
on a device that will be the successor of the
Lumia 1020, the 41.0-megapixel sensor toting
phone that many still consider to be one of the
best camera phones that was ever made. From
what we have heard, the new phone, which

could be called either the Lumia 1030 or the
2040, depending on whom you believe, will
come with a full HD 5.0-inch AMOLED display,
and will be powered by a quad core Qualcomm
Snapdragon processor and will also have 2GB
RAM and 64 GB of non-expandable memory.
The big question, however, is about the camera,
and as per what we have heard, it will remain
a 41.0-megapixel sensor but will work much
faster and will also be accompanied by a 12.0megapixel front facing camera, making this the
first phone to have more than fifty megapixels
of shooting power up its sleeve.
Amazon working on an
e-ink phablet
Some companies like Yota Devices have tried to
add elements of e-ink displays to regular handsets, but if one of our sources is to be believed,
Amazon, the company whose Kindle e-book
reader made e-ink displays popular, is actually
working on an e-ink phablet. The device which
some are labelling the Kindle phone will have
a 5.0-inch e-ink display and a keypad for dialing
numbers and typing. It is supposed to blend the
functionality of an e-book reader with a basic
phone and provide up to two weeks battery life
on a single charge. From what we hear, Amazon
plans to target it at those who love reading
books and want relatively simple phones. No,
we do not expect the world from it, if it exists,
but that battery life sounds awesome! n
team@mymobile.co.in
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nokia Lumia 1020
Those who loved it called it the greatest camera phone ever.
Those who did not find it too bulky to use in an era of uber sleek
devices. But not one person could deny that when it came to
camera phones, the Lumia 1020 tore up the rule book and wrote
a totally new one, thanks to its amazing 41.0-megapixel sensor,
backed up by a Xenon flash. Yes, when it was launched it cost
more than a DSLR did, but at its current price tag, it offers arguably the best camera around on a smartphone combined with a
smooth running Windows Phone OS powered by a Qualcomm
Snapdragon processor, and 32 GB storage. Its AMOLED display
looks wonderful even now, and it is expected to get a performance
boost with the Denim update coming its way. Want a camera that
is a phone or vice versa? This remains your best bet. And at that
price, it is money for jam! n
Launched at: Rs. 46,990

Current Price: Rs. 19,990
Price fall: 57. 45 per cent
Sony Xperia z Ultra

When it was launched, it was criticized for being too big with its
massive 6.4 inch display. However, today, it fits right in with the trend
of large screen devices. The insanely thin build remains one of the
most attractive we have seen with its blend of metal and glass, and
the specs (full HD display, quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage expandable to 64 GB, 8.0-megapixel
camera) are still as good as any at this price point. It is also one of the
few devices out there on which you can write even with a pencil or
any pointed object. And oh yes, it remains water and dust resistant. It
might run an older version of Android, but in terms of sheer productivity, it still packs a punch! n
Launched at: Rs. 49,999

Current Price: Rs. 28,500
Price fall: 42.99 per cent
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Spot light
What the tech

StarS Foretell
We witnessed a lot of
action in the mobile and
tech industry in 2014.
New brands arrived, and
there were innovations
galore, on the services,
products and app fronts.
And 2015 promises to be
no different. We could go
on and on, but instead
of speculating on our
own, we decided to
pick the minds of some
of the leading lights in
technology about what
2015 would have in
store for consumers and
companies alike. And
this is what they told us.
Abhijit Ahaskar
he focus in 2015 for smart phones is going to be around LTE 4G networks.

With this we are looking at high speed affordable connectivity which will
eventually make smartphones as the primary internet device for people. There
will be an increase in professionals also using smartphones as their primary
device for work with 4G networks coming into play. An increased focus on
developing handsets to support LTE 4G is definitely on the cards for the
coming year.
-Sudhin MaThur,
Director- SmartphoneS,
Lenovo inDia
www.mymobile.co.in
e continue to be excited by the rapid adoption of smartphones

in the Indian market. This is a trend we saw in 2014, as India
became the third largest smartphone market in the world and one
we expect to see continue into 2015. In addition, our view is that
while we expect high volumes of 3G smartphones in India, we do
expect 2015 to usher in more broad deployment of 4G/LTE services.
As such, we expect there will be significant momentum in 4G/LTE
device launches in 2015 covering all segments from mainstream to
premium devices. For a lot of the Indian handset manufacturers,
mainstream quad-core or higher end octa-core platforms might be
the volume drivers for their LTE portfolio next year.
-dr. Finbarr Moynihan,

GeneraL manaGer corporate SaLeS internationaL,
meDiatek
martphone industry is seeing new innovations taking shape every

day. And 2015 will only excite us more. With the possibility of 4G
LTE technology becoming commercial by early 2015 and available in
many more states and cities, the Web and multimedia consumption on
smartphones would further change the consumer consumption patterns.
This will also boost usage of large screen sized phones and innovative
designs that make visuals look better. The form factor of the devices shall
continuously see improvisations as Style in Hands is still one of the key
buying factors. Mobile camera is another aspect where innovations shall
continue to happen and personalization of device via improved security
solutions shall continually be at the forefront. 2015 shall also see a surge
in wearable devices, which would define the future of mobility in the
times to come.
-aMiT Gujral,
marketinG heaD, LG mobiLe inDia
nywhere and everywhere computing

is one of the key trend
that has gained popularity in 2014 but 2015
will see the mobile
technology taking a leap
to meet user demands.
Multiarchitecture or
multiplatform application development
as well as Advanced
Mobile User Experience
Design to enrich the
user experience are few
examples of advancement in mobile technology that will be witnessed in 2015. On the
enterprise front, tools
such as mobile device
management, mobile
application management, application wrapping and containerization, enterprise file synchronization will
grow and address a wide range of mobile management needs
across all popular operating systems. 2015 will also see mobile
users getting improved bandwidth, and superior performance
combined with new features such as LTE Broadcast.
-yuan kanG,
ceo, mobiLe buSineSS, Zte inDia
he telecom industry will continue to see rapid growth of the mobile data services
segment in 2015. India is the fastest growing smartphone market in the Asia Pacific
region and the trend is largely driven by the connectivity needs of the countrys young
populace. With millennials spending an average of 7.2 hours per day consuming media
content and more of that time spent on mobile devices than any other platform, an
uninterrupted mobile Internet experience has become a necessary component of their
daily lives. With businesses going global, there is also the need to remain connected
24x7 and work/access emails while on the go. Tata Docomo has been quick to respond
to these needs with innovative, affordable and customisable data plans. We have made
aggressive investments to improve our data network as well as created products based
on usage insights. As we head into the new year, our focus remains squarely on offering
best in class personalised services coupled with affordability.
-PuShkar jain,
heaD - branD marketinG,
tata teLeServiceS
Spot light
dvancement of network technologies, restructuring of revenuesharing pattern, lowering of mobile data usage cost, growing
adoption of smartphones, and increase in app usability have contributed to the growth of mobile application adoption in India. As
mobile devices continue to proliferate, data predicts an increased
emphasis on serving the needs of the mobile user in diverse contexts and environments, as opposed to focusing on devices alone.
The increasing mobile video consumption, cloud applications are
expected to be some of the most important drivers behind 4G LTEtechnology. It is expected to be deployed in the developed cities and
the number of subscribers is expected to increase at a much faster
rate than 3G subscribers in the next two years.
-TiMir baran acharyya,

Deputy GeneraL manaGer Gionee SmartphoneS
-ManiSh SharMa,
manaGinG Director, panaSonic inDia
ompanies are refining

strategies as consumer
expectations are continuing
to rise today. Brands need to
prepare now to meet these
greater expectations to
compete through shopping
innovations made possible by
convergence of major technology trends. Knowing what
consumers want today, and
what they are likely to want
tomorrow, are both critical
for a companys success.
In terms of the growth
expected in the field of
mobile technology, consumers are opting for smartphones with screen size
between 4.5-inch and 5.5-inch
and are relying on low-cost
Android phones. Keeping
this factor in mind where the
consumer demands superior quality mobiles at an
affordable price, companies
are positioning for this next wave of cost pressure. Also, as per a recent
report by IDC, the 4G rollout which is expected in the year 2015, growth
in the phablet segment is expected to pick up again.
he year 2014 has seen a rapid growth

in the mobile market. Not only in volumes but also in
technology. The mobile market space is changing very rapidly with new entrants coming in with competitive pricing
and features. The phone once used for calls has become a
multi-tasking device. This year one more addition as a health
monitoring device to record the daily physical activities and
give a feedback. Todays users particularly the youth segment between 16 years and 28 years expect a lot of features
as mobiles has become their companion to communicate and
socialize. Surprisingly the social networking has become an
easy platform to connect across the world. The Year 2015 is
going to become more futuristic in technology as the consumers are expecting something Different on looks and on use.
-STeven Zhao,
country manaGer, aLcateL
he coming year will be significant for the industry with the launch of 4G and LTE
networks across India, thus enhancing mobile internet penetration in the country.
This year witnessed the entry of new Indian and international players in the mobile
handset sector, thus significantly expanding the product offerings available to Indian
consumers across several price and technology points. There was notable growth in the
affordable smartphone segment, which will gain further momentum in the coming year.
Another segment to look out for in the coming year will be the wearable technology
space, which offers brands an opportunity to establish themselves. The Make in India
campaign from the Indian government will empower the sector by attracting investment bids and the industry will benefit significantly from a local manufacturing policy.
The initiative will enhance the reach of healthcare and education to millions of Indians
remotely through technology, thus significantly improving their quality of life.
-diliP Modi,
chairman, Spice mobiLity
www.mymobile.co.in
nnovation and efficiency have been in our DNA, ever since we changed
the face of the mobile industry back in 1996. While our vision is to make
Intex a globally respected name, our approach is to work towards
improving the quality of life of our customers by providing them superior
quality handsets at unique price points. The coming years seem to be very
bright for the consumer, as technology is changing very fast. We are looking
at fast adoption of smartphone by each customer segment and hence the
Internet reaching the masses. Smartphones with LTE/ 4G are our primary
focus and are in the pipeline as well as how they will transform a common
persons life is to be observed. Additionally, Intex aims to be among top five
players in the smartphone handset category and aims to capture 7- 8 per
cent market share.
-Sanjay kuMar kalirona,

mobiLe buSineSS heaD, intex
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chairman anD manaGinG
Director, ceLkon mobiLeS
he telecom industry witnessed tremendous growth

in 2014. Specifically talking about
India, the market saw a transition
in the user community shifting
from feature phones to low cost
smartphones. We expect that this
transition will continue and there
will be a significant growth in the
low cost smartphone segment.
In addition, the high end device
offering from Indian and low cost
international brands are expected
to grow multifold. The overall
volumes on smartphones in 201314 were at 44 million devices and
the estimates are pegged over
80-85 million devices in 2014-15.
This will create a large opportunity for us in the high end device
segment.
n 2015, the 3G spectrum bid is awaited. The

industry is eagerly waiting for its outcome.
The industry is hoping that the taxation issues
are going to be settled. The industry is also
hopeful of a new telecom policy; the market is
witnessing quite a lot of consolidation. In my
opinion the sector has a promising future in the
coming months. The single most significant
trend that has caught the attention of the industry is growth in data users in value and volume.
As per the industry estimate by the end of
2014 we will have about 300 million data users.
Majorly this is happening due to the reduction in
prices of smart phones and data pack availability
at a lower price point.
ugmented Reality (AR)

will evolve as the big
bridge between the physical and the digital world.
It will create new form of
content experience on the
move which would be sharable and measurable. It will
also herald the creation of
the next big screen through
interactive products.
-arnav GhoSh,
reGionaL Director,
bLippar inDia
-debaSiS chaTTerji,
ceo, netxceLL
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redefined
martphones keep getting slimmer and one company

that has been redefining the thickness of these
devices is Chinese manufacturer Gionee. The company had stunned the world with a phone that was a mere
5.5 mm thin earlier this year and now it has come out with
the Elife S5.1, which is even thinner at 5.1 mm. It comes
with a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 720
pixel resolution, runs on Android 4.4.2. KitKat operating
system and is powered by 1.7 GHz MediaTek octa-core processor. Also on board are 1 GB RAM, 16 GB non-expandable
internal memory, and 8.0 megapixel rear camera and a 5.0
megapixel front facing camera, as well as a 2,100 mAh battery to ensure that all this works for a while. For connectivity, the device comes with Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, micro USB,
Wi-Fi, and OTG. And just like the Elife S5.5, it is competitively priced at Rs. 18,999. n
Acer liquid JAde Acer
comes calling...again
he incredible growth in the Indian smartphone

market has spurred a number of new players
to arrive in the market. As well as a few old
ones to return. And one of the latter is noted PC
manufacturer, Acer. The company is back in the market with a couple of phones, the most notable of
which is the Liquid Jade. Endowed with sleek looks
and targeted at the style conscious, it comes with a
5.0-inch 720p display, 16 GB internal memory, 2 GB
RAM, 1.3 GHz MediaTek processor, and a 2,100 mAh
battery. The presence of a 13-megapixel rear camera
and a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera give a lot of
shooting muscles to the device. It runs on Android
4.4 (KitKat) and boasts of 2G, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
and GPS connectivity. It is available exclusively on
Snapdeal.com at Rs. 16,993. n
team@mymobile.co.in
sneak peek
oppo r5 Amazingly thin
hinese manufacturer Oppo had surprised the mobile

world a few weeks ago when it released what it
claimed was the worlds slimmest phone, the Oppo
R5. The phone was an incredible 4.85 mm thin, making it
thinner than the 5.1 mm ELife S5.5 from Gionee. It features a
5.2 inch AMOLED display, runs on Android 4.4.4. (KitKat)
and is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm
Snapdragon 615 processor. The device also comes with 2 GB
RAM and 16 GB internal memory. Oppo has been known for
its cameras and the R5 does not disappoint in this department - it comes with a 13.0 megapixel rear camera with LED
flash, and a 5.0 megapixel front facing camera for selfie lovers. For connectivity, the device has a 3G, 4G LTE,
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a GPS. What, however, it does not
have is a 3.5 mm audio jack - the sacrifice made for that
slim figure. The Oppo R5 is expected to be priced in the
range of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000, and is expected in the
Indian market in late December 2014 or early January 2015.n
Apple WAtch The smart-
watchs time has come?
pple had wowed the world when it unveiled the Apple

Watch a few months ago. However, unlike the new iPhones
and iPads, it was not released in the market in 2014, and is
expected to hit the stores this year. Like all Apple products, this one
too is expected to not just redefine the market, but actually make
the smartwatch segment a credible one. And it certainly has the
looks to do so. It comes with a flexible retina display and is coated
with single sapphire crystal which protects the screen from scratches. It will come in Stainless Steel, 18 carat Gold and Aluminum body
variants for the dial with large variety of straps, which will attach
magnetically to it. The watch will be available in two different height
sizes- 38 mm and 42 mm. Of course, what will make it special are
the large number of apps, ranging from calendars to simple games to
health monitors that are expected to be released with it. It will only
be compatible with iOS devices and will not come cheap - we
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Pros
Great battery life
Good design
Gionees marathon m3 goes on and on
hinese manufacturer Gionee has been

steadily making its presence first in
the Indian market, thanks to innovative
handsets like the Elife E7 and the Elife 5.5. And
now comes the Marathon M3, which focuses
not on style and slimness but on battery life, a
welcome sight in this day and age when battery
lives are measured in hours rather than days.
Looks good
The Marathon M3 continues Gionees tradition
of making good looking phones. The review
unit we got was in white colour and made
of good quality plastic. The back panel has a
matte finish which makes the phone easier to
grip you can open the back panel but you
cannot remove the battery, which is placed
under a metal plate. The phone has a 5.0 inch
display of 720p resolution and is powered by a
quad core MediaTek processor with 1 GB RAM.
Storage stands at 8 GB and can be expanded
to 128 GB using a microSD card. Connectivity
options include 3G, GPS, WI-Fi and Bluetooth.
The phone runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat),
but while it does come with applications like
Amigo Paper that are found in other Gionee
devices, it seems to be running a very scaled
down version of the Amigo UI that we have
seen in higher end devices. That said the touch
Gionee
Marathon M3
teCh sPeCs
size | 144.5 x 71.5 x 10.4 mm
Weight | 180.3 grams
memory | 8 GB, microsD
experience of the device was very good and

while we would not say that the phone performed at a rate of knots, it worked at a decent
enough speed for most routine tasks.
Phenomenal battery life, not

so awesome camera
The Gionee Marathon M3 gets its name
because of its battery life. The phone comes
with a massive 5,000mAH battery, which is
well above that which is found in most smartphones. Impressively, the battery also gets
charged very quickly, and once the handset is
fully charged, user can enjoy messaging, calling, mails and social networks quite comfortably for 2-3 days which is staggering in this era.
The Gionee Marathon M3 has an 8.0-megapixel rear camera and a 2.0 megapixel front facing camera. The camera delivers decent results
in good light conditions, but is not really a
low-light performer, which is not too surprising given its price point. Honestly, we were
also expecting a bit more from the front facing
selfie camera, given the excellent performance
in this department from other Gionee devices,
but this one is decent enough without being
exceptional.
Conclusion
The Gionee Marathon M3 is priced at Rs.
13,999, and although it is undoubtedly on the
heavier side, thanks to that large battery, some
might consider purchasing it for its stylish
looks, steady performance and exceptional
battery life. That said, it does face serious competition from the likes of Moto G (2nd generation), which comes with a 5.0-inch 720p display,
an 8.0-megapixel camera and a Qualcomm
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os | android os v4.4
screen size | 5.0-inch, capacitive
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Battery | li-Ion 5,000 mah
Cons
Heavy (due to the
battery)
Not the greatest
camera
talktime/standby | up to 51 hours/
up to 792 hours
Gprs/3G/Bt/WiFi | yes/yes/yes/yes
camera | 8.0-megapixel
others | Fm radio, voice recorder,
128 GB expandable memory
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Pros
Good design
One lOve Xolo One attempts to blend
Android L update
guaranteed
style with a budget price
ot on the heels of the first wave of

Android One devices, Xolo has come
out with the affordable Xolo One. Not
only does it have have specifications and features similar to those seen in the Android One
range, but in some areas, it is better than them.
No, it is not part of the Android One initiative.
But comparisons with it are inevitable thanks to
its name and specs.
Class apart
The faux pas leather finish on the back panel is
an impressive feature of the Xolo One as it not
only improves the quality of the grip but also
enhances the handsets appearance. We have
seen similar finish on a number of good-looking
handsets. The front panel boasts of a 4.5-inch
display with screen resolution of 800 x 480. It
looks decent and quite similar to the screens in
Android One handsets, which is good enough,
although not in the class of the Moto E. The
back panel carries a 5.0-megapixel camera on
the outside and a 1,700 mAh battery, dual SIM
slots and a card slot inside. The phone is available in four different colours, which is a huge
bonus in this price range.
XOlO One
teCh speCs
size | 128 x 64.3 x 9.3 mm
Weight | memory | 8GB, microsD
Os | android Os 4.4
up to 430 hours
Others | android l update expected,
available in multiple colours
Price: Rs. 6,599
Android l assured
The Xolo One comes with a
1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal
memory, dual SIM support,
5.0-megapixel rear camera,
4.5-inch display and runs on
Android KitKat. Almost all
these attributes are those
of the Android One phones
except the internal memory
which is higher than the 4
GB offered by Android One
phones. That makes a lot
of difference in this price
point as very few handsets
offer that much storage.
Also, it comes with the
assurance of Android
L update in the future.
Although this assurance comes from Xolo,
not Google, unlike the
Android One range.
Cool customer
When it comes to handling tasks, the Xolo One is
as good as any of the top names
doing the rounds in this price segment. It handled most apps and games easily
and with the 8 GB internal memory we could
actually add big games on it too. The camera is
average so do not expect much from it. We feel
that the Redmi 1s has a much better camera in
this price point but that apart, cameras at this
price point tend to be mediocre rather than
great. The phone is powered by a 1,700 mAh
battery, which does necessitate a recharge a day
at the least if you are a power user.
Cons
Average camera
Low screen resolution
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Conclusion
Xolo One has almost all the ingredients that
any Android One handset is offering including
the guaranteed update to Android L. With more
internal memory and a good design, it seems a
viable, alternative to any of them. You can also
check out the Xiaomi Redmi 1s, which has a
720p HD display, a much better camera and a
lower price tag of Rs. 5,999, as well as the Asus
ZenFone 4 with a 4.5-inch display, which is
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Pros
Good looks
Scratch resistant display
Latest Windows Phone
OS
Microsofts LuMia
The Lumia 535: is the first

without the Nokia name
ver since the acquisition of Nokia devices, last year,

rumors have been flying around that Microsoft was
going to drop the Nokia branding from the Lumia
series. And now it has happened. The Lumia 535 is the
first Lumia smartphone that does not bear the Nokia
branding. But does it represent a significant change in the
Lumia range itself or just a matter of nomenclature?
Good looking Lumia again

When it comes to look and feel, the Lumia series has
been very consistent, with eye catching design and solid
build. The Lumia 535 is no different. It comes in six
eye-catching colours black, grey, white, green, orange
and blue with a glossy finish over them. It does make it
smudge prone but one cannot deny that it is very funky.
In spite of being a 5.0-inch display device, the Lumia
535 felt quite compact and easy to handle, courtesy thin
bezels, light form factor, flat back panel and arched
corners. The back panel is a little glossy, but very easy to
pry open. The Microsoft logo and name can be seen on
the back and the front panel. The SIM and the microSD
card slots are placed inside the back panel along with a
1,905 mAh battery. On the outside, it has got the usual
micro USB and 3.5 mm ports, besides the power and
volume key.
Big display
Cons
Back panel is too
glossy
Lags at times
Washed out display
The Lumia series in the range of Rs. 10,000 or even

Rs. 15,000 had never seen a display of this size. Before
Lumia 535, the Lumia 625s 4.7-inch was the biggest
display in this range. Also, the Lumia 525s screen
resolution (960 x 540) is the highest in a Lumia phone
at this price point. That said, we were not very impressed
with the display as it looked a little washed out and
dull. Cornings Gorilla Glass 3, which seems to have
become a regular with Lumia handsets, lends it
protection against scratches.
The phone also comes with a 5.0-megapixel front
facing camera with a dedicated selfie app to cater to the
growing selfie craze. The rear camera is again a
5.0-megapixel affair but with more features and flash
support. Both the cameras can take decent shots, but we
have seen better cameras at this price point. Also, the
camera takes some time to process the shot and there is
no external camera key, which is surprising considering
the emphasis laid on the cameras of the device and the
fact that most Lumia devices in the past have come with
dedicated camera buttons.
A dual SIM device, the Lumia 535 is powered by a 1.2
GHz Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor, and features
1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, upto 128 GB of
expandable memory, and runs on the latest Windows
phone 8.1 operating system. The presence of 1 GB RAM,
means apps that require minimum of 1 GB RAM would
be available on it.
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Microsoft
LuMia 535
tech specs
Size | 140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight | 146 grams
Memory | 8 GB, microSD
OS | Windows Phone 8.1
Screen Size | 5.0-inch, Capacitive
Battery | Li-Ion 1,905 mAh
Talktime/Standby | Up to 11 hours/
Up to 336 hours
GPRS/3G/BT/WiFi | Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
Camera | 5.0-megapixel
Others | Corning Gorilla Glass 3,
Cortana, Here Maps
Price: Rs. 9,100
a mixed bag
The Lumia 535 can handle Internet browsing,
social networking and movies well, even though
it takes time to open some of the apps. But,
what totally disrupts its composure is games like
FIFA 15 and GT Racing 2. Not only does it lag
but hangs at times. This was surprising since its
specs are quite competitive, and our experience
of Windows Phone even on relatively low cost
devices has been a very good one. The new OS
offers Windows voice assistant Cortana, which
is fun and accurate but mostly with English
commands (give it Indian names and the stutters
start to creep in) and then there is the notification bar, which in concept is similar to android,
but not as refined as it. It is powered by a 1,905
mAh battery, which can supply a days back-up
with ease. And yes, though the phone does not
have Nokias branding, it comes with a number
of apps that you found in the Nokia Lumia range
including Here Maps and Mix Radio.
conclusion
Microsoft has stocked the Lumia 535 with all
the features that make devices in the affordable
segment click: a big display, a fine set of cameras (on paper) and good looks. However, at Rs.
9,199, the Lumia 535 will face competition from
the likes of the Asus Zenfone 5, which is also

a 5-inch screen affair but with HD resolution,
superior camera, and is powered by Intels powerful mobile processor and is priced at Rs. 9,999.
Even in handsets running on Windows Phone
OS, the Lumia 535 faces competition from the
likes of Xolo Win Q900s, which has a HD display, is lighter and is available at the same price
point. Not the best foot forward by Microsoft,
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BeTTing on Layers Lenovos Vibe X2 comes with a
unique design
he last year and a half has seen Lenovo

forge a powerful identity for itself in
the Indian market, thanks to some very
formidable handsets. These include the K900,
the P780, and most recently the Vibe series,
which has been making waves with its design.
The first Vibe X impressed us with its design
and slimness. Which is why perhaps Lenovo
has repeated the formula with the Vibe X2.
But does it succeed to the same extent?
The layered look works

There is no doubting it the Vibe X2 looks
very different from the routine phones we
get to see in the market. And this is not
because of any change of shape the Vibe
X2 has a standard candy bar shape although
it is less curvy than the original Vibe X, and
has a slightly more box-ish look to it. No, the
change stems from the fact it seems to be
made up of different coloured layers which
become visible when you view the phone
from the side. We got the gold model of the
device and while the back was golden with a
camera and flash on it and the front jet black,
dominated by the 5.0-inch display with three
touch buttons beneath it (home, back and
home screen settings, long pressing which
also shows recently used apps), what grabbed
our attention straight away and this is the
first time it has happened with a handset
were the sides of the phone. For, they came
in different colours, as if one layer had been
placed on another. Lenovo calls this the layered look and insists that even many accessories to the device will also fit into the layered
design philosophy and fit like layers on to the

device. It might not be every ones cup of tea
but what cannot be doubted is that the Vibe
X2 turns heads. Lenovo has also done a very
good job in keeping the design compact in
spite of sporting a 5.0-inch display, the Vibe
X2 looks remarkably compact, it is much
smaller in volume than even the sleek Xiaomi
Mi 3. It is a mere 7.3 mm thin, and at 120
grammes, is light for its size. And this does
not come at the cost of quality the phone
feels solid enough, and the magnesium alloy
on the back gives it a smooth feel. All said and
done, the Vibe X2 is an eye catcher.
and so does the octa core

power
But unlike its predecessor, which scored
heavily on design but did not exactly set the
world on fire with its performance, the Vibe
X2 adds a lot of substance to its stylish looks.
The display is a full HD one and powering the
device is MediaTeks much-hyped TruOcta
Core MT 6595m processor, backed up by 2
GB RAM. The phone also comes with 32 GB
storage, which is not expandable. The two
cameras on it are of 13.0-megapixels and 5.0megapixels and in terms of connectivity, the
phone has 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS out
of the box. It runs on Android KitKat with
Lenovos Vibe UI layer over it, which comes
with some very neat touches, one of which
is the option to take pictures even when the
display is off just hit the home button twice
to take a snap. And the Vibe X2 is no paper
tiger. The phone actually performs brilliantly.
LenoVo ViBe X2
Tech specs
Size | 140.2 x 68.6 x 7.3 mm
Weight | 120 grams
Memory | 32GB, microSD
OS | Android OS 4.4
Talktime/Standby | Up to 17 hours/
Up to 228 hours
GPRS/3G/BT/WiFi | Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
Others | Vibe UI, 5.0MP front camera, LTE Support
Price: Rs. 19,999

There was the odd crash from time to time,
but for the most part, the Vibe X2 handled
whatever we threw at it with elan. The 13.0megapixel camera was a bit inconsistent but
generally came up with great photographs in
good light conditions, and the 5.0-megapixel
front facing camera was the real surprise, taking some brilliant photographs, The phone
Pros
Innovative layered
design
Powerful processor
Great price
Cons
Battery life could have
been better
Camera is inconsistent
Speaker should have
been louder
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also handed
high-end games
and multiple tasks
with ease. We would have
liked louder speakers but call
quality was superb.. Battery life
was middling careful use saw us
through a day.
VerdicT
conclusion
It has the looks. And the performance as well. And at
Rs. 19,999, it also has the price. Yes, it does have a few
rough edges, but all said and done, the Lenovo Vibe X2
is one of the best smartphones we have seen in the sub-Rs.
20,000 category and one of the most attractive we have seen at
any price point. Those looking for alternatives can also check out
the OnePlus One, which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and a 5.5 inch full HD display and costs Rs. 21,999 and the Huawei
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Note-woRthy AgAiN! Samsungs Galaxy Note 4
retains its phablet crown
hen first introduced a few years ago,

many had written off the Samsung
Galaxy Note as being too big to be of
any practical use. Fast forward to today, and the
Note has spawned an era where large display
phones are the rule rather than the exception.
But it also means that the Note itself faces
more competition than ever before, with even
the iPhone joining the phablet brigade with
the iPhone 6 Plus. So can the Note 4 retain its
crown of phablet supreme?
Shedding the plasticky look

The Galaxy Note 4 takes a step away from its
predecessors who were accused of being too
plasticky by critics. It seems to borrow a page
from the recently released Galaxy Alpha, which
is definitely a change for the good. Like that
device, it too has chamfered metallic sides, giving the phone a distinctly classy look. The back
remains faux leather, which spoils the overall
effect a bit, but all said and done, we must confess that this is the most striking member of
the Note series in visual terms. The front has
a 5.7-inch display, with the typical oval home
hardware key, flanked by the recent apps and
back buttons. The left side has the volume

rocker, the right side the display/power button,
the top houses the 3.5 mm audio jack, the base
has the micro USB port and also the slot for the
S-Pen stylus. The back, which is removable, also
houses a 16.0-megapixel camera with flash and
a heartbeat sensor next to it. Yes, it still remains
very much a large phone it is more than half a
foot long, and although Samsung has managed
to keep its thickness down to 8.5 mm, at 78.6
mm of width and weight of 176 grammes, this
remains a phone that has been made for large
hands rather than dainty ones.
Retaining the hardware and

performance edge
But the Note has always been about performance and hardware and not about appearance,
and the Note 4 carries this tradition forward.
The 5.7-inch display is a magnificent quad HD
one and is Super AMOLED as well, making it
arguably one of the most colourful and bright
displays we have seen on a phablet. Powering it
is one of the most powerful processors around,
the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, backed up by 3
GB RAM, and 32 GB onboard storage, which can
be expanded using a memory card. Connectivity

options include 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and
Infra red. And there is also the little matter of
the S-Pen, Androids stylus supreme. Running
on top of all this is Android KitKat, topped off
with Samsungs TouchWiz interface.
And these are not idle stats on a spec sheet.
In terms of performance the Note 4 remains
a barnstormer. The addition of air gestures to
the stylus lets you choose different options
even while the S-Pen hovers above the display
and even the general sensitivity of the stylus
has increased, making it still easily the best we
have used on a phablet. Multiple window views
mean that you can view two open apps side
by side and even transfer information between
them. The 16.0-megapixel camera turns in a
very good performance, and the resolution and
size of the display meant that we could actually edit pictures and videos in detail with ease.
Which is not to say that the Note 4 is perfect.
We still think that Samsung needs to simplify
TouchWiz, which can get very complicated,
especially in the settings area for new users, and
notwithstanding all the hardware muscle, there
were some odd lags that crept in while using
SAmSuNg
gAlAxy Note 4
tech SpecS
Size | 153.5 X 78.6 X 8.5 mm
Weight | 176 grams
Memory | 32GB, microSD
OS | Android OS 4.4
Talktime/Standby | Up to 20 hours/GPRS/3G/BT/WiFi | Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
Others | Artist community, S-pen,
Multi windows feature
Price: Rs. 57,000

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Pros
Excellent hardware
S-Pen remains unique
Great display and
camera
Cons
Priced on the high side
Can lag at odd times
Battery life inferior to
previous Notes
the device (most often in the picture gallery).

But still, all said and done, the Note 4 turns in
a brilliant performance and remains one of the
devices that comes closest to matching a computer in handheld form.
conclusion
So is the Note 4 still the phablet to buy? Well,
the answer is not as resounding a yes as it once
was thanks to the emergence of the likes of the
iPhone 6 Plus, the LG G3 and the Vibe Z2 Pro,
but what cannot be denied is that of all the large
display phone players, it is the only one that can
boast of an effective stylus. And it is this S-Pen
that is likely to be the defining point for any of
those who think of purchasing the Note 4. As

a phablet, it might not be as peerless as it once
was, but throw the S-Pen into the mix and it gets
into a zone of its own. Yes, at Rs 58,900, it costs
a pretty penny, but if you want a phone with a
large display and a stylus, none can match the
Note 4. If it is just a phablet you seek, you could
also consider the iPhone 6 Plus which starts at
Rs 62,500, and boasts a formidable array of apps
and a superb camera, or the LG G3 which brings
a quad HD display to the table. What needs to be
remembered, however, is that none of these worthies have anything remotely as versatile as the
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Pros
Solid build quality
Great performance
Windows 8.1 OS
DesktoP musCle,
tablet size Thats the HP
Omni 10 for you
or all the talk of their imminent demise, recent

reports have shown that tablets are still popular. And that perhaps is because of tablets like
the HP Omni 10, which offer a PC-like experience to
users without costing a bomb. So anyone looking for
a tablet instead of a PC might find a lot in this new
Windows tablet. In spite of the fact that Samsung with
its Android based Galaxy Tabs and Apple with the
iPad series have dominated the market, brands like
HP and Dell have been carrying the flag for Windows
tablets of late, making Windows an emerging force in
the tablet market.
Classy looks
The new Omni 10 with its rugged build, refined looks
and graphite finish would go well anywhere, be it an
official meeting or for watching movies and games at
home. The build quality is solid, and feels a tad heavy
but for a tablet with 10-inch screen, that is quite common. Its corners are slightly rounded and the edges
on the side panel are slightly tapered towards he back,
giving it a slimmer feel than it actually is. It makes it
comfortable to hold and looks good too. It has a front
facing camera of 2.0-megapixels and a superior rear
8.0-megapixel camera without flash. The cameras are
not the greatest in terms of performance, but then we
do not think that anyone is likely to buy this tablet for
photography.
The Omni 10 comes in black and bears a big HP
logo in the middle. The volume buttons are placed on
the edge of back panel, the power and screen lock/

unlock button is on the top while the slots like mini
HDMI, micro USB, SD card slot and a pair of speakers
are on the lower side panel. There are no buttons on
the front except the trademark touch home button that
most Windows tablets have.
Runs on Windows, just like a PC

HP Omni 10 runs on 32-bit Windows 8.1 Home edition,
which happens to be a full-blown operating system
and not a mobile OS like the Android and Windows
RT. The tablet comes with the goodness of a desktop
PC and a tablet with shortcut tiles. It has a number of
pre-loaded apps like the MS Office 13, which you have
to activate with your license key, HP support assistant,
Sky drive, and HP ePrint. You can get more from the
Windows App Store as well. It comes with multiple
keyboard options like swipe and split keyboard for
typing mails and taking notes. For more serious work,
you can add in a Bluetooth keyboard and make this as
good as a notebook. It comes with a bright looking full
HD display which makes reading, gaming or watching
movies a pleasure. It supports all the popular gaming
titles that are out there on the Microsoft app store
with ease. The bezels are wide enough for holding on
for long sessions of gaming.
Fast and resourceful

The HP Omni 10 is capable of handling most tasks
well. At its heart is the Intel Z3770 Atom processor and
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2 GB RAM. Storage stands at 32 GB, which is quite

impressive, and since it supports upto 64 GB micro
SD cards one can expand it further. HP is offering
an 8 GB memory card with the tablet and 25 GB of
free memory on the cloud. It has dual speakers and
they are loud enough. Putting it down on a surface
will not stifle their sound as they are placed on the
side panel and not on the back a neat touch, in our
opinion. The tablet comes with most of the essential
ports like micro USB, micro HDMI, and a 3.5mm
audio jack. It does not support calling, and Wi-Fi
remains the sole mode for accessing the Internet
wirlessly (unless one pairs it with a Bluetooth
device). It supports side by side multi-tasking allowing access to multiple screens on the same screen,
with multiple apps running in the background. To let
you carry on with all that, it has a long lasting battery offering upto 8-10 hours of non-stop backup in
one go. Impressive again.
HP omni 10
tablet
teCH sPeCs
size | 259.6 x 181.8 x 9.9 mm
Weight | 658 grams
memory | 32GB, microsD
Os | Windows 8.1
Battery | li-Po
Talktime/standby | up to 8 hours/-
Conclusion
GPrs/3G/BT/WiFi | no/no/yes/yes
At Rs. 27,990, the HP Omni 10 is an impressive tablet fulfilling both the purpose of entertainment and
work, and it doesnt even cost as much as most big
screen tablets do. Yes, it is far from light, but with
a good design and build quality, it feels comfortable
to use. It does feel a little heavy at 658 grams which
is a lot more than the iPad Air, which weighs a mere
469 grams, and at Rs. 28,800 for the 16 GB Wi-Fi
model is the closest to it in terms of price. You can
also check out the Notion Ink Cain, which also runs
on Windows operating system but comes with a light
keyboard with special cloth cover which doubles up
as a stand, doing away with the need to pay for an
additional Bluetooth keyboard, and comes at a price
of Rs. 19,990. n
Others | 25 GB cloud storage, HDmI
supports
Price: Rs. 27,990

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Cons
Slightly heavy
Ordinary cameras
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Pros
Great design
Good camera
performance
Lower price than
the M8
Cons
Battery life not
the greatest
Can heat up a bit
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An EyEfuL of HTC onE! HTC adds
camera muscle to the M8
he year 2014 will perhaps go down as

the year in which HTC released three
variations of its iconic One flagship
series. In the beginning of the year came the
immaculately designed M8, which was followed by the plastic variation E8, and now
comes the HTC One (M8 Eye), which claims
to put more photography muscle into an
already formidable camera phone.
Looks as good as ever

HTC has been forging a reputation of
being the manufacturer of some of the best
designed smartphones out there and the M8
Eye lives up to it. The phone has a metal build
a la the original M8, but unlike that device is
not glossy. Barring that one little detail, the
phone seems an almost carbon copy of the
M8, which is not really a bad thing, considering how good looking the M8 was. The front
has a 5.0-inch display flanked by speakers
above and below it, and also features three
touch keys on its lower part (for back, home
and recent apps). Right on the top right corner is a 5.0-megapixel camera for selfies. The
phone might seem a bit long by modern standards, but that can be attributed to the speakers. The right side houses the volume rocker
and the micro SD card slot, while on the left
is the slot for the SIM card (the phone takes
nano SIM cards, incidentally). Flip the phone
over and you get a smooth brushed metal finish that is much more subtle and classy (and
praise be, less slippery) than the one on the
M8. And whereas HTC had made the camera
on the One E8 a relatively routine 13.0-megapixel one, the M8 Eye gets the duo camera
made famous by the original M8, which comprises two cameras for better capturing depth
of field shots. At 160 grammes and 9.4 mm
thickness, the M8 Eye is an exact replica of
the original M8. And like its elder brother, it
will turn heads, although more subtly, because
of its more understated finish.
Has the hardware and

performs too
The similarity between the M8 and the M8
Eye is not just limited to design. The two
devices share largely similar hardware too.
Both sport 5.0-inch full HD displays that
deliver a very good viewing experience with
a pixel density of 441 ppi. Both are powered
by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
clocked at 2.3 GHz and backed up by 2 GB
RAM and have 16 GB storage, which can be
expanded using memory cards. Both also have

2,600 mAh batteries and run Android KitKat
with HTCs Sense interface, complete with the
magazine like Blinkfeed and the image-video
blending Zoe. And performance remains top
notch the displays are great for viewing
videos and websites, and the processor and
RAM deliver a very good gaming and multitasking experience. Sound has always been a
trump card for the HTC One series and the
Boomsound front facing speakers once again
put it in a league of its own in this regard.
Yes, the phone can heat up a bit (like all metal
phones) and we wish it had better battery life
(heavy usage will necessitate a charge a day),
but all in all, the M8 Eye delivers an excellent
high-end device performance.
The camera effect

The main star of the show, however, is supposed to be the camera HTC has retained
the duo camera set up of the original M8 but
the Ultrapixel camera seen in that device is
replaced by a 13.0-megapixel one. The results
are impressive we would say that the camera on the M8 Eye delivers some of the best
images we have seen from a HTC device.
HTC onE (m8 EyE)

TECH spECs
size | 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm
Weight | 160 grams
The slight dip in camera quality that we had

seen in the E8 is nowhere to be seen here.
The front camera takes very good selfies
and we in particular love the way in which
you can switch from the main camera to the
front facing one with a mere swipe. HTCs
image editing touches also let you conjure up
some photographic magic, adding effects like
snowflakes, stickers, falling leaves and even
the odd sticker on photographs taken with
the duo cameras. That said, we must confess
that we expected a bit more in terms of detail
and image quality, especially given the high
benchmarks set in this area by the likes of the
Xperia Z3 and the Note 4. There is no doubt
that the cameras on the HTC One (M8 Eye)
are very good, but they have a lot of co
mpetition.
Conclusion
At Rs 37,500, the HTC One (M8 Eye) is perhaps the most alluring device of the HTC
One range this year. It manages to combine
the best of both its predecessors the metal
build and terrific design of the M8 and the
relatively low price of the E8 and throws
in some serious photographic ability into
the mix as well. Yes, we had expected a bit
more from the camera, but given the quality
of the display, the camera and the sound in
one device, we reckon this is one of the best
high-end Android devices out there. Giving it
some very stiff competition, however, will be
the likes of the LG G3 and the Lenovo Vibe Z2
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screen size | 4.5-inch, Capacitive
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Talktime/standby | up to 24 hours/
up to 309 hours
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ChaLLenGinG the iPad Mini Lenovos Yoga 2 Tablet
does just that
enovos first Yoga tablet had

made waves last year and was our
Gadget of the Month when it was
released in India. Does its successor live
up to that proud heritage? We used the
8-inch version of the Yoga 2 Tablet and
this is what we discovered.
Looks the same, looks

different
You have to give credit to Lenovo for
daring to be different in terms of tablet
design. At a time when most other tablet players seem to be more concerned
about display sizes and ratios, the
Chinese company had pulled a rabbit of
sorts out of its hat with the original Yoga
tablet, endowing it with a rounded spine
that protruded from the side, but made
it appear markedly different from the
tablet crowd. The spine also came with
a stand, letting you prop up the tablet
for easier viewing and typing, giving the
tablet its multi-mode slogan. It was not
a design that everyone liked but it grew
on you.
And Lenovo has stuck to it with the
Yoga 2 Tablet range. The tablet is still
designed to be held by the thick rounded
spine side, which we think is a very
good idea, giving it a very book-like feel.
The front is dominated by the 8.0-inch
display. There are no physical buttons
beneath the display - all the navigation
buttons appear on the display itself

when it is switched on. The appearance
remains very minimalistic - you have no
buttons on three of the four sides, with
the volume rocker on top of the device
along with a micro USB port. The round
spine houses a lot - twin speakers on the
top and below, a camera on the back the
stand (which also has a hanging option
now - a hole from which you can hang
the tab on the wall), a 3.5 mm audio jack
at the base, and taking out the stand
(which can be a bit of task), unveils the
microSD card and SIM card slots below
it. The back is largely plain and has a
matte finish, making the tablet easy to
hold. In many ways, whether you like the
Yoga 2 tablet or not will depend on the
spine. The tablet is very solidly built and
at around 420 grammes, is light enough
to carry. And yes, holding it or propping
it up on its stand does make it more
convenient to use as compared to other
tablets.
Pumped up hardware
But if the Yoga 2 Tablet looks a lot like
its predecessors, its innards have undergone a sea change. The display is now a
full HD one. And under the hood lies an
Intel Atom processor, backed up by 2 GB
RAM. Connectivity options now include
4G and storage stands at 16 GB, expandable using a memory card. The camera
on the back is an 8.0-megapixel one,

while the one in front above the display
is a 1.6-megapixel affair. Also on board
are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. Running
on top of it is Android KitKat, but with
Lenovos interface on it, which as in the
case of the original Yoga Tablet, is very
reminiscent of the iPad, with no app
drawer, and fixed icons at the base of the
display, and others that are arranged in
a grid that you can scroll across. At the
very bottom of the display are also the
navigation options for back, recent apps,
home, and the option to tweak settings.
It is one of the cleanest and most simple
interfaces we have seen on an Android
tablet. Yes, it does seem a bit like the
iPad, but that is not a bad thing, in our
opinion.
Great performance
At the end of the day, however, all the
hardware, software and design in the
world is of little use if the device does
not perform. The Yoga 2 Tablet, however,
delivers staggeringly good performance.
The occasional lags that we had seen on
the original Yoga are gone and the tablet
handled high-end games and multitasking with ease. Yes, we would have
preferred a brighter screen, but
the spine makes the device very easy to
hold and it is the easiest tablet to type
on, thanks to that stand. The sound qual-
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Pros
Good design
Improved hardware
Great battery life
ity was decent rather than exceptional from the twin speakers (have
we been spoilt by HTC?),
but more than compensating for that
is the staggering battery life - we
easily got over a dozen hours from
a single charge, making this perhaps
the only high performance tablet
that beats the iPad in that
department. No, we are not great
fans of the hang mode and the cameras remain mediocre, but that apart
the Yoga 2 Tablet is a great tablet
and perhaps the best we have seen
from the Android brigade.
YoGa tab 2 8.0

teCh sPeCs
size | 210 x 149 x 7 mm
Weight | 419 grams
os | android os 4.4
Conclusion
Factor in the fact that the Yoga 2

Tablet delivers all this at a price of
Rs. 20,990 (at the time of writing,
it was a Flipkart exclusive), and it
emerges as a very viable contender
to the crown of the iPad mini in
the smaller tablet category. It might
not have Apples app treasury, but
in terms of general performance, it
certainly is one of the best devices
you can buy out there for its price. If
you do not mind Windows on your
device and want a keyboard and a
snazzy cover in the bargain, you can
also consider the Notion Ink Cain,
which is available for Rs. 19,999. n
Battery | Li-Ion 6,400 mah
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Cons
Cameras are not the
greatest
Hang mode is of
limited use
Talktime/standby | up to 18 hours/
up to 324 hours
Gprs/3G/BT/WiFi | Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
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others | Built-in 3-stage kickstand,
Wolfson master Hi-Fi noise reduction
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Alcatel Onetouch
Flash is a massive
selfie phone
fairly new brand in a crowded market,

Alcatel Onetouch owns a bevy of classy
looking phones, each trying to outsmart
the other. Their handsets have looked good, sleek
and smart even though they are in the affordable
segment. Alcatel Onetouch Flash fits the bill that
most budget buyers are seeking - a good selfie
camera, a big display and a good design. We find
out more about this new selfie phone in town.
Good looks guaranteed

The first striking thing about the handset is its
design. It is sleek, and the outer shell is made of

some sort of magnesium alloy that not just lends it
solidity and good looks, but also keeps the weight
down. It weighs 150 grams, which is impressive
for a device with such a big display. On top of the
metallic exterior is a rugged matte finish which
makes the phone easy to grip. On the front panel
you will find the 5.5-inch display, a front facing
camera and three soft keys with no backlighting,
right under the display. The back features a wide
speaker and a camera with flash. This camera, as in
most Alcatel Onetouch handsets, juts out and can
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be scratched if the phone is placed on a

hard surface. Since it is a unibody handset, the ports are lined up outside on the
side panel, covered by thin plastic flaps,
dangling on a fragile hook. The volume
and screen lock/unlock button are placed
on the middle of the side panel, where
they can be reached easily with one hand.
android KitKat with

alcatel touch
The phone comes with Android 4.4 out
of the box with Alcatel Onetouchs preloaded user interface. Most apps have
got square shaped big icons and the app
drawer is placed on one end of the favorite apps on the home screen. You will
be surprised to see the number of apps
that come pre-installed with it. Flipboard,
Facebook, Linkedin, Office suite, Shazam,
Skype, Viber, Twitter, Whatsapp,
Dropbox, Evernote and Boomband Life
(which works with the Boomband fitness
band) are some such apps. A good thing
is that you can uninstall some of the apps
if you do not want them, in order to free
some internal memory. You wont have to
worry about that as it comes with 8 GB
of internal memory out which over 5 GB
is available for use. Now, that isnt bad in
this price point.
it is fine with impressive viewing angles.

The response to touch is remarkable and
smooth and that is still a rarity in this
segment, in spite of all the hoopla about
HD displays, and multi-core processors.
The only thing it lacks is some sort of
protection against smudges, as it gets
dirty and smudged in no time. Alcatel
Onetouch Flash is a dual SIM device
with 3G support, along with Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth. The battery lasted us a day
quite comfortably.
Pros
Impressively fast
Good battery
Fine selfie camera
Conclusion
If you want a good selfie smartphone in
this range, there is no shortage of options
but if you want a selfie phone with a display that is 5-inches and above, the number are somewhat limited, which is what
makes the Alcatel Onetouch Flash an
interesting proposition. You can try out
the Asus Zenfone 5, which runs on Intels
64-bit processor, has a great set of cameras, a good display and is priced at Rs.
9,999. Then there is the Microsoft Lumia
535, which is powered by a Qualcomm
Snapdragon quad-core processor, has a
5.0-inch display, 8GB internal memory
and 5.0 megapixel front and rear cameras.
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a fine pair of cameras

The selfie rage has not only led brands to
beef up the front facing cameras on their
devices but also come with smartphones
styled as selfie phones. Onetouch Flash
is also a selfie camera phone equipped
with a 5.0 megapixel front facing camera
and multiple filters and modes that can
actually capture multiple expressions and
enhance the quality of shots. For a frontfacing camera, it is surprisingly good. The
13.0 megapixel primary camera may not
be the best in this price point, but it is
certainly better that most of the camera
phones in this range. It can turn in good
looking shots with real like colours and
can record decent HD videos too.
Power of eight cores

The Alcatel Onetouch Flash is powered
by a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, Mali
450 GPU and comes with a 3,200mAh
battery. That not only makes it capable
of handling games, heavy apps and HD
movies but also makes regular browsing
a quick affair. For a display of this size,
the screen resolution of 1280 x 720 may
seem on the lower side, but at this price
point, it is not a bad deal. It does appear
a little washed out at times but otherwise
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size | 152.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm
Weight | 150 grams
Cons
Glossy display
Protruding camera
Slot covers of poor
quality

Os | Android Os 4.4
verdiCt
Battery | li-Ion 3,200 mAh

up to 465 hours
Others | 5.0mp front camera, Boom
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LG turns on the styL(e)us Adding a
stylus to the G3
G had grabbed headlines a few years ago

when it had bundled the stylus with its
Vu phablet device. However, although the
period that has followed has seen display sizes
increase signficantly in the handset market, LG
has steered clear of styluses, allowing Samsung
to grab the share at the high-end with its Note
series. However, the company seems to have
returned to the stylus with the launch of the

G3 Stylus, although unlike the Vu, this time it
attempts to target a lower-priced segment and
not take the Note head on.
Going back to the stylus

One of the criticisms of the Optimus Vu had
been the fact that users had to carry the stylus
that came with it separately it could not be

slotted into the device itself. LG has addressed
that in the G3 Stylus where the stylus can
be carried in the phone itself. However, that
apart, there is no radical overhaul in terms of
features and functionality associated with the
stylus in the device. The stylus has been better
designed and is more comfortable to use than
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it was in the Vu, but the fact that handwriting recognition is missing is a big surprise
as it limits the use of the stylus. The handset
comes with the Memo+ app where users
can scribble notes in their own handwriting
and one can also sketch with it. The Vu had
come with a button that launched the Memo
app irrespective of what one was using on
the phone, but that feature is missing here,
although users can pull down the notifications bar, slide down the notifications to
access Memo+. Oddly enough, even though
LG has brought back the stylus, there are not
too many apps that support it, which again
limits its utility.
the G3 touch
Seen from the front, the G3 Stylus looks a
bit like LGs flagship device G3. However, it
seems a bit thicker and at 10.2 mm seems
bulky compared to todays uber sleek smartphones, although given its lower price tag,
we do not think consumers will mind much.
It comes with a 5.5 inch display, which is
quite a big display but will fit most male
palms easily. It also comes with LGs back
button feature which places hardware buttons on the back of the device rather than on
the sides, making it a bit more compact. The
G3 Stylus is not exactly compact but we like
the fact that LG is trying to make the button
on the back a staple feature of its range as it
does provide users with an alternative way
of using their devices. The volume rocker is
on the back too and pressing the volume up
can bring up the Memo option, while long
pressing the lower volume option gives you
access to the camera, even when the display
is locked. All in all, the phone looks good if
a bit thick. We expected a higher resolution
display, though even the similarly priced
LG G3 Beat comes with a better display.
That said, LG has packed in some decent
hardware into the phone. It runs on Android
KitKat and comes with LGs interface laid
over it. It comes with dual SIM connectivity
and has a SIM manager button present on
the home panel, making switches between
SIMs easier. Even though the handset has
a dual SIM slot but only one SIM supports
3G connectivity (the other is a 2G one). It
too comes with a multiple windows feature
allowing you to see two apps at the same
time on the display. Some of the features can
also be minimized and kept in a small circle,
which will be present on all apps and will
give users access to these features irrespective of where they are working. The device
comes with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal
memory, and is powered by a Mediatek
Pros
Improved stylus
Big screen
13.0-megapixel
camera
MT6582 chipset and a 1.3 GHz cortex A7

Quad core processor a good processor but
not the best in this budget, we think. The
phone comes with a 13.0-megapixel rear
camera and a front camera of 1.3 megapixels,
which will disappoint selfie fans who are
accustomed to seeing more powerful front
facing cameras at this price point. The performance of the camera itself is middling
the shots clicked in daylight were good, but
the camera did not deliver the goods in low
light conditions. The flash was of token use
only. Sound quality, however, was very good
and battery life excellent as well we were
able to see out a day and a half of hefty use
on a single charge.
conclusion
Take the stylus out of the equation and the
LG G3 Stylus might come across as a relatively average device. It is the stylus that
makes it special, as does the battery back
up. A better camera and more apps for the
stylus could have made the device a much
better proposition. At its current price tag of
Rs. 19,100, it comes across as an expensive
proposition, especially when you consider
that you can get the much more powerful
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo at Rs. 23,500
and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra (which can
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tech specs
size | 149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2 mm
Weight | 163 grams
Cons
Average design
Low resolution display
A bit bulky
memory | 8GB, microsD

os | Android os 4.4
verdict
Battery | li-Ion 3,000 mAh

up to 780 hours
others | stylus, memo+, Back Button
control
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FLagship KiLLer? The OnePlus One
tries to be that
he OnePlus One was one of the

most talked about devices of 2014.
At a time when most traditional
brands were delivering high performance and good hardware at relatively
high prices, OnePlus came out with the
One, which had high-end specs but was
available at a surprisingly low price. The
phone has been hailed as a flagship killer because of what it offers at its price,
but does it live up to the hype?
Looks normal, feels different

The first thing that strikes you when
you take the OnePlus One in your hands
is how different it feels. Yes, in terms
of appearance, it does not deviate too
far from the candybar shape of most
handsets). Seen from the front, looks
like a bigger version of the Nexus 5 with
the top and base curving out gently. The
front is all about the 5.5 inch display, and
there are no hardware buttons on the
face of the phone, although there are
three soft touch, backlit ones (for Home,
Back, and Homescreen Settings, which
also doubles up for recent apps on a
long press) below it, and a speaker grille
and front facing camera above. There
is a metal band around the display area,
giving it a look of solidity. The sides are
relatively bare with the buttons on them
almost merging into them - the display/
power button is on the right, the volume
rocker and SIM card slot on the left.
There is a 3.5 mm audio jack right on
top, and on the base is the micro USB
port flanked by two speaker grilles.
But wait, had we not said that the
OnePlus One feels different? Well,
that is because of its uniquely textured
back. The company has released the
Sandstone Black model in India and its
back feels gently grainy and makes it not
only easier to grip but also looks markedly different from anything the competition offers. And on the top centre part
of the device lies a camera with a dual
LED flash just below it. At 152.9 mm
in length, the OnePlus One is a large
phone, and at 162 grammes, it is not
featherlight either, but it is a mere 8.9
mm in thickness and feels wonderfully
balanced. You may or may not like the
textured back, but what you cannot deny
is the fact that this phone has a very different feel to it.
Terrific hardware, performance and price

What makes the OnePlus One really
special however is what it offers in
terms of hardware and performance at
a surprisingly low price. For as little
as Rs. 21,990, the device comes with a
full HD display, a quad core Qualcomm
Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 GB RAM,
a 13.0-megapixel camera at the rear and
a 5.0-megapixel one in front, 4G connectivity and a staggering 64 GB of storage. Running on top of this is Android
4.4.4, with the extremely innovative and
customisable CyanogenMod interface on
top of it. Customisations are not limited
to themes and wallpapers, but also to
app icons and arrangements if need be.
Newcomers might get a bit intimidated
by all, but we can see geeks falling in
love with it, even though there is some
dispute about its getting CyanogenMod
updates in the coming days. In terms of
sheer value for money, only the Xiaomi
One pLus One

Tech specs
Size | 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight | 162 grams
Memory | 64GB
OS | Android OS v4.4
Talktime/Standby | -/GPRS/3G/BT/WiFi | Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
Others | GLONASS Digital Compass,
Cyanogen 11S based on Android
Price: Rs. 21,999
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Pros
Great hardware
Fantastic price
Good camera
Mi 3 comes close to matching this.

And in terms of performance, the OnePlus
One delivers a very premium experience. The display is great for viewing websites and videos, and
the processor and RAM combination was able to
take on whatever we threw at it. The camera took
some terrific shots in daylight and was decent
enough in low light conditions, although not in
the PureView category (but then, not many are).
Yes, we would have liked slightly better sound
quality on speakers but that is not to say it is bad
it just is not on the same level of excellence as
other parts.
a problem of purchase
Just as in the case of the Xiaomi Mi 3, we honestly cannot think of a single good reason for why
you should not grab the OnePlus One. It is a very
good device. But like the Mi 3, it also suffers from
the issue of availability. The device can be purchased only online (an Amazon India exclusive at
the time of writing) and that too only if you have
Cons
A bit large in size
Availability is limited
Speaker volume
seems low
an invite getting the invite involves participation in contests and events from Amazon India
and OnePlus. And that can be tough. So tough
that many are actually selling their OnePlus One
invites online.
conclusion
So does the OnePlus One justify the hype of
being a flagship killer? To be honest, we are not
too sure. The likes of the iPhone, Galaxy Note and
Co. have a few aces up their sleeves even now, but
what cannot be denied is that the device offers
staggering value for a relatively low price. Those
who find it too large or too difficult to get, can
consider the Huawei Honor 6 and the Lenovo
Vibe X2 both of which come with decent design,
good hardware and prices that are slightly below
the Rs. 21,999 of the OnePlus One, even though
neither can match it in terms of camera quality
and onboard storage. Our advice: if you can get
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InnovAtIon to the fore The YotaPhone
brings e-ink to phones
e have heard of phones with twin displays before,

but Yota Devices have come up with a totally new
concept - a phone with a conventional LCD display
on one side and an e-paper one on the other. But does this
actually deliver any value to the consumer?
Looks compact
On first glance, the YotaPhone looks like a phone from a
slightly older generation. Do not get us wrong - it does not
look bad at all. We got the jet black model and it looked very
smart on our desks and in our hands. It is just that the proportions and display seem from another day and age. The main
display, for instance, is 4.3 inches and the phone itself seems
to taper in thickness from the low to the high on the sides,
being a bit thicker towards the base of the device. There are
no buttons at all on the front - no, not even touch shortcut
buttons, although the presence of relatively large bezels means
that the phone does seem a bit on the longer side. There is a
volume rocker on the left, the 3.5 mm audio jack and the SIM
card slot on the top and the micro USB port at the base.
The real innovation comes to the fore when you flip the
phone on to its back. For, instead of the regular back cover and
camera, what you get to see is another display, but this is an
e-ink one, similar to the one you get to see on e-book readers like the Kindle. Again, there are no buttons here, and just
below the display is a 13.0-megapixel camera with a flash. It
might look a bit too small and the change in thickness on the
sides might strike some as unusual, but when switched off,
the phone looks like a slab of ebony. And it is compact enough
to fit most hands with a degree of comfort, although at 146
grammes, it is certainly a bit on the heavy side. All in all, not
bad at all on the looks side.
Decent hardware, old Android

In terms of hardware too, the YotaPhone seems to be adequate
rather than spectacular. The 4.3 inch display on the front
has a resolution of 1280 x 720, while the one at the back
has a resolution of 640 x 360. It is powered by a dual core
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and has 2 GB RAM and
32 GB internal memory. It doesnt support external memory
cards. The device has twin cameras - a 13.0-megapixel one
with a flash on the back and a 1.0-megapixel one at the front.
Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.
Rather surprisingly, the device runs on Android 4.2.2, which
is a bit old by todays standards. But then again, we dont think
anyone will be considering this device for the hardware or the
software.
A different experience
What the YotaPhone claims to deliver is a very different
mobile phone experience, thanks to that e-ink back display.
And in this, it succeeds to a large extent, although one does
have to get used to the interface. As there are no buttons on
the front and the back of the device, basic navigation happens
through swipes on the touch panel below the display - on the
Pros
Innovative e-ink display
on back
Good camera and sound
Interesting UI
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front screen, a swipe to the left takes you a

page back, a swipe to the right takes you to the
home screen and a double tap reveals recent
apps. On the back e-ink display, a swipe to
either side unlocks the screen, while a swipe
to the left dismisses a notification. In principle,
these gestures should work fine, but we found
them to be a erratic, especially on back e-ink
panel, which seemed to respond just a trifle
slowly to our swipes.
But to move on to the phone experience itself,
the concept of the YotaPhone is simple - you
can use the main side of the device as your
main phone, and the back as a large notification and reading area. The back, e-ink display
is actually never switched off, but it consumes
very little battery as any user of the Amazon
Kindle will tell you. So in essence, you can
keep your phone face down on a desk and keep
seeing notifications about new mails and social
network updates on the back itself, without the
phone guzzling too much battery.
A point that needs to be stressed here is
that not ALL apps will run on the e-ink display.
So do not go about having delusions of playing
games on it. It is basically a notification and
reading area, and it does that task reasonably
well. However, for most routine tasks, you will
have to keep returning to the main display. For
instance, you cannot compose any messages or
mails on the e-ink display, so every time you
wish to text or message, you will have to flip
the phone around. Also, we did not see a massive difference in battery life - a day with push
mail and social networks buzzing. Call and
sound quality are good, and the camera takes
some very good images if the light is right you can also transfer them to the e-ink display
with a two fingered swipe. The phone itself is a
decent rather than spectacular performer - we
did experience the odd lag while playing high-
end games and in multi-tasking.
conclusion
The YotaPhone is one of the most innovative
devices we have seen for a while but at Rs.
23,499, it is an expensive proposition. The e-ink
display is a wonderful touch but the gesture
interface and the absence of apps reduce its
utility. Give it a try if you want something that
is militantly different from the run of the mill
phone. But if what you are looking for is a
high-performance device, then you would be
better served by the Lenovo Vibe X2 or the
OnePlus One, which offer better specs at lower
prices. n
team@mymobile.co.in
YotA Phone
c9660
tech sPecs
size | 133.6 x 67x 9.99 mm
Weight | 146 grams
memory | 32 GB
os | android os 4.2
Talktime/standby | -/GPrs/3G/BT/WiFi | Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes
others | Dual screen, e-ink display,
Dedicated apps for e-ink
Price: Rs. 23,499

verDIct
Cons
Gesture controls not
smooth
Not enough apps for
e-ink display
Old Android
PerFormance
ease oF use
FeaTures
looks
/10
value For
moneY
overall
76%
boredom busters
name: Bruce Lee Enter the Game
Price: Free
tested on: Moto E
RATING
BruCe Lee enter the

game The Dragon comes
to the Phone!
ruce Lee Enter the Game is a side scrolling action game

dedicated to the master of martial arts. Bruce Lee. It not
only catches his characteristic style, movement and garb,
but even his famous grunts vividly (it has been endorsed by Bruce
Lees family). It is quick and full of intense action with missions
spread across numerous scenes. The game starts with Bruce taking on gangs of thugs bullying poor villagers, fighting smugglers
and saving his friends from captivity. Tapping and swiping is at
the heart of the game and as you progress the game enables you
to use a wide combination of gestures, each deadlier than before.
The going gets tougher with every scene, so upgrading power
and fury is critically important. You can trade coins for a power
booster if needed, but remember to use it wisely as it is limited.
The game is very detailed for a 2D game, has an engrossing yet
simple gameplay and is free to download. Fight game lovers could
not ask for more. n
Candy Crush soda

saga An iconic title gets a
sequel
ne of the most popular games of recent times, Candy Crush Saga,

now has a sequel too. Fans will have a lot to rejoice, as the new
game is much more challenging, has more game modes, new candies and new elements like Soda. It is easy to play and works on the same
principle as the original, where you had to match three or more candies
of the same type. There are more game modes with missions marked on a
map that looks as lively as the missions. The game mostly involves matching bottles to raise the purple fluid, popping the stipulated number of
bottles and getting the right combination. It is tougher and more fascinating than before, and above all, it is free. Candy Crush Soda Saga is a fitting
sequel to one of the most downloaded mobile games of recent times. n
name: Candy Crush Soda Saga

RATING
Price: Free
tested on: Moto E
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name: Darkness Reborn
Price: Free
tested on: Moto E
RATING
darkness reBorn Waging War
on Dark Powers
arkness Reborn is an action filled multi-player game where a bunch of warriors

equipped with swords, spears and crossbows are entrusted with the task of freeing
a cursed land from demons and supernatural creatures. Players can be controlled
through a floating joystick while attacks and special powers are available on the right side of
the screen, while in-game hints make it easier to play as more options of defense and offence
keep showing up as the game progresses. Upgrading is important as the game goes on as
enemies get progressively powerful - you may have control over your warriors temper
and movement but without the right gear he is done. There is also a versus mode
which lets you test your warrior against your friends, and a spin wheel that gives
you chance to win random prizes. Impressive presentation and intense gameplay
make it quite addictive, even though it needs an always-on connection to the
Internet. n
name: Cricket Captain

Price: Rs. 577
tested on: Moto E
RATING
CriCket CaPtain
Cricket strategy on
mobile
obile gaming is no longer about small-sized

poorly designed games for the sake of casual
entertainment. It now boasts popular gaming
franchises with rich gameplay. Unfortunately, cricket has
not seen any of its popular titles come to the mobile platform in recent times. Cricket Captain fills that void with
its inventory of ICC tournaments, domestic leagues, classic matches, custom series and a huge pool of players. It is
more of tactical game where your involvement goes down
to each and every ball of the match. It can be difficult for
first timers and action lovers but those who have played
it on the PC would be right at home with it. The graphics
are not as good as the FIFA games but a lot better than
any existing cricket game on the mobile. It looks good
and plays smoothly. If only it were not such an expensive
proposition. n
Smart appS
Camera awesome The
camera app your phone should

have
Name: Jelly
Price: Free
Tested on: Apple iPhone 5S
here are no end of camera applications for devices

these days, some good, some ordinary and a few
exceptional. In the last category comes Camera
Awesome, which pretty much lives up to its name. Instead of
the relatively plain camera apps that come on devices, Camera
Awesome comes packed with a stack of features that will yank
most mid-segment phones into camera phone territory. You
get options like burst modes, shots at intervals, panorama and
even a bigger shutter button for those who struggle with the
smaller ones on their camera apps. You also get a whole lot of
camera setting tweaks which you do not get in most default
camera apps, including the option to determine image size
and quality. The best thing is that these are delivered without
too many complications, letting you get more out of your
camera. Yes, we wish it came free, but if you love taking pictures with your phone, this is one app worth investing in. n
RATING
Name: Camera Awesome

Price: Rs. 189 (Android), Free (iOS)
Tested on: Google Nexus 5
RATING
Jelly The Q&A app
elly comes from Biz Stone, one of the founders of

Twitter, and just like that app, this one too is marked
by its simplicity. Only on Jelly, instead of expressing an opinion, what you do is ask or answer a question.
Thats right: the app is all about letting users get answers
to different questions. All one has to do is download the
app, and register using either ones Twitter or Facebook
account. And after that it is down to posing questions and
answering them. Questions appear in the form of cards,
which you can flip through, and can pertain to a map location, a photograph or can be text. The answers are given
by the community. You can rate questions and answers,
mark them as inappropriate there, and share them on
social networks. It might not sound like a big deal but if
you have a strong social network, you will surprised at the
speed and number of responses you get. n
Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India
WTA
Smart appS
Levitagram Put anything in
the air
hile most photography apps focus on settings,

editing options and filters, Levitagram brings
something totally new and innovative to the table
the ability to place virtually anything in the air. Yes, with
this app, you can make almost anything float. The concept
of the app is simple: you place the object that you wish to
appear floating on something (a chair, a table, a stand) and
take a picture of it. Then you remove both objects the
subject as well as what it was resting on and take a picture
again. The important thing is not to move the camera in
between these two pictures, so that the perspective remains
exactly the same. That done, the app does its magic, blending the two shots together and letting you remove the resting object, leaving your subject seemingly floating in air. It
is easy to use and once you get the hang of not moving the
camera (we still think it works best with two people, actually) and can result in some stunning images. Definitely worth
a try for those jaw-dropping snaps! n
Name: Levitagram
RATING
Price: Free
tested on: Nokia Lumia 830

Name: Next Lock Screen
Price: Free
RATING
tested on: Google Nexus 5
Next Lock ScreeN
Microsofts lock screen on

Android
icrosoft making apps for Android? The notion might

surprise many people given the fact that the big M has
a rival OS of its own, but the Redmond company has
been churning out a number of apps for the worlds most popular
mobile platform for a while now. And the latest of them is the
Next Lock Screen. As its name indicates, it is basically a lock
screen app for Android devices, and is going to definitely strike
a chord for those who like going in for a clean, minimalistic look
on their devices lock screens. The app basically shows the time,
the weather, lets you choose a wallpaper of your choice, and best
of all, actually lets you access upto fifteen apps
directly from the lockscreen itself. You can have different settings
for home, work and on the go situations - for instance, you may
want maps to be prominently displayed when you are on the
move, and can also turn off the notifications bar if you find that
intrusive. It is clean, simple and works very well indeed. Those
who prefer elaborate apps might not prefer it, but we definitely
think its worth a try. n
nimishdubey@mymobile.co.in
Gear Guide
Disclaimer: The prices have been obtained from companies respective showrooms
Nokia Fast Micro-USB

Charger | AC-10E
Save energy and save the

environment. Based on a common energy-rating system for
chargers, it has a 5-star rating
for energy saving.
Rs 900
Wireless Charging
Plate
Keep your Nokia Lumia on

this sleek plate and watch
your battery charge up. It
comes with minimalistic
design and vibrant colours
to match your device.
Rs 3,999
Nokia Bluetooth
Headset | BH-111
Choose the colour that

suits you in a design thats
as comfortable as it is
stylish - up to five colours
available. It is lightweight
and offers long time usage.
Rs 2,100
Nokia Monster
Earphone | WH920
The in-ear design of
the set isolates
external noise to
ensure enriched
music experience.
The earphones have
volume controller
built in its cord.
Rs 5,000
Nokia Bluetooth
Headset | BH-218
It puts you in control of

your hands free calls and
keeps you connected all
day long.
Rs 1,999
Nokia Universal
Portable USB
Charger | DC-16
You can charge your smartphone anytime, anywhere

with this power bank. It is
compatible with most of the
devices and has a battery
capacity of 2,200 mAh.
Rs 1,600
Nokia Play | 360
Enjoy clear 360-degree

audio for your music
with Nokia Play 360
(MD-50W). The curved
design case brings a modern look and feel.
Rs 9,000
Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset | BH-505
Nokia Mono
Bluetooth Headset
| BH-109
With Nokia Bluetooth

Headset BH-109, you can
handle calls hands-free,
even when you are using
two mobile devices at
the same time.
Rs 1,600
Bluetooth Headset BH-505 keeps you active and entertained. The headset features a lightweight
neckband for all day comfort.
Rs 3,500
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in Delhi but may vary on account of dealer discretion/company schemes.
Wireless Charging
Shell for Lumia 820
With wireless charging
shell make your Nokia
Lumia 820 compatible
across any Qi wireless
charger.
Rs 1,999
Nokia Bluetooth
Headset | BH-112
Keep it simple - pick up and

end calls at the touch of a
button. It works with multiple
handsets at the same time ideal if you have phones for
work and play.
Rs 1,450
Wireless Charging
Pillow by Fatboy
Now simply place your Lumia

on the Fatboy pillow to start
charging without even plugging
in your Lumia.
Rs 5,499
Nokia Monster
Headset | WH 930
This Nokia headset boasts of

some high end features that
are not to be seen in any
other headsets available in
the market.
Rs 10,500
Nokia Stereo
Headset | WH-701
It helps to control your

calls and music in a
world of sound. It features three sets of comfortable ear pads and
an integrated remote
for controlling volume,
calls, and music.
Rs 1,100
Nokia Mini
Speaker | MD-11
Play your music and listen to the radio out loud

with this compact, yet
powerful mini speaker.
You can also connect
them for quality stereo
surround sound.
Rs 1,100
Nokia Extra
Power | DC-11K
Charge two devices at

the same time. It is extra
compact and lightweight
and offers a quick boost
of power.
Rs 2,400
Nokia Bluetooth
Headset | BH-104
With Nokia Bluetooth

Headset BH-104 you can
stay on top of your calls
and enable convenient
wireless communication
throughout the day.
Rs 1,000
Nokia Car Charger | DC-4
Simple and compact, this mobile phone charger offers rapid phone charging
from a car cigarette lighter socket.
Rs 220
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Devices featured in the My Guide have been segregated
into four categories baswed on price and colour-coded as:
Disclaimer :
The prices quoted in My Guide are the Best Buy prices
quoted by the respective companies, ex-Delhi. The
prices may vary on account of promotional schemes or
dealer discretion. M.O.P. mentiond in My Guide are not
applicable in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Nokia
Sub-entry level (up to Rs 2,499)
Entry-level (Rs 2,500 - Rs 5,999)
Mid-level
(Rs 6,000 - Rs 11,999)
High-level
(Rs 12,000 upwards)
CDMA
Tablet
Lifestyle
NR stands for not

reviewed
M.O.P. stands for
Market Operating
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JANUARY 2015 MYMOBILE 75
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MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
MODELS
MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
PARAMETERS
Nokia 105
Nokia 107
Nokia 130
Nokia 108
Nokia 220 Dual SIM
Nokia 225
Nokia Asha 230
Dimension (mm)
107 x 44.8 x 14.3
112.9 x 47.5 x 14.9
106 x 45.5 x 13.9
110.4 x 47 x 13.5
116.4 x 50.3 x 13.2
124 x 55.5 x 10.4
99.5 x 58.6 x 13.2
Weight (grams)
70
75.8
67.9
69.9
83.4
100.6
89.3
Model
12/840
12.7/576
13/624
13.8/600
24/576
21/648
12/504
Screen (colours)/Size (inch)
65,536/1.45
65,536/1.8
65,536/1.8
65,536/1.8
262,144/2.4
262,144/2.8
262,144/2.8
Inbuilt/Expandable memory
8MB/No
4MB/16GB
NA/32GB
4MB/32GB
-/32GB
NA/32GB
64MB/32GB
Talktime/Standby (hours)
No/No
No/No
No/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Camera/Flash/Video
No/No/No
No/No/No
No/No/No
VGA/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/No
1.3MP/No/No
Phonebook Capacity
500
500
500
500
500
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Dual Band/No
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual SIM/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
No/No/No
No/No/No
No/No/No
No/No/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Operating System
Series 30
Series 30
Series 30
Series 30
Nokia OS
Asha software 1.1
Asha software 1.1
Music Player/FM Radio

Form Factor/T.Screen/QWERTY
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
No/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
1,150
1,550
1,500
1,800
2,500
3,299
3,400
MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
MODELS
MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
PARAMETERS
Model
Nokia Asha 501
Nokia 206
Nokia Asha 210
Nokia 502
Nokia X
Nokia Lumia 520
Nokia Lumia 530
Dimension (mm)
99.2 x 58 x 12.1
116 x 49 x 12.4
111.5 x 60 x 11.8
99.6 x 59.5 x 11.1
115.5 x 63 x 10.4
119.9 x 64 x 9.9
119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7
Weight (grams)
91
91
97.3
100
128.7
124
129
17/624
20/680
12/1104
13.7/576
13.3/408
14/360
13.4/528
262,144/3.0
65,536/2.4
65,536/2.4
262,144/3.0
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
64MB/32GB
64MB/32GB
64MB/32GB
64MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/64GB
4GB/128GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
3.15MP/No/Yes
1.3MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.15MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
1,000
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Dual SIM/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Asha software 1.3
Series 40
Series 40
Asha software 1.5
Nokia X software platform
Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone 8.1
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
82
NR
NR
76
86
78
3,500
3,700
4,500
4,900
5,200
6,000
6,500
76 MYMOBILE JANUARY 2015
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
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MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
MODELS
MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
PARAMETERS
Model
Nokia Lumia 630
Nokia X+
Nokia X2
Nokia XL
Nokia Lumia 525
Nokia 515 Dual SIM
Dimension (mm)
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2
115.5 x 63 x 10.4
121.7 x 68.3 x 11.1
141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9
119.9 x 64 x 9.9
114 x 48 x 11
140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8
Weight (grams)
134
128.7
150
190
124
102
146
Lumia 535
NEW
16.4/648
13.3/408
10/552
16/720
17/336
10.4/432
11/336
16million/4.5
16million/4.0
16million/4.3
16million/5.0
16million/4.0
262,144/2.4
16illiom/5.0
8GB/128GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/64GB
256MB/32GB
8GB/128GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/No/Yes
3.15MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
1,000
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Windows Phone 8.1
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Nokia X software platform Nokia X software platform Nokia X software platform
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Windows Phone 8
Series 40
Windows Phone 8.1
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/Yes/No
86
NR
NR
82
88
NR
82
7,500
8,000
8,000
8,000
8,500
9,000
9,190
MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
MODELS
MICROSOFT
MICROSOFT
PARAMETERS
Model
Nokia Lumia 630
Nokia Lumia 625
Nokia Lumia 730
Nokia Lumia 1320
Nokia Lumia 925
Nokia Lumia 830
Nokia Lumia 1020
Dimension (mm)
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2
133.2 x 72.2 x 9.2
134.7 x 68.5 x 8.7
164.2 x 85.9 x 9.8
129 x 70.6 x 8.5
139.4x70.7x8.5
130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4
Weight (grams)
134
159
130
220
139
150
158
16.4/648
23.9/768
22/600
25/672
18.3/432
12.9/528
19.1/384
16million/4.5
16.7million/4.7
16.7million/4.7
16million/6.0
16.7million/4.5
16million/5.0
16.7million/4.5
8GB/128GB
8GB/64GB
8GB/128GB
8GB/64GB
16GB/No
16GB/128GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
32GB/No
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
6.7MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.7MP/Yes/Yes
10.0MP/Yes/Yes
41.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Windows Phone 8.1
Windows Phone 8
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
86
82
84
84
84
82
82
9,200
12,500
14,700
17,900
22,000
26,000
28,500
Windows Phone 8.1 Windows Phone 8.1 Windows Phone 8.1 Windows Phone 8.1
Windows Phone 8
myguide
SUB-ENTRY LEVEL (UP TO Rs 2,499)
MODELS
MICROSOFT
PARAMETERS
Model
MICROSOFT
ADCOM
HITECH
SAMSUNG
Nokia Lumia 1520
X14
X28
MX153
MX555
Guru Music 2
162.8 x 85.4 8.7
126 x 55 x 15
127 x 56x 12
133 x 56 x 9.5
112.5 x 45.5 x 14
122.8 x 51 x 9.8
Weight (grams)
209
62
72
96
71
96.5
74.98
Pride 369
MAXX
Dimension (mm)
NEW
27.4/768
30/120
30/120
3/230
-/350
NA/350
11/800
16million/6.0
262,144/2.4
256K/2.8
262,144/2.8
65,536/1.8
NA/2.6
65,536/2.0
16GB/64GB
32MB/8GB
32MB/8GB
-/32GB
NA/NA
NA
NA/16GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
No/No
Camera/Flash/Video
20.0MP/Yes/Yes
1.3MP/No/Yes
1.3MP/NO/Yes
VGA/No/No
VGA/No/Yes
1.3 MP/No/Yes
No/No/No
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
150
150
200
300
300
NA
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/No/N0
Yes/No/No
Yes/No/No
No/No/No
Yes/No/Yes
No/No/No
Windows Phone 8
No
No
Nucleus
NA
NA
Proprietary
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/Dual SIM Dual Band /GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual BandGSM+GSM
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/Yes
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
82
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
36,600
1,249
1,299
1,499
1,030
2,376
1,850
ENTRY LEVEL
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
MODELS
(UP TO R s 2,499)
PARAMETERS
Model
SAMSUNG
ADCOM
ALCATEL
CELKON
Metro 312
400
440Plus
A50
OT 2005D
OT 4007D PIXI
A 9 Dual
Dimension (mm)
112.7 x 46.4 x 13.1
126 x 66 x 13
136.36 X 66.36 x 8.8
145 x 70 x 9
120 x 50 x 9.95
115 x 62.3 x 12.2
120.5 x 63.9 x 10.6
Weight (grams)
73.7
152
135
162
85
118
116
12/NA
11/72
11/72
11/72
14/425
13/500
3/200
65,536/2.0
16million/4.0
16million/4 inch
16million/5.0
262,155/2.4
262,144/3.5
16million/3.5
NA/16GB
512MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
512MB/32GB
128 MB/8GB
512MB/32GB
512MB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
VGA/No/Yes
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
3MP/Yes/Yes
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
3.2MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
1000
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Dual BandGSM+GSM Qual BandGSM+GSM Qual BandGSM+GSM Qual BandGSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Dual Band/Yes
GPRS/EDGE/3G
No/No/No
Yes/Yes/NO
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes /NO
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Operating System
Proprietary
Android OS v4.0
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
NA
Android OS v2.3
Android OS v4.2
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
2,800
2,599
3,499
3,999
2,750
4,933
3,399

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
myguide
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
MODELS
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
CELKON
PARAMETERS
Model
HITECH
A 15
A64
A 20
A 40
Dimension (mm)
119 x 63 x 9.9
124 x 65 x 10.5
125.5 x 64.5 x 11.4
126.2 x 64 x 10.8
116.8 x 60.9 x 10.7
122 x 63 x 9.5
131 x 66 x 9.7
Weight (grams)
NA
125.6
122
126.5
102
102
127
AMAZE S305
NEW
Amaze S411
AIR A1
NEW
NEW
6/150
5/150
4/200
4/200
4/200
3/180
3/180
16million/3.5
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
16million/3.5
16million/4
16million/4.5
512MB/32GB
512MB/32GB
512MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
512MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
2.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.2 MP/Yes/Yes
5MP/No/Yes
2MP/Yes/Yes
3.2MP/Yes /Yes
5.0MP/Yes /Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
1000
1000
Frequency/Dual SIM
Dual Band/Yes
Dual Band/Yes
Dual band/Yes
Dual band/Yes
Dual Band/GSM+CDMA Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Rx only/HSPA+
Yes/ No /Yes
Yes/Yes/Yes
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android 4.4
Android 4.2
Android 4.4
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
80
NR
NR
NR
3,499
3,500
4,599
5,999
2,999
3,299
4,799
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
MODELS
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
KARBONN
PARAMETERS
Model
NEW
S99 Titanium
356 3G
Iris 406Q
T585
Optimus L3 II Single
133 x 66 x 9.7
116.9 x 62.5 x 12.6
124 x 64.5 x 10.3
103.09 x 59.9 x 10.8
102.6 x 61.1 x 11.9
Weight (grams)
130
112
103
125
NEW
A35
LG
Dimension (mm)
A26
LAVA
5/200
5/200
5/168
5/200
9/560
8/480
16million/4.8
16million/4.8
16million/4.0
16million/3.5
16illion/4.0
262,144/3.2
262,144/3.2
-/32GB
-/32GB
4GB/32GB
512MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
50MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5MP/Yes/Yes
5MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
1.3MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
3.0MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
NA
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Qual Band/GSM+GSM Dual SIM/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.0
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
NA
Android OS v4.1
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/Yes
NR
NR
80
NR
NR
NR
NR
4,900
5,100
5,990
3,900
5,500
4,200
5,700
myguide
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
MODELS
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
PARAMETERS
LG
MAXX
Model
Optimus L3II Dual
MT401
MSD7
AXD21
AX409 DUO
AX356
AXD 11
Dimension (mm)
102.9 x 61.3 x 11.9
125.5 X 67 X 12.5
115 x 61 x 11.5
125.3 x 63.83 x 10.1
123.5 x 63.5 x 11
116.3 x 61.1 x 10.4
122.3 x 62.3 x 10.4
Weight (grams)
110
140
114
109.3
115.6
107.6
71.10
16/730
NA/300
2.5/300
4/150
5/200
3.5/100
4/150
262,144/3.2
NA/4.0
262,144/3.5
256,144/4.0
262,144/4.0
262,144/3.5
262,144/4.0
4GB/32GB
NA
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
512MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
3.15MP/No/Yes
3.0MP/Yes/Yes
2.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
2.0 MP/Yes/Yes
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
1,000
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Dual BandGSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM
Dual Band/GSM+GSM
Dual Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/No/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.1
NA
Android OS v4.2.2
Android OS v4.4.2
Android OS v4.2.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
78
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
5,900
2,838
4,000
3,999
4,300
4,392
5,184
MID LEVEL
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
MODELS
(Rs 2,500-5,999)
SAMSUNG
PARAMETERS
Model
SPICE
ALCATEL
Champ Neo Duos C3262
Galaxy Star Pro
Mi 356
Mi 426
Steller 445
Steller 436
OT 8000D
Dimension (mm)
96.9 x 54.3 x 13.5
121.2 x 62.7 x 10.6
119.9 x 63 x 11.5
119.9 x 58 x 10.8
125 x 56 x 10.5
125 x 65.8 x 11.5
143 x 78.4 X 9.8
Weight (grams)
82
121
112
122
100
163
14/550
15/370
7.5/120
6/250
4.5/170
16/15
262,144/2.4
16million/4.0
16million/3.5
16million/4.0
262,144/4.0
16million/4.0
262,144/NA
20MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
NA/32GB
NA/32GB
4GB/32GB
-/32GB
4GB/32 GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
VGA/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
3.2MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
NA
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/No/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Operating System
Proprietary
Android OS v4.1
Android OS, v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.1
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
3,000
5,000
3,300
4,000
4,200
5,300
9,999

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
myguide
(R s 6000-11,999)
(Rs 6000-11,999)
MODELS
(R s 6000-11,999)
PARAMETERS
Model
ALCATEL
BLACKBERRY
HITECH
IDEA
KARBONN
OT 6012D IDOL MINI
Curve 9320
Desire 310 Plus
Aurus III
Aurus IV
Sparkle V
127.1 x 62 x 7.9
109 x 60 x 12.7
147.8 x 72.8 x 7.9
132.4 x 68 x 11.3
NA
NA
113x66x10.4
Weight (grams)
96
103
150
140
NA
NA
138
Air A6
HTC
Dimension (mm)
NEW
9/540
7/432
4/300
11/852
7/350
7.5/400
8/160
16million/4.3
65,536/2.44
16million/5.0
16million/4.5
16million/4.0
16million/4.5
16million/4.5
8GB/None
512MB/32GB
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.15MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Dual Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Operating System
Android OS v4.1
BlackBerry OS 7.1
Android 4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
80
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
7,999
8,400
6,999
10,600
7,790
8,999
5,900
(Rs 6000-11,999)
(Rs 6000-11,999)
MODELS
(Rs 6000-11,999)
KARBONN
PARAMETERS
Model
Iris 455
Iris X1
Irish 506Q
Irish X5
Dimension (mm)
NA
145.7 x 71.2 x 7.9
147.3 x 72.6 x 7.6
137.1x68.5x9.92
134 x 66 x 8.9
143 x 73 x 8.9
143.5 x 71.5 x 7.7
Weight (grams)
NA
120
138
NA
134
S5+ Titanium
LAVA
Titanium Octen NEW Titanium Octen Plus NEW
NA/NA
8/-
9.7/-
5.3/230
6/200
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
16million/4.5
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
1.4GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
4Gb/32GB
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13MP/Yes/Yes
16MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shred
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
7,397
9,990
11,900
6,800
7,100
8,800
8,650
myguide
(R s 6000-11,999)
(Rs 6000-11,999)
MODELS
(R s 6000-11,999)
LG
PARAMETERS
MICROMAX
SAMSUNG
Optimus L5 II E450
Optimus L5 II Dual
A1
Unite 2
Dimension (mm)
117.5 x 62.2 x 9.2
117.5 x 62.2 x 9.2
132x67x9.15
138.9 x 71.9 x 9.4
132.4 x 64.5 x 8.65
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.7
Weight (grams)
103
103
136
158
143
123
Model
Canvas Xpress A99 NEW
Canvas Doodle 3
Galaxy Ace NXT
10/642
10/642
6/160
8/190
7/240
9/260
-/-
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
16million/4.5
16million/4.7
16million/4.5
16million/6.0
16million/4.0
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.5MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Operating System
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android v4.2
Android v4.4

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/Bar
Bar/Yes/Bar
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
8,800
9,000
6,499
6,999
6,999
8,200
6,000
(R s 6000-11,999)
(Rs 6000-11,999)
MODELS
(R s 6000-11,999)
SAMSUNG
PARAMETERS
SONY
Model
Galaxy Star 2Plus
Galaxy S duos 3
Galaxy Win
Galaxy Core 2
E1
E1 Dual
Dimension (mm)
129.7 x 65.9 x 9.4
121.4 x 62.9 x 10.8
133.3 x 70.7 x 9.7
130.3 x 68 x 9.8
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8
118 x 62.4 x 12
118 x 62.4 x 12
Weight (grams)
124
143.9
138
130
120
120
-/-
7/-
11/210
-/-
8.2/498
8.2/498
65,536/4.3
16million/4.0
16million/4.7
262,144/4.5
16million/4.5
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/64GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
3.5MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.15MP/Yes/Yes
3.15MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
SharedQuad
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Android v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.3
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/Bar
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/Bar
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
6,790
7,300
7,800
7,990
9,599
6,000
7,500
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Galaxy Core Prime
NEW
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM

myguide
(Rs 6000-11,999)
(Rs 6000-11,999)
MODELS
(Rs 6000-11,999)
SONY
PARAMETERS
SPICE
Dream UNO Mi
Coolpad MI-515
Stellar Virtuoso Mi
495
Xperia M
Xperia E3
Steller 509
Stellar Virtuoso Pro

Mi 496
Dimension (mm)
124 x 62 x 9.3
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5
145x79 x9.5
NA
132x67x9.15
140 x 73 x 9.9
NA
Weight (grams)
115
143
120
NA
138
161
NA
Model
10.16/498
12.2/70
4/192
NA
17/160
NA
NA
16million/4.0
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
16million/4.5
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
16million/4.5
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
NA/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
NA/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android v4.0
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.0
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
9,400
10,700
6,200
6,000
6,299
7,500
10,000
(R s 6000-11,999)
(Rs 6000-11,999)
MODELS
HIGH LEVEL
PARAMETERS
Model
XOLO
SPICE
Stellar Virtuoso Mi
530
Q1000 Opus
Q900
Dimension (mm)
152 x 79 x 10.3
135 x 67 x 8.5
143.3 x 72.9 x 9
137 x 70 x 9.9
143 x 71.3 x 8.8
144 x 72 x 10.5
133 x 67.5 x 7.9
Weight (grams)
196.3
NA
138
110
4.1/696
22/640
18/700
13/384
26/550
22/675
7.2/415
16million/5.3
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
16million/4.7
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
16million/NA
16GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/Yes/Yes
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Q710S
ALCATEL
NEW
Opus 3
NEW
Omega 5
NEW
OT 6030
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSDP+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.0
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
13,999
6,999
7,500
8,370
8,499
8,999
13,500
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
ALCATEL
PARAMETERS
APPLE
ATOM
Idol X+
OT 6033X
Iphone 5C
Iphone 5S
Iphone 6
Iphone 6 Plus
Supremus
Dimension (mm)
140.4 x 69.1 x 7.9
134.4 x 68.5 x 6.4
124.4 x 59.2 8.97
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6
138.1 x 67 x 6.9
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1
157 X 78 X 9.2
Weight (grams)
130
110
132
112
129
172
125
Model
12/240
16/700
10/250
10/250
14/250
24/384
18/460
16million/5.0
16million/NA
16million/4.0
16million/4.0
16million/4.7
16million/5.5
16.7million/5.0
16GB/No
16GB/No
16,32/No
16,32,64/No
16,64,128/No
16,64,128/No
16GB/32GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
13.1/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band
Yes/Yes/HPSA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.1
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
iOS8
iOS8
iOS8
iOS8
Android OS v4.2
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
84
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
14,999
17,900
41,900/53,500
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
10,999
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
53,500/62,500/73,500 53,500/62,500/71,500 62,500/71,500/80,500
Model
BLACKBERRY
ATOM
PARAMETERS
Ultimus
Maximus
9720
Q5
Z3
Curve 9360
Q10
Dimension (mm)
157 X 78 X 9.2
167 X 88 X 9.2
114 x 66 x 12
120 x 66 x 10.8
140 x 72.8 x 9.3
112 x 62 x 14.2
119.6 x 66.8 x 10.4
Weight (grams)
125
225
120
120
164
130
139
18/460
18/460
7/432
12/336
15.5/384
5/336
10/NA
16.7million/5.0
16.7/6.5
262,144/2.8
16million/3.1
16million/5.0
262,144/2.44
16million/3.1
16GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
512MB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
256MB/32GB
16GB/64GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Android v4.2
Android v4.2
BlackBerry OS 7.1
BlackBerry OS 10
BlackBerry OS 10.2
BlackBerry OS 7.0
BlackBerry OS 10
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/Yes/Yes
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
82
12,999
18,400
12,000
12,800
13,200
16,990
23,500
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
BLACKBERRY
PARAMETERS
Model
GIONEE
CELKON
Z10
Z30
Passport
S1
CTRL V5
Elife E3
Elife E5
Dimension (mm)
130 x 65.6 x 9
140.7 x 72 x 9.4
128 x 90.3 x 9.3
17.8 x 9.8 x 6.5
134.5 x 67.7 x 8.1
137 X 68 X 7.9
137 X 69 X 6.85
Weight (grams)
136
170
196
135
103.5
NA
133.9
10/312
25/384
18/432
8/200
14.5/324
14/312
NA
16million/4.2
16million/5.0
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
16million/4.7
16Millon/4.7
16millon/4.8
16GB/64GB
16GB/64GB
32GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/NA
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Quad band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Dual Band/Yes
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
BlackBerry OS 10
BlackBerry OS 10.2 BlackBerry OS 10.3
Yes/Yes/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android 4.2
Android OS, v4.2
Quad Band/NA
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
84
NR
86
NR
NR
NR
82
18,000
28,500
48,700
14,499
10,999
11,990
15,700
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
GIONEE
PARAMETERS
Model
HTC
Elife E7 Mini
Elife S5.5
Elife E6
Elife E7
Desire 516
Desire 616
Desire 816G
Dimension (mm)
139.8 x 66.2 x 8.6
145.1 x 70.2 x 5.6
142.5 x 69.4 x 7.9
150.6 x 75 x 9.5
140 x 72 x 9.7
142 x 71.9 x 9.2
156.6 x78.74 x 7.99
Weight (grams)
142.9
NA
120
150
160
150
158
18/200
NA
NA/NA
NA
9/220
14/700
10/460
16million/4.7
16million/5.0
16.7million/5.0
16million/5.5
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
16million/5.5
16BG/No
16GB/No
32GB/No
16GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/64GB
8GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
13MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
16MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
88
82
84
76
76
NR
17,000
20,500
19,700
21,999
12,000
13,000
16,800
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
HTC
PARAMETERS
Model
Desire 601
Desire 820q
NEW
Desire 820
NEW
Desire 816
One (E8)
One (M8 Eye)
NEW
One M8
Dimension (mm)
134.5 x 66.7 x 9.88
157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7
157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7
156.6 x 78.7 x 8
146.4 x 70.7 x 9.9
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4
Weight (grams)
130
155
155
165
145
160
160
12.8/440
22/424
22/424
21/737
26.7/504
14/271
14/271
16million/4.5
16million/5.5
16million/5.5
16million/5.5
16milliom/5.0
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
8GB/64GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
8GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
13MP/Yes/Yes
13MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
4.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Frequency/Dual SIM
Tri Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
82
82
86
82
82
17,990
21,500
23,500
24,500
30,000
37,500
39,500
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
PARAMETERS
HTC
LAVA
IDEA
LENOVO
One Max
Whiz
Ultra
Irish Pro 30
A850
S660
Vibe X S960
Dimension (mm)
164.5 x 82.5 x 10.29
NA
NA
138 x 66.7 x 7.5
79.3 x 9.45 x 153.5
137 x 68.8 x 10
144 x 74 x 6.9 mm
Weight (grams)
217
NA
NA
114
184
151
121
25/585
8.5/NA
16/700
4.5/400
28.6/490
36/840
16/288
16million/5.9
262,144/4.0
16million/5.0
16.7million/4.7
16million/5.5
16million/4.7
16million/5.0
16GB/64GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
16GB/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
4.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/No/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/Dual SIM
Dual Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Operating System
Android OS v4.3
Android v4.0
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.2
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
78
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
84
42,000
7,800
12,000
12,500
10,500
12,700
20,999
Model
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
LENOVO
PARAMETERS
LG
Vibe z
Vibe z2 Pro
Optimus L7II Dual
L70 D310
L90 D410
G Pro Lite Dual D686
G3 Beat
Dimension (mm)
149 x 77 x 7.9
156 x 81.3 x 7.7
122.2 x 66.6 x 9.7
127.2 x 66.8 x 9.5
131.6 x 66 x 9.7
150.2 x 76.9 x 9.48
137.7 x 69.6 x 10.3
Weight (grams)
147
179
115.5
126.6
NA
161
134
Model
33/648
45/948
12/800
4.6/490
NA
14.5/845
-/-
16million/5.5
16million/6.0
16 million/4.3
16million/4.5
16million/4.7
16million/5.5
16million/5.0
16GB/No
32GB/No
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/64GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
16.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
84
88
NR
NR
NR
84
82
23, 000
32,999
11,995
14,000
16,000
15,680
17,300
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
LG
PARAMETERS
Model
G3 Stylus
NEW
Nexus 5 16GB/32GB
G2 16GB/32GB
G Pro 2
G3 16GB
G3 32GB
G Flex
Dimension (mm)
149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2
137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9
157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9
146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9
160.5 x 81.6 x 7.9
Weight (grams)
163
130
143
172
149
149
177
25/780
17/300
NA/NA
8/270
19/565
19/565
15/720
16illion/5.5
16million/4.95
16million/5.2
16million/5.9
16million/5.5
16million/5.5
16million/6.0
8GB/32GB
16GB/No
16GB/No
16GB/64GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
32GB/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
13MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Sahred
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Dual Band/GSM+GSM
Qual Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Operating System
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
84
84
NR
NR
NR
NR
27,000/34,000
31,000/32,000
35,500
37,100
39,990
49,800
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
19,100
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MICROMAX
PARAMETERS
SAMSUNG
Model
Canvas Nitro
Canvas XL A119
Canvas 4Plus
Canvas Knight
Canvas Gold
Galaxy Grand Neo
Galaxy Grand Prime
Dimension (mm)
141 x 72 x 9
165 x 84.2 x 10.4
142 x 71 x 7
144 x 70 x 7.3
143.7 x 77.1 x 9.6
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6
Weight (grams)
152
180
116
NA
163
156
10/320
9.4/209
7/205
7.5/175
8/210
11/430
17/-
16million/5.0
16million/6.0
16million/5.0
16million/5.0
16million/5.5
16million/5.01
16million/5.0
8GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
32GB/No
32GB/No
8GB/64GB
8GB/64GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
16MP/Yes/Yes
16MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Camera/Flash/Video
Phonebook Capacity
Frequency/Dual SIM
Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
82
NR
NR
84
NR
12,000
14,600
15,800
17,300
17,000
12,500
15,000
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
PARAMETERS
Model
Dimension (mm)
Weight (grams)
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Grand 2
Galaxy S4 mini
146.80 x 75.30 x 8.95 124.60 x 61.30 x 8.94

163
108
Galaxy S5 mini
Galaxy S4
136.6 x 70.75 x 8.6
Galaxy SIII Neo
Galaxy Note II N7100 Galaxy Note 3 Neo

151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4
148.4 x 77.4 x 8.6
131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9
132
183
162.5
120
130
17/370
12/NA
14/NA
35/980
18/540
10/NA
17/370
16million/5.25
16million/4.3
16million/4.8
16million/5.5
16million/5.5
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
8GB/64GB
8GB/64GB
NA/64GB
16GB/64GB
16GB/64GB
16GB/64GB
16GB/64GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Operating System
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.3

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
84
NR
NR
84
NR
NR
86
16,000
17,500
22,500
23,000
23,500
25,000
26,000
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
SAMSUNG
PARAMETERS
Model
Dimension (mm)
Weight (grams)
SONY
Galaxy S5
Galaxy Alpha
Galaxy Note 3
Galaxy Note 4
Xperia M Dual
Xperia E3 Dual
Xperia C
142 x 72.5 x 8.1
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7
151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3
153.5 X 78.6 X 8.5
124 x 62 x 9.3
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5
141.5 x 74.15 x 8.88
145
115
168
176
115
143
153
21/390
NA/NA
20/490
20/-
10.16/498
12.2/70
14.1/588
16million/5.1
16million/4.7
16million/5.7
16million/5.7
16million/4.0
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
16GB/128GB
32GB/No
32GB/64GB
32GB/128GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
16MP/Yes/Yes
12MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
16MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Shared
Shared
Shared
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Camera/Flash/Video
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM Quad Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/GSM+GSM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Operating System
Android OS, v4.4
Android OS, v4.4
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
12,400
11,500

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
NR
82
82
84
NR
35,000
37,000
36,000
57,000
11,700
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
SONY
PARAMETERS
Model
Xperia M2
M2 Dual
Xpiria C3
Xperia T2 Ultra
T3
Xperia Z
Xperia Z 1 Compact
Dimension (mm)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6
156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6
165.2 x 83.8 x 7.7
150.7 x 77 x 7
139 x 71 x 7.9
127 x 64.9 x 9.5
Weight (grams)
148
148
149.7
171.8
148
146
137
13.5/588
11.2/580
11/1040
16/1120
12.7/639
11/550
10/670
16million/4.8
16million/4.8
16milion/5.5
16million/6.0
16million/5.3
16million/5.0
16million/4.3
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
16GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.1MP/Yes/Yes
20.7MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/GSM
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/GSM+GSM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Operating System
Android OS, v4.3

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Android OS v4.3
Android OS v4.4
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS, v4.3
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Android OS v4.3
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
84
84
NR
14,999
14,999
19,800
21,500
24,300
28,300
32,000
myguide
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
CDMA PHONE
MODELS
Rs 12,000 UPWARDS
SONY
PARAMETERS
Model
Dimension (mm)
Weight (grams)
XOLO
CDMMA
Xperia Z 1
Xperia Z 2
Xperia Z3 Copact
Xperia Z3
Hive 8X
X1000
Samsung B229
144.4 x 73.9 x 8.5
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2
127.3x64.9x8.6
146 x 72 x 7.3
140 x 70 x 7.9
NA
108 x 44.38 x 14.20
169
163
129
152
NA
72
14/880
15/690
12/880
14/890
11/352
9.5/336
6.5/720
16million/5.0
16million/5.2
16million/4.3
16million/5.2
16million/5.0
16million/4.7
65,536/1.5
16GB/64GB
16BG/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/128GB
16GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
450KB/No
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
No/No
Camera/Flash/Video
20.7MP/Yes/Yes
20.7MP/Yes/Yes
20.7MP/Yes/Yes
20.7MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
No/No/No
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
1,000
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
CDMA/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA+
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
No/No/No
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.0
BREW
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/No
84
82
NR
84
NR
82
NR
30,500
39,800
41,500
47,000
12,999
13,800
1,100
CDMA PHONE
CDMA PHONE
MODELS
CDMA PHONE
CDMA
PARAMETERS
Model
MTS Striker C121
MTS Striker C131
MTS Striker C132
Micromax GC222
Lava ARC8c
MTS Mtag 281
MTS Duet
Dimension (mm)
106.844.713.15
108.5 46.7 12.15
115.5 47 13.5
110 x 45 x 10
NA
104 x 57 x 13.3
NA
Weight (grams)
65.5
72
68.2
80
NA
NA
33/360
16/240
17.9/360
4.5/170
May-90
10/220
NA/NA
65,536/1.44
65,536/1.77
65,536/1.77
262,144/1.8
65,536/2.2
262,144/2.8
242,144/3.5
450KB/No
1.29MB/No
1.29MB/No
59KB/4GB
NA/8GB
170MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
No/No
No/No
No/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
No/No/No
No/No/No
No/No/No
VGS/No/Yes
VGA/No/Yes
3.0MP/No/Yes
3.0MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
500
500
500
300
100
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
CDMA/No
CDMA/No
CDMA/No
CDMA/No
CDMA/No
CDMA/No
Dual Band/GSM+CDMA
GPRS/EDGE/3G
No/No/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/Yes/EVDO Rev.0
Yes/Yes/No
Operating System
BREW
BREW
Brew 3.1.5
Brew 3.1
BREW
Android OS v2.3
Android OS v2.3
No/No
No/No
No/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
1,500
1,550
1,650
2,289
2,699
3,199
5,199
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
myguide
CDMA PHONE
CDMA PHONE
MODELS
CDMA PHONE
CDMA
PARAMETERS
Model
Dimension (mm)
Weight (grams)
MTS Duet II
Blackberry 8530
Moto G
116.36 x 61.7 x 12.7
109 x 60 x 13.9
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6
HTC Desire 516 C
NEW
140 x 72 x 9.7
BlackBerry Curve
CDMA 9350
HTC Desire XC
HTC Desire 700 C
109 x 60 x 11
119.5x 62.3 x 9.4
145.5 x 72 x 10.3
NA
105
143
160
99
107
150
10/NA
4.5/252
24/NA
9/220
NA
NA/NA
8/338
262,14/4.0
65,536/NA
16million/4.5
16million/5.0
NA/2.44
16million/4.0
16million/5.0
120MB/32GB
256MB/32GB
8GB/No
4GB/32GB
512MB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/64GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
3.2MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/NA/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Sahred
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Dual Band/GSM+CDMA
CDMA/No
CDMA/N0
Quad Band/GSM+CDMA
CDMA/No
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/1xEV-DO
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Android OS v2.3
BlackBerry OS
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
BlackBerry OS7
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Dual Band/GSM+CDMA Dual Band/GSM+CDMA
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
76
NR
NR
84
5,648
12,500
13,490
12,000
17,250
18,190
18,300
CDMA PHONE
TABLET
MODELS
TABLET
CDMA
PARAMETERS
APPLE
Desire 816
HTC Desire 600 C
HTC One Dual SIM HTC One (E8)
iPad Mini Wi-Fi
iPad Mini Wi-Fi with

retina display
Dimension (mm)
156.6 x 78.7 x 7.9
134.8 x 67 x 9.26
137.4 x 68.2 x 10.4
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4
200 x 134.7 x 7.2
200 x 134.7 x 7.5
200 x 134.7 x 7.2
Weight (grams)
165
130
143
160
308
331
312
Model
NEW
iPad Mini W-Fii+3G
21/737
11.4/539
27/500
14/271
NA/NA
NA/NA
NA/NA
16million/5.5
16million/4.5
16.7million/4.7
16million/5.0
16 million/7.9
16 million/7.9
16 million/7.9
8GB/128GB
8GB/64GB
32GB/No
16GB/128GB
16,32,64GB/No
16,32,64/128GB/No
16,32,64GB/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
4.0MP/Yes/Yes
13.0MP/Yes/Yes
5.0 MP/No/Yes
5.0 MP/No/Yes
5.0 MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
NA
NA
NA
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
NA/No
NA/No
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
No/No/No
No/No/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Android OS v4.4
iOS 7
iOS 7
iOS 7
Dual Band/GSM+CDMA Dual Band/GSM+CDMA Quad Band/CDMA+GSM Quad Band/CDMA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
No/No
No/No
No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
84
NR
NR
82
86
NR
NR
24,000
24,000
36,000
39,500
21,900/27,900/33,900
28,900/35,900/42,900/49,900
29,900/35,900/41,900
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TABLET
TABLET
MODELS
TABLET
APPLE
PARAMETERS
KARBONN
LAVA
MICROMAX
iPad Mini Wi-Fi+3G with

retina display
iPad Air Wi-Fi
iPad Air W-Fii+3G
A34 TA-FONE HD
A37 TA-FONE HD
Ivory Tab 702
Dimension (mm)
200 x 134.7 x 7.5
241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4
241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4
197 x 124 x 12.3
197 x 124 x 12.3
194 X 120.5 X 10.8
194 X 120.5 X 10.8
Weight (grams)
331
652
662
335
335
360
311
Model
Canvas P666
NEW
NA/NA
NA/NA
NA/NA
8/240
8/240
NA/NA
NA/NA
16 million/7.9
16 million/9.7
16 million/9.7
16million/7.0
262,144/7.0
16milliom/7.0
16milliom/8.0
16,32,64GB/No
16,32,64GB/No
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
4GB/32GB
8GB/32GB
Inbuilt/Expandable memory 16,32,64/128GB/No

Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0 MP/No/Yes
5.0 MP/No/Yes
5.0 MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
2.0MP/Yes/Yes
2.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
NA
NA
NA
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Frequency/Dual SIM
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
NA/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
No/No/No
No/No/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA,HSUPA
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes/HSPA
iOS 7
iOS 7
iOS 7
Android OS v4.0
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v4.4
Quad Band/No
No/No
No/No
No/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
7,200
8,900
8,700
10,999
Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
Tri Band/GSM+GSM Tri Band/GSM+GSM Dual Band/GSM+GSM
37,900/44,900/51,900/58,900
31,900/37,900/43,900 39,900/45,900/51,900
TABLET
TABLET
MODELS
TABLET
LENOVO
PARAMETERS
Model
Yoga 8
SAMSUNG
Yoga Tab 2 8.0
NEW
Galaxy Tab 3 Neo
Galaxy Tab 4 231
Galaxy Tab 4 331
Galaxy Tab 4 531
Galaxy Tab S 705
Dimension (mm)
213.3 x 114.78 x 7.62
210 x 149 x 7
193.4 x 116.4 x 9.7
186.9 x 107.9 x 9
210 x 124 x 7.9
243.4 x 176.4 x 7.9
212.8 x 125.6 x 6.6
Weight (grams)
401
419
322
276
320
487
345.7
18/NA
18/324
20/NA
10/-
-/-
-/-
-/432
16million/8.0
16million/8.0
16million/7.0
16million/7.0
16milliom/8.0
16million/10.1
16million/8.4
16GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
NA/32GB
8GB/32GB
16GB/64GB
16GB/64GB
8GB/128GB
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
VGA/No/Yes
3.15/MP/No/Yes
3.15MP/No/Yes
3.15MP/No/Yes
8.0MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
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Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+/LTE
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.2
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
11,300
17,900
23,500
30,498
37,800
88
19,500
20,990
LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
MODELS
TABLET
SAMSUNG
PARAMETERS
Model
SONY
TAG HEUER
Meridiist GMT Stainless
Racer Sport Classic
Steel/Black PVD
Galaxy Tab S 805
Galaxy Note Pro
Xperia Tablet Z
Racing Carbon
Link
Dimension (mm)
247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6
204 x 295.6 x 7.95
266 x 172 x 6.9
118 x 64.35 x 15.9
112 x 46 x 15.5
118 x 64.35 x 15.9
118 x 67 x 16.6
Weight (grams)
753
495
160
155
160
200
-/432
54/NA
10/890
3/220
7/392
3/220
6.5/336
16million/10.0
16million/12.2
16million/10.1
16 million/3.5
262,144/1.9
16million/3.5
16million/3.5
16GB/64GB
32GB/64GB
16GB/64GB
8GB/32GB
NA/NA
8GB/32GB
256MB/8GB
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Camera/Flash/Video
3.15MP/No/Yes
8.0MP/Yes/Yes
8.1/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
No/No/No
5.0MP/No/Yes
5.0MP/No/Yes
Phonebook Capacity
Shared
Shared
NA
1,000
NA
Shared
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
NA/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Yes/Yes/HSPA
Yes/Yes/HSPA+
No/No/HSPA+
Yes/Yes/HSUPA
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/HSUPA
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.4
Android OS v4.1
Android OS v2.3
NA
Android v2.3
Android OS v2.2
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Operating System
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Price in Rs.
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
44,500
57,600
40,000
Starting 2,06,000+
Starting 2,85,000+
3,15,000
Starting 3,40,000+
LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
MODELS
LIFESTYLE
TAG HEUER
PARAMETERS
Model
VERTU
Racer Prestige Gold Meridiist Steel & Gold
Ascent
Constellation Ayxta
Ascent Ti
Constellation Quest
Signature
Dimension (mm)
118 x 64.35 x 15.9
112 x 46 x 15.5
117 x 46 x 19
100 x 48 x 18
115.5 x 49 x 13.1
116 x 60.8 x 12.7
130 x 42 x 13
Weight (grams)
160
155
148
174
160
165 to 185
166
3/220
7/392
4.8/300
6/300
5/300
7.5/349
3.5/300
16million/3.5
262,144/1.9
16million/2.0
16million/2.4
16million/2.0
16million/2.46
16million/2.0
8GB/32GB
NA/NA
8GB/32GB
100MB/8GB
4GB/No
8GB/32GB
4GB/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Camera/Flash/Video
5.0MP/No/Yes
No/No/No
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
3.15MP/Yes/Yes
3.15MP/Yes/Yes
5.0MP/Yes/Yes
No/No/No
Phonebook Capacity
NA
1,000
2,000
2,000
1,500
Shared
2,000
Frequency/Dual SIM
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
Quad Band/No
GPRS/EDGE/3G
Yes/Yes/HSUPA
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/No/No
Yes/Yes/No
Yes/Yes/R99
Yes/Yes/HSDPA
Yes/Yes/R99
Operating System
Android OS v2.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
Yes/No
Bar/Yes/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/No
Clamshell/No/No
Bar/No/No
Bar/No/Yes
Bar/No/No
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
4,55,000
Starting 5,45,000+
Starting 2,89,000+
Starting 3,47,000+
Starting 3,75,000+
Starting 3,90,000+
Starting 7,28,000+
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Burn test Rating
Price in Rs.
etcetera
toreto bluetooth
boombox Adding decibels
to your smartphone
Price: Rs. 6,499
ortable bluetooth speaker has become a popular

accessory these days as more people carry their
music around on their phones. Small wonder that a
number of big players, like Sony and Logitech have
come out with Bluetooth speakers to grab the
attention of music lovers. And the latest to
join the Bluetooth speaker wave is Toreto,
which has come out with the BoomBox
Music Player, which can be connected with
a mobile, USB drive and with 3.5 mm line
connecting cord, and also comes with FM
radio. It is a stylish looking player with a
handle on the top to let you carry it
around and is very reminiscent of the stereo cassette players of the nineties. The
Boombox scores when it comes to music
quality - sound was clear and there was
no distortion even at high volumes.
Connecting it over Bluetooth was easy as
well. The device has a Lithium Ion battery
but has no memory card slot, which is a bit
surprisng. All said and done, a decent option for
those who want good audio on the move. n
Amkette trubeAts
tAngo Portability
redefined
Price: Rs. 1,499
ver the ear headsets are no longer

restricted to the confines of ones house,
and more and more users are seen using them
in public places. And that is because of headsets like Amkettes Trubeats Tango, which are
extremely easy to carry around. The Trubeats
Tango, which comes high on portability and
even higher in affordability, rests on highly flexible metal frame with leather band on the top,
square shaped ear cups with soft cushions on
the two ends and a long cable made of a fine
rubber like material. The metal hinges can be
adjusted while the frame can be curled with the
fine material cable wrapped around it. Yes, you
can even carry it in your pocket. It can connect
with any 3.5mm headsets and share music with
others. The best part is the sound quality,
which is simply brilliant, at this price point. n
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Zebronics bliss
Tower power sound on the

move
ith the knack for delivering speakers on a

budget, Zebronics brings a highly compact
tower speaker this time, the Bliss. It isnt meant to
be confined in a drawing or bed room but is
designed to be taken out with a firmly secured
handle on the top, firm rubber stands at the bottom and a light wooden form factor. Many may
find its material and finish a bit on the cheaper
side, but Zebronics makes up for its lack of design
elegance by delivering a power packed performance and features like SD card support, AUX
support, direct playback through a USB drive and
FM radio with an antenna on the back. It runs on
three rechargeable AA cells and can be handled
with a compact remote or the LED control panel
on the front of the speaker. The handle on top
makes it easy to carry while the wooden exterior,
the retro finish and the light effects on the control
panel make this low-cost speaker decent value for
money for those who want their sound out loud,
but without spending too much. n
Price: Rs. 1,549
seAgAte bAckup plus FAst Big storage,

small form factor
e are generating more data every day, be it in the form of images, social network posts,
e-mails or documents. And even as our data output goes up, so do our requirements for
saving and backing up this data. Small wonder then that back up hard drive solutions that used
to be measured in gigabytes have now moved into terabyte territory. On the flip side, these
devices are also getting smaller than ever before, allowing you to carry data from more than one
computer on a single compact device that will fit into your pocket. A prime example of this is
the Seagate Backup Plus Fast with 4 TB capacity. Equipped with USB 3.0, the drive claims to
have 220 mbps data transfer speed, but the real transfer speed that we experienced seemed a bit
slower. That said, there is no doubt that it is significantly faster than many of its competitors. It
has a metallic exterior which gives it a solid look. It is compatible with Windows XP, Windows
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and also with devices running the Mac OS. n
Price: Rs. 22,500
etcetera
plAntronics
bAckbeAt pro High
quality music guaranteed
lantronics Backbeat Pro is a fine looking wireless headset designed for comfort not only
when you are using it but also when you are not
using it (The metallic hinge which connects the
two over the ears cups comes covered with a soft
cushion over it so you can rest it in your neck
comfortably). You can control the amount of noise
you want to let in as it comes with an active noise
cancellation button on one of the ear-cups. Theres
also a voice control knob and the mute button on
the other ear cup. The headphones deliver wholesome music with every detail coming out brilliantly. They connect via NFC or Bluetooth and if you
want to go traditional have a 3.5 mm audio out too.
The wireless range is good and when not connected the headset goes into hibernation automatically,
preserving battery life. Charging does seem to take
a bit of time, but you can keep track of it using the
blue LED indicator, which display battery levels.
Some might find its price tag a bit high, but it does
deliver excellent sound quality. n
Price: Rs. 14,990
logitech k480 One
keyboard to rule them all
Price: Rs. 5,490
eyboards that can be connected wirelessly to

tablets and phones are nothing new. But what
makes the Logitech K480 special is its ability to
connect to three devices across different platforms
and let you switch from one to another depending
on your needs. The K480 is a standard desktop style
keyboard with large keys. The portability crowd
might find it too bulky and heavy to carry but we
think those who do a lot of writing will be just fine
with it. The keyboard pairs smoothly with Android,
iOS and Windows devices, and provides an excellent typing experience, but what makes it special is
the dial that lies on its top left corner. The dial
moves to three locations and you can assign each
location to a device and thus keep switching the
keyboard between them. So if you are working on
your iPad, and suddenly get a text message on your
phone, you can swap the pairing of the keyboard to
the phone by simply moving the dial. It is simple, it
is brilliant and very effective for those who write a
lot on multiple platforms. Although it has not been
released officially in India, it can be ordered from
Amazon for USD 49.99. n
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Price: Rs. 18,999
sony Dsc Qx30 lens style cAmerA Make any

phone a great camera
magine being able to add 30X optical zoom and a 20.2 megapixel sensor to any Android or iOS device? Well, that is what you can
do with the superb Sony DSC QX30 Lens Style camera. Sony had pioneered the concept of cameras with powerful lenses that can
be attached wirelessly to any phone using Wi-Fi and an app. The QX-10 had brought a 10X zoom to phones, and the QX-30 increases
that to 30X optical zoom, and also increases the megapixel count to 20.2-megapixels from the 18.0-megapixels of its predecessor. The
result is just as brilliant as it was in the QX10, although as in that device, one does have to get used to the photography process getting lengthened: you have to switch on the lens, pair it with the phone over Wi-Fi, attach it physically if need be, launch the app (it
works only with a specific Sony app), take the picture and then switch off the lens and store it away. All of which detracts from the
spontaneity that is the trademark of phone photography. Also, unlike the QX10, the QX30 tends to be a bit bulky so keeping it stable
with the zoom fully extended can be a bit of a challenge. On the flip side, one ends up getting very good photographs and if one uses
the option of saving the pictures on ones phone, can even share them within seconds of taking them, whether it is over mail or on
social networks. For Rs. 18,999, the DSC QX30 is a great option for those who want point and shoot and near-DSLR level quality
from any handset they use. Provided they are ready to put up with shooting app restriction and the delay in taking a shot. n
etcetera
htc re The camera for
adventure lovers
n first glance, the HTC Re seems to be a

very odd sort of device. It is shaped a bit
like a submarine periscope or a breath inhaler. It
is however, actually a camera and a very powerful one at that it comes with a 16.0-megapixel
CMOS Sony sensor, with a 146 degree super
wide angle with a f2.8 aperture. It is capable of
recording full HD video, slow motion video and
taking time lapse recording. And it comes in an
incredibly small form factor that fits your hand
easily and can even be mounted on a tripod. It
comes with a shutter button that is on its back
for easy still and video photography just click it
to take a snap and also has a microSD card slot
and its own battery. As it does not have a viewfinder, so you will need to pair it with an
Android or iOS device to be able to see the
results of your photography you can also use
the phone to take pictures from the Re if you
wish. Connecting it can be a bit of a task as our
phones did not always detect it straightaway, but
results in terms of video were top notch,
although we would not recommend using it for
stills. It is built on solid lines and we think can be
a great alternative for those who love making
videos and want to keep their hands relatively
free (incidentally, you can use it underwater as
well) the Re is far easier to manage than a
phone or a digital camera. Yes, it is pricey at Rs.
9,990, but then this level of quality often comes
with a stiff price tag attached. Competition for
the GoPro, we say. n
Price: Rs. 9,999

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