Tag: Launched in India

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Vs Samsung J7 Nxt Vs Moto G5s

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 5 in India for a starting price of Rs 7,999. The device comes with a metal unibody design with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. In fact, this is the cheapest Redmi smartphone to feature 18:9 aspect ratio display. And can be deemed as a downscaled version of the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.

At the time of launch, the device was compared to smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt and Moto G5s. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt is one of the most affordable smartphones from the South Korean smartphone maker. The smartphone has a 5.5 inch HD 1280 x 720 px Super AMOLED display with 16:9 aspect ratio. Though the device has prominent bezels compared to the Redmi 5, the OLED panel offers impressive black levels and high contrast ratio.

The Galaxy J7 NXt is powered by Exynos Octa-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. However, unlike the Moto G5s and the Redmi 5, the device does not have a fingerprint scanner. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt also misses out on the full metal unibody design.

The Moto G5S is the close contender for the Redmi 5. The smartphone has a full metal unibody design and a fingerprint sensor. Stock Android OS is also an added advantage for the Device. However, unlike other two devices, the smartphone has a full HD 5.2 IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

Specifications Comparision

Features	Xiaomi Redmi 5	Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt	Moto G5S
Price	Rs 7,999	Rs 9,900	Rs 10,999
Display	5.7 inch HD+ IPS LCD 1440 x 720 18:9 aspect ratio	5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED 1280 x 720 16:9 aspect ratio	5.2 inch FHD IPS LCD 1920 x 1080 16:9 aspect ratio
Processor	Snapdragon 450 Octa-core	Exynos Octa-core	Snapdragon 430 Octa-core
RAM	2GB	2GB	4GB
Storage	16GB	16GB	32GB
OS	Android 7 Nougat MiUi 9	Android 7 Nougat Samsung Experience UI	Android 7 Nougat Stock Android
Primary camera	12MP	13MP	16MP
Front-facing camera	5MP	5MP	5MP
Battery	3300 mAh	3000 mAh	3000 mAh

March 14, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Launched in India For Rs 7,999
Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Redmi 5 in India at a starting price of Rs 7999. The smartphone is a compact version of the recently launched Redmi Note 5. In fact, the device offers an identical metal unibody design similar to the Note 5. However, the internals differs a lot and that is reflected in the pricing of the two smartphones.

Pricing and availability

The smartphone will be available on Amazon and Mi.com via flash sale from the 20th of March in Gold, Black, Blue, and Rose Gold finish.
- 2GBRAM/16GB storage: Rs 7999
- 3GB/32GB storage: Rs 8999
- 4GB/64GB storage: Rs 10999
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 px display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the bezels are still very visible, especially in the Gold colour variant.

Under the hood, the Redmi 5 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. In fact, the Snapdragon 450 is an underclocked Snapdragon 625 chipset, which is used in the Note 5.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

There is a fingerprint sensor placed at the back of the phone just below the camera. However, that is mainly a signature Xiaomi decision and not due to the lack of bezels on the front. Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which, Xioami claims has a standby time of up to 12 days. The battery is charged via a micro USB slot which means no fast charging.

The Redmi 5 has a 12MP camera at the back with 1.25-micron pixel size. The camera surprisingly only records 1080P videos at 30fps. To the front of the device is a 5MP camera with Beautify 3.0, which is Xiaomi’s software for enhanced selfies. However, unlike the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the device misses out on Face Unlock feature.
March 14, 2018
Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC Launched In India For Rs 1,34,990

Asus launched the Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC in India, which is the world’s first AMD Ryzen powered gaming notebook. It has a 17.3 inch FHD display with AMD’s Freesync Technology. Similarly, the notebook uses Asus Splendid visual optimization technology to enhance the quality of the content.

The notebook has ROG gaming centre feature, which offers game specific settings in the control menu. The keyboard supports anti-ghosting technology to ensure simultaneous and instantaneous keystroking. In fact, one can press up to 30 keys in a single stroke.

Pricing and availability of the Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC

The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC will be available in India from the 20th of March. Similarly, the notebook is up for pre-order on Flipkart for Rs 1,34,990.

Arnold Su, National Business Development Manager (PC and Gaming), ASUS India said:

ROG is dedicated to the pursuit of extreme performance and the delivery of ultimate gaming experiences to champions worldwide. With the addition of the all new ROG Strix GL702ZC, the gaming beast & in collaboration with AMD, we are extremely excited to offer the most powerful gaming experience to the gaming community in India.

ROG Strix GL702ZC with AMD Ryzen changes the gaming hardware dynamic. We’re excited to partner with AMD, to bring together the world first and most powerful 8 Core AMD based gaming machine for smooth and shutter free gaming experience.

Specifications of Asus ROG GL702ZC

The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC has a 17.3 inch FHD 1920 x 1080p IPS LCD display.Similarly, the display has 60Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology. Under the hood, the notebook is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 1700 processor, clocked at 3.7 GHz with 8-cores and 16 multi-threads. This processor is coupled with 16GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM with 256GB SSD and 1TB hard disc.

The 4GB by AMD Radeon RX580 graphics card handles the graphics. In fact, this GPU supports VR content. The company has not skimped on any ports, as it has three USB 3.0, one USB type C, RJ-45, and an HDMI 2.0 compatible. Similarly, there is a mini display port.

The notebook weights at 3.2 KG, which puts it on a heavier side. However, considering the 17.3 inch screen, the weight is acceptable.

Conclusion

The Asus ROG GL702ZC has all the reasons to be called as the gaming-notebook. However, the 17.3 inch display might not be suitable for those who are looking a travel-friendly gaming notebook.

March 8, 2018
Top Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Pre-Booking Offers In India

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ in India on 6th of March. However, the devices will go on sale from the 16th of March via offline authorised sellers, Flipkart, and Samsung India’s official website.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ will be available in Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, and Coral Blue. Here are the detailed Pre-booking offers on these smartphones.

Model Storage Price

Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB Rs 57,900

256GB Rs 65,900

Samsung Galaxy S9+ 64GB Rs 64,900

256GB Rs 72,900

Cashback for HDFC Card Holders

If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S9 or the Galaxy S9+ using an HDFC credit card, you get Rs 6,000 cash back on all four models.

No Cost EMI

Samsung is offering no-cost EMI on all four variants for users, who opt for 3/6/12 months of EMI plans. This offer is applicable for credit card users from leading banks, as well as Bajaj Finance.

Cashback on Paytm Mall

Paytm Mall is offering Rs 6,000 cashback for those who purchase the smartphone from Paytm Mall.

Exchange offer

For exchange offers, Samsung is offering Rs 6000 plus the value of your current smartphone. Ex: if your old smartphone is worth Rs 5000, the total cash back value will be Rs 11,000. However, it is worth noting that the exchange is only applicable on Samsung smartphones.

Galaxy S9, S9+ Colour Variants

Special telecom offers

Airtel offers double data plans for postpaid users on Rs 499 and Rs 799 plans up to 30 months. This also includes a 1 year of Amazon Prime subscription with unlimited voice calls and SMSs.

Jio has announced a special Rs 4999 annual subscription pack, which comes with 1 year of validity with 1TB data and complementary Jio streaming services.

Vodafone offers a free subscription to Netflix for 12 months, for the users with Vodafone RED plan with 75GB LTE data per month.

March 6, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Lake Blue And Rose Gold Variants Listed On Flipkart

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and the Note 5 Pro in India on the 14th February. The company has already had two flash sales on Flipkart and Mi.com. At the time of launch, the company announced four colour variants Gold, Black, Lake Blue, and Rose Gold. However, in both the sales the devices were only available in the Black and Gold Variant.

These devices will go on sale for the third time on the 7th of March. Similarly, Flipkart has now listed all the four colour variations of the Note 5 and the Note 5 Pro. The company might sell all the four variants of the smartphones from the next sale. However, the 6GB version is not yet listed on Flipkart, which will be available at a later date.

Do note that the Redmi Note 5 and the Note 5 Pro are also expected to be available offline from 6th March. However, there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this latest development.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first smartphone in the world to feature this chipset.

The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and secondary 5 MP depth sensing sensor. For the first time, the company has used a 20 MP front-facing camera with soft selfie-light. In fact, this is the first Xiaomi Redmi smartphone to support face unlock

In terms of operating system, the smartphone runs on Android 7 Nougat with custom MIUI skin on the top. Finally, the smartphone features a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 2.0 capability.

Redmi Note 5

Specifications of Redmi Note 5

The smartphone has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is one of the biggest changes in the Redmi Note series.

Under the hood, the Redmi 5 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card.

The Redmi Note 5 Plus is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery which, according to Xiaomi, has a standby time of up to 17 days. The device has a micro USB port for charging and data syncing along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with beautify 3.0 software.

March 3, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro And Redmi Note 5 Will Be Available Offline From 6th March

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 in India on the 14th February 2018. The Redmi Note 5 retails at a price of Rs 9,999 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs 13,999. Up until now, these devices were exclusively available online via Flipkart and Mi.com through flash sales.

It appears that the devices will be available across India in offline retail stores from the 6th of March. However, do note that the smartphones will be priced Rs 500 extra compared to the online pricing. However, there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this latest development.

The Redmi Note 5 with 3GB RAM will be available for Rs 10,499 instead of Rs 9,999 and the 4GB RAM variant will be available for Rs 13,499 instead of Rs 12,999. Similarly, the Redmi Note 5 Pro with 4GB RAM will be available for Rs 14,499. However, the 6GB RAM variant will be made available in the later part of March.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Dual-Camera Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first smartphone in the world to feature this chipset.

The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 12 MP primary camera and secondary 5 MP depth sensing sensor. For the first time, the company has used a 20 MP front-facing camera with soft selfie-light.

In terms of operating system, the smartphone runs on Android 7 Nougat with custom MIUI skin on the top. Finally, the smartphone features a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 2.0 capability.

Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Redmi Note 5

It has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio. This is one of the biggest changes in the Redmi Note series.

Under the hood, the Redmi 5 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0GHz octa-core processor, Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card. That being said, this chipset is extremely popular in the price segment and won’t disappoint a lot of power users.

The Redmi Note 5 Plus is powered by a massive 4000 mAh battery which, according to Xiaomi, has a standby time of up to 17 days. The device has a micro USB port for charging and data syncing along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device has a 12MP primary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary camera with beautify 3.0 software.

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March 1, 2018
HP Spectre x360 Launched In India For Rs 115,290

HP launched its premium HP Spectre X360 series notebooks in India. This is the new premium series of notebooks from HP, which offers a distinctive design. This series will directly content against the Dell XPS 13 and the Apple MacBook Pro lineup.

The HP Spectre x360 is designed to transform between a laptop and a tablet while delivering a PC performance.

The notebook is based on Aluminium with precision CNC technology for the angular line. This is one of kind notebook, which offers Dark Ash Silver colour with copper accent.

Pricing and availability:

The model powered by Intel Core i5 processor retails for Rs 115,290 and the model powered by Intel Core i7 retails for Rs 157,290. Both models will be available across India via retails outlets and HP India online store from 27th February.

Specifications:

The HP Spectre x360 has a 13.3-inch FHD 1980 x 1080p IPS LCD display with touch support. Under the hood, the notebook is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7 chipset. In fact, the notebook has thinner side bezels, but the top and bottom bezels remain identical to the most of the notebooks.

The notebook comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD based storage. The device also has a fingerprint reader, which can be used to unlock the notebook using Windows Hello. Similarly, it has a full-sized USB-A 3.1 port and dual USB type C ports.

The company has implemented a new HP Sure View technology to eliminate the visual hacking. It can be enabled by just pressing a single key. The camera can also be used to authenticate the login process.

The retail unit includes an HP’s version of Apple Pencil. It delivers more natural writing and drawing experience working simultaneously with the touch input. The pen has to be charged using the USB type C port, which delivers 198 minutes of use time in just 15 seconds of charging.

February 27, 2018

MSI launches new two new R7950/R7970-2PMD3GD5 over-voltage capable Graphics cards on AMD HD 7000 GPU

MSI has launched two new GPUs based on the new AMD 7000 HD platform, the R7970-2PMD3GD5 supports over voltage support through MSI’s Afterburner utility. The card comes with 3GB GDDR5 and supports all DirectX 11 titles on extremely high resolutions. Accorrding to MSI both the R7970-2PMD3GD5 and R7950-2PMD3GD5 have an ultra-long lifespan and are made with All Solid Capacitors.

Ports include DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4a connector along with Blu-ray 3D Stereo, “Deep Color” (for true natural color representation) and 7.1 High Bitrate audio to be presented on up-to six displays through AMD’s Eyefinity Technology.

Corp Highlights

World’s 1^st HD 7000 graphics card supporting GPU Overvoltage by MSI Afterburner.
3GB GDDR5 Memory provides better gaming and visual experience.
All Solid Capacitors have 10 years ultra-long lifetime under full load.
Up to 6 Displays is able to build multi-display surroundings easily.
DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4a output support Blu-ray 3D stereo transmission format.

Specs

Model Name	V803 (MBA Board)
GPU	AMD Radeon HD 7970
Codename	Tahiti XT
Stream Processors	2048 units
Core Clock	925 MHz
Memory Clock	5500 MHz
Memory Size	3072MB GDDR5
Memory Bus	384 bits
Output	Mini DisplayPort x2 / HDMI / DVI-I
TDP	275 W
Card Dimension	280x110x38mm
Form Factor	ATX
DirectX	11
OpenGL	4.2
CrossFire	Y
Eyefinity	Y
AVIVO HD	Y
PowerPlay	Y
HDCP	Y

January 16, 2012

Spice Launches Dual Sim Android Phone Mi-270, also cheapest at Rs. 5700
Spice has taken the Android Market yet again by launching the new Spice Mi270. The device is the first budget Dual-Sim Android Device to be made available from a recognized manufacturer.

Tech Specs Include
- 2 MP camera
- Android 2.2
- Dual Sim – Dual Standby- SIngle talk
- Wifi – GPS – AGps
- Bluetooth
- Expandable memory – 16GB
Price – 5700-6500 INR
May 23, 2011
Samsung Launches the new Champ Duos E2652 in India

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Samsung has just announced the new Champ Duos E2652. Its a newer revision of the existing Champ and has the ability to run two GSM sim cards simultaneously.

Check out the Full Specs Below

The device is Priced at INR 5080/-

(we also have information that it can be purchased for as low as 4000)

April 7, 2011
Samsung Launches the new Star II in India we go Hands ON
Samsung has just announced the new Star II in India. Comes with
- TouchWiz 3.0 and a whole bunch of social networking
- Full touch screen
- wireless 802.11 b/g/n
- 3.5mm ear jack
- The micro SD
- Exchange Active Sync and Push Email
- Schedules on-the-go (supports MS Office 2007, PDF, TXT)
- PRICE INR 6450/-
Check out the full Specs below
March 25, 2011