Xiaomi Redmi 4X with Snapdragon 435 processor and 4,100mAh battery launched: Price, specfications, features

Xiaomi has added a new smartphone to its Redmi 4 portfolio, called the Redmi 4X. The Redmi 4X is the latest smartphone to join the long line of Xiaomi’s budget smartphones and would essentially be the successor to the Redmi 3X, which was launched last year. While the highly anticipated flagship smartphone Mi 6 is still in the works, Xiaomi has been busy with launching smartphones in the budget category. The Redmi 4X is accompanied by the Mi 5c, which is powered by the company’s first in-house Surge S1 processor.

In terms of looks, the Redmi 4X features a unibody metal design. It also houses a fingerprint sensor on the back. The smartphone’s speaker grille is placed at the bottom, a change we saw with the Redmi Note 4. Xiaomi has also played around with colors this year with the introduction of Cherry Pink and Matte Black. Along with these two colors, the Redmi 4X will be available in Champagne Gold as well.

The Redmi 4X will be available in two variants in terms of RAM and storage. The Redmi 4X with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage is priced at 699 Yuan (Rs 6,790 approximately) and the 3GB RAM plus 32GB storage variant is priced at 899 Yuan (Rs 8,730 approximately). The smartphone has been launched for the China market and there’s no information on whether the smartphone will make it the Indian market.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X specifications and features

As for the rest of the specifications, the Redmi 4X features a 5-inch HD display with 2.5D curved glass on top. At the core of the smartphone it runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz and paired with Adreno 505 GPU. The storage on the Redmi 4X comes with the option of expanding it further up to 128GB via a microSD card. In the photography department, the Redmi 4X sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens, PDAF and LED flash. Up front, the smartphone houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

The connectivity options available on the Redmi 4X include dual-SIM support (Hybrid SIM slot), 4G LTE with VoLTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS. Keeping the phone ticking is a 4,100mAh battery which is claimed to offer up to 15 hours of continuous video playback, 2 days of usage and up to 18 hours on standby mode. On the software front, the Redmi 4X runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow based MIUI 8. 

MWC 2017: BSNL to sign MoU with Nokia for 5G, Internet of Things applications

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd is all set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Nokia in the areas of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT).

“After 4G, the future is 5G and IoT, which is useful in the concept such as smart cities… The MoU will help BSNL to draw a framework for transition from the current network to futuristic 5G network,” BSNL Chairman Anupam Shrivastava told PTI.

The MoU, scheduled to be signed tomorrow at the Mobile World Congress, entails strategic cooperation for smooth network evolution and transition from 4G to 5G. It also involves joint 5G demonstration, use case development leveraging the benefits of high speed, low latency and IoT applications to meet growing demands of connected people and devices.

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The pact also involves collaborative workshops to define a phased strategy for network evolution and transformation and the implications on business, technology and operations, he added. Nokia will also work with BSNL by sharing 5G technology concepts, new product launches and innovations available in the public domain that demonstrate possibilities of 5G, and IoT for the Indian market, Shrivastava pointed out.  

MWC 2017: Reliance Jio, Samsung partners to upgrade current LTE network, 5G network to India

As promised, Reliance Jio today made its debut at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2017. In a joint event with Samsung, the telecom company announced a collaboration with Samsung, to work on an ‘I&G (Infill & Growth) Project’. This joint project pushes the Indian government’s Digital India initiative with an aim to upgrade current LTE mobile communication services across India by expanding both the current network capacity as well as network coverage.

While India is still scuffling with the quality of 4G connectivity in many regions of the county, the project wants to bring 5G connectivity to all users in India. Samsung and Reliance Jio together plan to set high benchmark for LTE services in India through wider coverage, in-building penetration and the highest speeds, regardless of the user’s location.

“As Jio’s end-to-end LTE solutions partner, it is a great pleasure for Samsung to contribute to Jio’s tremendous success,” said Youngky Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “The massive deployment of over a million cells across India is especially remarkable. We will strive to create new paradigms for LTE-Advanced Pro and 5G by closely cooperating with Jio as a unified workforce.” 

Utilizing spectrum in the 850, 1800 and 2300MHz bands, the project intends to upgrade the existing LTE network to provide seamless coverage even in dense urban areas of the country. Also considering its current 100 million user base, project will also extend Jio’s reach in rural areas, covering over 90 percent of the population.

“We successfully achieved 100 million subscribers in 170 days, making us the fastest-growing company in the world, and the numbers continue to rapidly grow. It was possible because we introduced a truly effective LTE service, Pan-India. We are committed to bringing game-changing digital experiences to India with superior ecosystems, mobile content, all-IP networks and ongoing process innovations,” said Jyotindra Thacker, President of Reliance Jio Infocomm. 

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Samsung was one of Jio’s initial partners in India, and this partnership looks to make impact in the international markets as well. Back in 2012, the two companies signed an agreement covering the entire scope of network, ranging from equipment to establishment and maintenance services.

Further, standing in competition with the Samsung and Reliance Jio partnership is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is scheduled to be signed between state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Nokia. Similar to the I&G project, this partnership aims to work together in the areas of 5G connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT).

Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and Nokia 6 to reportedly launch with 'Made In India' tagline in India in June

HMD Global launched the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 smartphones along with a revamped Nokia 3310 at the MWC 2017. The company also showcased the global variant of the Nokia 6, which is expected to hit the Indian market in the second quarter of this year. While the company didn’t reveal availability of the other two smartphones in India during its MWC event, a new report suggests that all of the Nokia smartphones will be available in India in June.

According to Fonearena, the company will also be joining the Indian government’s Make in India program. The company official further stated that the Nokia 6, 5, and 3 shall be manufactured in Foxconn’s Indian facilities. Additionally, the phones will be sold through both offline and online channels. This move was a sure-hit by Nokia to capture a large chunk of market in India. In terms of offline stores, the company is said to join hands with distribution partners just like Xiaomi. HMD will have a wide network of service centres across India as well.

The Nokia 3, which is the cheapest of the bunch, is priced at 139 Euros, which is Rs 9,800 approximately. The Nokia 5 is priced at 189 Euros, which is around Rs 13,300. Lastly, the Nokia 6 is priced at 229 Euros (Rs 16, 000 approximately). The price is said to vary according to the markets they launch in. In the Indian market, the smartphones are said to be priced even lower as HMD Global and Nokia plans to capture the Indian market’s attention once again. 

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Talking about the phones, the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 have a full metal body, while the Nokia 3 come with a metal core and a polycarbonate back. All the three smartphones come with Gorilla Glass protecting on top.

Nokia 6 features and specifications

The Nokia 6 boasts an aluminium uibody design and features a 5.5-inch in-cell full HD display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with X6 LTE modem and paired with 3GB of RAM, 4GB of RAM(Arte Black varient) and 64 GB on internal storage which can be further expanded via microSD card. The smartphone is powered by Android 7.0 Nougat.

In the photography segment, the Nokia 6 features a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF along with an 8 megapixel front snapper with f/2.0 aperture for selfies or video calling. Keeping the smartphone ticking is a 3,000mAh battery. The sound output on the smartphone has been further powered by Dolby Atmos. Other features include a fingerprint sensor on the front, which also doubles up as the home button.

Nokia 3 specifications and features 

The Nokia 3 will sport a polycarbonate body, machined aluminium frame, and will come with Corning Gorilla Glass lamination on top. It will be available in Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, and Copper White colour variants.

It sports a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor clocked at 1.3GHz coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Nokia 3 sports 8-megapixel front and rear camera. Both the cameras come with autofocus. The company adds that the Nokia 3 sports display flash.

The Nokia 3 packs an integrated 2650mAh battery. It measures 143.4x71.4x8.4mm and supports 4G LTE. The Nokia 3 supports LTE Cat. 4 speeds with download speeds of up to 150Mbps and upload speeds of up to 50Mbps.

Nokia 5 specifications and features 

The smartphone is available in Tempered blue, copper, black and silver color variants. It features a 3D shaped aluminum body with a radical antenna design where the lines are placed on the top and bottom of the device. The Nokia 5.2-inch IPS LCD (720x1280 pixels) IPS LCD display and comes with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass cover on top. 

The Nokia 5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The handset comes with 16GB inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB). 

It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and dual tone flash. It also packs an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and comes with 84-degress field of view lens. The handset will be available in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, and Copper colours. It measures 149.7x72.5x8.05mm and supports LTE Cat. 4 download speeds, fingerprint sensor embedded on the home button. The handset is backed by a 3000mAh non-removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 spotted in live images, videos ahead of March 29 launch

Samsung may have announced launch date for its upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship but that hasn't stopped the leaks around the handset. The alleged Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have been leaked in an image showing the handsets in working condition. Additionally, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have been spotted in fresh live videos showing the handsets in their full glory.

The new leaked image, posted on Slashleaks, corroborate to earlier leaks, claiming design overhaul with no physical home button at the front. The new leaked image also purportedly shows redesigned navigation on-screen buttons. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on AT&T network, which is seen in the new leaked image.

Separately, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has been spotted in a short hands-on video showing the interface of the unannounced handset. In another short video, both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are spotted in a video that seems to have emerged out of China.

Samsung Galaxy S8 specifications

The Galaxy S8 is expected to launch in two variants, one with 5.8-inch and second with 6.2-inch display sizes. The 6.2-inch variant will be called ‘Galaxy S8 Plus’. At the heart, the smartphone will be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 8895 processor or Qualcomm’s top-end Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The bigger variant (Galaxy S8 Plus), is likely to come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

On the camera front, the smartphone is said to sport a 12-megapixel camera on the rear with f/1.7 aperture. Up front, the Galaxy S8 could sport an 8-megapixel selfie camera with auto-focus. The Galaxy S8 will be armed with a 3,250mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 is all set to launch next month. The South Korean company at its Sunday keynote in Barcelona confirmed that Galaxy Unpacked 2017 will be held on March 29, where the company is set to unveil its next flagship. Previous reports indicate the smartphone will only go on sale by April 21.

Lenovo Tab 4 series android tablets launched at MWC 2017; goes on sale this may

Lenovo at its Sunday launch event, as promised, unveiled the new Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus smartphones. The Chinese company also unveiled the all-new Tab 4 series Android tablets which includes four models - Lenovo Tab 4 8, Tab 4 10, Tab 4 8 Plus, and Tab 4 10 Plus.

Lenovo at its Sunday launch event, as promised, unveiled the new Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus smartphones. The Chinese company also unveiled the all-new Tab 4 series Android tablets which includes four models - Lenovo Tab 4 8, Tab 4 10, Tab 4 8 Plus, and Tab 4 10 Plus.

The company promotes that the Lenovo Tab 4 series tablets have been built for both kids and adults. All the tablets features stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos. Lenovo's new Tab 4 8 Plus and Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus sport what the company calls a "head-turning dual-glass design" with full HD displays, and powerful processors. All the Lenovo Tab 4 series tablets are claimed to offer up to 12 hours of battery life, and run on Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. The new Tab 4 series tablets also feature multi-user mode. Lenovo is also heavily promoting the optional Kid's and Productivity packs with Tab 4 series tablets.

The Lenovo Tab 4 8 and 10 tablets feature HD displays and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. Both the tablets will be available in 16GB and 32GB storage models. They will be featuring Micro-USB port for charging. The Lenovo Tab 4 8 packs a 4850mAh battery while the bigger Lenovo Tab 4 10 tablet packs a 7000mAh battery.

Coming to the larger variants, both the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus and 10 Plus tablets feature a full-HD display, and are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. Both the tablets pack 32GB storage. The company has also announced another variant featuring 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. They will come with USB Type-C port for charging. Much like regular variants, the Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus packs a 4850mAh battery while the Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus packs a 7000mAh battery. Both the tablets sport a fingerprint scanner.

All the four tablets will come with an optional kid's pack which features a dedicated kids' zone featuring built-in kids content, safety tools, and advanced parental controls. The company claims that the kid's pack comes with a shock-resistant bumper, a blue-light filter, and a pair of colourful 3M stickers. Additionally, the Lenovo Tab 4's dedicated Kid's account features curated kid-friendly content. Lenovo adds that the curated and white-listed content is hand-picked by KIDOZ - the kids' content discovery platform. The productivity pack for the Lenovo Tab 4 10 and Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus can transform into a 2-in-1 Android tablet with a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard.

Gionee A1, A1 Plus selfie-focused, big battery smartphones launched at MWC 2017: Specifications, features

The ongoing MWC 2017 has so far been witness to a host of smartphone launches including the likes of the LG G6, Nokia 3310, Huawei P10, Moto G5 and more. While the giants in the smartphone industry have had their share of excitement, companies like Gionee have also graced the occasion with their presence in the MWC 2017 event. 

Following the tagline “Super Selfie, Super Battery”, Gionee today launched the A1 and A1 Plus smartphones at its MWC 2017 event in Barcelona. Price has yet to be revealed, though the company announced March availability for the Gionee A1 and April availability for the A1 Plus.

The Gionee A1 and A1 Plus smartphones are targeted at selfie enthusiasts with the former sporting a 13-megapixel selfie camera and the latter a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. Both the smartphones come with a fingerprint sensor which is placed at the back below the camera lens and is said to unlock within 0.2 seconds.

Gionee A1 specifications and features

The Gionee A1 smartphone features a 5.5-inch full HD display. At the core of the smartphone, it runs a MediaTek Helio P10 processor and paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with 64GB of internal storage, with the option of expanding it via a microSD card. In the photography department, the Gionee A1 smartphone features a 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and LED flash. The smartphone also features a 13-megapixel rear camera.

For power, the smartphone uses with a 4,010mAh battery along with fast charging support. The connectivity options offered by the smartphone include dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and USB OTG. On the software front, the smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat wrapped under Amigo OS.

Gionee A1 Plus specifications and features

The Gionee A1 Plus smartphone features a 6-inch full HD display. At the core of the smartphone, it runs a MediaTek Helio P25 processor. The smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage which can be further expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

In the photography department, the Gionee A1 Plus sports a 20-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The front camera comes with Bokeh-Selfie Mode feature. The camera sensor in the A1 Plus smartphone uses a 4-cell technology which is said to help improve the image quality especially for low light conditions. On the rear end, the smartphone houses a pair of 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors.

The Gionee A1 Plus smartphone is powered by a 4,550mAh battery. It also features ultrafast charging system which uses dual-chip charging solution with charging rate up to 18Watt. The smartphone houses stereo speakers for which Gionee has partnered with Waves Audio. On the software front, the Gionee A1 Plus smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat wrapped under Amigo OS. The connectivity options offered by the smartphone include dual-SIM support, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB OTG.

Motorola Moto G5, G5 Plus with Google Assistant launch in India on March 15: Price, Specs and features

Lenovo has started sending media invites for an event in India on March 15, where the company is set to unveil the Moto G5 Plus. The invite shared by the company confirms that the Moto G5 Plus will be unveiled at the event though there is no mention whether the Moto G5 will be also announced at the same event.

Motorola IND tweet : You either get a flaunt-worthy phone or a fast processor. #WhyCompromise when you can get both? Wait for the #MotoG5Plus. Arriving on 15/03.

To recall, the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus were unveiled at the company's Sunday launch event in Barcelona at the side-lines of MWC 2017 trade show. The new Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus have received a much needed design refresh, with a metal chassis and a circular camera frame at the back. Specifications also see a bump in many departments, while the price stays in the affordable range.

For pricing, the Moto G5 starts at EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 14,000) for the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant while the Moto G5 Plus has been priced at $229 (roughly Rs. 15,300) for the 2GB of RAM with 32GB storage model, and EUR 279 (roughly Rs. 19,700) for the 3GB of RAM with 32GB storage variant. The price of the 4GB of RAM with 64GB storage variant of the Moto G5 Plus has not been announced as of now.

Moto G5 Specifications and Features

The Moto G5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, along with 2/3/4GB of RAM (depending on what market you’re in), 16GB/32GB of internal storage and a 5-inch full-HD screen. The phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box, and also has support for external storage via microSD card. It also features a fingerprint sensor at the front, along with a 5-megapixel front camera and 13-megapixel rear camera.

Moto G5 Plus Specifications and Features

The Moto G5 Plus is notably better than the Moto G5 when it comes to specifications, with the phone powered by the excellent Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. 

There is also 2/3/4GB of RAM (again, depending on the market), 32/64GB of internal storage, a 5.2-inch full-HD screen and Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. The phone additionally supports microSD cards for storage expansion, along with a fingerprint sensor at the front embedded into the home button, as well as a 5-megapixel front camera and 12-megapixel rear camera.

What’s common to both smartphones is the fingerprint sensor at the front of the phone, along with Android Nougat 7.0 software. The Moto G5 has a 2800mAh removable battery, while the G5 Plus has a 3000mAh removable battery. Additionally, the Moto G5 Plus is compatible with Motorola’s TurboPower fast charging technology. Both phones support dual-SIM connectivity.

Additionally, a lot of Motorola’s popular features, including Moto Display and shake gestures, are available on the phones. Both phones will also be getting Google Assistant, a feature that was originally launched only for Google’s Pixel smartphones, but is expected to roll out widely on many phones this year. The phones will be available in fine gold and lunar gray color options, and are a marked departure from the typical Moto G-range look and feel.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 4K HDR display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, IP68 water resistance, Xperia XZs, Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra launched at MWC 2017: Price, specifications and features

As expected, Sony has launched a slew of Xperia devices at MWC in Barcelona. The company has launched the Sony Xperia XA1, Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra smartphone, along with the XZ Premium and the Xperia XZs smartphones. The XZ Premium is a high-end variant of the XZ, while XZs is essentially a smaller variant. Similarly, the Xpera XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra are successors to the Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra smartphone launched last year.

Sony has also collaborated with Amazon to showcase a few of its shows in 4K HDR on the phone from Amazon Prime Video, so it’s fair to say that there will be actual content to use with the 4K HDR screen on the phone. Sony is notably touting the phone as the world’s first 4K HDR phone, but we have to consider the fact that all of those pixels on a phone with a 5.5-inch screen seems like overkill. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a pixel-per-inch count of over 800, which is far more than what’s needed for a sharp picture where you cannot spot the individual pixels.


That said, HDR capability on a phone is a great touch, and with more HDR content being made available, this is a good move by Sony. LG has also revealed HDR support on its G6 smartphone, so this is likely to be a new trend on flagship smartphones this year.

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium Specification and features 

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium, the smartphone sports a 5.5-inch Triluminos HDR display with 4K (2160 x 3840) resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back of the handset. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (Gigabit LTE speeds with X16 LTE modem) paired with Adreno 540 GPU and 4GB RAM. It offers 64GB of inbuilt storage with the option to expand further via a microSD slot (up to 256GB). There's a 19-megapixel rear camera with Sony's new Motion Eye camera system (based its new memory stacked 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor) that provides 5x faster image scanning and data transfer. This means you can create videos by recording in 960 frames per second, providing Super slow motion video playback that is apparently four times slower than other smartphones in the market. There's also a 13-megapixel front camera with 1/3.06-inch Exmor RS sensor for selfies.

The Sony XZ Premium packs a 3230mAh battery, runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, measures at 156x77x7.9mm, and weighs 195 grams. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, and USB Type-C (USB 3.1) port, IP68 water and dust resistance.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium will be available globally sometime in late Spring in Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black colours. Sony will also launch a range of accessories including the Quick Charger UCH12Wix which offers hours of battery time by plugging in for just a few minutes and Bluetooth Headset with Speaker SBH56 which enables hands free talking through the loud speaker whilst multi-tasking and has a remote camera shutter.

Sony Xperia XZs Specification and features 

The Sony Xperia XZs is essentially a smaller variant of the previously launched XZ smartphone with a 5.2-inch (1080x1920 pixels) Triluminos display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 510 GPU and 4GB RAM. The smartphone offers 32GB and 64GB of internal storage options with the option to expand further via microSD slot (up to 256GB). The battery is at 2900mAh, IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance the Xperia XZs measures 146x72x8.1 mm, and weighs 161 grams. All of the other specifications are identical to the Xperia XZ Premium. The Sony Xperia XZs will be available in select markets from April onwards in Ice Blue, Warm Silver and Black colours.

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Specification and features

It features a 6-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display, and is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek Helio P20 octa-core (quad core 2.3GHz + quad core 1.6GHz) SoC with Mali T880 MP2 900MHz GPU and 4GB RAM. The smartphone offers 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable further via a microSD card slot (up to 256GB). 

The big highlight of the Xperia XA1 Ultra is the cameras at the back and front. At the rear, there is a 23-megapixel Exmor RS image sensor with hybrid autofocus, 24mm wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, 5x zoom, and HDR mode. There's a 16-megapixel Exmor RS sensor at the front with front flash, 23mm wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, OIS, and autofocus. The battery is a 2700mAh, and the smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Connectivity options include LTE (4G), LTE Cat6/4, GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G), and UMTS HSPA+ (3G).

Sony Xperia XA1 Specification and features

The smaller Sony Xperia XA1 smartphone features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display, packs a 3GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and offers a 2300mAh battery. The front camera is at 8-megapixel with no front flash or OIS. All the other specification details remain the same as the Xperia A1 Ultra smartphone. Both the smartphones will be made available in Spring in White, Black, Pink, and Gold colours. Sony will also launch matching Style Cover Stands alongside in White and Black colours, along with a range of complementary accessories. Price of all the smartphones will vary depending upon the regions.

Alcatel U5, A3, A5 LED with crazy LEDs on the back launched at MWC 2017: Specifications, features

Amid the slew of smartphones being launched at the ongoing MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Alcatel has also joined in by launching three new smartphones. The Alcatel U5, A3, and A5 LED continue the company’s focus on offering premium-like smartphones in the affordable range.

The Alcatel A5 LED smartphone is undoubtedly the main highlight as it features an LED panel which adorns the back completely. The LED covers can be customized to set different patterns and colors using Color Catcher 2.0 for different activities on the smartphone like calls, messages, alarms and social media alerts. In addition to this, the LED lights will also reflect on the music being played on the smartphone.

Alcatel A5 LED specifications

In terms of specifications, the Alcatel A5 LED smartphone features a 5.2-inch HD IPS display with resolution of 720×1280. Under its hood, runs a MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage along with microSD card. In the photography department, the Alcatel A5 LED sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture and autofocus. Up front, the smartphone houses a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with flash and Face Beauty software.

The smartphone is powered by a 2,800mAh battery. On the software front, the Alcatel A5 LED runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone comes with dual-SIM support, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Alcatel U5 specifications

The Alcatel U5 smartphone features a 5-inch 480p display. Under the hood of the smartphone, it runs a quad-core MediaTek MT6737M processor clocked at 1.1GHz. The smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage which is expandable via a microSD card. In the photography department, the Alcatel U5 sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel selfie camera. Both the cameras come with LED flash. The smartphone comes with some camera features like Face Mask, Face Show, Selfie Album, Face Beauty and more.

For power, the Alcatel U5 uses a 2,050mAh battery. On the software front, the Alcatel U5 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In terms of connectivity, the Alcatel U5 comes with 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Alcatel A3 specifications

The second smartphone in line is the Alcatel A3 which features a 5-inch HD display. At the core of the smartphone, it runs a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor clocked at 1.25GHz. The smartphone comes with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage along with the option of expanding it up to 32GB via a microSD card. 

In the photography department, the Alcatel A3 sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Just like the U5, the Alcatel A3 also comes with the same camera features as mentioned above. The smartphone is powered by a 2,460mAh battery. The Alcatel A3 smartphone comes with a fingerprint sensor which is placed on the rear end and can store up to five fingerprints. The fingerprint sensor can also be used for taking selfies. In terms of connectivity, the Alcatel A3 comes with dual-SIM support, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Sony takes on Apple AirPods, launches Xperia ‘Open Style’ concept earphones at MWC 2017

Sony today announced its next generation of Xperia smartphones and along with a slew of accessories including an Apple AirPod rival at the ongoing Mobile World Congress. Called Xperia Ear ‘Open-Style’, it is Sony’s new wireless smart earbud concept and is based on open-ear audio technology. It is a product out of Sony’s Future Lab Program, which means it is yet to be commercialized.

With a metallic body, the Xperia Ear Open Style concept features a loop like design by incorporating ‘open-ear’ stereo headphones for music and receiving notifications, without shunning off sounds around you. As Sony explains, the Xperia Ear Open Style concept earbuds use two spatial acoustic conductors and driver units which work together to transmit sounds directly to the ear canal. This unit is placed behind the ear, making the whole unit look a bit like some hearing aid.

As the product goes through more R&D and more prototypes are tested, it will be eventually powered by Sony Agent Technology which is the company’s in-house personal assistant that uses voice commands and head gestures for navigation and communication with the smart device. It will also offer support for the Google Assistant, given Sony uses the Android platform for its smartphones. Sony is also developing new features for the concept earbuds to help improve in-ear assistant capability. It will also be added with support for third-party apps and services. 

For an example, when the product is commercialized, it will come with a new voice-chat service called ‘Anytime Talk’ that will allow users to instantly start a group conversation in real-time without searching through contacts or needing to dial, all by simply pressing a button or with a head movement. The beta version of this service will roll out for the first-generation Xperia Ear over the coming months.

With the new concept wireless earbuds, Sony is aiming to offer a different audio experience to compete with the Apple AirPods which also feature a wireless design and come with support for the digital assistant Siri. To recall, the AirPods, which made their debut alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, have been designed for individual usage and can take voice commands to execute actions. It is worth mentioning that Apple received a lot of flak for the seemingly impractical design of the AirPods. Given their miniscule nature, many argued that the expensive pair of wireless earbuds (Rs 15,400) are prone to get misplaced.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 with 9.7-inch HDR display, S Pen support launched at MWC 2017: Specifications and features

It’s been a busy day today, with the likes of LG, Huawei, Nokia and Lenovo-owned Motorola announcing their new smartphones. Samsung also hosted an event to unveil a new product, but sadly, it wasn’t the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. While Samsung will be hosting a separate event sometime next month for the Galaxy S8, today the company unveiled a new tablet – the Galaxy Tab S3. Successor to the Galaxy Tab 2, the new tablet comes with a lot of improvements and will be competing with the Apple iPad Pro.

For the Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung seems to have left no stone unturned. One of the main changes comes in the form of support for S Pen stylus to quickly let you doodle stuff and take notes. Samsung has also added support for an external keyboard that connects with the help of pogo pins. However, it’s not a bundled accessory, but needs to be purchased separately.

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Talking about the design, you have the selfie camera module above the display, whereas the capacitive buttons for app switcher and back are placed at the bottom. Between these buttons is a physical home button, which also doubles as a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. The right edge houses a power / sleep button and the volume rocker. The tablet has four speakers, out of which two are placed at the bottom. Along the bottom you also have 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The Galaxy Tab S3 has dimensions of 169x237x60mm and weighs 429grams (Wi-Fi variant) / 434grams (LTE variant). 

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Specifications and Features

The tablet sports a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED QXGA display running at a resolution 2048×1536 pixels and aspect ratio of 4:3. Samsung has fitted the best possible display, and it supports playback of HDR content too. The tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 quad-core SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. A microSD card slot is also present for further expansion up to 256GB.

In the photography department, you have a 13-megapixel auto-focus camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling and selfies. The tablet is fuelled by a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. Samsung says, the battery can offer runtime of up to 12 hours. On the connectivity front, you have Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type-C 3.1 for charging and data transfer. The cellular variant supports LTE Cat.6 with maximum speeds up to 300Mbps. 

On the software front, the Galaxy Tab S3 runs Android 7.0 Nougat-based TouchWiz UX. The Vulkan API that we’ve seen on the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy Note 7 is also present on the tablet for better graphics performance. Samsung has also added.

Samsung Galaxy Book with Windows 10, S Pen support launched at MWC 2017: Specifications and features

At the MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Samsung unveiled two new tablets – the Galaxy Tab S3 powered by Android and the Galaxy Book powered by Windows 10. Just like the Galaxy Tab S3, the Galaxy Book also supports S Pen stylus input and a keyboard accessory that connects using the pogo pin port on the left edge. The tablet will directly compete with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4.

The Galaxy Book comes with a ‘Samsung Flow’ feature which lets you use your Galaxy smartphone’s fingerprint sensor for unlocking the tablet. With the feature, you can use your Galaxy Book to reply to text messages and take phone calls that you receive on your smartphone. The S Pen stylus supports Samsung’s Air Command features, which is a nice addition. S Pen can also be used for taking quick notes, sketching and more. The S Pen and Keyboard are included inside the box, which is a good thing as you don’t need to spend more to buy these accessories.

Samsung Galaxy Book Specifications and Features

The Galaxy Book will be offered in two screen sizes – 10.6-inch and 12-inch. The smaller model has a 10.6-inch full HD (1080p) display, and it is powered by Intel’s seventh-generation Core m3 dual-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage options. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling, but sadly, there is no rear camera.

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The larger model features a 13-inch AMOLED QHD display running at a resolution of 2160×1440 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by Intel’s seventh-generation Core i5 dual-core chip clocked at 3.1GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. There is also a higher configuration model that features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It also features 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. 

The Galaxy Book also includes a microSD card slots for further storage expansion up to 256GB, and features Wi-Fi direct, Bluetooth, LTE connectivity. It features a long-lasting battery that is said to run up to 10 hours on single charge. The devices supports fast charging too. What’s more, the Galaxy Book also features two USB type ports, one for charging and another for connecting to a monitor. 

Official Samsung Galaxy S8 UNPACKED event will be on March 29

Samsung Galaxy S8 is launching next month, Samsung has revealed. Samsung at its Sunday keynote in Barcelona confirmed that Galaxy Unpacked 2017 will be held on March 29, where the company is set to unveil its next flagship, the Galaxy S8. Previous reports indicate the smartphone will only go on sale by April 21.

Teasing the launch event, Samsung wrote in its official invite, "On March 29, Samsung Electronics will unveil the newest Galaxy as part of its endeavour to unbox your phone." The South Korean giant confirmed that the March 29 event will take place in New York, and will kick off at 11am EDT (9:30pm IST).


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The invite further said, "The forthcoming addition to the Galaxy line-up represents the start of a new era, by reshaping the device that has over the years become an indispensable tool in our everyday lives." Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2017 event will be also live-streamed on the company's website.

Thanks to a flurry of leaks, we already know that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S8+.

Based on leaks so far, the company is expected to give the Galaxy S8 a design overhaul with no physical home button at the front. The company is also said to be adding a dedicated button for Bixby - Samsung's new AI assistant which will work with native apps as well. For specifications, the Galaxy S8 is widely rumoured to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The handset is said to pack 64GB inbuilt storage while come with support for expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Samsung Galaxy S8 is likely to sport 3250mAh battery.

Nokia 3, Nokia 5 Android Phones launched at MWC 2017: Price, specifications and features

Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 Android phones were launched by Nokia brand partner HMD Global at the company's Sunday launch event at MWC 2017 in Barcelona. Alongside the two new Nokia Android phones, the company also announced the global availability of the Nokia 6, which was launched in China last month. The company also unveiled the iconic Nokia 3310 (2017) feature phone at the same event.

The all-new Nokia 3 has been priced at EUR 139 (roughly Rs. 9,800) while the Nokia 5 has been priced at EUR 189 (roughly Rs. 13,500). The Nokia 6, on the other hand, will be available at EUR 229 (roughly Rs. 16,000). The company also announced an all-new Nokia 6 Arc Black variant which will sport high-class piano black colour. It has been priced EUR 299 (roughly Rs. 21,000).

HMD Global has confirmed that the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 smartphones will be making their way to the Indian market as well by Q2 2017. The company confirmed that the Nokia 6 will be also heading to the Indian market at the same time. All new Nokia phones are also set to launch in APAC, Middle East, Africa and Europe in Q2 2017.

Nokia 3 specifications and features 

The Nokia 3 will sport a polycarbonate body, machined aluminium frame, and will come with Corning Gorilla Glass lamination on top. It will be available in Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, and Copper White colour variants.

It sports a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor clocked at 1.3GHz coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Nokia 3 sports 8-megapixel front and rear camera. Both the cameras come with autofocus. The company adds that the Nokia 3 sports display flash.

The Nokia 3 packs an integrated 2650mAh battery. It measures 143.4x71.4x8.4mm and supports 4G LTE. The Nokia 3 supports LTE Cat. 4 speeds with download speeds of up to 150Mbps and upload speeds of up to 50Mbps.

Nokia 5 specifications and features 

The smartphone is available in Tempered blue, copper, black and silver color variants. It features a 3D shaped aluminum body with a radical antenna design where the lines are placed on the top and bottom of the device. The Nokia 5.2-inch IPS LCD (720x1280 pixels) IPS LCD display and comes with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass cover on top. 

The Nokia 5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The handset comes with 16GB inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB). 

It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and dual tone flash. It also packs an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and comes with 84-degress field of view lens. The handset will be available in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, and Copper colours. It measures 149.7x72.5x8.05mm and supports LTE Cat. 4 download speeds, fingerprint sensor embedded on the home button. The handset is backed by a 3000mAh non-removable battery.

Nokia 3310 with Month-long battery life, snake game launched at MWC 2017

At the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, HMD Global took the wraps off its next line of Nokia-branded Android smartphones including the anticipated redux Nokia 3310 which is priced at  59 Euros (Rs 4,200). Other smartphones include the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are priced at 139 Euros (approximately Rs 9,800) and 180 Euros (Rs 12,660 approximately) respectively. The company also launched the global version of the Nokia 6, which had made its debut in China earlier this year. Nokia 3310 (2017) India sales will begin in Q2 2017, HMD Global has confirmed.

Nokia 3310 features and specifications

When the first Nokia 3310 was launched about 17 years ago, it sold over 100 million units for its sturdy build and exceptional battery backup. The redux Nokia 3310 at today’s event aims to reach the same level of popularity. The new Nokia 3310 has been redesigned and now offers 10 times more battery power than the original model. It boasts 22 hours of talktime and up to one month of standby. Bonus – the Snake game stays intact in the new Nokia 3310. 

To compare, the original Nokia 3310 featured a 84 × 48 pixel pure monochrome graphic display and was one of the most popular Nokia phones to come with an internal antenna. It did not feature a camera and came fuelled with a 900mAh removable NiMH battery that offered a standby time of up to 260 hours. With popular games like Snake and Pairs, the original Nokia 3310 did not feature any Bluetooth connectivity option or even built-in radio.

The Nokia 3310 sports a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It features a 2.4-inch QVGA display. The handset comes with 2G connectivity, Available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants and runs on Nokia Series 30+ OS. It comes with 16MB storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB). It packs a removable 1200mAh battery. 

Nokia 6 to be launched globally, coming to India soon

Nokia 6, the first Nokia Android smartphone manufactured by HMD Global, will be coming to global markets this year, ending its China-exclusivity soon. HMD Global made the announcement at its MWC 2017 event on Sunday, where it also launched the Nokia 6 Art Black Special Edition model as well. Along with these announcements, HMD Global expanded the Nokia portfolio with the launch of Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 Android phones and Nokia 3310 (2017) feature phone.

HMD Global revealed that the Nokia 6, which was launched in China in January and was exclusive to the country till date, will be making its way to global markets soon - including India - in Q2 2017.

Nokia 6 features and specifications

The Nokia 6 boasts an aluminium uibody design and features a 5.5-inch in-cell full HD display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with X6 LTE modem and paired with 4GB of RAM and 64 GB on internal storage which can be further expanded via microSD card. The smartphone is powered by Android 7.0 Nougat.

In the photography segment, the Nokia 6 features a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF along with an 8 megapixel front snapper with f/2.0 aperture for selfies or video calling. Keeping the smartphone ticking is a 3,000mAh battery. The sound output on the smartphone has been further powered by Dolby Atmos. Other features include a fingerprint sensor on the front, which also doubles up as the home button. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 to launch at MWC 2017 today, here’s how you can watch the live stream at 11.30PM IST

We are less than 15 minutes away from Samsung’s MWC 2017 event that is scheduled to take place in Barcelona 11.30PM IST.  Samsung is expected to launch the Tab S3 and for those who want to catch the event live can click here, as the event will be live streamed.

Thanks to several leaked renders, we already have an idea about what the Galaxy Tab S3 will bring to the table. The Tab S3 will feature a metal and glass body. Up front you will notice a home button that is mos likely to double-up as a fingerprint scanner. While the tablet looks almost exactly like its predecessor Galaxy Tab S2, there is one notable novelty that comes with the Tab S3, which is support for the S Pen stylus. Apart from the S Pen, the tablet is also said to come with a physical QWERTY keyboard attachment.

There is no mention, however, whether the Galaxy Tab S3 will feature a Smart Cover for the keyboard like the iPad Pro. But, from the renders leaked so far, Samsung is not providing dedicated S-Pen slot like the one in iPad Pro. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 specifications

The Samsung Tab S3 is expected to launch in two variants. One of the variants of the tablet will come with LTE support while the other would be with Wi-Fi support only. The Galaxy Tab S3 will most likely feature a 9.6-inch AMOLED display with spilling edges, as seen in the Galaxy S7 edge. The tablet’s display will offer 2048×1536 pixels resolution and will have an aspect ratio of 4:3. At the heart the tablet is said to run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. There are some reports which suggest the Snapdragon 652 chipset instead, along with Adreno 510 GPU for the Galaxy Tab S3. The storage options on the tablet could be 32GB and 128GB. 

In the photography department, the Galaxy Tab S3 is expected to sport a 12-megapixel rear camera. Up front, the tablet could house a 5-megapixel selfie camera. In terms of connectivity, the tablet is expected to support Type-C, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is also expected to come with a fingerprint sensor embedded in the front home button. It is rumored to be armed with a 5,870mAh battery. It is expected to run the latest Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box.

In comparison, the Tab S2 comes with a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels, an 8-megapixel primary camera, a 2.1-megapixel front camera, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1, and a fingerprint sensor.

Huawei P10, P10 Plus with Leica-branded dual rear cameras, 4.5G LTE support, launched at MWC 2017: Price, specifications, features

After months of anticipation filled with numerous leaks and rumors, Huawei has finally unveiled the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones. The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones come with Leica-engineered cameras, just like the last year’s Huawei P9 smartphone. The P10 series also comes with several improved features as compared to the predecessors. One of the notable additions is 4.5G LTE support featuring 4 antennas and is claimed to deliver 2X faster download speeds.

Huawei has also focused on the design element for the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones. The smartphones feature a ‘Hyper Diamond-cut’ finishing which the company says prevents fingerprint marks, scratches, and also makes the smartphone non slippery. Huawei has gone bold with the different color options for the smartphone as it is available in eight different colors — Dazzling Gold, Prestige Gold, Ceramic White, Rose Gold, Graphite Black, Mystique Silver, Greenery and Dazzling Blue. Huawei has partnered with Pantone Color Institute for the Green and Blue color variants of the P10, P10 Plus smartphones.

The smartphones, as rumored before, come with a physical Home button. Huawei has integrated an under-glass fingerprint scanner similar to the Xiaomi Mi 5s. While the Huawei P9 came with fingerprint sensor on the back, the sensor on the P10 has been moved to the front. 

Huawei P10, P10 Plus Camera

Huawei had a made a great deal about the Leica-branded camera in the last year’s Huawei P9. Though the camera performance of the smartphone was widely praised. Unsurprisingly, the Leica-branding has been retained on the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones.This time around, Huawei has taken things up a notch by making the front camera lens Leica engineered as well.

Both the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones come with a pair of 20-megapixel Monochrome and 12-megapixel RGB sensors on the rear end. The rear camera on the Huawei P10 comes with f/2.2 aperture whereas the P10 Plus has f/1.8 aperture. Common camera features include Huawei Hybrid Zoom (2x), 4-in-1 Hybrid Auto-Focus, and Natural Bokeh Effect.

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus rear cameras also come with the Pro mode which allows users to control elements like ISO and Shutter Speed among other things. The cameras also come with a ‘Macro Photography’ feature which the company says can click images of objects which aren’t clearly visible with the naked eye. For videography, the cameras come with 4K video recording capability and also compression up to 50 percent.

Up front, the smartphones house an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.9 aperture. With the addition of Leica engineering, the smartphone comes with Leica Style Portraiture which uses the technology of 3D facial recognition and Studio Portrait Lighting effect.

Huawei P10, P10 Plus specifications

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones come with a similar set of specifications but with a few differences. The Huawei P10 flaunts a 5.1-inch full HD LCD display whereas the Huawei P10 Plus comes with a bigger 5.5-inch Hi-Res Display. The Huawei P10 Plus comes with 2.5D Curved Glass and Gorilla Glass protection. Under the hood of the smartphones, runs an octa-core Kirin 960 processor paired with Mali-G71MP8. In terms of RAM and storage, the P10 smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. The P10 Plus on the other hand comes in two variants – 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage and 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The P10 smartphone is powered by a 3,200mAh battery and the P10 Plus is powered by a bigger 3,750mAh battery. Huawei says that the batteries for the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones come with super facing charging technology. The company claims that the 30 minutes of charging equals to a day’s usage of the smartphone.

The smartphones offer connectivity options like dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/nac, USB Type-C support, and Bluetooth 4.2. On the software front, the P10 and P10 Plus both run on Android 7.1 Nougat with EMUI 5.1.

Moto G5, G5 Plus with Google Assistant launched at MWC 2017; coming to India in March

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the metal Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at MWC 2017. The devices have got a much needed design refresh, with a metal chassis and a circular camera frame at the back.

Specifications also see a bump in many departments, while the price stays in the affordable range. The Moto G5 will start at EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 14,000) and the Moto G5 Plus will start at EUR 279 (roughly Rs. 15,300), and the two smartphones are expected to launch in India sometime in March.

The devices are expected to launch in various markets, with India being in the priority list. Motorola announced that India is on the second spot when it comes to market share, and rakes in about 10 percent of overall sales. Other international markets include the US, and UK as well. Both the smartphones come with fingerprint scanners in the front underneath the Home Button. 

Moto G5 Specifications and Features

The Moto G5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, along with 2/3/4GB of RAM (depending on what market you’re in), 16GB/32GB of internal storage and a 5-inch full-HD screen. The phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box, and also has support for external storage via microSD card. It also features a fingerprint sensor at the front, along with a 5-megapixel front camera and 13-megapixel rear camera.

Moto G5 Plus Specifications and Features

The Moto G5 Plus is notably better than the Moto G5 when it comes to specifications, with the phone powered by the excellent Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. 

There is also 2/3/4GB of RAM (again, depending on the market), 32/64GB of internal storage, a 5.2-inch full-HD screen and Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. The phone additionally supports microSD cards for storage expansion, along with a fingerprint sensor at the front embedded into the home button, as well as a 5-megapixel front camera and 12-megapixel rear camera.

What’s common to both smartphones is the fingerprint sensor at the front of the phone, along with Android Nougat 7.0 software. The Moto G5 has a 2800mAh removable battery, while the G5 Plus has a 3000mAh removable battery. Additionally, the Moto G5 Plus is compatible with Motorola’s TurboPower fast charging technology. Both phones support dual-SIM connectivity.

Additionally, a lot of Motorola’s popular features, including Moto Display and shake gestures, are available on the phones. Both phones will also be getting Google Assistant, a feature that was originally launched only for Google’s Pixel smartphones, but is expected to roll out widely on many phones this year. The phones will be available in fine gold and lunar gray color options, and are a marked departure from the typical Moto G-range look and feel.