Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ with Infinity Displays Announced

After going through a bunch of rumours, the Samsung Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ in the A series are now official. Both the Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ (much like the Galaxy A8 and A8+) come with the bezel-less Infinity displays as their highlights.The Galaxy A6 sports a 5.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED one while the Galaxy A6+ has a bigger 6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display.

The Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ are powered by octa-core processors clocked at 1.6GHz and 1.8GHz, respectively and come in two RAM/ROM configurations: 3GB RAM/32GB and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, both the options being expandable up to 256GB via a memory card.

In terms of the optics, the Galaxy A6 has a 16-megapixel rear snapper with autofocus and LED flash with another 16-megapixel shooter at the front with LED flash. The elder sibling, on the other hand, as a dual-camera setup at the back (16-megapixel and 5-megapixel) and the front has a 24-megapixel camera with LED flash. The Galaxy A6+ supports Live Focus feature for Bokeh effect.

While the Galaxy A6 is backed by a 3,000mAh battery, the Galaxy A6+ has a bigger 3,500mAh battery, with both the smartphones running Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphones have connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, micro-USB 2.0, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC. Moreover, both the smartphones come with fingerprint sensor, facial recognition, audio system by Dolby Atmos, Samsung Pay and Bixby Vision, Home and Reminder support.

The Samsung Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ come in Black, Gold, Blue and Lavender colour options and will be up for grabs in select European, Asian and Latin American markets, with eventual roll-out in other markets.

OnePlus 6 with 8GB RAM launched in India at Rs 34,999

Following weeks of rumours and image leaks for the OnePlus 6, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has finally launched the flagship device in India. The smartphone starts at Rs 34,999 for the base model which comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the one with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs 39,999.

The company also launched the special Marvel Avengers edition of OnePlus 6 which retails at Rs 44,999. The premium phones are available via Amazon India. Another product launch that took place on the occasion was the OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones priced at Rs 3,499. The wireless headphones come with Google Assistant, Dash Charge support, and are water resistant.

In terms of the technical specifications, the OnePlus 6 features a 6.28-inch full optic display with aspect ratio of 19:9 and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor clocked at 2.8GHz.

In the camera department, the much-talked-about smartphone sports a dual-camera setup at the rear which is a combination of 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 sensors. The dual cameras come with OIS, EIS, and slow motion video recording at 480fps. Up front, it houses a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. OnePlus will soon roll out ‘Portrait Mode’ for the front camera.

On the software front, the OnePlus 6 runs OxygenOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The connectivity options on the board include dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The smartphone also comes with ‘Face Unlock’ which the company claims can unlock the device in 0.4 seconds. It also has a rear fingerprint sensor claimed to unlock the smartphone in 0.2 seconds.

Learn More: Review OnePlus 6: Premium Design, Fantastic Speed and Splendid Battery

Huawei announces Honor 7A ,Honor 7C with Face Unlock, 18:9 Display in India

Honor, Huawei’s smartphone e-brand for digital natives, recently launched two new budget phones, the Honor 7A and the Honor 7C, at an event in New Delhi. Packed with a dual-lens rear camera setup, a sleek design, FullView display and face unlock, the new phones from the house of Honor set new benchmarks in every way.

The Honor 7A comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ (1440×720 pixels) IPS LCD display, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. Users can buy the handset with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory.

Honor 7C, on the other hand, sports a 5.99-inch HD+ 18:9 display, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC.There are two variants to choose from– 3GB+ 32GB, and 4GB+64GB. The rest of the features include a dual-camera setup (13MP +2MP), 8MP selfie camera with a soft led flash, microSD card slot, 3,000mAh battery, fingerprint sensor, and face unlock feature. On the software front, both the phones run EMUI 8.0 which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo.

Both the smartphones are a part of the company’s new Honor 7 series. Honor 7A is priced at Rs 8,999, while the Honor 7C costs Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM option, while the 4GB RAM variant is available at Rs 11,999.

The Honor 7A is available on Flipkart, whereas the Honor 7C on Amazon India. Both the phones come in Black, Blue and Gold colour options and are bundled with a charger, standard Micro-USB cable in a box. Both the devices are said to be pitted against the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi Note 5.

Learn More: Honor 7A Review: Satisfaction under 10K

Karbonn Frames S9 with dual camera launched at Rs 6,790

Karbonn Mobiles recently launched a new smartphone, called the Frames S9. As the name suggests, the Frames S9 is a camera-centric smartphone and comes with a dual camera setup at the front which the company calls as a Twinfie camera. The new smartphone sports a customized user interface.

In terms of the specs sheet, the Karbonn Frames S9 comes with a 5.2-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D full glass. It is powered by a 1.25 GHz quad-core processor and carries a 2GB RAM along with 16GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 64GB.

Connectivity options on the Frames S9 include dual-SIM support, OTG, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio and more.The phone runs a customised OS on top of Android Nougat. It is backed by a 2,900mAh battery.

 As for its optics, the Frames S9 comes with two 8-megapixel dual Twinfie camera lens setup at the front and an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash that also offers options like Bokeh Mode, Soft Twinfie, Watermark,Group Twinfie (120-degree view), Voice capture, Panoramic view and Time-lapse.

The Karbonn’s latest offering is available in the market at a price of Rs 6,790. It comes bundled with a cashback offer of Rs 2,000. To claim the first cashback installment of Rs 500, customers need to make recharges worth Rs 3,500 within the first 18 months. To claim the second cashback instalment of Rs 1,500, customers need to make recharges worth Rs 3500 over the next 18 months.

Airtel has also introduced a special offer of Rs 169 on the smartphone with which customers can avail unlimitedlocal and STD voice calls along with 1GB of 3G/4G data for a period of 28 days. The Frames S9 comes in three colours - Black, Champagne and Grey with a premium metallic finish and is available via Flipkart, Amazon and offline mobile stores.

Ziox Mobiles unveils Astra Curve Pro at Rs 5499

Ziox Mobiles, under the aegis of Sun Airvoice India, recently rolled out a new phone, dubbed the Astra Curve Pro that comes with a stunning all-screen display, fascinatingly curved edges and far-fetched user-interface.

The Astra Curve Pro smartphone features an all-glass and glossy design with a 5.5” HD display and a curved 3D glass.The sleek design and narrow borders reflects the spectacular frequency of style. With a dynamic aspect ratio to deliver immersive viewing experience, the picture quality brings vivid splashing detailed colours. Powered by the Li-ion battery of 2800mAh, one can enjoy the Stamina-mode and power-efficient performance to operate your every command, smoothly and quickly with its quad core processor.

The smartphone guarantees you a super-fast processing; credits to its 1GB RAM which skilfully carries out every command before the blink of an eye. With the seamless appeals, Android’s latest version, 7.0 Nougat and 1.3 GHz processor, the phone is multi-tasking. The latest 4G VoLTE and ViLTE allows you to make calls over the 4G network.

The rear camera comes with optical image stabilization, deeper pixels and an enhanced processor to capture allappreciated pictures and videos. The 5MP rear camera embedded with high-quality lens and AF feature, offers you high-resolution images even in low-light. It also features a front 5MP camera to give you elite quality images even with fast moving objects. Integrated with a wide selfie camera, and the Group selfie Mode, you can even click a group selfie, no matter how big your group is.

Priced at Rs 5,499, the Astra Curve Pro is now available with leading retail stores across India.

Comio launches Comio X1 Note at Rs 9,999

Comio has launched a new smartphone, the Comio X1 Note, in India. The phone boasts of flawless slim ID design with a stylish mirror finish back cover.

In terms of the technical specifications, the Comio X1 Note sports a 6-inch FHD+full view 2.5D curved display and a unibody design. Based on Android Oreo, this 4GVoLTE dual SIM smartphone is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.45GHz, and has a 2,900 mAh battery. It comes with 3GB RAM coupled with 32GB internal storage and expandable memory up to 128GB via microSD support. The phone also comes with Face Unlock, though it also provides a fingerprint scanner at the phone’s back.

In the photography department, the Comio X1 Note features a dual-rear camera configuration, with 13MP + 5MP AF with Flash. In addition, users will also find an 8MP selfie camera. The device offers camera modes such as Portrait, bokeh,panorama, social and night mode. Connectivity options on board include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB support as well as 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors include accelerometer, gyro, ambient light and proximity sensors.

Interestingly, the X1 Note users will be able to pick calls, access files and click pictures with the fingerprint sensor. Comio offers call-based features like Auto Call Recording and Auto Call Back Reminder, as well as Pop-up touch, to help users access apps with fewer taps. While users will be able to access documents through the WPS Office app, they will also be able to get support for 22 languages through the Font Application feature.

Priced at Rs 9,999, the Comio X1 Note will be available pan-India, across online and offline retail options, in two colour variants- Royal Blue and Sunrise Gold.

The company provides one year + 100 days warranty, one-time screen breakage warranty, 30-day replacement, a special buy back and upgrade offer allowing you to upgrade your old smartphone. Reliance Jio is also offering cashback up to Rs 2,200 on the Comio X1 Note. Users will need to recharge for the Rs 198 or Rs 299 monthly plan. From the second recharge under either of the plans, users will receive cashback in 44 vouchers each worth Rs 50.

Learn More: Comio X1 Note Review

Panasonic launches Snapdragon powered budget smartphone P95

processor that ensures super-fast performance and features a sleek design with a 5”HD display, providing a visual experience with exceptional clarity.

The Panasonic P95 bears in 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The phone draws power from a 2,300 mAh battery and runs on the smartest operating system, Android Nougat 7.1.2, which provides access to the Split Screen Feature and Bundled Notification.

On the camera front, the P95 comes with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, and a 5MP front camera. The Zero Shutter Lag feature lets the user capture every moment without a delay, Professional Mode controls exposure and Red eye reduction gives the photos a professional touch.With Auto-Scene Detection mode, the phone camera automatically adjusts to the background conditions and Live filters like Sepia, Mono and Aqua incorporated in the camera let the users capture their everyday mood in different modes.

The P95 is easier to use and more convenient with its Smart lock features: The Trusted Face recognition and The Trusted Voice. These features allow the user to unlock their device with just a simple glance at their phones or by simply speaking into the phone. Smart Lock also adapts to trusted locations like car or home, Bluetooth devices and unlocks the phone for the user. With the On body detection feature, the phone remains unlocked as long as it’s in the user’s hand and locks itself as soon as they put it away.

The smartphone is designed to provide superior audio performance as its high-intensity, loud and clear sound is the result of an enhanced decibel level in the speakers that it provides. Incorporated with Heat Safeguard, the P95 does not heat up even after long periods of extensive use and allows the user to access multiple apps at one time.

Priced at Rs 4,999, the smartphone is available in three colours – Blue, Gold and Dark Grey, via Flipkart.

Coolpad Note 6 with dual front cameras unveiled in India

Coolpad has launched a new budget smartphone in its Note series, dubbed the Coolpad Note 6 in India. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 8,999 and is up for grabs via offline stores across the country. The main highlight of the Coolpad Note 6 is the camera department which houses dual front cameras, rated at 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel with 120-degree wide-angle lens. The rear snapper, on the other hand, stands at 13-megapixel with autofocus and 6p lens.

Speaking of the other specifications, the Coolpad Note 6 sports a 5.5-inch full HD display and is powered by an octacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor  clocked at 1.4GHz with Adreno 505 GPU. The smartphone comes equipped with 4GB of RAM and has two internal storage options: 32GB and 64GB with both the options being expandable up to 128GB with the help of a microSD card.

The smartphone gets its fuel from a 4,070mAh battery which is expected to last up to 350 hours of standby time on a single charge and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. The Coolpad Note 6 is home to dual SIM card slots and is topped with connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port.

Furthermore, the Note 6 is accompanied by a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button and comes in Gold and Grey colour options

Review of Kult Impulse affordable 4G Smartphone

Domestic handset maker Kult has launched a new budgetfriendly smartphone, the Kult Impulse. Priced at Rs 8,999, the smartphone comes with an exclusive Reliance JIO offer of Rs 2,200 cash back applicable on select recharge plans for new and existing JIO customers.

Talking about its technical specifications, the smartphone is powered by an MTK 6739, quad-core processor. The phone has 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB through micro SD card support.

 The Kult Impulse runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The smartphone’s 4,000mAh battery claims up to 12 days of standby time on LTE and 60 hours of music playback. On security front, the smartphone sports face ID feature.

 In the photography department, the Kult Impulse sports a 13 MP rear camera with dual LED flash and 13 MP selfie camera with selfie flash. The device comes with a near bezel-less, screen size of 5.99-inch HD+ TruView display.

 The Kult Impulse comes with connectivity options that include micro USB, OTG Support, Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. Sensors available on the device include fingerprint sensor (placed on back panel), accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor and gyro sensor.

 Kult has previously launched several smartphones under budget price segment. Kult Beyond, Kult Gladiator and Kult Ambition are amongst them. Kult Ambition was the latest in its sub-price category that was launched in December last year.

OPPO Realme 1 now in new Limited Edition Silver colour at at Rs 10,990

Chinese brand Oppo in partnership with Amazon India has launched its first smartphone under the Realme brand. The Oppo Realme 1 smartphone is aimed at the youth crowd of India. The smartphone comes loaded with AI-focused features for its camera and battery. It is offered in two colour options of Solar Red and Diamond Black.

The budget smartphone is aggressively priced against its rivals like Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5. Oppo Realme 1 starts at Rs 8,990 for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The top model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will retail at Rs 13,990. Another variant of the smartphone with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will be launched this month with a price tag of Rs 10,990.

Talking about the specs sheet, the Oppo Realme 1 features a 6-inch full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P20 AI processor clocked at 2.0GHz. It is fuelled by a 3,410mAh battery with AI battery management. The AI studies the usage pattern and accordingly kills apps running in background to save power.

On the camera front, the Oppo Realme 1 sports a 13- megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The front camera comes with ‘AI Shot’ in vivid bokeh mode for selfies. It also features AR stickers, real-time object recognition and AI beauty. The smartphone features ‘Facial Unlock’ which is claimed to unlock the device in 0.1 seconds.

In the software department, it runs ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. Oppo also has a special Indian theme for the Realme 1 smartphone. The connectivity options include dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. n