YU launched YUTOPIA (YU5050), the company’s flagship smartphone yesterday, priced at Rs. 24,999 exclusively on Amazon.in. Here we have the unboxing of the smartphone.
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Lenovo Vibe P1 Review
Competition has never been stronger in the mid-range segment and it has become very difficult for manufacturers to create devices that have a USP compared to other devices in the same category. The price range was primarily dominated by Xiaomi until 2015 where we see new entrants in the form of the Moto X Play and the OnePlus X. But most recently, Lenovo launched the Vibe P1, which at least on paper seems to overcome any of the shortcomings that the other devices have in this price range. The primary focus being on battery life. While the Moto X Play itself had great battery life, the Vibe P1 with its 5000 mAH battery should be even better. So, let us dive into the review to see whether the smartphone ticks all the right boxes and whether it truly is the most worthy contender in the price range like the specifications suggest.
Sony Xperia Z5 Autofocus Speed Test – Fastest Shooter in town?
A photograph is as good as the subject in it. An out of focus photo is as good as a nonexistent one and this is a problem that still afflicts smartphone cameras. Anything apart from perfect lighting conditions or equally still subject apart, a majority of smartphones just can’t focus fast enough to capture the subject. So, color us surprised when we learnt that the Sony Xperia Z5 adopted Sony’s blazing Hybrid Autofocus system from it’s DSLR lineup and implemented it in a smartphone. With potentially class leading focus speeds, what better way than to see how much better the Z5 is against the competition than to pitch them head to head?
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OnePlus X Review
The OnePlus X is probably the first time that OnePlus has really deviated from their design language. Yes, the OnePlus 2 was different from the OnePlus One in a few obvious ways but the basic shape, ergonomics etc remained quite similar. While it did feel like an improvement, people could still probably tell that it was a OnePlus device especially when they touched the sandstone back. The OnePlus X on the other hand feels totally new. The design of the OnePlus X has both glass at the front as well as the back on the Onyx version and a Ceramic back on the Ceramic version.
OnePlus X Photo Gallery
OnePlus launched the OnePlus X smartphone last week. The Onyx edition of the OnePlus X goes on sale next week for Rs. 16,999. We already brought you the hands-on impressions of the smartphone from the event and also the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have the hardware walk through of the phone in the form of photo gallery.
OnePlus X Unboxing
OnePlus launched the OnePlus X smartphone at an event last week starting at a price of Rs. 16,999. We already brought you the hands-on impressions of the smartphone from the event, here we have the unboxing.
LG V10 Unboxing
LG introduced the company’s new flagship V10 smartphone in the V series last month. It went on sale in Korea early October and started rolling out globally from the United States, China and Hong Kong last week. The international version of the V10 was not on sale in Hong Kong, but we managed to pick a Korean version of the V10 (LG-F600L) for LG U+ for about HK$ 4100, which coverts to about Rs. 35,000. Check out the unboxing video.
Hands On: Google goes premium with the Nexus 5X and 6P
Hardware and software make the product but it is the experience that sells the idea behind it. An ideology well adopted by Apple and the iPhone and now by Google to an extent. Today’s Nexus devices are no longer developer devices, no longer showcases of how Android can scale down and certainly not a showcase of delivering high end hardware for a low low cost. No, this is a revised Nexus experience that is all about the premium and proving that Google is very capable of being competitive. At the company’s event held in New Delhi we got to spend some quality time with the two handsets, enough to get an initial idea of how good or bad the product really is. Continue reading “Hands On: Google goes premium with the Nexus 5X and 6P”
Coolpad Note 3 Review
Coolpad which remains one of the strongest brands in its home market of China has been facing stiff competition from the likes of Xiaomi, Meizu and others. In a bid to grow its share further, the company has been dabbling in the Indian market and the the newly launched Coolpad Note 3 might be its strongest effort ever. As we put this fingerprint scanner equipped handset through its paces, we’ll analyse what makes the phone tick. Here’s the FoneArena review of the Coolpad Note 3. Continue reading “Coolpad Note 3 Review”
ZUK Z1 Review
ZUK is a new phone manufacturer that has received backing from Lenovo and the Z1 is their first smartphone. On paper, the device seems to boast quite an impressive set of features and specifications save for the older Snapdragon 801 processor that was seen in yesteryear’s smartphones. However, you can’t really write off a phone just because its processor is a bit old. After all, the OnePlus One is also powered by a Snapdragon 801 and even today, the smartphone is sought after by many and since the ZUK Z1 is also aimed at a similar price point, the phone does make sense. In this review, we take a look at how the phone performs in real life and whether that impressive specs sheets translates to an impressive all round performance in real life as well. We would also be comparing the phone to the OnePlus One which could be called its closest competitor.
Why USB Type-C is the future
Who remembers the time when we had a different connector for every different brand of smartphone. Its hard to believe that there was such a time, since almost every portable device nowdays makes use of microUSB ports for charging and data transfer. The next standard that is expected to become the a norm among gadgets is the USB Type-C. Let us take a look at the advantages of USB Type-C and why you should also adopt it.
FoneArena Labs: Introducing our brand new gadgets section
We have been running a small project, dubbed FA tech that is driven by the passion of our authors for gadgets and technology for quite some time now. And, the fact that technology is not only about mobile meant that our team spent more time on the platform to express our love towards the various developing fields in the world of consumer technology.
Most of the members, including our founder come from a technical background. The team consists of more engineers than journalists, yeah that’s right! Thanks to our educational backgrounds, our understanding of the product and the underlying technology is sound and we always strive to pass them on to you. Also, we are consumers first and bloggers next. Continue reading “FoneArena Labs: Introducing our brand new gadgets section”
OnePlus 2 Customization
In the previous post, we learnt a few tips and tricks to make the One Plus 2 experience a lot better. This post is a follow up but in a different angle as it’s all about looks and customization. What can you do to make the One Plus 2 reflect you and your style? Well, there are more than a couple of options.
2 in 1s vs Laptops: Which one should you get?
Laptops and 2-in-1s are not so different, especially when the latter is meant to act like a laptop when necessary, but this “when necessary” is the part that makes 2in1s subtly different and puts them in an evolutionary perspective. Both serve the same purpose – on the go computing, but how do they differ and which one should you go for? Let’s find out. Continue reading “2 in 1s vs Laptops: Which one should you get?”
Top 5 use cases for a 2-in-1 laptop
A modern lifestyle entails the use of a range of devices. From laptops to tablets to e-readers, technology is all pervasive and is an integral part of all forms of content consumption and creation that goes on today. Given the unified focus on simplification of technology and enabling access, it is surprising how often we forget that having a disjointed experience across hardware is perhaps one of the biggest breakaway point. While we are still far from a perfect solution, 2-in-1 devices are leading us towards a future where a single device will be able to function as a one stop destination for all needs. With that in mind, we decided to poke around to see how we could consolidate our daily technology related and ended up with more than a few applications. Here’s our top five use cases for a 2 in 1 around the house and more. Continue reading “Top 5 use cases for a 2-in-1 laptop”