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Nokia Lumia 925 vs Galaxy S4 vs HTC One vs Xperia Z vs iPhone 5: Which Smartphone has Better Camera?

by Rohit Khurana • May 28, 2013

On May 14, Nokia unveiled the Lumia 925 with striking features, a thinner and lighter body and many other improvements than its predecessors. Soon after the launch of the smartphone, the Finnish tech firm took sample images from their latest offering and compared them with the other rival smartphones.

Well, Nokia UK has shared these camera samples on Flickr and these images demonstrate the comparative low light performance between the Lumia 925 and its challengers including HTC One, Sony Xperia Z, iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.

It is of course not too surprising to see the camera capabilities of the Lumia 925 as its predecessor – the Lumia 920 has a good track record in this segment. Being an improved variant, the latest one is sure to pack improved imaging performance with the features like optical image stabilization, superior optics and advanced processing algorithms.

Comparing the camera performance with the other rival smartphones, it clear that even the others possess closer imaging performance, but the Lumia 925 is likely to win the comparison with its capability to capture good photos in almost all the conditions expect a few.

From the first set of images, it is to be noted that the sample scenes from the Nokia smartphone have an extra level of detail and color accuracy as compared to the rest. Finally, the results show the excellent performance of Lumia 925 camera

The second set of images shared by Nokia UK are arguably less fair in terms of comparison as they show the variations in lighting from one side of the image to the other, which also gives the advantage to Nokia’s Lumia 925.

On the Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia Smart Camera takes ten shots in a short burst at a resolution of 5 megapixels and stores all ten for as long as you need them. Users can set Nokia Smart Camera as the default camera interface and open it from the dedicated camera hardware button. The regular camera mode is recommended for low-light and for best picture quality images.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, 5.8 Launched in India at Rs 31,490, Rs 25,100: Top 10 Common Software Features of Phablets

by Rohit Khurana • May 28, 2013

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Mega smartphones with 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch display in India today at a special media event in New Delhi. The smartphones are priced at Rs 25,100 and Rs 31,490 respectively and are bundled with special plans from Vodafone.

Firstly, lets have a look at the specifications of the Galaxy Mega smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Specifications

Galaxy Mega 5.8 features a 5.8-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 540×960 pixels, 1.4GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash and 1080p video recording, 1.9-megapixel front camera for video calling, 8 GB internal storage, 1.5GB RAM, micro SD card up to 64GB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, micro USB and a 2,600 mAh battery. Further, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 is a dual SIM smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Specifications

When it comes to Galaxy Mega 6.3, the handset boasts a 6.3-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, 1.7GHz dual-core Quaqlcomm Snapdragon processor, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, HDR and 1080p video recording, 1.9-megapixel front camera for video calling, 8/16GB internal storage, 1.5GB RAM, micro SD card up to 64GB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, micro USB and a 3,200 mAh battery.

Top 10 Features

The Galaxy Mega smartphones not only pack impressive hardware specs but also come with sufficient software features to offer a superior and enriched user experience. Have a look at some of them below.

Group Play

The Group Play enables users to share content to up to eight devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Samsung WatchON

The WatchON feature transforms the smartphone into an IR remote controller and thereby offers a rich TV viewing experience. Users can connect the Galaxy Mega to their home entertainment system and also get the program recommendations, schedules and control the TV using their smartphone.

S Translator

The S Translator will translate the text or voice on email and ChatON instantly.

ChatON

ChatON is well known for its ability of sending multimedia content and files to users in any part of the world.

Samsung Link

This feature allows users to stream photos, videos, notes, or music to their television, tablet or computer.

Air View

The Air View feature, which initially debuted in Galaxy Note 2 allows users to preview information in emails, photos in Gallery, and speed dial contacts just by hovering the finger on top of the display and not touching it.

Drama Shot

This camera feature merges several continuous shots of a moving object and creates an animated shot like a sequence.

Sound & Shot

Sound & Shot is present in Galaxy S4 and it is capable of recording 9 seconds of sound or voice while capturing a still image.

S Travel

S Travel provides trip information, local guides and resources and more and is quite useful for frequent commuters.

Story Album

With Story Album, users can create albums of daily events, keep special moments in one place using a timeline, geo-tag information and publish digital albums in hard copy.

RCom and Vodafone Plans

Samsung India has tied up with RCom and Vodafone for special data plans for the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 phablets. RCom customers will get 2GB data per month free for 3 months and unlimited access to Big flicks, WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook. On the other hand, Vodafone users will get 2GB data per month free for 2 months.

Also read- Samsung Galaxy Mega India– Video Review And Comparison Of Mega 5.8 and 6.3

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Samsung Galaxy Mega India– Video Review, Price, Features And Comparison Of Mega 5.8 and 6.3

by Rohit Khurana • May 28, 2013

Samsung India launches it new smartphones in the Galaxy series or should we say phablets, the Samsung Galaxy Mega in India in New Delhi on 28th May 2013. There are two variants of Mega, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 or i9152 and Galaxy Mega 6.3 or i9202. Both are large screen Galaxy Devices and offer rich multimedia experience with their qHD and HD displays respectively. Here we give you a comprehensive hands on video review of the Samsung Galaxy Mega devices launched in India, we talk about their features, specifications, price and other details. In India, these phones have been launched with a Dual SIM version of DUOS version keeping in mind the needs of Indian buyers who prefer dual SIM phones.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

HTC Desire 600 With Quad Core Processor- Details

by Ritij Khurana • May 28, 2013

HTC is having a hard time coping with the changing times but that has not put the company off track. The company has got a good response for the HTC One after it was hit with the initial supply issues and now the company has just launched a budget quad core smartphone with dual SIM functionality, the HTC Desire 600 which will run on the latest version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean and on top of that will get the Sense 5 UI. It will also feature the Blink Feed that first made its way on to the HTC One.

Nokia Lumia 920 Price Dropped To Rs.31,999

by Ritij Khurana • May 27, 2013

Nokia has just launched their flagship smartphone, the Lumia 925 globally and seeing the importance India has always held in the Finnish company’s lineup, the smartphone will soon make its way to the Indian roads as well. So to make way for the next flagship, the current flagship needs to be re-positioned and so has been the case with the Lumia 920, the torch bearer of the Lumia lineup as of now.

The Lumia 920 has had its price dropped from the earlier Rs.35,999 to Rs.31,999 and the wireless charging plate that the company was offering with the device earlier will still be a part of the bundled package.

Pantel Plans to Launch 3 Android Smartphones with 3G in June, Price Starting Rs 7,000

by Rohit Khurana • May 27, 2013

Indian consumers have an inclination towards low cost smartphones and hence, handset makers are looking to make enough profit from the lucrative market by the next month. Well, in a recent development, it has been announced that Pantel Technologies, an India based vendor well known for the budget Android tablets is planning to foray into the smartphone segment.

As per PTI reports, Vijender Singh, Managing Director, Pantel Technologies stated, “We will launch three smartphones in the second week of June. The devices will be in the range of Rs 7, 000 to Rs 15, 000. We (Pantel) have tied up with BSNL to offer attractive data plans for the phones also. We already have an arrangement with BSNL for our tablets.”

The forthcoming smartphones are claimed to come with 3G connectivity, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS and equipped with 1GHz processor. The company seems to be planning to come up with a 4G smartphone later this year. The honcho has also made it clear that the company is aiming to sell 50,000 to 60,000 handsets within month of their launch.

As mentioned above, the Pantel tablets with attractive data plans have reportedly achieved a sales figure of 5 lakh devices in one year. Also, Pantel is the first company to launch an EDGE enabled voice calling tablet – Penta T-Pad WS707C at Rs 7,999. The tablet has created a huge competition in the budget tablet market with its bundled plans, free 3D glasses and specifications such as WVGA display and Jelly Bean operating system.

Some of the Pantel tablets including T-Pad WS708C, T-Pad WS707C and T-Pad WS702C are well recognized devices.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro: Top 6 Features of Quad Core Phablet Detailed

by Rohit Khurana • May 27, 2013

Samsung has penetrated deep into the smartphone market across the world. Especially, since 2011, the company has acquired the name of the largest handset vendor as its smartphones started gaining scorching sales.

Though Samsung initiated the phablet category with the launch of Galaxy Note and Note 2, the high price tag of these handsets made them out of reach for many. Understanding this, several Indian manufacturers came up with budget phablets to cater to the needs of those consumers who are highly price conscious.

However, Samsung did not take a long time to cover the budget phablet market. Well, the South Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy Grand with dual SIM and Rs 21,500 and the handset did witness a massive success. But, there are few shortcomings in the Galaxy Grand including its dual-core processor, which Samsung has rectified with the launch of another handset.

Samsung announced the launch of Galaxy Win in China initially and then rolled out the handset to the global markets. The same handset has made its way into India as Galaxy Grand Quattro owing to the massive success of Galaxy Grand. The handset has been priced at Rs 16,900 and has some impressive features, which are listed below.

Quad Core Processor

The 1.2GHz quad core processor in Galaxy Grand Quattro will definitely offer impressive performance apart from delivering superior multi-tasking and application handling capability.

Easy Mode

Easy Mode helps users to access primary functions such as favorite contacts, apps, dialer, and more on the homescreen with ease.

Camera Features

Consumers can enjoy a good camera experience with the 5-megapixel main camera in the Galaxy Grand Quattro, which boasts features such as Continuous Shot, Best Photo, Color

Effect and Scene Mode for enhanced photo capturing.

Samsung Apps service

Samsung Apps offers a variety of e-books, games, news, navigation, productivity, social networking apps and more with easy billing options.

Motion UI

The user interface adds simple gestures such as smart alert, which informs users of missed events soon as they pick the handset, turn over to mute and shake to update.

ChatON

ChatON connects users to their friends based on their contacts and allows them to text, share videos, images and voice messages easily.

Specwise, Galaxy Grand Quattro flaunts a 4.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 480×800 pixels, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, 1.2GHz Cortex A5 quad-core processor, 5-megapixel main camera, VGA front camera, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, micro SD card up to 32GB, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a 2,000 mAh. battery