HTC Desire 820G+ gives Authority to Unleash your Power

HTC, Taiwanese multinational manufacturers of smartphones has launched HTC Desire 820+ Dual SIM. The device was first launched in Taiwan and then taken to other states. Here, we decided to review this device to help all the potential buyers.

HTC 820G+ is a beautiful sight with practically C-formed edges and a long and level presentation. It is likely not the sleekest in the smartphone business, but rather the meticulousness given by the planners would make any tech-nerd need to hold and stare at it. With a matte-complete on the back board, the front side board has a meager segment of shading running on the sides. The segment of shading relies on upon which shading you wish to have.

With a wide display, high-end processor and superior cameras, the smartphone is definitely worth the cost. But the unavailability in 4G and relatively outdated OS could be a turn-off for some consumers. Since the device is only available in Taiwan, we have looked at the Taiwanese prices. The smartphone is currently priced around Taiwanese Dollars (TWD) 6,000, which is equivalent to approximately INR12,332 which seems reasonable.

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With Moto X Style, you’ll probably have to carry the Turbo Charger all the time

Motorola once pioneered the smartphone industry with its great devices. The new players have started posing serious challenges, but Motorola post its association with Google is innovating. Its most recently launched device is Moto X Style (Pure Edition), which is out and out impressive. The slide below indicates the key specifications.

While the Motorola has kept the design more or less same as its older devices, it has brought in some high-end specifications. In spite of being big Moto X Style easily fits in the palm because of its curved back. It performs flawlessly with its smartly channelized processors; one can play games, music, videos or browse without any lag.

With latest version of Android on board and big storage area, Moto X Style allows its user to stay updated as running apps, and switching between pages is hassle free and instant. X Style also delivers great, sharp and clear visuals due to its powerful GPU, more pixels per inch and high resolution.

The best thing is that the Moto X Style allows for taking photos by tapping anywhere on the screen, which makes life lot easier. Also, sound quality is great as the device successfully gives rich and clear sound. However, while the battery capacity is large enough, it tends to deplete rather fast, but Moto compensates this with its Turbo Charger that charges much faster than normal. 

Moto X Style is available in two variants that are available on e-commerce sites such as Flipkart and Amazon. Motorola also gives a 64GB variant which as of now is not available on any website mentioned above. The best feature that we liked is the IR sensor of the device that triggers display without a touch.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Motorola Google Nexus 6

Samsung and Motorola are among the best smartphone makers globally. From the initials till date they had successfully enhanced the experience of technology. It would be interesting to see how their devices compare with each other. Therefore, we have chosen Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Motorola Google Nexus 6 for spec- to – spec analysis.

Both the devices are comparable in terms of RAM, processing power, battery capacity and several other features including connectivity. However, Nexus 6 comes with a slightly bigger screen size and the advantage of receiving OS updates earlier than the other brands. On the other hand, Galaxy Note 4 acquires a definite leg us in terms of Super AMOLED display technology and better cameras with split-screen multitasking feature.

For the price indication, we looked at the cost tag for the two devices in the Indian market, where Nexus 6 with 32GB costs around Rs.44,000 and with 64GB costs Rs.49,000. On the other hand, Galaxy Note 4 costs around Rs.42,000. Therefore, considering the specs and the price in the Indian market, we think Galaxy Note 4 has a sure leg up over Nexus 6, unless one has a specific preference for design and updates.

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Xolo Era with its double RAM beats Intex Aqua Y4

The Indian Smartphone market’s growth is explosive and competition among vendors is gaining steam. The desire to produce ‘the best’ leading these vendors to try something new improved and better. Xolo an Intex are one among these vendors out with their new gadgets. Subsequently, for this review we are putting Xolo Era and Intex Aqua Y4 face to face as they run on almost same price tag.

Look & Feel

Intex Aqua measures 136 x 67.5 x 8.7 mm whereas Xolo Era measure 143 x 73.2x 9.4 mm demonstrating that Intex is slightly thinner than Xolo. Besides, Era is available in black colour which promises to never get out of fashion. Aqua Y4 comes with stylish black including other trendy colours such as White, Silver and Champagne.

Display

Era has a screen size of 5” whereas; Aqua has a screen size of 4.5” with capacitive touch screen. Therefore, Era with bigger screen and sharper pixels acquires a leg up over Aqua Y4. However, both the devices have 480x 854 pixels.

Performance

Considering the processor, Y4 is powered with 1.2 GHz Quad- core that is marginally more reliable than Era which is powered by 1 Ghz Dual-core. On processor make criteria again Intex Y4 is power-driven by MTK6572X whereas Xolo Era is driven by SPREADTRUM SC7731. Both the devices run on Android 4.4.2 OS.

Intex come up with 512 MB which is half of Xolo which come up with 1GB. Era provides 8GB of internal storage which is double of Intex that provides 4GB internal storage. However, both the devices offer expansion of storage up to 32 GB with a microSD card. In spite of the fact that both the contraptions keep running on the same OS and the storage can be expanded up to the same limit however and still, after all that Xolo Era gives a relentless rivalry to Intex Aqua with its RAM and internal storage.

Additional Features

Indeed, when it is about camera Xolo Era ends up having high ground with 8 megapixels (back) and 2 megapixel (front). While, Intex Aqua come up with 5 megapixel (back) and 2 megapixel (front) camera. Xolo includes scene detection& tuning, Panaroma, geo tagging, HDR slow motion, Freeze Frame display and burst mode as additional camera features whereas Intex apart from flash has nothing to offer.

Battery wise XoloEra with 2100 mAh battery defeats Y4 with 1700 mAh battery. Not only in power but also Xolo era with 511 hrs 04 mins stand by time and 24 hours 50 mins talk time have a definite leg up over intex aqua with 298 hrs stand by time and 7 hrs of talk time.

In terms of connectivity, both the gadget bolsters 802.11 a/b/g/n/air conditioning Wi-Fi guidelines. They also support 3G/ 4G, NFC and GPS. Considering the Bluetooth facility Intex come up with v4.0 which is a slightly advanced version than Era BT 2.1.

Conclusion

Going by specifications, we note that Xolo Era clearly steals the show from Intex Aqua Y4 with its larger display screen-size, bigger RAM, larger internal as well as external storage and slightly higher battery capacity. There are distinctive design elements too, which include overall size, shape and colour variants that are a matter of individual preference.

Last but not the least, we looked at the price tag on leading shopping portals with India in mind, where both the devices are priced at around INR4,000. Therefore, Xolo Era stands out as a more sensible choice over Intex Aqua Y4, unless one has specific preference of design and colours.

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Videocon Infinium Z51 Nova is a great deal than Intex Aqua Q4

The comparative review focuses on the two Indian producers as of late ventured into smartphone industry. Videocon and Intex both the companies are well known for producing devices in budget. Along these lines, in this audit, we are contrasting the Videocon Infinium Z51 Nova and Intex Aqua Q4 to see what they bring to the table on similar price point.

DESIGN & DISPLAY:

We begin with the design of two smartphone models. Infinium Z51 is available in blue and grey. On the other hand, Aqua Q4 is out in black, white, grey and champagne variants. Z 51 Nova is slightly smaller and light with 133.5 x 65 x 8.5 dimension and weight 131g. Then again, Intex Q4 accompanies 133 x 67.5 x 9.7 measurement and weight 140g which is marginally greater and overwhelming. Videocon is out with 5” display screen which is marginally greater than Intex’s 4.5” display screen. However, both the devices have capacitive touch screen and produce 480 x 854 pixels resolution.

OS & PROCESSOR:

Both the devices are powered by 1.2Ghz Quad Core processor and Operating system Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. Yet, the gadgets have an alternate chipset, Videocon Nova accompanies Quad Core chipset and Intex Q4 accompanies Spreadtrum SC7731.

RAM & STORAGE:

Nova Z51 with 1GB RAM have an edge over Aqua Q4 with 512MB RAM. If you are looking forward to have many apps and games, lesser RAM may be a constraining component as bigger RAM helps applications run smoother with lessened time slacks. In fact, VideoconZ51 comes with 8GB internal storage expandable to 32GB. While Intex Q4 comes with 4GB internal storage expandable to 32GB.

BATTERY & CAMERA

Both the gadgets are practically identical on the camera out of this world, with 5 megapixel (Rear) cameras and 2 megapixel (Front) cameras with LED Flash and autofocus. But still Infinium Z51 take an edge over with features like face detection, Geo tagging and Panorama Shot. Besides, another critical marker is the battery limit. On this tally, Videocon Infinium Z51 Nova, with its 2000mAh battery limit, is marginally more trustworthy in correlation to Intex Aqua Q4 that accompanies 1800 mAh battery limit.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Other facilities like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM, 3.5mm audio jack and so forth are all accessible in both the gadgets. Both the devices have Proximity Sensor and Accelerometer in common. Whereas Ambient light sensor is provided only in Z51, Q4 comes with Gyroscope. As far as integration, both gadgets are accessible in 3G. Z51 Nova is pre-loaded with apps like Opera Mini, Email, V-Safe and V- Secure which is anti- virus software is given for free for 90 days. on the other hand, Aqua Q4 is pre-loaded with apps like Intex Zone, Opera Mini, OLX, Intex Service, Clean Master, Ask Me, Newshunt and Empire Defence.

CONCLUSION

Passing by details, we take note of that Videocon Infinium Z51 Nova plainly takes the show from Intex Aqua Q4 with its bigger presentation screen-size, greater RAM, bigger inward and in addition outer capacity and somewhat higher battery limit. There are unmistakable outline components as well, which incorporate general size, shape and shading variations that are a matter of individual inclination.

Last however not the minimum, we at the price tag on leading shopping entries like Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal in view of India, where both the gadgets are evaluated at around INR 6,000. Thusly, Videocon Z51 Nova emerges as a more sensible decision over Intex Q4, unless one has particular inclination of configuration and hues.

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