Samsung Galaxy F

Samsung Galaxy F (S5 Prime): Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM And 5.25-Inch QHD AMOLED Display:

Rumors about the Galaxy S5 Prime, Samsung’s answer to the LG G3, have been flying around on the internet for a while now. And now we have got what appears to be more proof that the device actually exists.

We have here a few images, coming to us courtesy of Phone Arena, which show the back and front of what is said to be the Galaxy S5 Prime (or Galaxy F, after looking at the device’s boot screen) and in two of the images the handset is seen alongside the Galaxy S5. As you can see, the Galaxy F boasts a bigger screen, slimmer bezels, a brushed metal back and what looks like an aluminum band around its side. And looking at the comparison with the S5, although the Galaxy F is having a bigger display it won’t be ridiculously large.

As for the specs of the device, rumor suggests the following:

Snap dragon 805 or Samsung Exynos processor with Cat. 6 LTE

3GB RAM

5.25-inch QHD (2560×1440) AMOLED screen

16MP camera

As for the specs of the device, rumor suggests the following:

 Snap dragon 805 or Samsung Exynos processor with Cat. 6 LTE

3GB RAM

5.25-inch QHD (2560×1440) AMOLED screen

16MP camera 

Samsung Galaxy S3 versus Apple iPhone 5

There has never been a greater time to buy a smartphone I’d wager. From Nokia to Samsung to Apple and even (surprisingly) LG– there is lot to love. When it comes to iconic smartphone leaders though, we still often hear the names Samsung and Apple come up.

This begs the question, which flagship device reigns supreme at the moment: The Samsung Galaxy S3 or the Apple iPhone 5? Honestly, they both have their positives and negatives. This article is less about declaring a winner and more about just pointing out the overall hardware differences.

Let’s jump in and take a look:

Hardware

When it comes to processing power, there are two different versions of the Galaxy S3. The international has a quad-core, the US version has a dual-core. As for the iPhone? It is a dual-core device in all markets.

So how much difference does all that make? Less then you would think. With the US version of the S3, you get more RAM to make up for less cores. When comparing either version of the S3 to the iPhone 5, there isn’t a huge noticeable difference. Both swipe in and out of apps with relative ease. Both handle just about everything you throw at it.

As for battery life? Both perform about the same, though the iPhone 5 is said to last slightly longer.

As for other aspects like weight, the S3 is slightly heavier at 133g versus 116g for the iPhone 5, but you probably won’t feel the difference all that much. That said, the S3 has a much larger 4.8-inch screen.

Overall, the iPhone 5 does benchmark higher than the S3. That said, benchmarks don’t mean that much when it comes to everyday performance. Removing factors like OS preference, weight and size preference: these two phones both are rock solid. You won’t have to worry about the phone not handling apps or glitching. You won’t find either to be slow.

Design

This probably plays a lot into preference as well. The iPhone 5 has a glass and aluminum design that is admittedly quite attractive. Still, the Galaxy S3′s plastic body still manages a very premium look. The 4.8-inch screen on the front also adds to the appeal in design.

Android versus iOS

In many ways it is hard to directly compare the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 because their ecosystems differ so much. They have different looks, different levels of customization, etc.

To put it simply, figure out what OS matches your tastes.

Reasons for iOS: Most users that go with iOS laud it with praise for being simple, easy to use and highly secure. Apple fans say it just works, without all the extra effort. Apple’s AppStore is also known for having more apps, particularly paid apps.

Reasons for Android: Android users like that the OS is customizable on just about every level and that it has more free apps. Additionally you aren’t locked down to just one app store.

Pricing

While this varies based on carriers and where you are in the world, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is generally a little bit cheaper than the iPhone 5. Without any special deals going on, Verizon currently prices both handsets for $199 with two year contract. That said, the S3 often goes for less during special promotions.

When it comes to buying without contract, unlocked? You can find the S3 for cheaper as well.

Conclusion

When it comes to “versus” articles, there is probably nothing more dissatisfying for a reader than to hear a draw. I know that fans of one phone or the other won’t probably like to hear this– but it is really hard to say one is better than the other.

If you like the openess of Android, the S3 wins.

If you want the neat tidy Apple experience and don’t mind being a bit locked down, you get an iPhone 5.

There are other considerations to factor in as well– such as opinion regarding the company. Some people don’t like Apple, they feel that the company is unfair and overpiced. Some also feel the same about Samsung, and feels that it copies companies like Apple and profits off of it.

Instead of us declaring a winner, we want to leave this to our readers. We invite you to comment below with which phone you think is better, and why.

Please try and be respectful of others opinions. Honestly, both phones are great in their own ways.

Vertu goes smart, launches Ti at Rs 5.8 lakh

Upmarket phones makers Vertu has finally launched a smartphone powered by Android. Priced at €7,900 (approx. Rs 5.8 lakh), the Vertu Ti will run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), has a 3.7 inch WVGA screen.

Daily Deal: Motorola Pro+ MB632 Unlocked Android Smartphone for $200

 

 

Maybe you’re not a fan of signing lengthy contracts, but you also don’t want to spend $500 or more on an unsubsidized Smartphone. This deal on the Motorola Pro Plus MB632 could be just the ticket.

Yes, it’s true that this Android Smartphone isn’t quite as sexy as the HTC One X or the Samsung Galaxy S III, but you are paying a fraction of the unsubsidized price. The Motorola MB632 has a 1GHz single core processor to go along with its 3.1-inch touch screen display. You’ll also notice that, unlike so many other smartphones these days, this one actually has a full physical QWERTY keyboard.

Going through the rest of the specs and features, we find Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 5MP camera with LED flash, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 4GB internal memory, microSD expansion (up to 32GB) and the usual array of Google services like Gmail, Search and Google Maps with Navigation.

Find the Motorola MB632 on Amazon for $199.99 outright, a $100 savings off the regular price of $300

4 waterproof Smartphone’s to beat the rains

Motorola Defy Plus

This handset comes with a 3.7-inch display which is water and scratch resistant. Besides, it is dust proof as well. Otherwise too it has very good specifications including a 1 GHz processor, Android 2.3 operating system, a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a 1650 mAh battery. Motorola Defy Plus also has 32 GB of expandable memory along with 2 GB of internal storage, Wi-Fi, WI-Fi hotspot functionality, Bluetooth, micro USB and other common Android features. It is available in the market for around Rs 14,000. 

 Motorola Defy Mini

This is the younger cousin of the Defy Plus, but gives good protection from water and dust like its predecessor. It has a 3.2-inch capacitive display and notably comes with dual SIM functionality. The Motorola Defy Mini has Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, a 600 MHz processor, 3 megapixel rear cameras with LED flash, 0.3 megapixel front cameras, 1650 mAh battery, and expandable memory up to 32 GB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth etc. The phone is available for around Rs 12,000.

Sony Experia Go

The Xperia Go has a rugged design that makes it durable and water resistant. It comes with a scratch resistant mineral glass display and meets industry standard IP (Ingress Protection) rating 67 to fight off dust and the effects of water immersion. The device can be submerged under water for up to 10 minutes without its insides getting damaged. Xperia Go comes with a wet finger tracking system that allows it to be used in extreme weather conditions as well. Xperia Go features a 3.5-inch reality display with 320 x 480 pixel resolution and a four point sensitive touch input system. Xperia Go is based on the older Android Gingerbread operating system but the company promises the Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in times to come. Sony Xperia Go comes with a 5 megapixel main camera but misses out on a front camera; so no video calling. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor along with 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB onboard memory for smooth operation

Motorola Razr Maxx

At more than Rs 30,000, this is the costliest phone in the list. Like the others, it also provides protection from water and dust. It has a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory along with a slot for expandable memory of 32 GB, and Android 2.3, which is upgradeable to Android ICS. Motorola Razr Maxx comes with a 4.3-inch screen and has an 8 megapixel rear camera along with a 1.3 megapixel front camera, 3300 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc.

Reference: http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-gadgets-and-gaming-4-waterproof-smartphones-to-beat-the-rains/20120726.htm

5 Best Camera Smartphone’s

In today’s era, when people want to carry their special moments with them, camera is the one which will come to anyone’s mind instantly. Smartphone biggies have been packing in higher megapixels lenses into their smart phones thereby adding bunch of other cool features that would make clicking images with these phones easy, fun and entertaining. A lot of emphasis has been laid in making sure that it is not only important to capture images, but also to share them. In addition to this companies are offering free cloud space and integration with social networks to make the user experience unified. Here’s my list of five best smart phones with the best camera experience, currently available in the market.

Nokia PureView 808

This Nokia’s latest Symbian device was a big eye opener at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012, and obvious reasons were it packed in a 41 MP sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. Nokia PureView 808 captures videos in Full HD (1080p) videos at 30fps. For all those photographers who don’t want images to have jerks at all, Nokia sells an additional tripod mount adapter, which is optional to choose.

Nokia N8

Before the announcements of Nokia PureView 808 the Nokia N8 enjoyed the title of being the best camera smart phone from the Finnish handset giant. The bold letters mean something. Nokia N8 comes with a 12MP auto-focus lens (Carl Zeiss optics) and xenon flash. It has a 1/1.83-inch image sensor and the images that are clicked through this phone are much crispier and have life like colors However, the flash on board is not the best one would find on a camera smart phone. The Nokia N8 captures 720p videos at 25fps.

HTC One X

HTC One X comes along an 8 MP rear camera. HTC one X has a dedicated image processor, which facilitates capturing images at a much faster speed. On a continuous shooting mode, captures up to 4 fps. The smart phone comes with a wide f2.0 aperture through which one can capture nice images even in low-light conditions. The camera can capture 1080p full HD videos at 30fps. HTC One X has an integrated 1.3MP sensor on the front. The feature is that it can capture photos while recording video.

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung has captured major part of the smart phone market. Galaxy S III was much rumored and most awaited phone. It also packs in an 8 MP camera .While working on burst mode one can capture 20 shots in one go with around 6 shots per second. The company has added HDR mode to S III, which takes multiple shots at various exposure values and combines them to create a single image. Samsung Galaxy S III comes with 1.9MP front camera. The ultra-fast processor that powers the device, makes recording smoother as expected, however the auto-focus was slightly at the lower side. Galaxy S III also facilitates tap-to-focus while recording video, thus capturing even better videos. The only missing part is on the optical side, Galaxy S III only supports a maximum aperture of f/2.6, which means, and Galaxy S III will be slightly on the lower side in low-lighting conditions when compared with HTC One X.

Apple iPhone 4S

Apple iPhone 4s comes with an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. The images captured through this apple product have beautiful color detailing and the f/2.4 aperture clicks one’s precious moments anytime and anywhere. The camera also records full HD (1080p) videos and has got other functionalities like touch focus and Geo tagging.

Reference:

http://gadgeticworld.com/2012/07/21/5-best-camera-smartphones-for-perfect-shot/

Top Dual Sims Android Phones in India

Dual Sims android phones have been around for some time now.  For a heavy phone user it is advisable to keep one phone instead of two and that is where the dual Sims concept comes into play. With over 57% market share, Dual Sims android phones have taken over the Indian cell phone market and the only way it seems to be heading for growth now is through the Smartphone market. As far as android phones are concerned these are becoming popular because of the user friendly OS and the great number of useful and versatile Apps the Android market provides. Now, the combination of these two features seems one of the brightest. With the increasing needs almost all the major or minor manufacturers have launched dual SIM Android phones in the country, be it Samsung, LG, Micro-max or Spice. A look at the Dual Sims Android Phones list will show you the number of phones has grown significantly in the last few months.  Here’s the list some of the Top Dual Sims Android smart phones for you to make the appropriate decision for your next purchase.

Samsung Galaxy Y Duos

This one is Samsung’s first full touch dual Sims android phone. It is packed with many features like 832 MHz Processor and 512 MB RAM. It runs on an Android 2.3 operating system. The touch screen is 3.14inch QVGA and the camera is of 3.15 megapixels with Geo-tagging feature. The phone is 3G and WI-Fi enabled. There is a powerful battery up of Li-Ion 1300 mAh that gives a talk time of 9 hours. The internal memory of the phone is 160 MB which is expandable up to 32 GB. Along with the WI-Fi it has GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth 3.0 and micro USB port for connectivity which makes it totally grab-worthy! The Samsung Galaxy Y Duos is priced Rs. 8,099.

 

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos

The Samsung Ace Duos is one of the handsets that provide a mélange of technology in a single set. Running Android 2.3 on an 832MHz processor and flashing a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, that dual-SIM capability is the highlight, with Samsung’s “Dual SIM always on” feature that forwards calls from the phone number on SIM 2, even if the user is on a call through SIM 1. The camera of this phone is 5 MP with LED flash make it good choice for people who want to have a great collection of pictures. This phone provides fast and very easy access to G talk, Gmail and many more. This one can be bought at a price of Rs. 12,099.

 

HTC Desire V

HTC has introduced a high-end Android handset called the HTC Desire V, which will support dual Sims and has many top-notch features.  With this phone you get a 4-inch screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. It is loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with SENSE 4 and supports HSPA, Wi-Fi and GPS. This HTC handset is powered by a decent 1GHz Qualcomm MSM 7227A (ARM Cortex – A5) processor. In addition, the device has a 512MB of RAM for extra strength. You can certainly depend on the handset for all common uses of Smartphone like web surfing, movie watching and image capturing with no performance failure. This one is definitely desirable!

 

Spice Mi 350n

Spice recently launched their entry level Mi-350n into the dual SIM Android phones category. It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and it runs quite smoothly while running low-powered applications. The device is powered by a 650 MHz processor. 3.5 inch TFT screen with 320 x 480 pixel resolution and the ability to display 16 million colors give an attractive appeal to the phone. The phone has a Mediatek MT6573 chip set that includes a 650 MHz single core processor and Adreno 200 graphics engine for dedicated graphics support. The phone has 256 MB of RAM and 512 MB of internal storage that doubles up as the ROM. The device supports 32 GB of external memory, which is pretty much a standard these days. You can get this at Rs. 7,448.

 

Micro max A78

A78 enhances its dual Sims capability by combining the productivity of the Android platform with the flexibility of a QWERTY keyboard. It’s hard to beat a combination like that. It is powered by the Android Gingerbread OS and has a 3-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3- megapixel front camera. The Phone sports a display of 3.5 inches Capacitive Multi-Touch screen. The Smartphone houses 650MHz processor. It had 1300 mAh battery for longer battery life. It is available at Rs. 7,189.

 

Micro max A73

This device is equipped with latest applications and tools. Micro max A73  runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and powerful 650 MHz Processor with 256 RAM,512 ROM. Along with 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen it is also equipped with a qwerty keyboard. It has a 2MP main camera; a VGA front camera that allows the user to have video calls over 3G. Additionally, presence of a flash light helps you to get a clear and crisp visual even in dim light. This mobile phone features Polaris Office Suite that allows you to access and edit MS Office based files without the use of a computer. Well all this for just Rs. 6,299.

 

LG Optimus 3D

This one is another ace of the optimus series og LG. Since the Optimus 3D, LG have been the only big-name manufacturer to stick to their guns in the 3D Smartphone market. The Optimus 3D is the first Smartphone to launch with a “glasses-free” 3D display, enabling users to take still photos and record videos in full 3D, then play them back in 3D on the massive 4.3 inch screen. This dual Sims phone comes with a dual processor, dual camera and dual-channel memory. It runs on Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread with LG 3D UI powered by Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor with 1 GB RAMS. It has a Dual 5 MP auto focus cameras with LED Flash for better quality pictures. You can get this one at Rs. 24,990.

Summary

All these phones accommodate the latest features along with the hit formula of Smartphone and Dual Sims together. Dual Sims android phones in this list have already excited the consumers and have found a high level of acceptance more and more phones are being added to the list on the daily basis. The dual SIM android phone will continue to take the market by storm. With Blackberry and Windows yet to enter the bandwagon, Android seems to have a clear lead in this space.

Reference: http://www.techatlast.com/top-dual-sim-android-phones-india