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Mid-range Google prod- Huawei may beat BlackBerry’s next could ucts likely to be unveiled Samsung in foldable have dual cameras and by July smartphone race QWERTY Giving more focus on India market, tech The arrival of the new foldable display BlackBerry, under TCL is expected major Google is said to devise strate- tech seems to be near, with the lat- to continue on the physical QWERTY gies to launch various consumer prod- est buzz suggesting that Huawei has road and launch the successor to ucts falling in the mid-segment in the joined the race to foldable smartphone. the BlackBerry Keyone for which the country. If rumours are to be believed, According to reports, the Chinese com- rumours have begun building up. The the product list is likely to include a pany may unveil one, pretty sooner latest one hints at some features the mid-range Pixel smartphone, the pre- than the other contenders, may be in forthcoming smartphone could have. mium Pixelbook and various smart home November this year. While there is noth- According to an image leaked on automation products such as doorbell, ing about the Huawei smartphone avail- SlashLeaks, the upcoming Blackberry camera, alarm system, and smoke able, it is likely to fold inwards and is smartphone is likely to be codenamed detector by Google-owned Nest. Reports likely to be made out of OLED display Athena, and apart from featuring the further suggest that Google will launch panel by LG. The report further quotes legendary QWERTY physical keypad, the the various consumer products in India Huawei stating, “We felt strongly that smartphone will simultaneously feature with the availability of the affordable 4G we would reverse the market dominance the trending dual cameras at the back. by Reliance Jio as well as other telecom with the release of the folder button, While the camera configuration is still operators in order to extract the most out which is more complete than Samsung not known, the dual-camera module of the products. In addition, Google is Electronics,” said a participant in the is expected to support dual-tone LED likely to launch its next-generation Pixel Huawei folder blueprint development flash. In terms of the aesthetics, the smartphones sometime around Diwali in project. Unlike Samsung Electronics rumoured smartphone has the volume India. Furthermore, Google is expected who is deeply concerned about UX, after rocker, the power on/off button, and the to spend heavily on its advertising strat- reviewing various opinions, I would like Convenience Key to the right, while the egies and concentrate more on offline to reflect this.” Interestingly, South dedicated SIM and microSD card tray is retailing along with in-store branding Korean company Samsung is expected placed on the left. n and signage in selected stores. to deliver its foldable device next year. [email protected]

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Panasonic introduces Arbo Hub, your been in business for over a year since being ‘go-to app’ for everything revived, will look at selling phones to enterprise customers as an alternative revenue stream, according to reports quoting top executives. “We want to be among the top three smartphone brands within the next couple of years,” Ajey Mehta, head of India operations at HMD Global, told a newspaper recently.

OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 5.1 for

What’s Up What’s OnePlus 5 and 5T participation from the startup’s existing Panasonic has launched ‘Arbo Hub’ – an investors like payments company PayU, AI-powered Hub which claims to provide said reports. The two companies have the users of Panasonic smartphones an reportedly held talks for an investment that access to multiple apps and services on a will also see closer integration between single platform. Arbo Hub promises to be them to push sales on Mi.com. This would the ‘go-to’ app for everything that adapts be the second investment by Xiaomi in the to the users’ specific needs, interests and fintech space, after having backed student- provides all services on one single platform, focused lending player Krazybee last year. decluttering multiple apps on the Xiaomi and Shunwei Capital, the venture smartphones. The company has also capital firm started by Xiaomi founder Lei partnered with app aggregators such as Jun, led an $8-million round in Bengaluru- Ola, AccuWeather, NewsPoint, MobiKwik OnePlus has begun rolling out an updated based KrazyBee in October last year. and Gamezop so as to provide different version of its own operating system- the platforms to the end user. Arbo Hub will be OxygenOS 5.1 for the OnePlus 5 and the Lava opens India’s first all-women operated introduced to the users of Eluga Ray 700, OnePlus 5T. The gradual rollout will update service centre launched in September 2017, through an the smartphones to Android 8.1 Oreo along OTA update. The company has introduced with updated security patch. Additionally, the Arbo Hub along with two of its upcoming the update brings the full-screen gesture smartphone models Panasonic P85 NXT support for the OnePlus 5T. The OnePlus and Eluga Ray 710, which will also be 5 and the OnePlus 5T come with a 5.5- incorporated into this go-to app. inch full HD Optic AMOLED display and a 6.01-inch full HD+ full Optic AMOLED HMD pilots online platform for Nokia display with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9, Homegrown handset maker Lava has handset sale respectively. Both are powered by the same launched its first all-women operated Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor mobile handset service centre in India and come in two RAM/ROM options: 6GB where customers will be able to view and RAM/64GB ROM, and 8GB RAM/128 experience the repair of their mobile ROM. The battery capacity stands at handsets in front of them. Located in 3,300mAh with the company’s Dash Noida, it will be a one-stop destination -- Charge tech for fast charging. providing over-the-counter mobile hardware and software resolutions to HMD Global, makers of the Nokia brand Xiaomi looks to back fintech startup customers. Lava said it is set to launch phones, is reportedly piloting its own online ZestMoney around 20 company-owned service centres sales platform Nokia.com in India, where Chinese company Xiaomi is in advanced across India by mid-2018. “Customer it will sell all its models and accessories, a talks to pick up a stake in financial experience is at the core of everything we move aimed at broadening its reach among technology startup ZestMoney, which it do and we have made some significant consumers for higher market share. The already is in partnership with for offering investments in this area. The launch of this platform will run parallel to Amazon and EMI-loans for products on its online portal centre is a step forward in enhancing our Flipkart, the other ecommerce channels Mi.com, according to reports. ZestMoney customers’ experience manifold,” said through which the makers of Nokia phones is in talks to raise a total round of about Sunil Raina, President, Lava sell their phones. The brand, which has $20 million and the round will also see International.

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Google Pixel and Pixel XL pulled out from 5p lens. The rear shooter is rated at 13- Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, with a focus Google Store megapixel with PDAF. It comes with a towards building client relationships, 5.65-inch HD+ Full View display with an growing business volumes and sales of aspect ratio rated at 18:9 and is powered Asus branded products and services. Leon by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 started his career with Asus about 15 years processor. It comes in two RAM/ROM back when he was an integral part of the variants- 3GB RAM/32GB ROM (for Rs leadership in Asus headquarters, Taiwan. 8,999) and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM (for Rs 10,999), both the variants expandable up to 256GB. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and runs the company’s XOS 3 Google’s first installment of its Pixel series- based on Android 8.0 Oreo. It is Up What’s the Google Pixel and the Pixel XL are no accompanied by a rear-mounted fingerprint longer up for grabs via the Google Store, scanner and Face Unlock feature. being replaced by the current flagships- the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. However, for Ziox Mobiles launches Z99 feature phone those who intend to grab the 2016 Google He has been instrumental in building and Pixel smartphones, they can be still growing businesses for driving sales and purchased via third-party sites such as market share for different markets. Verizon, Amazon or eBay. The Google Pixel sports a 5-inch HD AMOLED display and Oppo, Dolby Labs sign strategic intellectual the Pixel XL has a 5.5-inch HD Super property partnership AMOLED display, respectively. Both the Smartphone brand Oppo has formed a smartphones are powered by Qualcomm Ziox Mobiles has extended its product global, strategic intellectual property Snapdragon 821, coupled with 4GB of portfolio with the launch of a new feature partnership with Dolby Laboratories, a RAM. The Pixel and the Pixel XL come in phone called Ziox Z99. This feature phone world-leading expert and developer of two internal storage options: 32GB and comes as a complete package as it features audio, imaging and voice technologies. 128GB. The smartphones comprise a inbuilt box speakers, a powerful battery The co-operation will see Oppo collaborate 12.3-megapixel rear camera with dual- and stylish looks. The other major highlights tone LED flash, while the one at the front of this smartphone are the mobile tracker is rated at 8-megapixel. While the Google feature, auto call recording and support for Pixel is backed by a 2770mAh battery, the multiple languages. There is a bright Pixel XL is backed by a bigger 3450mAh display screen of 2.4-inch and the feature of battery. phone has a textured back finish and a bright torch as well on the top edge. It Infinix Hot S3 now in Topaz Blue colour comes with dual SIM support and has option in India connectivity aspects such as Bluetooth and internet. The Ziox Z99 has features on Dolby’s High-Efficiency Advanced such as SOS emergency, Speed Dial and Audio Coding (HE AAC), JPEG-HDR and multi-language support. This new offering other audio and video technologies. High- from Ziox Mobiles is priced at Rs 1,643. Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding (HE AAC) is an international standard for audio Asus appoints Leon Yu as new Regional encoding authorized for use by Dolby Head for India, South Asia Laboratories to hundreds of companies Taiwanese tech major Asus recently around the world. JPEG-HDR is part of the appointed Leon Yu as the Regional Head static image encoding standard whilst also Infinix has unveiled Topaz Blue colour for India and South Asia. Leon joined Asus storing data in a highly dynamic range of variant of its Hot S3 budget smartphone in India from Asus Middle East to assume the more than 8 bits so users can sample the India. Up for grabs via Flipkart, the colour responsibility from Peter Chang, who has entire range during post-processing. variant is in addition to the existing Blush now moved to Asus headquarters in Taiwan, Gold and Sandstone Black colours. It has and heads the Market Development Center Truecaller reaches 100 million daily active its major highlight in the form of a 20- for APAC. Leon will be responsible for users megapixel front-facing camera which building Asus’ brand and business in the Popular communication app Truecaller supports Bokeh effect, dual LED flash and South Asia region which includes India, Sri recently announced that in less than a year,

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the app has leapfrogged from 100 million connected devices practical to sell and monthly active users (MAUs) to 100 million manage for businesses and consumers. daily active users (DAUs) globally. “There are only a handful of mobile-only services Google in talks to acquire Nokia’s airplane that impact as many users each and every broadband business day and we are humbled to be able to join Google is in talks to buy Nokia’s airplane this exclusive group,” Alan Mamedi, CEO broadband business as the Alphabet Inc and Co-founder of Truecaller wrote in a blog unit seeks to tap into new services and post. From simple beginnings as a Caller Individual Learning Private Ltd (Embibe) reach more users by offering in-flight high- ID and spam blocking app, Truecaller has and will invest USD 180 million into the speed internet, said reports quoting people now become a full-fledged communications company over the next three years. Reliance familiar with the matter. Nokia’s technology platform with calling, SMS, Flash Messages said it has agreed to invest up to Rs 1,175 could help Google offer a faster alternative What’s Up What’s and payment services. In January, the crore ($180 mn) into Embibe, (including to existing Wi-Fi on airplanes, said the Stockholm-headquartered Truecaller consideration to be paid for acquiring launched “Truecaller Backup” feature for majority stake from existing investors) over Android devices which allows users to the next three years. Speaking on this backup and restore their contacts, call strategic transaction, Akash Ambani, history, block list and settings to Google Director, Reliance Jio, said the investment Drive. The “Airtel Truecaller ID” service in Embibe underlines Reliance’s now has over one million paying subscribers commitment to growing the education across India. sector in India and the world and making people, who asked not to be identified education accessible to the widest possible because the deliberations are private. Talks Snapchat introduces ‘Group Video Chat’ group of students by deploying technology. are advanced and an agreement may be feature Reliance aims to connect over 1.9 million reached soon, said reports quoting sources. schools and 58,000 universities across A final decision hasn’t been made and the India with technology. companies could still decide against a deal, they were quoted as saying. MediaTek teams up with Microsoft for IoT Representatives for Alphabet and Nokia solution reportedly declined to comment. Nokia’s Mobile chipset company MediaTek has LTE A2G cellular-based system also creates partnered with US technology major a direct link between an aircraft and the Microsoft to deliver Azure Sphere chip, the ground instead of just bouncing the signal Photo-sharing app Snapchat has rolled out MT3620 to drive Internet of Things (IoT) off a satellite, enabling in-cabin high-speed a new “Group Video Chat” feature that will innovation with built-in security and internet services using Wi-Fi, according to make connecting with friends and family connectivity. MediaTek and Microsoft have its website. more fun. Users can start the group chat worked together to develop a specialized with just a tap on the video icon. Up to 16 chipset with a Wi-Fi connected controller IIT Delhi sets up India’s first 5G lab friends can video chat together at the same built around a processor designed to run IIT-Delhi (IIT-D) has set up a radio lab with time. Meanwhile, group audio chatting can an array of antennas for “standardisation, support 32 friends at once. Friends have research and manufacturing” of 5G the option to join a Group call just with equipment. “In an effort to establish India voice too, or toggle between video and as a key global player in the standardisation, voice, if they aren’t camera ready. With research and development and another new feature “Mentions”, users can manufacturing of 5G equipment, a Massive tag friends in the Snaps they add to their MIMO radio laboratory has been setup at own Story. “Group Video Chat” and IIT Delhi and will be inaugurated on April “Mentions” will be rolling out globally over Azure Sphere’s IoT operating system. Azure 13. This will be the first such lab in India,” the next few weeks. Sphere is a solution for creating highly- an IIT-Delhi statement said. Saif Khan secured, connected MCU powered devices Mohammed, an IIT-D professor working on Reliance Industries picks up majority stake at a price that makes enterprise-class the Massive Multiple-Input Multiple- in Embibe security affordable for the multitude of Output (MIMO) technology, said it will help Reliance Industries Ltd has entered into cloud connected devices. The solution curb the emittance of radiation harmful to agreements to acquire close to 73 per cent would bring trust and security into IoT our health and also will allow less radio stake in education technology provider solutions from chip to cloud, to make interference for better communication.

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Paytm revamps app, aims exponential service allows American Express card users growth this year to make QR code-based and contactless payments through the Amex mobile app. The feature works with most issued, non- cancelled American Express credit and charge cards; American Express Prepaid Cards, Virtual Accounts, Corporate Purchasing Cards and Corporate Meeting Cards are not eligible for Amex Pay. Additionally, the card does not need to be Continental in making the roads safer contactless to use Amex Pay. The feature through a digital tyre monitoring platform, is currently available on Android devices ContiConnect. The companies are using Payment gateway Paytm has revamped its with NFC functionality running Android the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect Up What’s app to make it even more user friendly and 4.4 Kitkat or higher, and iOS devices with commercial vehicle fleets to the digital tyre intuitive. The new update personalizes the version one older than the current one: it monitoring platform to improve road safety app experience for the user, showcasing will run on iOS 11.2.6 instead of iOS and vehicle efficiencies. ContiConnect frequent use cases at a customized level. 11.3. communicates tyre temperature and Money Transfers is also now simpler and pressure data to a central web portal via the faster, offering instant transfers from a DoT issues 13-digit numbers for M2M wireless network, allowing fleet managers user’s Paytm Payments Bank account, network trials to continuously monitor the data for their Paytm Wallet or any other bank account to entire fleet. The system sends alerts via any bank account at 0% fee. Passbook, e-mail or SMS to the fleet manager if tyre which contains account history and pressure or temperature deviates from the balance, has been revamped to present all defined value and suggests corrective information in a snapshot. With this measures where necessary. The new revamp, Paytm aims exponential growth in platform helps prevent expensive tyre- Money Transfers this year. It has been The telecom department (DoT) has issued related breakdowns affecting commercial aggressively educating users to link their 13-digit numbers to telecom operators for fleets, and maximises vehicle uptime. The bank accounts and experience instant the trial of machine-to-machine (M2M) Vodafone mobile communications network transfers using the Paytm app. communications like smart electric metres transmits the data securely, reliably in real- and car tracking devices. The 13-digit time to destinations around the world. Airtel joins hands with ALTBalaji to offer numbers have been allocated to state-run exciting digital content firm BSNL and private telecom operators Cisco setting up ‘thingQbator’ at Telecom services provider Airtel has Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Idea Cellular Thiruvananthapuram entered into a strategic partnership with and Vodafone for testing purposes only. Global IT networking major Cisco, in ALTBalaji, a wholly owned subsidiary of According to a letter sent by the DoT to partnership with the Nasscom Foundation, Balaji Telefilms, to bring exciting digital operators, the authority has approved is setting up an incubator for start-ups to content from ALT Balaji’s portfolio to Airtel allocation of “1 million codes for testing nurture and develop ideas in the Internet TV app users. ALTBalaji’s complete range purpose for each LSA (licence service of Things (IoT) domain at the Indian of original shows and hit movies is now area)” to service providers. M2M Institute of Information Technology and available on Airtel TV app. This includes communication, a new-age technology, is Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) in popular shows like Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, at the heart of concepts such as smart Thiruvananthapuram. An MoU was inked Haq and Bollywood hits like One Upon a homes and smart cars. M2M between Nasscom Foundation CEO Time in Mumbai and Lootera. This will help communication can include a gas, Shrikant Sinha and Kerala Chief Secretary ALTBalaji in extending its content electricity or water meter communicating Paul Antony in the presence of Chief distribution to Airtel TV app’s fast growing information it records such as consumption Ministeri Pinarayi Vijayan during the user base. With this partnership, Airtel TV level, or a vending machine alerting inaugural ceremony of the two-day conclave has further strengthened its content distributor when stocks run low, or ‘Huddle Kerala’, one of Asia’s largest catalogue, which is amongst the largest in transmission of data about personal startup ecosystem congregations, recently. India. appliances. Another MoU for establishing the Cisco Networking Academy programme through Amex Pay mobile payments solution Vodafone, Continental join hands to make the ICT Academy of Kerala, launched in India truck tyres smart Thiruvananthapuram, was also signed at American Express has launched Amex Pay Telecom major Vodafone is lending support the event. n mobile payment service in India. The to automotive manufacturing company [email protected]

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Fostering India-China Cooperation A high profile MeitY and Indian mobile industry delegation recently visited Tsinghua University, Tsinghua Unigroup, Unigroup Spreadtrum & RDA to foster better ties and enhance B-2-B collaboration between the two neighbours Synergy high-profile delegation led by of Unigroup Spreadtrum & RDA received total research output and performances, Mr Ajay Prakash Sawhney, the delegation. The two sides discussed topping both Massachusetts Institute of ASecretary, Ministry of the long history of Tsinghua University in Technology (MIT) and National University Electronics & Information the electronic information industry, the of Singapore (NUS). Tsinghua University Technology of India (MeitY), Government leading position of the Tsinghua Unigroup also happens to be the parent organization of India recently visited Tsinghua in China’s semiconductor industry and the of Tsinghua Holdings which amongst University, Tsinghua Unigroup, Unigroup future cooperation opportunities between other have controlling stake in Unigroup Spreadtrum & RDA in Beijing to foster India and China in the related fields. Spreadtrum & RDA, the semiconductor and enhance the trade and industrial ties Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University major. between the two neighbours. Shengyao happens to be amongst the most prestigious During the visit, the Executive Deputy Jiang, Executive Deputy Secretary and global research universities and a member Secretary and Vice President of Tsinghua Vice President of Tsinghua University, of the C9 League of Chinese universities. University, Mr Jiang Shengyao, introduced Weiguo Zhao, Chairman of Tsinghua Since 2015, Tsinghua has been ranked as briefly the history of Tsinghua University Unigroup and Adam Zeng, Executive Vice the best engineering and computer science and its long-term investment and profound President of Tsinghua Unigroup and CEO school in the world, based in part on its expertise in the field of electronic

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Govt imposes 10% import duty on key smartphone components

ith an aim to boost domestic manufacturing, the government Whas levied a 10 per cent duty on import of key smartphone components such as camera module and printed circuit board assembly. Earlier in the Budget 2018-19, the government had hiked customs duty on mobile phones to 20 per cent from 15 per cent. Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla recently tabled notification documents in this regard in the Lok Sabha which seek to “withdraw exemption from basic customs duty What’s Up What’s (BCD) on printed circuit board assembly, camera module and connectors of cellular mobile phones and impose 10 percent BCD on them...”. In another notification, the revenue department has increased the basic import duty on populated, loaded or stuffed global mobile production in 2017 compared to 3 per cent in printed circuit boards, related to telephones (including mobile 2014. India replaced Vietnam to become the second largest phones) from nil to 10 per cent. producer of mobile phones in 2017. With the rise in mobile phone India is now the second largest mobile phone producer in the production, imports of the devices in the country also reduced to world after China, according to information shared by the Indian less than half in 2017-18. The government has already imposed Cellular Association (ICA) with Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha and 15 per cent import duty on chargers, battery, headset, speaker, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Government’s flagship ‘Make In microphone, keypad etc as per phased manufacturing programme India’ programme along with specific incentives are aimed at (PMP). The PMP is aimed at boosting domestic production of bolstering domestic manufacturing of IT and electronic products. mobile phones by providing tax relief and other incentives on As per data shared by the ICA, India accounted for 11 per cent of components and accessories used for the devices. n

Xiaomi adds 3 new smartphone manufacturing units, first PCB plant in India

n its bid to consolidate its position at the top of an intensely as India’s No. 1 smartphone brand by shipments, has also started Icompetitive smartphone market, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi making a small number of phones at another plant in Noida with has set up three new manufacturing plants, including its first another partner, Hipad, which has so far been making power banks surface-mount technology (SMT) facility to begin assembly of for the brand. printed circuit boards (PCB), giving its local production a big push. The development comes after the Indian government imposed The new SMT plant, set up in collaboration with Taiwanese a 10% duty on imports of populated printed circuit boards (PCBs), manufacturing partner Foxconn, is a part of Xiaomi’s new campus camera modules and connectors, making the imports of the in Tamil Nadu, which also houses a new smartphone unit, the components expensive while giving a stimulus to local company said recently. Xiaomi, which recently over took Samsung manufacturing under its Make in India program. As per industry sources, China’s Oppo and Vivo have also started PCB assembling in India, but are yet to make formal announcements. Korean handset major Samsung has been doing PCB assembly in the country since 2006. PCBs make up about 50% of the cost of making a phone. South Korea’s Samsung is among the only major brand that assembles PCBs in India. BCD on populated PCBs, camera modules, and connectors will push local assembly or manufacturing of these components, as companies who make here will get a price advantage over those who don’t. Xiaomi has invited the world’s top fifty Chinese and Taiwanese components suppliers to India. These companies will be visiting Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to explore investment opportunities to set up a local manufacturing base. n

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HMD Global aims to make components in India iming for aggressive growth in India, Finnish Acompany HMD Global – the makers of Nokia brand of phones -- is working hard towards manufacturing its own components in the country, as per reports. The company, which has sold 70 million Nokia devices globally, has grown its business nearly five times in the past eight months in India. According to Counterpoint Research, Nokia was at fifth spot in the feature phones market with six per cent share (as of December 2017). “We are following the phased manufacturing Up What’s programme. In line with this, we have started having conversations with our partner Foxconn to manufacture our own components in the country,” Ajey Mehta, Vice President and Country Head- boards (PCBs). HMD Global got the licence in 2016 to sell India, HMD Global, told a news agency recently. Nokia-branded devices for the next 10 years and displayed its first With an aim to boost domestic manufacturing, the government line-up last year. HMD Global is also mulling about expanding its has imposed a 10 per cent duty on import of key components such portfolio to enter all price segments in India. To create ripples in as camera module and printed circuit board assembly. The the Indian premium smartphone market, the Finnish company company said it will also work with Foxconn to set up surface- recently launched its flagship Nokia 8 Sirocco, along with mount technology lines. Surface-mount technology (SMT) is a two other mid-segment devices -- the Nokia 6 and Nokia 7 Plus method for producing electronic circuits in which the components -- that run Android One, the unmodified Android operating are mounted or placed directly on to the surface of printed circuit system (OS). n

Lemon Mobiles to set up manufacturing unit in Noida

tepping into aggressive business plans, Lemon Mobiles, the Spread over 1.30 lacs sq/ft. area, the facility will also have the Shome-grown mobile brand from Lemon Electronics Limited, capacity of producing 60K LED TVs per month. After the plant has announced that it will set up a new manufacturing unit for comes into operations in 2020, company aims to hit Rs 1,000 mobile phones and LED TVs in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. With an crore top line in next three years. The company also plans to set estimated investment of Rs 150 crore, the proposed facility will up an R&D and testing lab facility in Shenzhen, China to design be equipped to produce 1 million mobile handsets per month. the next-generation mobile handsets. With these new facilities, the brand aims at offering cutting-edge innovation to enhance the customer experience with ‘feature-led budget smartphones’. The brand has recently changed its logo to start its fresh inning with a new identity and investment plans. Currently, its product portfolio includes feature phones, smartphones, and LED TVs at a budget-friendly price. Aiming to capture a bigger pie of Indian smartphone market, the brand is planning to launch 6-7 new smartphones in 4K – an 8K category in the coming months. Kapil Chugh, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Electronics, said, “The revamped brand approach is in line with Lemon Mobiles’ next growth strategy in the Indian market. The new manufacturing unit and R&D facility bring a significant potential for the brand to bounce back and continue its commitment towards product innovation and customer satisfaction. We have planned to come back with robust strategies to fulfill the long-term needs of our consumers.” n

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Transsion Holdings eyes software joint ventures in India

hinese firm Transsion Holdings is reportedly in talks with local Csoftware developers and entrepreneurs to form potential joint ventures (JV) to support its local research and development (R&D) efforts in India. The company also plans to set up a full-fledged R&D center in the country in near future. “We are continuously discussing with some entrepreneurs in Bangalore the possibility to form JV. Either they can be a JV employee or they can run own business. We are very flexible to do any kind of operation and are What’s Up What’s open to their requirement,” Marco Ma, Managing Director, which can differentiate their products in a crowded and Transsion India, told a newspaper recently. “We will align more commoditized smartphone market. Xiaomi, for instance, is looking third-party developers, form JVs and make in-house efforts to make to invest $1 billion in around 100 mobile internet start-ups over R&D go deeper.” The Transsion Group sells handsets under itel, five years in India. China’s Oppo was also looking to invest in Indian Tecno and Infinix brands, and also holds a majority stake in a joint mobile internet start-ups to integrate third-party services with its venture that operates Spice Mobile. itel is among the top three operating platform and app store. Transsion is currently focusing players in the feature phone segment in India. on establishing itel brand’s presence in the smartphone segment, Transsion’s move to partner with third-party developers and and will also launch an entry-level Android Go Oreo edition device. entrepreneurs mirrors the steps taken by companies such as The company is also planning to manufacture printed circuit Micromax and Xiaomi which have invested in one or more mobile boards (PCBs) in the country, and is currently in talks with internet companies to integrate into their devices to offer services governments of some southern states. n

Apple working on iPhones with touchless control, curved screen

pple Inc. is reportedly working on touchless gesture control embraced new ways for humans to interact with computers. Co- Aand curved screens for future iPhones, projects that may help Founder Steve Jobs popularized the mouse in the early 1980s. the company differentiate its most-important product in an Apple’s latest iPhones have a feature called 3D Touch that responds increasingly crowded market. According to reports quoting people differently depending on different finger pressures. The new with knowledge of the matter, the control feature would let iPhone gesture technology would take into account the proximity of a users perform some tasks by moving their finger close to the screen finger to the screen, the person said. without actually tapping it. The technology likely won’t be ready Apple is also developing iPhone displays that curve inward for consumers for at least two years, if Apple chooses to go forward gradually from top to bottom, one of the people familiar with the with it, a person familiar with the work said. Apple has long situation said. That’s different than the latest Samsung smartphone screens, which curve down at the edges. So far, every iPhone model has used a flat display. The iPhone X’s OLED screen curves slightly at the bottom, but the shape is mostly invisible to the human eye. OLED, or organic light emitting diode, displays can be shaped into curves or even folded, unlike the less-flexible LCD screen technology used in prior iPhones. A curved iPhone may be as little as two to three years away, the person said. Apple is also working on new screen technology, known as MicroLED, but that’s at least three to five years away, Bloomberg News reported last month. Both features are still in the early research and development stage and Apple could choose to not go forward with the enhancements. n

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Oppo opens research institute in China with focus on AI, 5G ith an aim to boost its capabilities in new innovations, WChinese handset maker OPPO recently launched a research institute in China. The company also has separate research centres in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Japan (Yokohama) and the US (Silicon Valley). Oppo Research Institute has also joined hands with Stanford Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laboratory to establish Oppo-Stanford Collaboration Lab to explore AI front- end technologies and applications.

“Oppo Research Institute is the new investment for our future Up What’s beyond the existing R&D system. With its various affiliated research centres and our flexible and dedicated research and cooperation with external partners, Oppo will further improve its innovation capabilities,” Tony Chen, CEO, OPPO, said in a statement. The smartphone maker is also collaborating with New Research Institute on 5G technology. “We want to take lead in the York University, Beijing Technology University, Beijing University development and application of AI, 5G and other technologies so of Posts and Telecommunications and China Academy of that we can continue to offer products combining art and Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) Standards technology,” Chen added. n

India fastest-growing mobile app market in 2018

ndia has become the world’s fastest-growing market for mobile of the top ten apps downloaded in the country fall in this category Iapplications on both the Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android Play unlike both China and the US where just one streaming app finds Store, with a sharp spike in revenue in the first quarter of 2018. a place in the top 10. “India is the fastest growing of any market, The country also leads in the most number of mobile app its Q1y-o-y growth was 41%,” said a representative for App Annie. downloads across both platforms, according to app market data Indonesia ranked second with revenue growth of 24%, while and insights company App Annie. The thirst for content among Albania came in third at 23%. Indian mobile phone users is fuelling rapid growth, with video The two most popular applications in India by revenue were streaming apps proving to be the most popular downloads. Three content streaming service Netflix and dating app Tinder. Chinese apps UCBrowser, SHAREit and Hypstar, now called Vigo Video, rank in the top ten, based on combined downloads, as do three apps from the Facebook stable – social network Facebook, messaging app WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. The rapid spread of broadband services, including the launch of Reliance Jio, is contributing to a change in consumption habits. According to data from the department of telecom, the average data usage per subscriber grew 25 times from 62 MB per month in 2014 to 1.6 GB per month in 2017. To be sure, while the rate of revenue growth is rapid, the country ranked 29th in terms of absolute revenue generated from sale of mobile apps estimated at $47 million. n

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Orkut founder says ‘Hello’ to India with a new social networking app

rkut Buyukkokten -- a former Google Oemployee who founded the trendsetter social networking website Orkut.com more than a decade ago -- recently launched a new social network “Hello” in India. Built particularly for the new mobile generation, “Hello” brings people together around their

What’s Up What’s interests to create positive, meaningful, authentic connections and sustained social engagement. “We designed ‘Hello’ to help you make connections in the real world. It’s a social network built on loves not likes, and I’m delighted to say ‘Hello’ to India once again,” said Buyukkokten, now the CEO of San Francisco-based Hello people to treat each other totally differently from how they would Network Inc. behave face-to-face. Technology should help us become more The app, currently available in Brazil with nearly one million understanding, more optimistic, kinder and better people,” the downloads, was in the beta test mode in India for the past several Orkut founder added. The app is available on the Apple App Store months. Test users spent over 320 minutes each month on the and Google Play Store. Orkut was owned and operated by Google app, thus, reflecting the popularity of sport, entertainment, and was named after its creator, Orkut Buyukkokten. Google shut devotion and technology in India. “Today’s online networks force down Orkut on September 30, 2014. n

Govt to install 4,072 mobile towers in Naxal-hit areas

he Centre is planning to install over 4,000 mobile towers in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, TNaxal-hit areas in 10 states to improve telecom network in such Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The additional towers will places. The telecom commission has approved the proposal to strengthen the telecom network resulting in increased mobile install the 4,072 mobile towers in the 10 states under the mobile penetration in Left Wing extremism-affected and other areas facing tower phase-II scheme. In the first phase, which was completed security challenges. about two years ago, 2,329 mobile towers were installed at a cost The exact cost of the fresh endeavour is not immediately known of Rs 3,167 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, but the expenses are expected to be borne by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) of the Department of Telecommunications. The operational expenses for running the towers will be part of the project cost, as per reports. Of the 4,072 mobile towers, 1,054 will be installed in Jharkhand, 1,028 in Chhattisgarh, 483 in Odisha, 429 in Andhra Pradesh, 412 in Bihar, 207 in West Bengal, 179 in Uttar Pradesh, 136 in Maharashtra, 118 in Telangana and 26 in Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the USOF is to provide widespread and non-discriminatory access to quality Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services at affordable prices to people in rural and remote areas. Besides, the fund is aimed at providing effective and powerful linkage to the hinterland thereby mainstreaming the population of rural and remote parts of the country. n

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PM asks ministries to learn AI for socio-economic growth

n a rigorous effort towards making India a Ileading nation in the field of artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Niti Aayog to familiarise all ministries with the high-end technology and explain how it can be leveraged to address the country’s socio-economic problems. Central ministries will be required to set up dedicated

artificial intelligence cells and eventually they Up What’s will all be integrated to help scale up the performance of all social indicators. Following this directive from the PM, the government’s think-tank is likely to periodically review the progress made on AI across ministries. The official was quoted as saying. According to the official, the PM Aayog has already initiated pilot projects on adoption of AI across wants Niti Aayog to adopt a comprehensive strategy for health, education and agriculture. By May end, it will formulate a commercialisation of AI so that the nation collectively benefits national strategy/policy on AI, outlining the scope of research, from the technology. “The Aayog has been asked to undertake all adoption and commercialisation of the technology. possible pilots happening elsewhere in the world, if it addresses A dedicated taskforce will oversee the rollout of AI and its India’s problems, so government departments and states are implementation. According to reports quoting a senior government willing to use AI in their day-to-day functioning,” he added. The official, the government is apprehensive of China’s rising taskforce had recommended that the ministries should coordinate commitment towards AI. “China is way ahead of India in a lot of to accelerate development and commercialisation of AI-based areas but the government does not want to miss the bus this time products and technology through public-private partnership when it comes to research and adoption of this technology,” the models and startups. n

Instantaneous mobile number porting guidelines soon

elecom regulator Trai is expected to overhaul the existing mobile working to finalise the norms in the next two months. MNP allows Tnumber portability (MNP) rules in the next two months to make mobile phone users to retain their numbers while moving cities or it more consumer-friendly and prompt, its chairman RS Sharma changing their telecom service provider. Earlier last month, in the said. “Currently, a substantial number of MNP requests are being backdrop of consumer complaints, the sector watchdog had rejected due to wrong UPC (Unique Porting Code) and balance sought views from stakeholders to improve the MNP process, issues,” Sharma told a newspaper, adding that the regulator was especially in scenarios such as sudden network shutdowns by operators and transfer of subscribers’ prepaid balance. Trai has sought written comments from stakeholders by May 3, and counter comments by May 17, to ease the existing porting rules. The chief regulator said that it has started the consultation process with a view that errors should be eliminated and the process should be made instantaneous. “Consumers should not be subjected to hassles, and it (process) should not take two weeks (to port),” Sharma said, adding that if there was no specific issues, a mobile number should be ported to another telco immediately. Sharma said that the entire mobile connection porting procedure from one telecom service provider to another should be consumer as well as cost-friendly. Trai, in January, had cut down the porting fee from Rs 19 to Rs 4, after a review of such charge. Nearly 345 million porting requests have been processed so far, from the time when subscribers were first allowed to port their mobile numbers in 2011. n

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India third-most vulnerable to cyber threats behind US, China

ndia ranked third in the list of countries where the Ihighest number of cyber threats were detected, and second in terms of targeted attacks in 2017, according to security software firm Symantec. The United States led the pack, followed by China at the second spot, according to the company’s Internet security threat report (ISTR). India was ranked second globally when it comes to spam and phishing (misleading emails, weblink etc). However, What’s Up What’s complex cyber attacks -- ransomware and network attacks in India increased in terms of global percentage. “India ranks fourth globally with eight per cent of global detections of ransomware (a malicious software which locks computer and demands money to unlock it),” the report said. may intent to steal them. With the rise in value of crypto-currencies, Symmantec detected 133 targeted attacks in India which are a new cyber attack from cryptominers was detected in the country the work of organised groups. “The majority of these groups are where criminals stole computer processing power usage from state sponsored (although there is a small number of private consumers and enterprises to mine digital currencies. The operators) and they’re usually driven by a small number of immediate impact of this attack could lead to slowing down of motivations: intelligence gathering, disruption, sabotage, or devices, overheating batteries and in some cases, rendering devices financial. Broadly speaking targeted attacks corresponds to unusable but there are broader implications particularly for espionage, although the lines are starting to blur,” the ISTR report organisations. India was also ranked second after the US where the said. India is one of victims of targeted attack because a lot of highest number of malwares for mobile phones were detected by intellectual property rights are generated here and the criminals the company. n

Govt sets up cyber coordination centre to address cyber security threats

he government has set up a National Cyber Coordination Centre of social media for creating disturbances in the society. “Instances T(NCCC) to address various kinds of cyber security threats, of misuse of social media, including creating social disturbances, including threats arising from misuse of social media, the Rajya have come to the notice of the government. Police and public order Sabha was informed recently. The Minister of State for Home, being state subjects, the concerned law enforcement agencies take Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, said there have been instances of misuse appropriate steps to prosecute offenders as per law,” he said replying to a written question. Ahir said further action under the Information Technology Act is also taken for removal or blocking of such content which affects the interests of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state, friendly relations with foreign states or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence relating to above. “The government has taken a decision to set up National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) to address various kinds of cyber security threats, including threats arising from misuse of social media,” he said. n

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User volume burdens cell networks, causes call drops

he rapidly increasing number of consumers on the Texisting telecommunication network infrastructure is seen as the primary reason for a large number of call drops. According to the data available with the Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI), the total number of mobile subscribers in the state touched 82.19 million in December 2017. Earlier that year, in February, the What’s Up What’s state had 70.32 million subscribers. Milind Pande, the director of MIT School of Telecom Management, said the disproportionate growth of subscribers vis-a-vis the number of towers is the prime reason for calls drops. “The growing competition in the handset market and the availability of cheaper handsets has allowed more people localities to ensure the Right of Way Gazette Notification for cell to become mobile customers. While the number of consumers is towers and fibre location issued by the Department of only increasing, the number of towers has remained the same. The Telecommunication is implemented. “The industry is working sharing of the towers, coupled with an increasing number of closely with the DoT, medical professionals, DST and others and customers, is leading to call drops, especially during peak hours,” has spent well over Rs10 crore on various educational programmes he said. and events to educate the public on the safety of cell towers. Pande also said that usually, people do not allow installation Operators have committed to spend well over Rs 50,000 crore in of towers on their buildings or properties. He said the COAI has construction of cell towers and related infrastructure if cell tower sought permission from the government to allow mobile towers to approvals are given. Bottleneck areas — such as defence locations, be put up on buildings. Rajan Mathews, the director-general of cantonments, rural areas, panchayats — are receiving special COAI, said member operators continue to work with the states and attention,” he said. n

Over 3,000 apps on Google Play found improperly tracking children

mid the ongoing Facebook data leak row, a new study has said collecting data on children. Citing the International Computer Athat over 3,000 apps on Google Play have been improperly Science Institute research (ICSI), it said that more than half of collecting data on children. The Independent reported that more 5,855 Android apps on Google Play were potentially violating US than 3,300 Android apps on Google Play have been improperly privacy laws that protect children under 13 from invasive data collection. The ICSI researchers used a new automated system to determine whether the apps complied with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). “One of the most disturbing findings from the study was that 256 of the apps collected the location data of children without the permission of parents. Other data improperly collected included personal details like names, email addresses and phone numbers,” The Independent report said. The researchers said that the study results are representative given that the apps that were examined represent the most popular free ones on Google Play. The researchers could not evaluate apps running on iPhones and iPads as they did not have access to Apple’s iOS data. The study comes as more than 20 consumer advocacy groups claimed that YouTube is violating COPPA by deliberately profiting from the data collection of children. n

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China’s Xiaomi brings ‘Mi Crowdfunding’ platform to India

hinese electronics major Xiaomi has launched Cits ‘Mi Crowdfunding’ platform in India, which will help the company gauge consumer interest for launching more innovative products in the country. Under the Mi Crowdfunding platform, Xiaomi will curate a handful number of products. However, only after reaching a certain required sale number, the product will be made available

What’s Up What’s to the user. In case the product fails to meet the targeted sales number, customers get their money back. The platform was launched as part of the recent Mi Fan Festival. The Mi Crowdfunding platform launched in India is different from the one in China. Raghu Reddy, Head of to get the product but we will not be able to make a commitment Online Sales, India - Xiaomi Technology, said, “When we decided as to when we will deliver the product because of the uncertainty to launch this platform in India, there are a few challenges that on the certification timeline.” Xiaomi had been working on come into play. Any new product that has to be launched in India launching this platform in India for over a year and a half and has in the consumer electronics space has to go through the certification adopted a different approach. Xiaomi will first shortlist a few process, which can take anywhere between three to six months. If products based on the consumer feedback and market research. we were to launch the platform as it runs in China, we were to run Once shortlisted, the company will get the product certification, into a situation where people will like the product and pay money post which, will list it on the Mi Crowdfunding platform. n

India, South Korea to come together for establishing 5G test labs

ndia is in talks with South Korea, a global leader in telecom index for 2017 by the International Telecommunication Union, Itechnologies, for jointly setting up 5G test laboratories. According while India was at the 134th position. Interestingly, over 90 per to reports quoting an official source, the telecom ministry is in cent of households in South Korea have access to over 1,000- discussions with South Korea to collaborate in the field of megabit per second broadband speed service, according to ITU. telecommunications including setting up of 5G test laboratories. The initiative of partnering South Korea was taken by Telecom It must be noted that South Korea has led the world for many years Minister Manoj Sinha during his visit to Mobile World Congress in in development of advanced telecom technologies. The country Spain early this year. There is a plan to sign a memorandum of was ranked second in information communications technology understanding between both countries in the field of telecom, the people familiar with the development was quoted as saying. According to industry estimates, South Korea is likely to be among the early starters of 5G services. Telecom operators in South Korea have already conducted trial runs of 5G technologies during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. The government has already committed that India will be among early starters of 5G. Partnership with South Korea will help India expedite its plan for 5G roll out. If the industry players and experts are to be believed, India is likely to see rollout of 5G services after standards for the technology are finalised by ITU in 2019.n [email protected]

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Vivo Y71

hinese smartphone maker Vivo 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Chas silently launched a new GPS. budget smartphone in its Y series, The Vivo Y71 comes with a price known as the Vivo Y71 in India. tag of Rs 10,990 and will be up The USP of the smartphone is for grabs via retail stores in the the 5.99-inch HD+ display which country. n comes with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9, making way for thin bezels. The Vivo Y71 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, coupled with 3GB of RAM. The smartphone comes equipped with 16GB of internal storage which comes with the option to expand with the help of a memory card. On the camera front, the smartphone comprises a 13- megapixel primary snapper with LED flash, while the one at the front is rated at 5-megapixel for selfies and video calling. The smartphone gets its power from a 3,360mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The device has room for dual SIM card slots, and comes with various connectivity options such as

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Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus & Nokia 8 Sirocco

fter showcasing them for the first time at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia brand licensee HMD Global Ahas brought the Nokia 6 (2018), the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones to the Indian shores. While the Nokia 8 Sirocco is the most premium offering from HMD Global so far, the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 have been placed at different price points in the mid-range segment. Most importantly, the Nokia 6 (2018), the Nokia 7 Plus and the Nokia 8 Sirocco come with Face Unlock, AI-based stickers

First Look First and are part of the Android One initiative.

Nokia 6 (2018): The successor to the Nokia 6 – the Nokia 6 (2018) – comes with several improvements over the predecessor such as the company’s Bothie feature (for the usage of the primary and the secondary cameras simultaneously), an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, and ZEISS lens. The Nokia 6 (2018) features a 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a layer of 2.5D curved glass, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. The camera department houses a 16-megapixel rear shooter featuring dual- tone LED flash and PDAF, while the front snapper stands at 8-megapixel. The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Additionally, the smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Nokia 6 (2018) is priced at Rs 16,999.

Nokia 7 Plus: The Nokia 7 Plus sports a 6-inch full HD+ display with an aspect ratio rated at 18:9. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, the smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. On the optics front, the device comprises two rear cameras rated at 12-megapixel and 13-megapixel with dual-tone LED flash, ZEISS lens, and a 16-megapixel front-facing shooter. The Nokia 7 Plus gets its fuel from a 3,800mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Coming with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, the Nokia 7 Plus is priced at sR 25,999.

MYMOBILE is priced at Rs 49,999. rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and Oreo. The Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with a 3,260mAhbattery andruns Android 8.1 a with comes storage, onboard of 128GB RAM, processor,of 835 6GB Snapdragon has 5-megapixel. flash. The one at the front stands at ZEISS lens and dual-tone LED with 13-megapixel and rated at 12-megapixel module camera and a rear dual- minimal bezels with display the 5.5-inch QHD poLED Sirocco has two 8 mainNokia the show- the of highlights-star The Nokia 8 Sirocco: www.mymobileindia.com The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Qualcomm by powered is smartphone The n JUST IN MAY 2018 |

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Meizu Pro 7

nveiled back in 2017, the Meizu Pro 7 has officially GPU, ticking at 2.5GHz. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM Ubeen launched in India. The main highlight of the and 64GB of inbuilt storage. The dual-SIM phone is backed smartphone is the presence of dual displays; the primary by a 3,000mAh battery and runs the company’s Flyme OS Full HD Super AMOLED display rated at 5.2-inch and the 6 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. secondary Super AMOLED one standing at 1.9-inch. The smartphone comes with various connectivity

First Look First Another highlight of the Meizu Pro 7 is the camera options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth department which comprises a dual-camera module at the v4.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port. It is accompanied by a back, rated at 12-megapixel each with Sony IMX386 fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button. sensors, PDAF, and dual-tone LED flash. The one at het The Meizu Pro 7 comes in a single Black colour. Priced front is rate at 16-megapixel.The handset is powered by at Rs 22,999, the smartphone is up for grabs exclusively octa-core MediaTek Helio P25 processor with Mali-T880 via Amazon India. n

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Oppo A83 Pro

fter recently unveiling the budget Oppo A83 in the A series with a 13-megapixel primary snapper with LED flash,while Ain India, Chinese handset major Oppo has now launched the one situated at the front is rated at 8-megapixel. The the upgraded version of the smartphone, dubbed the Oppo smartphone comes with AI Beauty Recognition technology A83 Pro in the country. which enhances the pictures and makes them look real. The Oppo A83 Pro shares most of the specifications with The Oppo A83 gets its fuel from a 3,180mAh battery and the Oppo A83, except for the increased 4GB of RAM and runs the company’s ColorOS 3.2 based on Android 7.1.1 64GB of internal storage (with the ability to be expanded up Nougat. The smartphone houses dual SIM card slots and is to 256GB with the use of a microSD card) the former topped with several connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, possesses. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, GLONASS, and If we take a look at the spec sheet, the new Oppo A83 Pro a 3.5mm audio jack. has the 5.7-inch HD+ LCD display with an aspect ratio rated Most importantly, the Oppo A83 Pro comes with facial at 18:9 for minimal bezels as its highlight. recognition feature. It comes in Black and Gold colour variants The camera department is another highlight which comes and is priced at Rs 15,990. n

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 35 36 | MAY 2018 First Look JUST IN H Infinity Life Infinity Micromax Canvas priced at Rs 7,490 and comes in a single Black colour. scanner at the back. The Micromax Canvas Infinity Li Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS.is topped with connectivity options such as 4G VoLT time of up to nine hours, and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. is backed by a 2,500mAh battery8-megapixel expected featuring to softdeliver flash.rated isThe shooter front-facing Canvasthe while flash, LED Infinity megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX135 Sensor an 128GB with the help of a microSD card. onboardstorage which can befurther expanded upto MediaTek MT6737 processor ticking atcurved 1.3GHz. glass. The smartphone is powered by quad-cor 5.45-inch HD+IPSdisplaycoveredwithalayerof2.5D been found listed on the online portal Flipkart. the Micromax Canvas Infinity Life, as the smartphone Pro. predecessors- the Canvas Infinity and the CanvasInfinity Infi Life is the aspect ratio rated at 18:9, muc Additionally,the smartphone supports afingerprint The smartphone has room for dual SIM card slots and In termsoftheoptics,smartphonehousesa13- Itcomes equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of According to the listing, the main highlight of the The listing suggests that the smartphone comes with a new member in its Canvas Infinity series, dubbed ome-grown company Micromax has silently launched h like its Canvas MY a talk Life fe is has nity MOBILE E, at n a d e JUSTIN

Coolpad A1, Mega 4A

hinese company Coolpad has announced two new budget Csmartphones, dubbed the Coolpad A1 and Coolpad Mega 4A in India. Starting with the Coolpad A1, the smartphone comes with a 5-inch full HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor. The smartphone comes equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage which comes with the option to expand up to 64GB with the use of a memory

card. Look First In the camera department, there is an 8-megapixel rear camera while the front-facing snapper is rated at 5-megapixel. The Coolpad A1 is backed by a 2,500mAh battery and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. The Coolpad Mega 4A, on the other hand, features a 5-inch HD display and is powered by quad-core Spreadtrum chipset clocked at 1.3GHz. The smartphone has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. On the camera front, the device houses a 5-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel front snapper. The Coolpad Mega 4A gets is power from a 2,000mAh battery and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. The Coolpad A1 and the Mega 4A come with a price tag of Rs 5,499 and Rs 4,299, respectively and are available in single Gold colour. The smartphones are up for grabs via eight offline toress across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in the country. n

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Intex Uday omestic handset maker Intex has launched Dyet another budget smartphone, called the Intex Uday in collaboration with retail chains of Pune – Kensha Mobiles, Mehta Telecom, Manik Mobile Shopee & The Corner Mobile. Talking about the spec sheet, the Intex Uday comes with a 5.2-inch HD IPS display and is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The smartphone comes equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB via a memory card. In terms of the optics, the smartphone houses a 13-megapixel rear snapper with autofocus and LED flash, while the front-facing shooter stands at 5-megapixel, also with LED flash. The 4G VoLTE-enabled smartphone is backed by a 2,800mAh battery which is expected to last up to seven hours of talk time and up to eight of standby time, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. The Intex Uday comes with several Value- Added Services such as SwiftKey, MiFon Security, Prime Videos and DataBack, and is accompanied by a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Intex Uday comes in Black, Champagne and Blue colour variants. It is priced at Rs 7,999 and is compatible with the Reliance Jio offer for a cashback of Rs 2,200. n

MYMOBILE www.mymobileindia.com H 32GB with the help of a memory card. of onboard storage which can be further expanded up to The smartphone is equipped with powered1GB by aof quad-core RAM processorand 8GBclocked at 1.3GHz.Smart comes with a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display and is degree rotation capability. scanner at the back, with fast unlocking speed and 360- enabled smartphone is the incorporationEros Smart in India. of The amain highlight fingerpof the 4G VolTE- M-tech Eros M-tech Smart Interms of the technical specifications, the Eros budget smartphone in its Eros series, dubbed the ome-bredcompany M-tech has launched a new rint time of up to 7 hours, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. a 2,400mAh battery which is expected to provide a talk 2-megapixel a and front flash LED camera. with snapper The rear Eros 5-megapixel Smart is backed online stores. variants. The smartphone is availablecomes inRose Gold,across Gold, Black and Coffee colour offline Bluetooth, GPS, OTG support, and FM radio. Wi-Fi, as such options connectivity various with The device houses dual SIM card slots, and is toppe a is there department, camera Talkingthe about The M-tech Eros Smart is priced at Rs 4,799 and The M-techErosSmartispricedatRs4,799and n JUST and by d IN MAY 2018 |

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Samsung

First Look First Galaxy J7 Duo

ech major Samsung was rumoured Tto launch a new member in its J series, dubbed the Galaxy J7 Duo. Now, after being listed on the official website, the smartphone has gone official in India. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo has the rear dual-camera setup, rated at 13- megapixel and 5-megapixel as its highlight. The primary shooters support autofocus and LED flash. The one at the front stands at 8-megapixel. Talking about the technical specifications, the smartphone sports a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. The device has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage which can be further expanded up to 256GB with the use of a memory card. The smartphone supports dual SIM card slots and comes with various connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, GLONASS, micro-USB 2.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Additionally, the smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded in the home button, measures 153.5 x 77.2 x 8.2mm, and weighs 174 grams. The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo. The smartphone comes in Black and Gold colour variants, and it is priced at Rs 16,990. n

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Lava Z91

ndigenous company Lava recently announced the expansion of its most Isuccessful Z series of smartphones with the launch of Lava Z91.The smartphone comes packed with innovative features, including the face recognition which unlocks the phone by scanning users’ face within 0.7 seconds. Talking about the spec sheet, the dual-SIM smartphone sports an impressive design with a 5.7 inch HD+ display (18:9) resolution, 2.5D curved design, very sleek body (7.7 mm thick), yet providing convenient one-hand navigation. The Z91’s tough and scratch resistant screen makes it a sturdy and reliable device. It comes with a backup of 3,000mAh battery for usage up to 24 hours, through a single charge. The device is powered by Mediatek processor (MTK 6739), comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and an expandable memory up to 128 GB. In the camera department, the Lava Z91 is equipped with 13MP rear and 8MP front camera with flash, providing brighterand sharper images. Further, its Bokeh feature makes the photographs appealing by making the objects stand out from the background. The smartphone is bundled with a very attractive cashback offer of Rs 2,000 from Bharti Airtel. Additionally, the device comes with a special launch offer of free one-time screen replacement, in case screen breaks within one-year from the date of purchase. The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,999. n

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Reach Allure Rise omestic brand Reach Mobile has Dlaunched a new smartphone called Allure Rise, in collaboration with Reliance Jio. First Look First Talking about technical specifications, the Reach Allure Rise comes with a 5.5- inch HD IPS display with the screen resolution of 1280 X 720 pixels. The display is covered with a scratch-proof hard coated surface. Under the hood, the smartphone is driven by a quad-core processor that runs at 1.3GHz. The chipset is teamed up with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable up to 64GB using the microSD card. In the camera department, the smartphone features an 8MP rear-facing camera that is equipped with an LED flash. Up front, there is a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. As for software, the Allure Rise runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. A 2,600mAh Li-ion battery (removable) powers the entire package. The smartphone is VoLTE/ViLTE enabled. Priced at Rs 5,499, the smartphone is available for purchase via Flipkart and ShopClues. Jio subscribers will get a cashback of Rs 2,200 on the purchase of Allure Rise. In October last year, Reach Mobile had launched a budget smartphone called Allure Secure. Priced at Rs 4,499, it features a 5-inch FWVGA display, quad-core SC9832A processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. The smartphone also comes with an 8MP rear-facing primary camera and an 8MP front camera. The Allure Secure runs on Android Nougat and is powered by a 2,500mAh battery. n

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Intex Aqua Lions N1, Lions T1 Lite ntex Technologies recently launched two new 4G-VoLTE • Works without Data: All the services built on Total can Ismartphones, Aqua Lions N1 and Lions T1 Lite integrated be accessed even without Data via proprietary with Total by Hike. technology. Developed in-house, the proprietary Speaking of technical specs, the 4G VoLTE Aqua Lions technology, based on the USSD protocol does the N1 comes with a 4-inch display while the Lions T1 Lite has encrypting, compressing and transmitting of data. a 5-inch display with a 2.5D curved glass on top. Both Aqua Lions N1 has a 2-megapixel primary camera on the smartphone models are powered by a quad-core SoC coupled rear and a VGA front camera. Lions T1 Lite has a 5-megapixel with a 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is further primary camera on the rear and a 2-megapixel front camera First Look First expandable up to 128GB and 64GB respectively. with Flash and features like Beauty mode, Panorama, Burst The smartphones run on Android 7.0 OS and support 4G mode Filters, Audio Picture & GIF. Lions T1 Lite also dual-SIM connectivity. Aqua Lions N1 is backed by a comprises Value Added Services like DataBack and Prime 1,400mAh Li-ion battery while the Lions T1 Lite is powered Video. by a 2,200mAh Li-ion battery. Aqua Lions N1 comes in a Black colour with Matte Finish Packed with varied features, Aqua Lions N1 and Lions T1 back cover while the Lions T1 Lite is available in three colour Lite are available at a price of Rs 2,823 and Rs 3,899 variants - Royal Black, Steel Grey and Champagne. n respectively. Furthermore, as a part of Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’, Aqua Lions N1 comes with a Rs 1,500 cashback and Lions T1 Lite with Rs 2,000 cashback for consumers to be availed in a 36 months’ period, along with instant benefits up to Rs 200 in value by Hike. Total, built by Hike, has two key elements to it which are: • Single Login: A Single Login via the Phone Number for all Total services such as Messaging, News, Horoscope, Recharge, Wallet, Cricket Scores and Rail information

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Panasonic P101

xpanding its budget lineup of smartphones, Panasonic has and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. Elaunched a new budget device, dubbed the Panasonic The dual-SIM smartphone comes with various connectivity P101 in India. options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, OTG The main highlight of the smartphone is the 5.45-inch Big support, and FM radio. View IPS display with 2.5D curved glass and an aspect ratio In addition, the Panasonic P101 supports Smart Gestures rated at 18:9, marking the company’s entry into the bezel-less which allots different alphabets to various apps, for easy access bandwagon. The smartphone is packed with a quad-core by simply scribbling the alphabet on the display, and the Smart

First Look First MediaTek MT6739WA processor clocked at 1.3GHz, coupled Actions for changing the phone mode to mute or snooze, make with 2GB of RAM. The device comes equipped with 16GB of direct calls and double tap to wake-up screen. internal storage which can be further expanded up to 128GB The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 6,999 and is via a memory card. up for grabs exclusively via offline store Sangeetha Mobiles. In terms of the optics, the Panasonic P101 houses an Interestingly, on the purchase of the smartphone, customers 8-megapixel rear snapper with autofocus and LED flash, with will get an additional 60GB of data for new and existing Idea the front-facing camera rated at 5-megapixel, also with LED subscribers and an extra 10GB of data on recharge of Rs 199 flash. The smartphone gets its fuel from a 2,500mAhbattery plan. n

44 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE www.mymobileindia.com B Pro’ are priced at Rs 4,999 and Rs 5,999, respectively. camera with LED flash and auto-focus. ‘Storm Lite’ and ‘Storm 8MP front camera with dual selfie flash, along with a expandable up to 128GB. comeswith 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB facial ofrecognition and inbuiltshatterproof screen. While storage,the ‘Storm Lite’ ‘ (Go edition) and come loaded‘Storm with Pro’.features The twosuch smartphonesas as feature-intensiverun on the4G smartphones latest namely ‘Storm L population. shatterproof smartphonescreenswhichareaimedattherural WhatsAppphone-basedrecognition,facialtethering, 22 Indian languages including English, Hindi & Urdu 5,999 and come with features like multilingual supp India’ initiative. SELFEE and VOLT and are part of the government’s ‘M segmented across five product categories; BEATZ, PRIMO, TUFF, the rollout of eight of its smart 2G feature phones Britzo iVVO Britzo The company also announced that all iVVO customers can The companyalsoannouncedthat alliVVOcustomerscan In the camera department, both Britzo smartphones s The brand has also announced its visually-appealing All of the launched products are priced between Rs 649 to Rs its mobile phone brand iVVO in Indiaritzo, a new entrant in whichthe Indian market, recently launched was foll ‘Face Unlock’ Android Oreo n 8MP rear which are Storm Pro’ ort of over owed by ite’ and as well port an , Wi-Fi ake in , and , both India. partners, 20,000 retailers, and morehas already thanestablished a channel 900of 200 servidirect as well as indirect product warranty. In order to strengthenexclusive 201-day its replacement roots warranty and a 12+3 m songs as well as videos, bundled with the Britzo’salso enjoy a huge repository of n JUST in India, Britzo ce outlets in onth IN MAY 2018 |

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InFocus Vision 3 Pro

S-based handset maker InFocus has come up with a new Bluetooth, FM radio, and GPS. For security, the smartphone Ubudget smartphone, called the Vision 3 Pro, in India. also has a fingerprint sensor and a face unlock functionality Talking about the spec sheet, the InFocus Vision 3 boasts as well. 5.7-inch HD+ IPS wide-angle, ON-CELL High transparent The InFocus Vision 3 Pro is priced at Rs 10,999 and is display of 1440x720p resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio. exclusively available on Amazon India. Amazon is giving an Powered by an octa-core MTK 6750T MediaTek processor, option to buy the Vision 3 Pro on EMIs starting Rs 523 a the smartphone offers 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage month and gives an exchange value of up to Rs 9,522. n First Look First with a microSD card support of up to 128GB. It runs on Android Nougat 7.0 out-of-the-box and is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. In terms of the optics, the InFocus Vision 3 Pro has a dual rear camera setup of 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel secondary camera and comes with features such as a 120-degree wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF and LED flash. On the front, there is a 13- megapixel fixed-focus sensor with f/2.2 aperture. On the connectivity front, the device offers 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi,

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Tecno Camon i Sky

argeting the millenials, Transsion Holdings-owned combines a front-facing LED flash and screen flash tooffer Toffline handset brand Tecno Mobile has come up with enhanced selfies and video calls. It is powered by a its latest Tecno Camon i Sky in India. The main highlight 3050mAh battery. of the smartphone is its Face Unlock sensor. Connectivity options on the board include 4G VoLTE, The dual-SIM Tecno Camon i Sky runs HiOS 3.3.0 on ViLTE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, top of Android 8.1 Oreo, and sports a 5.45-inch Full View and Micro-USB. Sensors onboard are ambient light sensor, IPS display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and screen-to-body face unlock sensor, fingerprint sensor, gravity sensor, and ratio of 81.3 per cent. It is powered by a 1.28GHz 64-bit proximity sensor. quad-core MediaTek MT6739WA SoC, coupled with 2GB The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 7,499 of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable and is available in Midnight Black and Champagne Gold via microSD card. colour variants across various offline retailers in the On the camera front, the Tecno Camon i Sky houses a country. single 13-megapixel rear sensor with features such as As part of its 111 policy, Tecno is offering 100 days’ PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, and 5P lens. The front camera gets replacement warranty, one-time screen replacement, and an 8-megapixel sensor with Boosted Dual selfie flashthat one-month extended warranty.n

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49 International LEAD STORY Mobile: Hail the New Change Agent Limelight as more people in the world today have a mobile handset than a bank account, the device’s criticality in achieving the objective of universal financial inclusion leading to social transformation has gained greater prominence than ever! www.mymobileindia.com F inclusion. remains outside the purview population of global financial of chunk huge a otherfinancial services. Unfortunately, account can also serve as a gateway to send and receive payments. A account transactionallows people to store money, and financial inclusion since transaction a towardbroaderfirststep a account is transaction a to access have to able and services that meet their needs. Being useful and affordable individuals and businesses have access to unbanked adults are women. all of percent Fifty-six Pakistan. and China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Bangladesh, economies: developing world. Indeed, nearly half liveunbanked adults livein in the developingjust seven these all virtuallyeconomies,income high- in universal nearly is ownership account Because provider. money financial institution or through a mobile unbankeda accountwithouti.eatan Globally, about1.7billionadultsremain The Unbanked Note: Data are not displayed for economies where the share of adults without an account is 5 percent or less. or percent 5 is account an without adults of share the where economies for displayed not are Data Note: Source : orr epe lo con fr a for account also people Poorer Adults without an account cowning account an without Adults phone, mobile a 2017 Two-thirdsunbanked of have adults phone mobile a Globaldatabase, Findex World Gallup Poll 2017 200 million 100 million 10 million 1 million inclusion requires that that requires inclusion Financial social transformation. for a is prerequisite inclusion inancial financial products the number of unbanked people in in people unbanked of number the poor. the unbanked are much more likely topercent be of adults are unbanked, 20–30 about only where economies however,In poorer household as from a wealthier one. unbankedare as likely to come from a half or more of adults are unbanked, the varies among economies. In those where the richest 60 percent. But the pattern within their economy, the other half from from the poorest 40 percent of households Globally, half of unbanked adults come disproportionate share of the unbanked. Source: Note: Data are not displayed for economies where the share of adults without an account is 5 percent or less. or percent 5 is account an without adults of share the where economies for displayed not are Data Note: Tillthelaunch ofJan Dhan Yojana, Globally,account an lack adults billion 1.7 Adults without an account, an without Adults 2017 Globaldatabase Findex 200 million 100 million 10 million 1 million counterparts. Against this backdrop, backdrop, this Against counterparts. was much higher as compared to urban percentage of rural population the and while poor high alarmingly was India India. for challenge big other the remains after China. Inoperativeness of accounts have the second largest unbanked mass the world. In terms of sheer number, we percent of total unbanked population in a bank account, which accounts for 11 it still has over 190 million bankadults account.without As far as Globally,India huge. 1.7 is billion remain concerned, adults challenges do not haveinclusion a accounts opened in the last three years. India accounted for majority of new Globalbank Findex Database 2017” system.notes A thatrecent World Bank study “The been brought within the formal banking have Indians million 310 than more system. Since the launch tillunbanked March2018, population to formal banking success in terms of linking the number of August 28, 2014, has been a Janremarkable Dhan Yojna which was launched on out that mobile phones and the internet The Global Findex Database 2017 points Mobile A Key Enabler Yet, the country’s and global financial LEAD

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offer strong openings for progress as with a mobile money account has now globally as one billion financially excluded “Globally, surpassed 30 percent in Côte d’Ivoire and adults already own a mobile phone and Senegal—and 40 percent in Gabon. about 480 million have internet 1.7 billion adults do not Mobile money accounts have also access. Thus switching to electronic have a bank account. India taken root in economies outside payrolls to millions of workers who Sub-Saharan Africa. In some, are currently paid in cash could still has over 190 million adults the share of adults with a mobile help these workers join the formal money account has reached about financial system. without a bank account, which 20 percent or more—including Limelight In addition, digital financial accounts for 11 percent of total Bangladesh, the Islamic Republic services can lower the cost of of Iran, Mongolia, and Paraguay. receiving payments. In a five-month unbanked population in relief program in Niger, switching the Fintech’s Contribution monthly payment of government social the world” Digital technology is also transforming benefits from cash to mobile phones the payments landscape. Globally, 52 saved the recipients 20 hours on average have an account at a bank, a microfinance percent of adults have sent or received in overall travel and wait time to obtain institution, or another type of regulated digital payments in the past year, up from the payments. financial institution. Sub-Saharan Africa 42 percent in 2014. Technology giants The study further notes that digital is the only region where the share of adults have moved into the financial sphere, financial technology, or “fintech,” and with a mobile money account exceeds 10 leveraging deep customer knowledge particularly the global spread of mobile percent. This was also true in 2014. At to provide a broad range of financial phones, has facilitated expanding access that time East Africa was the region’s services. to financial services to hard-to-reach mobile money hub. But mobile money Payments made through their populations and small businesses at low accounts have since spread to new parts technology platforms are facilitating cost and risk due to various reasons such of Sub-Saharan Africa. The share of adults higher account use in major emerging as (a) Digital IDs make it easier than ever before to open an account; (b) Digitization More people who have an account are of cash-payments is introducing more people to transaction accounts; (c) using it for digital payments Mobile-based, financial services bring Adults with an accounts (%) convenient access even to remote areas; (d) Greater availability of customer data High-income economies allows providers to design digital financial 100% products that better fit the needs of unbanked individuals. 80% World Developing economies

Rise of Mobile Money 60% The World Bank Study notes that the power of financial technology to expand access 40% to and use of accounts is demonstrated most persuasively in Sub-Saharan Africa, 20% where 21 percent of adults now have a mobile money account, nearly twice the share in 2014 and easily the highest of 0% any region in the world. While mobile 20142017 2014 2017 2014 2017 money has been centered in East Africa, the 2017 update reveals that it has spread Made or Received digital payments in the past year to West Africa and beyond. Made or Received digital payments in the past year The vast majority of account owners Source : Global Findex database

52 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE www.mymobileindia.com safeguards. If these conditions are are conditions these If safeguards. protection consumer vigorous and physical infrastructure, good appropriate regulations, system, payments well-developed a requires services that people benefit from digital financial increasefinancial inclusion. To ensure Digital technology alone is not enough to through digital technology Boosting financial inclusion unchanged since 2011. of seven percentage points that is all butcompared with 72 percent of men, account an ahave women of percent 65 gap continue to lag well behind men. Globally, identification cards. biometric through ownership account increase to push government strong a to thanks points percentage 6 to Today, India’s gender gap account. hasan have to women than shrunk 20 percentage points more likely Indiathree years ago, men were In services. financial to access gain women helping in made the share in 2014. purchases or pay bills—roughly twice mobilephones or the internet to make using are owners account of percent 57 where China, as such economies Still, in most of the world women world the of most in Still, been have advances Some Adults without an account cowning account an without Adults phone, mobile a 2017 A billion adults who have who adults billion A pay still account an cash in bills utility 200 million 100 million 10 million 1 million unbanked adultsown amobile handset. In India and Mexico In IndiaandMexico handset. more than50percent of the accounts, governments and businesses affordability. digitaltechnology might increase their the cost of providing financial services, lowering by And institution.financial a distancestravellongto to need the from accessing financial services. that unbanked adults say prevent them technologies could help overcome barriers The World Bank study notes that’s these as well expands the range of possibilities.services.Having access to the internet financial other and accounts money canpotentially openaccess mobile to fulfilled, having a simple mobile phone unbanked have amobile about two-thirds of all By moving routine cash payments into eliminate could phones Mobile phone; in China 82 82 phone; inChina about 1.1 billion or billionor about 1.1 percent do” “Globally, Sources: Globaldatabase Findex

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53 Limelight CHIEF SPEAK “OnePlus’s goal has been to provide Indian users with a technological and Exclusive design experience that is premium, future-ready, seamless and in sync with their needs”

OnePlus which is about to launch its new flagship smartphone, OnePlus 6, relies on bringing most relevant features to the consumers that are innovative and future ready, feels Vikas Agarwal, General Manager at OnePlus India. He interacted with Haider Ali Khan prior to this launch event in India and shared about OnePlus positioning in the market and further plans for the market. Excerpts:

OnePlus continues to dominate the above the core of what we do. We don’t directly we focus on bringing the most relevant 29K category with OnePlus 3T and 5T correlate premium-ness to price, hence features to our customers; features that in India and as per the reports OnePlus 6 when we create a new product, we do not are innovative and future-ready. will also be in the same price bracket. Do do it with a price point in mind. Instead, you feel comfortable in that segment or OnePlus has been one of the hot selling OnePlus does not want to eat into Oppo’s “We focus smartphones in India. What are the and Vivo’s market share? At OnePlus, we ingredients which makes it a suitable are conscious about our product’s position on bringing the most choice for the Indian buyers? Since its in the market as a premium flagship relevant features to our origin, OnePlus has constantly strived to smartphone. We have been consistently customers; features create a product that offers consumers an committed to providing users with a that are innovative and optimum device that ensures they never truly ‘burden-less’ experience. Creating have to compromise on performance, a premium smartphone for our loyal future-ready” quality and price. When we started community of users will always remain at OnePlus, we wanted to create a phone we

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ourselves would want to use. To achieve competitive price. In order to be able to point in time and retaining the technology this, we have had to constantly reinvent deliver the highest quality device to our that they love is the key to our philosophy ourselves in order to deliver the best end- consumers, we focus our energies towards of ‘Never Settle’. It’s all about striking the user experience on a day-to-day basis for working on a single, complete product right balance. That’s our USP. our consumers. That, for us is the essence each year. of ‘Never Settle’. Does competition bother you in the Indian With the philosophy of creating Now the industry has set new standards; the context where majority buyers are very price designs in line with users’ feedback, we 19:9 aspect ratio with notch and more than 6 conscious? At OnePlus, we do not focus strongly believe in creating a balance inches of display, that is there in the OnePlus on competition. Our focus lies in bringing between great design and innovative 6 as well, I believe. Apart from that we do not the best possible user experience to our

technology for a seamless consumer see much innovation. What does OnePlus has community of loyal users. However, if Exclusive experience. However, we also believe in to differentiate itself from others? OnePlus you consider industry reports by IDC and using technology judiciously, introducing revolves around a very simple ideology, Counterpoint Research, the numbers new features as and when it makes sense around believing that great products show immense growth over the last year for our community and existing retaining raise people’s living standards and spread in comparison. We are grateful to our features that are deeply associated with happiness. We strive to bring the latest community for continuing to believe in us the brand. and most relevant technology back to our and helping put us in the big leagues with Another key ingredient is our relentless community by constantly innovating and well-established brands such as Apple and aim to provide our users with a truly challenging the conventional concepts of Samsung in a short span of 3 years in a ‘burden-less’ experience. When we technology. Our ears are constantly open hyper-competitive space. say ‘burden-less’, we don’t just mean to our biggest fans and biggest critics, faster download speeds but a consistent the OnePlus community. Bringing them What has been the outcome of OnePlus experience that is relaxing, efficient and the technology that they need at a certain Offline Experience Stores till now? unrestricted, throughout the life cycle of Experience stores are a premium setup the product. wholly managed by OnePlus in India. Most of all, our key goal has been “We are grateful January 2017 marked the launch of the to provide our Indian users with a to our community for first-ever OnePlus experience store in technological and design experience continuing to believe in us and Bangalore, India. This store allowed that is premium, future-ready, consumers to fully experience seamless and in sync with their helping put us in the big leagues the touch and feel of the phone needs. with well-established brands such before purchase. The success of as Apple and Samsung in this store format is evident from the Will you continue with your ‘One spike that OnePlus saw in offline Product a Year’ strategy apart from a short span of 3 years in a sales in the region. The company is the variant and why is it so? OnePlus hyper-competitive now looking to open experience stores believes in bringing the best flagship space” in Delhi and Mumbai. OnePlus will also experience to our consumers with the soon setup authorized brand stores in best technological offerings at a highly markets like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. n

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www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 55 56 | MAY 2018 In Conversation FACE you tore-enterthemobilemarketinIndia? Is it a comeback for you? If yes, what prompted leds. and again inanewavatartodisruptthemarketwithitsfeaturephones,smartphones i’m surethatyouhavehadcomeacrosslemonmobilesinthepast,sameishere facility in China. capacity in India along with a new R&D processincreasingtheproduction our in the Indian market. Recently, we are in in the lineup with our next Therefore,growth we strategyhave revamped the brand satisfaction andqualityoftheproducts. Mobiles has always focused on customer in the market from last 10 years. Lemon continuously delivering our commitmentsThisis not exactly a comeback; we are to take lemon mobiles forward tobeoneoftheloved brandsinthecountry. excerpts: to takelemonmobilesforward Director ofLemonElectronicsLimited delivering what we envisioned” arrangementsand doallnecessary for our product portfolio, renew thebrand “We usedthissabbatical towork on Haider AliKhan TO

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and products. Our new expansion plans strategy in terms of operations, logoand marketinghave completely changed our the market? incorporated you have to changes make new Lemon the are Mobiles What a hit in what we envisioned. all necessary arrangements for delivering product portfolio, renew the brand and do weused this sabbatical to work on our according to market reaction. However, realignstrategytoourhad we asplan We recently changed our brand MY MOBILE www.mymobileindia.com the market. CEO to spearhead the next growth story in Praveen Srivastava has joined as the new As part of the neworganisational maximizestructure, our value addition in Wehavebuiltrobust a supply thechainto market. demands. market what delivering and new technologies, empowering customers are centered on our mission to adopting counters by July this year. The new models will be available at retail 4K - 8K price range in the coming months. plans to launch 6-7 new smartphones in approach the market accordingly. fineWe balance have of our product portfolio and player.Therefore, we always maintain a handsetany important categoryfor an R&D and testing center in China. LED TV’. We are also going to setup a new ‘FeaturePhone, budget smartphones & to enhance the customer experience with facility will offer cutting-edge innovation investment of Rs 150 Cr, the production at Sector 80, Noida. With an estimated new manufacturing unit for mobilethe Indian market? phones What kind of investment plan do you have for I have noticed that Lemon Mobiles are quite India? consumptionhasincreased drastically in orsmartphones have overtaken it as data Does feature phone remain to be your forte demonetization, GST delayed roll theplan further outandJio impact as we hadto realign ourstrategy according to market reaction” “As we prepared hiccups like theindustry for abounce back, Feature phone has always been been always has phone Feature We are going to invest in a players are catering to thesegmentbetween these two.While big high-end market, brands, Chinese players and the middle industry is bifurcated into comes3 to buying segmentsa LED TV. Further, the – the bigit when consumers for factor become driving has affordability The 2021. of end the billionbyUSD9 the anticipatedcrossisIndiato marketin to TechSci Research report, the televisionas well. Do you see potential there? You havealsoventuredintoLEDTVmarket Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan etc.a good momentum in markets like Bihar, value to our products, the as wellbrand as retailers.has By gainedconstantly adding and cateredtotheinterestsofcustomers consistently built equity continuesin differentto deliver its marketspromises. Wemarket forhave Lemon Mobiles as the brand sales are coming? whereyour theotherareasfrom Which are in demand in North East India? Is that correct? range in the coming months. The new models will be “We have plans to launch 6-7 new smartphones in 4K Yes, North East is a good retail counters byJulythisyear” According

and R&D facility and its capabilities? its and facility R&D and Tell manufacturing Mobiles usaboutLemon next-generation mobile handsets. facility inShenzhen,Chinatodesignthe plans to set up an R&D and Testing Lab LED TVs per month. Lemon Mobiles also also have the capacity of producing 60K lacs sq/ft. area, the proposed facility will handsetspermonth. Spread over 1.30 mobilemillion 1 produce toequipped 80, Noida. The proposed facility will be Sector at TVs LED and phones mobile will set up a new manufacturing unit for pricing. the best technology LED TVs at affordable create a niche in this categoryoverall LEDby TV market.delivering of We volume are large looking a covers to and rapidly emerging is masses,specificallyfor is segment. Today, middle segment, which Chinese products come under unorganized Mobiles offer? Mobiles What kind of after sales service does Lemon 24X7 customer services. for dedicated are and Mobiles Lemon Thesecenters are exclusively owned by check and ‘hand-to-hand’ replacement. acrossthecountry thatassures instant all spread centers service 700+ have aggressive ‘101 days’ service policy. We inmind the same, we have adopted an Keeping service. sales after is market to earn loyal customers and capture the FACE TO We believe that the key the that believeWe [email protected] available at - 8K price n

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57 In Conversation 94 | MARCH 2018 In Conversation FACE Prithvesh Katoch, and itsclients.to getadeeperinsightintotheprogramme,mymobileinteractedwith foundational technologies,bringinggreaterfreedom,flexibilityandspeedtodunnhumby discipline programmeadoptingacloudfirst,opensourceapproachtothecompany’s area of‘technology renewal’programme.technology renewalisamulti-year, multi- duNNhumby, auk-basedgloballeaderincustomer science,iscurrentlyworkingin delivery expert acrossvariousdomainsincludingtelecom,bankingetc. expert delivery dunnhumby, KatochworkedinAccentureforoversixyearsasadataconsultantand is responsibleforbuilding,maintainingandenhancingdunnhumbydatasolutions.priorto with dunnhumbyforclosetosixyearsnowandleadsthedataengineeringfunction,which way businessesinteract withcustomers” mobilerevolution“The haschanged the TO

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Head ofDataEngineering, dunnhumbyIndia, They have access to all ecommerce all to access have They arenot relying only onphysical stores. informationthrough theirmobiles and haveflexibility plethoraaccesstoa of them wherever they are. boundariesModern and even retailerscustomers can reach no longer restricted to any geographical environment. andrespond accordingly in areal-time data the collate to agility the us gives dunnhumby at programme renewal preferences and choices. Thetheir technologyaround apps as such platforms provide real time feedback to us through In a mobile environment, the customer can speed to dunnhumby and its clients. bringing greater freedom, flexibility and approach source to open our first, foundational cloud a adopting technologies, a multi-year, multi-discipline programme actions? How mobiles redefine customer engagement mobile shoppers? exactly is this? How can it be leveraged for Renewal Programme’ at dunnhumby – what We hear you’re working on a ‘Technology In this mobile era, customers are who has been whohasbeen Technology Renewalis MY MOBILE FACE TO FACE

application of advanced analytics sit at the centre of dunnhumby’s philosophy to cater best data driven insights to our clients and dunnhumby India also plays a pivotal role in this. Whether it is enabling machines to build our customer level models in an automated fashion or implementing cutting edge techniques to serve a consulting project, India teams have been innovating in all the spheres

“We at dunnhumby partner with modern retailers “Innovation and in this dynamic environment to help them application of understand their customers and create strong advanced analytics bonds of loyalty” sit at the centre of dunnhumby’s

websites; can order whatever products Then there are modern technology devices philosophy to cater Conversation In they want, compare features of products, like Beacons that have become popular read reviews/feedback of products and with retailers. Beacons use Bluetooth to best data driven compare prices across retailers. We at connect with the customers when they are insights to our clients dunnhumby partner with modern retailers in proximity. When inside the store, based in this dynamic environment to help them on their current location, customer gets and dunnhumby India understand their customers and create information on all items on discount in his also plays a pivotal role strong bonds of loyalty. We understand aisle and targeted offers. their customers and based on their in this” purchase behaviours provide them very Could you throw some light on the current personalized recommendations on offers, methods that dunnhumby applies to analyse discounts, new arrivals or festive schemes data in retail? What about the future either through SMS or push notifications technologies to process data faster? We and playing critical role. XGBoost, through Apps. This in turn makes the are looking at using machine learning Random Forests, Light GBM and NMF customer feel valued and more engaged to help us consume and process data are few examples of latest techniques we with the retailer. faster. Machine learning provides us the are using and the vision is to move towards opportunity to quality assure data and deep learning techniques like LSTMs and How mobile technology innovations evolve the quality assurance process with RNNs etc. in near future. influences customer science and help iterations. We are using frameworks like The solutions we offer have evolved business stay ahead of the curve? The ‘Spark’ which gives us the flexibility of overtime with analytical offerings, mobile revolution has changed the way multi-threading, among other things. scientific techniques and platforms and businesses interact with customers. Earlier Our focus is not only to process the have an unparalleled history of driving we had apps that were based on ‘Pull’ data faster but also integrate data from transformational results for our clients. from customers where they can search for multiple sources to get a better view of We are quite uniquely placed in this products or compare prices. Now we have our customers. space with our integrated systems around ‘Push-based’ apps that anticipate users data management, pure-play analytics need and send them notifications based Can you provide some examples of advanced & automated products, which offer us a on their preferences and needs. These analytics in action and the role played competitive edge providing customer data notifications could be about change in by India and India dunnhumby team in science. n pricing or promotions on relevant products. innovating in this space? Innovation and [email protected]

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“BlackBerry security software is trusted by thousands of companies and governments around the world to securely enable business on mobile”

data, privacy and its security have emerged as prime concerns for individuals, companies and institutions and after the facebook episode people have now become more aware of it, earlier it had happened with millions of credit and debit card users across the globe and aadhaar data bases in india as well. Hardip Singh, Executive Director, Optiemus

In Conversation In Infracom shared the expertise of his company with Haider Ali Khan which sells blackberry smartphones in india as how to secure the devices from the external and internal threats when mobiles have become our identities. excerpts:

Every innovation comes with a few challenges too, which is being generated each day in your online privacy. While most of us are and it does apply for the huge amount of data trillions of terabytes. Is that the biggest threat aware of the perils of the cyber world, the at the moment, the data security? In this primary concern lies in understanding and digitally-driven world, nothing identifying how to secure our data on the is safe. With the boom internet from being hacked and misused. in the technology In the wake of the multiple information sector, seemingly breaches in corporate and government harmless apps bodies, the value of securing privacy has could potentially increased manifold. be surreptitiously With the stronghold in security that accessing and comes with the BlackBerry association, sharing details like Optiemus has always ensured that security your name, location, is central to their device offerings. With contacts and other BlackBerry devices, security starts with sensitive personal data, the manufacturing process and stays with compromising your smartphone from that point forward. All BlackBerry devices come encrypted by default to ensure user data is protected and offers the most secure Android experience. The device comes preloaded with DTEK security app that helps users to configure their device for optimal security and provide visibility into how applications are accessing their personal data. There are extra precautions taken at both the hardware and software levels to protect BlackBerry smartphones from malicious tampering.

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It is important that consumers are aware of open without others seeing the rampant intrusion of their privacy and their private information “Our devices come with a whole the simple ways to keep their private data and BlackBerry Password secure, especially through mobile devices. Keeper stores all your bunch of security features (both How does Optiemus help them out in securing passwords in one highly hardware and software-based) their mobile devices? Privacy is every safe spot – the fully human being’s birthright. In the wake of encrypted BlackBerry such as fingerprint sensors, iris the multiple data breaches globally and in Secure Compound. scanners, encryption and more” India, this birthright stands at a huge risk of being compromised. The emphasis on Are we, as end users, the need to evaluate our digital footprints safeguarded by the asconsumers and the security offered by present mechanisms of the businesses is critical to ensure the personal government if a data breach data of the users are secured. happens? Can we bring the At Optiemus, we believe prevention intruders into accountability is better than cure, and ensure that within the laws established BlackBerry’s best security features are when they are not in our periphery? bunch of security features (both hardware

safeguarding customer’s privacy. BlackBerry Information security means protecting data and software-based) such as fingerprint Conversation In security software is trusted by thousands and information systems from unauthorized sensors, iris scanners, encryption and of companies and governments around access, misuse, disclosure, disruption, more. We have identified that the security the world to securely enable business on modification, or destruction. Information aspect of its mobile operating system mobile – BlackBerry KEYone leverages the Security management is a process of itself has more value than the core OS in incident response, patch management, defining the security controls in order to the ever-changing technology landscape. and world-renowned security experts that protect the information assets. In a country Our security features run throughout BlackBerry provides to its secure Android like India, which is heavily inclined towards the lifetime of a smartphone – from its OS smartphones. digital transformation and aggressively foundational level where it establishes Security is intertwined in inching towards the Digital a hardware root of trust by injecting BlackBerry smartphones. India Campaign, the cryptographic security keys into the Our devices come “Privacy is Government is fully processor. The Secure Boot Process built in with the every human being’s aware of the need ensures that each stage of the secure best in industry birthright. In the wake of to maintain the boot chain is verified to ensure there is no security software the multiple data breaches highest level of tampering. BlackBerry provides additional and capabilities. data security, security patches on the regular Android, Android devices globally and in India, this privacy and has thereby reducing the number of system are vulnerable to birthright stands at a adopted the best applications and services running with attack from malware, huge risk of being solutions to secure elevated permissions. We have also added which can lead to the our data and ensure extra protection to Wi-Fi, VPN, Bluetooth unintended use of device compromised” the citizen’s privacy is not and NFC with our data In-Transit protection services, breaches of personal compromised. There is always scope feature. These features ensure that your data, or full rooting. BlackBerry Secure for improvement and businesses like us are data is protected even if your device is addresses those vulnerabilities behind the cognizant of our responsibility to render an stolen or lost. scenes. Our three preloaded applications- additional help towards the same, given our For ongoing security, we provide DTEK, BlackBerry Shade and BlackBerry technological supremacy. advanced visibility and control with DTEK Password keeper address user concerns feature that automatically monitors your OS and increases security by helping them Do you still believe that despite moving to and apps and lets the users know when your analyze their data’s risk potential and Android, BlackBerry is still one of the most privacy could be at risk and how you can monitoring their OS and apps regularly for secure smartphones platforms that we have take action to improve it. With just a quick risks. The BlackBerry Shade allows users to today? We at BlackBerry live and breathe glimpse you can see the overall security view or send sensitive content while in the security. Our devices come with a whole rating for your device – excellent, fair or

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poor – and what you can do to improve in the Android OS. The software provides a should always turn on private browsing that it. Our BlackBerry Privacy Shade Feature secure environment that makes it difficult helps protect your internet privacy. allows the consumers to view and send for attackers to find vulnerabilities or Undergo an app-audit: It is a common sensitive content while in the open without perform attacks. practice to engage with an app and then others around you seeing your private Providing world-class security forgets all about it. It is a good practice information. Our Password keeper ensures continues to be a significant area of to periodically revisit your friend list, that all your passwords, login information focus, commitment, and investment for associated pages, third-party apps which and important records are safeguarded in BlackBerry. We have large teams dedicated are connected to your accounts etc. a password encrypted spot. On the overall, to driving security leadership. We have a Secure your payments: In this fast-paced we ensure your entire smartphone journey global team of ethical hackers, whose world, online payment is a blessing in is protected and secured from any alien mandate is to ensure and extend the disguise, an easy gateway for fraudsters and attacks. security of BlackBerry products and remove cybercriminals to get your private financial security-specific barriers to success. data. One should avoid saving passwords How is Optiemus helping BlackBerry users and card details on any payment or e-wallet and other vendors to make their devices app/website to avoid mutilation. more secure to safeguard their privacy? As In Conversation In the technology evolves, it presents both Don’t you think that there’s no privacy challenges and opportunities. Today left when we are exposed to various rapid mobility has enabled us to live our technologies in our homes and workplaces? lives on-the-go, right from how we book Is it that we only need to secure the data our transport, to ordering our food, to our generated? It has often been witnessed entertainment consumption habits to that privacy is spoken about more than almost living our life online! Indeed, it’s a security. We believe all the individuals are connected world out there. responsible and should be in control of Perhaps what, therefore, has emerged as their private data. There have been many an even more critical aspect is how we are discussions around “risk management”. protecting ourselves in this online world? What exactly does this mean to our BlackBerry devices come encrypted by consumers? default to ensure user data protection and Today, our homes are stocked with offer the most secure Android experience. multiple connected devices and are The device also comes preloaded with What are the few basic tips to keep a mobile extremely prone to cyber-attacks. Millions DTEK security app that helps users to device safe and which are the things that need of devices such as fridges, TVs, and even configure their device for optimal security to be avoided? In a bid to win consumer cars have not been designed with security and provide visibility into how applications trust and ascertain the data is protected, in mind, but are connected. Just last year, help in accessing their personal data. The it is critical for companies and service BlackBerry demonstrated how you can DTEK app enables tracking applications and providers to build a better infrastructure hack a Wi-Fi network through a connected notifies when someone is taking pictures and be more transparent with the users. kettle and a Jeep through a cellular network or videos without the user’s knowledge, For device safety, the users should abide and run off the road. turning the microphone on, sending a by the following: Although it may not be the top of the text message, or accessing the contacts or Read through privacy policy: Before logging mind concern for most consumers right location. Even when the device boots up, in any app/website, it’s very important to now, it will be – and it should be. Yes, we each component of hardware and software brush through and understand all the terms definitively believe consumers should be is validated to ensure that the device hasn’t and conditions. We often tend to “Accept” curious because nobody wants their home been tampered with. The smartphone checkbox with any hesitation, but one must hacked and personal data leaked on the is continuously monitored for events or read the details on how the app can use internet. We, at Optiemus, are mindful of changes that indicate a compromise to the your data for its own benefit. this growing concern and are ensuring that device’s security. BlackBerry also blocks Browse privately: Most websites infiltrate it is central to all our product offerings for a any possibility of compromising on the your privacy by accessing these files and safer tomorrow. n users’ security by locking down capabilities capturing information about you. One [email protected]

62 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE MARKET INSIGHT Server Market on a Record High! x86 server market boom is the elixir for growth

he overall server market in for 75.1 percent of the overall x86 server declined to 21.2 percent in Q4 2017. India witnessed a year-over-year market by revenues during Q4 2017. In the “Traditional three tier architectures are (YoY) increase of 92.4 percent x86 product category, 99.7 percent were still at the mainstream of India enterprise T Trendz in terms of revenue to reach Intel-based processors sold in the volume, infra market. We have seen professional USD 371.4 million in Q4 2017 versus USD mid-range and small server segment. services, and telcos as early adopters and 193.1 million in Q4 2016, according to “The phenomenal growth in the Server innovators towards adoption of virtualization the latest IDC Asia Pacific excluding Japan markets adds a lot of available computing and using HCI approach for their DC strategy. (APEJ) Quarterly Server Tracker, Q4 2017. power for consumption that will be leveraged New age workloads such as IoT, big data The x86 server market accounted for 86.7 by organizations to venture deeply into the analytics, and AI are still at a nascent stage percent of the overall server revenue during Digitized world. The overall units deployed and requires significant efforts from vendors Q4 2017, with growth being majorly driven across x86 and non- x86 grew by greater than and OEM eco-system towards educating the by spending from professional services, 1.8 times YoY in the areas of Professional end-users and its business outcomes,” says Government, telcos, and banks. services, Manufacturing, Government Harshal Udatewar, Server Market Analyst, The Q4 2017 quarter has been record and BFSI contributed for more than 89.1 IDC India. breaking for both non-x86 and x86 server percent of the overall server market by India Forecast: Political and economic product categories. Non-x86 platform units, shipped during Q4 2017. The Indian conditions remained stable with strong remains at the top of mind for many end- Server market will see the impact of Digital outlook expected due to the progress users looking for data workloads such as initiatives, datacenter expansion and ODMs in GDP. Government impetus would be databases, data warehouses, transaction penetration” adds Ranganath Sadasiva, more towards creating better citizen processing, and high-performance Director, Enterprise Research, IDC India. services and spending would continue to computing. Banks are the primary buyers grow towards digitalization throughout in this category and high availability with Vendor Highlights 2018. Technologies such as Cloud, minimum downtime, maximum uptime are In India x86 market, HPE leads the India mobility, social media and analytics are slowly key considerations. India x86 Server Companies, 2017Q4 Revenue Market Share The non x86 server market grew by 115.6 percent YOY in terms of revenue to 100% reach $49.6 million in Q4 2017. In terms of 80% revenue, IBM leads the market, accounting for 47.8 percent of market share, followed 60% closely by HPE with its share of 44.7 percent 40% during Q4 2017. In non x86 server market, banking industry continues to dominate and 20% accounts for 55.9 percent of the revenue, followed by Government with 21.1 percent 0% 2016Q4 2016Q4 2016Q4 2016Q4 2016Q4 and manufacturing with 7.4 percent. HPE Dell Cisco Lenovo Huawei Others The x86 server market in terms of n n n n n n Source : IDC 2018 revenue witnessed a YOY growth of 89.3 server market with 32.8 percent in Q4 picking pace amongst large enterprise end- percent to reach $321.9 million in Q4 2017. Dell successfully increased its market users and is expected to benefit the server 2017 up from $170.1 million during share to 19.4 percent during Q4 2017, market. End-users from manufacturing Q4 2016. The growth was majorly driven while Cisco accounted for 6.6 percent of verticals were seen to be focussed on by professional services, government, market share winning deals across different automating their workplaces towards banking and telecommunications, while verticals. Cray successfully closed the deal achieving better operational efficiencies manufacturing continues to witness growth with central government on supercomputer and is expected to fuel the growth of server for the straight third quarter. Blade and project and grabbed the market share of 9.3 market in India. n rack optimized servers together accounted percent where as ODM direct market share [email protected]

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“There is a need of large optical fibre network for smooth and uninterrupted transmission of data in India” since india is on the threshold of a digital revolution, large scale deployment of optical fibre network will be the only solution to meet the quality and quantity needs of the broadband connectivity in India. But there are challenges too. To discuss the issue comprehensively and its future, Ramesh Kumar Raja talked to K K Shetty, CEO & Managing Director, Citadel Intelligent Systems. It must be noted that Citadel Intelligent Systems focuses on providing cutting edge fiber optic solutions in the In Conversation In infrastructure space. Excerpts:

How do you look at the global scenario of of internet users is increasing every day India is expected to surpass US$ 424 optical fibre network and what is the status and consumers are using various online million by 2020. of India in this regard? Optical fibre industry platforms for purposes such as conducting Key government initiatives such as is growing steadily, and the increase in businesses, applying for jobs, and for Make in India, Digital India, creation of internet penetration is one of the primary accessing social networking platforms. To nearly 100 smart cities, GST rollout are growth factors for this market. The number keep up with the growing demand and to real game changers of the Indian economy meet the need of the rising data traffic, and puts India at the threshold of a digital operators are upgrading their networks revolution. Large scale deployment of and deploying technologies such as Optical Fibre Communication (OFC) optical fibre, since they enable faster data and Fibre Optics (FO) Interconnectivity transfer, provide greater bandwidth, and products will be the only solution to have a very less chance of data loss when meet the quality and quantity needs of compared to the electric signals of copper the broadband connectivity in India. To wires. Advancements in networking meet this requirement, the number of technologies that aided the evolution datacenters and hyperscale datacenters of IoT devices subsequently increased are growing and all these infrastructures their adoption. This will induce network will need fibre optic connectivity for operators to build new data centers to smooth functioning. support the growing data rates, which will in turn, drive the growth of the fibre optics Following the ongoing implementation of market. BharatNet Phase 1, the Government of India With respect to the Indian market, the is quite ambitious about its next Phase. How data deluge and government initiatives are do you look at it, as the Optical Fibre Cable creating a huge demand for technology to has a greater role to play apart from the move this data and information and will wi-fi which too is contributing significantly propel growth of optical fibre cables to the development? With this initiative, market in India in near future. industries like healthcare and education According to “India Optical will be immensely benefitted. Farmers can Fibre Cables Market Forecast form their own co-operative group. More & Opportunities, 2020”, the and more information will be generated optical fibre cables market in and to meet the demand, it’s important for

56 | APRIL 2018 MYMOBILE www.mymobileindia.com generated, and this should reach out andthe save cost. More content should be the future in mind, will reduce civil for next work50 years. This thinking, keeping Thelayoutconnections of should last connectivity, it should be future proof. fibre optical out laying While future. for infrastructure proper a be should lastmeetmiletheconnectivity, there connectivity is most important.And to revamped? or correctedbe to needany,that if flaws, fibre driven networks? Do you find systemic What is India’s futuristic approach towards eventually become natural choice. in place, more and more digitalof datacenters and usagehyperscale datacenters will usage with ease. With themaximumthehelputilization dataof implementation connectivity across optic the fibre country. deploy should This providers will from BharatNet project, private service infrastructure. private companies to put more network realize the dream of Digital India? Digital of dream the realize IsBharatNet project sufficient enough to future inmind,willreduce civilwork andsave cost” While laying outoptical fibre connectivity, itshould there shouldbeaproper infrastructure for future. important. Andto meetthelastmileconnectivity,important. be future proof. Thelayout of connections should last for next 50years. Thisthinking, keeping the “I believe the last mile connectivity is most ismost “I believe thelastmileconnectivity I believe the last mile mile last the believe I Apart higher speeds and larger bandwidths. supportinglower levels of attenuation, used in long-distance communications be to them allow which cables into flexible and are capable of andbeing reliable manner. bundled Optical fibres are needs of billions of people in an continentsefficient to meet the communication connecting communication of channel of the human hair is the most widely used with a diameter slightly thicker thantransparent that wired cables.Itisamazingtoseethata reliability, speed and bandwidth than the by way of a connection that offers higher technology which enables communication aerospace and defense. Fibre optics connectivity for smart colocationscities, and hyperscale datacenters. Fibreoptics products fordatacenters, initiatives? digital government’s the to offeryoutheycontributinghowareand What are the distinct products and services connectivity. speed high to due ease with user end Government’sdigital initiatives will fascinating a is (FO) Optics Fibre fibre drawn out of glass (silica) products will help to bridge the gap. largeopticaloffibre network ourand need a is theredata, transmission of uninterrupted and smooth for and data, of transmission more generate somenewavenues expandforAFLto open will CIS with partnership This how it’s going to be beneficial for India? for beneficial be to going it’s how collaborationthisspecialabout andso Recently, CIS partnered with AFL. What’s and remain competitive in the business. help in recognizing the internal ecosystem by AFL. product, application engineering supportbeknowledge transfer ofengineering, will There AFL. to supportmarketing and sales excellence, manufacturing need in the country. CIS will provide the the growing hyperscale and data center alliance to work collaboratively to meet the Indian data center market. major role in the developing expansion of importantly,opportunitythea play to support existing global clients, to alsoinfrastructure and very support strong providing industry datacenter and the technological expertise in hyperscale efficiency. increase and cost reduce will which will result in datacenters / hyperscales into cloud storage move services. completely will This change players large opticalfibre infrastructure. SMEs and for usedspaceapplications less with ahead? see we can advancements What going? Where do you see the future of optical fibre clients? through CIS for its Indian as well as globaloptic technology that AFL intends tofibre buildthe about us tell please you Can datacenters. used in large datacenters and hyper scale Building strategic partnerships will will partnerships strategic Building AFL and CIS will get into the strategic FACE TO In future we will see high density High density pre-terminators pre-terminators density High n

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its aspect ratio is 18:9 like many others. However, power it on, and the notch at the top is revealed. The notch is a lot smaller than the one on

Tested the iPhone X, and houses an earpiece, a selfie camera, and the proximity and ambient

& light sensors. It also houses a tiny notification light in the centre, just above the earpiece. The rear side of the phone has two cameras which are positioned vertically and to accompany the camera there Tried Tried is the single LED flash. The camera positioning is similar to that of iPhone X which has now become a trend followed by many smartphones. The rear side is also sporting the fingerprint sensor.

Display The new Vivo V9 has a 6.3 inch IPS screen with aspect ratio of 19:9 and resolution power of 1080x2280 pixels. The screen provides you a VIVO V9 complete borderless viewing angles covering up all the Vivo’s 24 MP Selfie Lens Coupled With iPhone X Design minute details of the subject or object being displayed. The ivo has launched highlighting what new this The power buttons and the wide screen provides you good its much awaited new 9th generation of Vivo has volume button is placed at gaming experience as well. V smartphone, to offer. the right side of the device There is no mention of any Vivo V9, in India and while the left device has toughened glass in the Vivo with notch. The smartphone Design the SIM tray. The design has V9 but, the phone has already bears striking resemblance The new Vivo V9 has been very similar to that of iPhone pre applied screen protector. to iPhone X, which makes beautifully carved with X which might make the it a perfect choice for those elegance which attracts the users attracted towards it. Platform who cannot afford to have attention and there is no The phone has micro USB The new Vivo V9 is powered an iPhone.The Dongguan- doubt about it. The beauty of port which is quite outdated by octa-core Qualcomm based smartphone maker the phone has been retouched concept because all the new Snapdragon 626 SoC has also officially announced with the light weight of the phones possess has USB processor and the processor is Aamir Khan as its new brand phone because there is no type-C port.Looking at the tall clocked at 2.2Ghz. There is ambassador at this launch. point of beauty of the phone and narrow display on the Vivo no doubt about the processor In this review we will be when you can’t show it off. V9, you might assume that keeping the performance of

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the phone to its optimum level Cameras assisted by AI beauty mode. for short period of time. There and also easing the task of The main attractive feature The selfies taken captures is the option of power saving multitasking. The processor of the Vivo V9 is the camera every detail and delivers which saves some battery for is boosted with 4GB RAM power of the phone. The images of great clearance and you to make it through if you and the RAM together with phone is sporting powerful beauty and it is hard for any want to keep some battery processor helps in delivering a front and rear cameras. other smartphone of the same power reserved to last for Tested soothing working of the device. The rear camera of the range to match up. The V9 long time. The charging of The RAM keeps the device at Vivo V9 consists of 16MP has an AI-powered beautify the device is also fast as the normal state preventing the primary sensor and 5MP mode which can detect age, charger gives output of 5.0V- & device getting heated up due secondary sensor. The rear gender, texture, skin tone, and 2.0A. to multi tasking or playing camera takes crystal clear lighting conditions, and use big sized games. The RAM photos in day time and at that information to enhance Conclusion allows you to play any games night also it delivers clear shots the output. There are The Vivo V9 has the with ease without any trouble. with no graining various effects and as well ingredients of being your next The new Vivo V9 has 64 GB effect in it. The ability to as modes for you to capture smartphone with crisp display, of internal storage as well capture clear shots at Tried images according to your notch, light weight design and which allows you enough night makes Vivo V9 more style. a 24 MP selfie lens to name space to store anything you wish for. The storage can VERDICT further be expanded further Looks 09 /10 thanks to the dedicated Reminds of iPhone X microSD card slot. Cameras 10 /10 Vivo V9 has Android 8.1 No Complaints

Oreo and its custom FunTouch Performance 08 /10 Matches OS 4.0 UI on top. It comes Expectations 08 /10 with the February Android Battery security patch, which is fairly Goes a Day recent. FunTouch doesn’t Value For Money 09 /10 Justified implement notification dots or smart text selection, but you OVERALL 88% do get the useful picture in Picture mode. Other features of the Vivo V9 include Face Unlock PROS CONS which uses the front-facing Front Could be the camera positioned in the Camera, Battery Design notch to unlock the phone after a successful scan. You (For detailed specifications, also have the option to unlock please refer to My Guide) apps using face recognition or a fingerprint. There is a desirable and this feature Battery a few. The Portrait mode also gaming mode which disables was also seen in some of its The battery capacity of the acts beautifully on Vivo V9. heads-up previews and previous smartphones. The Vivo V9 is of 3,260mAh which At Rs 22,990, it makes a rejects calls automatically, rear camera has various modes is adecent amount of battery good buy if you’re planning an except those from whitelisted as well and you can opt for power in present scenario. The upgrade. You’ll also have Oppo contacts which are answered any mode according to your battery can last throughout F7 with similar design for the automatically in hands-free preference. The selfie camera the day if the use is restricted option. n mode while gaming. of the Vivo V9 is of 24MP like playing games and games [email protected]

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OPPO F7 Oppo’s First 25 MP Selfie Lens with Notch

he Guangdong- camera performance which is Oppo F5, A83 we saw that the continue this trend it has

Tested based Oppo is unmatched when it comes to cameras of those smartphones recently launched a beautiful T not a new comer giving such powerful camera were truly amazing. The Oppo masterpiece with Infinity anymore and its in affordable price range. Oppo has tasted huge success with display, Notch and 25 MP

& smartphones are one of the is mostly known for its camera its F-series smartphones front camera which is known most loved smartphones in the and in our previous reviews of over the past years and to by the name Oppo F7. We will Indian market because of their be providing insight about this stability and superbly evolved recent launch of the company in this review.

Design Tried Tried The new Oppo F7 has opted for all plastic body of polymer composite material and the look is enhanced with the glossy paint covering the sides of the body. The phone is not heavy at all and the compact body size of the phone is making to hold comfortably as well. The front side of the phone has 6.23 inch display size and on top of the display there lies the selfie camera. The right side of the phone has power button and the SIM tray capable of holding two SIM cards at a single time and a microSD card as well. At the left side of the phone have volume rockers and all the buttons are within reach. At the bottom of the device there lies the micro USB port which is quite disappointing to see because in present time most of the smartphone company provides Type-C port. At the bottom there is a speaker grille and 3.5mm headphone jack. At the back panel there is the rear camera at the right corner which is assisted by the LED flash. The

68 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE BURNTEST Tested fingerprint sensor at the rear undoubtedly rear camera has various side of the phone is placed at a powerful and delivers modes as well for you to opt comfortable position which is great performance when for. The shots are captured are & quick in its response. The rear compared to 620 or 625 SoC very detailed and the shots panel is very prone to smudges processors. The RAM size is no matter in which conditions captured at night are also because of the material used. of 4GB which is when fused they are clicked. The AI beauty detailed and show graining with the processor delivers an and the HDR capability of thanks to the LED flash at the Display amazing performance. We did the phone allow capturingof rear side. The Oppo F7 has an not face any issues in multi- VERDICT Tried impressive display with Notch. tasking or playing big games Battery The display size is of 6.23 inch like Asphalt 8, TEKKEN etc. Looks 09 /10 The new Oppo F7 has 3,400 with a 1080x2280 pixels. The inbuilt storage of the Notch It mAh battery power. The Cameras 10 /10 The screen ratio of the new device is of 64GB and can Can’t Ask For More phone does not support Oppo F7 is of 19:9 ratio which be further expanded with the fast charging which is quite Performance 08 /10 offers amazing viewing angles. help of dedicated microSD Manages Well disappointing. The battery The protection of the screen card slot. Oppo F7 ships with Battery 08 /10 lasted throughout the day with Lasts a Day, Easily is done by the Gorilla Glass 5 Android 8.1. The new Oppo F7 a single charge while testing. Value For Money 09 /10 which offers great amount of is having the Oppo’s ColorOS A Good Buy Other specifications include durability against any damage. 5.0 UI. dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, The spacious display offers The Face Unlock feature OVERALL 88% Bluetooth 4.2, USB-OTG, FM great viewing angles allow of the new Oppo F7 works radio, and 4G VoLTE. playing games on a bug and up to the expectations and is wide experience. The colours capable of recognising the face Conclusion are preserved by the screen with accuracy and cannot be PROS CONS The new Oppo F7 fits directly and every detail of the screen tricked with any photograph. Design, Plastic in competition with Vivo V9, offers thrilling experience. The Oppo F7 does not scan Front Lens Body where both these smartphones your eyes so it can function have similar front design with (For detailed specifications, Platform even when you are having your please refer to My Guide) notch. The 25 MP Selfie lens The new Oppo F7 is coming up glasses on. is a new addition to Oppo F7 with new processor, MediaTek memorable images. There are while the Vivo V9 uses 24 Helio P60 octa-core SoC Cameras various effects and stickers MP lens. The RAM is good processor. The processor has The main power point of embedded to play and edit enough and also comes in four ARM Cortex A73 cores any Oppo phones are their your images. The selfie camera variant along with MediaTek and four power efficient A53 powerful cameras and the new lacks the front LED flash but Helio P60 chipset. The battery cores. The device has an Oppo F7 is not lagging behind due to the screen flash it is not scores over Vivo V9 to say at integrated Mali-G72 MP3 in this term as well. The new a concern of major missing. least. Overall, the Oppo F7 graphics processor. The Oppo has powerful strong The screen flash allows you is meant for selfies and with processor has dedicated selfie camera of 25 MP Sony to take pictures clearly even an iPhone X like design it AI processing logic which sensor with an aperture of in dark conditions as well. will certainly going to win the promises more secure facial f/2.0. The selfies are captured The rear camera is powerful hearts of the youths starting at recognition and real time are of all different level as well which is of 16 MP Rs 21,990. n HDR. The new processor is extremely beautiful and clear with an aperture of f/1.8. The [email protected]

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REDMI 5 An All-Round Performer

edmi needs no highlight of Redmi is that this new Redmi 5 has to offer. 3.5mm headphone socket,

Tested introduction it produces smartphones of microphone, micro-USB port R in today’s time the affordable price range Design and two speaker grilles. The due to its huge which suits Indian population. The new Redmi 5 has been front panel of the phone has

& success and growing demand Strengthening its position designed keeping in mind the powerful selfie camera in the Indian smartphone even more, the company has that it should fit your hand and a front LED flash which is market. The company has introduced a new budget comfortably without exerting one of the main bonus points established itself very firmly smartphone known as Redmi any stress on your hand. The of this phone. The rear side and it is one of the most 5;do not confuse it with Redmi device has compact size plus of the phone has the camera favourable smartphone Note 5. This review will light weight which allows you which is quite noticeable due brands. The main be highlighting what to use your device for long to its little camera bump. Tried Tried time. The volume and power The rear side also has the buttons are at the right side fingerprint sensor as well of the phone. On the left side which is quick in response. lies the hybrid dual SIM slot which at a time can carry two Display SIM cards or one SIM card The new Redmi 5 has and one microSD card. impressive display size as At the top of the phone well offering HD experience there is an IR emitter to the users. The phone has and at the bottom 5.7 inch HD+ display which side is sporting is providing such a good experience in a budget range which one cannot find easily in any budget smartphone. The display has resolution of 720x1440 pixels and has an amazing aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen provides good colour saturation level and viewing angles providing total comfort while performing any task or viewing anything on screen. The display has 282ppi pixel density, 450 Nits brightness, 72 percent NTSC colour gamut,

70 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE daytime and at night also it are very clear and crisp at and the images captured clear shots at every situation f/2.2. The camera captures micron pixels and aperture of of 12 Megapixel with 1.25 The phone has rear camera which it has on its both sides. the new Redmi 5 is the camera The main attracting feature of Cameras of the year. I didn’t appreciate at this time Nougat, 7.1.2 version, which smartphones runs of Android help of microSD card. The further be expanded with the of internal storage and it can The device is offering 32GB the function to normal state. handled it very quickly getting the processor and the RAM playing big sized games but due to heavy workload like the phone get heated up are some occasions where sized apps very easily, there RAM allows you to handle big of device while testing. The abnormal function or hanging We did not encounter any tasking very comfortably. RAM which handles multi- The phone is carrying 3GB of handle the task effectively. and works very smartphone is powerful provided in this budget 506 GPU. The processor GHz coupled with Adreno processor clocked up to 1.8 Snapdragon 450 SoC octa-core Qualcomm The new Redmi 5 has an Platform and an eye protection mode. www.mymobileindia.com efficiently to

pictures. 3.0 app as well to edit your installed Smart Beauty The phone offers you pre- according to your need. choose your selfie effect the editing effects to beautification mode plus it like face detection, has various features in users. The selfie camera smartphone by the one of the most preferred budget smartphone to be at front side makes this conditions. The LED flash at night and dim lighted to allow you to take selfies which acts as front torch Megapixel with LED flash camera of Redmi 5 is of 5 other effects. The front well like PDAF, HDR and features embedded as rear camera has various to negative graining. The shows very minute, equal please refer to My Guide) My to refer please (For detailed specifications, specifications, detailed (For OVERALL 82% OVERALL Worthy Purchase Value ForMoney Sustains aDay Battery Goes inSync Performance Did Well Cameras Appealing Looks Display Bezel-less PROS VERDICT

Version Android Older CONS 09 /10 09 /10 08 08 /10 08 /10 08 08 /10 08 back to its normal state. and makes the device to get processor comes into action while charging but the phone’s of battery getting heated up There were some instances the device at a fast rate as well. device. The charger charges attached and charges your to which the charger gets through the micro USB port charging of the phone is done and playing video files. The gaming, listening to music get indulged in little bit of the whole day even after you to make your device last for The battery is powerful enough well which is of 3,300mAh. impressive battery power as The new Redmi 5 offers Battery well. can opt for Redmi Note 5 as and if you want more than you t.phone P at the same price available you have Smartron from Redmi. For the options so do this new smartphone The processor also did well and sufficient battery life. screen, ambient rear camera which will get you bezel-less the price bracket of Rs 7,999 specifications are poised in few improvements. The all-round performance with predecessor Redmi 4 with be on the same plank as its The Redmi 5 continues to Conclusion BURN n [email protected] TEST MAY 2018 |

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The phone in its design has a tall display and is beautiful to look at. The phone is light and could be easily carried around and the compact size of the device adds to Tested the benefits of the device which is that it could be used easily for long time. The front

& side of the device has selfie camera along with the front LED flash and the logo of the company is lying down at the bottom of the display. The back panel is sporting the rear camera with LED flash and Tried Tried just below the camera lies the fingerprint sensor. The rear panel also has the speaker grille as well. At the right side of the device lies the volume rockers and the power button. At the left side of the device lies the SIM tray which is capable of holding dual SIMs and microSD card. At the top of the device lies the 3.5mm headphone jack and the bottom of the device is having the micro USB port. PANASONIC Display The new ELuga Ray 550 has ELUGA RAY 550 an impressive display size as well with that of 5.7 inch HD+ screen. The aspect First 18:9 Smartphones ratio of the screen is of from Panasonic and Quite Competent too! 18:9 which is offering big view display to the users. anasonic is and these smartphones smartphone under its belt. In The display size and the expanding did well for the Japanese this review we will shed light HD ability of the device P its Eluga Electronics giant. The new on the latest launch of the is impressive in a budget series budget offering, Eluga Ray 550, company, Eluga Ray 550. smartphone which will attract smartphones each month is also on the same lines of the buyers for sure. The to be a dominant player in providing all the necessary Design display provides you enough that segment. Previously, specifications within the The new Eluga Ray 550 space and viewing angles to Panasonic had launched budget of the Indian buyers. is the latest launch of the watch and enjoy everything Eluga Ray 700 and 500 For the first time, Panasonic company which falls in with great clarity and wide under the 10-K price category has brought 18:9 aspect ratio budget smartphone section. viewing angles. The screen is

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protected by 2.5D glass. by the new Eluga Ray 550 well but there might be some 3,250 mAh which is enough is very impressive as well in occasions when it will show power to make you use your Platform budget range smartphone. little bit of graining. Overall device for a long time The processes of the new The phone has 13 MP auto the cameras of the ELuga without plugging it in Eluga Ray 550 are being focus rear camera with LED Ray 550 are very impressive charging. The battery last handled by 1.3GHz quad- flash. The images captured and it is like a bonus in a throughout the day if it Tested core MediaTek MTK6737H by the rear camera in budget smartphone section is used moderately. The SoC processor. The daytime are very well which might play the trick fot charging speed is also quite processor is quite powerful detailed and the colours of the success of this phone. decent due to the power of & and it handles the heavy the images are well saturated the charger which is not fast applications with ease and and kept in appropriate Battery charger but still do the trick the multi tasking seems to proportion with no distortion. The battery capability of the to some extent. The phone do exert no issue on the phone. The LED flash when used new Eluga Ray 550 is of get heated up while charging The Eluga Ray 550 is having during dark conditions but after getting filled to its 3GB RAM which together may induce some graining VERDICT limit, the heat of the device with processor let the users to effect in the images but gets lessen down and restores Tried Looks 08 /10 use any application without for a budget smartphone Refreshing back to its original normal any hesitation of the phone it is very good. There are state. Cameras 08 /10 getting hang or too much various modes to opt for Matches In terms of connectivity, Expectations worked up. The new Eluga while clicking the images there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi Performance 08 /10 Ray 550 has32GB internal and also there are various Smooth 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth storage which is to make filters as well to allow you to Battery 08 /10 v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, FM users store many applications induce any effect according Enough for a Day radio, and Micro-USB port. and games. Users can store to your mood. The new Eluga Value For Money 09 /10 Sensors on board include A Good Option any game, applications or any Ray 550 has impressive an accelerometer, ambient media with ease. The storage selfie camera as well which OVERALL 82% light sensor, magnetometer, can be expanded further with is of 8MP plus it has the and proximity sensor. The the help of microSD card front LED flash and this is smartphone also has a upto 128GB. The Eluga Ray something mostly not found rear-facing fingerprint sensor. 550 is having Android 7.0 in budget smartphones. The Nougat operating system. selfies taken at day and well Conclusion PROS CONS lighted conditions are well The new Eluga Ray 550 18: 9 Older Cameras clear and crisp. The selfies Display, Android from Panasonic is well The camera power offered taken at night are clear as Rear Lens Version packaged smartphone with 18:9 display to body ratio, (For detailed specifications, please refer to My Guide) 13 MP rear lens along with an 8 MP selfie camera as well. The processor is smart enough to handle the tasks with ease. Priced at Rs 8,999, the Eluga Ray surely becomes one of the top contenders under 10-K segment.It has to compete with the likes of Redmi 5 at this price point. n [email protected]

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BOSE SOUNDLINK MICRO Wrap it to Groove, even in Water!

f you wish to carry a SoundLink Micro has to offer. your speaker. The micro USB The speaker is made up

Tested pocket sized speaker The speaker is available in port is also at the top side of of Silicone rubber which I to accompany you at three different colours as well the speaker for the purpose provides a great amount of whatever places you andwe got the midnight blue if charging the speaker. The resistivity to the speaker.

& may go, that can deliver great colour variant of the speaker dimensions, coupled with its The speaker because of its sound quality, and have not to review. flat design make the speaker body composition makes the yet decided which speaker to significantly smaller and more speaker dent, scratch and opt for, then this confusion Design travel friendly than most of crack proof which means might end soon with BOSE The BOSE SoundLink Micro the competing Bluetooth that no matter what happens SoundLink Micro Wireless has a very compact body with speakers. Bluetooth speaker after almost circular design. The Tried Tried reading this review. BOSE is front side of the speaker has a well known for its products grille on the bottom half and that deliver sound quality volume buttons and a multi like very few in the market. function button on the top The company has launched half. The top of the speaker the SoundLink Micro with has a tear resistant some interesting abilities and silicone strap to hold the we will be looking in details speaker on anything to about what the new BOSE which you want to attach

74 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE sound is pushed out of its top using the speaker is that the easily. What I found while outshine any big speaker, small in size and it can easily great sound despite being sound. The speaker provides radiators offers astonishing miniature dual passive engineered transducer and The speaker’s custom Performance any cost. it will not lose its powers at attach and detach the strap matter how many times you weakening mode means no attaching ability is set to never bicycle. The strap and its to the handle of your bike/ backpack while travelling or attach the speaker with your the speaker. You can easily speaker is doing the trick for it can endure anything. speaker without any stress as makes it to be go anywhere This power of the speaker is dropped on the marble floor. any damage even when it was the speaker it did not sustain While testing this resistivity of the speaker won’t damaged. The strap attached to the www.mymobileindia.com it is raining heavily or the it does not matter whether is so much powerful that further. The water resistivity benchmark, and then took it has used an IPX7 rating as a other speakers. The company water proofing capacity like no The new SoundLink Micro has Functionalities speaker. to download to get most of the Connect app which you have be controlled by the Bose home theatre and this can strong sound just like a mini and can make you feel a sound effect when connected can give you 360 degree to create stereo mode which another SoundLink speaker also can get synced with most of the occasions. quality and amaze you on sound produced is of great using it at parties. Overall the will be an issue if you plan on of the speaker’s path, which deteriorate if you move out quality and volume quickly This means that that audio have mounted the speaker. or front depending on how you The new BOSE SoundLink your best companion in terms SoundLink Micro could be to your journey then the new and wants to add some music going out for some excursion for its battery life. If you are the company has mentioned while testing stood up to what The battery performance to 5 hours of music playback. fully charged, can give you up The BOSE SoundLink, when Battery function button. Assistant through the multi also input for Siri or Google your smartphone and you can when you connect it with also act as a speaker phone The SoundLink Micro can speaker without any delicacy. outings and want to use the for those who like to do the most preferable speakers speaker makes it one of resistivity of this condition. The water gives when in normal result as that of it and will give same remain undamaged still the speaker will a swimming pool, speaker falls into competitors in the fray. given it an upper hand over its BOSE SoundLink Micro has, and online. The agility, which at Rs 8,990 across stores SoundLink Micro is available it gets fully charged. The life stands upto 5 hours after any occasion. The battery will not disappoint you at as always. Overall the speaker The sound output is soothing ruggedness and compact size. from portability options, being one of it, apart functionalities, waterproof Micro boasts on various The BOSE SoundLink Conclusion of time. of lasting for longer period BURN [email protected] TEST n MAY 2018 |

75 Tried & Tested BURNTEST GOOGLE HOME “Ok Google”, We Are Impressed!

he long wait of has always provided new and has a peculiar and has a upon to change volume, play/ Google speakers to innovated technology to make catchy design to buy your pause music, and activate Tested T India is finally over life easier and smarter. Today, attention. Google Home is Assistant’s listening mode. with the launch there is no place where you made available in white colour You’ll see colourful, very of Google Home and Google cannot find the name of Google variant to us. The speaker Google-kind of lights glow in

& Home Mini, wireless speakers and this is all due to its wide has a small body size to fit the panel when Home hears with intelligent personal range of products, be it in the anywhere in your home. The its wake words “OK Google” assistant to let you feed input. form of hardware or software. fabric base of the speaker or “Hey Google” it responds Google is one of the most Google Home was launched can be removed and you can to the command. There is one successful companies and earlier in the United States find a micro USB port when physical button as well on the some two years back and now it is removed and without the Google Home to enable or finally it has entered the Indian fabric base which are covering disable the voice commands. Tried Tried technology market. We will be the sound path the speaker reviewing what new Google which still looks great with a Connectivity Home has to offer. solid black colour.The top of The new Google Home needs Home slopes at an angle and to be connected via Wi-Fi Design hides a touch-sensitive panel setup using Google Home The new Google Home that you can swipe gestures app which you can find in

76 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE services over others that you force you to use or prioritize its functionality. Google doesn’t require a phone for extended setup, Home doesn’t even via Bluetooth. After initial mobile device to the speaker Pandora, or you can connect a Google Play Music, Spotify, or played through services like for its size. Audio can be considerable amount of bass passive radiators that add a 2-inch driver and dual 2-inch Home is equipped with a To push out audio, the Google Performance for Kids learning. Home is also very This capability of the Google languages of various places. new words and different world allowing you to learn words in any language of the translate any sentence or Google Home can even without any issues. The take commands comfortable of English words and can to catch the Indian accent designed in such a manner Google’ or ‘Hey Google’. the speaker by saying ‘Ok command until you wake up mode and won’t take any speaker goes on sleep future commands. The recognising your voice for consists of Google Assistant account. The setup mainly and connect your Google pick Wi-Fi network to join once discovered you can device to connect to and app then searches for the or Android phones. The the Play store of any iOS The Google Assistant is www.mymobileindia.com beneficial beneficial Philips Hue lights. Samsung SmartThings, and including Nest thermostats, the major manufacturers, supports products from smart devices. Google Home you can voice-control your smart assistant is so that the main reasons to buy a using Bluetooth. One of enabled audio apps, or by from 100+ Chromecast your phone to Google Home stream music directly from or YouTube Music. You can option to Google Play Music you can set the default may be using. Sure, the Home includes that it can full volume. The ability of even when you turn up the sound quality does not distort home is amazing and the bass offered by the Google house party with ease. The as well. It can enlighten any Google Home is mesmerising The sound quality of the Functionalities

same time. stream through all them at the Home speakers together and group. You can group multiple to that Chromecast Audio through speakers connected your chosen music provider on and it’ll play music from my easy listening playlist room playback, just say “Play Chromecast Audio”. For multi- say “Hey Google, play this on connected speakers. Just send audio to a Chrome Cast to your query. Home can also playing loud and will respond even when the music is hear your voice commands is playing any songs. The you give command when it plus it faces no issues while speaker is very fine as well The sound quality of the to your speaker every time. your tasks of feeding input based speaker which eases is a super smart technology Overall, the Google Home Conclusion BURN Google Assistant. available in Hindi as well, the commands and will soon be Google Home to pick the voice Indian dialect isn’t a worry for and an in-built battery. The Wi-Fi connectivity per capita India still lags far behind in more potential buyers as portability and of course it increases their use cases, as the connectivity option as companies to add Bluetooth expect both these tech 9,999. Personally, I would both are being priced at Rs with Amazon Echo, where directly fits into competition to help you. Google Home the speaker always ready route etc. which is making telling you about your travel items to your shopping list, setting up of alarms, adding you your daily news brief, manages your day by giving answers to your questions, speaker gets you real time Google Assistant of the [email protected] TEST n MAY 2018 |

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DETEL D1 BOOM VERDICT Looks 07 /10 A Steal at its Price Compact Design Cameras 07 /10 mongst Dual of its battery. Though made the Women Safety Campaign Matches the standard of a cameras, AI, up of plastic, the feature in India. feature phone

Tested the Notch, and phone has a sturdy body Performance 07 /10 A Good enough of course the and is a decent looking one. Technical specs Battery 08 /10 futuristic foldable displays, we Starting with the aesthetics, The dual-SIM D1 Boom Lasts really long

& do have the niche segment of the device has a huge speaker comes with a 1.8-inch display Value For Money 09 /10 feature phones which hasn’t at the back, with the primary and has 16GB of internal A good option at this price faded away yet. Catering to the camera beneath it. Coming storage which can be further OVERALL 76% same niche segment, Detel- down, there is the ‘Detel’ logo expanded via a microSD card. an Indian company/producer resting in the middle. Upfront, The feature phone is backed of the cheapest mobile phone, there is the display and the by a 1,600mAh battery and recently unveiled the Detel D1 physical keypad, with another has a rear camera. It supports

Tried Tried CONS Boom feature phone. company logo and audio keys various features such as Auto PROS Battery Heavy in From the four colour sandwiched between them. call Recorder, Digital Camera, Weight options available: White, The top end houses the Video Recorder, Phone (For detailed specifications, Black, Blue, Brown, Yellow, flashlight while the bottom end Vibrator, Wireless FM, Torch please refer to My Guide) we got to lay our hands on the features a micro-USB port and ,Power Saving, FM Recording, White one, and here is what a 3.5mm audio jack. Audio/Video Player, and Call 112, five messages to police the litmus test results are: Blacklist. Additionally, the authorities and another round Special features device comes with support of three or five messages to Design The D1 Boom has its main for 23 languages including the registered emergency The D1 Boom is a compact highlight in the form of a big English, Hindi, Punjabi, contacts. I didn’t really get into one, much like any other speaker at the back. Another Kannada, Telugu, Bengali and the hassle of this process, but feature phone. However, it is attraction is the incorporation more. the panic button works! a heavy-one, much because of the SOS mode furthering As for the audio, the feature Performance phone produces impressive The Detel D1 Boom, during audio quality and justifies the review period has been a the name it has. Additionally, decent performer. The feature the FM radio works fine. The phone allows users to activate battery managed to last for the FM by long-pressing the a couple of days on a single ‘*’ key, unlocks the device by charge and doesn’t require a pressing the unlock option lot of time to take in all the followed by the ‘*’ key, enables fuel it requires. Among others, the Power Saving mode on the camera quality was fine for long-pressing the ‘0’ key and a feature phone. activates the flashlight by long-tapping the big button Conclusion present in the middle with the The Detel D1 Boom with flashlight logo on it, all done a price tag of just Rs 699 with great ease. is a complete steal for the Additionally, long-pressing feature phone takers, fulfilling the ‘5’ key enables the SOS functions a regular feature mode which will lead to five phone is capable of doing. n calls to emergency number [email protected]

78 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE BURNTEST MIVI COLLAR EARPHONES A Fine Choice for Upgrade

n a mobile world full light in weight. The collar of audio accessories, fits well on the neck, thus I Hyderabad-based ensuring easy and comfortable Tested mobile accessory music streaming (we all know maker MIVI recently unveiled how ear buds can often come

the MIVI Collar Bluetooth off your ears!). & earphones. I got the Bluetooth- enabled wireless pair for a Technicalities reviewing, and this is what I Technically speaking, the think of it earphones have a frequency range rated at 20Hz~20KHz, Design and is powered by a 150mAh Starting with the design of the battery. As the name Tried pair, painted in black, the right suggests the devices support end of the collar has volume Bluetooth- version 4.1 and up and volume down buttons has a Bluetooth range of 30 while the left end houses the feet. With a weight of just power on/off button along 30 grams, the earphones with the micro-USB port. measure 20 x 17 x 2.5 cm. Streaming out of the collar Additionally, the impedance are the two earphone cables stands at 16 ohms. which has the two ear buds at the end, and that is where the Performance whole action takes place. The earphones, during Additionally, the collar with my usage have been great the grooves is home to the companions when boredom have been above ear buds which can be barged in. With the ease of average. conveniently placed wearing around the neck and However, claimed when you don’t connecting to a smartphone, to connect two devices need to listen to the music streaming of simultaneously, the Collar music anymore. mostly all sorts of genres was Bluetooth Earphones just The Collar good. The good thing; there could not do it. Bluetooth wasn’t any heat produced and earphones has a the earphones weren’t prone Conclusion convenient built, to sound leakage (from low For a price tag of Rs 4,999 is portable and volume to maximum volume). (now available for Rs 2,999), If I compare the Bluetooth- the MIVI Collar Bluetooth enabled pair with the regular earphones seemed slightly Apple earphones, the overpriced. However, with the former did win the decent audio output provided competition. The and the current price tag, if bass and treble were you are willing to upgrade your balanced. Overall, audio accessory you can go for the sound quality, one. n the audio produced [email protected]

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 79 BURNTEST HARMAN KARDON TRAVELER SPEAKER Sounds Good, Looks Great! Tested produced was pretty much sharp and was adequately loud. The music streaming

& was convenient and clear, and the bass and treble seemed balanced. However, we also have a con; the speaker vibrated on scaled up volume and works better when in a closed room Tried Tried than its performance outside. Apart from streaming music, the HARMAN Traveler has one more job to do; it doubles as a charger for the amsung-owned portion. The top of the speaker 2,500mAh which also doubles smartphones and it did that HARMAN has been (which has faux leather finish as a power bank to any device job fine too. Furthermore, it producing stuff, to it) houses the power on/off when connected via the Power S has dual inbuilt microphone enticing the music button, the Bluetooth button button. Furthermore, the apt for conference room fanatics all over the world. In and the Call button to the left Traveler speaker comes with calling when the Boss calls! its wide range of Bluetooth- side while the volume up and dimensions rated at 160mm enabled speakers recently down buttons lay to the right. x 27.5mm x 67mm and is Verdict entered the HARMAN Traveler. In the middle indication LED compatible with both Android HARMAN Traveler is an Meant for on-the-go music lights are present. Additionally, and iOS devices. amalgamation of luxury and steaming, which the name on the left hand, sit the USB decent performance. With provides all the evidence, we port, the AUX port as well as Performance luxury attached, comes the got the little one for the review. the Power port. So, starting with the first high price of Rs 10,990 and Was it worth going gaga about? Overall, the Traveler is the step, the speaker was easy to the HARMAN Traveler had Read on! speaker with good looks and connect to the smartphone via mostly all of it to pay the price. design and totally excels in the Bluetooth; all I required to do However, it did appear over- looks department. was tap the power button, then Design priced. Yet again, if price is The HARMAN Traveler is the Bluetooth button, followed not a problem and the Traveler one portable speaker with by the other usual options to Technical is what lures you, are can premium feels to it. With a click on my smartphone, and specifications definitely go for it.n compact and sturdy design, Going the technical route, Voila! My music adventure the portable speaker (weighing the HARMAN Traveler has a began. just 300 grams) is easy to frequency response rated at I tested the speaker with carry and is a good looking 180-20kHz, along with the almost all genres of music; one. Rectangular in shape, rate power of 2x5W. With I had Bollywood, EDM, the speaker has the speaker support for Bluetooth version Romantic, Soft, all in my grilles spread all over the front 4.2, the speaker comes with playlist. And, I really enjoyed a battery capacity rated at my time when the speaker was around. The output [email protected]

78 | MAY 2018 MYMOBILE MARKET INSIGHT External Storage Spend to Grow banking, government to drive spend

otwithstanding the lean vs HDD’s to achieve a better price to year gone by, the external performance ratio. enterprise storage systems High end storage segment witnessed N Trendz market is expected to grow at a high double-digit growth of 39.2% a single digit compounded annual growth in Q4 2017 due to large deployments rate (CAGR) for 2017 - 2022 time-period, in telecommunications and banking according to a report by IDC. This growth industries. Consumption Models for is expected to come from an increased Storage are impacting both midrange spending into digital transformation and entry level segments leading to a YoY initiatives across industries. Banking and decline in Q4 2017. government verticals are expected to drive “Digital Transformation “Digital Transformation (DX) will drive a majority of the growth in the next one will drive customers customers to look for Storage requirements year. and innovative Storage technologies. As per IDC’s latest Asia/Pacific Quarterly to look for Storage Adoption for HCI, Object Oriented Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker Q4 requirements and Storage, Software Defined Storage grew in 2017 release, India’s external storage the India Market addressing the new-age market witnessed a decline of 4.7% Year innovative Storage storage requirements of customers,” says on year (YoY by vendor revenue) and stood technologies” Ranganath Sadasiva, Director, Enterprise at USD 74.1 million in Q4 2017. Solutions, IDC India. Market witnessed a YoY decline due to – Ranganath Sadasiva, lesser spend in banking and manufacturing Director, Enterprise Major Vendors Analysis: verticals in Q4, 2017. However, these Solutions, IDC India Dell Inc. continued to be the market segments still are amongst the highest leader with a 27.6% market share by contributors to the external storage market along with professional services India External Storage Systems by Market Share and telecommunications industries. (Vendor Revenue), 2017Q4 Increased adoption of 3rd platform technologies is pushing organizations to 45.0% 40.0% improve performance and optimize storage 35.0% infrastructure to achieve its business 30.0% objectives and respond to changing 25.0% business needs faster with lower TCO. 20.0% “Adoption of All Flash Arrays (AFA) 15.0% is growing exponentially and becoming 10.0% mainstream in storage deployments 5.0% 0.0% across enterprises to address the demand Dell Inc Hewlett Packard IBM NetApp Hitachi Rest of the Enterprise Market for workload/application acceleration with n 2016Q4 n 2017Q4 high IOPS and minimal latency,” says Source : IDC 2018 Dileep Nadimpalli, Associate Research are getting deployed across most verticals vendor revenue, however witnessed a Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure. with banking, telecommunications and YoY decline in Q4 2017. Hewlett Market witnessed a continued shift professional services contributing to Packard Enterprise and NetApp saw a towards All Flash Arrays (AFA). AFA most of these deployments in Q4 2017. significant growth predominantly driven by segment saw a significant growth at 54.9% Flash footprint also continues to increase deals from banking and telecommunications YoY in Q4 2017 contributing to 23.4% of in hybrid flash arrays(HFA), as end users industry. n the overall external storage market. AFAs are procuring a higher proportion of SSD’s [email protected]

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 81 In Conversation FACE platform? is India’s first Do-it-Yourself (DIY) app making So what makes you claim that MyAppCenterplatforms building in app India some already doing are There their own businesses. with a strong technical background that higher. We are the leads to the cost of making an todayapplication are foreign based and therefore it exist that platforms current the All app. towards the entire process of building an cancompletely handhold an individual only a handful of them have features that businesses for and apps individuals. make that Out of companies which and button. functionswiththeclickofa andexternal in enablingthemtomanagetheirinternal SMEsandstartups thatserves M-intellect,isonesuchplatform firm technology services country, makingitinevitableforbusinessestogomobile.myappCenter, launchedby speedshaveledtotheexponentialgrowth andusageofmobileappsinthe internet penetrationandaremarkableimprovementin the unprecedentedsmartphone faster pace.Excerpts: arecontributingtobusinessesinmovingat to understandhowapp-buildingplatforms play economy” inthe growth ofthestartup “An app making platform has a vital role to There are a number of platforms TO Ramesh KumarRaja first Indian company

FACE and many other industry verticals. categories like travel, retails, e-commerceDIY app building solutions ranging across provideinnovativewe and2017 early in started MyAppCenter India. within provides app making solutions for players media. We cater to the various client various the to cater We media. e-commerce to education, business and various categories from travel, retail andranging clients have We phone. their on buttons of clicks few a just with age, people can practically do everything and the scope is much wider now. In thisno moreavailablejustoutsideyourstore application.Clients and customers are to have presence of a world class mobile any category, it has become mandatory isdone today. For a brand or service in massivea changethewaybusiness in the technological revolution has brought may varyfromtimetotime? which needs their to cater you do how and what sorts of clients/subscribers you have say the digital offices, of doing business.so that they are said to So be the new offices, or business and services these days, so much of part integral an becoming are Apps requirements like, automation of of automation like, requirements caught upwith supply chain management for for management chain supply CEAT, automation of sales sales of CEAT, automation management for Elvi, Elvi, for management Yogesh Sahu, It is true that their responses? their what are their categories? How have been How manyappshaveyoubuilttillnowand Android? and iOS for applications making how much time the MyAppCenter takes in elaboratemore about the technology and please you Can app? an build to else something or platform cloud-based a it Is each and every app. app as we give a custom touch and fill to given day, we take 24 hours to deliver an deteriorating the quality of withthe minimal app. time consumptionOn withoutany have made sure that we deliver the app afaster pace than we can imagine, we Postgresql. As businesses are moving at our platform runs on Nodejs, Angularjs, background and experience of our team, onAWS server. With a strong technical We are a cloud based platforman application is andno more a complex hostedtask. With the foray of MyAppCenter, building towards rural digitization. SmartGaon,India’swhichis firstapp from that we also have our own initiative,e-commerce platform for Dickson. Apart forafew companies initially. The word all the gaps, we started building an app After connecting all the dots and beginning of bridging2017 has been very fruitful.

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“Our intent is to bring the digital revolution right to the hands of the real India” there is yet another player in the market boasting of its vision to revolutionise the way rural india communicates. britzo, a Noida-based pioneering communications brand and the latest entrant in the indian mobile phone market, has come up with iVVo brand of handsets, with an aim to become a leader in the feature phone industry known for its innovation, quality and service. Ramesh Kumar Raja interacted with Pradipto In Conversation In Ganguly, CEO & Co-Founder of Britzo, to know more about the company, its products, marketing strategy and objectives. excerpts:

The Indian mobile phone market is already segment it has chosen? Rural geographies access to relevant apps & download of flooded with a number of brands triggering in India, despite housing about two-thirds uninterrupted songs and videos, bundled a stiff competition among them to remain of the nation’s population, are still largely with a peace of mind and service promise leaders in respective categories. In such a untouched by the large-scale digitization of 180-day replacement warranty and scenario, what motivated Britzo to take the that’s currently sweeping across the 12+3 month product warranty. plunge and carve a niche for itself in the country. With the launch of Britzo, our key However, we are also launching one objective is to bring this rural mass online 4G feature phone ‘Skipper’ and two by delivering superlative smart mobility smartphones under the series name offerings. ‘Storm’. The handsets are on the latest The mission of the company is ‘to Android Go – Oreo 8.1 software with top provide a mobile device to every Indian at specs like Face Recognition unlock, a quality which brings a smile to them’. Shatterproof screen, 8MP Selfie camera with dual flash & 8MP rear camera with Why you started off with the feature phone auto focus. segment when there is the age of smart- phones? What makes your phones different What are the geographies you have chosen to from others? Our intent is to bring the market your products? Are you also giving any digital revolution right to the hands of offer to gain a foothold in the market? The the real India. Our handsets are the new launch plan is to register our presence in era smart feature phones – enabled 17 states – UP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, with customized operating Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, software giving Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, NESA, Gujarat, post which by end of Q1 we intend to establish ourselves pan India.

Online or offline – which sale point is better for you in generating revenue? For smart feature phones, we have entrusted our faith in the traditional model of 4 tier channel

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distribution, i.e. Super Distributor -> Distributor ->Retailer -> End Consumer. However, we are also contemplating on partnering with a major online player who has got high level penetrations in rural to Transsion Holdings in different capacities, audience. For the smartphone, we are what can we assume about your own business looking at a blend of both online & offline venture? Britzo is a dream come true for mode of distribution. me and Dharam (Dharamvir Shaw, COO & Co-Founder of the company). Britzo

Please tell us about the manufacturing was launched in December 2017. Our facility you have and how do you ensure objective is to drive the now-ubiquitous the quality of products? We have tied up digitization towards the rural heartland with OEL for manufacturing. Our of the country. Our key motto is ensuring manufacturing plant is located “We are an “Peace of Mind.” in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is a state of the art facility, ISO 9001:2015 Certified with a capacity to make organization for our processes. We a million phones every intend to invest Rs 100 crore on month. We are an ISO In Conversation In 9001:2015 Certified indigenous development of products organization for our and would be invested in for R&D processes. We intend to invest Rs 100 to be able to take advantage of the crore on indigenous technology advancements for d e v e l o p m e n t o f the use of Indian products and would be invested in for R&D to be consumers” able to take advantage of the Mission technology advancements for the use of • Incorporate next level technology Indian consumers. assembly besides hiking customs duty on to launch India’s first smart feature mobile phones to 20% from 15%? How phone Can you throw some light on the smartphones do you look at this development? Does it • To be a tool and contribute to rural Britzo is launching? We are rolling out augur well for the industry? India development feature-intensive 4G smartphones ‘Storm This move makes the import of • Deliver products beyond Lite’ and ‘Storm Pro’. The two smartphones components expensive while giving expectation in quality, pricing and host premium specs including Face stimulus to local manufacturing. PCBs innovative technology Recognition unlock, the latest Android make up about 50% of cost of making a • To strive for synergy between Oreo OS, 8MP Selfie camera with dual smartphone. This decision will encourage customer satisfaction, technology flash & 8MP rear camera with auto focus, manufacturing of these components in & value for money dual flash, Shatterproof screens, in two India. variants with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM ; Vision 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable What is the market share you are aiming • Revolutionise the way rural India up to 128GB). The handsets are available to achieve and what is your strategy to communicates for Rs 4,999 and Rs 5,999 respectively. accomplish the goal? We are targeting a • Become leaders in feature phone In order to boost domestic 3% market share and a revenue of 1000cr industry, known for innovation, manufacturing, the government recently by end of FY 18-19 quality & service imposed a 10% import duty on key • Be ethical, socially responsible & smartphone components like camera Since you have a rich experience in the environment friendly. n module and printed circuit board handset industry, from Motorola to Samsung [email protected]

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“GoldSeat bridges the gap between the needs of consumers and available services by providing latest HD content offline”

GoldSeat is a licensed on-the-go offline entertainment application for premium travel services across Air, Bus and Railway Network in India. Headquartered in Delhi, the company bridges the gap and provides latest HD content which runs seamlessly without any data cost and even without connectivity. GoldSeat is looking to tap the hugely untapped market of over 500 million passengers in travel sector in India, which is predominantly dominated by road travel followed by Railway and Air. GoldSeat

In Conversation In has already begun the services in 170 buses catering to about 5,000 passengers daily. Nijhum Rudra spoke to Gaurav Kapahi, Co-Founder, GoldSeat about the current scenario of the on-the-go entertainment sector in India and how GodlSeat plans to tap this market!

How does GoldSeat work? The entire GoldSeat entertainment profile is linked to a device installed in the bus which acts as a server to all the licensed content available for the travelers. The mobile app which is just 3MB in size can be downloaded from either Google Play or App store when the traveler boards the bus and login using their Facebook id. The app offers On- The-Go Offline Entertainment, Multi – Band Network, Unlimited Movies and TV Shows Streaming, HD videos, Offline Media Streaming, and Free Wi-Fi. Travelers can connect to GoldSeat Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi is a multi-band network and is enabled with the URA filtering technology which filters the kind of content which can be accessed through the technology. The service is completely free for the passengers. We use Wi-Fi (as a technology) to stream content to the smart phones/devices through the device that we install in each bus/vehicle. The app offers On-The-Go Offline Entertainment, Multi – Band Network, Unlimited Movies and TV Shows Streaming, HD videos, Offline Media Streaming, and Free Wi-Fi.

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“We are here for long term business to fill the gapin the market and offer the best travel services to the consumers. Being the only application offering licensed content, we already have an unmatched edge over other applications.” In Conversation In

Can you please describe the business that supports net connectivity and only State Road Transport Corporation and also model of GoldSeat? GoldSeat operates on 10% or less of the same supports with 4G other private players across Northern and a subscription based model where the connection. Goldseat is a licensed on the Western regions of India including Lucknow, operators/owners of the buses pay on a go offline entertainment application for Ahmadabad, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal monthly basis and get all services bundled travel services across Air, Bus and Railway Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and will soon within the subscription amount Network. It bridges the gap between the be available down South expanding its needs of consumers and available services services PAN India in near future. Also, What is your marketing strategy for growing by providing licensed latest HD content there are conversations currently going the business? We are here for long term which runs seamlessly without any data on with multiple airlines and the agencies business to fill the gap in the market cost and even without connectivity which which handle media inside the trains. It will and offer the best travel services to the differentiates the brand from all the other take approximate 12-14 months to convert consumers. We plan to take a step by players in the market. Also because of our the same. step approach towards investments in multi network Wi-Fi it enables a customer distribution, marketing, & digital marketing to be connected for much longer compared What are the growth and monetization plans campaigns. Being the only application to a single connection on his or her mobile taken into consideration going forward? The offering licensed content, we already have device. service is free for the passengers – we charge an unmatched edge over other applications. the operators. Whether the operators include There are major investments being done How is the application deployed? GoldSeat the cost in the ticket or charge separately on the technology side to ensure a better device is installed in buses by trained is up to their discretion. A service like ours experience for the end customer / traveler electricians and is hard bolted inside the gives an edge to the ordinary experience of as well as offering services to the operators bus. The app can be downloaded from the a travel journey. Offline available content which they can benefit from. play store/app store and then using our Wi-Fi makes a huge difference to a travel journey, We are extensively investing on our a passenger can stream all content without especially for longer routes. communication team and digital team as any data charges, buffering or downloading. these two arms will provide us the right Once connected to our device the passenger Going forward, can you please describe some positioning and extensive penetration in can access multi network Wi-Fi as well as of your roadmaps in the market? We are the market. stream HD content seamlessly aiming for a second round of funding of 2400K USD by 2019 and plan to extend What do you think are some of your biggest Which sectors do you plan to cater? Currently, our services to 1000 buses by the end of differentiating aspects in the market? While GoldSeat has its application running across this year. n travelling by road, it’s only 40% of the route 250 buses which includes Uttar Pradesh [email protected]

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 87 FACE TO FACE “SEMrush can be used to analyze your online competition and know at a glance the traffic generated by a search engine”

semrush started out in 2008 as a small group of seo and it specialists united by one mission — to make online competition fair and transparent, with equal opportunities for everyone. after seven years of trailblazing experiments and constant progress, they have grown into one of the world’s leading competitive research service for online marketing. Nijhum Rudra interacted with Fernando Angulo, Corporate Speaker, SEMrush about paradigm shifts in the digital era and the latest seo trends/developments that proved In Conversation In effective over the years.

In the digital era, a paradigm shift has in the development of Digital Marketing for any website that wants to be in the top taken place the way businesses market tools, SEMrush has become a fundamental positions on Google. Semrush here is key their products and services and you are in tool set for all existing processes in the as it offers tools to analyse, create follow-up the online/digital promotion space. In this industry. campaigns, and even perform advanced context, can you please describe the various If we talk about SEO, there is no doubt technical audits for any type of website. ways you assist marketers and brands that the analysis of keywords, the analysis All the strategy of SEM or PPC that a capture more mind share ultimately leading of the competition, the creation of the company does must be well examined and to augmented sales? As a leading company profile and links are a fundamental part what better way than to review what the competition does in terms of budget, what products or services it promotes, and where and how it does it. We have tools to do all this and even to create ad campaigns. When we talk about content marketing, it is very important to understand the process of analysis, creation, distribution, measurement and new creation. All these processes are complex and need automation tools, which SEMrush has. For social networks, we have created a complete and comfortable space to analyze the most important networks of competitors and to create posts in different social networks all organized based on knowledge of the competition.

What are the latest SEO trends/developments that proved effective over the years and will continue to work in the years ahead? There are a lot, but in my opinion there are three key trends for 2018. Voice Search: Voice Search will continue,

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it’s rapid ascent at least until 2020. As smartphones expanded throughout society, voice communication began to decline, reaching a “pass” into the background. However, due to text communication and mobile instant messaging applications, such as WhatsApp and Chat apps that facilitate social networks, mobile voice search has been growing exponentially for a couple of years now. Yes, we are becoming more lazy, or lazy when it comes to searching for information, and turning more and more to virtual assistants. Voice Search is having more and more weight “When we talk about content marketing, it is very and this is verified by developments, like important to understand the process of analysis, this one: HTTPS and a more secure world: Since creation, distribution, measurement and new 2014, Google has been publishing HTTPS creation. All these processes are complex and as a good ranking signal (no factor). Now, Conversation In does it really improve SEO? This question need automation tools, which SEMrush has.” is asked by many users who still have their websites in HTTP and have not yet the competition does and what it offers migrated. Migrating to HTTPS has its “Our primary pain our customers. In this way, we can know risks, like any migration. Until there is point was to make businesses how to maintain our competitive a clear conclusion that it is a benefit, advantage. many websites can wait. understand the need to develop a Identify the best actions: An Mobile First Index: Since smartphone apdirect and indirect impact analysis of the competition gives October 2016, Google has been on the business. This was still just the tip us insight into what works for announcing that, when the time them and what is commonly comes, the mobile index will of the iceberg. Our constant and most offered. This allows us to know replace the desktop index. What painstaking endeavor was to build as many what customers expect to find does this mean? Today, Google use cases as we could in order to meet on our website. We can also learn first takes into account the version comprehensive set of requirements from their mistakes to offer a better of a web in Desktop and then checks user experience. if there is a mobile version of that page that businesses often Competition analysis and qualitative or that web in mobile version. have” data: In any type of analysis, qualitative When the Mobile First Index is (non-numerical) and quantitative implemented, it will be the opposite. Google (numerical) data can be extracted. Both will focus on discovering and tracking pages true even for online stores, where, currently, play their role and both are important. in their mobile versions, and then check if the most benefits come from desktop. Quantitative everyone is familiar with but there is a desktop version. Google has never there is much analysis to be drawn from said when this change will be effective. But Your website talks a lot about competition’s qualitative data. 2018 could be the perfect timing. analysis. How important is it for a company or Inventory of content and functionality: Whatever the date, all websites must be a brand to know the competitions’ strengths To be clear, Content is the information ready for the day on which this happens. A and weaknesses and how do you assist your that the page offers and Functionality company must give as much importance to clients go few steps ahead of the competition? is what the users can do in it. The easiest the mobile as it does to the desktop when We support in the following ways: way is to list the names of pages or it comes to generating content, design, Understand the competition: The first functionalities that it includes. These thinking about UX and conversion. This is thing is that we must understand what inventories allow us to create graphs for

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quick comparison with the competition.

What are some of your biggest differentiating aspects when compared to your competitors, especially Google Analytics? The best thing about SEMRush is that it can be used to analyze your competition; we can know at a glance the traffic generated by a search engine, how much of it originates from advertising, organic keywords and how it may be associated with advertising, potential competitors and potential buyers of advertisers for your website. Google offers “The best thing about SEMRush is that it can be a variety of very important information, but sometimes what you’re looking for is to get used to analyze your competition; we can know at information quickly and instantly. Google

In Conversation In a glance the traffic generated by a search engine, Analytics and SEMRush are two tools that every online marketing professional should how much of it originates from advertising, know, and best of all, because of their organic keywords and how it may be associated different characteristics they are tools that complement each other. with advertising, potential competitors and potential buyers of advertisers for your website” How has SEMrush evolved over the years? It is very curious and also logical. SEMrush has evolved hand in hand with digital marketing strategy and how many channel Can you please describe your India specific marketing for over the last nine years. partners you have at this moment? One of business plans and strategies for the coming We started developing SEO tools, with our most important disruptive strategies years? Making plans in an industry that the analysis of keywords, the analysis of the is the deep knowledge of our industry so changes from month to month is practically competition and into the deepest audits we can easily adapt to market changes impossible. However in the near future of international SEO errors; then tools for and new needs of our users. Thanks to we plan to get closer to our users in India the analysis and use of payment promotion decision-making based on data and a with workshops, seminars, meetings and channels, such as Adwords, Display and strong relationship with our community of course a lot of networking to create even Google Shopping. With the rise of of users, we have been able to create lasting relationships. Thanks to our social networks and content marketing, technological products that create extra representative Yulia Aslamova in Hyderabad we began to develop tools that perform the value for any type of industry. This is the we have been able to understand much most common tasks and even generate case, for example, of a report dedicated to better that our presence in India is ideas to create content in a simple manner showing the changes in the fluctuations in fundamental, not only as a support tool but and based on analytical data. Google’s algorithms that we call Sensor, as an integral center of growth for digital And as if that were not enough, we also which allows any online company to keep marketing professionals. n created PR tools that allow us to analyze abreast of changes in the positions of its the mentions that are made of a brand specific industry, be it tourism, sport, and to boost online reputation. All these finance etc. With these types of innovative instruments are integrated into a very reports you can analyze risks in different powerful system of automated reports industries, and change and adjust your with which can be easily created with the strategy according to those changes. data of SEMrush tools and also with Google Our partner network is very large and Analytics. more and more companies are interested in becoming our partners through our own [email protected] Please describe your new disruptive online affiliate channel called berush.com.

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Enforcement Trendz

keeping knowledge and information safe is more important than ever. The way our security industry works has changed significantly over the last decade. there are a number of emerging concerns like crime, theft, murder risks that need to be addressed in order to remain efficient and secure. however, as the market evolves and the threat becomes more complicated, greater security needs to be ensured. here are few technologies and devices helping police forces in different situations:

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StarChase GPS Tag Launcher

tarChase is a Virginia, USA based empower law Scompany specializing in giving tech e n f o r c e m e n t , solutions for law enforcement. Its unique StarChase has

Trendz product called StarChase GPS Tag has come out with a made quite a wave as this technology device called helps drastically reduce fatal situations for ‘StarChase GPS police officers, general public as well as Tag Launcher’ which is mounted on the street, a potentially dangerous pursuit is offenders or criminals on the run. As one front grille of police car and when activated avoided, and the offender can then be must have watched numerous crazy run launches big darts fitted with a GPS safely apprehended giving a go by to high- offs by criminals and juveniles in countries tracker which goes and sticks on the rear risk flight situations. like USA, the offenders really go crazy and of offenders’ vehicle. Once that is done, Law enforcers have also noticed that in the melee many innocent lives are lost there is no need for Hollywood style of once police stops chasing the vehicle, as they keep hitting unspecting vehicles. chase and all the dangers accompanying there is a quick return to sanity in the At times, even police officers meet with it. Police can take it easy as GPS keeps offenders too as they also don’t want to fatal ends. informing about real time location of the die. The cooling time actually makes it To minimize fatalities, danger and guy on the run. The officer remains on the easier for police officers to comprehend the offender easily. This is one device which is yet to make a mark in India as US style of chase rarely happens in India. But as roads get better, vehicles and people crazier, this is one device that would of real help to law enforcers here.

Oncam 180 Degree Outdoor Camera

or a really wide and comprehensive view, the F180-degree camera range meets the needs of customers in a variety of markets that require a purpose-built wall mounted camera with Panoramic+ views from a single sensor.

Environments that benefit from this unique view include education, hospitality, casinos, banking, retail and transportation, which demand monitoring large walkways, open spaces and corridors without blind spots. And Oncam is certainly a leader in this category.

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Staqu AI Smart Glass

he AI powered smart glass is good for Tpersonal security as it is capable for

both, speech and image recognition, and Trendz thus, can be used to identify potential threats to the civil society, such as criminals, intruders or terrorists, lurking around or amidst us. The smart glass has an in-built camera which captures input to trigger Facial Recognition. Once the face is identified from within the given simply glances over the vicinity. Even in hybrid identification technology and databases, the Smart Glass projects the wild scenarios, the Smart Glass by Staqu uniquely identify anyone. results on the glass screen. The entire first-of-its-kind technology fuses together process happens in real-time as the user speech and image recognition to utilize a

H Robocop

-Bots Robotics Pvt Ltd is a company which Hspecialises in the field of robotics and automation. The company has developed smart policing robot. The “Robocop” will help police handle law and order. The robot can file complaints, detects bombs and answers queries. He is named after 26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare. It is designed to protect private and public areas like malls, offices, airports etc. It can also be used as an assisting in database handling, surveillance, and space security. n

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customers. From sending targeted deals to rewarding diners for spending time in restaurants to efficient order tracking these technologies have made the interaction between customers and restaurants all the more fun.

Going Digital, Going Waiter-less During the peak hours and weekends, the restaurants usually face the issue of manpower inability in tackling the “With loads of information being uploaded on the number of people soaring in to dine and enjoy. To get over with this, the creative digital portals on a daily basis, online is the new and tech-oriented food chains are offering

screen from where awareness is generated and the tabletop technology facility, be it in Column Guest delivered to the masses on a daily basis” the form of tablets or smartphone apps to their guests for a smart and instant facility to order and pay the bill right from their Innovations are the Real table in a few clicks. This on-the click Incentives facility has ensured the deliverability of With loads of information being uploaded accurate orders and has also provided the on the digital portals on a daily basis, online ease in payments with varied modes of is the new screen from where awareness is paying the money (mobile wallet, debit generated and delivered to the masses on card, credit card and internet banking). a daily basis. Talking about the food world, With the restaurants switching towards in particular, issues like organic farming, the usage of more and more of such apps, food wastage problem and global warming “A better insight into the manpower present in the system can have gained limelight of most amongst the customers’ thoughts has be saved and utilized for more crucial online community. But it’s not the problem purposes of the catering and dining tellers but the problem solvers who will further enhanced the arena. Also, restaurant management lead ahead in the ever competitive scenes. restaurant owners’ ability understands that creating a standalone Considering the present scenes, food app takes time and a good amount of companies addressing these problems in ensuring positive investment. That’s why they tie up with with innovative solutions might just dining experience for existing universal food apps, which helps have the advantage of gaining growth them save their money. The universal app by tapping on the ethical points in the their customers” system empowered with huge user data society, but in future situations ignoring and the confirmed audience is not just these issues wouldn’t be easy as they will the detailed charts of new vs repeated a good bet for restaurants to trap new soon convert into mainstream demands customers, these location tracking apps customers but also valuable to customers of the industry. have enabled the food outlets in gaining in enriching their dine-out experience. n access to the in-depth and accurate- most The author is Founder & CEO, Voolsy details of their customers. A better insight Digital Data Gathering which is the first app with iBeacon The much enhanced and innovative into the customers’ thoughts has further technology in Indian hospitality industry. mobile phone technologies like that enhanced the restaurant owners’ ability The app was launched with an aim to offer effortless dining experience to customers of Beacons and iBeacon have added in ensuring positive dining experience for and best technological solution to a new dimension to the overall dining their customers, which includes training restaurants. Voolsy was recipient of ‘The experience. From getting the data of staff, improving delivery times, and Best Restaurant Technology Award - 2017’ by Restaurant India. customer’s likes and dislikes to providing using the aforementioned tools to delight

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 95 TECH TIPS Smartphone for Productivity Surge!

here are 5 great tips by hardip singh, executive director of optiemus infracom,

Expert Advice Expert which will help you increase your productivity with your smartphone

he internet access and thousands of applications T must be on the top of your list among the number of ways to distract you from work. But, honestly, would you blame only smartphones for distracting you or keeping you from your work? Because, if you look objectively, smartphones serve as one of the key devices to help increase your productivity. You can schedule appointments, manage tasks, set reminders and do a lot more through your smartphone, on the go. One great example is BlackBerry Hub that gives the phone a productivity boost, whether it’s integrating all your email, text and social messages into one place or giving you a really smart Calendar. It makes sure that doing stuff on your smartphone is effortless and really smart, therefore, increasing your productivity dramatically. So here are the five useful tips to help you tap into your smartphone’s productivity power:

Note down THAT idea now Keep track of your to-do lists or your bucket list, make notes for a presentation or action items from a meeting, all on your smartphone, anytime, anywhere. Suddenly hit up with that great idea? Just note it down on your phone. Some phones also

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offer features that synchronize your notes that BlackBerry devices offer, it integrates severe privacy and security vulnerabilities with Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft all your email, text and social messages on the individuals and the organization. Outlook. So you can shoot these ideas into one place. This unified inbox is an Therefore, security-conscious individuals when you believe you are ready to. irreplaceable tool for consolidating all of and organizations consider BBM, which is your messages in one place – whether it’s complete instant messaging platform and Smoothen the process email, calendar, social or phone calls. meets regulatory compliance standards, Make use of applications such as launcher protecting data with a high level of that turn multi-step actions like sending Collaborate without encryption from end-to-end (in transit and an email or calling a friend into a one-click worrying about security and at rest) across Android™, iOS, Windows®, task. It lets you organize apps, widgets, privacy and macOS. and shortcuts on customized home screen Handing memos to co-workers is a thing panels for instant access. You can view of the past and should stay there. We Meetings and Calendar any application widget by simply swiping live in a hyper-connected world, with a Your smartphone can help you schedule up or down across the icon on your home propensity for instant access to information a meeting and also act as a reminder. screen, giving you fast access to the and things. Smartphones come in handy Moreover, for example, when you use a Expert Advice Expert information you need, whenever you need for sending texts, voice, video or having calendar on your Blackberry phone, you it. BlackBerry Hub is another great feature a group chat. However, this also imposes don’t have to worry about double booking. When you create or change events, you can avoid double bookings by viewing if you’re busy. Using the Join Now feature, you can instantly dial into your meetings directly from your event reminder. Isn’t that like having a personal assistant on the go?

Stay focused Sometimes, all you need is to give deadlines to yourself and set reminders to get the work done. And what could act as a better reminder than your smartphones that stays with you almost 24*7. Blackberry Task is an interesting feature that will increase your efficiency at work by creating tasks, and setting due dates and reminders to help you stay focused and meet your deadlines. You will receive notifications for upcoming tasks. It also syncs recurring tasks, due dates, and reminders. So go on and get the work done. You can either blame all evil in the world on smartphones, new technologies, and internet or you can make use of these to enhance your productivity and simplify your work-life and beyond. The options are available and the choice is yours! n

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www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 97 CONSUMER INSIGHT Digital Security Caution Concerns Amplify

three in four indians indicate an increase in online security concerns vis-à-vis five years ago!

recent study by McAfee (45%) and privacy (39%). complexity, consumers should take a “New Security Priorities in In the wake of growing risks of proactive approach towards protecting AAn Increasingly Connected identity theft and fraud, 50% of their identities and data,” says World” has revealed that consumers have signed up for an Venkat Krishnapur, Vice President, as world gets more digitized and identity theft protection solution Engineering and Managing Director, more connected, the concerns about with 42% planning to start using it. McAfee. digital security has also shot up. One Research indicates that the primary When it comes to purchasing reason for this distress is the fact that ways consumers rely on monitoring connected home devices, 39% Indians more and more about us is now in virtual their identity include: checking online rank security as the most important world making our information and bank and credit card accounts for factor when purchasing a connected identity more vulnerable to theft and unauthorized charges (64%), checking home device.The concerns around misuse. social media for fraudulent posts personal data apply to kids too, as The study revealed that 79% of (38%), and using credit monitoring today’s children are practically glued the Indians indicate that their concern services (31%). to their phones and tablets, and often about online security has increased “Even though consumers are don’t inform their parents about who compared to 5 years ago. The study increasingly worried about their security they are talking to, where they are going also reveals a disparity in concerns as and privacy, we have also observed a online and what they are posting.71% Indians do not view safeguarding their disparity between their concern and of the parents would be interested connected devices (25%) as equally action. In an ever-changing digital in a tool that would make it easier to important as safeguarding their identity world fueled by volume, speed and monitor their kids online.

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• 79% of the Indians indicate that their concern about online security has increased compared to 5 years ago. • 45% of Indians rank protection of identity as top priority • 39% Indians rank security Caution as the most important factor when purchasing a connected home device. “In an ever-changing digital world fueled by volume, speed and complexity, consumers should take a proactive

approach towards The survey was based on protecting their identities feedback from 606 adults in India aged between 18-55 years. and data” Respondents were individuals who use an internet-connected – Venkat Krishnapur, device on a daily basis and based in different cities across Mumbai, Vice President, Delhi and Bangalore. Engineering and theft protection service helps monitor use Managing Director, of your personally identifying information, McAfee alerts you of potential problems, and provides insurance against financial losses and recovery tools in the event of Tips to stay safe online and ID theft or fraud. protect what matters most: Keep devices up to date: Updating Do the little things: Cybercriminals device and application software when it don’t have to be great at what they do to becomes available from the manufacturer steal your personal information. Minor is an important step in personal tactics like changing default passwords security. Many new versions of software right away, and using a unique password or operating systems contain specific can go a long way to prevent your security updates designed to protect the personal information from being stolen. user. Research before you buy: Look up Review your account info: Regular products and the manufacturer before reviews of online bank and credit you buy. This simple step could save you account transactions can help you from purchasing a product with a security spot suspicious activities or purchases. vulnerability. If you find a manufacturer If you see something suspicious report isn’t taking security seriously, then it’s it to your financial institution and law best to avoid. enforcement. n Use identity theft protection: An identity [email protected]

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 99 TECH INNOVATION

MediaTek Helio P60: Redefining the ‘New Premium’ World’s first 12nm processor, backed with AI Trendz

he mobile industry is moving world of smartphones, the global fabless being the most affordable An-droid Phone at a very fast-pace wherein, semiconductor giant collaborated with with a notch on top. Some of these features T both the competition and OPPO to present the industry with OPPO are: competence are increasing. F7, marking the debut of MediaTekHelio • Next generation of AI Beauty This era is the era of innovation because P60. through smarter imaging the millennials believe in envisioning the MediaTek Helio P60 provides an • 25 MP Front Camera with Real- future through technical advancements. amalgamation of technology and innovation time HDR capability The cognizance of this fact was solidified in a compact yet powerful hardware. The • 16 MP Rear Camera with f/1.8 octa-core processor with four Arm Cortex- aperture for good low-light imaging A73 and four Arm Cortex-A53 gives users an • 6.23-inch touchscreen display excellent gaming experience. It also comes • Stunning resolution of 1080 X with a 12nm fabrication, which makes it 2280 pixels ultra-power efficient. The highlights of the • Premium Glass body built chip lie in its exceptional Multi-Core, AI • Dual 4G VoLTE Support for SIM Processing Units (APU) features such as slots Face Recognition, Face Identification, Voice OPPO F7 is available in 2 colors - the Recognition and Customized applications. bright shade of red called Solar Red and The direct application of these features is Moonlight Silver which is available in the very prevalent in OPPO F7. 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage variant. It runs on the latest iteration of ColorOS OPPO’s Collaboration with 5.0, based on Android 8.1. MediaTek OPPO F7 is the first smartphone to use Cutting Edge Features MediaTek Helio P60 in India. Recently Edge AI: MediaTek Helio P60 supplements when MediaTek launched the first ever launched, OPPO F7 is the latest mid-range the cloud AI with advanced intelligence by 12nm processor - MediaTekHelioP60. SmartPhone which has been lauded for bringing it next to the users. It provides Edge This SoC was un-veiled at the MWC 2018 AI functionalities in event in Barcelona and was felicitated with the smartphones. “Best of Android Authority Awards-18”. This gets you a fast- With the inventiveness to bring AI to the paced response,

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quality experience. The chipsets, the thermal tests for MediaTek hardware-driven, high- Helio P60 display positive results, resolution depth engine making it the choice of the millennial for of MediaTek Helio P60 providing superb gaming experience. This gives a 3X boost in depth- functionality has been used to the fullest mapping performance, in OPPO F7. enabling real-time depth of USP - 4 K Video Playback: Even when

field (bokeh) calculations. users play videos back-to-back, the thermal Trendz better privacy and more functionality. With three power-optimized ISPs it performance of the processor remains well The APU is designed to support neural saves up to 500mW, performing 18% over optimized. networking which saves up to 95 percent the previous generation. Working together NeuroPilot: MediaTek NeuroPilot of the energy which in turn optimizes the they can fuel a supersized 32MP sensor at AI platform plus SDK automatically performance of both the device and the 30fps with zero shutter delay (ZSD), or a manages AI processing and is compliant user. 16MP sensor at 90fps for ultra-fast, multi- with Google Android Neural Network API MediaTek Helio P60 has been frame recording. garnished with NeuroPilot intelligence USPs which acts as the backbone of the • Better Performance: Faster, More smartphone. The heterogeneous AI- Power Efficient computing architecture works seamlessly • RAW HDR: Increase Dynamic across CPU, GPU and Mobile APU within Range the SoC. In conjunction with the P60’s • Real Time Bokeh: DSLR-like effect incredible camera technology, users enjoy AI-driven experiences in apps with deep- Excellent Thermal learning facial detection (DL-FD), real-time Performance beautification, real-time overlays, object and Heavy Duty Gaming: As compared to the other scene identification, AR/MR acceleration, enhancements to photography or real-time ExPERT OPINIONS video previews and much more. This will (Android NNAPI). It also supports common “MediaTek’s move highlights a sharp facilitate venturing into the next generation AI frameworks including TensorFlow, shift in focus – in the industry’s technologies with seamless performance TensorFlow Lite, Caffe, Caffe2, custom and broad-loomed assistance. smartphone battle to mobile AI” third-party frame-works and includes On AnTuTu Benchmarking front, the –EE Times, ONNX support. MediaTek Helio P60 has scored 139,772 “We’re not surprised that MediaTek points, which is really impressive. Smart Imaging: would add a neural engine in the lower USPs The MediaTek Helio P60’s tri-core ISP tier, but it’s interesting that they’re • Real Time Data Connectivity increases power efficiency by using doing it with a more powerful core than • Privacy of the User 18% less power for dual camera setups. • Power Efficient and Optimum use the company’s flagship X30has” Coupled with a hardware depth engine to of the Energy –Mike Demler, enable real-time bokeh preview, it has a Senior Analyst at the multi-frame noise reduction (MFNR) and Major Highlights Linley Group provides Real-time HDR recording and AI Facial Recognition: Detects Face viewing. accurately to perform Auto Focus, “The Helio P60 is MediaTek’s most Auto-Exposure, Auto White Balance notable release in a long time. Bringing What’s More? enhancements (3A) on subject for better dedicated machine learning hardware • 4G LTE World Mode Modem with picture quality. to a more affordable price point and latest technologies Smart Camera: MediaTek Helio P60 new markets is an important step in • IMS (VoLTE\ViLTE\VoWi-Fi) smartphones can combine up to a the push toward ubiquity” • Dual 4G SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) 24+16MP dual camera array or single technology n 32MP shooter for an impeccable camera –Android Authority [email protected]

www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 | 101 MOBILESENSEX BAZAAR BARGAIN Moto G5S The Moto G5S sports a 5.2-inch Full HD display, an octa-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, microSD support, and a 3,000mAh battery. The

Great Deals Great phone runs on Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. In the camera department, the handset features a 16MP single lens with PDAF. The front camera is a 5MP one with a wide-angle lens and LED flash. Other features include a gesture recognition support on the fingerprint scanner. It also gets a water- repellent nano-coating which protects the device from minor splashes. n

Launched at: Rs 14,999 Current Price: Rs 12,999

Nokia 6 (3GB RAM) The Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top and sports a metal unibody design. The device received the Oreo update this year, is powered by an octa- core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and offers 32GB of internal storage. On the camera front, the device has a 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash and sports an 8MP camera on the front. Backed by a 3,000mAh battery, it offers Launched at: Rs 13,999 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Current Price: Rs 9,999 OTG as connectivity options. n

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Samsung Galaxy S8+ (64GB ROM)

The flagship smartphone from Samsung comes with Infinity Display which is dual edge and has 18.5:9 aspect ratio. It sports a 6.2-inch display with 1440x2960 pixels resolution. The display is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It offers

4GB of RAM. The handset flaunts a 12MP Deals Great ‘Dual Pixel’ rear cameras with optical image stabilisation, LED flash and f/1.7 aperture. The front of the smartphone consists of an 8MP selfie camera with f/1.7 aperture. The Galaxy S8+ packs a 3,500mAh battery. The smartphone also offers support for Samsung Pay, iris scanner, fingerprint scanner, and facial recognition. n

Launched at: Rs 29,999 Current Price: Rs 25,999

Honor 8 Pro The Honor 8 Pro packs a 5.7-inch Quad HD 2K display and gets its power from Huawei’s own Kirin 960 processor. The smartphone runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. With 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, this smartphone check all the boxes of being a great seller. The smartphone gets its fuel from a whopping 4,000mAh battery. When it comes to the camera department, the Honor 8 Pro sports dual 12MP cameras on the rear end of the device while on the front for selfies, you will get an 8MP shooter. n

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Launched at: Rs 64,900 (Note: Prices are those available at prominent Current Price: Rs 53,900 dealers, online and/or offline. They may not reflect official price reductions)

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Devices featured in the My Guide have been segregated into different categories based on price and colour-coded as:

Up to Rs. 2,499

Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999

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PARAMETERS HITECH I-SMART ITEL LEPHONE

Model Pride 350 103 102 Cute 204 Flip Smart Selfie it5231 K1 K5

Display (inches/res) 2.8 1.8 1.8 2.4 2.4/ 240 x 320 1.8 2.4

Dimension (mm) 131 x 58 x 10.2 112x46.5x13.5 112x46.5x13.5 100x50x15 124.5 x 54 x 11.4 112x46.5x13.9 112x46.5x13.9

Weight (grams) 82 60 60 70 - 64 64 Spreadtrum Processor/RAM Speadtrum 6531da Speadtrum6533 Speadtrum 6531da 360MHz/64Mb 312MHz /32MB 312MHz /32MB 6531DA/NA Operating system Nucleus NA NA NA - NA NA

Storage/Expandable 32+32MB 32+32MB 32+32MB 32+32MB 64MB/32GB 32MB / 32GB 32MB / 32GB

Rear/Front Camera 1.3 MP/NA 0.8/NA 0.8/NA 0.8/NA 0.08MP/0.3MP Digital Camera 0.3 MP

Battery (mAh) 1,800 1,000 850 580 1900 1000 1450

2G/3G/4G Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/No/No

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YES YES

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes YES YES

Launch Launched Launched Launched Launched May, 2016 August, 2016 NA

Price Rs. 1,549 650 684 1,190 1,335 674 950

UP TO RS. 2,499 Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999 Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS LEPHONE HONOR HITECH IN-FOCUS

Model L1 K7 Sleek 9 Honor Bee Amaze S9 Air A8 Bingo 10 (M415)

Display (inches/res) 2 2.4 2.4 4.5/ 854 x 480 5 5.0/ 540 x 960 4.5/ 480 x 854

Dimension (mm) 123x51.8x14.9 100 x 42 x 13.4 100 x 42 x 13.4 134.3 x 66.7 X 10 140 x 66.88 x 9.65 140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8 135.65 x 67.38 x 10.43

Weight (grams) 102 62 62 170 150 152 140

Processor/RAM 312MHz /32MB 312MHz /32MB 312MHz /32MB ST SC 7732/1GB ST 7731/512MB ST 7731/1GB MT 6580A/1GB

Operating system NA NA NA Android OS, v4.4 5.1 Lollipop 5.2 Lollipop Android OS, 6.0

Storage/Expandable 32MB / 32GB 32MB / 32GB 32MB / 32GB 8GB/32GB 4GB/32GB 8GB/32GB 8GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera Digital Camera/ 0.1 MP 0.1 MP 8MP/2MP 5MP/2MP 8MP/2MP 5MP/5MP Digital Camera Battery (mAh) 2,500 2,500 800 1,730 1,400 2,000 2,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/No/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No

Dual SIM YES YES YES Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM YES YES YES Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No

Launch October, 2016 NA NA May, 2015 - - April, 2016

Price Rs. 999 999 1,325 4,999 2,999 4,999 4,399

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PARAMETERS IN-FOCUS INTEX I-SMART

Model Bingo 21 (M 430) Aqua Fish Cloud Glory 4G Cloud String HD Aqua Classic 2 is-59 i1-Mini

Display (inches/res) 4.5/ 854 x 480 5/720x1280 4.5/ 480 x 854 5/ 720 x 1280 5/480/854 5/854x480 4.5/854x480

Dimension (mm) 136.8 x 67 x 10.95 142.4x72x9.6 134.2 x 68 x 9 144.5 x 72.5 x 8.7 145.2x72.6x10.9 143.5x73.6x9.5 135.2x66x10.8

Weight (grams) 152 150 120 150 120 109

1.2GHz, quad-core/1GB 1.3Ghz quad- Processor/RAM ST Shark/2GB Quad core/2GB MT 6735M/ 1GB SC 9832A/ 1GB qcta-core/1GB core/512MB Operating system Android 5.1 Sailfish 2.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.2

Storage/Expandable 8GB/32GB 16GB/32GB 8GB/ 32GB 8GB/ 32GB 8GB/32GB 8GB/32GB 4GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/5MP 8MP/2MP 5MP/2MP 8MP/2MP 5MP/2MP 5MP/2MP 5MP/2MP

Battery (mAh) 2,300 2500 1,800 2,200 2200 2,200 2,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes

Launch March, 2016 February,2016 June, 2016 May, 2016 Launched Launched

Price Rs. 5,499 5,499 3,999 5,599 4,600 2,999 3,199

Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999 Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999 Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS ITEL MICROMAX M-TECH

Model Power Pro it1410 Canvas Juice 3 Q393 Canvas Spark 3 Canvas Bolt Selfie EROS PLUS TURBO 4G TEZ 4G

Display (inches/res) 4/ 800 x 480 5.0/720 x 1280 5.5/720x1280 4.5/854x480 5 FWVGA TN 5 FWVGA TN 5 FWVGA IPS

Dimension (mm) 124x64.7x12.2 NA - - 144.9x73.3x9.5 146.6x73.6x11.5 144x72.5x8.8

Weight (grams) - NA - - 142 142 171

Processor/RAM Dual core, 1.3 MT6580/2GB quad-core/1GB MTK6735/1GB 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core GHz/512MB Operating system Android4.4 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android Nougat Android Nougat Android Nougat

Storage/Expandable 8GB/32GB 8GB/32GB 8GB/32GB 8GB/32GB 1GB/8GB/64GB 1GB/8GB/64GB 1GB/8GB/64GB

Rear/Front Camera 2.0MP/0.3MP 8MP/2MP 8MP/5MP 5MP/5MP 0.3MP/5MP 0.3MP/5MP 2MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 2,800 4,000 2,500 1,750 2,000 2,000 2,400

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch May, 2016 NA March, 2016 May, 2016 November, 2017 August, 2017 August, 2017

Price Rs. 3,339 4,171 4,848 4,849 4,299 4,699 4,799 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 107 MYGUIDE

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PARAMETERS M-TECH VIDEOCON ZIOX

Model EROS 4G Delite11 Astra Metal 4G Astra Colors 4G Astra NXT+ Zi-34 Astra Prism

Display (inches/res) 5 FWVGA IPS 5/1280x720 5/480X854 5/720X1280 4 inch 3.5 inch 5 inch

Dimension (mm) 72.4x142.7x9.3 146.66X74.3X10.52 143.8X73.3X10.4 142.9X71.65X11 125.4X64.2X13 116.2X61.4X11.3 134.4X67X10.1

Weight (grams) 136 151 171 182 130 108 119 1.5Ghz Quad- Processor/RAM 1.3GHz Quad Core Quad-core/1GB core ARM Spreadtrum 512MB+4GB(DDR2) 2xCortex-A7,32bit 1.2 GHz Quadcore Operating system Android Nougat Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 4.4.2 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 1GB/8GB/64GB 8GB/32GB 1GB/8GB 1GB/8GB 1GB/8GB 256 MB/512 MB 512 MB/4GB

Rear/Front Camera 0.3MP/5MP 5MP/2MP 5MP/2MP 5MP/5MP 2MP/0.3MP 0.3MP/ 0.3MP 0.3MP/2MP

Battery (mAh) 2,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 2,000 1,200 1,700

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Launch October, 2017 NA Launched Launched Launched Launched Launched

Price Rs. 4,999 5,840 5,553 6,499 3,703 2,993 3,813

Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 5,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS ZIOX ASUS CELKON CENTRIC

Model Astra Zing Astra NXT Pro Astra Blaze Zenfone 2 Laser Zenfone Max Q550 L3 ZE550KL Display (inches/res) 4 inch 4 inch 4.5/480x854 5.5/720 x 1280 5.5/ 720 x 1280 5.0/720 x 1280 5 HD IPS

Dimension (mm) 124X64X10.1 123.5x64.2x10.5 135x68x10.2 152.5 x 77.2 x 3.9 156 x 77.5 x 10.55 145.6 x 71.8 x 8 141x70.5x8.6

Weight (grams) 105 111 130 170 202 149 143

Processor/RAM 1.2 GHz Quadcore Quad-core A7MP 1.3GHz Quad-Core QS 410/2GB QS 615/ 2GB, 3GB Broadcom/2GB 1.3GHz Quad Core

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 7 Android 7 Android 5.0 Android 6.0 Android Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Nougat

Storage/Expandable 512MB/4GB 1GB/8GB 1GB/8GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/32GB, 64GB 16GB/32GB 2GB/16GB/256GB

Rear/Front Camera 0.3MP/2MP 2MP/0.3MP 0.3MP/2MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/2MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 1,400 1,900 2,000 3,000 5,000 2,500 3,050

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch Launched Launched Launched August, 2015 May, 2016 2,014 January, 2018

Price Rs. 3,653 3,899 4,499 9,299 9,325/ 12,999 7,499 6,749

108 I MAY 2018 MYMOBILE MYGUIDE

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS COMIO COOLPAD

Model C1 C2 S1 P1 Note 3 Note 3s Note 5 Lite

Display (inches/res) 5 HD IPS 5 HD IPS 5.2 HD IPS 5.5 HD IPS 5.5/720 x 1280 5.5/1920x1080 5/1280X970

Dimension (mm) 143.5X71.3X9.35 144X71.6X9.9 149X72.6X7.9 152.85X76.14X9.2 152 x 77 x 9 154.5x77x8.6 145.3X72.3X8.7

Weight (grams) 175 165 159 178 150 167 148

Processor/RAM 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core MT6753/3GB octa-core/3GB MT6735/3GB

Operating system Android Nougat Android Nougat Android Nougat Android Nougat Android 5.1 Android6.0 Android6.0

Storage/Expandable 1GB/32GB 2GB/16GB 2GB/32GB 3GB/32GB 16GB/64GB 32GB/32GB 16GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/5MP 8MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 2,200 4,000 2,700 5,000 3,000 2,500 2,500

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch August, 2017 September, 2017 August, 2017 August, 2017 October, 2015 November,2016 March, 2017

Price Rs. 5,999 7,199 8,999 9,999 8,999 9,999 8,199

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS GIONEE HONOR HITECH IN-FOCUS

Model P 7 Honor Holly 3 Honor Holly 2 Plus Air A9 M 350 (16GB) M680 M810

Display (inches/res) 5.0/720x1280 5.5/1920x1080 4.8/720 x 1280 5.0-inch, 720 x 1280 5.0/720 x 1280 5.5/720x1280 5.5/1080x1920

Dimension (mm) NA NA 143.1 x 71.8 x 9.7 140.2 x 72.4 x 8.8 151 x 71.5 x 10.6 156 x 76.8 x 7.25 153.70 x 76.20 x 6.99

Weight (grams) NA NA 160 152 146 158 155

Processor/RAM Quad-core/2GB Kirin 620/2GB MT6735P /2GB MT 3735M/2GB MT6732/2GB MT 6753/2GB QS 801/ 2GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 5.1 Android 4.4.2 Android 5.1 Android 5.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/64GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/64GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 8MP/8MP 13MP/13MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 2,300 3,100 4,000 3,500 2,500 2,600 2,600

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes NA Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes NA Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch December,2016 October, 2016 February, 2016 - June, 2015 December, 2015 July, 2015

Price Rs. 9,999 9,999 8,499 6,999 6,999 8,999 9,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 109 MYGUIDE

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS INTEX I-SMART ITEL

Model Aqua S7 Aqua Secure Aqua View IS-57i IS-56i HD Mercury V6 Ultra 50 Wish it1512

Display (inches/res) 5/720x1280 4.5/ 480 x 854 5/ 720 x 1280 5.0-inch/480 x 854 5.0-inch/720 x 1280 5/HD IPS, MiraVision, 5/FWVGA/TN cast screen Dimension (mm) 142.5x72.5x8.7 133.5 x 66.5 x 9.4 124 x 64 x 10.3 146.72 x 72.85 x 8.73 143.54 x 71.55 x 8.52 148.24X72.56X11.44 143x72x8.65

Weight (grams) 150 130 146 155 170 186 -

Processor/RAM Quad core/3GB MTK6735M/ 1GB MTK6735P/ 1GB Quad Core/1 GB Quad Core/1 GB 1.3GHz Quad Core Quad core/1GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 4.4.2 Android 4.4.2 Marshmallow 6.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB/64GB 8GB/ 32GB 16GB/ 32GB 8GB/64GB 8GB/64GB 3GB/32GB/64GB 8GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 5MP/ 2MP 8MP/5MP 8.0MP/3.2MP 8.0MP/3.2MP 13MP/5MP 5.0MP/2.0MP

Battery (mAh) 3,200 1,900 2,200 2,100 2,500 3,000 2,500

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/ Yes/ Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes/Yes

Launch September, 2016 May, 2016 June, 2016 September, 2016 September, 2015 Launched June, 2016

Price Rs. 9,499 6,499 8,999 6,499 6,999 9,990 6,000

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS ITEL KARA LAVA

Model Power Pro it1553 Mega 1 Mega 4 Mega 2 X10 Pixel V2 X50+

Display (inches/res) 5.5) 5.5, Full HD 5.0-inch, HD IPS, 5.0-inch, HD IPS, 5.0/ 720 x 1280 5.0/ 720 x 1280 5.5/1280x720

Dimension (mm) 138.5x69.5x9.8 152.4x77.1x9.5 152.4X77.1X9.5 152.4X77.1X9.5 142 x 70.8 x 7.9 141.6 x 70.8 x 7.6 155x71.8x8.85

Weight (grams) - 184 184 184 133 128 155 1.3GHz Quad Processor/RAM Quad core/1GB 1.2 GHz,Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Quad core /3GB Quad Core/ 2GB quad-core/2GB Core(64bit) Core(64bit) Operating system Android 5.1 Marshmallow 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB/32GB 3GB/32GB/64GB 1GB/16GB 2GB/16GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/32GB 32GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 8.0MP/2.0MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/2MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 8MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 5,050 4,000 2,000 3,000 2,900 2,500 2,800

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes/Yes Yes 152.4X77.1X9.5 Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch June, 2016 June, 2017 Launched Launched November, 2015 September, 2015

Price Rs. 7,290 7,950 4,500 6,500 9,999 8,499 9,199

110 I MAY 2018 MYMOBILE MYGUIDE

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS LEPHONE

Model W2 W7 W7+ W12 W15 W21 W11

Display (inches/res) 4.5/854X480 5/854X480 5/1280X720 IPS 5 inch/1280X720 5/1280X720 5.5/1280X720 5 inch/1280X720

Dimension (mm) 134.5X68X10.2 143.6x72.5x10 143.6x72.5x9.1 145.2X72.4X10 144.2x72x8.8 152.8x76.9x8.6 144X72.4X9.5

Weight (grams) 126 177 151 148 142 164 161

Processor/RAM 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad Core Android 6.0, Android 6.0, Android 6.0, Operating system Marshmallow Marshmallow Marshmallow Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Storage/Expandable 1GB/8GB/32GB 1GB/8GB/32GB 1 GB/8 GB 1GB/16GB/32GB 2GB/16GB/32GB 2GB/16GB/32GB 1GB/16GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 2MP/VGA 5MP/2MP 5MP/5MP 8MP/2MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/2MP

Battery (mAh) 1,500 2,000 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,500 2,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes "Yes " "Yes " "Yes " Yes

Music Player/FM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes

Launch Launched Launched Launched Launched Launched Launched Launched

Price Rs. 4,499 4,999 5,999 6,399 6,499 6,799 6,999

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS LENOVO LYF LG MICROMAX

Model K6 Power Wind 5 K7 Canvas Unite 4 Canvas Amaze 2 Canvas XP 4G Canvas 5

Display (inches/res) 5/1920x1080 5/ 720 x 1280 5/ 480 x 854 5.0/ 1280 x 720 5/ 720 x 1280 5.0/720 x 1280 5.2/1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 141.9x70.3x9.3 144.6 x 72.8 x 8.45 143.6 x 72.5 x 8.95 NA NA NA NA

Weight (grams) 145 137 NA NA NA NA

Processor/RAM QS 430/3GB MT6735P/ 1GB 1.1GHz Quad Core/ MTK 6735P/1GB QS415/ 2GB MT6735P/3GB MT6753/3GB 1.5GB Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.0.2 Android 5.1 Android 5.1

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 8GB/ 32GB 8GB/32GB 8GB/64GB 8GB/ 32GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/64GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/8MP 8MP/ 5MP 5MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 13MP/ 5MP 8MP/2MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 4,000 2,000 2,125 2,500 2,500 2,000 2,900

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/ Yes/ Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/ Yes/ Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/Yes

Launch November,2016 June, 2016 January, 2016 June, 2016 June, 2016 May, 2016 November, 2015

Price Rs. 9,999 6,599 8,690 6,999 7,499 7,499 9,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 111 MYGUIDE

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS MICROMAX MOTOROLA NOKIA NUU PANASONIC

Model Canvas Unite 4 Pro Canvas Sliver 5 Moto G4 Play Moto E4/Plus Nokia 3 Q626 P55 Max

Display (inches/res) 5.0/ 1280 x 720 4.8/720 x 1280 5/720x1280 5/5.5/1280x720 5/1280X720 5/1280 x 720 5.5/1280x720

Dimension (mm) NA 5.1mm thick 144.4x72x9.9 144.5x72x9.3/ 143.4x71.4x8.4 141.2x70.3x7.3 152 x 72.6 x 8.7 155x77.5x9.55 Weight (grams) NA 97 137 150,/181 NA 148 180

Processor/RAM Quad core/ 2GB QS 410 /2GB QS 410/2GB MTK6737 MT 6737 1.3GHz Quad Core MTK6737

Operating system Android 5.1 Android 5.0.2 Android 6.0 Android 7.1.1 Android 7.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB/32GB 16GB/No 16GB/128GB 2/16/3/32GB 16GB/128GB 2GB/32GB/64GB 3GB/16GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP/13MP/5MP 8MP/8MP 8MP/5MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 3,900 2,000 2,800 28,00/5,000 2,650 2,000 5,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch June, 2016 2,015 September, 2016 August, 2017 July, 2017 August, 2017 August, 2017

Price Rs. 7,499 8,387 8,999 8,450 onwards 8,635 9,625 7,499

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS PANASONIC SAMSUNG TCL XIAOMI

Model Eluga Ray 500/700 Galaxy On 5 Pro Galaxy J2 (2016) Galaxy J2 Pro (2016) TCL 560 TCL 562 Redmi 2 Prime

Display (inches/res) 5/5.5/720 x 1280/ 5.0/ 1280 x 720 5.0/ 1280 x 720 5/720x1280 5.5/ 1280x720 5.5/1920x1080 4.7/720 x 1280 1080 x 1920 144.3 x 71.3 x 9.2/ Dimension (mm) 153.8 x 75.4 x 8.9 142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5 142.4 x 71.1 x 8.0 142.4x71.1x8 NA 152x77x8 134.00 x 67.20 x 9.4 Weight (grams) 163/182 149 138 138 156 150 133

Processor/RAM MT6737/MT6753 Quad core/ 2GB Quad core/ 1.5GB Quad core/2GB QS 210/2GB MT6755M/3GB QS 410/2GB

Operating system Android 7.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 4.4

Storage/Expandable 3GB/32GB 16GB/128GB 8GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/32GB 32GB/64GB 16GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 5/13/13/13 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/2MP

Battery (mAh) 4,000/5,000 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,500 2,960 2,200

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch September, 2017 July, 2016 July, 2016 July,2016 July, 2016 July,2016 August, 2015

Price Rs. 8,999/9,999 6,490 6,990 9,090 6,999 9,999 6,999

112 I MAY 2018 MYMOBILE MYGUIDE

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS XIAOMI VIDEOCON

Model Redmi 3S/ 3s Prime Redmi Note Prime Redmi Note 3 Redmi 3s Plus Redmi Note 4 Redmi Note 5 Graphite1

Display (inches/res) 5/ 1280X720 5.5/720 x 1280 5.5/1080 x 1920 5/1280x720 5.5/1080X1920 5.9/1080x2160 4.5/1280x720

Dimension (mm) 139.4 X 69.7 X 8.5 154 x 78.7 x 9.45 150 x 76 x 8.65 139.3x69.6x8.5 151X76X8.3 158.50x75.45x8.05 136.76X69X10

Weight (grams) 144 185 164 144 165 180 127

Processor/RAM QS 430/ 2GB, 3GB QS 410/2GB QS 650/2GB,3GB QS 430/2GB QS625/2GB,3GB,4GB QS625/3GB/4GB Quad-core/1GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 4.4 Android 5.0.2 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB, 32GB/128GB 16GB/32GB 16GB,32GB/32GB 32GB/128GB 32GB/64GB 32GB/64GB 8GB/64GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 12MP/5MP 5MP/2MP

Battery (mAh) 4,100 3,100 4,000 4000/4100 4,100 4,000 2,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes No Yes Yes Yes (Hybrid) Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yees Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch August, 2016 December, 2015 March, 2016 October,2016 January, 2017 February, 2018 NA

Price Rs. 6,999/ 8,999 7,999 9,999/ 11,999 9,499 9,999 9,999 6,499

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS VIDEOCON YU ZEN

Model Delite21 Krypton3 Ultra30 Ultra50 Yunique Yuphoria Cinemax 3

Display (inches/res) 5/1280x720 5/1280x720 5/1920X1080 5/1920X1080 4.7/720x1280 5.0/720x1280 5.5/720x1280

Dimension (mm) 146.66X74.3X10.52 144.5X73.14X9.74 144.31X73X10 148.24X72.56X11.44 134.5 x 67.5 x 8.3 142.4 x 73 x 8.2-9.35

Weight (grams) 151 153 153 186 128 143 August,2016

Processor/RAM Quad-core/2GB Quad-core/2GB Quad-core/3GB Quad-core/3GB QS 410 / 1GB Quad core / 2GB Quad core/2GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1. Android 5.1.1 Android 5.1

Storage/Expandable 16GB/32GB 16GB/32GB 32GB/64GB 32GB/64GB 8GB/32GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/2MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/2MP 8MP/5MP 5MP/3.2MP

Battery (mAh) 3,000 3,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 2,230 2,900

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch NA NA NA NA September, 2015 May, 2015 August, 2016

Price Rs. 7,200 7,999 9,990 9,990 6,300 6,499 6,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 113 MYGUIDE

RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 6,000 – RS. 9,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS ZIOX ZOPO ZTE ASUS

Model Astra Star Astra Curve 4G Duopix F1 ZP331 Blade V6 ZenFone 2 Zenfone Selfie (2GB/4GB) Display (inches/res) 5/480x854 5/480x854 5/1280x720 4.5/ 854 x 480 5/ 1280 x 720 5.5/ 1080 x 1920 5.5/1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 145.6x72.7x10.2 146.5x73.1x10.3 145.2x71.7x9.1 133 x 65.7 x 8.5 142X69.5X6.8 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 156.5 x 77.2 x 10.8

Weight (grams) 150 160 148 113 122 170 170

Processor/RAM 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core 1.3GHz Quad-Core Quad core/1GB MTK 6735/2GB IA Z3560 /2GB QS615 /2GB,3GB

Operating system Android 7.0 Android 7.0 Android 7.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.0 Android 5.0

Storage/Expandable 1GB/16GB 2GB/16GB 2GB/16GB 8 GB/64 GB 16GB/128GB 16GB,32GB/128GB 16GB,32GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 5MP/2MP 5MP/2MP 8MP/8MP+2MP 5 MP/2 MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/13MP

Battery (mAh) 2,350 2,200 2,400 1,700 2,500 3,000 3,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/-

Launch Launched Launched Launched - July, 2016 March, 2015 August, 2015

Price Rs. 5,899 7,299 7,499 7,500 9,999 13,999, 18,999 10,999/ 16,999

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS ASUS CENTRIC COOLPAD GIONEE Zenfone 3 Model Zenfone 3 lazer Max(ZC520TL) A1 Coolpad Note 5 Cool 1 F 103 Pro Marathon M5 Lite Display (inches/res) 5.5/1920x1080 5.2/1280x720 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/1920x1080 5.50/1080x1920 5.0/ 1280 x 720 5.0/720 x 1280

Dimension (mm) 149x76x7.9 149x73.7x8.55 152 x 76 x 7.8 NA 152.00 x 74.80 x 8.20 145.3 x 70.5 x 8.5 143 x 69.9 x 8.5

Weight (grams) 148 160 NA 173 142 182

Processor/RAM QS 430.4GB Quad-core/3GB QS 430 QS 617/4GB 1.4GHz octa-core Quad core/ 3GB Quad Core/3GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 32GB/32GB 3GB/32GB/256GB 32GB/64GB 32GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 3,000 4,100 3,000 4,010 4,000 2,400 4,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch October,2016 November,2016 November, 2017 October, 2016 January, 2017 July, 2016 December, 2015

Price Rs. 18,999 12,999 10,999 10,999 13,999 11,999 13,000

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RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS PARAMETERS HONOR HTC INFOCUS LAVA Model Honor 5C Honor 5X Honor 6X Desire 630 Epic 1 Snap 4 V5

Display (inches/res) 5.2/ 1920 x 1080 5.5/ 1080 x 1920 5.5/1080X1920 5.0/ 1280 x 720 5.5/1920x1080 5.2/720x1280 5.5/720x1280

Dimension (mm) 147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 151.3 x 76.3 x 8.15 150.9X76.2X8.2 146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3 153x76x8.4 147.1 x 73.8 x 8.3 151.9 x 94.7 x 8.3

Weight (grams) 156 158 162 140 162 153

Processor/RAM Kirin 650/ 2GB QS 616 /2GB Kirin 655 QS 400/2GB Decca-core/3GB Octa-core/4GB Quad core/3GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 Android 5.1

Storage/Expandable 16GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/64GB 16GB/2TB 32GB/128GB 64GB/128GB 16GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 12 and 2MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 3,000 3,000 3,340 2,200 3,000 3,000 3,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/- Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes

Launch June, 2016 January, 2016 Jnauray 2017 February, 2016 November,2016 September, 2017 January, 2016

Price Rs. 10,999 12,999 11,999 10,890 12,999 11,590 11,299

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS LENOVO

Model Phab 2 Vibe K4 Note Vibe S1 Phab Plus Vibe K5 Note Phab 2 Plus K8 Note

Display (inches/res) 6.4/1920x1080 5.5/1080x1920 5.0/1080x1920 6.8/1080 x 1920 5.5/1920x1080 6.4/1920x1080 5.5/1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 175x89.5x6.89 153.67 X 76.45 X 9.14 143.3 x 70.8 x 7.8 186.6 x 96.6 x 7.6 152x75.7x8.49 174x88x5.5 154.5 x 75.9 x 8.5

Weight (grams) 225 158 132 229 165 218 180

Processor/RAM MTK8735/3GB MT 6753/3GB MT6752/3GB QS 615 /2GB Helio P10/4GB MT/3GB MT Deca- core/3GB/4GB Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.1. Android 5.0 Android 5.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.1.1

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 32GB/64GB 32GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 32GB/64GB/256GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8 MP + 2 MP 13MP/5MP 13MP.8MP 13MP,13MP/8MP 13+5MP/13MP

Battery (mAh) 4,050 3,300 2,420 3,500 3,500 4,050 4,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes

Launch December,2016 January, 2016 November, 2015 October, 2015 Jaunuary,2016 November,2016 August, 2017

Price Rs. 11,999 11,999 12,999 14,999 13,499 14,999 12,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 115 MYGUIDE

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS LYF LG MICROMAX MOTOROLA

Model F1 K 10 X Screen G4 Stylus Canvas 6 Canvas 6 Pro Moto G Turbo Edition

Display (inches/res) 5.5/1920x1080 5.3/ 1280 x 720 4.93/ 1280x720 5.7/ 720 x 1280 5.5/1920 x 1080 5.5/1920 x 1080 5.0/720 x 1280

Dimension (mm) 155.5x77.6x7.9 146.6x74.8x8.8 142.6 x 71.8 x 7.1 154.4 x 79.2 x 9.4 - - 142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6

Weight (grams) 153 140 120 163 - - 155

Processor/RAM QS 617/3GB QS 410/2GB QS 410/2GB QS 400 /1GB MT6753/3GB Helio x10/4GB QS 615 /2GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.1.1

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/32GB 32GB/128GB Yes/Yes 16GB/32GB

Rear/Front Camera 16MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 3,200 2,300 2,300 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,470

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No

Launch October,2016 January, 2016 July, 2016 May, 2015 May, 2016 May, 2016 2,015

Price Rs. 13,099 12,999 12,990 13,869 10,999 10,999 10,999

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS MOTOROLA NOKIA NUBIA

Model Moto G4 Moto G4 Plus G5 Plus Nokia 5 Nokia 6 Z11 Mini N1

Display (inches/res) 5.5/ 1920 x 1080 5.5/ 1920X1080 5.2/1980X1080 5.2/ 720x1280 5.5/1920X1080 5/1920x1080 5.5/1920x1080

Dimension (mm) 153 x 76.6 x 7.9 153X76.6X9.8 153X76X9.6 149.7 x 72.5 x 8.05 154 x 75.8 x 7.85 141.4x70x8 150.9x79x8.9

Weight (grams) 155 155 155 NA NA 138 190

Processor/RAM QS 617/2GB QS 617/2GB,3GB QS 625 Octa-core QS 430 QS 430 QS/3GB MTK P10/3GB

Operating system Android 6.0.1 Android 6.1 Android 7.0 Android 7.1.1 Android 7.1.1 Android 5.1 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB/128GB 16GB, 32GB/128GB 16GB/32GB 2GB/16GB 3BG/32GB 32GB/200GB 32GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 16MP/5MP 12MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 8MP/16MP 16MP/8MP 13MP/13MP

Battery (mAh) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,800 5,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/yes Yes/Yes/yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes No No yes yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch May, 2016 May,2016 March, 2017 July, 2017 July, 2017 October,2016 December,2016

Price Rs. 10,499 13,499/ 14,999 12,999 12,499 14,299 12,999 11,999

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RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS NUU PANASONIC SAMSUNG

Model X5 Eluga Note Eluga Arc Eluga Pulse X Eluga A3/A3 Pro Galaxy On7 Galaxy J5

Display (inches/res) 5.5/1920 x 1080 5.5/ 1920 x 1080 4.7/720x1280 5.5/1280X720 5.2/720 x 1280 5.5/1280 x 720 5.0/1280 x 720

Dimension (mm) 153x76.5x7.8 146.00x74.50x8.10 139 x 67 x 8.10 139 x 67 x 8.10 148.7 x 72.4 x 9.1 77.5x151.8x8.2 142.1 x 71.8 x 7.9

Weight (grams) 170 142 130 152 161 171 146

Processor/RAM 1.5GHz Octa Core Octa Core/3GB QS 410/2GB Quad-core/3GB Quad-core/3GB Quad-core/1.5GB Quad-core/1.5GB

Operating system Android 7.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.1

Storage/Expandable 3GB/32GB/128 GB 32GB/32GB 16GB/32GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/32GB/128GB 8GB/128GB 8GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 16MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 2,950 3,000 1,800 3,000 4,000 3,000 2,600

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch August,2017 July, 2016 April,2016 March, 2017 August, 2017 October, 2015 June, 2015

Price Rs. 12,100 10,290 10,190 10,990 11,290/12,790 10,990 10,390

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS SAMSUNG XIAOMI

Model Galaxy J Max Galaxy J5 (2016) Galaxy J7 J5 Prime Galaxy On7 Pro Mi 4i Mi Max

Display (inches/res) 7.0/ 1280 x 800 5.2/1280x720 5.5/720 x 1280 5/1080x720 5.5/1280 x 720 5.0/1080 x 1920 6.44/1920x1080

Dimension (mm) 186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 145.7 x 72.3 x 8.1 152.2 x 78.6 x 7.5 142.8x69.5x8.1 151.8 x 77.5 x 8.2 138.1 x 69.6 x 7.8 173.1x88.3x7.5

Weight (grams) NA 158 171 143 171 130 203

Processor/RAM Quad core/1.5GB QS 410/2GB Octa Core/1.5GB Quad-core/2GB Quad core/ 2GB QS 615/2GB QS 650,652/3GB,4GB

Operating system Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 8GB/200GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/256GB 16GB/128GB 16GB,32GB/No 32GB,128GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/2MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 4,000 3,100 3,000 2,400 3,000 3,120 4,850

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch July, 2016 May, 2016 2,015 September,2016 July, 2016 April, 2015 June,2016

Price Rs. 11,400 13,990 11,890 12,990 10,900 11,999/ 14,999 10,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 117 MYGUIDE

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS XIAOMI VIVO YU Yureka Plus Model Redmi Note 5 Pro Y51L Y55L Y55S (YU5510A,YU5510 ) Yunicorn Yureka Note Display (inches/res) 5.9/1080x2160 5.0/ 540x960 5.2/1280x720 5.2/1280x720 5.5/1080x1920 5.5/(1080X1920) 6.0/1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 158.6x75.4x8.1 143.80 x 71.70 x 7.52 147.9x72.9x7.5 147.9x72.9x7.5 155 x 78 x 9 153.3X75.4X8.5 -

Weight (grams) 180 157 142 142 154 172 -

Processor/RAM QS636/4GB QS 410/2GB QS 430/2GB QS 425/3GB QS 615/2GB MT Helio P10/4GB MTK6753T/3GB

Operating system Android 7.1.2 Android 5.0.2 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 4.4.4 Androis 5.1.1 Android 5.1.1

Storage/Expandable 64GB/256GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/256GB 16GB/32GB 32GB/128GB 16GB/Yes

Rear/Front Camera 12MP+5MP/20MP 8MP/5MP 8MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 4,000 2,350 2,650 2,730 2,500 4,000 4,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes yes/yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/yes Yes/Yes Yes/yes Yes Yes/Yes yes Yes/Yes

Launch February, 2018 January, 2016 October,2016 March, 2017 July, 2015 May,2016 April, 2016

Price Rs. 13,999 10,700 11,980 12,490 8,999 12,999 13,499

RS. 10,000 – RS. 14,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS ZOPO ASUS CREO Zenfone 2 Laser ZENFONE 3 Model ZP350 ZP370 Hero 1 Z1 ZE601KL MAX(ZC553KL) Mark 1 Display (inches/res) 5.0 / 1280 x 720 5.5/ 1280 x 720 5.0/1280 x 720 5.5/1920 x 1080 6.0/ 1080 x 1920 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/ 1440x2560

Dimension (mm) 145.9 x 71.4 x 8.5 153.8 x 77.1 x 9 146.1 x 70.6 x 8.65 155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 164.6 x 84 x 10.6 151.4x76.24x8.3 155.4 x 76.1 x 8.7

Weight (grams) 137 167 136 175 190 175 190

Processor/RAM Quad-core/1GB Ouad-core/1GB Quad-core/2GB QS 801/3GB QS 616/3GB QS 430/3GB Helio X10 /3GB

Operating system Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.1.1 Android 5.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1

Storage/Expandable 8GB/64GB 8GB/64GB 16 GB/64 GB 64GB/No 32GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 32GB/-

Rear/Front Camera 8.0MP/2.0MP 8.0MP/2.0MP 13.2 MP/5.0MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/8MP 21MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 2,100 3,000 2,500 4,100 3,000 4,100 3,100

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch NA NA NA May, 2016 December, 2015 November,2016 April,2016

Price Rs. 10,000 11,000 14,500 13,499 16,499 17,999 19,999

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RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS GIONEE HTC

Model Marathon M5 S6 S6s Desire 728 LTE Desire 828 Desire 825 HTC 10 Lifestyle

Display (inches/res) 5.5/ 720 x 1280 5.5/ 720 x 1280 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/ 720 x 1280 5.5/720 x 1280 5.5/ 1280 x 720 5.5/1920x1080

Dimension (mm) 152 x 76 x 8.6 151.9 x 74.6 x 6.9 154.5x75.6x8.15 157.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 157.9 x 77.8 x 7.89 156.9 x 76.9 x 7.4 156.9x76.9x7.7

Weight (grams) 211 147 166 153 148 155 155 1.3GHZ OCTA Processor/RAM MT6735/3GB MT6753T /3GB MT6753/2GB MT6753/1.5GB QS 400/2GB QS 400/3GB CORE/3GB Operating system Android 5.1 Android 5.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 32gb/128gb 16GB/200GB 16GB/2TB 16GB/2TB 32GB/2TB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 6,020 3,150 3,159 2,800 2,800 2,700 2,700

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch November,2015 November, 2015 August,2016 November, 2015 November, 2015 February, 2016 September,2016

Price Rs. 17,500 19,999 17, 999 12,999 15,300 12,550 15,990

RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS LENOVO LYF MOTOROLA

Model Vibe P1 Vibe Shot Vibe X3 Z2 Plus Earth 1 Earth 2 Moto X Play

Display (inches/res) 5.5/1080x1920 5.0/1080 x 1920 5.5/1080x1920 5/1920x1080 5.5/1080x1920 5/1920x1080 5.5/1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 152.9 x 75.6 x 9.9 142.7 x 70 x 7.6 154 x 76.5 x 9.3 140.2x60x6.2 154 x 76.6 x 7.25 142x76x7.9 148 x 75 x 10.9

Weight (grams) 187 145 175 150 162.5. 140 169

Processor/RAM QS615 /2GB QS 615/3GB QS 808 /3GB QS 820/3GB,4GB QS 615/3GB QS 615/3GB QS615 /2GB

Operating system Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 5.1 Android 5.1.1

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 32GB,64GB/128GB 32GB/32GB 32GB/64GB 16GB,32GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 16MP/8MP 21MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP + 2MP/5MP 13MP/13MP 21MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 5,000 3,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 2500 3,630

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No

Launch October, 2015 June, 2015 December, 2015 September,2016 January, 2016 Sept, 2015

Price Rs. 15,499 18,500 19,999 19,999 19,499 19,999 15,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 119 MYGUIDE

RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS NEXTBIT OPPO SAMSUNG

Model Robin F1 S Galaxy J7 (2016) Galaxy On8 On Nxt J7 Prime J7 Max

Display (inches/res) 5.2/ 1080 x 1920 5.5/1280x720 5.5/1280x720 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/1920x1080 5.7/1920x1080

Dimension (mm) 149 x 72 x 7 154 x 76 x 7.38 76 x 151 x 7.8 151.7x76x7.8 151.7x75x8 151.7x75x8 151.7x75x8.1

Weight (grams) NA 160 169 169 167 167 167 OCTA-CORE Processor/RAM QS 808/3GB MTK 6750/3GB Exynos 7870/2GB Octa-core/3GB Octa-core/3GB Octa-core/3GB MEDIATEK Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 32GB/ 100GB Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/256GB 16MP/256GB 4GB/32GB (ONLINE) Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 13MP/16MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/13MP

Battery (mAh) 2,680 3,075 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch May, 2016 August, 2016 May, 2016 September,2016 October,2016 September,2016 July, 2017

Price Rs. 19,999 16,444 14,900 12,090 14,900 14,900 17,290

RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 15,000 – RS. 19,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS VIVO XIAOMI ZOPO APPLE ASUS

Model V3 V5 MIMax 2 ZOPO SPEED 7 PLUS iPhone 5S Zenfone 3 Zenfone 3 Ultra

Display (inches/res) 5.0/1280×720 5.5/1280x720 6.44/1080 x 1920 5.5/ 1920 x 1080 4.0/640 x 1136 5.2,5.5/(1920x1080) 6.8/(1920x1080)

Dimension (mm) 143.6 x 71 x 7.5 153.8x75.5x7.55 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 153.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 146.87 x 73.98 x 7.69 186.4 x 93.9 x 6.8

Weight (grams) 138 154 211 164 112 144 233

Processor/RAM QS 616/3GB octa-core/4GB QS 625/4GB Octa-core /3GB Dual-core/1GB QS 625/3GB,4GB QS 652/4GB

Operating system Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 7.1.1 Android 5.1 iOS 9.2.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 64/128GB 16 GB/64 GB 16GB,32GB,64GB/No 32GB,64GB/2TB 64GB/128GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/8MP 13MP/20MP 12/5MP 13 MP/5.0MP 8MP/1.2MP 16MP/8MP 23MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 2,550 3,000 5,300 3,000 1,560 1 4,600

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes Yes

Launch May, 2016 November,2016 August, 2017 NA September, 2013 August,2016 August, 2016

Price Rs. 15,250 16,990 16,999 17,500 19,280 onwards 21,999/ 27,999 29,999

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RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS BLACKBERRY COOLPAD GIONEE HONOR HTC

Model DTEK 50 Max M5 Plus S6 Pro Honor 8 Honor 7 X9

Display (inches/res) 5.2/1920x1080 5.5/1920x1080 6.0/1920 x 1080 5.5/1920x1080 5.2/1920x1080 5.2/1080 x 1920 5.5/ 1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 147x72.5x7.4 152x75.5x7.6 - 153x75.3x7.6 145.5x71x7.45 143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.99

Weight (grams) 135 170 210.8g 170 153 157 170

Processor/RAM QS 617/3GB QS 617/4GB Octa Core/3GB octa-core/4GB Kirin 950/4GB HS Kirin 935/3GB MT H X10/ 3GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB/2TB 64GB/128GB 64GB/128GB 64GB/256GB 32GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/2TB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/8MP 12MP,12MP/8MP 20MP/8MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 3000 2,800 5,020 3,130 2,900 3,100 3,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes yes/yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/No

Launch November,2016 May, 2016 May, 2016 October,2016 October, 2016 July, 2015 May, 2016

Price Rs. 21,000 24,999 27,000 21,130 29,000 22,999 25,990

RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS HTC LG MOTOROLA

Model Desire 10 Pro Stylus 2 Stylus 2 Plus Nexus 5X Moto Z Play X4 Z 2 Play

Display (inches/res) 5.5/1920x1080 5.7/1280X720 5.7/ 1920 x 1080 5.2/ 1080 x 1920 5.5/1920x1080 5.2/1080x1920 5.5/1920X1080

Dimension (mm) 156.5x76x7.86 155 x 79.6 x 7.4 155 X 79.6 X 7.4 147 x 72.6 x 7.9 156.4x76.4x6.99 148.4x73.4x8 156.2X76.2X5.99

Weight (grams) 165 145 146 136 165 163 145

Processor/RAM Helio P10/4GB Quad Core /2GB Octa Core/3GB QS 808/2GB QS 625/3GB QS630/3GB QS 626/4GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.1 Android 7.1.1

Storage/Expandable 64GB/2TB 16GB/2TB 32GB/2TB 16GB,32GB/No 32GB/2TB 32GB/64GB/256GB 64GB/2TB

Rear/Front Camera 20MP/13MP 13MP/8MP 16MP/8MP 12.3MP/5MP 16MP/5MP 12+8MP/16MP 12MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 3000 3,000 3,000 2,700 3,510 3,000 3,000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch November,2016 May,2016 July, 2016 October, 2015 October,2016 October, 2017 July, 2017

Price Rs. 26,490 20,500 24,000 24,490/30,645 20,490 20,990 24,999 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 121 MYGUIDE

RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS MOTOROLA NUBIA ONEPLUS SAMSUNG

Model Moto X Style Z11 2 3T OnePlus 5 5T Galaxy A7

Display (inches/res) 5.7/ 1440 x 2560 5.5/1920z1080 5.5/1080p 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/1080 x 1920 6.01/1080x2160 5.5/1080 x 1920

Dimension (mm) 153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06 151.8x72.3x7.5 151.8x74.9x9.85 152.7x74.5x7.35 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 156.1x75x7.3 151 x 76.2 x 6.3

Weight (grams) 179 162 175 158 153 162 141

Processor/RAM QS 808/3GB QS 820/6GB QS 810/3GB&4GB QS 821/6GB QS 835/8GB QS835/6GB Octa Core/2GB

Operating system Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 7.1.1 Android 7.1.1 Android 5.0.2

Storage/Expandable 16GB,32GB/128GB 64GB/2TB 64GB 64GB 64GB 64GB/128GB 16GB/64GB

Rear/Front Camera 21MP/5MP 16MP/8MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/16MP 16MP/16MP 16+20MP/16MP 13MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 3,000 3000 3,300 3400 3,300 3300 2,600

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch September, 2015 December,2016 July, 2015 December.2016 June, 2017 November, 2017 February, 2015

Price Rs. 26,999/ 28,999 29,999 22,999 22,000 32,999 32,999 22,900

RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS SAMSUNG SMARTRON SONY

Model Galaxy A5 (2016) Galaxy A7 (2016) Galaxy A5/A7 (2017) J7 Pro t phone Xperia C4 Xperia XA

Display (inches/res) 5.2/1080 x 1920 5.5/ 1080 x 1920 5.2/5.5/1080X1920 5.5/1920X1080 5.5/1920x1080 5.5/1080 x 1920 5.0/1280 x 720

Dimension (mm) 144.8 x 71 x 7.3 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 144.8 x 71 x 7.3/ 150.3 x 77.4 x 7.8 158.2x78.2x6.98 150.3 x 77.4 x 7.9 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 151.5X74.1X7.3 Weight (grams) 153 169 157/I86 157 149 147 137 Octa core Processor/RAM Octa Core/2GB Octa Core/3GB Octa Core/2GB/3GB QS 810/4GB MT6752/2GB MTK H P10/2GB Exynos/3GB Operating system Android 5.1.1 Android 5.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 Android 6.0 Android 5.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 16GB/128GB 16GB/128GB 32GB/256GB 64GB 64GB/128GB 16GB/200GB 16GB/200GB

Rear/Front Camera 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/16MP/16MP/ 13MP/13MP 13MP/4MP 13MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 16MP Battery (mAh) 2,900 3,300 3000/3600 3,600 3,000 2,600 2,300

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/yYes Yes/Yes Yes/No

Launch April, 2016 December, 2015 March, 2017 July, 2017 July,2016 June, 2015 May, 2016

Price Rs. 21,900 25,900 28,990/33,490 20,900 22,999 20,800 20,990

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RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 RS. 20,000 – RS. 29,999 MODELS

PARAMETERS SONY XIAOMI VIVO

Model Xperia Z3+ Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Mi 5 X5 Pro V3 Max VIVO V5 Plus V7 Plus

Display (inches/res) 5.2/ 1080 x 1920 6.0/1080 x 1920 5.15/1080 x 1920 5.2/ 1080 x 1920 5.5/1080 x 1920 5.5/1080X1920 5.99/720x1440

Dimension (mm) 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 144.5 x 69.2 x 7.25 147.9 x 73.5 x 6.4 153.9x77.1x7.58 152.6 x 74 x 7.3 155.9x75.8x7.7

Weight (grams) 144 187 129 151 168 159 160

Processor/RAM QS 810 /3GB MTK6752/2GB QS 820/3GB QS 615/2GB QS 652/4GB QS 652/4GB QS450/4GB

Operating system Android 5.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 5.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 7.1.2

Storage/Expandable 32GB/128GB 16GB/200GB 32GB/No 16GB/128GB 32GB/128GB 64GB 64GB/256GB

Rear/Front Camera 20.7MP/5MP 13MP/13MP 16MP/4MP 13MP/8MP 13MP/8MP 12MP and 8MP/ 16MP/24MP 16 MP Battery (mAh) 2,930 2,930 3,000 2,450 3,000 3,160 3,225

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes

Launch June, 2015 August, 2015 April, 2016 June, 2015 April, 2016 42,736 September, 2017

Price Rs. 26,990 27,799 24,999 21,400 23,980 22,990 21,990

RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE MODELS

PARAMETERS APPLE

Model iPhone 6 iPhone 6Plus iPhone SE iPhone 6S iPhone 6S Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus

Display (inches/res) 4.7/750 x 1334 5.5/1080 x 1920 4.0/640 x 1136 4.7/750 x 1334 5.5/1080 x 1920 4.7/1334x750 5.5/1920x1080

Dimension (mm) 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 138.3x67.1x7.1 158.2x77.9x7.3

Weight (grams) 129 172 113 143 192 138 188

Processor/RAM A8,M8/1GB A8,M8/1GB A9,M9/2GB A9,M9/2GB A9,M9/2GB A10 Fusion, A10Fusion, M10/2GB M10/3GB Operating system iOS 9 iOS 9 iOS 9.3 iOS 9 iOS 9 iOS 10 iOS 10

Storage/Expandable 16GB,64GB/No 16GB,64GB/No 16GB,64GB/No 16GB,64GB,128GB/ No 16GB,64GB,128GB/ No 32GB/128GB/256GB 32GB/128GB/256GB

Rear/Front Camera 8MP/1.2MP 8MP/1.2MP 12MP/1.2MP 12MP/5MP 12MP/5MP 12MP/7MP 12MP,12MP/7MP

Battery (mAh) 1,810 2,915 1,614 1,715 2,750 1,960 2,900

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No No No No No No No

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No

Launch September,2014 September,2014 March, 2016 September,2015 September,2015 October,2016 0ctober,2016

Price Rs. 23,999 24,999 onwards 24,000 onwards 39,990 onwards 48,998 onwards 45,775 omwards 59,999 onwards www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 123 MYGUIDE

RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE MODELS

PARAMETERS APPLE ASUS BLACKBERRY

Model 8 8 Plus Zenfone Zoom Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZenFone AR DTEK 60 KEYone

Display (inches/res) 4.7/750 x 1334 5.5/1080x1920 5.5/1080 x 1920 5.7/(1920x1080) 5.7/1440x2560 5.5/2560x1440 4.5/1080 x 1620

Dimension (mm) 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 158.9 x 78.8 x 11.95 156.4x74.4x7.5 158.7 x 77.7 x 9 153.9x75.4x7 149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4

Weight (grams) 148 200 185 172 170 165 180

Processor/RAM A11 Bionic A11 Bionic IA Z3590/4GB QS 820,821/6GB QS 821/8GB QS 820/4GB QS625/3GB/4GB

Operating system iOS 11 iOS 11 Android 5.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.1

Storage/Expandable 2GB/64GB/256GB 3GB/64GB/256GB 128GB/ 128GB 256GB/128GB 64/256GB 32GB/2TB 32GB/64GB/256GB

Rear/Front Camera 12MP/7MP 12MP/12MP/7MP 13MP/5MP 23MP/8MP 23MP/8MP 21MP/8MP 12MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 1,821 2,691 3,000 3,000 3,300 2,610 3,505

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch September, 2017 September, 2017 January, 2016 September,2016 August, 2017 November,2016 August, 2017

Price Rs. 61,990 70,800 26,999 25,999 49,990 29,999 39,990

RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE MODELS

PARAMETERS GOOGLE HUAWEI HTC

Model Pixel 2 Pixel 2 XL Nexus 6P P9 One A9 10 HTC U Play/Ultra

Display (inches/res) 5/1920x1080 6/1440X2880 5.7/1440 x 2560 5.2/1920x1080 5.0/1080 x 1920 5.2/ 2560X1440 5.2/1080X1920/ 5.7/2560X1440 Dimension (mm) 145.7x69.7x7.8 157.9x76.7x7.9 159.3 x 77.8 x 7.3 145x70.9x6.95 145.75 x 70.8 x 7.26 145.9 x 71.9x 9.0 162.41X79.79X7.99

Weight (grams) 143 175 178 144 143 161 145/175

Processor/RAM QS835/4GB QS835/4GB QS810 /3GB Kirin 955/3GB,4GB QS 617/3GB QS 820/4GB MediaTek/QS821

Operating system Android 8.0 Android 8.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 android 6.0 Android 6/Android 7

Storage/Expandable 64GB/128GB 64GB/128GB 32GB,64GB/No 32GB,64GB,/128GB 32GB/2TB 32GB/2TB 32GB/256GB/64GB/ 2TB Rear/Front Camera 12.2MP/8MP 12.2MP/8MP 12.3MP/8MP 12MP,12MP/8MP 13MP/4MP 12MP/5MP 16MP/16MP/16MP/ 12MP Battery (mAh) 2,700 2,700 3,450 3,000 2,150 3,000 2500/3000

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No No No No No No No

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch October, 2017 October, 2017 October, 2015 August,2016 December, 2015 May,2016 February, 2017

Price Rs. 61,000 81,000 34,999/ 39,999 39,999 25,990 34,999 29,999/53,999

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PARAMETERS HTC LG MOTOROLA ONEPLUS

Model HTC U11 G4 Dual SIM G5 V20 Moto X Force Moto Z 3T

Display (inches/res) 5.5/2560X1440 5.5/1440 x 2560 5.3/ 2560x1440 5.7/2560x1440 5.4/1440 x 2560 5.5/2560x1440 5.5/1920x1080

Dimension (mm) 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 148.9 x 76.1 x 8.9 149.4x73.9x7.3 159.5x77.9x7.6 149.8 x 78 x 9.2 153.3x75.3x5.19 152.7x74.5x7.35

Weight (grams) 169 155 159 174 169 136 158

Processor/RAM QS 835 QS 808 /3GB QS 820/4GB QS 820/4GB QS 810 /3GB QS 820/4GB QS 821/6GB

Operating system Android 7.0 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 7.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0

Storage/Expandable 64GB/128GB 32GB/2TB 32GB/100GB 64GB/2TB 32GB,64GB/2TB 64GB/2TB 128GB

Rear/Front Camera 16MO/12MP 16MP/8MP 16MP/8MP 16MP,8MP/5MP 21MP/5MP 13MP/5MP 16MP/16MP

Battery (mAh) 3,000 3,000 2,800 3,200 3,760 2,600 3,400

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No

Music Player/FM Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/Yes

Launch July, 2017 May, 2015 April,2016 December,2016 November, 2015 October,2016 December.2016

Price Rs. 47,999 34,800 25,999 onwards 54,999 25,990 39,999 25,990

RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE MODELS

PARAMETERS SAMSUNG

Model Galaxy S6 Galaxy S6 Edge Galaxy A9 Pro Galaxy Note 5 Galaxy S7 Galaxy S7 Edge Galaxy S8/Plus

Display (inches/res) 5.1/ 1440 x 2560 5.1/ 1440 x 2560 6/1920x1080 5.7/1440 x 2560 5.1/2560 X 1440 5.5/2560 X 1440 5.8/6.2/2960X1440

Dimension (mm) 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 142.1 x 70.1 x 7 161.7x80.9x7.9 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 69.6x142.4x7.9 72.6 x 150.9 x 7.7 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0/159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 Weight (grams) 138 132 210 171 152 157 155/173

Processor/RAM Octa core /3GB Octa core /3GB octa-core/4GB Quad core /4GB Exynos 8890/4GB Exynos 8890/4GB Exynos 8896

Operating system Android 5.0.2 Android 5.0.2 Android 6.0 Android 5.1.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 7.0

Storage/Expandable 32GB,/No 32GB/No 32GB/256GB 32GB/No 32GB/200GB 32GB/200GB 64/256GB

Rear/Front Camera 16MP/5MP 16MP/5MP 16MP/8MP 16MP/5MP 12MP/5MP 12MP/5MP 12MP/8MP

Battery (mAh) 2,550 2,600 5,000 3,000 3,000 3,600 3000/3500

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No No Yes No Yes Yes No

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/- Yes/- Yes

Launch March, 2015 April, 2015 September,2016 August, 2015 March, 2016 March, 2016 April, 2017

Price Rs. 26,990 34,900 32,490 40,900/43,900 32,900 38,900 53,00/58,900 www.mymobileindia.com MAY 2018 I 125 MYGUIDE

RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE RS. 30,000 AND ABOVE TABLETS MODELS

PARAMETERS SAMSUNG SONY APPLE

Model Note 8 Xperia Z5 Dual Xperia X Xperia Z5 Premium Xperia XZ iPad Mini 2 iPad Mini 4

Display (inches/res) 6.3/1440 x 2960 5.2/1080 x 1920 5/1920x1080 5.5/ 2160 x 3840 5.2/1920x1080 7.9/1536 x 2048 7.9/1536 x 2048

Dimension (mm) 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 146 x 72 x 7.3 143 x 69 x 7.7 154.4 x 76 x 7.8 146x72x8.1 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1

Weight (grams) 195 156.5g 152 181 161 331 298.8/304

Processor/RAM Exynos 8895/6GB QS 810/3GB QS 650/ 3GB QS 810/3GB QS 820/3GB A7,M7/1GB A8,M8/2GB

Operating system Android 7.1.1 Android 5.1 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 Android 6.0 iOS 8 iOS 9

Storage/Expandable 64GB/128GB/256GB 32GB/200GB 64GB/ 200GB 32GB/200GB 64GB/256GB 16,32GB/No 16GB,64GB,128GB/No

Rear/Front Camera 12MP/12MP/8MP 23MP/5MP 23MP/13MP 23MP/5MP 23MP/13MP 5MP/1.2MP 8MP/1.2MP

Battery (mAh) 3,300 2,900 2,620 3,430 2,900 23.8w 19.1W

2G/3G/4G Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/No Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/- Yes/- Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/No Yes/No

Launch September, 2017 November, 2015 July, 2016 November, 2015 October,2016 November, 2015 Spetember, 2015

Price Rs. 67,900 37,000 38,990 47,990 49,990 28,460 onwards 44,500

TABLETS TABLETS TABLETS MODELS

PARAMETERS APPLE ASUS MICROMAX SAMSUNG iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch Model iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi WiFi/ Wi-Fi + Cellular WiFi/ WiFi + Cellular ZenPad 8 LapTab Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Tab A Display (inches/res) 9.7/2048x1536 9.7/1536 x 2048 12.9/2732 x 2048 8.0/1280 x 800 10.1/1280X800 9.7/ 1536 x 2048 8/800 x 1280

Dimension (mm) 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 209 x 123 x 8.5 259.2 x 175.4 x 9.2 237.3 x 169 x 6 212.1 x 124.1 x 8.9

Weight (grams) 437 1 713/ 723 350 1.1kg 429 364

Processor/RAM A8X,M8/1GB A9X,M9/2GB "A9X,M9 /4GB" QS MSM8929/2GB Intel 4 Gen/2GB QS 820/3GB QS425/2GB

Operating system iOS 9 iOS 9.3 iOS 9 Android 5.0 Windows 10 Android 7.0 Android 7.1 32GB,128GB,256GB/ Storage/Expandable 16GB, 64GB/No 32GB/No 16GB/- 32GB/64GB 32GB/256GB 16GB/256GB No Rear/Front Camera 8MP/1.2MP 12MP/5MP 8MP/1.2MP 8MP/2MP 2MP/2MP 13MP/5MP 8MP/5MP

Battery (mAh) 27.3W 27.9 W 38.5W 4,000 7,700 6,000 5,000

2G/3G/4G - Yes/Yes/Yes - Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes Yes/Yes/Yes

Dual SIM No No No No No No No

Music Player/FM Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No

Launch October, 2014 March, 2016 November, 2015 July, 2015 2,015 June, 2017 October, 2017 49,900 Onwards/ Price Rs. 38,000 65,900 nwards/ 12,496 10,999 47,990 17,990 61,900 onwards 85,900 onwards

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Jetpack Joyride – The Indian Version starring an indian billionaire-playboy-genius barrykanth, the latest version has an india-centric appeal and aesthetics

angalore-based Mech Mocha has achieve 10 million downloads within the set to take the players on a Joyride of their Bunveiled the Indian version of Jetpack first of year of launch. lives. n Joyride, originally created by Australian In addition to Indianized characters [email protected] developer Halfbrick Studios. Known for including scientists and vehicles, the culturalizing narratives, developing and game features a different backstory and publishing India-centric games, Mech has implemented level-based gameplay, Mocha is the first publisher in India to do along with the classic endless running such a deep culturalization of a global hit mode re-imagined as “Challenges”. These for Indian market. The game now stars a 100+ levels span across three different new avatar of Barry Steakfries - BarryKanth. worlds, with each world having its own BarryKanth is the Billionaire-Playboy- villain featuring YouTube influencers with Genius who’s got brilliant intellect and the a combined following of over 15 million. urge to create a range of awesome jetpacks Gamers can also enjoy new collectibles and gadgets to take out his arch and powerups and beat challenges to win enemies. real-world prizes. With the launch, Mech Mocha will India exclusive will also feature a wide introduce popular Indian YouTube range of vehicles and jetpacks keeping in influencers like Tanmay Bhat, Biswa mind the popular culture of India. Vehicles Kalyan Rath and Zakir Khan as game like Dr. Dragon, Boogie Woogie & Toofani characters. These YouTube influencers Ryder have been re-imagined from the are featured as the key villains in the game originals with an Indian twist. While the that spans three different worlds. It will fan favorite Machine Gun Jetpack returns, replace the currently available new additions such as the Bar Hopper international version on Indian app stores, Jetpack, ISRO Rocket Jetpack, Lassi and the team at Mech Mocha expects to Power Jetpack & Dhamaka Jetpack are all

MAY 2018 | 127 APPTASTIC Cool Apps for Summer Vacation Feature here is a list of some really cool apps to spice up the oncoming vacation days! By Nijhum Rudra

he hottest season of the year Tis probably the most enjoyable vacation for children because of its long holidays, which generally begin from the second week of May every year. Gone are the days when youngsters used to spend their vacations with outdoor sports, chitchats, and movies in the afternoon. With the evolution of technology in the past few years, millennials and Gen Z spend their moments more with technology than sports; the most popular being the entertainment online streaming apps/platforms. Here, we bring you the latest and the most preferred online streaming platforms to enjoy this summer:

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BookMyShow

he online movie & event’s ticket-booking Tplatform was launched in 2007 with an aim of offering hassle free experience to the movie buffs who used to spend the entire night sometimes for booking a single ticket. The website caters to ticket sales for movies, plays, concerts and sporting events via the online platform. Along with movie and music live concerts, people can now also book live sports ticket, including IPL.

Netflix

etflix is most popular online streaming Nplatform all over the world. Despite being the most costly streaming medium, the platform has gained immense traction among the masses due to popular HD content available for all ages. Netflix

entered the content- of films and television. production industry Most importantly, it offers a in 2012, debuting free membership for one month its first series, with an access to all its content. Lilyhammer. It has greatly expanded the Within one month, users have the option production of both film and television to cancel their membership anytime. series since then, offering “Netflix Another advantage of Netflix is that it is Original” content through its online library completely free of commercials.

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Amazon Prime Video

t is the leading competitor to Amazon video is available on INeflix, which has earned huge Amazon’s “Fire” devices, smart popularity in India from the last phones, tablets, PCs, and various one year due to its widespread TVs, Blu-ray players and consoles variety of regional contents. with a broadband connection. Depending on the device, TVs supporting the service include Amazon supports up to 4K LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and (UHD) and High Dynamic Range Sony. Sony TVs supporting (HDR) streaming. UHD/HDR Android TV include the Amazon rolled out with its original content. Video app.

Hotstar his online video streaming platform owned attention to quality of experience across devices Tby Novi Digital Entertainment Private and platforms, make Hotstar the most complete Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Star India video destination for Over The Top (OTT) video Private Limited. Hotstar currently offers over consumers. Recently, it has announced the 50,000 hours of TV content launch of its new subscription plan of Rs 299. and movies across 8 The pan was unleashed catering to the needs of languages, and every major sports lovers where people will have the access sport covered live. Highly to stream every Star licensed sporting evolved video streaming entertainment live such as tennis, football, golf, technology and a high cricket, wrestling and many more.

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Truvison TX408Z Smart LED HD TV one that promises to bring everything you watch to life

uropean consumer electronics and appliances visuals and the striking contrast ratio of 300000:1 Ecompany Truvison has introduced its latest 40- blends together to bring a fusion of brightest and darkest inch Smart LED TV, dubbed TX408Z that promises to colours aptitude. bring everything you watch to life. Movies, music, sports, Experience richer and deeper sound, as the sound games, online content — whatever you’re watching, clarity matches the perfect picture quality. TV Audio is whatever the source, everything is optimised for an fine tuned to hear music/dialogue and surround effects immersive experience. with separation, to whatever you are watching. With a slim profile, the TV blends seamlessly into Integrated with the latest technology and features your living space. It’s perfect for wall mounting and such as the user-friendly interface for easier adaption, its discreet, narrow bezel puts your focus firmly on the endless internet supported in-built apps and 2 HDMI Gadget Corner Gadget picture, not the frame. Discover every detail in Full HD ports, Wi-Fi, makes this TV to emerge as a distinct face. 1080 with extreme brilliance, which brings real viewing Being an Android smart TV, access numerous inbuilt experience with its picture processing that upscales reckoned, online and offline apps. every pixel for exceptional picture With the availability of 2 HDMI ports, you can now clarity. The dynamic share the screen or connect to two different sources of system units, just by plugging in the HDMI cable. Even sharing movies and multimedia storage files through Miracast is on fingertips; without getting into a wired library. And with no worry on power consumption, the Full HD TV is crafted with Super Energy Saving Technology which consumes less than half per cent of energy than usual. Loaded with the most innovative feature of Cornea Eye Technology, the Smart LED HD TV reduces the strain affecting your eyes, and also adjusts the screen to ideal colour aspects. The product is already available with leading retail stores across India. n Price: iNr 34,490

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ASUS Gaming Laptop - GL503 & GX501 Comes loaded with 8th gen intel core processor & NVidia gtX 10 series graphic cards for unmatched performance

y the time you read this ASUS ROG (Republic of 120Hz high refresh rate and 3ms gray-to-gray (GTG) BGamers) would have launched GL503 & GX501 – response with 130% sRGB color gamut for brighter the first laptop in India with 8th gen Intel core processor. imagery and exceptional color reproduction that allows The pre-booking has been invited at the time of going you to experience shutter free gaming visuals even during to print on major online-offline stores such as Flipkart, your intense gaming battle. Croma and ASUS’ own exclusive stores. New editions are Looking at other specification details, this gaming Corner Gadget of course targeted at gaming enthusiasts. beast comes loaded with 16GB RAM, 1TB FireCudda ROG Gx501: ROG GX501 (Zephyrus) has a blade- SSHD & 256GB of PCIE SSD. inspired design and has a profile that tapers from 17.9mm Availability: The ROG Strix GL503 & ROG GX501 is down to just 16.9mm at its thinnest point. It’s currently available online at Flipkart, Croma & ASUS Exclusive the world’s thinnest gaming laptop that’s powered by stores for pre-order starting from 17th April 2018. n the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Max-Q) graphics, delivering Price: rog gl503 - iNr 109,990; unstoppable gaming performance. The incredible CPU rog gX501 - iNr 299,990. and GPU combination allows Zephyrus to compete successfully with huge gaming laptops and desktops ROG GX501 has a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms GTG response time for superfast visuals with minimal ghosting and motion blur. In addition, NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the NVIDIA GeForce graphics card’s frame rate, ensuring ultrasmooth visuals. The panel also features a 100% sRGB color gamut and wide-view technology to ensure lifelike colors, even when viewing the display from extreme positions. Zephyrus also includes a range of connectivity options, including a USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) port with Thunderbolt™ 3 and HDMI 2.0 for G-SYNC and 4K UHD display output, fast data transfers and power delivery. ROG Strix GL503: The Strix GL503 is powered by the latest Intel 8th Generation i7 processor with NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti GPU that allows ultimate gaming experience. What’s more in this laptop is the display. It comes with

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Acer Avengers Special Edition Notebooks super heroes are here to give you the company

ashing in on the “Avengers: Infinity War” craze, The special edition Aspire 6 comes with 8GB of DDR4 Ctech major Acer has launched three special edition memory and 1TB of SATA HDD storage. notebooks in collaboration with Marvel studios, makers The Acer Nitro 5 has a Thanos portrait decorated of the cult franchise. Acer’s special line-up includes by the “In-Mold Roller” finishing, with a bold matte the Aspire 6 (Captain America Edition), Nitro 5 (Thanos black chassis. It is powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX Edition) and Swift 3 (Iron Man Edition). 1050 graphics with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM and 7th

Gadget Corner Gadget The Aspire 6 featuring Captain America’s iconic Generation Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and 8GB pentagram is powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i5- of DDR4 memory. The special edition Nitro 5 sports 8250U processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics. a 128GB SSD paired with a 1TB HDD for storage for fast booting. The lightweight Swift 3 features an aluminium top with Iron Man’s Arc Reactor. It has the 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U processor, Intel UHD Graphics 620, 256 GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. The laptops are Amazon exclusives in India. n

Price: iNr 63,999 (Captain merica edition); iNr 80,999 (thanos edition); iNr 79,999 (iron man edition)

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Sony 2018 Audio Lineup: Wireless Headphones & Speakers showcasing its supremacy

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n a bid to gain more ground in the personal audio fers 8 hours of battery backup. The WH-CH400 is an Isegment, Sony recently unveiled the wireless audio on-ear headphone, comes with an in-line mic for hands- range for the Indian market. In all, the company has free calling, support for Google Assistant and up to 20 launched six wireless headphones in sports-series and hours of battery backup. The CH-400 has been priced at affordable series and three Bluetooth speakers. Rs 3,790. The WH-CH500 for Rs 4,490, along with the The wireless sports range includes WI-SP500, WI- features on the CH400, has a swivel design that makes it SP600N and WI-SP700N. The SP700N is the top-of-the- convenient to carry. line sports earbuds with active noise cancellation, ambient The Japanese tech giant has also launched three noise, Sony Extra Bass sound and most importantly, the new wireless speakers - SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and support for Google Assistant. Sony has also designed a SRS-XB21 - which are IP687 certified that makes them smartphone app for accessing equalizer settings. The waterproof and dustproof. Sony claims that these speakers earbuds are splash proof, placed in a charging case, and can be washed as well. All the three speakers can be are priced at Rs 12,990. The WI-SP600N boasts the same used to connect up to three devices at the same time, set of features in a different design. Priced at Rs 9,990, which makes switching between the playlist easy. These this has a neckband design. The most affordable of the wireless speakers can be paired with up to 100 speakers three is the WI-SP500, which supports voice commands over Bluetooth for creating a wireless party chain. Of the for Google Assistant, extra bass sound and 10 hours of three variants, the XB41 and XB31 can be used as a power battery life and is priced at Rs 9,990. bank to charge the smartphone battery as well. The SR- Along with the sports audio lineup, Sony has also XB21 is priced at Rs 7,990, SRS-XB31 at Rs 9,990 and introduced an affordable wireless range with a starting SRS-XB41 at Rs 13,990. price of Rs 2,990. The WI-CS300 is a behind-the-neck One can purchase these devices across all Sony Centers headphone with in-line remote and voice control for and major electronic stores in India. n Google Assistant and Siri. Weighing 15 gram, this in-ear headphone has been priced at Rs 2,990 and of

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kullcandy’s Hesh 2.0 Wireless headphones come with Ssignature supreme sound, tuned finely to offer a design for powerful acoustics and everlasting comfort. It’s a full featured wireless headphone which lets you completely immerse yourself in music. Hesh 2 Wireless is also one of the most powerful and popular wireless headphones around.

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