Monday 14 November 2016

Lyf F8


Lyf F8 smartphone was launched in November 2016. The phone comes with a 4.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 pixels by 854 pixels at a PPI of 218 pixels per inch. 

The Lyf F8 is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor and it comes with 1GB of RAM. The phone packs 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Lyf F8 packs a 8-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Lyf F8 runs Android 6.0.1 and is powered by a 2000mAh removable battery. It measures 132.60 x 66.20 x 9.30 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 138.00 grams.

The Lyf F8 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.

Lyf F8 detailed specifications
GENERAL
Release dateNovember 2016
Form factorTouchscreen
Dimensions (mm)132.60 66.20 9.30
Weight (g)138.00
Battery capacity (mAh)2000
Removable batteryYes
ColoursBlack and Blue
SAR valueNA
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)4.50
TouchscreenYes
Resolution480x854 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)218
HARDWARE
Processor1.3GHz quad-core
Processor makeSnapdragon 210
RAM1GB
Internal storage8GB
Expandable storageYes
Expandable storage typemicroSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)128
CAMERA
Rear camera8-megapixel
FlashYes
Front camera5-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards supported802.11 b/g/n
GPSYes
BluetoothYes, v 4.00
NFCNo
InfraredNo
USB OTGYes
Headphones3.5mm
FMNo
Number of SIMs2
SIM 1
SIM TypeMicro-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM
3GYes
4G/ LTEYes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)Yes
SIM 2
SIM TypeMicro-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM
3GYes
4G/ LTEYes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)Yes
SENSORS
Compass/ MagnetometerNo
Proximity sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
GyroscopeNo
BarometerNo
Temperature sensorNo

Xiaomi Redmi 4A


Xiaomi Redmi 4A smartphone was launched in November 2016. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels at a PPI of 443 pixels per inch. 

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3120mAh non removable battery. It measures 139.50 x 70.40 x 8.50 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 131.50 grams.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Micro-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A detailed specifications
GENERAL
Release dateNovember 2016
Form factorTouchscreen
Dimensions (mm)139.50 70.40 8.50
Weight (g)131.50
Battery capacity (mAh)3120
Removable batteryNo
ColoursGolden, Rose Gold
SAR valueNA
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)5.00
TouchscreenYes
Resolution720x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)443
HARDWARE
Processor1.4GHz quad-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 425
RAM2GB
Internal storage16GB
Expandable storageYes
Expandable storage typemicroSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)128
CAMERA
Rear camera13-megapixel
FlashYes
Front camera5-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0
SkinMIUI 8
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards supported802.11 a/b/g/n
GPSYes
BluetoothYes, v 4.10
NFCNo
InfraredNo
USB OTGNo
Headphones3.5mm
FMNo
Number of SIMs2
SIM 1
SIM TypeMicro-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM
3GYes
4G/ LTEYes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)Yes
SIM 2
SIM TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM
3GYes
4G/ LTEYes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)Yes
SENSORS
Compass/ MagnetometerNo
Proximity sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
GyroscopeYes
BarometerNo
Temperature sensorNo

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9


Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 smartphone was launched in November 2016. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The phone packs 256GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 packs a 20-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 runs Android 7.0 and is powered by a 4000mAh non removable battery. It measures 156.90 x 78.90 x 7.90 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 190.00 grams.

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 detailed specifications
GENERAL
Release dateNovember 2016
Form factorTouchscreen
Dimensions (mm)156.90 78.90 7.90
Weight (g)190.00
Battery capacity (mAh)4000
Removable batteryNo
ColoursBlack, Space Gray, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold, Mocha Brown, Ceramic White
SAR valueNA
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)5.50
TouchscreenYes
Resolution1440x2560 pixels
HARDWARE
Processor1.8GHz octa-core
Processor makeHiSilicon Kirin 960
RAM6GB
Internal storage256GB
Expandable storageNo
CAMERA
Rear camera20-megapixel
FlashYes
Front camera8-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0
SkinEMUI 5.0
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPSYes
BluetoothYes, v 4.20
NFCYes
InfraredNo
USB OTGNo
Headphones3.5mm
FMNo
Number of SIMs1
SIM 1
SIM TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM
3GYes
4G/ LTEYes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)Yes
SENSORS
Compass/ MagnetometerYes
Proximity sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
GyroscopeYes
BarometerNo
Temperature sensorNo

HTC Bolt


HTC Bolt smartphone was launched in November 2016. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels.

The HTC Bolt is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 2GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the HTC Bolt packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

The HTC Bolt runs Android 7.0 and is powered by a 3200mAh non removable battery.

The HTC Bolt is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope and Barometer.

HTC Bolt detailed specifications
GENERAL
Release dateNovember 2016
Form factorTouchscreen
Battery capacity (mAh)3200
Removable batteryNo
ColoursGunmetal, Glacier Silver
SAR valueNA
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)5.50
TouchscreenYes
Resolution1440x2560 pixels
HARDWARE
Processorocta-core
Processor makeQualcomm Snapdragon 810
RAM3GB
Internal storage32GB
Expandable storageYes
Expandable storage typemicroSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)2
CAMERA
Rear camera16-megapixel
FlashYes
Front camera8-megapixel
SOFTWARE
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards supportedNA
GPSYes
BluetoothYes
NFCYes
InfraredNo
USB OTGNo
Headphones3.5mm
FMYes
Number of SIMs1
SIM 1
SIM TypeNano-SIM
GSM/CDMAGSM
3GYes
4G/ LTEYes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)No
SENSORS
Compass/ MagnetometerNo
Proximity sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
GyroscopeYes
BarometerYes
Temperature sensorNo