ASUS ZenFone 4.5

ASUS ZenFone 4.5

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GearBest: Pick Up The 5000 mAh ASUS ZenFone Max For Only $141

By any standards, ASUS is a company who knows how to make a good smartphone. Just as importantly, they are also a company who knows how to make an affordable smartphone and 2015 saw ASUS introduce their ZenFone 2. Which proved to be an extremely popular option and largely thanks to the ZenFone 2 sporting flagship smartphone specs, but not a flagship smartphone price. Since then the company has released a number of variants of the ZenFone 2 which although all adopt a similar design language, do come with specific selling points. The ASUS ZenFone Max being a prime example with its increased battery life.

In terms of the specs, the ASUS ZenFone Max comes equipped with a 5.5-inch display which makes use of a 1280 x 720 resolution. Inside, the ASUS ZenFone Max comes equipped with 2GB RAM and is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad-core processor (clocking at 1.2 GHz). In terms of storage, this is a smartphone which does only come with 16GB internal storage, although it is a smartphone which offers storage-expansion thanks to the inclusion of a microSD card slot (up to 64GB). Moving to the camera side of things and the ASUS ZenFone Max comes loaded with a 13-megapixel rear camera which is coupled with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Of course, one of the big (literally) selling points and the reason for its “Max” name is that this is a smartphone which comes powered by a 5,000 mAh capacity battery. While it is a non-removable battery, with this sort of capacity, there should not be too many battery issues to worry about. The software experience on offer comes in the form of Android 5.0 (Lollipop) which is overlaid with the company’s own Zen UI 2.0. Additional features include dual-SIM support and 4G LTE support. In terms of the network compatibility, the ASUS ZenFone Max is listed to work on 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and 4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100 MHz.

While the specs might not be anything too amazing on paper, the battery life on offer is a clear winner and will be an ideal solution for those looking for an affordable handset and one which will easily maintain a charge throughout the day. In terms of the price and just to highlight how much battery capacity you are getting for your money, this is a smartphone which can be currently purchased through GearBest for only $141.40. For a smartphone which comes equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery and priced at under $150, this is a smartphone worth considering. Head through the link below to find out more.

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 (2nd gen) comes in two camera variants, starting at Rs 5,299

By: Tech Desk | Updated: April 26, 2016 11:35 amAsus has launched Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Generation (ZB452KG) variant in India at starting at Rs 5,299.

Asus has launched Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Generation (ZB452KG) variant in India at starting at Rs 5,299. The dual-SIM, 3G-enabled phone is available in two different camera options. The smartphone will be available on Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon, PayTM, Shopclues and across offline stores.

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 (2nd gen) features 4.5-inch FWVGA display wih a resolution of 854×480p. The smartphone is available in with two different camera specs. The one with 0.3 megapixel front camera and 5 megapixel rear camera costs Rs 5,299. The other one sports a two megapixel front camera, eight megapixel rear camera and costs slightly higher at Rs 5,699.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone 2 review with video: Top quality specs at mid-range price

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 (2nd gen) is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor, coupled with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage (expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card). Additionally, the smartphone supports 100 GB lifetime ASUS web storage. The device runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The camera in Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 (2nd gen) comes with company’ PixelMaster technology and 16 special camera modes. All the other features in both the smartphones are same.

Read: Asus Zenfone Zoom review: Is that optical zoom worth your moolah?

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 (2nd gen) is backed by a 2,070 mAh battery. It is available in Glamour Red, Pearl White, Lemon Yellow, Glacier Grey, Silver Blue, and Sheer Gold colour variants.

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Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Gen launched in India, price starts at Rs. 5,299

Asus has launched Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Generation smartphones in India. The company has launched the smartphone in two camera variants. It price in India start sat Rs. 5,299.

The Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Gen comes in two camera options. The higher end variant comes with 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera. It is priced at Rs. 5,699. While the lower end variant comes with 2MP rear and 0.3MP front camera, it is priced at Rs. 5,299.

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Generation sports a 4.5 inch FWVGA (480×854 pixels) IPS Display. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Processor with 1GB of RAM. For graphics it has a Adreno 302 GPU.

Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Gen comes with a 8 Megapixel/2MP rear camera with LED flash. For selfie, it comes with a 2/0.3 Megapixel front camera options. It comes with 16GB in-built storage which can be expanded upto 64GB using MicroSD card. It also comes with 100GB Asus Web Storage.

Its connectivity options include 3G, GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi Direct, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB OTG, and Micro-USB. It packs a 2,070 mAh Battery.

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Generation runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It is a dual sim device with dual standby support.

4.5 inch FWVGA IPS screen

1.2 GHz Quad-core processor

1GB RAM

Adreno 302 GPU

8 Megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and 2 Megapixel front camera

5 Megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera.

2,070 mAh battery

16GB Internal storage, can be expanded upto 64GB, 100GB Asus Web Storage

Android 5.1 Lollipop

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd Generation price in India is Rs. 5,299 for the lower end model and Rs. 5,699 for the higher end model. It comes in Glamour Red, Ceramic White, Yellow, Silver Blue, Gold and Silver colors. It is available in India via online and offline stores.

Mr. Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager – System Business Group – ASUS India, said, “The Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd generation embodies the ASUS spirit of providing luxury at an affordable price. A perfect accompaniment for those who seek to empower their lives, the smartphone packs in high-end specifications in an aesthetically appeasing design. We are sure the phone will be appreciated by the users, like our other products.”

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Gionee Marathon M5

Gionee Marathon M5

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Gionee Marathon M5 Plus likely to be priced at Rs 26,999: Specifications and features

By Maitrayee Iyer on Apr 27, 2016 at 9:00 PM Email @maitrayee94 comments Tags: gionee Gionee Marathon M5 plus News 

Back in December 2015, Gionee launched the Marathon M5 Plus in China and now it seems to be preparing for its India launch. The company hasn’t made any official announcement yet, and the phone isn’t listed on the company’s website either but Mumbai-based mobile retailer Mahesh Telcom says the Gionee Marathon M5 Plus will hit Indian stores very soon with a price tag of Rs 26,999.

The Marathon M5 Plus’ talking point is again the massive 5,020mAh battery and VoLTE and 4G support. Another talking point is the fingerprint scanner incorporated into the physical home button up front.

Gionee Marathon M5 Plus specifications and features: The phablet flaunts a 6-inch full-HD (1080×1920) pixels AMOLED display and is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. It comes with 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

The Marathon M5 Plus also features a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, and 5-megapixel selfie camera. The phablet has a 5,020mAh battery and connectivity options like dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE and VoLTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB Type-C port. On the software front, it runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop wrapped under Amigo 3.1 UI.

The Gionee Marathon M5, in comparison, was launched in India for Rs 17,999. It features a 5.5-inch 720p AMOLED display, 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot to expand it. The smartphone is powered by an even bigger 6,020mAh battery.

ALSO READ: Gionee Marathon M5 Review: Lasts long, really long

The smartphone also features a 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel selfie camera, and connectivity options like dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. On the software front, it runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop based on Amigo 3.1 UI.

Looking at the specification and features that the Marathon M5 Plus has to offer, the smartphone is likely to face tough competition in the likes of QiKU Q Terra and Lenovo Vibe X3 both of which are priced under Rs 20,000.

The Gionee Marathon M5 Plus surely is a good option in terms of its specifications, but the Rs 26,999 seems to be a lot considering you have much better phones at much lesser price. Let us know what do you think in the comment section below.

Features Gionee Marathon M5 Plus QiKU Q Terra Lenovo Vibe X3 Display 6-inch full-HD 6-inch full-HD 5.5-inch full-HD Processor 1.3GHz octa-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor RAM 3GB 3GB 3GB Storage 64GB (expandable) 16B (expandable) 32GB (expandable) Rear Camera 13-megapixel 13-megapixel 21-megapixel Front Camera 5-megapixel 8-megapixel 8-megapixel Battery 5,020mAh 3,700mAh 3,500mAh Connectivity 4G, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4G, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Android OS Android 5.1 Lollipop Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Android 5.1 Lollipop Price Rs 26,999 Rs  19,999 Rs 19,999

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Gionee Marathon M5 Plus India price announced at launch

Gionee’s Marathon M5 Plus smartphone was unveiled at a December event in China, and it was expected that it would also become available for other markets. Some months later we know now the Gionee Marathon M5 Plus India price as announced at the launch for the country.

When the M5 Plus launched in China it was priced at the equivalent of Rs. 25,575. That doesn’t always reflect the final price when a device arrives for sale in another region, but this time it wasn’t too far out. The confirmed Gionee Marathon M5 Plus India price is Rs. 26,999 and it will be available in Champagne Gold or Polar Gold colors. The phone will be on sale soon across India.

Specifications of the Marathon M5 Plus include a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 64-bit octa-core processor with Mali-T720 graphics. It has a large 6-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 featuring 2.5D curved glass. The phone has 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD to 128GB), and a sizeable 5020 mAh battery. The battery has fast charging and is claimed to last for up to 34 hours on standby.

Further specs include a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF, LED flash, and 1080p video capture, and at the front there’s a 5-megapixel shooter. Connectivity is well covered as it supports 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Type-C, and GPS. The dual SIM phablet runs the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with Amigo UI 3.1.

The Marathon M5 Plus measures 160.9mm x 81.2mm x 8.4mm, and weighs in at 208g. It features DTS audio as well as a fingerprint scanner built-in to the Home button, and it’s an attractive looking handset with a metal build. Are you pleased to hear of the Gionee Marathon M5 Plus India launch? What are your thoughts on the price of this smartphone?

Source: @MaheshTelecom (Twitter)Via: Fone Arena

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Gionee's new logo makes even Gautam Gambhir smile in its new ad

Mobile phone brand Gionee, after recently appointing Mullen Lintas as its creative agency, is witnessing an identity change worldwide. As part of this exercise, the brand has unveiled a new logo in India. The brand has also associated with Kolkata Knight Riders as their principal sponsor, and leveraging this association, it has launched a new campaign to unveil the new identity. The campaign was launched during the IPL.

Explaining the communications approach undertaken by the brand, Nomit Joshi, AGM, Gionee said: "Delighting our customers has always been an attitude that each and every one at Gionee believes in. Our new smiling logo and tagline "Make Smiles" simply expresses it and invites everyone to engage with Gionee and include the brand in the delightful moments of their lives. We are excited that we were able to use Team KKR to unveil our new logo as they provide many of us a reason to smile each time they play. I am sure that the new TVC would convey the same passion, energy and joy that the brand stands for."

The film begins with the KKR team players waiting for their new jerseys to arrive from the dealer. In the interim, the team is seen discussing what new elements would be present on the jersey including a new logo of Gionee. Just then the delivery man arrives and delivers the package to the players who try on their respective jerseys with much joy. On seeing the new logo that signifies a smiling face, the team captain Gautam Gambhir goes on to exclaim that 'Gautam would no longer be Gambhir' after wearing this jersey.

Sharing his views on the brief received by the client for the rebranding exercise, Syed Amjad Ali, executive director, Mullen Lintas said, "Gionee is going through an exciting phase and is articulating its next level of growth. The new logo change signals that ambition. The role of the campaign was to create familiarity with the new identity and what it would stand for in future. We intend to make Gionee one of the most sought after brands in the country, something that people aspire for and this is just the beginning."

Added Shriram Iyer, NCD, Mullen Lintas added, "The task of unveiling the new Gionee logo coupled with the brands association with team KKR allowed us to put the jersey to good use. The idea of a last minute change in the logo leads to a funny misunderstanding among the players. We are excited about this very unconventional way to launch a new identity."

The film has been directed by Shayondeep Pal from Elements and has been launched 'on and offline' to coincide with the ongoing IPL season.

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iMAN i3

iMAN i3

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iMAN i3 Rugged Smartphone – full review and hands on

It is an almost inevitable fact that if you own a smartphone you are going to drop it, and if you are like me when I drop my phone it normally lands in the worst possible place. One of the new features that has started to appear in flagship devices is a level of water resistance. This is a great feature which adds an extra level of reassurance, especially if you are prone to dropping your phone in the toilet!

But what if you need more? What if you spend much of your time outdoors? You might need something more rugged. There are quite a few different rugged smartphones on the market including the iMAN i3. The iMAN i3 is a 4.3 inch, quad-core device with an IP68 waterproof rating.

Specification

Beneath the ruggedized exterior of the i3 you get a quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage along with a 4.3 inch qHD display (960×540). Here is a look at the rest of the specs:

Display 4.3-inch IPS qHD (960 x 540) Processor 1.5GHz MT6589 Quad Core GPU PowerVR SGX 544MP RAM 1GB Storage 16GB, microSD card slot, up to 32GB Camera 13 Megapixel Rear Camera & 2 Megapixel Front-Facing Camera Battery 2000 mAh Connectivity GPS, microUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth Networks 3G/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz Software Android 4.2 with Google Play Dimensions 138x 72x 13 mm199 grams Colors Black SIM slots 1x WCDM/GSM, 1x GSM Design

The i3 is all about its rugged design. Everything else is secondary. The phone doesn’t try to be elegant, but rather chooses to show off its hardened exterior. The case is made of a combination of hard rubber and thick plastic.

The phone has capacitive keys just below the display and above the prominent iMAN logo. Just above the display is a fairly standard arrangement for the front facing camera, notification LED and ear piece. All the buttons around the side are completely sealed by a rubber skin, obviously for waterproofing. On the left-hand side are the volume controls, the power button and the micro USB port. The latter has a stiff plug/cover which pops into the port to protect it from water. The port seems to be a little deeper than on other phones and when I tried a normal USB cable the connector didn’t fully make contact. The supplied cable works fine but to my eyes it looks a bit longer. This isn’t a problem, but something worth noting if you ever need to buy a replace lead.

On the right-hand side are two extra buttons. One is the torch button which switches on the camera’s LED. The other is a SOS button which can be configured in software to either send a text message to an emergency contact, or flash a Morse-code message on the LED.

At the very top is the 3.5 headphone jack which is protected by a plug like the micro USB port. The battery cover on the back is secured in place using two screws which allows the device to remain water tight. Under the cover you will find the battery, two SIM slots and the micro SD card slot. All are easily accessible once you take the battery cover off with the supplied mini-screwdriver.

Another interesting feature of the i3 is that it has built-in wireless charging capabilities and the phone ships with its own charging pad. The idea is that you won’t need to keep unstopping the micro USB port to charge the device, instead you just pop it onto the mat and  let the wireless charging tech work its magic.

Rugged

The iMAN i3 sports IP68 water resistance. IP68 means complete protection against dust and water resistance beyond 1m.

As you can see from the photos below I submerged, buried and generally tortured the device. Some of the shots are simulations (I didn’t roll over the device with my car), but all the water and mud is real.

After all this meanness, I am happy to report that the device continued functioning normally. However at some point a little bit of muddy water did get into the display. As a result when the phone is held in direct sunlight the water vaporizes and leaves a muddy mist on the screen. The amount of water is probably minuscule and if I were to partially disassemble the phone it could probably be cleaned off the glass. Another minor wound from my maltreatment of the device was a small scratch on the screen. It was probably the sand that did it!

It is likely that I pushed the device too far in my photo shoot, hence its minor injuries. In terms of protection against the accidental exposure to water and mud, the i3 will probably resist like a champ.

Performance

The iMAN i3 uses a quad-core MediaTek MTK6589T processor with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU. It scores 17,785 on AnTuTu. Putting that into some context, it means that AnTuTu ranks this handset as just slightly slower than a Samsung Galaxy S3. More than sufficient for a phone that you would buy primarily for its hardened shell.

A quick test using Epic Citadel showed that the iMAN i3 can manage an average of 42.5 frames per second at 960 x 544 in high performance mode, 42.1 in high quality mode, and 35.6 in ultra high quality mode. These aren’t the best numbers around, but sufficient to get the job done.

As for the Wi-Fi and GPS performance. The Wi-Fi worked very well and I had no trouble getting a signal even in the partially dead spots around my house. The GPS works OK, but it did take a couple of minutes for the phone to make get its initial lock.

Battery

The battery in the iMAN i3 is a 2000mAh unit. I ran a few battery tests and the results seem on-par with other quad-core devices with a similar sized battery. For 3D gaming I used Epic Citadel to discover that the i3 can handle about 3 hours of intensive 3D graphics on one charge. You can watch locally stored MP4 videos for around 5.5 hours on one charge, while YouTube streaming over Wi-Fi lasts about 4 hours.

Camera

The device has a 13MP camera which, if megapixels are anything to go by, should yield some nice results. However using the camera was a bit of mixed bag. In bright light the photos can become washed out and sometimes it seemed that the camera had trouble focusing. But having said that, if you are careful you can take some reasonable shots.

Here are a few shots from the camera, judge for yourself:

Connectivity

The iMAN i3 isn’t designed to be flagship phone, however it does have all the connectivity options you would expect from a 3G device. There is Wi-Fi ( 802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth, 2G GSM and 3G. The device is dual SIM and supports 3G on 900 and 2100MHz. This means that the 3G won’t work in the USA, however standard GSM calls should work. 2100 Mhz is the most common 3G frequency and should work in most places around the world, however a lot of carriers also use a secondary 3G frequency range. In Asia and South America this is often 850MHz, but in Europe it tends to be 900MHz. This means that this device offers European users better connectivity than many other Chinese devices which often support 850/2100 rather than 900/2100.

You need to check with your carrier to ensure compatibility or if you trust Wikipedia then this UMTS networks page could have the information you need.

Software

The phone runs Android 4.2.2. The launcher has been customized to include stylized icons that match the rugged design of the phone. All the icons appear in metal boxes, even non-system apps that are installed from the Play Store. Since Google Play is pre-installed there is full access to all of Google’s apps including Gmail, YouTube and Google Keyboard etc.

Pricing and conclusion

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, either for work or pleasure, then the iMAN i3 could be just the phone you need. Although the specifications aren’t high, the device has more than enough processing power for every day usage, but the real charm is its rugged design. Water, mud, sand, I tried them all and basically the phone survived its mistreatment. As for the price, the iMAN i3 starts at $337 and you can get one from Chinavasion.

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