Phone Full Reviews - Page 6
Micromax Bolt A065 Review: A Decent Entry-level Smartphone
The Micromax Bolt A065 is an entry-level device, which shows in the build as well as performance. But if you are moving from a feature phone and want to experience a smartphone without spending a lot then this might be a decent enough option for you. It has a loud speakerphone and the the flash, although useless in helping the camera, does work quite well as a torch. Read more...
Micromax Canvas Win W121 Review: Makes Windows Phone Feel Sluggish
Windows Phone generally performs well on even lower-end devices, the Lumia 520 showed us that. But the Canvas Win W121 is not one of those devices. Windows Phone 8 stutters on the Canvas Win 121, web browsing is slow and even with a 8MP rear camera it can only record 480p videos. Even video playback stutters and it heats up in gaming. You should give this one a miss. Read more...
Karbonn Titanium S5 Ultra Review: Gets The Price Right, But Not Much Else
Although Karbonn got the pricing right on the Titanium S5 Ultra, but the display and software are a huge letdown. The phone becomes sluggish even after a little use, battery-life isn't that good and low internal storage just kills this device. Android One devices available at this price point are far better alternatives. Read more...
Xiaomi Redmi 1S Review: A Good Smartphone Ruined By Software Issues
Xiaomi tarnished its reputation in India with its out-right insulting way of selling phones, flash sales. But that didn't deter lacks of people trying to get one Mi 3 or Redmi 1S, while most returning empty handed. Why you ask people would go to such lengths, the pricing? The Redmi 1S comes with a 4.7-inch HD IPS display, quad-core Snapdragon 400 with 1 GB RAM, 8 GB expandable storage, 8 MP primary and 1.6 MP front-camera: priced at Rs. 5999. That’s why Xiaomi, in a very-very short time has able to capture both media attention and marketshare. But specs alone don’t matter, what’s more important is user-experience, right from when you click that Buy button down right to actually using the phone. That’s where it falters, but there’s more to the story. Find out in our Review of the Xiaomi Redmi 1S. Read more...
XOLO Q510s Review: If Only Looks Were Enough
Xolo Q510s looks good, has good build quality but a fixed focus camera. Its primary competition, the Redmi 1S and even the Android One devices offer far more value for money. Yes, it seems to have a good display, but there are multi-touch issues which are clearly evident in gaming and web browsing. The software experience with Android 4.4 KitKat is smooth apart from inconsistent performance in apps. Android One devices from Karbonn, Micromax and Spice are a safe bet in this price point. Read more...
Karbonn Sparkle V Review: A Good Budget Option
Google's Android One project is off to a flying start, all three smartphones perform great and look similar with exactly the same hardware. Its more a choice of brand than anything else. The Karbonn Sparkle V has a slightly different design that the other two with flatter sides. It has a very dark blue back-cover which is easy to remove and doesn't creak. It performs well, runs stock Android and is upgradable to future versions of Android including Lollipop. For your first smartphone, this is a good option. Read more...
Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 Review: Another Good Budget Option
Android One smartphones are a great choice for the budget buyer with good performance and are upgradable to Lollipop as well. The Spice Dream Uno too performs well, looks quite like the other Android One amigos but its back-cover creaks a bit. Now, this is not an isolated issue as we have heard other users complain as well. The online only model is hurting Android One smartphones, but they are still good options at their price point especially given the updates. These have decent cameras and good enough battery-life as well. Read more...
Asus Zenfone 4 Review: Asus just Dropped the Mic
Asus just showed everyone how to make a budget device look good, yes there are a few shortcomings here but its still a good budget buy. The rear camera is quite decent, the performance good and the overall Zen UI experience makes the device a lot more user friendly. Moreover, apps and app-data are movable to the external storage but the battery-life could've been better. Read more...
