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  • Sony Xperia Tipo Review Price Specification

    Sony Xperia Tipo is a budget Android ICS running smartphone from Sony Xperia series. It is powered by 800MHz Scorpion processor with 512MB of RAM.  Xperia Tipo sports 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen display with HVGA screen resolution of 320*480 pixels. Sony Xperia Tipo price is ₹9,499(£90).
    Sony Xperia Tipo sports 3.2MP primary camera and 2.5GB of internal memory. Memory can be added upto 32GB through microSD card.  This Xperia phone comes with Li-ion 1500 mAh battery which is rated to provide talk time upto 5 hours. The Dual sim version of this device also available. The dual sim version of the device is called as Sony Xperia Tipo Dual.  Sony provides PC suite for Xperia Tipo smartphones to easily backup your devices, transferring files between PC and smartphones. It is also useful in updating the firmware and installing the drivers for Sony Xperia Tipo.

    Sony Xperia Tipo Features:

    • Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    • 3.2 MP Primary Camera
    • 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 800 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512MB of RAM
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    • Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia Tipo:

    Pros of Sony Xperia Tipo:
    • Runs on Android ICS OS
    • Attractive price tag
    • Decent screen resolution
    • 2.5GB internal memory and memory expansion options
    Cons of Xperia Tipo:
    • Phone tends to laggy and becomes unstable
    • Average camera performance
    Sony Xperia Tipo Sales box content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector.

    Sony Xperia Tipo Specifications:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100
    • OS:Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    • User Interface:Timescape
    • Java:Yes
    • Processor:800 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion
    • Graphics:Adreno 200
    • Size:57 x 103 x 13 mm
    • Weight:99.4 g
    • Display: 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Screen Resolution:HVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
    • Secondary Camera:No
    • Video Recording:Yes, 640 x 480, 30 fps
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 4x
    • Camera Features:Geo-tagging, Self Timer, Send to Web
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
    • Talktime:5 hrs (2G), 4 hrs (3G)
    • Standby Time:470 hrs (2G), 545 hrs (3G)
    • Internal memory:2.5 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps
    • EDGE:Yes, 237 kbps
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, EDR, AVRCP 1.0, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0)
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, MIDI
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPP
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Audio Filter Technology.
    • Ringtone:MP3.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass.

  • Sony Xperia S Review Price Specification

    Sony Xperia S is the flagship smartphone from Sony Xperia Series. It has gorgeous 4.3 inch LED backlite LCSD capacitive touch screen with 720*1280 pixel resolution. This phone has the highest pixel density which is around 342 ppi.

    Xperia S sports 12MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. It runs on Android Gingerbread OS and expected to get Android ICS update some time in July 2012. Sony Xperia S price in India is ₹28,999.
    Sony Xperia S Smartphones
    Sony Xperia S Features:

    • Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS upgradable to Android ICS.
    • 12.1 MP Primary Camera with auto focus and LED flash.
    • Dedicated camera key
    • 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
    • 4.3-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 720*1280 pixel screen resolution(~346 ppi pixel density).
    • 1.5 GHz Dual Core Scorpion Processor
    • 32GB internal memory and 1GB RAM
    • 2G,3G and WiFi Connectivity
    • Li-Ion 1750 mAh non removable battery

    Disadvantages of Sony Xperia S

    • No memory expansion slot.
    • Non removable battery.
    • No Android ICS out of the box.

    Sony Xperia S Sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, Headphone, Data Cable, HDMI Cable, Leather Case, Warranty Card.

    Sony Xperia S Specification

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100.
    • OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Upgradable to v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
    • User Interface:Timescape.
    • Java:Yes.
    • Processor:1.5 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion, Dual Core.
    • Graphics:Adreno 220.
    • Dimensions:64 x 128 x 10.6 mm.
    • Weight:144 g.
    • Display: 4.3 inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen Resolution:720 x 1280 pixels(~342 ppi pixel density).
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 12.1 Megapixel.
    • Secondary Camera:Yes, 1.3 Megapixel.
    • Flash:LED.
    • Video Recording:Yes, 1920 x 1080, 30 fps.
    • HD Recording:HD, Full HD.
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 16x.
    • Camera Features:Auto Focus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Face Recognition and Smile Shutter, Image Stabilization, Geo-tagging, Red Eye Reduction.
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1750 mAh.
    • Talktime:8 hrs (2G).
    • Standby Time:420 hrs (2G).
    • Internal Memory:32 GB.
    • Memory(RAM):1 GB RAM.
    • Internet Features:Email, Adobe Flash 11.
    • GPRS:Yes, 86 kbps.
    • EDGE:Yes, 237 kbps.
    • 3G:Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.8 Mbps HSUPA.
    • Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n.
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering:USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps.
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (EDR, A2DP 1.2, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0).
    • HDMI Port:Yes.
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm.
    • DLNA:Yes.
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, 3GPP, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback.
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements:xLoud Audio Filter Technology, 3D Surround Sound.
    • Ringtone:MP3, Polyphonic.
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass, Gyro Sensor, CMOS Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer.
    • Additional Features:TrackID Music Recognition, Multiple Image Format, PlayStation Certified, TV Launcher, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, Infinite Button, Notes, Stopwatch, Audio and Video Streaming, 3D Games, DRM, GLONASS, Vibrate Mode, MMS Enabled, Predictive Text Input, Sound Recorder, Noise Suppression, NFC, Voice Input, TV Out Port.
    • Bundled Apps:Android Market, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Facebook, Google Talk with Video Chat, Twitter, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Gallery 3D.

  • Sony Xperia U Review Price Specification

    Sony Xperia U is a Dual core Android smartphone designed for budget conscious people. It has 1GHz cortex A9 processor with STE U 8500. Xperia U comes with 512MB of RAM and 8GB(Upto 4GB user accessible) of internal memory. Sadly there is no memory expansion slot which means users are getting only 4 GB of storage space. It has 3.5 inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen with screen resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.  Display features are scratch resistant glass, Sony mobile BRAVIA engine and 4 finger multi touch.
    Sony Xperia U sports 5MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash.  This Android smartphone supports video recording at 720p. The latest Sony Xperia U price in India is ₹12,400.
    Update: Though Sony Xperia U comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread out the box, Sony is giving Jelly Bean update to this device. You can update Xperia U to Jelly Bean via Xperia PC suite.
    Sony Xperia U Dual core Android smartphone

    Sony Xperia U Features

    • Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Upgradable to Android Jelly Bean.
    • 5 MP Primary Camera with auto focus and LED flash.
    • 0.3 MP Secondary Camera.
    • 3.5-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen.
    • 1 GHz Dual Core Processor.
    • 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memory.
    • 2G,3G and WiFi Connectivity.
    • Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery with talk time upto 6 hours 30 minute and standby time upto 260 hours.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia U

    Pros of Xperia U:
    • Dual core processor powered smartphone for affordable price tag.
    • Snazzy coloured mood lights.
    • Dedicated camera key.
    • Decent display screen with good pixel density.

    Cons of Xperia U

    • No Memory expansion option.
    • No out of box Android ICS.
    Sony Xperia U Sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, Ringo Headset, Data Cable, Additional Cap, Screen Protector, SIM Card Adaptor.

    Sony Xperia U Specification

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100.
    • OS:Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Upgradable to v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
    • User Interface:Timescape.
    • Java:Yes.
    • Processor:1 GHz, Dual Core.
    • RAM:512 MB.
    • GPU:Mali-400MP.
    • UI: Timescape.
    • Size:54 x 112 x 12 mm.
    • Weight:110 g.
    • Display: 3.5 inch LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.
    • Screen resolution: 480 x 854 pixels,  (~280 ppi pixel density).
    • Display Features: Scratch-resistant glass,Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 5 Megapixel.
    • Secondary Camera:Yes, 0.3 Megapixel.
    • Flash:LED.
    • Video Recording:Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps.
    • HD Recording:HD.
    • Zoom:Digital Zoom – 16x.
    • Camera Features:Auto Focus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face and Smile Detection, Image Stabilization, Self Timer, Image Editor.
    • Battery:Li-Ion, 1320 mAh.
    • Talktime : 6 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G).
    • Standby Time:260 hrs (2G), 472 hrs (3G).
    • Internal memory:8 GB(Upto 4GB User accesible).
    • GPRS : Yes, 107 kbps.
    • Edge:Yes, 296 kbps.
    • 3G:Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA.
    • Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n.
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2.
    • Tethering : USB, Wi-fi Hotspot.
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps.
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.0, HFP 1.5, HSP 1.1, OPP 1.1, PAP 1.0, EDR).
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm.
    • DLNA:Yes.
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC.
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports 3GPP, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, HD Video Playback.
    • FM:Yes.
    • Sound Enhancements : xLOUD Audio Filter Technology, 3D Surround Sound.
    • Ringtone:MP3.
    • Miscellaneous Features:TrackID Music Recognition, Alarm Clock, Calendar, Screen Lock, Flight Mode, Animated Wallpaper, Equalizer, LCD Backlight, Voice Recognition, Wisepilot, Internal Phone Storage: 8GB (Up to 4GB User-accessible Memory), Calculator, Predictive Text Input, Voice Input.
    • Important Apps:Google Sync, Facebook, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Gallery 3D, Google Voice Search, Google Talk with Video Chat, Twitter, NeoReader, Android Market, Google Lattitude, News and Weather, YouTube, Instant Messaging.

  • Samsung I9300 Galaxy SIII Review Price Specification

    Successor of Samsung flagship model S2 is available in the market in the name of Samsung Galaxy SIII.  It has a new stylish design which measures 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs just 133 grams.  The display screen is made up of Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen size of 4.8 inches. Resolution of the screen is 720*1280 pixels which is close to 306 ppi pixel density.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 is powered by Quad Core 1.4GHz cortex A9 processor with Samsung’s own Exynos 4212 quad chipset and Mali 400 GPU. Rear snapper has 8MP sensor with auto focus and LED flash. The features of the camera are Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization. There is also front facing camera with 1.9MP sensor which is very useful for video chatting and video calls.  It has powerful Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery which promises to provide upto 21 hours of talk time. Samsung Galaxy S3 price in India is  ₹25,160 and $699.00 in US.

    Samsung Galaxy S3

    Features of Samsung Galaxy SIII

    • Runs on Latest Android OS 4.0.4 ICS
    • TouchWiz Ver 4.0 user interface
    • 4.8 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels(~306 ppi pixel density)
    • Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery- Talk time upto 21 h 40 min and Standby time upto 790 hours
    • 8MP primary camera with auto focus and LED flash
    • 1.9 MP Front facing camera
    • 1080p@30 fps video recording
    • Accelerometer, gyro, RGB sensor, proximity, compass, barometer
    • Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with Exynos 4212 Chipset
    • 16/32/64GB variants of internal memory with 1GB of RAM
    • Expandable memory through MicroSD card slot
    • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy SIII

    Pros of Samsung Galaxy S3

    • Bright, Crisp and large display screen.
    • Powerful quad core processor.
    • Memory expansion slot.
    • Slim and eye catching design.
    • latest Android ICS OS.

    Cons of Samsung Galaxy S3

    • Touchwiz user interface is not so intuitive.
    • No Dedicated Camera key.
    • All plastic body.
    Samsung Galaxy SIII Sales box Content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 PC suite free Download: You can download free Samsung PC suite for Galaxy S3 from the official support page. You can refer, How to download free Samsung PC suite.

    Samsung I9300 Galaxy SIII Specification

    • Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support.
    • 21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support.
    • 4.8″ 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of HD (720 x 1280 pixel) resolution; Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
    • Android OS v4.0.4 with TouchWiz launcher.
    • 1.4 GHz quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos 4 Quad chipset, 1GB of RAM.
    • 8 MP wide-angle lens autofocus camera with LED flash, face, smile and blink detection.
    • 1080p HD video recording at 30fps.
    • Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n.
    • GPS with A-GPS connectivity; GLONASS support, Digital compass.
    • 16/32/64GB internal storage, microSD slot.
    • Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor.
    • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack.
    • microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support, MHL, charging.
    • Stereo Bluetooth v4.0.
    • FM radio with RDS.
    • Great audio quality.
    • Super slim at only 8.6mm.
    • 2MP secondary video-call camera.
    • Full Flash for the web browser.
    • NFC support.
    • Document editor.
    • File manager comes preinstalled.
    • Extremely rich video and audio codec support.
    • Li-2100 mAh battery.

  • Blackberry Curve 9320 Review Price Specification

    Research in Motion(RIM) recently launched 3G variant of Blackberry Curve 9320.  The new Blackberry curve  9320 runs on Blackberry 7.1OS and has features such as Mobile Hotspot,Wi-Fi calling where available and Parental controls. It has non touch 2.44 inch LCD display with screen resolution of 320*240 pixels.

    Like Blackberry 9220, this phone too has dedicated BBM key on the side. Blackberry Curve 9320 sports 512MB RAM and ROM, microSD card slot, FM Radio and 1450 mAh battery. There is a 3.2MP rear snapper with flash and supports video recording and Geo tagging with the help of inbuilt GPS. Blackberry Curve 9320 price in India is ₹15,990.
    Blackberry Curve 9320 3G

    Features of Blackberry Curve 9320

    • Runs on  Blackberry 7.1 OS
    • 2.44 inch LCD Display
    • 512MB RAM and ROM
    • 1450 mAh battery
    • 3.2 MP rear camera with flash and Geo tagging feature
    • Expandable memory through microSD card is 32GB

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Blackberry Curve 9320

    Pros of Blackberry Curve 9320

    • Attractive price tag
    • Decent performance
    • Good camera
    • Well placed qwerty keypad

    Cons of Blackberry Curve 9320

    • Low resolution screen
    • Mediocre web browser

    Blackberry Curve 9320 Specification

    • Operating Frequency:2G:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G: HSDPA
    • OS:BlackBerry OS 7.1
    • Java:No
    • RAM:512MB
    • Size:109 x 60 x 12.7 mm
    • Weight: 103 grams
    • Keypad:QWERTY
    • Display: 2.44 inch TFT
    • Screen Resolution:320 x 240 pixels(~164 ppi pixel density)
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 3.2 MP, 2048×1536 pixels
    • Secondary Camera:No
    • Flash:LED
    • Video Recording:Yes
    • Camera Features: Geo-tagging, image stabilization
    • Battery type:Li-Ion 1450 mAh
    • Talktime:Up to 7 hours
    • Standby Time:Up to 30 hours
    • GPRS:Yes
    • Edge:Yes
    • 3G:Yes, 21 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
    • Wifi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
    • GPS Support:Yes, with A-GPS support
    • Bluetooth:Yes
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Internal memory:512MB ROM
    • Expandable Memory Slot: microSD, upto 32 GB
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
    • FM:Yes
    • Ringtone:MP3, WAV
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, proximity, compass
    • Messaging:SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

    Cost of Blackberry Curve 9320: Blackberry Curve 9320 price in India is expected to be ₹12000.