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  • Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 Review Price Specification

    Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 is a budget touch and type Android smartphone. The device runs on Android ICS OS.  The device come with 850Mhz processor with 512MB of RAM. Galaxy Chat sports 3 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with QVGA screen resolution. It has physical QWERTY keypad.
    Samsung Galaxy Chat come with 2MP primary camera with video recording capability. Internal memory of the device is 4GB in that only 2GB is available for apps. Memory can be expanded through microSD card upto 32GB.

    For connectivity, Galaxy Chat supports GPRS,EDGE, 3G, Bluetoth and WiFi. It is interesting fact that this phone is going to get update to Jelly Bean in the coming month according to a blog post on Samsung mobile which receives Jelly Bean Update. Samsung Galaxy Chat is available in Black, White and in pink colors.

    Overall it is a good phone considering the price tag and features. The other budget smartphones from Samsung such as Galaxy Y, Galaxy Y Pro or even Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos runs on Android Gingerbread OS and comes with 256MB or 370MB of RAM.  Except camera, this is the best buy considering the price.

    Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 Features:

    • Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    • 2 MP Primary Camera
    • 3-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 850 MHz Processor
    • Physical QWERTY Keypad
    • GPRS,EDGE, 3G, Bluetoth and WiFi
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330:

    Pros of Samsung Galaxy Chat:

    • Touch and type interface with decent well spaced QWERTY keypad and capacitive touch screen
    • Decent amount of storage capacity and RAM
    • Android ICS OS on a budget Samsung Phone
    • Decent battery life

    Cons of Samsung Galaxy Chat:

    • Mediocre camera
    • QVGA screen resolution display
    • No Dedicated GPU
    • No Ambient light sensors

    Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 Sales box content: Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, User Guide

    Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 Specifications:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS – 2100
    • OS:Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    • User Interface:TouchWiz UX
    • Java:Yes
    • Processor:850 MHz
    • RAM:512 MB
    • Size:59.3 x 118.9 x 11.7 mm
    • Weight:112 g
    • Display: 3 inch TFT capacitive touch screen
    • Screen resolution:QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
    • Primary Camera:Yes, 2 Megapixel
    • Secondary Camera:No
    • Video Recording:Yes, 640 x 480, 25 fps
    • Camera Features:Image Editor.
    • Type:Li-Ion, 1200 mAh
    • Talktime:14 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
    • Standby Time:580 hrs (2G), 390 hrs (3G)
    • Internal:4 GB
    • Expandable Memory Slot:microSD, upto 32 GB
    • GPRS:Yes
    • EDGE:Yes
    • 3G:Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
    • WiFi:Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
    • USB connectivity:Yes, micro USB, v2
    • Tethering:Wi-fi Hotspot
    • GPS Support:Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
    • Bluetooth:Yes, v3
    • Audio Jack:3.5 mm
    • Music Player:Yes, Supports MP3, MIDI, eACC+, WAV
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, 3GP, MKV, H.264, H.263
    • FM:Yes
    • SAR Value:0.462 W/Kg
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Geo-magnetic Sensor.

  • Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Review Price Specifications

    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is identical to the Xperia Tipo. However this model comes with the Dual sim support.  Running on Android ICS, the device come with 800MHz scorpion processor with 512MB of RAM and dedicated Adreno 200 GPU.  This is one of the most economical Dual sim Android ICS running smartphone from Sony. Sony Xperia Tipo Dual price in India is ₹10,299.

    Android ICS Dual sim Phones

    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual sports 3.2 MP fixed focus primary camera. However this device do not feature LED flash, auto focus and secondary camera which is a slight con.  Battery of Xperia Tipo Dual is Li-1500 mAh which is rated to provide talk time upto 5 hours and standby time upto 350 hours. Internal memory is 2.5GB and memory can be added upto 32GB through microSD card. Connectivity front, the Xperia Tipo Dual supports GPRS,EDGE, 3G, WiFi, USB and Bluetooth. There are three sensors in the devices namely Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass.
    As the device runs on Android ICS, it supports tethering feature through which users can share the data connection with WiFi enabled devices through WiFi tethering or using USB tethering to non WiFi devices.
    Summary of Sony Xperia Tipo Dual:

    • Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    • 3.2 MP fixed focus Primary Camera
    • Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
    • 3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
    • 800 MHz Scorpion Processor with 512MB RAM
    • Adreno 200 GPU
    • GPRS,EDGE, 3G, WiFi, USB and Bluetooth
    • 2.5GB internal storage
    • Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony Xperia Tipo Dual:
    Pros of  Xperia Tipo Dual:
    • Very attractive price tag
    • Decent performance
    • Good connectivity features
    • Excellent storage capacity for the price
    • Stylish design and  Solid 1500 mAh battery
    • Dual sim
    Cons of Xperia Tipo Dual:
    • Fixed focus primary camera and there is no LED flash
    • Low resolution small display screen
    • Cramped keypad due to small screen size
    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual sales box content:Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector, SIM Card Adaptor

    Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Specifications

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    • 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), 6 hrs (3G)
    • Standby Time:350 hrs (2G), 360 hrs (3G)
    • Internal storage: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+
    • Video Player:Yes, Supports MP4, 3GPP, H.264, WMV, H.263
    • FM:Yes
    • Sound Enhancements:xLOUD Audio Filter Technology, TrackID Music Recognition
    • Ringtone:MP3
    • Sensors:Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass
    • Other Features:Predictive Text Input, MMS Enabled, Google Sync, 3D Gaming, Audio Recording, Street View and Latitude, Pan and Zoom, Alarm, Airplane Mode, Calculator, Calendar, Setup Wizard, Voice Input
    • Pre-Installed Apps:Facebook, Google, Google Voice Search, Google Talk, Google Mail, Instant Messaging, YouTube, Twitter

  • 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 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.