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Motorola Moto X Play Review

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This is the third year running that Motorola have announced updates in the Moto X series of smartphones. However, this year is a little bit different as they introduced not one but 2 new smartphones in the X series. The first is a high-end model known as the Moto X Style and the second is a mid-ranger known as the Moto X Play. The X Play was recently launched in India at really competitive prices i.e Rs 18,499 for the 16GB version and Rs 19,999 for the 32GB version. The features and specifications promise to put up a fight with the other contenders in this price range. Let us take a closer look and see whether the phone lives up to expectations.

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Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Review

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Selfies are all the rage right now and Sony seems to understand that better than most other companies. The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is the successor to the Xperia C4 that came out earlier this year. Like the Xperia C4, the Xperia C5 Ultra is also a selfie-centric smartphone. While the Xperia C4 did have a pretty capable camera up front, the Xperia C5 Ultra makes it look like the Xperia C4 was a half-baked attempt at making a selfie smartphone due to its much higher end camera specifications. But do those specs actually translate to a better smartphone and a selfie camera? Let us find out in the review.

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Why 2 in 1s are great for traveling professionals

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In the age of multiple personal computing devices, packing for travel is always a big dilemma “Which device to take along with the smartphone?”. A tablet is the obvious first choice but then, most tablets aren’t good enough if you’re traveling for work, so most of the times, a chunky laptop ends up inside the bag along with a tablet. It not only is impractical, it makes the bag heavier too. There is of course, a solution and it’s called a 2-in-1. Let’s see why they are best suited for traveling professionals. Continue reading “Why 2 in 1s are great for traveling professionals”

YU Yunique Review

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YU Televentures which is a subsidiary of the popular domestic player Micromax, last week launched an affordable 4G smartphone the YU Yunique in India at Rs. 4,999. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Snapdeal through flash sales staring September 15. While the device specifications appear impressive for the price, is it really worth the purchase? We find out. Continue reading “YU Yunique Review”

Samsung Galaxy Note5 Camera Samples

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The Samsung Galaxy Note5 carries over the same impressive 16 Megapixel camera with OIS as found on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. We used the camera extensively in various situations and in different modes to see its capabilities and this samples gallery will show you just that.

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IFA 2015 Coverage

IFA is one of the most popular events in the mobile industry and the show has kick started today. IFA used to be Samsung’s home to introduce its new Note flagship, but the company has done that ahead of schedule this year.

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However, brands like Sony, Lenovo, LG, Motorola Acer, Huawei and others will be announcing their products here in the next couple of days. So, the expectations and excitement is still very high. Continue reading “IFA 2015 Coverage”

Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 Review

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The original Micromax Canvas Xpress was announced in December 2014 at a price of Rs 6,999. The successor, the Canvas Xpress 2 was announced late last month at a price of Rs 5,999. Don’t be fooled by the pricing as the Xpress 2 seems to pack in a lot more than the original despite being Rs 1,000 cheaper than the former. However, mere specifications and a cheaper price tag alone doesn’t mean a phone is better than its predecessor or that it is a good buy at the time. We need to see how well it fares in real life and for that we need to dive into the review. So let’s go ahead and take a look at the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 and see what are its strong suits and what are the chinks in its armour.

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Lava Pixel V1 (Android One) Review

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Google last month launched its latest Android One smartphone with Lava dubbed the Pixel V1 at Rs. 11,350. After devices from three OEM partners – Micromax, Karbonn and Spice – last year, this is company’s first large-screen (5.5-inch) Android One smartphone above Rs. 10,000 in India. Continue reading “Lava Pixel V1 (Android One) Review”

Meizu MX5 Review

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A flagship is usually a company’s best product. It’s top-of-the-line, packed with a lot of new and innovative features, but is decidedly out of reach in terms of affordability. That was how things were until everything changed in the last year or so. Now we have flagship grade devices that are accessible, without many compromises that usually come with low price points. The Meizu MX5 is one of them. Announced a month back in China, the MX5 has all the features and aesthetics you’d look for in a flagship and is quite affordable, but should you buy it? The short answer is yes and the long answer for why, is called a review, read on.

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OnePlus 2 Review

OnePlus is quickly turning out to be a household name. It just took OnePlus about 12 months to become a hero from a zero.  The company’s marketing strategy with all the social media hype and of course, the invite system made sure that the demand was always soaring through the roof.

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With their first device, OnePlus set out on a mission – to offer great performance, while still keeping the price tag very affordable. It sounded similar to Google’s Nexus program, but as turns out OnePlus managed to beat the Nexus pricing hands down.  It’s still quite hard to figure out how the company is doing that. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 Review”

Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) Review

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Motorola launched the Moto G (3rd Gen) in India last month. Compared to last year’s Moto G (2nd Gen), the third-generation Moto G retains the same display, but it comes with a better camera, faster processor and 4G support. It is also the first smartphone in the Moto G series that is water resistant, since the other two just have water repellent nano-coating. Is the smartphone worth the price? Let us find out in the complete review.

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InFocus M810 Review

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Last month, InFocus added a power packed smartphone to its portfolio in India dubbed the InFocus M810 at Rs. 14,999. Based on specifications, the smartphone looks impressive, but is it worth? We find out in our detailed review. Continue reading “InFocus M810 Review”

ZTE Blade Qlux 4G Review

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Last month, ZTE launched its most affordable 4G smartphone dubbed the ZTE Blade Qlux 4G in India at Rs. 4,999. Because of its brand value, decent specifications and 4G support at very affordable price, we at FoneArena decided to keep it in our Top 10 list of Android smartphones under Rs. 5,000 as well. But is it worth the money? We find out in our detailed review. Continue reading “ZTE Blade Qlux 4G Review”

One Week On, Apple Music Skips A Beat

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The writing is on the wall. Music streaming is the future. Earlier this year, streaming music revenues didn’t just reach parity but overtook physical sales of CDs. In a market where even retro formats like vinyl are making a resurgence and are now being charted due to rising popularity, CD sales revenues fell 12.7% and digital downloads too showed signs of slowdowns while streaming revenues jumped up 29%. The streaming business has simply become too lucrative for anyone to ignore if they’re even vaguely involved with the music industry. With Apple Music, Cupertino enters the fray and is no doubt about to give stiff competition in a bid to wrestle away a significant share of the pie. Is it good enough to convince you to switch away from Spotify/Rdio/Gaana/Wynk or any other music streaming service you might be on? That’s what I set out to try and figure out. Continue reading “One Week On, Apple Music Skips A Beat”