Where the Zenfone 3 is the flagship device for Asus, the company has a history of introducing accompanying devices that bring most of the design language and popular features to lower price points. We saw this with the Zenfone 2 Laser and it sure seems like the company wants to make this a tradition with the launch of the Zenfone 3 Laser. With a shift in the pricing structure though the Zenfone 3 Laser sits right in line with the likes of the Xiaomi Mi5 and others. Does it have what it takes to compete? We find out in our review. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL Review”
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The latest phones and gadgets tested and reviewed in our labs
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Review
Samsung launched the Galaxy A9 Pro (SM-A9100), the top-end smartphone in the Galaxy ‘A series’ in India in September for Rs. 32,490. This is the first Samsung smartphone to pack a 6-inch 1080p AMOLED screen and a huge 5000mAh battery. Is the smartphone worth the price? Let us find out in the complete review.
Gionee S6 Pro Review
Gionee launched its high-end full metal-body S6 Pro last month in India for Rs. 23,999. The smartphone was first announced in China earlier this year in June and it is essentially a slightly tweaked version of the recently launched Gionee S6s. The phone boasts of 97% metal body design and an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC with 4GB of RAM. Is it worth? Here’s our full review. Continue reading “Gionee S6 Pro Review”
Sony Xperia XZ Review
The Xperia XZ is the latest in a long line of Sony flagships that look, feel and perform very similar to each other. Yes, there is a certain refinement to the hardware and the specs have been suitably upgraded but is it enough to cater to a very demanding audience? Let’s try to find that in our review. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Review”
Google Pixel XL Review
A pixel is defined as the smallest addressable element in an all points addressable display device. Essentially speaking, it is the smallest component of a much bigger picture. There’s a case to be made that Google really couldn’t have named their new phones better. Where the Nexus phones were accessible devices for developers and enthusiasts to get a taste of Google’s take on Android, the Pixel and Pixel XL are expected to be the torch bearers of Google’s vision for the future of smartphone computing. They are positioned to be hidden away in the background and behave simply like the smallest yet most important element in getting things done for you. Does it succeed at getting anywhere close to this grand dream? Much closer than you’d think. Continue reading “Google Pixel XL Review”
CATZ Donut Bluetooth Speaker Review
Currently the market is flooded with a number of Bluetooth speakers as smartphones are becoming the go to device for playing music. However, smartphones fail to deliver high-quality audio hence there is an increasing demand for Bluetooth speakers. We have got our hands on CATZ Donut Bluetooth Speaker which we have been using for some time. Let’s check out if the speaker offers best audio experience. Continue reading “CATZ Donut Bluetooth Speaker Review”
Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard Review
Although we live in the world dominated with touch screen devices, when it comes to getting productive work done we do rely on a physical keyboard, and it’s even better if the keyboard is wireless. A Bluetooth keyboard lets you connect with mobile devices like smartphones, tablet, laptops and even desktops. We have got our hands on Logitech’s K380 multi-device Bluetooth keyboard. Let’s see how the keyboard fares in terms of design and offering productivity in this review.
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Nubia Z11 mini Review: Good looking camera phone, a bit overpriced
ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia in India launched its Nubia Z11 mini on Thursday. The handset boasts of a glass and metal design combination as well as a 16-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF). Continue reading “Nubia Z11 mini Review: Good looking camera phone, a bit overpriced”
Moto Z Play Review
The Moto Z Play is the smaller brother of the Moto Z which is the flagship Moto product of 2016. However, there seems to be quite a lot of similarities and even improvements in certain areas that could potentially make it a really great upper mid-range smartphone. Let us examine the phone in close detail to see what it offers us.
Audio Technica QuietPoint Noise Cancelling Earphones Review – ATH-ANC40BT
Noise cancelling earphones are nothing new. There have been countless different iterations from various manufacturers over the years but not all have been impressive. Many have been too bulky to be considered as true earphones and others skimp out on noise cancellation or the audio quality. However, the ATH-ANC40BT from Audio Technica seems to be an exception to this rule. We take a look at the headset in detail to see what it offers and whether it solves the issues that plague most other noise cancelling earphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Review
The Redmi Note 4 from Xiaomi was unveiled a good 10 months after the announcement of the Redmi Note 3. On paper, it seems to have quite a similar spec list compared to the Redmi Note 3 and seems to offer a package with few improvements. However, as history has shown us, specifications only tell a part of the story and we embark on this review to take a look and see whether or not it is the same case with the Note 4.
Moto Z Review: Beauty and a Beast
While the Moto G and E series of phones helped the company break into the mass market, it was the Moto X that cemented the company’s foothold in the upper end of the market. The handset encompassed everything that users loved about the Nexus series of phones and delivered added goodies like Moto Maker derived customisation on top. While the Lenovo acquisition led to the demise of the latter, the Moto Z points to a brand new direction for the company’s flagship device. Here’s the FoneArena review of the Moto Z, one of the most interesting devices to be launched in 2016. Continue reading “Moto Z Review: Beauty and a Beast”
Lenovo Z2 Plus Review
Lenovo launched the Z2Plus, successor of last year’s ZUK Z1 in India last month exclusively on Amazon.in starting at Rs. 17,999. This was originally introduced in China as ZUK Z2 back in May. With a 5-inch 1080p screen, Snapdragon 820 processor and a unibody glass and metal design, the specifications of the phone look good on paper. Let us dive into the review to find out whether that impressive specifications translate to an impressive all round performance in real life as well. Continue reading “Lenovo Z2 Plus Review”
Coolpad Note 5 Review
In the highly competitive entry level Android device market, Coolpad has managed to carve out a niche for itself. From the Note 3 to the Mega, each device has promised and for the most part delivered a great balance between price and performance. Yes, there have been a fews misses along the way but once again with the launch of the Coolpad Note 5, it looks like they might have a winner on their hands that can finally give stiff competition to a market mostly dominated by the likes of Xiaomi’s Redmi series. Continue reading “Coolpad Note 5 Review”
Honor 8 Review
The Honor 8 is the latest flagship in Honor’s lineup. It brings a high end dual camera setup, a brilliant design and many more top notch features into a compact and affordable package. Let us see how it fares in our review.