BizHat Forums - Mobile Phone http://forums.bizhat.com/ Mobile Phone Reviews, Tips and More en Sat, 25 May 2013 03:54:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.bizhat.com/images/misc/rss.png BizHat Forums - Mobile Phone http://forums.bizhat.com/ Sony Xperia UL http://forums.bizhat.com/mobile-phone/129125-sony-xperia-ul.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:53 GMT Sony Xperia UL launched with full-HD screen and quad-core processorImage: http://gallery.bizhat.com/data/500/Sony-Xperia-UL.jpg *Sony has launched...
Sony Xperia UL launched with full-HD screen and quad-core processor
Sony has launched a new smartphone, Xperia UL, in the Japanese market with carrier KDDI.

Just like the recently launched Xperia A and Xperia ZR, this phone is also water and dust resistant and can withstand 1.5 metres of still water for 30 minutes. The phone is inline with Sony's new design philosophy that we've seen in phones such as the Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia A and Xperia ZR and has the same signature aluminium power button that resembles a watch crown. It also features a thin strip towards the bottom which is essentially an LED light that lights up in different colours just like the Xperia SP.

Coming to the hardware specifications, the Xperia UL sports a 5-inch Reality display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels packing in 443 pixels per inch incorporating Sony's mobile Bravia engine 2 for better looking images and videos. It's powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 APQ8064 quad-core processor and has 2GB of RAM. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

The smartphone features a 13.1-megapixel rear camera with Exmor RS for mobile and a VGA front facing camera. It offers 16GB of internal storage expandable up to 64GB via memory card (microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC ). The phone features NFC, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Infrared and 4G LTE connectivity options. It has a 2300mAh battery. The phone will be available in White, Pink and Black colours and will be available starting May 25 in Japan. There's no word on the phone's international availability as of now.

The phone had leaked in pictures a few days back on a Chinese website, while rumours of its existence had emerged in March.

Last week, the Sony Xperia A was officially announced by Japanese carrier NTT Docomo as part of its Summer 2013 collection. The water and dust resistant phone has a 720p display and is also powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor. Other specifications are similar to the Xperia UL.

Sony Xperia UL key specifications
  • 5-inch full-HD reality display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels
  • 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via memory card
  • 13-megapixel Exmor RS autofocus camera with LED flash
  • VGA front camera
  • 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, LTE, NFC, Infrared
  • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
  • 2300mAh battery
]]> Mobile Phone universityadmission http://forums.bizhat.com/mobile-phone/129125-sony-xperia-ul.html Nokia Lumia 925 http://forums.bizhat.com/mobile-phone/129061-nokia-lumia-925-a.html Fri, 17 May 2013 07:24:39 GMT Image: http://gallery.bizhat.com/data/2644/Nokia-Lumia-925.jpeg * Nokia Lumia 925 Mobile Main Features:* Micro SIM Phone 1.5 GHz...
Nokia Lumia 925 Mobile Main Features:

Micro SIM Phone
1.5 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor
Powered by Windows Phone 8
Slim and lightweight aluminium body
4.5 inch HD+ display
8.7 Megapixel PureView Camera with six Carl Zeiss lenses
IHF speaker, 2 microphones
Wireless charging with accessory cover


Nokia Lumia 925 Phone Technical Specifications:



Network:

GSM: 1800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz
GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
LTE network bands3: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
LTE max data speed DL: 100 Mbps
LTE max data speed UL: 50 Mbps
WCDMA network: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 850 MHz
WCDMA max data speed DL: HSDPA – 42.2 Mbps
WCDMA max data speed UL: HSUPA – 5.76 Mbps

Platform:

Windows Phone

Processor & H/W:

Dual-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4

Connectivity:

GPS and navigation
Charging connectors: Micro-USB
AV connectors: 3.5 mm audio connector
System connectors: Micro-USB-B
USB: USB 2.0
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth profiles: Object Push profile (OPP) 1.1, Hands-free profile (HFP) 1.5, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.4, Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) 1.1
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi security modes: WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA, WPA-Personal, WEP, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA
NFC: Secure NFC for payment, Sharing, Pairing, Tagging
Other wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi Channel bonding

Battery Life:

model: BL-4YW
capacity: 2000 mAh
voltage: 4.2 V
Removable battery: No
Maximum 2G talk time: 18.3 h
Maximum 3G talk time: 12.8 h
Maximum cellular network browsing time: 6 h
Music playback time: 55 h
Maximum Wi-Fi network browsing time: 7.2 h

Audio/Video Features:

Music format- Codecs: MP3, AMR-NB, WMA 10 Pro, GSM FR, WMA 9, AAC LC, AAC+/HEAAC, eAAC+/HEAACv2
Audio playback file formats: ASF, MP4, AAC, AMR, MP3, M4A, WMA, 3GP, 3G2
Radio features: Internet Radio, FM Radio
Video recording formats: MP4/H.264
Video playback codecs: VC-1, Windows video, H.264/AVC, H.263, MPEG-4
Video playback file formats: MP4, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MOV

Display Screen:

Size: 4.5″ inches
Resolution: WXGA (1280 x 768)
Display features: PureMotion HD+, ClearBlack, Brightness control, Orientation sensor, High brightness mode, Sunlight readability enhancements, Refresh rate 60 Hz, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2, Sculpted glass, Easy to clean, Lumia Color profile, Wide viewing angle
Display colors: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)
Aspect ratio: 15:9
Pixel density: 334 ppi
Display technology: AMOLED
Touch screen technology: Super-sensitive touch

Camera:

Main camera sensor: 8.7 MP PureView
Main camera focus type: Auto focus with two-stage capture key
Camera digital zoom: 4 x
Carl Zeiss Tessar lens: Yes
Sensor size: 1/3″
Flash type: Dual LED flash
Secondary camera: resolution: 1280 x 960 pixels
other features: Video recording, Still image capture, Video call, HD 1.2 MP wide angle

Design & Build:

Monoblock touch

Sensors:

Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Magnetometer

Memory:

RAM: 1 GB
Internal memory: 16 GB
Free cloud storage: 7 GB

Pre-Loaded Apps & Messaging:

Social Networking: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Email: Yahoo! Mail, Outlook Mobile, Gmail, Office 365, Nokia Mail, Windows Live / Hotmail / Outlook.com, MS Exchange Active Sync
Messengers: oogle Talk, Twitter, LinkedIn, Windows Live Messenger, WhatsApp, Yahoo! Messenger, Skype IM, Facebook
Email Protocols: SMTP, IMAP4, POP3

Others:

Personal information management features: Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Phonebook, Alarm clock, Reminders, To-do list, Social networks in Phonebook, OneNote, Wallet, Family Room, Kid’s Corner
Business apps: Adobe acrobat reader free download, Lync (Corporate IM) free download, SkyDrive storage for documents and notes, Company Hub for enterprise applications, Office apps: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote
Document formats supported: Excel, PDF, Word, OneNote, Powerpoint
Sync type: Exchange ActiveSync, Mac companion app, Windows 8 companion app
Sync content: Calendar, Video, Pictures, Music, Contacts
Game features: DirectX 11, Touch UI, XBox-Live Hub

Dimensions & Weight:

129 x 70.6 x 8.5 mm
139 gm

In The Box:
Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia AC-50 MicroUSB Charger, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD, Nokia Headset WH-208, Quick guide, SIM Door Key

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Samsung Galaxy S4 in India & Review


Samsung has launched its flagship smartphone Galaxy S4 - in India. The launch is part of the global rollout of the device, which will go on sale in 50 countries by then of this month. The device comes with a host of new features and competes against the likes of Apple iPhone 5, HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Nokia Lumia 920, among others. The flagship smartphone from the Korean company will be available online as well as in retail stores at a price of Rs 41,500 on April 26, 2013.

The Galaxy S4 has an easy mode, and more importantly, the Galaxy S4 needs an easy mode. This necessity is a double-edged sword. It means that the technology built into Samsung’s latest generation smartphone does things you’ve never seen before, and maybe couldn’t even imagine. However, really using that technology isn’t as simple as you might think, and could be downright overwhelming to a novice smartphone user.

This is the theme I kept running into with the GS4. If you’re technologically advanced enough to be excited for hovering gestures and optical readers and two cameras working at the same time, then yes, you should absolutely jump on the Galaxy S bandwagon. But for those of you who want a phone that works well, keeps you connected, and not much else, be forewarned that the S in Galaxy S4 certainly doesn’t stand for simple.


The Basics

  • 5-inch 440ppi 1080p Super AMOLED display
  • Android 4.2.2
  • NFC
  • Accelerometer, RGB light, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer Temperature & Humidity, and gesture sensors
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 proc
  • 13MP rear camera (1080p video capture)
  • 2MP front camera
  • 4G LTE where available
  • 16GB, 32GB, expandable up to 64GB via microSD
  • 136.6mm x 69.8mm x 7.9 mm
  • 4.6oz
  • 2600mAh battery


Pros:
Amazing software features like Air View and Dual-shot
Incredible display in a svelte package
Acceptable battery life

Cons:
Again with the plastic…
Some features are novelties, not everyday utilities


The Hardware & Design
The Galaxy line has never stood out because of design. In fact, many would argue that Samsung has been quite the copycat in the land of design, but the Galaxy S4 represents the first iteration of what appears to be true Samsung design language. It ends up being a mesh of earlier Galaxy S iterations, with a hint of the Galaxy Note and a whole lot of Galaxy S III in there.

I can’t say the GS4 is revolutionary by any means. It’s thin and light, just as it should be, and looks pretty meh. It’s made almost entirely of plastic save for a polycarbonate strip that runs along the edge of the phone, and it has a finish that gives the appearance of some texture, but is actually smooth.


But you have to hand it to Samsung. Somehow, the company managed to fit a bigger 5-inch display on a phone that actually got thinner and lighter from previous generations. In fact, the Galaxy S4 is almost exactly the same size as the Galaxy S III despite having a larger display. Bravo.

The buttons for lock, volume, etc are smaller and more compact than before, which Samsung claims helps with the solidity and durability of the phone’s build. They jut out a bit for you to feel your way to them in a pinch, but they have points on each end, and just don’t feel nice.

Along the back of the phone, you’ll see the 13-megapixel camera centered on the top half of the device, in usual Samsung fashion, along with a microUSB charging port on the bottom edge of the phone.

The GS4 sports the same elongated home button that we saw on the Galaxy S III, but certainly has a more boxed-out shape than the very elliptical GSIII.


Display
The Galaxy S4 isn’t the first phone to sport a 5-inch 1080p display, but it still feels like the very first time when I look down into its Super AMOLED wonders. You can’t really argue with a pixel density of 440ppi. Text is crisp and clear, app icons are sharp, and it’s hard to find a reason to complain.

I will say that the Galaxy S4 display isn’t quite as bright as the iPhone 5, but color accuracy seems to be pretty dead on save being slightly over-saturated.

It’s also fair to commend Samsung once again for fitting this gorgeous 5-inch display onto a relatively compact phone. My thumb did creep past bezel territory and onto the display a few times, resulting in some interesting typos, but I’d gladly trade making a few adjustments to the way I hold the phone given that it’s so much more aesthetically pleasing with that squared-off shape.


Camera
If we’re just talking hardware, the Galaxy S4 doesn’t have a life-altering, amazing camera. There’s very little shutter lag, which is an improvement, and images do seem to be truer to reality than the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy S II before it. Still, I wouldn’t say it’s a noticeable step above the iPhone 5 camera, except for the fact that there’s no purple flaring issue to be found on the GS4.

Where things really get interesting, however, is within the camera app itself. The UI has been adjusted to match that of the Galaxy Camera line, offering a carousel of easy-to-understand modes and a quick toggle for AF, ISO and white-balance settings.


Performance
No, the Galaxy S4 U.S. variant doesn’t sport the much-rumored and long-awaited Samsung Exynos Octa-5 eight-core chip. It does, however, run on the Snapdragon 600, which is the latest generation and most powerful quad-core chip out there right now. Plus, the GS4 touts 2GB of RAM, which becomes lethal combined with the Snapdragon 600.

And you can tell. The Galaxy S4 is quick like lightning, in almost all respects.

We ran the GS4 through Quadrant graphics testing, in which it scored just under 12,000. This is quite impressive, considering its competition (such as the HTC Droid DNA and LG Optimus G) barely broke 7,000. However, the HTC One is the real phone to beat when considering the Galaxy S4, as it’s the only phone we’ve seen that beats out the S4.

GeekBench results weren’t much different. The GS4 scored an average of 3,150 out of three tests, putting it well above the average Android phone. In fact, on GeekBench, the GS4 beat out its rival, the HTC one, which scored 2,728.

Still, we can’t measure the GS4 on benchmarks alone. But in any case, I’ve found the GS4 to be snappy and responsive during general browsing, app usage and video watching.


Battery
Samsung beefed up the battery on the Galaxy S4, opting to use a 2600mAh battery. It has a removable cover, so you can choose to carry along an extra battery for days when you’ll be over connected.

I found that the phone lasted with me all day, even with all these crazy software features turned on at all times, and never really failed me once. Obviously, a display like this one just begs to show you videos and games, so I did find myself draining battery more rapidly on the GS4 than I do with the iPhone, which is perhaps a testament to the adage that bigger is better.

In official testing, the Galaxy S4 lasted just about seven hours during our battery test, which involves running a constant Google Image search with screen brightness at 50 percent on 3G/4G only. Comparatively, the Droid DNA hung in there for around five hours while the HTC One couldn’t break the five-hour mark.

In other words, the GS4 is certainly just as power-efficient as it is powerful, along with having the added bonus of a swappable battery. Win win.


Bottom Line (Verdict)
At the end of the day, it’d be foolish to think that the Galaxy S4 isn’t a top-notch phone. Where specs, performance and software innovation are concerned, the company is clearly making strides. But in playing with this phone for a while, adjusting to the new features, trying to make the most of them, and sometimes failing miserably, I keep returning to the idea of “Keep it simple, stupid.”\

That rule seems to have been lost on Samsung. Yes, Air View is a breakthrough, and the camera features are fun and interesting, but anything that requires an easy mode is missing something.

Why are smartphones so meaningful to us? Why do we despair when they run out of battery, or paw for them at the sound of a familiar ring tone? It’s because, in a way, they’re magic. They achieve complex technological feats without appearing to break a sweat. But it’s easy to forget about that when we’re shooting a video or playing Asphalt 7, because they’re built to solve and provide for us in a way that we can understand. The Galaxy S4 features are impressive — there’s no denying it. But very few of them work perfectly enough for it to feel natural. Maybe it’s because my time with the GS4 is only beginning (I received it one week ago), but I felt like I was forcing it.

As Samsung continues to push the edge of technological innovation, it needs to take a quick breather and, first, think about what truly solves problems for consumers and, second, think about how to take high-level technology and make it easy to use and understand for the user.
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