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REVIEW .....ANDROID PHONES UNDER 7000 .
Maxx AX50
Handles productivity tasks, web browsing, and casual games like Angry Birds smoothly. Supports most audio and video formats; and even 720p HD resolution. 5-inch display allows for comfortable typing; but legibility is routinely marred by its reflective surface and abysmal viewing angles. Loudspeaker, although audible at low volume levels, lacks quality. Camera app sports an intuitive user interface and image filters; output is decent enough for photo apps like Instagram, but don’t expect family album-quality captures with this shooter. Comes with apps like Kingsoft Office, Nimbuzz and Opera Mini. Touch response is erratically sluggish at times.
Poor mic placement results in weak voice pick-up.
VERDICT: Bad placement of the Maxx’s microphone affects call quality; something that could possibly be overlooked if you use a Bluetooth earpiece. The A50 is not equipped for resource-hungry 3D games, but works well for everyday tasks; besides, it comes with a large-enough battery that lasts a work day – as well as a fully-functional office suite. Buy this device only if you want a 5-inch display in budget pricing.
Specs: 5-inch touchscreen (800x480px) | 1GHz dual-core processor | 512MB RAM | 4GB (internal), microSD up to 32GB | 5MP rear cam, VGA front cam | Dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS | 2000mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.2.2
Handles productivity tasks, web browsing, and casual games like Angry Birds smoothly. Supports most audio and video formats; and even 720p HD resolution. 5-inch display allows for comfortable typing; but legibility is routinely marred by its reflective surface and abysmal viewing angles. Loudspeaker, although audible at low volume levels, lacks quality. Camera app sports an intuitive user interface and image filters; output is decent enough for photo apps like Instagram, but don’t expect family album-quality captures with this shooter. Comes with apps like Kingsoft Office, Nimbuzz and Opera Mini. Touch response is erratically sluggish at times.
Poor mic placement results in weak voice pick-up.
VERDICT: Bad placement of the Maxx’s microphone affects call quality; something that could possibly be overlooked if you use a Bluetooth earpiece. The A50 is not equipped for resource-hungry 3D games, but works well for everyday tasks; besides, it comes with a large-enough battery that lasts a work day – as well as a fully-functional office suite. Buy this device only if you want a 5-inch display in budget pricing.
Specs: 5-inch touchscreen (800x480px) | 1GHz dual-core processor | 512MB RAM | 4GB (internal), microSD up to 32GB | 5MP rear cam, VGA front cam | Dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS | 2000mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.2.2
Rs.6,262/
RATING 5/10
WHAT
THE RATINGS MEAN: Below
5: Poor, not a good experience | 5: Mostly functional | 6: Works as advertised
| 7: Good; will not disappoint | 8: Very good; value for money | 9: Exceptional
| 10: You’re kidding, right?
XOLO A500S
Premium build quality; it almost looks and feels like the BlackBerry Z10’s younger sibling. Touchscreen responds well to taps and swipes; handset performs smoothly even when you’re running multiple apps. Games like Redline Rush play without hiccups at highest settings. Handles almost all video formats; HD video playback poses no hassles. Display suffers from bad viewing angles, but look at it from the front and it is capable of rich colours with nice blacks. Audio output lacks warm bass; the handset works well with the bundled headphones only. Keys on the edges of touch keyboard do not register correctly; third-party apps offer a better typing experience. Camera clicks photos with a fair amount of detail and bright colours, but don’t expect point-and-shoot quality. Recorded 720p video clips are passable.
Premium build quality; it almost looks and feels like the BlackBerry Z10’s younger sibling. Touchscreen responds well to taps and swipes; handset performs smoothly even when you’re running multiple apps. Games like Redline Rush play without hiccups at highest settings. Handles almost all video formats; HD video playback poses no hassles. Display suffers from bad viewing angles, but look at it from the front and it is capable of rich colours with nice blacks. Audio output lacks warm bass; the handset works well with the bundled headphones only. Keys on the edges of touch keyboard do not register correctly; third-party apps offer a better typing experience. Camera clicks photos with a fair amount of detail and bright colours, but don’t expect point-and-shoot quality. Recorded 720p video clips are passable.
VERDICT: The A500S is a nice combination of budget pricing, good
build quality and capable hardware. If you’re willing to overlook a weak
antenna that could lead to call drops in low network areas, and a slightly
erratic touchscreen keyboard, then this is a good Android device to pick at its
price.
Specs: 4-inch touchscreen (800x480px) | 1.2GHz dual-core processor | 512MB RAM | 4GB (internal), microSD slot | 5MP (rear camera), VGA front camera | Dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS | 1400mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.2
Specs: 4-inch touchscreen (800x480px) | 1.2GHz dual-core processor | 512MB RAM | 4GB (internal), microSD slot | 5MP (rear camera), VGA front camera | Dual SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS | 1400mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.2
RATING 6.5/10 Rs.6,999/
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