This March we saw some really frivolous activity in the smartphone industry. A lot of new smartphones were launched in this month. We have had the most awaited device of the year and even the fastest device launched in this month. We have compiled a list of all these smartphones.
Idea Zeal
The cheapest Android smartphone in the Idea range of devices, the Idea Zeal packs in a 1 GHz processor. Though it runs the old Gingerbread OS of Android, for a price point in the Rs. 5000 range it is considered worth. As usual, it comes bundled with Idea data packs.
See launch news || Price: Rs. 5390
XOLO Q800
Considered to be the entry point of XOLO in the quad core smartphone industry, the XOLO Q800 has a 1.2 GHz quad core processor. Powered by the latest Android Jelly Bean OS, the smartphone has dual SIM capabilities. To attract music lovers, the phones packs in the YAMAHA 168 PA music system.
See launch news || Price: Rs.12499
XOLO X1000
Launched a few hours before Samsung’s flagship device, the XOLO X1000 is touted to be the fastest smartphone. Powered by a 2 GHz Intel Atom processor, the device claims to provide super-fast rendering of graphics and runs applications smoothly. Even the battery life is supposed to be a plus point for the device.
See launch news || Price: Rs. 19999
Samsung Galaxy S4
The most awaited device of the year, the Galaxy S4 is Samsung’s flagship device. Said to be “A life companion for a richer, simpler life”, the device packs in a lot of unique features within the 4.99 inches. The smartphone introduced technologies like eye tracking, floating touch etc. The 13 megapixel rear shooter can’t be ignored.
See launch news || Price: Not yet announced
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia SP is known for its design which is derived from Sony NXT. The aluminium framed phone has a good 1.7 GHz processor which doesn’t disappoint. Also the 8 megapixel camera has the Exmor RS camera sensor for better photography.
See launch news || Price: Not yet announced
Sony Xperia L
The Xperia L is Sony’s attempt to enter the mid-range smartphone market with devices of better specs. Known for its photographic capabilities, the device has a dedicated shutter key that can snap a photo in under a second straight from the lock screen.
See launch news || Price: Not yet announced
Micromax Bolt A51
The Micromax Bolt A51, falls a bit short when it comes to specs compared to other Android devices in that range. With an 832 MHz processor, the device has just 256 MB of RAM and can only run the old Android Gingerbread OS.
See launch news || Price: Rs. 4500
Karbonn Titanium S5
Claimed to be the new-age Android smartphone, the Karbonn Titanium S5 is a 5 incher powered by a 1.2 GHz quad core processor. The Jelly Bean OS phone supports dual SIM. Also seen is an 8 megapixel rear camera.
See launch news || Price: Rs. 11990
Nokia Lumia 720
Nokia’s star at this year’s Mobile World Congress, the Lumia 720 is a Windows 8 Phone OS device with a dual core processor. The smartphone also has a 6.7 megapixel camera with a specialized Carl Zeiss lens for clearer photography.
See launch news || Price: Not yet announced
Nokia Lumia 520
The Nokia Lumia 520, which is said to be Nokia’s most affordable Windows Phone 8 offering, strikes a balance between the specs and price. With a 1 GHz processor, the device provides a blend of features from Lumia 920 and Lumia 820.
See launch news || Price: Rs. 10499
XOLO B700
Known for it’s super powerful battery, the XOLO B700. This dual SIM phone claims to last long hours. Besides the battery, the device boasts of a 1 GHz dual core processor.
See launch news || Price: Rs. 8999