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Oppo R5 Review

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Introduction The super-slim, 0.19" (4.85mm)  Oppo R5  was announced at the end of October and was quickly proclaimed the thinnest smartphone in the world - an impressively elegant handset, obviously meant to please users who place aesthetics as a top factor when picking a smartphone. To round off the package, Oppo equipped the R5 with a 64-bit Snapdragon 615, 2 GB of RAM, and a generous 13 MP / 5 MP camera sensor combo. So how does this combo of elegance and top-of-the-midrange hardware work? Let's check it out! Design A delicate smartphone for the style-conscious There is no denying that the Oppo R5 is a pleasure to look at. The manufacturer did not rely just on the slim profile for aesthetics, but on a beautifully crafted matte silver-finished metal frame and back, intertwined with the white, non-glossy plastic bezels. Indeed, the R5 looks and feels like a well-built, premium handset; despite its thickness, it is absolutely sturdy, with no bends ...

Hands On: YU Yureka (Micromax)

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Hands On: YU Yureka (Micromax) Micromax's new phone offers impressive hardware on budget.     There is no denying that Micromax is growing rapidly. However, in recent months, Xiaomi is stealing all the limelight. Before it becomes a problem, Micromax is planning to beat Xiaomi at its own game by providing specs-heavy phone at an affordable price. To do that Micromax has not only launched a phone, but has introduced a brand. Dubbed as Yu Yureka, this phone runs CyanogenMod flavour of Android. Partnering with Amazon as an exclusive reseller, Micromax is taking cue from Xiaomi's distribution model. The Indian brand is likely to bring-in limited handsets to retain the initial hype. This is exactly similar to what Xiaomi did with its handsets. Hardware On the chassis, the Yu Yureka shows no signs of Micromax branding. So basically, it's like XOLO brand that does not talk about its association with LAVA. Going by the design, it's simil...

Micromax Yu Yureka Specs

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Rating Currently 4.25/5 1 2 3 4 5 4.3 /5 ( 4  users) Yu Yureka is a Android Phablet running Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) and features Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 processor. It has a 5.5 inches (720 x 1280 pixels, 267 ppi) display, and is powered by its 2500 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery. In terms of storage it has 16 GB, 2 GB RAM and storage is expandable via microSD, up to 32 GB. It also has a 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels primary camera with LED flash and a secondary 5 MP camera for video-calls. It was announced in December 2014 and is not yet available. It also has GPS, Wi-Fi as well as microUSB v2.0, USB Host connectivity.  General Info Phone : Yu Yureka Manufacturer : Announced : December 2014 Status : Coming Soon - January 2015 Colors : Black, White Form Factor : Candybar Dimension : 154.8 x 78 x 6-8.8 mm Weight : 155 g 2G Network :...