Moto E vs Nokia X, which is the best entry level Android?

Moto E is already a blockbuster in the smartphone market but how it stacks up against the Nokia X which was appreciated too? Let's find out in my in depth comparison of the Nokia X and the Moto E!




DESIGN AND BUILD.

One of the key features of the Nokia X is its design that is the traditional Nokia polycarbonate build that feels great and is eye catchy at the same time but the Moto E is not bad looking either with its curved design that is extremely comfortable! 



Both the phones are build greatly but I think the Nokia X looks much more eye catchy, so I am going to make Nokia X the winner here!

DISPLAY.



The Moto E comes with a 4.3-inch display which is not only bigger than Nokia’s 4-inch display but also offers better display resolution with higher pixel density. The Moto E qHD display with 960×540 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 256ppi, while the Nokia X sports a WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution pushing out 223 pixels per inch. 

The Moto E unsurprisingly is better than the Nokia X on paper and in real life too! 

Apart from that, the Moto E’s display also has Gorilla Glass 3 protection which is absent from the Nokia X.

HARDWARE.

When it comes to connectivity options, both devices come with Bluetooth, 3G and WiFi hotspot!

Moto E however gets the advantage of having Bluetooth v4.0 over Nokia X Bluetooth v3.0!

Both the smartphones include 4GB of internal storage that can be further expanded to up to 32GB using a microSD card. This is the first time Motorola is offering such a feature, as it is missing from the Moto G and the Moto X. This round then is a tie.

Another aspect where the Moto E gets the advantage is the rough and tough category because of the nano coating to protect is against the accidental splash of water, it also boasts features that add value to the phone. 

There's another area where Moto E outruns the Nokia X is the HSDPA speed which is 21Mbps on the Moto E against the much slower 7.2Mbps on the Nokia X.

When we talk about battery life, Nokia X runs on a removable 1500mAh against the Moto E non removable 1980mAh which is bigger but not that better!

Both phones can equally give you two full days on moderate usage but because of the Removable functionality of the Nokia X, I will give it the edge here!

SOFTWARE.

Software is the field where these both phones differ a lot, they are both android devices but the Nokia X features a forked android software.



Nokia has gone for a completely new interface, which borrows elements from Asha and Windows Phone phones, and has also replaced Google’s services with that of its own or Microsoft’s.

While some of the apps are present on Nokia’s app store, others have to be installed from third party app stores and the process is not very user friendly. The Moto E, on the other hand, offers Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box, and that in a near stock form. Motorola has also guaranteed software updates at the earliest after their announcement. Clearly, the Moto E gets an edge over the Nokia X when it comes to software and UI.

PERFORMANCE.

Performance is all that matters when it comes to a smartphone but it's not that great on all phones.

Nokia X runs on a slower  1 GHz Dual-core Cortex-A5 backed up with Adreno 203 with 512MB RAM while the Moto E runs on a much faster 1.2 GHz Dual-core Cortex-A7 backed up with Adreno 302 with double RAM!

While the Nokia X almost never lags, Moto E is a lot faster whether it is multi-tasking or HD gaming.

Moto E wins again here.

CAMERA.

Both phones are awful when it comes to camera performance and both lack a LED flash and a secondary camera for selfies and occasionally video calls.

Moto E features a 5MP fixed focus camera that is decent in sufficient lighting but fails completely in low lighting.

Nokia X on the other hand comes with a 3MP camera that is also fixed focus and awful too!

Both phones are good in decent lighting but in low light, both fall apart!  

If you are looking for a better camera, these phones are not for you.

TO SUM UP..

Bottom line is that the Moto E is better than the Nokia X in almost every aspect and it's the clear choice for a low end android, simple as that.

Read Also: Moto E review!

Read Also: Nokia X vs Nokia Lumia 520!

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Why you should go for the Moto G instead of the Moto E!

Moto E was launched a few days back with low specs and a great price but is it capable enough to drive customers from the Moto G? I don't really think so as the Moto G is a lot better than the Moto E in basically every aspect from performance to camera.

So let's see how the Moto G is a better buy than the Moto E!



BETTER DISPLAY.

Moto G comes with a 4.5 inches 720p display  (~326 ppi pixel density) that looks gorgeous thanks to the small size whereas the Moto E comes with a 4.3-inches display with 540 x 960 pixels resulting in a pixel density of 256ppi that isn't the best but is totally acceptable because of the price. 



Moto G display is a lot better than the Moto E with better viewing angles, better color reproduction and better everything. Moto E display on the other hand is not up to the mark with pale color reproduction and decent viewing angles.

Display is a lot better on the Moto G if you are looking to watch movies on your phone or play HD games.


MOTO G IS FASTER.

Moto G comes with a much powerful 1.2 GHz  Quad-core Cortex-A7 processor assisted with 1GB RAM with Adreno 305 for better graphical expreience. 

Moto E however comes with a comparitively slower 1.2 GHz Dual-core  Cortex-A7 assisted with a similar 1GB RAM with Adreno 302 which isn't the best but is capable of running most of the games.

Moto G is a lot faster than the Moto E in every aspect from multi-tasking to gaming.


BETTER CAMERA WITH MORE HARDWARE FEATURES!


While the mega pixel count on both the phones is the same that is 5MP, difference comes in the focus!

The Moto E surprisgly lags a "Auto-focus" camera and comes with a fixed focus camera that will create a problem when it comes to macros!

Moto G also gets the advantage of a LED flash for better low light shots and a 1.3MP secondary camera that comes in handy when it comes to video calls and occasional selfies!

Another area where the Moto G camera is better is video recording! Moto G is capable of recording videos up to 720p that results in a far better videos than the Moto E!


TO SUM UP.

I think these reasons are enough for you to go for the Moto G instead of the Moto E even if the Moto E is cheaper. 

If you are okay with this drawbacks, then Moto E is for you!



Read Also: Moto E review!




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Lava Iris 406Q Review, best low end Android?

Android is a great operating system but I generally avoid it in the low end category as there are aren't any good options available but Lava, a few days launched their Iris 406Q with Snapdragon Qualcomm Quad core processor, Android KitKat and much more with a price tag of just 7k INR which looks awesome but how is it in real life usage? Let's find out in my in depth review of the Lava Iris 406Q!




BUILD AND DESIGN.

Now when it comes to build quality and design in low end category, you can't really expect something great from a device and this phone is no exception.



The iris 406Q comes with a plastic build with checker board looking back which looks decent on the white model but not that good on the black one!

The phone is really thick with dimensions 64x124x10.3 mm and looks a lot like the Iphone 4 because of the 4 inches screen.

The design is not really eye catchy like its competitor, the Nokia X but it works.


DISPLAY.

Display is another aspect where this phone fails with its 4-inches WVGA display with a pixel density of 233ppi which looks decent but is not.



Color reproduction is really poor with inaccurate colors and viewing angles are horrible! You can't look at this phone from any angle. Outdoor visibility is passable if you are keeping the brightness to the maximum.

Display is good if you are looking at it straight but fails when you look from an angle.


HARDWARE.

When it comes to the connectivity options available, you've got 3G, Bluetooth v4.0 which is nice and surprisingly WiFi hotspot too.

In the storage compartment, you have 4GB of internal storage from which only 2GB is available for user but you also have Mircro SD card expansion up to 32GB.

If we talk about sensors available, it has accelerometer and proximity sensor.

It is also a Dual SIM device if you want to use two sims.

The phone runs on 1700mAh removable battery which is not really good but can give a full day on moderate usage but on the plus side, it is removable so you can carry a spare while travelling.

I also need to talk about the call quality and WiFi problems here as they are not quite adequate and the phone sometimes drops WiFi signals like the Moto G.

SOFTWARE.

Lava Iris 406Q comes with the Android 4.3 Jellybean which can be updated to android Kitkat 4.4 which is nice.

On top of that, we have a near to stock android experience with no features that are worth mentioning.

The Software is not a problem and runs smoothly.


PERFORMANCE.

You will think that in performance, this phone is a mess but I've got a good news for you!



The phone features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 with Adreno 302 assisted 1GB RAM which isn't the best but looking at the competition with MediaTek quad core processors, this is much better!

The phone runs lag free and can run almost all the games out there!


CAMERA.

Camera as you would think is not the best and gives you not-so-decent images.

              

It rocks a 5MP primary camera with a LED flash which lacks Auto Focus which is a real bummer but gives you good images in sufficient lighting and outdoors.

Indoors however, this camera fails and the flash doesn't help either.

The phone also has a VGA front facing camera that is near to good for selfies and video calls.

Iris 406Q is also capable of recording videos @720p.

The camera app also contains features like HDR, panorama, geo-tagging and much more.


TO SUM UP... 

Lava iris 406Q is overall a great phone and worth the price that is 7000 INR but there are some quarks like Bad viewing angles, camera is not up to the mark and not so premium design. If you are okay with these drawbacks, then go for it.




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LG G Pro 2 review, Note 3 killer?

The LG G PRO 2 as expected was launched at the MWC 2014 and a few days back, it was launched in India with the price tag of 50k competing with the Samsung Galaxy note 3 and the HTC one max. The specs of the LG G pro 2 as you would expect are top notch with no flaws whatsoever so what is in this phone that you should buy it for and ditch the others? Let's find out!

   


DESIGN AND BUILD.

  


The g pro 2 is a big device to carry as it is addressed as a phablet, not a normal phone but what concerns the customer or any mobile user is how the phone feels in the hand and is it comfortable or slippery?
The g pro 2 looks gorgeous at first glance but there's more to look out, The first thing you'll notice is that the bezel sparkles, thanks to a glitter-like paint that LG refers to as "pearl." The paint is featured on the black and silver models, but not on the white version, so you might wanna avoid the white version as those pearls look great!on the back, we have a polycarbonate textured finish whose mesh pattern is so fine that it feels like a thick canvas. But it looks great as you would expect and doesn't really attracts dust or sand as I feared!



The phone looks good but is not particularly comfortable to hold, the texture is a little slicker than it would have been if it were made of rubber or some sort of soft-touch material, and the actual edges of the phone are only 4.1mm thick at its thinnest point, which made it too easy for my fingers to slip off. I really want a big phone like this to be comfortable to hold all the time as you would probably use it for long time for gaming and other things that you would do on a big screen phone!


Speaking of finger placement, the back of the phone is completely flat, with the exception of a steep slope around the edges and back-mounted buttons, which were designed to be easy to reach even when you're using the phone one-handed which is nice once you get used to it especially on a big phone like this!
The design and build of the phone is great and looks much more premium that it's competition, not really comfortable but it is nice and you won't have any problems with it.


DISPLAY.





LG G Pro 2 rocks a 1080p Full HD IPS panel, which means it has the same resolution as the original G Pro. Unfortunately for pixel density lovers, this means fewer pixels per inch -- 373 vs. 401, to be exact. Arguably, this small difference in density doesn't make the viewing experience visibly worse unless you're looking at the two side by side, but we expect that most people would rather sacrifice a few pixels per inch for more screen real estate. We'd add, too, that the display itself is easy to see in the direct sunlight when it's cranked up above 80 percent brightness. Likewise, the viewing angles are great too.

Bottom line is the display is gorgeous and is a pleasure to look at whether you are watching movies or playing high definition games.


HARDWARE.


The device comes with all the connectivity options out there including NFC, Bluetooth v4.0 and basically everything you can think of.

This phone even comes with the HDMI port which is a nice addition if you want to show your media on a bigger screen!

When it comes to storage, the device comes with 16/32GB internal storage which the ability to increase the storage via a micro SD card up to 64GB for movies or anything else like the 4K videos you will be recording on this phone.

Underneath that back cover, the phone is running on a 3200 mAh REMOVABLE battery which will talk about later in this article.


SOFTWARE.


The g pro 2 ships with the android kitkat 4.4.2 with the not-so-great LG's UI that is not really appreciated by many but it is still untouched with few enhancements on this device.

The phone includes the popular KnockCode of LG that lets you unlock your device by tapping in different patterns on the display which sounds a little damaging but is not. The success rate of you passing the KnockCode Is actually only 80% but it is still a great feature to have.


















With the new G Pro 2, LG's introduced a new feature called Mini View designed to make one-handed use a little more feasible ( really a must on a 6-inches device) . In truth, Samsung already does something similar with the Note 3, but the implementation here is different. Swipe left or right on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, and the interface will shrink into a 3.4-inch window that you can move around and even resize (it goes up to 4.7 inches).

     

Meanwhile, there are plenty of options for those of you who enjoy the extra screen space which you should be as you are paying a lot for it! Dual Browser is LG's version of the Galaxy Note's Multi Window, which lets you view more than one app at the same time. Hold down the back button to bring up a small menu of apps, and you just drag apps to either side of the screen. There's also QSlide, a suite of apps that appear as floating windows. While hovering over the rest of the screen, you can choose to make them as transparent as you'd like in order to make sure they're not distracting you when you need to focus. It is not as laggy as on Samsung's phones but it still freezes sometimes.



The G Pro 2 also marks the debut of LG's new Content Locker feature, which lets you hide photos and other files from view, and the only way to access them is by entering a password. Now you won't have to download third party apps for that!

Finally, LG threw in a few audio enhancements. The G Pro 2 comes with 1W Hi-Fi sound, which, according to LG, offers "studio quality sound" without any loss to the original audio. The idea is to add clarity and improve the high notes, while the speaker setup handles the mid to low end of the spectrum. It is not particularly louder than HTC one or older LG devices but it still increases the quality which is useful when you are watching movies!

LG's also added in a couple new tools as part of its Smart Music Player, including the ability to change the pitch and speed of your music in real time.
The software is feature rich and great, however I still hope LG updates the look as soon as possible.


PERFORMANCE.

When it comes to performance the specs are not really top notch and latest but they are capable enough of making your life lag free!

The new G Pro comes decked out in full Snapdragon 800 glory, which means you're going to get a quad-core 2.26GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, not to mention 3GB of RAM to keep things running smoothly. This sounds like a fantastic setup, but it's technically not the best of the best. That honor now belongs to the Snapdragon 801, which is really just the 800 with a higher clock speed. Frankly, you get an additional 0.19GHz CPU speed and 128MHz higher maximum GPU speed. 



That minor speed bump won't be apparent to most users (hardcore gamers aside), which means even with a slightly slower chip, the G Pro 2 is still powerful enough to handle anything you throw at it whether it is gaming or heavy multi-tasking.


CAMERA.


The G pro 2 features the same old 13MP camera with the addition of some features and better image quality.

     

The G pro 2 features the OIS+ that takes the normal OIS to a whole new level and gives great images even if your hand is shaky at times!

It also consists the Natural Flash, which is LG's implementation of Qualcomm's Chroma-Flash technology. Taking pictures using an LED flash normally results in image usually coming out overexposed, but with Natural Flash, the camera takes two pictures at a time -- one with flash, one without -- and then the software merges them into an image that looks more balanced. In comparison with the G2 and iPhone 5s,  the flash is not only stronger on the Pro 2; it also does a better job reproducing colors.


Even when it comes to low light, the camera performs great thanks to the f/2.4 aperture that results in great images, I won't say it's the best but it is sufficient and acceptable. The only issue you would come across will be the camera's inability to snap moving objects in lower-light situations; this typically resulted in blurry shots more often than I would have liked.

Low light shot from the LG G pro 2.

 

Fortunately, the camera performs great in daytime with fast focus and accurate color reproduction. The images are not overexposed and truly come out great as one would expect from a 13MP camera.

Daylight sample from the LG G pro 2!

One by one, each phone maker seems to be adding the ability to change focus in post-production, Lytro-style. Nokia introduced the Refocus Lens a few months ago, and last week, Samsung announced a similar feature in the Galaxy S5. LG's doing the same thing on the G Pro 2 with something called Magic Focus; the company once again recruited Qualcomm for help, taking advantage of its Ubi-Focus technology. Magic Focus doesn't do anything we haven't seen before: It lets the user take a picture and then specify which objects you want in focus, and you can even choose to bring everything in the picture into focus if you'd prefer.

Video recording is also great on this device with faster focus and LG added some features too like 4K recording and recording slow motion videos at 120fps.


BATTERY LIFE.

Now, the most important part of a phablet that it should have long battery life, let's see how this phone performs here!


The device as I said before comes with a removable 3200mAh battery life that is great and can get you a full day on heavy usage and you can always carry a spare thanks to the removable feature of the battery.


TO SUM UP...

The LG G Pro 2 is a great phablet with almost no flaws in any aspects, however you will miss the S Pen from the Note 3 but that's the only thing you will miss and in exchange of that, you get better build and a better camera.




I will do an in depth comparison of the LG G pro 2 and Note 3, so stay tuned for that.




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A closer look at the new Samsung Galaxy K Zoom!

Smartphone Cameras have improved a lot over the years but there's one feature that's still missing: an optical zoom. That is unless your phone happens to be the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom which has a lens that extend from the back of the camera to bring distant objects up close like a real camera, I am pretty sure this was addressed as a phone!



The lens magnifies up to a decent 10x, or pretty much exactly the same as last year's Galaxy S4 Zoom, Samsung's first attempt to bring optical zoom to a phone which wasn't really that successful, only because of the bulky mess that it was but these flaws are somewhat fixed in the new Galaxy K Zoom!

At 7 ounces and 0.80 of an inch thick, the K Zoom is impressively compact considering the technology on board. Samsung somehow managed to squeeze the massive camera into a smaller body by having two of the multiple lenses swing into place only when the zoom is extended; when in standby, they're off to the side.





The result is not really as compact as the Nokia lumia 1020 with its great 41MP camera with no optical zoom of course but it's still pretty close!

On the back of the phone or camera whatever you wanna say is the textured plastic which is based on the Galaxy S5 which helps you to get a comfortable grip and it looks good too especially from the previous year model!

Samsung also designed the dedicated shutter button smartly: It's right where it should be on the lower-right side of the phone, but it's not so sensitive that you might accidentally extend the lens while it's tucked away.

The display is not really high end, it sports a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen which is slightly smaller than the Galaxy S5! It is as you would think is not the sharpest either!

When you're using it as a phone, you'll forget it's a camera, too, but since all camera controls are on the display (apart from shutter and zoom), you'll never mistake the Galaxy K Zoom for a DSLR, or even a point-and-shoot.

Samsung also included some brand new camera features like the Selfie Alarm! 

The Selfie Alarm lets you select the area of the frame where you want your head to appear; then when you turn the camera around, it'll play a tone when everything's lined up, snapping the pic a few seconds later.
It is a great feature to have which lets you take high resolution selfies!

          


The Galaxy K Zoom also provides extra help in navigating Samsung's plethora of "smart" modes, each of which adjusts camera settings for specific scenarios (e.g. "beauty face," "macro," etc.). In Pro Suggest mode, the camera will offer up several options for taking the best pic of what's on the LCD. You can download extras anytime, and enthusiasts can even create and upload their own for others to use.

The camera also lets you separate autofocus from auto exposure, that will be a big help with people who are backlit, for instance!

As a camera, the Galaxy K Zoom holds its own against point-and-shoots, but compared to most other smartphone cameras, it's in the top of its class: Besides having the otherwise unattainable 10x zoom, the K Zoom shoots 20.7-megapixel photos and captures 1080p video at 60 frames per second. The lens includes optical image stabilization to reduce blur from camera shake, and the flash is Xenon rather than LED, which usually gives more natural light.

If you are wondering about the processor, it is a "hexacore" design, with two 1.7GHz cores and four running at 1.3GHz. It has a 2GB of RAM, and runs Android 4.4 KitKat which is more than enough as I don't think you will be playing a lot games on this particular device!

Like the Galaxy S5, the K Zoom has an ultra power-saving mode, which shuts off everything but essential functions, and turns the screen black and white.

Samsung will roll out the Galaxy K Zoom globally, starting in May. There is currently no information about a U.S. release.


Bottom line is that this is only for those who are just want the "real camera" experience like feature on a smartphone but you should know the limitations before doing so! I don't think you will use this device as your phone given the size and not so top notch specs!


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The HTC one M8 vs the Apple Iphone 5S!

Two of the most popular and powerful flagships out there, HTC one M8 and the Iphone 5S are not really easy to compare because as I always said all flagships have their own pros and cons, it is totally up to you which one to choose but nonetheless i am still going to compare them! I do love the one M8 but i will be totally unbiased for this article!

       

So, let's find out which is the best among these two! I would have love to name this article "the battle of the flagships" but some people just don't make peace with that!


DESIGN AND BUILD!

HTC one M8 and the Iphone 5S are I think the best build phones out there and they are like running edge to edge in this category! You won't find two smartphones with more thoughtful and premium constructions than these two. Both are made of aluminum, and have an attention to detail that most other smartphones can't match. 

       

Both the phones continue their predecessor's tradition with almost the same design and looks! While the HTC one M8 does have more metal than its predecessor, the iPhone 5S is now more well build than the Iphone 5 and is a little more fragile!

Both the phones feel comfortable in hands and are a pleasure to use! 
I don't think anyone could ever compare these two in this category and declare a winner!

        

So, in conclusion both the phones are perfectly build and the design looks absolutely gorgeous no matter which one you choose!


DISPLAY.

Both the phones have ultra sharp display but here actually we have a clear winner, let's see!

      

The HTC one M8 rocks a 5.1 inches Super LCD3 1080p display (441ppi) which is really bigger than the Iphone 5S! The display looks perfect, colours are vibrant, viewing angles are no problem too and i don't think you will have any doubt in outdoor visibility! Whether it is watching movies or reading books, this display can handle everything in the best way!

On the other end, the Iphone 5S consists of a 4 inches Retina display with the pixel density of 326ppi!
Display is an absolute pleasure to look at but i think watching movies on a 4 inches display could be tricky!
It looks ultra sharp and is too bright!



When you look at them individually, you will notice no difference at all but the change comes when you compare them side by side! The HTC one M8 display blows off the Retina display of the Iphone 5S with a much crispier and vibrant display!


HARDWARE.

In the hardware section, these both phone have totally different perspective and different goals to focus at!

While we do have all the connectivity options on both the devices, the Iphone 5S doesn't have NFC!
On the brighter side, the charging capabilities of the 5S are much more faster, this phone charges really fast because of the smaller battery and the "lightning" cable!

But because of the smaller battery, you have to charge this phone twice or maybe thrice a day if you are a heavy user! Iphone 5S comes with a 1560mAh battery that is not quite sufficient and drains out really fast!

On the other hand, the HTC one M8 comes with a considerably bigger 2600mAh battery that is capable of giving you a day or maybe more than a day on heavy usage especially if you use the ultra power saving features!

The HTC one M8 also gets the advantage when it comes to storage! The Iphone 5S storage is limited up to 64GB if you buy that model which is extremely costly! The one M8 however comes with a 16GB/32GB internal memory which is expandable via micro SD up to 128GB! 
So if you like to carry around a lots of stuff with you, the one M8 is a clear choice!

Another area where the one M8 gets an advantage is the Speakers which as I always said are the best you can get right now! The BoomSound speakers on the one M8 are just phenomenal and crushes the extremely small ones find on the Iphone 5S! Let me tell you that once you get used to the speakers of a HTC phone, you can't seriously go back to any another device!



The one place where the Iphone 5S gets an advantage is the fingerprint sensor which really has a charm of its own that is not found on any other device even the galaxy S5! 

The clear winner again is the HTC one M8 which offers much more hardware features! The fingerprint sensor is not that useful and you kinda of stop using it after a month or so!


SOFTWARE.

Again we are going to skip the software category because here also it is a whole chapter and a never ending fight between IOS and Android!


PERFORMANCE.

Performance is no trouble on either phone actually with both coming with the top notch specs!

The one M8 comes loaded with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad core clocked at 2.3ghz with Adreno 330 assisted with 2GB RAM which are more than sufficient whether it is gaming or multitasking!
I actually never faced any lag on the last year's HTC M7 if you are thinking to buy that!

The Iphone 5S however comes with the super powerful Apple A7 chipset clocked at 1.3ghz dual core with 1GB RAM that is equally capable of running anything you throw it! Actually this chip is technically powerful than the Snapdragon 801 but you won't find any differences!

The performance is similar on both the devices! You can go for either one!


CAMERA.

Camera is actually where the game is little one sided as I see it!

     

The HTC one M8 comes with 4 ultrapixel shooter with a dual LED (dual tone) and a depth sensor for a little extra fun! The front facing camera has also a little surprise! It is a 5MP shooter which is incredible by the way and clicks awesome selfies or anything! The primary camera does clicks some nice photos but the missing thing here is details! You get the idea of the camera when you zoom in the photos you have taken which lacks details!

The Iphone 5S actually plays in here at last with its 8 MP, dual-LED (dual tone) flash that is by some considered the best camera in a smartphone if we rule out the Lumia 1020! The camera is not the best but it is great and way better than the HTC one M8!

But when it comes to low light photography, the HTC one M8 takes the edge with its much more clear and visible low light shots whereas the Iphone 5S fades away!

You can actually record slow mo videos on both the phones! You get more customization on the HTC one m8 however!

Let's take a look at the sample shots!

Iphone 5S on the left!

As you can see in the first sample comparison, the Iphone 5S produces way better images but in the second one that is taken indoors, the HTC one M8 performs better!

But overall the Iphone 5S camera is better!


TO SUM UP..

Both the phones are incredible powerful and capable in their own ways! I don't think I can decide a winner here, so it is totally up to you which one to go for as now you have a better thinking on these two!



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Would you ditch a Nexus 5 for $50?

I am actually here talking about the OnePlus one release that basically caused an explosion in the technology world with its price and ultra high end specs!

OnePlus one after a lot of rumors was finally launched and the price is the major point that everyone is talking about! So, the question that came into my mind was WHY WOULD I DITCH A NEXUS 5 TO SAVE $50? but that is not that little price when it comes to different markets like India where this difference could result in 3k difference! So let's find out the answer to this question but first let's take a look  at the specs so that you can get a better idea!

       

The OnePlus One features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (8974AC) platform with a quad-core 2.5GHz Krait 400 CPU, 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The display is a 5.5" full HD JDI-made, resulting in a pixel density of 401ppi. In the performance field, the phone is already beating the nexus 5 as you can see!

The OnePlus One runs CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4 KitKat. UI is flat and minimal. There are also a bunch of custom themes and icons specially made for the device. It is not the best android skin out there but it is not that bad and can be accepted.

  

OnePlus put a great deal of effort into the design of the One and its hows. The company tried materials such as stainless steel and aluminum for the One, but with a weight of 198g and 175g, respectively, was unacceptable. As a result, the team chose magnesium for the build of the phone and it brings down the weight of the phone to 162 grams. In fact, OnePlus claims this is the lightest 5.5" smartphone in the world.

The One measures 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9mm with the edges of the phone measure 4.6mm. At the bottom, there are dual stereo speakers and popular audio company JBL helped for their fine tuning which could really interesting once it releases!

        

At the back, the OnePlus One features a 13 MP Sony IMX214 Sensor with 6 Lenses and f/2.0 Aperture. The camera can record 4K video. The camera is capable of quick shutter speed of 0.3 seconds.

          

The back cover of the OnePlus One is removable and the company is also launching special StyleSwap covers. Available in bamboo, wood, denim and kevlar, the StyleSwap covers add a dash of personality to the One similarly to the Moto X. Sadly, the 3,100mAh Li-Po battery isn't user replaceable which i think won't be necessary given the size of the battery!

The OnePlus One will launch in Q2 with Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK and the USA getting it first. More markets are expected to follow suit soon after.

Available in Sandstone Black and Silk White, the unlocked 16GB OnePlus One will retail for $299 (€269 in Europe) and the 64GB model will cost you $350 (€299 in Europe). In the UK, the phone will sell for £229 and £269 for the 16GB and 64GB model respectively.

Specifications are really high end and nexus 5 is nowhere when we compare them on paper! But now let's get back to the question! Would you ditch a nexus 5 for $50? Let me rephrase it, WOULD YOU DITCH A NEXUS 5 FOR A CHINESE BRAND?

Chinese brands always have the high specs and lower prices, we saw this already in the Gionee Elife E7 which was quite expensive and around nexus 5! But that wasn't really a great success!

And that's going to happen for this phone! The specs are the best i agree and better than the nexus 5 but no one would actually buy this phone just because of one thing that is RELIABILITY! This is actually the one of the biggest reasons of why this phone will fall apart! No one just yet actually trusts chinese brands no matter how good they are! People are going to praise it, like it but will eventually buy the nexus 5 because the trust factor is still missing! Same happened to Gionee or Xiaomi!

The next thing because of which people are going to avoid this is the after sales support! There's no customer support in these brands at all! A fair example of this is Oppo which is terrible in after sales support!

The main thing is that if people are not going to buy these phones, companies won't invest and it will eventually shut down! I don't think it is about the phone anymore, it is just about the company that provides it!

So the answer of that question is still a no only because the company is not trustworthy! 

But if we talk about the phone alone, it is incredible and has absolutely no comparison! If the reasons mentioned above are resolved, It is going to change the definition of flagship!

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