Zen launches Cinemax Force Smartphone

Domestic Smartphone brand Zen has launched another budget Smartphone, Cinemax Force. Priced at Rs 4,390, Zen Cinemax Force features a 5.5-inch display with Dragontail glass. It is powered by 1.3GHz Quad Core processor and 1GB RAM.

Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, the new Zen Smartphone packs 8GB of internal storage and 1GB RAM. The users can also install a microSD card of up to 32GB to expand the storage capacity.

The dual-SIM Smartphone sports a 5MP rear camera and houses a 2MP front camera for selfies. It is backed by a 2900 mAh battery that promises up to 30 hours of non-stop talk time and supports 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS on the connectivity front.

Zen Cinemax Force Smartphone comes pre-loaded with multimedia offerings like games, Saavn, Ultrazone, Cool Gallery and Xender. It also has some gesture controls, like users can make an 'o' to go to Phone Dialer, draw 'c' to open Camera or 'e' to open browser etc.

Xiaomi Launches Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus in China

Xiaomi has finally launched its Mi 5S and Mi 5S Plus Smartphones in China. Both the handsets come in two variants based on RAM and inbuilt storage.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s's 3GB RAM + 64GB storage costs CNY 1,999, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage option costs CNY 2,299. The Mi 5s Plus' 4GB RAM + 64GB inbuilt storage version is priced at CNY 2,299, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage variant costs CNY 2,599. 

Both will be available in the country via Mi.com. They come in Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, and White color variants.

The Android-based Xiaomi Mi 5s sports a 5.15-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display. It features 12MP rear camera based on Sony IMX 378 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. A 4MP front-facing camera is also included.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s runs on quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC and has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the home button. As per the company, the sensor won't get damaged as it is placed under a glass and will still be accurate. The smartphone's connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and GPS. 

The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus has a larger 5.7-inch full-HD resolution display and has a dual rear camera as well. It has a dual 13MP camera sensor, of which one is to capture colours and other for Black and White elements. Rest of the features and the specifications remain the same. 

While the Xiaomi Mi Mi 5s measures 145.6x70.3x8.25mm and is backed by 3200mAh battery, the Mi 5s Plus measures 154.6x77.7x7.95mm and is powered by 3800mAh battery.

Micromax Launches Canvas 5 Lite Q462

Micropmax has expanded its Smartphone lineup with the launch of Canvas 5 Lite Q462. The Smartphone has 4G VoLTE support and is priced at Rs 6,499. With Slate Grey and Brown as colour options, the device is exclusively available on Snapdeal.

The Canvas 5 Lite Q462 has a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. It runs the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and comes with dual-SIM functionality.

The device sports a 1GHz quad-core MediaTekMT6735 64-bit processor paired with a 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage expandable further using a microSD card. It also sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front snapper for selfies.

The device is backed by a 2,000 mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS as connectivity options.

Lava launches A56

Domestic Smartphone brand Lava has launched another entry-level Smartphone, A56. The company has priced the device at Rs 4,199 and it will be available with all big retailers across the country.

The dual-SIM Lava A56 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system out-of-the-box. The Smartphone features a 5-inch FWVGA display with 480x854 pixel resolution. 

Powering the handset is a 1.3GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. Lava A56 offers 4GB of internal storage and the users can expand it up to 32GB by installing a microSD card.

The new Lava Smartphone sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and VGA front-facing camera. The device packs 1,850 mAh battery and offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS for connectivity options.

Archos 55 Diamond Selfie Smartphone

Archos has unveiled another selfie-focused Smartphone, Archos 55 Diamond Selfie. The Smartphone launched on the sidelines of IFA 2016, being held in Berlin, sports an 8MP front camera with LED flash and 16MP rear camera.

The Smartphone comes in two variants - one with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage and the other with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.

Archos 55 Diamond Selfie has a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and sports a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel.

The handset is backed by a 3000mAh battery and supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge technology.

The connectivity options of the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The Smartphone will go on sale from next month.

iBerry Auxus 4X Smartphone with 4GB RAM

iBerry has launched its latest smartphone - Auxus 4X, in India. Priced at Rs 15,990, the company claims that the device is 'India's first 4GB RAM unibody, premium Smartphone. The Auxus 4X comes in Black color option and is available exclusively on eBay.

iBerry Auxus 4X features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD cards of up to 128GB in size.

The Auxus 4X flaunts a 13MP rear camera with a dual-LED flash and a 5MP front-facing unit for selfies. It offers 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth as major connectivity options.

Earlier this year, iBerry launched its first VR-capable smartphone - Auxus Stunner, in India. The phone carries a price tag of Rs 14,990.

The iBerry Auxus Stunner sports a 5-inch HD display and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the handset is a 64-bit octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. Its in-built storage accounts to 16GB and can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD cards.

Auxus Stunner flaunts an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera for clicking selfies. Connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, with a 3,000mAh battery rounding off the spec-sheet.

The smartphone comes bundled with a VR headset that supports all times of content, such as games and videos. The Virtual Reality experience gives users a 360-degree 3D view of the content.

Intex Launches Cloud Tread 3G Smartphone

Intex has launched another entry-level Smartphone, Cloud Tread. The device is priced at Rs 4,999 and will be exclusively available on Snapdeal starting August 30. The Smartphone comes in Grey and Champagne color options.

The Cloud Tread features a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The scratch resistant display comes with a coating of Dragon Trail Glass protection. The handset is powered by a 1.5 GHz hexa-core MediaTek processor paired with 2GB RAM. It offers 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further up to 32GB by using a microSD card.

The Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and offers Dual-SIM functionality. It sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. The handset is backed by a 2,200mAh battery and offers 3G, Wi-Fi Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Yu Yunique Plus and Yureka S Smartphones

Yu Televentures, the subsidiary brand of Micromax has added two more Smartphones to its line-up. The new devices -Yu Yunique Plus and Yureka S, will be available across all the retail outlets.

Yu Yunique Plus features a 4.7-inch HD display of 720x1280 pixel resolution and further secured with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. The Smartphone has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further via microSD cards.

The Yunique Plus boasts an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing snapper for selfies. It is backed by a 2,000mAh battery and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. As for the price, it's Rs 6,999.

The Yu Yureka S bears a price tag of Rs 12,999 and flaunts a 5.2-inch Full HD display of 1080x1920 pixel resolution. The screen is further protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla 3. The Dual SIM Smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

Powering the Yureka S is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.1GHz paired with 3GB of RAM. Internal storage of the Smartphone stands at 16GB and can be expanded via microSD cards.

For the purpose of connectivity, the handset includes 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, with a 3,000mAh battery rounding off the spec sheet.

Gionee launches S6s Smartphone

Gionee has launched its latest selfie-focused Smartaphone S6s in India. Priced at Rs 17,999 the handset will be exclusively available on Amazon. The high point of the Smartphone is its 8MP front camera which promises to offer perfect selfies.

Gionee S6s features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1920x1820 pixel resolution. The Smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is powered by 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek processor.

The handset offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB by installing a microSD card. The S6s sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 8MP front camera with flash. There are various shooting modes and beautification feature for perfect selfies available in the device.

It also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor and offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. The Smartphone is backed by a 3,150mAh battery.

Huawei launches G9 Plus in China

Huawei has expanded its Smartphone line-up with launch of the G9 Plus in China. The Smartphone is available in Gold, Silver and Rose Gold color options and is already up for sale in China.

Huawei G9 flaunts a metal unibody design and also has a fingerprint sensor.

Huawei G9 Plus features a 5.5-inch Full HD display. It is powered by a 2 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The Dual SIM handset runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system topped with Huawei's Emotion UI.

Internal storage of the G9 Plus is 16GB and can be further expanded by microSD cards of up to 128GB in size. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing snapper for selfies. Powered by a 3,340mAh battery, connectivity options for the device include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB.

Asus launches Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Asus has launched its Zenfone 3 Smartphone series in India by launching four Smartphone models - Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 Laser and the Zenfone 3.

The Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2-inch), Zenfone 3 Deluxe (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820), Zenfone 3 Ultra and Zenfone 3 Laser are priced at Rs 21,999, Rs 49,999, Rs 49,999, and Rs 18,999. The Zenfone 3 with 5.5-inch display and Zenfone 3 Deluxe with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor are priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 62,999 respectively. This also makes the Zenfone 3 Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor the company's costliest Smartphone in India till date.

Starting with the Asus Zenfone 3, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Smartphone packs a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) display protected with a coating of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor clocked at 2GHz. The device offers 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be further expanded via microSD card.

The dual-SIM supported Smartphone features a 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. A fingerprint sensor along with 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C as connectivity options is also included in the Zenfone 3. It is backed by a 3000mAh battery.

The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra sports a 6.8-inch Full HD display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of ROM. The handset flaunts a 23MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front camera for selfies. Its connectivity options include 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C.

The smartphone is backed by a 4,600mAh battery powered by Qualcomm Quick Charge technology.

The Zenfone 3 Deluxe features a 5.7-inch Full HD display, has 1.3mm ultra narrow bezels and is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM.

The Smartphone offers dual-SIM functionality and sports a 23MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front snapper. It offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB Type C as connectivity options and incorporates a fingerprint sensor as well. It is backed by a 3,000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge support.

Intex launches Aqua Music Smartphone

Intex has launched a music-focused Smartphone, called Aqua Music. The device is priced at Rs 9,317. It sports dual-speakers at the back, one at the top and other at bottom.

The Intex Aqua Music comes with a 5.5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. It offers 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.

The handset sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies. The Dual SIM Smartphone offers 4G, LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options. It is backed by a 3,400 MAh battery which promises to offer 7 hours of talk time and more than 10 days of standby time.

The handset comes with pre-loaded apps such as Matrabhasha (21 Indian languages), Mobikwik, Amazon India, Saavn, Opera Mini, Opera Max, and Clean Master.