Micromax launches Canvas Sliver 5, World's Slimmest Smartphone

With the launch of Canvas Sliver 5 Smartphone, indigenous brand Micromax has joined the "ultra-slim" bandwagon.

The company claims that the new Canvas Sliver 5 is the thinnest Smartphone "end-to-end" at 5.1mm thickness. Even though Smartphones by Vivo and Oppo are thinner, they have a protruding camera, thus not meeting Micromax's end-to-end criterion.

The new Canvas Sliver 5 has a 4.8-inch AMOLED screen with HD (720x1280p) resolution and runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop operating system. The Smartphone comes with just 16GB of internal storage with no provision for storage expansion and runs on Snapdragon 410 chipset, backed by 2GB RAM.

Canvas Sliver 5 has an 8MP rear camera with Sony sensor and a 5MP front snapper. The single-SIM Smartphone supports 4G-LTE, making it only Micromax's second 4G phone. The battery capacity is rated at 2,000mAh.

Priced at Rs 17,999, Micromax Canvas Sliver 5 will compete against Smartphones like Gionee Elife S5.1, Lenovo Vibe X2 and OnePlus One, among others.

Gionee unveils Elife S7, its flagship Smartphone

Chinese mobile device manufacturer Gionee has launched its new flagship Smartphone at the Mobile World Congress. The all-new Gionee Elife S7 will hit the Indian market on April 3 and is expected to be available at a price under Rs 30,000.

Though the new Elife S7 remains among the thinnest Smartphones in the world at 5.5 mm, it is thicker than its predecessor Elife S5.1 as well rivals by the likes of Vivo and Oppo.

Gionee Elife S7 has a 5.2-inch Full HD (1080p) SuperAMOLED screen and runs on a 64-bit 1.7 GHz octa-core Mediatek processor with 2GB RAM. The Smartphone comes with 16GB of internal storage, with no micro-SD card support.

It is powered by the Android 5.0-based Amigo 3.0 operating system that is said to have features like better memory management, audio selection and battery management.

The company's new phone has a 16MP sensor on the back that is flush with the back panel; the front camera's resolution is 8MP. It comes with software features like Intelligent Night and Beauty modes for better photos.

The Smartphone supports two SIM cards, with TDD and FDD network compatibility on both.

Unlike ultra-thin Smartphones by Oppo and Vivo, Gionee Elife S7 has a standard 3.5mm jack. It comes with Hi-Fi level earphones for enhanced audio.

The battery capacity of the Smartphone is 2,750mAh and can last over a day. Gionee also claims that it can last up to 45 hours if the battery saver mode is used.

Samsung Galaxy A7, its Slimmest Smartphone

Samsung has finally made the long-awaited Galaxy A7 Smartphone official. The new model is the thinnest Smartphone made by the company yet at 6.3mm.

This Smartphone is a part of Samsung's new A series, has a metallic body and takes a spot above the Galaxy A5 and A3 in the company's new portfolio.

Galaxy A7 sports a 5.5-inch HD (720p) Super AMOLED display and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat)-based TouchWiz UI; the model will receive Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update, the company said. It comes with 16GB internal storage, 2GB RAM and microSD card support up to 64GB. The Smartphone is powered by a 2,600mAh battery.

Samsung will offer the Galaxy A7 in two variants. The model supporting 4G connectivity will run on the 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor (1.5GHz quad-core + 1GHz quad-core), whereas the model limited to 3G support will be powered by Samsung's own octa-core Exynos processor (1.8GHz quad-core + 1.3GHz quad-core).

On the camera front, Galaxy A7 sports a 13MP sensor on the back and a 5MP shooter in front. Among the imaging-focussed software features of the Smartphone are wide-angle selfie, rear-cam selfie and beauty face.

Some of the other unique features of Samsung Galaxy A7 are Ultra Power Saving Mode, changeable themes, private mode, multi screen and Quick Connect.

Oppo launches R5, its Slimmest Smartphone at Rs 29,990

China headquartered Smartphone maker Oppo has launched it much awaited device R5 at Rs 29,990; which is said to be one of the slimmest Smartphones on offer at present.

The Smartphone that measures 4.85mm in thickness, will be available starting January 1, 2015 onwards. The phone was launched in late-October at $499.

Powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa Core 64bit processor, Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM, the phone sports a 5.2-inch full-HD AMOLED display. It comes with 16GB internal storage but doesn't feature a microSD card slot.

The phone sports a 13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor IMX214 BSI sensor and a 5MP front facing camera with 83degree wide angle lens. It runs Color OS 2.0, based on Android 4.4 and has a 2000mAh battery. The phone feature Oppo's VOOC charging technology to get a 75% charge in 30 minutes.

In terms of connectivity options, the phone features 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

Op R5 also doesn't feature a 3.5mm audio jack but the company ships a USB-to-3.5mm audio adaptor with the phone.

Oppo claims that the phone's micro-arc frame is made from higher-strength stainless steel instead of the commonly used Aluminium alloy to create a more rugged and durable frame.

The R5 was the world's slimmest Smartphone prior to Vivo's unveiling of the X5Max, a Smartphone which measures just 4.75mm in thickness.

Thinnest Smartphone, Vivo X5Max launched in India

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched the X5Max, a smartphone that measures just 4.75mm in thickness in India. The smartphone is available at a cost of Rs 32,980.

The phone claims to be the world's slimmest smartphone, taking over Oppo's recently launched R5 and Gionee's Elife S5.1.

Vivo X5Max sports an aluminium frame and features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) Super AMOLED display. Powered by a 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octal core chip (1.7GHz Cortex-A53 quad core + 1GHz Cortex-A53 quad core) and 2GB RAM, the phone has 16GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

It runs Android 4.4 KitKat with Vivo's custom skin, FuntouchOS running on top. In terms of connectivity, the dual-sim phone supports 3G, 4G (including TDD-LTE, Indian 4G bands), Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

Vivo X5Max features a 5MP f/2.4 front-facing camera and a 13MP rear camera. It comes with a 2,000mAh battery. Unlike the Oppo R5, the X5Max does feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

The phone will be available in China starting December 22 at CNY 2,998 which is roughly about Rs 30,000.

Vivo X5Max : World’s Slimmest Smartphone to hit India

Chinese mobile device brand Vivo is all set to make its debut in the Indian market with the launch of X5Max, which is said to be the world's slimmest smartphone.

The company had announced the move and has now sent media invites for an event scheduled to be held on December 15 in New Delhi, where it will unveil the Vivo X5Max.

The phone appeared online on Chinese certification agency TENAA's website. The phone measures 4.75mm, and is 0.10mm thinner than Oppo R5, believed to be the world's slimmest smartphone.

Vivo X5Max sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) display. Powered by a 1.7GHz MediaTek oct-core processor and 2GB RAM, the phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat.

It sports a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. The phone is expected to support all major connectivity options including 4G TD-LTE, offering support for Indian 4G bands.

Earlier, Gionee, another Chinese mobile brand, had launched Elife S5.1, its slimmest phone ever, in India at Rs 18,999. The phone measures just 5.1mm in thickness.

Gionee's Elife S5.5 was considered the world's slimmest smartphone before the launch of Oppo R5, which measures just 4.85mm in thickness. Powered by a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa core 64bit processor and 2GB RAM, the phone sports a 5.2-inch full-HD AMOLED display. It comes with 16GB internal storage. The Oppo R5 does not sport a 3.5mm headset port and uses a micro-USB adapter for audio output. The phone is expected to make its India debut later this month.

Both the brands Oppo and Vivo are owned by BBK Electronics.