YU JYUICE 10,000mAh Power bank Unboxing and Initial Thoughts.

Now Available via Snapdeal, 10,000mAh costs Rs.1099 while the 5000mAh costs Rs.699
Remember some time back we posted that YU might be launching the  power banks with 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh capacities? Well, if you have forgotten here is the link to the article.The company has launched the YUNIQUE smartphone couple of days ago and as a part of the launch the company officials has held a separate meet in Hyderabad and we were also a part of that so we got hold of the YU JYUICE 10,000mAh power bank which is not yet out nor available as of now. We will be testing out the power bank and put our piece but before that this is our unboxing and initial thoughts. 

Box Contents: Starting off with the box contents, soon after you open up the box packaging you will notice a sleek designed yet bigger is size 10,000mAh power bank under a typical cardboard type YU package. Beneath the power bank, we have the warranty card and a normal USB cable to connect any smartphone or tablet etc. 

Design: The power bank has rectangle shape to it just like any other power bank and it looks cool. On the front side as said we have the YU logo but nothing else and on the back you absolutely have nothing except for the self-declaration note and power bank model number. On the top, you can see the 10,000mAh capacity written clearly and again the model number with some other information. And on the bottom, You have 2 MicroUSB ports meaning you can charge two smartphones at any single point of time, but the Outputs to the ports vary, the primary one has 5V 2.1A OUTPUT while the second one has 5V and 1A OUTPUT. There is another port which is used to plug-in and charge the power bank and an LED indicator light which will glow in green color if it's fully charged. 

Thoughts: Design wise the YU power bank looks decent enough for our liking but what makes it from being a decent product to extraordinary is the performance. We have used the Asus ZenPower power bank and also the Mi power bank so how well can the YU perform and compete with those is the real question. We will spend our time testing the power bank and come up with the full review very soon. Till then stay tuned with us.

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Xiaomi's Miui 7 ROM Launched in India Here are The Features and Functionalities

As you guys already know Mi U.I is the most personalized user interface with tons of customization features and many functionalities that are not possible on Stock Android. Now if you are the one who loves customizing your smartphone to whole another level, am sure MiUi 7 will mesmerize you to the core. Here are some of the brief features and functionalities of the ROM.

Personalized U.I: Every smartphone comes with the typical home screen and an app drawer and other customizations in system settings. This layout is similar to all kinds of gender. But this time around Xiaomi has gone beyond this and introduced four new home screen options to choose from. A personalized U.i for girls, boys, women, and a luxury version each offering custom designed icons, separate design elements based on what you like to see. By default, MiUi7 comes with five sets of U.I's that can be changed during boot. 

MUSE: Muse is a theme creation tool that allows MiUi7 ROM users to create new themes and use it on your smartphone. This isn't something new as we have already seen on HTC One M9 but at the same it's a welcome addition. 

Optimized CPU: MiUi7 ROM restricts background apps for better power management and waking up the app when it is needed rest of the time it is left unused. Also limiting the unnecessary use of WiFi, Data and location saving the battery life by 8-25% in real time. 

Fonts: New fonts management where small, large, extra large, jumbo will be available by default and can be choosed depending on the requirement. 

Face Recognition: The all new face recognition technology identifies the images of your pets babies and arranges them accordingly so that it will be easy to share them. 

Kid's Mode: The kid's mode restricts the level of data to be shared and hides all the data on the desktop so that kids can only access the data that you want them to be shared. 

Mi Roaming: Mi Roaming is the new customized virtual SIM service feature that is currently available in only 36 regions where you can enjoy international roaming with minimal cost. Buy data at an average price of just 0.1 yuan per MB or starting at 15 yuan per GB (US$2.3 approx.).

My Business Card: My business card allows you to add an image to the contact list or a five-second video to contact that will show up when your friend calls you. These were the features and small functionalities that attracted us the most. MiUi7 ROM will be available for  Redmi 2, 2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi Note series and the Redmi Note series. Thr Beta ROM will be available for users from August 25th. 

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Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Unboxing; Initial Impressions

Asus launched the Zenfone 2 deluxe smartphone last week at Zenfone festival in Delhi. We were at the event, and we have already posted the hands-on of Zenfone selfie. Today we have got the zenfone 2 Deluxe the premium model among all the new launches, so here we are with unboxing and initial impressions of the smartphone. 

Box contents of the Zenfone 2 deluxe: 1-smartphone; USB cable; power adapter and user manuals. Once you open the box pack, you are welcomed by the smartphone itself sporting a huge 5.5-inches FHD(1980*1080p) display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Next will be the regular USB cable, USB wall adapter with Asus branding and the AC adapter gives the output of 5V=2A current. Next up will be the user manual guides and warranty information. Now this being a review unit we didn't have the earphones in it but a retail unit might have the earphones bundled. 

Upfront, as said above a huge 5.5-inches FHD display with three touch type capacitive buttons for back, home and recent apps, do note these buttons are not backlit so they don't light up they are just coated with white color just like any other Asus smartphone. 5-megapixel front camera accompanied with a usual set of sensors and in-call speaker and Asus branding.  On Top is the power on/off button with 3.5MM audio jack. We the MicroUSB port on the button with the primary microphone. 

While the back is what makes the device so special, the crystal cut type design makes the device look even more premium than it already is which is made out of polygonal material and feels good while holding. There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with Dual Tone LED flash, Laser autofocus and volume rockers. 

On opening the back we have slots for SIM cards and micro-SD card but the 3,000mAh battery isn't removable. The device is powered by Intel Atom Z3580 Soc clocked at 2.3GHz Quad-Core processor with 4GB Ram and 64GB internal storage out of which 54GB will be available for users. A 3,000mAh battery runs the show behind. 

Priced at Rs. 22,999 for the 64GB variant and the 128GB variant costs Rs. 29,999. It will go on sale exclusively from Flipkart and from offline retail stores across India starting from this month.

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Asus Zenfone Selfie Hands-On Initial Impressions

Asus has launched the Zenfone Selfie smartphone in India yesterday at an event in Delhi, we were there at the event and got to spend some time with the smartphone. Here are the specifications of the device, device sports 5.5-inches FHD(1980*1080p) display which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and has 72% screen to body ratio. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615Soc clocked at 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor with Adreno 405GPU coupled with 2GB Ram and 16GB internal storage and another variant with 3GB Ram and 32GB internal storage and an SD card slot for memory expansion up to 64GB. There is a 13-megapixel primary camera with Real Tone LED flash and laser autofocus and a 13-megapixel selfie camera with Real LED flash and f/2.2 aperture. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, Dual SIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, etc. There is a 3,000mAh battery to power the device. Runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen U.I 2.0 on top of it. 

Let's start talking about the design of the device; There is no major design change over the Zenfone 2 smartphone, but that's nothing we would want to complain being an IFA design award winner we can make peace with the design of the device for now but Asus might want to come up with a new design language the next time. On the front, there is a huge 5.5-inches FHD IPS display with 403 pixels per inch, also the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.From our initial impressions, the display looked sharp and crisp also the viewing angles are also good. The 13-megapixel selfie camera accompanied with Dual LED flash and Laser autofocus helps in shooting perfect selfies. On top of the device, there is 3.5MM audio jack and power on/off button and secondary noise cancellation mic. On the back, also a 13-megapixel primary camera with Laser autofocus and volume rockers.  There is absolutely nothing on either of the sides. 

Though the device is selfie centric, Asus hasen't skipped on the internals of the device. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615Soc clocked at 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor and you have 2GB/3GB Ram options to choose from, the 2GB Ram comes with 16gigs of storage and the 3GB version comes with 32gigs of storage, both these can take in an SD card slot for memory expansion. Yes it is something we have learnt over months that SD 615 has heating issues and it throttles a lot while gaming but it's just too soon to judge the performance of the device. Unless we review the device we won't be commenting on the performance. The key highlight of the device is 13-megapixel selfie camera with Real LED flash I mean we have seen smartphones that had same megapixels count earlier but what struck us the most is the Real TONE LED flash which really helps in capturing better images in low-light and also gathers a lot of details. 

On opening the back panel, we get access to the SIM card slots and a MiroSD card slot for memory expansion, and the 3,000mAh battery is removable which Asus users were asking for a long time now. So there you guys here are our initial Hands-on impressions of the Asus zenfone Selfie smartphone and we will be coming up with the full in-depth review of the device over the next couple of weeks so till then stay tuned for Zenfone Laser and Deluxe impressions, which were also launched yesterday. 

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Coolpad Dazen 1 Smartphone Unboxing & Hands On

Coolpad has launched the Dazen 1 and X7 smartphones in India a week before. Dazen 1 is an affordable smartphone that comes with price tag of Rs. 6,999 and will go on sale later this week via Snapdeal. Over 1,00,000 People have Registered for the First sale on June 9th, 2015 have been done Here is the unboxing of the smartphone (Dazen 1)

Box Contents:

• Smartphone
• USB Cable
• Wall Adaptor
• 2,500Mah user replaceable battery 
• User Guide
• Warranty statement

The device features 5-inches HD display (1280*720p resolution). We are not sure whether the display comes with Corning Gorilla glass three protection or not, as the company didn't mention anything. So it's better to use a screen protection once they are made available.  The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Soc clocked at 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor with Adreno 306 GPU, coupled with 2GB of Ram out of which 1.2GB is available on first boot. On the internals, the device packs 8GB of internal storage out of which around 3.58GB is available for users and apps cannot be moved to SD card but there is an option to store the data by default, OTG is not supported. 

The device is running on Android 4.4.4 KitKat with COOL U.I 6 on top; the U.I is similar to any other Chinese smartphone with no App drawer. There is an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED Flash and Noice cancellation and can record videos in 1080p clarity. While there is 5-megapuxel fixed focus front camera, that can record videos in 720p. Connectivity features include 4G LTE, 3G/2G, Dual SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1. On the first glance, the device looks similar to Redmi 2 smartphone while the difference lies in the specification. Coolpad Dazen 1 is competing with Yu Yuphoria, Redmi 2, A6000+ smartphones in India. Stay tuned for Full In-depth Camera & Full Review of the device. 

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Everything You Need To Know About Yu Yuphoria (Q&A, Features)

For its first installment Yu, A subsidiary brand of Micromax has launched Yureka Though there are many things to complain about the device thanks to CyanogemMod people were in a rush to buy the smartphone. Now the company has come up with Yuphoria, A device that is not an upgrade to the Yureka but not a disappointment at the same time. During launch the companies Ceo, Rahul Sharma was mainly focusing on the design and build, well what do we think about it? Not bad at all, but at the same time the design can't be called as a complete rip off Lumia 830 but on first glance we feel that way. There quite a few things you got to know before you decide to go with it, Don't worry we are here to explain the things that we feel you should know. 

Saturn Rings: One of the many things company was raving about is the Saturn rings. The camera on Yuphoria is 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash, The camera is located exactly in the center of a back panel. The Saturn rings around the rear camera sure reminds us about the Lumia 830(as mentioned above) though it is look alike, it makes sense and a point. Saturn rings helpes the device in capturing an image in a better way. Saturn rings will be used in all Yu branded smartphones from now on. On the front, there is 5-megapixel fixed focus selfie camera that can record videos in 720p. The camera performance is decent and is capable of capturing excellent images given ample amount of light and environment. while the front camera does justice for what the company claims.

Metal Construction: Though the company says that Yuphoria is made of Metal, but that isn't compltely true. The rims of the smartphone are made of metal while the rest is all plastic; Even the Saturn rings at the back are made of plastic. The back panel is removable giving access to SD card and SIM card slots and a removable 2,230mAh battery with backup upto 5-7 hours of continuous usage. On the front there no touch type capacitive buttons they are inbuilt on the screen. Light and proximity Censors and 5MP selfie camera. On the sides three phase buttons(company calls) two volume buttons and power on/off button in the middle that are made of metal. 

Processor: The Yu Yuphoria is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Soc clocked at 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor with Adreno 306GPU. Coupled with 2GB of Ram and 16GB internal storage, though we have many other competitors with same Soc in market like the A6000, Redmi 2 but the reason for Yuphoria having an edge over those is simply the extra 1gig of Ram. For 6,999, we are getting more than what we are paying. Keeping aside the price, the device can run pretty much anything we throw at it flawlessly. Another key highlight is the Cyanogen powered operating system, CM 12 based on Android 5.0.2 lollipop.  Performance wise the device has nothing to worry.

The Heating: Unlike the Yu yureka that is powered by Qualcomm 615that is known for overheating. The yuphoria doesn't heat that easy unless you are running heavy graphical intense games. Thanks to the SD 410 the device supports 64Bit architecture which will have a prominent role in the future.

Better Display: Smartphone above 5.5-inches should feature a 720p screen if used the display looks pixilated and doesn't look sharp. Thanks to the 5-inches display the 720p display on yuphoria looks sharp and color contrast is accurate. When compared with Yureka the display on Yuphoria is definitely on the upper side.

So here you go these were some of the things you need to know before you go with Yuphoria.  
Answering the questions asked by few of our reader

Q.Does The device support OTG?
A. No, the device doesn't Support OTG. However, the SD card slot suffices the storage needs.

Q. Does it have LED notification light?
A. No, it doesn't have LED notification light. Sad

Q. Does the device lag or Hang?
A. The device doesn't hang while multi-tasking. But noticed minute lag while gaming and switching.

Q. Does it have corning gorilla glass 3 protection?
A. Yes. The device comes protected with Corning gorilla glass 3 protection.

Q. Do Both the SIMS support 4G?
A.  Yes. Both the SIMS support 4G carriers and Micro SIM fits right in the slots.

Q. How Much is In-Built Storage?
A. Out of 16GB internal storage, we get 11.83GB of storage and you can add SD card upto 32GB.

Q. Amount of Free Ram?
A. On the first boot with no apps(default) running in the background we have around 820MB of Free Ram

Q. Sensors present in the smartphone?
A. G-sensor, L sensor, proximity sensor, e-compass and 6 axis gyroscope. 

Q. Can the device play 1080p or 4K videos?
A. Yes the device can play 1080p videos, But we are not sure about the 4K videos.

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Asus Zenfone 2(4GB RAM) Hands-On; Initial Impressions

After so much anticipation and hype, Asus had finally launched the Zenfone 2 Smartphone in India last month. Zenfone 2 is the world's first 4GB Ram smartphone Although there many other 4GB Ram smartphone launches since then Zenfone 2 is first among them. The device is supposed to be next iteration of last year's Zenfone series. Competing with some major names that fall under the same price segment the Asus zenfone 2 offers some best in class hardware and software features. Finally, we got to spend some time with the Zenfone 2 and here're our initial impression and thoughts

Asus has very much emphasized the design of the smartphone is focusing on the build quality, Zenfone 2 has also bagged the best design award for the year 2015. Well, we think that the zenfone 2 build quality is decent, with a lot of design changes made. Starting off with the volume rockers that are now shifter to back to the device under the primary camera taking a cue from LG's G2/G3, not that we are complaining but it's something worth mentioning. The power on/off button is also being transferred from side to top of the device that is accompanied with 3.5mm audio jack, Asus might have left the power button on the side reaching out to the upper part of the device becomes difficult at times. Back is mad up of plastic though it gives the impression of metal with its silver coating. 

The device is a slightly curved on the back giving a right amount of grip to hold in hands without any problem. Unlike the last years Zenfone series that had sharp edges, the new Zenfone 2 has rounded edges making it comfortable while using it. The problem comes once you place the device on an even surface. The device weighs around 170 g with 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm dimensions. 

Talking about the build, On the front we have the Asus branding, the usual set of proximity/ambient light sensors, the 5-megapixel selfie camera that can record/capture at 720p resolution. Tiny LED notification light, and three touch type capacitive buttons that do give haptic feedback when press but are not backlit making it difficult in dark and night times.  On the back, we have the 13-megapixel primary camera with Dual LED flash and OIS, Volume rocker. These buttons are made of plastic and offer a good amount of feedback when pressed, although you might want to get used to them. Finally, the rectangle shaped speaker grills for better audio output. The back is removable, but the 3000mAh battery isn't, Dual SIM slots of which the primary SIM supports 4G LTE and a MicroSD card slot that supports up to 64GB. There is nothing towards the sides(right & left) of the device as the volume and power buttons are being shifted their placement. 

The Asus Zenfone 2 packs a 5.5-inches 1080p display with 403PPi. The 1080p panel is pretty much decent and it sufficient. The white balance is accurate, and the viewing angles are at its best. Sunlight legibility is not that high so are the brightness levels. Corning Gorilla glass 3 protects the display from scratches and sudden drops.  What strikes us the most is the slim bezels giving more screen to display ratio. 

On the Internals, we have the Intel Atom Z3560 Chipset, which is clocked at 2.3GHz Quad-Core processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU, coupled with 4GB Ram of Ram and 32/64/128GB internal storage with SD card expansion. Performance is the area where the Zenfone 2 will impress more than it does than the hardware. Running on Android 5.0.2 lollipop with Zen U.I on top giving most of the lollipop sweetness. But the complaining part would be lot of bloatware other than the usual Google apps that come pre-installed with the device, though storage isn't an issue, but it would have been good if Asus has limited the unwanted app. Performance is snappy with no hint of lag or hangs what so ever and can run pretty much anything you throw at it. 3000mAh battery can get you through for a single of moderate to light usage, but you might need to charge it twice if your heavy smartphone user as the Intel chips are always blamed for Avg battery life. 

Having said that when we compare with last year's zenfone series, the all new zenfone 2 gets a significant design upgrade. The specifications are on par with flagship device, well at least on paper as of now. Priced at 19,999 for 32GB variant and 23,000 for 64GB variant is worth spending your money on the device? well that the big question in front of us. We are still testing out the device and will come up with Full In-depth Camera and Full review very soon so stay tuned with us. 

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YuFit Band vs Xiaomi MiBand: Which One is a Perfect Buy

Yu Tele-Ventures has introduced the YuFit for a price tag of Rs. 999, for the same price Xiaomi, has also launched the Mi Band in India recently. Yu tele-ventures have surely launched the YuFit band to take on MiBand. But with multiple brands entering India with their tracking Bands it becomes a tough choice for users to decide one among the competition. Currently Mi Band and yuFit are the only bands that are in a discussion so we are here with yet another which will help you guys decide the best one among these two. Do note Yu has partnered with Healthify Me for YuFit, while Xiaomi has introduced the MiBand on its Own.

Design: Thought there is nothing much to describe primarily about the design of any health band, The YuFit band needs a special mention for it's small OLED display that shows the details like the Time, Number of steps, etc. While the MiBand just has an LED notification light. Design wise both these bands looks very identical that come with a rubber band that can be adjusted according to the size of wrist. Not to forget Both of them have Waterproof protection, Although the rating of YuFit is not enclosed while the MiBand come with IP 67 rating.

Features/Functionalities: It's just the company that differ not the functionalities for fitness band; Same goes with these two bands as well. The primary purpose of the fitness band is to track the steps walked, sleep time, calories burnt, etc. But the Yu deploys some extra features to make it a standout,  As mentioned the YuFit can display incoming calls and Messages on its OLED display. The YuFit band comes preinstalled with an impressive feature that calculates the amount of calories you eat in single day, all you have to do just click an image of the food you are about to take and upload it to the app to find out the amount of calories the food contains. These kinds of features go missing in the MiBand.

App Compatibility:  Both these bands has their android apps that are well and good compatible with the app via Bluetooth and control via your smartphone. There are many IOS apps that are developed to work along with Fitness bands like these. The Healthify Me app does a better job when compared with MiApp, well the reason are mentioned in "features" area. 

Personal Trainer: This feature is just available for YuFit band. You can have a personal coach who will be training you in selected fields like a yoga instructor, a fitness trainer, Nutrition, etc. though this isn't free Yu/Micromax haven't mentioned about the pricing but the first 1000 buyers of the YuBand will get a free personal trainer. All you need to do beat the rush when it goes on sale and if you are lucky enough you can get yourself a free personal trainer. 

Battery: MiBand is here for a while now, and there are many review that are surfacing all over the internet, and it is nothing surprise if I say MiBand will last for 30 days. Yes, MiBand lasts for 30 whole days on a single charge. While the Yu haven't enclosed the battery capabilities of the YuFit band. But given the fact that it features an OLED display we pretty much can expect the battery capacity to be higher than MiBand.  

Verdict: On Comparing The features and functionalities of both these Fitness bands we feel the YuFit has an edge over the MiBand, But we can be wrong as the device isn't out yet. But as for now YuFit beats the Miband well at least on paper for now. Stay tuned for us for more comparisons like this. 

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MyAirtel App Review: Recharge Made Easy

Bharati Airtel has Re-Modified the MyAirtel App for Android and IOS right from bottom to top. The newly revamped app has brought many surprises along with it; the Airtel surprises bring various coupons within the app. The coupons are brought to you in association with many popular brands like PVR Cinemas, Coffee day, Flipkart, Amazon, etc. Starting off with the app interface, the app automatically detects your Airtel prepaid/postpaid connection, once the app creates an account for you can directly add the products like Airtel TV, Broadband, etc. The ability to check unbilled/bill amount and also can access the available account balance and use it for recharges, these are some of the best features of the App. To Make it simple Here are the Top 3 features of the MyAirtel app on any platform. 

"Airtel Quotes MyAritel Apps:

• Is the simplest way to manage all your airtel services through your handset.
• Also get fantastic offers on recharge."

Recharge On The Go: Recharge on the go features will be stand out among all the other features. Assume that you are in position where you are not able/couldn't recharge you 3G Data pack or any other, this features will come in handy allowing you to load up your balance or data package requirement whenever you need. The ability to store you money in a form of Airtel money makes it even simpler. The app shows you your previous recharge history as well, helping you keeping track of your usage. Not many operators do that.

Service Request: Using MyAirtel app now you don't need to call the customer service every time you need to clarify something or to start a new service. There is a feature within the app which lets you lodge a complaint on any issue regarding network connectivity or to request a service that help you save time. Once the complaint/query has lodged, the customer executive will call you within given amount of time and solve your issues.

Airtel Surprises: Airtel released a video showcasing one of the coolest features of the MyAirtel App; the features is called "Airtel Surprises". As I mentioned above the app isn't all about recharges and stuff but also coupons. Now who doesn't like coupons? No one right, Airtel thought the same and now every time you recharge your mobile the company gives you vouchers and coupons in exchange. These coupons can be redeemed later on many categories like shopping, food, accessories, etc. Flipkart, Amazon, Coffee Day, PVR cinemas, Myntra.com are part of the promotion. Given the fact that out country is racing towards online purchasing getting discount and gift vouchers for recharging is one feature that caught my eye and made me write this for you. 




So These were the Three features why MyAirtel App Suites my Life Style, So head over to Airtel.com and download the App and Comment down below your favourite features. 

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Features of HTC One M9 Smartphone

Gone are the days where you had to worry about the performance of your mobile. Thanks to the high sizes of RAMs, performance in the smartphones has increased a lot where they are on par with the performance of a laptop or desktop. HTC One M9, one of the recent launches from HTC is no less than stunning. It is packed with a collection of specifications to deliver performance in the best way possible. Here are some of the coolest features of the HTC one M9.

Quick Charge 2.0: HTC one M9 features Quick Charge 2.0 technology. It enables the phone to charge 60 % quicker than any other smartphones that were released prior to HTC one M9. When the battery falls under 10%, it provides you an option to use the mobile for hours after charging it for a meager 15-30 minutes.

Micro SD Card & Storage: One of the coolest features of HTC one M9 is that it supports Micro SD card, unlike iPhones and Galaxy S6 Duo. The memory is expandable to up to 128 GB besides the internal storage of 32 GB and 3 GB RAM. In addition to this, it also supports the new San Disk 200 GB Micro SD Card. In terms of cost of memory, HTC One M9 is cheaper and better than the iPhones. It also offers 100 GB cloud storage in the prestigious Google Drive. And one thing that we did notice is that M9 slows down when a high memory Micro SD card is inserted into a lot of content.

Performance: The HTC One M9 is the second smartphone that is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 810 processor. There were rumors about the massive heating of the processor before launching the phone, but as per the user reviews it looks like those rumors are baseless. All smartphones get heated to an extent, but HTC One M9 does not get heated to a point where it is unsafe and too hot to use. And it does get too hot only either during heavy multitasking or while playing high graphical games.

However, The 64-bit octa- core chipset has four 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 processors and four 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 processors.

Camera: Unlike its predecessors, the HTC One M9 has a 20.7 MP primary camera that is powered by Toshiba Sensor and the front facing camera is 4MP, which is powered by Ultra Pixel Sensor. In optimum light conditions, the output of photos is impressive. In low light conditions, it does not take pictures worth the money you spent on this phone. In whole, the camera is better than other smartphones released in the market in the price range of 40k to 50k.

Software: The software in HTC One M9 is powered by the Android Lollipop and the HTC Sense UI 7.0. HTC has customized the Lollipop a little and the themes can be installed to customize even more as you wish. The 5 inch full HD display provides you an excellent reading and video experience for hours as the battery of 2840mAh is utilized well by the software without any hindrance.

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Asus Zenfone 2 vs Xiaomi Mi 4i: The 12,999 Rs. Fight

Xiaomi has launched the mi4i smartphone as a flagship device in India, the device sports decent specifications for the price the company quoted. On the other hand, Asus has launched the trim down variant of Zenfone 2 with 2GB ram. Both these smartphones are well priced at Rs. 12,999 while the mi4i is available via flash sales on Flipkart. The Zenfone 2 is yet go on sale in India. When the smartphone are priced similarly the competition among them is obviously brisk, users tend to get confused while choosing one among them. Now if you are the one among them don't worry you are covered, a detailed explanation below will help you decide which one will perform better and what feature do they carry in them. So let's get started.

Build Quality:
Asus Zenfone 2: The zenfone 2 is bigger in size when compared with mi4i, sports 5.5 inch with the curved back panel. Though the device is built of plastic, the finishing makes it look like metal. The back cover isn't removable while there is space for MicroSD card and SIM Cards. Asus took a cue from LG and placed the volume button on the back below the camera, and the power button is moved to the top of the device making it harder to reach. There is nothing special to mention about the built quality of the zenfone 2, having said that, doesn't mean it's bad, at the same time it isn't that great either.

Xiaomi Mi4i:  People accuse Xiaomi of ripping off the iPhone 5s design language, but that's something we shouldn't care unless it is good.  The design construction of xiaomi's latest offering is decent enough; the back panel can't be removed, but there is the separate shell for SIM cards. Just like the Zenfone 2 there isn't anything special about the built of the mi4i. Its good, its compact, single hand usage is comfortable.

Winner: Neither of the phones manages to impress the audience, if you are one who like massive devices then you can select the Zenfone 2 if you are looking for compact size the mi4i is just for you. The decision is made by you depending on you requirement. 

Display: 

Asus Zenfone 2: The device packs a 720p screen(1280*720p) and has corning gorilla glass three protection. The display looks good, viewing angles are decent, but the problem being is that the display isn't the sharpest and looks pixilated at times. Thanks to the 720p display on a 5.5-inch screen, which looks dull and faded out. The display simply disappoints, and it makes us wonder why Asus skipped the 1080p panel. Most devices now a day boot the similar display quality and they frustrate users all the time. 

Xiaomi mi4i: The situation changes completely when it comes to mi4i display. The device features the 1080p display that is 1080*1920-pixel resolution. The display is way better when compared with zenfone 2's. It is sharp, and there is no pixelation visible what so ever, the sunlight legibility, what the company was stressing as a highlighting factor is just ok. The dark sides get brighter which in turn gives a better clarity at times.On the whole, the display on mi4i is simply the best, and it out takes the zenfone 2.

Winner: It's obvious that Xiaomi mi4i has an edge over the zenfone 2 in regards to the display quality and clarity. Hands down mi4i are the clear winner.

Performance: 
Asus Zenfone 2:  The device is powered by Intel Atom Z3560 Chipset clocked at 1.8GHz Quad-Core processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU, coupled with 2GB Ram and 16GB internal storage. The typical performance of the device is smooth, no lag is visible or experienced what so ever. The situation changes slightly while gaming, the device tends to get heated at times resulting in slight battery drain as well. Do not that we said just normal heating, nothing unbearable or overheating. Games ran smooth with no frame drops or glitters. Thanks to the 2GB Ram, the multitasking is better than the previous offerings. 

Xiaomi mi4i:  Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 2nd Gen 615 chipset clocked at 1.7GHz Octa-core processor, supported by 2GB Ram and 16GB internal storage. There is lot to talk about the device performance, starting off with the average performance the device runs smoothly, with minute lag every now and then, but that's understandable considering the device has MIUI 6 custom layer on top of it. The issue comes when we start gaming; the device heats like crazy while gaming. The temperatures rise to 53 degrees that are not at all comfortable. When we select the balanced mode, the games lag and massive frame drops are noticed. Once we enable the performance mode, the games ran good but heats a lot.

Winner: I would blindly recommend the Asus Zenfone 2 over the mi 4i. The heating issue gave away the mi 4i smartphone. 

Battery: 

Asus Zenfone 2: Now, Asus devices have faced lots of criticism for its poor battery performance. When I first heard about the second generation, I was eagerly waiting for the battery performance. But to the sad part, the second generation Zenfone 2 is not up to the expectations. Some battery algorithms have improved the battery backup time but still the screen on time is less than what's precisely required. Do note that these are just the initial impressions, w would keep you updated in the long run.

Xiaomi Mi 4i:  Xiaomi always has very careful in the battery department. The same goes with the mi 4i smartphone, the battery could last for a single day comfortably, Still some of the batteries left at the end of the day. The standby time has improved a lot; the battery didn't drain while using the 3G connection all the time.

Winner: isn't it obvious that mi 4i is the winner, it is, and it will always be. We must appreciate the company for handling the battery requirements so well.

OS and Storage:  

Asus Zenfone 2: The device runs on Android 5.0 on top of Zen U.I. The user interface is highly customizable, and its users friendly giving the users many options to tweak around. The device packs 16GB internal storage and can be expanded via an SD card supports up to 128GB. The device also supports OTG, which allows you to carry data via an external memory stick. There isn't much of bloatware that come installed with the device. 

Xiaomi Mi 4i: The device runs on Android 5.0.2 lollipop with companies own made miui six on top of it. The U.I is beautiful, lots of customization is available. Right from the lock screen to Boot animation everything can be modified. The storage on the device is 16GB out of which around 11Gb is available for users; there is no external SD Card slot. You are left with that default 11GB; it is sad considering users would want to insert a memory card and carry their data all the time. Silver lining part is that the device supports OTG, which means you can use the whole 11GB for apps and games while the external OTG stick can carry your data. 

Winner: Asus Zenfone is the winner, as the memory can't be expanded for mi 4i smartphone, Giving it an edge to Zenfone 2

Camera:  

Zenfone 2: Zenfone 2 sports 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with Dual LED flash and at the front, 5-megapixel fixed focus camera. The camera performance is simply outstanding the low lights turn out to be amazing with the lot of details in the pictures. The pixel master camera software perform as expected so that won't leave you disappointed at all. The Own or low light mode decreases the brightness in the surrounding and capture the focused part apparently leaving no trace of disturbance or noise in the picture.  While the front camera struggles a bit to capture decent images, the images turn out to be brushed out.

Xiaomi mi 4i:  Same as the Zenfone 2, the mi 4i features 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with Dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front camera. When compared with Zenfone 2 mi 4i struggles a lot to capture decent images, low light pictures have lots of noises and they look terrible. Though the front camera can take better selfies, we couldn't take a better picture using the rear camera.

Winner: I must say the Zenfone 2, given the fact that the device can shoot better in low-light and in daylight conditions where the mi 4i suffers. 

ConcludingC: Though both the smartphone are good in their ways; the Zenfone 2 has the slight edge over the mi 4i. The extreme heating issue and the average camera gives the mi 4i. Not hat mi 4i is terrible smartphones it just fails to impress in the major departments. While the average battery on the Zenfone is a pain as well. To cut short, if you are planning on buying either of the smartphones there has to be few compromises made in order to settle for one. Look out for the detailed review of both these devices. 

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