Mobile Phone Reviews

Nokia Lumia 1320 Review

As phablets are becoming more and more common, overlapping the domain with smartphones, the more we are starting to see such devices being released by manufacturers. Nokia, for instance, on the heels of its first phablet the Lumia 1520, has brought into the fray its second mix, the Lumia 1320. The 1320 can be labeled as another Lumia phablet, more catered towards the mid-range, with its features on a somewhat scaled down level as compared to its first phablet.

The Nokia 1320, is targeting the budget purchasers, another thing it has taken from its recent smartphone playbook. As we have seen in recent times, the Lumia devices perform very well on average hardware, we can sense that the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset selection for the Lumia 1320, along with a 5 MP camera, will do very well for the 1320.

Lumia 1320 is just the perfect device to be launched by Nokia immediately after the 1520, since now Nokia has two major players in the segment, with the 1520 targeting those who like the best, and the 1320 for those potential customers who want to experience phablets without compromising too much on their budget.

Nokia Lumia 2520 Review

With the Nokia Lumia 2520, the company competes with the heavyweights in yet another highly lucrative segment of the consumer tech market. It has been announced alongside the Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet and with that company expands its product lineup beyond smartphones. The Nokia Lumia 2520 cannot nag about the lack of attention from both brand loyalists and industry pundits. Well, several years ago Nokia really mucked about in the mobile computing space with its Nokia Booklet 3G which was an under powered notebook like thing running on Windows 7, but this was nothing more than a test in futility. But since then the company has gone through a huge transformation of its own, and now it finally making its presence felt in the competitive tablet market.

The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a serious tablet that is aiming to hit big with the masses. Nokia has used some of the most capable hardware for its tablet that are available in the market. The Lumia 2520 comes with a stunning 10.1 inch IPS LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, LTE connectivity and of course a 6.7 megapixels camera with Carl Zeiss lens along with the usual host of Nokia’s proprietary apps and services. Let’s see if it has a chance in coming out on top or not.

Apple iPhone 5s Review

With the passing years, there have become some launches that are starting to become more and more traditional. One of those is the launch of the S version in Apple’s arsenal.

As it is with each new "S" version entering the market, the changes made by Apple are refined but not deceptive. As has been the case with Apple, increasing majority users will be waiting in line for the next item being released by Apple. Still, with this version there won't be many who would just get rid of the iPhone 5 unless the newcomer is convincing enough. However, while the iPhone may sometimes fail to meet the (highly over-expected) expectations, it has never been a device to not be pleased with.

With Apple starting to move the focus on the OS as well for strength, the new OS version will play an important role as well in terms of market acceptance, as many people seem to have similar experiences of slowdown while using iOS 7 on an iPhone 5. Additionally, the device modifications may also just tip the scales in favor of the iPhone 5s.

The first thing that many users will readily accept is the Touch ID, with the fingerprint scanner in place at the Home button. The camera sensor is larger and improved, with a dual LED flash, and makes the best use of the most recent introduction of the 64-bit A7 chip, entering the 64-bit stage way ahead of its competition. With this comes better memory management and a promise of more complex tasks and apps ahead, being processed well with ease.

Apple iPhone 5c Review

The Apple iPhone 5 has been replaced by the fresh, colorful and vibrant 5c. In contrast to initial speculation that the 5c would be a more affordable phone, the 5c has been placed in a similar price slab.

For many, the iPhone 5c is the shiny, colorful version of the iPhone 5, but on deeper inspection and use, many will find differences to the version 5. Apple is so keen on revamping the image of iPhone as young and chic, that the original black is not even a color of the device. However, the plastic on the body is glossy, which means scratches and finger prints messing up the body additionally, the device starts to look bulky, rather than the sleek and slender design of iPhone 5 and 5S.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review

In three generations, Samsung has brought the phablet domain from an experimental, trendy and niche area to a complete new domain. The Note 3, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, has a beautiful large screen, and an improved design also which points out that Samsung is taking this domain seriously. The Note 3 has also brought the stylus back in style, the S Pen, as it is called, with a button to augment the thumb-on-screen experience.

The 5.7” screen sized Note 3, with the SnapDragon 800 chipset, 2160p video recording, USB 3.0 and a whole bunch of software features from Samsung, has entered the segment with a whirlwind of market campaigning, speculation and interest, and has come out with a major player against the likes of Sony Xperia Z Ultra and the likes.

Sony Xperia Z1 Review

Sony has finally chalked out a strategy and it seems is diligently following it. While we see many manufacturers experiment and come out with a ton of features, Sony has looked at its core strengths and is looking to stick to its strengths while eradicating the weaknesses. The key selling points of the device, like the beautiful and durable design, the excellent photography, and the perfect display are again under strong focus on this device as well.

The Xperia Z1, with a width of 8.5mm may not seem on the slimmer side, however, considering the increase in sensor size as well as a 3,000mAh battery, the size is very reasonable, even on the slimmer side of things. Of course, the increase in sensor size gives a high resolution, giving it an advantage over the market competition. Sony is also bringing out its own brand of sensor and lens design, as well as a BIONZ image processor is also available.

QMobile Noir Quatro Z3 Review

Qmobile Company recently is busy in introducing new and reasonably priced quad core smart mobile phones. Qmobile Noir Quatro Z3 is the latest release from the company and it is one of the best release that we have seen recently from the company along with Qmobile Noir Quatro Z4 and Qmobile Noir Quatro Z3 Mini.

The company, after the success of the Qmobile Noir A900, unleashed its ultra slim device – Noir Quatro Z3, although it is the not the world’s slimmest handset yet it is something that one would wish for. The phone, when launched, was overpriced at PKR 29,500 but now after the decrease of three thousands rupees in its retail price makes it an affordable option for many people.

At this time, we can say that the company has announced its pretty darn awesome phone in a budget price. The phone comes with new specs updates such as HD camera cable of recording 1080p HD videos and a full HD Super AMOLED Display with ppi of 306. Though, you have some better options available in the market like Xperia L, Nexus 4 but Noir Quatro Z3 still holds its position pretty well in smartphone race. We are going to have a look at the device, whether its internals are capable to perform or not.

BlackBerry Z30 Review

To be very honest, this is not a great time for BlackBerry. Every day you hear new stories that hint at the rapid disentangling of the company. Though, this is not the time to review BlackBerry's highs and lows, then again with the upliftingly luxurious Z30 in your hand it's quite tough not to think about what might have been. The BlackBerry Z30 is a phone worthy of flagship status as it offers a significantly improved hardware over the BlackBerry Z10 along with many other enhancements. We can say that the BBZ30 is here to take the torch from the Z10. So, without any further ado let’s we see what it has to offer us.

The BlackBerry Z30 features a premium build with metallic accents along with the orthodox awesome Blackberry keyboard. But the question is will these features be enough to tempt the ever dwindling market for the company or will it be able to succeed where its sibling BB Z10 failed quite miserably. This is what we will try to find out.