Xiaomi will start pre-loading Microsoft Office and Skype on its phones starting September 2016, initially in China, with other markets including India to follow.
If a phone under Rs 15,000 is what you're looking for, then this is among the best, says Khalid Anzar.
Priced at Rs 13,999, the it comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM.
The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.
On Sept 15 Google launched the first of its Android One phones in India aimed at making smartphones more affordable for the masses.
Consumers can effectively make payments using UPI and other debit cards, credit cards and internet banking across 120 banks and over 120 billers, Xiaomi said.
The first half of the year (H1-2020) was marked by sluggish growth with demand down 26 per cent YoY, while the second half saw recovery. H2-2020 recovered with 19 per cent YoY growth, reports Shivani Shinde.
The phone is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor and a majestic 5-inch HD IPS display.
Searching for a good phone that does not cost the earth? Ashish Narsale gives you his expert suggestions.
The Xiaomi Mi4 has a 5-inch IPS display and is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and has 3GB RAM.
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country later this month as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market.
The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.
The online strategy cuts down on marketing and distribution costs, allowing Xiaomi to sell feature-rich phones at low prices.
The Moto G6 has a modern screen, a front-facing fingerprint sensor, dual cameras on the rear, a glass build, a USB type-C port and water resistance that could save it from accidental splashes, says Khalid Anzar.
Ericsson claimed Xiaomi has violated HC order.
Ericsson filed a case claiming Xiaomi has been violating eight of its patents.
Handset maker Xiaomi will set up a research and development unit in Bangalore, its first such facility outside of China, as it looks to beef up presence in the booming Indian smartphone market.
Tizen is an open source operating system built by the eponymous organisation that includes Samsung as a member.
The low price tag makes it a great buy for those who are looking for a performance-centric phone.
Following the footsteps of Motorola, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is also teaming up with e-Commerce major Flipkart to launch its handsets in India.
At Rs 24,999, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going as a flagship.
Google's new Nexus models are hands down the show-stealers of the season.
Gift your brother/sister something smart, useful and trendy, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.
India's smartphone shipment grew by 11.5 per cent in the first quarter of calendar year (CY) 2024 on a year-on-year basis to 34 million units. This is the third consecutive quarter of growth in shipments, International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker said.
Vivo V9 becomes the first to bring 19:9 aspect ratio phone to India.
Xiaomi Mi 4i is attractive but camera quality could have been better.
Manu Kumar Jain, India head, Xiaomi, tells Sangeeta Tanwar how the Chinese smartphone maker won over the Indian market.
Will the Redmi Note 6 be a bestseller? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.
India's smartphone market has fallen by one per cent in the first half of 2022, as shipments of Xiaomi - the top-selling brand - declined 28 per cent due to weak consumer demand in the quarter ended June. According to the International Data Corporation's (IDC's) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 71 million smartphones were shipped from January to June this year. The highest decline was in the below-$100 segment, which lost its market share by 5 per cent.
It's a twin of Samsung Galaxy J6, launched only a couple of months ago.
Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.
he 4G version of the device would compete with the likes of Lenovo's A6000.
The Honor 9 Lite sports a premium glass design, dual-camera set-ups on the front and rear, and a futuristic 18:9 aspect ratio screen at a starting price of Rs 10,999, says Khalid Anzar
Smart devices maker Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market in the country for the fourth consecutive quarter in July-September with a 17.2 per cent market share, market research firm Counterpoint said on Wednesday. Shipments of iPhone maker Apple crossed 2.5 million units in the reported quarter thereby registering an all-time high in a quarter, according to the Counterpoint's Monthly India Smartphone Tracker report. "Samsung maintained its leading position for the fourth consecutive quarter with a 17.2 per cent share driven by the success of its A and M series.
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Airtel offers 4G service in 1800 Mhz band frequency while other companies are yet to roll out their services.
As many as 37 per cent of smartphones sold in India in 2022 cost Rs 15,000 or more.
Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale lists the smartphones that ruled our hearts in 2019.
Xiaomi topped the chart as the most sold smartphone brand by its users with 26 per cent share, followed by Apple (20 per cent), Samsung (16 per cent), Vivo, and Motorola (6 per cent each) among others, it said. Most smartphones sold by users were in the sub-Rs 10,000 brackets, it added. Among models, the iPhone 7 was the hottest selling model along with some other models as well as Redmi Note 4 and OnePlus 6 during the year. The number of smartphone repairs was the highest in Delhi in 2020.
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