Showing posts with label Comparisons. Show all posts
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Friday, June 27, 2014

LG G Watch vs Samsung Gear Live: First battle of the Android Wear devices!

Google announced the first 2 smartwatches based on Android Wear at Google I/O this year: LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live. In this article, I will first write all the advantages of one watch over the other, then their full specifications and finally, my verdict on which is the best Android Wear smartwatch available for now!


LG G Watch

  • Bigger battery: 400 mAH vs 300 mAH.
  • Cleaner design.
Samsung Gear Live

  • Thinner: 8.9 mm vs 9.95 mm.
  • Lighter: 59 gm vs 63 gm.
  • SuperAMOLED Display: Saves battery on blacks and gives deeper contrasts.
  • Heart Rate Monitor.
  • Better Screen Resolution: 320 x 320 vs 280 x 280.
  • Higher Pixel Density: 278 ppi vs 240 ppi.

Verdict

There are actually more similarities in both these watches than there are differences. The screen sizes are almost same (0.02 " difference), they both run Android Wear, support Bluetooth 4.0, have a 1.2 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of storage. The Samsung Gear Live obviously packs better specifications as seen above but there is an important thing I want to point out. In India, the Samsung Gear Live is 900 Rs (15 $) costlier than the G Watch while in USA, the G Watch is costlier by 30 $. I would go for the Gear Live because of the following points:
  • 1 mm is a lot for thickness and it is also lighter, even though by 4 gm.
  • 15 $ or 30 $ are not a concern when you are looking at 200 $+ devices.
  • It sure has a smaller battery but the SuperAMOLED screen makes up for it.
  • Heart Rate Monitor: It makes no sense to me to buy a wearable and not have it, unless it's Moto 360 :P

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display

Also read my other article on the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 here. Also, read my thoughts on the new iPads here. Google Nexus 7(2013) vs iPad Mini 2 here.

Anyways, let's get started on this one! 


Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

  • MicroSD card support.
  • Better cameras (8 MP vs 5 MP and 2.1 MP vs 1.2 MP).
  • IR blaster.
  • Physical home button along with capacitive multitasking and back buttons.
  • 3 GB RAM.
  • LED flash.
  • 14% thinner (6.6 mm vs 7.5 mm)
  • Higher pixel density (359 ppi vs 324 ppi)
  • 13% lighter (298 gm vs 341 gm)
  • 6% larger display (8.4" vs 7.9")
  • Notification LED.
  • Fingerprint Scanner with multi user suppport.
  • Open source Android.
  • Voice calling facility.
  • Slimmer bezel.
  • Wi-fi 802.11AC.
  • Back has superior grip and great feel in hand.
Apple iPad Mini with Retina display
  • 32% larger battery.
  • OS updates are faster.
  • 64/128 GB options.
  • Aluminum body.
  • 64 bit processor
Conclusion:

Is there anything more left to say? :P
Samsung for me all the way. Let me know in the comments which one you prefer!

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Sony Xperia Z2 tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

In this article, I told that according to me, the Xperia Z2 tablet was the best tablet of 2014 but out of nowhere, Samsung came out with all guns firing with the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 8.4 Although, I have to say that the screen sizes are a little weird for me. Anyways, in this comparison I will state the differences but mostly the advantages of one tablet over another and then, I will give my conclusion. Let's get started!
P.S.: Also read Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs iPad Mini 2 here!

Sony Xperia Z2 tablet:


  • 3% thinner (6.4 mm vs 6.6 mm) That said, I don't care if my tablet it 0.2 mm thicker.
  • 7% lighter (439 gm vs 467 gm).
  • Better processor (Snapdragon 801 vs Snapdragon 800/Exynos).
  • MHL 3 input/output support. Read more about it here.
  • Water proof and dust resistant IP58 certified.
  • NFC. Strange that Samsung didn't include NFC in it's tablet.
  • FM Radio with RDS.
  • Aluminum frame and glass body.
  • Wireless charging.
  • Playstation integration.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5:


  • Stunning 10.5" Super AMOLED display
  • 32% larger battery (7900 mAH vs 6000 mAH)
  • IR blaster
  • LED flash 
  • Physical buttons: Personal preference.
  • MIMO Wifi
  • Textured back with good grip.
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 2560x1600 resolution with 288 ppi.
  • Thinner bezel
  • 4% larger display (10.5" vs 10.1")
  • Brighter display.
  • Finger print scanner with multi user support. Useful if tablet is shared among family members.
  • No MicroUSB flap. This also means that the tablet is not waterproof.
Similarities: 
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat.
  • 3 GB RAM.
  • Adreno 330 GPU.
  • 8/8.1 MP and 2.1/2.2 MP cameras.
  • Wi-fi 802.11AC support.
  • LTE support.
  • MicroSD card support.
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 1080p video recording.
Conclusion:

According to me, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is better at all practical things. For e.g: The multi user support, the LED flash, the thinner bezels and the Super AMOLED display whereas, the Xperia Z2 tablet is better looking on paper with the glass back, waterproof rating and MHL 3 support. There is absolutely no doubt that both these tablets are beasts in their own ways and that they couldn't be more different. Personally, I am torn between these two but I think I will give a slight edge to the Xperia Z2 tablet because of it's looks :P

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Oppo Find 7 vs Sony Xperia Z2

Hey guys! I am hoping that you must be enjoying our recent articles. Today, I am going to try a new way of comparison of the Oppo Find 7 and the Sony Xperia Z2. I will be stating the pros of each device over the other. So, let's get started!

Note: This comparison is only based on the specifications and personal experience may change from person to person

Oppo Find 7:

Oppo's newest flagship with a 2K display and a motto "Raise the Bar"

  • 2K / Quad HD / 2560x1440 resolution
  • Dual LED Flash
  • Removable Battery
  • Bigger Skyline Notification LED
  • 5 MP front camera
  • 32 GB option
  • 6% larger display
  • No flaps for charging port
  • Carbon Fiber back
  • Quad Core 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801
  • Faster charging (0-75% in 30 minutes)
  • 26% higher ppi
  • 50 MP shooting mode
Sony Xperia Z2:

Sony's flagship in all of it's waterproof glory
  • Stereo speakers
  • Playstation Integration
  • Water and Dust Proof (IP58 rating)
  • MHL 3.0 support
  • 20.7 MP camera
  • 12% thinner
  • Physical Camera Shutter Key (traditional 2-stage button)
  • Wireless Charging support
  • Built in FM Radio
  • 7% larger battery
  • 6% lighter
So, this is it guys. I seriously think that these two phones are the ones to beat and I have a feeling that the HTC One would not be as good as expected.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Xperia Z2 Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 vs iPad Air

Sony announced their new Xperia Z2 tablet at MWC and it is looking pretty solid to me. I think Sony has a winner in their hand because they kept all of the good features of the Xperia Z tablet (glass back, waterproof etc.) and upgraded other features to keep up with the new wave of performance hungry apps (processor, RAM etc.). In this article, I compare it with two of the best tablets today, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 and the iPad Air.


Sony Xperia Z2Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1Apple iPad AirWinner
 The Xperia Z2 tablet offers Sony’s best audio and screen technologies The OS Wars







OSAndroid 4.4.2Android 4.4.2iOS 7
AnnouncedFeb-14Jan-14Nov-13
Display Size10.1"10.1"9.7"
Resolution1920x12002560x16002048x1536Samsung
PPI224300264Samsung
Weight439 gms469 gms469 gmsSony
Thickness6.4 mm7.3 mm7.5 mmSony
Camera8.1 MP8 MP5 MPSony
Secondary Camera2.2 MP2 MP1.2 MPSony
Water/dust proofYesNoNoSony
Processor2.3 GHz quad core Snapdragon 800Quad-core (1.9 + 1.3) GHz Exynos Octa 5420 Apple A7 64-bit
RAM3 GB2 GBNot announcedSony
Expandable StorageYesYesNo

Conclusion
In my opinion, Sony has created the best tablet of 2014 (so far, I am looking forward to the Google Nexus 10 2) and would recommend anyone to buy it disregarding the pricing which hasn't been announced yet. Being an Android power user, the software is no issue for me because I can root it anytime and install a custom ROM or even stock android. Obviously, this isn't possible for everybody but, it's still an option whenever you buy and Android tablet!

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Moto G vs Nexus 4!

If you have been following this blog, you would probably have read my impressions of the Moto G. If you haven't I highly recommend you read that article here before reading this one.

With the holidays and Christmas coming up, get ready to get confused on which gifts to give but under a budget of about 200$. Stop worrying! Today, I bring you two "budget" phones but they won't feel like budget phones in the hand: Moto G and Nexus 4. Yes, the Nexus 4, last year's Google flagship phone is this year's budget phone.

I will compare these two products which are essentially Google's as Motorola is now owned by Google. This comparison will follow a similar pattern to my iPad Mini vs Nexus 7(2013) article. 

Size: 

As you can see from the picture, the Moto G is much smaller than the Nexus 4 and fits comfortably in hand. This doesn't meant that the Nexus 4 is hefty, but if you have small hands or come from an iPhone, I would recommend the Moto G due to its size if specifications don't matter to you.

Weight:
The weight of both the phones is pretty much neck-and-neck so it doesn't even matter because you cannot fell a difference of 4 grams in your hands.

Build and feel in hand:

It is quite obvious that the Nexus 4 is "prettier" than the Moto G. The Moto G doesn't have the rugged back of the Moto X but it sports the same dimple below the camera which seems to be Motorola's signature now.

Display:


The Nexus 4 offers a screen bigger by 0.2" but the Moto G's pixel density is higher. It all depends on what you want: sharpness or size.

Software:


Moto G just received the kitkat update and this means that none of the phone come with 4.4 out of the box but they have an OTA ready.

Storage:
Both the phones come in an option of either 8 or 16 GB of internal memory with no SD Card slot for expandable memory.

Connectivity:
Both the devices come with Wi-fi b/g/n support but the Nexus 4 also supports dual band Wi-fi. LTE is not officially supported on any of the devices but there is a hack for the Nexus 4 to enable LTE. Bluetooth 4.0 is present on both but only the Moto G supports Bluetooth LE(Low Energy).

Battery:



Despite the similar battery capacities — 2070mAh for the Moto G, 2100mAh for the Nexus 4 — there’s a night-and-day difference in longevity between the two devices. I never had any trouble getting a full day — and then some, more often than not — out of the Moto G, but the Nexus 4 has never wowed me with its battery life. Much of the difference in longevity is likely down to the CPUs being used in the phones. The Nexus 4’s Snapdragon S4 Pro is powerful, but power-hungry, while the Moto G’s Cortex A7 cores don’t perform as well in demanding apps, but are supremely efficient.

Processor:



On paper, the Snapdragon S4 pro used in the Nexus 4 is better but in day-to-day life or even in heavy games, you will only be able to notice a minor difference in performance.

RAM:

The Nexus 4's 2 GB RAM is definitely better for multitasking.

Cameras:


The Nexus 4's 8MP camera compared to the 5MP camera on the Moto G is definitely better for shutterbugs. But, I would warn you not to expect great pictures from budget phones.

Prices:
The Moto G starts from 179$ for the 8GB variant and 199$ for the 16GB variant while the Nexus 4 starts from 199$ for the 8GB model and 249$ for the 16GB model. 

Extra things:
The Nexus 4 has a support for wireless charging if you have a thing for it. Moto G has a removable and replacable back cover with multiple color options. The Moto G also packs other extra features like Motorola Assist and Trusted Bluetooth. You can read the full specifications of both the phones here and here.

Conclusion:
As I always say, it all depends on what suits the best for you. At the end, it is your choice and the person you are gifting to has to live with it :P In my opinion, the Nexus 4 is definitely better but you do pay for it. 
If you are an Apple user coming to Android, the Moto G would be a good kick starter.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Google Nexus 7(2013) vs Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display

With black friday and cyber monday coming up soon, you can expect electronics sales to go through the roof. And that is the reason I will help you buy the best portable tablet for you. Today, I will be comparing the Nexus 7 and the iPad mini, 2 of the best devices in the 'mini tablet' category.

Size

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7
The tablets are both 7.9 inches tall, but that's where the similarities end. The Nexus 7 is 16 percent narrower, giving it a very different look and feel. The Nexus' little bit more thickness doesn't matter too much as it is not fat.

Weight

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

The Retina iPad mini is actually heavier than last year's model. It isn't a huge difference in hand, but it also doesn't feel quite as feathery as the 1st-gen iPad mini. The extra heft has it coming out at 14 percent heavier than the Nexus 7.

Build and feel in-hand

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

We're looking at a familiar aluminum construction for the iPad mini, and a matte plastic build for the Nexus 7. The back of the Nexus 7 is quite similar to the LG Nexus 5. Neither tablet is uncomfortable in hand, but if you are used to using devices with one hand, the Nexus 7 should be better for you given its narrower design and lighter weight.

Colors

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

You have two color options for the Mini, and a standard black for Google's tablet.

Display

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7
If you mostly use your tablet outdoors, I would suggest the Nexus 7 as I noticed a higher brightness level and that would help for reading in bright sunlight. The 2012 Nexus 7 and 1st-gen iPad mini both had a terrible display resolution. But no worries there anymore, as these latest models are razor-sharp. The Nexus 7 does display a wider range of colors but the iPad mini has a tad high pixel density. But don't worry, you won't be able to notice ;)

Software

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

iOS and Android each have their fans. The Android 4.4 KitKat update is still in the process of rolling out to the Nexus 7. So if you buy one today, you might still be on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for a little while. The iPad mini on the other hand, comes with iOS 7 out of the box. An extra note for the Android critics, the Google Play Store underwent an update on 23rd November that will help widen the app library for tablets easily before you all start yapping :P

Storage

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

The iPad mini offers two extra storage tier options. Neither tablet has a microSD card slot.

Wireless

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7


Both slates are sold in both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + cellular models. The cellular models in both devices support LTE.

Battery

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7


The above numbers show battery capacity, but we have some much more telling numbers. In our hands-on test, where we stream video continuously (with Wi-Fi on and brightness at 75 percent), the Nexus lasted 5 hours and 33 minutes. In the same test, the Retina iPad mini lasted 10 hours and 50 minutes. We wouldn't call battery life a huge concern on the Nexus 7, but it also doesn't compare to the excellent uptimes from the Mini.

Processor

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

Here, you can see definitely that the Nexus' processor has more potential to work faster. The 64-bit chip on Apple products still doesn't makes any sense to me as 64 bit chips are supposed to provide RAM capacity higher than 4 GB but Apple uses just 1/4th of the maximum capacity.

RAM

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7



The Nexus 7 doubles the iPad mini's 1 GB of RAM, making it better for multitasking.

Cameras

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7


Nothing mind-blowing in the camera department, but since tablets make for awkward cameras anyway, I don't think that's anything to worry about.

Release date

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7


It's hard to believe, but the 2nd-gen Nexus 7 has already been around for four months. If Google sticks with its established cycle, we could see a 3rd-gen Nexus 7 about eight months from now.

Starting prices

iPad mini with Retina Display vs. 2013 Nexus 7

The iPad mini gives you a much bigger screen and a little better battery life, but you're also paying for it. It starts at US$170 more expensive than the Nexus 7(we did expect that, didn't we? :P).

Wrap-up

If you ask my personal opinion, hands down, the Nexus 7 is better all over. But, in the end, it all depends on you and which tablet you want. Let me know in the comments section which tablet are you gonna buy this Thanksgiving or which you already have! :)If you liked this article, please also read my other articles below and share it with your friends who love Android too! Also, if you want to make sure you are one of the first persons to get notified when we write more awesome stuff like this, +1 and follow the blog via e-mail!