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Should you keep you smartphone for overnight charging?

Most of the smartphones hardly give a full day of battery backup and the best way to start the day is to keep the battery level at 100%. There are many users who are now using power banks and there many who still keep their smartphone on charge for the whole night. But it is a good option to keep your phone on charge overnight?

Definitely not! , the latest smartphones that are available today comes with over charge protection, that does help to some extent but not really helpful, when you have kept your phone on charge for a longer time. On an average it takes around less than 3 hours to charge the battery on most smartphones.

So in case you put your handset on charging for the whole night, it will get charged in less than 3 hours – assume  you sleep for 8 hours. You see you are unnecessarily charging the handset for almost double the time it takes for a full charge.

What happens when the smartphone battery is fully charged and it is still connected to the charger?
In this case the charging stops and smartphone will consume power from the battery, but as soon as the charge drops to say 99% / 98% the charging process will begin again and when it reaches 100% it will stop. The process goes on and on in a loop, this will not damage the battery but in the long run will age the battery faster, you might experience faster drain and phone switching off suddenly, sudden big battery % drop and ultimately a dead battery.
So what is the best method for charging the handset overnight or for a longer time unattended?
Well the first option is to avoid charging at night or for a long period when you know that the handset will get charged much faster and you will not be able to monitor it.
The 2^nd option is to use smartphones that use a new technique that solves this issue and also does not age the battery. I am not sure about other smartphones but the Lenovo ZUK Z1 does come with a new protection. This requires an extra chips (on the hardware) but quite effective.
So how does this new method on ZUK Z1 work?
Put the ZUK Z1 on charge for the whole night, it does get charged quickly, when battery reaches 100%, the charging will stop and in fact even the battery will stop working – the smartphone will then directly get power from the charger bypassing the battery. Cool, isn’t it.

iPad Mini 4 International Giveaway!

iPad Mini 4 International Giveaway!

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Nexus 6P Smartphone Giveaway

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Buying an iPhone 6 instead of an iPhone 6s is not a good idea

So the iPhone 6s has just hit stores in India today, and it somehow seems like Apple has put plenty of effort into the new one with a big leap in internal hardware processing capabilities as well. Basically, Apple delivered with the iPhone 6s back in September, what it should have delivered with the iPhone 6 itself.

The good news is, that those who waited over a year with their iPhone 5s or an Android smartphone, have a great piece of hardware to purchase.

 

With the iPhone 6s you get an all new display with 3D Touch with software tweaks like Peek and Pop, and a new A9 processor that beats the pants off its Android counterparts even though it just sports two cores. Of course, the next big thing in Apple hardware is the RAM, which is now rated at 2 GB instead of the 1 GB that came on the iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus last year. Then of course comes full time OIS with an upgraded 12 MP sensor and 5 MP one up front. And let’s not forget 4K video recording.

 

All-in-all, it is a massive hardware leap, so big that the iPhone 6s is the first iPhone to get such a performance jump in hardware specs from its non-s siblings.

 

The iPhone 6s is expensive

 

Coming to what everyone in India is talking about, the price. And they are ridiculous, no matter how much someone may convince you (just like I did in the previous paragraph) to buy one. Rs 62,000 for a base model with just 16 GB of internal storage is clearly a rip off! And then we have everything in between with the decent 64 GB versions of both iPhones costing Rs 72,000 and Rs 82,000 respectively; with the top of the line 128 GB iPhone 6s Plus retailing for an earth shattering Rs 92,000 (that’s Rs 8000 less to a Rs 1 lakh by the way).

 

But hey it is hard to tell the difference between the iPhone 6 and the 6s even though the latter is a bit thicker and heavier you just cannot tell the difference until someone in the room asks you to show off 3D Touch.

 

 

Should you buy an iPhone 6 instead?

 

So the big question is, with the new iPhone 6s being so expensive, should you get the older model for less?

The answer is NO.

 

Yes, there is a massive difference in the prices and yes, the iPhone 6 and the 6 Plus will not be losing software support from Apple any time soon.

 

When I purchased my iPhone 6 Plus (64 GB) back in 2015, it was as fast as it needed to be. Apps opened and closed with ease on iOS 8 my only worry was the optimisation of apps by developers to the new iPhone 6 display sizes (a bigger display means more lines of text).

 

And while I was a bit sceptical about Apple launching another Plus model, Apple knew that power users wanted a bigger display and better battery life and they got that with the Plus.

 

But the only crack that was visible back then, was 1 GB of RAM. Still then I decided to take the leap and purchase it because I wanted to try out iOS after years of Android dedication and the bigger battery did make sense.

 

1 GB of RAM worked well, that is until iOS 8.2 arrived and although it had plenty of glitches, that 1 GB of RAM began to show its cracks in places like Safari’s Tabs and even scrolling through native apps.However, iOS 8 was not a massive leap. iOS 9, is.

 

iOS 9 needs more RAM

 

After the launch of iOS 9 owners of the iPhone 6 also began complaining. The thing is Apple packed in so many new features that performance and stability went for toss. That 1 GB of RAM with the new proactive Siri, Spotlight Search and more, simply could not keep up. Even native apps like the recent contacts list began to stutter while scrolling and the keyboard takes time to pop-up, in a not so iOS way.

 

And today with iOS 9.0.2, it is a disaster. Mind you that there are no WiFried issues any more 9 (from iOS 8), but more related to stability that make iOS 9.0.2 feel as lag-ridden as a developer beta. On my iPhone 6 Plus, I have to turn off animations (goodbye buttery smooth animations), turn off transparency (goodbye see through glass notifications bar) and I have even turned off Background app refresh and Siri to keep my iPhone running as smooth as it was on iOS 8.4.1.

 

Frankly speaking, I did not pay Apple Rs 72,000 to run an iPhone with accessibility settings turned on 6 months later.

So in short no, it does not make any sense purchasing an older iPhone, because the minimum hardware requirements have been raised and Apple can do little about it. Innovation needs better hardware and those stuck with an iPhone 6 have to deal with it (Windows 10 smartphone upgraders in Microsoft’s camp, you are next).

 

What should you do?

 

Well, you could contact your relative in the US to get you an iPhone 6s for cheap or you could simply go in for a Nexus device from Google, which will deliver a level of consistency that iOS has but on Android.

 

Else, you will have to just wait till the demand drops along with the prices and the iPhone 6s gets some price cuts in the coming months.

 

Or you could simply wait till Apple optimises the iPhone 6 to run smoother in the last iOS 9 update. After that iOS 10 arrives and you have to go through the same ordeal all over again.

How to get 3D Touch and Live Photos without an iPhone 6s

h the debut of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus last month, Apple introduced several new features that are exclusive to the latest iPhone hardware. However, as in previous years, the recent release of a jailbreak for iOS 9 has allowed some of these features to be activated on older devices without requiring a new iPhone.

While you won’t be able to get things like the increased performance afforded by the A9 chip or the ability to record 4K video, you will be able to get a few strictly software-based features. Keep reading to learn how to enable 3D Touch shortcuts on your Home screen and Live Photos in the Camera app.

3D Touch shortcuts

You still won’t be able to take advantage of 3D Touch system-wide due to the lack of a force-sensitive display on older iPhones, but you can still benefit from the shortcuts available on the Home screen. A new, free tweak called Forcy will allow you to swipe up on your home screen icons to access their 3D Touch menus.

Forcy was even updated today with a new setting that lets you switch the gesture to a long press. Doing so will let you swipe up on the icons to enter “wiggle mode” for rearranging or deleting apps. An option to enable a vibration, or haptic feedback, when you activate the tweak has also been added.

You can download Forcy from the BigBoss repo for free.

Live Photos

To easily activate the Live Photos feature, you can use the popular and versatile Flex tweak. Flex allows you to download simple but powerful patches. One of the few camera patches available for iOS 9+ right now can enable Live Photos on older devices.

Once you’ve activated the patch, you can find the Live Photos button at the top of the Camera app. Turning the feature on will let you snap the same Live Photos you’ll find on the iPhone 6s minus the bumped up 12MP resolution. To play back the video portion of the recording, you just have to do a long press on the image, no “force” required.

A second option for enabling this feature is also available. This tweak, while less versatile than Flex, it will activate Live Photos in the Camera app without any issues.

Flex is available on the BigBoss repo for $3.99. EnableLivePhotos is free.

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Voyage to the Dark Side: A Fair Glance at the iPhone 6S+ From a Google Lover

As a fan of all things technology and mobile, I’ve owned countless Android devices but also every single iPhone. I remember in 2007 when I was a symbian user and the iPhone was just coming out; I thought a full touchscreen phone was completely idiotic. On a whim I ventured out to an Apple store and handled the first iPhone. I was instantly sold on the concept. Since then, Android and iOS have both taken very different paths to arrive at a similar point today: incredibly mature and great mobile operating systems, even if for different folks.

“The 6S+ is not a small device. Apple smartphones are unnecessarily large by today’s standards.”

This year I preordered the newest iPhone, as I do every year. For the first time I opted for the “Plus” model. Go big or go home… and this is indeed a big phone. I’ve been using it since for almost two weeks now, and I wanted to share a few thoughts about the experience.

Using Google in the land of iOS:

I am completely, unequivocally locked into Google’s services. I use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Now, Drive, etc. I’m even typing this post on my Pixel LS. It’s fair to say I won’t use a device that doesn’t have a good Google experience. In fact, that’s my biggest problem with Windows Phone, but that’s beside the point.

For the most part, on iOS the Google experience is OK. Google provides apps that are frequently updated – sometimes quicker than their Android equivalents. Hangouts, in particular, is a far far better experience on iOS. I’m not only referring to being on version 5.1 already. There are so many bugs present on Android that are absolutely non-existent on the iOS version.This reddit thread’s comments list plenty of bugs that I’ve experienced on Android. Again, none of these are present on the iOS version. The app is also quicker to launch and has none of the frequent hangs and lags I notice on the Android version. It may seem ridiculous that there is a better hangouts experience on iOS, and I’d agree. I’ve run out of reasons to defend the pretty bad hangouts experience on Android, especially with the latest bugs.

On Cameras and Catching up:

For years now the best mobile camera experience was usually an iPhone. Things changed in 2015 however, and companies like LG and Samsung are seriously bringing it in the camera department. The G4 and SGS6/Note5 all offer outstanding camera experiences. Even Motorola finally has a serviceable, dare I say “good,” camera. Bringing it back to the 6S+, the experience is as expected: pretty good. The new 12MP camera takes good pictures and it focuses and takes them quickly. I’m a big fan of the 4:3 format, so I’m happy to see the sensor maintain that ratio. Overall 2015 mobile cameras have become incredibly impressive. Below are some sample photos from the 6S+.

Multitasking, Android, and TouchWiz?

This year marks a huge bump for iOS – Apple moved up to 2GB of RAM. Meanwhile, in Android land we’re getting flagships (and even cheap phones!) with 4GB of ram. It’s easy to look at these two numbers in a vacuum and think that the multitasking experience on iOS will be awful. I would politely disagree. In my personal experience I find I run into reloading webpages and apps far less frequently than I do on my Note 5 – but then again, the reason why is obvious to most of us by now. I’m sure this a combination of factors: iOS/Android app programming, restrictive background multitasking in iOS, Samsung’s questionable software expertise… Regardless of the why, iOS multitasking is much better than it has been or I expected. The new 3D touch multitasking gesture is eventually very intuitive as well. Which brings us to our next section…

3D Touch, Long Overdue Long Press Replacement:

The main headline feature of the new iPhone is easily 3D touch. Our own Brian Young wrote a piece on force touch a couple months ago that’s worth a read. He claimed Force Touch (and thus 3D touch) could be a paradigm shift in how we interact with devices. In a the short few weeks I’ve used 3D touch I remain very impressed with the feature. It’s easy to handwave away the concept at large and just call it a “long press,” but that’s missing the point. The ability to “peek” and “pop” into content independent of time is a very slick use case. You can also 3d touch on the left side of the display and swipe right to access the recent apps menu. Additionally, getting to specific parts of applications with a long press from the springboard is also a quick way to shave off valuable milliseconds. Right now, 3D touch is useful, but the real appeal is in the future. Developers have a history of adopting new Apple features, and it will be exciting to see where they go with 3D touch. Eventually, that could reach Android as other OEMs go down Huawei’s route and bring it in as well.

Other Random Thoughts:

The “taptic engine” (read: vibration motor) is amazing and I want no more of the old rotary vibration motors in devices.The Note5 feels much better in the hand than the 6S+. The 6S+ is not a small device. Apple smartphones are unnecessarily large by today’s standards.The new TouchID is frighteningly fast. You really don’t’ see the lock screen often.I still prefer Android’s notification handling by a country mile, Apple needs serious work on that front.Apple’s displays and calibrations remain commendable. The Note5 display is outstanding as well, but Apple still hangs close with a traditional “painted on” LCD.Apple’s build quality remains impressive.Battery life on the 6S+ is outstanding. Standby drain is almost non-existent, and I often have 40-50% left at the end of the day. The smaller 6S packs a significantly smaller battery and likely doesn’t last nearly as long however.
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MI Fair quad core with Finger Print scanner launched for $99

MI has launched an affordable 64 Bit quad core powered smartphone called the UMI Fair for just $99. This handset is using MediaTek chipset, sports a 5 inch screen and comes with finger print scanner too.

The UMI Fair as mentioned houses the MediaTek MT6735 quad core 64 bit processor clocked at 1GHz coupled with Mali T720 GPU. Android Lollipop 5.1 runs the show with 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. There is micro SD card slot too, to add external storage. The inner frame is made of stainless steel, weight with battery is 120 grams and thickness is 8.4mm.

This is a dual SIM handset with 4G LTE support. Fair sports a 5 inch IPS screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. There is 13MP AF camera on the rear and a 2MP camera on the front. Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, GPS, WiFi, Finger Print scanner (on the back) and Bluetooth 4.0.

UMI Fair gets power from a 2000 mAh battery and is available for a fair price of $99 in Black and White colour options. You can buy it from this link here.

Win a Nexus 6 and Moto 360 from TechnoBuffalo and Opera!

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The Nexus 6 is a leading Android phone, and the 2nd generation Moto 360 is at the top of the heap when it comes to Android Wear devices. Thanks to our friends at Opera, we’re teaming up to give one of each away!
Opera is one of the leading makers of high performance mobile browsers, but the company also wants to help you manage your data whether it be cellular or Wi-Fi. With Opera Max, all of that is possible.

Opera Max saves you data, extending your data plan and gives you unparalleled control over your phone’s data consumption. This data-management & data-savings app saves 3G / 4G / LTE and Wi-Fi data usage by up to 50%. Save data by compressing videos, photos and media in your favorite apps and websites over mobile and Wi-Fi networks – without any noticeable loss of quality. Opera Max also helps to save battery and data by allowing you to block any apps running in the background without your knowledge. You can also use it as your Wi-Fi manager, for better control of what your apps do in the background when on Wi-Fi.

To help spread the word of Opera Max, Opera has teamed up with TechnoBuffalo to make two people very happy. One winner will receive a Nexus 6 and the other a second generation Moto 360.
You can be located anywhere in the world for this giveaway, and entering couldn’t be simpler.
To enter, all you need to do is sign in with your credentials in the box below and complete as few or as many of the tasks you choose. Each one will reward you with additional entries in the contest! In other words, the more actions you complete, the better your chances are of winning! You do need to complete three entries to qualify, but why not go for all of them?
Entries will close on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

The iPhone 6S Giveaway

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Description

The Apple unveiling has come and gone, and we’ve all gone about our week while visions of rose gold phones danced in our heads. Rather than enter your name at the bottom of the pre-order list, throw your name in the giveaway mix and let us do the work. This is NOT a drill—enter here and win a new iPhone 6S in the color of your choice.
Features:

• 3D Touch
  
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• Stronger glass
  
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• Live Photos
  
• Rose Gold color option

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• iPhone 6S (choice of color)

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• Submit your email address and click ENTER NOW (Make sure it’s valid as this is where we’ll contact the winner)
  
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• Limit one registration per person – registering more than one email address will result in disqualification from this giveaway

The Macbook Air Giveaway

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It’s thin, light, powerful, packs a battery that lasts 12 hours straight, and makes your current machine look like a computing dinosaur. Now you can get a brand new, shiny Macbook Air for exactly zero dollars—now that’s a deal.
Entering is easy—follow the simple steps for a chance to win!
Features:

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Deal Alert: The Original Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (Verizon LTE Version) Is On eBay For $360, Ships Internationally

Samsung's top-end tablets tend to be much more expensive than their contemporaries, and even more so if you spring for a mobile radio. Today (and only today!) you can grab the original Galaxy Tab S 10.5, with a 16:10 Super AMOLED screen and a Verizon LTE radio, for just $359.99 on eBay. That's an incredible $500 and change off of the original retail price, and about $100 off of the going rate for the year-old tablet. This is a new item in the white-and-gold color, but hurry - according to the eBay listing, this is deal will be gone in about 12 hours (approximately 12 PM Eastern US time on Monday).

Remember that Verizon's LTE radios are (naturally) designed to be used on the Verizon network, but they're also compatible with standard 3G on GSM frequencies as well. That means that you'll probably be able to use this tablet with AT&T, T-Mobile, and most international carriers, just not with LTE speeds. Here's the full band list:

2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 19003G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 21004G bands LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800); LTE 850 / 2100

Other specs include a 2.2Ghz Samsung Krait processor, 16GB of storage plus a MicroSD card slot, and an 8MP rear camera. Since it's a Verizon model, you probably won't be able to unlock the bootloader.

Customers in the United States get free economy shipping, with sales tax only in New Hampshire. If you're an international reader, you might still be able to take advantage of the deal: the description says that shipping is available to all of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Again, the listing will only be active for just over another 12 hours, so get an order in quickly if you want one.

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DOOGEE F5 4G Phablet can be pre-ordered for $139.99

DOOGEE F5 is a 64 bit MediaTek Octa Core powered smartphone that sports a 5.5 inch screen and also comes with finger print scanner. The F5 will be available in Light Gray, Champagne and Deep Gray colour options.
DOOGEE F5 houses the MediaTek MT6753 64 bit octa core processor with Mali T720 GPU. Android lollipop 5.1 runs the show with 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage along with 64GB external micro SD card support. Weight with battery is 171 grams and handset is 7.8mm thick.

The F5 comes with a 5.5 inch AUO IPS screen supporting 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. This is a dual SIM handset with 4G LTE support (do note :- 2300 4G band is not supported). When it comes to the camera there is a 13MP AF camera on the rear with LED flash support and a 5MP camera on the front.

Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS, dual silicon microphones, Touch ID based finger print scanner and Bluetooth. This smartphone comes with a 3000 mAh non-removable battery with fast charging feature.

DOOGEE F5 4G can be pre-ordered from GearBest site for $139.99.

Moto X Play Launched in India for Rs.18499

Motorola at a press event in Delhi, today launched the Moto X Play in India. This handset is powered by Snapdragon 615 octa core processor and the key attraction is the 21 MP AF camera on the rear. This handset is priced at ₹18,499.

Moto X Play is using Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 octa core processor making use to 2x quad core clocked at 1.7GHz. This with Adreno 405 GPU. There is on-board 2GB RAM. Optional 16/32GB of internal storage. The micro SD card in turn supports 128GB micro SD cards. Android Lollipop (5.1.1) runs out of the box over a 5.5 inch with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Screen comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

The X Play comes with dual SIM support. The key highlight is the 21MP AF camera on the rear with dual tone LED flash and a 5MP camera on the front of better selfies. Key features are 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and also NFC. The X Play gets power from a 3630 mAh battery.

There are two things that make the Moto X exciting is the battery with turbo power charging (up to 8 hours of usage in just about 15 minutes of charging) and the 21MP camera.

The Moto X Play is priced at ₹18,499 and it will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

Blackview Alife P1 Pro quad core with finger print scanner for $99.99

The Blackview Alife P1 Pro is a MediaTek quad core powered smartphone that also comes with finger print scanner, the handset is priced at $99.99 (approx ₹6,500) (flash sale). This is a dual SIM handset running Lollipop with 4G LTE support.

The Alife P1 Pro is using the MediaTek MT6735 quad core processor (64 bit) with Mali T720 GPU. This chipset supports 4G. The P1 Pro sails on Android Lollipop 5.1 with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage + micro SD card support.

This smartphone sports a 5.5 inch IPS 2.5D arc screen with narrow border supporting 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. A 13MP auto focus camera with dual LED flash is packed on the rear and the front facing camera is of 5MP resolution.
Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. The P1 Pro gets power from a 3000 mAh removable battery.

The Blackview Alife P1 Pro handset is priced at $129.99, but on Monday and Friday you can buy it for $119.99 and on Wednesday it is available for $99.99 and $119.99. Check this link here for the flash sale.

AuraVR Plastic VR headset at Rs.650

The AuraVR is another VR device available in the India market. What makes it different is that it is made of plastic and comes with a head band with adjustable strap. This VR is available on Amazon.in and on AuraVR.com website for ₹650.


Box pack
Inside the box you will get the VR headset and head strap. There is no assembling required, just attach the head strap and start using it.
Design
The AuraVR is made of plastic and it’s a made in India product. It is using good quality plastic but finishing could have been better, nevertheless for this price you can ignore that. This VR will definitely last longer than the cardboard VR, these are more reliable and durable.
Attach the head strap to get a hands free VR experience. I have used the OnePlus Cardboard, you need to hold the device but with Aura VR you can go hands free, it is an added advantage.

The VR also comes with a magnetic trigger that will work only with smartphones with magnetic sensors. It is advisable to go for the VR headset only if your smartphones supports magnetic and gyro sensors for a good 360 degree VR experience.
When you attach the handset there is a sponge inside that will secure the smartphone, prevent it from slipping out – you will also need to lock the front white rectangular cap. It is easier to lock it but not that easy to unlock it, they should have used an easier locking system. You can use any smartphone with up to 6 inch screen.
The Velcro head strap is adjustable, check video review on how to attach it.

Performance
You will need to download the VR app, install it, run it and align the reference line on your smartphone with the VR after attaching the phone to the VR headset. You can also check for more recommended VR apps on the AuraVR.com website.
When compared with the OnePlus cardboard the Aura VR was slightly better.
Verdict
Another affordable VR headset that is made of plastic and made in India. If you want to experience virtual reality using your smartphone and want something reliable that will last for a longer time, you can go in for the AuraVR.


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Wickedleak Wammy Neo 3 octa core with 3GB RAM for 14990

WickedLeak has launched an octa core powered smartphone with 3GB RAM, its called the Wammy Neo 3 and it is priced at 14,990. This dual SIM smartphone sports a 5.5 inch FHD screen and is running Android 5.1 out of the box.


The Wammy Neo 3 is using the 64 bit MediaTek octa core processor (MT6752) clocked at 1.7GHz coupled with Mali T760 GPU. Android Lollipop 5.1 runs the show with 3GB LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB of internal storage space. There is micro SD card support too of up to 64GB.

The Neo 3 is 8.7mm thick with a weight of around 177 grams with battery. Screen is 5.5 inches supporting 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and comes with corning gorilla glass 3 protection. Rear camera is of 14MP (CMOS sensor) resolution with LED flash support. Front camera is of 4.9MP resolution with wide angle selfie support.

Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, GPS with GLONASS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There is accelerometer, gyro, magnetic, light and proximity sensors. This handset houses a 3000 mAh battery.

Wickedleak Wammy Neo 3 is available for ₹14,990