Samsung Galaxy J3 (6) & Xiaomi Mi5 launched in India
Samsung and Xiaomi have launched their new smartphones – Galaxy J3 (6) and Mi 5 respectively in India, today.
Here’s all you need to know:
# Samsung Galaxy J3 (6)
The mid-range smartphone has been priced at Rs. 8,990 and will be available in India exclusively via Snapdeal from today.
Display : 5″ Super AMOLED (1280 x 720 pixels)
Android OS: Lollipop 5.1 with the customized TouchWiz UI overlaid.
Processor: Quad core 1.5 GHz Cortex A53
RAM: 1.5 GB
Battery : 2,600 mAh
Memory: Internal- 16GB
External: Expandable upto 128 GB (MicroSD)
Connectivity: 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and Micro-USB.
Rear camera: 8MP with LED flash and autofocus
Front camera: 5 MP
According to Samsung, the highlight of the J3 (6) handset is the S Bike Mode. Once enabled, it automatically replies to calls with pre-recorded messages in 14 languages. It works like a ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature that prevents unwanted distractions while riding a bike. In case of an emergency, however, the caller can press 1 to force the call to connect. Riders can also mark a few contacts as important, so that they can be notified.
After having a successful run with the Mi4 and Redmi phones, Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has launched the highly anticipated Mi 5 priced at Rs. 24,999.
Chipset: Snapdragon 820
CPU: 2.15 GHz dual-core + 1.6 GHz dual-core
GPU: Adreno 530
RAM: 3GB / 4 GB
OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
Display: 5.15 inch, IPS FHD Display
Camera: Primary- 16 MP PD-AF with dual-tone dual-LED Flash, 4-axis OIS; Secondary- 4 MP
Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- None.
Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
Connectivity: Dual SIM, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, 4G, NFC, IR Port, Type C USB with USB Host, fingerprint, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
The smartphone will be available in its first flash sale on Mi.com from April 6.