Tuesday, September 17, 2013

TECH REVIEW ............Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8


TECH REVIEW Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 

5.8-inch (960x540px) | 1.4GHz Broadcom dual-core CPU | VideoCore IV GPU | 1.5GB RAM | 8GB memory, expandable up to 64GB | 8MP and 1.9MP cameras | 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 2600mAh battery (13hrs on 3G) | Android 4.2.2 |162.6x82.4x9mm, 182g 23,100/

WHAT’S HOT
 Multi-tasking screen:
The Mega 5.8 sports Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface that comes with the Multi-Window feature. This means you can split the screen to work in any two apps, including the Chrome browser, YouTube, Gmail and Navigation, simultaneously.
Camera: In daylight, the Mega’s shooter is capable of detailed photos and accurate colours. The quality of Full HD video is also decent, and auto focus works well to create smooth clips. WHAT’S NOT
Screen: The device’s 5.8-inch screen has a rather low resolution of 960x540px. Result: text isn’t as crisp, and images and videos look a bit soft.
Gaming performance: No issues with games like Angry Birds and Subway Surfer, but demanding 3D games like Dead Trigger don’t play out as smoothly. Design: The Mega’s body is made of glossy plastic and the handset looks like all the other Samsung models before it (its build quality, however, is solid). Given its size, you can’t use Mega single handedly. ‘’’’

TECH REVIEW  In Conclusion
Optimums G Pro:
This phablet is the fastest and smoothest handset among the four reviewed here. Still, its premium pricing does not offer the best value for money.  
Ascend Mate: Its good display, design, battery life and price are let down by its poor user interface and under par performance. 
 K900: It is a spiffy performer; its screen is sharp and its camera, excellent. In terms of looks and build quality, the K900 is top class. Still, you may find it a bit tedious to use if you are not used to phablets. Galaxy Mega 5.8: The Mega works well for web browsing; Full HD videos play smoothly; GPS locks on fast; call quality is good, and you get a good camera. But it doesn’t dazzle. In fact, at 25,100, it seems overpriced.  
What you should buy: The Lenovo K900 is the ‘best buy’ among the phones reviewed here. If money is not an issue, get the Optimus G Pro. Buy the Ascend Mate only if you intend to watch lots of movies on the go. The Mega 5.8 should be avoided at its present cost. Instead, you will be better served by Samsung’s Note II, which at around 28,000 is a sweeter deal.


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