Windows 8.1 is going desi!!
Yes. You read it right!
Prelude:
When was the last time you though that
Windows Phone OS was the OS of your choice? Well, it is now time to go all
praises for the OS. Now, Microsoft has brought-in a real competitor to Google’s
Android & Apple’s iOS, the Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 OS! And, it is a
tough, mighty chap!!
Earlier, when WP OS was in its v.7 &
v.7.5, Samsung & HTC along with Nokia, were the only global WP OEM’s for
Microsoft. Later, Samsung & HTC continued to be loyal to Google, and paid
no heed to MS. Nokia kept on producing a series of Lumia Windows Phones, but
was the sole company to do so. After, MS acquired Nokia; it did something that
no one ever thought of! It made some hardware partnerships. India’s homegrown OEM’s
Micromax, Xolo, Lava, Karbonn, etc. were the ones to be pleased to do so!
Micromax Canvas Win W121:
Micromax was crowned to be “World’s First
OEM” after Microsoft-owned Nokia Inc. to produce a Windows 8.1 Phone. It came
up with two WP 8.1 phones – Micromax Canvas Win W092 & W121. The W121 was a
higher specifications phone than the W092. The phone was decently priced
according to its decent specifications (read it as “above Nokia Lumia 630”.)
The phone had a 1.2 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with Adreno
302 GPU. It was pre-viewed on 16th June, 2014.
Xolo Win Q900s:
On 28th June, 2014, the premium
brand of Lava Mobiles – XOLO, came up with its first Windows OS powered
smartphone. The phone is named – Xolo Win Q900s. It is touted to be the
“Lightest Smartphone in the World” at just 100gms. Despite its weight, and a
meager thickness (read thinness) of just 7.2mm, the phone boasts almost the
same specifications as that with the Micromax Canvas Win W121. But, the Xolo
phone has a few differences with Micromax’s offering.
Feature Comparison:
1) Screen: The
W121 has a 5” HD screen at 293ppi resolution, while Q900s has a 4.7” HD screen
at 312ppi resolution. That means, though MMX W121 has a slightly larger screen,
Xolo Q900s has a slightly crispier screen. But, Xolo offers Dragontrail Glass
on the top of its OGS display. Xolo is a clear winner here.
2) Battery:
MMX W121 has a 2000mAh battery as compared to the 1800mAh battery of the Xolo
Q900s. Both last for almost the same time due to their screen sizes. No clear
winner here, but, the Micromax’s offering is a bit better.
3) Chipset:
Both phones have 1.2 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdrogon 200 processor. This
chipset is a battery saving equipment, but is not as powerful as the one
provided with Nokia Lumia 630.
4) GPU:
Both phones have the same Adreno 302 GPU running at 400 MHz.
5) Operating
System: Both phones come with Windows Phone OS ver.8.1, the
latest one.
6) RAM:
Both phones offer 1GB of RAM.
7) Internal
Memory: Both phones have 8GB of Internal Memory (5GB user
accessible).
8) Camera:
Both phones have 8MP Primary camera & 2MP front camera. But Xolo offers PureCelTM
sensor which helps in bright & clear pictures in both high & low
light environment.
Model
|
Xolo
Win Q900s
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Micromax
Canvas Win W121
|
Software
|
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Operating System
|
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 OS
|
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 OS
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Preloaded Apps
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Hardware
|
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Processor
|
1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex A7
|
1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex A7
|
Chipset
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
|
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
|
GPU
|
Adreno 302
|
Adreno 302
|
RAM
|
1GB
|
1GB
|
Sensors
|
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
|
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Accelerometer
|
Screen Size
|
4.7 inches
|
5.0 inches
|
Display Resolution
|
1280 X 720 pixels ~ 312 ppi
|
1280 X 720 pixels ~ 293.7 ppi
|
Display Technology
|
HD IPS Capacitive Touch Screen Display with
One Glass Solution
Dragontrail Glass overlay
|
HD IPS Capacitive Touch Screen Display
|
Camera
|
||
Rear Camera
|
8MP
|
8MP
|
Front Camera
|
2MP
|
2MP
|
Camera Feature
|
LED Flash
Autofocus
PureCelTM sensor
Digital Zoom
Geo-tagging
Touch Focus
Video tagging
Panorama
1080p @ 30fps video recording
|
LED Flash
Autofocus
Digital Zoom
Geo-tagging
Touch Focus
Video tagging
Panorama
1080p @ 30fps video recording
|
Storage
|
||
Inbuilt Capacity
|
8GB
|
8GB
|
User Available
|
About 5GB
|
About 5GB
|
Expandable Capacity
|
Upto 32GB via MicroSD card
|
Upto 32GB via MicroSD card
|
Mobile
Network
|
||
Support
|
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
|
2G: GSM 900/1800 MHz
|
3G: WCDMA 2100 MHz
|
3G: WCDMA 2100 MHz
|
|
GPRS/EDGE (Class 12)
|
GPRS/EDGE (Class 12)
|
|
SIM Card Type
|
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA)
Dual Stand-by
|
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA)
Dual Stand-by
|
Internet Speed
|
Up to 42 Mbps download
Up to 5.76 Mbps upload
|
Up to 42 Mbps download
Up to 5.76 Mbps upload
|
Connectivity
|
||
Wi-Fi
|
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hot spot
|
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hot spot
|
Bluetooth
|
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP Profile
|
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP Profile
|
USB
|
Micro-USB v2.0
|
Micro-USB v2.0
|
Audio Jack
|
Yes; 3.5mm
|
Yes; 3.5mm
|
GPS
|
Yes; A-GPS
|
Yes; A-GPS
|
Audio
& Video
|
||
FM Radio
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Audio Playback Format
|
MP3, AMR-NB, AAC LC
|
MP3, AMR, AAC, WMA
|
Video Playback Format
|
3GP, MP4, WMV, MPEG4, H.263, H.264
|
3GP,MP4, WMV
|
Power
|
||
Battery
|
1800mAh Li-ion battery
|
2000mAh Li-ion battery
|
Price:
Micromax Canvas Win W121 - About
INR. 9500/- (declared during launch)
Xolo Win Q900s - About INR. 11,999/- (declared on its
e-launch on Snapdeal.com) But, if pre-ordered on Snapdeal before the official
launch, the phone is available at INR.9,999/- (plus discounts!!)
Verdict:
Though both the phones have almost the same
specifications on paper, Xolo’s offering is almost INR.2000/- heftier than
Micromax’s. But, this is due to the extra-spice of OGS display with
scratch-resistant Dragontrail glass overlay, PureCelTM technology
with the camera; and a slim, trim, feather-weight designed body. Both the
brands have their pros and cons, so, it all boils down to the consumer’s choice
and judgment.
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