I was recently looking at new and upcoming android smartphones, and was amazed to look at new entrants like Xiaomi and OnePlus. They are offering phones that can beat the flagships of any company that calls itself a mobile superpower (read Samsung, LG, etc.) and can stand on their own.
The Xiaomi Mi3 and the OnePlus One offer top of the line specifications in terms of hardware and have even got all the software power under the hood. Talk to any passionate technology enthusiast and you will learn that CyanogenMod and/or MiUi are among the best (if not the best) flavors of android available out there.
Let's look at some of the key specifications of the two "David" phones;
Xiaomi Mi3:
Screen: 5 inches IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080X1920 pixels (441 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Memory: 2 GB RAM and 16/64 GB ROM
Primary Camera: 13 MP, Autofocus, Dual LED Flash, HDR with 1080p (30 FPS) HDR Video Recording
Secondary Camera: 2MP Still and 1080p (30 FPS) Video Recording
Operating System: Android v4.3 (MiUi), Upgrade-able to v4.4.2 (MiUi)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800
CPU: Quad Core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
Price In India: INR 13,999 (Flipkart)
For full specifications, visit GSM Arena Xiaomi Mi3
OnePlus One:
Screen: 5.5 inches LTPS LCD with a resolution of 1080X1920 pixels (401 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Memory: 3 GB RAM and 16/64 GB ROM
Primary Camera: 13 MP, Autofocus, Dual LED Flash, HDR with 2160p (30 FPS) HDR Video Recording
Secondary Camera: 5MP Still and 1080p (30 FPS) Video Recording
Operating System: Android v4.4.2 (CyanogenMod 11S)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU: Quad Core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
Expected Price In India: INR 21,000
For full specifications, visit GSM Arena OnePlus One
Clearly, the "Goliaths" of the smartphone world are in for some tough times, specially in developing countries like India where the likes of Micromax, Lava and Karbonn have already upset the cart a bit. The top of the line specifications and the competitive pricing is all in the new entrant's advantage. The only downside one can assume is the lack of trust in the relatively unknown brands and the huge question on the availability of service centers.
We have seen the fall of giants like Nokia and Blackberry in the past, and if the market is played right by these new and small companies, the past may just repeat itself. But the might of the "super-brands" is in itself a challenge not many can face. The huge budget at their disposal can be used for aggressive sales and marketing tactics that can drive the small companies away. So, will the Davids of the smartphone world be able to slay the Goliaths? Or will the Goliaths reign supreme? Only time will tell.
The Xiaomi Mi3 and the OnePlus One offer top of the line specifications in terms of hardware and have even got all the software power under the hood. Talk to any passionate technology enthusiast and you will learn that CyanogenMod and/or MiUi are among the best (if not the best) flavors of android available out there.
Let's look at some of the key specifications of the two "David" phones;
Xiaomi Mi3:
Screen: 5 inches IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080X1920 pixels (441 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Memory: 2 GB RAM and 16/64 GB ROM
Primary Camera: 13 MP, Autofocus, Dual LED Flash, HDR with 1080p (30 FPS) HDR Video Recording
Secondary Camera: 2MP Still and 1080p (30 FPS) Video Recording
Operating System: Android v4.3 (MiUi), Upgrade-able to v4.4.2 (MiUi)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800
CPU: Quad Core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
Price In India: INR 13,999 (Flipkart)
For full specifications, visit GSM Arena Xiaomi Mi3
OnePlus One:
Screen: 5.5 inches LTPS LCD with a resolution of 1080X1920 pixels (401 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Memory: 3 GB RAM and 16/64 GB ROM
Primary Camera: 13 MP, Autofocus, Dual LED Flash, HDR with 2160p (30 FPS) HDR Video Recording
Secondary Camera: 5MP Still and 1080p (30 FPS) Video Recording
Operating System: Android v4.4.2 (CyanogenMod 11S)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU: Quad Core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
Expected Price In India: INR 21,000
For full specifications, visit GSM Arena OnePlus One
Clearly, the "Goliaths" of the smartphone world are in for some tough times, specially in developing countries like India where the likes of Micromax, Lava and Karbonn have already upset the cart a bit. The top of the line specifications and the competitive pricing is all in the new entrant's advantage. The only downside one can assume is the lack of trust in the relatively unknown brands and the huge question on the availability of service centers.
We have seen the fall of giants like Nokia and Blackberry in the past, and if the market is played right by these new and small companies, the past may just repeat itself. But the might of the "super-brands" is in itself a challenge not many can face. The huge budget at their disposal can be used for aggressive sales and marketing tactics that can drive the small companies away. So, will the Davids of the smartphone world be able to slay the Goliaths? Or will the Goliaths reign supreme? Only time will tell.
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Specifications Credit: http://www.gsmarena.com/
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