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The Difference of Quad Core Single. Duo. Quad. What is your smartphone capable of?
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hen smartphone users start looking beyond the phone’s physical dimensions and price, they will discover a thing or two on the technical side that you may find very useful. One element that has become increasingly important is a phone’s processing power. That’s where dual core vs. quad core comes in. It wasn’t too long ago that smartphones included a single-core processor. They had one CPU, or central processing unit, often referred to as a computer on a chip. Beginning in 2012, many smartphone manufacturers began to offer devices with dual-core processors, and not long after that, quad-core processors. In theory, the
more processors, the faster, as they can divide up the work you’re asking the phone to do.
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the quad-core’s extra power goes unused, there are other instances when the application performs better with dualcore processing power.
In one significant way, computers, whether they reside on a tiny chip or take up a large amount of room, haven’t changed since their invention. To a large extent, they can only do what applications tell them to do. A quad-core processor is faster than a single- or dualcore processor only when it’s running an application that’s been developed to take advantage of its abilities. Most applications today are still written for single- or dual-core processing, and while most of the time this simply means
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c ov e r s t o ry There’s more to a chip than simply its number of cores. Some chips, for example, are designed with a focus on using less power, which preserves battery life. Others are built to handle specific tasks, like graphics management. Some sacrifice speed in favor of increased reliability, while others are designed for speed alone. A smartphone with a dual-core processor may perform beautifully, as it enables you to quickly switch tasks. One core may be at work on your web browsing while the other is basically just standing by. A call comes in, and the second core gets to work. Both your web browsing and your phone call continue without a hitch. A quad-core processor allows your smartphone to run the latest, greatest, most complex apps, such as an intricate, graphics-heavy videogame. It can also mean business-oriented functions that require speed perform more smoothly. Video calls have better image clarity and solid audio, and the processor also has the ability to handle other functions in the background. Memory is also crucial—a phone that comes with 16 GB or 32 GB of memory is able to store lots of information on board. This means that you can carry lots of apps, documents, graphics, and audio and video files with you all the time, enabling apps to grab data with almost no delay. For apps that require access to the Web, more memory often allows apps to “cache” data (for example, Web pages or streaming video and audio) to use in the future. This translates to better streaming of audio and video, and less delay when surfing the Web.
Quad Core Goes Strong with Smartphones 5 Best Smartphones With Quad Core Processor Under 25, 000 Smartphones with quad-core processors are a new norm which can be seen in many mid to high-end devices. However there are some of the mid-range Smartphones that offer fairly superior performances and features that sometimes matches with flagship devices.
with 8GB internal memory that is further expandable up to 64 GB by means of MicroSD card. Grand 2 supports connectivity features such as 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, and GLONASS with Google Maps. The battery featured on this device is 2600 mAh Li-Ion, which can last up to 17 hours. The Smartphone comes with the price tag of 20, 999 and is a perfect choice for the users who seek powerful device with dual SIM capabilities.
Lenovo launched the Smartphone Vibe X with the best of specifications to offer unequaled performances.
HTC Desire 700 Dual SIM This is a stylish and elegant dual SIM device from HTC in the Desire series. The phone offers a 5 inch qHD display with capacitive touchscreen of 540x940 pixels resolution. It operates on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS accompanied by HTC Sense UI and is powered by 1.2GHz Quad Core Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon 200 processor, coupled with 1GB of RAM. The device is loaded with 8MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash and a 2.1 MP front camera with BSI sensor. Geo-tagging, image recording, simultaneous HD video and touch to focus are the camera features supported by the device. It comes with 8GB internal storage which can be extended up to 64GB by means of a MicroSD card. On the connectivity perspective, it includes features such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB port. The device is packed with a 2100mAh Li-ion battery for 11 hours of talk time and 582 hours of standby time. HTC Desire 700 Dual SIM is made available for 21, 699.
The 5-inch (1920 x 1080) Display with 20 / 20 vision of this device has been protected with Gorilla Glass 3. The device is based on Android’s Jelly Bean operating system, and is powered by a MediaTek 6589W 1.5 GHz Quad Core processor for enabling multitasking with ease. The handset holds a 2 GB of RAM that enhances the device’s speed while you perform multiple tasks or play heavy games. Built with 13 MP BSI sensor rear camera, it offers high quality dim light pictures. The 5 MP front camera with an 84 degrees wide angle lens enables video calls and self portraits. Its 16 GB of storage space enables you to hold all your favorite songs and games. The GSM device supports connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS and USB port. The 2000 mAh Lipolymer battery promises a longer life of battery. Lenovo Vibe X is made available with the price tag of 21, 399.
Gionee Elife E6 Chinese phone maker Gionee has introduced its
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Xperia T2 Ultra Dual SIM Smartphone is a new device from Sony. The Japanese tech major labels it as a next evolution big-screen Smartphone owing to its 6-inch HD Triluminos screen with Mobile Bravia Engine 2, which offers a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The handset runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system. Powered by a quad-core 1.4GHz Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) processor, coupled with1GB of RAM. The device comes with 8GB of internal storage, which is further
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is an influential addition to the Galaxy series and is one of the best devices with dual SIM capabilities. With its Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and an Adreno 305 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM, the device enables the users to enjoy high-end games and apps. It comes with 5.25-inch TFT High Definition display with 1280x720 pixel resolution. Grand 2 is released with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system and it includes 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 1.9 MP front facing camera. Touch Focus, Geo-tagging, Autofocus, and Face Detection are some of the camera features supported by the device. It comes
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expandable up to 32GB using a MicroSD card. The phablet is mounted with 13 MP rear camera with Exmor RS sensor and a 1.1 MP front camera with an Exmor R sensor. The device features a 3000mAh battery with battery STAMINA Mode. Xperia T2 Ultra offers best of Sony’s imaging and display technologies along with innovative design, in order to develop an astonishing Android device at midrange price. Xperia T2 Ultra Dual SIM comes with the price range of 23,899.
new flagship Smartphone Elife E6 with premium features. The handset features a 5-inch full-HD IPS display with One Glass Solution (OGS) technology and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Elife E6 boasts a polycarbonate unibody design that offers a premium look. Based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean operating system, the device runs a custom ‘Amigo’ UI. Powered by a 1.5GHz Mediatek MT6589T quad-core processor with 2GB RAM, and a massive 32GB of internal storage. This handset comes pre-bundled with numerous apps, but most of them are popular apps such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Kingsoft Office. Another pre-bundled app of this device is the default web browser, UC Browser. The 13 MP rear camera comes with Sony Exmor R sensor and auto-focus that can take great outdoor images. It can also shoot HD videos with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) to counter the smudges caused by the handshakes during the video shoot. The 5 MP front camera works well with video calls and self portraits. The 2,000mAh battery of this device offers a full day of talk time. Elife E6 is available for 21,200.
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