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Why Android Go Actually Makes Sense But Android Go…

  • October 15, 2018October 15, 2018
  • by ParkyPrakhar

A year ago, at the Google I/O 2017 we saw a new version of Android dubbed as Android Go. The Go edition of Google’s mobile OS is basically a trimmed down Android version made for the low-end devices.  This approach focuses on putting an Android phone with the latest OS and apps in everyone’s pocket.

 

We already had Android One platform, then why Android Go?

With 2 billion users, Android phones are one of the most widely used smartphones in the world. According to Google, their objective is to provide a smooth Android experience at low cost. The Android One phones are comparatively supposed to be costlier than the Android Go phones.

The Android Go initiative focuses on devices having limited memory, CPU horsepower and data connectivity. Android Go is designed to run on hardware with as little as 500MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. But how exactly are the two Android versions – One and Go – different from each other?

Android Go

Android Go vs Android One – The Differences

To put it simply, Android One focuses on the following three set of specific rules –

  • Stock Android: Google states that any manufacturer that wants to release an Android One smartphone can’t modify the operating system with custom skins.
  • Regular Security Updates: For a manufacturer to build an Android One device, it is necessary to provide regular security updates.
  • Strict Hardware Requirements: Google specifies a maximum hardware spec for Android One handsets. This is the reason we won’t ever see an Android One device with a Snapdragon 845 or other high end CPUs.

As you can see, with Android One, Google wants to control everything from the hardware to software updates. These devices are basically low cost Nexus devices.

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Android Go, on the other hand, is purely based on the software experience. The three key points about Android Go are –

  • Custom OS: The Android Oreo (Go edition) is still Oreo but a lot trimmed down for lower-end hardware.
  • Android Go has its own specific set of apps: The “Go” apps released by Google are for limited hardware.
  • A modified Play Store: It is not all that different from the regular Play Store. The modified version highlights apps that will work best on limited hardware, like the Facebook Lite app.

Android Go also features better data management tools. Unlike Android One, it is pure software that can run on any hardware.

Android Go

Android Go actually makes a lot of sense

Tried and tested – the Go apps from Google save a lot of space! For example – The Google app’s RAM usage is around 250MB while the Go version of the same app utilizes only 61MB of space. Isn’t that just mind-boggling? Yeah, there are compromises but the Go app performs all the necessary functions. Same goes for Maps Go and YouTube Go apps. Though one cannot subscribe to a channel via the Go app.

Theoretically, all this sounds amazing. But the difference in my testing and the original product is the actual availability of limited storage. I tested the Go versions of apps on my OnePlus 3T which was once known as the ‘flagship killer’. I had a lot of space on my phone while testing the apps.

In reality, the Android Go phones have limited horsepower and space available which causes lagging and slowing down of the low budget phones. Yes, due to the hardware, Android Go phones lag even while working on trimmed down versions of apps. And that is one of the reasons why Android Go phones don’t make any sense.

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Let me give you another real life example. The Nokia 1 – An Android Go phone from Nokia – was launched in India with a price tag of Rs 5,500. The specs include 1 GB RAM, 8GB ROM and a low end processor. In contrast to that, Xiaomi Redmi 5A is available for Rs 5,999 and the specifications include 2 GB ROM, 16GB ROM, a better display, battery and processor – double the amount of RAM, ROM and better specifications all around for a mere Rs 500 more

Why would a consumer buy an Android Go phone aver a full-fledged Android phone in the same price range? Apart from all this, the Android Go devices have hardware limitations too. The display on these devices is limited to 480p.

At max Android Go devices should be priced at Rs 3k. Otherwise, it doesn’t make any sense at all to clutter the already saturated smartphone market with more devices.

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If the Go devices don’t make any sense then why the Android Go initiative?

The way I look at it, I see Android Go benefiting the users of low-end devices (sub Rs 8k range) like Moto E3 or even Moto E2. These devices are capable of running Android Go apps with ease. If you are having issues with your low-end device, try installing the Go apps and you are good to go.

Concluding, the Android Go initiative doesn’t stand on its promises. While the software is good enough to even run on a couple of years old device, the hardware part of this initiative definitely needs improvement. Google has asked the developers to make a Go edition of their apps and hopefully, we will get to a point in future where everything works as promised by Google.

 

Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 launched in India Smartphone

Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 3GB RAM…

  • August 11, 2018August 11, 2018
  • by ParkyPrakhar

HMD Global seems to be on a role here. After launching the successor of Nokia 3 last month, the brand has now launched three new smartphones in India. Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 launched in India by HMD Global. To be precise, HMD Global has launched the 3GB RAM variants of the specified smartphones in India. All of these come with a bunch of launch offers (mentioned later in this article) too.  

Nokia 2.1 specifications round-up and price

 

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Nokia 2.1 is Nokia’s second Android Go device. I have always found it tough to justify the existence of Android Go devices because there are a lot of better options available in the market for that price. But it does seem to be a worthy upgrade over the Nokia 2.

  • Display – 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD
  • Processor – 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425
  • GPU – Adreno 308 GPU
  • RAM and Storage – 1GB LPDDR3 RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Software – Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), upgradable to Android P
  • Dual SIM
  • Rear Camera – 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash
  • Front Camera – 5MP
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio,  Dual speakers
  • Connectivity – 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
  • Battery – 4100mAh
  • Price – Rs. 6999

Nokia 3.1 specifications round-up and price

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Nokia 3.1

At Rs. 11,999, the Nokia 3.1 is Nokia’s new budget device. The pricing seems modest for the features.

  • Display – 5.2-inch (720 x 1440 pixels) HD+ 2.5D curved glass display; Corning Gorilla Glass protection
  • Processor – Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750N processor
  • GPU – Mali T860 GPU
  • RAM and Storage – 2GB RAM + 16GB storage/ 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Software – Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P
  • Dual SIM
  • Rear Camera – 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, with f/2.0 aperture
  • Front Camera – 8MP with f/2.0 aperture
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • Connectivity – 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
  • Battery – 2990mAh
  • Price – Rs. 11,999 (3GB RAM + 32GB storage)

Nokia 5.1 specifications round-up and pricing

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  • Display – 5.5-inch ( 1080×2160 pixels) FHD+ 2.5D curved glass display; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Processor – Octa-Core 2Ghz MediaTek Helio P18 (MT6755S)
  • RAM and Storage – 2GB RAM + 16GB storage / 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Software – Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS, upgradable to Android P (Android One smartphone)
  • Dual SIM
  • Rear Camera – 16MP rear camera with LED Flash, with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF
  • Front Camera – 8MP with f/2.0 aperture and 84-degree wide-angle lens
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • Connectivity – 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
  • Battery – 3000mAh
  • Price – Rs. 14,999

One should keep in mind that the Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 sport a MediaTek chipset. While these chipsets don’t lag behind Snapdragon in the performance department, only when it comes to image processing can one notice the difference. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how the cameras of these two new Nokia smartphones perform.

 Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 launched in India but what about availability?

All of these smartphones will be made available offline through retail stores. Plus, they will be available online through Paytm Mall and the Nokia online store. As far as the “when?” is considered, we have the date too. These smartphones will go on sale on August 12th.

 Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 launched in India with these launch offers –

  • For Paytm – If you buy any of these smartphones through any retail outlet by scanning the Paytm QR code, you’ill get a 10% cashback on recharges and bill payments on Paytm.
  • For Debit cards – Buyers using ICICI Bank Debit or credit cards to buy a Nokia 3.1 or a Nokia 5.1 will get a 5% cashback on the purchase.
  • Plus, there are offers for Idea and Vodafone users as well. Recharge of Rs. 149 pack – 1GB data/day, unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day for 28 days. Recharge of Rs. 595 – unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, and 18GB data for 6 months. 

It will be interesting to see how these new Nokia smartphones perform in their respective price range and categories as the competition seems to be pretty tough. What is your opinion on these new Nokia smartphones? Let us know in the comments below.

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