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iBall Andi 4d Review

08 Aug, 2012, 7:21 pm IST | by Francis D'sa | Smartphones

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Decent looks for the front face.

Decent looks for the front face.
Rear features a 5 MP camera and an LED flash
Micro USB port and the hole for the microphone is visible here
Washed out colors with the indoor shooting. The PC case is actually glossy cherry red in color
Outdoor pics are over exposed and very grainy.
Antutu scored 2992 points
Dual SIM, GSM + GSM / CDMA, 1630 mAh Li-ion battery
A plain non-customizable user interface
Free apps bundled along with the Andi 4d

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PRICE IN INDIA

9,490

TECH2 RATING

5.0

AVERAGE USER RATING

7.5

How we test

CONTACT

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Media
The Andi 4d supports most regular photo, audio and video file formats, but the missing GPU is quite a big issue. Large video files, especially HD videos and MKV files tend to lag and are very jittery. You will have to transcode these videos to the screen's native resolution if you want to experience smooth playback. Audio sounds good when used with a decent pair of headphones. The bundled headset is a copy of HTC's design and is pathetic in terms of build and audio quality. The bass distorts a lot, and trebles are disturbingly high. If you intend on buying this phone, we suggest you immediately pick up a pair of headphones for a few hundred rupees more.

Below average earphones with an HTC styled design

Below average earphones with an HTC-inspired design

 

 


Connectivity
The phone can be connected to a PC via a standard micro USB cable, while other connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Internet services from your telecom provider can be obtained via 3G, GPRS and EDGE. Maps and navigation apps can take advantage of the built-in GPS.

Micro USB port and the hole for the microphone is visible here

The microUSB port and the hole for the microphone are visible here

 

 


Camera
The iBall Andi 4d sports a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash as well as a front-facing VGA camera for video calls. The camera test resulted in very poor quality images with photos being overexposed both outdoors and indoors.

Washed out colors with the indoor shooting. The PC case is actually glossy cherry red in color

Washed out colors when taking photos indoors. This PC cabinet is actually a bright high-gloss cherry red.

 

 
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Design - Build Quality - Interface

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Media - Connectivity - Camera

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Battery life - Verdict - Price

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Specifications

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