OPPO Find 7 vs OnePlus One vs Lenovo A859

RIVALS

OPPO Find 7

Posted: 19 Mar 2014
Market Status:Announced

OnePlus One

Posted: 23 Apr 2014
Market Status:Announced

Lenovo A859

Posted: 02 Jan 2014
Market Status:Announced

DESIGN
Device type	Smart phone	Smart phone	Smart phone
OS	Android (4.3) ColorOS UI	Android (4.4) CyanogenMod 11S UI	Android (4.2)
Form factor	Candybar	Candybar	Candybar
Dimensions	6.01 x 2.95 x 0.36 inches (152.6 x 75 x 9.2)	6.02 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches (152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9)	5.59 x 2.85 x 0.36 inches (142 x 72.5 x 9.2 mm)
Weight	6.03 oz (171 g) the average is 4.8 oz (137 g)	5.71 oz (162 g) the average is 4.8 oz (137 g)	5.76 oz (163 g) the average is 4.8 oz (137 g)
Side Keys	Left: Lock/Unlock key; Right: Volume control	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors	Black, White	White

DISPLAY
Physical size	5.5 inches	5.5 inches	5.0 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels	1080 x 1920 pixels	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density	538 ppi	401 ppi	294 ppi
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Colors	16 777 216	16 777 216
Touchscreen	Capacitive, Multi-touch	Capacitive, Multi-touch	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3)	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3)	Light sensor, Proximity sensor

CAMERA
Camera	13 megapixels	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Flash	Dual LED	Dual LED	LED
Aperture size	F2.0	F2.0
Camera sensor size	1/3.06"	1/3.06"
Features	Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Autofocus, Smile detection, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Scenes	CMOS image sensor, Autofocus	Autofocus
Camcorder	3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps)	3840x2160 (4K), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps)	Yes
Recording format		MPEG4
Front-facing camera	5 megapixels	5 megapixels	1.6 megapixels

HARDWARE
System chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC	MediaTek 6582
Processor	Quad core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400	Quad core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400	Quad core, 1300 MHz
Graphics processor	Adreno 330	Adreno 330	Mali-400
System memory	3072 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR3	3072 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 1866 MHz) / LPDDR3	1024 MB RAM (533 MHz) / LPDDR2
Built-in storage	32 GB	16 GB	8 GB
Storage expansion	microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 128 GB		microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB

BATTERY
Talk time			10.00 hours the average is 12 h (749 min)
Stand-by time			11.5 days (276 hours) the average is 20 days (489 h)
Capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh	2250 mAh
Type	Li - Polymer	Li - Polymer	Li - Ion

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MULTIMEDIA
Music player
Filter by	Album, Artist, Playlists	Album, Artist, Playlists	Album, Artist, Playlists
Features	Album art cover, Background playback	Album art cover, Background playback	Album art cover, Background playback
Supported formats	MP3	MP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI	MP3
Video playback
Supported formats	MPEG4, H.263, H.264	MPEG4, H.263, H.264, Flash Video	MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker	Earpiece, Stereo speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
YouTube player	Yes	Yes	Yes

INTERNET BROWSING
Browser
supports	HTML, HTML5	HTML, HTML5	HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services support	YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+	YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+	YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

TECHNOLOGY
GSM	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz	850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz	900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS	850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz	850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz	900, 2100 MHz
FDD LTE	800 (band 20), 1800 (band 3), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz	700 (band 17), 1700/2100 (band 4), 1800 (band 3), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz
TDD LTE	2300 (band 40) MHz	2300 (band 40), 2600 (band 38) MHz
Data	LTE, EDGE, GPRS	LTE, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS	HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Micro SIM		Yes
Multiple SIM cards			2 slots
Global Roaming		Yes
Positioning	GPS, A-GPS	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass	GPS, A-GPS
Navigation	Yes	Yes	Yes

PHONE FEATURES
Phonebook	Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID	Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID	Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
Organizer	Calendar, Alarm, Calculator	Calendar, Alarm, Calculator	Calendar, Alarm, Calculator
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input	SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input	SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mail	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant Messaging	Hangouts / Google Talk	Hangouts / Google Talk	Hangouts / Google Talk

CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	4.0	4.1	3.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 b, g, n, n 5GHz	802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac	802.11 b, g, n
Mobile hotspot	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
USB	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Connector	microUSB	microUSB	microUSB
Features	Mass storage device, USB charging	Mass storage device, USB Host, USB charging	Mass storage device, USB charging
Headphones connector	3.5mm	3.5mm	3.5mm
Charging connector	microUSB	microUSB	microUSB
Other	NFC, Miracast, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	NFC, DLNA, MHL, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

OTHER FEATURES
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Additional microphone/s		for Noise cancellation
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass	Accelerometer, Compass
Other	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

REGULATORY APPROVAL
FCC approval
Date approved			18 Dec 2013
			FCC ID value: YCNA859link
FCC measured SAR
Head			0.41 W/kg
Body			1.08 W/kg
Product Specific Use			1.08 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission			1.15 W/kg

AVAILABILITY
Officially announced	19 Mar 2014	23 Apr 2014
Scheduled release		Q2 2014

How to Grow Facial Hair

You've always wanted to grow out that beard, but genetics are not on your side and your follicles are not as forthcoming as you would like them to be. Short of visiting the local theatrical supply store for glue-on hair, there are some things you can do that may help you sport thicker whiskers. This article will show you a few things you can do to help you along the way. Read on!

Steps

Tips and Warnings

Letting Your Hair Grow

1
Let nature take its course. For men with sparse facial hair, it may seem an impossible dream to have a convincing beard or mustache. However, unless you're truly hairless, time really is on your side.
- As your hair begins to grow in, it may seem patchy and incomplete. However, as the hairs become longer, the slower-growing follicles will have time to sprout their own hairs, and gradually—over the course of a couple weeks (maybe more)—the patchy gaps will eventually be hidden, both by longer hairs and the slower, shorter hairs growing in as well.
- If you can hold out without shaving it all off for about a month, you will be rewarded with a hairy chin and mustache.
2
Give it at least four weeks. Growing hair in can be a frustrating experience, as your beard and mustache will go through a scraggly period that may have people commenting.
- Don't give up! If time is all you need to grow a beard, consider yourself fortunate—some guys may not be able to grow facial hair at all, no matter what they try.
3
Keep your hair trimmed. Once you've achieved a decent starting growth (about 1cm), use scissors or clippers to keep the hair from looking too scraggly. Some hairs will grow much faster than others, and look a little wild. By keeping the length uniform, if your beard is patchy it will look intentional, not like you've been on a bender for the last few weeks!
- Home hair-trimming clippers work great for keeping your facial hair tidy. They generally include a guide so that the home stylist doesn't take too much off the top.
- As your beard grows out, you can increase the length of your trim.

Maintaining Proper Nutrition

1
Take hair-healthy vitamins. While you can always apply hair-growth treatments to your face, and hope for the best, working from the inside out is always the better option. Think of it this way: your body is a factory, and everything your body grows needs that factory to operate efficiently and have the things it needs to run correctly. Your hair is no different. Here are some vitamins you can take to help your body's hair production engine, and what foods you can eat that have those vitamins:
- Vitamin A: This vitamin stimulates the production of sebum, which keeps your hair follicles and skin hydrated—important for keeping hair healthy looking. You can find it in eggs, meat, cheese, liver, carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, and dark green leafy vegetables. ^[1]
- Vitamin C: Not only is it good for boosting your immune system, it keeps your hair and skin healthy too. Citrus is the standby for natural vitamin C, and you can also find foods such as green peppers, dark green vegetables, potatoes, and tomatoes rich in vitamin C.^[2]
- Vitamin E: This has long been recognized as key for healthy skin, and can increase blood flow—leading to an optimal environment for hair growth. Foods rich in vitamin E include oils, leafy vegetables, nuts, and beans, and most people get plenty of vitamin E when eating a normal diet.^[3] Topical applications can also be beneficial.
- Vitamin B3: This also helps boost circulation, which may have a positive effect on hair grown. Reports find that B3 is even more effective when taken with biotin. You can find vitamin B3 in beef, chicken, fish, and wheat germ.^[4]
- Vitamin B5: Also known as pantothenic acid, B5 not only helps the body use fats and proteins, necessary for healthy hair, it also has been reported to help reduce stress; and stress can definitely inhibit hair growth. It occurs naturally in brewer's yeast, broccoli, avocado, egg yolks, organ meats, duck, milk, lobster, whole-grain breads, and more.^[5]
- Folic acid. This vitamin can help promote thicker hair, and is necessary for the growth and repair of hair. It can be found in whole-grain breads and cereals, leafy green vegetables, peas, and nuts.^[6]^[7]
2
Increase your biotin intake. Biotin is an important water-soluble B vitamin, necessary for the the formation of fatty acids and glucose, as well as for metabolizing amino acids and carbohydrates. A biotin deficiency can lead to hair loss, so making sure you are getting the recommended amount is well worth the effort. Normal recommended daily amounts of biotin range from 30 to 100 mcg.^[8]
- Biotin is found in liver, oysters, cauliflower, beans, fish, carrots, bananas, soy flour, egg yolks, cereals, yeast, and other foods. While you can take vitamin supplements that include biotin (most popular brands do), eating fresh foods is always the preferred course.
- While some people claim that biotin promotes hair growth, this claim is not proven. However, if a biotin deficiency results in hair loss, it can't hurt to make sure you're getting the minimum suggested amount.

Caring For Your Hair (And Yourself)

1
Take care of your skin. To make it easier for those tiny, slow-growing hairs to fulfill their destiny, keep skin health at the top of list of your grooming habits.
- Exfoliate your face. Once a week, wear an exfoliant mask with eucalyptus. It's great for your skin, and can help promote and stimulate hair growth.^[9]
- Use hair-healthy grooming products. Shampoos or lotions with a vitamin B complex will help.
2
Manage your stress. One of the noted side-effects of stress is hair loss. If your goal is to grow hair, you want to maximize your body's potential for follicular success. That means avoiding stressful situations, as well as either eating the right foods, or taking vitamin supplements that help your body combat stress. (Vitamin B5 is good for managing stress).^[10]
- Try yoga, or meditation.
- Listen to relaxing music.
- Play sports, work out, or do anything that you prefer that relaxes you.
3

Take one low-dosage (81mg) aspirin daily. This is the same dosage people use for heart health, and works by improving blood flow. It can encourage a healthy scalp and may also stimulate facial hair growth.^[11]

Using Medical Techniques

1
Visit your physician. For best results, testosterone therapy should be closely regulated. Too much testosterone can backfire, and actually inhibit growth of hair.
- Testosterone can be applied through injection, through topical applications, or taken orally (though this is not recommended due to adverse effects on the liver).
- Testosterone is not stored, so you may need to maintain a supplement regimen until your facial hair grows in, or other methods such as minoxidil or skin grafts take hold.
- Using testosterone may take up to a year to produce results.^[12]
2
Visit a plastic surgeon. For some, nature was just not kind, and no matter what you try, whiskers refuse to call your face "home." When all else fails, the plastic surgeon can help by transplanting hair follicles from the back of your scalp (generally) right into your face.
- This is generally done on an outpatient basis, and will result in some mild skin irritation. It can also take quite a long time—one to two years—for the procedure to deliver the results you want.^[13]

Tips

Try applying Rogaine to your face. Note that this is not an "authorized" use of minoxidil, but many have found this to be a very effective method of stimulating the growth of facial hair.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014