A new company Hyve Mobility today at an event in India launched two smartphones – the Hyve Buzz and the Hyve Storm. Both these handsets are powered by MediaTek processor (different chipset). Buzz is priced at Rs. 13,999 and the Storm carries a price tag of Rs. 8,499.

Hyve Storm features and specifications

This dual SIM smartphone sails on Android Lollipop 5.1 for now but it will get Marshmallow Android 6.0 update. Storm is powered by MediaTek 64 bit MT6735 quad core processor clocked at 1.3GHz with Mali T720 GPU. Touch screen is 5 inches (IPS) supporting 1280 x 720p resolution.

There is 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM and 64GB external micro SD support. On the back you will find a 13MP AF camera with flash and on the front there is a 5MP fixed focus camera. Key features are 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. A 2000 mAh battery powers up this handset. Hyve Storm is priced at Rs. 8,499.

Hyve Storm launched for Rs. 8,499

Hyve Buzz features and specifications

The Buzz is using MT6753 chipset 64 Bit (Octa Core) clocked at 1.5GHz with Mali T720 GPU. This dual SIM handset is running Android 5.1 and will get Android 6.0 update.  Screen is 5.5 inches with 2.5D curved glass and supporting 1920 x 1080p resolution.

Hyve Buzz launched for Rs. 13,999

There is 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM and 128GB external micro SD support. A 13MP camera with dual tone flash is placed on the back and 5MP camera on the front. There is finger print sensor with touch2call tech incorporated and Buzz is also water resistant (IPX4 certified).

Other features are 4G LTE with VoLTE, 3G, NFC, GPS, WiFi, BT 4.0 and USB Type C port. A 2500 mAh battery powers up this handset.

Hyve Buzz is priced at Rs. 13,999. These handsets will be available on Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon from 22nd June – they will come with pick ‘n drop services anywhere in India.

By Rajeev Rana

Founder and Chief Editor - gogi.in