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  • Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Pros and Cons Review

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the successor of Galaxy Core II. There is improvement in performance as it has better CPU and higher RAM size. The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime price in India is Rs.8900 to Rs. 10185.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is powered by Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU  and Mali-400 MP GPU. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. You can add additional memory through microSD card upto 64GB.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Dual sim

    Samsung Galaxy Core Price sports 4.5 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The device comes with 5MP primary camera with LED flash which can record videos at 720p. There is also a 2MP front facing camera. The device is houses Li-ion 2000 mAh battery. Lets see some of the advantages and drawbacks of Galaxy Core Prime.

    Read: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

    Pros of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Decent performance
    • Good Camera performance for the price range
    • Good Battery life
    • Dual sim and 1GB of RAM

    Cons of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Lacks sensors: Some sensors like light sensor and LED notifications are missing in the device.
    • Low Screen resolution: The pixel density of the device of 207 is less compared to its competitor in the same price segment.
    •  No screen protection glass.
    • No confirmation on the Android Lollipop update.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to use Galaxy Core Prime as Modem?

    Using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features, you can Galaxy Core Prime as Modem.

    Read: How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphones as modem for more details.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime?

    You can take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime using the volume Down and Home button/Power button.

    Read: How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Specification

    • Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU
    • Mali-400 MP GPU and 1GB of RAM
    • 8GB internal storage and microSD card support upto 64GB.
    • 4.5 inch display screen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density.
    • 5MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera.
    • Li-ion 2000 mAh battery

    Verdict: Given price range, Galaxy Core Prime overall performance is not great. If you looking for good phone, it is good look for Moto G first generation or Asus Zenfone 5. Even Galaxy Grand Prime at 14k is better option than this.

  • How to Take Screenshot on Lumia Smartphone

    Taking screenshot comes in handy when you want to share or save a details of the screen such as receipt of a transaction or error message etc.  I have already made a detailed post on How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones. In this post, we will learn to take screenshot on Nokia Lumia smartphones and Windows Lumia Smartphones.

    Lumia 535

    How to take screenshot on Lumia Smartphone running Windows 8 or later

    Post Cyan update, the way taking screenshot on Lumia smartphones changes a bit. The method of taking screenshot on all the Nokia Lumia smartphones as well as Microsoft Lumia smartphones are identical.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot
    • Now press hold Volume Up+Power key simultaneously. If your device is not updated to Cyan update, or running previous version of Windows phones OS, then Power Key and Home key(Windows Key) you need to use.
    • Screen will flicker and shutter sound will be heard to confirm that screenshot is taken.
    • The taken screenshot will be saved in Photos > albums > Screenshots.
    • If want to share the screenshot, then tap and hold the screenshot and tap share.

    Using this method, you can take screenshot on Lumia 638, Lumia 535 Dual sim, Nokia Lumia 730 Dual sim, Nokia Lumia 830, Nokia Lumia 530 Dual sim, Nokia Lumia 630 Dual sim, Nokia Lumia 1520, Nokia Lumia 1320, Nokia Lumia 930, Nokia Lumia 1020, Nokia Lumia 625, Nokia Lumia 520 etc which are running on Windows platform.

    Video Guide on How to take screenshot in Lumia Smartphones

  • Pros and Cons of OnePlus One Smartphone

    OnePlus One is dubbed as Flagship killer smartphone of 2014. This is because of its high end specification but mid range price.  The price of OnePlus One in India is Rs.22,000 for the 64GB variant(Approx $365).

    OnePlus One is powered by Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad core processor with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.

    OnePlus One

    OnePlus One has 13MP primary autofocus camera which can record videos at 4K resolution. There is also a 5MP front facing secondary camera. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The OnePlus One houses a 3100 mAh battery which is non user replaceable. Huawei Honor 6 and Xiaomi Mi4 are the  close competitor for this device.

    Read: OnePlus 2 launched with Snapdragon 810 Soc and 4GB RAM.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of OnePlus One

    Pros of OnePlus One

    • Great Price to Performance Ratio: Performance we get with this device for the price we pay is exceptional.
    • Excellent Battery life: The battery life of OnePlus One is great considering its large screen size. On casual usage, the battery lasts upto 2 days.
    • CyanogenMod OS: The timely updates and the tweaking options of the CyanogenMod OS is great.
    • Good Display screen: The 5.5 inch display screen with 1080p resolution is good.

    Cons of OnePlus One

    • No microSD card support: Though it is not a major drawback of OnePlus One considering 64GB of internal storage.
    • Non user replaceable battery
    • Average Camera performance on low light: The camera performance in low light is not great.
    • Restricted availability of the device: The device is available only through invite.
    • Average Call Quality: Call quality is decent but not great.

    OnePlus One Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus One?

    To take screenshot on OnePlus One, press and hold the Volume down and Power button simultaneously. The taken screenshot will be saved in the Gallery.

    How to use OnePlus One as Modem

    You can use OnePlus One as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features.

    OnePlus One Specifications

    • Dimensions and Weight: 152.9×75.9×8.9mm and Weighs 162 grams.
    • CPU and Chipset: Snapdragon 801 Chipset with 2.5GHz quad core CPU.
    • Memory and Storage: 3GB of RAM and internal storage optional between 16GB and 64GB.
    • Battery: 3100 mAh battery.
    • OS: Android 4.4 based CyanogenMod 11.
    • Connectivity: 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB.
    • Display: 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.
    • Camera: 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.

  • Compare Moto G2 Vs Galaxy Grand Prime

    Which is best Android smartphone Motorola Moto G2 or Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime? There is no doubt that, both of them are good smartphones. But knowing which one to buy, we need to have comparison between the Galaxy Grand Prime vs Moto G 2nd Generation. Both smartphones has its own pros and cons. Based on our requirements, we need to take the call.

    Read:

    Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

    Pros and Cons of Motorola Moto G2

    Comparison between Moto G 2nd Generation Vs Galaxy Grand Prime

    Compare Moto G2 Vs Grand Prime

    Build Quality and Design

    Motorola Moto 2 measures 70.7×141.5mmx10.99 mm and weighs 149 grams. Where as Galaxy Grand Prime measures 72.1 x 144.8 x 8.6mm and weighs 156 grams. In overall, in build quality, Moto G2 is better than the Grand Prime.

    Performance

    Moto G 2 comes with 1.2GHz  quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM.  The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime has  1.2GHz  quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB of RAM. Looking into the specifications, Grand Prime has slight edge over Moto G2.

    Display

    Moto G2 has 5 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with 720HD resolution and Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection. The pixel density of the screen is 294 ppi. Where as Galaxy Grand Prime features 5 inch screen with qHD(540×960 pixel) resolution which results in 220 ppi pixel density. In this section, Moto G2 is better as it provides higher pixel density and screen protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which is not available in Grand Prime.

    Battery Performance

    Moto G2 comes with 2070 mAh non replaceable battery which lasts for one day with normal usage. Grand Prime has 2600 mAh  use replaceable battery which lasts more than 1 and half day with normal usage. In this section, Grand Prime is scores much better than the Moto G2.

    Storage

    Motorola Moto G 2nd Generation comes with 16GB of internal storage and support for the microSD card. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime comes with 8GB of internal storage and support for the microSD card. Moto G2 wins here.

    Camera Performance

    Motorola Moto G2 comes with 8MP Primary camera with LED flash and 2MP front facing secondary camera. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime comes with 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing secondary camera. The Grand Prime camera performance is much better than the Moto G2.

    Miscellaneous Features

    Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime lacks features such as LED notification, USB OTG support, Auto brightness sensor, Water repellent coating which are present in the Moto G2.

    Price

    Motorola Moto G2 price in India is Rs. 12,999 and Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime price in India is Rs.14,453.

    Verdict

    As we have seen in the above comparison here is the final summary. Motorola Moto G2 is better in Display , Storage option, build quality, sound output and in price. Even it comes with value added features such as sensors, timely Android update etc, it is better option.

    Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is a better option if you are looking for good battery life, Call quality and Camera performance.

  • How to Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

    Samsung has wide range of Galaxy smartphones starting from 4k to 55k.  The Samsung Galaxy smartphones runs on Android with customised Touchwiz UI.  In this post, we will learn how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones such Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Grand Prime etc.

    Read: How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphones as Modem

    There are some device specific ways of taking screenshots on Samsung Galaxy series smartphones. So here are some of the different ways of taking screenshot.

    How to Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4

    Taking screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4 are very similar. Only difference is the enabling the palm swipe to capture box settings.

    Print Screen Galaxy S5 & S4

    •  In Samsung Galaxy S5, go to Settings->Motions and gestures in the Motion category.
    • Check the Palm swipe to capture box.
    • In Samsung Galaxy S4,  Go to Settings->Motion.
    • Go to  Hand Motion, then palm swipe to capture, and check the box.
    • Close all the menus. Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Now Place the side of your hand on the screen and swipe it across the screen from the right to the
      left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.
    • Taken screenshot will get saved in  Gallery → → Album → Screenshots.

    How to Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note 3

    To take screenshot on Samsung galaxy Note 4 or Note 3, above method works.  However, there is additional method which is through S-pen. There two methods.

    Screenshot on Galaxy Note 3

    • Hold down the button on S pen and touch the screen using the S pen. Hold it for a while. The screenshot will be taken
    • Open the Air Command Menu  by pulling the S pen. Use the Smart Select. Drag the S Pen across the content you want to collect.
    • You can save it or share it with your friends.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy Devices

    This is the most common method of taking screenshot on Samsung galaxy devices. This method works on galaxy devices such as galaxy Star Duos or Galaxy Core, Galaxy S Duos, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Core Prime, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy S4 mini, Galaxy Alpha etc.

    Press and Hold Volume down key and Power button Simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken. The taken screenshot will be saved in Albums.