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Author: Aniruddh

  • Vivo V7 Plus Cons- Top 5 unexciting features

    Chinese smartphone maker Vivo launched the V7+  in India on 7th September. It is a selfie centric smartphone with a massive 24MP front facing camera.   The front facing camera is also assisted with Vivo’s moonlight camera technology which the company claims to help achieve better selfies in low light.  Though this smartphone target audience is selfie loving consumers, for the price of Rs.21,990 we are not happy with some of its offering. So here are some of the Vivo V7 Plus Cons according to us.

    Vivo V7 Plus Cons

    Vivo V7 Plus Cons- Top 5 unexciting features

    These Vivo V7+ Cons are purely based on the specification sheet.

    Entry level processor on a higher mid-range smartphone

    Vivo V7+ is the first phone to launch with Snapdragon 450 in India. It is a good SoC but when comparing with Snapdragon 625, it is slightly under powered. When there are plenty of smartphones available with Snapdragon 625 for a lesser price, it is disappointing to see this SoC on a phone which is priced at Rs.21,990.

    720P HD display screen

    Apart from the selfie camera, a much-talked feature of Vivo V7 Plus is its bezel less display. Though it is not 100% bezel less display, narrow bezels in the top and bottom is a good move.  However, one thing which we are disappointed with the display is its screen resolution. It has a large 5.99-inch display screen with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution and approximate 269 ppi pixel density. Nowadays there are smartphones which are priced less than 10k and features full HD screen. For the price and for such a large display size, we expected at least full HD display panel.

    No USB-C port and No Fast charging

    Vivo V7+ comes with micro USB port for charging and data transfer. USB-C is the latest standard.  This device comes with a normal charger out of the box. We would have liked if it had a fast charger.

    No Dual camera setup

    Being a camera centric phone, we would have liked if it had a dual camera setup. The smartphones such as Moto G5s Plus, Mi A1 etc offer this at the much more attractive price range.

    Value for money

    Apart from selfie camera, when we compare other features and price, we felt it is slightly over priced.

    These are some of the Vivo V7 Plus Cons or the features which we didn’t  like on the smartphone based on the spec sheet. We might be wrong. That we can conclude once we do the in-depth review of the device. What is your thought on the device? Do share in the comment section below.

  • Moto G5s Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s are the special edition models of Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Dual camera setup and larger screen size are the key highlights of Moto G5s Plus. Most of the other specifications remain same. Here are the quick  Moto G5s Plus FAQ, Tips and Tricks, and Cons.

    Moto G5s Plus FAQ

    Moto G5s Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the key differences of Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus?

    The key differences between the two smartphones are the camera, display size, and processor.

    Camera:

    • Moto G5s: Single 16-megapixel camera with LED flash. 5MP front facing camera.
    • Moto G5s Plus: 13MP dual rear camera with LED flash. 8MP front facing camera.

    Processor:

    • Moto G5s: Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC.
    • Moto G5s Plus: 2GHz Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC.

    Display:

    • Moto G5s:5.2 inch full HD display.
    • Moto G5s Plus: 5.5 inch Full HD display.

    Price:

    • Moto G5s: Rs.13,999.
    • Moto G5s Plus: Rs. 15,999.

    What are the different colour options available?

    Moto G5s Plus will be available in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold colour.

    What type of sim card Moto G5s Plus supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    It accepts 2 nano sim cards. The device comes with hybrid sim card slot and does not have dedicated microSD card slot.

    How to take the screenshot on Moto G5s Plus?

    To perform print screen on Moto G5s Plus 2 built in methods available.

    Method 1: Take screenshot on Moto G5s Plus using hardware keys

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power buttons simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Take screenshot on Moto G5s Plus Using Google Assistance

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Launch google assistant by long pressing the home key.
    • Type or say “Screenshot”
    • the screenshot will be captured which you can share.

    How to set custom ringtone in Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus?

    I have made a dedicated post on how to set the custom ringtone on Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Please refer to that post as the method is identical.

    What are the cons of Moto G5s Plus?

    We have not yet reviewed the device. Based on the spec sheet, these are some of the demerits of Moto G5s Plus. The complete list of demerits will be updated in the review.

    Moto G5s Plus Cons

    • There is no change in the SoC compared to Moto G5 Plus.
    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • Most of the recent Moto phones lacks timely Android security patch updates.

     

     

     

  • How to take screenshot on OnePlus 5

    You might have just purchased new OnePlus 5 and exploring different features. Did you want to share one of the screens on your new device with your friend and wondering how to do? Here print screen comes in handy. So in this post, let’s try to find the answer to the question how to take screenshot on OnePlus 5?.

    Recommended Reading:

    OnePlus 5 FAQ

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus 5

    Though OnePlus 5 runs on near stock Android like UI, it does provide few customization. Here are the 2 different techniques through which you can capture screenshot on OnePlus 5.

    Take screenshot on OnePlus 5 using hardware key approach

    To capture the screenshot using this method follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to perform print screen.
    • Press and hold volume down and power keys simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.
    • You can access recorded screenshots from Gallery folder.

    Take screenshot on OnePlus 5 using three finger swipe technique

     

    OnePlus 5 in addition to above method, provides another method. So here the second way of capturing screenshot on OnePlus 5.

    • To use this method, first, you need to enable three finger swipe gesture. For that,
      • Go to Settings->Gesture. Enable Three-finger screenshot.

    screenshot on OnePlus 5

    • Now using three fingers swipe down on any screen on which you want to perform print screen.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    How to take long screenshot on OnePlus 5

    The above-mentioned techniques capture only the active screens. But if you want to capture the long screenshot, you need to add one more step to the above approach.

    • After you swipe down using three fingers, in the preview page, tap on rectangle icon.
    • It will start scrolling the screen and capture screenshot.
    • Tap on the screen to stop rolling.

    These are the basic and simple ways to perform print screen on OnePlus 5. There are few other options using the third party apps. Since many users are interested to know how to take screenshot on OnePlus 5 without using any third party apps, we have provided only these options. If you know any most noteworthy other technique, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to take a screenshot on OnePlus 5

  • How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    We have been receiving a lot of queries on how to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus. To set a music ringtone in Moto E4 Plus, multiple ways are available. I am showing 2 different ways to set custom MP3 music file ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 which is as follows.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4

    Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 runs on Android 7.1.1. The UI on both devices are identical. As said earlier, there are multiple ways to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus. In this post, we cover 2 different techniques.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 without installing any third party apps

    • First, download or save the desired ringtone to your Moto E4 or Moto E4 Plus. It is fine if you have the music file in microSD card.
    • Now open the pre-installed file manager.
    • Browse the folder where the ringtone is saved.
    • Copy the file by long pressing the file and then tap on copy button which is at the top.(overlapping square box button just before vertical three dots.)
    • Now go to the folder Local->Internal storage->Ringtones.
    • Paste the file.
    • To set that tune, follow the steps given below.

    How to set ringtone in Moto E4 Plus

    • Go to the Settings->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • Choose the ringtone which you want it as phone ringtone.
    • Tap on OK. The ringtone will be set.

    How to set Ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4  using third party file manager

    If you are finding any difficulties in following the above method, then there is another simple method of installing a file manager called ES file explorer.

    • Download ES file explorer from Google Play store.
    • Go to the Setting->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • Select ES file explorer to open.
    • Browse to the location where the ringtone is saved.
    • Tap on OK. The ringtone will be set.

    If you are facing any difficulties in setting the music file as ringtone in Moto E4 Plus or Moto E4, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4

  • Moto E4 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are the two budget Android smartphones which are launched in India recently. Massive 5000 mAh battery and latest Android 7.1.1 are the key features of these devices. Here are the some of the Moto E4 Plus FAQ, Tips and Tricks, and Cons.

    Moto E4 Plus FAQ

    Moto E4 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the key differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    Moto E4 will be available through offline stores and Moto E4 Plus will be available exclusively via Flipkart. Apart from this, the key specification differences between Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are as follows. This comparison of Moto E4 vs Moto E4 Plus is based on the spec sheet only.

    Display:

    • Moto E4: 5-inch display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, ~294 ppi pixel density.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 5.5-inch display with 720×1280 pixel resolution, ~267 ppi pixel density.

    RAM and Storage:

    These are the variants which are launched in India as on writing this post. 2GB RAM variant of Moto E4 Plus is not yet launched in India.

    • Moto E4: 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    Battery:

    • Moto E4: 2800 mAh battery.
    • Moto E4 Plus: 5000 mAh battery.

    What type of sim cards Moto E4 Plus supports?

    The device supports 2 nano Sim cards.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes.

    Does it support Reliance Jio 4G voice calls?

    Yes. It has 4G VoLTE support.

    How to take screenshot on Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    To capture screenshot on Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    What are the cons of Moto E4 Plus?

    Here are the some of the Moto E4 Plus cons. These Moto E4 Plus cons are based on the specification sheet. The detailed list of demerits of Moto E4 Plus will be updated once we publish the full review.

    Moto E4 Plus cons

    • Video recording is restricted to 720p.
    • Only 720p display screen.
    • This is the same SoC used on the Moto C which in terms of performance not up to Qualcomm-powered smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Lenovo K5 power or Redmi 4.

    How to set a music file as ringtone in Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus?

    I have made a dedicated post with a video explaining on how to set custom ringtone in Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus. You can refer it here.