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  • OnePlus 5 Cons- 5 Reasons why it is not a flagship Killer

    OnePlus 5 is considered to be one of the best value for money Android smartphone available today. Flagship Snapdragon 835 SoC, DASH charger, dual camera setup, decent battery life and aggressive pricing are the USPs of the device.  So is this the phone flagship killer? Here are the OnePlus 5 Cons according to us which makes it not a flagship killer.

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    OnePlus 5 Cons- 5 Reasons why it is not a flagship Killer

    1.Design

    Oneplus 5 design and build quality are good and there is no doubt in that. However, it lacks originality or innovativeness. The design of the smartphone resembles very much with the likes of Oppo R11 and iPhone 7s Plus. It would have been great if OnePlus tried to make the device little more compact by reducing the bezels around the screen or adopting curved display. Samsung Galaxy S8 or LG G6 stands out from the rest due to their thin bezels and design.

    2. Display

    OnePlus 5 sports 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with full HD screen resolution. This is the same panel used on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Quality wise it is a good panel. But most of the flagship this year comes with QuadHD resolution. Even recently launched Honor 8 Pro which is priced lower than OnePlus 5 features QuadHD display panel.

    3. Water resistance

    Most of this year’s flagship smartphones such as Galaxy S8, LG G6 or  HTC U11 comes with water resistant feature. This comes handy when there is accidental fall or sudden exposure to rain etc. Recently there was an article on phoneradar.com, which mentions about an instance where the customer is asked to pay Rs.48,000 for repairing water damaged OnePlus 3 which is priced at Rs.28,000 for the new device from the OnePlus service center. Though IP water resistance certification does not make the device waterproof, it reduces the chances of water damage.

    4. No Optical image stabilisation for both the camera

     

    Dual camera setup is the highlighting feature of OnePlus 5. Surprisingly, OnePlus skipped Optical image stabilisation and provided only Electronic image stabilisation. Optical Image stabilisation comes in handy while taking snaps in low light or zoom shot. It also helps in smooth video recording.

    5. Post sales service support

    OnePlus has limited service centres in India. Also going by the recent news, the paid service of OnePlus device cost is very high. If your device gets damaged through water or lightning, then the repair cost may become double the cost of the new device.

    These are the 5 reasons we felt for not considering OnePlus 5 as the flasgship killer. In spite of all these OnePlus 5 Cons or drawbacks or demerits, OnePlus 5 is still a great phone. As per our knowledge, there is no charger which charges a smartphone as fast as DASH charger. This is the least priced smartphone in India to feature Snapdragon 835 SoC. Honor 8 Pro is the close contender for this phone.

    Let us know your feedback in the comment section below.

  • Asus Zenfone Live Review- Pros and Cons

    There is a lot of options when it comes to sub 10k smartphones. Metal build, respectable camera, good battery life, decent performance are becoming regular in this price segment. Asus Zenfone Live tries to stand out from the crowd with its unique feature of real time live streaming beautification. Here is our Asus Zenfone Live review based on pros and cons.

    Key USP of Zenfone live is the real time live streaming beautification feature. The device has 5 MP front facing camera with 1.4-micron pixels and a selfie flash. This helps Zenfone Live to capture better photos and videos in low light. There is a beautification mode which has the option to set the beautification from 0 to 10. 0 means no beautification and 10 is the highest. When the beautification is applied, it makes the skin smoother and removes blemishes. You can use beautification mode to record videos using the front camera or live streaming on instagram, facebook live or youtube. It is a worthy feature for those who want to look beautiful while doing live broadcasting.

    Asus Zenfone Live Review

    Asus Zenfone Live sports 5 inch display screen with 720p pixels. The viewing angle, brightness, and colors are satisfactory. However, we felt it would have been great if it had full HD display panel.

    It is a dual sim smartphone which supports 4G VoLTE. The hybrid sim card slot on this device can be used for 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with microSD card. Zenfone Live is powered by Snapdragon 400 with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The SoC is quite dated. For giving an idea, this is the same SoC used on Moto G first generation.  It performs decently in most of the basic tasks. However, there is a noticeable lag while opening apps or playing games.

    Asus Zenfone Live Review-Pros and Cons

    Zenfone Live Pros

    • Light and compact design.
    • Easy to use UI.
    • Decent selfie camera.
    • Real-time live streaming beautification feature.
    • Decent build quality.

    Zenfone Live Cons

    • Dates SoC.
    • No Android 7.0 out of the box.
    • No fingerprint scanner.
    • Average performance.

  • Nubia M2 Lite Review-Pros and Cons

    Nubia M2 Lite is a sub 15k dual sim Android smartphone with impressive design and build quality. The selfie camera is one of the key USP of this device. Here is the quick  Nubia M2 Lite review summarized in the form of pros and cons.
    Nubia M2 Lite Review

    Nubia M2 Lite Review-Pros and Cons

    Nubia M2 Lite Pros

    Here are the some of the things which we have liked on the Nubia M2 Lite.

    Design and Build quality: We liked the design and build quality of the device. It looks refreshing. In this price range, most of the smartphones feature unibody metal build. But Nubia M2 Lite stands out from the crowd. The color combination and overall feel of the device are good.

    Camera: Nubia M2 Lite sports 16MP front facing camera with  ISOCELL sensor,  a f/2.0 lens, and Soft Light flash. There is a 13MP camera in the back with LED flash. The camera performance considering the price is good. The front facing camera does take decent selfies in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The primary camera does a good job in good lighting conditions. In low light, there is slight noise in the taken pictures.

    Decent performance: Nubia M2 Lite is powered by Mediatek 6750 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz with 4GB of RAM.  There was no lag or stuttering observed in the regular task. Multitasking also not an issue on this device. Though it struggles a bit while playing high-end games, it managed to play most of the casual games without any troubles.

    Good battery life: With regular usage, device manages to provide one full day of usage. Though there are devices which offer better battery life than this, it is not at all bad by today’s standards.

    UI and Customisation: Nubia M2 Lite comes with  Nubia UI 4.0. It is simple and offers lot of customisation.

    Nubia M2 Lite Cons

    Here are the few things which we have not liked on Nubia M2 Lite.

    • The phone feels little slippery on hand.
    • No Android nougat out of the box.

    Nubia M2 Lite Review Summary: Priced at 12,499, Nubia M2 Lite impresses in design and build quality. The camera and general performance are decent. During our review period device received 2 system updates in which one included security patch update for May 2017. There are very few smartphones in this price range which provide regular security patch updates. Display is one area we felt it could have been better.

  • How to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus

    Are you wondering on how to change the ringtone on Moto C or Moto C Plus with custom MP3 tone? Here is the quick quide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus.

    how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus

    How to set Custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus

    As both Moto C and Moto C Plus runs on stock Android, method to set custom ringtone on both device are identical. Here is the two different ways through which you can set custom ringtone on Moto C and Moto C Plus.

    Adding ringtones to Moto C and Moto C Plus without installing any apps

    To set custom MP3 song or tune as ringtone using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Copy the MP3 to the  device > Internal Storage > Ringtones folder. You can do this by any of the methods. Here is the simple methods.
      • Transferring the file through PC:
        • Connect Moto C/Moto C Plus to PC through the USB cable.
        • Enable file transfer in the  smartphone.
        • Now from PC/Laptop, paste the ringtone to the folder device > Internal Storage > Ringtones.
      • Transfer the file through the pre installed file manager
        • Open file manager.
        • Browse the folder which contains ringtone.
        • Copy and paste it into the ringtones folder.
    • Now go to “Settings”->”Sound&notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
    • Select the ringtone you want to use.

    Set ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus using ES file manager

    This is another method which does not need any complex method of moving the files. You need to install a third party file manager such as ES file manager from Google play store. Then follow the steps given below.

    • Now Go to “Settings”->”Sound&notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
    • Select ES file explorer to open.
    • You will get the browse option. Using that, select the tone which you want set as ringtone.

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


    Hope this quick guide on how to set custom ringtone in Moto C and Moto C Plus is helpful. If you find any difficulties, please write us in the comment section below.

  • OnePlus 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    After months of leaks and teasers, OnePlus 5 is now official. Dual rear camera setup, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, fast DASH charge are the key USP of this smartphone. Here is the quick guide on this smartphone in form of FAQ.

     

    OnePlus 5

    OnePlus 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

    What are the different variants of OnePlus 5 will be available?  Which are the different color options to choose from?

    OnePlus 5 will be available in 2 variants. One with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and another one is 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.  The device will be available in two color variants-Midnight Black and Slate Grey.

    Is it a dual sim smartphone? Does it support microSD card? What type of SIM cards does it accept?

    OnePlus 5 is a dual sim smartphone which accepts 2 nano SIMs. There is no microSD card slot.

    What are the specifications of OnePlus 5?

    Specification summary is as follows.

    • 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) Optic AMOLED display.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with Adreno 540 GPU.
    • 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage/8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage.
    • 16-megapixel front camera with a 1-micron pixel Sony IMX371 sensor, a f/2.0 aperture, and EIS.
    • Dual rear camera-16-megapixel (Sony IMX398 sensor, 1.12-micron pixels) and 20-megapixel telephoto camera (Sony IMX350 sensor, 1-micron pixels) with an f/2.6 aperture.
    • 4G LTE (with VoLTE), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C (v2.0).
    • Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor.
    • 3300 mAh battery.

    What are the cons of OnePlus 5?

    These OnePlus 5 cons are not based on the hands-on review. Based on the details shared in the press release and looking at the specification sheet we felt these are some of the cons of this device. We will be updating this list once we complete the full review. There are many reasons to buy this phone which we will be covering in another detailed post.

    • Still only full HD display. No quad HD display.
    • There is no optical image stabilization for both the primary camera.
    • No expandable storage option through microSD card.
    • It is not waterproof.Not even splash proof.
    • There is no wireless charging option.
    • Lack of originality in design and large screen bezel.

    What is the OnePlus 5 Price in India? When will it be launched in India?

    OnePlus 5 Price in India for the 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage variant is Rs.32,999 and for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant price in India is Rs.37,999. It is already available exclusively via amazon.in.