Author: Aniruddh

Xiaomi Redmi 3s FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 3s smartphone in India. The biggest USP of this smartphone is all metal design, 4000 mAh battery and fingerprint scanner. Here are the Xiaomi Redmi 3s FAQ, Cons with Tips and Tricks.

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Xiaomi Redmi 3s FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

What are the different variant of Redmi 3s available in India?

Xiaomi has launched two variants of Redmi 3s India. One is Redmi 3s and another one is Redmi 3s Prime.

What are the key difference between Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s prime?

Design Wise both smartphones are identical except the fingerprint scanner present in the backside of Redmi 3s prime. Other difference is RAM and storage option. Redmi 3s has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Whereas Redmi 3s prime features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Rest of the specifications are same.

What is the price of these smartphones in India? Where can I buy one?

The prices of these smartphones are given below.
- Xiaomi Redmi 3s price in India is Rs.6,999.
- Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime price in India is Rs. 8,999.
Both devices will be available exclusively on Flipkart and Mi.com.

What size sim cards these two smartphones accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Redmi 3s prime comes with hybrid sim card slot. That means, you can insert two sim cards or one sim card and one microSD card. It accepts 1 micro sim card and 1 nano sim card. There is no dedicated microSD card slot.

Does Redmi 3s has Corning gorilla glass protection for display screen?

Company has not mentioned about what type of screen protection they have adopted in this smartphone. As they have not mentioned any thing, we assume, it does not feature Corning Gorilla glass protection. If you are planning to buy one, then it is highly recommended to use tempered glass.

Is these smartphones support fast charging? Is the bundled charger supports fast charging?

Xiaomi Redmi 3s supports qualcomm quick charge. But the bundled charger is not the fast charger.

What is the processor used in these smartphones?

Both smartphones are powered by all-new octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with four cores clocked at 1.1GHz, and four other cores at 1.4GHz alongside the Adreno 505 GPU.

What is the camera specification of Redmi 3s?

The Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime sports 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF (phase detection autofocus), f/2.0 aperture, HDR mode, 1080p video recording, and LED flash. It also has 5-megapixel front camera with 1080p video recording capability.

What are the connectivity options? Is VoLTE is supported?

The connectivity options of the device includes 4G, Wi-Fi, GPRS/ EDGE, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth, Glonass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Micro-USB.

What are the cons of Redmi 3s?

Cons or demerits of Redmi 3s can be known only after using the device extensively for more than a week. However, looking at the specification and initial impression, here are the few Redmi 3s cons. I will update this once I complete the review.
- Hybrid sim card slot- No dedicated microSD card slot.
- Display does not have Corning Gorilla glass protection.
- Availability- Xiaomi devices are known for non availability. Most of the time their devices are out of stock.
- Limited service centers in India.
August 4, 2016
Asus Zenfone Selfie Diamond cut back panel variant launched in India
Asus has launched new variant of Zenfone Selfie in India. The new variant has diamond cut rear panel design just like the Zenfone 2 Deluxe. The new Zenfone Selfie price in India is Rs.12,999. Currently it is available exclusively on Amazon.in. The device will be available in Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Polygon-Illusion Diamond White, Illusion Polygon Blue and Illusion Smooth Pink colour options.

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New Asus Zenfone Selfie sports 5.5 inch full HD display of 1080×1920 pixel resolution which has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It is powered by 64 bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU. The phone has 16GB of internal storage and supports microSD card upto 128GB.

One of the key USP of the Zenfone Selfie is 13MP rear and front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 28mm focal length, and dual-colour Real Tone flash. The rear camera also has laser autofocus module.

Asus Zenfone Selfie runs on Android 5.1 lollipop out of the box with ZenUI skin on top. It packs 3000 mAh battery. The connectivity options of this selfie centric smartphone includes 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; WiFi-Direct, and GPS support. The device measures 156.5×77.2×10.8mm, and it weighs 170 grams.

Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said, “The new Zenfone Selfie perfectly encapsulates the creativity of the ASUS design team with the stunning diamond cut back fashioned to deliver a stylish and luxury experience for the consumers. Apart from the design, the smartphone also offers great performance levels with its 3GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 to match the users’ performance needs.”

Including this variant, there are total 3 variants of Zenfone Selfie are available in India. The prices of these variants are given below.
- Asus Zenfone Selfie with 2GB RAM and 16GB Storage price in India is Rs.10,999.
- Zenfone Selfie Diamond cut back cover variant with 3GB RAM and 16GB Storage price in India is Rs.12,999.
- Asus Zenfone Selfie with 3GB RAM and 32GB Storage price in India is Rs.16,999.
Asus Zenfone Selfie(ZD551KL) Diamond cut back cover variant Specification
- 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.
- 16GB internal storage and support for microSD card upto 128GB.
- 3000 mAh battery.
- 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; WiFi-Direct, and GPS support.
- 13MP rear and front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 28mm focal length, and dual-colour Real Tone flash.
August 3, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Launched-Price Specification Features
Samsung has today officially unveiled the much awaited Galaxy Note 7, the latest flagship from the Note series. The biggest highlight of this smartphone is its iris scanner. This is the first smartphone from Samsung to have such feature. Apart from this, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has borrowed most of the good features of its predecessor Note 5 and Galaxy S7 Edge with bit of improvements.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be available starting August 19 on selected markets. The device will be available in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx colour variants. Like Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy Note 7 also has water proofing feature.

Galaxy Note 7 sports 5.7 inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display with impressive pixel density of 518 ppi. It is powered by 14nm octa-core processor, with four cores clocked at 2.3GHz, and four cores clocked at 1.6GHz. The device has 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also supports microSD card upto 256GB.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 comes equipped with 3,500mAh battery with fast charging support on wired as well as wireless. According to company, Wireless Charging is compatible with WPC and PMA3. The connectivity features of the device includes Bluetooth, 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, NFC, 3G, and USB Type-C. The smartphone also supports LTE and is compatible with LTE Cat.12, LTE Cat.10, and LTE Cat.9. The LTE compatibility may differ by markets and mobile operators.

Galaxy Note 7 features ‘Dual Pixel’ 12-megapixel OIS (optical image stabilisation) with f/1.7 aperture and dual-LED flash and 5-megapixel front camera which also has f1.7 aperture.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Accessories

Samsung has unveiled few accessories to the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. This includes new S View Standing Cover, a light and portable cover that can be used to prop the device at a 60-degree angle for easy viewing of content, as well as an IP68 water resistant Backpack for on-the-go charging.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 India availability and Pricing: As of now, there is no official communication on the pricing and availability of this smartphone in India. Also there might be a different variant for Indian consumers.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specification
- 5.7 inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display.
- 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
- Support for microSD card upto 256GB.
- IP68 certified Water and dust resistant.
- ‘Dual Pixel’ 12-megapixel OIS primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- 3500 mAh battery with fast charging.
- USB-C type port.
Source: Samsung press release
August 2, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks
Samsung has launched another variant of Galaxy J2 2016 in India. Like Galaxy J2 2016, it also sports SmartGlow notification light on the back panel around the camera lense and comes with Turbo Speed Technology (TST), which Samsung says will load apps up to 40 percent faster than devices with twice the memory, also shuts down idle processes to free available memory. Here are the few Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

What is the difference between Galaxy J2 2016 and Galaxy J2 Pro?

The primary difference between Galaxy J2 and Galaxy J2 Pro are memory options. Galaxy J2 2016 has 1.5GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage. Galaxy J2 Pro has 2GB RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The price difference between the two smartphone is around 150 rupees.

What are the different colour variants available?

This smartphone will be available in Black, Silver, and Gold colour variants.

What is the price of Galaxy J2 Pro in India? Where can I buy one?

Galaxy J2 Pro price in India is Rs.9,890. It is available exclusively on Snapdeal.

What is the display screen size and resolution? Does it has AMOLED screen?

Galaxy J2 Pro sports 5 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display screen.

Is this device has OTG support?

Yes.

What type of sim cards Galaxy J2 Pro supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

Galaxy J2 Pro supports 2 micro SIM cards and has dedicated microSD card.

How to take screenshot on Galaxy J2 Pro?

To capture screenshot on Galaxy J2 Pro, there are two ways.
1. Default Android method: You just need to press and hold home and power keys simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured.
2. Google on Tap method: First enable the Google on tap service. Now, long press home key. The screenshot is captured which you can share via social apps, mail or upload to google drive or google photos.
How to download Galaxy J2 Pro PC suite?

You can download official Galaxy J2 Pro PC suite from the official support page. You can refer my previous post on how to download PC suite for Galaxy J smartphones.

How to use Galaxy J2 Pro as modem to connect to internet from PC?

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro supports WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. Using any of this methods, you can share your mobile data with PC/Laptop.

What are the primary cons of Galaxy J2 Pro?

Full list of demerits of Galaxy J2 pro will be known only after the in depth review. By the initial look at the specification, here are Galaxy J2 Pro cons.
- Lack of sensors like ambient light sensor, compass etc.
- Dated SoC.
- Plastic build.
- No fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro Specification
- 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
- 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
- 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
- 8MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- 2600 mAh battery.
July 27, 2016
Moto G4 Review-Pros and Cons
Moto G series is popular in India due to its good pricing and great quality. The near stock android experience and fast updates are the added advantage of these smartphones. This year, Motorola which is now owned by Lenovo, launched two variants of 4th Generation of Moto G-Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4. In this post we will see Moto G4 Review and discuss Pros and Cons.

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Moto G4 look and feel is very identical to the Moto G4 Plus. Only difference is there is no fingerprint scanner in the front. Apart from this it is very difficult to differentiate. It measures 15.3 x 0.8 x 7.7 cm and weighs 154 grams. The whole body is made up of good quality plastic.

Moto G4 is powered by 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 octa core processor with 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The performance is similar like Moto G4 Plus. Only difference is it is not heating up like its other variant. In our testing period, we have not faced any lag in day to day performance. Even gaming performance was also excellant.

Moto G4 sports 5.5 inch full HD IPS display screen. The viewing angles, colour saturation, brightness were good in the price segment. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi and Bluetooth. It also supports WiFi hotspot and USB tethering features as well.

Moto G4 houses 13MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. It lacks the laser auto focus system. Camera performance was decent in good lighting condition. When we compare it with Moto G4 Plus camera, Moto G4 camera struggles a bit in artificial light and low light conditions. Also the colour accuracy is not as great as Moto G4 Plus.

Moto G4 is powered by 3000mAh battery. In my usage, battery lasted one full day which included 30 minutes gaming, 1 and half hour of calls, Wifi and 3G/4G data usage most of the time. It also comes with Turbo charger which charges the battery pretty quickly.

Moto G4 Review summary: If your question is which one is more better..moto g4 or moto g4 plus?, then answer would be Moto G4 Plus. Moto G4 Plus has advantages of fingerprint scanner ,better camera and option to select 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variant.

Advantages and disadvantages of Moto G4

Pros of Moto G4
- Good performance.
- Good display screen.
- Decent battery life.
- Stock android experience.
Cons of Moto G4
- No compass sensor.
- No fingerprint scanner.
- Only 2GB RAM variant.
- Not water resistant.
- Not a good quality bundled earphone.
- No LED notification light.
July 26, 2016