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Author: Aniruddh

  • Motorola One Power Review-Pros and Cons

    Motorola phones were famous for providing great user experience, timely Android updates, and overall great value for the money. However, in the last couple of years, Motorola phones were not that impressive in terms of value for money or in proving timely software updates. With the launch of Motorola One Power, the company is trying to regain customer confidence.  Here is our Motorola One Power Review based on pros and cons.

    Motorola One Power is part of Android One program. This promises timely software updates. This smartphone will compete with likes of Mi A2, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Nokia 6.1 Plus etc. Let’s start our Motorola One Power Review with specification list and the pros and cons.

    Motorola One Power Review

    Motorola One Power Review-Pros and Cons

    Here is the quick Specification summary of Motorola One Power.

    • Octa Core Snapdragon 636 Soc.
    • 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage.
    • 6.2inch IPS LCD Full HD+Screen with Notch.
    • Dual Nano Sim Card Slot.
    • Dedicated slot for microSD card.
    •  Dual Rear camera setup-16MP(F/1.8) and 5MP(Depth).
    • 12MP front facing camera.
    • 5000 mAh battery.

    Motorola One Power Pros

    Great battery life

    One of the best features of this smartphone is the massive battery. 5000 mAh battery with fast charging support is the great inclusion. In our my review period, the battery was easily lasting 2 days.

    Good performance

    Snapdragon 636 with 4GB of RAM and stock Android provides good performance. It may be a gaming or multitasking phone was able to run smoothly. However, the device got little hot while playing graphics intensive games such as PUBG for more than 45 minutes. Overall for the price segment, performance is satisfactory.

    Decent Display

    Motorola One Power sports 6.2 inch LTPS IPS display with full-HD+ resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Viewing angles are good. Brightness is decent enough to legible even in outdoors. There is an option to tweak color temperature.

    Software

    As it is part of the Android One programme, it provides stock Android experience and no bloatware. The device is expected to get timely security updates for the next 3 years and Android updates for the next 2 years.

    Motorola One Power Cons

    No Dual 4G  support

    On this device, only one sim card works on 4G and the other one is restricted to 3G. So users cannot use 4G VOLTE calls on both the sim cards simultaneously.

    Little Slow Fingerprint scanner

    The fingerprint scanner is slightly slow compared to some of the other similar priced phones.

    No Stabilisation for Video recording

    Motorola One Power has neither optical stabilization nor electronic stabilization. Hence Video output looks shaky.

    Low light camera performance could have been better

    Motorola One Power camera performance in well-lit conditions came out good. However, low light photography is not satisfactory.

  • ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus has launched a new budget smartphone called ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) in India. The new budget smartphone comes with a 5.45 inch HD+ IPS display and 82 percent screen to body ratio. It has Snapdragon 430 Octa-core processor paired with 2GB RAM. Internal storage is 16GB and has a dedicated microSD card slot. ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) price in India starts at Rs.5,999.

    ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1)

    ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1) FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different color options available for ZenFone Lite?

    This budget smartphone will be available in two color variants- Black and Gold.

    What are the specifications of ZenFone Lite (L1)

    Specification summary

    • 5.45-inch (720×1440 pixels) HD+ IPS display with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    • Octa Core Snapdragon 430 SoC.
    • 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
    • 13MP rear camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery.
    • Android Oreo 8.0 with ZenUI 5.0.

    Does this smartphone have a dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes. It supports upto 256GB.

    What are the pros of ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1)?

    This is not a detailed review. Based on the spec sheet, here is the quick pros.

    • Metal build.
    • Aggressive pricing.
    • company claimed long battery life.
    • Compact form factor.

    What are the cons of ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1)?

    Based on specification here is the demerits according to us.

    • No Fingerprint scanner.
    • Limited user available internal storage( Around 9 GB).

    How to take screenshot on ASUS ZenFone Lite (L1)?

    To take the screenshot on ZenFone Lite (L1), press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously for few seconds. It will take screenshot.

    Priced at Rs.5,999, Zenfone Lite looks promising. Decent SoC, metal build, 3000 mAh battery and more importantly the compact form factor are the key attraction of this device. We will be doing the detailed review of this smartphone in the coming days. All the information mentioned here are based on purely specifications shared through the press release.

  • How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A2

    Xiaomi Mi A2 is one of the most popular smartphones from Xiaomi which is part of Android One programme. It runs on Pure Android with minor customization. Xiaomi’s own skin MIUI provides a single button screenshot option which is not available on this smartphone. So how to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A2? What are the different ways to capture screenshot on this device without installing any third party apps? Let us explore 2 different methods.

    How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A2

    Like any Android smartphone which runs on the latest Android version, two default ways of taking the screenshot is available on Mi A2 as well.

    Mi A2 screenshot

    Method 1: Take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A2 using hardware keys

    To take screenshot on Mi A2,

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Press and hold Volume down and power button at a time for few seconds.
    • Screen flickering and shutter sound will confirm screenshot is captured.
    • User can access captured screenshots from Photos->Album->screenshot.

    Method 2: Take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A2 using Google Assistant

    To carry out Xiaomi Mi A2 screenshot using this method,

    • Navigate to the page where you want the screenshot.
    • Start Google Assistant by saying “OK Google” or Long pressing home button.
    • You can say or type “Take screenshot”.
    • The screenshot on Mi A2 will be taken.
    • Taken screenshot can be shared through messengers such as Whatsapp or directly upload into Photos.

    This does not completely answer the question on how to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A2. But this is also the answer. Alternatively one can download apps from Playstore which will provide much more ways to take the screenshot.

    Video Guide on How to take screenshot on Mi A2

    Taking the screenshot on Mi A1 and Mi A2 are identical. Hence here is the video guide on how to take screenshot on Mi A1 which also works on Mi A2.

    Video Guide on how to take screenshot in Mi A1 and Mi A2

  • Nokia 3.1 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently launched Nokia 3.1 Plus in India. The key attraction of this smartphone is 6-inch HD+ display and 3500 mAh battery which is claimed to provide up to 2-day battery life. Nokia 3.1 Plus is also part of the Android One programme. Hence this device ideally will get monthly security update up to 3 years and OS updates for 2 years.  Here is the quick Nokia 3.1 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.

    Nokia 3.1 Plus

    Nokia 3.1 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Nokia 3.1 Plus available?

    Nokia 3.1 Plus will be available in two variants. One with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and the second one comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    Does this smartphone has dedicated microSD card support?

    Yes.

    What is the price of different variants of Nokia 3.1 Plus?

    3GB RAM  with 32 GB storage variant price is ₹11,499. Another variant price yet to be revealed.

    What are the key specifications of Nokia 3.1 Plus?

    Here are the summarised specifications of Nokia 3.1 Plus.

    • 6-inch HD+(720×1440 pixels) IPS display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D glass.
    • Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) SoC
    • 2GB/3GB RAM with 16GB/32GB storage.
    • Dual camera setup. 13-megapixel primary sensor along with a f/2.0, PDAF lens and a 1.12-micron pixel size and 5-megapixel secondary monochrome sensor along with a f/2.4, fixed focus lens and 1.12-micron pixel size.
    • 8MP front facing camera with a f/2.2, fixed focus lens, and a 1.12-micron pixel size.
    • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
    • accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
    • 3500 mAh battery.

    How to take the screenshot on Nokia 3.1?

    To capture screenshot on Nokia 3.1, first, go to the screen on which you want to take the screenshot. Then press and hold Volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured. Another way to take the screenshot on Nokia 3.1 Plus is using Google Assistant.

    What are the cons of Nokia 3.1 Plus?

    We have not done the review on the device. However, based on the specification, here is the quick list of Nokia 3.1 Plus Cons.

    Following Nokia 3.1 Plus demerits are purely based on comparison with other smartphones in the same price tag.

    • Internal storage could have been better.
    • No Full HD+ display.
    • no Micro USB C port.

  • Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1- Which one is better

    Redmi 6 Pro is the latest budget smartphone launched by Xiaomi and it will compete with the likes of  Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Realme 2 etc. In this post, we will have a  quick comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

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    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1- Which one is better

    Display

    • Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 5.84 inch Full HD + display.
    • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5.99-inch Full HD+ display.

    Both smartphones sport a good quality panel. Viewing angles, brightness, color reproduction are good. The key difference between the two is the size of the display and notch. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 comes with a slightly larger screen whereas Redmi 6 Pro has a notch.

    Winner: Subjective. Based on user preference.

    SoC, RAM, Storage

    • Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: Snapdragon 625 with 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB storage.
    • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Snapdragon 636 with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM with 32GB/64GB storage.

    Zenfone Max Pro M1 has latest Snapdragon 636 which is a successor of SND 625. Snapdragon 625 is an efficient and powerful  SoC but older SoC. Though there is no much difference in day to day usage performance, choosing the latest version is a better choice.

    Winner: Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Camera

    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: Dual camera Setup. 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 (f/2.2 aperture, 1.25-micron pixel size) sensor and a 5-megapixel Samsung S5KE8 (f/2.2, 1.12 μm) depth sensor. 5MP front facing camera.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: Dual camera Setup. 13 MP (f/2.2, 1.12µm) + 5 MP (f/2.4, 1.12µm) lenses which offers phase detection autofocus, a 5 element lens, and a wide-angle 80-degree lens. 8MP 85.5-degree wide angle lens with f//2.2 aperture.

    After the series of OTA updates, camera performance of Zenfone Max Pro M1 improved significantly. The company recently announced that it will add EIS in the upcoming OTA updates. When it comes to still photography, the overall performance of the rear camera is more or less the same on both smartphones. However, front-facing camera on Zenfone Max Pro M1 performs better in terms of details. Video department too, we felt that this Zenfone Max Pro M1 performance is better.

    Winner: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Battery

    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 4000 mAh battery.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 5000 mAh battery

    In our loop test, the screen on time on Redmi 6 pro was around 6 and a half hours. Whereas Zenfone Max Pro M1 gave us around 8 hours.  It is also worth noting that, both devices do not come with fast charger out of the box. So Zenfone Max Pro M1 takes a longer time to charge compared to Redmi 6 Pro.

    Winner: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Price and Availability

    Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro:Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1:Rs 10,999, Rs 12,999, Rs 14,999.

    Availability is one of the key difference in this segment. Buying Zenfone Max Pro M1 is much easier. It is available through the open sale. However, Redmi 6 Pro available through the open flash sale. This means one needs to wait for the sale time and buy quickly.

    Winner: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Summary of Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 comparison: According to us  Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is much better value for money device compared to Redmi 6 Pro.