Author: Aniruddh

Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Launched in India

Samsung India today launched new colour variant of its hugely successful flagship device Galaxy S7 edge. In addition to its existing four colours, the smartphone will now be available in an elegant new Blue Coral colour. The new variants will also come loaded with 15GB free cloud storage.

The new editions boast all the flagship features of the Galaxy S7 edge that users love, including the enhanced design, brilliant low light camera, IP68 dust and water resistance, wireless charging, and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of services, products and experiences.

“The Galaxy S7 edge has witnessed a tremendous response from Indian consumers. The new colour variant is one of the trendiest must-have colours of the year and will compliment personal styles and offers a touch of sophistication. Coupled with a premium design and impeccable functionality, the new variant will surely add to the phenomenal success of the Galaxy S7 edge in India”, said Mr Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India

New Premium Colour

Consumers these days are looking for a stylish smartphone which helps them stand out of the crowd. Keeping that in mind the Blue Coral colour will take desirability and allure to the next level.

The new edition follows this year’s colour trends which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by nature, the colour shimmers as if it is illuminated from the inside of the phone’s glass surface. In particular a contrasting gold tone hue is applied to the phone’s metallic frame. The resulting two-toned combination is at once calming and sophisticated.

Cloud Storage

Samsung provides 15GB free Samsung Cloud Storage that helps back up important content including photos, videos, files etc. Data can be smoothly accessed across various devices and can be easily restored while changing devices.

The Samsung cloud storage feature will also be available for existing Galaxy S7 edge users.

Galaxy S7 edge Availability
With the launch of this colour Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in five colours – Blue Coral, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Pink Gold.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral will be available in 32 GB variant from December 15, 2016 at a price of Rs. 50,900. It will be available across Samsung authorized offline and online stores as well as Samsung’s online store – Samsung Shop.

Source: Samsung India press release.

December 8, 2016
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime Vs Lenovo K6 Power Which one is better
When it comes to less than 10k Android smartphones, Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime was one of the best option. But with the launch of Lenovo K6 Power, there is a tough competitor to it. Both share lot of similarities and few differences. So which one to choose between the two. Here is our thought on Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime Vs Lenovo K6 Power comparison based on the specification.

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Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime Vs Lenovo K6 Power

Design and Build Quality
- Redmi 3s Prime: It measures 139.3 x 69.6 x 8.5 mm and weighs 144 grams.
- Lenovo K6 Power: It measures 141.9 x 70.3 x 9.3 mm and weighs 145 grams.
Both devices comes with all metal unibody design with good build quality. However, Lenovo K6 power is slightly bigger and thicker. But this difference is negligible and not noticeable unless kept side by side.

Display
- Redmi 3s Prime: 5 inch IPS 720p HD display screen with 294 ppi pixel density.
- Lenovo K6 Power: 5 inch IPS 1080p full HD display screen with 441 ppi pixel density.
Lenovo K6 power display looks sharper and offers slightly better viewing angles. Redmi 3s prime display panel is good but when compared side by side, K6 Power has the edge. Unfortunately both the devices, does not feature Corning Gorilla glass protection.

SoC, RAM and OS
- Redmi 3s Prime: 1.4GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 430 Soc with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- Lenovo K6 Power: 1.4GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 430 Soc with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Going by the specification, both devices has the same SoC and internal storage. Both runs on custom UI based on Android 6.0.1 which offers lot of customisation which are almost identical. However, we observed Lenovo K6 Power Android security patch update date is 1-June-2016 and Redmi 3s Prime security patch update date is 1-Sep-2016.

Camera
- Redmi 3s Prime: 13MP primary camera with f/2.0 and 5MP secondary camera with f/2.2.
- Lenovo K6 Power:13MP primary camera with f/2.0 and 8MP secondary camera.
Once again, going by the specifications, Lenovo K6 Power has the edge when it comes to front facing camera.

Battery
- Redmi 3s Prime: 4100 mAh battery.
- Lenovo K6 Power: 4000 mAh battery.
Redmi 3s prime looks superior in this segment. Slightly larger capacity and 720p screen should be able to provide longer battery life than the Lenovo K6 Note.

Price and Availability
- Redmi 3s Prime: Rs.8,999 available through flash sale.
- Lenovo K6 Power: Rs. 9,999 available through open sale.
Redmi 3s Prime is more affordable smartphone. Though Lenovo claims K6 Power sells through open sale, purchasing the device is similar to flash sale except no need of pre registration. We felt it is easier to purchase Redmi 3s Prime rather than Lenovo K6 prime at least after trying to buy one in first sale.

Advantages of Redmi 3s Prime over Lenovo K6 Power
- Availability of IR blaster which is useful in using the device as universal remote.
- Larger battery capacity.
- Comparatively faster Android security patch updates.
- Price.
Advantages of Lenovo K6 Power over Redmi 3s prime
- Full HD display screen.
- Better front facing camera.
- Reverse charging.
This Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime Vs Lenovo K6 Power comparison is based more on the specification and initial impression. We will update real life performance comparison between Lenovo K6 power and Redmi 3s Prime in the coming days.
December 6, 2016
Lenovo K6 Power FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Lenovo K6 Power is the latest entrant to the budget dual sim Android market in India. Though 4000 mAh battery with reverse charging features is the highlight of the device, rest of the features also looks impressive. Here is the quick Lenovo K6 Power FAQ Tips and Tricks with Cons.

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What is the price of Lenovo K6 power in India?

Lenovo K6 Power price in India is Rs.9,999. The device will be available exclusively via Flipkart starting 6th December 12PM onwards.

What are the different colour variants of K6 Power will be available?

The device will be available in 3 different colour variants namely- Silver, Gold, and Dark Grey.

What is the SAR value of Lenovo K6 Power?

The SAR value mentioned in the box are as mentioned below.

0.600W/kg@1g(HEAD) and 0.972W/kg@1g(BODY).

What are the contents of the box?

Device, SIM ejector pin, manual, charger(2A), USB to micro USB cable and earphone.

Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim card it accepts?

No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. It accepts 2 nano sim card or 1 nano sim card with microSD card.

What are the specifications of the Lenovo K6 Power?

Specification summary of the device is as follows.
- 1.4 GHz Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430.
- 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage.
- 4000 mAh battery with reverse charging capability.
- 5 inch full HD display screen.
- Gravity, Proximity, Light, Vibrator, Gyro sensors.
- 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
How to take screenshot on Lenovo K6 Power?

The simplest 2 ways of taking screenshot on this device are using the screenshot button and the Volume down and power button method.

1.Screenshot button method: To capture screenshot using this method, go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot, access quick menu. You will find the screenshot button. Tap on to it. The screenshot will be taken.

2. Volume down and power button method: On a screen on which you want to capture screenshot, press and hold volume down and power button for few seconds. The screenshot will be captured.

How to download PC suite for Lenovo K6 Power?

If you are using Windows PC, then connect your phone to PC through USB cable. You will find new drive with PC suite in file explorer. Click on that and install the Lenovo K6 Power PC suite. Alternatively, you can download from the support page.

What are the cons of Lenovo K6 Power?

This is not a review. We will write detailed review in the coming days. Based on the specifications, here are the quick cons of Lenovo K6 Power.
- Hybrid sim card slot.
- No USB-C type port.
- Android 6.0.1 out of the box.
December 3, 2016
Coolpad Mega 3 Triple Sim Android Smartphone Launched in India
Coolpad has launched Mega 3 and Note 3s smartphones in India. Coolpad Mega 3 main USP is its triple- sim support. Whereas Coolpad Note 3s is an upgrade to the popular Coolpad Note 3. Both the devices will be available in India via amazon.in starting December 7th onwards.

The company also announced collaboration with Reliance Jio for Coolpad users. Through this partnership, Coolpad users can avail the Reliance Jio SIM at reliance stores by sharing the device’s purchase invoice. The users will get all benefits provided by Reliance under the JIO scheme.

Coolpad Mega 3 has been launched exclusively for the Indian market. It sports 5.5 inch IPS HD display screen with pixel density of 269 ppi. This triple sim Android smartphone is powered by 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Users have the option to add microSD for additional storage.

Coolpad Mega 3 runs on CoolUI on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It packs 3050 mAh battery and supports 4G with VoLTE. This means that, users should be able to use Reliance Jio services. The device sports 8MP front and rear cameras with aperture f/2.2.

Coolpad Mega 3 Specification Summary
- Triple-sim support.
- 5.5 inch IPS screen with 720p HD resolution.
- 8MP front and rear cameras with aperture f/2.2.
- 4G and VoLTE support.
- 3050 mAh battery.
- 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor with 2GB of RAM.
- 16GB internal storage and support for microSD card.
- Coolpad Mega 3 price in India is Rs.6,999.
Along with Coolpad Mega 3, company also launched Coolpad Note 3s. Coolpad Note 3s is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It packs 2500 mAh battery which company claims to provide upto 200 hours of standby time. The device sports 5.5 inch 720p HD IPS display panel with 2.5D glass.

Coolpad Note 3s houses 13MP primary camera with autofocus and an f/2.2 aperture. For selfie lovers, there is a 5MP fixed focus front facing camera with fixed focus and an f/2.2 aperture. It runs on CoolUI 8.0 skin based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Coolpad Note 3s Specification Summary
- 5.5 inch IPS screen with 720p HD resolution with 2.5D glass.
- 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- CoolUI 8.0 skin based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor with 3GB of RAM.
- 32GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
- 2500 mAh battery.
- Coolpad Note 3s price in India is Rs.9,999.
December 1, 2016
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Review-Pros and Cons
Asus has launched 2 variants of Zenfone 3 Max. The one with 5.5 inch display screen and the other one has 5.2 inch screen. The model number of Zenfone 3 Max which has 5.5 inch screen is ZC553KL. In this post we will have a look into 5.2 inch variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL review with pros and cons.

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The new Zenfone 3 series smartphones biggest change compared to its predecessors is aesthetics and price. Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL is no exception to it. The design and build quality has been improved a lot. The new metal unibody design with 2.5D curved glass in the front gives a premium feel to the device. It is comparatively slimmer and lighter. The bezels too reduced. Overall it gives a good in hand experience.

Key USP of Zenfone 3 Max is its battery. It houses a 4130 mAh battery with reverse charging feature. It does provides good battery life. However, compared to previous Zenfone Max, battery capacity has been reduced to make the device slimmer and lighter. The much needed fast charging feature also not available on this device.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL is powered by 1.25GHz quad core Mediatek MT6737M(Cortex-A53) SoC with 3GB of RAM and Mali-T720MP2 GPU. It has 32GB of internal storage and optional expandable storage through microSD card. The performance of the device for the price is not satisfactory. There was a noticeable lag while playing even a basic games. The general day to day performance too not as snappy as other smartphones in this price segment.

Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL sports 5.2 inch 720p HD display screen. The colour saturation, viewing angles, sunlight legibility are decent. Though the quality of display panel is good, it would have been better if it had full HD screen resolution. The smartphones such as Honor 5C, Redmi Note 3 etc has full HD display screen and they are priced lesser than this device.

When we did review of Zenfone Max, we were happy with the camera performance. The new Zenfone 3 Max features 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. It lacks Laser autofocus, Dual LED flash which were available in its predecessor. Camera performance in good lit conditions came out decent. However, low light performance is just average.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Review summary: Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL has improved a lot in terms of design and build quality. But in all other segments, it took one step backwards. Being priced at Rs.12,999, we felt it is not a value for money device. The devices like Honor 5c, Redmi Note 3 provides better value for money.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

Pros of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
- Reverse charging features.
- Good design and build quality.
- Decent display panel quality.
- Good battery life.
Cons of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL review is based on the comparison with other smartphones in the price segment and previous Zenfone Max. So here are the some of Zenfone 3 Max demerits according to us.
- No VoLTE support.
- Average camera performance.
- No corning gorilla glass protection.
- Lacks Laser autofocus and dual LED flash.
- No Full HD display panel.
- Average general performance.
- Overpriced.
- Battery capacity reduces compared to predecessor.
November 29, 2016