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  • Asus ROG Phone 3 Review- Pros and Cons

    Asus ROG Phone 3 is designed primarily for gaming enthusiasts. It is not a slim and light weight phone. Considering this if you think it is not for mainstream consumers, then there is surprise. It offers a lot for the price even if you are not a gamer. Here is my Asus ROG Phone 3 review as a normal user and not as a gamer.

    This gaming smartphone is available in two variants. The one with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which is available at a price tag of ₹46, 999 and 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which is available for ₹49,990. Here are some of the pros and cons of Asus ROG Phone 3.

    Asus ROG Phone 3 Merits and Demerits

    Asus ROG Phone 3 Pros

    Gorgeous 144Hz AMOLED Display

    It comes with 6.59 inch AMOLED HDR10+ certified display panel which is claimed to be capable of reproducing over 1 billion colours, with a 1000 nit peak brightness and 113 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage and Delta-E average of >1 percent. The screen refresh rate can go upto 144Hz and has 270 Hz touch sampling rate and 25ms touch latency.

    It is a treat to watch movies or browse on the display panel. Touch feels smooth and responsive. Colors are punchy and outdoor visibility is excellent. This is one of the best display panel I have ever used in a smartphone so far.

    Performance beast

    The Asus ROG Phone 3 comes packed with Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It has integrated Adreno 650 graphics and dedicated logic for AI, image processing, video encoding, and security. It uses extremely fast UFS 3.1 storage.

    It offers one of the fastest and smooth experience. I have not faced any lagging and stuttering issue in my usage. The apps opens quickly and multitasking is a breeze. The great hardware is well supported by the UI. There no bloatwares and it offers close to vanilla android experience.

    Impressive battery life

    6000 mAh battery on Asus ROG Phone 3 is exceptional. With casual gaming it easily lasts around 2 days. The another aspect I liked on the phone is the battery care options Asus has incorporated on this device. The retail box has a fast charger with HYPERCHARGE standard. Users can use Slow charging mode in the battery menu to increase the longevity of the battery. Opting this will cap the charging at 10W and lowers the charging temperature by 34%. There is a option called Sleep Well. If you choose this option, then even if you leave the phone plugged in overnight, the phone will only tops off the final few percentages of trickle charge just before you wake up by selecting the end time by alarm, do not disturb , Airplane mode and turning off the charging LED indicator. It also supports passthrough power.

    Benchmark setting Stereo speakers

    The Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with pair of huge front-facing stereo speakers, each powered by its own NXP TFA9874 amplifier. Now it has 7 magnet design. It offers one of the best stereo effects on a smartphone for gaming as well as for media consumption.

    Good Call quality and signal reception

    The call quality and signal reception is good. Even the calls on speaker phone is exceptionally good. It has 4 different mics in different places of the phone and noise cancellation is good.

    Solid camera performance

    The camera performance is good in general. Except very low light situations, photos and videos came out well in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The video quality with EIS is very crisp and smooth in the day time.

    Asus ROG Phone 3 Cons

    No phone is perfect. ROG Phone 3 is also no exception to it. Here are some of the demerits or disadvantages of Asus ROG Phone 3.

    • No 3.5mm headphone jack. The box has USB C to 3.5mm audio jack adapter.
    • No IP rating for water or dust resistance.
    • Bulky and heavy.
    • Lacks wireless charging.
    • No optical image stabilisation.

    Asus ROG Phone 3 Verdict

    With price tag of less than 50k, Asus ROG Phone 3 offers great value for the money. If you are looking for slim, lightweight and stylish phone then this is not the phone for you. But if your preference is performance, battery life, audio and video experience with good call quality, then even if you are not a gamer and budget is around 50k, it is worth considering it.

  • How to take screenshot in Asus 6z

    Taking screenshot in Asus 6z is the simplest way to share the content on display with someone. In this post we will explore some of the built in options to take screenshot in Asus 6z.

    Asus 6z is also called as Asus Zenfone 6 in some regions. It has built in screen recorder option. If you want to make a tutorial or record game play, you can utilize this option. It has option to record audio via external mic as well.

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    Asus 6z Pros and cons-Quick Review

    Different ways to capture screenshot in Asus 6z or Asus Zenfone 6

    There are three 3 simple ways to capture screenshot in this Asus smartphone.

    Asus 6z screenshot

    Take screenshot using hardware keys

    • Navigate to the page where you want to take screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be saved.

    Capture screenshot in Asus 6z using screenshot button

    • Go to the page you want to take screenshot.
    • Access quick setting menu.
    • Tap on screenshot icon.
    • Screenshot is saved.

    Perform print screen in Asus 6z using the Smart Key

    Asus 6z comes with a special physical button on the upper right side of the phone. It has three gestures. Single press, double press and long press. This is customisable. To customise it, go to Settings > Advanced > Smart key. By default, long press on Smart Key will take screenshot. If it is not enabled, then go to Settings > Advanced > Smart key and set the screenshot option. After this, to take screenshot, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the page you want to perform screenshot.
    • Press and hold Smart Key.
    • Screenshot will be saved.

    These are some of the way to capture screenshot. It also supports scroll screenshot. Addition of screen record is also very useful function. Quick screenshot in Asus 6z is simple and easy. Which is the method you prefer to take screenshot in Asus 6z? Share it in the comment section below.

  • Asus 6Z Cons and Pros – Quick Review

    Asus 6z is a competitively priced premium smartphone with flagship specifications. Unique and innovative flip camera with full screen display is the highlighting feature of this device. Here is the quick list of Asus 6z Cons and pros.

    Asus 6Z Review- Pros and Cons

    Asus 6Z, also known as Asus Zenfone 6 sports a premium design. It has 6.4-inch full HD + screen with support for 96% NTSC color gamut, DCI-P3 and HDR10. Rated brightness of the screen is 600 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

    Asus 6z cons and Pros

    The new flagship from Asus is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC with 6GB or 8GB RAM. For storage options, user can choose between 64GB, 128GB or 256GB. There is a support for dedicated microSD card slot upto 2TB.

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    How to take screenshot in Asus 6z

    Asus 6Z has 48MP +13MP dual camera setup. The same setup will be used for taking selfies as well. The best part is you can take photos from different angles with this motorised flip camera. It also has auto panorama as well.

    The device is powered by 5000 mAh battery with fast charging support. The box has fast charger.

    Here is the quick list of Asus 6Z pros and cons

    Asus 6z Pros

    • Good looking design and sturdy build.
    • Great performance.
    • FM Radio and 3.5mm headphone jack.
    • 5000 mAh battery.
    • Aggressive pricing.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Well implemented flip camera setup.

    Asus 6Z Cons

    • No AMOLED display panel.
    • Lacks Wireless Charging.
    • No water resistance.
    • Battery takes long time to fully charge even with fast charging.

    Asus 6Z FAQ

    What is the price of Asus 6z in India?

    The base variant price of Asus 6z is ₹31,999. 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant price is ₹34,999.

    Where to buy Asus 6Z in India?

    Currently Asus 6z is exclusive to Flipkart.

    Does Asus has any experience zone where it is possible to do hands on experience?

    Yes. You can experience Asus 6z in selected Asus exclusive stores. Product experts will guide on the features. Best part is no need to buy there itself. You will receive a customised link from the store. You can click on it and complete the purchase on later stage.

    In Bengaluru, where are the stores which provides hands on experience of Asus 6z?

    There are two stores in Bengaluru. One is in Kalyana Nagar and another one is in Jayanagar.

  • Zenfone Max M2 Pros and Cons

    Zenfone Max M2 is the successor to last year’s Max M1. It got better in terms of performance and camera in comparison with its predecessor. In this post, let me share some of the key Zenfone Max M2 pros and cons based on my experience.

    Zenfone Max M2 Pros and Cons

    Asus Zenfone Max M2 Pros

    Dedicated microSD card slot

    Asus Zenfone Max M2 comes with dedicated microSD card slot along with dual sim card slot. 4G VoLTE is enabled on both sim cards.

    Latest SoC and Good Performance

    Zenfone Max M2 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC. There are very few phones which are powered by this SoC in this price segment. The performance is decent. It manages day to day tasks with ease. Games like Asphalt 9 can be playable but in low settings.

    Good Battery life

    One key highlight of Zenfone Max M2 is its battery life. 4000 mAh battery lasts more than a day with even medium to heavy usage.

    Decent Display Panel

    The 6.26 inch display panel provides good viewing angles and brightness. It is not sharpest screen but considering the price, it is acceptable.

    Stock Android Experience and Promised Updates

    It runs on stock Android. Asus has promised to provide Android Pie update in the coming days.

    Zenfone Max M2 Cons

    Bigger in size

    Zenfone Max M1 was a compact phone. Whereas, Zenfone Max M2 comparatively bigger phone.

    Dated Micro USB Port

    It does not come with latest USB-C type port for charging and data transfer.

    Average Camera performance

    In good light conditions, camera performance is decent. However, in low light and artificial lighting condition, it struggles. Selfie camera is decent.

    Asus Zenfone Max M2 review summary: It is decent phone for the price. Good battery life, decent display panel, stock android experience and competitive price are the reason which you may consider for buying this phone.

  • Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros and Cons

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a feature rich smartphone at an affordable price. Powerful Chipset, Big battery, stock Android experience and dual camera setup are the key features to name few. On paper, it is one of the best smartphone in sub 13k price range. In this review, we will discuss Zenfone Max Pro M2 pros and cons.

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros and Cons

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Key Specifications

    • 6.3 inch IPS LCD Full HD+ screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
    • 3/4/6GB RAM with 32/64GB internal storage.
    • Octa Core Snapdragon 660 SoC.
    • Dual rear camera setup. 12MP(f/1.58) and 5MP depth sensor.
    • 13MP front facing camera.
    • 5000 mAh battery.
    • Dual nano sim card slot+Dedicated microSD card slot.

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros

    First let us look into merits or advantages of Zenfone Max Pro M2.

    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection

    In the budget segment, it is rare to see gorilla glass protection for display screen. Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with new Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. This makes phone more durable.

    Good Display Panel

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with 6.3 inch full HD+ display panel with notch. It has 450 nit of brightness. The display offers good viewing angles and can produce 94 percent of the NTSC color gamut.

    Excellent Battery Life

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 house massive 5000 mAh battery. During my review period, I was getting around 2 days of battery life and 8 hours of screen on time.

    Good performance

    Snapdragon 660 SoC with 4GB of RAM on Zenfone Max Pro M3 delivers good day to day performance. We have not faced any lag and heating issues. Even games like Asphalt 9, PUBG played without any issues.

    Decent camera

    The Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes with Dual camera at the back and a 13MP sensor with 1.12 micron pixel size and an f/2.0 aperture in the front. The camera performance in good for a smartphone in the price range of 10k. Both front and back camera are capable of recording 4K videos. Upto 1080, EIS stabilisation is available.

    Zenfone Max Pro M2 Cons

    Here is some of the demerits of Zenfone Max Pro M2.

    1. No fast charge support: As of now, the device does not support any fast charging. With supplied charger, to fully charge the device, it takes around 3 hours. However, in 1 hours charges around 41%.
    2. Android 8.1: The smartphone runs on Android Oreo out of the box. Till the time writing this review, it has not got Android 9.0 Pie update.
    3. Still uses old microUSB port for charging and data transfer.