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  • 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

    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

    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.

  • Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Coolpad has launched Note 5 smartphone in India.  The main USP of the device is 4010 mAh battery. This smartphone is exclusive to Amazon.in and will be available via open sale. Price of the Coolpad Note 5 in India is Rs.10,999.  Sale will start from 20th October. It will compete with the likes of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus etc.  In this post, we will have a quick look into Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks  and Cons.

    Coolpad Note 5

    Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different colour variants of Coolpad Note 5 available?

    It will be available in 2 colour variants. One is Royal Gold and another one is Space Grey.

    Which are the sensors available in this smartphone?

    The device has Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor,Light Sensor and fingerprint sensor.

    What are the specifications of Coolpad Note 5?

    The specification summary of the device is given below.

    • 1.5GHz 64 bit Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617.
    • 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
    • 5 inch Full HD IPS display screen.
    • Android 6.0 + Cool UI 8.0.
    • 4010 mAh battery.
    • 13MP primary camera with LED flash.
    • 8MP front facing camera with LED flash.

    Does this has dedicated microSD card slot? Is USB OTG supported?

    No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. USB OTG is supported in this device.

     Is Coolpad Note 5 supports VoLTE? Is this compatible with Jio?

    Yes. It does supports VoLTE.

    Does this device supports fast charging?

    Yes. It supports Qualcomm Fast charging 2.0.

    How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 5?

    There are three different ways to take screenshot on this device.

    1. Power and Volume down method: You need to press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken.
    2. Power button method: Long press on the power button. You will get a menu. In that select the screenshot option.
    3. Three finger method: First you need to enable this method. For that, go to Settings->Smart Control-> Action and Screen.  Now you need to enable three screenshots. Now whenever you want to take screenshot, do a three finger swipe down. The screenshot will be taken.

    What are the cons of Coolpad Note 5

    This is not a review. But based on the specification, here are the quick cons of the device.

    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • No Gyroscope sensor.
    • Snapdragon 617.
    • Looks very much similar to Redmi Note 3.
    • Navigation keys are not backlit.

  • Coolpad Note 3 Lite With 3GB RAM Launched at Rs.6,999

    It is raining season for launch of budget Android smartphones. This week we have witnessed launch of Lenovo Lemon 3, Xiaomi Redmi 3 and Xiaomi Redme Note 3 . There is new competetor for these smartphones. That is Coolpad Note 3 Lite. Fingerprint scanner, 3GB RAM, 5inch HD IPS display are the key attraction of this new smartphone. Coolpad Note 3 Lite price in India is Rs.6,999 and available exclusively on Amazon India through flash sale method. The registration for the sale starts from today and first flash sale will happen on 28th January at 2PM IST.

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite is dual sim smartphone with both SIM capable of 4G LTE connectivity. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0 skin on top. The device is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC with 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Another key feature of this budget Android smartphone is fingerprint scanner which placed just below the camera in the backside of the device. This is the similar placement which we have seen on Nexux 5X.

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite has 16GB of inbuilt storage and microSD card support upto 64GB. The connectivity options available on this device incloudes 4G (with support for Indian LTE bands), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and Micro-USB (with OTG). It packs 2500mAh non-removable battery which is rated provide upto 10 hours of talk-time and up to 200 hours of standby time. The sensors in the device are accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and digital compass.

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite houses 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash along with 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Both primary and secondary camera has CMOS image sensor for better image quality.  The device will be available in Champagne white and black colour option.

    Coolpad has said that VoLTE (voice over LTE) functionality will be added to the device in the coming days. However, company has not provided any timeline for the same. This applies to Android Marshmallow update as well.  After sales support for Coolpad Note 3 will be taken by HCL.

    Specificationwise Coolpad Note 3 Lite for the price looks very impressive. However, we will be able to come to conclusion on this only after performing indepth review of Coolpad Note 3 Lite. With options like Lenovo Lemon 3, Redmi Note 3, Redmi 3, how well this device justifies its place will be interesting to see.

    Coolpad Note 3 Lite Specification

    • Dual sim and Android Lollipop with Cool UI 6.0.
    • 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC with 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM.
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
    •  13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 4G (with support for Indian LTE bands), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and Micro-USB (with OTG).
    • Fingerprint scanner and 2500mAh non-removable battery.

     

     

     

     

  • Coolpad Note 3 Pros and Cons Review

    Coolpad Note 3 is a new entrant into sub 10k smartphone segment in India. It has features which are available on high end smartphones such as fingerprint scanner, 3GB RAM etc. All these features are available for a price of Rs.8,999. Is this great value for money smartphone?. We will learn more on this in our Coolpad Note 3 Review.

    Coolpad Note 3 sports 5.5 inch IPS 720pHD display screen and 267 ppi pixel density.Display panel used in this smartphone is of very good quality. The white looks white and there is no yellowish or pinkish tint.Sunlight legibility  and Viewing angle are decent. However in extreme angles, colours slightly washes away. Overall considering the price, display is good.

    Coolpad Note 3 Dual sim with fingerprint

    Coolpad Note 3 has 13MP primary camera with LED flash. The primary camera takes good pictures in outdoor conditions. But in low light and artificial lighting conditions, there is a visible noise in the taken pictures. It also has 5MP front facing camera. The front facing camera too, in outdoor condition it takes good pictures.  Overall in camera segment, Coolpad Note 3 performance is average.

    Coolpad Note 3 is powered by 64 bit  1.3GHz Octa Core processor based on Mediatek MT6753 Soc with 3GB of RAM and Mali T720 GPU. It has 16GB of internal storage and microSD card support. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cool UI. In regular usage, phone performs very well. Due to some bug in the UI, phone tends to freeze while performing certain tasks such as adding widget. The gaming performance is good. But on extended gaming, phone tends heat up. The temperature goes upto 48 degree while playing high end games for longer time. Coolpad Note 3 performance in general is good except heating issue and few UI bugs.

    Coolpad Note 3 another key feature is fingerprint scanner. Like Nexus 5X and Nexus 6p, it has fingerprint scanner just below the camera in the back. It is fast and works really well. Using this fingerprint scanner, you can unlock specific apps. Overall it works as desired.  Coolpad Note 3 houses 3000 mAh battery.

    Useful other post on Coolpad Note 3

    How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3

    Now let us summarize the Coolpad Note 3 review and split into merits and demerits of this smartphone.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Coolpad Note 3

    Pros of Coolpad Note 3

    • Fingerprint scanner: One of the key feature. It is quick and accurate.
    • Good Display Panel: The  quality of display panel used in the device is good.
    • Good performance: Overall performance on this device is good except few exceptions.
    • Lot of features in affordable price tag: Coolpad Note 3 interms of specifications, it offers a lot for the price.

    Cons of Coolpad Note 3

    • UI Bugs: Though it has very good hardware, the UI in this device has bugs. While using the device it freezes for few seconds at times. Also, LED notification does not work as expected all the time.
    •  Poor standby time: Though it has 3000 mAh battery, standby time on this device is really bad. Even if you don’t use the device, within 24 hours battery drains out.
    • Average low light camera performance: In artificial lighting conditions and low light conditions, camera quality is just average. The pictures taken comes with noise.
    • Heating issue: While playing highend games for longer duration, it gets heated up.
    • Limited  service centers and Android Updates.

    Coolpad Note 3 Specification

    • 5.5 inch IPS 720pHD display screen and 267 ppi pixel density.
    • 64 bit  1.3GHz Octa Core processor with 3GB RAM.
    • Fingerprint scanner.
    • 13MP primary camera with LED flash.
    • 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery.
    • 16GB internal storage and support for microSD card.

     

     

  • How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3

    Coolpad Note 3 is a affordable phablet with fingerprint scanner. At the time of writing this article, probably this is the only Android smartphone with fingerprint scanner within the price of 9k. In this article, we will learn how to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3.

    How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3

    There two methods through which you can perform print screen/screen capture on Coolpad Note 3.  First method is through default android method and another is three finger screenshot.

    How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3 through default android method

    • For taking screenshot using method, press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken. The taken screenshot will be saved on gallery->Screenshot folder.

    How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3 through three finger screenshot method

    Coolpad Note 3 Print screen

    UI on the Coolpad Note 3 offers lot of customisation. It offers many swipe gestures and fingerprint scanner customisation. There is also provision to capture screen on Coolpad Note 3.  For performing this method of print screen, follow the method mentioned below.

    • Go to Settings->Smart Control-> Action and Screen.
    • In the list of options, enable Three Screenshots by selecting it.
    • Now whenever, you want to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 3, swipe up or down with three fingers at your desired screen on which you want to capture will take the screenshot.
    • The taken screenshot using method will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.

    Coolpad Note 3 though is a budget Android smartphone, it offers a lot of features to the user. With many customisation, useful tricks you can make many tasks with simple time saving methods.

    Coming to the specifications of Coolpad Note 3, it has 720p HD 5.5 inch display screen, 3GB of RAM, 13MP primary camera, 5MP front facing camera, 16GB internal storage and 3000 mAh battery. For the connectivity it supports 4G LTE. The device runs on Android 5.1 and the company’s own Cool UI skin.

    I will be making few more tips and tricks posts and review on Coolpad Note 3 in the coming days. If you have any specific queries and issues with the device, then share it the comment section below.