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Moto E3 Power Review-Pros and Cons
The first Moto E was the one which set benchmarking for budget android smartphones. That was focussed more on user experience rather than the paper spec sheet. Stock android with timely software updates, decent battery life, lag free day to day performance etc were the selling point of that device. But today we have lot of options when it comes to budget Android smartphones. Considering the competition, here is the Moto E3 Power Review based on pros and cons.

Moto E3 power sports 5 inch IPS LCD display with screen resolution of 720×1280 pixels which roughly translates to 294 ppi pixel density. The viewing angle and brightness are adequate but not great.Colors look rich and vibrant. However, there is no option to change colour temperature. Overall it has decent display screen.

The Moto E3 Power comes with 1GHz quad core MediaTek MT6735(Cortex A53) processor with Mali T720GPU and 2GB of RAM. It has 16GB of internal storage in which close to 12GB is user available. The device supports microSD card upto 32GB. It is a dual sim smartphone with 4G LTE(VoLTE ready).

Like previous generation Moto E devices, this also runs on near stock Android 6.0. When it comes to performance, we are disappointed with the device. There was a lags on day to day usage. Gaming experience on this device is horrible. Casual games are playable but experience is not smooth. One more demerit with the device is delay in software updates. Our review device security patch update date was 1st June 2016.

Moto E3 Power houses 8MP primary camera with F/2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash.On the front there is a 5MP selfie camera. In good lighting condition, camera performance was decent. However, in low light and artificial lighting condition, performance was average. The rear camera can record videos at maximum 720p resolution.

Moto E3 Power is backed by 3500mAh user removable battery. It also comes with fast charger. As per the company, 15 minutes of charge can deliver upto 5 hours of power. However, in our usage, it took close to one and half hours fully charge the battery.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Moto E3 Power

Pros of Moto E3 Power
- Decent display screen.
- Stock Android experience.
- Dedicated slots for microSD card and sim cards.
- VoLTE support.
Cons of Moto E3 Power

These are the some of the demerits of Moto E3 Power. This is based on options available and in comparison with previous gen Moto E smartphones.
- Poor performance.
- Delay in regular Android updates.
- Average camera performance.
- No compass sensor.
- No 1080p video recording.
Below are the some of the cons of Moto E3 power based on user reviews posted on my previous post on Moto E3 power FAQ and in other forums. In our review unit, we have not faced these issues.
- Charging issues: Phone stops charging after some time before it gets fully charged.
- Low call volume: Some users mentioned about microphone issues and some users reported issues on low call volume.
What is your thoughts on Moto E3 Power? Share it in the comment section below.
October 17, 2016
Lenovo Z2 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Lenovo has launched Z2 Plus smartphone in India which is a rebranded version of ZUK Z2 which was launched in China. It is one of the most affordable smartphone in India with Snapdragon 820 Soc. In this post we will have a quick look into Lenovo Z2 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

Lenovo Z2 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

What are the different variants of Lenovo Z2 Plus available in India?

Lenovo Z2 Plus is available in 2 variants based on the RAM and internal storage option. The base model has 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage and another model has 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. Coming to colour options, Z2 Plus will be available in Black and White options.

What size sim cards Lenovo Z2 Plus supports? Does it has expandable storage option?

Z2 Plus supports 2 nano sim cards and does not supports microSD card.

What is the price of Lenovo Z2 Plus in India? Where it can be purchased?

Z2 Plus is available in 2 variants. The prices of these variants are given below.
- 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage-Rs.17,999
- 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage-Rs.19,999
Lenovo Z2 Plus is available exclusively via Amazon.in. The link to product page is here.

What are the specifications of Lenovo Z2 Plus?

Summarised specification is given below.
- Snapdragon 820(Dual core 2.1GHz Kryo and Dual core 1.6GHz Kryo).
- 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB internal storage.
- 5 inch full HD IPS display screen.
- 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
- 3500 mAh battery.
- Fingerprint scanner.
What are the box contents?

Handset, sim ejector tool, manuals, USB to USB type-C cable and charger.

What are the SAR values of Lenovo Z2 Plus?

The SAR values mentioned on the box are 0.71W/Kg@1g(Head) and 1.49W/Kg@1g(Body).

Any Z2 Plus Fingerprint scanner tips and tricks?

The device sports “U touch 2.0” fingerprint scanner on the front. It can be used for different tasks using different gestures such as single touch for back; a long touch to bring up notifications; a double press for the app switcher; left or right swipes to get to recently used apps; a single press for home; and a long press for Google Now etc. You can also customise this by going to settings->U-touch->Physical home button customisation.

How to take screenshot on Lenovo Z2 Plus?

You can capture screenshot on Lenovo Z2 Plus using 2 different easy method.
- 1st method: Go to quick menu option. Select the screenshot button. Screenshot will be captured.
- 2nd method: Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured.
Does this device supports fast charging?

Yes. It does supports fast charging. But unfortunately the bundled charger is not fast charger. You need to buy fast charger 3.0 separately.

How to use Lenovo Z2 Plus as modem?

You can use this device as modem through WiFi Hotspot or USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering.

What are the different sensors available on this device?

The sensors in the device includes gyroscope, compass sensor, accelerometer, light sensor, and proximity sensor.

What are the cons of Lenovo Z2 Plus?

This is not a complete review. Based on the specifications, we felt below are the few demerits of Lenovo Z2 Plus. I will be making a detailed review in which I will cover all the pros and cons.
- No Optical image stabilisation. It features only electronic image stabilisation.
- There is no bundled fast charger.
- Does not support expandable storage via microSD card.
- No IR blaster.
September 24, 2016
Moto E3 Power FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Lenovo has launched Moto E3 Power smartphone in India. This is the successor to last years Moto E and will compete with the likes of Redmi 3s ,Redmi 3s Prime. Coolpad Mega 2.5D etc. In this post we will have a quick look into Moto E3 Power FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.

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What are the different variants of Moto E3 available?

Moto E 2016 is announced in two variants. Moto E3 and Moto E3 Power. However, only Moto E3 power is launched in India. The key differences are RAM(1GB vs 2GB), Internal storage(8GB vs 16GB) and Battery(2800 vs3500 mAh).

What is the price of Moto E3 Power in India? Where it can be purchased?

Moto E3 Power price in India is Rs.7999. It is available exclusively on Flipkart. The link to the product listing is given here.

What are technical specification of Moto E3 Power?

Summarized specifications of Moto E3 Power is given below.
- 64-bit 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor(Cortex A53) with 2GB of RAM and Mali T-720 GPU.
- 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
- 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
- Dual sim(4G+3G).
- 8MP primary camera and 5MP secondary camera.
- 3500 mAh battery.
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
What size sim cards Moto E3 Power Accepts?

Moto E3 Power supports 2 micro sim cards.

How to take screenshot on Moto E3 Power?

You can take screenshot on Moto E3 Power using two methods. One is using the power and volume button. You need to press and hold Volume and Power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken. Alternatively, you can take screenshot using the Google Now on tap feature. Using this method you can share or save the screenshot to google drive. Below is the video guide on how to take screenshot on Moto E3 Power. It is done on Moto G4 Plus, as both share same UI, it works on Moto E3 Power as well.

How to set custom ringtone in Moto E3 Power?

To set custom MP3 ringtone on Moto E3 Power, you need to paste the ringtone to Ringtones folder. You can use File Manager which comes pre-loaded in the device. Alternatively you can connect your device to PC and paste the ringtone to Ringtones folder. The third party file managers like ES file explorer will provide an option to select the ringtone from Sounds and Ringtones option from Settings itself. You can refer the video below on How to set ringtone on Moto G4 Plus which works on this device as well.

Does Moto E3 Power Supports Reliance Jio VoLTE?

Yes. It does supports 4G VoLTE. With Reliance Jio sim card you can make voice calls in this device.

What are the cons of Moto E3 Power?

This is not a complete review. Based on the spec sheet, below are the few Moto E3 Power Cons.
- Compared to competition, low powered SoC.
- No Fingerprint scanner.
- No Compass sensor.
These are some of Moto E3 Power FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons. If you have any question on this device, then share it in the comment section below.
September 21, 2016
LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Which one is better
LeEco Le 2 and Lenovo Vibe K5 Note are the two popular budget Android smartphones in India. Aggressive pricing combined with good hardware and good aesthetic is the key attraction of these smartphones. It is very difficult to choose the right smartphone. This post might help you to take the decision on which phone to choose from. So let’s begin the LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note comparison.

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Comparison of LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Design and Build Quality
- LeEco Le 2: 74.2×151.1×7.7mm and weighs 153 grams.
- Vibe K5 Note: It measures 75.7x152x8.49 mm and weighs 165 grams.
Both smartphones features good design and build quality. LeEco Le 2 with thin bezels feels comparatively compact and more premium. Having said that, Vibe K5 has decent build quality. But comparing LeEco Le 2 vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, we felt Le 2 is better.

Winner: LeEco Le 2

Display
- LeEco Le 2: 5.5inch full HD display screen with 401 ppi pixel density.
- Vibe K5 Note: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
Display panel on both devices offers good viewing angles, colour saturation and brightness. There is no clear winner in this segment. However, we have bit concerns on the quality control issue on the display quality of Le 2.

Winner: Draw

SoC, RAM and OS
- LeEco Le 2: Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with 3GB of RAM, Adreno 510 and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
- Vibe K5 Note: 1.8GHz Octa Core 64 Bit Helio P10 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
In our review, both device performance was good. However, we felt multitasking ability of 4GB variant of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is slightly better. Also, custom skin on Le 2 is bit heavier and has lot of bloatware. In Vibe K5 Note bloatware is present but we have the option to remove some of them.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Storage
- LeEco Le 2: 32GB of internal storage with no option to add microSD card.
- Vibe K5 Note: 32 GB with optional microSD card.
Lenovo Vibe K5 note has hybrid sim card slot which allows you to add microSD card if you are ready to compromise on the second sim card. Whereas in Le 2, we don’t have option to add microSD card. Considering both smartphone comes with 32GB of internal storage, Vibe K5 Note is a better in this segment.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Camera
- LeEco Le 2: 16MP primary camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) and 8MP front facing camera
- Vibe K5 Note: 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
Camera performance of Le 2 is marginally better in good lighting conditions. In Low light and artificial light conditions, K5 Note performs better. Option to record videos in 4K resolution is the advantage of Le 2 in this segment.

Winner: LeEco Le 2.

Battery
- LeEco Le 2: 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.
- Vibe K5 Note: Li-Ion Polymer, 3500mAh battery.
As seen on the specification, Vibe K5 Note has better battery life than Le2 though it is not with huge margin.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Price
- LeEco Le 2: Rs.11,999. It is available in flipkart and LeMall via flash sales.
- Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs.13,499 for the 4GB RAM variant. Both variants has 32GB internal storage.
For the 3GB RAM variant, both the smartphones has same price.

Winner: Draw

Miscellaneous

Here are some of the features which one device has and the other doesn’t.

LeEco Le 2: IR Blaster, VoLTE support out of the box, bundled media subscription, USB-C type port.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Thetermax, Dolby Atmos. VoLTE is not supported out of the box. This features according to company will be added via OTA update.

Winner: LeEco Le 2.

Verdict on LeEco Le 2 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: As you can see in the comparison, the the difference between the two phones are very marginal. It is upto each individual to choose based on their requirement.
August 20, 2016
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note Which one is better
Lenovo Vibe K5 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are the two Android smartphones which offers great value for the users. Both are good phones. But when it comes to which one to choose between these two, the minute differences are to be considered. So here is the comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

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Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Design and Build Quality
- Redmi Note 3: It measures 76x150x8.65 mm and weighs 164 g
- Vibe K5 Note: It measures 75.7x152x8.49 mm and weighs 165 grams
In Terms of design and build quality, both devices feature good build quality. The dimensions and weight also almost identical. However, if we observe closely, though K5 Note has metal back, the sides (Space between back and display screen) are made up of plastic. Even the buttons are plastic. Whereas Redmi Note 3 is all metal.

Winner: Redmi Note 3.

Display
- Redmi Note 3: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
- Vibe K5 Note: 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
Display panel quality Wise, both device are good. The differences are negligible. Both device does not comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

Winner: Draw

SoC, RAM and OS

Both devices are available in two variants.
- Redmi Note 3: 1.4GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with 2GB/3GB of RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- Vibe K5 Note: 1.8GHz Octa Core 64 Bit Helio P10 SoC with 3GB/4GB of RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
In this comparison, we are comparing 3GB RAM variants of both the devices. The day to day performance is decent on Vibe K5 Note as well as Redmi Note 3. However, when it comes to gaming, Vibe K5 Note struggles a bit when we play high end games in higher settings. Also with extended gaming, it tends to heat up on the screen area.

Vibe K5 Note comes with Android Marshmallow out of the box whereas Redmi Note 3 comes with Android Lollipop. Here K5 Note has advantages, However in general, Xiaomi is faster in providing security patch updates compared to Lenovo.

Winner: Redmi Note 3.

Storage
- Redmi Note 3: 32GB
- Vibe K5 Note: 32 GB
Both these Android smartphone has Hybrid sim card slot and has 32GB of internal storage.

Winner: Draw

Camera
- Redmi Note 3: 16MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- Vibe K5 Note: 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
In good lighting conditions, Redmi Note 3 takes slightly better images. In artificial lighting and low light conditions, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note camera takes better images. Also front facing camera of Vibe K5 Note is better.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Battery
- Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery.
- Vibe K5 Note: Li-Ion Polymer, 3500mAh battery.
Both smartphones easily lasts for more than a day. However, Redmi Note 3 provides slightly longer battery duration than the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note.

Winner: Redmi Note 3.

Price

Redmi Note 3: Rs.9,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB variant.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs.13,499 for the 4GB RAM variant. Both variants has 32GB internal storage.

Though price for 3GB RAM variant is similar, availability of Redmi Note 3 is difficult.

Winner: Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Miscellaneous

Here are some of the features which one device has and the other doesn’t.

Redmi Note 3: IR Blaster, VoLTE out of the box support.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: Thetermax, Dolby Dolby Atmos. VoLTE is not supported out of the box. This features according to company will be added via OTA update.

Verdict on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: As per our observation, this is what we felt. If you use your smartphone for more as Media consuming device, then Lenovo Vibe K5 Note is better. Otherwise, Redmi Note 3 is a better choice. Hope this lenovo vibe k5 note vs mi note 3 comparison is useful to decide the right one.
August 14, 2016