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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 Review

    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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • Moto G4 Play FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Lenovo India on Tuesday launched its most affordable 4th Gen Moto G smartphone variant Moto G4 Play in India. The other two variants from this series are Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus.  In this post we will have quick Moto G4 Play FAQ, Tips and Tricks and Cons.

    Moto G4 Play

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    What are the different colour variants of Moto G4 Play available?

    The new Moto G4 will be available in Black and white colours.

    What is the price of Moto G4 Play in India? Where can I buy one?

    It is priced in India at Rs.8,999. It will be available in Amazon.in starting 6th September 10pm onwards.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card support?

    Yes.

    What is the CPU, RAM, GPU and Storage available on this device?

    This device is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. It comes with 16GB of internal storage. In the demo unit, the user available storage was 7.41GB. The retail unit available storage might be slightly different.

    Does it has fingerprint scanner?

    No.

    What is the battery capacity of the device?

    It comes with 2800 mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot on Moto G4 Play?

    Capturing screenshot on Moto G4 Play is identical to  Moto G4 Plus. It works on all the variants of Moto G4. Here is the video guide demonstrating on how to take screenshot on Moto G4 smartphones.

    How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Play?

    To set custom MP3 song as ringtone, you need to paste the ringtone to “Ringtones” folder. You can do this by either connecting it to PC or through the File manager.  Here is the video guide on how to set custom MP3 song as ringtone.

    What are the cons of Moto G4 Play?

    This is a not a review. Based on the first impression, we felt following are the cons of the device. The complete list disadvantages will be posted after the detailed review.

    • Compared to competition, low powered Soc.
    • No compass sensor.
    • No fingerprint scanner.

    Image source: Motorola.

  • Moto G4 Review-Pros and Cons

    Moto G series is popular in India due to its good pricing and great quality. The near stock android experience and fast updates are the added advantage of these smartphones. This year, Motorola which is now owned by Lenovo, launched two variants of 4th Generation of Moto G-Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4. In this post we will see Moto G4 Review and discuss Pros and Cons.

    Moto G4 Review

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    Moto G4 Tips and Tricks

    Moto G4 look and feel is very identical to the Moto G4 Plus. Only difference is there is no fingerprint scanner in the front. Apart from this it is very difficult to differentiate. It measures 15.3 x 0.8 x 7.7 cm and weighs 154 grams.  The whole body is made up of good quality plastic.

    Moto G4 is powered by  1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 octa core processor with 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of RAM. The performance is similar like Moto G4 Plus. Only difference is it is not heating up like its other variant.  In our testing period, we have not faced any lag in day to day performance. Even gaming performance was also excellant.

    Moto G4 sports 5.5 inch full HD IPS display screen. The viewing angles, colour saturation, brightness were good in the price segment. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi and Bluetooth. It also supports WiFi hotspot and USB tethering features as well.

    Moto G4 houses 13MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. It lacks the laser auto focus system. Camera performance was decent in good lighting condition. When we compare it with Moto G4 Plus camera, Moto G4 camera struggles a bit in artificial light and low light conditions.  Also the colour accuracy is not as great as Moto G4 Plus.

    Moto G4 is powered by 3000mAh battery.  In my usage, battery lasted one full day which included 30 minutes gaming, 1 and half hour of calls, Wifi and 3G/4G data usage most of the time. It also comes with Turbo charger which charges the battery pretty quickly.

    Moto G4 Review summary: If your question is which one is more better..moto g4 or moto g4 plus?, then answer would be Moto G4 Plus.  Moto G4 Plus has advantages of fingerprint scanner ,better camera and option to select 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variant.

    Advantages and disadvantages of Moto G4

    Pros of Moto G4

    • Good performance.
    • Good display screen.
    • Decent battery life.
    • Stock android experience.

    Cons of Moto G4

    • No compass sensor.
    • No fingerprint scanner.
    • Only 2GB RAM variant.
    • Not water resistant.
    • Not a good quality bundled earphone.
    • No LED notification light.

  • Moto G4 Tips Tricks and FAQ

    Moto G 4th Generation is the cheaper variant of Moto G4 Plus. It features same SoC and display panel. However, there is no fingerprint scanner in this variant. There is a change in camera module as well.  Here are few Moto G4 tips and tricks with FAQ.

    Moto G4 Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    Moto G4 Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What is the price of Moto G4 in India? Where can I buy this smartphone?

    Moto G4 price in India is Rs.12,499. You can buy it from the amazon.in. You can directly go to the product page by clicking here.

    What are the different colour options available?

    It is available in White and Black colour variants.

    What type of sim cards Moto G4 accepts? Does it has dedicated sim slots?

    It accepts two micro sim cards. You can use nano sim card also by using the adaptor which comes along with this device. It has 2 dedicated sim card slots.

    What is the maximum size of the microSD card capacity it supports? Can I use it to increase internal storage?

    It supports upto 128GB of microSD card. You can use it as internal storage.

    How to use microSD card as internal storage in Moto G4?

    You can use microSD card as internal storage by following the steps given below.

    • Go to Settings->Storage & USB.
    • Tap on to the SD card.
    • Now go to menu(3 dots in top right corner) and then Settings.
    • Select the option “Format as internal”.
    • Now, device will use sd card as internal storage.

    Note: Formatting the microSD card will erase all the data. So backup your data before formatting.

    What are the specifications of Moto G4?

    Below are the specification summary

    • Snapdragon 617 Octa core SoC and Adreno 405 GPU.
    • 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
    • 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
    • Dual sim and microSD card support.
    • 13MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery with fast charging support.

    What are the box content of Moto G4?

    In the box we get, smartphone, manual, USB charging cable, earphone and turbocharger.

    What are the drawbacks of Moto G4 compared to Moto G4 PLus?

    It lacks Fingerprint scanner. It has 13MP sensor without laser auto focus. Whereas, Moto G4 Plus has fingerprint scanner and it features 16MP primary camera with laser auto focus.

    How to take screenshot in Moto G4?

    You can capture screenshot in Moto G4 by press and hold power button and volume down button simultaneously. Below the video demonstration on how to take screenshot on Moto G4. The screen capture method on Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus are same.

    How to set custom MP3 ringtone in Moto G4?

    I have made detailed post on this for Moto G4 Plus. It works on this device as well. You can refer it on my previous post how to set custom ringtone on Moto G4 Plus.