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  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus Which is better

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus are two mid range Android smartphones with 5.5 inch display screen. Both  have their own advantages and disadvantages. There is no perfect smartphone. But according to our requirement and budget, we need to decide on which phone to buy. So here is the comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus.

    Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus

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    Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus

    Design and build quality:

    • Redmi Note 3: Dimensions: 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm and weighs 164 grams.
    • Moto G4 Plus: Dimensions: 153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm  and weighs 155 grams.

    Redmi Note 3 has all metal design which looks good. It is also slightly slimmer and compact. However, it weighs marginally more than the Moto G4 Plus. When it comes durability, Moto G4 Plus is better. Redmi Note 3 does not have Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

    Winner: Draw

    Display:

    • Redmi Note 3: 5.5 inch full HD IPS display screen with around 72.4% screen to body ratio and 408 ppi pixel density.
    • Moto G4 Plus: 5.5 inch Full HD IPS display screen with around 71.2% screen to body ratio and 408 ppi pixel density.

    Display panel on the both the device are good. But when we compare the display quality of Moto G4 Plus Vs Redmi Note 3, Moto G4 Plus looks better.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus.

    SoC, RAM, OS and Performance:

    • Redmi Note 3: 1.8GHz Hexa Core Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 Soc With 3GB RAM with Adreno 510 GPU. It runs on MIUI 7 which is based on Android 5.1.1.
    • Moto G4 Plus: 1.5 GHz octa-core processor MSM8952 Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 with 3GB RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.  It runs on latest almost stock Android 6.0.1.

    Moto G4 Plus overall performance and gaming performance both are excellent and better than the Redmi Note 3. However, it is let down by heating issue. If you are running graphic intensive games like Asphalt 8, Nova 3 etc for extended period of time, it tends to heat up(The temperature touches upto 48 degree). Redmi Note 3 is a decent performer. But, there is visible lag while playing games like Nova 3.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus(Except heating issue).

    Storage:

    • Redmi Note 3: 32GB of internal storage and microSD card support.
    • Moto G4 Plus: 32GB of internal storage with microSD card support.

    Redmi Note 3 comes with hybrid sim slot. So you cannot use second sim card and microSD card simultaneously. Whereas Moto G4 Plus comes with dedicated microSD card slot.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus.

    Camera:

    • Redmi Note 3: 16MP primary camera with F/2.0 and dual LED flash. 5 MP front facing camera with F/2.0.
    • Moto G4 Plus:16MP primary camera with F/2.0 and Dual LED flash. It also has laser auto focus. 5MP front facing camera with F/2.2.

    When we compare Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus camera samples side by side, both are very close in good lighting condition. However, in low light condition and artificial lighting conditions, Moto G4 Plus performs better. Also in video recording section, Moto G4 Plus fares better.

    Winner: Moto G4 Plus.

    Battery:

    • Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery with fast charging capability.
    • Moto G4 Plus: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery.

    In this section, Redmi Note 3 is way ahead of Moto G4 Plus. It provides one of the best battery performance in this price segment.

    Winner: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

    Price:

    • Redmi Note 3: Rs.11,999 for 2GB RAM with 16GB storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM variant.
    • Moto G4 Plus: Rs. 13,499 for the 2GB RAM and 16GB storage variant and Rs.14,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage variant.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Summary of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs Moto G4 Plus comparison:

    Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus are very good mid range smartphones. Based on the requirements, one can choose between them. If you want a smartphone which has good ergonomics, good camera, good display screen, latest Android version with stock experience, Dedicated microSD card slot, then Moto G4 Plus is the better option. If you want a phone which has excellent battery life, Decent display and camera, affordable pricing, metallic build, then Redmi Note 3 is better.

  • How to set Custom Ringtone in Moto G4 Plus

    Moto G4 Plus is one of the recently launched popular Android smartphone. It runs on latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. It gives good user experience and performance. However, many people asked us on How to set MP3 songs as ringtone in Moto G4 Plus or how can I set MP3 as ringtone for calls in Moto G4 Plus. It simple and very easy. Here is guide on the differents ways to set Custom Ringtone in Moto G4 Plus.

    Let us get started with the tutorial on how to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus.

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    How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus

    There are two ways through which you can set custom ringtone and notification in Moto G4 Plus.  One through PC and another one using the file explorer app.

    How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 using PC without installing any apps

    This is the simplest method to set the custom ringtone and notification in Moto G4 Plus

    • Connect your device to the PC/Laptop via USB cable.
    • In your device, access the notification area and tap on to “use USB for”. Select “File Transfer”.
    Set ringtone in Moto G4 through PC
    • Now from the PC/Laptop, browse to the Moto G4 Plus and go to device > Internal Storage > Ringtones.
    • Copy the MP3 songs or ringtones which you want to use.
    • Now in the device go to “Settings”->”Sound&notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
    • You will find all the new ringtones which you have placed in the ringtone folder. Select the one which you would like to use.

    2. How to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus by using a File explorer without connecting to PC

    For using this method, you need to download and install a third party File explorer app. There are many good file explorer apps  available in the play store for free. I personally use ES file explorer. Once you install the File explorer,

    • Go to “Settings”->”Sound & notification”->”Phone Ringtone”.
    • You get a option to select between Media storage app or file explorer. Choose complete action using the ES file explorer.
    set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus
    • Browse the folder, where you have saved the ringtone. Tap on to it. Ringtone will be set.

    Video guide on how to set custom ringtone on Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus

    Hope this tutorial on how to set custom ringtone in Moto G4 Plus is useful. If you face any issues or any suggestion, feel free to share it the comment section.

  • Moto G4 Plus Review- Pros and Cons

    Moto G is one of the most popular smartphone in India. Moto G4 Plus is the latest iteration of Moto G smartphone. So the expectation from this device is also very high. Let us have a quick look into whether it is a worthy upgrade to its predecessor in this quick Moto G4 Plus review.

    Moto G4 Plus Review

    Moto G4 Plus comes with noticeable design change. The back is more flatter compared to previous Moto G smartphones. It has plastic back with textured pattern and silver metal frame on the side with round edges. It has slimmer form factor compared to Moto G3. However, the signature curved back is missing in this device. Also water and dust resistant features omitted in the new 4th gen Moto G which is surprising.

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    Moto G4 Plus sports 5.5 inch full HD display screen. It offers good sunlight legibility and viewing angles. Only con with the display is it is prone to fingerprint smudges. Though it has Corning Gorilla glass, in my limited time with the device, screen got few minor scratches. Hence it is highly advisable to use screen guard.

    Our Moto G4 Plus review unit was powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 617 SoC, which is an octa-core chip running at 1.5GHz coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone will also be available in 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage. The connectivity features includes  4G LTE (Category 4), Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy, dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n, GPS, GLONASS, USB-OTG, and FM radio. There is a finger print scanner as well. The device runs on stock Android Marshmallow out of the box. The performance of Moto G4 plus was good in our review period. The gaming performance too decent. However, we have noticed that with extended gaming, device tends to heat up a bit.

    Moto G4 Plus excels in camera segment. It has 16MP primary camera with laser auto focus and PDAF. The camera performance was excellent in outdoor and in low light conditions for the price segment.  There is a 5MP front facing camera as well. The Moto G4 Plus comes with 3000mAh battery with fast charging.

    Moto G4 Plus Review Summary:  It is good mid range budget smartphone with decent specification. It offers good camera performance, decent display panel and good performance with stock android.  Main cons of Moto G4 Plus are lack of compass sensor and NFC and heating issues. Overall it is a good phone but not a worthy upgrade over Moto G3.

    Moto G4 Plus Review based on advantages and Disadvantages

    Moto G4 Plus Pros

    • Good display screen.
    • Decent battery life.
    • Stock Android experience.
    • Improved camera performance.

    Cons of Moto G4 Plus

    • No Compass sensor and NFC.
    • Limited functionality of fingerprint scanner: It can be used only for unlocking the device and nothing else.
    • No physical LED notification light.
    • Lacks water and dust resistance which its predecessor had.
    • Display is prone to fingerprint smudges and attracts scratches.

  • Moto G4 Plus Tips Tricks and FAQ

    Motorola has launched its much expected 4th gen Moto G smartphones in India in two variants. Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus are new smartphones which will succeed the last years Moto G3 and Moto G Turbo. Here are few tips and tricks on Moto G4 Plus with FAQ.

    Moto G4 Plus 2016

    Motorola Moto G4 Plus Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What are the different variants of Moto G4 Plus available in India?

    The new smartphone will be available in India in two variants based on the internal storage and RAM size. One is 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage and another one is 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage.

    What is the Moto G4 Plus price in India?

    The price of 4th Gen Moto G in India are as follows.

    1. 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage-Rs.13,499
    2. 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage- Rs.14,999.

    What are the different colour variants available?

    Currently, the device will be available in Black and White colour variants.

    What type of sim cards Moto G4 Plus accepts?

    It accepts 2 micro sim cards.

    Is Moto G4 Plus water resistant?

    No. It just has water repellant nano coating which we have seen in Moto G, Moto G2 etc.

    Does it accepts microSD card? What is the maximum capacity of microSD card can be used on these devices?

    Yes. Both variants of 4th gen Moto G plus supports upto 128GB of microSD card.

    What is the SoC is used in Moto G4 Plus?

    It is powered by Octa core Snapdragon 617 Soc(8x ARM Cortex A53) with Adreno 405 GPU.

    Does it has LED notification light?

    Yes. It has white LED light. But it glows only when device is connected to charger and it is charging.

    What are the camera features?

    4th Gen Moto G Plus has 16MP primary camera with f/2.0 aperture. It also has laser auto focus and phase detection auto focus(PDAF). There is a 5MP front facing camera with wide angle lens for selfies and video calling.

    Does Moto G Plus 2016 has fast charging option? Is fast charger bundled in the box?

    Yes. It supports fast charging. The bundled charger supports fast charging. Motorola claims, 15 minutes of charging will give around 6 hours of power.

    How to take screenshot on Moto G4 Plus?

    For taking screenshot, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • The screenshot will be taken and saved in the Gallery folder. You can access it from “File Manager” or from the “Photos” app from Google which are preinstalled on your Moto G4 Plus.

    Here is video guide on How to take screenshot in Moto G4 Plus

    How to use Moto G4 Plus as modem?

    The new 4th generation Moto G supports USB tethering, WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering. Using any of this method, you can share your mobile data with other devices. You can read more on this here.

  • How to update Moto E 2nd Gen to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Motorola Moto E 2nd gen finally started to recieve Android 6.0  Marshmallow update in India. The size of the OTA update is around 450MB. So you need to have around double that space. The new Android 6.0  Marshmallow update for Moto E 2nd gen will bring new features like Now on Tap, Doze functionality which improves battery life, using microSD card as extension of internal storage etc.

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    How to update  Moto E 2nd Gen to Android 6.0  Marshmallow

    Before starting the update, it is better to fulfill some of the prerequisites. They are

    • Battery is charged at aleast 50%.
    • Have atleast 1GB free space.

    Now here is the update procedure.

    There are 2 scenarios.

    1. If you have received a notification message for this update:
      • Select “Yes, I’m in”.
      • After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
      • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
      • Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.
    2. If you have not received a notification message for this update:
      • Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
      • Select “About phone”.
      • Select “System updates”.
      • Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
      • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
      • Your phone is now updated to Android 6.0.

    Motorola has released Android 6.0 update for its Moto G series(Starting Moto G 2nd Gen) and Moto X series. Now it is the turn for Moto E. Android 6.0  Marshmallow update as of now available through OTA in India only. But it expected to roll other parts of the world as well very soon.

    If you haven’t got the update, don’t be panic. The update will come in phases. With this update, Moto E 2nd Gen will be most affordable smartphone to run on Android 6.0  Marshmallow.  If you already recieved updated, don’t forget to share your experience with new OS in the comment section below.