Camera is one of the major deciding factor for purchasing a new smartphone for many. In recent times most of the manufacturers are focussing more on the camera performance. Entry of Honor 8 with dual camera just like Huawei P9, intensified the competition in the race of best camera smartphone in the sub 30k price segment. In this post, we will have a quick look into Honor 8 review based on the pros and cons of the device.
Honor 8 stand apart with its glass and metal unibody design. Though the back panel is fingerprint magnet, when kept clean looks beautiful. The compact size with 2.5D curved glass in the both sides makes it easy for one handed use. Overall design and build quality of this device is impressive.
Honor 8 comes with 5.2 inch IPS display panel with full HD screen resolution. Viewing angle, colour saturation and accuracy , sunlight legibility are good. There is a option to adjust the colour temperature and toggle blue light filter in the settings menu.
As mentioned before, one of the key USP of Honor 8 is its camera. It sport 12MP dual rear camera and 8MP front facing camera. The dual camera setup consists of individual 12MP colour and monochrome sensors. The rear camera has aperture of f/2.2 and front facing camera has aperture of f/2.4. Camera modes such as HDR, Panorama, slow motion, light painting, Time-lapse, Beauty mode etc are also available. There is PRO mode for both still photography and video which provides manual controls. The device also has the option called ‘Wide aperture’ mode which makes possible to adjust the background blur with a slider.
Honor 8 rear camera performance on still photography is good in well lit conditions and in artificial lighting condition. The photos taken had decent details with minimum noise. In low light photos comes with little noise and detail level is slightly less. Video recording on this device is restricted to 1080p 60 fps. 8MP front facing camera does take decent photos in well lit conditions.
Sample photos
Honor 8 is powered by 64 bit Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There is a option to add microSD card upto 128GB. The performance of device is good. In our review period it was able to play high end games without any overheating issues. The general performance was also very good. Honor 8 houses Li-ion 3000 mAh battery with support for fast charging.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Honor 8
Honor 8 Pros
Good camera performance.
Impressive design and build quality.
Good performance.
Lot of useful software customisation.
Decent display panel.
Fast and accurate fingerprint scanner with multiple customisation option.
Honor 8 cons
Here are the some of the demerits of Honor 8 according to us.
Indian retail unit does not supports dual sim functionality.
Capturing screenshot on Android device is very useful on many occasions. Many manufacturers with their customised skin, provide multiple easy methods to perform print screen. In this post, we will learn on how to take screenshot on Honor 8 apart from default android method.
There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Honor 8. In this post we will cover 3 different methods of performing print screen on this device.
Method 1: Using the screenshot button
This is one most easiest way to capture screenshot on this device. To take screenshot on Honor 8 using this method follow the steps given below:
Go to the screen on which you want to perform print screen.
Now to go to notification area. Tap on shortcuts.
You will find screenshot button. Tap on to it.
Screenshot will be captured.
Method 2: Using the fingerprint scanner button to take screenshot on Honor 8
For using this method, first you need to assign screenshot function to fingerprint scanner button. For that,
Go to settings->Smart Gestures->Smart Key.
You have 3 options. You can assign screenshot function to single press or double press or Long press.
Select the one you want and tap on to it. Select Screenshot.
Now whenever you want to capture screenshot on Honor 8, just perform the action you have selected in the above method. For example, if you have assigned single press to take screenshot, then on a screen on which you want to take screenshot, press the fingerprint scanner button.
Method 3: Using the Knuckle gesture to take screenshot on Honor 8
For taking screenshot using this method, first you need to enable Knuckle gesture by going to Settings-> Smart Assistance->Motion control. Enable Knuckle gesture.
Now whenever you want to take screenshot on Honor 8, just double tap using your knuckle on the screen in which you want to take screenshot. The screenshot will be taken.
The screenshots which are captured using any of the above methods will be saved in the Gallery folder.
Asus has recently launched its Zenfone 3 Max smartphones in India. It will be available in two variants. The 5.2 inch variant price in India is Rs.12,999 and 5.5 inch variant price is Rs. 17,999. In this post we will have a quick look into Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ, Tips and Tricks, Cons.
Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
What are the different variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max available? From when it will be available for buy?
It comes in 2 variants. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL and Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL with 5.2 inch screen is already available in the market via online stores as well as via physical store. The 5.5 inch variants of Zenfone 3 Max with model number ZC553KL will be available from end of November.
Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim cards this device accepts?
No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. It supports one micro SIM card and one nano sim card or one micro SIM card with microSD card.
In how many colours this device available?
Zenfone 3 Max will be available in 3 colours options namely Glacier Silver, Sand Gold, and Titanium Gray.
What are the specifications of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?
The specification summary of Zenfone 3 Max.
5.2 inch 720p HD display screen.
1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T SoC with Mali T720 GPU.
3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0, Micro-USB, and FM radio.
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
4100mAh battery.
Dimensions:149.5×73.7×8.55mm and weight: 148 grams.
How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 Max?
I have done a detailed post on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3. You can refer link here.
What are the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?
This is not a review of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL (5.2 inch variant). Based on the specifications and feedback from the initial users of this device, here are some of the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL.
No full HD display screen.
No fast charging and USB-C type port.
Mediocre processor.
Hybrid sim card slot.
Lot of bloatware.
Price looks bit high for the configuration.
Lower battery capacity compared to its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is one of the popular mid range android smartphone in India. If you have purchased this smartphone and wondering how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, here are the some of the ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime.
There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime. In this post, we will cover 2 methods of performing print screen on Galaxy J7 Prime which works out of the box without the need of installing third party apps. Let’s gets started with how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.
Using hardware buttons method to take screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime
To capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime using this method, follow the steps given below.
Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
Now press and hold power and Home key simultaneously for few seconds. To be precise, you need to press Power key fraction of a second faster than volume down key.
Screen will flickr which confirms that, screenshot is captured.
How to access taken screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime?
Taken screenshot using the this method will be saved in the Gallery folder.
Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime using Google screen search method
To perform print screen on Galaxy J7 prime using this method, follow the steps given below.
First go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
Now long press on the home button.
The screenshot is taken.
However unlike previous method, here the screenshot is not saved by default.
You will get the option to share via email, whatsapp etc or save in the Google Drive.
There are many other ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 prime. These are the simple ways to capture screenshot on this device according to us. If you know other ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 prime, please share it in the comment section below.
Video guide on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Here is the video on how to take screenshot on most of the Samsung Galaxy J series smartphones.
The iphone 7 and 7 Plus has greater batteries than iPhone 6 with about one-hour plus, yet despite everything they keep running into the exemplary issue: after some time, their batteries degrade with time, making it to barely last you throughout the day. Here are nine guides and tips to enhance your battery life, both through hardware and software programming.
Hardware fixes for iPhone 7 Battery issue
There are a lot of battery-life-expanding accessories available in the market, which can permit you to get a great deal more battery life without turning off important features on your iPhone.
1. Utilize a power bank for on-the-go charging
Another great choice for anybody searching for additional power is a convenient charger or power bank. By using this method, you don’t get any extra bulk on your phone as you would with a battery case.
You can get an entire scope of various power banks for this, from thin ones the size of a Visa card to whoppers that can power your iPhone for a considerable length of time at once. Powerbanks can be purchased from Groupon.
2. Get an iPhone 7 battery case
Need to know the simplest approach to developing your iPhone 7’s battery life? Simply get a case with an incorporated power bank; a battery case. These cases are somewhat bulkier than cases without batteries (no curve balls there). However they can utilize that bulk to give more prominent security to your phone.
3. Power on your PC to charge iPhone
Ensure that your PC is connected to power source and power on when you are charging your iPhone 7 using the USB cable. If the PC is off, hibernated or standby mode, your iPhone’s battery may drain.
4. Remove battery case while charging
Remember that charging your iPhone have it at the back of your mind that the case may produce overabundance warm and therefore influence the battery life. Subsequently, it is encouraged to remove the case while charging.
Software Programming fixes for better iPhone 7 battery life
These product fixes will trade off some of the ‘iPhone encounters,’ yet are not difficult to attempt and does not require much of your time. Every one of them is reversible, so experiment it and see what works for you.
Continuously stay up with the latest software
Always be sure that your iPhone 7 is running the most recent form of iOS. To bring updates on your gadgets manually, just click on your Settings>> General>> Software update. If you see an available update, simply connect your phone to a power source, make sure that it on a steady Wi-Fi connection and update your phone using the wi-fi connection. On the other hand, plug your iPhone to the PC and update using the most recent version of iTunes.
5. Discover what’s draining your battery the most
Did you know there’s a Battery Usage screen in Settings, which reports which applications have utilized the most battery life? To arrive, go to Settings > General > Usage > Battery Usage. You’ll have the capacity to see which applications have utilized the most battery for the last 24 hours and also the past three days. Consider uninstalling applications that take a lot of battery but the app must be the one you don’t regularly use before uninstall it.
6. Turn off background data refresh
Applications will regularly ask for the capacity to run in the background, downloading messages and invigorating information with the goal that you don’t need to hold up once you begin the application. Be that as it may, for applications that you don’t use much or by any means, the greater part of this data exchange can deplete a lot of battery life. Look at the rundown at Settings > General > Background App Refresh, and separate the greater part of your little-used applications from it by tapping on the green switch on the right-hand side.
7. Turn off location services
Another approach to enhance your battery life marginally is to prevent applications from tracking your location area. Apple gives fine-grained control to this under Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Deny location area access for applications totally, or just permit location area access only when you’re using the application. Trimming the rundown of applications that are permitted to get your location area ought to spare a bit of battery life.
8. Enable Airplane mode
One of the greatest depletes on your iPhone’s battery are its data networks and WiFi. You can turn on the Airplane mode to turn off both of these, despite the fact that obviously, it implies that people won’t have the capacity to get in touch with you amid these circumstances. You can likewise make littler strides like incapacitating 4G and 3G data network in case you’re not using it, but always remember that if your telephone’s screen is on longer waiting for pages to load, you may wind up using more battery life than you save!
9. Turn on Battery Saving Mode
Typically you’re prompted to enable battery saving mode at 20% battery; however, you can turn it on whenever you like. In situations that you realize that you will be without a charger for quite a while, it merits turning it on instantly. Visit Settings – > Battery to empower the mode, and see more battery saving tips.
To turn it on manually, go to Settings>> Battery.
This feature does a considerable measure of things to spare power on your iPhone, as it reduces the phone brightness, upgrades your phone’s execution and minimizes framework animations. Applications like Mail won’t download content, and different elements, for example, AirDrop, iCloud sync, and Continuity will be handicapped, in spite of the fact that you can use other key components like calls, messages, and access the internet. Once your phone is charged, the low power mode switches off itself automatically.
Other valuable tips
Turn off features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G when not in use to save energy.
• Settings>> Wi-Fi and from there set Wi-Fi to off.
• Settings>> Bluetooth and move the slider to turn it off.
• Settings>> Cellular and set the Cellular Data to off.
