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  • Asus Zenfone Selfie Diamond cut back panel variant launched in India

    Asus has launched new variant of Zenfone Selfie in India. The new variant has diamond cut rear panel design just like the Zenfone 2 Deluxe. The new Zenfone Selfie price in India is Rs.12,999. Currently it is available exclusively on Amazon.in.  The device will be available in Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Polygon-Illusion Diamond White, Illusion Polygon Blue and Illusion Smooth Pink colour options.

    Asus Zenfone Selfie

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    New Asus Zenfone Selfie sports 5.5 inch full HD display of 1080×1920 pixel resolution which has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It is powered by 64 bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.  The phone has 16GB of internal storage and supports microSD card upto 128GB.

    One of the key USP of the Zenfone Selfie is 13MP rear and front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 28mm focal length, and dual-colour Real Tone flash. The rear camera also has laser autofocus module.

    Asus Zenfone Selfie runs on Android 5.1 lollipop out of the box with ZenUI skin on top. It packs 3000 mAh battery. The connectivity options of this selfie centric smartphone includes 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; WiFi-Direct, and GPS support.  The device measures 156.5×77.2×10.8mm, and it weighs 170 grams.

    Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said, “The new Zenfone Selfie perfectly encapsulates the creativity of the ASUS design team with the stunning diamond cut back fashioned to deliver a stylish and luxury experience for the consumers. Apart from the design, the smartphone also offers great performance levels with its 3GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 to match the users’ performance needs.”

    Including this variant, there are total 3 variants of Zenfone Selfie are available in India. The prices of these variants are given below.

    • Asus Zenfone Selfie with 2GB RAM and 16GB Storage price in India is Rs.10,999.
    • Zenfone Selfie Diamond cut back cover variant with 3GB RAM and 16GB Storage price in India is Rs.12,999.
    • Asus Zenfone Selfie with 3GB RAM and 32GB Storage price in India is Rs.16,999.

    Asus Zenfone Selfie(ZD551KL) Diamond cut back cover variant Specification

    • 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.
    • 16GB internal storage and support for microSD card upto 128GB.
    • 3000 mAh battery.
    • 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac; WiFi-Direct, and GPS support.
    • 13MP rear and front camera with f/2.0 aperture, 28mm focal length, and dual-colour Real Tone flash.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Launched-Price Specification Features

    Samsung has today officially unveiled the much awaited Galaxy Note 7, the latest flagship from the Note series. The biggest highlight of this smartphone is its iris scanner. This is the first smartphone from Samsung to have such feature.  Apart from this, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has borrowed most of the good features of its predecessor Note 5 and Galaxy S7 Edge with bit of improvements.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be available starting August 19 on selected markets. The device will be available in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx colour variants. Like Galaxy S7 Edge,  Galaxy Note 7 also has water proofing feature.

    Galaxy Note 7 sports 5.7 inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display with impressive pixel density of 518 ppi. It is powered by 14nm octa-core processor, with four cores clocked at 2.3GHz, and four cores clocked at 1.6GHz.  The device has 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also supports microSD card upto 256GB.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 comes equipped with 3,500mAh battery with fast charging support on wired as well as wireless. According to company, Wireless Charging is compatible with WPC and PMA3. The connectivity features of the device includes Bluetooth, 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, NFC, 3G, and USB Type-C. The smartphone also supports LTE and is compatible with LTE Cat.12, LTE Cat.10, and LTE Cat.9. The LTE compatibility may differ by markets and mobile operators.

    Galaxy Note 7 features ‘Dual Pixel’ 12-megapixel OIS (optical image stabilisation) with f/1.7 aperture and dual-LED flash and 5-megapixel front camera which also has  f1.7 aperture.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Accessories

    Samsung has unveiled few accessories to the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. This includes new S View Standing Cover, a light and portable cover that can be used to prop the device at a 60-degree angle for easy viewing of content, as well as an IP68 water resistant Backpack for on-the-go charging.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 India availability and Pricing: As of now, there is no official communication on the pricing and availability of this smartphone in India. Also there might be a different variant for Indian consumers.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specification

    • 5.7 inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display.
    • 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
    • Support for microSD card upto 256GB.
    • IP68 certified Water and dust resistant.
    • ‘Dual Pixel’ 12-megapixel OIS primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3500 mAh battery with fast charging.
    • USB-C type port.

    Source: Samsung press release

  • Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

    Samsung has launched another variant of Galaxy J2 2016 in India. Like Galaxy J2 2016, it also sports SmartGlow notification light on the back panel around the camera lense and comes with Turbo Speed Technology (TST), which Samsung says will load apps up to 40 percent faster than devices with twice the memory, also shuts down idle processes to free available memory. Here are the few Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks.

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

    What is the difference between Galaxy J2 2016 and Galaxy J2 Pro?

    The primary difference between Galaxy J2 and Galaxy J2 Pro are memory options. Galaxy J2 2016 has 1.5GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage. Galaxy J2 Pro has 2GB RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The price difference between the two smartphone is around 150 rupees.

    What are the different colour variants available?

    This smartphone will be available in Black, Silver, and Gold colour variants.

    What is the price of Galaxy J2 Pro in India? Where can I buy one?

    Galaxy J2 Pro price in India is Rs.9,890. It is available exclusively on Snapdeal.

    What is the display screen size and resolution? Does it has AMOLED screen?

    Galaxy J2 Pro sports 5 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display screen.

    Is this device has OTG support?

    Yes.

    What type of sim cards Galaxy J2 Pro supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Galaxy J2 Pro supports 2 micro SIM cards and has dedicated microSD card.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy J2 Pro?

    To capture screenshot on Galaxy J2 Pro, there are two ways.

    1. Default Android method: You just need to press and hold home and power keys simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured.
    2. Google on Tap method: First enable the Google on tap service. Now, long press home key. The screenshot is captured which you can share via social apps, mail or upload to google drive or google photos.

    How to download Galaxy J2 Pro PC suite?

    You can download official Galaxy J2 Pro PC suite from the official support page. You can refer my previous post on how to download PC suite for Galaxy J smartphones.

    How to use Galaxy J2 Pro as modem to connect to internet from PC?

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro supports WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. Using any of this methods, you can share your mobile data with PC/Laptop.

    What are the primary cons of Galaxy J2 Pro?

    Full list of demerits of Galaxy J2 pro will be known only after the in depth review.  By the initial look at the specification, here are Galaxy J2 Pro cons.

    • Lack of sensors like ambient light sensor, compass etc.
    • Dated SoC.
    • Plastic build.
    • No fingerprint scanner.

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro Specification

    • 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
    • 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • 8MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 2600 mAh battery.

  • 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 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.

  • LeEco Le 2 Pros-Top Reasons to buy

    LeEco Le 2 or Letv Le 2 is the successor to last years Letv Le 1s.  Priced at Rs.11,999, there are many reasons to buy this smartphone. Here are the some of the LeEco Le 2 pros, which are top reasons to buy this smartphone.

    LeEco Le 2 Pros

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    In my previous post on LeEco Le 2 cons, I have mentioned about some of the demerits of this smartphone. That is not complete as I have not mentioned any good feature about it. All the devices will have merits and demerits. If you are fine with the LeEco Le 2 cons which are mentioned in my previous post, then here are some of the good features of this smartphone.

    LeEco Le 2 Pros-Reasons to buy

    Great design and Build quality

    One of the standout feature of Le 2 is its design and build quality. Even though it has 5.5 inch display screen, it is compact. The thin bezels makes this device comfortable to hold in one hand compared to other 5.5 inch smartphones in this price segment. All metal uni body design gives it a premium look and feel.

    Good performance

    LeEco Le 2 is powered by 1.8GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Processor with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 510 GPU. It scored above 80000 in Antuntu benchmark score which is commendable in this price segment. The gaming experience was also good on this device. In our testing we have not faced any heating issue.

    Decent Camera

    LeEco Le 2 comes with 16MP primary camera with LED flash and a 8MP front facing camera. The pictures taken in good lighting conditions came out really good.  Even the pictures taken in the low light and artificial light were not very bad.

    Free one year access to LeEco Le 2 premium content subscriptions

    LeEco Le 2 come with free subscription to LeEco premium contents which is worth Rs.4,999 if purchased separately. The content subscription includes Live TV, Movies on demand, music streaming, cloud storage etc.  Though some of them are not yet launched in India, but will be launched soon.

    Fast charging support

    LeEco Le 2 supports fast charging. The box contains the fast charger. It will help you to charge your device quickly.

    CDLA technology audio output and IR blaster

    CDLA is supposed to provide good audio output via compatible headphones and earphones. Though it is in starting stages, still it is good move from the company to introduce latest technology in a budget smartphone. Also it has IR blaster which helps you to use it as remote control.

    These are some of the reasons to buy LeEco Le 2 according to us. As mentioned before, no device is 100% perfect. This device is also not an exception. So don’t forget to read LeEco Le 2 cons before taking the decision to buy this smartphone.