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News, tips and tricks and Reviews on various Samsung Smartphones.

  • Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras FAQ

    Samsung Galaxy A9  touted as worlds “first rear quad camera” smartphone launched in India. 6.3 inch full HD Plus Infinity Display, up to 8GB RAM, 24 MP front facing camera, dual gradient curved glass back are the other key features of the device.  Here is the quick summary of Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras in the form of the FAQ.

    Samsung Galaxy A9

    Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras FAQ

    What are the different variants and color options available?

    Samsung Galaxy A9 comes with 6GB or 8GB RAM variant. It is available in 3 different color options- Lemonade blue, Caviar black, and Bubblegum pink.

    How is it priced in India?

    Galaxy A9 with 6GB of RAM is priced at ₹ 36,990 and for the 8GB RAM variant price is ₹ 39,990.

    What are the key specifications of Galaxy A9?

    • 6.3 inch full HD Plus Infinity Display.
    • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC.
    • 6GB/8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • 24MP front facing camera.
    • 4 camera setup in the rear.
    • Fingerprint scanner and face unlock options.
    • Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor.
    • Android 8.0.
    • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
    • 3800 mAh battery with fast charging support.

    How Quad Camera setup on Samsung Galaxy A9 works?

    Here is the summary of 4 rear camera in Galaxy A9.

    1. 10 MP telephoto sensor with  2x optical zoom and a f/2.4 aperture.

    2. 8 MP ultra-wide sensor with a 120-degree lens supporting a f/2.4 aperture.

    3. 24MP primary sensor along with a f/1.7 aperture.

    4. 5-megapixel depth sensor with a f/2.2 aperture.

    What are the cons of Galaxy A9?

    Based on the specifications, here are the few cons of Samsung Galaxy A9.

    • No Android 9.0. It is still running on Android 8.0.
    • There is no water and dust proof certification.
    • The slightly older chipset for the price.

    Samsung is offering a cashback of INR 3000 if you purchase this through HDFC debit or credit cards. You can also purchase through Airtel online store with attractive down payment and EMI.

  • Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4

    Samsung J series smartphones are one of the successful smartphone series from past couple of years. Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy J4, Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus are the latest release from this series. In this post, we will have a quick look into how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4. The same method of capturing screenshot works with Galaxy J6 Plus and Galaxy J4 Plus as well.

    Capturing screenshot is the simple way to share the content on Galaxy J6 or Galaxy J4 with others or save it for future reference.

    Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4

    Both Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4 smartphones run on Android Oreo with Samsung own custom skin Experience 9.5 UI. This is the same OS version used in Galaxy J6 Plus and Galaxy J4 Plus. For all the 4 phones, the method to perform print screen remains same.

    Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6

    Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4 using hardware Keys

    • First, go to the screen on which you want to capture a screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • You will observe a shutter sound and screen flickering.
    • This confirms screenshot is taken.

    Take Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4 using Google Assistant

    • On the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot, launch Google Assistant.
    • Just say or type “Take Screenshot”
    • The screenshot is taken.
    • Do remember, in this method screenshot is not saved by default. You need to save manually or you can directly share.

    You can access the taken screenshots from the Gallery folder.

    These are the two built-in methods to capture screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy J4, Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus. Long screenshot option is not available on these devices. Palm swipe gesture to take the screenshot on these Galaxy J smartphones not available.

  • Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Cons – Top 5 uninspiring Features

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 edition finally available to Indian consumers. Triple camera setup and fingerprint scanner integrated power button in the side are the unique features of this device among the Samsung Galaxy smartphones available today. The price of  Galaxy A7 (2018) starts from INR 23,990. Though it has many good features, considering the price, we felt a few things are not great on this device. Here is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Cons or demerits based on our first impression.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Cons – Top 5 uninspiring Features

    • Lack 4K Recording Option: Video recording is restricted to full HD resolution. Even though  Samsung Galaxy A7 2018  is a camera-centric phone, it is sad to see no 4K video recording.
    • No Option Image Stabilisation: Though there is an EIS for the rear camera, the device lacks optical image stabilization.
    •  No NFC: This means, you can use Samsung Pay mini and not the full version of Samsung Pay. Hence you will not be able to use offline tap-and-pay using credit and debit cards on this device.
    •  Lack of USB-C type port and fast charger:The Galaxy A7 2018 comes with microUSB port. The bundled charger is not a  fast charger. Also, it does not support wireless charging.
    • No LED Notification Light.

    These are the uninspiring features or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Cons according to us based on the first impression. However, we will be doing the in-depth review in the coming days and update these points if required.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) has many good features. So here is the quick list.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Pros

    • Large 6 inch good AMOLED Display panel.
    • Ample storage and RAM.
    • Dual SIM with Dual VoLTE support and Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Triple camera setup with 1 wide angle camera.
    • Impressive looks and design.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is available in 2 variants. 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant price is Rs. 23,990 and 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant costs Rs. 28,990.

  • Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Cons- Reasons not to buy

    Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones are considered as the toned down version of the flagship. Galaxy A8 plus is not an exception to it. It borrows a lot of features such as infinity display,  best in class design, water, and dust resistance etc from Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. Priced at Rs.32,990, it is a premium mid-range smartphone. Hence we try to list down some of the key Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Cons according to us in this post. This is based on the availability of feature on other smartphone at the same price range.

    Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Cons- Reasons not to buy

    No Android Oreo update

    Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus launched in the month of Jan 2018. Therefore we expected it to ship with the latest version of Android, i.e Android Oreo. Unfortunately, Samsung opted to ship with Android Naugat. Considering the past experience, the device will take a long time to get the latest version of Android.

    Lacks 4K video recording support

    Priced at 33k, comparing with competition, lack of 4K video recording capability is a demerit of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus.

    No Optical Image stabilization

    Touted as a camera-centric phone, it is surprising that Samsung omitted the optical image stabilization option. The lack of OIS will be felt while capturing photos in low light and artificial lighting condition.

    These are some of the cons of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus. There are many things which are merits of this which we will list down below.

     Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Pros

    • Best in class design and build.
    • Good performance.
    • Infinity Display.
    • Good battery life.
    • IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and Samsung Pay with MST technology.
    • Ample RAM and storage space.

    Galaxy A8 Plus is a promising premium midrange smartphone. Samsung has done a good job in most of the segment. Competetive pricing could have made this smartphone much more impressive.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 -Top 5 Interesting Features

    Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus smartphones are launched in India and will be available to customers starting 16th March. The device will be available in Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, and Midnight Black color variants. Here is the list of Samsung Galaxy S9 Top 5 Interesting Features.

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Top 5 Interesting Features

    Dual aperture lens

    Samsung Galaxy S9 sports a dual aperture lens. With this user can switch between f/1.5 or f/2.4 depending on the lighting condition. Since most of all the smartphones come with fixed aperture lens which can not be changed, it is a most noteworthy feature of Galaxy S9.

    Super slow motion 960 fps @ 720p Video Recording

    Another interesting feature of Galaxy S9 is the ability to capture super slow motion videos. It is probably the only smartphone which captures such a super slow motion at 720p as of now. Do note that, the maximum duration of super slow motion video recording is 0.2 seconds which expands to 6 seconds video.

    Bixby Vision-Real time translation

    With Galaxy S9, Samsung added real-time text translation feature to Bixby Vision. It allows users to point Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ camera at the word or phrase which needs to be translated and see the text or word in the desired language(Only to the supported languages).

    Stereo Speakers

    Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with dual speakers tuned by AKG Acoustics. In addition, it has Dolby Atmos surround sound. This may not be a most noteworthy feature. But it is a welcome addition to the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung.

    Live makeup mode and AR Emojis

    Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus come with live makeup mode and  AR Emojis features. AR Emojis, one of the key feature is the ability to change still image into Emoji. With live makeup mode, one can have fun with different types of makeup in real time.

    These are some of the interesting features of Samsung Galaxy S9 according to us. Which feature you liked the most, please share it in the comment section below.