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  • Xiaomi Mi A2 Cons – Top 5 not so impressive features

    Mi A1 was the first smartphone from Xiaomi which provided vanilla Android experience under the Android One program. Mi A2 being the successor comes with many improvements over its predecessor. Latest and more powerful processor, improved camera, modern-day 5.99-inch full-HD+ 18:9 display are the key highlight of the device. It is a good value for money device. However, there are few things which we felt could have been better. So here is the list of Xiaomi Mi A2 Cons or demerits.

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    Xiaomi Mi A2 Cons

    Xiaomi Mi A2 Cons – Top 5 not so impressive features

    Display Brightness

    Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with 5.99-inch full-HD+ display screen with  2160x1080p resolution and 403ppi pixel density. The viewing angles are decent. But when it comes to brightness it disappoints a bit. In outdoor conditions, the legibility on the screen takes a hit. Also, the color accuracy is not great.  Both these demerits may be fixed through software updates in the coming days.

    3.5mm headphone jack

    One of our favorite feature on Mi A1 was quality audio output via the headphone jack. Unfortunately, Xiaomi decided to omit the 3.5mm headphone jack on Mi A2.  There is a USB Type-C dongle in the box. But carrying an additional dongle along with device all the time is not so convenient.

    Battery Life

    Xiaomi Mi A2 sports 3000 mAh battery with support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+. The battery capacity is less compared to the competition and charger which comes with the device is not a fast charger.

    Lack of microSD card support

    Mi A2 is currently available in India with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. 6GB RAM variant will be coming in the future. In this price segment, most of the smartphones do come with dedicate or hybrid microSD card slot. Mi A2 does not support expandable storage via microSD card.

    Availability

    It is becoming a trend to sell the smartphone in flash sale. Mi A2 continues to follow the same way as most of the other Xiaomi phones. The sale happens once in a week at 12 PM. The first sale happened on 16th August and units got sold out fast due to the limited number of units. Next Mi A2 flash sale happens on 23rd August. Unless you are really quick in hitting the buy button, it will be difficult to buy one for yourself.

    In my view, these are the main Xiaomi Mi A2 Cons or disadvantages which users might not appreciate.

  • Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Key Features

    After becoming India’s largest smartphone seller, Xiaomi is eying for capturing Indian TV market. It has launched affordable smart TV lineup Mi TV 4A in India on March 7 and the first sale will begin on March 13. The Mi TV 4A lineup consists of 43 inch and 32-inch smart tv.

    Below are the key features of the Mi TV 4A

    Mi TV 4A

    Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Key Features

    Screen

    Xiaomi Mi TV 4A base variant sports 32 inch HD display panel(720p resolution) and another variant has 43-inch full HD(1080p) display. Both variants claim to provide a viewing angle up to 178 degree.

    Hardware and Software

    The Mi TV 4A is powered by Amlogic 64-bit quad core chipset coupled with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.  It runs on Android-based PatchWall UI. Patchwall is an AI-enabled TV system which helps to customize the content based on user preferences.

    Using the Patchwall, users can access content from several partners such as Voot, Sony Liv, Hungama etc. Some of them are free and some of the content is paid.

    It comes with  DTS and 20W dome speakers. The Mi TV 4A package has 11-button MI Remote.

    Connectivity

    Mi TV 4A has a lot to offer when it comes to connectivity. The 32inch variant of Mi TV4A has three HDMI ports, two USB ports, Ethernet port, WiFi and a headphone jack. The 43-inch variant provides one additional USB port and a S/PDIF port.

    Pricing

    The 32inch variant of Mi TV 4 A price in India is Rs.13,999 and 43-inch variant price in India is Rs.22,999. Like Xiaomi smartphones, these TV’s also will go on sale via flash sale starting from March 13. The flash sale will be held on every week Tuesdays and Wednesday. The new smart tv’s will be sold via mi.com, Mi Home, and Flipkart.

    Xiaomi entered Indian TV segment with the launch of Mi TV 55 inch at Rs.39,999. 4K Video support and Bluetooth connectivity are the additional features of it apart from larger screen size.

  • How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A1

    Xiaomi Mi A1 is one of the best budget Android smartphone of the year 2017. The stock Android experience with timely updates is the main attraction of the device. But the downside of this is lack of software customization which is available on other Xiaomi smartphones. Due to this, many users are searching the option for How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A1. So here is the method to capture screenshot on this device.

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    To capture screenshot on Mi A1, there are 2 methods. First one is using the hardware keys and another one is using the Google Assistant. Do note that, there are other options which need users to install third-party apps. We are not covering those methods.

    Method 1: How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A1 using the hardware keys

    To perform print screen on Xiaomi Mi A1 using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot.
    • Now press and hold Volume down and power buttons simultaneously for few seconds.
    • The screenshot will be captured.
    • Captured screenshot can be accessed from Photos->Album->screenshot.

    Method 2: How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A1 using the Google Assistant

    To capture screenshot using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • On a screen on which you want to capture screenshot, open Google Assistant.
    • You can do this by saying “OK Google” or by long press on home button.
    • Now either you can say “Take screenshot” or type.
    • Screenshot will be taken.
    • Do note that, if you are taking screenshot using this method, it will not be saved automatically.
    • You need to either share or upload it to the Google photos.

    These are two methods through which you can take screenshot. If you find any difficulty in following this How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi A1 guide, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video Guide on How to take screenshot on Mi A1

  • Redmi Note 5 Pro Cons – Top 5 reasons not to buy

    Redmi Note 5 Pro has all the qualities to break the records of Xiaomi’s previous best-selling smartphone Redmi Note 4. It has most of the features which consumers look out in a smartphone of 2018. Brand new Snapdragon 636 chipset, thin bezel 18:9 display, rear dual camera setup, 20MP front-facing camera and 64GB of internal storage are some of the key features to name few. The list may grow further if we list out all the good thing about this.smartphone. Instead, we thought of listing only Redmi Note 5 Pro Cons.

    Redmi Note 5 Pro

     Redmi Note 5 Pro Cons – Top 5 reasons not to buy

    1. Lacks 4K video recording

    The camera is one of the segments where Xiaomi has done a lot of improvement in Redmi Note 5 pro over Redmi Note 4. However, there are two disappointments for the users. First one is lack of 4K video recording and the second one is the absence of optical image stabilization.

    2. No Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on Android N(7.0) out of the box. Missing latest Android version on a smartphone which is launched after 6 months of the public launch of Android Oreo is not a great move.

    3. Fast charger not included in the box

    Redmi Note 5 pro supports some of the fast chargers and not all. Even the SoC used on the device has support for fast charging. However, it is sad to see no compatible fast charger in the box.

    4. No dedicated microSD card support

    Both the variants of Redmi Note 5 Pro which is launched in India has 64GB of internal storage. It is more than enough for most of the users. But, dedicated microSD card slot would have been better.

    5. Difficulty of purchasing

    Now Xiaomi smartphones are available via an open sale. However, if you are planning to buy one for yourself, you should be very quick to grab one. The units will get sold out in few seconds.  It is unfortunate that Xiaomi is not able to provide enough number of devices to market.

    These are top 5 Redmi Note 5 Pro cons according to us. Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Review- Pros and Cons

    When it comes to sub 10k smartphone segment, Xiaomi smartphones are the front-runners. The smartphones like Redmi 5A, Redmi 4A, Redmi Note 4 all were well received by the customers. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is the new entrant in the segment with the main focus on Selfie enthusiasts. Here is the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 review based on pros and cons.

    Xiaomi Redmi Y1 ReviewXiaomi Redmi Y1

     Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Review- Pros and Cons

    We will be splitting the review into two parts namely pros or advantages and cons or disadvantages.  Let’s start pros or good things about the Redmi Y1.

    Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Pros

    • Dedicated microSD card slot:  As more and more smartphones started coming with the metal unibody design, dedicated sim card slot became a rarity.  On a positive note, Redmi Y1 does features dedicated microSD card.
    • Decent display panel: Redmi Y1 sports 5.5 inch 720p IPS LCD screen with around 269 PPI pixel density.  The display viewing angles, saturation levels, and sunlight legibility were decent.  For the price, the display provides the justice according to us.
    • Performance:  Redmi Y1 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 505. The day to day uses like opening apps, switching between the apps were smooth. Gaming on this device is decent for the most part. Having said that, opening heavy gaming takes a while and animations were not smooth.
    • Cellular call quality and network reception: In our testing period, We were happy with call quality and signal reception of Redmi Y1.

    Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Cons

    Here are the things which we felt as cons of Redmi Y1.

    • Battery life: Redmi Y1 comes with 3080 mAh battery.  Compared to other Redmi phones like Redmi 4, 4A or Note 4, battery life is less.  It easily lasts a for a working day. However, it is not up to the standards of other Redmi phones.
    • Selfie camera: 16MP f/2.0 wide-angle front camera with selfie flash on Redmi Y1 suppose to take good selfies. However, in our usage, we were disappointed. Especially in the low light, it struggles in focusing and noise level were on the higher side.
    • Design: Redmi Y1 comes with the plastic body with the metallic finish.  For the price, we feel it would have been great if it had metal unibody.

    Redmi Y1 will be competing with the likes of Redmi Note 4, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Lenovo K6 power.  To summarize  Xiaomi Redmi Y1 review, it is a decent phone for the price. But it slightly disappoints in battery and camera segments.