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  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2 Which one is better

    LeEco Le 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are the two smartphones which offers great value for money to the user.  Here is the quick specification comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2.

    Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2

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    Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Vs LeEco Le2

    Design and Build quality

    • Redmi Note 3: Dimensions: 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm and weighs 164 grams.
    • LeEco Le 2: Dimension: 151.1×74.2×7.7mm and weighs 153 grams.

    Both the smartphone feature all metal unibody design and has good build quality. However, LeEco Le 2 feels slightly better in this segment because of its thin and light profile compared to Redmi Note 3.

    Winner: LeEco Le 2

    Display:

    • Redmi Note 3 : 5.5 inch full HD display screen.
    • LeEco Le 2: 5.5 inch full HD screen.

    Display panels of Redmi Note 3 and Le 2 are equal. There is no noticeable difference between the two. However, there is display quality issue with Le 2. When you press the screen hard, it flexes and sound comes out. This might impact on the durability of the screen.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    SoC, RAM and OS:

    • Redmi Note 3 : 1.4GHz hexa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with 3GB of RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop.
    • LeEco Le 2: Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with 3GB of RAM, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

    Redmi Note 3 and LeEco Le 2 are powerful smartphones. However, looking at the SoC, Le 2 is slightly more powerful. Also it runs on latest Android version compared to last years Android 5.1 on Redmi Note 3.

    Winner: LeECo Le 2.

    Storage:

    • Redmi Note 3: 32GB of internal storage with microSD card support.
    • LeEco Le 2: 32GB of internal storage.

    Redmi Note 3 has microSD card support. But it uses hybrid sim card slot. Hence you cannot use 2 sim cards and microSD card simultaneously. However, you have the option to add microSD card which is not available on Le 2.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3

    Camera:

    • Redmi Note 3: 16MP primary camera with  f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash and 5MP front facing camera with f2.0.
    • LeEco Le 2: 16MP primary camera with  f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) and 8MP front facing camera.

    The primary camera of LeEco Le 2 is slightly better than Redmi Note 3. Redmi Note 3 front facing camera low light performance is better.

    Winner: Draw.

    Battery:

    • Redmi Note 3: 4050 mAh battery with fast charging.
    • LeEco Le 2: 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.

    LeEco Le2 and Redmi Note 3 both have decent battery life. But Redmi Note 3 is much better when it comes to overall battery performance.

    Winner: Redmi Note 3.

    Price:

    Redmi Note 3: Rs.9,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage variant and Rs.11,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB variant.

    LeEco Le 2: Rs.11,999.

    For the 3GB variant of both smartphones are priced similar. Redmi Note 3 is available exclusively on Amazon.in and Mi stores via flashsales. LeEco Le 2 is available  via Flipkart and LeMall through flash storage. Le2 has slight advantage here. It offer free one year subscription for contents which is worth Rs.4,900 if purchased alone.

    Verdict: LeEco Le 2 and Redmi Note 3 are good phones. Both has their own advantages and disadvantages. Based on requirement, the device can be selected.   If your priority is battery life and support for microSD card, then Redmi Note 3 is better. If you want better SoC, latest Android, slimmer and lighter design then LeEco Le 2 is better.

  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Tips, Tricks And FAQ

    Xiaomi has launched its much anticipated Mi5 smartphone in India at an event held in New Delhi.  With this lauch, India has become of the second market to get the Xiaomi Mi5 after China.  Based on the initial information, we have got, here is some of the frequently asked questions on Xiaomi Mi 5.

    Xiaomi Mi5 Dual sim

    Xiaomi Mi 5 Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What are the different variants of Xiaomi Mi 5 available?

    Mi5 comes with three different variants based on the internal storage options. They are 32GB, 64GB and the 128GB Ceramic variant. As of now in India, the variant with 32GB internal storage and 3GB of RAM is available.

    Is this supports dual sim? What type of sim cards it accepts?

    Xiaomi Mi5 is a dual sim smartphone. It accepts 2 nano sim cards.

    Is this device supports microSD card?

    No.

    Does it has stereo speakers?

    No. It has mono speakers. In the bottom only the right one is speaker.

     

    How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi5?

    There are 2 ways through which you can take screenshot. First methods is by press and holding volume down and power button simultaneosly. The other method is through the screenshot button which is places in the quick settings menu which you can access by swiping down the screen. Apart from this, there is another way of capturing screenshot on MI5 using the PC.The other method needs Xiaomi PC suite. If you have installed PC suite, then you can take screenshot from your PC as well.

    Will I be able to share mobile data from this device to other devices?

    Yes. You can. Like any standard Android phone, this phone supports USB tethering, WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering.

    How to download PC suite for Xiaomi Mi5?

    I have already made a dedicated post on features and how to download guide on Xiaomi Pc suite. You can read it in the post on Xiaomi PC suite download and feature.

    Is it possible to do reverse tethering on Xiaomi Mi5? How to share PC internet with Mi5?

    For using PC internet from Mi5, you need download and install Xiaomi PC suite. Once installed, by default whenever you connect your Mi5 to PC through USB cable, it connects to PC internet.  You have the option to disable it by accessing the PC internet in the notification area.

    Is Xioami Mi5 supports 5G Wi-Fi? What are the connectivity options available?

    Yes. The connectivity features of the device are 4G+ or LTE Advanced with support for VoLTE, Wi-fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS with AGPS, NFC.

    Does it has Fingerprint scanner?

    Yes.

    Is it possible to use this device as remote to control appliances such as TV, AC, setup box etc?

    Mi5 has IR blaster. So you can use it.

    What is the price of Xiaomi Mi5 in India? From when sale starts? Where can i buy?

    Xiaomi Mi5 price in India is Rs. 24,999. The first flash sale starts on April 6th on Mi.com. It will be available to other retailer some time later.

    Does it has fast charging?

    Yes. The device is compatible with Qualcomm fast charging 3.0. However, bundled charger supports only Qualcomm fast charging 2.0.

    This is not a complete review on the Xiaomi Mi5. Based on the initial impressions, I have tried to answer most of the common questions on the device. If you have specific question please feel free post it in the comment section below.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Cons And Pros Review

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the latest entrant to the budget Android smartphone. Fingerprint scanner, premium design and build quality and powerful internals at affordable price is the key advantages of this new Redmi Note 3.  It is available in 2 variants. One is 2GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage and another one is 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage. Here is the quick review along Redmi Note 3 Cons and pros.

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    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has good all metal design which provides good premium feel to the device. It has 5.5 inch IPS full HD display with narrow bezels. The screen is crisp and vibrant. It offers good color  reproduction and features Xiaomi’s Sunlight Display hardware.

    Redme Note 3

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is powered by 64 bit Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 650 SoC. It is a hexacore SOC which has 2 Cortex-A72 cores running at 1.8GHz and four Coretx-A53s which runs at 1.4GHz.  It has new Adreno 510 for better graphic rendering. The performance on the device is good. In our regular usage, we have not faced any lagging issue. As far as gaming is concerned, it was able to play most of the high end games like Modern Combat 5, Asphalt 8 etc. However, there is minor lag observed while playing Nova 3 game.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with 16-megapixel sensor and a wide f/2.0 aperture. The landscape and macro shots on outdoor conditions came out really well. It captures good details and color accuracy too was good. However, in low light conditions, camera struggles a bit. Video quality on rear is good. But as it lacks stabilization features, captured videos came out shaky. The front facing camera performance in good lighting condition is good.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has non-removable 4050mAh battery. It provides good battery life. With mobile data enabled all the time, it manages to deliver more than a day of usage. It comes with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge(version 1.0) feature. The connectivity features of the device are Category 7 LTE for Band 3, 5, 40 and 41 along with VoLTE support, dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooh 4.1, USB OTG, FM radio, Miracast, GLONASS, and BeiDou. It also has IR Blaster.  Redmi Note 3 comes with hybrid dual sim slot.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

    Here are summary of review with Redmi Note 3 cons and pros.

    Pros of Redmi Note 3

    • Good design and build quality.
    • Good performance.
    • Camera performance in outdoor condition is excellant.
    • Good battery life.
    • Decent display screen.

    Cons of Redmi Note 3

    • No Android 6.0 out of the box.
    • No NFC.
    • No optical/ Software stabilization which results in blurry images if there is slight shake while capturing images.
    • Hybrid slim slot: You cannot use microSD card and 2nd sim simultaneously. Also expandable storage is limited to 32GB.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 FAQ, Tips And Trick

    Here are the some of the frequently asked questions about redmi Note 3.

    1.What type of sim card it supports?

    Redmi Note 3 is dual sim Android smartphone. First sim card slot is for micro SIM. The second one is hybrid sim slot. That means, you can either use nano sim card or microSD card.

    2. Does it has Corning Gorilla Glass protection?

    Xiaomi has not mentioned anything about screen protection.

    3. Does it support CDMA sim card in India?

    I have not tested. However, one of my friend on facebook said that, it support CDMA. Below is the screenshot he shared.

    CDMA support in Redmi Note 3

    4. Does Redmi Note 3 support google launcher?

    Yes. It does support

    5.  Does it has notification LED?

    No.

    6.  Is this device support fast charging?

    The device comes with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge(version 1.0). However, it is bit dated technology now. The charging time is around 2 to 2 and half hours.

    7. How to take screenshot on Redmi Note 3?

    The easiest way to take screenshot is through quick setting menu-> Screenshot icon. Another way is through volume down and power button.

    8. Does it has FM radio?

    Yes. It has FM radio.

    9. Does Redmi Note 3 supports USB OTG?

    Yes. It has built in file explorer. Hence out of the box it support USB OTG.

  • Xiaomi Mi 4S Features Price and Specification

    Xiaomi has unveiled a new midrange android smartphone called Mi4S. The device will go on sale from 1st March. The price of Xiaomi Mi4S is CNY1699(Approximately Rs.18,000). It will be available in Black, Gold, Purple, and White colour variants.

    Xiaomi Mi4S comes with front and rear glass panels with metal frame for premium look and feel. The device is powered by 2.5GHz  hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 paired with Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB of RAM. It comes with 64GB of internal storage and support for microSD card upto 128GB. Mi4s is a dual sim phone and runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

    Mi4S dual sim

    Xiaomi Mi4S sports 5 inch full HD IPS display screen which offers approximately 441ppi pixel density. The connectivity features of the device are 4G LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS, and packs USB Type-C. One of the most teased feature of this device is its fingerprint scanner. This is the first phone from Xiaomi to features fingerprint scanner. It also has Infrared sensor.

    Xiaomi Mi4S houses 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and PDAF.  For selfie lovers, there is a 5 Mega pixel front facing camera. This handset has 3260mAh non-removable battery and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology. It also supports VoLTE supports.

    Advantages of Xiaomi Mi4S over Mi 4

    • 64 bit Faster processor: (64 bit hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 vs 32 bit quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor in Mi4)
    • Fingerprint scanner.
    • Bigger battery with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology. (3260mAh vs 3080 mAh).
    • MicroSD card support.
    • Android 6.0 based MIUI 7 out of the box.

    At the time of writing this, there is no update on the release date of Mi4S in India. This device will be of the tough competitor for the other midrange smartphones in this price segment.

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro with Snapdragon 650 Announced

    Soon after launching the Redme 3 smartphone, Xiaomi has unveiled the new variant of Redmi Note 3. The new variant is also called as Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro.  This new variant has Snapdragon 650 Soc instead of MTK Helio X10 MT6795 octa-core Soc. Xiaomi Redme Note 3 Pro is priced at CNY 999 (approximately Rs. 10,000) and sale will start in China from 17th January.  It will be available in Dark grey, Champagne gold and silver color variants.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro will feature all-metal body and sports 5.5 inch Full HD(1080×1920 pixel resolution) IPS display.  The device is powered by hexa-core Snapdragon 650 processor (four cores clocked at 1.2GHz and two cores clocked at 1.8GHz). The new Redme Note 3 will come with 2 variants of RAM and storage capacity. One with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The other one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage.  The price of 3GB RAM variant is not yet revealed.

    Xiaomi Redme Note 3

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro runs on MIUI 7 which based on Android Lollipop. The device supports dual sim and both sim capable of 4G connectivity. The other connectivity features includes 3G, Bluetooth, GPRS/EDGE, GPS, Glonass, WiFi and microUSB.  It packs 4000mAh battery.

    Xiaomi Redme Note 3 Pro houses 16-megapixel rear camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and two-tone flash. There is also a 5Mp front facing camera. The device measures 150x76x8.65mm and weighs 164 grams.

    Today Xiaomi officially announced the launch of Redme Note 3 in India through its official facebook page. Just 3 days back it has launched Redme 3 in China. Even Lenovo launched Lemon 3 smartphone in China at the same price.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro Specification

    • 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS display.
    • Fingerprint scanner.
    • Hexa-core Snapdragon 650 processor.
    • 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage or 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage.
    • 16MP primary camer and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 4000mAh battery.
    • Dual sim with 4G connectivity.
    • 3G, Bluetooth, GPRS/EDGE, GPS, Glonass, WiFi and microUSB.
    • MIUI 7 skin based on Android Lollipop.