Tag: Pros and Cons

Samsung Galaxy A3 Cons and Pros Review
Samsung Galaxy A3 is the most affordable smartphone of the premium uni-body designed A series of Samsung. It is available in single sim variant and Dual sim variants.The other two smartphones with this premium design are Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7. The Samsung Galaxy A3 price in India is Rs.20,500.

Samsung Galaxy A3 is powered by 1.2GHz Quad Core snapdragon 410 chipset(64 bit ARM Cortex A53) with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. It has 16GB of internal storage and supports microSD card for external storage. However, you will not be able to use microSD card and second sim simultaneously.

Samsung Galaxy A3 sports 4.5 inch Super AMOLED screen with resolution of 540×960 pixels and 245 ppi pixel density. The screen to body ratio is around 65.5%. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass protection to prevent the scratched to the display screen. The connectivity features of the device are 2G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, WiFi Hotspot and USB tethering.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 houses 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. It has 1900 mAh battery which lasts for more than a day on casual usage. The Galaxy A3 runs on Android 4.4 Kitka with Touchwiz UI. Overall in simple, A3 is the trimmed version of the Samsung Galaxy A5.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy A3

Pros of Galaxy A3
- Premium Build Quality: The full metal body with unibody design gives a premium feel. It is light weight and feels great in hand.
- Good performance: The performance of the Galaxy A3 is good. There is very minimal or no lag while using the device. The high end games such as Modern Combat and Asphalt 5 runs without any issues.
- Decent Display: The Super AMOLED screen provides good viewing angles and sunlight legibility also good.
- Low SAR Value: It is one of the smartphone with very low SAR value.
- Good front facing camera: Galaxy A3 front facing camera does pretty good job.
- Battery and Call quality: The battery life is decent and the call quality also good.
Cons of Galaxy A3
- Second sim and microSD card cannot be used simultaneously
- No LED notification
- No USB OTG support
- Low light or artifical light camera performance is average
- NO 4G support
- Over priced: There are many other devices with same chipset available for much lower prices.
- No Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
Samsung Galaxy A3 Specification
- 1.2GHz Quad Core snapdragon 410 chipset(64 bit ARM Cortex A53) with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU
- 16GB internal storage and support for microSD card
- Android 4.4 kitkat with Touchwiz UI
- 4.5 inch Super AMOLED screen with resolution of 540×960 pixels
- 8MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
- 2G,3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, WiFi Hotspot and USB tethering
- 1900 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A3

6.5 / 10 stars
March 17, 2015
Xiaomi Mi4 Cons and Pros Review
Xiaomi Mi4 is the last year flagship model of the company. Almost a year later it is available for Indian customers. The previous models Xiaomi Mi3, Redme 1s got huge success. However, Redme Note not received the same response like the other. When Xiaomi launched Mi3 or Redme 1s, it was something great offering for that price. Now Xiaomi Mi4 has many competitors such as with same price tag and specification. We will see how is the performance of this device.

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Xiaomi Mi4 is powered by 2.5GHz Quad core Snapdragon 801 CPU with Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB of RAM. It comes with 16 or 64GB internal storage. Unfortunately there is no option to add additional storage through microSD card. Out of the box device runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat with MIUI 6 skin.

Xiaomi Redme Mi4 sports 5 inch IPS capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 1080*1920 pixels which results in pixel density of 441. The screen has Corning One glass Solution for protection against scratches. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. 4G of this device is not compatible with Indian 4G networks.

Xiaomi Mi4 houses 13MP front facing camera which can record upto 4K resolution videos and 8MP front facing camera. It has 3000 mAh battery. It does supports Qualcomm fast charging and the stock charger supports this feature as well.

Advantages and disadvantages of Xiaomi Mi4

Pros of Xiaomi Mi4
- Brilliant display screen: The viewing angles and sunlight legibility is great.
- Good camera performance: Both primary 13MP and secondary 8MP camera performance is very impressive.
- Excellent performance: The performance of this device is excellent. The multitasking and gaming performance of Mi4 is exceptional and at par with other high end smartphones.
- Great Battery Life: The battery life of Mi4 Coupled with fast charging feature, it is much better than many other smartphone in the segment.
- Great value for money
Cons of Xiaomi Mi4
- High SAR value: The SAR value of Xiaomi Mi4 is 1.360 W/Kg which is very high compared to other smartphones. If you are a health conscious, then you need to take this into consideration.
- Color rendering of the screen is not accurate: The colors in the display look vivid and great. However, colors doesn’t look natural even if we set Saturation level to Standard.
- Indian 4G band is supported: Though it has 4G support, it is not compatible with Indian 4G bands.
- No expandable storage: The device does support adding additional storage through microSD card.
- No NFC: This is one features which was present in Mi3 and omitted in this model.
- Average Speaker: The mono speaker of Mi4 does not provide loud output.
Xiaomi Mi4 Specification
- 2.5GHz Quad core Snapdragon 801 CPU with Adreno 330 GPU
- 3GB of RAM and 16/64Gb internal storage
- 5 inch IPS capacitive touch screen with full HD resolution
- 13 MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera
- 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB
- 3000 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Mi4

8 / 10 stars
March 11, 2015
Ulefone Be Pro Pros and Cons Review
Ulefone Be Pro 5.5 is affordable Dual sim smartphone phablet with 4G capability. The large 5.5 inch screen with 720p resolution coupled with good performance makes this one of the best option to buy in this segment. The price of Ulefone Be Pro 5.5 is $169.99. For all the readers of our blog, there is a special discount offer of $25 is available. For availing this, use the promotion code BePro if you are buying this from gearbest.com.

Ulefone Be Pro 5.5 is powered by 1.5GHz Quad core CPU which is based on 64-bit ARM cortex-A53 with MTK6732 chipset. It also comes with ARM Mali-T760 GPU @ 695MHz (400% more efficient than T604) based on cutting edge Midgard (3rd gen) architecture and 2GB of RAM.

Ulefone Be Pro 5.5

Ulefone Be Pro sports 5.5 inch IPS OGS capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 1280×720 which results in a pixel density of 267 which is decent. The viewing angles, colour reproduction and sunlight legibility are acceptable. Only con of the display is it does not have the Corning Gorilla Glass protection. So you need to have a screen guard to prevent the screen from attracting scratches.

Ulefone Be Pro houses 13MP Sony IMX with f/2.2 aperture primary camera with LED flash and autofocus. For Selfie lovers, there is a 8MP front facing camera which can also record videos at good resolution. Coming to storage, it has 16GB of internal storage and supports microSD card upto 64GB.

Connectivity features of Ulefone Be Pro are 2G, 3G, 4G,WiFi and Bluetooth. This device also supports USB tethering and WiFi hotspots through which you can use Ulefone Be Pro as modem. The Dual sim Android phablet comes with 2600 mAh battery and runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat which will get Android 5.0 Lollipop update according the company.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Ulefone Be Pro

Pros of Ulefone Be Pro
- Decent performance
- Reasonably good camera performance
- Good connectivity options
- Good display screen
Cons of Ulefone Be Pro
- Out of the box, there is no Android 5.0.
- Screen does not have the corning Gorilla Glass Protection.
Ulefone Be Pro Specification
- 1.5GHz Quad core CPU based on Mediatek chipset and 2GB RAM.
- ARM Mali-T760 GPU
- 5.5 inch IPS OGS capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 1280×720
- 13MP Primary camera and 8MP front facing camera
- 2G, 3G, 4G,WiFi and Bluetooth
- Dual sim and Android 4.4 Kitkat
- 2600 mAh battery
For all the readers of our blog, there is a special discount offer of $25 is available. For availing this, use the promotion code BePro.
March 4, 2015
Asus Zenfone C Cons and Pros Review
The budget Dual sim Android market is becoming crowded. Even Asus launched smartphones under Zenfone series for the budget conscious market. Asus Zenfone C is one of them which got released recently. Does this worth buying? When we have so many options such as Xiaomi Redme 1S, Lenovo A6000, Moto E etc, where it stands? Let us have a look into it. Asus Zenfone C price in India is Rs.5,999.

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Asus Zenfone C is powered by 1.2GHz dual core Intel Atom Z2520 which is based on Intel’s previous generation Cloverview platform. This is the same processor we have seen in the Zenfone 4. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. There is a provision for adding microSD card upto 64GB.

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Asus Zenfone C sports 4.5 inch screen with FWVGA 854×480 pixel resolution which results in 217 ppi pixel density. This display panel is not very good in the budget. Low screen resolution coupled with poor viewing angles, dull colours and harsh reflection puts this behind other same priced smartphones Moto E or Redme 1S.

Asus Zenfone C comes with 5MP primary camera with LED flash. It record videos in HD resolution. But the video clarity is once again, below average. Photos taken are grainy and just dull. There is a also a VGA front facing camera. The connectivity features include 2G,3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0. The device has 2100 mAh battery. Asus bundled a app called Smart Saving which offers three modes namely Ultra-saving, Optimized, Customized mode.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Asus Zenfone C

Pros of Zenfone C
- Reasonable performance: When it comes to performance in terms of casual games and day to day, it does decent job.
- Good Build Quality: Overall, it comes with good build quality.
- ZenUI: The customised ZenUI and Android 4.4 Kitkat provides good user experience.
Cons of Zenfone C
- Below average camera: Both primary camera and front facing camera are not impressive.
- Poor Display panel: With poor viewing angles,Low screen resolution and heavy reflections especially in outdoors, this is at par with competitors.
- Average Battery: Even with Ultra saving mode, battery drains faster.
Asus Zenfone C Specification
- 1.2GHz dual core Intel Atom Z2520
- 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage
- 4.5 inch display with FWVGA 854×480 pixel resolution
- 5MP primary camera and VGA front facing camera
- 2G,3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
- 2100 mAh battery
February 25, 2015
Pros and Cons Review of the Blackberry Classic
Blackberry loyalists are in for a treat as the company has launched their new handset, Blackberry Classic. With this new handset, Blackberry goes back to the old times and in terms of design and keyboard. The Classic features a stainless steel outer frame, a plastic and glass front panel and a textured back panel with a slightly rubberized finish. The resolution of the phone remains at 720 X 720 pixels along with a capacitive 3.5 inches touchscreen.

It is powered by Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor in addition to Adreno 225 GPU for better gaming. The handset’s internal memory is 16 GB, which can be expanded up to 128 GB through micro SD card and the RAM provided, is 2 GB. Blackberry Classic has been given a good touch and an 8 MP rear camera with 5-element f2.2 lens, LED flash, Back Side Illumination, and support for 1080p HD video recording @ 30fps. A front-facing camera of 2 MP is also included in the phone for better quality while video calling. The phone is pretty solid in terms of performance and in terms of connectivity it supports 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth4.0, NFC, 4G, Radio, and GPS. The Classic has a 2515mAh battery that is non-removable and the company claims that it offers backup for 22 hours on mixed use.

Below is a brief list of the Pros and Cons of this device, which would help to decide better:

Pros of the Blackberry Classic:
- Awesome Build Quality: The phone is a little heavy but it fits correctly and the feel of it is quite good.
- Display sharpness: Although the display is not full-HD, yet the quality of the screen seems pleasant to the eyes because of the resolution.
- Expandable memory: The Classic has been given an internal memory of 16 GB, which can be expanded to 128 GB. It will be useful to the people, who like to store tons of data in their phones.
- Battery life: Blackberry has already said that the phone will provide a backup time of 22 hours when put to mixed use. The need for backup becomes more when it is a smartphone which enhances the phones ability.
- Miracast: The Classic also feature the Miracast technology, which enables you to share your display with a TV.
Cons of the Blackberry Classic:
- Lack of HDMI Connector: The Classic has the ability to record high-resolution videos at 1920 X 1080 pixels, but the fact that it cannot be connected to your HDTV is a letdown. There is no HDMI port present in the device for that.
- Weight: At 178 grams (6.28 ounces), the phone feels a bit weighty if you have to hold on to it for a lengthy time.
- Slower processing: The Classic has been given a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor with just 2GB of RAM. In comparison to the recent smartphones, this still feels a little less and can cause slower user experience.
- Price: The price of Classic has been announced Rs. 31,000. At this price, there are many other better available to the user. Also, the hardware in the handset is old and would not appeal much to the buyer.
Blackberry Classic’s Specification Summary:
- Dual-core 1.5 GHz KraitQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon with Adreno 225 GPU and 2 GB RAM.
- Nano SIM supported
- Video recording (HD) at 1920 X 1080 pixels with an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera.
- 5 inches capacitive touchscreen, with 294 ppi pixel density.
- All leading connectivity options included along with Miracast.
February 21, 2015