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  • Nokia 7.1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    HMD Global added yet another Android One based smartphone to its India portfolio. Nokia 7.1 highlighting features include 5.84-inch PureDisplay panel with HDR 10, dual rear camera setup with Zeiss optics, and 18W fast charging options. Here is the quick list of Nokia 7.1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.

    Nokia 7.1 FAQ

    Nokia 7.1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Nokia 7.1 available in India and what is the price?

    4GB RAM with 64GB built-in storage variant is launched in India. It is priced at ₹19,999. The smartphone will be available through top mobile retailers starting December 7, 2018.

    What are the key specifications of Nokia 7.1

    • 5.84-inch (2244 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ HDR 10 Display with 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
    • 14nm 1.8GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, and Adreno 509 GPU.
    • 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
    • Upto 400GB expandable storage through microSD card.
    • Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, Type-C 2.0, NFC
    • Dual rear camera setup: 12-megapixel primary sensor, dual LED flash, f/1.8 aperture,1.28 um pixel size, ZEISS optics, 5-megapixel monochrome secondary rear camera, f/2.4 aperture, 1.12um pixel size.
    • 8-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture, 84-degree FOV front facing camera.
    • 3060mAh battery with fast charging.

    Does this smartphone have a dedicated microSD card slot?

    No.

    What are the cons of Nokia 7.1?

    Based on the specifications, here are the few demerits of Nokia 7.1. We will publish a detailed review in the coming days. We will update if any changes required in the same.

    • For the price, SoC is bit weak.
    • No stabilization of 4K video recording.

    How to take screenshot on Nokia 7.1?

    To capture screenshot on Nokia 7.1, access the quick setting menu and tap on “Screen capture” button. The screenshot will be captured. Alternatively, you can take a screenshot by the press and hold power and volume button simultaneously.

    Nokia 7.1 comes with impressive hardware features. How well these turn out in real time usage will be known only after spending some time with the device.

  • Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review-Pros and Cons

    Asus ZenBook 13 is one of the lightest  Windows laptops as per Asus. It is just 13.9mm tall and weighs 1.12kg. 8th Gen Intel Core processor, 8GB RAM, 13.3-inch FHD display panel are the key features of this laptop. Here is our Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review based on pros and cons.

    Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review

    Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review-Pros and Cons

    Here are the specifications of our review unit.

    • 13.3-inch FHD display.
    • 8th Gen 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8250U Processor
    • 8GB LPDDR3 RAM.
    • 256GB SATA3 SSD.
    • 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Port, 1 HDMI Port, microSD card slot.
    • Windows 10 Home Edition.
    • 3 Cells 50 Whrs Polymer Battery,
    • Fingerprint sensor,
    • Harman/Kardon speakers.

    Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Pros

    First, let’s talk about the merits of Asus ZenBook 13.

    Design and Build Quality

    The striking feature of this laptop is its compactness. It is slim and stylish. Our review unit has a Rose Gold color. The main chassis is metal. Overall it looks attractive.

    Good Display Panel

    13.3 inch Full HD display panel with slim bezel is good. it is sharp and bright. The viewing angles are great.

    Keyboard and Trackpad

    The keyboard on Asus ZenBook 13 is large and well spaced. This backlit chiclet keyboard is pleasing to type.  The wide trackpad is smooth and responsive.

    Performance and battery life

    Starting from the first boot, the machine shows it is a powerful machine. Multitasking, Audio/Video streaming, basic video editing are done without any issues. It is not a gaming laptop. It comes with Intel UHD 620 graphics instead of a dedicated Nvidia GPU. If you are looking for a laptop just for gaming, then ROG series laptop is preferred.

    The laptop battery easily lasts around 6 to 7 hours with moderate usage on a single charge.

    Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Cons

    Here are the few demerits of Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U or things which are not upto our expectation.

    • Sound output is not loud.
    • Lid is plastic.

    Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review conclusion: No laptop is perfect.   Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U also no exception. If you are looking for a very slim and light laptop which is also powerful, then it is worth considering this laptop.

  • 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.

  • Asus VivoBook S14 (S406U) Review- Pros and Cons

    Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) is a slim compact 14-inch notebook. It comes with 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and full HD display panel.  Though it has a 14-inch display panel, the dimension of the laptop is that of the 13.3-inch notebook.  Is this great laptop for the price of 60k? Let us find out in this Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) Review.

    Asus VivoBook 14

    Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) Review- Pros and Cons

    Asus VivoBook S14 comes in two series. One for the offline and another one for online. The offline only model VivoBook S14(S406U) is slimmer, lighter and comes only with SSD for storage. Online variants of VivoBook S14(S410UA ) are exclusive to Flipkart and comes with SSD and hard drives for storage. However, they are little thicker and heavier.

    Our review device is VivoBook S406U with Gold Color.

    Specifications:

    • 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U (up to 3.4 GHz).
    • 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.
    • Windows 10 Home Edition.
    • 14 inch Full HD display.

    VivoBook S14 Pros

    Here are the merits of  VivoBook S406U

    • Slim and lightweight design:   VivoBook S406U sports a stylish slim and light weight design.  It looks and feels like an ultrabook. The lid is metal and scratch resistant according to Asus. The hairline finish looks on the back is impressive especially the Gold variant. Sandblasted finish in the palm rest area and surrounding looks good.
    • Good Display panel: One of the main USP of the device is its display panel. It sports 14 inch full HD IPS display panel with a matte finish.  The display provides good viewing angles and brightness.
    • Performance: 8th Gen Intel  Core i5 with 8GB RAM and SSD provides good performance for the regular usage. It may be browsing or for watching videos, there is no issues. Tried with basic video editing, it managed to perform satisfactorily. In our usage, we have not faced any heating issues.
    • Good Keyboard and trackpad: VivoBook S14 comes with a full sized keyboard and keys has 1.4mm of travel. It feels good for typing. The wide trackpad performance is decent for the price tag.

    VivoBook S14 Cons

    Here are the few demerits of VivoBook S406U.

    • The lid is not solid enough: The hinge is not strong enough to hold display firmly. Due to this if you are using the notebook while traveling, display wobbles.
    •  Flex in the keyboard area: There is a flex in the keyboard area when pressure is applied. Due to this, little noise comes when typing fast.
    • Average battery life:  With casual usage, this notebook provides 6 to 6 and a half hours of battery life. However, it could have been better.

    Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) Review summary: It is a good compact ultrabook in the price tag of around 60k with few minor compromises.

  • OnePlus 6T Cons – Top 5 missing Features

    OnePlus 6T is one of the much-awaited smartphones of 2018. It has most of the best features of its predecessor and has some additions. However, there are few disappointments as well. High expectations set by OnePlus smartphones lead to these disappointments on this device. Here are such OnePlus 6T cons based on missing features.

    OnePlus 6T Cons

    OnePlus 6T Cons – Top 5 missing features

    1. No 3.5mm headphone jack

    One of the useful features which were available on OnePlus 6 and not available on OnePlus 6T is a 3.5mm headphone jack. This Pushes the users to buy an adapter or buy the new headphone or earphones.

    2. Missing wireless charging

    It was expected that the latest smartphone will come with wireless charging options. Though OnePlus 6T still has one of the fastest charging technology, having wireless charging provides additional convenience. It is one of the common features of current flagship smartphones.

    3. Same camera hardware

    OnePlus 6T comes with the same hardware when it comes to camera sensors and optical. There are few added software enhancements which will be coming to OnePlus 6 as well in the coming days. We expected an upgrade in the camera hardware department.

    4. In display Finger display is not as fast as a regular fingerprint scanner

    In display fingerprint scanner is the latest technology. However, it is still in the developing stage. It is not as fast as a regular fingerprint scanner which we saw in OnePlus 6. Also, one minor issue is screen becomes full bright when in display fingerprint scanner is used. This is not great if you are using in the night times.

    5. No changes in the SoC or display resolution

    OnePlus 6T has the same SoC and screen resolution compared to its predecessor. Now the base variant comes with 128GB of storage instead of 64GB.

    Our call on OnePlus 6T: If you already have OnePlus 6, it is not advisable to upgrade. However, if you have older phones, then it is good to upgrade. As the new phone has a bigger battery, higher screen real estate due to smaller notch and more importantly higher internal storage at the same price are the key reasons to upgrade.

    These OnePlus 6T cons are based on our observation by looking into the specifications. We will be making a detailed review with pros and cons once we get the device.