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Infinix Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Infinix Note 5 is one of the most affordable Android One smartphone in India. As it is part of Android One programme, it provides pure Android experience with promised Android updates for next 2 years. 5.99-inch Full HD+ display,4500 mAh battery are the main USP of the device considering price segment of sub 10k. Here is the quick Infinix Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.

Infinix Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

What are the different variants of Infinix Note 5 are available in India?

The device will available in two variants-3GB RAM+32GB storage and 4GB RAM+64GB storage.

What is the price of Infinix Note 5 in India and whether it is available on offline stores?

Currently, it will be exclusive to Flipkart. Price of Infinix Note 5 in India starts from INR 9,999 for the base variant and 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage variant is priced at INR 11,999.

Does device has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim card can be used?

Yes. It has support for dedicate microSD card. It accepts two nano sim cards.

What are the key specifications of Infinix Note 5?

Infinix Note 5 specifications are as follows.
- 5.99-inch full HD+ display panel with 18:9 Aspect ratio.
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 processor.
- 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage.
- Dual nano sim and dedicated microSD card slot.
- 12MP f2.0 primary rear camera with LED flash(Supports Google Lense).
- 16MP f2.0 front camera with portrait mode option.
- 4500 mAh battery with fast charging capability.
What are the pros of Infinix Note 5

This is not an in-depth review. We will update once we spend a long time with the device.
- Decent display panel.
- Android One programme.
- Good design and build quality.
- Support for dedicated microSD card slot.
- Support for Fast charging.
How to take a screenshot on Infinix Note 5?

Like any smartphone with stock android, just press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured. Alternatively, you can take a screenshot using the google assistant as well.

Video Guide:

How to set a custom ringtone on Infinix Note 5?

For setting ringtone in Infinix Note 5, go to Settings->Sound->Phone ringtone. You can select any of the preloaded ringtones or any other ringtone from your collections by tapping on Add ringtone in the last.

What are the cons of Infinix Note 5?
- Screen looks reflective and average outdoor visibility.
- Back panel attracts smudges.
- No night/reading mode.
August 28, 2018
How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the phone with stock Android experience. Some of the features which are part of highly customized ZenUI are missing on this phone. One such feature is taking a screenshot. We have received many questions related to how to take a screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 on the previous FAQ post. Here is the solution to take the screenshot.

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How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

There two different simple ways to take a screenshot on Zenfone Max Pro M1. Default Volume down and Power Button method or using the Google Assistant method.
For taking the screenshot using the hardware keys follow the steps given below.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take a screenshot.
- Press and hold Volume down and power key simultaneously.
- It will take the screenshot.
- Taken screenshots can be accessed from Photos->Albums-> Screenshot folder.
For taking a screenshot using Google Assistant, follow the below steps.
- On a page on which you want to take a screenshot, launch google assistant by long pressing home key.
- Type or say “Take screenshot”.
- You select whether you want to save the screenshot in photos, Google Drive or share it through WhatsApp, Instagram etc.
- By default, it will not save it in your gallery.
These are the two different ways to take a screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.

Video Guide on how to take the screenshot on Zenfone Max Pro M1
August 26, 2018
Honor Play Review with Pros and Cons

Honor Play is a midrange smartphone with a special focus on gaming. It has Huawei’s flagship HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, notched display, dual camera setup and the bunch of other useful features. In this Honor Play review, let’s try to find out the strengths and weakness of this device.

Honor Play Review with Pros and Cons

Honor Play Pros

Design and build quality

Honor Play comes with a metal unibody design. With minimal bezels in the sides of the screen, a tall and thin display panel makes it compact and feels sturdy.

Display Panel

The device comes with 6.3-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD panel has a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The quality of the panel used is impressive. It delivers good color reproduction and has great viewing angles. Brightness is also decent.

Performance

Huawei’s flagship HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with 6GB of RAM and GPU Turbo option technology delivers the great real-world experience. Whether it is a multitasking or heavy games, the device does not disappoint. Honor Play comes with a new antenna design to improve call quality. Signal reception and cellular call quality are best in the segment.

Battery Life

Honor Play comes with 3750 mAh battery with Huawei’s fast charger. Battery life decent and manages to complete the full day with medium to heavy usage.

Software and Fingerprint scanner

Huawei’s custom skin EMUI 8.2 on top Android 8.1 Oreo does provide the good user experience. It packs useful functions such as one-handed mode, navigation gestures, a Themes catalog, Wi-Fi+ etc. The face recognition was fast and accurate. Sound output via 3.5mm headphone jack is crisp and loud.

Honor Play Cons

Here is the list of Honor Play cons which we felt could have been better.

Camera

At the rear, Honor Play sports vertically aligned dual camera setup. First one is 16-megapixel primary camera with a f/2.2 aperture. Another one is the 2-megapixel depth sensor with a f/2.4 aperture. This is assisted with dual LED flash. There is a 16MP front-facing camera.

The rear camera does take good images in most of the situation. However, at times it fails. The hit or miss performance is a bit of concern considering high standard set by recent Honor smartphones. Video recording and front facing camera performance are decent and at par with the competition.

Relatively bigger size

It is subjective. Because of the large 6.3-inch display screen, in spite of narrow bezels, the device feels a bit uncomfortable in hand.

Weekly Sale model

Currently, Honor Play is selling through amazon.in. The sale happens once in a week at a specified time. A limited number of the device will be available. So it is difficult to buy one for yourself unless you are very quick in ordering.

August 23, 2018
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 – 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.

August 20, 2018
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 – Top 5 Features
Asus recently announced a collection of ZenBook Series: ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580), ZenBook S (UX391), and ZenBook 13 (UX331). Along with innovative features and powerful internals, these laptops come in a stylish compact design. In this post, we will have a quick look into Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 top 5 features according to us.

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 – Top 5 Features
1. All new ScreenPad instead of the regular touchpad

Apart from the improvement in accuracy and software-based gesture support, there was no major innovative change in the touchpads from its inception. Introduction of ScreenPad on Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 is a big leap forward in that aspect.

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 sports 5.5 inch full HD Super IPS+ display which also works as the touchpad. Some of the salient features of ScreenPad are
- ScreenPad Launcher: This provides faster ways to launch your favorite apps. Simply tap an app icon to launch the app. You can also add and personalize it by adding or removing apps from the Launcher by tapping on the edit button next to the X in the upper right-hand corner.
- ScreenPad Online Video Player & Music Player: It has built-in full Google Chrome-YouTube support with a Chrome extension, for video playback including ad skipping, full-screen mode, and volume and timeline adjustment. The music player on the ScreenPad allows you to instantly change tracks, browse tracks and playlists, and adjust the volume. Enjoy the music without affecting your on-screen task.
- ScreenPad Office: Instant fingertip control for common functions when managing Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents. Using ScreenPad for edit functions means, a bigger workspace on the main screen.
- ASUS Sync: Pair your phone wirelessly with your laptop using ASUS Sync to access all its functions via ScreenPad.
- Screen Extender mode: The ScreenPad can also be used as an extended screen. It is seen as a dual-display in Microsoft Windows settings. You can use it to keep an eye on your social media account, email, or anything else!.
These are some of the things you can do with the ScreenPad. More and more functions can be accessed by installing new apps.

2. Powerful Performance

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 features up to a super-fast 8th generation Intel CoreTM i9-8950HK hexacore processor, powerful GTX 1050 Ti graphics, 16GB of high-speed 2400MHz memory, and up to a 1 TB PCIe-based SSD with up to 3.2GB/s read speeds. The ZenBook Pro 15 is the first ZenBook to feature 802.11ac Intel Gigabit Wi-Fi. It provides the fastest wireless network speeds when paired to compatible routers that are becoming increasingly common.

3. 4K UHD Display.

ZenBook Pro 15 has a 15.6-inch, 4K UHD touch display which has a wide 178° viewing angle and 1200:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks.

The touchscreen also supports the ASUS Pen stylus (sold separately) for precision input. It is claimed to have the color reproduction that covers 100% of the Adobe RGB gamut with a Delta E color difference of <2, and it has been PANTONE validated for its high color accuracy.

4. 8-cell battery design for long battery life

ZenBook Pro 15 comes with Li-Ion 8CELL 71WH which is claims to provide good battery life.

5. Connectivity Ports.

ZenBook Pro 15 comes with the host of connectivity options. To name few ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Gen 2 data transfer formats, USB Type-C and Type-A ports and full-sized HDMI port.
August 19, 2018