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  • Xiaomi Redmi 4A Cons- 5 Reasons not to buy

    Xiaomi Redmi 4A is considered to be one of the best entry level Android smartphone. It offers many features which other smartphone don’t offer at this price. However, it has few drawbacks which can be ignored considering the price. But it is good to know. So here are some of the Xiaomi Redmi 4A Cons.

    Xiaomi Redmi 4A Cons

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    Low internal storage and no dedicated microSD card slot

    Redmi 4A comes with hybrid sim card slot which means that, you can use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with a microSD card.  It has 16GB of internal storage of which around 8GB is user available.  So if you are a dual sim user, then you will get very limited space to install apps and other media files.

    Average camera performance in artificial light and low light

    Xiaomi Redmi 4A sports 13MP primary camera with a 5-element lens and f/2.2 aperture. The camera is assisted by LED flash and software features such as  low-light enhancement, HDR, panorama, burst mode, and face recognition etc. It also has 5MP front facing camera with an f/2.2.

    The camera performance in good lighting condition is satisfactory. However, in low light and artificial lighting conditions, it struggles. The pictures came out quite grainy.

    No backlit capacitive navigation keys

    The capacitive keys are not backlit. It takes bit of time to get used to it. It would have been better if it had backlit capacitive keys which will be useful in night.

    No Fingerprint scanner and NFC

    Considering price, lack of fingerprint scanner and NFC can be ignored. But if you are looking for a smartphone with fingerprint scanner, then it is not for you.

    No earphones in the retail box

    You have to buy a earphone separately if you want to use earphones with this device.

    These are some of the Xiaomi Redmi 4 Cons according to us. Let us know your thoughts on this in the comment section below.

  • Xiaomi Redmi 4A Pros- 6 Reasons to buy

    Xiaomi Redmi series smartphones are among top selling smartphones in the sub 10k price segment in India. They offered great value for money. Redmi 4A is the latest entrant to this segment and currently it is the most affordable smartphone from Redmi series. In this post lets have quick look into Xiaomi Redmi 4A Pros which are key reasons to buy this smartphone.

    Xiaomi Redmi 4A Pros

    Xiaomi Redmi 4A Pros- 6 Reasons to buy

    VoLTE support

    One of the key USP of Redmi 4A is it supports VoLTE(Voice over LTE). There are very few smartphones which supports VoLTE in this price segment. As it supports VoLTE, you can use Reliance Jio sim in this smartphone.

    Packs all the basic sensors

    Though Redmi 4A is a budget Android smartphone, Xiaomi has added most of the sensors. It has gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. It also has IR blaster which is useful for using your device as universal remote.

    Dual app Function

    Xiaomi Redmi 4A has dual app function which helps you to sign in to two separate instances of app such as Whatsapp, facebook etc on the same device.

    Small and Light

    In the launch event, Xiaomi claimed that, it is the lightest Redmi ever. It weighs roughly 132 grams. It measures 139.9 x 70.4 x 8.5 mm. Overall the compact size makes it easy for one hand operation.

    Decent Performance

    Redmi 4A is powered by Quad Core Snapdragon 425 Chipset with Adreno 308 GPU and 2GB of RAM. There was no lag observed in day to day activities. It manages to play most of the popular games. Games like Asphalt 8 can be played without any issue in medium setting. However, as it has only 2GB of RAM, if you open high end games while running multiple other apps, games crashes.

    Great value for money

    Priced at Rs.5,999, Redmi 4A offers great value for money. For the price, it offers a lot which makes it one of the best option for those who want to buy their first smartphone.

    These are some of the Xiaomi Redmi 4A Pros according to us. There are few cons of Redmi 4A which I will be writing in my next post. Please share your thoughts on Redmi 4A in the comment section below.

  • Lucis Wireless Lamp-16 Million Colors with upto 80 Hours of Continuous Lighting

    Portable lights are great to carry around while traveling. Lucis wireless lamp is not just a wireless portable lamp. It can provide upto 16 million color shades with 8 to 80 hours of continuous lighting with just 4 hours of charge. It does not requires any apps to work. All it needs is a touch or simple shake. It is ideal for camping, party etc. In this post, we are going to review this amazing product from Tectotron.

    Lucis Wireless Lamp

    Lucis Wireless lamp is powered by 250 Lumen(similar to a 25 watt lamp)which can light up in upto 16 million colors. It measures 4.3″x4.3″x4.3″. The compact form factor couples with splash proof feature makes it one of the best companion for party or just spending a summer night near a pool or lake.

    Lucis wireless lamp comes with 3 pre defined modes which are gives below. You can manually change the colors or change the brightness by touching the icons given the device. You can also use these predefined modes.

    Lucis wireless lamp 3 predefined modes

    1.Torch- To enable this mode, you need touch both bright and dim icons simultaneously for 2 seconds.  It will light up 100% white.

    2. Lava lamp mode: To enable this mode, you need to touch both color icons simultaneously for 2 seconds.

    3. Mood light: This will vary brightness from 30% to 100% with option to change the colors. To enable this mode, you need to press and hold all the 4 four icons simultaneously.

    To turn on/turn off the Lucis Lamp, you need to shake it up and down 3 time. Below is the video on product demonstration.

    Lucis Wireless Lamp Specification

    • Shake and Touch sensors.
    • 16 million colors and 360 degree Beam angle.
    • Splash proof
    • 8000 mAh battery with 8-80 hours of continuous lighting depending on usage.
    • 1/4 tripod connector and micro USB charging port.
    • 3 dedicated light programs.
    • >50000 burning hours.

    Lucis wireless lamp price in India is Rs.6,300. You can buy this lamp from here.

  • Gionee A1 Selfie Centric Smartphone Unveiled in India

    Gionee has announced the launch of its first flagship smartphone of the year A1 in India. Though pricing details and exact availability date is not disclosed, it revealed that the smartphone will become available for pre-booking from 31st March via offline retailers.

    Gionee A1

    Gionee is offering pre-booking customers 2 year warranty and the choice of pair of JBL headphones or a Swiss Military Bluetooth speaker.

    The key USP of Gionee A1 are big battery and a superior selfie camera. It will be available in Black, Gold and Grey color variants. Gionee A1 comes with 16MP front facing fixed focus camera with an f/2.0 aperture, 1/3.06 inch sensor, 5P lens. It also has selfie flash that company says it has customized to “spread light onto faces more evenly and softly.” It adds that the “soft lighting effect is able to enhance facial complexions, giving users a natural glow and rosiness.” In the rear there is a 13MP camera with f2.0 and Sony IMX258 sensor.

    Gionee A1 is powered by 2GHz Octacore MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) SoC with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It houses 4010 mAh battery.  There is a new 18W ultrafast charging which is claim to fully charge the device in 2 hours. Gionee A1 sports 5.5 inch full HD display screen. It runs on Amigo 4.0 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. Connectivity features of the device includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11/ a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, and Micro-USB.

    Gionee A1 FAQ

    Does it has dedicated microSD card?

    The device comes with hybrid sim card slot. Hence there is no dedicated microSD card slot.

    Is Gionee A1 supports USB OTG? Can it be used as power bank?

    Yes. It supports USB OTG and can be used as power bank.

    Does it has fast charger?

    Yes. As per company statement, it comes with proprietary fast charger.

  • Moto G5 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Moto G5 Plus is one of the much anticipated smartphone in 2017. This is the first smartphone to feature metal body from the Moto G series. It will available exclusively via Flipkart. Here is the quick FAQ on Moto G5 plus.

    Moto G5 Plus FAQ

    Moto G5 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of this smartphone available in India?

    Lenovo has  launched 2 variants of Moto G5 Plus in India. One is with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and another one comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    What is the price of Moto G5 Plus in India?

    Prices are given below.

    • 3GB RAM+16GB internal storage price Rs.14,999.
    • 4GB RAM+32GB internal storage variant price Rs.16,999.

    What are the different color options available for this device?

    It will be available in two color variants-Lunar Grey and Fine Gold.

    What type(size) sim cards Moto G5 Plus supports? Does it has microSD card support?

    It supports 2 nano sim cards and has dedicated microSD card slot.

    What are the specification of Moto G5 Plus?

    The key specifications of the device are as follows.

    • 5.2 inch IPS full HD display screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection.
    • 2GHz Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core SoC with Adreno 506 GPU.
    • 3GB /4GB RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage.
    • Dedicated microSD card support.
    •  Dual nano sim card support.
    • 12MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery.
    • Fingerprint scanner and NFC.

    Does it has 4K video recording feature?

    Yes.

    How to take screenshot on Moto G5 Plus ?

    Method 1: To take screenshot, you need to press and hold Volume Down and power button simultaneously for few seconds till you hear camera shutter click. The screenshot will be saved. You can access the taken screenshot from Photos app or from the pre installed file manager.

    Method 2: On the screen on which you want to capture screenshot, long press on the home key. The screenshot will be captured. You can save it in Google Drive or share it via mail, whatsapp etc.

    How to set ringtone on Moto G5 Plus?

    To set the ringtone, there are multiple ways are available. 2 of them are given below.

    Method 1: Using a pre installed file manager or using a PC copy and paste the ringtone to Ringtones folder. Now from phone ringtone settings you can choose that ringtone.

    Method 2: Install a third party File Explorer such as ES file explorer. Now from Phone ringtone, you will be able to browse your phone and select the ringtone you want.

    What are the Cons of Moto G5 Plus?

    It is not a complete review. Based on the specifications, here are few of the Moto G5 Plus Cons.

    • No LED notification light.
    • USB -C type port is not available.
    • For the 3GB RAM variant, only 16GB of internal storage.
    • Only 3000 mAh battery.
    • No optical image stabilization.

    If you have any other queries, please mention in the comment section below.