Author: Aniruddh

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Review-Pros and Cons
Asus has launched 2 variants of Zenfone 3 Max. The one with 5.5 inch display screen and the other one has 5.2 inch screen. The model number of Zenfone 3 Max which has 5.5 inch screen is ZC553KL. In this post we will have a look into 5.2 inch variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL review with pros and cons.

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Asus Zenfone 3 Review

The new Zenfone 3 series smartphones biggest change compared to its predecessors is aesthetics and price. Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL is no exception to it. The design and build quality has been improved a lot. The new metal unibody design with 2.5D curved glass in the front gives a premium feel to the device. It is comparatively slimmer and lighter. The bezels too reduced. Overall it gives a good in hand experience.

Key USP of Zenfone 3 Max is its battery. It houses a 4130 mAh battery with reverse charging feature. It does provides good battery life. However, compared to previous Zenfone Max, battery capacity has been reduced to make the device slimmer and lighter. The much needed fast charging feature also not available on this device.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL is powered by 1.25GHz quad core Mediatek MT6737M(Cortex-A53) SoC with 3GB of RAM and Mali-T720MP2 GPU. It has 32GB of internal storage and optional expandable storage through microSD card. The performance of the device for the price is not satisfactory. There was a noticeable lag while playing even a basic games. The general day to day performance too not as snappy as other smartphones in this price segment.

Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL sports 5.2 inch 720p HD display screen. The colour saturation, viewing angles, sunlight legibility are decent. Though the quality of display panel is good, it would have been better if it had full HD screen resolution. The smartphones such as Honor 5C, Redmi Note 3 etc has full HD display screen and they are priced lesser than this device.

When we did review of Zenfone Max, we were happy with the camera performance. The new Zenfone 3 Max features 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. It lacks Laser autofocus, Dual LED flash which were available in its predecessor. Camera performance in good lit conditions came out decent. However, low light performance is just average.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Review summary: Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL has improved a lot in terms of design and build quality. But in all other segments, it took one step backwards. Being priced at Rs.12,999, we felt it is not a value for money device. The devices like Honor 5c, Redmi Note 3 provides better value for money.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

Pros of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
- Reverse charging features.
- Good design and build quality.
- Decent display panel quality.
- Good battery life.
Cons of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL review is based on the comparison with other smartphones in the price segment and previous Zenfone Max. So here are the some of Zenfone 3 Max demerits according to us.
- No VoLTE support.
- Average camera performance.
- No corning gorilla glass protection.
- Lacks Laser autofocus and dual LED flash.
- No Full HD display panel.
- Average general performance.
- Overpriced.
- Battery capacity reduces compared to predecessor.
November 29, 2016
Honor 8 Review-Pros and Cons
Camera is one of the major deciding factor for purchasing a new smartphone for many. In recent times most of the manufacturers are focussing more on the camera performance. Entry of Honor 8 with dual camera just like Huawei P9, intensified the competition in the race of best camera smartphone in the sub 30k price segment. In this post, we will have a quick look into Honor 8 review based on the pros and cons of the device.

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How to take screenshot on Honor 8

Honor 8 stand apart with its glass and metal unibody design. Though the back panel is fingerprint magnet, when kept clean looks beautiful. The compact size with 2.5D curved glass in the both sides makes it easy for one handed use. Overall design and build quality of this device is impressive.

Honor 8 comes with 5.2 inch IPS display panel with full HD screen resolution. Viewing angle, colour saturation and accuracy , sunlight legibility are good. There is a option to adjust the colour temperature and toggle blue light filter in the settings menu.

As mentioned before, one of the key USP of Honor 8 is its camera. It sport 12MP dual rear camera and 8MP front facing camera. The dual camera setup consists of individual 12MP colour and monochrome sensors. The rear camera has aperture of f/2.2 and front facing camera has aperture of f/2.4. Camera modes such as HDR, Panorama, slow motion, light painting, Time-lapse, Beauty mode etc are also available. There is PRO mode for both still photography and video which provides manual controls. The device also has the option called ‘Wide aperture’ mode which makes possible to adjust the background blur with a slider.

Honor 8 rear camera performance on still photography is good in well lit conditions and in artificial lighting condition. The photos taken had decent details with minimum noise. In low light photos comes with little noise and detail level is slightly less. Video recording on this device is restricted to 1080p 60 fps. 8MP front facing camera does take decent photos in well lit conditions.

Sample photos

Honor 8 is powered by 64 bit Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There is a option to add microSD card upto 128GB. The performance of device is good. In our review period it was able to play high end games without any overheating issues. The general performance was also very good. Honor 8 houses Li-ion 3000 mAh battery with support for fast charging.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Honor 8

Honor 8 Pros
- Good camera performance.
- Impressive design and build quality.
- Good performance.
- Lot of useful software customisation.
- Decent display panel.
- Fast and accurate fingerprint scanner with multiple customisation option.
Honor 8 cons

Here are the some of the demerits of Honor 8 according to us.
- Indian retail unit does not supports dual sim functionality.
- There is no VoLTE.
- No 4K video recording option.
- Lacks optical image stabilisation.
- Battery life could have been better.
- No FM radio.
November 24, 2016
How to take screenshot on Honor 8
Capturing screenshot on Android device is very useful on many occasions. Many manufacturers with their customised skin, provide multiple easy methods to perform print screen. In this post, we will learn on how to take screenshot on Honor 8 apart from default android method.

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How to take screenshot on Honor 8

There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Honor 8. In this post we will cover 3 different methods of performing print screen on this device.

Method 1: Using the screenshot button

This is one most easiest way to capture screenshot on this device. To take screenshot on Honor 8 using this method follow the steps given below:
- Go to the screen on which you want to perform print screen.
- Now to go to notification area. Tap on shortcuts.
- You will find screenshot button. Tap on to it.
- Screenshot will be captured.
Method 2: Using the fingerprint scanner button to take screenshot on Honor 8

For using this method, first you need to assign screenshot function to fingerprint scanner button. For that,
- Go to settings->Smart Gestures->Smart Key.
- You have 3 options. You can assign screenshot function to single press or double press or Long press.
- Select the one you want and tap on to it. Select Screenshot.
- Now whenever you want to capture screenshot on Honor 8, just perform the action you have selected in the above method. For example, if you have assigned single press to take screenshot, then on a screen on which you want to take screenshot, press the fingerprint scanner button.
Method 3: Using the Knuckle gesture to take screenshot on Honor 8

For taking screenshot using this method, first you need to enable Knuckle gesture by going to Settings-> Smart Assistance->Motion control. Enable Knuckle gesture.

Now whenever you want to take screenshot on Honor 8, just double tap using your knuckle on the screen in which you want to take screenshot. The screenshot will be taken.

The screenshots which are captured using any of the above methods will be saved in the Gallery folder.

Video Guide on how to take screenshot on Honor 8
November 22, 2016
Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Asus has recently launched its Zenfone 3 Max smartphones in India. It will be available in two variants. The 5.2 inch variant price in India is Rs.12,999 and 5.5 inch variant price is Rs. 17,999. In this post we will have a quick look into Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ, Tips and Tricks, Cons.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

What are the different variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max available? From when it will be available for buy?

It comes in 2 variants. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL and Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL with 5.2 inch screen is already available in the market via online stores as well as via physical store. The 5.5 inch variants of Zenfone 3 Max with model number ZC553KL will be available from end of November.

Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim cards this device accepts?

No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. It supports one micro SIM card and one nano sim card or one micro SIM card with microSD card.

In how many colours this device available?

Zenfone 3 Max will be available in 3 colours options namely Glacier Silver, Sand Gold, and Titanium Gray.

What are the specifications of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?

The specification summary of Zenfone 3 Max.
- 5.2 inch 720p HD display screen.
- 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T SoC with Mali T720 GPU.
- 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
- 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0, Micro-USB, and FM radio.
- Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
- 4100mAh battery.
- Dimensions:149.5×73.7×8.55mm and weight: 148 grams.
How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 Max?

I have done a detailed post on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3. You can refer link here.

What are the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?

This is not a review of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL (5.2 inch variant). Based on the specifications and feedback from the initial users of this device, here are some of the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL.
- No full HD display screen.
- No fast charging and USB-C type port.
- Mediocre processor.
- Hybrid sim card slot.
- Lot of bloatware.
- Price looks bit high for the configuration.
- Lower battery capacity compared to its predecessor.
November 12, 2016
How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is one of the popular mid range android smartphone in India. If you have purchased this smartphone and wondering how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, here are the some of the ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime.

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How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime. In this post, we will cover 2 methods of performing print screen on Galaxy J7 Prime which works out of the box without the need of installing third party apps. Let’s gets started with how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.

Using hardware buttons method to take screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime

To capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime using this method, follow the steps given below.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
- Now press and hold power and Home key simultaneously for few seconds. To be precise, you need to press Power key fraction of a second faster than volume down key.
- Screen will flickr which confirms that, screenshot is captured.
How to access taken screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime?

Taken screenshot using the this method will be saved in the Gallery folder.

Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime using Google screen search method

To perform print screen on Galaxy J7 prime using this method, follow the steps given below.
- First go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
- Now long press on the home button.
- The screenshot is taken.
- However unlike previous method, here the screenshot is not saved by default.
- You will get the option to share via email, whatsapp etc or save in the Google Drive.
There are many other ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 prime. These are the simple ways to capture screenshot on this device according to us. If you know other ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 prime, please share it in the comment section below.

Video guide on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Here is the video on how to take screenshot on most of the Samsung Galaxy J series smartphones.
November 12, 2016