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  • OnePlus 5 Cons- 5 Reasons why it is not a flagship Killer

    OnePlus 5 is considered to be one of the best value for money Android smartphone available today. Flagship Snapdragon 835 SoC, DASH charger, dual camera setup, decent battery life and aggressive pricing are the USPs of the device.  So is this the phone flagship killer? Here are the OnePlus 5 Cons according to us which makes it not a flagship killer.

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    OnePlus 5 Cons

    OnePlus 5 Cons- 5 Reasons why it is not a flagship Killer

    1.Design

    Oneplus 5 design and build quality are good and there is no doubt in that. However, it lacks originality or innovativeness. The design of the smartphone resembles very much with the likes of Oppo R11 and iPhone 7s Plus. It would have been great if OnePlus tried to make the device little more compact by reducing the bezels around the screen or adopting curved display. Samsung Galaxy S8 or LG G6 stands out from the rest due to their thin bezels and design.

    2. Display

    OnePlus 5 sports 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with full HD screen resolution. This is the same panel used on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Quality wise it is a good panel. But most of the flagship this year comes with QuadHD resolution. Even recently launched Honor 8 Pro which is priced lower than OnePlus 5 features QuadHD display panel.

    3. Water resistance

    Most of this year’s flagship smartphones such as Galaxy S8, LG G6 or  HTC U11 comes with water resistant feature. This comes handy when there is accidental fall or sudden exposure to rain etc. Recently there was an article on phoneradar.com, which mentions about an instance where the customer is asked to pay Rs.48,000 for repairing water damaged OnePlus 3 which is priced at Rs.28,000 for the new device from the OnePlus service center. Though IP water resistance certification does not make the device waterproof, it reduces the chances of water damage.

    4. No Optical image stabilisation for both the camera

     

    Dual camera setup is the highlighting feature of OnePlus 5. Surprisingly, OnePlus skipped Optical image stabilisation and provided only Electronic image stabilisation. Optical Image stabilisation comes in handy while taking snaps in low light or zoom shot. It also helps in smooth video recording.

    5. Post sales service support

    OnePlus has limited service centres in India. Also going by the recent news, the paid service of OnePlus device cost is very high. If your device gets damaged through water or lightning, then the repair cost may become double the cost of the new device.

    These are the 5 reasons we felt for not considering OnePlus 5 as the flasgship killer. In spite of all these OnePlus 5 Cons or drawbacks or demerits, OnePlus 5 is still a great phone. As per our knowledge, there is no charger which charges a smartphone as fast as DASH charger. This is the least priced smartphone in India to feature Snapdragon 835 SoC. Honor 8 Pro is the close contender for this phone.

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  • OnePlus 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    After months of leaks and teasers, OnePlus 5 is now official. Dual rear camera setup, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, fast DASH charge are the key USP of this smartphone. Here is the quick guide on this smartphone in form of FAQ.

     

    OnePlus 5

    OnePlus 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

    What are the different variants of OnePlus 5 will be available?  Which are the different color options to choose from?

    OnePlus 5 will be available in 2 variants. One with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and another one is 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.  The device will be available in two color variants-Midnight Black and Slate Grey.

    Is it a dual sim smartphone? Does it support microSD card? What type of SIM cards does it accept?

    OnePlus 5 is a dual sim smartphone which accepts 2 nano SIMs. There is no microSD card slot.

    What are the specifications of OnePlus 5?

    Specification summary is as follows.

    • 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) Optic AMOLED display.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with Adreno 540 GPU.
    • 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage/8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage.
    • 16-megapixel front camera with a 1-micron pixel Sony IMX371 sensor, a f/2.0 aperture, and EIS.
    • Dual rear camera-16-megapixel (Sony IMX398 sensor, 1.12-micron pixels) and 20-megapixel telephoto camera (Sony IMX350 sensor, 1-micron pixels) with an f/2.6 aperture.
    • 4G LTE (with VoLTE), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C (v2.0).
    • Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor.
    • 3300 mAh battery.

    What are the cons of OnePlus 5?

    These OnePlus 5 cons are not based on the hands-on review. Based on the details shared in the press release and looking at the specification sheet we felt these are some of the cons of this device. We will be updating this list once we complete the full review. There are many reasons to buy this phone which we will be covering in another detailed post.

    • Still only full HD display. No quad HD display.
    • There is no optical image stabilization for both the primary camera.
    • No expandable storage option through microSD card.
    • It is not waterproof.Not even splash proof.
    • There is no wireless charging option.
    • Lack of originality in design and large screen bezel.

    What is the OnePlus 5 Price in India? When will it be launched in India?

    OnePlus 5 Price in India for the 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage variant is Rs.32,999 and for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant price in India is Rs.37,999. It is already available exclusively via amazon.in.

  • How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are considered by many as  best value for money smartphones. Top end specifications, relatively fast android updates and attractive price tag made it popular among the customers who are looking for best smartphone under 30k. In this post we will cover on  how to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

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    How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    First we will go through the procedure to set ringtones in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Then we will try to cover on how to set different ringtones to different sim cards, how to set different ringtones to different contacts and use custom ringtone.

    How to set ringtone on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to settings->Sound.
    • Under this menu, browse for Phone Ringtone and tap onto it.
    • How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T
    • You will have list of preloaded ringtone.
    • Chose the one which you want to set as ringtone.

    How to set different ringtones to each sim cards on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to settings->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • In the top you have option called Set ringtone for each SIM card.
    • Enable that option by moving the slider to right.
    • Now you have the option to set different ringtones to each sim card.

    How to set different ringtones to each contacts in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to contacts.
    • Here open the contact which you want to set the ringtone by tapping on it.
    • Click on the edit(pencil icon).
    • Tap on menu(top right | icon)
    • Select set ringtone.

    How to set custom MP3 tunes as ringtone

    Above methods works well on pre installed ringtone. To set a custom ringtone of your choice to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T there are many ways. Here is the methods to set custom ringtone without installing any third party apps.

    Set custom MP3 tunes as ringtone without installing third party apps in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Copy the ringtone of your choice.
    • Paste it onto the ringtone folder in internal storage using pre installed file manager or connecting the OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T to PC.
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    • Now using the above methods, you can set that tune as ringtone.

  • How to take screenshot on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T runs on near stock Android Nougat with few useful customisation options. Taking screenshot on these devices are simple and easy. In this post, let us have quick look into how to take screenshot on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

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    How to take screenshot on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    There are two easy ways to take screenshot on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. First method is using the hardware buttons and second method is using 3 finger swipe method.

    Method 1: Taking screenshot on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T using hardware keys

    This is the default way of capturing screenshot on many Android smartphones.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot.
    • Now press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Taking screenshot using 3 finger swipe gesture

    To take screenshot using this method, follow the steps given below.

    How to take screenshot in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T
    • First go to settings->Gestures.
    • Enable “Three-finger screenshot” by sliding the slider to the right.
    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Now, using three finger swipe down on the screen.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Taken screenshot using any of the above methods can be accessed from the Gallery app.

    Note:

    1. After Android 7 Nougat update, long screenshot option is not available. It may come back with future updates.
    2. Capturing screenshot by long pressing power button is discontinued in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

    If you have any query on How to take screenshot on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T, please share it in the comment section below.

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  • OnePlus 3T Pros- 5 Reasons to buy

    OnePlus 3T is an improvised version of already popular OnePlus 3. It has slightly better processor, higher storage option and better front facing camera. In this post, let us have a quick look into some of the OnePlus 3T Pros.

    OnePlus 3T Pros

    OnePlus 3T Pros- 5 Reasons to buy

    Dash Charger and Good battery life

    Dash charger is a proprietary fast charging technology from OnePlus which charges the device very fast. With little over an hour, it was able to fully charge the device. Compared to OnePlus 3, it provides slightly better battery life as it has 3400 mAh battery compared to 3000 mAh battery.

    Good Performance

    OnePlus 3T is powered by Snapdragon 821 Soc with 6GB of RAM. Faster SoC, ample RAM coupled with new F2FS file system provides great performance in day to day activities and gaming. The multitasking is excellent.

    Near Stock Android experience and Fast updates

    OnePlus 3T has near stock Android UI with few useful customisation. It is also worth noting that, so far OnePlus team has done good job in providing faster system updates.

    Decent Camera

    OnePlus 3T comes with 16MP front and rear camera. Both camera performance is decent. 4K video recording capabilities and OIS are added advantage. Though, the camera performance is not matchable to other flagship smartphones such as Galaxy S7 or Huawei P9, it is not a bad camera at all.

     

    Value for Money

    Priced at 29,999 for the 64GB variant, OnePlus 3T offers great value for money. Performance, camera, battery life, design and build quality everything is good for the price.

    These are some of the OnePlus 3T pros according to us. Though OnePlus 3T is a good phone, we feel it is not worth to upgrade if you are already have OnePlus 3 as upgrades are incremental. If you are planning to buy smartphone in the price range of Rs.30,000, then it is worth to have a look into this device.