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  • Galaxy M40 Cons- 4 Reasons not to buy

    Samsung Galaxy M40 is the fourth smartphone from Galaxy M series. Like Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30, Galaxy M40 too packs many amazing features for a budget Android phone. However, it has few demerits or features which user may not like it. Here is the list of Galaxy M40 cons based on our review.

    Samsung Galaxy M40 Cons – 4 unexciting features

    We have covered some of the amazing features of Galaxy M40 in our previous post. Also we have done a quick comparison of Galaxy M40 vs Galaxy A50. You can refer to the links given below for the same.

    Here is the list of Galaxy M40 demerits according to our opinion.

    Galaxy M40 Cons

    LCD display panel instead of Super AMOLED screen

    Galaxy M40 comes with 6.3-inch LCD FHD+ display and Widevine L1 certification. It provides excellent sharpness with clear text and videos. However, blacks are not as deep as AMOLED display. The OneUI systemwide night mode on Galaxy M30 or Galaxy A50 looks fantastic because of the AMOLED screen. Also the color preset options are available for AMOLED screen and currently not available for LCD panels from Samsung Galaxy phones.

    3500 mAh battery

    Galaxy M30 and Galaxy M20 had 5000 mAh battery. Even Galaxy A50 has 4000 mAh battery. Whereas Galaxy M40 has 3500 mAh battery. It lacks the advantage of having higher capacity battery which other M series phone had.

    There is no 3.5mm headphone jack

    If you have good quality earphone or headphones which are compatible with 3.5mm headphone jack, then either you need to buy new one or buy a adaptor. However, Samsung bundles USB-C earphone in the box.

    Hybrid SIM card slot

    This is another feature which is disappointing compared to other Galaxy M series phone or Galaxy A50. There is no dedicated microSD card slot.

    Samsung Galaxy M40 is a good phone for the price. It has many unique features for the price segment. However, there are few features omitted compared to previous Galaxy M series phones. We feel Galaxy A50 offers better value considering these Galaxy M40 cons.

  • Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40 : Which is better buy?

    Samsung Galaxy A50 is selling at ₹18,490 for the base variant. Galaxy M40 is launched at a price tag of ₹19,990. After the price cut, Galaxy A50 looks more attractive deal. Having said that, Galaxy M40 brings many new features which are first for a sub 20k smartphone from Samsung. Which one to choose between these two. Here is the quick comparison of Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40.

    Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40 Specs Price Features

    Lets us start the comparison between Galaxy A50 and Galaxy M40.

    Galaxy A50 Vs Galaxy M40

    Display

    One of the key differences between Galaxy A50 and Galaxy M40 is its display panel.

    • Galaxy A50: 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-U display with Super AMOLED panel.
    • Galaxy M40: 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity-O display with LCD Panel.

    The Super AMOLED panel on Galaxy A50 offers vivid colours, deeper blacks and better power efficiency compared to an LCD panel on Galaxy M40. However, Infinity-O display with hole-punch cut out for selfie camera, is more trendy.

    Battery

    • Galaxy A50: 4,000mAh battery.
    • Galaxy M40: 3,500mAh battery.

    Going by the specifications, battery life on Galaxy A50 expected to be better.

    SoC, RAM and Storage

    Galaxy A50 comes in two variants. Whereas Galaxy M40 comes only in one variant in terms of RAM capacity.

    • Galaxy A50: 2.3GHz Exynos 9610, 4GB/6GB RAM. 64GB/128GB storage.
    • Galaxy M40: Snapdragon 675 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

    Camera

    • Galaxy A50: Triple camera setup at back. 25MP f/1.7 aperture, 8MP ultra wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensor. 25MP selfie camera.
    • Galaxy M40: Triple camera setup at back. 8MP ultra wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensor. 16MP selfie camera.

    Galaxy A50 advantages over Galaxy M40

    • Bigger battery capacity.
    • Super AMOLED screen.
    • In display finger print scanner.
    • 3.5mm headphone jack

    You can read detailed pros and cons of Galaxy A50 here.

    Galaxy M40 advantages over Galaxy A50

    • Infinity-O display.
    • Higher RAM and Storage capacity for the same price of Galaxy A50.
    • Fast and accurate physical fingerprint scanner.
    • Snapdragon 675 chipset

    You can read detailed features of Galaxy M40 here.

    It is difficult to choose between Galaxy A50 and Galaxy M40. Both are good phones and have pros and cons. But based on your requirement, you can choose between the two.

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  • Nokia 2.2 Features FAQ Tips and Tricks

    Nokia 2.2 is the successor to last years budget smartphone Nokia 2.1. It runs on Android Pie out of the box. As it is part of Android One program, it is expected get Android Q update. In comparison with its predecessor there are many improvement are made on Nokia 2.2. Here is the quick list of Nokia 2.2 Features in the form of FAQ.

    Nokia 2.2 Features

    Nokia 2.2 Features
    How many different variants of Nokia 2.2 available in India?

    Nokia 2.2 will be available in 2 variants based on RAM and storage capacity. First one is 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. 2nd variant comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

    What are the different color options available?

    This new Nokia entry level smartphone will be available in Steel and Tungsten Black colours.

    Whether Nokia 2.2 runs on Android Go or Android One?

    Nokia 2.2 is part of Android One programme.

    What is the price of Nokia 2.2 in India?

    Nokia 2.2 Price in India for different variants are as follows.
    2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage>>₹6,999.
    3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage>>₹7,999.

    What are the key specifications?

    Specification summary:
    5.71-inch HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio and discreet selfie-notch.
    2GHz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC.
    2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage.
    13-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.2 lens and single LED flash.
    5-megapixel front-facing.
    3,000mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot in Nokia 2.2?

    To take screenshot in Nokia 2.2, follow the steps given below.
    Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    Press and hold Volume down and power button simultaneously.
    Screenshot will be saved.

    How Nokia 2.2 is different from Nokia 2.1?

    Here is the quick comparison between Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 2.2.
    Nokia 2.2 Pros over Nokia 2.1.
    1. More powerful processor. It has 2GHz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC compared to 1.4GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 425.
    2. Larger display and higher body to screen ratio: The Nokia 2.2 has 5.71 inch screen with a small notch. The screen is not only bigger, bezels around the screen are reduced.
    3. Run on Android One: Unlike Nokia 2.1 which was running on Android Go, Nokia 2.2 runs on Android One.
    4. Improved camera: Camera hardware is improved and many AI features are added.

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  • Samsung Galaxy M40 – 5 Amazing Features

    Samsung officially launched Galaxy M40 in India. It comes with a price tag of Rs.19,990. Samsung has added many of the features from its flagship to this new mid range phone. In this post we will cover such Samsung Galaxy M40 five features.

    Though Galaxy M40 is a mid range Android smartphone, it packs some powerful hardware and software features. The new phone has many first for a Galaxy M series mid range phones. It comes in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour options.

    You can also read: Galaxy M40 Vs Galaxy A50: Which is a better buy

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy M40

    Samsung Galaxy M40- 5 Impressive features

    Here is the list of key features of Galaxy M40.

    Samsung Galaxy M40

    Full-HD+ Infinity-O Display

    Samsung Galaxy M40 sports 6.3 inch FHD+ LCD display with a small circular cutout on the display for front camera. This is the first phone from from Galaxy M series to feature Infinity-O Display and also the most affordable phone with Infinity-O Display. The minimal bezels around the screen provides good body to screen ratio. Hence, in spite of having a large screen, phone feels compact in hand.

    Snapdragon 675 processor

    Galaxy M40 is powered by Snapdragon 675 processor. This is the first Galaxy M series phone to be powered by Snapdragon SoC. The device runs on Android 9 Pie with OneUI. System-wide Night mode, redesigned user interface with an emphasis on one-handed use and new gesture navigation features are available.

    6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage

    The new Galaxy M series phone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also supports microSD card upto 512GB.

    Triple Camera Setup

    One of the cons of Galaxy M30 was its camera. Samsung tried to fix it in Galaxy M40 with new set of 3 camera. It has 32 MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera with a 123-degree FoV, and a 5MP depth sensor. For taking selfies, there is a 16MP front facing camera.

    Fingerprint scanner and Face unlock Feature

    Galaxy M40 houses rear mounted fingerprint scanner and has support for face unlock. Though in display fingerprint scanner are the latest technology, they are still in evolving stage.

    In summary Samsung Galaxy M40 has everything to become a ideal midrange smartphone. Powerful processor, Infinity-O Display , Triple camera setup, fast charging support and more importantly it is priced aggressively. We have to test it to know how it fares in real time usage.

  • Redmi K20 Pro- Top 6 Exciting Features

    Much anticipated Redmi K20 Pro is finally launched in China. It is expected to launch in India very soon. Top notch hardware specifications with aggressive pricing is the key attraction of this device. In this post, we will cover some of the impressive features of Redmi K20 Pro.

    China price of Redmi K20 Pro is 2499 Yuan for the base variant. This is approximately INR 25,000. Redmi officially not disclosed the Redmi K20 Pro price in India. However, taking clue from China pricing, it is expected to priced around 25k in India for the base variant. If that is the case, it will give tough competition to OnePlus 7 Pro and Asus 6z.

    Redmi K20 Pro- 6 Key Features

    Redmi K20 Pro

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

    The new Redmi K20 Pro comes with Snapdragon 855 SoC. This is the same SoC used on OnePlus 7 Pro, Asus 6Z etc. At the launch event, company revealed Antutu benchmark score of 388,803.

    Upto 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage

    Redmi K20 Pro comes in 4 variants. 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, 6GB RAM / 128GB storage, 8GB RAM and 128GB, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

    Notch Less Display Panel

    The new flagship from Redmi comes with a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED notch-less display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. This is the first phone to feature notch less display from Redmi smartphones in India. It also has DC dimming feature which will reduce the screen flickering issues.

    In-Display fingerprint scanner

    This is another first for a Redmi smartphone in India. Redmi K20 pro comes with an optical in-display fingerprint scanner. We have very few smartphones which has in-display fingerprint scanner in a sub 20k price rage.

    Pop-up Selfie Camera

    Redmi K20 Pro will have 20MP pop up sensor camera with AI-powered modes and features. In the rear it has triple camera setup. It has Sony 48MP IMX 586 as its primary sensor coupled with a secondary 13MP secondary ultrawide lens and a third 8MP telephoto lens.

    Fast Charging Support

    This new Redmi Flagship smartphone houses 4000 mAh battery with fast charging technology supporting upto 27W.

    Redmi K20 Pro Chinese variant has all the features of a flagship at least on paper. If Xiaomi releases the phone with aggressive pricing relatively equivalent to Chinese pricing, then it will be a great value for money.