Category: Smartphones

  • Samsung Galaxy A20 FAQ Comparison Cons

    Samsung launched another affordable Android smartphone in India-Galaxy A20. This year so far Samsung launched 3 Galaxy M series smartphones and 4 Galaxy A series smartphones which includes Galaxy A20. In this post, let us have a quick look into Galaxy A20 FAQ.

    Samsung Galaxy A20

    Samsung Galaxy A20 FAQ

    How many different variants of Galaxy A20 available in India?

    In Terms of storage and RAM, only one variant is available. This variant has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Coming to color variants, customer can choose between Red, Blue and Black.

    What is the Galaxy A20 price in India?

    Galaxy A20 price in India is ₹12,490.

    What are the key specifications of Samsung Galaxy A20?

    Specification summary is as follows.

    • 6.4 inch HD+ Infinity-V Super AMOLED display.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
    • 1.6GHz Exynos 7884 processor.
    • Dual rear camera setup: 13MP primary camera with f/1.9 primary sensor and a 5MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera. 
    • 8 MP front facing camera.
    • 4000 mAh battery with fast charging support.
    • One UI based on Android Pie.

    How to take screenshot in Galaxy A20?

    You can take screenshot using two different methods without installing any third party applications. 1st is using the hardware keys. 2nd one is using the Assistive Menu button method. I have made a detailed post on this for Galaxy M20. For more info on this, you can refer to Galaxy M20 screenshot post. The same methods are working on Galaxy A20 as well.

    What are advantages or pros of Galaxy A20 compared to Galaxy M20?

    We are yet to do Galaxy A20 review. However, based on the specifications, here are the pros of Galaxy A20 over Galaxy M20.

    • Super AMOLED display panel.
    • Android Pie with One UI.
    • Slightly larger screen size.

    What are the cons of Galaxy A20 compared to Galaxy M20

    • HD+((1560×720) ) display resolution compared to Full HD+ display panel.
    • Slightly less powerful processor.
    • Storage and RAM. Higher variant of Galaxy M20 is priced at Rs.12,990. which has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

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  • Take screenshot on RealMe 3

    RealMe 3 runs on latest Color OS 6.0 which is based on Android Pie. Color OS 6.0 has lot of customisations and useful functions. In this post, we will cover two different ways to take screenshot on RealMe 3.

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    Take screenshot on RealMe 3

    Method 1: Take screenshot in Oppo RealMe 3 using hardware buttons.

    • Navigate to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot in RealMe 3.
    • Press and hold power and volume down button simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Take screenshot in RealMe 3 using 3 finger swipe gesture

    Take screenshot in RealMe 3
    • First ensure three finger swipe gesture in RealMe 3 is enabled. For that,
      • Go to settings->Settings -> Convenience Aid ->Gesture & Motion.
      • Ensure 3-finger screenshot is enabled.
    • To capture a screenshot in RealMe 3, browse to the page on which you want to do print screen.
    • Swipe on the screen with three fingers.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Take scroll screenshot in RealMe 3

    • Take screenshot using any of the above mentioned methods.
    • In the screenshot preview screen, tap on Long screenshot.
    • It will take screenshot by scrolling the screen until you interrupt it or it reaches end of the screen.
  • Galaxy M10 Vs RealMe 3 Comparison

    Samsung Galaxy M10 and RealMe 3 are the two budget smartphones which are priced around 10k. This Galaxy M10 Vs RealMe 3 comparison is based on quick specs, features and price.

    Galaxy M10 Vs RealMe 3 Comparison

    Design:

    • Galaxy M10 (Thickness*Width*Height*Weight) : 7.7 mm*75.6 mm* 155.6 mm*163 grams.
    • RealMe 3 (Thickness x Width x Height x Weight) : 8.3 mm x 75.6 mm x 156.1 mm x 175 grams.

    Samsung Galaxy M10 is available in Ocean Blue, Charcoal Black color variants. RealMe 3 comes in Dynamic Black, Radiant Blue, Classic Black color options.

    Display

    • Galaxy M10: 6.22 inch screen with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution.
    • RealMe 3 : 6.2 inch screen with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution.

    Auto brightness calibration is better in RealMe 3. Rest, there is negligible difference.

    Performance

    • Galaxy M10:Exynos 7870 1.6GHz octa-core SoC, 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB internal storage.
    • RealMe 3 : MediaTek Helio P70 Octa Core SoC, 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB Internal storage.

    Exynos 7870 SoC is bit outdated SoC. The first device with this SoC launched was Galaxy J7(2016) which was launched around 2 years ago.

    Software

    • Galaxy M10 : Android 8.1 Oreo with Experience UI 9.5
    • RealMe 3: Android 9.0 with Color OS 6.0.

    Android Pie update for Galaxy M10 is not yet announced. It may or may not get Android 9.0.

    Camera

    Galaxy M10 : 13 MP main sensor with f/1.9 and 5MP ultra wide sensor at the back and 5 MP front facing camera with f/2.0.

    RealMe 3: 13MP main sensor and 2MP depth sensor. 13MP front facing camera.

    Ultrawide camera is the advantage of Galaxy M10.

    Battery

    • Galaxy M10 : 3400 mAh battery.
    • RealMe 3: 4230 mAh battery.

    Price

    • Galaxy M10 : ₹8,990 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant.
    • RealMe 3: ₹8,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant. ₹10,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant.

    Advantages of Galaxy M10 over RealMe 3

    1. Ultrawide angle camera.
    2. Excellent battery life.
    3. Available via open sale.
    4. Well established service centers across country.

    Advantages of RealMe 3 over Galaxy M10

    1. Better performance.
    2. Stylish design.
    3. Front facing camera.
    4. Latest Android 9.0.
  • Redmi Note 7 Pros and Cons

    Redmi Note 7 is the latest budget Android smartphone from Xiaomi. It was launched along with Redmi Note 7 Pro. In this post, let us have quick look into Redmi Note 7 Pros and Cons. This post is based on Redmi Note 7 India retail unit.

    Redmi Note 7 Pros and Cons

    Redmi Note 7 India Specification

    • 6.3 inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio.
    • 3/4GB RAM with 32/64GB internal storage.
    • Octa Core Snapdragon 660 SoC.
    • Dual rear camera setup. 13MP(f/2.2)+2MP depth sensor.
    • 13MP front facing camera.
    • 4000 mAh battery with fast charging support.

    Redmi Note 7 Pros

    Android Pie Out of the box

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 runs on latest Android Pie with MiUI 10. It is good have latest version of Android out of the box.

    Full HD Plus Display panel

    The LCD panel used on Redmi Note 7 provides good viewing angles and color reproduction. The brightness is decent at 450 nits which is useful daylight. Color temperature and contrast customisation option is available. The device is Widevine L1 certified.

    Battery Life

    Battery life is good. It easily lasts more than entire day. Fast charge support is an additional addvantage. However, bundled charger is not a fast charger.

    Performance

    As expected, Redmi Note 7 performance is good. Armed with capable Snapdragon 660, it manages regular day to day task with ease. Even graphic intense games like Asphalt 9, PUBG are playable.

    Redmi Note 7 Cons

    • Camera: Compared to Chinese variant of Redmi Note 7, camera is downgraded. In low light camera performance is not great. Also live preview of video recording with EIS is not available. EIS is applied after the video recording.
    • No 4K Video recording: Video recording is restricted to 1080p at 60fps.
    • No Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Bundled charger is not a faster.