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  • Moto G6 Review- Pros and Cons

    Motorola India launched 6th gen Moto G smartphones in India with new design language and tall 18:9 displays. Moto G6 price starts at Rs.13,999 for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. How well this fares with others in the same price range?. Let us have a quick look into  Moto G6 Review in the form of pros and cons.

    Moto G6 Review

    Moto G6 Review- Pros and Cons

    Before starting of pros and cons, let’s have a quick look into the specifications of Moto G6.

    • Snapdragon 450 SoC(Octa Core) with Adreno 506 GPU.
    • 5.7 inch full HD+ IPS panel with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage or 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage.
    • Dual nano sim card support with dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Rear dual camera 12MP+5MP.
    • 16MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.

    Moto G6 Pros

    Here is the list of features which we liked on Moto G6.

    • Good look and feel: Gone are the days when the budget phones had a shabby design. Moto G6 sports a premium design which gives the impression of a phone which priced double of this.
    • Near Stock version of Android Oreo: Like the previous iteration of Moto G, this device too comes with near stock version of Android with few useful software add-ons. This includes Moto Actions, Moto Key which allows entering the password using the fingerprint scanner, Motorola’s One-Button Nav gesture in fingerprint scanner etc.
    • Decent Display screen: Moto G6 screen provides good viewing angles and accurate colors. However, max brightness and sunlight legibility are mediocre.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot: Along with dual sim card slot, it does provide dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Good battery life with fast charging: The 3000 mAh battery performance is impressive. It easily lasts more than a day with juice left for more. The inclusion of fast charging is a bonus.

    Moto G6 cons

    • Average performance: Snapdragon 450 processor with clean near stock android does provide optimal performance. However, the phone does struggle while handling the intensive workloads. Also, we noticed some lag while playing heavy games like Asphalt 8.
    • Slow and inaccurate facial recognition: The face recognition on the Moto G6 is not accurate. It fails to recognize our face many of the times.
    •  Average Camera performance: Dual camera setup in the back, as well as front-facing camera, does take decent photos and videos in the well-lit conditions. However, in indoor and low light conditions, it struggles a bit.

    Moto G6 Review summary: It is a decent smartphone with an attractive price tag. Considering the competition, we felt it could have been better if it had a better processor and camera setup.

  • Oppo RealMe 1 Review- Pros & Cons-Budget Champion?

    RealMe 1 is the first phone from RealMe series of Oppo mobiles. Touted as “premium mid-range smartphone”, RealMe 1 impresses with premium looking design and better spec on paper considering the competition in the price range.  In this Oppo RealMe 1 Review, we will be covering some of the key pros and cons of the device.

    Oppo RealMe 1 Review

    Oppo RealMe 1 Review- Pros & Cons

    Before starting the pros and cons, let’s quickly summarise the specifications of RealMe 1.

    • 2.0 GHz  Octacore MediaTek Helio P60 SoC.
    • 6 inch Full HD IPS LCD display panel with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    •   3/4/6GB  RAM.
    • 32/64/128GB of internal storage.
    • 13MP rear camera with f2.2.
    • 8MP front-facing camera with f2.2.
    • 3410 mAh battery.
    • Color OS 5.0 based on Android 8.1.
    • Dual nano sim card support.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.

    RealMe 1 Pros

    Here is the list of features which we were impressed with the phone.

    • Premium Looking Design: It is one of the unique designed smartphones in the mid-range smartphone segment. The glossy diamond cut effect on the back is the standout feature.
    • Good display panel:  RealMe 1 comes with 6 inch Full HD IPS LCD display panel with 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen has good brightness and colors are vibrant.
    • Great performance:  MediaTek Helio P60 SoC is a powerful chipset which is a close competitor to Snapdragon 660. The device is fast and there is no lag observed during our testing period.
    • Dual VoLTE support: MediaTek Helio P60 SoC supports native Dual VoLTE. This means that you can use both sim for VoLTE simultaneously.
    • Decent Camera performance:  Considering the price, both front and rear camera performance is good.

    RealMe 1 Cons:

    • No Fingerprint scanner: No variant of RealMe 1 comes with a fingerprint scanner.
    • Confusing Color OS 5:  This UI is feature rich but settings and menu are bit confusing.
    • No 4K video recording support: Video recording is limited to 1080p@30fps even though the chipset is capable of 4K.

    Oppo RealMe 1 Review summary: Overall good value for money smartphone. It is powerful, beautiful and features rich.  Lack of fingerprint scanner is the biggest cons of RealMe1 according to us.

  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is specially developed for Indian consumer according to Asus.  Max series from Asus is known for having the large capacity battery. Zenfone Max Pro M1 offers a lot more apart from the large battery. Snapdragon 636 processor, dedicate microSD card slot, 18:9 ratio display panel, Dual camera setup, Pure Android and very competitive pricing are the key USP of this device. In this post, let’s have a quick look at Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

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    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 are available in India? What is the price of Zenfone Max Pro M1 in India?

    Currently. two variants of  Zenfone Max Pro M1 are announced in India. One with 3GB of RAM  and 32GB of internal storage which is priced at Rs.10,999 and other variant has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim card does it support?

    Yes. It has dedicated microSD card slot. The device supports 2 nano sim cards.

    What are the key specifications of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?

    Specification summary:

    • 5.99 inch full HD plus display panel with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    • Android Oreo 8.1
    • Snapdragon 636 SoC.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage/4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
    • 5000 mAh battery with fast charging feature.
    • 13MP and 5MP dual camera setup in the rear.
    • 8 Megapixel front-facing camera.

    What are the pros of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

    The merits of Zenfone Max Pro M1 are

    • Good build quality.
    • Best in the class display panel, in the price range.
    • Good performance.
    • Great value for money.
    • True dual sim 4G LTE support.

    How to take the screenshot on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?

    To capture screenshot on this device, just press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured. For detailed steps read how to take a screenshot on Zenfone Max Pro M1.

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    What are the cons of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1?

    Based on our initial impression, here are the list disadvantages of Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Cons

    • No corning gorilla glass protection.
    • No Optical or electronic image stabilization for video recording.
    • Front Camera performance is not great.

    These are the most commonly asked question of Zenfone Max Pro M1. We will publish detailed Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 review in the coming days. If you have any queries, please share it in the comment section below.

  • Vivo V9 Features FAQ Cons

    Vivo V9 new selfie centric flagship has been launched in India with some interesting features. A large 6.3-inch bezel-less display, 24MP front facing camera, dual camera setup in the back, AI integration on both camera, Android 8.1 Oreo are the key attraction of this smartphone. In this post, let’s look into Vivo V9 Features FAQ and Cons.

    Vivo V9 Features FAQ Cons

    What are the different color variant of Vivo V9 available in India?

    This new selfie centric flagship from Vivo will be available in Champagne Gold and Perl Black color variants.

    From when Vivo V9 will be available for purchase in India and where to buy?

    Vivo V9 will be available starting 2nd April 2018. It will be available in Flipkart, Vivo E-Store, Amazon, and Paytm mall.

    What are the specification of Vivo V9

    • Dual Rear Camera(16MP + 5MP).
    • 19:9 Full View 6.3 inch Full HD + Display.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa Core SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
    • Face Access 2.0 and Game mode.
    • 3260mAh battery.

    How is the display on this device?

    Vivo V9 sports a large 6.3 inch full HD +  bezel-less display. Except for a notch in the top center, the front is fully covered with the display screen. The company claims it has industry’s highest 90% body to screen ratio. With the limited usage, we felt display panel on the device has good brightness and offers decent viewing angles.The color saturation, sharpness are also decent.

    What are the features of Camera on this device?

    Vivo V9 has 24MP front-facing camera with f 2.0. In the back it has two camera setup. One has 16MP and another one is 5MP. This dual camera setup host of other features such as Ultra HD, Slo-mo, Live Photos, Retina Flash and AR Sticker.  The 24MP front-facing selfie camera coupled with AI Face Beaty feature is claimed to provide clear and beautiful selfies.

    What are the key advantages of Vivo V9?

    This is not a review. Based on our first impression at the launch event, here is the list of Vivo V9 pros.

    • The large display panel in a compact size.
    • 24MP selfie camera.
    • Dual camera setup in the back.
    • AI integration on both camera.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.

    What is the price of Vivo V9 in India?

    Vivo V9 price in India is 22,990.

    What are the cons of Vivo V9?

    • There is no USB-C port.
    • No support for fast charging.
    • Price could have been more aggressive.

  • Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Cons- Reasons not to buy

    Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones are considered as the toned down version of the flagship. Galaxy A8 plus is not an exception to it. It borrows a lot of features such as infinity display,  best in class design, water, and dust resistance etc from Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. Priced at Rs.32,990, it is a premium mid-range smartphone. Hence we try to list down some of the key Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Cons according to us in this post. This is based on the availability of feature on other smartphone at the same price range.

    Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Cons- Reasons not to buy

    No Android Oreo update

    Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus launched in the month of Jan 2018. Therefore we expected it to ship with the latest version of Android, i.e Android Oreo. Unfortunately, Samsung opted to ship with Android Naugat. Considering the past experience, the device will take a long time to get the latest version of Android.

    Lacks 4K video recording support

    Priced at 33k, comparing with competition, lack of 4K video recording capability is a demerit of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus.

    No Optical Image stabilization

    Touted as a camera-centric phone, it is surprising that Samsung omitted the optical image stabilization option. The lack of OIS will be felt while capturing photos in low light and artificial lighting condition.

    These are some of the cons of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus. There are many things which are merits of this which we will list down below.

     Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus Pros

    • Best in class design and build.
    • Good performance.
    • Infinity Display.
    • Good battery life.
    • IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and Samsung Pay with MST technology.
    • Ample RAM and storage space.

    Galaxy A8 Plus is a promising premium midrange smartphone. Samsung has done a good job in most of the segment. Competetive pricing could have made this smartphone much more impressive.