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  • Samsung Galaxy A5 Cons and Pros- Review

    Samsung Galaxy A5 and A5 dual are the premium smartphones which comes with metal finish. With decent performance and great camera performance are the key features of the device. The Samsung Galaxy A5 price in India is Rs. 26,500 for the dual sim variant.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 is powered by Quad core 1.2GHz Cortex A53 CPU based on Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. The device runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat along with customised Touchwiz UI.

    Dual sim Samsung Galaxy A5

    Samsung Galaxy A5 sports 5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 720×1280 pixels which results in 294 pixel density. The viewing angles are great on the display. The internal storage of the device is 16GB and supports microSD card upto 64GB.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 houses 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera. Both the camera are capable of recording 1080p video. The camera performance great in good lighting conditions. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot. Sadly, Galaxy A5 doesn’t supports USB OTG.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 is has non removable Li-ion 2300 mAh battery which is rated to provide 15 hours of talk time and 68 hours of standby time. In real time, with normal usage, it lasts single day. The dimension of this Android dual sim phone are 139.3×69.7×6.7mm and weighs 123 grams. Now we will see some of the pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy A5.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy A5

    Pros of Galaxy A5

    • The premium metal build quality
    • Super AMOLED screen and Great viewing angles
    • Good cellular call quality
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card
    • Decent performance.
    • Great primary and front facing Camera performance.

    Cons of Galaxy A5

    • No physical LED notification
    • No user replaceable battery
    • Average speaker volume
    • No USB OTG support
    • No optical image stabilization
    • You cannot use 2 sim with microSD cards: If you insert 2nd sim card on a dual sim variant, you can use microSD card or vice versa.
    • Too pricey: For the premium metal finish, the price of the device is too steep. The same specification device are available for much cheaper price of other brands.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 Tips and Tricks

    Galaxy A5 as modem: You can use Galaxy A5 as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features. you can read detailed post on this in my post on How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphone as modem.

    Take screenshot on Galaxy A5: To take screenshot on Galaxy A5, you press and hold volume down key and home key simultaneously. The screenshot will be saved in the Gallery. You can read detailed methods of taking screenshot in my previous post how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 Specifications

    • 5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 720p resolution
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera
    • 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot
    • Quad core 1.2GHz Cortex A53 CPU based on Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU
    • non removable Li-ion 2300 mAh battery
    • 16GB internal storage and microSD card support upto 64GB.

  • Lenovo A6000 4G LTE Dual sim Smartphone Launched in India

    India’s most affordable 4G LTE smartphone Lenovo A6000 launched in India. The device will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting January 28. The price of Lenvo A6000 is Rs.6999.
    Lenovo A6000 features a 5 inch 720P display and powered by 1.2GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 processor with 1GB of RAM.

    Read: Lenovo A6000 Review.

    Lenovo A6000 4G LTE Dual sim
    Lenovo A6000 runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat out box and supports Dual sim. It has 8GB of internal storage and supports expandable storage through microSD card. This Lenovo 4G Dual sim phone comes with twin Dolby speakers and has 8MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera.
    Connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS, microUSB, WiFi and Bluetooth. The device houses Li-polymer 2300 mAh battery.

    Lenovo A6000 will compete with the likes of Yu Yureka and Redme Note 4G smartphone. This price war of smartphones are good for the consumer.

    What is your though on Lenovo A6000? Share it in the comment section below.

    Lenovo A6000 4G Dual sim Specification

    • Dual sim and Android 4.4 Kitkat
    • 1.2GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 processor with 1GB of RAM
    • 5 inch 720P display
    • 8GB internal storage and support for microSD card upto 32GB
    • 8MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera
    • 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS, microUSB, WiFi and Bluetooth
    • Li-polymer 2300 mAh battery.

  • Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Pros and Cons Review

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the successor of Galaxy Core II. There is improvement in performance as it has better CPU and higher RAM size. The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime price in India is Rs.8900 to Rs. 10185.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is powered by Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU  and Mali-400 MP GPU. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. You can add additional memory through microSD card upto 64GB.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Dual sim

    Samsung Galaxy Core Price sports 4.5 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density. The connectivity features of the device includes 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The device comes with 5MP primary camera with LED flash which can record videos at 720p. There is also a 2MP front facing camera. The device is houses Li-ion 2000 mAh battery. Lets see some of the advantages and drawbacks of Galaxy Core Prime.

    Read: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

    Pros of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Decent performance
    • Good Camera performance for the price range
    • Good Battery life
    • Dual sim and 1GB of RAM

    Cons of Galaxy Core Prime

    • Lacks sensors: Some sensors like light sensor and LED notifications are missing in the device.
    • Low Screen resolution: The pixel density of the device of 207 is less compared to its competitor in the same price segment.
    •  No screen protection glass.
    • No confirmation on the Android Lollipop update.

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to use Galaxy Core Prime as Modem?

    Using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features, you can Galaxy Core Prime as Modem.

    Read: How to use Samsung Galaxy smartphones as modem for more details.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime?

    You can take screenshot on Galaxy Core Prime using the volume Down and Home button/Power button.

    Read: How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy smartphones

    Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Specification

    • Quad Core 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Spreadtrum  SC8830 CPU
    • Mali-400 MP GPU and 1GB of RAM
    • 8GB internal storage and microSD card support upto 64GB.
    • 4.5 inch display screen with 480×800 pixel resolution and 207 ppi pixel density.
    • 5MP primary camera and 2MP front facing camera.
    • Li-ion 2000 mAh battery

    Verdict: Given price range, Galaxy Core Prime overall performance is not great. If you looking for good phone, it is good look for Moto G first generation or Asus Zenfone 5. Even Galaxy Grand Prime at 14k is better option than this.

  • Pros and Cons of OnePlus One Smartphone

    OnePlus One is dubbed as Flagship killer smartphone of 2014. This is because of its high end specification but mid range price.  The price of OnePlus One in India is Rs.22,000 for the 64GB variant(Approx $365).

    OnePlus One is powered by Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad core processor with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.

    OnePlus One

    OnePlus One has 13MP primary autofocus camera which can record videos at 4K resolution. There is also a 5MP front facing secondary camera. Connectivity features of the device includes 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB. The OnePlus One houses a 3100 mAh battery which is non user replaceable. Huawei Honor 6 and Xiaomi Mi4 are the  close competitor for this device.

    Read: OnePlus 2 launched with Snapdragon 810 Soc and 4GB RAM.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of OnePlus One

    Pros of OnePlus One

    • Great Price to Performance Ratio: Performance we get with this device for the price we pay is exceptional.
    • Excellent Battery life: The battery life of OnePlus One is great considering its large screen size. On casual usage, the battery lasts upto 2 days.
    • CyanogenMod OS: The timely updates and the tweaking options of the CyanogenMod OS is great.
    • Good Display screen: The 5.5 inch display screen with 1080p resolution is good.

    Cons of OnePlus One

    • No microSD card support: Though it is not a major drawback of OnePlus One considering 64GB of internal storage.
    • Non user replaceable battery
    • Average Camera performance on low light: The camera performance in low light is not great.
    • Restricted availability of the device: The device is available only through invite.
    • Average Call Quality: Call quality is decent but not great.

    OnePlus One Tips and Tricks FAQ

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus One?

    To take screenshot on OnePlus One, press and hold the Volume down and Power button simultaneously. The taken screenshot will be saved in the Gallery.

    How to use OnePlus One as Modem

    You can use OnePlus One as modem using the USB tethering and WiFi hotspot features.

    OnePlus One Specifications

    • Dimensions and Weight: 152.9×75.9×8.9mm and Weighs 162 grams.
    • CPU and Chipset: Snapdragon 801 Chipset with 2.5GHz quad core CPU.
    • Memory and Storage: 3GB of RAM and internal storage optional between 16GB and 64GB.
    • Battery: 3100 mAh battery.
    • OS: Android 4.4 based CyanogenMod 11.
    • Connectivity: 2G,3G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and USB.
    • Display: 5.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920×1080 pixel resolution and 401 ppi pixel density.
    • Camera: 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.

  • Moto G 2013 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Now Seeding

    Much awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Moto G 2013 edition started reaching the devices in India. The latest OS Update is available through OTA(Over the Air) update.

    Moto G
    Best Dual sim Android smartphone

    It is worth noting that, Motorola updated its Motorola Update Services App just couple of days back. The firmware version of the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop is 220.21.16.en.03.

    Read

    Pros and Cons of Moto G

    How to use Moto G as WiFi hotspot.

    Moto G is most economical smartphone receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop update.  This update brings materiel design for the UI, brand new ART runtime and improvement on battery management.  Also, it will make 1st gen Moto G much snappier.

    How to Update Moto G  to Android 5.0 Lollipop

    As of now, Moto G update is available only through OTA update. Hence you need get connected to the WiFi Network. Also Motorola Recommends minimum 50% charged battery.  Below is the steps to update the Moto G to the latest Firmware.

    There two scenarios.

    1. If you are received a notification message for the Android 5.0 Lollipop Update

    • Select “Yes, I’m in”.
    • After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
    • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
    • Your phone is now updated with latest Android version.

    2.  If you are not received the update notification

    In this scenario, you need to check the update manually. To do so, follow the steps given below.

    • Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.
    • Select “About phone”.
    • Select “System updates”.
    • Select “Yes, I’m in”. After the software is downloaded, select “Install now”.
    • After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.
    • Your phone is now updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop.

    Have you already received Android 5.0 Lollipop Update on your Moto G? How is your experience with the new OS? Any difficulties, share in the comment section below.