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News, tips and tricks and Reviews on various Samsung Smartphones.

  • 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.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 -Top 5 Interesting Features

    Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus smartphones are launched in India and will be available to customers starting 16th March. The device will be available in Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, and Midnight Black color variants. Here is the list of Samsung Galaxy S9 Top 5 Interesting Features.

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Top 5 Interesting Features

    Dual aperture lens

    Samsung Galaxy S9 sports a dual aperture lens. With this user can switch between f/1.5 or f/2.4 depending on the lighting condition. Since most of all the smartphones come with fixed aperture lens which can not be changed, it is a most noteworthy feature of Galaxy S9.

    Super slow motion 960 fps @ 720p Video Recording

    Another interesting feature of Galaxy S9 is the ability to capture super slow motion videos. It is probably the only smartphone which captures such a super slow motion at 720p as of now. Do note that, the maximum duration of super slow motion video recording is 0.2 seconds which expands to 6 seconds video.

    Bixby Vision-Real time translation

    With Galaxy S9, Samsung added real-time text translation feature to Bixby Vision. It allows users to point Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ camera at the word or phrase which needs to be translated and see the text or word in the desired language(Only to the supported languages).

    Stereo Speakers

    Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with dual speakers tuned by AKG Acoustics. In addition, it has Dolby Atmos surround sound. This may not be a most noteworthy feature. But it is a welcome addition to the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung.

    Live makeup mode and AR Emojis

    Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus come with live makeup mode and  AR Emojis features. AR Emojis, one of the key feature is the ability to change still image into Emoji. With live makeup mode, one can have fun with different types of makeup in real time.

    These are some of the interesting features of Samsung Galaxy S9 according to us. Which feature you liked the most, please share it in the comment section below.

  • Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Samsung has recently launched a new entry-level smartphone called  Galaxy On7 Prime in India.  It will compete with the likes of Moto G5s, Mi A1.  Here is the quick summary of the device in the form of Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

    Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime

    Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Galaxy On7 Prime available in India?

    Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime is available in 2 variants. One is with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and another one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device is available in two color variants namely Black and gold.  Price of Galaxy On7 Prime variants are as follows.

    • Galaxy On7 Prime 32GB-12,990.
    • Galaxy On7 Prime 64GB-14,990.

    What type of sim cards Galaxy On7 prime supports?

    It supports 2 nano sim cards.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes.

    What are the key specifications of Galaxy On7 Prime?

    • 1.66 GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 SoC
    • 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage.
    • 5.5 inch full HD TFT display panel.
    • 13MP primary camera with f1.9 with autofocus and rear flash and 13MP front-facing camera.
    • 3300mAH lithium-ion battery.

    What are the cons of Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime?

    We have not yet fully reviewed the device. However, based on the initial impression, here is the list of Galaxy On7 Prime cons.

    •  Lacks basic sensors like Auto brightness sensor, compass etc.
    • No Android 8.0 out of the box. There is no official update on whether it gets the latest Android update.
    • No IPS display panel.
    • 2-year-old SoC.
    • No noise cancellation mic.

    How to take the screenshot on Galaxy On7 Prime?

    To capture screenshot on Galaxy On7 Prime, just press and hold power and home keys simultaneously.  The screenshot will be captured. Taken screenshot can be accessed from Gallery.

    In this post, we tried to cover all basic FAQ.  If you have any specific question, please share it in the comment section below.

  • 5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017

    Samsung Galaxy S7 has launched almost a year and a half ago. The successor to this smartphone, Galaxy S8 is already available in the market. In the high-end price segment, there are many other smartphones available from various manufacturers. So is buying Galaxy S7 in 2017 worth?. It is a kind of subjective to user requirement. So we thought of listing main 5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017 according to us. We have considered the price of Galaxy S7 as Rs.30,000(In Flipkart sale, the price was Rs.29,999).

    Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017

    5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017

    1. One of the best Camera smartphone:

    Galaxy S8 camera performance is slightly better. However, Galaxy S7 camera performance still one of the best in the price segment. It is an all-round performer.  It provides fast autofocus, optical image stabilization, good low light photography etc. Comparing the price difference between Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 has the edge.

    2. Gorgeous Display screen:

    Galaxy S7 sports 5.1 inch Super AMOLED display panel with QHD (1440 x 2560)  resolution and 577 PPI pixel density. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.  Overall it is one of the best displays available in a smartphone even on today.

    3. Water and Dust Resistant

    There are very few phones which are dust and water resistant with IP68 certification. Even today, in the price range of 35k it is very difficult to find a smartphone with IP68 rating.

    4. Good performance:

    In India, Samsung Galaxy S7 is powered by Exynos 8890 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. In some markets, it is available with Snapdragon 820 SoC. Though it is not as fast as current Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835, it still gives a good overall performance.

    5. Dual sim/microSD card support

    Once again, there are very few flagship smartphones which support dual sim. Galaxy S7 has a hybrid sim card slot. This means that you can either use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with a microSD card.

    Apart from these 5 Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2017, there are many other features which make this smartphone stand apart from rest.  Samsung Pay, Widespread service centers to name few. Never mind offer and a steep discount like we saw on Flipkart big billion day sale, makes this smartphone one of the best option.

  • Samsung Galaxy S8 Launched in India-Top 5 Features

    Couple of days back, Samsung has launched much anticipated its flagship smartphones Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in India. With all new design and large display screen, there are many more features which makes it one of the strong contender for best flagship smartphone of the year 2017. Here are Samsung Galaxy S8 top 5 features according to us.

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    Samsung Galaxy S8 Top 5 features

    1.Design of Samsung Galaxy S8

    Biggest change in the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus is it is design. Samsung Galaxy smartphone signature Home button is no longer exists. Fingerprint scanner is moved to the backside of the device. Bezels around the display reduced to accommodate large screen in compact form factor. The front and back is made up glass which has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. All these makes Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus standout from the other smartphone.

    2. Infinity Display Screen

    Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with 5.7 inch and Galaxy S8 Plus has 6.2 inch screen. Both smartphones has resolution of Quad HD+(1440×2960) pixels. High Dynamic Range(HDR) and Snap Window features and aspect ratio of 18.5:9 looks impressive.

    3.Samsung DeX

    Both Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus comes with a optional accessory called Samsung DeX. It is a mobile to PC transition tool which can turn the device into Android based desktop when connected to a monitor.

    4.Dual Pixel technology Camera

    Samsung Galaxy S7 is considered as one of the best camera smartphone. Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus with new optics, said to improve further. The front facing camera with facial recognition technology which recognise and track faces to provide focussed selfies.  The new camera app provides wide variety of filters, animated stcikers and stamps.

    5. Performance

    US variant of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 plus comes with Snapdragon 835 SoC(2.35GHz quad-core + 1.7GHz quad-core). The smartphones launched in India are powered by Exynos 8895 SoC with an octa-core processor (2.35GHz quad-core + 1.9GHz quad-core). These 10nm processors is said to be Gigabit LTE and Gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for download speeds up to 1Gbps.

    These are top 5 features of Samsung Galaxy S8  according to us. There are many more features such as Dual sim support, Samsung pay, Bixby(Virtual Assistance) etc. It comes preloaded with Google assistance as well. We will be making a detailed review on Galaxy S8 in the coming days to know the practical aspects of these features.