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

  • Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro Cons-Reasons not to Buy

    Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro is a budget Android dual sim Smartphone priced at Rs.11,190. It is a revised variant of last years Galaxy On 7. The improvement over its predecessor are 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Considering the price, other available devices are Le 2, Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 3s Prime. Comparing with these devices, here are the Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro Cons or disadvantages.

    Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro Cons

    Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro Cons-Reasons not to Buy

    Lack of basic sensors

    Nowadays we do get smartphones with fingerprint scanner in this price segment. However, we can give excuse for Fingerprint scanner. But lack of basic sensors like Ambient light sensor, Magnetic/Compass Sensor is not acceptable considering the price.  Also it impacts on the smartphone experience.

    Slightly outdated SoC for the price

    Samsung Galaxy On 7 Pro comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with a Adreno 302 GPU, 2GB of RAM. This SoC is used in its predecessor as well. Only the RAM size is increased from 1.5GB to 2GB and internal storage is now 16GB instead of 8GB. We are not saying performance is bad on this device, but we expected better SoC considering the price.

    No sAMOLED display screen

    5.5 inch screen with 720p resolution is big let down if you are a media consumer.  We are seeing most of the smartphones in this price segment features full HD display panels. Galaxy J series comes with sAMOLED screen which improves the viewing experience. But this device comes with IPS display panel and not the sAMOLED display screen.  In 2016, a smartphone which is priced above 10k with 720p resolution for 5.5 inch display is not acceptable.

    No LED Notification Light and secondary Noise cancellation mic

    LED notification helps the users to know about notifications without touching the device. It is a very useful function. The secondary noise cancellation mic does improve call quality by lowering the background noise. However, Galaxy On 7 Pro does not features both of them.

    Same old boring design

    Samsung Galaxy On 7 Pro comes with plastic build which we have seen in the previous models. The quality of removable back cover is also poor. At present, Samsung has 8 devices in the price range of 8-12k. The design and build quality of all of them are very much similar except minor differences.

    This is not a Samsung Galaxy On 7 Pro review. In this post, we have listed only the cons which we felt on the device. It has many advantages as well. Such as dedicated microSD card slot, S Bike mode, timely security patch updates, decent battery life etc. Knowing Samsung Galaxy On 7 Pro demerits/disadvantages will help you to set your expectation from the device.

  • Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Review-Pros and Cons

    Samsung has got good response to its Galaxy J series smartphones. AMOLED display screen, decent camera and battery life are key attractions of these smartphones. In this post, we will have a quick look into Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Review with pros and Cons.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

    Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is made up of plastic. However, it has matte metal strip covering in the sides. With the dimensions  of  72.3×145.8×8.1 mm and weighs 158 grams, overall it feels good for a single handed usage.

    Galaxy J5 2016 is powered by 1.2GHz Quad core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 410 chipset with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 305 GPU. The day to day performance, I have not faced any lag. Games like Asphalt 8 can playable but in medium settings. In high settings, there is a minor frame drops. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with custom UI on top of it. The device is getting regular security updates which is welcome move from Samsung.  It has 16GB of internal storage in which around 10.8Gb of storage available for the users. It also supports microSD card.

    Samsung Galaxy J5(6) sports 5.2 inch super AMOLED display screen with 720p resolution. Though there are many devices available in this price segment which has 1080p resolution, display on this device is surprisingly decent.

    Galaxy J5(6) houses 13MP CMOS sensor with wide f/1.9 aperture and a single LED flash. The front camera is a 5MP unit with f/1.9 aperture and a dedicated LED flash. In well lit conditions, camera performance is good. Though colours look little over saturated, images taken are sharp and contains decent details. In low light, the Galaxy J5 6 camera struggles a bit.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 houses Li-ion 3100 mAh battery which in our test lasted for more than a day. The connectivity features of the device includes 4G, 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth, WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and microUSB.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 review summary: In the below 15k price segment, there are many smartphones with much better specification  than this are available such as LeEco Le 2, Redmi Note 3, Lenovo Vibe k5 Note etc. What sets apart Galaxy J5 2016 from the rest is availability of proper dual sim card slots with dedicated microSD card support, removable battery and most importantly timely availability of security patch updates.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

    Pros of Galaxy J5 2016

    • Super AMOLED display screen.
    • Proper dual sim card support with dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Timely security patch updates.
    • Decent battery life.
    • Compact size.

    Cons of Galaxy J5 2016

    • Dated Soc: Though it is a decent Soc, it is not comparable to the other smartphones available in this price segment.
    • Lack of basic sensors: The basic sensors like Ambient light sensor, Compass, Gyroscope are missing on this device. Also you cannot use this device with VR headsets.
    • Camera performance is average.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Launched-Price Specification Features

    Samsung has today officially unveiled the much awaited Galaxy Note 7, the latest flagship from the Note series. The biggest highlight of this smartphone is its iris scanner. This is the first smartphone from Samsung to have such feature.  Apart from this, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has borrowed most of the good features of its predecessor Note 5 and Galaxy S7 Edge with bit of improvements.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be available starting August 19 on selected markets. The device will be available in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx colour variants. Like Galaxy S7 Edge,  Galaxy Note 7 also has water proofing feature.

    Galaxy Note 7 sports 5.7 inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display with impressive pixel density of 518 ppi. It is powered by 14nm octa-core processor, with four cores clocked at 2.3GHz, and four cores clocked at 1.6GHz.  The device has 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It also supports microSD card upto 256GB.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 comes equipped with 3,500mAh battery with fast charging support on wired as well as wireless. According to company, Wireless Charging is compatible with WPC and PMA3. The connectivity features of the device includes Bluetooth, 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, NFC, 3G, and USB Type-C. The smartphone also supports LTE and is compatible with LTE Cat.12, LTE Cat.10, and LTE Cat.9. The LTE compatibility may differ by markets and mobile operators.

    Galaxy Note 7 features ‘Dual Pixel’ 12-megapixel OIS (optical image stabilisation) with f/1.7 aperture and dual-LED flash and 5-megapixel front camera which also has  f1.7 aperture.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Accessories

    Samsung has unveiled few accessories to the new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. This includes new S View Standing Cover, a light and portable cover that can be used to prop the device at a 60-degree angle for easy viewing of content, as well as an IP68 water resistant Backpack for on-the-go charging.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 India availability and Pricing: As of now, there is no official communication on the pricing and availability of this smartphone in India. Also there might be a different variant for Indian consumers.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specification

    • 5.7 inch QHD (1440×2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display.
    • 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
    • Support for microSD card upto 256GB.
    • IP68 certified Water and dust resistant.
    • ‘Dual Pixel’ 12-megapixel OIS primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3500 mAh battery with fast charging.
    • USB-C type port.

    Source: Samsung press release

  • Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

    Samsung has launched another variant of Galaxy J2 2016 in India. Like Galaxy J2 2016, it also sports SmartGlow notification light on the back panel around the camera lense and comes with Turbo Speed Technology (TST), which Samsung says will load apps up to 40 percent faster than devices with twice the memory, also shuts down idle processes to free available memory. Here are the few Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks.

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro FAQ Cons Tips and Tricks

    What is the difference between Galaxy J2 2016 and Galaxy J2 Pro?

    The primary difference between Galaxy J2 and Galaxy J2 Pro are memory options. Galaxy J2 2016 has 1.5GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage. Galaxy J2 Pro has 2GB RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The price difference between the two smartphone is around 150 rupees.

    What are the different colour variants available?

    This smartphone will be available in Black, Silver, and Gold colour variants.

    What is the price of Galaxy J2 Pro in India? Where can I buy one?

    Galaxy J2 Pro price in India is Rs.9,890. It is available exclusively on Snapdeal.

    What is the display screen size and resolution? Does it has AMOLED screen?

    Galaxy J2 Pro sports 5 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display screen.

    Is this device has OTG support?

    Yes.

    What type of sim cards Galaxy J2 Pro supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Galaxy J2 Pro supports 2 micro SIM cards and has dedicated microSD card.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy J2 Pro?

    To capture screenshot on Galaxy J2 Pro, there are two ways.

    1. Default Android method: You just need to press and hold home and power keys simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured.
    2. Google on Tap method: First enable the Google on tap service. Now, long press home key. The screenshot is captured which you can share via social apps, mail or upload to google drive or google photos.

    How to download Galaxy J2 Pro PC suite?

    You can download official Galaxy J2 Pro PC suite from the official support page. You can refer my previous post on how to download PC suite for Galaxy J smartphones.

    How to use Galaxy J2 Pro as modem to connect to internet from PC?

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro supports WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. Using any of this methods, you can share your mobile data with PC/Laptop.

    What are the primary cons of Galaxy J2 Pro?

    Full list of demerits of Galaxy J2 pro will be known only after the in depth review.  By the initial look at the specification, here are Galaxy J2 Pro cons.

    • Lack of sensors like ambient light sensor, compass etc.
    • Dated SoC.
    • Plastic build.
    • No fingerprint scanner.

    Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro Specification

    • 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
    • 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • 8MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 2600 mAh battery.

  • Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Cons-Reasons not to buy

    Galaxy J2 2016 is the recently launched dual sim Android smartphone from Samsung.  The SmartGlow and Turbo Speed technologies are the two key features of this smartphone.  Priced at Rs.9,750, is it worth or overpriced? What are the demerits? Let us have quick look into Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Cons.

    Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Cons
    Samsung Galaxy J2 2016

    At a time when market is flooded with great value for money smartphones such as LeEco Le 2, Honor 5C, Redmi Note 3 etc, there is a great expectation from new Galaxy J series smartphone.  But unfortunately Samsung disappointed with this smartphone. Here are the some of the basic Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Cons according to us.

    Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Cons-Reasons not to buy

    Lack of basic sensors

    Samsung continued to omit the basic sensors like Compass, Ambient light sensor on this smartphone as well. Now a days, most of the users use smartphones for navigation purpose. Lack of compass sensor/Magnetic Sensor, makes the device not a good device for navigation.

    Low powered SoC

    Galaxy J2 2016 is powered by 32bit quad core 1.5Ghz Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC which is based on Cortex A7 . It comes with 1.5GB of RAM and Mali 400MP2 GPU. It also has the new technology called Turbo Speed technology which is suppose to improve the performance. However, comparing this with the likes of new 64 bit mid-range snapdragon SoC powered smartphones in this price segment, performance is below average. With the first usage you will feel the lag in the UI. By no means it is a good smartphone for gaming.

    Low internal storage

    Galaxy J2 2016 has 8GB of internal storage and support for microSD card. The available user storage is around 3GB out of the box. Though it supports microSD card, all apps cannot be transferred to microSD card. The Android Marshmallow feature of using microSD card as internal storage is not available.

    Average Build Quality

    As we have seen in the Galaxy smartphones from 2013,2014, Galaxy J2 2016 also has plastic build. It is sad to see, Samsung continued to use same last years design and plastic build.

    Over Priced

    Looking at the options available at the price range of 10k, Galaxy J2 2016 looks overpriced.

    Summary: These are the some of the  Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 Cons according to us. Having said that, it has few advantages as well. They are decent battery life, AMOLED display screen, VoLTE support, dedicated microSD card support and vast Samsung service centers.