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  • Moto G5 Plus Review-5 Reason to buy and Not to buy

    Moto G series is the most popular smartphones from Motorola. Moto G5 Plus is the latest smartphone from this series with improved internals and camera performance. So here is our Moto G5 Plus Review based on pros and cons.

    Moto G5 Plus Review

    This Moto G5 Plus Review is based on key merits and demerits. If you want to know on the specifications and features, comparison with Redmi Note 4, please refer our previous post.

    Moto G5 Plus FAQ, Features, Tips and Tricks

    How to set custom ringtone on Moto G5 Plus

    Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4

    Moto G5 Plus Review -Pros and Cons

    Here is the list of Moto G5 Plus merits and demerits according to us.

    Moto G5 Plus Pros- Reasons to buy

    • Stock Android experience: One of the biggest advantage of Moto G5 Plus is near stock android experience. There is very few customisations but they are useful for most of the users. Also there is no bloatware which interns reduces the space consumed by unwanted apps.
    • Good display panel: Moto G5 Plus comes with 5.2 inch IPS full HD display with around 424 pixel density. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.  The viewing angles, colour reproduction and sunlight legibility are good. In addition to it, there is Color mode option in the display setting which lets users select between standard and vibrant colour reproduction.
    • Camera: Camera is the one area where most of the Motorola smartphones  struggles. Last years Moto G4 Plus had a decent camera. As a result of company continued to focus more on camera section, Moto G5 Plus delivers better results compared its predecessor.
    • Good general performance: Moto G5 Plus is powered by 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. This is the same SoC used on Redmi Note 4, Zenfone 3 etc. Our review unit came with 4GB of RAM. The day to day activities and gaming performance was excellent during our review period considering the price.
    • Build quality:  Moto G5 Plus is the first phone from Moto G series to feature metal build. As a result of metal build, device feels bit premium in hand.

    Moto G5 Plus Cons- Reasons for not to buy

    No phone is perfect. Moto G5 Plus is no exception to it. So here is the list of demerits of Moto G5 Plus.

    • Late Android security patch updates: Moto G series are known for fast Android updates. But after Lenovo took over Motorola, there is a delay is security patch updates and Android updates.
    • No USB-C port: The device comes with microUSB port for charging and data transfer. It would have been great, if there is a latest USB-C port.
    • Average loudspeaker output: The device comes with single front firing speaker which also works as ear piece. Call quality on the device is excellent but audio via loudspeaker is average.
    • Storage option: Moto G5 plus comes in two variants. One is with 3GB of RAM and another one with 4GB of RAM. 3GB RAM variant has only 16GB of internal storage and 4GB variant has 32GB of internal storage.  Considering the price, internal storage is less for a 3GB variant.
    • Less screen to body ratio: Moto G4 Plus had a body to screen ratio of around 71% whereas Moto G5 Plus screen to body ratio is around 67%.  Due to this, though Moto G5 Plus comes with smaller screen size, overall size of the phone is not much less compared to Moto G4 Plus.

  • Lucis Wireless Lamp-16 Million Colors with upto 80 Hours of Continuous Lighting

    Portable lights are great to carry around while traveling. Lucis wireless lamp is not just a wireless portable lamp. It can provide upto 16 million color shades with 8 to 80 hours of continuous lighting with just 4 hours of charge. It does not requires any apps to work. All it needs is a touch or simple shake. It is ideal for camping, party etc. In this post, we are going to review this amazing product from Tectotron.

    Lucis Wireless Lamp

    Lucis Wireless lamp is powered by 250 Lumen(similar to a 25 watt lamp)which can light up in upto 16 million colors. It measures 4.3″x4.3″x4.3″. The compact form factor couples with splash proof feature makes it one of the best companion for party or just spending a summer night near a pool or lake.

    Lucis wireless lamp comes with 3 pre defined modes which are gives below. You can manually change the colors or change the brightness by touching the icons given the device. You can also use these predefined modes.

    Lucis wireless lamp 3 predefined modes

    1.Torch- To enable this mode, you need touch both bright and dim icons simultaneously for 2 seconds.  It will light up 100% white.

    2. Lava lamp mode: To enable this mode, you need to touch both color icons simultaneously for 2 seconds.

    3. Mood light: This will vary brightness from 30% to 100% with option to change the colors. To enable this mode, you need to press and hold all the 4 four icons simultaneously.

    To turn on/turn off the Lucis Lamp, you need to shake it up and down 3 time. Below is the video on product demonstration.

    Lucis Wireless Lamp Specification

    • Shake and Touch sensors.
    • 16 million colors and 360 degree Beam angle.
    • Splash proof
    • 8000 mAh battery with 8-80 hours of continuous lighting depending on usage.
    • 1/4 tripod connector and micro USB charging port.
    • 3 dedicated light programs.
    • >50000 burning hours.

    Lucis wireless lamp price in India is Rs.6,300. You can buy this lamp from here.

  • Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus has recently launched its Zenfone 3 Max smartphones in India. It will be available in two variants. The 5.2 inch variant price in India is Rs.12,999 and 5.5 inch variant price is Rs. 17,999. In this post we will have a quick look into Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ, Tips and Tricks, Cons.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Max

     Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max available? From when it will be available for buy?

    It comes in 2 variants. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL and Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL with 5.2 inch screen is already available in the market via online stores as well as via physical store.  The 5.5 inch variants of Zenfone 3 Max with model number ZC553KL will be available from end of November.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim cards this device accepts?

    No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. It supports one micro SIM card and one nano sim card or one micro SIM card with microSD card.

    In how many colours this device available?

    Zenfone 3 Max will be available in 3 colours options namely Glacier Silver, Sand Gold, and Titanium Gray.

    What are the specifications of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?

    The specification summary of Zenfone 3 Max.

    • 5.2 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T SoC with Mali T720 GPU.
    • 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0, Micro-USB, and FM radio.
    • Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
    • 4100mAh battery.
    • Dimensions:149.5×73.7×8.55mm and weight: 148 grams.

    How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 Max?

    I have done a detailed post on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3. You can refer link here.

    What are the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?

    This is not a review of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL (5.2 inch variant). Based on the specifications and feedback from the initial users of this device, here are some of the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL.

    • No full HD display screen.
    • No fast charging and USB-C type port.
    • Mediocre processor.
    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • Lot of bloatware.
    • Price looks bit high for the configuration.
    • Lower battery capacity compared to its predecessor.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual sim Variant Launched In India

    Samsung has unveiled the dual sim variant of Galaxy Note 5 in India.  It accepts 2 nano sim cards. The price of the device is Rs.51,400 for the 32GB variant in India.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual sim sports 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 518ppi. It runs on Android 5.1 based TouchWiz  UI.  The Note 5 Dual comes in 32GB and 64GB variant. As of now, only 32GB variant is launched in India. It does not supports microSD card.

    Samsung galaxy Note 5 Dual

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual is powered by Samsung’s 64-bit Exynos octa-core (2.1GHz quad-core + 1.5GHz quad-core) processor with LPDDR4 RAM. The connectivity features of the device are Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2 and support for NFC.  It packs with  Li-Po 3000 mAh battery .

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual is equipped with 16-megapixel rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and optical image stabilisation, along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The dimensions of this phablet are 153.2×76.1×7.6mm, and weights 171 grams. It will be available in Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium colour variants.

    The 64GB of Galaxy Note 5 Dual is also due to launch in India soon and it is expected to be priced at Rs. 57,400. In addition, Samsung has announced price cut for the single sim variant of Galaxy Note 5. The 32GB variant of single sim Galaxy Note 5 is priced at 47,900 while the 64GB storage variant will be available for Rs 53,900.

    Samsung India, Mobile Business Director Manu Sharma said that “Samsung has always focused on driving innovation based on valuable customer insights. The evolution of the Note series since its launch in 2011 has been attuned to the changing consumer needs and is carried forward in the Galaxy Note5 Dual SIM, which delivers superior productivity packaged in a stylish design. The Dual SIM edition of the Galaxy Note5 complements today’s consumers’ lifestyles by seamlessly balancing their personal and professional lives.”.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual Specification

    • 16 MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and optical image stabilisation.
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
    • 4-bit Exynos octa-core (2.1GHz quad-core + 1.5GHz quad-core) processor with LPDDR4 RAM.
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2 and support for NFC.
    • Li-Po 3000 mAh battery.
    • 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display
    • 32GB internal storage.
    • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Touchwiz UI.
    • Dual sim(Nano sim+Nano sim).

  • Samsung Guru E1207T Dual Sim Review Price Specification

    Samsung Guru E1207T is a basic budget feature phone with dual sim support. The device supports GSM+GSM dual sim with dual standby feature and it supports mini SIM. Samsung Guru E1207T price in India is ₹1340.

    Samsung Guru Dual sim phones

    Samsung Guru E1207T measures 45.5x108x13.5 mm and has 1.52 inch TFT display screen with 128*128 pixel resolution.  This Samsung Dual sim feature phone is powered by 800 mAh battery which provides talk time upto 8 hours and standby time upto 430 hours. Other features of this Cheap Dual sim Samsung phone are FM Player, Torch, 5 Way Navigation Key, Anti-dust Keypad, Mobile Prayer, News and Weather. SAR value of the device is 0.920W/Kg. The Samsung phone has 500 SMS memory and 1000 phone book memory. Samsung Guru E1207T comes with 1 year manufacturer for phone and 6 month warranty for the box accessories.
    Key Features of Samsung Guru E1207T dual sim:

    • 1.52 inch TFT display screen
    • GSM+GSM dual sim support with dual standby time
    • 800mAh battery with talk time upto 8 hours and standby time upto 430 hours
    • Alphanumeric anti dust keypad
    • Built in FM Radio

    Samsung Guru E1207T Full Specifications:

    • Operating Frequency:GSM – 900, 1800
    • Size:45.5x108x13.5 mm
    • SAR Value:0.920 W/Kg
    • Display: 1.52inch TFT
    • Screen Resolution: 128*128 pixels
    • Battery: 800 mAh
    • Talk Time:8 hrs
    • Standby Time:430 hrs
    • Call Memory:Yes
    • SMS Memory:500
    • Phone Book Memory:1000
    • Additional Features:GSM, FM Player, Torch, 5 Way Navigation Key, Anti-dust Keypad, Mobile Prayer, News and Weather