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Honor 20 Pro Review

Introduction – Honor 20 Pro Review

Huawei’s latest flagship phone, the Honor 20 Pro, is more or less similar to its predecessor, the Honor 20. Featuring a better camera, additional storage, and a larger battery, the phone does not have anything significantly different to offer. Aesthetically speaking, both the phones are pretty much the same. The 32MP selfie camera peeps through a tiny hole punch notch at the top of the screen. The smartphone has been designed with a light-reflecting finish under the glass and has metal sides and a glass back. The fingerprint scanner is side-mounted and also works as the power button. It looks like left-handed people might have some trouble getting used to this phone. You will not find any headphone socket here either. Let’s move on to a more detailed Honor 20 Pro Review.

Performance And Battery Life

The USB-C port located at the bottom side of the phone controls both wired audio and power since there is no specific headphone socket available. The Honor 20 Pro features an 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This means that the phone works smoothly and flawlessly. The battery is also pretty stable and offers about 36 hours of usage on a single charge. While there is no wireless charging capabilities in this smartphone, you will be able to charge it completely in less than 90 minutes. The phone charges about 75% in 60 minutes.

Honor 20 Pro Camera

Magic UI 2.1

This phone uses Magic UI. Its gesture controls are similar to Google’s Android Q where the swipes can replace the back or recent screen buttons. The Honor 20 Pro runs on Android 9 Pie-based Magic UI 2.1 software. It offers good enough customization options, reasonable battery life, and works reasonably well in most cases. While its default look may not please everyone, you can easily customize it to suit your requirements. For comparison’s sake, it is not as great as OnePlus or Oxygen OS, but it is definitely getting better with every update.

You can expect about two or so software updates every month for the first couple of years from the date of release. The company seems pretty confident that they can successfully update the Honor 20 Pro smartphone with Android Q, despite the fact that Google suspended Huawei’s future access to the Play Store. As you might already know that the current phones will receive support, future updates are uncertain.

Design

Although the Honor 20 Pro is by no means a huge smartphone, it is still pretty large with dimensions of 154mm x 74mm x 9mm. With a 91.6% screen-to-body ratio, there is a tiny amount of bezel for a notification light and a speaker. One unusual feature on this phone is that the power button and the fingerprint sensors are the same. This means that you can access your phone in double-quick time. It is far easier to use and works better than the now popular in-screen scanner. The button is also not placed too far at the top so that access is uncomfortable – it is just at the right height. The volume controls are above the power button.

The quad-camera located at the back, unfortunately, is more than a slight bump and the phone will not lay flat on its back. However, it is not a big compromise considering the high tech-packed within the phone. The Honor 20 Pro is available in a nice green shade and a purple one. Both the colors give off an elegant feel and look gorgeous.

Honor 20 Pro Display

Display

While this model has a lot going for it, you might have to adjust to the quality of the display, especially considering the other fine features the phone offers and at a very affordable price. The Honor 20 Pro has a 6.26-inch screen with LCD Full HD+ tech. While it is not as great as the OLED screen, it does offer an excellent brightness range and is even clear when used in direct sunlight. The only drawback could be that the phone may not display the colors vibrantly.

While the direct competitors of this smartphone do have better screens featuring OLED or AMOLED displays, this option is more affordable. Since there is a very thin bezel, the company has decided to skip the camera notch and go ahead with a punch-hole camera. This means the lens is part of the display area. According to Honor, Honor 20 Pro features the smallest punch-hole camera in the market right now. Overall, the screen is perfect for regular use and you will not experience any issues.

Things to keep in mind

Keep in mind that the fingerprint scanner is located within easy reach of your right thumb. Do be careful since the Honor 20 Pro has a glass back and is pretty slippery. It might be a good idea to get a secure case for the phone so that you don’t drop it or the phone doesn’t slip out of the pocket as you sit down. If you have the phone on vibrate mode, you might need to be mindful of it since the vibrations are not strong enough compared to what we are used to with other models. Another thing to note is that the frame of the phone is known to get caught in hairs and other pieces of fluff.

Honor 20 Pro Camera

Camera

The Honor 20 Pro has an excellent camera with the AI doing a wonderful job of tweaking the settings automatically to get you better pictures. The phone features a 48MP standard camera with optical image stabilization, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. There is also an 8MP telephoto camera that features 3x optical zoom. Low light photography is also reasonably good, but the ultra-wide angle camera could do with some improvements. The 32MP front camera is one of the best in the market and manages to capture the tiniest details, regardless of the lighting conditions.

Conclusion – Honor 20 Pro Review

The phone has been designed and manufactured as an affordable model packed with the best tech in the market. The manufacturers have done a great job managing the balance between design and functionality.

November 7, 2019
LG G8X ThinQ First Look – Review
LG G8X ThinQ smartphone runs on the Android v9.0 (Pie) operating system. This mobile phone is specially designed with an Octa-core processor such as Kryo 485, Quad-Core, 1.8 GHX, + Kryo 485, Tri-Core, 2.42 GHz, + Kryo 485, Single-Core, 2.84 GHz. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Chipset. This model comes with an internal storage of 128 GB space and RAM with 6 GB capacity. LG G8X ThinQ smartphone has an OLED display. It measures 159.3 mm x 75.8 mm x 8.4 mm and weighs 192 grams.

LG G8X mobile screen resolution could be 403 PPI and 1080 x 2340 pixels density. It has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 83.09 %.

On the camera front, the buyers get a 32 MP Front Camera and on the rear, there’s a 12 MP + 13 MP cameras with features like-
- Digital Zoom
- Auto Flash
- Face detection
- Touch to focus.
It is backed by a 4000 mAh battery. This smartphone includes numerous Connectivity features such as NFC, Volte, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (wireless), and many more.

Design & Security

The LG G8X ThinQ looks and feels similar to the LG G8 ThinQ, but the changes made are extremely welcome. The notch is now a tiny teardrop rather than an iPhone-style cutout, due to the removal of sensors which enabled gesture controls on the G8 ThinQ. These gestures were fun, but entirely gimmicky, and aren’t missed on the G8X.

LG’s also moved the fingerprint scanner from the phone’s back to under the screen, a positive move in terms of design and modernity, but less so in functionality. It’s not fast and it’s not accurate.

I’ve re-scanned my fingerprint several times, but it still has an unacceptable fail rate — by which I mean it fails on more than a few occasions every day — and it definitely doesn’t read overly dry, or slightly damp fingers well at all.

The fingerprint sensor’s failings are compounded by the inexplicable lack of face unlock. A feature seemingly on every phone for years now is absent from the G8X ThinQ, forcing you to rely on the unreliable fingerprint sensor, a PIN code, or worse, just turning off security entirely.

I can forgive fingerprint sensors for their idiosyncrasies when there is a usable, daily alternative that doesn’t involve me going back in time to PINs and patterns. The G8X ThinQ does not have that.

Additional Design Features

LG has made the G8X slightly thicker than some of its competitors at 8.4mm, but this has enabled it to fit the camera array flush into the body and add plenty of toughness, as well; the phone reaches MIL-STD810G specifications and has an IP68 water resistance rating.

This means it’ll withstand minor drops and encounters with dust or water better than some phones, but it’s glass on both sides, so a case is still always a good idea. The phone’s body is slippery, and more than once it has slid off a table and fell a couple of feet onto a hardwood floor, but didn’t take any damage.

It comes in one color, aurora black, which produces a lovely blue tint when it reflects light. The 192-gram phone isn’t particularly heavy, but the thickness can make it fatiguing to grip over a long period of time.

The case is 134 grams, so when added to the phone, you’ve got a 326-gram device that’s 15mm thick to carry around. Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is 276 grams, and 17mm thick at its widest point.

Dual-Display Phone

Similar to other proper foldable mobile phones, LG G8X is simply offering dual-display screens for a better experience. In case, if you prefer to watch or stream any video content then it is possible to utilize a separate screen for scrolling text or Twitter.

However, the entire kit is not awkward or too large to handle. Amusingly enough, the G8X and Dual Screen benefit from not having as advanced of screen tech as proper foldable.

Same like Samsung Galaxy Fold’s model LG G8X is also configured with two simple screens that can be easily swapped as per your requirements without any slippery interface or confusing bleed over.

Moreover, it does not even include a perfect interface that is a little bit buggy and can exchange the screens without a hitch. You can create a custom controller along with the provided gamepad tech that will not perform well for specific games.

For example, sometimes it is not possible to shoot, aim, or even move simultaneously. As a workaround, you need to combine a few features with a long single press to play clunky games.

Supportive Dual-Display Information

Apart from other features, you can gain a better experience by playing the games on the full-screen mode and make it creative with your fingers.

Within the Menu bar, you can find numerous game-specific tools under the navigation section (three-button icons) to take screenshots, mute media, disable alerts, and even browse your favorite games on YouTube. Some of the best gaming features are still not available in this mobile phone.

Watching the media is unsurprisingly good on a phone with LG screens, especially when tenting up the phone to watch the video. When compared with the Google Pixel 4 mobile phone, the sound quality is not much better from the speakers either from the earpiece or bottom both sides are even louder.

Extended View is another best feature that allows the users to utilize the second screen (similar to the second tab) for accessing the weblinks or viewing images. At this moment, this feature can be utilized only in Naver Whale and also LG’s Gallery. These are the original screen uses available on this mobile phone.

LG G8X Performance & Battery

The G8X is equipped with a Snapdragon 855 chipset. Day-to-day tasks such as browsing the web and launching apps run fast and smooth. There were instances, however, where apps froze or sputtered and I’d have to quit the app to restart it.

This happened mostly with gaming apps such as Call of Duty and whenever I tried launching the gaming pad. I also noticed there were times when the second screen would take a beat or two to rotate itself to the proper orientation when I had the game open.

Other than those examples, the G8X’s performance was reliable. On paper, its benchmark scores were comparable to other premium phones with Snapdragon 855 processors. (Note: The Galaxy S10 Plus and Galaxy S10E have the same processor. We were also unable to run 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited on the OnePlus 7T.)

LG G8X Camera

The G8X has two rear cameras: a 12-megapixel standard camera and a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera. LG was one of the first phone makers to include wide-angle shooters, and it’s useful to capture more content in each frame.

There is a low-light mode called Night View, similar to Pixel 4, iPhone 11 and others. The G8X managed to capture a decent photo in a nearly dark living room — I was able to make out various furniture and objects in the photo that I couldn’t see in real life in front of me.

But compared to the Pixel 4, the G8X’s low light mode isn’t as good. The Pixel 4 captured a much clearer image with less digital noise and more accurate lighting and color. With ample lighting, however, the G8X takes clear and bright photos with good contrast and excellent focus.

While the HDR effect doesn’t make pictures look as cinematic or vibrant as the Pixel 4, colors and exposure are depicted more accurately with what I saw in front of my eyes.

The results may appear “muted” overall, but the pictures are true-to-life. On the front is a 32-megapixel camera for ultra-clear selfies and it can take portrait pictures, too.

Portrait photos were OK but not great. I noticed areas of patchiness around my hair (expected) and hands (not expected). This made the bokeh effect look artificial and unnatural.
November 6, 2019
Best Samsung Smartwatches Review

We all know that Samsung is one of the most popular and best Smartwatch makers across the globe. They can compete with leading brands such as Fitbit Versa 2 and even Apple Watch 5. Since 2013, the company had started to design Smart Watch Samsung and initially launched the square-faced model and lacking with the Samsung Galaxy Gear model. We’ve seen various iterations of its wrist wear over those last six years, and the company has since come into its own with its latest series of wearables.

Tizen is the name of the software you’ll find running on these devices, and it offers a similar experience to the Apple Watch range of Wear OS watches. There are fewer third-party app options available on Tizen devices, but there are still a lot of choices available.

List of best Samsung Smartwatches

Find below the list of best Samsung smartwatches offered from Samsung brand:

Samsung Galaxy 42mm Rose Gold

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm Rose Gold is available in midnight black and silver, as well as a rose gold variety that looks best alongside both evening wear and work outfits.

Its Super-AMOLED display is a respectable 1.2 inches and is accompanied by a rotating bezel for easy manipulation through the different apps.

It’s safe to use when swimming and it’s resistant to falls of about five feet, not to mention extreme temperature changes, shocks, and vibrations. There’s Samsung Pay support included, making this a great watch for everyday use.

Underneath that attractive exterior is plenty of power with a four-day battery life enabling users to monitor their heart rate, track their location via GPS, as well as receive notifications and take calls via the device and Bluetooth.

Samsung Gear S3 Classic

Stylish in a timeless classic kind of way, the Samsung Gear S3 Classic will complement your outfit and other accessories while still being eminently practical. It has the distinctive steel rotating bezel favored by other Samsung watches that makes it easy to access apps and notifications with a simple twist.

The most important unique feature of Gear S3 Classic could be its AMOLED screen with the On-cell Touch feature, which allows the users to attend the calls with the help of Bluetooth, microphone, or even integrated speaker.

As expected, there’s Samsung Pay support for effortless payments, heart rate monitoring, step counter, automatic exercise and dynamic workout tracking, and GPS functionality. It covers all the bases you could need from a simple smartwatch while looking far nicer than most.

It’s slightly older technology than some other Samsung watches so don’t expect it to be as fast or for the battery life to extend past a couple of days, but there’s no denying that it looks great.

Samsung Galaxy Fit

Whether you’re an avid swimmer, runner, or just devoted to meeting your step goal, the Samsung Galaxy Fit is an affordable, stylish fitness tracker that automatically monitors all of your activities. Its simple interface tracks everything from water and caffeine consumption to steps taken to sleep patterns.

Also, it can handle your workout, whether that’s long hours in the pool, rock climbing, hitting the gym or tackling the workday. Its military-grade durability makes it ready for the water, extreme temperatures or a few bumps.

The Galaxy Fit is about more than just connecting with your health: It’s about connecting your wellness to the rest of your routine. The device can communicate with your Galaxy smartphone to keep you updated with all incoming notifications, texts, and calls on the full-color AMOLED display.

Also, you can scroll through your calendar or upcoming weather mid-workout. Available in two colors, the Galaxy Fit has a battery life of up to a week.

Samsung Gear Sport

The Samsung Gear Sport is a competent, cutdown version of the more expensive Samsung smartwatches. Its stylings are a little more akin to a fitness wearable but they’re subtle, and will still look good next to evening wear or casual attire.

It has a 1.2-inch Super-AMOLED screen and is water-resistant for up to 50m. Extra fitness features including all-day heart rate tracking, GPS mapping, easy calorie count balance entry, and personal coaching functionality for workouts and runs.

You can also use it to reply to calls and texts with a twist of the rotating bezel, as well as pay for items via Samsung Pay. Another Samsung innovation is their Connect system that lets you control your appliances, such as your television, doors, lights, and other compatible smart devices.

Battery life can be as high as about three days but expect it to last about two days when used for any length of time. That’s especially true when constant heart rate monitoring is activated.

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier

The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier is the ideal smartwatch for any scenario. It’s as stylish looking as any conventional watch but packs in plenty of features at a keen price. It has a distinctive steel rotating bezel around its 1.3-inch Super-AMOLED full-color display, which is eye-catching but far from over the top.

That rotating bezel also means you can easily access apps in the interface, allowing you to navigate your notifications without clumsily needing to touch the watch (we hate missing inputs on bad touchscreens).

You can use the watch to receive texts, calls, and notifications directly to your wrist. It’s even possible to make and answer calls hands-free via its built-in speaker and microphone.

Other smart features include the ability to make payments via Samsung Pay, saving you the effort of retrieving your wallet, and GPS tracking of exactly where you’ve been.

For the fitness enthusiast, there’s built-in step counting functionality, as well as the S Health app that can monitor your heart rate throughout the day. Military-grade level protection means the Gear S3 is resistant to water, dust, extreme temperatures, and occasional drops. Hence, it should serve you well through daily life. Expect a battery life of about four days before you need to return it to its wireless charger.

Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro

Sometimes, it’s useful to have a middle ground between a smartwatch and a fitness wearable. The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro sits between those two quite nicely; it looks more like a Fitbit style device than watch but it still has an LCD screen that shows the time, heart rate, calories you’ve burned, and how many steps you’ve taken.

It’s water-resistant up to 50m so you can wear it in the shower, or in the pool, and works as a standalone music player with the option to download your favorite Spotify playlists. And it’s made of an elastomer so you won’t have to feel like you’re going to break it when working out to your favorite jams.

Fitness tracking is conducted via popular Under Armour services, MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal, so you can easily sync up your details for tracking over a long period. The heart rate monitoring is continuous as well, so you’ll always receive accurate feedback and statistics.

While you can’t reply to texts or take calls, you can still receive notifications so you know when you need to pull your phone out of your pocket, and when it’s fine to leave things be for a bit. The best part of the Fit2 Pro: It can last up to five days on a single charge.

November 6, 2019
Google Pixelbook Review: Laptop with Google Assistant
Are you willing to spend a hefty $999 for a laptop that is based on Android and runs only Chrome OS? Starting at $999, Google Pixelbook has answered with its stunning looks, bright display, great performance and so on.

Though it beautifully packs fast charging tech, the battery life still falls short of other Chromebooks which cost just half of its price or even less. The true value of this notebook comes with its Google Assistant support, which provides a great experience. All such features are tied in a great package that is best suited for executive-class travelers looking for a professional-looking Chromebook.

Design

Design-wise, more power to Google! With a 3:2 aspect ratio, it looks really very attractive. It is aluminum unibody design is truly thin and its accents and silicon wrist rest look insanely fantastic. It is so small that it won’t remind you of a true paper notebook. This slender laptop evokes those saddle notebooks that are found only in stationery stores.

Measuring just 0.4 inches thick and weighing 2.5 pounds, Pixelbook is thinner and lighter than even Lenovo Yoga 920 (13.9”) which weighs 3.1 pounds and measures 0.6 inches. It has USB Type-C ports along the edges with a 3.5mm headphone jack on the left.

Display

We are used to believing that Chromebooks only deserve a 1080p display. But Pixelbook has proved us wrong with its vivid and bright 2400x1600p display (which is quite quad-HD). The 12.3-inch display with 235ppi resolution can definitely be your favorite part as text really looks crystal sharp.

The details while playing 4K video on YouTube was amazingly sharp as it allowed us to see every bead and scale of water. However, you need to do some tweaks to play 4K videos on VLC Player and Google’s default video player.

The display produces 117% of the RGB spectrum, which is bigger than 101% of average notebooks and more colorful than 105% of Lenovo Yoga 920. It also offers great brightness with 421 nits. It offered great touch sensitivity when navigating through Chrome and desktop apps. Scrolling was smooth both in TweetDeck and in apps without the stutter.

Performance

We’ve finally got a Chromebook which is power-packed by 8 Gigs of RAM and Intel Core i5-7Y57 inside. It works well with all Android apps and delivers smooth performance. There is no lag or stutter when splitting between dozens of tabs (Google Docs included) and a 1080p Full HD YouTube video while using Twitter, Slack, and Outlook.

It even scored 7927 on the benchmark test of Geekbench 4 beating the notebook average of 6823. On the JetStream JavaScript benchmark, it scored 145 in the performance of web apps. The Intel HD 615 graphics integrated into Pixelbook delivers smooth visuals.

Battery Life

The battery life of Chromebooks is quite terrific but Pixelbook is not just another laptop with Chrome OS. It lasted just around 8 hours on web surfing on Wi-Fi, which is quite shorter than 12:09 by iPad Pro and 12:22 by Lenovo Yoga 920.

After 15 minutes of charging, Google claims around 2 hours of backup in Pixelbook (when it had just 5% of battery left). But in the real world, it gave only 1 hour and 18 minutes of battery life by charging for 15 minutes. However, we have used some Android apps and done surfing.

Chrome OS

Chromebooks have always had a complaint that they couldn’t stand out from Mac OS and Windows machines for a long time as they were short in apps available from Chrome Web Store and more than 95% of those apps were junk.

By bringing Android apps and Google Play store to the platform, we have seen a long-promised change finally on some machines like Asus Chromebook Flip and Samsung Chromebook Pro. You can now get Outlook and other Microsoft Office apps, Instagram (with posting), and games like PinOut.

Chromebook buyers have finally got a reason to expand storage, thanks to the arrival of Android to those notebooks. It is because there are apps that save content to use offline, such as Netflix and Spotify Premium.

Touchpad and Keyboard

The backlit keyboard on Pixelbook adds another comfort to type longer, despite its shallow design and thin design. The keys feel even more comfortable than the ones on Smart Keyboard by iPad Pro, which is quite louder in typing. Google seems to make up for shallowness with its key systems which need an actuation force of 68 grams.

The silicon palm rest on Pixelbook has another plus with rubbery flex and grip to provide even better typing experience. The edge-to-edge touchpad which measures 4×2.6-inch sits beautifully in between such wrist rests. It enables solid feel and accurate tracking on each click. The touchpad makes it even easier to scroll through webpages.

Pixelbook Pen

It is another feather in Pixelbook’s cap with the power of Google Assistant. Unfortunately, it costs $99 extra. Simply hold down the button of this pen while highlighting the object and you can send text and images to the digital assistant. The powers of Google Assistant really come handy when it comes to circle something.

Like Apple Pencil, which also costs the same, Pixelbook Pen also comes with tilt support and pressure sensitivity. However, this stylish has issues in latency according to where it is used.

Sound

The Pixelbook is quite loud but lacks audio quality when it comes to playing music in a large conference room. While listening to a few tracks, we have wondered why vocals feel so flat and where the bass is.

Plus
- Excellent display
- Cool thin design
- Superb performance
Minus
- Overpriced
- Battery life is not quite good
Our Verdict

When it comes to the overall performance, looks, and display, the Pixelbook is great as a Chromebook as it stacks up well against iOS and Windows-based archrivals. It could have been an easy choice if Pixelbook was not overpriced with mediocre battery life.

If looks don’t matter and you want better battery life while saving money, you could easily go with Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA and save up to $500. But if you have no problem with the budget, you can definitely go with Google Pixelbook, which is the best Chrome OS laptop money can buy.
November 5, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Review
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy A90 5G at an annual Berlin tech show, IFA 2019. It is the latest addition to its 5G devices and the latest entry to the affordable Galaxy A range by Samsung. Basically, 5G is an expensive feature yet. So, the 5G devices are quite on a high side currently. We have got a hands-on with Galaxy A90 5G.

Price and Launch Date

Just after its September 5 release, Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has been available for purchase in Korea. After a month, it was launched in the UK on October 4. If you live in the US or Australia, you need to wait a bit longer as the release date is still not clear in those regions.

When it comes to price, the 5G device will be available for €749 (which is roughly £630, $830, and AU$1215). So, we cannot claim it to be an affordable device yet. But it’s a bargain as compared to other 5G devices. We couldn’t convert the launch price exactly to other reasons. So, it might be priced more or less in your region.

Display

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is an ‘affordable’ smartphone, but it’s only in comparison to other 5G handsets. It still holds a premium price tag, according to many people. On the other hand, it is going to be built with materials that are expected from a mid-range device and it can be felt with its weight.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is, of course slim, but not that thin at flagship level. The tactile volume rockers and power button on the side feel solid and well placed but there is still some heft on its thickness.

Weighing around 206g, it feels quite heavier than its price. It is quite tall with dimensions of 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4mm, even though not as wide as other devices with the same screen sizes.

With dual-tone rear panel, black plastics are quite heavily used in its built. The upper half comes with gloss shine but it splits halfway down. The rear panel of the phone shifts to the rainbow-black effect. It reminds us of Google Pixel 3 somehow.

At 6.7 inches diagonally, the display is quite large but appealing too. It held its own brightness and vibrant colors to deal with the glare of several overhead lights at the showroom. But it dropped the color vibrancy at an angle.

Super AMOLED display is really very sharp but not that crisp like other Samsung devices. The apps and text looked legible but the pixel density is apparent and gets close enough. Well, you won’t find any change in daily use. But it seems that its 5G support ramps up the price tag over everything else.

Like most of the Galaxy A series of phones, it has got an Infinity-U display. There is a tear-drop notch having a selfie camera.

Camera

There are triple rear cameras in the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, including 48MP main, 8MP for the ultra-wide-angle lens, and 5MP depth sensor. Today, even mid-range smartphones have ultra-wide-angle lenses. But there is basically a telephoto zoom lens with optical zoom rather than the depth sensor in a 3-camera setup.

It means you can take pictures of your meals, pets, or friends with Samsung Galaxy A90 5G instead of far-away objects. It also has a 32MP front-facing camera, which is a high resolution for taking sharp selfies.

When it comes to responsiveness, it is truly visible in the device camera as well. The snapper launches quite quickly and focuses on the subject with just one tap and jumps into AR modes quickly.

You can quickly toggle between the camera modes with one swipe of the display. It also allows you to choose the mode and use it in a jiffy, even single-handedly. If it’s the first Samsung phone you are using, each setting’s name is confusing at first glance. You never know what “Live Focus” means before actually getting a hand on it.

When it comes to battery life, Galaxy A90 5G packs over 4500mAh of juice, which is quite huge. It takes some time to know the actual backup of the phone. But its capacity can definitely accompany you for longer.

Even though it seems discharging, its 25W fast charging is quite snappy. Let’s see if it comes with a fast charger bundled or you will need to buy it on your own.

Specs and Performance

When it comes to performance, our hands-on time was quite promising with Galaxy A90 5G. It was quite smooth when switching between apps, flipping through menus and loading apps and games. The screen response was quite fast and smooth with no lag or stutter.

The handset packs 6GB or 8GB of RAM, according to the model you choose. However, the processor the device would get power from is still not clear. According to the region, it could be Snapdragon or Exynos, just like other Samsung phones.

Similarly, it had no issues when switching between taps and apps for multitasking and firing up games. The demo model we tested had no games pre-installed to test. But the company claims that its processor would optimize with the game requirements on the go.

When you will need a power-packed headshot, it would supercharge the game. When using casual apps like Facebook or WhatsApp, it would bring back the performance to normal to save battery. It would have both faces unlock and in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Our Verdict

The Galaxy A90 5G is all set to come up as an affordable 5G phone which wouldn’t force you to break the bank just for 5G connectivity. The handset will come with all the features to make it impressive like the sleek design and sharp and bright display. Game optimization and other features make it worthy for gamers.

Pros
- Sharp display
- Really long battery life
Cons
- Camera app UI is quite confusing
- The device is quite heavy
Overall

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is one of the first 5G phones which are quite affordable. So, there is nothing much to compare. Its sharp display and robust performance make it quite closer to premium status.
October 30, 2019
iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max
Everything matters when it comes to choosing a smartphone for the next purchase, right from the display, look, battery, camera, memory, and of course some extra features such as waterproofing, resistance, and a fast charger that will impress the buyers.

Inevitably, both these smartphones belong to the same family and choosing one of them for the purchase could be really difficult! Of course, we can differentiate both these electronic devices with their specifications and features. However, they surely would be having some or the other kind of differences and similarities wherein the best smartphone will speak though.

You can simply go ahead with the purchase of such a smartphone which would be great for your daily and routine uses.

However, to help you better here we have got some differences and similarities between both these smartphones that are going to be totally great and knowledgeable and would possibly be helpful to buy one of them.

Which one to buy?

You can simply go on with the information that has been mentioned below to buy the best piece or the model from either of them. Here, the given information will be helpful in finding the difference in iPhone models.

Design

The company never deviated the formula when it comes to iPhone X and iPhone XR. However, the iPhone 11 series were totally different and especially when in terms of the design and the make of the smartphone.

The design and the size of the iPhone are eventually a little less as compared to all those others such as iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The Pro and Max have surely got some great combination of features and significance as compared to iPhone 11 though.

The aesthetics are quite the same where it has got a notched display design with the all-glass back panel and a square-shaped camera array.

Display

The phones might quite look all the same and the display sizes are different too. However, iPhone 11 has got a widescreen and display, whereas both iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max has got a little small display that is also listed in the low-quality display screen.

iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch screen with a great quality display, while iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max has got 5.8-inch Retina RDX and 6.5inch Super Retina display respectively. The former uses the LCD technology wherein the later uses a superior OLED technology that puts up a great quality for the viewers and the buyers for

Front Camera

All of these mentioned models have featured in the iPhone 11 series and have got the camera with all the Face ID. The camera lens is just more than a 7MP lens in all the phones and has got upgrades eventually too.

However, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro models have got 12 MP lens as in the front camera though. Well, the company has added a new feature in all of its iPhone 11 series and the models that say as selfies, which will also record the selfies at its best quality for sure.

Also, the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro has a triple camera is actually a leap for photography.

Rear Camera

Rear cameras are always the best when it comes to clicking the perfect photographs or even probably the best scenes though. Well, talking about the iPhone 11 series that comprises of two classes in the iPhone category.

All of the pro models in the iPhone 11 series have got the dual camera and the triple camera arenas that are attracting all the iPhone lovers and the fans towards the model. Both the cameras of the iPhone 11 are 12 MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide respectively.

When it comes to iPhone 11 pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max has three cameras that hold 12MP wide, 12MP telephoto, and 12MPultra wide respectively. There are slight differences in the zoom options and that is visible only when you actually try all of its cameras.

Battery

The battery life of the iPhone 11 models has lasted and achieved a great level of performance as compared to the rest of the models from the same brand.

As compared to the last year’s XR model, this particular series has got a capacity boost which involves the battery life like:
- - iPhone 11 – 1 hour more than iPhone XR
  - Next one is iPhone 11 Pro, which runs more than 4 hours as compared to iPhone XS-Pro
  - And the last one iPhone 11 Pro Max goes up to more than 5 hours as compared to iPhone XS Max.
The charging models are quite wireless and also compatible with the fast charging technology with 12W and of course with a fast charger model too.

Performance

Well, performance needs not to be tested when it comes to iPhone models and the series. These models have already gained a load of applauds for its CPU performance and the processor that puts in a great effort to give in a great battery, RAM and ROM performance for sure.

The CPU and the GPU of a smartphone have got a neural engine with the best-advanced feature for sure. Accelerators, machine learning, and of course the Core ML3 have got a great boost and an amazing chip that even powers the laptop for sure.

All three models have been ranked well with its awesome performance and it is on the buyers who want to buy the smartphones according to their prices.

Conclusion

The prices do not have too much difference for all the three smartphones, as in you just have to differentiate amongst the technology and the features that the phone provides.

You can always go on the basis of the performance, rear camera, front camera, and the color variants, storage, RAM and ROM, processor, iOS version and also the price as well.

Just go ahead with the best choice of yours, as all of these series have got a great review!
October 29, 2019
Realme XT Review

Realme has launched numerous smartphones in 2019 and very tough to maintain the count. It is also not possible or much easier to differentiate their devices. However, Realme XT has a distinctive feature and thanks to the available 64MP (megapixel) camera. Realme XT Review is too good. This could be the first Smartphone to launch within the Indian marketplace with Sensor availability. Moreover, it does not have any competition until Xioami launched this week the all-new Redmi Note 8 Pro model.

Those two devices come with the same Samsung’s Sensor quality, but their image qualities are differentiated by their fine-tuning. However, the Realme XT model is placed within the Realme X and Realme 5 Pro models.

Similar to other “T” models that are priced higher when compared to the standard variant, The Realme XT model is very much cheaper than the Realme X model.

In addition, it features a pop-up camera that is placed on the front-side and 48MP camera with a sensor set up at the rear-side.

Moreover, this smart phone’s biggest highlight is the 64 MP (megapixel) cameras, Realme XT model includes Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor, VOOC 3.0 fast charging, and a premium design.

This Smartphone is priced at Rs 16,000 which can target the mid-value segment and competing with Samsung M30S, Vivo Z1X, and Redmi Note 8 Pro. Will the 64MP (megapixel) camera can deliver a difference; let us discuss this Realme XT review.

Design – Realme XT

The prime focus of Realme is to offer value for money and affordable segment, but this never stopped them from providing the best appearance and a premium design. Similar to Realme X, the all-new XT model also looks with great design.

The phone’s rear-side will include the pearl white look to make it classical. The top left corner has a quad-lens camera module that is vertically stacked along with a 64-megapixel sensor and highlighted the same by concentric circles.

The phone’s front panel has water-drop notch (which is commonly-seen) along with the bottom noticeable chin. It also includes a Type-C USB port charging and a headphone jack. As usual, the power or wake button and the volume changers are placed at the right and left sides respectively.

It claims that Realme XT is much protected by using the Corning Gorilla 5 Glass on both the rear & front sides along with a plastic frame.

On the website, the phone weighs around 183 grams but with the help of well-balanced weight distribution, you can feel it much lightweight. It comes with a 6.4-inch display and easy to fit inside your trouser pockets. It is easy to carry and also quite compact.

Overall, the all-new Realme XT model is good-looking, slim, and sturdy that is value for your money. The device’s durability is enhanced by providing a complimentary screen guard and a clear soft case out-of-the-box.

Performance & Battery Life – Realme XT

The XT model comes with the best Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor. The similar chipset model is utilized on numerous mid-value devices such as Vivo Z1Pro.

It comes with an internal storage space of 128 GB and a RAM capacity of 8 GB. Based on the latest Android 9 version Pie, it runs on ColorOS version 6.0.1. Even the user interface is similar to Realme 5 Pro & Realme X models.

The phone comes with pre-installed apps such as WPS Office, UC browser, Facebook, and others. It is also possible for users to remove unwanted apps at any time. It also includes 8 GB RAM to run the phone seamlessly.

You can perform smooth multitasking and also load the apps quickly. Without any hassle, you can execute the high-end gaming titles on the Realme XT model.

Users can even play the PUBG and Call of Duty games on this mobile phone. However, after utilizing the phone for long hours of gaming it may heat slightly. But the overall performance could be much satisfactory.

It comes with fast charging of the VOOC 3.0 variant and includes 4000 mAh battery. With a full charge of heavy usage, you can utilize the battery life for an entire day.

Realme XT Camera

The Realme XT model looks similar to a combination of both Realme X & Realme 5 Pro. This model makes it more popular because of its 64-megapixel quad-camera system. In fact, the first model of Realme (referred to as Realme XT) comes with a 64-megapixel camera while Xiaomi is planning to launch Redmi Note 8 Pro in the Indian market. Those two mobiles will utilize the ISOCELL GW1 sensor of 64MP.

Similar to the 48MP sensor, you can get 4-in-1 pixel from 64MP binning technology to combine the four different 16MP shots to deliver one detailed & bright image. Besides a 64MP high-resolution sensor, the Realme XT phone also includes a depth sensor of 2MP, a Macro lens of 2MP, and also Ultra wide-angle lens of 8MP.

This optics is also available on the Realme 5 Pro model as well. The EIS Support gets the main camera to deliver HDR (High Definition Resolution), Chroma Boost, and Nightscape.

The front camera of Realme XT offers Sony IMX471 16MP camera sensor. The default 16-megapixel can be used only in a few conditions and most of them opt to utilize the Ultra 64MP mode to snap the high-resolution images of 9216 x 6912.

In case, if you prefer to capture more detailed images then you can choose the raw 64-megapixel mode. With the help of this mode, the image can be zoomed in to get the bright & detailed information from a far distance. It is also quite impressive even under the ideal lighting conditions.

Camera – Additional Features

The 16-megapixel default mode, the daylight attractive images can be captured to offer good clarity and brightness. It can also deliver a wide dynamic range by enabling HDR mode.

The Chroma Boost can utilize some punchy colors to look over-saturated. If the Chroma Boost is disabled then the camera will automatically boost the colors with the help of AI scene detection.

The camera also provides numerous modes such as ultra-wide-angle, slow-motion, nightscape, portrait, panorama, time-lapse, expert, and video. The camera with ultra-wide-angle will offer to capture different subject perspective or wider frame view. However, it includes some noise during the daylight conditions.

It also includes an unnecessary 2MP macro camera, while the main camera will provide better-looking macros with the help of the AI scene.

However, it cannot much closer even to the subject. The macro lens of the 2MP camera can help you to get closer to its subject but it is not possible to obtain good brightness or details. The Nightscape is supported by this camera even in low-light settings.

The camera will not work much better during extreme low-light situations but it can deliver some detailed and bright images. After sunset, it can offer some amount of unnatural or natural light to capture good photos.

Indian Pricing – Realme XT

You have three different variants available on the Realme XT Smartphone. The top-end variant is priced at Rs 18,999 (128 GB Internal storage and 8 GB RAM capacity), the next variant is priced at Rs 16,999 (64 GB Internal storage and 6 GB RAM), and the basic variant at Rs 15,999 (64 GB Internal storage and 4 GB of RAM).

On 16^th September, this Smartphone is available for sell on all Realme India Online store and as well as on Flipkart.

October 26, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Smart Bracelet Review
The Xiaomi MI offers the Smart Band 4 is the latest and most popular smart bracelet or band. You can refer to this article to know its highlights, value for money, well-prices and many others when compared to earlier fitness tracker’s company. In other words, the best product and value for money. At the 2020 Smarter Living Show, Xiaomi has launched numerous Smart devices within the Indian marketplace. Within the list, one available product is our Mi Smart Band 4 and no other mobile phones are listed.

Xiaomi informed that the latest fitness bracelet or band includes various smarter features and deserves the new mark. In the Indian marketplace, MI Smart Band 4 is much popular. This product has basic and appropriate features as well as useful and also valuable for your money.

It has rich-featured and is exceptional from other brands that include attractive prices, neatly designed and charged around Rs 2,300.

Highlights of Mi Smart Band 4

Find below the lists of highlights offered by Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 product:

Long standby time

Mi Smart Band 4 will offer an ultra-long standby time of around 20 days for an entire full charging.

Heart Rate Monitor (24 Hours)

Every day and every moment it continuously tracks your heart rate. After wearing the smart band, it will automatically start to record your Heart rate.

Calories or Distance or Count Steps Burned

You can record the entire activities by using the Mi Smart Band 4 such as Calories & mileage for your high-quality sports, remind to track your steps & also to have a rest, monitor your sleep, takes care of your health, calculate the calories burned and your walked distance, and many more.

Wake up the Screen by raising your Wrist

Without tapping, you can easily brighten the monitor screen by raising your hand to view the real-time status such as heart rate, time, and sports data.

Message Display of 3 Pages

It is supported and possible to view the latest 5 text messages. In case, if the text message is exceeding your display screen then you can tap the button to view the text message on the next page. You can view up to a maximum of 3 pages.

Reject Phone Calls & Notification Display

If you are connected to a Bluetooth connection and received an incoming call, then your caller ID will be displayed on the monitor screen. It is also possible to synchronize the app notification to your Smartwatch.

Sports Details Function –

You can enable anyone of the sports modes such as fast walking, riding, outdoor running, or treadmill by using the available sports modes under the Misfit App. You can lift your wrist for checking the speed, heart rate, mileage, length, and even other information on your Smart bracelet.

Water Resistant Rating with 5ATM Features

Water Resistant Rating with 5ATM is one of the best and most popular features that differ from other feature-laden watches or bracelets. It can work perfectly while swimming, surface, showering, accidental submersion, and even exposed to rain. Mi Smart Band 4 will able to withstand the equivalent pressure up to a maximum depth of 50 meters.

Touch Screen of 0.95-inch Color AMOLED

It includes the anti-fingerprint coating of 2.5D tempered glass, brightness adjustment mode, simplified touch screen experience, all-new smoother & user-friendly interface, Screen brightness up to a maximum of 450 units, and 120 x 240 pixels.

Design – Mi Smart Band 4

Xiaomi Mi Smart Bracelet or Band 4 includes a classy look and neat sports design to your wrist. Its appearance is similar to Mi Smart Band version 3 which does not include the curved screen.

The Mi Smart Band 3 version has a curvy on both sides while Mi Smart Band 2 version has a flat-screen. A new middle ground format was followed on the all-new Mi Smart Band version 4 to look with good end-result.

When compared with the Mi Smart Band’s earlier generations, the Band 4 version comes with an all-new removable wrist bracelet or band which is designed using the thermoplastic polyurethane (simply refer to as rubber).

With similarities to Mi Smart Band 3, the all-new Mi Smart Band version 4 also includes a capsule. The capsule includes the PPG heart rate sensors and 3-axis accelerometer that allows the wrist band to track the entire real-time activities and as well as your heart rate.

Performance – Mi Smart Band 4

The all-new Mi Smart Band version 4 includes numerous smart fitness features. It can easily monitor your sleep and as well as tracks the heart rate. It can also help to track real-time activities such as outdoor activities, swimming, cycling, running, and many more.

Your heart rate can be tested by turning on the heart monitor screen feature on your bracelet or band 4 by scrolling down (within the main page) and long-press the available touch button.

Apart from calculating the walked or run distance and monitoring your heart rate, it helps to measure your sleep pattern as well. When compared with the different app’s notifications and dealing with other sorts of reminders, the Mi Smart Band 4 version includes an additional feature such as “Find your Phone”.

It is possible to locate your misplaced or theft mobile phone. It also alerts and vibrates the users by using the alarms. You can make use of the controlled MiFit App.

It has new features within the MiFit App and its overall application is not changed. The most interesting feature available within the MiFit application is referred to as Night Mode. It will automatically dim the display during its scheduled time frame or at sunset.

Within one week of its usage, you can easily manage & track the accurate data of your tracking activity and as well as your sleep. Band 4 utilizes the GPS data for Exercise mode within the connected or paired mobile phone for heart rate tracking and better distance.

How to configure Mi Smart Band 4

It is much easier to configure the Mi Smart Band 4 and also connect the same to your mobile phones. This app is compatible & supported with various devices running on iOS version 9.0 and Android version 4.4 or above.

Within a few seconds, you can easily configure the Mi Smart Band 4 and connect the same with your mobile phone by following the below steps:
- First, you need to download the app named MiFit app on your mobile phone. The application can be easily downloaded from the Apple App Store and as well as the Google Play Store.
- Turn on the Bluetooth connection on your mobile phone and then need to pair both the devices (your mobile phone and as well as the Mi Smart Band).
- Now, you need to input your personal information such as Name, Height, Weight, and other required information to configure the MiFit application.
- That information will be saved on your Smart Band to deliver better results.
- Once your mobile phone is connected or paired with your Smart Band then you can toggle the numerous options such as Idle alert, App alerts, alarm, event reminder, incoming calls, and many others within the MiFit app. By performing these steps, you can utilize or make your Smart Band be more helpful & productive.
October 26, 2019
Asus ROG Phone II review

For all the gamers and gaming lovers out there, Asus has finally introduced the latest Asus ROG Phone. The Asus ROG Phone is a gaming phone that is specially designed for those having a huge passion for gaming. Even the company has also given a tagline, “The ultimate smartphone gaming experience.”

It is a professional gaming tool that is designed with great potential. This professional gaming tool has impressive features that aim at the growing professional mobile e-sports crowd.

It is an incredibly fantastic product having a great variety of features. Additionally, the specifications of this excellent giving device are also so fabulous that you should know about the same. In this Asus ROG phone 2 review, we have given all the details, including its specifications, features, and others.

Asus ROG Phone II Specifications

Body:

The body of this Asus ROG Phone 2 is designed with Metal frame; Gorilla Glass 6 front; 170.99×77.6×9.48mm, 240g.

Display:

The Asus ROG Phone II has been introduced with an incredible 6.59″ AMOLED display with the 120Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 240Hz touch response rate; 1080x2340px resolution display (19.5:9 aspect ratio), 391ppi pixel density; 111.8% DCI-P3 color gamut; True 10-bit HDR support.

Rear camera:

For the best photography experience, the Asus ROG Phone II has been introduced with the Main module of 48MP, 1/2.0″ SONY IMX586 Quad Bayer sensor, f/1.79 aperture, 79-degree FOV (26mm equiv. focal length), PDAF/laser autofocus; Ultra-wide module: 13MP, f/2.4 aperture, 125-degree FOV (11mm equiv. focal length), fixed focus. Additionally, it also includes the LED flash with 3-axis EIS for video on both cameras.

Front camera:

Along with fantastic gaming experience, the users can also click beautiful selfies with the front camera. Also, it is featured with the 24MP, f/2.0 aperture, 0.9µm along with the Quad Bayer Technology.

OS/Software:

This latest gaming smartphone s featured with the Android 9.0 Pie operating system along with the optional ROG UI overlay.

Chipset:

The chipset of this The Asus ROG Phone II has been featured with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus (7 nm), octa-core CPU (1×2.96GHz & 3×2.4GHz Kryo Gold & 4×1.7GHz Kryo 485 Silver) and Adreno 640 GPU (unlocked 400MHz).

Memory:

This ultimate gaming device that is also a smartphone is also fledged with the 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM that can be extended up to 1TB of UFS3.0 storage.

Battery:

For long life, this smartphone is featured with the 6,000 mAh Li-Po (sealed) battery with 30W HyperCharge (25W for phone and 5W for accessories) and QC4.0+/USB Power Delivery compliant.

Connectivity:

For best connectivity, this smartphone is having some amazing features, including-

Dual SIM (Nano), 4G on both slots, LTE Cat. 18 (1Gpbs download) on Elite edition/Cat. 20 (up to 2Gbps) on Ultimate Edition, Cat. 13 (150Mbps upload); 2x Type-C USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 on bottom, USB 3.1 gen2/DP 1.4 on side); Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ad, WiGig Wi-Fi ad 60GHz; GPS, GLONASS, BDS; NFC; Bluetooth 5.0; FM radio. With all these features, the user can easily avail the best connectivity.

Audio:

The Asus ROG Phone II is also featured with the fantastic Dual front-facing 5-magnet speakers having Hi-Res audio 192kHz/24-bit DAC; DTS:X Ultra; and 4 microphones for noise cancellation.

Misc:

There are several other amazing features of the Asus ROG Phone II, including the Under-display fingerprint reader; 3.5mm jack; proprietary 48-pin Side-mount connector for accessories (a second Type-C port is part of it); ultrasonic sensors for AirTriggers and grip press.

In the gaming industry, Asus has given fierce competition to all the other brands available out there. In the gaming industry, there is around 37% of the user section who plays the games. Additionally, it whoops a 50 billion dollar revenue stream.

Furthermore, it is one of the fast gaming niches that is growing rapidly. As per the statistics, the growth enhances 29% year over year. Especially, in Asia; it is 3.5 times faster than PC growth and 6.3 faster than console.

Mobile gaming is giving fierce competition to any other gaming. The statistics are on the basis of the casual gaming crowd. Mobile gaming assonance a lot. It not only includes the common gaming that is the occasional puzzle or clicker game but also it has been translated to the serious and professional gaming as well.

According to the details available, an average session of the honor of King’s game lasts for around 2 hours, and the average daily playtime for the pubg game is around 1 hour 20 minutes. Hence, this game has been played by a hundred million active users daily.

Therefore, it is the main reason more and more smartphone companies are providing specializations regarding the games in their smartphones. Also, with its amazing gaming standards, the Asus ROG phone II has taken the whole scenario to a different level.

Unboxing

Unlike the previous ROG phone, this amazing new phone also comes with a special reviewer’s kit. It looks like a briefcase that includes all the essentials. However, this time, the company has made some changes in the ecosystem of the accessories.

Also, desktop Dock is an impressive docking station for the ROG Phone II. There are amazing expandability options available with this device. Additionally, the looks of WiGig Display Dock II are also similar to the last year’s 60GHz wireless display solution. Along with the TwinView Dock II is also as same as the last version.

The briefcase is the new ROG Phone II Lighting Armour Case is just like an edge protector. It plays an important role in incorporating the light guides for RGB goodness. Additionally, it also plays an amazing role in integrating an NFC chip for unlocking exclusive content.

Finally, the ROG Kunai Gamepad of this amazing attest gaming device. The last year’s third-party GAMEVICE accessory has been replaced with this latest gaming pad. It is something that gamers and users will definitely be willing to buy. The design of this device is quite versatile, and it can be used easily with a separate wireless controller.

Bottom Line

Well, the details given here are enough to describe this amazing gaming device that is designed with the motive to give gamers a chance to get an amazing gaming experience.

October 26, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e hands-on review

Smartphones have become inevitable in our world. Having an expensive smartphone has become a status symbol much like having a car. While tablets are not as trendy as much as they were before, Samsung has not given up on their dreams. It has recently launched Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and has made the tablet pretty affordable too. We are going to see about the amazing features of this sleek device in Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e hands-on review.

A tablet has to be stylish, affordable and it should be easy to handle. Apart from this, it should have many features which will make it great to use. You can get all these with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e. Grab the tab today and have a great time using it. Let us see the features of the tablet one by one in this review.

Affordable price!

The Galaxy Tab S4 which was launched last year had a high price tag. It was not so affordable. Many of us dream about using an expensive-looking smartphone with stunning features. But the price would be so high that we have been postponing that dream. Not anymore. With the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, we can now make our dream a reality.

It is priced very reasonably yet it looks costly. Great, right! But this reduction in cost has not affected the quality of the tablet in any way. The LTE variant of Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is Rs.39, 999 and its Wi-Fi only variant is available at Rs.35, 999.

Sleek Design!

The tablet features a sleek and stylish design. For some people, the design might be a little basic but it isn’t much of a problem. The tab is very thin and is just 5.5mm. You don’t have to worry about handling such a thin tab. It is very comfortable to grip it.

The main issue that we face with a tab is that the big screen size of it makes it tiring to hold it for long periods. You won’t face this issue with Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e because it weighs only 400 grams! Your hands won’t experience fatigue while you are using this tab. The tab has a sturdy metal body.The right side of the tab has a power button which also functions as a fingerprint reader. Below this button, the volume rocker and the microSD or SIM card slot are found. The bottom has the USB-C port while you can locate the POGO pins on the left side.

Unfortunately, the tab does not have a headphone jack. But there is an adapter that comes with the tab. This adapter can be used to connect the wired headphones via the USB-C port. Four speakers are present in the tab to give you a great audio experience. The top left corner has a camera.

Stunning Display

The tablet looks vibrant with a 10.5 inch AMOLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This means you can enjoy media content with a resolution of 2560×1600. There is enough space to place your thumbs while holding your tab.

This is possible due to the absence of physical home and other navigation buttons on the bezel. If you are a gamer, then you are in for a visual treat with this tab. You can even read books on kindle and the tab makes it quite comfy. If you want, you can even buy a keyboard to use along with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.

This will allow you to use the tab like a laptop along with software like Dex Mode. The keyboard is a little tight on space but with time you will adjust to it. The absence of backlight makes it a little tough to type if you don’t have enough light.

Performance of Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

The newly launched tab comes with a Snapdragon 670 chipset and a 4 GB RAM. This is good for a standard Android device. A 15W charger accompanies the 7040mAh battery and it takes three hours to completely charge the tab.

The charge lasts long enough and there is nothing much to complain about. You can use it for even more than 14 hours. The internal storage of the tab is 64GB. But there are provisions to support 512GB microSD cards in the tab.The tablet performs well when we are multitasking. But sometimes after prolonged usage, one might find some lags in the functions. The tablet comes with a pre-loaded Bixby digital voice assistant.

With this feature, you can give voice commands to your tablet. There are some child safety features present in this amazing tab. Parents can use these to limit access to a few apps and information by their kids.

Decent Camera!

The tablet has a 13MP rear camera along with an 8MP front camera. You get autofocus with a rear camera but the flash is absent. If you wish to take pictures in low light, then this camera will not suit your needs. Videos can be recorded with 4K resolution but that’s it.

You can’t expect much from the cameras in the Samsung Galaxy Tab. But you can take decent pictures and make video calls with a front camera. Full-featured Promo mode is absent in this camera. Overall, in terms of camera, it just gives an average performance. But most of us don’t use a tab for the purpose of taking pictures. So, this shouldn’t be a problem.

If you are looking to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, then we say you go for it. The price range is very low compared to other tabs and everyone can afford it. It is very good if you intend to use it for browsing, watching videos, Netflix and reading.

Bottom Line

The design, battery life, features are all enticing in this tablet. Its lightweight makes it much easier to handle. The user interface is great too! Enjoy the amazing features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e by buying it as soon as possible. I hope you liked our review and if you enjoyed reading it, share it with others!

October 21, 2019