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Realme 5 Pro Vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Which One To Choose?

On the 20th of August, Realme launched two new smartphones which include the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro. As the name suggests, the latter is a beefed-up variant and it sports a better chipset and camera. Going by its pricing, the newly launched device competes against the Redmi Note 7 Pro which is one of the best value smartphones in this segment available in the country.

Both the handsets from Realme and Redmi have similar specs which make it difficult for the consumer to choose the best option. To help solve the dilemma we have laid out the different aspects of the Realme 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Consequently, after reading the article you will determine which device suits your need and which one you should pick if you planning to buy a mid-ranger.

Design and Build

In terms of build, both the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 5 Pro have glass on the front and back which is held together with a polycarbonate chassis. The front of the two handsets have a waterdrop notch display which provides them with an elegant look.

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is offered in four colour variants which include Nebula Red, Neptune Blue, Space Black and Astro White. In contrast, the Realme 5 Pro is offered in two variants which include Crystal Green and Crystal Blue.

Based on our design preferences, we feel the holographic rear panel of the Realme 5 Pro looks more appealing therefore we give it the first round.

Display

Both the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 5 Pro are equipped with an LCD display that measures 6.3 inch. Moreover, the resolution of the display panel on the two smartphones is 409 ppi and they have an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

While the former is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 the latter settles down with the Gorilla Glass 3. Due to better display protection, Redmi Note 7 Pro wins this round.

Battery

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 18 W fast charging. On the other hand, the Realme 5 Pro has a slightly larger battery which has a capacity of 4,035 mAh and it also supports VOOC 3.0 technology.

The technology allows the smartphone to be charged with a maximum power of 20 W which is tad bid higher than the Note 7 Pro. However, the Realme 5 Pro ships with a 20 W compatible charger whereas its competitor is shipped with a 10 W charger. Slightly bigger battery and in-box fast charger make Realme’s offering take this round.

Chipset

Both the smartphones are kitted with Qualcomm chipsets. While the Realme 5 Pro packs the Snapdragon 712 SoC, the Redmi Note 7 Pro packs the Snapdragon 675 SoC.

Chipsets on both smartphones consist of Octa-Core CPU though they have disparate GPUs. The SD712 incorporates the Adreno 616 while the SD675 Adreno 612 GPU. Although we are yet to test the Realme’s offering, the performance that the two can churn out is expected to be comparable. Therefore, based on the assumptions this round results in a tie.

Other Features

Connectivity options on the two smartphones are also heterogenous which include dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5 mm headphone jack and the bottom-mounted USB Type C port which can be used for charging and data transfer.

Both the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 5 Pro also have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which allows to rapidly and securely bypass the lock screen. However, one feature that only the former offers, is an IR blaster. Although not a huge deal breaker or deal maker, this feature can come in handy more often than not.

Just for the record, the inclusion of an infrared sensor makes the Note 7 Pro steer ahead of its competitor in this segment.

Conclusion

Specifications	Redmi Note 7 Pro	Realme 5 Pro
Price	4 GB + 64 GB: Rs 13,999 6 GB + 64 GB: Rs 14,999 6 GB + 128 GB: Rs 16,999	4GB + 32GB: Rs 13,999 6GB + 64GB: Rs 14,999 8GB + 128GB: Rs 16,999
Display	6.3 inch IPS LCD 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 409 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.3 inch IPS LCD 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 409 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 3+
Chipset	Snapdragon 675 11 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) Adreno 612 GPU	Snapdragon 712 10 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) Adreno 616 GPU
RAM	4 GB 6 GB	4 GB 6 GB 8 GB
Storage	64 GB 128 GB	32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Sony IMX586 5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor 2160p video@30fps	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX 586 (PDAF) 8 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor 2 MP 2 MP 2160p video@30fps
Front Facing Camera	13 MP 1080p@30fps	16 MP 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery 18 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 10 W Charger	Non-removable Li-Ion 4035 mAh battery 20 Watt Vooc 3.0 Charge Support Ships With 20 W charger
Operating System	MIUI 10 Android 9 Pie	ColorOS 6 Android 9 Pie
Other Features	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Rear Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face unlock IR Blaster	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Rear Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face unlock

All in all, the two smartphones offer excellent value for money. The Redmi Note 7 Pro which was the most feature-laden smartphone at this price bracket six months ago.

Though due to a higher number of camera sensors, faster-charging support (along with fast charger) and a refreshing design we feel the Realme 5 Pro could be a better choice than the Redmi Note 7 Pro for a lot of consumers.

Also Read: Realme 5 And Realme 5 Pro With Quad Cameras Launched In India

Nonetheless, Xiaomi is gearing for the launch of the Redmi Note 8 Pro which is reported to cover the shortfallings of the Note 7 Pro.

Consequently, we will be comparing the two smartphones once the forthcoming Xiaomi device is launched.

Who do you think is a better smartphone out of the two? Let us know in the comments below.

August 20, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro Vs Galaxy Note 10+, Which One Should You Pick?

Earlier this week, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10+ which is targeted towards the premium segment. Following the smartphone’s launch in the US, the company has also started taking its pre-orders in India. Clearly, the Galaxy Note 10+ is one of the best Android smartphones that are currently on offer.

Besides, the OnePlus 7 Pro is another device that is a worthy contender to this title. Due to the difference in price and specifications, it can be perplexing for the user which device should they pick. In order to simplify the process, we have written a detailed guide that will help you reach the decision and you will be able to pick the best device for yourself based on your requirements.

Design And Build

The front of Galaxy Note 10+ features a punch hole that houses the selfie camera, on the other hand, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera. The front of the two smartphones have negligible bezels on all sides and have a display that tapers towards the sides.

The rear of both the Galaxy Note 10+ and OnePlus 7 Pro is made out of Glass which carries the company branding and the camera setup. Overall, both the devices are made out of premium materials including glass and metal and they seem to be equally well built.

Design is one department that is highly subjective and it varies based on every user’s preference, therefore it is not feasible to choose a clear winner. Hence, this is one department in which the user must choose their poison.

Display

The Galaxy Note 10+ features a 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 498ppi and is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display. The display panel has a pixel density of 516 ppi and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Both the size and pixel density of the display on the two smartphones are similar. However, one notable difference is the 90 Hz refresh rate of OnePlus 7 Pro’s display.

We are yet to get our hands on the Note 10+, nonetheless, we have already experienced the Galaxy S10 lineup that features the same display with a smaller size. The display on the device has excellent viewing angles and colour reproduction.

But, it cannot match the smoothness that the 90 Hz display panel that is found on the OnePlus 7 Pro. Therefore, we give this round to the OnePlus’ offering.

Battery

The battery is an important aspect of every smartphone and could be the key decisive factor for a large number of users. Fortunately, both smartphones are powered by large-sized batteries that support fast charging.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30 W Warp charging. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ features 4300 mAh battery that supports 45 W fast charging.

Not only does the Samsung smartphone have a bigger battery and supports significantly faster-charging speeds, but it also supports wireless charging upto 20 W and reverse wireless charging. Therefore, the clear winner in this domain is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

Chipset

The Galaxy Note 10+ features the Samsung made Exynos 9825 SoC while the OnePlus 7 Pro features the Snapdragon 855. Both the chipsets are manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process and consist of an Octa-Core CPU.

In terms of performance, both devices are expected to have comparable performance. However, we will have to wait until we get the Note 10+ to compare it against the OnePlus 7 Pro.

[Note: the US variant of the Note 10+ packs Snapdragon 855, which is not being talked about in this article]

Storage

The Galaxy Note 10+ and the OnePlus 7 Pro are offered in two storage variants which are listed below:

	Storage Variant 1	Storage Variant 2
OnePlus	6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM	8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
Samsung	12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM	12 GB + 512 GB ROM

We believe RAM capacities of upto 8 GB are more than sufficient to play any kind of applications including heavy games. However, as technology improves, graphics-intensive games including PUBG can benefit from additional RAM found on the Galaxy Note 10+.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is available in upto 512 GB of inbuilt storage. Besides, it also supports memory expandability upto 1 TB via a microSD card.

The higher RAM capacity, option to choose more storage and support for memory expansion makes the Galaxy Note 10+ a better choice than the OnePlus 7 Pro in this area.

[Bonus Tip: Both smartphones use UFS 3.0 storage which offers comparatively faster read and write speeds]

Camera

The two devices in our comparison have a single camera on the front. As previously mentioned the OnePlus 7 Pro has a motorised pop-up camera that has a resolution of 16 MP while the Galaxy Note 10+ has a 10 MP sensor that has dual-pixel technology.

Both the smartphones have multi-camera setup on the back. The Note 10+ has a quad-camera setup which consists of a 12 MP + 12 MP + 16 MP +ToF sensor. In comparison, the OnePlus 7 Pro only has a triple camera setup which consists of 48 MP + 8 MP + 16 MP sensors.

The two devices can also capture upto 2160p videos @ 30 fps from the rear camera setup. Moreover, the front camera of the Galaxy Note 10+ can also capture 2160p video @ 30 fps while its competitor’s video capturing capability from the selfie camera is limited to 1080p @ 30 fps.

The presence of a ToF camera an better video output form selfie camera allows the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ to pull ahead of it competitor. At least on paper, the Samsung offering is superior to OnePlus but we will also test the camera on two once the Note 10+ starts shipping later this month.

Connectivity and Other Features

Connectivity options on Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and OnePlus Pro are also alike. The two devices support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac W-Fi, Dual LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB Type C port.

The two flagship smartphones have an under-display fingerprint scanner which is a nifty feature. However, the Galaxy Note 10+ uses an ultrasonic sensor while the OnePlus 7 Pro employs an optical sensor.

Although sensors on both smartphones can instantly bypass the lock screen, the ultrasonic scanner found on the Note 10+ is regarded as more secure and reliable. It tends to work fine even if the user’s hands are smushed with dirt or oil.

The ultrasonic waves can penetrate such substances whereas an optical sensor won’t be able to match biometrics in case the user has an untidy finger.

Other notable features that the Galaxy Note 10+ offers that are absent on the OnePlus offering, include DeX, an Sp02 meter and S-Pen.

DeX is short for Desktop Experience, this feature can mirror the contents of the Galaxy Note 10+ on a large screen display. It utilises the phone hardware to produce a desktop-like experience possibly replacing a laptop or desktop computer in certain scenarios.

The SpO2 sensor stands for peripheral capillary oxygen saturation it is used to estimate the amount of oxygen in the blood. Therefore, users that have certain health conditions, this feature of Galaxy Note 10+ can be highly beneficial.

The Galaxy Note 10+ also ships with the all new S-Pen which adds a whole new dimension of wireless control to the device like remotely clicking pictures or navigating between apps.

Price And Conclusion

Specifications	OnePlus 7 Pro	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Price	6 GB + 128 GB: 48,999 8 GB + 256 GB: 52,999	12 GB + 256 GB: 79,999 12 GB + 512 GB: 89,999
Display	6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED 90 Hz 3120 x 1440 QHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 516 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 60 Hz 3040 x 1440 FHD+ 19:9 Aspect Ratio 498 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Chipset	Snapdragon 855 7 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core Adreno 640 GPU	Exynos 9825 7 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core Mali G76 MP12 GPU
RAM	6 GB 8 GB	12 GB
Storage	128 GB 256 GB	256 GB 512 GB
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX582 (PDAF) 8 MP, f2.4 (Telephoto) 16 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) 2160p video@60fps 720p video@480fps	12 MP, f/1.5-2.4 (PDAF) 12 MP, f/2.1 (Telephoto) 16 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) TOF 3D VGA camera 2160p video@60fps 720p video@960fps
Front Facing Camera	16 MP 1080p@30fps	10 MP 2160p@30fps
Battery	4000 mAh battery 30 Watt Warp Charge	Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh battery 45 Watt Fast Charge Ships With 25 W charger
Other Features	In-display Fingerprint scanner (Optical) Face unlock	In-display Fingerprint scanner (Optical Sensor) Face unlock DeX Support Sp02 Meter S-Pen

Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Benchmark Scores Leaked On Geekbench

As previously mentioned, both the devices are one of the best Android smartphones that money can buy. We have laid out all the differences in an easy to grasp manner so you can make the right choice based on your needs.

We feel the OnePlus 7 Pro offers better value in comparison to the Note 10+. However, if you are not constrained with a budget and you want a no holds barred phone that offers higher storage capacities, has several other bells and whistles like the S-Pen and absurdly fast 45 W fast charging, the Note 10+ has to be the device of your choice.

Would you like us to write more such articles and what are your thoughts on this one? Do Let us know in the comments below.

August 9, 2019

Nova 5i Pro With Kirin 810 Thrashes Redmi K20 In Geekbench

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 in India whose key highlighting features include the Snapdragon 730 SoC, Indisplay fingerprint scanner and a motorised popup camera. As it seemed, Xiaomi has outperformed all its competitors, the world’s second largest manufacturer, Huawei might have a wild card up its sleeve which holds the potential to steal the K20’s thunder.

Along with Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro, which were launched last month, Huawei was also expected to announce the Nova 5i Pro which was nowhere to be found. Earlier this week, the promotional material of the smartphone was leaked and now, its performance estimates have also been revealed in the form of Geekbench benchmark. Surprisinlgy, the Nova 5i Pro with the Kirin 810 has managed to surpass Redmi K20 with a substanial margin.

Following are the single core and multi core Geekbench results of the two smartphones (1,2):

	Redmi K20	Huawei Nova 5i Pro
Single Core	2514	2782
Multi Core	6671	7694

Apparently, the Huawei Nova 5i Pro has much higher multi core score and slightly higher single core score than the Redmi K20. Although benchmarks are not the only factor that determine the performance of a device, but sheer horse power definitely has an upper hand.

Moving ahead, the Nova 5i Pro has been listed on the mandatory certification website TENAA, that has unconvered all its specs allowing for a detailed spec comparison between the two mid range devices.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro vs Redmi K20, Specs Comparison

Specification	Redmi K20	Huawei Nova 5i Pro
DISPLAY	6.39 inch, Super AMOLED, Popup Camera	6.26 inch, Punch Hole Camera
PROCESSOR	Snapdragon 730, 8 nm	Kirin 810, 7 nm
MEMORY	6 GB + 64 GB 6 GB + 128 GB	8 GB + 128 GB 8 GB + 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie	Android 9 Pie
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, 4G VoLTE	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, 4G VoLTE
CAMERA	48 MP 8 MP 12 MP	48 MP 8 MP 2 MP 2 MP
BATTERY	4000 mAh 18 W Charging	4000 mAh 20 W
Security	In Display	Rear Mounted

Although the official price of the Nova 5i Pro is yet to be revealed, the company is expected to sell the handset at an aggressive price point as observed with the Nova 5 and Nova 5 Pro whose prices are as follows:

	Nova 5	Nova 5 Pro
8 GB + 128 GB	CNY 2,799 (approx. Rs.28,300)	(8 GB + 128 GB): CNY 2,999 (approx. Rs. 30,400)
8 GB + 256 GB		(8 GB + 256 GB) CNY 3,399 (approx. Rs. 34,400) – 256GB

Also Read: Moto One Action Specs Leaked, Features An Unconventionally Tall Display

We believe, if the company is able to price the Nova 5i Pro close to the K20 i.e in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000, Huawei offering can pose a serious threat to the latter. The launch of the Nova 5i Pro is expected to happen before the end of August.

Which device according is a better buy? Let us know in the comments below.

July 20, 2019

Realme X Vs Redmi K20 : Which One Should You Pick?

Earlier this month, Realme launched the Realme X mid-range handset which due to its value for money was able to turn a lot of heads. Now, India’s number one smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has launched its mid-ranger which is dubbed the Redmi K20. Due to similar pricing and features of the two handset, a confusing situation for the end-user has manifested. In this article, we will look into each and every aspect of both devices which will subsequently help the reader in selecting the best choice based on their needs and requirements.

Design and Build

Due to the highly subjective point of view of different human beings, it is hard to state which smartphone out of the two has a better design. Nevertheless, we can still place the Realme X and Redmi K20 head to head, on behalf of aspects like the type of notch and materials used.

In terms of build, the Redmi K20 has glass on both the front and back which is held together with an aluminium alloy chassis. On the other hand, the Realme X has front glass but both the rear panel and chassis of the smartphone are made of hard plastic. Besides both devices have a motorised module on top which houses the front-facing selfie camera.

Due to a glass back which is extremely hard to scratch and an ultra-durable aluminium chassis, the winner of this round we feel is the Redmi K20.

Display

The display of any smartphone is definitely one of its most crucial feature and the contenders in this face-off are no exception. The Redmi K20 features a 6.39 inch display whereas the Realme X has a 6.53 inch display which is a tad better larger. Both smartphones are equipped with a Super AMOLED display which provides for adequately bright illumination and great viewing angles.

Moreover, display on both the Realme X and Redmi K20 is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. In terms of the pixel density, the display on the former has a ppi of 394 ppi while the latter has a display with 403 ppi. Even though Redmi K20’s display has slightly higher pixel density, the difference is inconsiderable. Besides human eye can only different pixels if the density is below 326 ppi.

Therefore, due to a larger sized display, the winner of this round, according to us is the Realme X.

Battery

Another important factor that buyers consider while choosing a smartphone is battery capacity. The Realme X has a 3765 mAh battery while the Redmi K20 has a 4,000 mAh battery. Both handsets also support fast charging, the former supports 18 W Qualcomm Quick charge technology whereas the latter supports 20 W VOOC 3.0 proprietary charging technology.

Even though there is negligible difference between the battery capacities on the Realme X and the Redmi K20, Xiaomi’s offering is able to steer ahead due to the Snapdragon 730 SoC which is manufactured using 8 nm technology. In comparison, the Snapdragon 710 on the Realme smartphone is manufactured using 10 nm process.

Though, not by a huge margin, the Redmi K20 is able to regain its lead in the battery department.

Camera

For photography, the Redmi K20 has a total of four cameras out of which three are placed on the rear and one selfie sensor is housed in the motorised pop-up camera module. On the contrary, the Realme X only has a total of 3 cameras, out of which two are present on the back and one sensor is placed in the popup module on top.

Speaking of resolution, the Realme X has a 16 MP sensor while the Redmi K20 is equipped with a 20 MP shooter. Nevertheless, a lot is dependent on the image processing and both the companies load their handsets with tons of artificial photo and video enhancing capabilities. Hence, we cannot pick an outright winner in the front camera department. Though the things are a bit different when it comes to the rear camera setup.

The triple camera setup on the Redmi K20 is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 582 sensor, 8 MP telephoto sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide sensor. The Realme X, on the other hand, has a 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. On paper, the Sony IMX 586 on the latter is better than the IMX 582 on the Redmi K20. The additional ultrawide and telephoto sensor provide the Xiaomi’s offering with a clear advantage.

The winner in the photography domain, according to us is the Redmi K20. For users who are interested in knowing the video capturing capability, both devices can capture 2160p videos from the rear camera setup and 1080p videos at 30 fps from the single selfie camera.

Chipset

The Realme X features the Snapdragon 710 SoC while the Redmi K20 features the Snapdragon 730 SoC. Both the chipsets are manufactured by Qualcomm and have Octa-Core CPU. As previously mentioned, the Snapdragon 730 is fabricated using 8 nm process whereas the Snapdragon 710 is manufactured using 10 nm process.

Besides being more power-efficient, the Snapdragon 730 also incorporates the superior 618 GPU. Hence, with the better overall chipset, the Redmi K20 steer far ahead from the Realme X.

Other Notable Features

Connectivity options on both the Redmi K20 and the Realme X are similar. The two devices support 802.11 ac Wi-fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE and USB Type C ports. But, the offering from Xiaomi additionally supports NFC which is used for wireless payments and instantly connecting or sharing data between compatible handsets.

Moreover, the Redmi K20 has a USB C 2.0 port which offers faster data transfer speed than USB C 1.0 which is present on its contender. For biometric security, both smartphones also have an indisplay fingerprint scanner, in addition to face unlock and the conventional screen lock. The two devices also support 3.5 mm audio jack which is slowly becoming a novelty.

Due to built-in NFC support and faster USB C technology, the Redmi K20 once manages to defeat the Realme X.

Price

Both the Redmi K20 and Realme X are offered in two storage options for which the price is as follows:

Realme X	Redmi K20
4 GB + 128 GB: 15,999	6 GB + 64 GB: 21,999
8 GB + 128 GB: 19,999	6 GB + 128 GB: 23,999

Neither of the smartphones supports memory expansion.

Conclusion

Specifications	Redmi K20	Realme X
Price	6 GB + 64 GB: 21,999 6 GB + 128 GB: 23,999	4 GB + 128 GB: 15,999 8 GB + 128 GB: 19,999
Display	6.39 inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 403 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.53 inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 394 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset	Snapdragon 730 8 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) Adreno 618 GPU	Snapdragon 710 10 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) Adreno 616 GPU
RAM	6 GB 6 GB	4 GB 8 GB
Storage	64 GB 128 GB	128 GB
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX582 (PDAF) 8 MP, f2.4 (telephoto) 12 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) 2160p video@30fps	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX 586 (PDAF) 5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor 2160p video@30fps
Front Facing Camera	20 MP 1080p@30fps	16 MP 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery 18 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 18 W charger	Non-removable Li-Ion 3765 mAh battery 20 Watt Fast Charge Support Ships With 20 W charger
Other Features	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Indisplay Fingerprint scanner Face unlock	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Indisplay Fingerprint scanner Face unlock

To conclude, both the Realme X and the Redmi K20 are very comprehensive smartphones that are offered lucrative price. However, if your budget is limited to sub 20k you have to pick the Realme regardless of storage capacity. But, if budget is not a concern and you are looking for a better-built handset with a superior chipset, you have to pick the Redmi K20.

What are your thoughts on the two new mid-rangers? Which one according to you is a better device, let us know in the comments below.

July 17, 2019

Redmi Note 7 Vs Note 7s Vs Note 7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

On the 28th of February 2019, Xiaomi launched two smartphones in India which include the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The former was originally launched in China in the month of January and it has a notable difference in comparison to the Indian variant. The Indian variant has 12 MP + 2 MP rear camera sensors while its Chinese counterpart has 48 MP + 5 MP resolution sensors. This move faced a lot of criticism from the Indian customers who were left dissatisfied.

In order to make up for the backlash, the company has launched the Redmi Note 7s in India that has the said 48 MP + 5 MP sensors as its Chinese variant. The price of the two variants makes it sit between the Note 7 and the beefed-up Note 7 Pro. This has lead to a perplexing situation for the consumer who wants to get a Redmi device in the 10K to 15K price bracket.

Factually, the three devices have a handful of differences in terms of specifications which further contributes to the confusion. The key differences between the trio include dissimilar storage options, camera sensors, chipset and price. Let’s start with the dissimilarities which will be followed with the heterogeneous features.

Camera & Chipset

Model	Main Rear Camera	Chipset
Redmi Note 7	12 MP, f/2.2; 2 MP	Snapdragon 660 Octa Core Adreno 512
Redmi Note 7s	48 MP, f/1.8 Samsung ISOCELL GM1; 5 MP	Snapdragon 660 Octa Core Adreno 512
Redmi Note 7 Pro	48 MP, f/1.8 Sony IMX586; 5 MP	Snapdragon 675 Octa Core Adreno 612

All three smartphones have a dual rear camera setup but they have entirely different specifications. The Redmi Note 7 features an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 7s features the f/1.8 aperture equipped Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48 MP sensor and a 5 MP secondary. While the Redmi Note 7 Pro features the f/1.8 aperture equipped Sony IMX86 sensors which is also present on the flagship grade devices like the Honor View 20. The secondary sensor on the former has 5 MP resolution which is the same as the Redmi Note 7s. In terms of chipset, the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7s feature the Snapdragon 660 SoC while the Redmi Note7 Pro features the 675 SoC which is significantly more powerful than the former.

Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7

Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7s

Price

All three smartphones are available in two storage options for which the prices are listed below:

Model	Variant 1	Variant 2
Redmi Note 7	3 GB + 32 GB= Rs 9,999	4 GB + 64 GB= Rs 11,999
Redmi Note 7s	3 GB + 32 GB= Rs 10,999	4 GB + 64 GB= Rs 12,999
Redmi Note 7 Pro	4 GB + 64 GB= Rs 13,999	6 GB + 128 GB= Rs 16,999

Screen, Battery, Front Camera & Connectivity

Specification	Redmi Note 7,Redmi Note 7s and Redmi Note 7 Pro
Screen	6.3 Inch, IPS LCD 2340 x 1080 px, 409 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery	400 mAh QuickCharge 4.0, 18 W Charging
Front Camera	13 MP
Connectivity	Dual 4G VoLTE 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/c Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	3.5 MM Audio Jack USB Type C Reversible Connector
Other Features	Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor P2i Nano Coating

The Redmi Note 7, the Redmi Note 7s and the Redmi Note 7 Pro feature a 6.3 inch LCD display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. The three smartphones are powered by a 4,000 mAh battery which support 18 W fast charging. The smartphones run on the latest Android 9 which is skinned with Xiaomi’s MIUI 10. Connectivity options on the devices include 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack and the bottom mounted USB Type C port. The front camera on the trio is also identical which has a resolution of 13 MP.

Verdict

Also Read: Xiaomi To Launch The Redmi K20 Flagship Smartphone On The 28th Of May

If the user has a defined budget and cannot expend more than Rs 12000, both the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7s are worthy options. If the user wants more storage space they can opt for the 4 GB + 64 GB Note 7, while if the focus is on photography, we would suggest the Note 7s. By spending just Rs 1,000 more for Redmi Note 7 Pro the buyer ends up with a better camera and chipset.

Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7

Click here to buy the Redmi Note 7s

May 20, 2019

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 vs Redmi Note 7, Which One Should You Pick?

Earlier this year, Redmi separated itself from Xiaomi to turn into an independent brand. The first smartphone that the company launched was the Redmi Note 7 which has become the talk of the town due to its value for money. A short while ago the company launched another budget smartphone, the Redmi Y3 which is mainly targeted towards photography enthusiasts. Surprisingly, the price of both variants of the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Y3 are same which leads to the confusion of selecting the best out of the two. In this article, we discuss all aspects of the aforementioned smartphones which will help in deciding the best option based on the needs of every user.

Build and Design

Both the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Y3 have a homogenous design with alike positioning of buttons, ports, camera sensors and the fingerprint sensor. Both smartphones sport a high screen-to-body ratio display that features a small dot notch up top. Noteworthy, the rear panel of the Note 7 Pro is made out of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, the Redmi Y3 has a plastic back panel which is comparatively prone to scratches and scuff marks. The two devices also weigh similar to each other, with the former weighing in at 186 gram and the latter at 180 gram.

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Display

The Redmi Note 7 features a 6.3 inch LCD display while the Redmi Y3 features a 6.26 inch LCD panel. Even though the size of the display on both smartphones is similar, the former has a full HD resolution panel while the latter gets an HD panel. The display panel of the Redmi Note 7 has a pixel density of 409 ppi. On the other hand, the display panel on the Redmi Y3 has a pixel density of 269 ppi. Additionally, both smartphones also have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection which safeguards them against scratches and accidental drops.

Camera and Video

The Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Y3 both have a dual rear camera setup and a single front camera which is housed in the dot notch above the display. The rear camera setup on both devices is identical which is comprised of an f/2.2 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. Undoubtedly, the front-facing camera on the Redmi Y3 is its key highlighting feature and one aspect in which it completely blows out its competition. It has a 32 MP selfie camera which has an 80 degree wide viewing angle. Noteworthy, the same sensor is present on the Vivo V15 Pro which costs upwards of Rs 25,000. On the other hand the Redmi Note 7 has 13 MP selfie camera with 1.25 ? pixel. The two smartphones can also capture 1080p video from both the front and rear camera.

Chipset and Battery

Assuredly, this is one area where the Redmi Y3 does not stand a chance against the Redmi Note 7. The former features the Snapdragon 632 SoC while the latter features the Snapdragon 660 SoC. Even though, chipsets on the device consist of an Octa-Core CPU. The Redmi Note 7 has significantly better real-world performance and a much better GPU which is the Adreno 512. The Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Y3 are both powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery. The former, however, supports 18 W charging while the latter only supports 10 W charge.

Connectivity and Other Features

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In terms of connectivity, both the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Y3 support dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, 3.5 mm jack, and Bluetooth. Notably the former supports Bluetooth 5.0 while the latter supports Bluetooth 4.2. For charging and data transfer, the Redmi Note 7 has a bottom mounted USB Type C port while the Redmi Y3 has a micro USB port. One key feature that the latter has and the former does not is the P2i nano coating. The coating allows the Redmi Y3 to easily survive accidental liquid spillage or sudden drizzles.

All in all, the Redmi Note 7 is a better smartphone out of the two as it offers considerably better value than the Redmi Y3. Though, for all the people who like clicking a lot of selfies, the latter is a better option.

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Specifications	Redmi Note 7	Redmi Y3
Price	3 GB + 32 GB -Rs 9,999 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 11,999	3 GB + 32 GB -Rs 9,999 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 11,999
Display	6.3 inch 2340 x 1080 FHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 409 ppi	6.26 inch 1520 x 720 FHD+ 19:9 Aspect Ratio 269 ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core (4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
RAM	3 GB 4 GB	3 GB 4 GB
Storage	32 GB, Expandable storage up to 256 GB (Use SIM 2 Slot) 64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256 GB (Use SIM 2 Slot)	32 GB, Expandable storage up to 512 GB (Dedicated Slot) 64 GB, Expandable storage up to 512 GB (Dedicated Slot)
Primary Camera	16 MP, f/2.2, 0.8 µm 2 MP, depth sensor 1080p video@60fps	16 MP, f/2.2, 0.8 µm 2 MP, depth sensor 1080p video@60fps
Secondary Camera	13 MP, f/2.2, 1.25µm 1080p@30fps	32 MP, f/2.2 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 4,000 mAh battery 18 W Charge	Non-removable Li-Ion 4,000 mAh battery 10 W Charge
Other Features	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face unlock	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face unlock

April 25, 2019

Redmi Note 7 Pro Vs Realme 3 Pro Vs Galaxy M30 : Specs Comparison

With the launch of the Realme 3 Pro, the battle of mid-range smartphones has gotten even intense. With devices like the Note 7 Pro and the Galaxy M30 falling in the same price bracket, it can be perplexing as to which of the three is a better option. In this article, we compare the specifications of all three smartphones so you can decide which device best suits your needs.

Design & Build Quality

All three smartphones have a solid build with a modern design. The Galaxy Note 7 Pro accrediting to its front and rear glass build looks most stylish out of the bunch. On the other hand, both the Realme 3 Pro and Galaxy M30 have a front glass with polycarbonate rear panel. Both the latter devices have an appreciable design on the back but are not as attractive as the Note 7 Pro.

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Display

The Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 3 Pro have identical LCD displays that measure 6.3 inch and have a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. In comparison, the Galaxy M30 sports a Super AMOLED display that measures 6.4 inch. Not only is the display on the M30 bigger than its competitors but the LCD panel on its contenders cannot match the prowess of a Super AMOLED panel. Noteworthy, the smartphones from Redmi and Realme have Corning Gorilla 5 on the front which safeguards them against scratches. While the Galaxy M30 lags any form of scratch resistant technology.

Performance

This is one area where Samsung’s offering falls behind its rivals. The Exynos 7904 SoC present on the device is not powerful enough to match the processing power of the Snapdragon 710 on the Realme 3 Pro or the Snapdragon 675 on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The latter pulls ahead of the former in regards to benchmark performance, but the GPU on the newly launched Realme 3 Pro is superior than the one on the Note 7 Pro.

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Camera

All three smartphones from this banter have worthy camera hardware which is further enhanced with the help of software processing. The Note 7 Pro has a combination of a 48 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, the Galaxy M30 has triple cameras, out of which the 13 MP is PDAF sensor, a 5 MP ultra wide sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. Noteworthy the latest entrant, the Realme 3 Pro has 16 MP sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. According to Realme, the latter can capture 64 MP resolution images via the 16 MP sensor with the help of software processing. All in all, it is hard to determine the camera performance of the handsets before actually looking at the samples. All three smartphones also have a single front-facing camera which is housed in waterdrop notch above the display. The Note 7 Pro has a 13 MP front camera, the Galaxy A30 has a 16 MP front-facing camera and the Realme 3 Pro has a 25 MP selfie camera.

Additional Features

The Galaxy M30 has a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery which is considerably larger than the 4,000 mAh battery on the Redmi Note 7 Pro and 4,045 mAh battery on the Realme 3 Pro. Noteworthy, Realme’s offering supports VOOC 3.0 technology which can charge it with 20 W of power which is the highest amongst the three. All three smartphones also have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and run on the latest Android 9.0 which is skinned with custom UI of their respective brands. One simple yet important feature of the Note 7 Pro is the presence of an IR blaster which can be used to control appliances.

	Redmi Note 7 Pro	Realme 3 Pro	Galaxy M30
Price	Rs. 13,999: 4GB + 64GB: Rs. 16,999: 6GB + 128GB	Rs. 13,999: 4GB + 64GB Rs. 16,999: 6GB + 128GB	Rs 14,990: 4GB+64GB Rs 17,990: 6GB+64GB
Display	6.3 inch 2340 x 1080 FHD+ LCD	6.3 inch 2340 x 1080 FHD+ LCD	6.4 inch 2340 x 1080 FHD+ Super AMOLED
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	Exynos 7904
CPU	Octa Core 2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver	Octa-core 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver	Octa Core 2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	4 GB 6 GB	4 GB 6 GB	4 GB 6 GB
Storage	64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB 128 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB	64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB 128 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB	64 GB, Expandable storage up to 512GB 128 GB, Expandable storage up to 512GB
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8 5 MP, f/2.4 2160p@ 30fps, 1080p@ 30/60/120fps	16 MP, f/1.7 5 MP, f/2.4 2160p@ 30fps, 1080p@ 30/120fps, 720p@ 960fps	13 MP, f/1.9 5 MP, f/2.2 5 MP, depth sensor 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front Facing Camera	13 MP 1080p@30fps	25 MP 1080p@30fps	16 MP 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery 18 W charging	Non-removable Li-Ion 4045 mAh battery VOOC 3.0, 20 W Charging	Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery 15W Charging
Other Features	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face Unlock	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face Unlock	3.5 mm Headphone Jack Fingerprint scanner Face Unlock

April 22, 2019

Samsung Galaxy M20 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Vs ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2, Spec Comparison

With the majority of millenials showing interest towards the sub-12k to 15k segment, the competition in the same is heated up right now. Top brands are releasing smartphones with better specs and lower prices each week, and to be fair, we can’t help but put them up against each other to see how they fall out as rivals. Samsung recently revealed their playmaker in the same segment, and it’s none other than the Samsung Galaxy M20. With specs that’ll give other phones a run for their money, let’s have a look at where the new Samsung Galaxy M20 stands with other popular phones in the sub-15k segment. For this spec comparison, we’re putting the Galaxy M20 against the hugely popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2. This is up to you to decide that which is the best budget smartphone under 15k in this segment.

Design

When it comes to design, it’s the most astute reason why a smartphone sells these days. Making a style statement is not just an option these days, its a necessity. That’s why all three of these phones have an extremely eye-catching design that stands out.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 sports a waterdrop notch, which also houses the front camera. The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a trapezium-like notch, which doesn’t take up much space in the display. The Redmi Note 6 Pro, on the other hand, sports a wider notch that is larger than the other 2 phones.

Talking about the back panels, the Samsung Galaxy M20 has a plastic back, which actually gives a premium look. Similarly, the ASUS device has a laminated glossy plastic back. It looks good, but picks up smudges pretty easily. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is the only smartphone here which brings a metal back panel to the game. It has a smooth matte finish, making it a bit slippery, but good to hold and look at the same time.

Display

The Galaxy M20 brings the Samsung-developed PLS TFT capacitative screen to the table, with a size of 6.3 inches. The phone has a 83.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is higher as compared to the other two devices. With a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a Pixel density of 409ppi, it clearly has an edge over the ASUS and Redmi devices.

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has an 6. 2 inch IPS LCD, and a 82 percent screen-to-body ratio. With a slightly lower resolution at 2280 x 1080 px and 19:9 ratio, it matches the specs of the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The Galaxy M20, being the latest phone in the category, shows worthwhile improvements when it comes to display.

Under The Hood

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy M20, it packs an Exynos 7904 Octa chipset (14nm). Both the Zenfone and the Redmi devices, on the other hand, run on the Snapdragon SoC. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a Snapdragon 660 chipset, which houses an Octa-core CPU (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260).

The Redmi Note 6 Pro runs on a slightly older Snapdragon 636 SoC, with an Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260. While the Zenfone and the Redmi have Adreno GPUs, the Galaxy M20 has a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.

Memory And Storage

All three smartphones are available in both 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants, providing 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage variants respectively. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is also available in a 3rd variant with 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage, which is saying something.

While the Redmi Note 6 Pro supports expandable storage up to 256 GB, both the M20 and Zenfone support microSD cards upto 512 GB. It’s interesting to note that the Zenfone and the Galaxy M20 both use dedicated memory card slots. The Redmi Note 6 Pro uses the slot for the SIM 2, so that’s something to point out here.

Camera

In an era of dual-camera setups, none of these smartphones disappoint. The Samsung Galaxy M20 has a 13 MP (f/1.9) primary camera, with a secondary ultra-wide 5 MP (f/2.2) camera with a depth sensor. It’s equipped with a 8 MP (f/2.0) front selfie camera. Both these cameras support HDR and can record videos at 1080p (30fps).

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a 12 MP (f/1.8) primary camera, along with a secondary 5 MP (f/2.2) camera, again with a depth sensor. In terms of the front camera, it has a 13 MP (f/2.0) front camera, which supports HDR and even has a LED flash. The best part about the Zenfone’s camera is the fact that it supports 2K recording, and 1080p recording at 60fps.

The Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 12 MP (f/1.9) dual pixel primary camera, with a secondary 5 MP (f/.2.2) camera with a depth sensor. It has an amazing 20 MP (f/2.0) front camera with a secondary 2 MP front camera (with a depth sensor). It also supports recording at 1080p (30fps).

Battery, Connectivity and Features

Both the Samsung Galaxy M20 and the Zenfone Max Pro M2 pack a 5000 mAh battery, which is a bliss for those who use their phone on the heavy side. The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a 4000 mAh battery. A bit lower than its counterparts, but still enough to handle over a day’s worth of usage. The Samsung Galaxy M20 supports fast charging too.

All the devices have standard connectivity options, with the exception of an infrared port on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, which makes the device MI Remote compatible. The only device among these three which supports Type-C connectivity is the Galaxy M20, so that’s an added bonus. All three smartphones have rear-mounted fingerprint sensors.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is available in two colours, Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black. Similarly, the Zenfone is also available in two colours, namely Blue and Titanium. The Redmi 6 Pro offers 4 different colour options. It’s available in Black, Blue, Rose Gold and Red.

Pricing

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The Samsung Galaxy M20 is priced at Rs. 10,990 for the 3GB+32GB version and Rs. 12,990 for the 4GB+64GB version. The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 starts with Rs. 12,999 for the 3GB+32GB version, Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB+64GB version and finally Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB+64GB version. The Redmi Pro 6 is priced at 12,999 for the 3GB+32GB version and Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB+64GB version. All these devices are focused towards the high-selling sectors of the market, and people are constantly looking out for the best budget smartphone under 15k. What seems to be the best bet for you guys based on the specs? Let us know in the comments below.

January 30, 2019

Honor 8X Vs Realme 2 Pro Vs Moto One Power : Specs Comparison

With the launch of the Honor 8X, competition in the crowded mid-range segment has shot up. With smartphones such as the Realme 2 Pro and the Moto One Power present in the same price range, it can be confusing as to which of the three is better. We compare the features to help you decide what might be a better pick for you

Design & Build Quality

The Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X are the most stylish out of the lot, but the Moto One Power is appealing for those who are looking for a more subtle design. The Honor 8X is arguably the best looking device out of the three with a gradient finish. The Moto One Power does not have a glass back like the other two, but it sports a clean matte finish. The Moto One Power has a metal unibody design with a rigid frame. In our review we extensively tried to bend the phone but it survived.The Moto One Power is a tad bit heavier than the other two owing to its mammoth battery.

Buy the Honor 8X

Display

The three phones are similar in dimensions with subtle differences due to their build types. The Honor 8X has the biggest display out of the three with a 6.5 inch FHD screen. The Realme 2 Pro is the second biggest with a 6.3 inch display and the Moto One Power has a 6.2 inch display. While the Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X share the same 2340 x 1080 px display resolution, the Moto One Power lags behind with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution . The Realme 2 Pro has a waterdrop notch while the other two sport a bigger, conventional notch. The displays on all three devices have good viewing angles.

Buy the Realme 2 Pro

Performance

The Realme 2 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset which is better than the Moto One Power’s Snapdragon 636. While pitting it against the Honor 8X’s Kirin 710, it had lower scores on benchmark apps. We tested the benchmark scores of the on Antutu and had the devices plugged in to a charger while doing so. This was done because the Realme 2 Pro’s processor is clocked down by the company to optimise battery life. We tested the 4 GB RAM variants of the Moto One Power and the Honor 8X and the 8 GB RAM variant of the Realme 2 Pro. The Realme 2 Pro is also the only one out of the three devices to offer an 8 GB RAM variant.

The Honor 8X leads in terms of storage as the device has 64 GB and 128 GB variants, with a memory expandability of upto 400 GB. The Realme 2 Pro also has 64 GB and 128 GB variants but the Moto One Power only has a 64 GB variant.

Checking out what’s under the hood, the Moto One Power dwarfs the other two with its 5,000 mAh battery. The device also has fast charging support. With these two features, battery backup will never be an issue for Moto One Power users.

Buy the Moto One Power

Camera

The Moto One Power has a 16 MP + 5 MP primary camera and can shoot 4K videos at 30 fps. The Realme 2 Pro has a 16 MP + 2 MP primary camera and the Honor 8X only shoots 1080p video. However, both the Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X have a 16 MP front-facing camera opposed to the 12 MP front-facing camera on the Moto One Power.

Additional Features

The Moto One Power runs on the Android One Program, which means it has a clean, stock Android experience and will receive timely updates. The other two devices have their custom UIs based on Android which are favoured by some users. The Realme 2 Pro and the Honor 8X also have a Face Unlock feature. All the three devices have a fingerprint reader for security.

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You can also refer to the table below where we have highlighted the top specs in each category:

Realme 2 Pro

Moto One Power

Honor 8X

Price

4 GB + 64 GB -Rs 13,990

6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 15,990

8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 17,990

4 GB + 64 GB- Rs 15,999

4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 14,999
6 GB + 64 GB – Rs 16,999
6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 18,999

Display

6.3 inch

2340 x 1080 FHD+

19.5:9 Aspect Ratio

409 ppi

6.2 inch

2246 x 1080 FHD+

18.7:9 Aspect Ratio

402 ppi

6.5 inch

2340 x 1080 FHD+

19:5:9 Aspect Ratio

396 ppi

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

Hisilicon Kirin 710

CPU

Octa Core

2.0 GHz Kryo 260

Octa Core

1.8 GHz Kryo 260

Octa Core

2.2 GHz Cortex A-73

RAM

4 GB

6 GB

8 GB

3 GB

4 GB

6 GB

Storage

64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB

128 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB

64 GB, Expandable storage up to 256GB

64 GB, Expandable storage up to 400 GB

128 GB, Expandable Storage up to 400 GB

Primary Camera

16 MP, f/1.7
2 MP, depth sensor 2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @30fps

16 MP, f/1.8
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @30/60fps

20 MP, f/1.8

2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor

1080p @ 30fps

Front Facing Camera

16 MP, f/2.0

1080p@30fps

12 MP, f/2.0

1080p@30fps

16 MP, f/2.0

1080p@30fps

Battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery

Non-removable Li-Ion 3750 mAh battery

Other Features

3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Fingerprint scanner

Face unlock

3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Fingerprint scanner

3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Fingerprint Scanner

Face Unlock

October 17, 2018

Zenfone Max Pro 6GB vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Mi A2

The mid-range segment for smartphones gives prospective buyers a lot of options to choose from. Sometimes the option can get a little overwhelming. The price bracket of Rs. 15,000 – Rs. 20,000 has the phones like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Zenfone Max Pro, and the latest Mi A2. The Zenfone Max Pro will go on sale with its 6GB variant tomorrow. Check out the full details of the launch here. With that said, it’s only natural that we put these smartphones side by side to see which one performs better. Given that the smartphones have a lot in common.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Zenfone Max Pro vs Mi A2, What’s Same And What’s Different?

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Zenfone Max Pro and the Mi A2, all follow the same design of glass front panel with an aluminum body. All the three smartphones have a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Zenfone Max share the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. While the Mi A2 runs on the Snapdragon 660. The Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Mi A2 is available with 4B or 6GB of RAM. Whereas, the Zenfone Max Pro is available with 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB of RAM. The Zenfone Max Pro has two storage variants, either 32GB or 64GB. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has is only available with 64GB storage. The Mi A2 has three variants with 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage. All three smartphones have expandable storage using microSD card slot.

The Summarized Comparison

Specifications	Redmi Note 5 Pro	Zenfone Max Pro	Mi A2
Price	Rs. 14,999 (Buy Here)	Rs. 14,999 (Buy Here)	Rs. 20,071.20 (Launch In India On 8th August)
Display	5.99-inch IPS LCD Corning Glass (Unspecified Version)	5.99-inch IPS LCD	5.99-inch LTPS IPS LCD Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 Aspect Ratio 77.4% Screen To Body Ratio	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 Aspect Ratio 76.2% Screen To Body Ratio	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 Aspect Ratio 77.4% Screen To Body Ratio
Battery	4,000 mAh Li-Ion	5,000 mAh Li-Ion	3,010 mAh Li-Ion Battery
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260	Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core 4 x 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
RAM	4GB 6GB	3GB 4GB 6GB	4GB 6GB
Storage	64GB	32GB 64GB	32GB 64GB 128GB
Primary Camera	Dual 12 MP f/2.2 5 MP f/2.0	Dual 13 MP f/2.2 + 5 MP f/2.4 New (6 GB RAM variant) Dual 16 MP f/2.0 + 5 MP f/2.4	Dual 12 MP f/1.75 20 MP f/1.75
Secondary Camera	20 MP f/2.2 Aperture	8 MP f/2.2 Aperture Or 16 MP (For 6GB RAM Only)	20 MP f/2.2 Aperture
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor	Fingerprint Sensor	Fingerprint Sensor, USB Type-C

July 25, 2018

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Vs Huawei P20 Lite- Specs Comparison

Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 8 and the Mi 8 Explorer Edition at an event in China. While the two flagship devices grabbed deserved headlines, the Mi 8 SEwas also unveiled at the same event. The new budget smartphone from Xiaomi is likely to launch in India in the coming months as the company prepares the Mi 8 launch for India as well. If launched in India, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE will compete with the Huawei P20 Lite for the best smartphone for Rs 20,000.

The Huawei P20 Lite was launched in India along with the Huawei P20 Pro. Just like the Mi 8 SE, the P20 Lite was overshadowed by its bigger sibling. However, the P20 Lite continues to be one of the best smartphones for the price range. The P20 Lite is priced at Rs 19999 in India. The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is priced at CNY 1,799 (Rs 19000 approx.) for the 4GB RAM variant and CNY 1999 (Rs 21000) for the 6GB RAM variant.

Buy The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE Here

The Mi 8 SE has a 5.88 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2248 x 1080 px resolution. The aspect ratio is 18.7:9, which is the same as the Mi 8. The P20 Lite, on the other hand, has a 5.84 inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Both the smartphones have glass on the front and back with an aluminium frame.

The P20 Lite runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset which is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Mi 8 SE, however, runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. It is worth noting that the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is the first-ever smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm’s new mid-range chipset. The Mi 8 SE is available in two variants, one with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the other one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

Both the smartphones stray away from the popular stock Android interface. The P20 Lite runs EMUI 8.0 on top of Android 8 Oreo while the Mi 8 SE runs MIUI 9.5 on top of Android 8 Oreo. The P20 Lite is powered by a 3000 mAh battery with support for SuperCharge. The Mi 8 SE is powered by a 3120 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0. Both the devices have a USB-C port which is great in budget phones, especially. The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE does miss out on a headphone jack.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has a 12MP RGB sensor with an f/1.9 aperture mated with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. To the front is a 20MP camera with a 2-micron pixel size and f/2.0 aperture. The P20 Lite has a 16MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture coupled with a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 24MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both the front and back cameras record 1080P videos while the front camera also has 3D Portrait Lighting, similar iPhone’s Portrait Lighting.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is a popular choice in India. Its pricing and specifications suit the Indian market as well, something Xiaomi would be aware of. The P20 Lite offers a great design and specifications and is readily available in India. Huawei would hope that Xiaomi doesn’t launch the Mi 8 SE in India and the P20 Lit continues to have a free run at the 20K category.

Specs

Specifications	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE	Huawei P20 Lite
Price	CNY 1,799 (Rs 19000 approx.) 4GB RAM CNY 1999 (Rs 21000) 6GB RAM	Rs 19999 (4GB RAM)
Display	5.88 inch Super AMOLED	5.84 inch LTPS IPS LCD
Display Resolution	2248 x 1080 px 18.7:9 aspect ratio	2280 x 1080 px 19:9 aspect ratio
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 710	HiSilicon Kirin 659
Processor	Octa-core 4 x 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 6 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A55
RAM	4GB/6GB	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB Not expandable	64GB Hybrid microSD card slot, expandable up to 256GB
Battery	3120 mAh QuickCharge 3.0	3000 mAh SuperCharge
Primary Camera	12MP RGB f/1.9 5MP depth sensor f/2.0	16MP RGB f/2.2 2MP Depth Sensor
Primary Camera Video	4K @ 30fps	1080P @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	20MP f/2.0 1080P @ 30fps	24MP f/2.0 1080P @ 30fps
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock

July 5, 2018

Asus Zenfone 5Z Vs OnePlus 6 Vs Honor 10- The Ultimate Flagship Killer

Asus has launched a new flagship smartphone in India, the Asus Zenfone 5Z. At a starting price of Rs 29999, it is the most affordable smartphone in India running on the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. The Taiwanese smartphone maker has nailed the pricing for the Indian market as the Zenfone 5Z competes with the OnePlus 6 and Honor 10. All three smartphones are marquee devices for their respective companies in the Indian market and feature flagship-grade specifications.

As has been the industry trend for a while now, all three smartphones have an all-glass build and design. Despite the similar build quality, all three smartphones feature a different finish on the glass. Essentially, the devices have a unique way of reflecting light and no two devices have a similar implementation here. It is hard to differentiate here and would boil down to personal preferences. The OnePlus 6 does have more colour options to choose from, recently launching the OnePlus 6 Red Edition.

The Asus Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2 inch Super IPS+ display with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution. The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch Optic AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution while the Honor 10 has a 5.84 inch IPS LCD display and the same resolution. The OnePlus 6 has an AMOLED display which is known for producing more accurate colours.

Where the Zenfone 5Z and OnePlus 6 feel similar, the Honor 10 stands out. The Honor 10 runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with 6GB of RAM. The other two run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The flagship chipset is coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Both the OnePlus 6 and Zenfone 5Z are available in three storage variants, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Ever since the launch of the iPhone X, Face Unlock has been a fairly talked-about feature in smartphones. None of the devices miss out on jumping on that bandwagon but, it is software-based and not the most secure authentification way. The fingerprint sensor on the Zenfone 5Z and OnePlus 6 is placed on the back, albeit, different shapes. The Honor 10, on the other hand, has an invisible ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that can also detect a wet finger. It is also front-facing since it is housed inside the chin of the smartphone.

While most of the flagship specifications are similar to each other, these smartphones hugely differ when it comes to the optics. The Honor 10 has a 16MP RBG primary sensor and a 24MP secondary monochrome sensor. The OnePlus 6 takes a different route with two RGB sensors. It has a 16MP Sony IMX 519 sensor and a 20MP Sony IMX 376K sensor. The newly launched Zenfone 5Z has a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP wide-angle secondary sensor with a 120º field of view.

As a result of drastically different implementations, the cameras on these smartphones have their own advantages. However, it is worth noting that both the OnePlus 6 and Zenfone 5Z feature OIS and EIS while the Honor 10 misses out on both the features. The Honor 10 also doesn’t record 4K videos at 60fps.

At a price of Rs 29999, the Asus Zenfone 5Z is the most affordable flagship smartphone in India. It also holds its own in front of the OnePlus 6 and Honor 10, on paper, at least. We will soon be comparing the three devices in depth for a much clearer winner.

Specs

Specifications	Asus Zenfone 5Z	OnePlus 6	Honor 10
Price	Starting Rs 29999	Starting at Rs 34999	Rs 32999
Display	6.2 inch Super IPS+	6.28 inch Optic AMOLED	5.84 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	2246 x 1080 px 18.7:9 aspect ratio DCI-P3 Colour Gamit	2280 x 1080 px 19:9 aspect ratio sRBG, DCI-P3 Colour Gamit	2280 x 1080 px :9 aspect ratio 432 ppi
Battery	3300 mAh QuickCharge 3.0	3300 mAh Dash Charge	3400 mAh SuperCharge
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core 4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver	HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-Core 4 x 2.36GHz 4 x 1.8GHz
RAM	6GB, 8GB	6GB, 8GB	6GB
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB Expandable up to 2TB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB Not expandable	128GB Not expandable
Primary Camera	12MP Sony IMX 363 f/1.8 1.4-micron 8MP Wide-Angle 120º FOV	16MP Sony IMX 519 f/1.7 1.22-micron 20MP Sony IMX 376K f/1.7 1.0-micron	16MP RGB f/1.8 24MP Monochrome
Primary Camera Video	4K @ 60fps 1080P @ 240fps	4K @ 60fps 1080P @ 240fps 720P @ 480fps	4K @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP f/2.0 84º FOV EIS	16MP Sony IMX 371 f/2.0 EIS	24MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Mode Portrait Mode
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock	Ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor Face Unlock

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July 4, 2018

Honor 7C Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: The Ultimate Smartphone Under Rs 10,000

India’s budget smartphone segment has been congested for some time now. Companies like Xiaomi, Honor, Motorola consistently launch Android devices at a price of under Rs 15000, giving consumers a plethora of options. At a price point of Rs 10000, Xiaomi and Honor have two very good offerings. The Redmi Note 5 is priced at Rs 9999 for the base variant while the Honor 7C also retails for Rs 9999 for the base model.

The Honor 7C has an aluminium unibody build. The Redmi Note 5, on the other hand, has a plastic back which makes it feel much cheaper than the Honor 7C. Both the smartphones have an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The Honor 7C, on the other hand, has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px resolution. The Redmi Note 5 has a 77.4% screen-to-body ratio while the Honor 7C has a 76.3% screen-to-body ratio.

When the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro were launched, many people wanted the Note 5 Pro to be the Note 5. One of the main reasons for that was the cameras. The Redmi Note 5, just like the Redmi Note 4, has a single camera on the back. The Honor 7C, on the other hand, has a dual-camera setup on the back at the same price.

The Honor 7C has a 13MP primary sensor which is coupled with a 2MP depth sensor. The primary sensor has an f/2.2 aperture. The presence of a depth sensor means that the Honor 7C can take portrait and bokeh shots. The Redmi Note 5 has a 12MP single sensor on the back with an f/2.2 aperture. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 records 4K videos at 30fps while the Honor 7C records 1080P videos at 30fps. On the front, the Honor 7C houses an 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture while the Redmi Note 5 has a 5MP sensor.

Out of the box, the Honor 7C runs on Android 8 Oreo with EMUI 8.0 on top. The Redmi Note 5 runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box and with MIUI 9 on top. There is no specific timeline for when the Redmi Note 5 will be updated to Android 8 Oreo. It is, however, scheduled to be updated to MIUI 10 in the near future.

Under the hood, the Honor 7C runs on the Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. The storage is expandable using a micro SD card up to 256GB. The Redmi Note 5, on the other hand, runs on the Snapdragon 625 SoC, the same chipset found on the Redmi Note 4.

The Honor 7C offers a dual-camera setup, a dedicated microSD card slot and a better build quality when compared to the Redmi Note 5. How do the two smartphones stack up when their specifications are compared? Let’s find out!

Specs

Specifications	Honor 7C	Redmi Note 5
Price	Rs 9999 (3GB RAM)	Rs 9999 (3GB RAM)
Display	5.99 inch IPS LCD	5.99 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	1440 x 720 px 18:9 aspect ratio	2160 x 1080 px 18:9 aspect ratio
Primary Camera	13MP f/2.2 RBG sensor 2MP depth sensor	12MP f/2.2
Primary Camera Video	1080P @ 30fps	4K @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP f/2.0	5MP f/2.0
Chipset	Snapdragon 450	Snapdragon 625
Processor	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB Dedicated microSD card slot	32GB Hybrid microSD card slot
Battery	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Add-Ons	Fingerprint sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint sensor Face Unlock

June 28, 2018

OnePlus 6 Vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Top Notch Flagships

If 2017 was all about that dual-camera setup, then 2018 is about that notch. Before MWC 2018, many expected this year’s smartphones to focus on AI and machine learning. However, the iPhone X set the trend of the notch in motion. The OnePlus 6 and Xiaomi Mi 8 are two 2018 flagship devices that have implemented the notch but, in two completely different ways.

The Xiaomi Mi 8 has a wider notch but, it also houses all the tech required for 3D facial recognition. After the iPhone X, the Mi 8 is the first smartphone to feature 3D facial recognition technology, similar to Apple’s Face ID. The OnePlus 6, on the other hand, features a narrower notch which helps the company reduce the size of the bezels and incorporate a bigger display without really increasing the overall footprint of the smartphone.

In a lot of ways, the Xiaomi Mi 8 and OnePlus 6 are similar. Both the devices use an AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution and run on the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. Even in terms of pricing, both the devices are much more affordable when compared to the likes of Galaxy S9, HTC U12+ or the iPhone X. The Mi 8 starts at a price of CNY 2,699 (Rs 28400 approx.) while the OnePlus 6 in China starts at a price of CNY 3199 (Rs 33800 approx.). In India, while the OnePlus 6 retails for Rs 34999 (base model), the Mi 8 might never launch.

The Xiaomi Mi 8, design-wise, takes a lot of inspiration from the iPhone X. The presence of a wide notch like the iPhone X and the vertically placed dual camera setup is very similar to Apple’s current flagship. The Mi 8, however, fails to replicate one of the most impressive design features of the iPhone X. The iPhone X doesn’t have a chin, while the Mi 8 has a chin very similar to the OnePlus 6.

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Both the Mi 8 and OnePlus 6 also feature a dual-camera setup on the back. The Mi 8 has a primary 12MP RGB sensor with an f/1.8 aperture coupled with a 12MP telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture and 1-micron pixel size. The notch houses a 20MP AI camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Just like the iPhone X, it also has a portrait lighting feature and Xiaomi’s own take on the animojis.

The OnePlus 6 has a 16MP Sony IMX 519 sensor and a 20MP Sony IMX 376K sensor. Both are RGB sensors and have an f/1.7 aperture with OIS, another first for a OnePlus device. The cameras also record 4K videos at 60fps which is a great feature for content creators. To the front of the smartphone is a 16MP Sony IMX 371 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and EIS which records 1080P videos.

Let’s compare the specifications of the two smartphones!

Specifications

Specs	OnePlus 6	Xiaomi Mi 8
Price	Starting Rs 34999 (India)	Starting CNY 2,699 (Rs 28400 approx.)
Display	6.28 inch Optic AMOLED	6.21 inch Super AMOLED
Resolution	2280 x 1080 px 402 ppi	2248 x 1080 px 402 ppi
Battery	3300 mAh Dash Charge	3400 mAh QuickCharge 3.0
Chipset	Snapdragon 845	Snapdragon 845
RAM	6GB/8GB	6GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB/256GB
Primary Camera	16MP Sony IMX 519 20MP Sony IMX 376K f/1.7 OIS	12MP RGB f/1.8 4-axis OIS 12MP Telephoto f/2.4
Primary Camera Video	4K @ 60fps 1080P @ 240fps	4K @ 60fps 1080P @ 240fps
Secondary Camera	16MP Sony IMX 371 f/2.0 EIS	20MP f/2.0 Animojis
OS	Andrpoid 8.1 Oreo OxygenOS	Android 8 Oreo MIUI 9.5
Add-Ons	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock (not secure) 3.5mm headphone jack	3D Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor Dual GPS

June 15, 2018

Honor 7A Vs Xiaomi Redmi 5: The Best Under Rs 10000?

Xiaomi has been on a roll since the turn of the year. The company has constantly launched either a budget or a flagship device in China and other markets like India. Honor, as well, has launched a few impressive budget smartphones in India in the past few months. The Honor 7X was a great device and so was the Honor 9 Lite. The company recently launched the Honor 7A and Honor 7C in India.

The Honor 7A is the more affordable of the two and is priced at Rs 8999 (3GB RAM) in India. The Xiaomi Redmi 5, even though starts at a price of Rs 7999, is priced at Rs 8999 for the 3GB RAM variant. While the Honor 7A is available via Flipkart and HiHonor.com, the Redmi 5 retails via Amazon and Mi.com Both the smartphones, unlike some of their more expensive counterparts, are readily available and users don’t have to wait for flash sales.

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While both the smartphones sport an 18:9 aspect ratio, the bezels are thicker on both the devices compared to some premium devices. However, a screen-to-body ratio of over 75% for both the smartphones is a respectable number. The Honor 7A sports a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px and a 2.5 D curved glass for protection. The Redmi 5 also has a 5.7 inch IPS LCD 1440 x 720 px display.

The main differentiating factor between the two smartphones is on the back. The Redmi 5 has a 12MP camera at the back with 1.25-micron pixel size and an f/2.2 aperture. The Honor 7A, on the other hand, has a dual-camera setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The main sensor helps the smartphone to capture the picture and the secondary sensor adds the depth effect. While the Honor 7A is priced only Rs 1000 higher than the Redmi 5, it does offer better camera specifications thanks to the presence of a dual-camera setup. To the front of the Redmi 5 is a 5MP camera while the Honor 7A has an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash.

The Redmi 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset while the Honor 7A runs on the Snapdragon 430 SoC. The Honor 7A is only available in one variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage while the Redmi 5 has 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. Both the smartphones offer storage expandability, although the Honor 7A has a dedicated microSD card slot while the Redmi 5 has a hybrid microSD card slot. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back of both the devices.

Let’s now compare the specifications of both the smartphones. For a level playing field, we’re comparing the 3GB RAM model of the Redmi 5 with the Honor 7A since both the smartphones are priced exactly the same.

Specs

Specifications	Honor 7A	Redmi 5
Price	Rs 8999 (3GB RAM)	Rs 8999 (3GB RAM)
Display	5.7 inch IPS LCD	5.7 inch IPS LCD
Resolution	1440 x 720 px 18:9 aspect ratio	1440 x 720 px 18:9 aspect ratio
Primary Camera	13MP RBG sensor 2MP depth sensor	12MP f/2.2
Primary Camera Video	1080P @ 30fps	1080P @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	8MP f/2.0	5MP f/2.0
Chipset	Snapdragon 430	Snapdragon 450
Processor	Octa-core 4 x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 4 x 1.1 GHz Cortex A53	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	32GB Dedicated microSD card slot	32GB Hybrid microSD card slot
Battery	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Add-Ons	Fingerprint sensor Face Unlock	Fingerprint sensor Face Unlock

June 14, 2018

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