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Asus ZenFone Zoom S Review: Here's what a dual-camera setup can do

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Devesh Arora
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Asus, the Taiwanese tech giant, launched the Asus ZenFone Zoom S in 2017. The smartphone was a successor to the ZenFone Zoom launched back in 2015. The Asus ZenFone Zoom S was launched with its major selling point being its set of dual camera setup at the back. Here's our full review of the ZenFone Zoom S.

Specifications

The Asus ZenFone Zoom S features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Storage on the device is further expandable up to 2TB using a microSD card. The dual-sim handset is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery. The ZenFone Zoom S runs on Asus's custom UI  ZenUI 4.0 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Design

The Asus ZenFone Zoom S feels a lot sturdy in hand, thanks to the metal back. However, the metal back is also a bit slippery. Thankfully, Asus provides a clear case with the smartphone inside the box itself. The smartphone uses a 16:9 panel up front which is acceptable considering the smartphone was initially unveiled in February last year. speaking of the front, the smartphone also comes with capacitive buttons which do not light up. At the bottom, you will find a 3.5-mm Jack alongside the USB Type-C port and the speaker grill. The phone uses a single speaker which does sound loud enough.

Asus ZenFone Zoom S 1

Software

Asus likes to skin up their smartphones by using a custom UI called the ZenUI. ZenUI, in its initial stages, was hated by many. However, over the updates, the UI has become much reformed and better. The ZenFone Zoom S was launched with the ZenUI 3.0 and was recently updated to ZenUI 4.0. The ZenUI 4.0, even though being a heavy skin, performs really well. The whole user experience was fast and snappy. The ZenUI also adds some interesting features like Theme support, Twin Apps, Game Genie and much more. Asus also offers 100GB free space on Google Drive for 2 years.

Lock Screen
Home Screen
ASUS Customized Settings

Performance

As far as the performance is concerned, the smartphone is really good for day to day tasks. Handling simple applications like WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter was an ease for the system. The multitasking was also handled pretty well with snappy responses. Coming down to gaming, the smartphone was able to play games like Subway Surfers and Smash Hit with no issues. Also, games like Asphalt 8 and Injustice 2 ran pretty well on the device without any noticeable lag.

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AnTuTu

Camera

The Asus ZenFone Zoom S sports a dual camera setup the back. The rear camera setup includes two 12-megapixel sensors, one with f/1.7 aperture and the other with f/2.6 aperture. The rear cameras also user phase detection and laser autofocus and come with a dual LED flash. The cameras at the back of the device are capable of capturing some nice shots even at low lighting conditions without the need of the flash. However, at times the pictures do come out to be a bit grainy.

Rear Camera
Early Morning Shot
Low Light

Up front, there is a 13-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. The selfie camera was able to get some decent shots indoors as well as outdoors. The camera did struggle a bit under low lighting conditions. The selfie camera also supports Asus's beautification mode.

Front Camera
With Beautification Mode

Battery

The battery backup on the Asus ZenFone Zoom S is just amazing. The smartphone is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone can easily last for 2 days on a single charge. According to my usage, I charged the device fully at around 8 AM and by the night at around 11 PM I still had some juice left for the next day. However, with light usage, users can easily get even more than 2 days of battery backup. Interestingly, the smartphone also has support to reverse charging using which you can charge other devices from the 5,000mAh battery.

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Device Idle
PC Mark
Reverse Charging

Verdict

The Asus ZenFone Zoom S is a great smartphone with the snappy user interface and a great battery life. Asus does come up with a good range of smartphones but often misses the radar due to the likes of Apple and Samsung. The smartphone giant brings up great performing devices with tons of features loaded into them. Asus launched this smartphone for the great camera. However, it failed to impress us in many aspects. What did impress us was its capability of taking such good low light shots even without the need of a flash.

Asus ZenFone Zoom S 3

The ZenFone Zoom S is able to give an overall great smartphone experience. The smartphone interface, despite having one of the heaviest skins, manages to provide great performance. With the ZenFone Zoom S, one would not need to carry a charger or power bank when he is out for a day or two. However, the company could have launched the smartphone at a bit lower price and it could have been the best smartphone under Rs. 20,000.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S promotional banner leaks key features and design

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi is planning something big for the upcoming MWC 2018 event. The smartphone giant is about to launch the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, according to the reports. As the launch date is coming closer, we are getting more clues on what the device will look like. The Mi Mix range of devices by Xiaomi is known for experimenting new features with the bezel-less display.

Recently the official promotional banner of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S was leaked on Weibo. According to the banner, the Mi Mix 2S will feature something called as the 'Full-Screen Design 3.0'. In this new design, the smartphone will have a bezel-less design up front. The notch which was being rumoured earlier is now not there. There is even no chin at all up front. However, if you are wondering where is the front camera, it is awkwardly placed at the top right corner at the front.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S leak
Source: Weibo

The design might look a bit different, but now at least you won't need to flip the phone upside down in order to take selfies. Speaking of the design, the phone will feature a dual camera setup at the back. The rear camera setup will be placed vertically like the iPhone X and will have a LED flash in between the two sensors. Also, we noticed that there is no fingerprint sensor at the back. This might mean that the device will use the Face Unlock feature for security. The device might also have gesture-based controls like the iPhone X.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 7 with Snapdragon 845 to launch soon: Specifications and Features leaked

Mi Mix 2S Specifications

The banner further shows, the Mi Mix 2S will feature a 5.99-inch display. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The device will pack in 8GB of RAM coupled with a massive 256GB of onboard storage.

 

Google Pixel 2 available for as low as Rs. 41,999 under valentines day offer

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Devesh Arora
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Google, recently launched the Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL in India. These are premium smartphones with great cameras. As the phones are premium, the company also charges a premium to the customers. Taking the opportunity of the upcoming Valentines Day, the company is offering massive discounts on the smartphones. Customers can now grab a Google Pixel 2 for as low as Rs. 41,999 and here's how.

The company is offering a new 'Best Buy Offer' starting on February 12. Under the new offer, the Google Pixel 2 can e purchased at Rs. 49,999 instead of the Rs. 61,000 price tag. The larger Google Pixel 2 XL's price has been brought down from Rs. 73,000 to Rs. 61,999.

Google Pixel 2017

The company has also partnered up with Citibank to offer great cash back offers. Using a Citibank Debit or Credit card customers can now get up to Rs. 10,000 cashback. The Google Pixel 2 buyers can claim a cashback of Rs. 8,000 while the Pixel 2 XL users can enjoy a Rs. 10,000 cashback. Using the offer, the cost of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will be brought down to Rs 41,999 and Rs 51,999 respectively. There is also an option of no-cost EMI on select cards.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, both the smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The Pixel 2 sports a 5-inch AMOLED display while the Pixel 2 XL sports a larger 6-inch P-OLED display. The larger Pixel 2 XL also uses an 18:9 panel resulting in 1440x2880 pixels resolution. Both the devices pack in 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 2,700mAh battery in the Pixel 2 while the Pixel 2 XL has a 3,520mAh battery. Both the smartphones run on Android Oreo out of the box.

 

Asus ZenFone 5 Lite specifications and features leaked ahead of February 27 launch

By
Devesh Arora
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Asus is now gearing up to bring up its next range of smartphones, the ZenFone 5 series. The company will unveil few of the smartphones from the series at the MWC 2018. All of the smartphones from the ZenFone 5 series will be a direct successor to the ZenFone 4 line-up. The new series will include the smartphones like Asus ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5 Lite and the ZenFone 5 Max.

Specifications

The popular tipster Evan Blass has confirmed the specifications of the ZenFone 5 Lite. As per Blass, the smartphone will feature a 1080x2160 pixels Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Further, he also confirms that the smartphone will come with a quad camera setup. The smartphone will have a dual camera setup at the back as well as the front. The device will sport a 20-megapixel dual camera setup. Up front, there will be a 16-megapixel dual camera setup.

Also Read: Infinix Hot S3 with Full View display launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

Speaking of the cameras, the images of the smartphone reveal LED flash at the back as well as the front. The rear camera setup will be vertically oriented, something which we have seen with the 10.or G. However, the design matches a lot with the 2016's Honor 6X. The images also reveal that the device retains the much loved 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Asus Press event is set for February 27 at MWC 2018 in Barcelona.

Xiaomi Mi 7 with Snapdragon 845 to launch soon: Specifications and Features leaked

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi is now gearing up to bring its next flagship smartphone, the Mi 7. The launch of the Xiaomi Mi 7 has been delayed due to various reasons. The company, in return, has been working on launching the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S during the MWC 2018. However, the Mi 7 will also make its way to the markets soon. According to rumours, the mi 7 launch has been set for somewhere in April.

Xiaomi Mi 7 specifications

As the launch date of the smartphone is getting closer, we receive a leaked screenshot which shows the key features of the handset. The screenshot was spotted on Weibo and was first reported by Playfuldroid. According to the screenshots, the Mi 7 will feature a 5.65-inch display with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The device will pack in 8GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of onboard storage.

Xiaomi Mi 7 screenshot
Source: Playfuldroid

Also Read: Xiaomi to unveil the Mi Mix 2S with Snapdragon 845 at MWC 2018

For the optics, the Mi 7 is said to come with a dual camera setup at the back including two 16-megapixel sensors. The screenshot also suggests that the smartphone will run on MIUI 9 out of the box. Under the hood, the smartphone will carry a 4,480mAh battery. Notably, the battery is a huge upgrade from Mi 6's 3,350mAh one.

As per the renders by GizChina, the Xiaomi Mi 7 could sport an under-display fingerprint scanner. Also, earlier reports have suggested the smartphone will come with a metal and glass design. The device is also expected to feature the much awaited wireless charging.

Moto Z2 Force India launch set for February 15, Here's what you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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Lenovo-owned Moto is now all set to bring its another flagship smartphone to India. The Moto Z2 Force was announced back in July last year. The smartphone has finally made its way to the Indian markets after an almost 6 months wait. The highlights of the smartphone include its durability as it comes with a shatterproof display and also has splash resistance.

Moto has rolled out the media invites for an upcoming event set for February 15. The invite also suggests that the Moto Z2 Force will include the Moto TurboPower pack. The invite further says “the biggest battery life, a shatterproof screen and an ultra-fast processor.” The company will also stream the event live on its official YouTube channel.

moto z2 force

Specifications

The Moto Z2 Force features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The device packs in 4GB or 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. The Moto Z2 Force runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and will soon be updated to Android Oreo. Under the hood, there is a 2,730mAh battery which also supports Moto's TurboCharge technology.

Also Read: OnePlus Founder Carl Pei says OnePlus X2 does not exist

As for the optics, the Moto Z2 Force sports a dual 12-megapixel camera setup at the back. The rear cameras support phase-detection and laser autofocus and a dual LED flash. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie snapper with f/2.2 aperture and a dual LED flash.

In terms of connectivity, the Moto Z2 Force supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, NFC and a USB Type-C port.

 

Apple iPhone SE now available for as low as Rs. 15,000 and iPhone 6 for Rs. 20,000

By
Devesh Arora
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Apple recently hiked up the prices of their iPhones due to the Union Budget 2018. The prices were increased for all the iPhones currently available except the iPhone SE. This news disappointed many people as Apple iPhones are already priced pretty high and now they are even more pricey. However, HDFC Bank decided to come up with EMI-based cashback offers on few of the Apple products.

Apple iPhone 5S

Starting off with the Apple iPhone SE and iPhone 6, customers can get Rs. 7,000 cashback on purchase of any of these smartphones. Surprisingly, the Apple iPad 9.7-inch, iPad Pro and iPad Mini 4 customers can also grab a cashback of Rs. 10,000 on the purchase. To avail the offer, the customer needs to pay using his/her HDFC Bank Debit or Credit card. The offer is available starting February 9 and will go on until February 14. Notably, the offer is only applicable to select authorised Apple sellers offline.

The new pricing for iPhones and iPads

The Apple iPhone SE which is currently the cheapest iPhone you can buy is now available for Rs. 19,000 for the 32GB variant. The 128GB variant of the smartphone is now brought down to Rs. 28,000 from the Rs. 35,000 price tag. Notably, a few stores are selling the iPhone SE at MOP instead of MRP which can effectively bring its price down to Rs. 15,000. In case of the iPhone 6, the 32GB variant was priced at Rs. 27,000 and now can be grabbed at Rs. 20,000 using the offer.

Also Read: Here’s what Flipkart has to offer under the Samsung Carnival Sale

Coming to the range of iPads, the Apple iPad 9.7-inch 32GB Wi-Fi only variant was priced at Rs28,000 and is now available at Rs. 18,000. The 128GB variant of the same is now brought down from Rs. 35,700 to Rs. 25,700. Similarly, the iPad Pro and iPad Mini 4 buyers can also claim a cashback of Rs. 10,000.

Detel launches the 'World's Most Economical Smart LED TV': Price, Features and more

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Devesh Arora
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Detel Mobiles has entered the televisions market in India and has announced the launch of ‘India ka TV’-the world’s most economical Smart LED TV. The new 32-inch smart TV launched by Detel is powered by Google's Android operating system. The Android operating system helps in offering a wide range of features on the TV. Alongside the smart TV, the company has also announced two other LED televisions with 24-inch and 32-inch screen sizes.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Yogesh Bhatia, Managing Director, S.G. Corporate Mobility says, “With the launch of the world’s most economical feature-phone, we had broken a barrier of access to communication for people at the bottom of the pyramid. Now with a strong vision of ‘Banega India Smart’ we are set to embark on a new journey with the launch of ‘India ka TV’. We want those digitally connected people to experience a new way of watching television and access internet on their TVs. We hope to reach to the remotest parts of the country with our affordable models and make difference to the lives of millions.”

Detel Smart TV specifications

The Detel 32-inch Smart LED TV, as the name suggests, has a 32-inch screen size. The display on the television sports a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. The TV uses the Samsung's A* Grade Panel and is also HD Ready. As the TV is powered by Android, it packs in 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. Some of the other features found on the Detel Smart TV include High Definition Multimedia Interface and support to Miracast. Interestingly, the device also supports DOLBY Digital.

detel 32 inch Smart LED TV

Also Read: Here’s what Flipkart has to offer under the Samsung Carnival Sale

As far as the connectivity is concerned, the television comes with Wi-Fi for easy access to the internet. The Detel Smart TV also supports PC Connectivity and has USB Multimedia Support.

Price and Availability

Detel has launched the 32-inch Smart LED TV with a price tag of Rs. 17,999. The company also offers LED TV's of 24-inch and 32-inch at Rs. 9,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively. All these televisions are available via the e-commerce website, B2BAdda.com.

Vodafone VoLTE services now available in more cities, Here's what you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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Reliance Jio entered the telecom industry resulting in a complete change. Companies like Vodafone, Airtel and Idea have all introduced new internet packs since Jio's entrance. The companies are also working on bringing their VoLTE services into action. Vodafone and Airtel have already started providing VoLTE services in few cities in India. Vodafone has now expanded the list of cities by adding Delhi-NCR circle, Gujarat and Mumbai.

The telecom operator has added VoLTE functionality only for a few smartphones. The services are limited to select models from Samsung, Nokia, Xiaomi, Honor and OnePlus. Starting off with Samsung, currently, the list includes only the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro and the Galaxy J7 Nxt. Nokia smartphones to support Vodafone's VoLTE include only the Nokia 5 and Nokia 8.

OnePlus, on the other hand, has the OnePlus 3, 3T, 5 and the OnePlus 5T in the list. One of the most popular brands in India, Xiaomi, has three devices on the list including the Redmi 4, Mi Mix 2 and the Mi Max 2. Honor has four smartphones on the list which include Honor View 10, 9i, 8 Pro and much popular Honor 7X.

Also Read: Apple increases the price of all the iPhone in India except one, Here is what they cost now

How to activate VoLTE?

If you have any of the smartphones mentioned above and you live in Delhi-NCR, Gujrat or Mumbai, you should be able to use Vodafone VoLTE. However, you will need to perform a few steps before activating VoLTE. First of all, you need to be sure that your smartphone is on the latest Software provided by the OEM. Now, you will have to wait to get a verification that VoLTE voice calling feature has been enabled. For any further assistance, you can call 198.

Here's what Flipkart has to offer under the Samsung Carnival Sale

By
Devesh Arora
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Flipkart, the e-commerce website, has some discounts and offers to go on for Samsung products. The company has started the Samsung Carnival which will go on until February 9. The website is offering massive discounts on wide range of Samsung smartphones including Galaxy S7 and Galaxy On Nxt. Alongside the discounts, customers can also take advantage of 10 percent instant discount on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit card transactions.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

To begin with, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is priced at Rs. 22,990 under the offer. Samsung Galaxy S7 was launched in 2016 and was company's flagship. Though the smartphone does not have an 18:9 display, it still has a lot to offer. The Galaxy S7 sports a 12-megapixel camera at the back which is same as what we have seen on the Galaxy S8. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 8890 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM which is good enough for day to day usage as well as gaming. The device also includes a Super AMOLED display, IP68 rating and Samsung Pay.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Flipkart Samsung Carnival is also offering a discount on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The Galaxy S7 Edge is currently listed on Flipkart for as low as Rs. 35,900. On both, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, users can claim up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange of their old smartphone. However, the Rs. 18,000 mark on the exchange can only be achieved when exchanging the smartphone for an Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt

Moving on further, Flipkart Samsung Carnival also has offers on the budget segment smartphones. The budget-oriented Galaxy On Nxt is currently available on Flipkart for Rs. 11,900 for the 64GB variant. The smartphone also comes in a 16GB variant which is listed on Flipkart for Rs. 9,999. However, we would highly recommend to spend a couple of bucks more and grab the 64GB variant instead.

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt

 

 

Also Read: 10.or D Hands-on Review: The ultra-low budget king?

Some budget options from Samsung

Speaking of the On series, the Samsung Galaxy OnMax is available for as low as Rs. 13,900 as part of the sale. In the budget segment, the Galaxy J Nxt is also on offer with a price tag of Rs. 9,990 for the 2GB RAM variant which offers 16GB of onboard storage. The 3GB RAM variant with 32GB storage is priced at Rs. 11,990. If you are looking for something even cheaper, the Galaxy J3 Pro is currently listed for Rs. 6,990. The Samsung Galaxy On5 is also priced at around Rs. 6,290.

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