Oppo A12 Specifications & Review After One Month Use

Flaunt this stylish and classy Oppo A12 smartphone in front of all your friends and be the envy of all eyes. It features an alluring 3D Diamond Blaze design, which further takes its look up by a notch. The 15.79 cm (6.22) display, with Blue Light Shield, offers an immersive viewing experience, while protecting your eyes from the harmful blue light. Also, you can quickly and securely unlock this phone and enjoy its amazing features with just a touch, thanks to the fingerprint sensor.

Oppo A12 Review

Immersive Display

Whether you’re watching movies or playing games, the Oppo A12’s 15.79-cm (6.22) Waterdrop Eye Protection display is here to offer you a stunning and immersive viewing experience. Moreover, the Blue Light Shield filters out the harmful blue light so your eyes are protected and also don’t get strained from viewing the screen for long hours.

Safely Unlock Your Phone

Thanks to the AI face unlock feature and fingerprint sensor, you can safely unlock this phone with a glace or by gently touching the sensor at the back.

Sleek and Lightweight

This smartphone features smooth curves, thin construction, and lightweight design, making it a must-have phone for all the gadget-freaks. This ergonomically designed phone can be comfortably operated using a single hand.

Powerful Performance

Powered by an octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM, this smartphone from Oppo can operate seamlessly and can help you switch between multiple apps without any lag. Enjoy a smooth performance, irrespective of whether you’re playing games, capturing photos, browsing the Web, or checking your emails.

Long-lasting Battery

This smartphone comes with a massive 4230 mAh battery that can easily last a whole day on a full charge so you can stay entertained for long. You can play your favorite games continuously for up to 8 hours or stream and watch HD movies and videos for up to 17 hours before you need to recharge its battery.

Dirac Technology

Thanks to the Smart Audio Modes Optimization feature of the Dirac Technology, you can enjoy listening to every beat and tune exactly as it was meant to be.

Dual Rear Camera

Whether you’re a professional photographer or a shutterbug, you can capture every detail beautifully with this smartphone from Oppo, thanks to the AI dual rear camera.

AI Beautification

Look stunning in every pic as this feature helps you capture every image beautifully.

Amazing Portraits

With the Portrait mode, you can click photos by focussing on your subject rather than the background. Be ready to take portrait photography to the next level with this smartphone by your side.

Dazle Colzor Mode

This phone is a must-buy for all the photography enthusiasts as the Dazzle Color mode helps preserve the natural colors in your photos so they look realistic and Instagram-worthy.

Oppo A12 Specifications

General

In The Box	Handset, USB Cable, Adapter, SIM Card Pin, Protective Case, Quick Guide, Warranty Card
Model Number	CPH2083
Model Name	A12
Color	Black
Browse Type	Smartphones
SIM Type	Dual Sim
Hybrid Sim Slot	No
Touchscreen	Yes
OTG Compatible	Yes
Sound Enhancements	Dirac Sound Effect, Integrated Audio Decoding Chip
SAR Value	Head: 1.160 W/kg, Body: 0.586 W/kg

Display Features

Display Size	15.8 cm (6.22 inch)
Resolution	1520 x 720 Pixels
Resolution Type	HD+
GPU	IMG GE8320
Display Type	HD+ TFT-LCD Display
Display Colors	16M
Other Display Features	19:9 Screen Proportion, 89% Screen Ratio, 70% NTSC Color Gamut, 1500:1 Color Contrast, 70% Color Saturation, 450 nit Brightness (Typical), in-cell Touch Panel Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 10 Points Multi-touch, PET 2D Screen Protector Film Type, 60 Hz Screen Refresh Rate, 120 HZ Touch Sampling Rate, No Stroboscopic Eye Protection

Os & Processor Features

Operating System	Android Pie 9.0
Processor Type	MediaTek Helio P35
Processor Core	Octa Core
Primary Clock Speed	1.8 GHz
Secondary Clock Speed	2.3 GHz
Operating Frequency	GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA: Bands 1/5/8, FDD-LTE: Bands 1/3/5/8, TD-LTE: Bands 38/40/41

Memory & Storage Features

Internal Storage	32 GB
RAM	3 GB
Expandable Storage	256 GB
Supported Memory Card Type	microSD
Memory Card Slot Type	Dedicated Slot

Camera Features

Primary Camera Available	Yes
Primary Camera	13MP + 2MP
Primary Camera Features	Camera Composition: Main: - 13 MP, Secondary - 2 MP, Sensor Sizes/Pixel Size: 1/3 inch / 1.12 um, CMOS Sensor, Aperture: - Main - f/2.2, Secondary - f/2.4, Focal Length: Main - 3.37 mm, Secondary - 2.0 mm, Wide Angle - Main: 81.3 Degree, Secondary - 83 Degree, Lens Structure: Main - 5P, Secondary - 3P, Focusing Method: Main - Contrast Focus + Phase Detection Auto Focus, Consecutive Shooting (20 Photos), Lens Glass Material: Resin, Photograph Mode: Photo, Video, Professional Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Time-lapse Photography, AR Stickers, Characteristic Function for Photograph: filters, AI Beautification, Bokeh, HDR, Dazzle Color Mode, Video Format: MP4, Shooting Method: Timed Shot, Touch Screen Shot, Gestures Shot
Secondary Camera Available	Yes
Secondary Camera	5MP Front Camera
Secondary Camera Features	CMOS Sensor, Sensor Size / Pixel Size: 1/5 inch / 1.12 um, Focal Length: 2.28 mm, Wide Angle of Front Lens: 76 Degree, Flash: Screen Lighting, Flashlight Aperture: F/2.4, Lens Structure: 3P, Lens Glass Material: Resin
Flash	Yes
HD Recording	Yes
Full HD Recording	Yes
Video Recording	Yes
Video Recording Resolution	1080p, 720p
Digital Zoom	6x
Frame Rate	30 fps
Dual Camera Lens	Primary Camera

Call Features

Video Call Support	Yes
Phone Book	Yes
Speaker Phone	Yes
Speed Dialing	Yes
Call Records	Yes

Connectivity Features

Network Type	4G VOLTE, 4G, 3G, 2G
Supported Networks	4G VoLTE, 4G LTE, WCDMA, GSM
Internet Connectivity	4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPRS
GPRS	Yes
Pre-installed Browser	Google Chrome, Oppo Browser
Micro USB Version	USB 2.0
Bluetooth Support	Yes
Bluetooth Version	v5.0
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5mm
Map Support	Google Maps
GPS Support	Yes

Other Details

Smartphone	Yes
Touchscreen Type	Capacitive
SIM Size	Nano SIM
User Interface	ColorOS 6.1.2
MMS	Yes
SMS	Yes
Graphics PPI	270 PPI
Sensors	Electronic Compass, Distance Transducer, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, G-Sensor/Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope
Browser	Google Chrome, Oppo Browser
Ringtones Format	MP3, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, WMA
Other Features	eMMC ROM Technology, OTG Storage Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, EXFAT, Split Screen, Picture in Picture, Rear Fingerprint, AI Face Unlock, Apps Lock, File Encryption, Limit Number of Connction of Hotspot: 10 Hotspots, WLAN Display, Polycarbonate Back Cover Material, Graphite Sheet Heat Dissipation, IPX2 Water Proof
GPS Type	A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Multimedia Features

FM Radio	Yes
Audio Formats	AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA
Video Formats	MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV

Battery & Power Features

Battery Capacity

4230 mAh

Dimensions

Width	75.5 mm
Height	155.9 mm
Depth	8.3 mm
Weight	165 g

Warranty

Warranty Summary	Brand Warranty of 1 Year Available for Mobile Including Battery and 6 Months for Accessories
Domestic Warranty	1 Year

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Samsung Galaxy M01s Review After One Month Use

Samsung’s new budget phone gets a 4,000mAh battery, Infinity-V display

Samsung Galaxy M01s Review

.The Galaxy M01s is Samsung’s latest Galaxy M-series phone.

.It will cost RS 9,999 ($133) in India.

.The phone features an Helio P22 processor and 3GB of RAM.

A little more than a month since it announced the Galaxy M01 and M11, Samsung is adding yet another model to its Galaxy M lineup. The company today announced the Galaxy M01s, an entry-level phone aimed at consumers in India. You might think the M01s is meant to replace the similarly named M01, but Samsung plans to sell the two phones alongside one another despite their relatively small differences.

The highlight of the device is a 6.2-inch HD+ display that features one of Samsung’s Infinity-V camera cutout. Despite some chin bezel, the phone has a decent screen to body ratio of 81.8%. Internally, the phone includes a MediaTek octa-core Helio P22 processor supported by 3GB of RAM. The 12nm chipset is less powerful than the Snapdragon 439 processor that’s inside the Galaxy M01.

For taking pictures, the M01s comes with a dual rear camera array consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, for selfies, the phone features an 8MP camera, making it a slight upgrade on the M01’s 5MP front-facing camera.

Rounding out the spec sheet is a 4,000mAh battery that comes without fast charging support. There’s also no USB-C port to be found on the device, but it does come with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. For software, the phone will ship with Samsung’s One UI Core and Android 9.

The company plans to sell the Galaxy M01s in a single configuration with 32GB of internal storage. You’ll be able up to 512GB of additional space through a microSD card. The Galaxy M01s will come in two colors — Gray and Light Blue — and cost Rs 9,999 (~$133), making it Rs 1,000 more expensive than the Galaxy M01.

While phones in the Galaxy M-series aren’t exciting, they’re crucial to Samsung’s interests in India. The South Asian country is of the few places globally where smartphone sales are growing. It’s also an intensely competitive market where Samsung has had trouble fending off Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, and Oppo. Those companies have flooded the country with compelling devices at almost every price point, something Samsung has been slower to do. So while it might seem strange to see the Korean company release a slightly different take on the M01, it makes a lot of sense in the context of the Indian market.

Also alternative complete of Samsung Galaxy M01s is Oppo A12

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Realme C3 Review After One Month Use

Realme C3 announced: This is easily the most powerful $100 phone

Realme has teased the Realme C3 for a few weeks now, being the latest addition to the super-cheap smartphone family. The brand has finally launched the device today, and it might be one of the most powerful, long-lasting budget phones on the market.

Realme C3 Review 

Probably the biggest change over the Realme C2 is the 12nm Helio G70 processor, which marks the first time we see powerful Arm CPU cores in the Realme C family (two Cortex-A75 and six Cortex-A55 cores). This should put the phone on a similar footing as the Realme 5. In fact, single-core performance should theoretically be better than the Realme 5, as the G70’s Cortex-A75 CPU is newer and more powerful than the Realme 5’s Snapdragon 665 CPUs (multi-core is another matter).

You’re also getting a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, which should be fine for mobile gamers on a budget. Either way, wallet-conscious consumers with performance high on their wishlist should be happy.

The second noteworthy Realme C3 feature is the 5,000mAh battery, which is 1,000mAh more than the Realme C2 and in line with Xiaomi’s recent Redmi devices.

Other features worth knowing include a splash-resistant design, 12MP+2MP rear camera setup, 5MP selfie snapper, and 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen. Otherwise, dual-SIM support, a microSD slot, microUSB port (no USB-C here), and Realme UI atop Android 10 rounds out the package. Don’t expect a fingerprint scanner here, much like the Redmi A series.

The Realme C3 starts at Rs. 6,999 (~$98) for the 3GB/32GB model, while the 4GB/64GB variant will set you back Rs. 7,999 (~$112). Sales kick off in India via Flipkart from 14 February.

Also Realme C3 competition with Redmi 8

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Redmi 8 Review After One Month Use

Redmi 8 review: Good, but not great

Xiaomi’s dominance of the entry-level market was built on the back of the Redmi series. However, the entry of Realme, and its focus on vibrant designs has put a dent in Xiaomi’s momentum. Realme increased its shipments in India by over 600% in the second quarter of 2019. It comes as no surprise then that Xiaomi is stepping outside its comfort zone, and is reworking its design language across the board.

Redmi 8 review

Update: May 16, 2020: We have updated our Redmi 8 review with details on software updates and pricing. 

Redmi 8 review: Premium design at a budget

After years of sticking to a design language, we’re in a phase where Xiaomi is making sweeping changes with every new release. We saw it on the Redmi 8A, and the Redmi 8 continues to channel a very premium-looking design.

This is still a budget phone though, so construction continues to be polycarbonate through and through. It feels premium to the touch, but the glossy hardware catches on fingerprints and I’m not too sure about how well it’ll hold up against scratches. You’ll definitely want to invest in a quality case. Xiaomi has tossed in a TPU case in the box to get you started. There’s a fingerprint scanner at the back. The location is near perfect and it is a cinch to reach out and unlock the phone. It further helps that the scanner is very quick as well.

Typically Xiaomi, the hardware is well built, and other than the buttons that sit flush with the body of the phone, I couldn’t find much to complain about here. With the Redmi 8 series of phones, Xiaomi has finally transitioned the entire line-up to USB-C and I couldn’t be happier about it. Oh, and unlike the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 8 keeps the popular IR blaster feature.

There’s a headphone jack, of course, and audio output over it sounds fine. The phone has a FM radio as well, along with a built-in antenna so that you can use it over the speaker. This is a very nifty feature for a market like India, where terrestrial radio is still exceedingly popular.

The front of the Redmi 8 is very similar to the Redmi 8A, right down to the display. In fact, it appears that this is the same 6.2-inch IPS LCD display from the 8A. There’s a waterdrop notch, as well as a prominent chin with Redmi branding. The panel gets bright enough for outdoor use, but the glossy finish means that you might not be able to see it too well in bright sunlight. You do get Gorilla Glass 5 though, so it should handle daily use reasonably well. Color reproduction errs on the side of muted, but there’s a software setting to boost contrast. Pixel peeping reveals a bit of softness around icons due to the 720 x 1,520 resolution, but I suspect most users won’t be bothered by this.

I like Xiaomi’s renewed focus on design. Much more than the aggressive design language of the K-series, the Redmi 8 and 8A look elegant while still being interesting to look at. The ruby-red color we have on hand looks stunning, and it is astonishing to see how far budget hardware has come.

How is the Redmi 8’s performance?

For better or worse, the internals of the Redmi 8 are the same as the Redmi 8A. The Snapdragon 439 chipset gets carried over from the entry-level phone, but the Redmi 8 ships with a minimum of 3GB of RAM. You can step up to a variant with 4GB of RAM as well. Storage varies between 32GB and 64GB depending on the variant. The choice of processor on the Redmi 8 is interesting, considering it is a step back from the Snapdragon 632 we saw on the Redmi 7. Of course, the phone has dedicated dual-SIM slots, as well as one for a microSD card.

General performance on the phone is fine, but nothing to write home about. It’ll do the trick for daily use and juggling between apps poses no problem. Then again, this is true for most phones these days. Where you do notice a lack of prowess is in graphics processing. Gaming isn’t a very enjoyable experience and running a PUBG campaign is a mixed bag. Sure, the game is playable, but there are noticeable frame drops

Gaming on the Redmi 8 isn't the most enjoyable experience.

There’s no difference at all in the software experience. This is the same MIUI 10 on Android Pie that you either love or hate. Say what you will, you can’t fault the fluidity of MIUI. There’s ample features for power users and you can customise the user experience to a large degree. From gestures to the ability to switch around button layouts as well as a robust home screen customisation experience, as well as support for themes, you can really make the phone your own.

The caveat, of course, is the sheer amount of preloaded content. I get the entire internet services business model, but 20-something pre-installed applications with wide-ranging requirements for user permissions just doesn’t inspire confidence. 

For a budget device, Xiaomi has been rather good at keeping the Redmi 8 up-to-date. The phone last got a software update in April that brought along the March 2020 security patch in addition to app lock support for all applications. Before that, there have been a series of security patches as well as feature updates including performance optimizations and fresh system apps.

How big is the battery on the Redmi 8?

It appears that Xiaomi is pushing for even larger batteries this year, and I definitely can’t complain about that. Following the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 8 ships with a large 5,000mAh cell. The battery paired with entry-level hardware lasts forever. I struggled to deplete the battery with two days of use. It charges reasonably fast too. There’s support for 18W fast-charging, and a 10W brick is included in the box.

How’s the camera on the Redmi 8?

As we’ve established, there’s a lot of commonalities between the Redmi 8 and the Redmi 8A. This includes the camera as well, which uses a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor. Yes, this sensor was found in the Pixel 3a series. No, the image quality definitely doesn’t match up. Software is just as big a part of image processing as is the hardware, and the Redmi 8 doesn’t quite match up.

Image quality is passable with limited dynamic range. The camera has a tendency to blow out highlights. Despite support for dual-pixel autofocus, I observed that the camera constantly hunted to get a focus lock. Outdoor shots look good enough with Xiaomi’s AI enhancements kicking in to deliver punchy images.

Video recording maxes out at 1080p and 30fps video. It looks fine in broad daylight and not so much in anything less than that. For all of Xiaomi’s claims, the camera is perhaps the weakest element of the Redmi 8.

Is the Redmi 8 good value for money?

Redmi 8 4GB RAM, 64GB storage — Rs. 8,999 (~$118)

Xiaomi debuted the Redmi 8 with a promotional discount of Rs. 1000 for the first 5 million units, however, that’s not the case any more. To be fair, it is a great piece of kit, even though it doesn’t really push the boundaries of performance or imaging. I love the look and feel of the hardware, and Xiaomi has made quality-of-life improvements in features like the battery. That matters a lot in the segment the Redmi 8 competes in.

Of course, the phone has a significant competitor in the Realme C3. That phone undercuts the Redmi 8 in price while also offering more power for the buck. There’s also something to be said about Realme’s superior image processing algorithms.

It might not be the most exciting phone around, but the Redmi 8 has plenty to offer if you are looking for a new phone in the segment. 

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