Vivo NEX S Android Smartphone Review

A few months later, the Vivo NEX S introduced features with almost prototype features. But is the NEX S all the brightness and nothing? It’s just a smartphone with a beautiful face and elegance but nothing else? We take great pleasure in Vivo NEX S to give you the answers. 

Design

It’s hard to deny that NEX S’s biggest complaint is its appearance. No other phone, other than the OPPO Find X, can boast of that large screen in the face. The 91.24% screen is straightforward. And that's without giving a notch and having a very small beard. Yes, it is still chin, but it is not visible.

The back of the phone would be fun compared to the Vivo art form. At the back, it produces a variety of colours depending on how the light is reflected from the top glass. The result is amazing and will make you hesitant to blame.

You may want to, however, especially if you are not used to holding a heavy phone. At 199 grams, the Vivo NEX is easily one of the heaviest smartphones among its screen size flags. That may be due to the many compact parts inside, especially the equipment that pulls and pulls the camera with the camera. That extra heft, however, has the effect of making you feel stronger while the slightly curved curve allows the phone to rest comfortably and securely in your hand.

The great design feature of the Vivo NEX S, however, is technology. Because of the moving parts, they are dust-free and waterproof. So even though the phone may hang for a while, it may fall victim to objects. Not something you want to get wet under the rain. 

Specifications

The NEX S is almost standard when it comes to hardware specs. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, aided by 8 GB of RAM, and boasts 128 or 512 GB of storage. It uses a USB-C port and also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. We'll get to the cameras later but, suffice it to say, the Vivo NEX S is at the top with this year's Android flags.

Given how big and large the screen is, it should be taken into consideration. The Vivo NEX S has a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display with a pixel resolution of 2316 × 1080. Not exactly QHD or 1440p but meets 2K requirements. Unusual adjustment means that some of the letters in the box will not be blocked. Being an OLED screen from Samsung, you can assume that the NEX S will show the same performance, say, Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 9. with it. The screen also tends to like reds and blues over greens, it gives it a healthy but less vivid colour.

The biggest mistake that NEX S makes when it comes to specs, however, is what is missing. Lack of wireless charging may be justified and if you want a much higher 512 GB storage option, the non-expansion of microSD cards is almost irrelevant. But combine the two with the fact that the phone does not have an NFC chip inside, you will begin to see where Vivo may have cutting corners to accomplish its construction and tactics. That means there are no mobile payment options, either Google Pay or whatever China has in its place. 

Camera

Next to the screen, that gimmick camera is one of Vivo NEX S.'s largest helmets. And, admittedly, it's a timeless gimmick. Open the app that needs to use the front camera and exit. Automatically though you can choose your sound effect choice that gets attention. Switch to a different app or close the app and the camera will reload. The machine rubs to expect it to be fast, in less than two seconds, and solid. The fact that it will stop wearing and discarded for everyday use, however, is not something we can quickly answer.

Sadly, it is almost a show. Because while the lifting method may be attractive, the real camera is not. Not uncommon but an 8-megapixel f / 2.0 camera leaves much to be desired. The biggest draw is its Face Beauty AI, except that it is very aggressive and tends to produce good results. It may be very popular in China, but some may find it disturbing.

The phone is not a lost cause, thank you. The main camera, made with a 12-megapixel f / 1.8 sensor with four OIS axis and a PDAF integrated pixel with a 5-megapixel f / 2.4 sensor, is ideal if not the least respectable. It’s not the best thing, mind, but you’ll be amazed at how beautiful it is. Under bright and vibrant conditions, the NEX S produces impressive results with bright colours and precise details. There seems to be an error in the case of over-modification that, like the aggressive Beauty Mode, seems to be designed to take care of social media more than work photos. Ironically, the camera records 2K and 1080p videos at only 30 fps.

Sounds

The Vivo NEX S has another hidden trick: it doesn't have a headphone jack. Instead, it uses motion to turn the upper part of the screen into a sound channel. The company calls this “Screen Sound Casting” and uses the same piezoelectric speaker, which uses a vibrating car, the Xiaomi Mi Mix has, a subtle but important difference. NEX S will not broadcast what others hear, even if it is in a hearing line. That Christmas sound and clear sound is only for your ears.

But when the NEX S 'high-end speaker launches, its down-to-earth speaker is very common, almost unattractive. Great but emphasizes bass to the point of throwing a high tone. Due to the Screen SoundCasting feature, Vivo cannot use the "ear speaker" to create a stereo audio effect. Fortunately, the NEX S has a built-in DAC so you can at least connect to good headphones for more satisfying sound. 

Finger Scanner

Looks like the NEX S never runs out of team tricks, and here it is again. It has a fingerprint scanner (FOD) or a fingerprint scanner on the screen. Not surprisingly there, in fact, as Vivo was the first in the incident after Samsung and Apple dropped the technology soon. Fortunately, the technology has had a period of maturity between the Vivo X21 UD and NEX S, otherwise, it would have been a disappointing affair.

The sensor is fast but not completely accurate. It can take a while to get used to, especially as you need to benefit from a particular area, unlike the Vivo Apex model which proposes a sensitive area that stays part of the screen. Depending on the light, it can also be discarded by different lighting conditions. FOD technology, however, is still in its early days. Sadly, this is not the only thing that can be fixed by a software update.

The Vivo NEX S does not have a face recognition to talk about, which is probably the best solution you have to wait for the camera to appear before turning on your phone. That is to say, our OPPO and your rival do the same with getting X. Surprisingly, no one has a fingerprint scanner at all. 

Software

While the NEX S so far seems to be a balanced combination of good features and flexibility, the software is where the smartphone falls off its face. That is, it depends on where you come from. Android users who complain about how TouchWiz stitched the stage may have never heard of Vivo's Funtouch OS popularity. Or ColorOS for OPPO and Xiaomi's MIUI, that's the story. If there is a common thread between these Chinese Chinese desires that, or, at least, they did not intend to look and feel.

That will surely be your first impression of the NEX S 'version of Android. Vivo's Funtouch even tried to copy the new touch of the iPhone X, even with the now active control centre rising from the ground up. And it stays beautiful or works all the time. If you come from any other Android experience, the repair time will be long and painful. If you are already a Vivo user, then you will not have a problem at all.

That's not the only software problem. NEX S puts his Vivo effort into an AI assistant called Jovi. And, unfortunately, it has its own dedicated button. And it is useless for anyone other than China. Speaking of which, if you end up getting a Chinese model, you won't have Google Play services. Models sold in other markets, such as India, fortunately, do not have such a problem. 

Performance and Battery

So how does the Vivo NEX S work in the real world? Surprisingly, to be honest. With a small compliment to the Snapdragon 845 and 8 GB of RAM, the smartphone stays fast and responsive. Surprisingly given how difficult it can be to customize Funtouch. However, apart from all of its dances or perhaps because of it, Vivo did not have enough space for a fancy water cooling system, so be careful when paying taxes.

Battery life may be hitting or failing. A 4,000 mAh pack can last you every two days, a day and at least a few hours. The discrepancy is caused by the part of Funtouch's memory management that is aggressive and thoughtless. You can't run the plug before the day is over but don't let it stretch. Fortunately, the NEX S incorporates very fast charging to do just that. 

Conclusion

So should you buy the Vivo NEX S? If you live outside China or one of the markets where it is officially sold, the answer is simple: no. The software upgrades that come with Funtouch, especially the lack of Google Play Store, are more than enough to ruin the beautiful but boring smartphone look experience. But if you have easy access to the phone, the scales are still dripping very badly.

The NEX S definitely looks good and is a good start to a conversation, but you don’t get the best that the market has to offer you. While it looks like a future smartphone, judging by the latest flagship series, even Vivo and OPPO itself seem to have little hope for the future.

Vivo Z1X Android Smartphone Review

The Vivo Z1X is probably the phone with the best cameras, outstanding OLED screen, and fast performance. The plastic store software is back, and the Vivo Z1X is almost a perfect phone for Rs 16,990.

Vivo has introduced the Z1 Pro in India, which shows a slight change in the company's strategies. It was a phone that was sold online and that is why it offers details, features at a very competitive price. Over at India Today Tech, we loved it and called Vivo Z1 Pro an amazing smartphone for Rs 14,990. The Vivo Z1X which will be considered an update - even coming just a few months after the launch of the previous Z series phone from Vivo - is the same. With the Vivo Z1X, lightning strikes twice, to put it bluntly.

After using Vivo Z1X as my starting tool for a few days now I can say that with the value of Vivo Z1X it can be a batch. Like the previous Vivo Z phone, the Vivo Z1X looks dignified, delivers powerful and non-existent performance, offers great battery backup, captures great photos with beautiful details, clicks on beautiful selfies, and finally comes with a C-type support. The Vivo Z1X packs everything a person needs during a smartphone, even though it is compatible with the Vivo software running on Android.

It looks good but it is plastic. Most Vivo phones - no matter what their price - look good. The Vivo Z1X is also no different. The Vivo Z1X looks dignified with a slim bezel, a sleek design, a water notch and a nice finish. Beats all right boxes, except one, when designed. Missing glass. I believe Vivo opts have long been known for its plasticity rather than plastic or polycarbonate - as Vivo likes to call it - with its smartphones. Thanks to the plastic back, the Vivo Z1X displays fingerprints easily. Most of the time I had to wipe the cover of the phone. This will not be a problem if you use the phone with the case, but if there is no charge there, you will not like the oily marks left on the phone by your fingers.

The level of construction is good. Similar to the Vivo Z1 Pro, the Vivo Z1X offers excellent build quality. The smartphone feels very strong in the hands. The Vivo Z1X also has good ergonomics and fits well in the hands. Another good thing about the Vivo Z1X is that unlike the Z1 Pro it is not bulky. Light at least 189.6g. 

Excellent screen with beautiful viewing angles

Vivo introduces the AMOLED screen to Vivo second Z-series. For the Z1X Vivo opts a small touch screen compared to the one in the Z1 Pro. The Vivo Z1X comes with a 6.38-inch AMOLED screen that offers 2340x1080p resolution.

The bright display is one of the simplest parts with the Vivo Z1X. This is also a show that supports the "stay on" feature and comes with a fingerprint sensor at the bottom of the screen. The sensor works well and quickly turns on the phone.

I watched a lot of YouTube movies and videos on the phone, and played heavy game graphics like PUBG and Asphalt 9. The experience, especially with the OLED screen, was great. The Vivo Z1X screen is bright enough for both indoor and outdoor environments. Whether it’s Delhi sunlight or indoor lighting, the Vivo Z1X screen is bright enough for users to read messages or watch videos on the phone. The Vivo Z1X also offers good viewing angles. The screen also picks up the difference accordingly and the colours are punchy. 

Beautiful camera

The IVV Z1X is great for cameras. With Z1X Vivo's Z-Series you join the 48MP bandwagon. The phone comes with a 100MP rear camera and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. Both the 48MP and 32MP camera produce a good end result. In addition to the 48MP main sensor, the Vivo Z1X features an 8MP super wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth lens.

Here I have to mention that the Vivo Z1X uses the 48MP Sony IMX582 sensor ever seen on the Redmi K20. This is not an IMX568 but the difference is small so that's fine. The most important thing is what kind of images the Z1X clicks on and then there is the phone.

The Vivo Z1X captures beautiful images with beautiful details and spot-in colours in good light. In auto image mode Vivo Z1X clicks 12MP resolution images. There is also a 48MP camera mode. Compared to 12MP camera mode the 48MP camera model clicks crisper images with high resolution. Photographs clicked on the phone are beautiful and the background is well done.

The low light and the Vivo Z1X camera do a good job. Low-resolution images defined in normal image mode are sometimes missed in detail but here is the night mode which helps. Night mode captures better details and makes low-light images look sharper.

The Vivo Z1X 32MP selfie camera is also very capable. I found selfies shooting this phone to be sharp with details and beautiful colours. The selfie camera comes with a few AI features. There is a selfie photo mode in the camera app. Photo selfies are also great with many details and the background is very dark. The only thing I didn't like about the Vivo Z1X camera app. It's too tight. The app includes too many options, camera modes, filters and many other things on a single screen that often confuses the user. 

Smooth functionality with modified UI

I've used the Vivo Z1X as my main tool - this means I've used my phone to browse social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, send emails, browse the internet, chat on WhatsApp, listen to music, watch the World Cup, YouTube and Netflix Videos. I've played a lot of games - both basic games and demanding games like PUBG and Asphalt 9. In all cases, I've found the Z1X not only handles multitasking well but also runs games well. Apps on the Vivo Z1X open quickly and the flexibility between applications is also smooth.

I played long PUBG and Asphalt 9 sessions on the Vivo Z1X and didn't have time to find the phone moving slowly. The Vivo Z1X comes with an Ultra gaming mode that allows users to have an uninterrupted and enhanced gaming experience. Ultra play mode brings features like Competitive Mode, 4D vibration effect, Gdown countdown, among others.

Undoubtedly, the reputation for efficiency goes to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE chipset that enables the phone. Yes, it is the same chip and powerful Vivo Z1 Pro. Remembering that I was very happy with the performance of the Vivo Z1 Pro. I have the same thing to say about the performance of the Vivo Z1X.

One thing I don't like about Vivo Z1X is its winged FunTouch OS Vivo Z1X runs Android 9 Pie with FunTouch OS on top. Vivo's custom Funtouch OS brings a number of third-party applications with it. FunTouch OS looks crowded with me with so many options on one screen. I have to say that although FunTouch OS is clumsy Vivo works to bring a smooth user experience. With the new FunTouch OS 9 Vivo brings new features like a wide range of system mode, among other things. 

Excellent battery life

The Vivo Z1X battery lasts longer than one day. The large 4500mAh battery of this phone lasts for about a day and a half to me for one charge. Ice icing on the cake is a 22W fast charging and support of type C. Yes, in the end, Vivo leaves a small USB and opts the Type C port. Significantly, the 22W speed charger will be fitted with a box. It’s nice to see a mid-range smartphone coming with a 22W charger quickly out of the box. For me, the phone took about 1: 20 hours charging from 0 to 100 percent, which is great. 

Summary :

Currently, there are many good smartphones available for less than Rs 20,000 in price brackets in the Indian market in India. There’s the Realme X, the Redmi Note 7 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A50, among others. But in the crowded market, there is definitely room for the Vivo Z1X because it is a good phone, giving users almost everything they could need on the phone.

The Vivo Z1X is an excellent organization that surrounds the smartphone at the price it comes with. I would say it is one of the best in the price segment. The phone continues to be sold in India for the first time on September 13. It will be available at Flipkart and Vivo stores.

All in all, the Vivo Z1X looks modest, delivers a great AMOLED screen, offers smooth or non-slip performance, provides long-lasting battery life, and clicks beautiful and detailed images in all lighting conditions. However, I hope Vivo opts the glass body of its next Z phone and drips the plastic, and it works to make the FunTouch OS a little cleaner to have a better user experience. You can’t get it all, I know. But if the phone is as good as the Vivo Z1X you wish it were better now. That would make it perfect from almost right now.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Android Smartphone Long Term Review

We all know that the Redmi Note has been Xiaomi’smost successful series, such a lot so that Xiaomi I feels Redmi is large enough to become a separate brand in itself. This year Redmi had made some changes to their most successful line-up. and that we will need to wait and see how these decisions will fair within the future. Up until 6 months back, Redmi was launching2 Note series phones, the Note 8 Pro and therefore the Note 8, Note 7 Pro and Note 7, Note 6 Pro and Note 6 then on. But this point they changed things a touch and brought within the Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max. Where there are fewer differences between the 2 - Max is clearly the higher one. So why is that the Note 9 Pro here, and what does it offer let’s inspect.

The Note 9 Pro on the launch day at Rs.12, 999, but shortly then, the govt increased the GST on Smartphone’s from 12 to 18%, and therefore the rupee has not been very strong against the dollar, so since then, Redmi has increased the worth of this particular variants price by 1000Rs. And now it retails at Rs.13, 999. For this price, we get a really well-built phone. it's a hair wider, but taller than the Note 8 Pro. And with a 6.67-inch display, it's a huge Smartphone. to place it to a perspective, it's even bigger than the iPhone 11 Pro max. Slight curve to the rear makes it a touch easier to carry the phone in your hand, but make no mistake it's definitely a 2 handed device. because of the Gorilla Glass 5 at the front and back, it seems like a premium Smartphone. far better than the plastic back ones. But there's a downside to using glass at the rear, it gathers plenty of fingerprints and appears very dirty if you're not constantly wiping it. The frame is formed of plastic, but you won’t notice it until it's scratched. But within the hope of not letting this happen, Redmi includes a case within the box. it's an honest one and it does an honest job of protecting the phone. there's a little lip at the front, to stay the display protected, and there's also a raised portion to guard the camera module, which if you haven’t noticed by now, stands proud quite a bit. to place most of you guys at rest, Redmi has given gorilla glass 5 protection to the camera module also.

The 6.67 inch FHD+ IPS LCD display is amazing for watching videos or playing games. While the height brightness may be a few nits less than the Note 8 Pro’s display, this one can get pretty bright, even for many outdoor lighting situations. the colours and viewing angles also are good with specialized contrast levels, ensuring you don’t have much to complain about while using it. Some people will still find ways things to complain, love it being an LCD panel rather than OLED or it not having a 90 or 120Hz refresh rate. And rightly so because competition is giving AMOLED displays and 90Hz refresh rate at or around the same price point. But honestly, you won’t even mention this stuff if you only check out the display, without watching the specs sheet. this is often one among the simplest quality displays in terms of brightness levels, colour accuracy, contrast levels and viewing angles that you simply are getting to get at this price. The bezels all around the display are even as thick, as other Redmi Smartphone’s in recent times. This time, there's a little punch hole style cut-out for the selfie camera within the top middle of the display. this is often sufficiently small, that it doesn’t get in your way, regardless of what you're doing on the phone. And it's within the centre, where not much information gets displayed anyways. I didn't find this notch to be intrusive in the least. I'm just curious, that which notch does one prefer? punch hole type, waterdrop notch, pill-shaped notch, or does one prefer notch-less display with motorized crop up selfie camera? I might adore to understand what you guys think. Above the notch, there is a wide speaker grill, and the speaker under it gets loud enough for crisp and clear audio calls. Display being an LCD panel, you don’t get an in-display fingerprint sensor on this phone.

Honestly, I am really glad for this. Have you tried the in-display fingerprint sensor on the Mi A3, or any other budget device? If yes then you, Most of those fingerprint sensors at this price point are too slow to unlock the phone, and they are also highly inaccurate. So it takes multiple attempts to read your fingerprint. On this Note 9 Pro, the fingerprint sensor is placed on the right side of the phone, and it doubles as a power button. This one is really fast and accurate. I prefer this side placement over the display one, but I would have liked it to be placed a bit lower, for more comfortable usage, as it’s a very talk phone. Anyways I like this placement, let me know in the comments what you think about it. Above this fingerprint sensor / Power button, there is the volume up and down button. At the top, there is an IR blaster that lets you use your phone as a remote controller for your home appliances, and a secondary noise-cancelling microphone. There is a single SIM tray on the left that can hold 2 nano-SIM cards and a Micro SD card. So if you are running low on internal memory, you can add in more storage anytime you want. At the bottom you get the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is very important at this price point, a microphone, USB type C port for charging and data transfer, and a speaker grill. The speaker can get loud, but at higher volumes, it lacks the depth that you might expect from a quality speaker. 

That being said, for the price, I think it is pretty good, and as I said it gets loud, so it gets the job done. After using a Media Tek processor inside the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi has decided to go back to using Snapdragon processors. And they have included their 720G processor on this one, which according to them is better than the Media Tek Helio G90T, used in the Note 8 Pro. It’s also built on 8nm architecture, so it is supposed to be much more efficient. I have been using this phone, and I never felt it lagged or stuttered while performing any normal daily tasks. It is snappy at opening and switching between apps. But if you like to play a lot of games, especially FPS games or the ones which require higher graphics, I won’t recommend you to get this phone. Because in that case, its performance is not the smoothest. There are a lot of frame drops here and there, and I think it has got to do with optimization. Because the 720G processor is capable of handling these games. You can still fire up these games on the phone, but the gameplay just won’t be as smooth as you would want it to be. 

Coming back to the overall daily performance, I feel RAM management has been approved a lot compared to the Note 8 Pro, and it feels like an overall more refined smartphone. Speaking of RAM, you can either go with 4GB of RAM and it is coupled with 64GB of internal storage, or you can choose 6GB of RAM and it will give you 128GB of built-in storage. To power the phone, it packs in a monstrous 5020mAh battery. It is enough to make you phone easily last for a day and a half, even if you are a heavy user. With average usage, and not playing too many games. I was even able to get 2 days worth of usage from this phone, on a regular basis. When it is time to charge this huge battery, you get the 18watt fast charger included in the box. It still takes a bit over 2 hours to charger it, but I am glad they just didn’t give the usual10watt charger, because that would have just taken ages to completely charge it. But then again, some of the Realme phones in this price range have started shipping with 30watt fast chargers, so it would have been great to see the 27watt Xiaomi charger bundled with it, like the Note9 Pro Max. It is running the newest version of MIUI 11on top of Android 10. And while there are tons of features and customization options that MIUI offers which it's pretty smooth, OS is that the one thing that I wish to vary on this phone. If you'll slap a replacement skin or a replacement launcher like POCO launcher or completely change the design and feel of the OS by installing Nova launcher, you'll accept this phone with none issues.

Now my problem isn't with the MIUI, but more to try to to with all the bloatware that comes preinstalled, and every one the horrible ads and spam notifications that its default apps keep it up sending you. There should just be how to completely disable all these things, because it's really annoying to urge these ads and notifications, even once you de-select and opt-out of all the settings while fixing your phone. I just hope Xiaomi realizes these ads are spoiling their user's experience and just ruining their brand reputation on a day to day, which they dial these ads down a touch and confirm to stay them children friendly.

Coming to the quad cameras on the rear. Unlike its bigger brother the Note 9 Pro Max, this Note 9 Pro gets the 48 megapixel Samsung GM2sensor for its primary camera. It gets F/1.8 aperture and a 26mm lens. Next camera gets an 8-megapixel sensor with F/2.2 aperture, and a13mm ultra-wide lens. Then there's a5 megapixel sensor with F/2.4 aperture, and this one gets a macro lens. Finally, there's a 2-megapixel depth sensor with F/2.4 aperture. For the selfie camera, Note 9 Pro gets a 16megapixel sensor with F/2.5 aperture. As we might expect, Portrait mode images are specialized from this phone. and therefore the new Movie mode, which lets us capture 21:9 portrait mode images, with black bars at the highest and bottom, makes these images look amazing. In low or artificial light, there's tons of noise and therefore the images don’t hold on to any details. there's an evening mode, but that doesn’t help tons either in these low light situations. I don’t think anyone is going to be even remotely satisfied with the Note 9 Pro’s low light performance. It does makeup by shooting crispy electronically stabilized 1080p videos at 30fps. It can shoot4k 30fps videos also, but those ones aren't stabilized, and are a touch over-saturated for my liking. Although the cameras are decent in day time. I feel at this price, there are a couple of better options within the market, especially for low light photography. So if the camera is that the main deciding factor for you, I just won’t suggest you to urge this phone. Spend a touch extra and obtain the POCO X2 or maybe the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, but not this one. Moving on, Redmi has made bound to include all the required sensors starting with the Ambient light and proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NavIC, IR sensor then on.

So you've got a good array of all the required sensors. Overall, I feel the Note 9 Pro hits the proper note with its internals, and therefore the build quality and style, and can give most of the typical users the graceful performance that you simply might expect. except for it's lacking in some parts, that might have made it the simplest budget Smartphone to hammer in the worth range, just like the Note8 Pro or the Note 7 Pro were once they came out. I feel the camera and therefore the GPU is holding this phone back. So I can’t suggest this phone to someone who likes to play tons of games or who likes to require tons of images. 

If you like to take a lot of images, take a look at the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and if you like to play games, turn towards the POCOX2. Sure that will cost more, but they will also give you an overall better experience. At this price point, the competition is tough, and Redmi is trying to get people to buy the Note 9 Pro Max for a higher price, and with their current ads situation, they are sort of losing their grip in this market. Sure their market share is growing, and they might be the number 1 budget smartphone brand in India, but the competition is closing in, and is ready to mop up, every unsatisfied customer that Redmi is leaving behind. Instead of launching the regular powerful Note 9 Pro, and then bringing in the Note 9 Pro Max with more added features on top. Redmi decided to make the Note 9 Pro Max their new favourite, and diluted the features on the Note 9 Pro in this process. By doing this, I think they have watered down the Note Pro series phones and this move might just not go very well for them in the long run. So now who should be looking to get this phone? If you just can’t stretch your budget beyond 14K, or if you just want to use the basic features on your phone, then go for it. Big display is amazing for consuming content, the huge battery keeps it powered for more than a day, dual VOLTE means you are always connected, and the headphone jack lets you listen to your favourites music in isolation. And for all these things, the Note 9 Pro is an amazing phone. But if you do anything more than playing casual games, or taking a lot of images, especially in lower light, you should look elsewhere. So these have been my thoughts about the Redmi Note 9 Pro. What do you guys think about it? and are you planning to get it or are you looking forward to the Note 9 Pro Max? Please subscribe our blog with your EMAIL ID given in right-hand side next to you. So, that you can get our latest blog without any delay. Take care. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Android Smartphone Full Review

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Full Review 

Yes, we have a lot of budget phones these days in the 20000rs price range from Realme, Poco and Redmi and the other thing in this range is Redmi and 9 pro max, Not only does this device look like a premium but it also has some features that have some practical use case, for example, a battery that lasts for 2 days in a single charge.

Starting with the design as well as other devices this device is great and this ad is 6.67 inches HD + LCD protected by gorilla glass 5 with this hole punch camera on the top which is not too disturbing, either watching a movie or playing time -pubg. I got used to it quickly and didn't notice it after a while, I even got cool punch hole wallpapers to add something fun to my device and unlike other devices like Realme 6 pro and POCO X2 this one doesn't have a crazy high refresh rate and the display is a standard panel 60hz which is an old school. And I'm usually happy with this ad the colours look sharp, bright and realistic in life but I wish it was at least an AMOLED display and the brightness should have gone up a bit if it wasn't 120hz or other good stuff. these high refresh rates are very good, after using the POCO X2 for a while I can say that the high regeneration rate is addictive and the device feels very simple but the obstacles to this cover the benefits, firstly not many apps still support up to date as soon as possible I know that people buy budget phones because of features like a large battery backup and good cameras and not a refreshing dose that kills the battery in half a day. So keep that in mind.

Also, this one does not have stereo speakers as can be seen with this large grill at the top but with a physically led notification lost even on the POCO X2, led by a short white colour but is visible and hidden at the same time and you will enjoy having it. So you also have a headphone jack on this and it helps to have it in case the battery of your Blux device runs out. And you have a USB type c port next to it that can charge this device at whopping33watts and that's your favourite thing. As required by Xiaomi it charges the phone for about 1h 10 minutes and is powered by this huge 5000MAH battery which is one of the best features of this device and this photo charging has also changed after the April update.

And the frame on this device is made of plastic and not a metal that does not last long but will hold just right and the device weighs 209gms but the weight distribution is well done. You also have 2 microphones as usual and this high-performance IR blast works. And I think another great thing you have with this is that we have a dedicated SD card slot, so you can use 2 Sims cards and Micro SD cards. if you are still using that and the quality of driving in this one is also good, there are no disconnected calls with my original Sims and it has voice over WIJI SIM SIM and other networks. On the side it has rocking rockers but I wish it were soft and that is completely deviant. And underneath that, you have your power button and fingerprint scanner and I'm thinking of placement the fingerprint scanner on the power buttons is advanced as you don't even need to press a button to turn on the phone and that's a small thing to do, but you can also change that in settings. And this fingerprint scanner works fast and accurate and always unlocks the device but a few minutes delay to unlock the phone and I think it can be easily fixed with a software update. So there are no problems there. And one thing I really like is the screen protector on this one.

Now working properly this one is powered by a snapdragon 720g processor which is the latest 8nm processor by QUALCOMM, and has very fast UFS 2.1 storage compared to the memc used on the previous budget phone, and this is also a 6GB ram and - 128 GB of storage and you can save some of your money by going through the 64 GB variety and this device is powered by miui 11 based on Android 10 and I am satisfied with the way this device works every day. situations and can easily handle whatever you throw at it. I didn't get any glitches or anything and I was able to disable many ads and remove bloatware in miui 11 but I like some of the features that are available and create a great experience like this turbo game mode that adds a lot of useful features while playing, three fingerprints, forced black mode etc. And the performance of the game in this is better than I expected and games like pubg go well in Ultra settings and I got a frame rate of 60fps continuously thanks as even a tool like PoCO F2 gets about 40-45 fps which is really bad as it also has this cool winner.

In short, this device can handle any game you wish to use properly without any problems. And that 5000mah battery is like a mini inverter, seriously! It easily lasts 2 full days even with some gambling. Here’s a screen at the time I’ve had it and it’s really amazing, and it goes up when blinking any eye, so good. Now when I come back, this glossy back panel is protected by Gorilla 5 glass, but I think it's a bit softer as mine got a deeper start even after special care so always use the case with it if you want them to stay like this for a long time. Another highlight is the quad-camera setup on this device, so it has 4 rear cameras and one punch camera on the front. So the main camera is a 64 megapixel Samsung GW 1sensor the second camera is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, the third is a 5-megapixel macro and the 4th one is a 2-megapixel deep sensor that no one has ever asked for. The front camera is a 32-megapixel wide-angle camera, so this rear camera is able to take some very good detailed pictures and look sharp day and night and also has this 64-megapixel mode to take. images of high resolution and do not make much difference but sometimes the details we take are more than auto mode, otherwise, the widest camera is fine and with a click of something in the light of day but not so good any challenging situation and so on that big camera and here are the samples. So the end result from this camera is very close to the real one and the pictures are realistic in colour and very sharp with many details. The 64-mega pixel sensor has been able to store a lot of details but sometimes sharpens images.

And the front-facing camera is also good for selfies and captures some good photos without tweaks and colours that are not natural. All in all these cameras are good enough and overall I have found that they are better than the POCO X2. So my last thought about it well Redmi note 9 pro max is a well-budget phone with good specs at this price at a great discount. Good but also if you have a tight budget go with Redmi and 9 pro different you will not be disappointed with that. The display may be AMOLED or with a better refresh rate but functional features like faster charging, larger battery and better performance are enough to cover its shortcomings and overall good purchase at this price with a ton of good features and also looks really good hand and premium and more subtle than any budget phone at this price and has its own identity when you compare it to the likes of Realme with the same design on every other app. Therefore, this is a detailed review of Redmi note 9 pro max. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

Motorola One Fusion + Android Smartphone Review

Introduction

The Motorola One Fusion + looks like a lovely phone with a rich feature set. One Fusion + is Moto's second phone with a flawless screen thanks to a pop-up selfie, and is trying to give a big bang for its € 299 price. Its HDR10 screen, uninterrupted at the time, is perfect for movies and games. Then there is the powerful Snapdragon 730 chip - one of the best options for the midrange category.

There is more. Fusion + packs a quad-standard camera on its back - standard, ultrawide, macro, and depth - but offers a variety of shooting options, including Night Vision.

Then there is the huge 5,000 mAh battery which should last at least two days by Moto rating. We'll see about this a little bit, you bet.

One Fusion + clean boots OS 10 clean, but not part of the Android One distribution. It's the purest version of Google with a host of unknown Moto add-ons here and there, including dedicated Mode and a standby screen.

Motorola One Fusion + Specs

Body: 162.9x76.4x9.6mm, 210g; Gorilla Glass front, plastic frame and back. Splash resistant.

Screen: 6.5 inches LCD, 1080x2340px resolutions, 19.5: 9 aspect ratio, 385ppi; no cutout, HDR10.

Chipset: Snapdragon 730 (8nm): Octa-core CPU (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver); Adreno 618 GPU.

Memory: 6GB of RAM, built-in UFS 2.1 storage, (shared) microSD slot.

OS / Software: Android 10.

Rear Camera: Wide (large): 64MP, Quad-Bayer, 1 / 1.72 "sensor, 0.8 pixel size, m, 26mm in diameter. , PDAF.

Ultrawide: 8MP, 1 / 4.0 ", 1.12µm, 13mm, f / 2.2, AF. Macro: 5MP, f / 2.2. Depth: 2MP, f / 2.2. Video recording: up to 2160p / 30fps.

Front camera: 16MP, Quad-Bayer, f / 2.0, 1.0µm, fixed focus. 1080p / 30fps video recording.

Battery: 5,000mAh, 15W cable charging support.

Misc: Fingerprint reader; FM radio; 3.5mm headphone jack.

Like many other Motorola budget phones, it also packs this waterproof nano-coating, which provides a basic ban on cheating between the phone's cast and its ports. This is far from water and is like peace of mind, but it can save your Moto once or twice in an accident. And we can all do it inevitably. And in case you were wondering about the typical One Fusion model - you probably never heard of it. The standard (and cheaper) version is limited to Latin America and the Middle East, and Motorola has not participated in any of the wide-release plans. 

Design, Making, Operating

The Motorola One Fusion + is a well-designed phone with invisible paint and a screen with no holes. As it is a budget device a few cuts have to be made along the way, but it is all together in the end. The front is entirely Gorilla Glass, and the rear is a single plastic one. Of course, there is no standing frame, the back panel covers both sides of the fence and its back. We have the Twilight Blue version in that it has two different shades of dark blue mix, and an S-like surface texture below.

Unfortunately, while all these layers of paint and plastic look good, the back is a digital fingerprint, and everything will deteriorate very quickly. The combined case is helpful, even if it removes the cool look. It is a difficult decision. So, the star of the show is definitely a 6.5 ′ ′ screen, named after Total Vision. It is the second Moto image so far with a free design and the name really deserves it.

The selfie camera is housed in a pop-up module with engines on top of Fusion + so there was no need for a pixel pile.

The good news is that this is really the best way to get a more focused viewing experience. But if you’re expecting a screen below the bezel, you might be disappointed - One Fusion + has a noticeably large chin under the display. Low-density bezels are common in the midrange, especially when the panel is a single LCD as it can be as small as OLED and requires more space, while its driver is often hidden under a pointed chin.

However, for the € 299 phone, this is probably the most premium screen you can get with high resolution, HDR10 support, and cutting that, so we welcome that bezel. In fact, we think it would be better to have it when using the phone with one hand. The pop-up module is the same as all the other add-ons we have come across - with the engine and you can hear the underlying equipment as it goes up or down.

It has a 16MP Quad-Bayer selfie camera and nothing more. Module pops only when needed and installed fall detection and appears automatically if you get One Fusion + free-kick.

There is one very small earring at the top of the screen, which is almost invisible. Unfortunately, Motorola has chosen not to include the LED notification light in Fusion +. As we mentioned above, the phone has about 1cm sides, but the outer frame is part of the back panel - something we used to like to be empty in the past.

Good touch, even if done as part of a cost cut. On the sides of the panel, you will find all the buttons, a 3.5mm jack and a USB-C port, there is also a hybrid-SIM tray at the top, and a speaker at the bottom. Fusion + puts Google's Computer Assistant key over its volume and does just that - pleads Helper. We were unable to enable its operation. The plastic One of the Motorola One Fusion + is beautiful, there are no two ways to it. The two blue hues change gracefully, and the subtle texture made by S looks really nice nearby. If you want to keep this beauty, regular cleaning should be like a fingerprint of love and an overdose.

The quad-camera shows just a little bit and is made in the form of a 3 + 1. A single-LED flash is all around us, too. One Fusion + has its own back scanner and the Moto logo is painted all over. It is always of the same type and works seamlessly.

The Motorola One Fusion + measures 162.9 x 76.4 x 9.6 mm and weighs 210g. That’s not a sleek, or light 6.5-inches, but what we would expect from a phone with a large 5,000mAh battery. And when we used it we felt it was strong, but not shorter or softer than expected. The Motorola One Fusion + felt hand in hand, guilty or not, safe and strong, and we loved the time we spent with Motor. It is a highly constructed wire and its non-slip water retention adds an extra dimension to its shape. It’s a great call, and if you have a good heart with that, you’ll love it as easy as we did. 

Layout

The Motorola One Fusion + packs an IPS LCD 6.5 ′ ′ screen in 1080p with 20: 9 features. The panel has no cutouts or anything, and is protected by a Gorilla Glass clip, an unspecified update. The Total Vision screen, as Motorola calls it, is 396ppi sharp. It supports HDR10 and thanks to Widevine L1 DRM, you will be able to enjoy high-quality HDR10 content from Netflix and popular. We measured maximum brightness when 454 nits in manual mode, and 562 nits in auto mode. That’s almost in the middle of the LCD, and we’ve seen the panels brighter. Still, we had no problems even on very light days.

The dark levels of the One Fusion + screen come out well, and, and generally, the panel offers an excellent measurement of about 1400: 1. The minimum light to the left of the bar is 6.2 nits - good. Colour reproduction is always good in One Fusion +. Saturday's default mode has a DeltaE rating of 4.3 compared to the DCI-P3 limits, and we naturally rated DeltaE 2.0 directly in terms of sRGB. 

Battery Life and Charging

The Motorola One Fusion + puts a massive 5,000 mAh battery, which should last more than two days for normal use according to Motorola claims. The phone supports TurboPower fast charging and the 18W charger supplied also includes about 30% of lost battery in 30mins. Note that Motorola claims that the phone is charging at 15W, which means that the adapter you receive comes in excess to get the job done.

Unexpectedly, the One Fusion + turned out to be the best maker in our battery test with an endurance rating of 136 hours. It did a great job in all the tested situations - video, calls, web browsing and stand-alone functionality. 

Speaker Test

The Motorola One Fusion + has a single speaker that shoots down the fence. Don't cry too much, and get 'Good' points from our test. One Fusion + also offers equal audio output with a good presentation of bass, mids, and highs. 

Audio Output Quality

The Motorola One Fusion + has excellent audio quality. 

Android 10 with my UX

Motorola has gained a lot from Android stocks on its smartphones, even those that are not part of the Android One app - like the One Fusion + here. However, there is a wide range of custom features that are well integrated into the Moto App. Car Actions is a smartphone communication system - including a karate chop for turning on or off, twisting to move the camera app, action of fingerprint sound, accelerometer silencing accelerometer.

The Moto Display has one-way single in One Fusion + - Peek Display - a non-existent display. It will display notifications and allow you to interact with them right there on the lock screen and will alert you when you select your phone. The directional display, a feature found on some Car phones, is not in Fusion + because the selfies camera is hidden and cannot track your face all the time.

There is a new custom feature that lets you customize the look and feel of your Moto. You can play the size and shape of the icons on the home screen, change the system font, and choose a colour to highlight quick toggles. Moto Game Time is a set of company mobile game development tools. Allows you to filter calls and notifications, block Fire Actions, performance section allows you to turn off active brightness. The floating game floating icon in Toolkit gives you instant toggles for calls and notifications, access to your choice of dual messaging apps and access to full game time settings.

The Motorola One Fusion + relies on touch detection with one long long button in the middle. Swipe upwards to take you to the home screen, the edge swipe pops up the latest apps menu, with a tablet swipe (left or right) to switch between last used apps. If you want Back, just swipe anywhere from the edge of the screen. If, on the other hand, you want to have three ancient button navigation, you switch to it from the settings. All this aside, the rest is as good as Android 10 as Google intended it to be. The Motorola One Fusion + also supports FM radio and there is a pre-installed app for that. You don’t see it every day, not least. 

Performance and Benchmarks

The Motorola One Fusion + is powered by the Snapdragon 730 chip - one of the most popular midrange platforms from Qualcomm. The Indian version of Fusion + works on the Snapdragon 730G chip, which has a slightly different GPU clock but in a different way - similar to the 730.

Both 730 and 730G CPUs are the same - octa-core processors with two Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76) processors built at 2.2 GHz, and six Kryo 470 silver (Cortex-A55), operating at 1.8 GHz. They are all built-in an 8nm LPP area and that is why the power works so well.

Both chips also have the same Adreno 618 GPU. But one in the 730G clock is 75 MHz higher and stays at 575 MHz. This is the only difference between the two groups.

One Fusion + is sold in only one setting with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS2.1 storage. We had a few benches, and the CPU moulded it as a very good player. The Kirin 810 processor is more powerful, but it's only available on the smallest Google phone now. The Snapdragon 720G counts the higher part, but has a higher clock speed (2.2GHz vs 2.3GHz). The same thing applies with graphics - Huawei beats it all, but Google is stepping in. After that the Adreno 618 inside the Snapdragon 720G (Redmi Note 9 Pro) is a bit better than the Adreno 616 as part of the Moto's S730 chip. 

However, GPU performance is sufficient in the classroom. Throwing all the ingredients together in Antutu, One Fusion + is in line for Realme 6 Pro and Redmi K30. Once again, Huawei's Kirin 810 proves to be superior, while the S720G-powered Redmi Note 9 Pro offers fire with fodder.

The Motorola One Fusion + offers many bangs for its attractive price and shows solid numbers every time it tests, no matter the functions. In the end, the sharpest challenge - to play - doesn't just happen in Fusion +, but it's a good thing. 

Quad Camera with Macro and Deep Snappers 

The Motorola One Fusion + has a quad-rear camera with three snappers and 2MP deep sensors. There is a 64MP main scanner, an 8MP ultrawide spray, and a 5MP macro image. One LED flash is nearby, if you need it. The main camera uses a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Plus GW1 1 / 1.72 "sensor with 0.8µm pixels and f / 1.8. The autofocus detection section is supported.

The ultrawide camera uses an 8MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K4H4 1 / 4.0 "sensor with 1.12µm pixels behind the f / 2.2 lens. Focus is optimized. with 1.12µm pixels. Supports autofocus between 4cm and 10cm. This camera can capture 720p videos. The deep camera has a 2MP OmniVision OV2180 sensor. The pop-up selfie camera offers a 16MP OmniVision OV16A1Q 1 / 3.06 "sensor with 1.0µm pixels and a Quad-Bayer filter. Bayer module, selfie cam takes 4MP photos automatically, but this one can be set to 16MP shooting output if necessary.

Motorola has been installing its own custom Camera program on the best-selling Android software, and so has One Fusion + as well. It is straightforward and works with a swipe action switch between stills, video, and enhanced modes (tapping on thumbnails also works). A quick set of settings is available in HDR viewer (Auto / On / Off), Flash modes (Auto / Off), self-timer (Off / 3s / 10s) and active photos (Auto / On / Off). There is also a shortcut in the settings menu in the view. Night Vision Camera and Macro camera can be found within the Modes selection. Manual mode is accessible from other changes in the viewing screen - not additional modes. Allows you to drive on your ISO (100-3200), shutter speed (1 / 6000s-1 / 3s), or exposure compensation (2EV to + 2EV to 1 / 3EV and 0.5EV upside), and selecting a white balance with a light temperature (marking normal types of light), and you can manually change the direction - all is normal. 

Image Quality

The main camera saves 16MP automatically and the one we took during the day went well, especially at this budget stage. The pictures have a very nice contrast and a strong range, and are true with the colours of life. No visible noise. Sharpening is one of the most aggressive choices we can make, but it does not harm the overall quality. We shot pictures with Auto HDR as intended by Motorola. And it causes all the time during the day. It tightens the strongest range, too - it also removes noise. There may be several loss of detail due to HDR, but it is not visible, and we suggest leaving the HDR setting to Auto. There is a high resolution of 64MP and it does a very good job. 64MP images look like a real auction with special details, great contrast and colours. They can’t be achieved with Auto HDR, so their range is huge not as great as the default images. Note that shooting at 64MP takes a few seconds and one image weighs about 30MB.

The Fusion + has an 8MP ultrawide camera and its images increase by 16MP when stored. And they are far from good - the details are very bad. The images fit perfectly inside because of the 13mm lens, their contrast and colours are very good, as there is a strong width, but these images will not go further.

The 5MP macro cam has a dedicated shooting mode, and is very focused on the themes. The photos don’t go over in detail or separately, but they’re great. We offer Motorola points to make macro mode easier by giving this camera autofocus capabilities - a few donors.

2MP depth sensor comes in handy when shooting graphics. 16MP graphics taken with a large camera go well - lots of detail, great contrast, and subject separation is enough for this class. Mental-blurring looks good, too. If Auto HDR decides not to rip, you will get images that are not very good. We recommend leaving Auto HDR on a regular basis - as intended by Motorola.

Night Vision is available on the One Fusion + main camera and does a great job of making the night image brighter, colourful and contrasting. It comes with a lot of detail in the most beautiful images and shadows, and makes for a picture of a blossoming night, with a twist of certain details and sharp. Ultrawide photography is no worse than any other similar night camera, but the up to 16MP makes them look bad. You can see what's in the pictures, either 16MP or 8MP. We doubt that anyone will be using this camera under extreme conditions. 

Selfies

The Motorola One Fusion + selfie camera is in the pop-up module with the engine and pops up every time you switch to selfie mode. The snapper has a 16MP Quad-Bayer shooter behind the f / 2.2 lens centred lens. It saves 4MP photos automatically, as it should, but if you want - you can set it to save 16MP enhanced images instead. 4MP images display beautiful details, colours and contrast. Powerful distance is limited, but Auto HDR helps to extend that much. Photos are possible with a selfie camera and are not bad - subject separation is not perfect but mask algorithm is blurred and the results are acceptable. We've seen the best, but we've also seen the worst. 

Video Recording

The Motorola One Fusion + records 4K @ 30fps videos and 1080p @ 30 / 60fps videos with its main camera, while the ultrawide and macro snappers are limited to 1080p @ 30fps clips. 4K exposure from the main camera has good resolution details, even if we were expecting more of the video embedded at 50Mbps video bitrate. The colours are well filled and the contrast is good. A strong distance can be they were high, but not bad either. 1080p clips shot at 30fps are great across the board - details, contrast, colours. They are not excessively sharp, while the dynamic range is limited.

After that Full HD videos at 60fps from the main camera are not very poor in detail and the processing tries to hide this with excessive pressure. You should stay away from this mode. The 1080p clips from the ultrawide camera are very soft, but otherwise very good. You can use electronic stabilization in any camera and in any mode, or it could only work in 1080p @ 30fps mode on the main camera. Maybe a software update will fix that. 

Wind-up

The Motorola One Fusion + joins a wide range of attractive budget offerings. A mid-range phone, with some high-tier components, and yet - one is quite cheap. Really, it provides your big belt and you won’t be disappointed in the event you get it. 

One Fusion + has a lot to offer - the HDR10 notch screen is still a plethora of visuals, and many will love it just because maybe not for romantic lovers, but still. Then there are its snappy hardware and a large battery that will allow for long playing sessions, or days of normal use.

The camera was amazingly beautiful, day and night, and it works in many ways enough to compel you to take creative photos. The ultrawide camera needs some upgrades and you definitely hope Motorola will get it out in the end.

Lastly, a clean and fast Android 10 with Moto enhancements will be a delight to use for Android cleaners. Renewals are often done on Moto phones, so that's another bonus. Of course, there are a lot of cool offers, so let’s take a look at a few.

Alternatives

The Motorola One Fusion + costs € 299 in Europe and comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Realme sells 8GB + 128GB Realme 6 for the same price and its exciting offers with a 90Hz screen, the same input power, and the same quad-camera. The Realme 6 beats the Moto with a larger upgrade rate, faster charging, and a better ultrawide camera, but the One Fusion + has a free HDR10 screen, better battery life, and a bigger speaker.

Then there is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro. Its 6GB + 128GB model is cheap at around € 40 per Moto, while compatible with Moto’s speed and camera capabilities, its screen has punch-holes and its MIUI is anti-vanilla Android. If you are OLEDs, then the Samsung Galaxy A51 is a good alternative. It has a 6.5 inches Super AMOLED with a small punch-hole, great playback capabilities and a uniform camera design. Its battery life is very low, but there is no water protection, and the screen does not support HDR10.

Finally, if you can travel without Google services, the Huawei P40 Lite would be a good choice. The Kirin 810 is a medium-sized and excellent gaming console, its quad-camera camera for the same setting is good in quality, and the battery life and charging speed are unique. The good news is that the P40 Lite is about € 100 cheaper than the moto. It remains to be seen if that is how important Google stuff is to you.

The Decision

The Motorola One Fusion + is among the best phones you can buy cheap. It has an excellent immersive screen, excellent game performance on the go, smart camera flexibility, and amazing battery autonomy. That’s why it’s really easy with One Fusion +. If your budget is around € 300, it should be at the top of your shortlist.

Advantage

Large HDR10 flawless screen with excellent contrast

High battery life

A dehydrated body

Skilled equipment suitable for sports on the go

Vanilla Android 10 with nice Fire tricks

Good image quality day and night with a great camera

Beautiful photos, macro, selfies

FM radio, MicroSD slot, 3.5mm jack. 

Dis-advantage

The ultrawide camera requires some work

The video capture is like this

No NFC

Using a selfie camera with its own questions - it is slow and there are concerns about trust over time but we think it should be good

Vivo X50 Pro Plus Android Smartphone Review

Vivo X50 Pro Plus Review

The Vivo X50 Pro Plus is the high-rise end from the X50 series.

Vivo

Chinese phone maker Vivo recently unveiled its X50 series, marking the official launch of its first international citizenship this year. Vivo, one of the top 10 phone manufacturers by sharing the market despite the unknown in the West, advertises its latest phone as "professional photography." Introducing the gimbal camera system in the series, which is being sold outside of China for the first time.

There are three phones on the list, the X50, X50 Pro and X50 Pro Plus. The X50 Pro has a cutting processor that contains Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (as seen on the Galaxy S20, among others), while the X50 and Pro both have Snapdragon 765G CPUs. But while the X50 Pro has a slower processor, it also has a gimbal. Vivo has said it has chosen to add a gimbal to the Pro, rather than the more expensive Pro Plus, to make the feature more accessible.

The company claims that the X50 Pro system has a 300% increase in the performance of traditional robust technology. That’s thanks in part to that gimbal, which uses “double ball construction to achieve triple-axis rotation,” effectively allowing the camera to locate the inside of the fence.

Vivo

While the X50 only has a gimbal with hyped-up, all three devices support 5G. All three phones have the same 6.56-inch display, too. But there is another important difference: the processors these phones work on. The X50 Pro Plus gets an excellent CPU, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Pro and X50 both run on the Snapdragon 765G.

Vivo says it currently has no plans to disconnect the phone in the US. But X50 phones will be released in parts of Asia, Africa and Europe in the next three months, so it will be easier to import.

Price details are not yet shared, but costs will vary from country to country. In China the X50 Pro starts at 4,298 yuan, which translates to $ 610 (about $ 490 or AU $ 880), while in India it starts at 49,990 rupees or about $ 660. As always, you can expect higher price tags in Western countries. For more details on the specs, scroll down to the chart below, which compares all three phones.

X50 Pro cameras in depth

The X50 Pro's rear camera system is pushed by a 48-megapixel main camera, which anticipate on a gimbal-like camera system and image stabilization and electronic image stabilization technology. When I first tried it out, I likened it to a one-generation iPhone XS Max while running during the day, but I didn't see much difference between the two phones, nor did I install cameras. Both phones capture stable footage without obvious impairment. The difference was noticeable, however, when I handled the video while working and in the dark.

When using ultra-solid or anti-shake mode, the Vivo X50 Pro technology for video durability is identified by note. That’s when the difference between the iPhone XS Max was most noticeable. The footage I captured was smooth and dull without stitching. Even when I was shooting with my innocent hand, which usually produces shakier videos, the footage was unusually smooth. There is a trade-off anyway: Couldn't capture more details on distant topics. From what I have collected so far, the Ultra-solid solid mode is like a great shooting tool that stays close.

The Vivo X50 Pro (pictured) has a 6.56-inch AMOLED screen.

The Vivo IX50 Pro has 4 rear cameras

In general, the X50 Pro has made it easy to take crisp, precise and healthy photos and capture my amazing location. I would have to spend more time on the phone, but so far I have noticed that in some lighting conditions - at sunset for example - the pictures were full and nailed to the top. The iPhone XS Max took pictures that were real-life, by comparison. Any photo you like maybe a matter of personal choice, but you can see the difference in the pictures below.

The Vivo X50 Pro snapped a sunny orange (left), and the photo taken by the iPhone XS Max (right) was a real-to-life experience.

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There are four cameras on the backside of the X50 Pro. In addition to the 48-megapixel main Shooter, you'll find a periscope zoom lens and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. There is also a 13-megapixel portrait telephoto snapper. I am looking forward to trying out the X50 Pro camera system with more depth.

The X50 Pro has a 60x zoom

The 8-megapixel periscope lens is one of three (three) side-by-side large 48-megapixel arrows in the Vivo X50 Pro. I was blown away by the power of Vivo X50’s 60x Hyper Zoom. Although the photos were short - 60x still very far, after all - they were able to get details that I could not see with my own eyes, including a sign at the hotel on the other side of the harbour in Hong Kong. I would like to compare you to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 100x Space Zoom.

The Vivo Pro X50 Pro is in the distance. Using its 60x hyper zoom, I was able to zoom the sign to the hotel on the other side of the harbour. I could not see the sign with my naked eyes and did not know it was there until I got close to the phone.

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This photo was taken in the default settings (1x).

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5x zoom.

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10x zoom.

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Zoom to 60x.

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Four types of side zoom.

Sareena Dayaram / CNET 4,315-mAh fast-paced battery

In the few days I have used the phone, the battery life of the Vivo X50 Pro's 4,315-mah has been strong in the default settings. My daily work usually involves a few short calls, frequently using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, checking emails, reading news apps and playing music on Spotify. I have also used social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I do not use my phone to get heavy games. The X50 Pro battery lasts easily all day long.

Using a 33-watt Vivo flash, I was able to charge the battery in 52 minutes. Good, but not as fast as Oppo's official Get the X2 Pro shows, charging its battery for 38 minutes. Surprisingly, however, it was when it recharged the dead battery by about 60% in 15 minutes.

Vivo X50 specifies - Vivo X50 Vivo X50 Pro Vivo X50 Pro Plus :

Display size, resolution 6.5-inches AMOLED 6.5-inches AMOLED 6.5-inches AMOLED Dimensions (Inches) 6.2x2.86x0.31 inches 6.28 x2.97x0.29 inches 6.2x2. Dimensions 8x0.34 inches 15mm.54x75.4x7.55 mm 158.46x72.8x8.04 mm 158.5x73x8.83 mm Weight (Ounces, Grams) 6.16 oz, 174.5 grams 6.4 oz, 181.5 grams 6.77 oz, 192 grams 10-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (wide-angle), 5-megapixel (macro) Camera 10 13-megapixel (portrait telephoto) 48-megapixel (main), 8-megapixel (Ultra) wide), 8-megapixel (periscope), 13-megapixel (portrait telephoto) 50-megapixel (main), 13-megapixel (super) wide angle), 32 megapixel (portrait telephoto) Front-facing 32-megapixel 32-megapixel 32-megapixel processor Snapdragon 765G Snapdragon 765G Snapdragon 865 Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB RAM 8GB 8GB 8GB 4,200 mAh (33W Vivo flash charge) 4,315 mAh (VW Flash Charger) 4,350 mAh (44W Vivo flash) Fingerprint Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes USB C C USB C USB-C connector Headphone jack No No Special features 20x digital zoom, 90Hz rate Gimbal-like, 60x hyperzoom, 90Hz frequency refresh rate 120Hz, 60x zoom

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Android Smartphone Full Review

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Android Smartphone Full Review

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has 5G, 108-megapixel camera, four other cameras, a huge screen, a high refresh rate, a 1399 dollar starting price. The S20 Ultra goes big, I mean you recognize, literally big, check out the phone. and searching at it I feel one thing is blindingly obvious. Samsung seems like it's something to prove. the simplest word that I can come up with to explain the S20 Ultra is, imposing. it's an outsized and nearly as heavy as just about any phone that I even have ever used. Now the most reason this phone is as big because it is is in order that you'll have this screen which is 6.9 inches diagonally. and since this screen doesn't have a face unlock sensor thereon, it can cover nearly the whole front of the phone. Now I figured that I'd be annoyed at having to travel back to an in-screen fingerprint sensor rather than face unlock, but I wasn't. The sensor is fast and accurate enough. But the important reason I feel that this screen shows that Samsung has something to prove with the S20 Ultra, is that they finally added the choice to modify it to 120-hertz refresh rate. Now, it comes outta the box at 60 hertz to save lots of battery but I hopped into settings and turned it on directly and never looked back because I feel it's enough battery life to handle it. And 120 hertz does make scrolling and screen animations look better and smoother. Samsung even says that it stopped bothering with any variable refresh rate supported the content of the screen nonsense. It's just locked to 120. Oh, by the way, you cannot have both 120 hertz and therefore the phone's maximum 3200 by 1440 resolution. But, I feel the trade for 1080 by 2300 to urge 120 hertz is worthwhile. And in fact, the screen looks nice. Looks nice indoors, outdoors, at different angles along with HDR content. Samsung knows the way to do that by now, it's extremely good at it. And again, because it's nearly seven inches diagonally, it's good 'cause it's just huge. Samsung has already done the make the phone bigger than everybody else thing. That's not actually what the S20 Ultra is about. It's about being bigger in every way, not just size.

And there's no better place to start out talking about what meaning, than to only jump right into the most important number of all, the 108-megapixel camera. (relaxing music) So let's just get into it. If you count the depth sensor, there are five cameras on this phone. And three of them have just silly megapixel counts. The selfie camera is 40 megapixels. The telephoto is 48, the regular wide-angle is 108 megapixels. the sole camera that may not out of bounds megapixel wise is that the ultra-wide which is 12 megapixels. But the S20 goes further than that. So almost like what Huawei did on its phones, the zoom lens here actually hits a prism and a mirror and redirects the sunshine across the body of the phone into the sensor, sort of a periscope. It means the phone can get real optical zoom up to 4 X and something specialized up to 10 X. Then there's this thing that Samsung calls Space Zoom, which pushes the zoom bent 100 X. That's one among the explanations that Samsung went with a 48-megapixel camera on the telephoto, in order that it's more pixels to settle on from when it starts cropping in. It also does this thing where it takes multiple photos to assist get data from all the sensors to assist. So how does all that tech work? Well, I tested this zoom against the iPhone 11 Pro, and therefore the Pixel 4 XL, both of which have telephoto lenses. And for fun, I threw within the Sony RX100 VII. The Pixel 4 XL maxes at 8x zoom, so I just compared it at that level and that I used a tripod for all of those photos that you are looking at. I feel the RX100 wins, but you recognize, it is a standalone camera so in fact it's gonna. once you just check out the phones, the S20 Ultra embarrasses the iPhone, and that I think it edges out the Pixel 4 too. thus far so good, but what about this Space Zoom thing? Well, you'll impress your friends with little who moments by zooming into 100 X, but truthfully, I feel they appear like splotchy messes at that zoom level. I used to be ready to get some fairly nice stuff at 30 X, usually by propping the phone on something stable. But, it still seems like a phone photo to me. Well, Samsung is performing some weird tech stuff here too. So, by default, the 108-megapixel sensor makes 12-megapixel images because the hardware automatically combines nine pixels into one big pixel. it is a process called binning. And combined, those binned pixels are about as big as what they would've been on a lower megapixel sensor.

This does help this camera avoid some of the usual problems that you get with high megapixel sensors.  Like bad low light, and noise. It mostly works. See, to make this entire pixel binning stuff happen, Samsung still has to do a lot in the software. Now, generally, I think the S20 wants to smooth out lighting especially on faces, it wants to keep things bright, and it wants to shift towards less red tones. And those are often really good instincts for photos. Samsung sometimes steers the S20's tuning just a little too far. So, compared to the iPhone, or the Pixel, this photo of me is just plain over smoothed and over brightened. It is super weird. As soon as the S20 camera sees a face, it brings up the shadows too much it smoothes skin too much, and it tries way too hard to adjust the white balance and often gets it wrong. Turn your head 45 degrees where it doesn't see a face, and it's fine. Turn on pro mode, and it's fine again. Turn on Bixby Scene Optimizer, and well, okay Bixby makes it worse, but still. In a lot of brightening conditions, I got nice pics of faces but in challenging conditions it got rough. Samsung tells me that it's looking into it, but there's no setting that you can change to change the default behaviour of what this thing does with faces. The weirdest part though, none of this applies to the selfie camera. Which is great. Now Samsung also lets you take full-on, 108 megapixel photos, and there's yet more camera tech involved in this like re mosaicing but the bottom line is you need a lot of light to get a decent photo at that resolution. And even then, my 108-megapixel photos were noisy enough in the fine details when I cropped in, that I never really saw the point. Now, when it comes to low light photos, Samsung is doing better than it ever has, partly because the sensors are so big here. But it still has a lot of work to do to catch up to the Pixel 4. And on portrait, again, better than it ever has, but it still has a lot of work to do to catch up to the iPhone. The selfie camera though, which is 40 megapixels, is my favourite camera on this entire phone. It doesn't do the same bad over smoothing on faces, I just really like it.

Now as for video, the headline feature is that you can shoot and edit in 8K, and I don’t know, I think that's kind of gimmicky but I do like that you can pull a still photo out. More important to me is the slightly improved video stabilization because I have pretty shaky hands, but you should know that still doesn't work in 4K and not in 8K. Especially when I was shooting video. I also really like this new feature called single take which does as many of Samsung's weirdo camera modes as possible in one long shot. It's fun, but I wouldn't depend on it for anything important 'cause the quality is like, not that good. So, that's a lot. It's a lot of camera which makes sense because this camera bump is so huge right? I mean, okay. Where do I think it all lands? Well, I think Samsung has a little bit more work to do on its photo algorithms. I think it's going to take a minute for them to learn how to take all of these huge megapixel counts and turn them into something that works in every single context.

 Now the S20 phones are the very first mainstream 5G phones. There have been a few before, but they have never been the default and with the S20 line they are. Now you should know that only the S20 Ultra and the S20 Plus support the super high-speed millimetre wave-5G that you can only get at like a few street corners. But, all of them support the slightly slower, but much more widespread mid-band 5G. On T-Mobile's mid-band, I was able to pull anywhere from like 45 down, which is not much faster than LTE, up to 120 megs per second in a pretty good spot. That's fast. But it's not as fast as what I could get on Verizon's millimetre wave, where I saw download speeds hit over 1300 Mbps.  Which is incredible? I got that on one street corner, if I held my phone right, and I didn't turn my body around. And I didn't walk half a block away. And if I was lucky because sometimes it would drop down to LTE anyway in that spot.  Samsung always boasts the best possible specs for an Android phone on the Galaxy S line, and this year is no different.

The Snapdragon 865 processor, which is fast but it's not in a way that I think people are going to notice over the 855. It has 5000 milliamps battery here, which is huge and has let me run a full day with very heavy use. I have done it several times now. 5G might bring that battery life down a tick, but I was clearing six hours of screen time with 120hertz refresh rate turned on. The RAM matters too, you get 12 or 16 gigs of RAM depending on which model you buy and that means that apps close less often in the background and you can even pin apps to memory which means that Android won't be able to close them in the background. This might seem like a weird power user feature, but let's be honest this is a weird power-user phone. Samsung is also sticking to its guns by offering expandable storage and it's not keeping the headphone jack. And it is okay to be sad about that, don't let anybody tell you different. The other side of performance is software, and for the most part, Samsung is doing a solid job with One UI on top of Android 10. I still like it, but Samsung is starting to Samsung it up a little bit with feature creep. Everything that it's ever made is still here, and too much of it is sitting in the settings tray and it's ready to confuse you.

There's Quick Share, which is like AirDrop but only for Galaxy phones. There's Link Share, which lets you throw stuff online for a private link for people to download for a day or two. There's Music Share, which let's other people with Galaxy phones play their music on the Bluetooth device that's paired to your Galaxy phone. But it's not as weird as Samsung Daily which sits next to the home screen and just doesn't offer useful cards for anything. Or, as weird as Bixby which sits under a long press of the power button and it's still just Bixby. Overall, the experience on the S20 Ultra is quite good, but it takes a day or two of dismissing prompts and turning off stuff that you don't want. Which is super annoying. So, Galaxy S20 Ultra. Did Samsung prove that it could make the best screen on a smartphone? Yes, it did. Did Samsung show that it could make 5G a dominant feature for phones? Well, yes it did but that doesn't mean that your city or your carrier has it. Did Samsung prove that it could throw every single performance spec possible into a single phone? I mean, it did. This is Samsung. It also proved though that it's starting to lose it's restraint a little bit on software. But the biggest thing that Samsung had to prove is that it could stay in the camera fight and do so with big megapixel sensors and zoom. And I think on zoom, Samsung has proved that its hardware can beat Google and Apple at around 8x, but it's not magic enough to get something great beyond that. I'm more worried about how the camera treats faces though, because I think Samsung is still Samsung in' up a little bit too much there. Mostly though, Samsung proved that when it wants to it can still go all out with the phone. I mean, they did call this the Ultra, which is another way of saying a lot. And yeah, this phone is a lot. That's all about review. Thanks 😊😊😊😊