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Samsung and HTC are making their Android devices' processors run faster than normal when used with certain benchmark applications like Antutu, 3D Mark, etc.

Now one benchmarking company, Futuremark, has delisted a number of smartphones from HTC and Samsung, the reason behind this is that the devices in question are suspected to have cheated on the benchmarks.

The Delisted 6 Benchmark Score Cheating Android devices are:

As yet their is no official statement from Samsung on HTC after their devices have been removed from Futuremark, it will be interesting to see if they respond.

The Android can be better experienced when it's rooted. I agree with that but I still suggest you to not to ROOT your Android phone. In this article, I'm not talking about phones like Samsung Galaxy Fit or HTC explorer but about the Premium Smartphones like Samsung Galaxy Note 3, S4 or HTC One.

If you are one of the Pride owners of these Premium Smartphones you must read my 5 Reasons Why Premium Android Phone Should NOT Be Rooted.




1. Rooting is Just Messing Up

Everybody knows that Rooting will void the phone's warranty. But no one cared about it until Samsung came up with KNOX security. The Premium Samsung Smartphone NOTE 3 is secured by KNOX. Basically when you try to gain the root access the phone apparently triggers a response from the KNOX security software that will effectively mess up your phone, setting its status to unofficial and voiding your warranty. This software or a similar software will be implemented on all upcoming smartphones or in next updates on the currently available phones by all the manufacturers.

It can also be noted that it's a bit hard to Root HTC Phones and the latest update of the Sony Xperia Z was rooted by flashing an older version of its firmware.

Rooting a Premium Android Smartphones is a hectic job for some. If are not an Android Geek, just don't try to Root your phone and get messed up.

2. Your Phone is running on latest Android

Previously people used to Root their phone to change ROMs, they might be ported ROMs, Cyanogenmod, etc. There were doing it because companies were not given further upgrades. But in the case of a New Android Smartphone, it will be running on the latest Android version and it's likely to be upgraded as soon as a new android version is available. In case of Nexus device, they will be the first device to taste the latest versions of Android.

So If you are running on a latest official ROM which is stable, it's better to not to go for a custom ROM and fight with all its bugs.

    
3. Your phone has all Top Notch Features

People usually Root their phones just to have some extra feature like taking screenshots, disabling bloatwares, restrict cellular data,etc but its default in all new phones.

When HTC came up with Beats Audio software everybody wanted it on their phones so many Rooted and got the modded beats. Now the premium Smartphones has premium softwares just like Beats Audio, for example Clear Audio+ on Sony Xperia Z or Z1.

The manufacture will put as many numbers of the best features on their premium Smartphones. Except some Samsung's Gimmick features which many don't use, all companies will provide all most the same best features but the Labels of the softwares vary. So, if you have all best features, just don't Root your phone.


4. Your Phone Will Not Lag

I rooted my first Android phone LG Optimus One to overclock it and apply some tweaks, because it lagged in most of the HD Games. The Lag was because of its specs, it had 600Mhz processor, 512MB RAM and Adreno 200 GPU.

But Your premium phone has a quad core processor may be clocked about 2.3GHz and your random access memory will be at least as 2GB. So there is no question of Lag. Just enjoy the buttery smooth gaming experience without Rooting.

Also Read: Top 5 Reasons why Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is King of Smartphones


5. If you can buy a 700$ phone, You are probably Rich!

Android Gamers root their phone to hack the games to increase the power ups, coins or money which is required to play the games more easily. It applies to games like Asphalt 8, Subways Surfers, Temple Run, etc. Which has in-app purchasing of coins or boosts. But these things can be easily hacked using softwares like GameCIH, Gamekiller, GameGuardian, etc. To use all these apps and to perform any of the game hacks Root privilege is required.

If you can buy a 700$ phone you can also spend 1 or 2 bucks and get some coins. So just don't root it.

Alternatively hackers are coming up with modified APKs of games which will enable you to have unlimited boosts. Just go for it, they won't require Root privilege.

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The Samsung Galaxy line Android Smartphones are the best selling gadgets from past few years. The Sale of the new Samsung flagship phone Galaxy Note 3 has begun and the phone is selling like hot cakes. The incredible specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will revolutionize the performance of upcoming Smartphones from other manufacturers.


The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is The King of Android Smartphones (2013) because its Smart, Powerful and sturdy. It has been ranked No.1 among all the Android Smartphones because of its Specs and features. This Article points out those Top 5 aspects which really matters to call the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as the King of Android Smartphones (2013).

5. Revamped S Pen



S Pen the sword of the king Note 3 was initially one of the marketing strategy which Samsung used when they came up with a massive phone Samsung Galaxy Note. This strategy worked pretty well and now the flagship phone Galaxy Note 3 has a 3rd iteration of the S-Pen whose features are excluded.

The revamped S-Pen simplifies the daily tasks like Image editing, taking down the Notes, multitasking, etc. The S-Pen is Innovative, Smart and Stylish which is always the Top notch feature of the Note series.

4. Gorgeous and Massive Display



One will never go back to a phone with small-size display after using a phone like Note 3. The 1080p 5.7" Super AMOLED display is dumbfounding. The ultra-crisp display of Note 3 is much better than its very own siblings Samsung Galaxy S4 and its very own rival Apple iPhone 5S. The color reproduction is up to the mark and viewing angles far better than any other phone.

The Gorgeous and Massive Display is one of the finest features of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and it is the best for watching movies or playing games than any other Smartphone out there.

3. Multitask in multitasking while multitasking



Samsung's innovation saga continues in the this device also. The Samsnung Galaxy S4's softwares S Health pedometer, Action Memo, S Voice, Group Play, etc are also present in the Note 3. But the Multi window feature for multitasking which we had seen in Sasmnug galaxy Note 2 has got a robust improvement. The pretty amazing thing is one can Multitask in multitasking while multitasking. :D

This is one of the unique features of Samsung Galaxy Note 3. If you want to chat on Facebook, Whatsapp and on Skype and also watch videos while chatting and also take down notes and while doing all these stuffs if you feel doing some more things, then Note 3 is the only option for you.

2. Camera with 4k video recording capabilities 



The 13MP camera which incorporates BSI sensor, digital image stabilization, backed by a high CRI (Color Rendering Index) LED flash. The Note 3 can record 4K30 video or Ultra High-dentition video. 4k30 video gets recorded at 48 Mbps H.264 high profile with 1 reference frame.



Note 3’s videos come to life with its smooth recording, sharp details, accurate color reproduction, and clear audio recording. If you own a 4K TV and if you want a phone to record 4K video for your TV then Samsung Galaxy is the only choice for time being (with respect to Oct 2013).

1. Hardware Specifications and Performance 



Galaxy Note 3 has a cutting-edge 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. That’s backed up by not 2GB but 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM, along with 32GB of internal storage.

One of the Best Galaxy line Smartphone Samsung galaxy S2 feature a dual-core processor and 1GB RAM and it still can play all HD games available in the market. But the new Note 3 has 2.3GHz quadcore processor and 3GB RAM whose performance is just unimaginable. Note 3 has now broken all the benchmarks scores. The 3GB RAM has made Multitask in multitasking while multitasking possible.

These were my TOP 5 reasons which made me to call The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as the King of Smartphones. If you any suggestions or queries, please leave your comments below.

Nokia Lumia 1020 and Sony Xperia Z1 are the top-notch camera Smartphones.  But Sony Xperia Z1 has a much more jaw-dropping features which satisfy both the average consumers and the Geeks.



Nokia lumia 1020 features 41MP camera, PureView sensor with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens. The Camera resolution is 7712 x 5360 pixels and it comes with standard auto focus. The sensor size is 1/1.5 inch, f-number/aperture is f/2.2, and the focal length is 26 mm and Camera minimum focus range 15 cm.

While Sony Xperia Z1 features Sony’s award-winning “G Lens” with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for the mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof Smartphone.

Since both phone features high end cameras with their own capabilities, let's consider it as a tie. Let's look at other aspects of the phones which makes Sony Xperia Z1 a better phone than Nokia Lumia 1020.


5. Build quality and design



The bulging camera module on Nokia Lumia 1020's back won't look good and also it irritates while handling. The build and finish quality are certainly among the best in business, although we have to admit the design isn't as striking as it was nearly a year ago, when the Lumia 920 launched. 

But Sony Xperia Z1 has the premium design and build quality. A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability.

4. Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean while Lumia 1020 runs on Winodws phone 8. Now a days Most of the people will prefer Android over iOS/Windows because of the versatile nature of the open source operating system Android. Thus the OS of Nokia Lumia 1020 can be its downside.

3. Waterproofing capabilities

Water-proof Smartphones is now a latest trend in the Smartphone industry. Everyone wants to check the mails or social networks even while bathing. The Z1 is IP55/IP58 rated and thus most of the customers tend to buy Z1 rather Lumia 1020.

2. Display

 Nokia Lumia 1020 has 4.5" 720p AMOLED display which can't be compared with Sony Xperia Z1's 5" 1080p TRILUMINOUS display. The pixel density of Z1 is much higher than 1020. Thus the display is also one of the downsides of Lumia 1020.

1. Processor and Performance
 Nokia Lumia 1020 is powered by Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor. This is just bullshit,  a $880 phone with just a dual core processor. A geek or a gamer will never consider to buy this phone.

But the Sony Xperia Z1 is the real the beast which is powered by 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor which is the best in its class.

These were my TOP 5 features of the Sony Xperia Z1 which kills the sales of Nokia Lumia 1020. IF you want to add something to this list, Let me know in the comments below.