The authorized distributor of Apple products in Nepal: Generation Next (GenNext) Communication has launched iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in Nepal. These new iPhones are now available in Nepal. If you want to get an iPhone 8 or an iPhone 8 Plus, there are 10s of retail shops from where you can purchase the phone.
Where to Buy iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in Nepal
The new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will be made available at the following locations in the country:
- Evo Store, Durbar Marg (9801304561)
- Futureworld, New Road (9849404974)
- Oliz Store, Bijuli Bajar (9861060000)
- City Computer, New Road
- Lalit Trading, New Road
- Nep Tech Trade Center, Putalisadak
- Apex Digital (9801813415)
Computer Sales Center, Butwal (9857030163) - Himalayan Office Automation, Pokhara
- Quality Computer, Birtamod (9852671548)
- RPL, Birtamode
- Imaging Trading Concern, Dhangadhi
- CG Stores
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Price in Nepal
Both of these latest iPhones will be available in 64GB and 256GB variants for the following price value:
| Phone | Price |
| iPhone 8 (64 GB) | Rs 91,000 |
| iPhone 8 (256 GB) | Rs 1,19,500 |
| iPhone 8 Plus (64 GB) | Rs 1,12,500 |
| iPhone 8 Plus (256 GB) | Rs 1,36,000 |
[Note: Prices are last updated on July 25, 2019]
Also, in collaboration with telecom provider NCell, Gen Next is offering Free Ncell Data worth 2GB for 8 months.
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Specifications:
| Specifications | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | Apple iPhone 8 |
| Display size, resolution | 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 4.7-inch, 1334 x 750 pixels |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Dimensions | 6.24×3.07×0.30 inches | 5.45×2.65×0.29 inches |
| Weight | 202 grams | 148 grams |
| Software | iOS 11 | iOS 11 |
| Camera | Dual 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Front-facing camera | 7-megapixel | 7-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Processor | A11 Bionic chip, M11 motion coprocessor | A11 Bionic chip, M11 motion coprocessor |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB | 64GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 21 hours of talk time on wireless; 13 hours of internet use; 14 hours of video playback on wireless; 60 hours of audio playback on wireless | 14 hours of talk time on wireless; 12 hours of internet use; 13 hours of video playback on wireless; 40 hours of audio playback on wireless |
| Fingerprint sensor | Home button | Home button |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| Special features | Wireless charging; splash, water and dust resistance | Wireless charging; splash, water and dust resistance |
Verdict
The major wow factor on both of these phones is that they have the powerful A11 Bionic processor which is the fastest processor from Apple and been optimized for Augmented Reality (AR). Also, the 12-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera in the iPhone 8 and the dual 12-megapixel primary camera in the iPhone 8 Plus both have the Dxomark rating of 94 which makes them the best camera phones that you can buy in Nepal. The cameras also offer the latest portrait lighting mode.
The display on these new models supports Apple’s True Tone feature, which adjusts the screen’s appearance and color temperature so that it always looks pleasant and less blue/harsh to your eyes in a variety of lighting environments. Another key factor in both of these models is that they come with a glass back that supports wireless charging. Fast charging mode is also supported on them but one will have to buy a special fast-charging adapter: Apple’s $49 29W USB-C along with a $25 USB-C-to-Lightning power cable. However, much cannot be said about the design and build of these two models as they have pretty outdated designs.
However, the catch here is that it has been quite some time since these products were released in the global market. Also, Apple has already released it’s the latest offering: iPhone X which lies on the expensive side of the scale ($999 for the 64GB model and $1,149 for 256GB) but also has topped the game of iPhones that have been released till date. So now, will you go for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus or wait for the iPhone X to hit the floors? Let us know about that in the comments below!
