Here is the complete information on all Vivo service centers in Nepal

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May 22, 2022

Here is the complete information on all Vivo service centers in Nepal

In this article, you can find the location and customer information on all Vivo customer service centers in Nepal. Currently, the company has a total of four service centers across the country. In addition, it also has a toll-free call support number and a dedicated site for queries related to the price and availability of spare parts.

Vivo Brand Overview:

Vivo is an offline-centric smartphone brand, with its biggest strength being the design and camera performance. You hardly see Vivo competing against other fellow Chinese brands in aspects other than these two. Thus, it is more important for the brand to have good service to retain customers.

Vivo Customer Service Centers in Nepal

Vivo Nepal has opened a total of four service centers in major cities of different regions in Nepal. These official Vivo service centers operate from 10 AM to 6 PM, six days a week. Likewise, each service center has its unique contact number to handle customers’ queries over calls.

City	Location	Contact No
Kathmandu	Shop No: 306A, 306B, 2nd floor, CTC Mall, Sundhara	01-4267231 01-4257420
Chitwan	2nd floor KL Mall, Lions Chowk	05-6493480
Pokhara	3rd Floor, Mobile Tower, Mahendra Pul	06-1585397
Itahari	3rd Floor, Itahari Central Plaza, Itahari	02-5590038

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Vivo Price in Nepal [Updated]

Online Support

Alternatively, users can even enquire about sales and services through different mediums. As of now, Vivo Nepal has set up chat, email, and call support.

To initiate chat support, you much fill in a form mentioning your name, phone number, and email address. In email support, you can send your message directly with the form. However, you must mention your smartphone model and the software version that is running.

Lastly, you can even call on the two numbers provided by Vivo for customer service. One is a toll-free number for NTC users.

18000010168 (Toll-free for NTC users)
014257420

Spare Parts Query

If you are looking to have a broken or failed component of your Vivo smartphone, you can look up the cost of spare parts without actually visiting a customer service center. Vivo has a dedicated site for this.

At the time of writing this article, the site covers a wide range of Vivo phones except for some new launches.

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List of Xiaomi Mobile Service Centers & Showroom in Nepal

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Pratima Adhikari

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May 22, 2022

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List of Xiaomi Mobile Service Centers & Showroom in Nepal

Xiaomi is one of the top smartphone brands in Nepal. They sell over a dozen smartphone models every year. So, if your Xiaomi mobile has recently been damaged and you want to repair it, you have come to the right place. In this article, we are going to talk about Xiaomi and its list of service centers and showrooms in Nepal.

About Xiaomi

Xiaomi is a Chinese tech brand that began its journey in the electronics business starting with smartphones. It gained quite a lot of success in the mobile business. However, it did not stop there. To present itself as the absolute electronics hub, the brand brought other gadgets too.

They entered the laptop market with the launch of the Mi Notebook and Mi Note Air ultrabooks. Similarly, the company is selling products like Mi TV, Mi Band, MIiVR, MI Air Purifier, Mi electric scooter, and so on.

The Chinese smartphone maker has a wide presence in the Indian and Chinese markets. They are the number 1 smartphone brand in India. In Nepal too, the smartphone department is growing very well. Mobile buyers are quite interested in Xiaomi smartphones because of their top performance and honest pricing.

Read: Xiaomi mobile price in Nepal [Updated]

Xiaomi Authorized distributors in Nepal

In order to spread its popularity and gain success in terms of sales, Xiaomi has appointed two official distributors in Nepal, namely known as Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd. and Teletalk Pvt. Ltd. Teletalk looks after only the mobile business in Nepal whereas Vatsal will be involved in the sales of both mobiles and accessories.

Since there are officially two distributors, the area of the field for business has also been divided. According to the commitment, Vatsal will only serve the customers inside the Kathmandu valley whereas Teletalk will do the sales outside the valley.

Distributor List of Xiaomi mobile in Nepal	Contact Number	Address
Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd.	977-1-4101530	Thapathali (Opposite of Goethe) Email:[email protected]
Teletalk Pvt. Ltd	01-4254546	Lucky Tower, 5th Floor, Tripureshwor Email:[email protected]

Xiaomi Showroom in Nepal | Where to Buy Xiaomi mobiles in Nepal

You can buy Xiaomi phones in Nepal from online and offline channels. For online, you have the two largest e-commerce websites: Daraz, Sastodeal, and Hukut. Similarly for offline, you can purchase Xiaomi products from its official showroom located in Labim Mall, Bhaktapur, Pulchowk, or Newroad. There are also over 900 mobile retail outlets all across Nepal where you can buy Xiaomi phones.

Find your nearest Xiaomi mobile outlets here.

Xiaomi Call Center & Toll-Free number in Nepal

Call Center		Smart Cell: 9880948664
Toll-Free No:		NTC (Toll-Free Number ) – 16600170078

Xiaomi Authorized Service Center in Nepal

Here is the list of Xiaomi authorized service & repair centers located in key cities of Nepal:

City	Address	Contact No
Kathmandu	Tamrakar Complex, 5th Floor, Shop No 55, Pako New road	9801848880
Kathmandu	Eyeplex Mall, 3rd Floor, Baneshwor	9801988862
Nepalgunj	Setu Bk Chowk, Nepalgunj	9801848883
Itahari	National Gali, itahari Chowk	9801846671
Chitwan	Linos Chowk, KL Complex, 3rd Floor, Narayanghat	9801846670
Pokhara	MahaendraPool, Mobile Tower, 1st floor	9801988857
DHANGADHI	Shree Laxmi Complex, 1st Floor, Purano Bhansar Road, Sabjimandi	9801988864
Butwal	Singh Complex, 1st Floor, Amarpath	9802356020

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Review: No Frills

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May 22, 2022

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Review: No Frills

In this review, I will be talking all about the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. OnePlus’ 2022 lineup of smartphones has been… a bit underwhelming so far. And no, it’s not merely because of the OxygenOS-Color OS merger. Instead, it’s because how OnePlus has mostly been rebranding phones from its sister companies to fill up its portfolio, which… hasn’t been well received by the fans.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Specifications:

Body: 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5mm; 195 grams
Display: 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Adreno 619
Memory: 6/8GBGB RAM, 128GB storage
Software & UI: Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 on top
Rear Camera: Triple-camera (64MP primary + 2MP macro + 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
Color options: Blue Tide, Black Dusk

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Review:

One such product is the Nord CE 2 Lite, which is basically the twin brother of the Realme 9 Pro. Except for the branding on the back alongside some visual tweaks, these two phones share similar specifications. Besides looks, the only other notable difference you’ll find is in the cameras since the Nord CE 2 Lite lacks Realme 9 Pro’s ultrawide sensor. So logically, one would expect this guy to cost considerably less or no more than the 9 Pro, right?

However, for no apparent reason, it costs an extra thousand bucks in India across all the memory variants. Because of this, it certainly looks like an overpriced phone for the price.

Design

164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5mm; 195 grams
Glass front, Plastic back/frame
No IP rating

Even its design feels anything but OnePlus. I’m especially not a fan of this glossy strip running edge-to-edge through the camera module—something I’ve never seen on a OnePlus phone before. And it feels a bit wide for my hands as well. While this is definitely not to the point of any discomfort or anything—and you will likely grow used to it after a day or two—but it lacks the classic OnePlus traits. Speaking of which, there is no alert slider either.

Moreover, even when charging a premium above the Realme 9 Pro, the company hasn’t offered an IP rating or hardened glass protection of any sort here. I did find the phone to have a pretty robust build quality since it survived a couple of severe falls from my tea table with nothing to show for. Then again, the incident reminded me to put on a case since it has an all-plastic build and I couldn’t risk getting scratches on this review unit.

On a positive note, the Nord CE 2 Lite isn’t that heavy to hold—thanks to the excellent weight distribution and ergonomic design. For security, there is a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button which is quite reliable and accurate for the most part.

Display

6.59-inch FHD+ LCD panel
120Hz refresh rate

On the front, you get a 6.59-inch screen with a Full HD resolution. While it’s not an AMOLED panel, it does support a 120Hz refresh rate, making things like scrolling through the UI a fairly smooth experience. OnePlus also says that it has used an energy-saving LCD which doesn’t take a toll on the battery. While we can’t really speak to the accuracy of that claim, we all know LCD comes nowhere near AMOLED displays when it comes to preserving battery life.

Anyway, the actual quality of this screen is quite good. The viewing angles are pretty nice, and the colors look fairly pleasing for an LCD panel too. The phone is also Widevine L1 certified for HD playback on OTT platforms like Netflix—but do note that it lacks any form of HDR playback.

Talking about content consumption, the Nord CE 2 Lite rocks a mono speaker at the bottom which can get fairly loud. And there’s no such issue as distortion at the highest volume either. Yet, I am once again disappointed with OnePlus in this regard since the company could easily provide stereo speakers here.

To compare, companies like Xiaomi and POCO have been readily offering a contrast-rich AMOLED display paired with a great-quality stereo speaker setup in similarly-priced phones. Moreover, the haptics on the Nord CE 2 Lite is nothing to write home about either. But I’ve had no issue regarding call quality on this phone though.

Performance

Octa-core Snapdragon 695 SoC (6nm)
6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)

Getting to the performance side of things, the Nord CE 2 Lite is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. OnePlus has coupled it with either 6, or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.

Here, our review unit of the phone with 8GB RAM has left no room for complaints when it comes to day-to-day usage. Apps open up quick enough and the RAM management is pretty commendable too.

And unlike the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G which features the same SoC, there are no micro stutters or lags here—all thanks to the well-optimized OS. More importantly, the phone runs on the latest version of OxygenOS which is built on Android 12. While the company dared to ship the standard Nord CE 2 with Android 11-based OxygenOS, this is surely a positive development.

Not only this but the CE 2 Lite is guaranteed to receive 2 generations of OS and 3 years of security updates as well. And if you’re worried about what the new OS is like, then let me tell you that this version of OnePlus’s custom skin is still following the old trajectory.

I mean, the phone still offers a no-nonsense bloatware-free experience with a handful of OnePlus-exclusive features like the Shelf and Zen Mode. Sure, there are some ColorOS elements in the interface here and there, but I’m good with it as long as it doesn’t break the user experience.

Gaming

Moving on, although the Snapdragon 695 is not that great in the gaming arena, I did play a handful of demanding games on this phone. To begin with, PUBG Mobile runs flawlessly at Balanced graphics and Ultra frame rate. After about 20 minutes into the game, the CPU temperature rose to 43°C which isn’t that bad considering the ambient temperature during these summer days.

Likewise, Call of Duty Mobile yields the best results at Medium graphics and Max frame rate. The thermal performance here was fairly commendable as well, with CPU and battery temperatures similar to before.

Finally, I also tried a few 120 fps games like Oddmar and Critical Ops, but OnePlus hasn’t tuned them to run at their best capacity on this phone.

Battery

5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
USB Type-C port

Regardless, Nord CE 2 Lite’s battery life is great—thanks to the massive 5000mAh battery and a power-efficient 6nm chip. As a result, even with heavy usage consisting of hours of content consumption, shooting photos/videos, and casual web browsing, I was able to get 7 to 8 hours of screen-on time. Similarly, the phone goes from 0 to 100% in around 1 hour and 10 minutes with the 33W SuperVOOC charger that you get inside the box.

Cameras

Triple camera setup at the back
(64MP main, 2MP macro, 2MP depth)
16MP selfie camera (punch-hole)

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Okay, let’s talk cameras now. And hardware-wise, it looks pretty generic. Like I said in the beginning, the Nord CE 2 Lite skips an ultrawide shooter. And its triple camera setup at the back consists of a 64MP primary lens, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor.

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I compared its camera with the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and found that OnePlus’s photos come out brighter and with boosted colors most of the time. While this is visually appealing to many, it sometimes over-saturates the image to the point where it looks completely unnatural.

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On the other hand, none of the phones retain a natural skin tone when it comes to portraits. But then again, the Nord CE 2 Lite’s brighter results look somewhat pleasing to the eyes. Selfies share a similar story too.

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Yet, Redmi wins over OnePlus in terms of nighttime photography, since it manages to handle exposure and sharpness a lot more effectively.

Nightmode

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And when turning on Night Mode, the Note 11 Pro delivers consistent and reliable results almost all the time.

Videos

On the videography side, neither of them support 1080p 60 fps recording and the highest you can record is at 1080p 30 fps. And here, the Note 11 Pro 5G delivers a comparatively stable result whereas Nord CE 2 Lite’s videos are incredibly shaky. Also, the selfie videos aren’t as steady on this phone, whereas exposure maintenance is pretty bad on both of them.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Review: Conclusion

Okay so after using the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite for almost two weeks, what do I think of this phone? Well, while it does offer satisfactory performance and a clean software experience, I wish OnePlus had gone with a more compelling set of features like an AMOLED display, IP rating, and stereo speakers to match the competition.

So, instead of just repackaging products of its sister companies, OnePlus could have done a better job by launching a more competitive device instead. Therefore, I am not convinced to recommend the Nord CE 2 Lite over the likes of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G or the Poco X4 Pro 5G since they deliver a much better all-rounder experience.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

120Hz refresh rate
Optimized OxygenOS
Guaranteed software updates
33W SuperVOOC charging

Cons:

No IP rating
IPS display is quite underwhelming
Mono speaker
No ultrawide lens

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Sony LinkBuds S brings ANC and LDAC support for $200

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May 20, 2022

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Sony LinkBuds S brings ANC and LDAC support for $200

Sony has just released the LinkBuds S, the latest addition to its wireless earphones lineup. The latest TWS earbuds offer active noise cancellation and LDAC support for USD 199.99. This article will discuss the key specifications, features, official price, and availability of the Sony LinkBuds S in Nepal.

Sony LinkBuds S Overview:

Design

The Sony LinkBuds S has a more traditional closed-back design, as opposed to the LinkBuds, which has a unique open-loop design.

The lightweight nature of these TWS sets them apart from the competition. Each earbud is only 4.8 grams in weight, with Sony claiming them to be the lightest and smallest wireless earbuds with both ANC and Hi-res certification on the market.

Sony offers three color options: black, white, and beige (Desert Sand).

The case appears to be more pocketable than the original LinkBuds, but it is still larger than Apple AirPods Pro. Furthermore, the case lacks a pairing button, instead, relies on Sony’s Swift Pair approach for quick pairing.

Features

Sony LinkBuds S’s lightweight offerings make no concessions. The Hi-Res LDAC audio coding technology is supported by the LinkBuds S, and the DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files.

Sony LinksBuds S also has active noise cancellation and an ambient mode. There is also automatic wear detection and other features such as Adaptive Sound Control and Auto Play. They are also water-resistant to IPX4 standards.

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Battery and Charging

Sony claims that the LinkBuds S earbuds have a battery life of 6 hours and the case has a battery life of 14 hours, for a total of up to 20 hours of listening time.

The quick-charge feature gives the user up to 60 minutes of playtime with just 15 minutes of charging. Furthermore, the Sonys Headphones Connect app will notify you if the case charge falls below 30%.

Sony LinkBuds S Specifications:

Dimensions: Approx. 1.69 x 2.36 x 1.09″
Driver: 5mm dynamic driver, 16 Ohm
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Cancellation: Yes, ANC
Playback Time: 6 hours (earbuds), 20 hours (with charging case)
Charging: USB-C port (Approx. 3 hours)
Water Resistance: Yes, IPX4 Rated
Companion App: Sony | Headphones Connect (Android | iOS)

Sony LinkBuds S Price in Nepal and Availability

For the time being, the Sony LinkBuds S is available for pre-order in the US for USD 199.99. The Desert Sand earbuds are only available at BestBuy. When it is released in Nepal, LinkBuds S is expected to cost NPR 27,999.

TWS Model	Price in the US (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Sony LinkBuds S	USD 199.99	NPR 28,499

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Sony WH-1000XM4.

Vivo S15 Pro official with Dimensity 8100, custom Sony camera, 80W charging

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May 20, 2022

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Vivo S15 Pro official with Dimensity 8100, custom Sony camera, 80W charging

Vivo held an online event in China yesterday, where it launched two devices under the S series. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Vivo S15 and S15 Pro in Nepal.

Vivo S15 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

Let’s start with the elephant in the room, the Vivo S15 Pro. It sports a 6.56-inch Samsung E5 AMOLED screen with a center-aligned punch-hole. The bezels around the screen are minimum, and the screen is curved at 60-degrees, giving it a premium look.

Furthermore, the screen has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a premium phone. It refreshes at 120 times per second and boasts a 300Hz touch sampling rate. Likewise, it has DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10+ certification.

Vivo has used AG Glass for the rear panel, which is less prone to fingerprint marks and smudges than normal glass. Likewise, you can also notice the “Mirror Cloud Window” style camera bump. The phone is available in two color options: Gradient Blue and Matte Black.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Vivo S15 Pro is the company’s first phone powered by Dimensity 8100 chip. It is a brand-new chip from MediaTek built on top of TSMC’s N5 (5nm) class. Vivo has paired the chip with the Pixelworks X5 Plus game-enhancing chip that will help in maintaining high and stable frame rates while gaming.

Camera

As for photography, Vivo S15 Pro features a triple camera setup headlined by the 50MP Sony IMX766V. It is a custom chip developed specifically for Vivo. It is a 1/1.56-inch sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and support for Optical Image Stabilization.

Accompanying it is a 12MP ultra-wide camera that the users can use for macro photography, too. The third sensor is a 2MP depth camera. Upfront, there is a 32MP camera for selfies and a 32MP selfie camera.

Battery and Charging

Vivo S15 Pro packs a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery with support for 80W fast charging. A compatible adapter can charge the device up to 70% in just 18 minutes and 100% in 35 minutes.

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Vivo S15 Overview:

The main talking point of the Vivo S15 is its processor. Here, Vivo has opted for a custom version of the Snapdragon 870 chip called the Peak Edition. It is based on the same node and architecture as the vanilla Snapdragon 870 but features an additional VMET chip developed by Vivo. As per the company, this component will make the chip even faster.

Moving on, Vivo S15 features a bigger 6.62-inch display. However, it is based on the older E5 AMOLED technology. Still, it retains the 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification and can hit peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits.

At the back, Vivo S15 replaces the custom primary sensor of the Pro model with a generic 64MP sensor. Then there is an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP depth sensor. Over on the front, it has the same 32MP selfie camera as its Pro sibling.

Likewise, Vivo S15 is powered by the same 4,500mAh battery but can only hit charging speeds of up to 66W. Still, the phone can go from 0 to 50% in 18 minutes.

Vivo S15 Pro Series Specifications:

	S15 Pro	S15
Display	6.56-inches FHD+ E4 AMOLED	6.62-inch FHD+ E5 AMOLED
Display Features	120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Chipset	Dimenisty 8100 (5nm)	Snapdragon 870 Peak Edition (6nm)
Memory	8/128GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2	8/128GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128/25GB UFS 2.2
Software & UI	Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean
Rear Camera	50MP Sony IMX766V 12MP Ultrawide 2MP monochrome	64MP primary 12MP Ultrawide 2MP monochrome
Front Camera	32MP, f/2.45
Connectivity	Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C
Battery	4,500mAh battery
Charging	80W fast charging	66W fast charging
Color	Gradient Blue, Matte Black	Gradient Blue, Matte Black, Light Gold

Vivo S15 Series Price in Nepal and Availability

Vivo S15 Series is currently available for pre-order in China. The price starts at CNY 2,699 and CNY 3,399 for the vanilla and Pro model, respectively. We expect the price of Vivo S15 and S15 Pro in Nepal to start at NPR 54,500 and NPR 65,500, respectively, if they are launched here.

Vivo S15 Series		Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vivo S15	8/128GB	CNY 2,699	NPR 54,500
	8/256GB	CNY 2,999	NPR 59,500
	12/256GB	CNY 3,299	NPR 65,500
S15 Pro	8/256GB	CNY 3,399	NPR 67,500
S15 Pro	12/256GB	CNY 3,699	NPR 73,500

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V23 Pro.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G launched with Dimensity 920, 90Hz AMOLED screen

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May 20, 2022

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Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G launched with Dimensity 920, 90Hz AMOLED screen

Realme has recently added two new members to its Narzo series dubbed Narzo 50 5G and Narzo 50 Pro 5G. As suggested by the name, both of these are 5G-ready handset and comes with MediaTek Dimensity silicon. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G and Narzo 50 5G in Nepal.