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Realme 7 Pro Review: Almost A Perfect Midrange Phone

Pratima Adhikari
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Realme 7 Pro Review: Almost A Perfect Midrange Phone

Today, I will be talking about the new Realme 7 Pro. I have used this phone for quite a time now. Actually, I had it as my secondary phone while I was testing the Realme 7 for review, and switched to the 7 Pro as my primary phone after it was done. Regardless, how is the Realme 7 pro in real-life use? Should you pay more for this or just get the regular Realme 7 instead? Let’s discover in this review of the Realme 7 Pro.

Realme 7 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 6.33 x 2.93 x 0.34-inches, 182gm
  • Display: 6.4-inches Super AMOLED panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, 411 PPI, Always-on Display (AoD)
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8nm mobile platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 618
  • RAM: 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 64MP, f/1.8 Sony IMX682 primary lens
    – 8MP, f/2.3 ultra-wide lens; 119° FOV
    – 2MP, f/2.4 depth (BnW) sensor
    – 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.1 lens (punch-hole)
  • Security: In-display Fingerprint Scanner (optical)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Speakers
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / BDS / NavIC, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Magnetic Induction
  • Battery: 4500mAh with 65W SuperDart Charge
  • Colors: Mirror Blue, Mirror Silver
  • Price in Nepal: N/A (not launched yet)

Realme 7 Pro Review:

Design

  • Ergonomic build and attractive design
  • A dual-tone color scheme at the back

First off, the design of the Realme 7 Pro looks incredibly attractive, especially the Silver color variant that I have with me. The company has given up on the gradient finish this time and this dual-tone finish looks different and overall, nice.

I also have to give credit to Realme for nailing the ergonomics as well. The phone is pretty light-weight with good grip and it’s not bulky like the last-gen Realme 6 Pro or its closest competition – the POCO X3. The build here is not glass, but rather plastic so it can get scratch easily in long run. I for one, do not mind the plastic build, but glass would certainly have been better.

And one more thing, Realme 7 Pro is a well-built phone too. If you have read our review of the Realme 7, you may know that I had huge concerns regarding its build quality, but that’s not the case here with the 7 Pro.

Display

  • 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection
  • 60Hz refresh rate, minimal punch-hole cutout

Realme 7 Pro - Display

I also like the display quality of this device. It has good touch sensitivity and the color reproduction is fantastic as well.

Here you get a slightly smaller 6.4-inch AMOLED compared to the 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel on the Realme 6 Pro. It still retains the regular 60Hz refresh rate, but you guys know I would always go for a 60Hz AMOLED display over a 90Hz IPS one. Because of this, I don’t mind the tradeoff Realme has made on the 7 Pro.

Similarly, the punch hole cutout on the top is not obtrusive at all and is a lot better than the bulkier pill-shaped cutout we saw on its predecessor. This display can also get fairly bright, so all is well on the display front. And since this one’s an AMOLED screen, you get the fingerprint sensor baked inside the display itself which works perfectly most of the time. Moreover, it also comes with Always-on Display, so I couldn’t be happier about Realme 7 Pro’s display.

Realme 7 Pro - In-display Fingerprint Scanner

Well, although this panel is receiving a thumbs up in almost every aspect, I do have one little concern. It’s the fact that the display is only protected by Gorilla Glass 3+ while I think Realme should be at least offering Gorilla Glass 6. Matter of fact, that’s a direct downgrade from Realme 6 Pro that came with a tougher Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Performance

  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC (8nm)
  • 6/8GB of LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)

Onto the performance, after having used this phone for about a month, I am not particularly disappointed with it, nor am I too excited about it.

What I mean is, Realme 7 Pro is supposed to be an upgrade over the 6 Pro but still you get the same level of performance as it houses the exact same Snapdragon 720G chipset. Maybe they could have gone with the Snapdragon 732G, which Is slightly better, I don’t know.. but, the newer snapdragon 750G would have been really great. Maybe we will see that on the Realme 8 Pro.

Realme 7 Pro - Design

Snapdragon 720G hasn’t particularly disappointed in terms of performance because, well, it is still a well-performing SoC that can handle a fair share of a load while being power efficient as well. I have not faced a single problem in my everyday use with this device. Normal tasks run flawlessly, apps open fast, and multitasking is a breeze – even with heavy apps.

Gaming

It’s only while gaming that I kind of wished the phone could do better and those were the times I wanted Realme 7 Pro to have a better processor. Yes, you can get a pretty smooth 35-40 fps gameplay under smooth graphics and ultra-frame rates in PUBG Mobile. But still, when it comes to gaming, I am greedy for a little bit more.

Other than PUBG, I played Call of Duty that can go upto “very high” graphics and “very high” frame rates and gives smooth gameplay. Also, other games like Asphalt 9, Infinity OPS, etc run very well on the phone.

Software & UI

  • Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10

Realme 7 Pro - Home

Getting to the software, you are greeted with the Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10, and next month, it is scheduled to receive the Realme UI 2.0 update based on Android 11.

Realme has considerably worked well with the security updates too. At the time of writing this review, my unit of the Realme 7 Pro is running on September’s security patch which is not bad for a mid-range phone. Yet, there is always room for doing better in this regard I guess.

Cameras

  • Quad-cameras at the back
  • (64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth)
  • 32MP front-facing camera inside the punch-hole cutout

Now, let’s move to the cameras. Realme 7 Pro has 4 cameras at the back and a 32MP sensor for selfies. Sadly the telephoto lens that we saw on the Realme 6 Pro has been replaced by a not so useful 2MP depth sensor, which is a big letdown if you ask me.

Anyways the 3 remaining lenses here are an upgrade. You get a new 64MP Sony IMX682 wide-angle sensor which btw every other midrange phone is using these days. Then there’s an 8MP ultra-wide lens and finally, a 2MP macro sensor.

Normal Images

About the images from the primary lens, I am quite happy about them, to be honest. Under a well-lit condition, they are detailed and have a good dynamic range.

The best part is the colors in the pictures as they look very pleasing to the eye. Although you will instantly figure out that there is some color processing being done to make the images more popping.

Wideangle Images

Likewise, the wide-angle images have similar colors too, which is not the case with many other midrange phones I have tested so far.

They are not as detailed as the primary camera but look good nonetheless.

Macro Images

On the other hand, the macro images, like on most mid-range phones are pretty much useless.

vs POCO X3

And since I am also using the Poco X3 alongside Realme 7 Pro whose review should be out in a week’s time, I tested these 2 cameras as they use the same Sony sensor.

Normal Images

What I found was that the details on both devices were pretty much the same. However, Realme’s images are slightly punchier than Poco’s which is more noticeable in landscape images.

So, if you make me choose, I would definitely go for Realme’s camera setup because its images have a better dynamic range and pleasing color scheme.

Portrait Images

I’m fond of Realme 7 Pro’s portrait images too.

The phone manages to make the sky look really good in portraits which is why I prefer Realme 7 Pro’s portraits over Poco X3’s.

Also, the subject’s skin looks a little better on the 7 Pro.

Selfie Images

Moving on to the selfies, both Realme 7 Pro and Poco X3 have this unusual red tint in them. As a result, I am not a big fan of both of them.

But, the 7 Pro is capable of maintaining better background colors better than X3. In portrait selfies, both phones cannot manage good dynamic range and exposure in the background.

Nighttime Images

Nighttime images from the Poco X3 look slightly better as they have better details and natural-looking images while Realme saturates the pictures a bit more and is also inferior in detail.

There is also a dedicated Night mode on both phones, whose performance is neck-to-neck in regards to detail preservation and maintaining exposure.

But again, Realme saturates the images here too making them look a bit more processed and unnatural. So, this is one area where Realme can do better with a software update.

Videos

For videos, like any other mid-range phone, the Realme 7 Pro too can go up to 4k 30fps. At this resolution too, the footage is stable enough. However, the dynamic range isn’t as good as the 1080P footages. Also, if you want higher fps then you have the option to shoot in 1080p 60 fps as well. Although it lacks EIS, it is fairly stable with a good dynamic range and colors.

So, it’s not wrong to conclude that the cameras on this phone work well. Yes, technically, the macro lens isn’t that useful and I would have loved a telephoto zoom lens instead. Still, the primary camera does a good job, so overall, I am happy with Realme 7 Pro’s cameras.

Battery

  • 4500mAh battery with 65W SuperDart fast charging

Extending my happiness is the phone’s battery life. It has a 4500mAh cell, which I know isn’t a sizable upgrade from the 6 Pro. But with a more energy-efficient Super AMOLED panel and a 60 Hz display, it delivered a slightly better endurance than that of the Realme 6 Pro.

Realme 7 Pro - 65W SuperDart Charge

Not to forget the fact that it is coupled with a whopping 65-watt SuperDart fast charging support that fills up the device in no time. With this, you have to be a little worried about the phone’s battery health over the years, as a faster charging mechanism degrades the battery a-bit quicker.

Audio

  • 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers

Additionally, the speakers on Realme 7 Pro give a stereo output which sounds very impressive – on paper. But in reality, they are not that good. I mean, it can get loud and the audio is fairly balanced, yet they kind of lack depth. It’s more than fine for casual listening and audio from the headphones sounds good enough too.

Conclusion

So, is the Realme 7 pro worth spending your money on? Well, yes, considering it almost ticks all the boxes of a good value for money smartphone. It is definitely better than the Realme 7 because of its superior build, AMOLED display, and better thermals.

However, call me a little greedy, but I think Realme could have made slightly better choices with the specifications. For instance, giving up on the 65-watt charging to put a better chipset would have been a wiser choice considering faster-charging tech can degrade the battery health in the long run and you know the last generation 30W charging is still very fast.

Or, instead of a better chipset, maybe the company could have given a 90Hz screen instead. I mean, imagine, if a 90Hz AMOLED screen came for Realme 7 Pro’s price, that would really make it stand out.

  • Watch our video review of the Realme 7 Pro.

Realme 7 Pro Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Well-built phone with an ergonomic grip
  • Colorful, vibrant Super AMOLED display
  • A decent performance from Snapdragon 720G
  • Great camera phone for regular photos
  • Wicked fast 65W SuperDart charging

Cons:

  • Still no 90Hz refresh rate
  • Missing telephoto, wide-angle selfie lens
  • No chipset upgrade from its predecessor

Realme Narzo 20 Pro Review: Any Different Than The Realme 7?

Pratima Adhikari
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Realme Narzo 20 Pro Review: Any Different Than The Realme 7?

Hello everyone, today I am going to talk about the Realme Narzo 20 Pro. It is very similar to the Realme 7 that recently saw a global launch. But unlike the Realme 7, it is only available in India and select parts of Europe. The biggest talking point of the Narzo 20 Pro is definitely the 65W fast charging—on a sub 15K Indian price. However, is it any better than the Realme 7? Let’s find out in our review of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 6.39 x 2.97 x 0.37-inches, 191gm
  • Display: 6.5-inches IPS LCD panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 3+, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 90.5% screen-to-body ratio, 405 PPI
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm mobile platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MC4
  • RAM: 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • Storage: 64/128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 48MP, f/1.8 primary lens
    – 8MP, f/2.3 ultra-wide lens; 119° FOV
    – 2MP, f/2.4 depth (BnW) sensor
    – 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.1 Sony IMX471 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Security: Physical Fingerprint Scanner (side-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Speakers
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Light, Magnetic Induction
  • Battery: 4500mAh with 65W SuperDart Charge (10V/6.5A)
  • Colors: White Knight, Black Ninja
  • Price in Nepal: N/A (not launched yet)

Realme Narzo 20 Pro Review:

Design & Build

  • Plastic build with a glossy finish (V-shaped pattern)
  • Relatively better build quality compared to Realme 7
Realme 7 vs Narzo 20 Pro
Left: Narzo 20 Pro | Right: Realme 7

So, the similarities that you will notice right away between the Narzo 20 Pro and the Realme 7 are how they have the same form factor, weight, and build material. The only major difference in terms of visual aesthetics lies at the back. While the Narzo 20 Pro has a gradient glossy finish, Realme 7 comes with this matte dual-tone color instead.

It’s still plastic, so I have already got some scratches on my unit. The frames are plastic as well, therefore durability is kind of a big problem in the long run. The right side of Narzo 20 Pro has a home button which doubles as a fingerprint as well. And like the Realme 7, it is fast and works almost all the time.

However, my unit of the Narzo 20 Pro doesn’t have creeks on the sides, which was there on the Realme 7. But all things considered, “Narzo” is supposed to be a different series from Realme and yet, they are borrowing the design of a pre-existing product. This screams a lack of inspiration and laziness from the Realme product department, to be honest.

Performance & Software

  • Octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC (12nm)
  • 6/8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
  • Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10

Not just the design, you are going to get pretty much the same experience in terms of performance between the two phones. Both of them are running on the exact same version of Realme UI.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro - UI

It was also quite funny when I noticed that an update log on the Narzo 20 Pro mentioned “64MP professional mode” when the phone only has a 48MP camera. Since both these phones got the update on the same day, that might have resulted in the error, no biggie!

Anyways, the performance on the Narzo 20 Pro is quite good for the price, all thanks to the Helio G95 coupled with a higher 90Hz refresh rate display. However, with this Mediatek chipset, you need to be aware of a slight heating issue, that say, the Snapdragon 720G powered phones like the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Poco M2 Pro don’t encounter.

Nonetheless, I still think that both Realme 7 and Narzo 20 Pro are stellar value for money phones for the price.

Display

  • 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection
  • 90Hz refresh rate, minimal punch-hole cutout
Realme 7, Narzo 20 Pro - Display
Left: Narzo 20 Pro | Right: Realme 7

On the display front too, Realme still remains the only brand to offer a 90Hz panel on a budget device. This one is as good as the Realme 7, except for the color tone. Not much of a barn burner, but I did notice a slight variation in the display panel of these two phones.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro - Display

The tall 6.5″ FHD+ is nice to look at and the aforementioned 90Hz refresh rate makes all the difference on a phone of this price. Besides the dismissable color variation when compared to Realme 7, Narzo 20 Pro’s panel is great to look at. The colors, contrast, sharpness are great and so is its visibility.

Cameras

  • Quad-cameras at the back
  • (48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth)
  • 16MP front-facing camera inside the punch-hole cutout

More importantly, the area where I was a little bit worried about the Narzo 20 Pro was in the camera department, as it comes with an inferior 48MP Samsung GM2 sensor, as opposed to the Sony IMX682 we get in Realme 7.

Normal Images

But surprisingly, Realme has done an excellent job to match this sensor’s image quality with the Realme 7.

And as you can see from these images, both are almost identical.

Narzo 20 Pro slightly saturates the images at times, and the Realme 7 at times looks sharp. But apart from that, there’s no noticeable difference.

Portrait Images

The portrait images are however slightly better on Realme 7.

Yet, the one from Narzo isn’t that off either.

Nighttime Images

The night time images are also better on the Realme 7 as evident from these samples, but nothing too drastic.

Wideangle Images

And since both of these phones have the same 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, they are identical as well.

However, after receiving multiple updates, Realme 7 still has this issue where ultrawide images turn out dark.

Selfie Images

Getting to selfies, you get a 16MP camera here.

For what it’s worth, the selfies are good enough.

And again bringing Realme 7 to the mix, you can see that they both are identical.

Videos

Video wise, you can shoot in 1080P 30fps, 1080P 60fps, and 4K 30fps. And like the Realme 7, only the 1080P 30fps has EIS, so footages in higher resolution come out wobbly. Similarly, you can shoot from the ultra-wide-angle lens and front camera at 1080P 30fps. Comparing it with the Realme 7, the recordings from Narzo 20 Pro are quite similar.

Besides the cameras, another difference you can find between these two phones is in the battery department.

Battery

  • 4500mAh battery with 65W SuperDart Charge

Narzo 20 Pro ships with a 4500mAh battery and a 65W Super Dart Charging – which is another first for a phone of this price. On the other hand, you get a bigger 5000mAh battery, but with a comparatively slower 30W charging on the Realme 7.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro - 65W SuperDart Charge

During my test, the battery life has been good, but nothing extra-ordinary. The 90Hz display paired with a relatively energy inefficient 12nm chipset meant I had to plug in the battery when I got home from the office. In terms of endurance, the Realme 7 provided a slightly better battery life.

Moreover, the 65W fast charging is obviously very fast as I was able to fully charge the phone in just 37 minutes. Having said that, the 30W fast charging on the Realme 7 isn’t that slow in itself as it manages to juice-up the bigger 5000mAh battery in an hour.

Conclusion

All in all, the Narzo 20 Pro is a good value smartphone for the price – just like the Realme 7. After all, it is “just like” the Realme 7—both literally, and figuratively. So… why does the Narzo 20 Pro exist, to begin with? The Narzo series is supposed to cater to Gen-Z by offering hip & exciting features. However, in this case, does the flagship-grade 65W fast charging and minor tweaks to the camera setup deliver that? I don’t think so.

And launching both phones in the same region further complicates a buyer’s purchase decision – which is harmful to Realme itself if you ask me. As a result, it’s frankly boring and uninspiring to see this happen time and again. Not only Realme, but companies like Xiaomi and POCO have been doing the same as of late.

  • Watch our video review of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Good-looking design and a compact build
  • Decent performance including gaming
  • Smooth 90Hz display with a minimal punch-hole cutout
  • Unheard of 65W fast charging on a budget phone
  • Sufficiently good camera capabilities

Cons:

  • Not an original design, but just a rebranded phone
  • Cameras are slightly inferior to Realme 7
  • The MTK Helio G95 is a little energy inefficient

Oppo announces high-precision RTK positioning algorithm for smartphones

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Oppo announces high-precision RTK positioning algorithm for smartphones

A few months after its announcement of next-gen hybrid optical zoom, Oppo has announced yet another breakthrough in smartphone technology. This time, in the mobile navigation system. Oppo says that it is now heading into a new era of mobile positioning with its latest RTK positioning algorithm.

Oppo Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Positioning Algorithm

Announcement

Levin Liu, Oppo Vice President and Head of Oppo Research Institute, introduced the new mobile navigation system on November 2nd. According to Liu, the new RTK algorithm is the result of increased market demand for navigation systems. 5G networks have increased demand for improved navigation systems for both indoor and outdoor technology. Oppo is trying to fulfill them with its latest technology. Liu believes that Oppo’s latest breakthrough will benefit a wide range of uses in this 5G era.

RTK Positioning System

Oppo’s latest algorithm helps the current positioning technology in the smartphone industry. To begin with, the RTK Positioning system is not a new thing in itself but the fact that Oppo has figured out a way to incorporate it into a smartphone makes it a remarkable feat.

RTK Positioning system relies on carrier phase measurement for accurate results. It obtains data in real-time by measuring stations. It then processes them for precise positioning. The technology has been used for industrial measuring. The reason that we are seeing it being implemented in a smartphone now is that it is a complex technology that requires a number of complicated systems. These systems are too big to fit in smartphones.

Working of Oppo RTK Sytem

Oppo has developed an algorithm that mimics the working mechanism of an RTK system. The algorithm collects information from different smartphone sensors. It uses accelerometers and gyroscopes and uses them for accurate positioning. The algorithm also reduces the effect of signal interference. Oppo claims that the RTK positioning algorithm can provide accurate location within a one-meter radius.

Oppo RTK Algorithm Availability

As of now, Oppo is still fine-tuning its RTK algorithm. The company plans to commercialize the tech and says it will be commercially available in 2021.

  • Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.

Snapdragon 875 beats Kirin 9000 in a leaked Master Lu CPU benchmark result

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Snapdragon 875 beats Kirin 9000 in a leaked Master Lu CPU benchmark result

Huawei’s 5nm based Kirin 9000 SoC made its debut with the new Mate 40 series. Samsung has also confirmed that it will be unveiling the upper mid-range Exynos 1080 (5nm) next week. And now, popular tipster, Digital Chat Station, has leaked the Master Lu Benchmark result of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 875. Let’s learn more about the Snapdragon 875, along with its rumors and leaked benchmark results.

Leaked Master Lu Benchmark Result

Digital Chat Station, who is widely known for Xiaomi-related leaks, leaked the Master Lu Benchmark result of Snapdragon 875 via a post on Weibo. The upcoming flagship chipset from Qualcomm is codenamed “Lahaina”, which is a place in Hawaii. For those unaware, the company will unveil SD 875 via an event in Hawaii.

The result reveals that the prime core on the chipset will be clocked at 2.84GHz, which is the same as the frequency of the prime core on its predecessor. To compare, the Snapdragon 865+ has already surpassed the 3GHz barrier.

Snapdragon 875 vs Kirin 9000 vs Snapdragon 865

Coming back to the benchmark result, SD 875 managed to achieve a total score of 899,401, which is higher than both Kirin 9000 and Snapdragon 865. The last two chipsets managed to score 875,308 and 820,220, respectively in the same test. In the CPU test, Snapdragon 875’s score of 333,269 outscored Kirin 9000’s score of 275,862 by quite a margin. However, things were more competitive in the GPU department where Kirin 9000’s Mali-678 MP24 still reign at the top with a score of 344,334. Snapdragon 875’s Adreno 660 is not that far behind with a score of 342,225. Both 5nm based chipsets have better scores than Snapdragon 865 that is used in most of the flagship devices of 2020. Snapdragon 865 vs Kirin 9000 Master Lu Benchmark result

Since the test has been conducted on a prototype device, the figures will change slightly when the SD 875 starts appearing on retail units. Similarly, benchmark results are also affected by factors like RAM size and type of memory used. Here, the prototype device had 12GB of RAM compared to Mate 40 Pro’s 8GB. Similarly, Mate 40 Pro used a faster memory as evident by the score of the memory test (180,521 > 125,135).

Snapdragon 875 Rumors

Snapdragon 875 will be based on a 5nm process node. Like its predecessor, it will sport a 1+3+4 octa-core architecture with the prime core clocked at 2.84GHz. Thus, the boost in the performance will be due to the change in the core architecture. Qualcomm will be using a single Cortex X1 core as the prime core. The rest of the setup will include three Cortex A78 cores and Cortex A55 cores.

Snapdragon 875 Launch and Availability

Several reports suggest Qualcomm launch the Snapdragon 875 on December 1 via an event in Hawaii. According to Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi Mi 11 will be the first device to come equipped with the new chipset in China. Also, the chipset will be exclusive to Xiaomi for a predetermined period of time in the country. Outside of China, Samsung will be the first company to use the chipset for its S21 lineup.

Mobile Chipset Launch Date Devices
Snapdragon 875 December 1
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 lineup (China)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup (Outside of China)
  • Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.

Best TV Operators in Nepal: Pricing, Picture Quality, Channels, Extras

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Best TV Operators in Nepal: Pricing, Picture Quality, Channels, Extras

Since there are a lot of TV operators in Nepal, it can get quite confusing when deciding which one is the best for you. To help you with that, we have tested and compared the most popular TV operators in Nepal against each other in an effort to name the best.

In this post, we are going to talk about our experience of using Clear TV, Dish Home, Max TV, Prabhu TV, and Via TV. To come to a conclusion, we have considered pricing, image quality, and availability of service of the aforementioned TV operators.

1. Pricing

Note: All the pricing details have been collected from the official resources as of Kartik 2077 B.S. As price is subject to change in the future, we’ll periodically update the article on their latest pricing policies as well.

Let’s start with pricing. If we only consider the Set-Top Box (STB), Max TV offers it at the least amount. On the other hand, Dish Home charges the heftiest One Time STB fee. And the high price is due to the fact that Dish Home users need to install a separate antenna to get their DTTH service running.

And if you are considering paying for a year in advance, Max TV will not take any charge for the STB. Similarly, Vianet offers a 50% discount if one opts for a yearly subscription to Via TV. While it wasn’t the case in the past, a house with multiple TVs is not rare these days. So each of the cable operators discussed in this support up to four TVs. Needless to say, multi-connection requires users to pay for each Set-Top Box and a monthly fee for each additional TV. However, in the case of Dish Home, you don’t need a separate antenna for every TV in your home.

Set-Top Box/Antenna cost (one time only):

S. N Cable Operators Cost Offer on a yearly contract
1 Max TV Rs. 565 Free
2 Prabhu TV Rs. 2,000 No offer
3 ViaTV Rs. 3,890 Rs. 2,195
4 Clear TV Rs. 2,500 No offer
5 Dish Home Rs. 4,000 No offer

*Installation charge: Rs. 500 (on Max, Prabhu, Dish home)
*Refund of Rs. 500 deposit on Via TV, Clear TV

Users can not choose from multiple subscription plans with Via TV and Prabhu TV. Thus, we have only considered Premium plans for this post. Even here, Max TV turns out to be the most affordable option. As evident from the table below, the cost of Prabhu TV is almost half of what Dish Home and Subisu’s Clear TV are charging for their premium users. Similarly, Via TV also ranks among the affordable ones.

Monthly cost (premium packages) 

S. N Cable Operators Price (Monthly) Offer on yearly subscription
1 Max TV Rs. 500 1 month free (new user)
3 months free (existing user)
2 Prabhu TV Rs. 350 Rs. 3,500 + 4 months free
3 ViaTV Rs. 395 Rs. 3,842
4 Clear TV Rs. 700 Rs. 5,492
2 months free (existing user)
5 Dish Home Rs. 700 Rs. 6,300

However, when it comes to the monthly fee for additional TV(s), each operator charges almost the same amount. Also, ViaTV offers the best offer for yearly subscribers.

Cost for each extra TV (monthly) ­­­­

Cable Operators Price (Monthly)
Max TV Rs. 226
Prabhu TV Rs. 250
ViaTV Rs. 226
Clear TV Rs. 250
Dish Home Rs. 200

To sum things up, Max TV looks to be the most affordable option if you are not ready for a long time commitment. However, in the long-term, Prabhu TV can also be a decent option.

2. Coverage

When it comes to coverage, no other operators can match Dish Home as it is the only operator in the nation that offers Direct-To-Home DTH technology. Since the STB directly communicates with the satellite via the antenna, one can have an active Dish Home connection even in the remotest regions. In the past, people used to experience issues related to signal interference with Dish Home because of bad weather and such. However, the situation has now been improved to some extent.

After Dish Home, we found Clear TV to have the best coverage among the cable TV operators in Nepal. In addition to its Kathmandu Head office, Clear TV has at least one branch in each five of the federal states. Max TV that uses a unique two-way technology also has similar coverage.

Similarly, the IPTV services by Wordlink and Vianet is limited to places under the area covered by each ISP, respectively. Prabhu TV’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) signal based on Digital Video Broadcasting technology is available on Kathmandu Valley, Kaski, Chitwan, Dhankuta, Sunsari, and Morang. What we like about Prabhu TV is that it can even work with just a simple indoor antenna. However, the signal strength varies according to the region. So, in most cases, it becomes mandatory to install an outdoor antenna. Yet, the installation process is not complicated and one can do it without technical assistance.

3. Picture quality

To test the picture quality, we set up two LG 55UM73 4K UHD TV side-by-side with the picture settings left untouched at the default factory setting. The difference in the picture quality is insignificant if you are using a TV that is 40-inch or smaller. Still, if you have a TV that is 43-inch or bigger, it will be better to go with either Dish Home or Clear TV because they have superior picture quality. Also, we found Prabhu TV to have the best picture quality among the remaining three contenders.

However, the saturation and brightness level on the Prabhu TV is higher so at times the picture ends up looking unnatural. Also, Max TV’s picture quality is among the poorest between the five.

Another important thing to know is that one can notice significant delays (up to 30 seconds) on IPTV services like Via TV and Net TV compared to cable TV, which is a major disadvantage if you are into live sports. For instance, say you’re watching EPL with your buddies and are live-chatting alongside as well. So, in your friends’ non-IPTV broadcast, they’ll have celebrated a goal and texted you about the game, while your TV still lags seconds behind—ruining the viewing experience altogether.

4. Number of channels

Talking about channels, Clear TV and Max TV offer over 300 different channels. Similarly, Via TV has 251 channels. But Via TV does not offer additional SD channels for which it already has the HD channel. Prabhu TV only has around 150 channels and still misses out on many sports channels including the likes of Ten 3 HD. But it can be forgiven given the age of the company and its pricing. Dish Home also boasts up to 200 channels with plenty of HD and SD channels to choose from.

5. Extra features

Talking about the extra features, Max TV offers a lot of it, more than any other TV operator on this list. Because of its two-way technology, Max TV is able to provide services like YouTube and Videos On Demand, without a dedicated internet connection. Under the “Max Education” feature, there are subject-wise videos for students of all levels from Nursery to Diploma. Similarly, users can watch content that they originally missed via Catchup TV. Max TV also supports multi-language support using which users can watch channels like Discovery, and National Geography in more than one language.

However, Max TV still needs to revamp its UI and make it a bit faster than what it is now. It doesn’t offer an option to choose picture quality which was a bummer as the picture quality got unwatchably pixelated on our 55″ 4K TV. However, we still commend Max TV for offering so much while still remaining the cheapest TV operator.

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Max TV – Extra Features

Moving on, Dish Home offers exclusive channels that include Action Sports, Ramailo TV, Comedy Plus, and more. Also, at a time when cinema halls remain closed due to COVID-19, it has been airing new Bollywood and Nepali movies like “Khali Peeli”, “Shirful”, respectively on a Pay-Per-View (PPV) basis. Here, the PPV system is where a user has to pay extra cash on top of their TV subscription to watch certain exclusive content. Also, users can connect Wi-Fi dongle at the back of Dish Home’s new Setup Box to stream YouTube videos.

Similarly, ViaTV offers both YouTube and PPV services as well. Additionally, users can even turn to the MOMO TV app for Nepali videos, movies, songs, and music videos. These extra features are not available on either Prabhu TV and Clear TV.

Best TV Operators in Nepal: Conclusion

So, if you are looking for the best picture quality we recommend you go with either Subisu’s Clear TV or Dish Home. However, they are also among the most expensive ones. If Prabhu TV is available in your region, it is the best value for money among all the cable TV operators in Nepal in this list.

Yet, if you are currently subscribed to Vianet or Wordlink’s internet connection, it only makes sense for you to go for their respective IPTV services that come bundled with it—only if you’re not that into watching live events and the 30-second delay is not a deal-breaker to you. Finally, Max TV offers services like YouTube, Multi-language support, Max Education, and more, all without a working internet connection which may be of use to you.

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Daraz Nepal brings the 11.11 sales day for the third year

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Daraz Nepal brings the 11.11 sales day for the third year

Daraz is all set to launch its third iteration of the annual 11.11 sale in Nepal. The world’s biggest sales festival is back. And as usual, it will offer customers a chance to save big on their purchase and participate in various challenges. Initially started as Single’s Day in China, the event has gone on to become the biggest sales festival in the world. As a matter of fact, the annual 11.11 sales last year, surpassed the combined sales volume of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Year-End campaigns. 

When is Daraz 11.11 Sales Day?

Well, as you might have guessed from the title itself, this sales bonanza commences on November 11, 2020 (Kartik 26) at midnight. The event will last exactly 24 hours. And during this period, buyers can enjoy a host of deals, flash sales, bundle offers, and more. Furthermore, you’ll also be able to take advantage of the prepayment discount of 20%, (up to Rs. 3000) if you pay via one of the 11 partner banks.

As per Daraz, this year’s 11.11 Sales in Nepal will host over 6 thousand sellers, 160+ global and domestic brands, and more than 5 lakh products. Therefore, this sales day also provides an opportunity for sellers to boost their business which might have taken a hit due to the pandemic. 

Play and Win

The Daraz app contains multiple games through which users can win a host of prizes. Similar, play and win opportunities will be available during the annual 11.11 sales day too. For instance, the Daraz 1 Rupee Game has made a comeback. In this game, you get to buy a specified product for just Re. 1. All you have to do is make the payment via eSewa or bank card. And the winner will be announced by the company. Also if you don’t win, the paid amount will be refunded. 

Similarly, other engaging games include Add to Cart and Win, Mission 11.11, and DFG Ludo Tournament. Through the Add to Cart and Win, you just have to add your desired items to your cart before the 11.11 commences. And through the win giveaway tab on the app, you can find out if you’ve won the item or not. Furthermore, adding items to your cart ensures that you do not miss out on deals during the sales day itself.

Mission 11.11 refers to a series of challenges that customers must complete in order to win exciting prizes. Finally, the Ludo Tournament offers a chance to win a Daraz voucher worth Rs. 15000. The tournament will be held between 11 to 13 November and the registration period is between 1 to 8 November. It will include participants from Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Not to forget one lucky winner, who has purchased during the 11.11 sales day, will get to win the TVS Apache RR 310.

Safety Issues 

I’m sure most of us have heightened concern about sanitization due to COVID-19. And thus we might be unwilling to order stuff online because we don’t know what hygiene protocols the delivery riders follow. However, Daraz has maintained that its 900 delivery riders and customer care agents follow very strict safety and hygiene rules. It includes regular temperature checks, regular deep cleaning, and strict shift planning. Furthermore, all the delivery riders will come equipped with protective masks, gloves, and sanitizers. 

Huawei Mate 40 Pro will soon be available in the Nepali market

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Huawei Mate 40 Pro will soon be available in the Nepali market

Despite all the problems that the company is facing because of the Entity list, Huawei unveiled its latest flagship lineup last month. The Mate 40 Pro lineup consisted of three smartphones all powered by Kirin 9000 SoC based on TSMC’s 5nm process. While the whole lineup will not be available here, Huawei Nepal is looking to launch the Mate 40 Pro in Nepal. Let’s check out the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Huawei Mate 40 Pro in Nepal.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Overview

Design and Display

Huawei Mate 40 Pro features a 6.76-inches AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution of 2772 x 1344 pixels. The Horizon display is curved 88-degree on both sides of the phone. There is a pill-shaped cutout for the front-facing camera. The device supports up to 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. Mate 40 Pro also marks the return of the physical volume rocker but users can still opt to use the virtual buttons. Huawei Mate 40 Pro Design and Display

The main talking point of the device is the camera arrangements on the back of the device. The quad-camera setup is now on the circumference of the circular camera module which the company addresses as Space Ring. The device is available in four color options – Mystic Silver, White, Black, and Olive Green.

Performance

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro packs Kirin 9000 under its hood. This makes the Mate 40 series the first Android devices to switch to a more efficient 5nm process node. Huawei has managed to pack 15 billion transistors into the new chipset. It sports a three-tier architecture with the Cortex A77 core (@3.13GHz) as the prime core. It is accompanied by three other Cortex A77 (@2.54 GHz) and four Cortex A55 cores (@2.05GHz). The graphics department is handled by Mali G78 MP24 that has 24 cores. Even the NPU unit in the Kirin 9000 comes with two Big core and a tiny core. Huawei Kirin 9000 SoC

Camera

Mate 40 Pro now has a 50MP primary camera which is bigger than the 40MP camera in its predecessor. The primary camera has an aperture of f/1.9. The 1/1.28-inch sensor has a pixel size of 1.22 micron. The camera makes use of an RYYB color filter and Octa PD Autofocus. It is accompanied by a 20MP ultra-wide lens with an aperture of f/1.8. Completing the camera setup is the 12MP telephoto lens that supports up to 5x optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom. On the Space Ring, the three cameras are joined by a laser sensor that results in faster and accurate focus. Huawei Mate 40 Pro Space Ring

On the front, there is a 13MP wide-angle selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.4. It is accompanied by a 3D depth-sensing camera.

Rest of the specs

The whole setup is backed by a battery of 4400mAh. It supports 66W Huawei SuperCharge and 50W wireless Huawei SuperCharge. The device ships with EMUI 11.0 based on Android 10. However, with the ongoing restriction by US authority, there is no GMS. It is replaced by Huawei’s own mobile service. There is a speaker each on the top and bottom for the stereo effect. The setup is backed by Huawei Histen. In terms of connectivity, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro is Wifi 6+ ready and supports Bluetooth 5.2.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 162.9H x 75.5W x 9.1D-mm, 212gm, IP68
  • Display: 6.76-inches OLED panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
  • Resolution: 2772 x 1344 pixels
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G (5nm mobile platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3×2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4×2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G78 MP24
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Software & UI: EMUI 11.0 (based on Android 10)
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera (Leica Optics);
    – 50MP, f/1.9 “Ultra Vision Camera” wide primary lens
    – 20MP, f/1.8 “Cine Camera” ultra-wide lens
    – 12MP, f/3.4 Telephoto Camera, OIS, AF
    – Laser sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.4 selfie lens & 3D Depth Sensing camera
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner (optical)
  • Audio: Dual-stereo Loudspeaker, No headphone jack
  • Connectivity: Hybrid dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / BeiDou / Galileo / QZSS / NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C, 5G
  • Sensors: Gesture, 3D Face Recognition, Gravity, Infrared, Fingerprint, Barometric Pressure, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light, Proximity, Laser, Color Temperature
  • Battery: 4400mAh, 66W Huawei SuperCharge, 50W Wireless Huawei SuperCharge

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Huawei Mate 40 Pro in the European market is 1,199 Euros for the 8/256GB memory configuration. We expect the price of Huawei Mate 40 Pro in Nepal to be around NPR 1,70,000 when it launches later on.

Smartphone model Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 1,199 Euros NPR 1,70,000
  • Check out our long-term review of the OnePlus 8 Pro.

Huawei Watch Fit with 96 workout modes & a rectangular display launched

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Huawei Watch Fit with 96 workout modes & a rectangular display launched

Huawei Watch Fit is the latest fitness-centered wearable from the Chinese tech giant. In this post, we will be taking a look at the official specs, features of Huawei Watch Fit along with its price and availability in Nepal.

Huawei Watch Fit Overview

Design and Display

Huawei Watch Fit features a rectangular screen with a diagonal length of 1.64-inch. Here, the company has used 2.5D curved glass. The screen packs in a total of 280 x 456 resolution that equates to 326 PPI. The screen to body ratio on the Watch Fit is around 70%. Huawei claims that the display supports a total of 16.7 Million colors. Huawei Watch Fit Design

There is a physical button on the right side of the watch. The frame, although made up of polymer fiber, feels premium because of the textured matte finish. The watch is available in four color options – Graphite Black, Mint Green, Cantaloupe Orange, and Sakura Pink.

Internal Hardware

While Huawei has not specifically mentioned the chipset used here, it is more likely to be the Kirin A1. On the software side, Huawei has included Lite OS. The watch comes with 4GB of memory onboard. Sensors in the Watch Fit include a 6-axis IMU sensor, optical heart rate sensor, capacitive sensor, and ambient light sensor. It is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 or later and iOS 9.0 or later. In terms of connectivity, it does not have Wi-Fi connectivity but comes with Bluetooth 5.0 + LE. The watch has a GPU integrated into it as well.

Features

Huawei Watch Fit provides 12 different animated video demonstrations for quick workouts along with 44 standard movement demonstrations. The watch supports 96 different workout modes, out of which 11 are professional sports. These modes keep track of the real-time heart rate, calories, and duration of each session. It can also detect workout on its own and remind users to track it. As with other fitness trackers, it provides 24-hour heart monitoring, SpO2 detection, sleep monitoring, stress tracker, and menstruation cycle tracker. Huawei Watch Fit Fitness Tracking

Huawei Watch Fit can notify you of incoming calls, SMS, calendar events, reminders, and major notifications from social media platforms. Users can also control the music playback, take photos via remote shutter using the Watch Fit.

Battery

On typical usage, the battery should last for 10 days. This is with Huawei TruSleep and heart rate monitoring enabled, screen checked 200 times per day, and 30 minutes of workout per week. When the screen is checked around 500 times per day, and workout duration increased to 60 minutes per week, the endurance is reduced to 7 days. When GPS is turned out, one can expect the device to last around 12 hours on a single charge.

Huawei Watch Fit Price in Nepal and Availability

Huawei Watch Fit is available in Nepal for a price of Rs. 15,400. It is available from select mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

Smart Wearable Price in UAE Price in Nepal  
Huawei Watch Fit AED 399 NPR 15,400
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Huawei Mobile Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Huawei Mobile Price in Nepal [Updated]

Huawei is a very well-established smartphone brand in Nepal and has been in operation since 2014. Since then, the company has launched numerous smartphones in the country and is primarily focused on selling their phones via offline stores. Hence, the price of Huawei mobile in Nepal keeps on changing due to the occasional deals and special offers. In this article, we have listed out all the latest Huawei smartphones in Nepal that are currently available in 2020.

Back in 2019, Huawei was the second-largest smartphone brand in Nepal in terms of sales volume. However, due to the company’s enlistment in the “Entity List” by Trump Administration. And since then, Huawei has dipped greatly in markets outside of China. The trade ban has had its effect in our country too, as Huawei now has less than 5% market share in Nepal.

After the US ban, Huawei is now focusing on its in-house HMS, which is an alternative to Google’s GMS. As the ban effectively restricts the company from incorporating any US-owned product into its smartphones, the Chinese giant has had a difficult time persuading app developers and general customers into its ecosystem of products. Huawei also launched its own Harmony OS as retaliation against Android. But as of now, that’s limited to Smart TVs only with the company openly admitting that Harmony OS is just not ready for the market yet. Hence, the majority of Huawei phones launched in 2020 don’t have Google apps like Gmail, YouTube, etc.

Huawei Mobile Price in Nepal (Summary) 

Huawei Mobiles Model  Price in Nepal (in MRP)
Huawei Y5p Rs.10,090
Huawei Y6s Rs.16,790
Huawei Y6p Rs.16,790
Huawei Y7p Rs.17,490
Huawei Y8p Rs.26,990
Huawei Y9s Rs.33,900
Huawei P40 Pro Rs.129,990

 

1. Huawei Y5p

Huawei Y5p is the cheapest phone on this list. It features a 5.45-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1440 x 720. Not to forget, the traditional bezels around the screen. It houses the 5MP selfie camera. The device is powered by the Helio P22 chipset. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. huawei Y5p price nepal

The device has a single camera setup on the back that consists of an 8MP camera. It is placed inside a square camera bump along with an LED flash. The device features a decent 3020mAh battery. It does not support GMS and hence features Huawei Mobile Services instead.

Huawei Y5p Specifications:

  • Body: 146.5 x 70.94 x 8.35 inches; 144 gm
  • Display: 5.45-inches TFT LCD panel
  • Resolution: HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels); 18:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT6762R Helio P22; 12nm Mobile Platform
  • GPU:IMG PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM:2GB
  • Storage:32GB (expandable up to 512GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 10 (Pie) with EMUI 10.1 on top
  • Rear Camera:
    – 8 MP primary shooter
    – Single LED flash
  • Front Camera:5MP selfie camera
  • Audio: 5mm headphone jack
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou, MicroUSB
  • Battery: 3020mAh Li-Polymer battery, 5W charger
  • Price: 10,090

2. Huawei Y6s  

The Huawei Y6s is the latest budget phone and the successor of the Huawei Y6 Pro. As compared to its predecessor, it comes with a better chipset and double the storage. You also get a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor in here. Other specs are identical to the Y6 Pro.

huawei y6s best smartphone under 15000 in nepal

Huawei Y6s Specifications: 

  • Display: 6.09 inches HD+ IPS LCD
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT676 Helio P35
  • RAM: 3GB
  • ROM: 64GB; expandable up to 512GB
  • OS: Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1 on top
  • Rear camera: 13MP, f/1.8 with LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 with LED flash
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gravity, and proximity
  • Battery: 3,020 mAh
  • Price: Rs. 16,790

3. Huawei Y6p

Huawei Y6p sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The dewdrop notch houses the 8MP selfie camera. The device is powered by the Helio P22 chipset. Users get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage on the Y6p. The device ships with EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10. Unfortunately, it does not support Google Mobile Services. huawei Y6p price nepal

The triple camera setup on the rear panel consists of a 13MP primary camera paired with a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depths sensor. There is a 5,00mAh with support for 10W charging. However, the port used here is a micro USB port. Other notable features of the device include wireless FM and Party Mode.

Huawei Y6p Specifications:

  • Body:1 x 74.1 x 9 mm, 185g
  • Display:3 inches IPS LCD panel
  • Resolution:HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22; 12nm
  • GPU:IMG PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM:4GB
  • Storage:64GB eMMC 5.1
  • Software & UI: Android 10 (Pie) with EMUI 10.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: 13MP primary sensor, 5MP ultra-wide sensor, and 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera:8MP selfie camera
  • Connectivity:Dual-SIM (Nano), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/ BDS, MicroUSB
  • Battery:5,000 mAh Li-Polymer battery
  • Colors: Black, Green, and Purple
  • Price: 17,490

4. Huawei Y7p 

The Huawei Y7p is the midrange phone from Huawei in 2020 and is considered the successor of the Y7 Pro. Priced just below Rs. 25,000 in Nepal, the Y7p is rather overpriced and underpowered for the features it offers. First, you get an HD+ IPS display, whereas its competitors are offering FullHD+ IPS and even AMOLED panel.

Huawei Y7P mobiles price nepal

Similarly, the performance is just average. It’s running an outdated Kirin 710F chipset along with a modest of 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s a triple 48MP rear camera alongside an 8MP front camera. It does feature a sizeable 4000mAh battery, but it lacks any kind of fast charging and uses a micro-USB port. So, if you are thinking of buying a good mobile phone under Rs. 25,000 in Nepal, you should skip the Huawei Y7P.

Check out: Best Phones under Rs. 25,000 in Nepal

Huawei Y7p Specifications:

  • Display: 6.39-inches IPS LCD panel
  • Resolution: HD+ (1560 x 720 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 710F; 12nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali G51 MP4
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB (expandable up to 512GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 on top (HMS)
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera; 48MP f/1.8 primary sensor, 8MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens, 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 aperture
  • Fingerprint sensor: Physical (rear-mounted)
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, AGPS/GPS/GLONASS, MicroUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 4000 mAh battery with 10W charging
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Aurora Blue
  • Price: Rs. 23,990

5. Huawei Y8p

Huawei Y8p is the latest mid-range device from the company. It sports a 6.3-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The dewdrop notch encloses the 16MP front camera. Huawei claims screen to body ratio of 90.17%. The fingerprint sensor also sits under the screen. The device is powered by Kirin 710F, which we saw in the Honor 9X (International Edition). The device features 4GB of RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. huawei Y8p price nepal

On the back, Y8p flaunts 48MP primary camera with a SuperSpectrum sensor and an aperture of f/1.87. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The device has a 4,00mAH and supports 10W charging. The phone does not support Google Mobile Services, which the company has replaced with Huawei Mobile Services.

Huawei Y8p Specifications:

  • Display: 6.3-inches Full-HD+ OLED panel
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 710F; 12nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (4 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali G51 MP4
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 256GB using NM SD card)
  • Software & UI: Android 10 with Huawei’s EMUI 10.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera
    – 48MP f/1.8 primary SuperSpectrum sensor
    – 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide lens
    – 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.2 aperture
  • Fingerprint sensor: Optical (in-display)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, AGPS/GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Battery: 4000 mAh battery with 10W Charging
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Breathing Crystal
  • Price in Nepal: 26,990

6. Huawei Y9s

The Huawei Y9s is the successor of the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019. Compared to its predecessor, the Y9s looks and feels premium. It comes with a full view display, thanks to its pop-up selfie camera and thinner bezels. Powering the device is a Kirin 710F and 6GB of RAM. You get a sizeable 4000mAh battery, however, you can’t fast charge the phone.

huawei y9s design back view

The Huawei Y9s also has a 48MP triple camera setup, which is an upgrade over the Y9 Prime. For selfies, you get a 16MP shooter. Similarly, you get a stylish gradient design along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Like Y9 Prime, the Y9s is also a mixed-bag. With cut through competition in the mid-range segment in Nepal, the Y9s feels little overpriced for the features it offers.

Huawei Y9s Specifications:

  • Body: 6.42 x 3.04 x 0.35 inches; 206 gm
  • Display: 6.59-inches “Huawei Ultra FullView” IPS LCD panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Hisilicon Kirin 710F; 12nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 512GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
    – 48 MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
    – 8MP, f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle lens
    – 2MP, f/2.2 depth sensor
    – Single LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.2 aperture; motorized pop-up
  • Security: Side-mounted Fingerprint-Scanner
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Connectivity: Hybrid Dual Sim (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4000 mAh with 10W charging
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Breathing Crystal
  • Price: Rs. 33,900

7. Huawei P40 Pro

The P40 Pro is Huawei’s latest smartphone in Nepal. After the US ban, the Chinese tech giant was put on an entity list by the US government amidst a national security threat. The P40 Pro is one of the latest flagships with top of the line specs. It features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display, a 7nm Kirin 990 chipset, and a big 4200mAh battery.

huawei P40 pro

 

It also among the top chart in DXoMark smartphone camera ratings with its 50MP Quad camera setup. Although it runs on Android 10 with EMUI, you cannot run Google services like YouTube, Gmail, and Maps. Hence, buying a P40 Pro in Nepal makes very little sense, especially for the flagship price.

Huawei P40 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.58-inches OLED panel, Corning Gorilla Glass, 90Hz refresh rate, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio, HDR10, 441 PPI
  • Resolution: 2640 x 1200 pixels, 22:10 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm+ mobile platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MP16
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Storage: 128/256/512GB UFS 3.0 storage (upgradeable using NM card)
  • Software & UI: AOSP + EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10)
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera (Leica Optics);
    – 50MP, f/1.9 “Ultra Vision Camera” wide primary lens, PDAF, OIS
    – 40MP, f/1.8 “Cine Camera” ultra-wide lens
    – 12MP, f/3.4 “SuperSensing Telephoto Camera”, OIS, 5x optical zoom
    – ToF 3D depth sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.2 selfie lens (with IR ToF 3D sensor)
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner (optical)
  • Audio: Loudspeaker, No headphone jack
  • Connectivity: Hybrid dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / BeiDou / Galileo / QZSS / NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C, 5G
  • Sensors: Gesture, Gravity, Infrared, Fingerprint, Hall, Gyro, Compass, Ambient Light, Proximity, Color Temperature
  • Battery: 4200mAh, 40W Huawei SuperCharge, 27W Wireless Huawei SuperCharg3
  • Price: Rs. 1,29,900

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MSI GP65 Leopard 10SFK Review: Best performer in the range!

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MSI GP65 Leopard 10SFK Review: Best performer in the range!

Last time I had reviewed the Acer Predator Triton 500. And I was pretty impressed by that. This time around, I have the MSI GP65 Leopard 10SFK. This too falls in a similar category. As a matter of fact, both share most of the specifications. Now, as I said, the Triton 500 was impressive, but what about this one? So, without any delay let’s get into our review of the MSI GP65 Leopard 10SFK and see where it ranks among its competitors.

MSI GP65 Leopard Specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10875H
  • Display: 15.6″ LED-Backlit FHD (1920×1080) 144Hz IPS-level Panel
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070, with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz
  • Storage: 512GB SSD, 1TB 7200rpm HDD
  • Ports:  1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x RJ45, 1x SD Card Reader
  • Connectivity: Integrated 802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Keyboard: SteelSeries Keyboard; Per-Key RGB Lighting
  • Battery: 51 WH Lithium-Polymer Battery
  • Price: Rs 255,000 (i7-10750H)

Design & Build

MSI GP65 Design

The GP65 is a 15.6-inch mid-tier gaming laptop. If you want a bigger screen, you can opt for the GP75. It has the same specs and comes with a 17.3-inch screen.

Anyway, getting back to the designs, you find that it’s pretty much similar to that of the 2019 model. It has got an aluminum lid that sports raised lines with an MSI logo in the middle. The design is not spectacular per se, but hey it’s classic MSI. And I’ve got no problem with that.

The lid catches fingerprint smudge quite often, so be careful with that. The MSI logo in the middle gets lit up by the backlight of the screen, so no customization options for it. The rear contains air exhaust fans on the left and the right side with the leopard text in the middle. Similarly, the front has a few led status lights.

The sides contain a good spread of I/O’s and air exhaust vents. On the left you get a Kensington lock slot, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, mini DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port Sadly, it is not a Thunderbolt 3 port. I’ve felt that the lack of Thunderbolt 3 in a gaming laptop is a concern for many. And with the competition high in this segment, I don’t know how much the exclusion of Thunderbolt 3 might come back to bite MSI. Other than that there’s a 3.5mm headphone and a microphone jack on the right side.

On the left, you get 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, SD card reader, and power input. I always prefer fewer wires on the left-hand side, and this laptop provides me just that. Underneath, there are air intake vents right above the intake fans.

Now, the inside in contrast to the lid is made up of plastic rather than metal. Seems cheap but trust me the build quality is great. And the fingerprints don’t show up in on the silver finish. Neither the keyboard nor the palm rest flexed when applied pressure. However, the lid, despite being a metal build has got quite a flex to it. But it’s not that much of a concern. So, you probably won’t have to worry about it too much.

Charging Brick GP65

The laptop falls on the heavier side of the gaming laptop spectrum. It weighs around 2.3 kilos, add the weight of a hug charging brick on top and you get is a daily calorie burner. So, that’s something you should consider before buying this laptop. You really wouldn’t want to give your back a problem over a laptop.

On the whole, however, despite being a heavy laptop with an outdated design, the device is undoubtedly a robust piece that you can rely upon

Keyboard and Trackpad

MSI GP65 Leopard keyboard

It has a full-sized keyboard by SteelSeries. MSI ships in laptops with great keyboards and this one is no different. It has got great key travel, the keys are tactile, and typing, in general, has been great. There are a couple of hotkeys alongside the power button right above the Numpad. One of those keys will help you cycle through the awesome RGB animations and the other one boosts up the fan speed to the maximum. And that’s always handy, right?

The keys have per-key RGB lighting and it can be customized through the SteelSeries engine app. The four levels of key brightness can be controlled through the app itself or you can use the function key and the shortcuts on the Numpad too. Another thing that I quite liked about the keyboard is that once you press the function key, only the shortcut keys remain lit up and it is really helpful.

SteelSeries RGB keyboard GP65

The plastic trackpad is a tad bit more on the left-hand side than what I would have preferred. It might get in the way while you are playing games. However, the trackpad itself is superb. It comes with windows precision meaning you get a smooth experience and virtually no issue at all. However, it is not a clickpad and you have actual buttons. It boils down to personal preference in these sorts of things and because my laptop has got a buttoned trackpad, I don’t really have any problem with it.

MSI Dragon Center

The laptop ships in with the MSI Dragon Center, from which you can control your system. You swap between the user profiles, customize fan speed, battery master, and so on. The battery master feature is pretty handy. It helps you customize the charging options based upon your habits to prolong the battery life.

Under the user profiles, you can switch between extreme performance mode, balanced mode, silent mode, super battery, and a customized user mode. Under the customized mode, you can set the performance to Turbo, high medium, and low. Similarly, the fan speeds can be manually adjusted or set to either Auto, Advance, or Cooler Boost. You can toggle between them from this same app depending upon the task you are doing.

So, great features and all in the Dragon Center, but the app itself is quite buggy. First off, I had to install the app twice just to get it started, and even then, some of the features kept disappearing occasionally. For instance, it only shows the system info and ambient link and nothing else. You’ll have to restart the system to get it working properly. Also, it’s quite astonishing that the control center does not give you the option to customize the keyboard lightings. So, my user experience with the in-house Dragon Center app was not that great.

Display

MSI GP65 Leopard 10SFK Display

The GP65 comes with a 15.6” 1080p 144Hz non-touch matte IPS display. It is a panel from LG and its display beats that of the Triton 500. The display looks sharp, the contrast is great and you’ll notice vibrant colors in whatever you are viewing.

It covers the full sRGB color gamut, about 76% Adobe RGB, 77% DCI-P3, and the brightness peaks out at about 410nits. The panel is good for your everyday content viewing, and gaming is a treat for the eyes and you won’t notice any tearing at all. The brightness especially is great, and you should have no problem at all while using it outdoors.

The color coverage is good for content creation too. 100%sRGB means that your digital content will be pretty color accurate and 76% Adobe RGB somewhat suffices for print media. However, if you are much more serious about your content you’d want to look elsewhere.

There seemed to be a bit of a backlight bleeding while viewing dark contents, however, it was very very minimal. And I would be nitpicking if I were to dismiss this display over this topic.

Hardware and Performance

Let’s move on to performance and hardware. My review unit packs in the 10th Gen Intel i7-10875H CPU. It is based on the comet lake architecture and clocks between 2.3-5.1GHz. This 45W CPU delivers almost 15% improvement over the 9th Gen that was used in last year’s model.

It is thankfully it coupled with the Nvidia RTX 2070 GPU. I really liked that it has the standard one and not the under-powered Max-Q version. Generally, laptops in this segment go for the latter and it does affect the performance of the device to some extent. This standard RTX 2070 very efficient and will help you achieve high fps in most of the games. More on this a bit later.

Other hardware specs include 16GB DDR4-266MHz dual-channel RAM. And that’s a bit unfortunate as this is a bit slower and maybe they could have gone with the 2933MHz that the 10th Gen CPU supports. There are two RAM slots inside, meaning you can easily upgrade it to up to 64GB. Storage-wise it has a 512GB M.2 NVME SSD and 1TB HDD.

You can always upgrade the internals yourself, and it’s quite easy. Simply open the bottom and bam you have easy access to the internals. Under the hood, you’ll be able to see the heat pipes, the chunky 6-Cell 51Whr battery. While we are on the topic of battery, let me just say that this aspect of the device is quite underwhelming.

Gaming & Regular Tasks

Talking about games, it’s simply a joy to play in this rig. AAA titles easily hit high fps on medium to low settings and even in high settings, the games have minimal lags. That means, for less demanding games, the laptop works like a breeze. On Battlefield V, I managed around 108-110 fps on ultra-settings. Now, comparing that with the Triton 500’s, there’s not much difference here. However, the GP65 Leopard holds its own even with Ray Tracing on. With DXR on and in ultra-settings, I managed around 65fps. And on Triton 500, it was around the lower 50’s. So, there’s a big difference here.

Stats of other games are somewhat similar with the GP65 pipping the Triton by a few margins. However, if you still want some extra fps on games, you can do so by upgrading the system to DDR4-2933 memory.

FPS stat in various games

High/Ultra Medium Low
CS:Go 228 256 285
Warframe 130 140 145
Paladins 166 172 175
Wither 3: Wild Hunt 80 110 134
Valorant 275 282 289
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

60 (in all settings)
Battlefield 5 (DXR off) 106 135 144
Battlefield 5 (DXR on) 63 86 94
Apex Legends 138 140 144

If it can handle AAA titles without much issue, everyday tasks should be a breeze. And that’s exactly it. 186cb single core on Cinebench R15 shows that the system is very much capable. Thus, no worries in regards to the performance. However, the upper part heats up on sort of normal usage after an hour or so. I had opened 20 tabs on Google Chrome and a couple of word files, and after about 1 hour 20 minutes, the space above the keyboard started heating. Nothing uncomfortable, yet noticeable. Furthermore, the fan noise was obtrusive too. So, maybe it’s a good idea to toggle the cooler boost every once in a while. Though let me remind you, the cooler boost will drown MSI’s “giant speakers”.

Battery & Speaker

In balanced mode, I got about one hour and ten minutes while doing normal stuff such as web browsing and so. Switch to the extreme performance mode and the battery backup time decreases. You can opt to tweak around the user profiles a bit, but it really does not help that much.

Underneath the hood, you’ll also find the two 2W speakers. Now, MSI advertises it as “Giant Speakers”, but all I can say is that the simply decent. A bit louder than other gaming laptops but lacks bass. You can customize the audio options from the Nahimic audio software. So, nothing spectacular. Furthermore, the fan noise will easily drown the speaker. And thus, you’ll need a good pair of headphones while playing games.

Thermals

Heating, for the most part, is not an issue either. The fan noise will bug you a lot though. I played the games in extreme mode with a cooler boost on for the best result. And it handled the thermals pretty well. After a while though, the area above the keyboard deck and the central part of the keyboard do heat up. However, the WASD keys are relatively cooler. Warm but not exactly uncomfortable. And the palm rest remains cool too. On longer gaming sessions, the heating of WASD keys might become an issue though.

Verdict

Perfect for both gaming and daily use. That pretty much sums up the GP65 Leopard. With 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and RTX 2070 graphics, this laptop can handle anything you throw at it with ease.

However, having said that, the battery life is not up to par, and the speakers are just above average. Some may even feel that the design of this laptop is a bit outdated. Furthermore, this laptop will be a difficult one to carry around.

Issues aside, this is one of the best performing laptops in this price segment. If you are looking for a performance master, then this one would be a good choice. But, if portability is what you are after, then you’ll probably want to look elsewhere.

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