Spicy snacks, drinks all around, loud talks, laughs, and unending fun with a floor spread out with playing cards… Have you been feeling blue about how the Lockdown and social-distancing will put a brake on our annual fun fest and family entertainment? Well, Easygames.io, a team of young developers from Butwal are here to rescue.
Callbreak, Ludo, Rummy, Kitti, Solitaire Card Games
“Callbreak, Ludo, Rummy, Kitti, Solitaire Card Games” is an intuitive and clean app. As the name of the app suggests, it is a collection of seven different card and board games in one and has a smooth-flowing user interface. The app has been developed with your convenience in mind, so there are no confusing settings or options. You essentially open the app, choose your game, and start playing. The app supports offline playing modes for now.
With 5000 coins starting balance for each player as a Dashain offer, which can be used to play the games, and daily rewards which increase with each consecutive day you log on to the app, you won’t need to spend even one (real) paisa to play the game.
Each game has a “How to Play?” option with all the rules you need to know so you can strategize well. Therefore, even if you are new to any of the games, it’ll barely take you a couple of minutes to get familiar. For the players who love all these card games, but are used to playing it with friends in real-life and prefer the local lingo over English, you can change the language to Nepali or Hindi.
With decent graphics, various themes and background choices, smooth flowing gameplay, and a number of fun games to choose from, Callbreak, Ludo, Rummy, Kitti, Solitaire Card Games is sure to keep you entertained for hours.
Callbreak, Ludo, Rummy & 9 Card Game can now be downloaded on Google Play Store on Android smartphones.
Realme launched the Realme 7 and 7 Pro recently replacing their older 6 series and in this review, I will be talking about the cheaper Realme 7. Since the two series launched only 6 months apart, there does not seem to be that much of an upgrade really. But, is the Realme 7 a good value for the price it’s asking? Allow me to discuss the Realme 7 in this detailed review.
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / BDS, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Battery: 5000mAh with 30W fast charging
Colors: Mist Blue, Mist White
Price in Nepal: Rs. 35,990 (8/128GB)
Realme 7 Review:
Design
New and improved design
Plastic build with a matte finish at the back
If nothing else, the company has definitely improved the design on the Realme 7 compared to its predecessor. I like this new design language and the camera module. Although the back of the phone has a matte finish, it still attracts a lot of smudges so make sure to use the silicone cover that comes inside the box.
Getting to the ergonomics, Realme 7’s plastic build is not heavy and the phone is comfortable to hold as well – so everything is good on that part! On the right side, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that works flawlessly as long as your finger is not wet or greasy. Then again, that’s a problem with every physical sensor, I guess.
But even though the phone looks good and everything, I don’t think that it is particularly well built because there is a little creaking on this side of the design. I don’t know if this is a manufacturing defect on my unit only, but it’s there and it cannot go unnoticed. If I remember correctly, we had the same problem with the Realme 5 series too.
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Additionally, what I have noticed is such quality control issues mostly occur with units that we buy from India. So, if you are someone watching from India, be sure to check for these things before you buy this phone or any other Realme phones for that matter.
Display
6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
90Hz refresh rate, minimal punch-hole cutout
Anyway, let’s get to the display. And it’s no secret that one of the best things about Realme 7 is most definitely its smooth 90Hz screen. Apart from that, this 6.5-inches IPS LCD FHD+ panel has good colors, sufficient brightness, and good viewing angles. Again, the colors are not as vibrant as AMOLED screens, but this is one good-looking LCD panel.
Other than that, the phone only has Gorilla Glass 3 protecting it, so be sure not to drop it or better yet, use a good screen protector.
Also, I am slightly disappointed with the fact that I have faced occasional screen flickering issue on this display. At first, I once again thought that this was specific to my unit only but then I read the community forums to find out that others are facing the same problem. I think this can be fixed with an update so I’m hoping Realme pushes one quite soon. Then again, this has hindered my experience with the device and I thought you guys should know about this!
While the company hadn’t yet pushed an update to the Realme 7 regarding its ghost-touch and screen flickering issue at the time of writing this review, fortunately, the phone received an update regarding the problem on October 7.
Performance
Octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC (12nm)
6/8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
Alright, moving to the performance, Realme 7 comes bearing the newest MediaTek’s Helio G95 chipset which is built on a 12nm architecture just like its predecessor, the G90T. In fact, it’s the first phone to feature this gaming-centric silicon. Moreover, the Realme 7 bears a lot of similarities with the Narzo 20 Pro, in terms of the design, perfomance, and more.
Left: Narzo 20 Pro | Right: Realme 7
Here, both the Helio G90T and G95 are basically the same except for a few improvements on the latter. The G95 has a 5% better GPU performance than that of the G90T. As a result, you will get better AnTuTu scores and other GPU centric benchmarks. In real life usage though, the 5% GPU performance is barely noticeable. But, what I can say is that the phone performs really well.
During the entirety of my time with the phone, I haven’t faced any major problem with how it performed. Multitasking and app opening is considerably fast and normal tasks run like a breeze. So, the performance aspect of the Realme 7 is a thumbs up from me.
Gaming
When it comes to gaming, you can get a considerably smooth 40-45 fps in PUBGm with settings set to Smooth graphics and ultra frame rates. With balanced frame rates, you would probably want to scale down the graphics to HD for smoother gameplay. Similarly, games like Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, etc. have no problems running smoothly whatsoever.
In terms of thermals, well, with around 5 continuous games of PUBG, the phone reaches around 40 degrees. So, I’d say that the phone definitely heats up a little when pushing it to its edge. On the other hand, light gaming is not going to affect Realme 7’s temperature at all. By the way, the unit I have with me is of the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. You can also go with the 6/64GB option if 64GB storage is fine for you.
Software and UI
Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10
Software-wise, here, you are greeted with Realme UI 1.0 on top of Android 10. And as much as some aspects of the Realme UI look different over Oppo’s ColorOS, you can’t help but notice that it’s just another repackaged version of ColorOS. Talking about the experience, well it’s basically the same as Realme 6. But sadly, Realme has started pushing ads in its UI just like Xiaomi and I have had a couple of instances of ad encounters while downloading apps from the Play Store.
Other than that, I haven’t come across with other ads on the Realme 7, at least for now. So as things stand, the situation is not as bad as some non-flagship Xiaomi phones. Thankfully, if you don’t want to face any ads on your Realme smartphone (as you should), you do have an option to turn it off altogether.
In terms of updates, my unit of Realme 7 has received the August security patch while writing this review and we’re already well into October. So, I just wish these updates could be a little bit faster as a delayed update on such a recent release is quite disappointing.
16MP front-facing camera inside the punch-hole cutout
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Now, let’s talk about the cameras! With the Realme 7’s camera setup, what I was eager to check were, number 1, how much of an upgrade is there from the Realme 6 and number 2, how do Realme 7’s cameras fare against the 7 Pro considering they both use the same Sony IMX682 sensor.
And after my time with all three phones, I have accumulated quite the findings. But first of all, let’s check out some images from Realme 7!
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As evident from these pictures, the primary 16MP pixel binned images have pleasing colors, good details, and an acceptable dynamic range.
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On the other hand, the 8MP ultra-wide images struggle with the dynamic range with average details and look dark overall.
Macro Images
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The macro lens, as usual, is of very little use considering its quality.
Portrait Images
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Getting to the portrait images, they are average, especially, in terms of edge detection and background colors.
Nighttime Images
Likewise, nighttime images, in instances of very less ambient light, are subpar with grains and muddiness here and there.
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The night mode feature rectifies the lack of detail and exposure management by a great bit, but you know the drill – it takes around 5 seconds to process the shot.
Videos
Videos on the Realme 7 are good enough for casual recording. Cranking up the resolution to 4k 30 fps, you do get good visuals but the stabilization is a big swing-and-a-miss. The same is the case with 1080p 60 fps videos. As a result, you can get decent stabilization only in 1080p 30 fps videos. So, if you are not using a gimbal, I would suggest you shoot in this resolution for stable footages!
vs Realme 6
Now, let’s get into how much improvement there is from Realme 6 to Realme 7. After testing these phones extensively, I found very few differences among them, which came as a surprise to me considering the Realme 7 has a much superior camera sensor on paper.
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The only difference I found was that Realme 7’s images are a little warmer with slightly better sharpness and that’s about it.
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Selfies, including portrait selfies, share the same fate. There is a slightly prominent red tint in the Realme 7 selfies but other aspects look exactly alike.
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For the rear portraits, Realme 7 has better subject details as Realme 6 makes the subject smoother. Otherwise, it’s hard to differentiate between the images.
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Similarly, nighttime images from the Realme 7 have ever so slightly better detail, but nothing that would make any of them stand out.
vs Realme 7 Pro
Likewise, as I mentioned earlier, I also compared the Realme 7 against the more expensive 7 Pro and found that the latter has a better dynamic range in its images because of which it is able to produce better colors in many instances.
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And even while focusing, Realme 7 sometimes struggles to lock focus in small objects while the Realme 7 Pro does it much faster.
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Apart from that, selfies of the Realme 7 Pro have better HDR and color reproduction.
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even night time images look slightly superior with better colors, but details and everything looks similar.
Overall, I am slightly disappointed with what I’d expected from Realme 7’s cameras because it does not offer a significant improvement over the last-gen Realme 6 – which would mean that the Realme 7 will not be able to compete with the likes of Galaxy M31 as it had better camera performance than the Realme 6.
Battery
5000mAh battery with 30W fast wired charging
For the battery, you get a sizable upgrade on the Realme 7 with its 5,000mAh cell as compared to the 4,300 on the Realme 6. And I have to applaud the endurance as well as it took me a full day to drain the battery entirely on normal to medium usage.
In terms of charging, yes, you don’t get super fast 65-watt support like the Realme 7 Pro, but I think its 30-watt fast charging is sufficiently fast-enough for many. It is capable of taking your phone from 0-100% in about an hour. So, for me, the battery side of things on Realme 7 looks good.
Audio
3.5mm headphone jack, Single speaker
When it comes to speakers, you don’t get a stereo speaker setup on Realme 7 like the Realme 7 Pro. So, its audio quality is just strictly average.
Conclusion
All in all, the Realme 7 is a good device, there’s no doubt about that! But it’s also true that it is just an incremental upgrade over its predecessor. Actually, its cameras could have really been a standout feature especially with the new Sony sensor, but sadly, that’s not the case. Still, it is a pretty good contender for the price it comes for!
Having said that, there are some things I wish Realme definitely improves in the next generation, like the build quality, which was questionable in Realme 5 and now even in Realme 7. Proper quality control would ensure that people don’t suffer from display flickering issues like I have been facing in my unit.
Among the portable Bluetooth speaker from Anker that is officially available in Nepal, the Soundcore Motion Q has the heftiest price tag. But should you be spending your money that is already two years old? Check out our review of Anker Soundcore Motion Q before making the decision.
Anker Soundcore Motion Q Specifications:
Size: 3.5 x 3.5 x 4.3-inches
Weight: 416 grams
Power Input: 5V / 1A
Audio Output: 8W x 2, Stereo Speakers, 360-degree sound
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.2 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Wireless Range: 20m (66 ft)
Charging time: 3.5 hours
Play Time: 10 hours
Water-resistant: Yes, IPX7 certified
Price in Nepal: Rs. 6,399
Anker Soundcore Motion Q Review:
Design and Build
IPX7 rating against water splashes
Cylindrical form factor with hand strap mount
Anker Soundcore Motion Q sports a cylindrical form factor. The top and base of the device are made up of plastic. On the other hand, the curved surface of the speaker is covered with fabric-like material. However, the fabric layer is not that deep and one can feel the solid surface underneath it. The size of the speaker along with the cylindrical shape doesn’t make it ideal to carry around in a pocket.
And the Motion Q is therefore meant to be hooked to some surface or something like a bag, bike, etc. Anker has included a hand mount on the speaker which you can use to mount the lace that is provided in the box. If there is no space in the bag, you can use it to hang the speaker on the bag.
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2 with a range of 20m
Here, Motion Q supports Bluetooth 4.2 with a theoretical range of 20m. For the initial connection, turn on the Motion Q, enter the pairing mode by pressing the Bluetooth button. Once done, the LED will start flashing Blue and the speaker will appear on all nearby devices where you can connect it with your device. Once the process is completed, the LED will turn steady blue.
From next time, the speaker automatically connects to the last connected device. However, I found the connection to be slow. You will be left wondering why is your device still playing the music even when it has already been connected with the Motion Q. You can avoid it by connecting the speaker with the help of a headphone jack. Unfortunately, it does not ship with the speaker itself.
Controls
Circular control panel on the top of the device
Power button the middle with other four buttons on four side
Talking about the controls, they are included on the top of the speaker. The power button is positioned in the middle with one button in each direction. The play/pause button jumps to the next song in the queue during a double-tap. Similarly, on triple tapping the button, the speaker plays the previous track. Additionally, taping and holding the button will summon the default voice assistant of the connected device.
While the multi-function button that does almost everything does sound good, the execution on the Soundcore Motion Q is far from perfect. For anything other than a single tap, you will notice the travel distance is not enough. The buttons feel stiff during multiple taps and tap and hold. Try to skip songs too often and you will end up hurting your fingertip.
The speaker has dedicated buttons for volume up and volume down as well. However, it is the only way one can toggle the volume level. Trying to do so with the connected device only brought disappointment for me during the whole review time of the Anker Soundcore Motion Q; as it was not possible at all.
Sound
2 x 8W speaker output
360-degree coverage
Talking about the sound, the Motion Q is exceptionally loud. In addition to that, it offers 360-degree sound. Thus, we can enjoy the music to the same extent, no matter how you are positioned relative to the speaker. This makes it a perfect companion for a gathering such as a picnic. Though the speaker can get loud, you would want to enjoy it with the volume set around 50% when alone.
During the duration of this review of Anker Soundcore Motion Q, I found the speaker offered the best experience with the volume at around 50%. At higher volume, you can notice the sound creak. While I did not notice it quite as often as I did on the Icon Mini, I can’t deny that it is not there.
Even with the BassUp technology, the bass on the Motion Q is not something extraordinary. The bass hardly feels as if it’s boosted. If you listen to hip-hop and rap music a lot, you will wish that the kick drum packed in more punch. Other than that, the vocals sounded decent. I listened to “She Couldn’t” by Linkin Park, Chester’s vocal was distinct and clear. It was not overpowered by instruments, which is the case with most of the audio accessories I have used.
Battery
Difficult-to-access Micro USB port
Clumsy covering
The speaker sports a micro USB port which is quite outdated these days. Similarly, the positioning of the port makes it difficult to access it. You will scratch the area around the port trying to fit in the charger. Although there is a flap that covers the charging port and the AUX-in, the way it closes made me believe it was a last-minute addition other than a thought-out inclusion.
With volume between 50 and 70%, I was able to get around 9 hours of playback on a single great, which is actually great for a portable speaker. On the other hand, however, it takes around 3.5 hours to get the speaker from 0 to 100%.
Conclusion
While I had some minor problems with the controls and connectivity, the Motion Q compensates it with its performance and solid build quality. The vocals are clear and the 360 sound ensures you get the same experience no matter your position. It would have been a perfect portable speaker if it weren’t for the bass and the charging time.
Anker Soundcore Motion Q Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Compact body with an IPX7 rating
Hand Strap Mount with lace included in the box
Exceptionally loud for the size
Clear, distinct vocals with 360º sound
Great battery life
Cons:
Dated Bluetooth 4.2 protocol
Buttons feel stiff during multiple taps and tap and hold
Huami has launched a new budget-focused wearable. The Xiaomi backed company is known for making affordable wearables. And they had been teasing the new Amazfit Pop for quite some time now. This device seems like a rebranded Amazfit Bip U. The company launched the Amazfit Pop yesterday in China, where they revealed the specifications, features. Read along to find out more about it including the expected price in Nepal of the Huami Amazfit Pop.
Amazfit Pop Overview
This budget smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch HD color display. It has a resolution of 320 x 302 pixels and a pixel density of 305ppi. A notable feature of the Amazfit Pop is that it’s pre-loaded with 50 watch faces. Furthermore, it supports custom watch faces too. The overall design of this smartwatch is inspired by the Apple Watch. Thus, you get a rounded-square screen with a crown on the right-hand side.
The smartwatch comes with a host of health-related features. It has the usual, SpO2 blood oxygen detection, 24 x 7 heart rate monitoring, distance traveled, and calorie tracker. Additionally, it comes with 60 different sports mode. Also, don’t worry about ruining the device while swimming as it is waterproof up to 50 meters.
Other tracking features include sleep monitoring, stress monitoring, breathing training, physiological cycle management, and PAI health assessment system. Furthermore, the device also comes with NFC.
For people who exercise regularly, the Amazfit Pop informs them about the impact of the exercise too. For instance, it alerts the user if some training is putting an extra strain in their heart and so on. Overall, it has a host of health and fitness-related features that buyers can benefit from.
However, the device is not all about health. You get your basic features such as notification monitoring, camera controls, music controls, weather alert, alarms, and more. Huami Amazfit Pop is powered by a 225mAh battery. The company claims that the device provides 9 days of battery backup, and it takes about 2 hours to charge it.
Huami Amazfit Pop is priced at CNY 349 ($52) and is available for pre-order in China. It will go on sale from November 1. The company hasn’t disclosed whether Amazfit Pop will see a global launch or not. We expect the price of Huami Amazfit Pop in Nepal to be around NPR 7,000 if and when it launches here.
Smart Wearable
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Huami Amazfit Pop
NPR 7,000
Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.
iQOO is known for its premium lineup of gaming smartphones. However, for quite some time now, they are trying to ship some much affordable gaming phones. For instance, in July, we saw the company launch iQOO U1. This was iQOO’s cheapest smartphone. And now, they have launched a much affordable version of the iQOO U1 itself. The device is aptly named as the iQOO U1x. Being an affordable version of a device, the U1x does compromise on a few fronts. So, let’s find out what the iQOO U1x compromises on in comparison to U1 and also look at its expected price in Nepal.
iQOO U1x Overview
This device comes with a 6.51-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. Now, the U1 has a 6.53-inch screen with FHD+ resolution. So, a marginal difference in the display itself. Anyway, U1x’s display has an aspect ratio of 20:9, 89% screen-to-body ratio, and 269ppi pixel density. The side bezels are thin, however, it has quite a considerable chin. There’s a waterdrop-notch upfront. And it houses an 8MP selfie shooter.
The back is a plastic panel and the design seems like the camera module is shooting rays. As for the camera module itself, it is a triple camera setup. It has a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.
Under the hood, iQOO U1x runs on Snapdragon 662 SoC. In contrast, the iQOO U1 sported a much powerful Snapdragon 720G chipset. The RAM options on the U1x are 4GB and 6GB. Similarly, the storage options are 64GB and 128GB.
Inside, there’s a huge 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. However, it charges over the dated micro USB port. Finally, as the device was launched initially in China, it does not have Google Services. However, it does come with Vivo’s Jovi AI assistant.
iQOO U1x Specifications:
Display: 6.51″ TFT LCD display with HD+ resolution (1600 x 720 pixels)
Rear Camera: Triple, 13 MP primary lens with f/2.2 + 2 MP macro lens with f/2.4 + 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
iQOO U1x is currently available for pre-order in China and will go on sale from November 1, with a starting price of CNY 899. For now, iQOO has been tight-lipped about the phone’s international availability. We expect the price of iQOO U1x to start at NPR 17,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.
Huawei has launched three new devices in the Nepali market. The top of the line here is the Huawei Y8p which comes with an OLED display and 48MP triple camera setup. Let’s learn more about the Huawei Y8p in detail, including its specifications, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.
Huawei Y8p Overview
Design and Display
Like any other midrange device, Huawei Y8p comes with a notched display. The 6.3-inch OLED display has a dewdrop notch on the top to house the front camera. It is among the handful of devices that offer OLED panel in this price range. The corners are rounded and the bezels around the screen are minimal. It has helped the phone achieve a screen to body ratio of 90.17%. The screen packs in a total of 2400 x 1080 pixels with over 16.7 million colors. Since it has an OLED panel, the fingerprint sensor is now under the screen.
Huawei devices, especially in the budget and mid-range segment, tend to focus more on the design and aesthetics than the performance. And for some reason, this formula has been working for the company. The same is the case with Huawei Y8p. It comes with 3D curved edges, and the rear panel shows off what Huawei calls the “Light and Shadow” design. The color gradient on the back reminds me of the recently launched OPPO F15. Even the placements of the camera module and brand logo look similar.
While other smartphone brands are going with Helio G90T and Snapdragon 720G for lower and mid-range phones respectively, Huawei is still sticking with its Kirin 710F, paired with Mali G51 GPU. It’s the same combination that we saw in the Honor 9X International edition. The performance is okay, but comparing with what smartphones offer in the same price range, it is simply not enough. Even the Helio G90T beats Kirin 710F in benchmark tests; that too, by a big margin.
For memory, users can choose between 4GB and 6GB of RAM. Both variants come with 128GB of internal storage. If you don’t think that’s enough, you can expand it up to 256GB using Huawei’s own NM SD card.
Camera
Huawei Y8p comes with a 48MP triple camera setup. The three cameras are enclosed inside a pill-shaped camera module along with an LED flash on the top left side at the back. The 48MP primary camera has a SuperSpectrum sensor and an aperture of f/1.8. The SuperSpectrum sensor helps capture better details, even in low-light conditions.
The technology was first used in the Huawei P30 series. You also get an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.4) and a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4). For selfies, there is a 16MP camera inside the dewdrop notch on top of the display.
Huawei Y8p gets its juice from a 4000mAh battery, which supports 10W (5V / 2A) charging. The phone runs on Android 10 with Huawei’s EMUI 10.1 on top. If you decide to buy this phone, you will have to live without Play Store and Google Play Sevices, which are replaced with Huawei AppGallery and Huawei Mobile Services, respectively.
The smartphone supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0. It features a USB Type-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For security, there is an optical fingerprint sensor beneath the screen.
Huawei Y8p Specifications:
Body: 73.2 x 157.4x 7.75 mm; 163 gm
Display: 6.3-inches OLED panel
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 710F; 12nm Mobile Platform
Connectivity: WiFi 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
Huawei Y8p Price in Nepal & Availability
Huawei Y8p is available in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 26,990 for the 6/128GB variant. You can buy Huawei Y8p from Daraz or your nearest Huawei authorized retail stores.
Huawei has launched three new smartphones in Nepal today. Among them is the Huawei Y6p, which is the company’s offering to the competitive sub 20K market segment. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, official price, availability of Huawei Y6p in Nepal.
Huawei Y6p Overview
Here, Huawei Y6p features a 6.3-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution (720 x 1600 pixels) and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The notch on top is a U-shaped one and it houses the 8MP selfie camera. The phone, as expected from a budget offering, has a plastic body with plastic frames. The rear panel also houses a traditional capacitive fingerprint sensor for security.
Talking of cameras, there is a triple camera setup at the rear of the phone consisting of a 13MP primary sensor. It is accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens. A 2MP depth sensor completes the setup. The three cameras are enclosed inside an elongated pill-shaped camera module. The flash resides just below the module. As mentioned earlier, the device has an 8MP camera for selfies.
Huawei Y6p is powered by the Helio P22 chipset under the hood. You get 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage, which is expandable. On the software side, you get Huawei’s EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10. Also, this phone does not support Google Mobile Services (GMS), rather it comes bearing Hauwei’s HMS suite of applications. Users can also use the Petal Search feature to find their desired apps.
Likewise, the phone has a rather huge 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W charging. However, unlike other modern-day budget phones, this one comes with a micro USB port for charging. The device comes with a dedicated antenna for wireless FM.
Similarly, Huawei has also included a Party Mode which allows users to play a song across different Huawei devices simultaneously. Huawei also claims the mode offers better bass and produces louder music.
Huawei Y5p has been launched in the Nepali market. It is a budget device from Huawei that was initially launched in Romania back in March. Let’s check out the specs, features, official price, and availability of Huawei Y5p in Nepal.
Huawei Y5p Overview
Design and Display
From the front, Huawei Y5p looks like a smartphone from the distant past. The bezels around the screen make it look outdated in a time where there are budget smartphones with punch-hole, teardrop displays. It has a 5.45-inch TFT LCD panel. The screen packs a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9.
At the back, the device has a square bump that houses the camera setup. As always, the design on the back panel is plastic. It looks to have been inspired by Oppo’s Polar Sky design that we have seen is some of its latest releases.
Under its hood, Huawei Y5p packs in Mediatek Helio P22. It is an octa-core processor based on the 12nm FinFET process that was announced back in 2018. In real life usage, the P22’s performance is comparable to that of Snapdragon 450. Huawei has included 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage onboard. You can expand the storage via a microSD card.
Huawei Y5p comes with a single-camera setup. The 8MP camera is inside a squarish camera module along with an LED flash. From a distance, the module can trick you into believing that the device has multiple cameras. It has a 5MP selfie camera placed on the top bezel.
Battery and Others
The device has a Li-Polymer battery with a capacity of 3020mAh. The phone uses a micro-USB port, and there is no sign of fast-charging. It ships with Android 10 with Huawei’s EMUI 10.1 on top. As you would expect, the device replaces Google Mobile Services with Huawei Mobile Services.
The official price of Huawei Y5p (2/32GB) in Nepal is Rs. 10,990. With the pricing, Huawei Y5p goes head to head with devices like Redmi Go and Galaxy A2 Core for the sub 10K price range.
Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note series lineups represent the best Samsung has to offer. However, facing severe competition from flagship killers from OnePlus and Xiaomi, Samsung decided to launch Lite variants of its flagship smartphones. Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite earlier this year and they were quite well received in the market. Samsung followed it now with the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition which was revealed on Sept 23rd in the Galaxy Unpacked event; the third Unpacked event of the year by the way. The Galaxy S20 FE is an affordable take at the flagship with most of the essential specs intact. Let’s learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition including its specs, price in Nepal, availability, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Overview
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE slots right in the middle of flagship-level devices and the mid-rangers. While there are some obvious compromises in the device, it still has a lot to offer. And most importantly, the S20 FE seems like a device that is perfectly tailored for these torrid times.
The device has a flat 6.5-inch AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. A rather thick bezel surrounds the display. There’s a small punch-hole in the middle to house the 32MP front camera. And like the other devices in the S20 lineup, this too gets an IP68 rating.
There are two variants of the S20 FE – 4G and 5G, and they differ in terms of the specs. For instance, the 4G variants run on Exynos 990 chipset whereas the 5G variants equip the preferable Snapdragon 865 chipset. And given people’s liking for Qualcomm chipsets, I bet most will go after the 5G variant. However, not all regions will offer both variants. In the case of Nepal, we’re getting the Exynos 990 variant of Galaxy S20 FE. Anyway, in both cases, the SoC will be complemented by either 6 or 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage.
Matte Plastic Back
Samsung has made some compromises in terms of the rear panel. It is a matte plastic (glasstic) material, which Samsung says is an amalgamation of plastic and glass. And the camera unit seems a bit bulkier. However, the cameras itself are no joke. The setup is similar to that of the Galaxy S20. It comes with a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Furthermore, it also offers optical stabilization and 10x digital zoom. The 64MP telephoto lens that we saw on the S20+ is gone, so you will not be able to take 8K videos.
Other specs include a 4500mAh battery, optical fingerprint sensor, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. I am worried about Samsung’s optical fingerprint sensor here as they are usually slow and responsive. Samsung uses the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on the flagship phone, so the optical fingerprint sensor on the S20 FE seems ridiculous.
Battery: 4,500 mAh, 25W fast charging (15W charger inside the box), Fast wireless Charging 15W, 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging
Colors (available in Nepal): Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (S20 FE) Price in Nepal
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has been exclusively launched in Nepal via Daraz for Rs. 69,999. This price is for the 8/128GB variant. Similarly, the higher 8/256GB will launch later in Daraz 11.11 Mega Sales day for a price of Rs. 74,999.
Smartphone Model
Price in Nepal
Availability
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (8/128GB)
NPR 69,999
Daraz Exclusive
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (8/256GB)
NPR 74,999
Daraz 11.11 Sales Day
Check out our review of Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+
Over the past few years, Oppo has continuously expanded its ecosystem; from innumerable 5G smartphones to smart bands and whatnot. However, one major thing missing from their expanding ecosystem was televisions. But now, that gaping hole has been filled. Oppo has finally launched its first-ever televisions. Their two new television sets are Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1. The former being a more premium offering. Let’s look at the specification, features, and price of Oppo Smart TV S1 and R1.
Oppo Smart TV S1 Overview
This top of the line television model sports a 65-inch quantum dot QLED panel with 4K resolution. Moreover, it has a variable refresh rate of 120Hz and 210 zones full-array backlight. Oppo claims that the S1 covers 120% NTSC color gamut and has a peak brightness of 1500 nits. Furthermore, the Oppo Smart TV S1 is TUV Rheinland low blue light certified.
The display has a floating full-screen design that extends 1.86mm forward. This gives the perception that the images are floating in the air, thereby creating a 3D virtual experience. Furthermore, it has a 178-degree wide viewing angle and adaptive ambient light sensor/
It runs on MediaTek MT9950 chipset and thus supports both Wi-Fi 6 and 8K video playback. Moreover, its built-in AI processor has 1.6TOPS computing power. This quad-core chipset is coupled with 8.5GB of RAM and 128GB storage. This pairing enables the TV to boot in just 1 second. You may not need to invest in an extra soundbar as Oppo has partnered with Dynaudio for the audio system. Oppo Smart TV S1 has a total of 18 speakers with 85W sound output and 5.1.2 channels.
Other features of the S1 include the ColorOS TV system, NFC one-touch flash projection, 2x speed watching support, four-channel projection, far-field microphones, pop-up camera, and HDMI 2.1. The dual HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 30Hz. Furthermore, it also supports eARC high-rate audio transmission and comes with an adaptive low latency mode. Similarly, the NFC one-touch flash allows you to seamlessly cast your mobile phones on to the TV screen.
Breeno Voice: Bluetooth voice remote control, far-field speech
Operating System: ColorOS TV
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.1
I/O: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.0, 2X USB 3.0, 1x DTMB, 1x LAN, 1x Digital audio output, 1x AV (Mini 3-in-1)
Oppo Smart TV R1 Overview
Moving on, Oppo TV R1, unlike the flagship S1, is primarily aimed at mainstream users. It comes in 2 different sizes – 55-inch and 65-inch, and despite not being a flagship, it still offers great specs. It has a 4K LCD panel with an LED backlight. The TV has a floating full-screen design and a 96% screen-to-body ratio. Furthermore, it covers 93% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
A cool feature that the R1 packs in is the AI PQ original color rendering. It basically identifies the source scene and accurately restores the light, shadow, and color. This feature will be most appreciated by movie lovers who want an authentic movie watching experience at their home.
Oppo Smart TV R1 does not offer a 120Hz refresh rate, however, it does have MEMC. Moreover, its less powerful MediaTek MTK9652 processor too supports Wi-Fi 6.
Similarly, it does not have 18 speaker units with 85W output like the S1. Rather it comes with modest 2x 10W speakers, which has been labeled as high-power speakers by the company. It supports Dolby Audio Sound and Dolby AC-4 decoding. Furthermore, you can use the TV as a speaker even when the screen is off. The smart speaker allows you to voice order songs, check the weather, answer video calls, and more.
Additional features of the Oppo Smart TV R1 are TUV Rheinland low blue light certification, HDMI 2.1, and NFC.
Oppo Smart TV R1 Specifications:
Body: 1228L x 772H x 206Tmm, 29.8kg (55-inch); 1448L x 895H x 244Tmm, 18.3Kg (65-inch)
Breeno Voice: Bluetooth voice remote control, far-field speech
Operating System: ColorOS TV
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.0
I/O: 3x HDMI 2.1, 2X USB 3.0, 1x DTMB, 1x LAN, 1x Digital audio output, 1x AV (Mini 3-in-1)
OPPO Smart TV R1, S1 Price & Availability
Oppo Smart TV S1 is priced at 7999 yuan ($1197) and will be available from November 1. Similarly, the Smart TV R1 costs 3299 yuan ($494) for the 55-inch and 4299 yuan ($643) for the 65-inch variant. Here, the Oppo Smart TV R1 is already on sale in China.
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