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Coolpad Cool X launched in Nepal with 7.12-inch display & 6,000mAh battery

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Coolpad Cool X launched in Nepal with 7.12-inch display & 6,000mAh battery

Coolpad, a Chinese smartphone brand, made its comeback in the Nepali market with the launch of Coolpad Cool 6 earlier this month. The company has not wasted any time to expand its portfolio of products here. The latest of its offering is the Coolpad Cool X, which the company launched today. Check out the specs, features, official price, and availability of Coolpad Cool X in Nepal.

Coolpad Cool X Overview

Design and Display

Coolpad Cool X has a massive 7.12-inch display with an FHD+ resolution. The display features a waterdrop notch on the top that encloses the front camera. The device has thick bezels surrounding the screen which is quite evident. The bezel on the chin of the Coolpad Cool X is much bigger than the other three sides.

At the back, there is an elongated pill-shaped camera module that houses the dual-camera setup along with a flash. The physical fingerprint scanner is also mounted on the rear panel.

Performance and Camera

Under the hood, Coolpad has included Helio P23. It’s an octa-core chipset introduced two years ago. It consists of 8 Arm Cortex-A53 cores with a clock speed of up to 2.5GHz (typical 2.3GHz). For memory, the device features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Coolpad Cool X ships with Android 9 which is quite dated for a device launching in 2020.

Talking about the camera, the device flaunts a dual-camera setup on the back. It consists of a 16MP primary camera paired with a secondary camera with a 0.3MP sensor. On the front, Coolpad has enclosed the 13MP selfie camera inside the waterdrop notch.

Rest of the specs

The device is powered by a huge battery of 6000mAh and there is no mention of any fast charging capability. At least, the device has a Type-C port. For security, users can use either of the fingerprint scanner and face unlock features. Another notable feature of the device is the 4G connectivity.

Coolpad Cool X Specifications:

  • Display: 7.12-inch In-cell FHD+ panel
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P23; 16nm FinFET platform
  • GPU: Mali-G71 MP2 GPU
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • OS: Android 9.0
  • Rear Camera: 16MP primary camera + 0.3MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 13MP camera
  • Battery: 6000mAh battery, Type-C port

Coolpad Cool X Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Coolpad Cool X in Nepal is Rs. 17,999. It is available via different offline retail stores across Nepal.

Smartphone Model Price in Nepal Availability
Coolpad Cool X (4/64GB) Rs. 17,999 Offline Retail Stores
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Realme to launch two new smartwatches by the end of 2020

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Realme to launch two new smartwatches by the end of 2020

At IFA 2020, Realme announced that the company will be launching its second smartwatch in the last quarter of the year. And now, the upcoming Realme Watch S Pro has been spotted in multiple certification listing giving us some glimpse of the features it will pack. Let’s check out the rumors, leaks, specs, features, and launch date of Realme Watch S, S Pro.

Realme Watch S Pro Rumor Roundup

Design and Display

Realme Watch S Pro Leaked Render

It has already been confirmed that Realme will be walking away from Reame Watch‘s Apple-inspired squarish design. Instead, the upcoming Watch S Pro will feature a circular display. It will have two buttons located on the right side. Rumors suggest that Realme will be opting for a 1.39-inch display with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. Another upgrade from the original Realme Watch will be the inclusion of an AMOLED panel. The FCC listing suggests the smartwatch will weigh around 64.5 grams.

Rest of the specs

Additionally, it will come with a wide range of health and fitness tracking options. For instance: a pedometer, an optical heart sensor, and a SpO2 sensor to name a few. The watch will be able to record and track your heart rate, blood oxygen level, steps taken, distance covered, and sleep as well. Similarly, it will also have a built-in GPS to accurately track activities like running, walking, and cycling. Other sensors include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a geomagnetic sensor, and an ambient light sensor. For connectivity, it will support Bluetooth LE.

Moreover, it will include a 420mAh battery. It will come with an IP68 rating against water and dust. Like the rest of the Realme AIoT accessories, it will be compatible with the Realme Link app available on the Google Play Store.

Realme Watch S Leaked Render

Realme Watch S Rumor Roundup

Here, the Pro variant of the upcoming Realme Watch will be accompanied by a vanilla model too. Realme Watch S will also feature a circular display and two side buttons. Additionally, it will also have an optical heart rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor. However, the battery will be smaller at 390mAh and it will support 2.5W charging (5V, 0.5A). Realme Watch S will also have an IP68 rating.

Realme Watch S, S Pro Expected Launch Date

While there is no specific date to point to, the appearance of Realme Watch S and S Pro in multiple certification sites suggests that their launch is around the corner. We will have to wait for the official announcement from Realme for their complete spec-sheet, pricing, and availability.

Smartwatch Model
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Realme Watch S Pro Q4, 2020
Realme Watch S
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Oppo Enco X announced: A flagship TWS with ANC, 94ms latency and more

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Oppo Enco X announced: A flagship TWS with ANC, 94ms latency and more

Oppo has yet again extended its lineup of Enco wireless earphones. This time with a flagship earphone – Enco X. The new TWS is now positioned above the Enco Free. Check out the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Oppo Enco X in Nepal.

Oppo Enco X Overview

Design

Like most of the Android earbuds these days, the Oppo Enco X also takes inspiration from Apple’s AirPods lineup. It is an in-ear earphone with silicone ear tips. The stem of the Oppo Enco X is rather short. It also gets bulky as we get to its end. Enco X is available in three different color options – Black, White, and Green. Oppo Enco X Design

Talking about the charging case, it measures 66.3 x 49 x 21.7mm and weighs around 52.5 grams. It has an LED indicator on the front. The elliptical shape of the case is quite evident when the lid is closed. Together with the two earbuds, the whole setup weighs around 52.5 grams.

Internals

For the Enco X, Oppo has adopted a new arrangement of internal components, which the company is addressing as a coaxial dual-unit design. The superconducting magnetic plane diaphragm unit is placed on the front while the tri-layer composite ring unit is on the rear side. Similarly, to improve noise reduction, Oppo has included a dual-core chip along with a dual-feed microphone. Another highlight of Enco X is the support for Bluetooth 5.2. Oppo Enco X Internal Drivers

The touch controls are placed on the stem itself. It supports a single-tap, double-tap, and sliding gestures. Android users can easily customize using the companion app.

Features

To improve the sound quality of the Enco X, Oppo has collaborated with Dynaudio. Oppo adds that the Enco X was made after 30 materials exploration, 120 wheel structural modifications, 152 device selections in Dynaudio Research Development Center. To bring Hi-Fi sound to the new earbuds, the company has also developed a new DBEE 3.0 sound system. Basically, it is the successor to DBEE Dynamic Sound that Oppo developed back in 2007. Oppo Enco X Low Latency Mode

Users can now use LHDC audio codes along with more basic SBC and AAC. However, this feature is limited to select Oppo devices running ColorOS 7.1 and ColorOS 11. As stated earlier, its noise reduction technology uses two feed microphones. A third microphone helps you to connect to calls. There is also a low-latency mode which reduced the latency of a full-link transmission to just 94ms. It is available on both Android and iOS devices.

Rest of the specs

The 44mAh battery on each earbud is rated for 4 hours and 5.5 hours with strong noise reduction mode and noise reduction mode turned on, respectively. Likewise, Enco X’s 553mAh battery on the charging case extends it up to 20 hours and 25 hours, respectively. The earbuds take around 80 minutes to charge from 0 to 100%.

Oppo Enco X Wireless Charging

On the other hand, it takes 110 minutes to charge the charging case using the Type-C port. The charging case also supports Qi wireless charging protocol. The Enco X also has an IP54 rating against dust and dust and water.

OPPO Enco X Specifications:

  • Driver: 6mm flat diaphragm + 11mm ring unit
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.2, 10 meters range)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Driver sensitivity: 104 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Microphone sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa
  • Codec: LHDC, AAC, SBC
  • Music time:
    – Strong Noise Reduction: 4 hours (50% volume), 20 hours (with charging case)
    – Noise Reduction: 5.5 hours (50% volume), 25 hours (with charging case)
  • Battery capacity: 44mAh (each earbud); 535mAh (power case)
  • Charging time:80 min (earbuds) + 110 minutes (charging case)
  • IP rating: Yes, IP54 dust and water resistance
  • Noise-canceling: ANC
  • Power case charger: Type-C, Qi wireless charging
  • Color: Black, White, Green

Oppo Enco X Price in Nepal and Availability

Oppo Enco X is now available in China with a price tag of 999 Yuan. Since many Oppo Enco products are officially available in Nepal, the Enco X might arrive here pretty soon too. We expect the price of Oppo Enco X in Nepal to be around NPR 18,500.

TWS Model Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oppo Enco X 999 Yuan NPR 18,500
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Huawei P40 Pro officially enters the Nepalese market with a silent launch

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Huawei P40 Pro officially enters the Nepalese market with a silent launch

After Google revoked Huawei’s license to use the Android platform, it has been a difficult year for the Chinese tech giant. Since then, the market share of Huawei smartphones has dipped outside of China. In Nepal too, Huawei mobile division is pretty much non-existent. They have launched budget Y-series of phones with HMS (Huawei Mobile Services), but that has seen limited success. And now, Huawei has silently launched its latest flagship P40 Pro in the Nepali market. So let’s take a look at what the Huawei P40 Pro is packing alongside its specs, features, official price in Nepal & availability.

Huawei P40 Pro Overview

Like all the recent Huawei/Honor devices, this one lacks Google services too. But, the launch of this phone doesn’t have any sales or profit-making motive. Rather, they want to showcase Huawei’s latest innovation to Nepalese customers.

Design

Here, the Huawei P40 Pro is similar to its predecessor the P30 Pro. However, it comes with the new “Quad-curve Overflow Display” and has a glass back. Therefore, the device is slippery, just like the regular Huawei P40. On the other hand, the more premium: P40 Pro+ comes with a ceramic back but that’s not available in the Nepalese market. Getting back to the P40 Pro, it is IP68 rated against dust and water, as expected from a flagship phone.

Display

Compared to the standard Huawei P40, the P40 Pro has a much bigger screen. It features a 6.58-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2640 x 1200 pixels. Unlike the P40, it has a smoother 90Hz refresh rate panel, which also supports the HDR10 format. To note, both P40 Pro & Pro+ share the same display. This is great but falls some way short of its competing flagships that have 120Hz display, namely the Samsung Galaxy S20 series.

Cameras: #VisionaryPhotography

Huawei is marketing the phones under the P40 series with the tagline “Visionary Photography”, and rightly so. The camera setup on all these phones is simply outstanding. In terms of the P40 Pro, it comes with a 50MP primary lens, a 40MP ultra-wide lens, a 12MP periscope telephoto lens (supports super-zoom), and a ToF sensor. The super-zoom support refers to 5x optical zoom, while it also supports 10x hybrid zoom and 50x max zoom. 

Huawei P40 Pro Pro+ - Periscope lens

As for the front camera, this phone has a 32MP f/2.2 sensor placed inside a rather wide pill-shaped cutout. Unlike the standard P40, the Huawei P40 Pro (and P40 Pro+) have ToF sensors too. Nepal, get ready for the master mobile photography! The IR ToF sensor also facilitates a secure face-unlock, on top of creating bokeh effects for your selfies.

Performance

Getting to the performance, all devices under the P40 family use Huawei’s own Kirin 990 5G chipset that has an integrated 5G modem. This is the same chipset powering last year’s Mate 30 series as well. Based on the 7nm+ process, Kirin 990 5G has an octa-core CPU with a heavy/medium/little core architecture. This has been paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage. You can also add up to 256GB to the onboard storage via Huawei’s own NM (Nano Memory) cards instead of an SD card.

Huawei P40 Pro Pro+ - IP68 certification

Battery & Others

Huawei P40 Pro gets its juice from a decent 4200mAh battery. It supports 40W (wired) Huawei SuperCharge. Likewise, it also supports 27W fast wireless charging. I’ve already talked about the infrared face recognition but on top of that, P40 Pro’s OLED display is also the house to an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The phone ships with EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10) out-of-the-box and runs on Huawei’s proprietary HMS instead of Google’s GMS and its suite of applications. Therefore, instead of the Google Play Store, it has Huawei’s AppGallery, and so on. Similarly, P40 Pro is soon scheduled to receive the EMUI 11 update as well.

Huawei P40 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 6.23H x 2.86W x 0.35D-inches, 209gm, IP68, Glass Back, Aluminum Frame
  • 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 SuperCharge
  • Colors: Deep Sea Blue, Silver Frost, Black, Ice White, Blush Gold

Huawei P40 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Huawei P40 Pro went live globally in April 2020 and is now available here in Nepal. The price of Huawei P40 Pro in Nepal is NPR 129,900 for the 8/256GB variant. You may not find the phone in digital/retail stores, but you can buy P40 Pro in Nepal by contacting the Call Mobility (Huawei authorized distributor of Nepal) representative at 01-424-886.

Smartphone Model Price in Nepal (Official)
Huawei P40 Pro (8/256GB) NPR 129,990
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Xiaomi announces 80W Mi Wireless Charging taking on OPPO’s 65W AirVOOC

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Xiaomi announces 80W Mi Wireless Charging taking on OPPO’s 65W AirVOOC

Lately, we have seen smartphone companies introduce some of the fastest charging technologies. This year we saw the companies even surpass the 100W charging technology. And now the companies are focusing on speeding up the wireless technology. Earlier, Oppo announced 65W AirVOOC and now Xiaomi has topped it with 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology. Let’s learn more about the new technology in more depth.

Xiaomi 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology Overview

Three breakthroughs in a year

Xiaomi first introduced its 30W wireless charging solution dubbed the Mi Charge Turbo just last year during the launch of Mi 9 Pro 5G. In March of this year, the company announced its 40W wireless charging technology which charged a custom Mi 10 Pro with a 4,000mAh battery from 0 to 100% in 40 minutes. Again in August, Xiaomi introduced Mi 10 Ultra with a 50W wireless charging solution. However, it was mostly overshadowed by the fact that the device also brought 120W wired charging to the commercial market. And now the company has demonstrated its latest 80W wireless charging technology.

Xiaomi 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology

80W Mi Wireless Charging’s Performance

As per the company’s official press release, the new 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology can fill a 4,000mAh battery from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes. Even in the first minute of charging, the new tech can fill the battery up to 10%. Similarly, the battery is half-filled in just 8 minutes. The company also released a video to back up its claim. The video shows the 80W Mi Wireless Charging Technology in action on a modified Mi 10 Pro.

Wireless Charging: Xiaomi vs Oppo

With this announcement, Xiaomi has now taken a lead in the wireless charging technology. Prior to this, Oppo had announced its fastest wireless charging – 65W AirVOOC. The company claimed that it was capable of charging a 4,000mAh battery wirelessly in around 30 minutes. However, we are yet to any of the two technologies on a commercial phone. Still, Mi 10 Ultra’s 50W wireless charging solution beats Oppo’s 40W Super AirVOOC in the Ace 2.

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Vivo Watch will soon be available in the Nepalese market

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Vivo Watch will soon be available in the Nepalese market

After the launch of V20, Vivo Nepal is now gearing up for the launch of Vivo Watch. In case you did not know, Vivo Watch is the first smartwatch from the company and it was launched just a few weeks ago in China. Let’s take a look at the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of the Vivo Watch in Nepal.

Vivo Watch Overview

Design and Display

Unlike recent smartwatches from Realme and Oppo that try to mimic Apple’s design, the Vivo Watch features a circular design like that of Samsung and Huawei. The watch is available in two sizes – 46mm and 42mm. The 46mm variant features a 1.39-inch AMOLED panel with 454 x 454 pixels. On the other hand, the 42mm variant sports a smaller AMOLED panel of 1.19-inch with 390 x 390 pixels.

Vivo has used stainless steel for the watch case. For the bezels, the company has opted for precision ceramics. Talking about the strap, one can choose between two materials – rubber and leather.

Features

Like the Oppo Watch, the Vivo Watch also features a dual-processor setup. The ST main processor is paired with the Appolo co-processor. The latter is a low-power processor that will be used for power-efficient tasks. The smartwatch has 2GB of internal memory where you can store around 400 songs. In terms of connectivity, Vivo Watch comes with Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and built-in GPS. Vivo Watch internals

In terms of health tracking, it supports 24/7 heart rate monitoring. It can even keep track of your SpO2 level. The app analyzes your sleeping habit and gives scores accordingly. It also looks after your stress level and recommends breathing exercises to cool you down. The watch has 11 different sports mode that includes both indoor and outdoor activities. Vivo has collaborated with Firstbeat for a better analysis of your workout data. Vivo Watch companion app

Rest of the specs

The 478mAh battery on the 46mm variant is rated for 18 days of usage. Similarly, the 42mm variant has a smaller battery of 226mAh and it said to survive up to 9 days on a single full charge. Both variants come with a 5ATM rating as well. Vivo Watch 50ATM rating

One can connect the watch with both iOS and Android devices with the help of a companion app. It comes with the Jovi voice assistant built-in. Other features include music playback, NFC payment, Jovi Smart Agenda, Find My Phone, and remote camera shutter.

Vivo Watch Specifications:

  • Dimensions: (42mm: 42 x 42 x 9.7mm); (46mm: 46 x 46 x 10.6-mm))
  • Weight: (42mm: 35.6gm / 46mm: 46.8gm)
  • Body: 316L Stainless Steel, Ceramic bezels, Rubber / Leather strap
  • Display: (42mm: 1.19-inches AMOLED screen) / (46mm: 1.39-inches AMOLED screen)
  • Resolution: (42mm: 390 x 390 pixels); (46mm: 454 x 454 pixels)
  • Battery: (42mm: 226mAh) / (46mm: 478mAh)
  • Battery Life: (42mm: up to 9 days) / (46mm: up to 18 days)
  • Memory: 2GB
  • Chipset: ST + Apollo co-processor
  • Water Resistance Level: 5ATM
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, Built-in GPS (with A-GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO), NFC

Vivo Watch Price in Nepal and Availability

Vivo Watch is available in China where its price is 1,299 for both 42mm and 46mm variants. We expect the price of Vivo Watch in Nepal to be around NPR 25,000 when it launches here later this year.

Smartwatch Model Price (China) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vivo Watch 1,299 Yuan NPR 25,000
  • Also, check out our review of Realme Watch.

 

Coolpad N7 Plus with 20MP dual-camera now available in Nepal

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Coolpad N7 Plus with 20MP dual-camera now available in Nepal

Coolpad announced its return to the Nepali market with the launch of Coolpad Cool 6. It marked the global debut of the device. The company has quickly expanded its portfolio of products with the new N7 Plus. Let’s check out the specs, features, price, and availability of Coolpad N7 Plus in Nepal.

Coolpad N7 Plus Overview

Design and Display

Coolpad N7 features a 6.53-inch display that is based on in-cell technology. If you look at this Facebook post, the device is listed to have an FHD+ display. That, however, is not true. Like most of the device in this price range, this device sports an HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The display has a waterdrop notch on the top that houses the front camera. According to Coolpad, the screen to body ratio on this device is 90.3%. Coolpad N7 Plus Design

The device is also advertised to feature a “Double Side Glass Body”. The device is made up of polycarbonate material and the back of the panel features a glasstic build. On the back, there is a pill-shaped camera bump towards the top left corner. One can also notice the physical fingerprint scanner towards the middle.

Performance and Camera

Coolpad N7 Plus features MediaTek’s Helio P22 chipset. The chipset seems outdated and even phones like the Realme C11 and Redmi 9C in the same range offer MediaTek’s gaming-focused chipset from the Helio G-series. Talking about the memory, the device is available in a single memory configuration – 4GB + 64GB. The latter is expandable up to 256GB via an external microSD card. Coolpad Camera Setup

Coolpad N7 Plus flaunts a dual-camera setup at the back. The primary camera here uses a 20MP rear camera. It is accompanied by a 2MP secondary camera for the Bokeh effect. Coolpad has included another 20MP sensor on the front for the selfie camera.

Rest of the specs

The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery. It sports a Type-C port which is quite rare at his price range. A 10W power adapter is included in the box. For biometrics, the device features a physical fingerprint scanner on the back. However, users can also choose to unlock their device with the face unlock feature. The device comes with support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM, and OTG.

Coolpad N7 Plus Specifications:

  • Display: 6.53-inches In-cell LCD panel
  • Resolution: HD+; 19:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22; TSMC 12nm FinFET process
  • Processor: Octa-core (8 x 2.0GHz Cortex A53)
  • GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB (expandable via a microSD card)
  • Software & UI: Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera (20MP primary, 2MP depth), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 20MP
  • Security: Face-unlock, Fingerprint scanner
  • Audio: 5mm headphone jack, FM Radio
  • Connectivity: Dual Hybrid SIM slot, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Type-C, OTG
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, 10W

Coolpad N7 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

Coolpad N7 Plus is now available in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 15,299. It is available via offline retail stores throughout Nepal.

Smartphone Price in Nepal Availability
Coolpad N7 Plus Rs. 15,299 Offline Retail Shops
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ICYMI: Mobvoi TicWatch and TicPods are now officially available in Nepal

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ICYMI: Mobvoi TicWatch and TicPods are now officially available in Nepal

Two weeks after the initial announcement, Mobvoi has finally landed on Nepal officially. As of now, Barun Enterprises (the official distributor of Mobvoi products in Nepal) is offering a total of 8 eight products, including smartwatches and wireless earbuds in the country. Let’s learn more about the specifications, features, official price, and availability of different models of Mobvoi TicWatch, TicPods in Nepal.

Mobvoi: Brand Overview

Mobvoi is a Chinese AI company founded by an ex-Google employee, Xhifei Li in 2012. The company now operates in over 40 different regions around the world. The company’s main focus is on advanced voice integration. Mobvoi’s voice search technology has already been used in Google’s and Volkswagon Group’s products in China. Similarly, the company has already worked with companies including Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Tencent, Baidu, and Amazon.

In the consumer electronics market, Mobvoi is known for its TicWatch line of smartwatches, and TicPods lineup of wireless earphones. Excluding the two, it also sells TicMirror (smart rearview camera), and TicKasa lineup of smart speakers.

Mobvoi Nepal

As mentioned earlier, Barun Enterprises is the authorized distributor for Mobvoi products in Nepal. Barun Enterprises, which is a subsidiary of Sharda Group, reserves the sole right to import and distribute Mobvoi consumer products in Nepal. As of now, the company has launched seven smartwatches and one wireless earphone in Nepal.

Mobvoi products in Nepal are Daraz-exclusive, which means they will not be available anywhere else than the e-commerce platform. Since both Mobvoi TicWatch & TicPods are online exclusive in Nepal for now, we would’ve liked them to bear a much lesser price tag than they do.

Mobvoi Ticwatch Lineup in Nepal

Starting with the intimal Mobvoi TIcwatch (2016), the Nepali audience can choose between eight different Mobvoi TicWatches. Currently, Mobvoi has nine different models under the TicWatch lineup, including the latest TicWatch Pro 3. The latter along with the TicWatch has been left out by the Nepali distributor. Mobvoi TicWatch Lineup

Most of these TicWatches are already a year to two years old, except for the TicWatch Pro 2020 and TicWatch GTX which were launched this year. The latter is also an odd one in the lineup because it does not ship with WearOS by Google.

Mobvoi TicWatch GTX

TicWatch GTX is the cheapest of the TicWatch lineup. It is the only smartwatch from Mobvoi since the original TicWatch to ship with the company’s proprietary OS. A metal body houses the 1.28-inch TFT screen (240 x 240 pixels). While it comes with a heart rate sensor, it does not have an in-built GPS. It can’t connect to Wi-Fi either. The main selling points of the device is the support for 14 different workout modes, IP68 rating, and up to 7 days of battery life.

Mobvoi TicWatch GTX Specs:

  • Body: 48.7 x 11mm; metal body
  • Display: 1.28-inch TFT (240 x 240 pixels)
  • Chipset: RLC8762C
  • RAM/ROM: 160KB/16MB
  • Sensors: Heart rate, Accelerometer
  • Water Resistant: Yes, IP68 rating
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 200mAh
  • Battery Backup: 7 days (Normal usage) / 10 days (power saving mode)
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 9,999

Mobvoi TicWatch E2

TicWatch E2 sports a 1.39-inch AMOLED panel enclosed inside a polycarbonate body. The interchangeable strap is made up of silicone. It does not have US Military Standard 810G certification as the C2. Other than that, things are fairly standard. It runs on Google’s Wear OS instead of the company’s own proprietary operating system.

Mobvoi TicWatch E2 Specs:

  • Body: 46.9 x 52.2 x 12.9mm; 35.0g; Polyamide and Glass fiber
  • Display: 1.39-inch AMOLED (240 x 240 pixels)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear
  • RAM/ROM: 512KB/4GB
  • Sensors: Heart rate +Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Low Latency Off-body sensor
  •  Water Resistant: Yes, 5ATM
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS+GLONASS+Beidou
  • Battery: 415mAh
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 25,999

Mobvoi TicWatch S2

The watchcase of the TicWatch S2 is made up of Polyamide and glass fiber. The strap is made up of silicone. The 1.39-inch AMOLED display sports a resolution of 400 x 400 pixels. This one comes with Wear OS and Google Assistant. Similarly, Mobvoi has also launched its TicMotion technology. It comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and in-built GPS. Similarly, it comes with MIL-STD-810G and 5ATM certification.

Mobvoi TicWatch S2 Specs:

  • Body: 46.6 x 51.8x 12.9mm; Polyamide & glass fiber
  • Display: 1.39-inch AMOLED (240 x 240 pixels)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear
  • RAM/ROM: 512KB/4GB
  • Sensors: Heart rate, Accelerometer + Gyroscope, Low Latency Off-body sensor
  • Water Resistant: Yes, 5ATM
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS+GLONASS+Beidou
  • Battery: 415mAh
  • Battery Backup: 2 days
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 27,499

Mobvoi TicWatch C2

TicWatch C2 sports a polycarbonate body with stainless steel bezels enclosing a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen. Similarly, the interchangeable strap (18/20mm) is made up of genuine leather. It packs in Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100. The watch has an IP68 rating against dust and water. Another notable feature of the TicWatch C2 is the support for NFC payment.

Mobvoi TicWatch C2 Specs:

  • Body: 42.8 x 42.8 x 12.7mm; 35.0g; Polyamide and Glass fiber
  • Strap: interchangeable Genuine leather (18mm/20mm)
  • Display: 1.30-inch AMOLED (360 x 360 pixels)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear 2100
  • RAM/ROM: 512KB/4GB
  • Sensors: Heart rate +Accelerometer, Gyroscope
  • Water Resistant: Yes, IP68
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS+GLONASS+Beidou, NFC (Google Pay)
  • Battery: 400mAh
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 32,499

Mobvoi TicWatch C2+

For the most part, the TicWatch C2+ packs a similar specs sheet as the vanilla C2. However, it comes with a higher 1GB of RAM. Also, it has a wide range of watch faces to choose from and it comes with an extra strap for free.

Mobvoi TicWatch C2+ Specs:

  • Body: 42.8 x 42.8 x 12.7mm; 35.2g; Polyamide and Glass fiber
  • Strap: Interchangeable Genuine leather (18mm/20mm)
  • Display: 1.30-inch AMOLED (360 x 360 pixels)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear 2100
  • RAM/ROM: 1GB/4GB
  • Sensors: Heart rate +Accelerometer, Gyroscope
  • Water Resistant: Yes, IP68
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS+GLONASS+Beidou, NFC (Google Pay)
  • Battery: 400mAh
  • Price in Nepal: Rs: 35,999

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro

The original Mobvoi Pro is now updated and Mobvoi has replaced it with Mobvoi Pro 2020 on its official site. However, it has now launched in Nepal, along with other Mobvoi watches. It features two screen modes – a high-resolution AMOLED screen and a power-saving FSTN LCD screen. Thus, the watch can switch between Smart Mode and Essential Mode.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro Specs:

  • Body: 45.0 x 12.6mm; Polyamide and Glass fiber
  • Strap: interchangeable Genuine leather / Silicone (22mm)
  • Display: 1.39-inch AMOLED (400 x 400pixels) + FSTN LCD
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear
  • RAM/ROM: 512MB/4GB
  • Sensors: Heart rate +Accelerometer, Gyroscope
  • Water Resistant: Yes, IP68
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS+GLONASS+Beidou+Galileo, NFC (Google Pay)
  • Battery: 415mAh
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,999

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 2020

It is the 2020 iteration of the Mobvoi Pro. It now comes with 1GB of RAM, Military standard durability, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 2020 Specs:

  • Body: 45.08 x 12.6mm; 58.5g; Polyamide and Glass fiber
  • Strap: interchangeable Genuine leather / Silicone   (18mm/20mm)
  • Display: 1.39-inch AMOLED (360 x 360 pixels) + FSTN LCD
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear
  • RAM/ROM: 1GB/4GB
  • Sensors: Heart rate +Accelerometer, Gyroscope
  • Water Resistant: Yes, IP68
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS+GLONASS+Beidou+Galileo, NFC (Google Pay)
  • Battery: 415mAh
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 41,499

Mobvoi TicPods Lineup in Nepal

Mobvoi TicPods ANC

It is the only wireless earphone from Mobvoi to be available here. The highlight of the earbuds is its Active Noise Cancellation, which the company claims can cancel out up to 40dB of noise. TicPods ANC comes with silicone ear tips that offer passive noise isolation as well. Inside, the Mobvoi TicPods sport a 13mm sound driver. The company has also included touch control. TicPods ANC

Mobvoi TicPods ANC Specs:

  • Driver: 13mm dynamic; 32 Ohm
  • Weight:5g (each earbud); 42g (power case)
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth)
  • Battery capacity: 50mAh (each earbud); 400mAh (power case)
  • Charging Time: 2 hours (earbuds); 1.5 hours (power case)
  • Music time: 5 hours (ANC off), 4.5 hours (Quiet mode)
  • Power case charger: Type-C
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,499

Mobvoi TicWatch, TicPods Price in Nepal and Availability

Here in Nepal, the cheapest smartwatch from Mobvoi, the TicWatch GTX costs Rs. 9,999 and it goes all the way up to Rs. 41,999 for TicWatch Pro 2020. If we compare the Nepal price tag with that of the US, you will notice that these Mobvoi TicWatch are heavily overpriced (by over 25% on each item) – and so is the TicPods ANC.

Mobvoi TicWatch Price (US) Price in Nepal
Pro 2020 $259.99 Rs. 41,499
C2+ $209.99 Rs. 35,999
Pro $199.99 Rs. 33,999
C2 $149.99 Rs. 32,499
S2 $119.99 Rs. 27,499
E2 $159.99 Rs. 25,999
GTX $59.99 Rs. 9,999

Similarly, the price of Mobvoi TicPods ANC in Nepal is Rs. 13,499.

Mobvoi TicPods Price (US) Price in Nepal
TicPods ANC $69.99 Rs. 13,499

Anker Soundcore Rise Review: Great Earphone For Starters

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Anker Soundcore Rise Review: Great Earphone For Starters

Anker has launched the Soundcore Rise wireless earphone in Nepal. It is a neckband-style earphone for the masses. Check out if it worth your money in our detailed review of Anker Soundcore Rise Earphones. But let’s check out its specifications first.

Anker Soundcore Rise Specifications:

  • Weight: 35 grams
  • Sound driver: 8mm Full Range drivers
  • Impedance: 16 Ohms
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v4.1)
  • Wireless Range: 10m (33ft)
  • Response Frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Playback Times: Up to 12 hours
  • Charging Interface: Micro USB (5V, 1A)
  • Charging Time: 1.5 hours
  • Control: Physical Buttons
  • Waterproof rating: Yes, IPX5
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,999
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Anker Soundcore Rise Review:

Design

  • Rubber, plastic body
  • IPX5 rated against water splashes
  • Free ear tips, ear wings inside the box

Anker Soundcore Rise - Design [1]

The curve of the Soundcore Rise is built from a rubber-like substance and it is very elastic. It has a flat design, and the surface that rests on the neck has linear grooves that run along its length. The buttons and charging ports are on the left side of the earphones. Without the ear wing, the earpiece looks very tiny. It comes with a silicone tip. Anker ships four pairs of silicone ear tips and an equal number of pairs of ear wings. During my review of the Anker Soundcore Rise, the earphone did not get off my ear even without an ear wing. However, you can still use the wings if you are not convinced.

For a budget wireless earphone, the neckband is pretty tough. Even the wire, although being slim, is on the heavier side. Similarly, the wire has been reinforced where it enters the earbuds. That being said, the earphone is more slippery to my liking. It kept slipping even with light movement. Thus, if you are the kind of person that likes to groove to the music make sure to use the clipper to lock the neckband in place. If you wish to take it out for workouts, you should not forget to bring appropriate ear wings and the clipper along with it.

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth v4.1 (10m/33ft range)

Anker Soundcore Rise - Earpiece

For the initial connection, turn on the Soundcore Rise by pressing and holding the play/pause button for a second. Then enter into the pairing mode, by pressing and holding the same button for 4 seconds. The LED will start blinking blue. Search for Soundcore Rise and hit connect. Once connected, the LED will turn to steady blue. The earphone will automatically connect to the device from next time onwards.

The theoretical range of the earphone is 10m. However, for the same distance, I found that the connection is weaker than what the Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones offer. Maybe it’s because the Soundcore Rise supports outdated Bluetooth 4.1.

In case you want to disconnect the earphone from the connected device and pair it with another, press and hold the play/pause button for 3 seconds. The earphone will disconnect from the current device and will re-enter the pairing mode. You can confirm it by the blinking blue light which becomes steady once the Rise connects to a device successfully.

Control

  • Dedicated volume and multi-function button

Anker Soundcore Rise - Buttons

As for controls, there are three buttons on the left side of the earphones. The aforementioned play/pause button is the biggest of them and is placed in the middle. It also acts as a power button while turning on/off the earphones. Long pressing the button will summon the default voice assistant of the connected device. It works smoothly with both Android and Windows devices. The remaining two buttons are for volume control. Long press the volume up button to skip to the next song. Doing this with the volume button will play the previous song. However, pressing and holding the button for 3+ seconds is not convenient.

Other than that, thanks to the engravings on top of each button, I could click the buttons with full confidence even without looking at them. Similarly, the volume control buttons are smaller than the Play/Pause button but are still clicky enough.

Sound Performance

  • 8mm full range drivers
  • 20Hz – 20kHz frequency response

Anker Soundcore Rise features 8mm drivers, which may not sound like much but it performs decently for the price. The thing that I like the most about this earphone is its music separation. Each instrument can be noticed and there is hardly any mixing between any two of them. Similarly, I won’t complain about the bass either.

Anker Soundcore Rise - In Ear

However, there are downsides too. For instance, at times the high-pitched sound (both instruments and vocals) can come off as screeching. I also noticed periodic mechanical hisses when the earphone was not playing anything (while still being connected to my smartphone). Similarly, the vocals get distorted at higher levels of volumes.

Battery

  • Up to 12 hours of battery life
  • Micro USB charging

Talking about the battery, the company is claiming up to 12 hours of continuous playback time. I wanted to test the claim in this review of Anker Soundcore Rise. On a single full charge, I was able to get up to 10.5 hours of playback time. That is with the volume between 50 and 70%. Soundcore Rise features a micro USB port on the left side for charging.

Anker Soundcore Rise - Charging Port

However, it would have been better if it came with a covering of its own to stop dust from entering and piling up there. Talking about the charging process, it is pretty quick. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to 100% from 0%. Thankfully, the Soundcore Rise actually ships with a charging cable inside the box. A lot of accessories brands do not bother to include it in their budget products.

Conclusion

Anker Soundcore Rise is a well-build budget wireless neckband earphones. The brand has paid attention to the design and how it feels when being used. The earphone ships with multiple ear wings and clippers for a tighter fit and better wire management, respectively. Despite having smaller 8mm drivers, the music is well separated and the bass also feels nice. I just wished the company had done something about the occasional screeching and hissing sounds. Other than that, it is a great choice because of battery endurance and IPX5 rating.

Anker Soundcore Rise Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Nice, comfortable, durable design (IPX5)
  • Multiple ear tips, ear wings, and clippers for best comfort
  • Physical buttons with engravings on top
  • Decent bass and music separation
  • The mic is good enough for calls
  • Long-lasting battery life

Cons:

  • Bluetooth 4.1 is rather outdated
  • Takes 3+ seconds to register long press
  • Screeching sound at times
  • Weird hissing sound when idle
  • Micro USB Port

Fujifilm announces X-S10 mirrorless camera for first-time users

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Fujifilm announces X-S10 mirrorless camera for first-time users

Kenji Sukeno, the president of Fujifilm Corporation, has announced the launch of the company’s latest mirrorless digital camera. The new Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest member of the company’s X-series of compact and lightweight mirrorless camera. Let’s learn more about the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Fujifilm X-S10 in Nepal.

Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Camera Overview

Design and Display

The new Fujifilm X-S10 is a compact and lightweight camera that weighs just 465 grams. The grip on the X-S10 is bigger than what can usually be seen in a Fujifilm camera. It is made entirely out of magnesium-alloy and the company says it makes it more comfortable and stable to hold, especially when using a large telephoto zoom lens. On the top panel, the camera includes a Mode dial with four positions to which users can assign the desired settings. Fujifilm X-S10 Body

Image Sensor and Processing

Talking about the image sensor, the Fujifilm X-S10 features an X-Trans CMOS 4” image sensor. It is a 26.1MP sensor with back-illumination. For the image processor, Fujifilm has included X Processor 4. This is not a new setup as it has previously featured in the X-T4. Fujifilm is claiming it can help the camera achieve accurate and high-speed AF performance in 0.02 seconds. The AF on the X-S10 can track subjects whether it is moving to or away from the camera. The camera supports Face/Eye AF for portrait shots.

It also features a new In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) with new materials and an optimized layout of the components. The IBIS mechanism on the X-S10 is 30% smaller than that on the X-T4 and is accompanied by Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) too.

Color Presentation

Fujifilm X-S10 supports a total of 10 different Film Simulation modes for versatile color presentation. Each mode is provided with a detailed description, characteristics, and application to make it easier for first-time users. The camera also features the AUTO/SP (Scene Position) mode which automatically sets the settings according to the scene. It has access to settings like Color Chrome Effect, Clarity, and Dynamic Range Priority. Fujifilm X-S10 top panel customizable mode dial

On an SD card, the X-S10 can record 4K/30P 4:2:0 8-bit videos. However, it can also output up to 4K/30FPS 4:2:2 10-bit videos on an HDMI cable. Similarly, it can record FHD videos at up to 240fps.

Fujifilm X-S10 Price in Nepal and Availability

Fujifilm X-S10 will be available starting from November with a starting price of $1000 (body only). Other option includes XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R lens kit for $1400 and XF16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens kit for $1500. We expect the starting price of Fujifilm X-S10 in Nepal to be around NPR 1,30,000 if it launched here.

Fujifilm X-S10 Model Price (US) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Body Only $1000 NPR 1,30,000
XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R lens kit $1400 NPR 1,80,000
XF16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens kit $1500 NPR 1,90,000
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