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TicWatch and TicPods from Mobvoi to officially launch in Nepal

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September 30, 2020

TicWatch and TicPods from Mobvoi to officially launch in Nepal

Consumers in Nepal will now have more brands to choose from when shopping for smartphone accessories and IoT devices. Mobvoi, an AI company based in China is preparing to launch its product officially in Nepal – as soon as next week. Read along to know more about Mobvoi, the story behind the company, its range of products, and availability in Nepal.

Mobvoi: Brand Overview

Mobvoi is an AI company that primarily focuses on advanced voice integration and hardware-software integration. It was founded by ex-Googler Xhifei Li in 2012. The company now operates in over 40 different countries and regions. It offers its product and services to business and end consumers, adopting both B2C and B2B business models. Mobvoi takes pride in itself having worked with leading tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Nokia, Tencent, Baidu, and Amazon. The company powers Chinese voice search technology in Wear OS. Similarly, Mobvoi’s AI tech has also been used in Volkswagon Group China’s products.

In the consumer market, Mobvoi is known for its TicWatch line of smartwatches. Similarly, it also has a TicPods lineup of wireless earbuds, TicMirror (smart rearview camera), and TicKasa lineup of smart speakers.

Mobvoi Official Distributor in Nepal

Mobvoi has appointed Barun Enterprises as the official distributor for its product in Nepal. Barun Enterprises is a subsidiary of the Sharda Group. The right to import and distribute Mobvoi products to Nepalese consumer products is exclusive to Barun Enterprises. The company is planning to launch eight Mobvoi products in Nepal.

Mobvoi TicWatch Lineup in Nepal

Mobvoi introduced the original TicWatch to the global audience back in 2016 and managed to raise 2.1 million USD on Kickstarter. As of now, there are nine smartwatches in the lineup, including the TicWatch Pro 3 that was launched about a week ago. While it won’t be available in the initial launch, Barun Enterprises plans to make seven other models of TicWatch available during the company’s Nepal debut. The list of TicWatch that Mobvoi Nepal is planning to launch are:

TicWatch Model	Key Features
Pro 2020	1.39” AMOLED + FSTN screen, Wear OS, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, 415mAh battery, IP68
Pro	1.39” AMOLED + FSTN screen, Wear 2100, Wear OS, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, 415mAh battery, IP68
C2+	1.3” AMOLED screen, Wear 2100, Wear OS, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, IP68
C2	1.3” AMOLED screen, Wear OS, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, 415mAh battery, 5ATM
E2	1.39” AMOLED, Wear OS, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, 415mAh battery, 5ATM
S2	1.3” AMOLED screen, Wear OS, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, GPS, 415mAh battery, 5ATM
GTX	1.28” TFT screen, Metal body, Bluetooth 5.0 200mAh battery, IP68 rating,

Also Read: Best smartwatch you can buy in Nepal

Mobvoi TicPods Lineup in Nepal

Mobvoi will also be launching its audio accessories. The first Mobvoi audio accessory to launch in Nepal will be the TicPods ANC. The highlight here is the ANC lower price segment.

Mobvoi TicPods Specifications:

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

Mobvoi TicWatch and TicPods Price in Nepal and Availability

Mobvoi TicWatch and TicPods will officially launch in Nepal starting next week. We will have to wait a while for details regarding the official price and stores of Mobvoi TicWatch and TicPods in Nepal.

Mobvoi Accessories	Price in Nepal	Availability in Nepal
TicWatch, TicPods	TBA	Early October 2020

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Yeelight Smart Light Products Price in Nepal [Updated: September 2020]

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Yeelight Smart Light Products Price in Nepal [Updated: September 2020]

Over the past decade, the world has witnessed unparalleled progress in the field of internet and IoT devices. Having access to smartphones was never going to be enough so we started concentrating on smart houses and even cities. These smart houses are operational thanks to IoT devices. In this article we will be talking about Yeelight, an IoT device manufacturer, that is now officially available in Nepal. So, let’s learn more about Yeelight products along with the price and availability in Nepal.

Yeelight: Company Overview

When it comes to smart lights, Yeelight is among the world’s most popular brands. The Chinese company is usually linked with Xiaomi. Yeelight started as an IoT startup in 2012. In the same year, it participated in HAX Accelerator. The following year, Yeelight launched its first LED smart bulb after a successful crowdfunding campaign. The success of Yeelight’s first-generation smart LED was enough to convince Xioami to include the brand in its ecosystem. In some markets, Xiaomi still sells Yeelight products as its own. However, outside these markets, Yeelight has been operating and selling its product independently.

The brand has been witnessing substantial growth everywhere. It is one of the industry leaders when it comes to smart bedside lamps. Today there are over 3 million active Yeelight App (Android | iOS) users and the company reaches 10 million figures in international shipment.

Yeelight Smart Light Price in Nepal [2020]

S.N	Yeelight Smart Light	Price in Nepal
1	Staria Bedside Lamp Pro	Rs. 11,900
2	Smart LED Bulb 1S (White)	Rs. 2,400
3	Smart LED Bulb 1S (Colour)	Rs. 3,600
4	Crystal Ceiling LED Light 320	Rs. 15,000
5	Crystal Ceiling LED Light 400	Rs. 16,100
6	Jade LED Ceiling Light Mini 350	Rs. 14,000
7	Wireless Charger Night Light	Rs. 4,300
8	Plug-in Light Sensor Nightlight	Rs. 1,100
9	Rechargeable Motion Sensor Nightlife	Rs. 2,800
10	Clamp Lamp J1	Rs. 2,600
11	Clamp Lamp J1 Pro	Rs. 2,600

Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro

Staria Bedside Lamp Pro isn’t your average bedside desk lamp. The lamp is calibrated using the Yeelight proprietary algorithm. Thus, it provides the right balance between brightness and color temperature. It comes with one-touch control that you can use to turn it on/off, adjust brightness and temperature, and activate timer mode. Similarly, you can use Apple’s Home App, Samsung SmartThings, or popular voice assistant for the same. It supports Siri, Google Voice Assistant, and even Alexa. You can even use it as a wireless charger (10W).

Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro Specs:

Type: Smart Desk Lamp
Rated Input: 22W
Color Rendering Index: Ra95
Color Temperature: 2700 – 6500K
Control: One-touch control, Apple Home App, SmartThings
Supported voice assistant: Siri, Google Voice Assistant, Alexa
Max wireless charging: 10W
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Compatibility: Android 4.4 and iOS 9.0 or above
Price in Nepal: Rs. 11,900

Yeelight Smart LED Bulb 1S

Like the Staria Lamp Pro, users can manually set the ambiance of the Smart LED Bulb 1S by adjusting the color temperature. The luminous efficiency on this bulb is 94 lm/W. You can control it with Apple Homekit, Samsung’s SmartThings, or Google Assistant. You can even group multiple bulbs and synchronize lighting accordingly. The lights can be programmed to automatically light up at different times.

Yeelight Smart LED Bulb 1S Specs:

Type: LED bulb
Rated Input: 8.5W
Lamp Holder: E26/R27
Color Temperature: 1700 – 6500K
Luminous flux: 800lm
Control: Apple Home App, SmartThings, Yeelight App
Supported voice assistant: Siri, Google Voice Assistant
Life Expectancy: 25,000 hours
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Yeelight Smart LED Light Bulb (White) Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,400
Yeelight Smart LED Light Bulb (Colour) Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,600

Crystal Ceiling LED Light

Crystal Ceiling LED light is available in two dimensions – 320mm and 400mm. The figure refers to the diameter of the circular light. The 400mm model consumes more power and thus, is brighter. Using the Yeelight App, users can access numerous built-in scenes, which include Sun Rise, Sun Set, and Selfie mode. The light boasts a life expectancy of 25000 hours. You can even connect it to your Mi Band and turn off the light automatically when you feel asleep. It comes with a Bluetooth remote.

Crystal Ceiling LED Light Specs:

Type: Ceiling Light
Rated Input: 28W / 35W
Brightness: 1800lm / 2000lm
Color Rendering Index: Ra95
Color Temperature: 2700 – 6500K
Control: Bluetooth Remote Control, Yeelight App, Mijia app
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth LE
Compatibility: Android 4.4 and iOS 8.0 or above
Yeelight Crystal Ceiling Light 320 Price in Nepal: Rs. 15,000
Yeelight Crystal Ceiling Light 400 Price in Nepal: Rs. 16,100

Jade Ceiling LED Light Mini 350

The Jade Ceiling LED Light Mini 350 comes with the Daylight Algorithm, which is able to determine the time of sunrise and sunset and automatically optimize the illumination accordingly.

Jade Ceiling LED Light Mini 350 Specs:

Type: Ceiling Light
Rated Input: 24W
Brightness: 1600lm
Color Rendering Index: Ra95
Color Temperature: 2700 – 6000K
Control: Bluetooth Remote Control, Yeelight App, Voice Control
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth LE
Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,000

Yeelight Wireless Charger Night Light

It’s a wireless mobile charging pad with an LED nightlight. The Nightlight is attached using a magnetic connection and can be detached. The charging pad can support 15W wireless charging for popular smartphone models. The charger is turned off automatically if foreign metallic objects are placed on the charging pad. Similarly, the charger is equipped with a current / voltage regulator and charger notification.

Yeelight Wireless Charger Night Light Specs:

Rated Input: 5V – 12V / 2A
Color Rendering Index: Ra95
Color Temperature: 2700 – 5000K
Material: ABS + PC
Max wireless charging: 15W
Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,300

Yeelight Plug-in Light Sensor Nightlight

This side illumination LED comes with a sensor that can sense ambient light and turn off/off the light automatically. It has a rated power of 0.5W and thus is very efficient. The plug-in mechanism means there is no battery involved.

Yeelight Plug-in Light Sensor Nightlight Specs:

Type: Side Illumination LED
Rated Input: 0.5W
Color Temperature: 2500 – 3000K
Input Voltage: 100 – 240V AC
Lifespan: 25000 hours
Price in Nepal: Rs. 1,100

Rechargeable Motion Sensor Nightlight

This Nightlife sensor comes with a motion-detecting sensor that can detect motion up to 7m away (Auto mode). During the On mode, the light behaves as an ordinary light source. You can attach it on any surface with adhesive or hang it using the built-in hook. It is equipped with a battery that can last up to 120 days on a full charge.

Rechargeable Motion Sensor Nightlight Specs:

Motion detection: up to 5 – 7m
Glare-free light
120 day Standby time
Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,800

Yeelight Clamp Lamp J1 / J1 pro

Clamp Lamp J1 is a table lamp that can also be clamped to any surface with a thickness between 15 – 45mm. It comes with three different color modes – Casual, Learning, and Night mode. The light is brightest in casual mode. In learning mode, it is dimmer but you can still read books under it. The light is the dimmest in night mode, and can only be used as a nightlight. The arm of the light is made up of silicone and can be bent up to 360-degree. Its 1500mAh battery can last up to 14 hours.

Since there is no doughnut hole in the J1 Pro, it has additional LED bulbs. Similarly, it has a better color rendering index (CRI) of Ra90 and Color temperature of up to 4000K. The battery remains is same so don’t expect the same battery backup.

Yeelight Clamp Lamp J1 / J1 Pro Specs:

Type: Desk Lamp
Rated Input: 5V
Color Rendering Index: Ra80 /Ra90
Color Temperature: 3900K / 4000K
Luminous Flux: 100lm
Max wireless charging: 10W
Battery: 1500mAh (5W charging)
Price in Nepal (J1 / J1 Pro): Rs. 2,600

Where to buy Yeelight Smart Light Products in Nepal?

EvoStore is the official distributor for Yeelight smart light products in Nepal. You can shop the Yeelight smart light products from different EvoStore stores across Nepal as well.

Contact:

Telephone: 977-1-4225486
Mobile: 977-1-4220659
Email: [email protected]

Fitness-centric Huawei Watch GT 2e with SpO2 monitoring launched in Nepal

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Fitness-centric Huawei Watch GT 2e with SpO2 monitoring launched in Nepal

Alongside the P40, P40 Pro & Pro+, Huawei unveiled a new fitness smartwatch dubbed the Huawei Watch GT 2e, back in March 2020. It is a smartwatch is for fitness-conscious people and will serve as a cheaper alternative to the Huawei Watch GT 2. And now, it is available in Nepal. Let’s check out the specs, official price in Nepal, and the official launch date of Huawei Watch GT 2e.

Watch GT 2e Overview

Huawei Watch GT 2e features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display. The circular display packs in a total of 454 x 454 pixels. Stainless steel forms the frame of the device. The power button and the function button are on the right side of the frame. Colorful rubber straps will hold it on your wrist. The strap is full of holes to allow regular airflow.

The wearable has Huawei’s Kirin A1 chipset under the hood. It is the company’s first SoC for wearable devices, which we’ve seen in the regular Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2. Huawei claims the chip can offer high performance without taking a toll on battery life. The chipset is said to optimize the performance automatically for better battery endurance. It also has 4GB internal storage onboard for you to store your favorite music.

Read our review of the Honor MagicWatch 2.

The smartwatch offers a total of 100 workout modes, out of which 15 are for professional sports such as swimming, cycling, and rock triathlon. The rest are custom workout models that include rock climbing, street dancing, skateboarding, and even parkour. It also has an IR sensor dedicated to SpO2 monitoring which will help to keep track of your blood oxygen saturation level.

Also Read: Best budget fitness bands in Nepal [Updated]

Thanks to Power Saving Algorithm 2.0, the smartwatch boasts a battery life of about two weeks. The device supports GPS/GLONASS and Bluetooth 5.1 and you can connect it to devices that run at least Android 4.4 or iOS 9.0. Sensors on the watch include accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, air pressure, and optical heart rate sensor. It can avoid water damage up to the depth of 50m.

Huawei Watch GT 2e Specifications:

Dimensions: 53 x 46.8 x 10.8mm
Weight: 43gm (w/out strap)
Body: Metal + Plastic
Display: 1.39-inches OLED panel
Resolution: 454 x 454 pixels
Control: Power and Function Buttons, Slide & Touch gestures
Battery Life: 2 weeks (*theoretical)
Memory: 4GB Internal Storage
Chipset: Huawei Kirin A1
OS: Huawei Wearable Platform (Lite OS)
Water Resistance Level: 5 ATM (50m/160ft)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GALILEO
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Optical Heart-Rate, Ambient Light, Air Pressure, Capacitive
Companion App: Huawei Health (Android | iOS)
Color Options: Graphite Black, Lava Red, Mint Green, Icy White

Huawei Watch GT 2e Price in Nepal, Availability

Huawei Watch GT 2e is now available in Nepal for NPR 22,900. The pricing of the smartwatch is respectable considering that the Huawei Watch GT 2e retails for €199 (~NPR 27,700) in Europe. You can buy the Watch GT 2e in Nepal from different Huawei authorized showrooms in Kathmandu.

Smartwatch Model	Price in Nepal (Official)
Huawei Watch GT 2e	NPR 22,900

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Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds launched in Nepal with 24 hr playback time

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Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds launched in Nepal with 24 hr playback time

Earlier this year, Honor announced its own sub-brand – Honor Choice to concentrate on the IoT market. Honor Choice represents ‘N’ in Honor’s 1+8+N product strategy. The first product under the Honor Choice was a Truly Wireless Earphones. While it is awaiting launch in India, Honor has already launched the product in Nepal. Let’s check out the specs, features, official price, and availability of Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds in Nepal.

Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds Overview

Design

It’s quite apparent that the Honor Choice has taken inspiration from Apple AirPods Pro. The earpiece looks strikingly similar to that of the AirPods Pro. However, the cylindrical stem is quite short. Honor has taken inspiration even for the charging case. There is an LED light on the front of the case and the USB Type-C port is on the bottom.

Honor has included three different sizes of ear tips in the box – Small, Medium, and Large. The whole setup with the case and earbuds weighs around 47.1 grams.

Connectivity and Controls

In terms of connectivity, Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds supports Bluetooth 5.0 transmission. The company has gone for simultaneous transmission instead of the traditional master-slave transmission. The latter results in a latency of over 200ms. The company claims that the synchronization transmission can reduce it up to 130ms. It will come handy while playing games or watching online streams. It also supports Instant connection with previously paired devices.

The earbuds are touch-enabled. You can use it to control music playback and also to receive or reject incoming calls.

Also Read: Oppo Enco W51 TWS earbuds with ANC launched in Nepal

Sound

Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds features a 7mm sound driver, which the company says is fine-tuned for clear vocals and deep bass. The speaker on the TWS has an impedance of 16 Ohms. The earbuds support SBC and AAC audio codecs. Honor has included two microphones in each earbud. These together with Honor’s Digital Signal Processing technology improves the quality of calls. The dual-mic noise cancellation technology on TWS recognizes the voice of the other party and separates it from the ambient interferences.

Users can also interact with the voice assistant on their smartphone through the TWS. All they need to do is triple tap on either of the earbuds.

Rest of the specs

The batteries on these earbuds can last up to 6 hours of continuous music playback. Similarly, the charging case can charge the earbuds three more times adding up to 18 hours of playback. Together with the charging case, Honor is claiming total playback of 24 hours with the Honor Choice TWS. The TWS comes with IP54 certification against dust and minor water splashes.

Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds Specifications:

Driver: 7mm dynamic; 16 Ohm
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.0)
Codec: SBC/AAC
Battery capacity: 55mAh (each earbud); 500mAh (power case)
Music time: 6 hours (at 50% volume), 24 hours (with charging case)
IP rating: Yes, IP54 dust and water resistance
Noise-canceling: Dual-mic noise cancellation
Power case charger: Type-C

Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds Price in Nepal

Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds is now available in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 5,499. You can buy it from authorized Honor retailers and offline stores.

TWS Earbuds	Official Price in Nepal
Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds	Rs. 5,499

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Daraz Dashain Dhamaka to bring exciting offers, games, & exclusive launches

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Daraz Dashain Dhamaka to bring exciting offers, games, & exclusive launches

With all the chaos around us, festive shopping should be the least of our concerns. However, with Dashain fast approaching, we really can’t help but make shopping plans, can we? The recent series of lockdowns in our country, most of us had resorted to online mediums for our shopping. And the same trend will most probably follow into the festive periods too. However, that’s not a given. Thus, e-commerce platforms have to come up with exciting offers to attract and retain customers. And one such offer that’s knocking on our doors is the “Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2020“.

The Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2020 will commence from October 5 (Asoj 19). Similar to most online sale events this too will offer the customers to purchase products at a discounted price. The offers include Mega deals, flash sales, and discount vouchers. You also get additional discounts with Prepayment, from partner banks. On top of that, the “Maha Bumper Upahar” includes a chance to win the Apache RTR 160. Furthermore, Daraz has also teased the launch of Black Shark 3 during the Dashain Dhamaka.

Srilanka Vs Nepal Ludo Tournament League

However, the excitement doesn’t end here. Daraz is also gearing up for the Daraz Ludo Tournament. Its registration period is from 1-5 October and the event itself will be held between 7-8 October (1-7 PM) on the Daraz Android app. the first major online gaming tournaments to be held on the platform. And will pit 30,000 opponents from Sri Lanka and Nepal.

The tournament will have 7 rounds and the winner will win Daraz vouchers worth $100. Similarly, the second position holder will win $75, and the ones securing positions between 3-15 will receive $25 each. Furthermore, top performing players from Nepal will have an opportunity to win additional prizes. The best performer will win Sony Xperia XA1 Dual, and the second and the third will receive the Titan watch, and Manaslu Guitar respectively.

The registration process for the event is fairly simple. You can click on the Daraz First Game icon on the Daraz app and tap on the Ludo tournament banner. After that, you can click on the register now button and upon receiving the completion message your registration will be successful.

Chance to win Redmi 9

Currently, Daraz also has an offer to win Xiaomi Redmi 9. You can shop from the Daraz app and pay with eSewa to automatically be considered for this event. The winner of this event will be announced on October 14th. Besides the Redmi Note 9, every week 10 customers will get a chance to win exciting gift codes along with Rs. 250 eSewa balance.

Oppo A33 launched as a cheaper alternative to the A53

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Oppo A33 launched as a cheaper alternative to the A53

Earlier this month, Oppo launched the A53 in Nepal. The main selling point of the smartphone was the 90Hz display. And now, the company has launched Oppo A33 in select markets. It keeps the main specs of the A53 intact but brings some changes in the camera department. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Oppo A33 in Nepal.

Oppo A33 Overview

Design and Display

Like the A53, the Oppo A33 sports a 6.5-inch LCD display. Oppo is emphasizing on the 90Hz refresh rate. However, the resolution is only HD+. The smartphone sports a trendy look with the punch-hole display. The circular cut-out for the front camera is on the top left corner of the screen.

At the back, there is a rectangular camera module that houses the triple camera setup. The back panel also houses the physical fingerprint scanner. Oppo A53 is available in two color options – Mint Green and Moonlight Black.

Performance

Under the hood, Oppo has included the same chipset that is used in the A53 – Snapdragon 460. This 11nm chip from Qualcomm features eight Kryo 240 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The graphics are handled by Adreno 610 GPU. On the other hand, the memory configuration has been changed. While the A53 landed in Nepal with 4+64GB memory, the A33 has 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 256GB.

Camera

While Oppo has gone with a triple-camera setup, it has downgraded the size of the primary camera on the A33. The A53 came with a 16MP camera, but it has been reduced to 13MP in the A33. The rest of the setup has remained the same including the 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro sensor. These three sensors are arranged vertically in the rectangular camera bump, alongside the flash.

Oppo has also compromised the camera on the front of the device. The A53 came with a 16MP front camera while the A33 now has an 8MP selfie camera enclosed inside the punch-hole cutout.

Rest of the specs

Oppo A33 features the same 5,000mAh as the A53. Both smartphones support 18W fast charging. Here, the Oppo A33 will ship with ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. For biometrics, there is a capacitive fingerprint sensor at the back of the device.

Oppo A33 Specifications:

Display: 6.5″ IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution; 90Hz refresh rate
Rear Camera: Triple, 13 MP primary lens + 2 MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture + 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
Front Camera: 8MP
Processor: Octa-core 11 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
GPU: Adreno 610
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB onboard, expandable
Battery: 5000 mAh, 18W Fast Charging
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors: Electric Black, Fancy Blue

Oppo A33 Price in Nepal and Availability

Oppo A33 will go on sale in Indonesia from October 1 for the price of IDR 2,200,000. We can expect the price of Oppo A33 in Nepal to be around NPR 18,000 when it launches later on.

Smartphone	Price in Indonesia	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oppo A33 (3/32GB)	IDR 2,200,000	NPR 18,000

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 Launched With Enhanced Durability

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 Launched With Enhanced Durability

Looking for a tablet that you can easily take out on an adventure? Or maybe one that won’t stop functioning even if it falls off from your hands, well Samsung has brought just the right device for you. Today the company launched its rugged version of the Galaxy Tab, especially for those who work on the field a lot. The follow up to 2017’s Galaxy Tab Active 2 has finally arrived. Aptly named the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3, the device brings in a lot of improvements than its predecessor with enhanced durability on top. Keep on reading to find out more about the Galaxy Tab Active 3, including the information about its price and availability in Nepal.

Galaxy Tab Active 3 Overview

Let’s start with the durability of the device as it is the major attraction factor of the device. The Tab Active 3 has a rubberized shell covering. This gives the device MIL-STD-810H compliance. Meaning, it can easily survive drops from up to 1.2 meters. Furthermore, it also has IP68 water and dust resistance rating. And if that wasn’t enough, the Tab Active 3 can be fitted with a rugged case that increases its durability height to 1.5 meters. Finally, the cherry-on-top is that its S-Pen also comes with an IP68 rating.

The device has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The screen can be operated with gloved hands. However, to do that, you’ll have to turn on the touch sensitivity option in the settings.

Cameras are nothing to flex about on this device. It sports a 5MP selfie camera and a 13MP rear camera with auto-focus.

Under the hood, the Tab Active 3 is equipped with the Exynos 9810 SoC. It is the same chipset that we had seen on the Note 10 Lite. The chipset is complemented by 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Other features include NFC, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo. Tab Active 3 will be available in both Wi-Fi and LTE versions.

The power system is pretty sleek too. It has a 5050mAh removable battery that can be charged with a USB-C cable. Or you can also charge it through the side-mounted POGO pins. Furthermore, it has a “No Battery” mode too. That means you can directly power the device from a power source without the battery.

Software-wise, the tablet will come with Android 10 out-of-the-box. However, it will receive Android 11 updates once it becomes available. And similar to the Galaxy Xcover Pro, the Galaxy Tab Active 3 will also receive three major OS updates.

Specifications:

Dimension: 8.42 x 5.03 x 0.39-inches; 426gms(Wi-Fi), 429(LTE)
Display: 8.0-inches PLS TFT LCD;
Resolution: WUXGA(1920x 1200)
OS: Android 10.0
Chipset: Exynos 9810
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB / 128GB expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card
Rear camera: 13 MP autofocus
Front camera: 5MP
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, Wi-Fi Direct
LTE Support: 4G FDD LTE; 4G TDD LTE
Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
Battery: 5050mAh (replaceable)
Durability: IP68 water and dust resistance; 1.5m anti-shock with inbox protective cover; MIL-STD-810H
Security: Knox Suite; Face Recognition, Fingerprint Scanner
Accessories: S Pen (IP68 Certified)

Galaxy Tab Active 3 Price and Availability

The device will be available in a select few countries in Europe and Asia for now. For now, we don’t have any information about the price of the Galaxy Tab Active 3 in Nepal or elsewhere. But we will be sure to update you as soon as the company unveils it.

Oppo Enco W51 with Active Noise Cancellation launched in Nepal

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Oppo Enco W51 with Active Noise Cancellation launched in Nepal

Oppo Nepal has added a new member to its lineup of Enco wireless earbuds in Nepal. The new Oppo Enco W51 ranks between the Enco Free and Enco W31 and is the first TWS from the company to feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Let’s learn more about the Oppo Enco W51, including its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.

Oppo Enco W51 Overview

Design

Talking about the design, the Enco W51 is similar to the W31. The earpiece sports an Apple AirPod-like steam design with an elliptical head. The Enco W51 has silicone ear tips, which can be replaced by other tips that offer better fit and comfort. Similarly, the color scheme on the Enco W51 is being called the light lapse design. It is available in two color options – Floral White and Starry Blue, both of which said to be inspired by nature.

The carrying case of the Enco W51 sports a squarish design with curved edges. The rounded corners make it look bulgy. With the two earpieces included in the case, the whole setup weighs around 55.5g.

Connectivity and Controls

Oppo Enco W51 supports Bluetooth 5.0 for connection and audio transmission. Theoretically, it should be effective within the 10m radius. However, it will be affected by nearby objects and other disturbances. The earbuds support binaural low-latency transmission, which should work with compatible Qualcomm and MediaTek-powered devices alike. Quick Pairing is supported in select Oppo Devices running on ColorOS 7.0 and above. The company is also working to bring support to other devices as well.

These earbuds come with touch-enabled control. By default, a double-tap on the right earphone will play the next song while a double-tap on the other side will enable the noise reduction function. A triple tap on either earphone will activate the Voice Assistant. The controls are customizable but you will need an Oppo smartphone with ColorOS 7.0 and above for it.

Also Read: Understanding Noise Cancellation Technology

Sound Performance

Oppo Enco W51 features 7nm dynamic driver. The company claims that the dual TPU composite graphene diaphragms improve the audio response and treble sound. The earbuds come with a response rate of 20Hz – 20kHz. Each earbud includes a total of three microphones, which along with Oppo’s deep noise reduction algorithm, will help in maintain clear sound during calls and music playback.

The noise reduction algorithm is backed by a dual-core digital noise reduction chip. Together with the microphones, Oppo is boasting noise reduction depth of up to 35dB. However, it should be noted that the feature works best with low-frequency range and won’t be that effective with high frequency such as human voice.

Rest of the specs

Oppo has included a 25mAh Li-Ion battery on Oppo Enco W51, which it claims can last up to 4 hours (3.5 hours with ANC on). The 480mAh battery of the charging case bumps the number to up to 24 hours (20 hours with ANC on). The charging case has a Type-C port but it also supports Qi Wireless charging. The earphones have an IP54 rating against dust and splash damage.

OPPO Enco W51 Specifications:

Driver: 7mm dynamic; Dual TPU composite graphene diaphragm
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.0, 10 meters range)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Driver sensitivity: 103 dB @ 1 kHz
Microphone sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa
Music time: 3.5 hours (at 50% volume), 20 hours (with charging case)
Battery capacity: 25mAh (each earbud); 480mAh (power case)
Charging time: 80 minutes (with charging case)
IP rating: Yes, IP54 dust and water resistance
Noise-canceling: ANC, up to 35dB
Power case charger: Type-C, Qi wireless charging
Color: Starry Black, Floral White

Oppo Enco W51 Price in Nepal and Availability

Oppo Enco W51 TWS earbuds is now officially available in Nepal for a price of Rs. 8,990. You can buy the Enco W51 from different OPPO authorized retail stores across Nepal.

TWS	Official Price	Available
Oppo Enco W51	Rs.8,990	Offline stores

Watch our review of OPPO Enco W11, W31, M31 Bluetooth earphones.

Oppo Watch with Google Wear OS, 3 weeks battery life launched in Nepal

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September 28, 2020

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Oppo Watch with Google Wear OS, 3 weeks battery life launched in Nepal

Oppo has finally launched its smartwatch in the Nepali market. It is available in 2 sizes: 41mm and 46mm and offers up to 3 weeks of battery life. Moreover, it is powered by Google Wear OS and has a flexible Dual-Curved Display.

Oppo Watch Overview

Design and Display

The design of the Oppo Watch is heavily inspired by the Apple Watch. It features a squarish display that is available in two sizes – 1.91 and 1.6-inch. The former comes with a flexible dual-curved AMOLED panel. It also has a higher pixel density of 326PPI. Similarly, the 1.6-inch variant has a flat AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 301PPI.

The frame of the watch is made up of 6000-series Aluminium alloy and its bottom consists of plastic and ceramics. The smaller variant has a matte finish, while on the other hand, the larger variant comes with a glossy finish. Both variants come with rubber straps.

Internal Specs

Oppo Watch is powered by Snapdragon Wear 3100, compared to Wear 2500 in the Chinese variant. Ambiq Micro’s Apollo3 co-processor has been retained. The processors will be used in two different scenarios. The global variant of the Oppo Watch replaces the tweaked-ColorOS used in the Chinese variant with Google’s Wear OS. On the other hand, you can use the device in two modes. The watch will use the Qualcomm processor when running on Smart mode. The Apollo 3, on the other hand, will power the energy-efficient Power Saver mode.

Features

With Wear OS, users can download loads of apps from the Play Store. The watch has Google Assistant, Google Fit (for tracking exercise), and Google Pay (contactless payment) built-in. You can even stream and download music in Oppo Watch. Other smart features include message notification, find my phone, and schedule management. You can create a custom watch face to match your outfit by simply taking pictures of your outfit using your phone.

In addition to exercise tracking, it also comes with real-time heart monitoring. The global variant will use four optical sensors for the purpose. The watch will warn users if it detects anything abnormal. Similarly, it can also monitor your sleep and make you calm with breathing exercises. Also, the watch will remind you to remain active if you sit idle for a long period.

Battery and Durability

In smart mode, the 1.91-inch variant can last up to 36 hours. It can be bumped up to 21 days when used in Power Saver mode. Similarly, the 1.6-inch variant can last 24 hours and 14 days in Smart mode Power Saver mode, respectively.

The VOOC charger can charge the watch completely in just 75 minutes. The bigger variant comes with 5ATM certification, whereas the smaller variant comes with 3ATM.

Oppo Watch Specifications:

Dimensions: (41mm: 41.45 x 36.37W x 13-mm); (46mm: 46 x 39W x 12.96-mm))
Weight: (41mm: 30.1gm / 46mm: 39.3gm) w/out strap
Body: Aluminium alloy frame, Ceramic + PC bottom, Fluororubber strap
Display: (41mm: 1.6-inches Rigid AMOLED screen) / (46mm: 1.91-inches Dual-curved AMOLED screen)
Resolution: (41mm: 320 x 360 pixels); (46mm: 402 x 476 pixels)
Button: Home Button, Multi-function button
Battery: (41mm: 300mAh) / (46mm: 430mAh); Watch VOOCcharging
Battery Life: (41mm: up to 24 hours) / (46mm: up to 36 hours)
Memory: 1GB + 8GB
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100; Ambiq Micro Apollo3 wireless chip
OS: Google Wear OS
App: Wear OS, HeyTap
Water Resistance Level: 41mm: 3ATM / 46mm: 5ATM
Connectivity: eSIM (only on 46mm, select regions only), WLAN 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 + LE, Built-in GPS (with A-GPS/GLONASS), NFC
Sensors: Geomagnetic, Barometer, Optical Heart Sensor, Gyroscope, Tri-axial Acceleration sensor, Ambient Light Sensor

Oppo Watch Price in Nepal and Availability

Oppo Watch price in Nepal for the 41mm WiFi variant is Rs. 24,990, whereas the 46mm WiFi variant costs Rs. 34,990. It is available for purchase from select mobile retail shops all over Nepal starting 1st of October.

Smartwatch Model	Price in Nepal
Oppo Watch (41mm)	NPR 24,990
Oppo Watch (46mm)	NPR 34,990

Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.

OPPO F17 series unveiled in Nepal with sleek design & 30W charging

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Nikhil Shrestha

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September 27, 2020

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OPPO F17 series unveiled in Nepal with sleek design & 30W charging

OPPO was supposedly done with its “F” series of smartphones but the company surprised with the launch of F15 earlier this year. And now, there’s a follow-up to that in the form of OPPO F17 & F17 Pro. As expected, the major selling point of these phones is a sleek design & a lightweight build. These devices have now made their way to Nepal as well. Let’s take a closer look at the new OPPO F17, Pro including its specs, features, official price in Nepal & availability.

OPPO F17 Pro Overview

Design & Display

Starting with the design, the F17 Pro is incredibly sleek measuring just 7.48mm in thickness. At 164gm, is incredibly lightweight too. In comparison, OPPO F15’s spec-sheet reads 7.9mm thickness and a weight of 172gm. With this, the phone also manages to be the lightest in the entire “F” series. The rear panel has a shiny matte finish and the phone is available in three color options: Magic Blue, Matte Black, and Metallic White. F17 Pro’s edges are further 220° roundness for a better grip.

Coming to the display, you’re getting a 6.43-inches Super AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and the regular 60Hz refresh rate. Interestingly, the display has 180Hz of the touch sampling rate. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, this display boasts a 90.67% screen-to-body ratio thanks to the dual punch-holes for the front camera & minimal bezels. This display is also certified for HD playback in Netflix & Amazon Prime Video. Since it’s an AMOLED panel, you’re also getting an in-display fingerprint sensor. According to OPPO, the F17 Pro’s sensor can unlock the phone in just 0.3 seconds.

Performance & Memory

Getting to the performance, the F17 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P95 SoC. It’s nothing exciting but that’s always been the OPPO story. It is available in a single memory configuration with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. You can further expand the internal storage using a dedicated micro SD card slot. OPPO has compensated the comparatively incompetent silicon with an “Anti-Lag Algorithm”.

This will apparently detect & clear data causing memory errors in the phone, which results in infrequent lags & stutters. To get specific, the anti-lag algorithm reduces the overall lag by up to 22%. F17 Pro runs on OPPO’s latest ColorOS 7.2 out of the box. The phone also has this new air gesture feature where you can pick up calls without physically having to touch the phone. You’ll be able to activate this feature from as far as 20 – 50 cm (vertically).

Cameras

On the camera side of things, the OPPO F17 Pro has 6 lense in total. Upfront, you get two selfie cameras sandwiched between a small punch-hole cutout on the top left corner of the display. The punch-hole itself has a small diameter of 3.7mm. It houses a 16MP primary Sony IMX471 sensor alongside a 2MP depth camera.

At the back, you’ll find 4 cameras arranged inside a squarish module. All the lenses have been mounted in a circular layout kinda resembling how Apple did its iPhone 11 series. Here, the primary camera is a 48MP Samsung sensor which is followed by an 8MP wide-angle and two 2MP mono cameras. This 48MP sensor takes 12MP binned images by default. There’s an LED strip at the side of the camera module.

An interesting camera feature on the F17 Pro is its multi-person hardware-level bokeh in photo and video which is thanks to the aforementioned dual-mono cameras. Other options include ultra steady video, AI Color Portrait, AI Beautification 2.0, etc.

Battery

OPPO F17 Pro is powered by a moderate 4015mAh battery which supports 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. The company says it can fully charge the phone in just 53 minutes and just 5 minutes of charge gives you up to 4 hours of talk time, 1.9 hours of Instagram & 1.7 hours of YouTube. There’s also a neat AI Night Charging feature which gradually charges your phone overnight and lands on the 100% mark at an AI determined wakeup time.

OPPO F17 Pro Specifications:

Body: 6.30 x 2.90 x 0.29-inches; 164gm
Display: 6.43-inches Super AMOLED panel; 90.67% screen-to-body ratio; 60Hz refresh rate; 180Hz touch sampling rate; 96% NTSC; 409PPI; 800 nits peak brightness
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P95 (12nm mobile platform)
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: PowerVR GM9446
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable)
Software & UI: ColorOS 7.2 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 48MP, f/1.7 primary shooter
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
– 2MP, f/2.4 mono camera
– 2MP, f/2.4 mono camera
– LED flash
Front Camera: Dual-camera;
– 16MP, f/2.4 Sony IMX471 primary camera
– 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
Security: In-display Fingerprint Scanner (Optical)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; LDAC, aptX, aptX HD audio codec
Connectivity: Dual SIM card (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS/QZSS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4015mAh with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0
Colors: Magic Blue, Matte Black, Metallic White

OPPO F17 Overview

The regular OPPO F17 on the other hand has a 6.44-inches FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a small teardrop notch for the 16MP selfie camera. It features a quad-camera setup at the back as well consisting of a 16MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide, a 2MP monochrome, and finally a 2MP depth sensor.

OPPO F17 is available in either 4, 6, or 8GB RAM and has an expandable 128GB of internal storage. Running the whole show is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 SoC which is manufactured under the 11nm process. In terms of battery, it has a 4015mAh cell with 30W VOOC charging from its Pro sibling. And just like F17 Pro, the regular F17 is also incredibly slim & lightweight at just 7.45mm thickness & 163 grams.

OPPO F17 Specifications:

Display: 6.44-inches Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm mobile platform)
CPU: Octa-core – 4 x performance and 4 x efficiency Kryo 260 CPU cores (Up to 2.0GHz)
GPU: Adreno 610
RAM: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4x
Storage: 64/128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable)
Software & UI: ColorOS 7.2 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 16MP, f/2.2 primary shooter
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
– 2MP, f/2.4 monochrome camera
– 2MP, f/2.4 depth camera
– LED flash
Front Camera: 16MP f/2.0 lens
Security: In-display Fingerprint Scanner (Optical)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Dual SIM card (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BDS/QZSS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4015mAh with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0
Colors: Navy Blue, Classic Silver, Dynamic Orange

OPPO F17, F17 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Oppo F17 Pro official price in Nepal is set at Rs. 43,990. It will be available for purchase from the 1st of October. Similarly, the Oppo F17 is priced at Rs. 33,990 and will be available from the 5th of October.

Smartphone Model	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
OPPO F17 Pro (8/128GB)	NPR 43,990	Oct 1, 2020
OPPO F17 (6/128GB)	NPR 33,990	Oct 5, 2020

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