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Nokia C2 Review: A good enough budget phone?

Nikhil Shrestha

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July 7, 2020

Nokia C2 Review: A good enough budget phone?

Budget phones these days are a bit tricky these days. Spend a little more and you can go home with a much better performing device, but you can always go down the money-saving route for at least a decent starter smartphone. And one such phone in today’s market is the Nokia C2. Launched as the successor to the Nokia C1, it does bring some sizeable upgrades. Still, is it worth the price or should you invest some more for a better phone? Let’s find out in this review of the Nokia C2.

Nokia C2 Specifications:

Body: 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches; 161 gm
Display: 5.7-inches IPS LCD panel; 282PPI
Resolution: HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels); 18:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Unisoc SoC (28nm)
CPU: Quad-core @1.4GHz
GPU: N/A
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 16GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable using a micro SD card)
Software & UI: Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Rear Camera: 5MP f/2.2 lens; LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP lens
Security: Face-unlock
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, mono speaker
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS, Micro USB 2.0
Battery: 2800mAh with 5W charging
Colors: Cyan, Black
Price in Nepal: Rs. 9,299 (1/16GB)

Nokia C2 Review:

Design

Polycarbonate body (kinda looks premium)
Immune to smudges and fingerprints

Starting with the design, the Nokia C2 may fool one’s eyes as the phone looks like it has a matte finish at the back; which couldn’t be farther from the truth. Made of polycarbonate material, the phone has a uni-tone design with two color options: Cyan & Black and as you can see, I have the Black variant. The phone is easy on the hands and also has curved edges for that “soft” undertone.

Yet, what’s really exciting is how repellent the back panel is, to fingerprints or smudges. And it’s not slippery either. You do get a plastic cover inside the box, but as things stand, you most likely won’t be needing them.

Moreover, there’s the power button and volume rockers at the right, and a dedicated Google Assistant trigger on the left. These are made of plastic, but are clicky enough and get their job done. And if you’re someone who can make do without the dedicated Assistant button, you can remap it using a third-party app like “Button Mapper.”

Similarly, you’ll find a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top, and the micro USB data/charging port at the bottom. The single-camera setup alongside an LED flash is placed in a vertical module on the top-center position with a minimal bump. You can also see the “Nokia” naming etched sideways in the center, while the speaker grill resides on the bottom left corner.

Display

5.7-inches IPS LCD panel
A little weird 18:9 aspect ratio

Getting to the display, Nokia C2 has a traditional bezel-esque design all around. While the ones on the side are pretty nominal, the same cannot be said for the ones on the top and bottom. Measuring 5.7-inches, this IPS LCD panel comes with an HD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Its sharpness doesn’t bring any complaints either, so that’s great.

At the top, there’s an LED flash (yup, a front-facing flashlight), microphone, and the selfie camera followed by yet another Nokia branding. Now, talking about the core display itself, its color reproduction is fine and so is the viewing angle.

Nokia C2 can get pretty bright as well, though not enough to maintain visibility under direct sunlight. The display panel is great for the price. However, I did encounter some trouble with its aspect ratio. Admittedly, many apps and games have been optimized to play nice with it, but not all of them.

The one I noticed during my review of the Nokia C2 was on “Clash Royale”, where the bottom menu inside the game has this janky layout. Furthermore, playing YouTube videos was also a drab since the most common 16:9 videos would adjust to the screen with massive black bars on the side.

Pair this with those big bezels at the top and bottom, then the viewing experience becomes a little unsettling. Had the screen been an OLED or AMOLED panel, this wouldn’t necessarily have been a problem. But since it’s not the case, you’ll just have to get used to it.

Cameras

Two 5MP lenses (one at the front, one at the back)

Cameras

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In terms of cameras, the Nokia C2 has a combo of 5MP sensors; one at the front, and one at the back. Unlike some costlier phones from the company, these aren’t Zeiss optics, which is to be expected. Featuring a bare minimum set of features, the cameras on the Nokia C2 are nothing to write home about. Both cameras have abysmal color accuracy, with images looking lifeless and desaturated at most time.

Back Camera

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Here, the rear camera has a faintly better color reproduction of the two, provided that the subject’s color spectrum isn’t dynamic. Images aren’t that sharp either and get grainy at the slightest degrade in lighting conditions. But with enough patience and well-lit surrounding, it can deliver workable photos for taking notes and such. You can also turn on HDR, though all it does is amp up the brightness a little with an unnoticeable bump in color grading.

Front Camera

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Moving on, the front-facing camera performs similarly as well. The images are desaturated and grainy. More annoyingly, the camera suffers from lens flare when shifting from an underlit environment to one with more ambient light. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, it works just fine for video-calling purposes.

Performance & Memory

28nm Unisoc chipset with quad-core CPUs @1.4GHz
1GB of RAM with 16GB of internal storage
Runs on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)

On to the performance end of things, the Nokia C2 is powered by a quad-core Unisoc SoC, clocked at 1.4GHz. This is paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. In terms of software, the phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition). Yeah, this one’s a bummer since we’re well on our way into Android 11 and it’s not even on its closest predecessor.

At the time of writing this review, the phone has received May’s security patch. More importantly, because C2 isn’t under the Android One program like many other Nokia phones, I doubt it’s going to get to Android 11.

All things considered, the performance of this phone is quite admirable, I must say. Yes, you gotta work with the lite-est app possible but if that isn’t an issue for you, the Nokia C2 will serve you well. With just a gigabyte of RAM (that too with about 500MB available for actual usage), multitasking was a far-fetched idea, to begin with.

So, I toggled on the “Don’t keep activities” settings inside developer options and also turned off system animations while I was at it.

And yeah, these tweaks definitely helped improved the phone’s performance by a noticeable margin. Browsing through social media apps like Facebook Lite, YouTube Go, Instagram, etc. are well within reach.

Gaming

You can even play some undemanding games like Candy Crush, Redungeon, etc. I also tried out Subway Surfer and Clash Royale but they were a bit jittery, albeit playable. Surprisingly, the face-unlock is quite fast, taking about a second or to get you to the home screen. I remember how slow it was on the much expensive Nokia 2.3. And seeing how the company has improved upon it is a nice thing to see.

Battery & Audio

A 2800mAh battery with 5W charging
Has a 3.5mm headphone jack & a speaker at the back

I’ve been consistently impressed with battery endurance from Nokia smartphones in the past like the Nokia 2.3. And was glad to discover that the C2 keeps the tradition alive. Even though a 2800mAh cell sounds small on paper, it really is an all-day phone as the company advertises. With hours of binging YouTube videos and with a few web browsing and gaming here and there in low-medium brightness, the Nokia C2 can net out 5-6 hours of screen on time.

Oh, and did I mention the battery is user-removable? However, charging the phone is a pain as the 5W charger that you get inside the box took me about 2 hours and 52 minutes to charge the phone from 0 to 100%.

Audio-wise, there’s the aforementioned speaker at the back of the phone and it’s alright at low volume (especially in the vocal, lo-fi, and acoustic genre) but gets all kinds of muffled when raising it to the max.

You also get an earphone inside the box, which unlike the speaker, sounds great. Comfort can be an issue though, since the all-plastic earpiece can be difficult to put on for a long time to some, including me.

Conclusion

Wrapping it all up, in all fairness, I believe the Nokia C2 is a reasonably well-performing smartphone for the price. It is well-built, has an excellent battery life, runs on stock Android, and the core performance is satisfactory too. Ideal for first-time smartphone users like school-level students or the elderly, this phone can assist in your regular everyday tasks. Sure, you can spend a little more on a better device; but I believe the Nokia C2 will retain a better price-to-productivity ratio.

Watch our video review of the Nokia C2!

Nokia C2 Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

Good design with smudge-free back panel
An excellent all-day battery life
Decent camera performance for the price

Cons:

The charging time is too long
Its speaker at the back is not so great
Doesn’t fall under the Android One program

Vivo Y30 with quad-cameras & a 5,000mAh battery launched in Nepal

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July 7, 2020

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Vivo Y30 with quad-cameras & a 5,000mAh battery launched in Nepal

Last week, Vivo launched its latest premium midrange phone — Vivo V19 in Nepal. And today, Vivo had released a new smartphone called “Vivo Y30” in the Nepali market. It is a midrange phone carrying an affordable price tag and will compete against the likes of Galaxy M21 and Redmi Note 9.

Vivo Y30 Overview

Design and Display

Vivo Y30 comes with a 6.47-inch LCD screen. The capacitive multi-touch panel has a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels (HD+) and an aspect ratio of 19:5:9. The Ultra O screen has a tiny circular cutout on the top left corner of the screen that houses the front camera. Similarly, the screen to body ratio on this one is 90.7%. Vivo has included an Eye Protection feature to help protect users from the effects of harmful blue rays.

On the back, we can see the rectangular camera module and a capacitive fingerprint sensor. Interestingly, the 3D design rear panel comes in three color options – Emerald Black, Dazzle Blue, and Moonstone White. While the former two differ only in color, the latter has a different pattern altogether.

Performance and Memory

The smartphone isn’t as pretty on the inside as it is from outside. Vivo has included MediaTek Helio P35 which is a weak chipset for a phone that costs over Rs.20,000. PowerVR GE8320 GPU will take care of the graphics. Users can choose between 4GB of RAM, and either 64GB and 128GB of storage respectively.

For better performance, Vivo has integrated Vivo Process Guardian technology into its Multi-Turbo 3.0. It uses Center turbo to schedule core system resources for maximum speed and AI turbo for decisions. The Process Guardian will be able to predict abnormalities caused by third-party apps in advance, therefore preventing them from happening in the first place.

For gamers, Vivo also has an Ultra Game Mode that allows screen recording while playing games, and disable auto-brightness with Brightness Lock feature.

Camera

Vivo Y30 has a quad-camera setup at the back with a 13MP primary camera. There is an 8MP camera (120-degree FOV) that lets you take wide-angle shots and a 2MP camera (2cm) for macro photography. It also has a 2MP depth sensor for the bokeh (background blur) in portrait shots.

Battery and Others

Vivo Y30 features a massive 5,000mAh battery which the company claims can last up to 9 hours of gaming (brightness at 150cd/m2) and 137 hours of music via earphones (w/ airplane mode). Sadly, there is no fast charging capability but does support 5W reverse charging. Frankly, I would swap the latter with fast charging any day of the week, but for some reason, Vivo has decided to ditch one for another.

Other features include the iManager that will keep your phone optimized through a series of automated processes such as scanning, cleaning up storage, and so on. Similarly, you can reflect upon your usage pattern using Screen Time that records the time you spent on each app. Jovi Events will keep you updated with any upcoming sports events.

Vivo Y30 Specifications:

Dimension: 162.04 x 76.46 x 9.11-mm
Weight: 197g
Display: 6.47-inch LCD capacitive multi-touch screen
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB/128GB; expandable via microSD slot (dedicated slot)
Back Cameras:
– 13MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture
– 8MP 120° ultra-wide sensor with 2.05cm
– 2MP macro camera with 2.4 aperture
– 2MP Portrait sensor with 2.4 aperture
Front Cameras: 8MP
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, e-compass, ambient light sensor
OS: Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10
Connectivity: Wi-Fi(2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, OTG, GPS
Battery: 5,000mAh with 5W reverse charging (5V / 1A)
Colors: Emerald Black, Dazzle Blue, Moonstone White

Vivo Y30 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Vivo Y30 in Nepal for the 4/128GB model is Rs. 25,999. Similarly, the 4/64GB variant costs Rs. 23,499. It is available for purchase from the nearest mobile stores all over Nepal.

Smartphone Model	Price in Nepal
Vivo Y30 (4GB + 64GB)	Rs. 23,499
Vivo Y30 (4GB + 128GB)	Rs. 25,999

Samsung Galaxy M41 to feature a massive 6,800mAh battery!

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July 6, 2020

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Samsung Galaxy M41 to feature a massive 6,800mAh battery!

This year, Samsung has launched quite a few smartphones under the M-series. In fact, smartphones like Galaxy M21 and M31 rank among the best mid-range devices. And now, reports have surfaced indicating that Samsung is working on a more premium Galaxy M41. So, let’s take a look at all the rumors and leaks surrounding Samsung Galaxy M41, along with its specs, features, expected price, and launch.

Samsung Galaxy M41 Rumors Roundup

M41 or M51?

Earlier it was reported that Samsung will dump the Galaxy M41 and work on the new Galaxy M51. If you remember, there was no M50, to begin with. Thus, Galaxy M51 was supposed to be the natural successor to the M40. There were also rumors that Samsung was planning to use AMOLED screens from a Chinese manufacturer and Samsung had to drop the plan after the supplied screen failed to pass the standard tests.

However, all the rumors seem to be false as Samsung Galaxy M41 has already passed through 3C certification.

Leaked Renders

Rumors about the upcoming Galaxy M41 have been on the internet since last year. However, it was only in March this year that we got a look at what the device may look like. A reliable tipster, OnLeaks, partnered with Pigtou to reveal the design of the device.

According to Pigtou, the device will feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display. It will sport a circular cutout on the top left corner of the screen to house the front-facing camera. Despite having an AMOLED display, the fingerprint sensor is mounted on the back of the device. Consistent with the recent Galaxy devices, Galaxy M41 will feature a rectangular camera module.

Performance

Back in August, it was said that the device would feature a new chipset in the form of Exynos 9630. However, looking at the recent trends, Galaxy M41 is more likely to feature the same-old Exynos 9611 SoC instead. This particular chipset has made its way into numerous Galaxy smartphones this year, including Galaxy M31 and A51. Like the A51, it will be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device will feature a dedicated microSD card for storage expansion.

Camera

Though the initial renders reveal a triple camera setup, Galaxy M41 will likely a feature quad-camera setup on the back. The primary camera will make use of the 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor. It will be accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. Similarly, the device will also have a depth sensor and a macro sensor, both of 5MP.

Battery

As depicted in the 3C certification, the upcoming M41 will be fueled by a massive 6,800mAh battery. The battery has been listed with a model number of EB-BM415BY. The battery will be manufactured by Ningde Amperex Technology.

Samsung Galaxy M41 Specifications (Rumored):

Body: 162.6 x 277.5 x 8.5mm
Display: 6.5-inches Super AMOLED panel
Chipset: Exynos 9611; 10nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable using SD card)
Software & UI: Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Quad-camera
– 64MP primary lens
– 8MP ultra-wide lens
– 5MP depth sensor
– 5MP macro sensor
Security: Physical capacitative fingerprint scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos
Battery: 6800mAh

Samsung Galaxy M41 Launch Date

There is no official information about the release date of Samsung Galaxy M41 as of now. However, the certification listing suggests that it could be right around the corner.

Check out our review of Samsung Galaxy M31

13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 with Magic Keyboard available for pre-booking!

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July 6, 2020

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13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 with Magic Keyboard available for pre-booking!

The MacBook Pro 13-inch is here and finally, the highly disliked Butterfly keyboards are gone for good. The first official MacBook Pro of 2020 comes with some necessary upgrades in terms of the storage and keyboard. However, apart from that, not a lot has changed. So, let’s dive into what this new 13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 brings to the table and get to know about its specifications and its price in Nepal. Currently, in Nepal, it is only available for pre-booking, however, it will go on sale soon.

13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 Overview

First of all, allow me to start with the keyboard upgrade. Cause that’s one of the major upgrades with this one. We saw the 16-inch MacBook Pro last year with the Magic Keyboard. And that trend has continued into this year’s models too. The Magic Keyboard comes with a stable scissor mechanism beneath each key. That spells for optimized key travel i.e. shorter travel time and a low profile. As a result, users will have a comfortable and precise typing experience.

Another major upgrade in this year’s MacBook Pro is the bump in storage. The base model now comes with 256GB SSD, up from 128GB of the past models, and goes up to 4TB. Furthermore, the RAM options available are from 8GB to 32GB. And that’s about it for the upgrades.

Other specifications include a 13.3-inch retina display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The brightness tops at 500 nits and the technology used here is the True Tone display. As for the chipset, users can choose between 8th Gen Intel Core i5/i7 and 10th Gen Intel Core i5/i7.

Not much of a performance upgrade

The use of an 8th Gen Intel chipset in the base variant has visibly upset many. Well, that and getting a 13-inch model instead of a 14-inch one, but whatever. Maybe in the future. Anyway, coming back to the chipset, the 8th Gen Intel chip in the base variant is not actually a bad thing. One only needs that improved GPU and processing power if they are to do graphic-intensive tasks (I’d suggest you go for last year’s 16-inch model for that!). So, you see if you’re to do your regular tasks like browsing and coding, maybe you do not need that extra bump in the processor. After all, a 10th Gen Intel processor will increase the price of the already expensive MacBook Pro even more. However, as MacBook Pro is usually targeted at creators, I can see where all this complaint is coming from.

Moving on, connectivity-wise, you get up to 4 Thunderbolt 3 Type-C Ports, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s your regular Touch Bar, 720p camera, Touch ID, stereo speakers, T2 security chips, and it runs on the latest macOS Catalina.

Specifications:

Display: 13-inch Retina Display (2560 x 1600 pixels); 227 PPI
CPU: 1.4GHz quad-core 8th-gen Intel Core i5 (configurable), or 2GHz quad-core 10th gen Core i5 (configurable)
GPU: Intel Iris Plus 645, or Intel Iris Plus
RAM: 8GB @2133MHz LPDDR3 (up to 16GB), or 16GB @3733MHz LPDDR4X (up to 32GB)
Storage: 256GB to 4TB SSD
OS: macOS Catalina
Keyboard: Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar
Battery: Built-in 58.2 (or 58.0) watt-hour Li-Po cell; 61W USB-C Power Adapter
Ports: Up to 4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 720p FaceTime HD webcam
Dimensions: 11.97W x 8.36D x 0.61H-inches
Weight: 1.4kg (3.1 pounds)

MacBook Pro 13″ 2020 Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of MacBook Pro 13″ 2020 in Nepal starts at NPR 185,000 in Nepal for the 8/256GB. You can get it from authorized stores like Hukut.

Apple Macbook Model	Price in Nepal
MacBook Pro 13” Early 2020 (8GB/256GB)	NPR. 185,000
MacBook Pro 13” Early 2020 (8GB/512GB)	NPR. 225,000
MacBook Pro 13” Early 2020 (32GB/1TB)	NPR. 355,000

Best Budget Cameras to Buy in Nepal [Updated 2020]

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July 6, 2020

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Best Budget Cameras to Buy in Nepal [Updated 2020]

Are you thinking of pursuing a career as a content creator? Do photography and cinematography intrigue you? There are a lot of options in the market and this might even overwhelm you, at times. However, if you are a hobbyist or are starting out, chances are you don’t have a lot of cash to spend. At such you need to find the perfect balance between price and features that you need. To help you out, we have curated a list of the best budget DSLR and Mirrorless cameras that you can buy in Nepal.

There are a lot of things to consider when buying a camera. First of all, you need to clear about what you will be using the camera for. If you are interested in vlogging, you would be better off with a compact and handy camera. You can completely ignore the megapixel factor and pay attention to the resolution and frame rate that the camera can shoot in. Similarly, if you are into photography you will need to take megapixels into account as well. Ask any professional photographer and they will tell you how useless features like built-in flash can be. So keep this in mind, when you choose your next camera.

Best Budget Cameras To Buy in Nepal [Summary 2020]

Camera Model	Price in Nepal
Canon EOS M50	Rs. 60,000
Sony A6100	Rs. 65,000
Panasonic Lumix DMX G7	Rs. 60,000
Canon EOS 750D (Canon Rebel T6i)	Rs. 65,000
Nikon D5600	Rs. 65,000

Canon EOS M50

24MP APS-C CMOS sensor | 4K@24fps / FHD@60fps / HD@120 fps | Articulating touch Screen| 875mAh battery | 387gm

The first camera on our list is the Canon EOS M50. Since it’s a mirrorless camera it is both lightweight and compact compared to DSLRs with a similar set of specs. It uses a 24MP APS-C sensor with a crop factor of 1.6X. This camera can shoot 4K UHD videos at 24fps. Similarly, you can shoot FHD and HD videos at 60fps and 120fps respectively. Shoot in FHD or HD mode and you can make use of the Dual Pixel Auto Focus. Sadly, you will have to rely on Contrast Detection autofocus for 4K video. The articulating touch screen will help you shoot at both high and low angles.

Pros

Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus
Articulating Touch Screen
Compact and lightweight
Comes with Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth

Cons

Not so good battery endurance
4K recording has its limitation
Limited lens choices

Sony A6100

24MP APS-C Exmor sensor | 4k@30fps/FHD@120fps | 180-degree tilting touch screen| 1080mAh battery | 396gm

Sony A6100 is the successor of Sony A6100. It comes with a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor. It’s also an APS-C sensor with a crop factor of 1.5X. It is capable of shooting 4K videos at 30fps, however, you need to shoot at 25fps if you want to utilize the full size of the sensor. It comes with a touchscreen and an EFV (Electronic View Finder). Compared to Canon EOS M50, it offers better Autofocus, better backup and you will have a wide range of lenses to choose from.

Pros

AI-based Autofocus
Wide range of lens
Longer battery life
Better 4K recording (Full-width 4K recording @ 25FPS)
Compatible with Imaging Edge Mobile
Comes with Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth

Cons

No articulating Touch-screen
Low-resolution EVF (1,440,000 dots)
No USB-C charging

Panasonic Lumix DMC G7

16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor | 4k @ 30fps / FHD @ 60fps | Articulating touch screen | 1200mAh battery | 415gm

Panasonic Lumix DMC comes with a 16.8MP sensor. It’s a Micro Four Third camera which makes it twice as small as a full-frame sensor. It is capable of shooting 4K videos at 30fps and FHD videos at 60fps. You can even shoot 4K photos in three different modes. Panasonic’s Depth-Form-Defocus Auto Focus allows continuous autofocus up to 6 fps. It has a bigger 1200mAh battery. It is equipped with an OLED viewfinder and a fully articulating touch LCD panel. However, it is a bit heavier.

Pros

4K videos at 30fps
DFD Auto Focus
Articulating Touch Panel
OLED Viewfinder (2,360,000 pixels)
Bigger Battery

Cons

Bulky
Smaller Sensor

Canon EOS 750D (Canon Rebel T6i)

24MP APS-C COMS Sensor | FHD @ 30fps | Articulating touch Screen| 1040 mAh battery | 555gms

Canon EOS 750D comes with a 24MP CMOS sensor with a built-in low-pass filter. The image processing is handled by the DIGIC processor. There is no 4K recording. At maximum, you will only be able to shoot FHD videos at 30fps. So, this camera will suit you better if you are more into photography. You will be able to take good pictures out of the camera. But, in case, you need to tweak things, the camera lets you capture 14-bit RAW mages.

Pros

14-bit raw images
Good images straight out of the camera
Smooth and accurate AF in live mode
Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity

Cons

Highest video recording at FHD @ 30fps
No Image Stabilization
Average low-light performance

Nikon D5600

24.2MP DX-format CMOS APS-C sensor | FHD @ 60fps| Articulating touch screen| 1230mAh | 670 gms

Nikon D5600 can be a good choice if you are thinking of getting into photography. It comes with a 24.2MP APS-C camera sensor. It is capable of taking 14bit raw photos, which provides many details to work on post-editing. The stereo mic and the articulating screen could come handy if you are into vlogging. Sadly, it doesn’t support 4K recording. It maxes out at Full HD video recording (up to 60fps).

Pros:

14-bit raw photos have many details to work in post-editing
Stereo mic, and articulating screen for vlogging
Wireless connectivity for Snap bridge app

Cons:

No 4K recording
Not recommended for video creators
Photos straight out of
Photos may not be best when straight out of the camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Review: Still the mid-range king?

Yural Maskey

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July 5, 2020

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Review: Still the mid-range king?

The Redmi Note series are the most popular mid-range phones globally. They are even the highest selling devices in many parts of the world including Nepal. However, this year, competition like Samsung and Realme have equally good offerings with the Galaxy M31 and the Realme 6. So, with all the Note 9 Pro offers, can it still hold its crown as the mid-range king? Let’s find out in this review.

Design

During my time with the Note 9 Pro, I have been comparing it with the Samsung Galaxy M31 and the Realme 6. And the first thing that stands out with the Note 9 Pro is its design. It feels way more premium than the other two, thanks to its glass back. The frames are also well-built, although it’s plastic.

It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is at a comfortable position this time as opposed to the Note 8 pro which had the sensor right below the camera lens that led to a lot of accidental touches on the camera lens.

About the sensor, it’s very fast and accurate in functioning. At the back, we see a different looking camera arrangement with the square module which looks different and nice in my opinion. The front also houses the Gorilla Glass 5 protection and luckily, I haven’t had any scratches either.

Similarly, Note 9 Pro’s front looks aesthetically pleasing as well, thanks to its center-lying punch-hole cutout. The punch hole has a slightly bigger diameter than, say the Samsung Galaxy S20. But ultimately, it’s not that distracting or obstructive at all.

Display

The display here is a Full-HD IPS panel, and since the Realme 6 was launched like 2 months before this, I was most definitely expecting a 90Hz panel. Sadly, that’s not the case here. But in Xiaomi’s defense, they have included a quality IPS panel with a near AMOLED-level contrast and color reproduction. The touch response is quite fast with very little latency too.

This is also a pretty big phone with a 6.67-inch display. Besides the display itself, its form factor is quite big too. It is also quite heavy, weighing 207gms. So, using the Note 9 Pro for a long session might be troublesome for some. So, I think Xiaomi should look into it and make its upcoming devices a little bit light with a balanced weight-distribution and ergonomically comfortable as well.

Performance

Moving on to the performance side of things, the Snapdragon 720G on the Note 9 Pro has served me well. I got the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant because 64GB is kind of low for me and most people these days. So, though you can still upgrade the storage using a microSD card, my suggestion is you get the 128GB variant instead.

And I could see a lot of comments from smartphone enthusiasts that the SD 720G is not a proper upgrade from the Helio G90T found in its predecessor, the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Yes, the Helio G90T chipset has a slightly better benchmark score, but the SD720G is a much more balanced chipset. It is based on the 8nm architecture and thus offers much better thermal and battery efficiency compared to the G90T.

For example, playing games for 30 minutes on the Note 8 Pro heats the phone too fast, whereas the Note 9 Pro can maintain a moderate temperature throughout the gaming session. That being said, the better GPU on the Note 8 Pro means you can easily get about 60fps in PUBG at smooth graphics and extreme frame rates, whereas the max graphic setting you can achieve on the Note 9 Pro is “ultra” frame rates.

Besides, normal usage like multitasking, web browsing, and using social media apps have been decent so far, despite having installed over 30 apps. Obviously, if you are used to flagship devices, this one does feel a little slow when you are multitasking or browsing and scrolling heavy pages. But, since it is intended for budget-conscious buyers, they should feel this phone pretty fast.

Software

The Redmi Note 9 Pro runs on Android 10 with MIUI 11.0.7 on top, and I have recently received the May security update. And Well, the new MIUI 12 is also on the way, and that’s great too.

But I think Xiaomi is lagging in terms of providing regular security updates. Take the Note 8 Pro for instance. It’s been, like what 7-8 months since its launch, and it is still stuck on Android 9 Pie with the December security patch. And that is unacceptable in my opinion. I know this is not the case for Note 8 Pro owners on other parts of the world, but still.

And about the ad situation, fortunately, I have not received any ads in my unit even though it’s the Indian variant. But I have seen many reviewers from India complain about ads shown from Mi Browser and other pre-installed apps. So, I think it’s safe to conclude that ads on Xiaomi’s MIUI are country-specific.

Cameras

Back Camera

Like its predecessor, the Note 9 Pro has a gimmicky quad-camera setup. Gimmicky as in there is this macro lens and the depth sensor. Strangely, the primary camera here is an inferior 48MP Samsung GM2 sensor found on the much cheaper Redmi Note 8 from last year. Another weird thing is that the two-generation old Redmi Note 7 Pro had the-then flagship Sony IMX586 sensor. Similarly, the Note 8 Pro had the 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor, and now we’re getting a comparatively inferior GM2 sensor.

So, does it mean that earlier generation of Redmi Note devices had a better camera setup than the latest Note 9 Pro?

The thing is, with every iteration, Xiaomi is improving its camera optimization because computational photography is equally important like the core camera sensor itself. And that’s exactly where the Note 9 Pro excels at. Comparing the images from Note 8 Pro and the Note 9 Pro, I found that the latter has a much better dynamic range. Similarly, portraits and selfies look more pleasing on the Note 9 Pro as well.

Another improvement Xiaomi has made with Note 9 Pro’s camera optimization is saturation. Here, you get punchy and slightly oversaturated images, which is pretty ideal in terms of landscape photography. However, in other scenarios, the optimization feels overdone with unnatural colors. Comparing against the Galaxy M31, I found the primary lens’s performance to be pretty competitive. While the M31 has better colors and dynamic range, the Note 9 Pro excels in terms of details.

Primary Camera: Galaxy M31 Vs Note 9 Pro

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Getting to portraits, I found the M31 to have a better background blur with lively colors. However, the skin tone of the subject is better on the Note 9 Pro. So, Do let us know which one you prefer down in the comment section.

Portrait Comparison: Galaxy M31 Vs Note 9 Pro

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Moving on to the ultra-wide camera, I was pretty disappointed with it. Not only is it lacking in detail, but the dynamic range and colors are very inconsistent too. Galaxy M31, on the other hand, takes a much better ultra-wide-angle shot with a wider field of view and great dynamic range.

Note 9 Pro Ultra-wide-angle Samples

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The areas where the Note 9 Pro is a clear winner is the night mode images. Although the normal night time images are pretty useless on both these phones, the Note 9 Pro’s dedicated night mode works better by offering good colors and light exposure in low-light photography.

Normal Vs Night Mode

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Selfies

Selfies share the same story. I found the Note 9 Pro’s selfies to be pale with average background colors, whereas the skin tone on the M31 is natural with an excellent background color. The portrait selfies are also better on the M31.

Galaxy M31 Vs Note 9 Pro Selfie Camera

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Video Quality

Video is also another area where Note 9 Pro outperforms the competition. You can record videos at 4K/30fps, 1080P/60fps, 1080P/120fps, and even 720P at up to 960fps. It offers great stabilization in 1080P 30fps videos. Although the colors are a little inaccurate, I guess the stabilization makes up for it. Similarly, there is stabilization in ultra-wide-angle videos too at 1080P @30fps.

But despite having better video output, overall, in terms of camera, I think Xiaomi still needs to work on its optimization even though it’s gotten better over the years. And maybe they could have included the better Sony IMX686 sensor that’s present on the Poco X2. Because of these, I think the camera on the Note 9 Pro is acceptably moderate with a lot of room for improvements.

Audio Quality

The audio output here is pretty average too and it’s not as good as the Galaxy M31, but it should be sufficient for watching movies and stuff. Sadly, the quality from the 3.5mm headphone jack is also pretty mediocre. Here too, the M31 outperforms it with a loud and pleasing sound.

Battery

The big 5020mAh battery on the Redmi Note 9 Pro provides excellent endurance. That’s mainly thanks to the aforementioned energy-efficient chipset. As a result, the battery life on the Note 9 Pro is much better compared to the Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro.

Regrettably, you only get an 18W fast charging in here; which takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes to fully charge the phone from 0 to 100%. So, I think Xiaomi should have given a 30 or 33W charging like the Note 9 Pro Max because waiting for over 2 hours surely isn’t that easy.

Conclusion

To wrap things up, I’d say the Redmi Note 9 Pro is a pretty decent budget phone. It offers good overall performance in all departments, unlike its closest competitors like Realme 6 (Read review) or Samsung Galaxy M31 (Read review). To recall, the Realme 6 had a smoother 90Hz display but its camera was fairly average only. Similarly, you probably know what I’m gonna say about the M31 – yup, its performance is quite incomparable.

So, in my opinion, the Redmi Note 9 Pro gives you much better performance in practically every aspect of a smartphone. However, if you want consistently better camera performance, I think you should be leaning more towards the Galaxy M31, or if you have a little bit of spare cash, getting the Poco X2 or the Realme 6 Pro is no brainer.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

Good IPS display
Good battery endurance
Premium design for its price

Cons:

Cameras could have been better
The output from 3.5mm jack is average

Mi Master TV marks Xiaomi’s entry in the premium TV market segment

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Mi Master TV marks Xiaomi’s entry in the premium TV market segment

When Xiaomi spun-off Poco as an independent brand earlier this year, people speculated that it was a move to clear the budget-friendly tag and make the brand stand as a premium brand. We saw Xioami launch Mi 10 Pro for over a thousand dollars. And now, the company is targetting the premium TV market segment with a new Mi TV Master series. Read along to know more about the Mi Master TV, along with its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Mi Master TV Overview

Design and Display

Xiaomi Mi Master TV features a 65-inch 4K UHD display. It is the first TV from the manufacturer to feature an OLED panel. The brightness can go from near-zero nit to 1,000 nits (peak brightness). It has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1 and supports 1.07 billion colors. The TV covers 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Mi Master TV sports a 120Hz panel with support for multiple HDR formats like HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision.

The Mi Master TV has a metallic body. Thanks to the 4mm thin bezels, the TV boast screen to body ratio of 98.8%. The body rests on a glass base of a width of 248mm. You can even hang it on the wall if you like. It comes with a metal remote with support for voice control.

Performance

Similarly, the Mi Master TV comes with MediaTek MT9650 chipset. It is a quad-core chipset with four Cortex-A73 cores. The graphics are handled by Mali G52 GPU. It is equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The TV runs on Xiaomi’s MIUI TV OS. It will come with Game Center and Mi App store pre-installed. You can also use your TV to control other IoT devices.

There is an independent APU neural network that is capable of upscaling low-resolution content to up to 4K UHD. It utilizes over 20 different picture algorithms for high-speed motion compensation, noise reduction, and scene recognition. The company claims that it can recognize and perform frame by frame adjustment to five major scenes.

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Professional Gaming Mode

For gamers, the TV has a dedicated Professional Game Mode, which when activated, will reduce the latency. Xiaomi claims that the response time can go as low as 1ms. To avoid problems caused by incompatible refresh rates such as screen tearing, the device supports variable refresh rate (40Hz – 120Hz).

Sound

For 3D panoramic sound experience, Xiaomi has included a 9-unit speaker system that translates to 65W combined output. There is a 12.5W treble unit alongside a full-frequency unit on the left and right sides each. Similarly, the surround channel features two full-frequency units of 10W.

Additionally, Xiaomi has included a 20W subwoofer, which is accompanied by two passive radiators. The TV supports Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD audio.

Connectivity and Interfaces

Xiaomi Mi Master TV supports dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0. Similarly, MIUI TV supports Milan Protocol for wireless projection displays. It is also compatible with popular projection protocols AirPlay and MiraCast.

The TV has three HDMI ports, one ethernet port ane two USB ports. Users can also opt for an optical port.

Xiaomi Mi Master TV Specifications:

Display: 65-inch OLED panel; 16.7M colors; 178º viewing angle; 120Hz, VRR 40-120Hz;
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Dimensions : 1448.7 x 872.8 x 248mm (w/ stand)
Weight: 31.7 kg (w/o stand); 36.7 kg (w/ stand)
Sound:
– 2 x 12.5 treble units + 2 full frequency unit
– 2 x 10W full frequency units
– 1 x 20W subwoofer unit + 2 passive radiators
– Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD
OS: MIUI TV
Processor: Quad-core Mediatek processor with ARM Cortex – A73
GPU: Mali G52 MC1
Storage: 3GB RAM, 32GB Memory
HDR: Yes (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG)
Power: 500W
Wireless Connectivity: WiFi (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0
I/O Ports: 3x HDMI, 2x USB, 1x LAN , 1x AV, 1x ATV/DTMB, 1 x optical fibre (Optional)

Mi Master TV Price in Nepal and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi Master TV is now available in China, where its price is 12,999 Yuan. If it launches here, we expect the price of Mi Master TV in Nepal to be around NPR 2,25,000.

Smart TV Model	Expected Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Master TV	~ Rs. 2,25,000

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: A Stellar midrange Camera Phone!

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: A Stellar midrange Camera Phone!

Samsung’s M-series smartphones have been quite popular in the budget segment. Although they are not very performance-centric, they sure have qualities of their own that make it different and desirable. The new Galaxy M31 is probably the most hyped mid-range phone from Samsung this year! So, Let’s find out if the Galaxy M31 is worth buying in our Full Review!

Samsung Galaxy M31 Specifications:

Body: 6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches; 191 gm
Display: 6.4-inches Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Exynos 9611; 10nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 6/8GB
Storage: 64/128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable using SD card)
Software & UI: Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Quad-camera; 64MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP depth sensor, 5MP macro sensor
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0 lens
Security: Physical capacitative fingerprint scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 6000 mAh with 15W fast charging
Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red

Design:

Design-wise, the M-series does not make it to the list of the most attractive. On top of that, the design of this one is strikingly similar to the M21, except that the M31 is a little bit heavier. Just like the M21, the back is plastic and the frames are plastic too.

That being said, the looks of the Galaxy M21 didn’t bother me. Well, because it comes for a cheaper price. But when you are moving higher at the price with the M31 here, we expect some changes, some improvements, to be more precise which seems lacking in the M31! For instance, we still have that rear-mounted fingerprint scanner when most of the others at a similar price have gone for either in- display or side-mounted ones. In comparison, the Redmi Note 9 Pro looks and feels so much better and modern even.

What also makes the M31 look like an older generation phone is the U- shaped notch, or the infinity U notch that Samsung likes to call it. Maybe they could have implemented a punch hole like the M40, which would have looked better. I say this because the M31 is very similar to the M21 and the last year’s M30s, so if they could have just changed the design and the build materials a little bit, there would be some kind of differentiation among them.

Display:

Except for the punch hole, everything else about the M31’s display is awesome. First thing, not many brands give an AMOLED display for this price, that too of this quality, so applause to Samsung for that. It’s not a higher refresh rate display though, but, the tradeoff is fine for the price. If you are someone who is more into watching YouTube or other video streaming platforms, the M31 would be a better choice in terms of display quality than say the Poco X2 or the Realme 6 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Talking more in-depth about the display, it has amazing contrast, colors, and brightness. Plus, this one’s Widevine L1 certified as well so that’s a good thing too. Also, because the screen is an AMOLED one, Always-on display is something you can take advantage of. For protection, you get the older generation Gorilla Glass 3. A newer generation of glass protection would have been great though!

Performance:

Okay, now let’s talk about performance, which, is not something exciting about the Galaxy M31. It seems like Samsung had a truckload of Exynos 9611 with them and they wanted to finish it off in 2020 (pun intended). But jokes aside, seeing the same chipset in almost every budget and mid-range phone is rather frustrating. And we would not have complained if it was an excellent performing chip, but its performance is average, especially when compared to its contemporary rivals, like the Poco X2 and the Realme 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Talking about how the M31 performs in real life, its normal performance is okay, one is not going to feel lags while doing daily tasks. Multitasking is fine too, especially, when you have light apps opened. The phone does find it a little difficult to manage heavy multitasking though!

About the gaming performance, it will give you a respectable 35 fps when you are maintaining a high graphic profile and HD settings in games like PUBG. Anything more than that will result in a laggy experience. But if you really want to push it further, you have the option to play at Ultra frame rate with HDR graphics, but the fps is going to be very low. In comparison, it’s no surprise that the Redmi Note 9 Pro performs much better!

Other aspects of the phone’s performance are satisfactory though, which is all thanks to the base 6GB of RAM it has.

Software and UI:

Additionally, the Android 10 based OneUI 2.0 helps make the user experience better. Navigating through the phone is swift, so that means the optimization is done well here unlike what we saw with the One UI 1.0. Also, Samsung’s dark mode optimization is one to cherish. Taking of updates, the unit we have has gotten security updates till May 2020, as of this date.

Cameras:

Back Camera:

The cameras on the M31 have been hyped a lot, so testing it has been quite an experience. Here in the M31, there is a quad-camera setup that consists of a primary 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 5MP depth-sensing camera and the last one is a 5MP macro lens.

Let’s get done with the macro images first. Well, they are nothing extraordinary, although you can get a few good shots when the lighting is proper!

Samsung Galaxy M31 Macro Shots

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The portrait images from the 5MP sensor are good. Subject focus on the portrait images is good and the background looks adequately blurred. Also, HDR in portrait images works well, actually better than the Note 9 Pro.

Portrait Comparison: Galaxy M31 Vs Note 9 Pro

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About the 64MP primary images, they look good too. The colors on them are punchy and pleasing, so you can be sure that if you get this phone, you are going to get good pictures from it. Similarly, they have quite good details in them but when put in comparison against the Note 9 Pro, its images to be sharper. The HDR function, however, is a hit or miss on both the phones. Color-wise, the Note 9 pro looks oversaturated sometimes, with it overdoing the greens and blues in the images. The M31, makes the colors look more natural.

Primary Camera: Galaxy M31 Vs Note 9 Pro

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Similarly, the 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens captures photos with sufficient details and dynamic range. Although it’s not as good as the 64MP primary lens, the end result is actually very good, and even better than the Note 9 Pro.

Galaxy M31 Ultra wide-angle lens

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Talking about night time images, normal night time images have a lot of muddiness in them, so I suggest you take night time pictures from the night mode. When you do that, you will notice that the night mode crops your pictures a little bit. Why that happens is, because, in night mode, the camera takes 5-6 images in different exposures and merges them, the edges don’t always look proper while doing that, so the software crops the picture.

Normal Vs Night Mode

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Selfie Camera

For the selfies, you get a 32MP selfie camera and the quality is evidently better. Xiaomi always has a weird filter sort of thing in selfies which does not look very good. Samsung, on the other hand, makes the skin color look nice. Portrait selfies on the M31 however, lack proper edge detection and are okayish only.

Galaxy M31 Vs Note 9 Pro Selfie Camera

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Video Quality

Video-wise, as the standard Samsung mid-range tradition, you get options for 4K and FHD at 30fps among which videos at FHD are only stabilized. But if you Vlog, we suggest you use a gimbal and shoot in UHD. Talking of quality, the videos have good dynamic range and colors just like the photos.

Additionally, you get slow-mo, super slow-mo, super steady mode, etc in the cameras as you get in most of Samsung’s offerings. And If you are a Tik Tok user, you can use the slow-mo video feature for selfies and make your videos more interesting.

Battery:

On a different note, what is impressive on the M31 is its battery life. The 6,000 mAh battery easily makes it a two-day battery phone on normal to medium usage. On heavy usage too, you can still get through a day easily with some juice left to keep the device running for a few hours the next day. But, what’s painful is the charging as it takes exactly 2 hours and 18 minutes to get the device charged from 0-100%.

So, this is definitely a phone that you should charge overnight which is painful in today’s time because other brands give you much faster charging for the exact same price. So, I think Samsung should have given a 25W charging on this one, but maybe it’s the chipset limitation as well.

Extras:

Audio on this thing is good. The single speaker at the bottom is loud and not distorted at high volumes and the experience with headphones is quite good too. You get Face unlock as an optional biometric security option which is fast as the fingerprint sensor. Call quality is good over mobile networks and over VOIP apps, so that’s nice as well.

Conclusion:

The Galaxy M31 is a great option if you are looking for a stellar camera phone on a mid-range phone. It’s 64MP primary camera is the best you can find in this price range. Similarly, the M31 provides an excellent Super AMOLED display and enduring battery life. However, if you look at competitors like Redmi Note 9 Pro, they are offering better designs than the M31 and most importantly, better performance. But the M31 holds it’s own ground.

Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

Excellent Super AMOLED display
Good battery endurance
Great Cameras (Front & Back)

Cons:

Plastic build
Average Performance

Motorola One Fusion with Snapdragon 710, quad-cameras goes official

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Motorola One Fusion with Snapdragon 710, quad-cameras goes official

Last month, Motorola announced the One Fusion Plus. And now, the company has announced the vanilla One Fusion. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Motorola One Fusion in Nepal.

Motorola One Fusion Overview

Display and Design

The most notable thing about the Motorola One Fusion Plus was its pop-up selfie camera. Sadly, this one doesn’t have it. The Motorola One Fusion comes with a 6.5-inch, which is of the same size as that of the One Fusion Plus. However, the resolution has been scaled down to HD+. The screen features a waterdrop style notch to house the selfie camera instead of the pop-up selfie mechanism.

From the back the two devices are indistinguishable. The four cameras are housed inside two different camera modules. The biggest of the four cameras is placed inside a separate circular bump. Below it, there is a pill-shaped module that encloses three accompanying sensors.

Performance and Memory

Motorola One Fusion features Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It is the only available memory configuration for this device. Users can expand the internal storage, but it will cost them the dual-SIM functionality as the smartphone lacks a dedicated microSD card slot.

Camera

Like the One Fusion Plus, the vanilla model also features a quad-camera setup. However, the primary sensor is now of 48MP, compared to the 64MP sensor in the Plus variant. It still comes with Quad Pixel technology. The rest of the cameras have remained the same. Its 8MP ultra-wide sensor provides a FOV of up to 118-degree. Similarly, there is a 5MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. There is an 8MP selfie camera inside the waterdrop style notch on the front of the device.

Battery and Others

The smartphone is fueled by a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging via USB Type-C port. Users get a capacitive fingerprint sensor on the back for biometrics. The device runs on near-stock Android 10 and has a dedicated Google Assistant button.

Motorola One Fusion Specifications:

Dimension: 164.96 x 75.85 x 9.64mm
Build: Plastic
Weight: 202g
Display: 5-inch Max Vision IPS TFT LCD
Resolution: HD+(1600 x 720)
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Processor: Octa-Core(2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 616 GPU
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable)
OS: Android 10 with My UX
Rear Camera: Quad;
– 48MP primary camera
– 8MP ultra-wide lens
– 2MP depth sensor
– 5MP macro camera
Front camera: 8MP
Security: Fingerprint sensor (rear,-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 10W fast charging

Motorola One Fusion Price in Nepal and Availability

Motorola One Fusion is available in select Latin American countries, where its price is 299 euros. It will be available in KSA and UAE next month. If the company decides to launch it here, we can expect the price of Motorola One Fusion in Nepal to be around Rs. 40,000.

Smartphone Model	Expected Price in Nepal
Motorola One Fusion	Rs. 40,000

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Honor 30 Lite launched with Dimensity 800 5G chipset

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July 3, 2020

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Honor 30 Lite launched with Dimensity 800 5G chipset

Earlier this year, Honor unveiled four premium 5G devices under the Honor 30 series. And now, it has expanded the series with an affordable Honor 30 Lite. It is still a 5G device but is way cheaper than its siblings. Read along to know more about the new Honor 30 Lite, including its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Honor 30 Lite Overview

Design and Display

Honor 30 Lite features a 6.5-inch display. Unlike its expensive siblings, the display it sports is an LCD panel. On the bright side, it supports the 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch response rate. The display features a waterdrop style on the top, houses the front-facing camera.

On the back, we see the familiar-looking rectangular camera module on the top left corner. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the side.

Performance and Memory

Honor 30 Lite is the first phone in its lineup to feature a MediaTek processor. Up until now, the Honor 30 lineup made use of Huawei’s in-house Kirin chipset. The chip used here is the MediaTek Dimensity 800. The 7nm SoC features four Cortex A76 and four Cortex A5, all of which are clocked at 2 GHz. It has an integrated modem for 5G connectivity.

The smartphone comes in three memory configurations. The base variant couples 6GB of RAM with 64 internal storage. The top model scales it to 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. There is also a variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can slot in Huawei’s proprietary NM card in place of the second SIM card to expand the storage.

Camera

Honor 30 Lite flaunts a 48MP triple camera setup on the back. The primary camera sports 1/2″ sensor and an aperture of f/1.8. It also supports EIS. There is an 8MP camera for ultra-wide shots. Similarly, a 2MP sensor is included for background blur in portrait shots. It lacks a telephoto lens which is there in other Honor 30 devices. These three cameras are aligned vertically inside a rectangular camera bump, alongside an LED flash.

On the front, there is a 16MP sensor for selfies.

Battery and Others

Powering the device is a massive 4,000mAh battery. It supports 22.5W wired charging via USB Type-C port. Honor claims the charger can fill the device from 0 to 50% in around 30 minutes. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor but you can also use the face unlock feature.

It runs on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.0 on top. Needless to say, it doesn’t come with Google Mobile Services.

Honor 30 Lite Specifications:

Body: 160 x 8.35 x 75.32mm ; 192 gm
Display: 6.5-inches LCD panel; 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 800; 7nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4 ×2.0 GHz Cortex A76 & 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex A55)
GPU: Mali-G57
RAM: 6/8GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Software & UI: Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1 on top
Rear Camera: triple camera;
– 48MP, f/1.8 primary shooter, EIS
– 8MP, f/2.4 ultra-wide sensor
– 2MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16MP
Security: fingerprint scanner(side-mounted), face unlock
Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM slot, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Galileo, USB Type-C
Battery: 4000 mAh; 22.5W Fast Charge

Honor 30 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

Honor 30 Lite will go on sale in China starting from July 8 where its price is CNY 1,700 for the 6/64GB variant, CNY 1,900 for 6/128GB, and CNY 2,200 for the 8/128GB variant. We expect the price of Honor 30 Lite in Nepal to start at around NPR 30,000 for the base 6/64GB variant.

Model Name	Price in Nepal [Converted]	Availability
Honor 30 Lite (6/64GB)	1,700 Yuan (~NRs. 30,000)	July 8 (China)
Honor 30 Lite (6/128GB)	1,900 Yuan (~NRs. 34,000)	July 8 (China)
Honor 30 Lite (8/128GB)	2,200 Yuan (~NRs. 40,000)	July 8 (China)

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