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Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi 9 will have an FHD+ screen and quad-cameras

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Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi 9 will have an FHD+ screen and quad-cameras

Xiaomi has been holding the crown for the best budget smartphones in the Nepali market for quite a long time now. Talking about budget smartphones, their company recently launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro in Nepal. While we are talking about it, Xiaomi is nearing the launch of the cheaper Redmi 9. Check out the rumors, leaks, specs, expected price, and availability of Redmi 9 in Nepal here.

Redmi 9: All you need to know

The rumors about the Redmi 9 has been on the internet since December of last year. Back then, the information was limited and preliminary. This time around, the device is being stocked up for a launch and the information about the specs is more reliable.

Design and Display

Redmi 9 will feature a notched display that measures 6.53-inch diagonally. It will have a FullHD+ resolution. From the front, it looks like any other budget smartphone available on the market. The bezels are heavy on the bottom of the screen than on other sides of the screen. A headpiece grill sits above the waterdrop style notch.

Redmi 9 display design

The back is made up of polycarbonate material. The rear panel is quite interesting as it looks to be a hybrid between Redmi K30 and Note 8 Pro.

Performance and Memory

The last-gen Redmi 8 series featured Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 chipset. But since MediaTek’s Helio G series is slowly becoming the first choice for budget phones, the Redmi 9 will be powered by MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. It is based on the 12nm node and features two powerful Cortex-A75 cores (@2.0GHz) and six energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores(@1.8GHz).

This gaming-focused chipset also comes with HyperEngine and Voice on Wakeup feature for better performance and efficiency. The new processor will give it an upper edge over Realme C3 which has been the best budget gaming device so far with the Helio G70.

Redmi will be offering the device in two memory configurations. The base model will have 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The top-end model will have 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on both variants.

Camera

Redmi 9 camera module

While Redmi 8 had two camera sensors, it is now bumped to four in the Redmi 9. The primary camera now has a 13MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Redmi has added an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 118-degree FOV. Other than the two, there is a 2MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro lens.

Battery and Others

The phone will get its juice from 5,020mAh battery. The device sports a USB-C charging interface that can support quick charging up to 18W. For biometrics, it supports both fingerprint and face-unlock; the latter of which is backed by an AI algorithm. The physical fingerprint sensor is placed inside the camera module on the back.

Redmi 9 battery

Redmi 9 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 163.32 x 77.01 x 9.1-mm
  • Weight: 198g
  • Display: 6.53-inch  FHD+ 19:9
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G80, 12nm FinFET
  • CPU: Octa-core ( 2 x 2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A75 cores+ 2 x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 core)
  • RAM: 3GB / 4GB LPDDR4x
  • Storage: 32GB / 64GB eMMC 5.1 (dedicated microSD card slot)
  • Rear Camera: Quad;
    – 13MP primary camera, FOV 75.2-degree, f/2.2, AF
    – 8MP ultra-wide lens, FOV 118-degree, f/2.2, FF
    – 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4
    – 5MP macro lens with f/2.4
  • Front camera: 8MP
  • SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor(rear,-mounted), Face unlock
  • Battery: 5020mAh with 18W fast charging

Redmi 9 Price in Nepal

Redmi 9 has made its way to Nepal for a starting price of Rs. 16,999 for the 3/32GB memory configuration and Rs. 17,999 for the 4/64GB variant.

Smartphone Model Price in Nepal
Redmi 9 (3/32GB) Rs. 16,999
Redmi 9 (4/64GB) Rs. 17,999

Check out our review of the Redmi 8 and 8A!

Facebook’s new “Manage Activity” feature lets you purge your old posts in bulk

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Facebook’s new “Manage Activity” feature lets you purge your old posts in bulk

Turns out, taking a quick look at your Facebook timeline over the years is a really effective way to reflect upon your life; see how you’ve grown and how far you’ve come. And the other way to analyze it is how it can also be an excellent reminder of things you may not necessarily be proud of now. Posts shared, statuses updated, etc. years ago most likely don’t define who you are now. While you could’ve always deleted them if you’d like, the tedious process of having to go through them individually was a turn off for many. However, Facebook has now rolled out a way to delete your account activity in a large quantity. Under the new “Manage Activity” feature, Facebook is, for the first time, letting your delete posts in bulk. Let’s find out more.

Facebook Manage Activity: Delete Posts in Bulk

In the early stage, Facebook is rolling out this feature only in the official mobile apps: Facebook (Android | iOS), and Facebook Lite (Android | iOS). Oh, and I was today years old when I found out that the Lite version of the app has a dedicated dark mode while the standard one lacks it. What?! Anyway, you can navigate to this feature in the following steps:

  1. Click the hamburger menu (the one with three parallel lines) on the top-right (or bottom-right in some regions) and select “Settings & Privacy“.
  2. From there, go to “Settings” and click the “Activity Log” option under the “Your Facebook Information” header. Or in the case of some users, the “Go to Activity Log” option may be visible in the user profile page itself.
  3. Here, you can see the “Manage Activity” tag at the top, alongside “Archive” and “Trash“.

Or, you can also redirect to the “Activity Log” from the profile settings option. This is that little box with three dots […] at the top of your profile page.

How does it work?

And this is where the magic happens! Using the “Filters” option, you can curate the category of your Facebook activity to list out; including a custom time range, or posts with specific people that you’ve created. Then, you just select the ones you wish to archive or send to trash.

Facebook Manage Activity - manage, filter, archive, trash posts

Here, the “Archive” option is like setting the privacy of the selected posts (and other activities) to “Only Me”. You can restore the posts to their original state from the archive if you feel like it too. This is different from “Trash“, which is where the deleted posts go. Items in trash stay put for up to 30 days, then they get permanently deleted. But of course, you can manually delete them permanently from the trash bin without having to wait a month for Facebook to do it for you. Additionally, you can also restore posts from trash, but you gotta do it before the 30-day limitation expires.

Also Read: Facebook launches “Messenger Rooms” for group video calls

But since the update is fresh off the oven, there are many areas for improvement. The first and a surprisingly weird nuisance I observed was how selecting the posts, and navigating through the whole thing was smoother on Facebook Lite, compared to the standard Facebook app. Also, it would’ve been nice to be able to select items in a bulk as well. What I mean is: say I had a ton of posts I wished to delete of the same day. Yet, I have to go through them one by one and I can’t just select the day and be done with it. Let’s hope the company keeps working on it to make it much for efficient and simple to use.

Going forward

At the end of the day, this is clearly a positive step from Facebook (all things considered). Someone’s social media presence has inadvertently become a crucial factor in judging them; especially for their professional career. There have been numerous reports about people losing their existing job or a potential one because somehow their past activity on the web caught up to their present. So, the ability to perform a mass-deletion of your Facebook activities is a welcome update.

ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 arrives to OPPO smartphones in Nepal

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ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 arrives to OPPO smartphones in Nepal

Google released the first stable version of Android 10 back in September 2019. Nine months later, we are already waiting for its successor – Android 11. However, not everyone is lucky enough to have their phone run on the latest software. In most of the cases, smartphone brands put a layer of their custom UI on top of the vanilla Android. This makes it harder for such phones to receive software updates parallel to Google’s announcement of a new update. Such has been the case with OPPO’s ColorOS 7. The company has finally started rolling out the update to a wider range of the device. Read along to know if your OPPO phone will be getting the ColorOS 7 update.

ColorOS 7

The Unveiling

OPPO announced the latest iteration of its custom UI based on Android 10 in November 2019. In an event hosted in China, the company unveiled the latest version of ColorOS, giving insights on the new features and improvements over the existing features. OPPO Reno 3 became the first phone to receive the update, but not many phones have received it since then. The new features include the Soloop video editor, Focus Mode, Dark Mode, Art+ Wallpapers, and enhanced three finger-finger screenshot. OPPO has also worked on areas like performance, speed, and privacy protection to make the custom UI even better.

The Slow Roll-out

Up until now, ColorOS 7 is available in Find X series, Reno 10X Zoom, Reno 3, Reno 2, Reno 2F, R17 Pro, F11 Pro, and F11.

The company has clarified that the slow roll-out of the update is because of the strict quality requirements that the software department has to comply with. Through an official statement, OPPO has stated the update being rolled out has been refined using feedbacks from over 92,000 testers.

With the new roll-out, the number of OPPO devices to receive the update will be over 20. This roll-out is focused on bringing the latest software to popular devices under F and A series.

ColorOS 7 Rollout: Phase 1

Under this phase, half a dozen phones will be receiving the Android 10 update in June 2020. These phones include:

  1. F9
  2. F9 Pro
  3. F7
  4. F7 128G
  5. A5 2020
  6. A9 2020

ColorOS 7 Rollout: Phase 2

Under Phase 2, OPPO will bring the ColorOS 7 update to Oppo A91 in July. We might see the Oppo F15 receive the update around the same period as the two devices are the same device under different brandings.

Check out our review of the new OPPO Reno 3!

Huami Amazfit Bip S with 40 days battery life launched in India

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Huami Amazfit Bip S with 40 days battery life launched in India

Huami is among the most prominent brand when it comes to smart wearables. If you haven’t heard of it, it is the company behind Xiaomi’s Mi Bands. Huami announced the Amazfit Bip back in 2018. Amazfit Bip S is the successor to the original Bip. It was announced in CES 2020 and is finally available in India. Read along to know more about the Huami Amazfit Bip S, including its specs, features, expected price, and availability.

Huami Amazfit Bip S Overview

Design and Display

Amazfit Bip S features a 1.28-inch color display. The squarish display has rounded corners. The TFT panel has a resolution of 176 x 176 pixels and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It also has an Always On Display feature. The display is housed inside a polycarbonate body while the strap is made up of skin-friendly TPU.

Huami Amazfit Bip S design

The smartwatch comes with two watch faces and an option to download additional forty faces. It is available in four color options – Red Orange, Warm Pink, White Rock, and Carbon Black.

Also Read: Huami Amazfit Ares with a rugged body announced

Fitness Tracker

Amazfit Bip S can track up to 10 different fitness activity that includes running, cycling, swimming, and so on. It is also equipped with Huami-PAI Health Assessment System that keeps you updated with your fitness status. It utilizes a BioTracker PPG sensor to monitor heart activities.

Huami Amazfit Bip S

Connectivity and Compatibility

The Huami Amazfit Bip S connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth connection. It supports Bluetooth v5.0 and Bluetooth LE. There is a built-in GPS for location tracking. It is compatible with devices with Android 5.0 and iOS 10.0 or above.

Battery and Durability

The smartwatch packs a 200mAH lithium-ion battery that the company claims can last up to 40 days of normal usage. If you keep your GPS turned on, the battery life will drop significantly to a mere 20 hours. In a normal use scenario, the company says users can expect 15 days of battery backup. It also comes with 5ATM water-resistant so you won’t have to worry about taking it with you for swimming.

Huami Amazfit Bip S features

Huami Amazfit Bip S Specifications:

  • Body: 1.83 x 2.19 x 0.55-inches; 48 grams; Polycarbonate materials
  • Display: 1.28-inches Color TFT screen; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Resolution: 176 x 176 pixels
  • Battery: 200mAh; Full charge under 2.5 hours
  • Battery Life: 15 days normal usage; 40 days (watch-only); 20 hours (continuous GPS usage)
  • Water Resistance Level: 5 ATM (5m/160ft)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 / LE
  • Sensors: Biotracker PPG optical heart rate, tri-axis accelerometer, in-built GPS + GLONASS
  • Compatibility: Android 5.0 or iOS 10.0 above
  • Colors: Red Orange, Warm Pink, White Rock, Carbon Black

Huami Amazfit Bip S Availability & Price in Nepal

Huami Amazbit Bip S has launched in India where its price is INR 4,999. The price is great because it was launched about a month ago in the US with a price tag of $69.90. If it launches in Nepal, we expect the price of Huami Amazfit Bip S to be around NPR. 9,000.

Smart Wearable Price in Nepal (Expected) 
Huami Amazfit Bip S ~ Rs. 9,000

Check out our review of Honor MagicWatch 2!

Honor Play4 unveiled with Dimensity 800 5G chipset

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Honor Play4 unveiled with Dimensity 800 5G chipset

Honor has pulled the curtain off its Play4 series of smartphones. The lineup consists of two smartphones; the standard Play4 and Play4 Pro. Here, we will be talking about the Honor Play4, its specs, features, price, and availability.

Honor Play4 Overview

Design and Specs

Honor Play4 comes with a big 6.81-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The display features a tiny circular cutout on the top left corner that houses the front camera. The bezels on the three sides are slim while it is more profound on the bottom chin.

Honor Play 4 5G display

On the back, there is a rectangular module that encloses the quad-camera setup. The fingerprint sensor is shifted to the side of the device. There is nothing on the back except for the Honor branding.

Performance and Memory

Honor Play4 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC. The chipset comes with an integrated 5G modem. It looks to be the money-saving tactics from the company as the majority of 5G ready midrange phones feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G which is a little expensive SoC than its MediaTek counterpart.

The graphic is handled by Mali-G57 GPU. To keep the device cool, Honor has included a vapor chamber technology. The phone is available in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, both of which are paired with 128GB of storage. Users can expand the storage up to 512GB using a MicroSD card.

Honor Play4 Vapor Chamber

Camera

Honor Play4 5G has a 64MP quad-camera setup. The primary camera has a 1/1.7″ sensor and aperture of f/1.89. It uses pixel binning technique that can result in pixels as big as 1.6μm. There is an 8MP camera that lets you take shots with greater FOV. The rest of the setup includes a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 16MP camera on the front.

Honor Play 4 5G quad camera setup

Battery and Others

The phone is backed by a sizeable 4,300mAh battery. For refill, the device supports 22.5W fast charging through its Type-C port. It runs on Magic 3.1 based on Android 10. The phone is available in two color options – Blue and Black.

Honor Play4 5G Specifications:

  • Body: 170 x 78.5 x 8.9mm; 213 gm
  • Display: 6.81-inches IPS LCD panel
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 386ppi
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 800
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G57 MC4
  • RAM: 6GB / 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB (expandable using SD card)
  • Software & UI: Magic 3.1 based on Android
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 64MP primary shooter
    – 8MP ultra-wide lens
    – 2MP depth sensor
    – 5MP macro sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.0 lens
  • Security: Physical capacitative fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM , WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4300 mAh with 22.5W fast charging

Honor Play4 Price and Availability in Nepal 

The price of Honor Play4 in China is 1,799 Yuan for the 6/128GB variant and 1,999 for the 8/128GB variant. As of now, it is exclusive to China. We expect the price of Honor Play4 in Nepal to be around Rs. 33,000 for a 6/128GB variant and Rs. 36,000 for the 8/128GB variant.

Smartphone Model Price in Nepal (Expected)
Honor Play4 (6/128GB) ~ Rs. 33,000
Honor Play4 (8/128GB) ~ Rs. 36,000

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Honor Play4 Pro with an IR Temperature Sensor, Kirin 990 Chipset Launched

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Honor Play4 Pro with an IR Temperature Sensor, Kirin 990 Chipset Launched

Honor smartphones are usually known for their premium design and feel. The brand has now released two new phones under the Play4 series. This time around it is not the design that takes the center place as a separate version of the Honor Play4 Pro also features a temperature sensor. Read along to know more about the specs, features, expected price in Nepal, and availability of Honor Play4 Pro.

Honor Play4 Pro Overview

Looking at the moniker of the Play4 & Play4 Pro, one may mistake the two as they look similar, with some variations in-between. But that is far from the case. Honor Play4 Pro looks to be a completely different device. The highlight of the phone is the inclusion of a temperature sensor.

Design and Display

As compared to 6.8-inch on Play 4, the Honor Play4 Pro sports a smaller LCD screen that measures 6.57-inch diagonally. The display features an FHD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio and features a dual front camera setup housed inside a pill-shaped cutout.

Honor Play 4 Pro 5G design

On the back, the rectangular camera module remains the same, but now it only houses a dual-camera setup. It is offered in three color options – Magic Night Black, Iceland Illusion, and Mecha Blue. The latter steals the show with its gaming aesthetics.

Performance and Memory

Honor Play4 Pro 5G comes with HiSillicon Kirin 990 SoC. It is a flagship chip from Huawei’s in-house chipset manufacturer. The chipset is based on a 7nm FinFET Plus EUV node by TSMC. It has an integrated modem for 5G connectivity and is among the first chipset to do so. The chipset has a 16 core Mali-G76 GPU. For memory, the phone packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage.

Camera

Interestingly, Honor has gone with a dual-camera setup on this one. The brand has opted for quality over quantity. Most of the quad-camera setup these days include an incompetent macro and depth sensor to justify the setup. These two cameras don’t really add to the overall camera performance of the device and are more of a marketing gimmick.

Moving on to the camera on the Honor Play4 Pro, it has a 40MP Sony IMX600 sensor. The 1/17″ sensor features an RYYB filter that the company claims is able to capture 40% more information. It is also said to scale the ISO to up to 204,800 and it supports Huawei’s Artificial Image Stabilization technology.

Honor Play 4 Pro 5G camera setup

The second camera lens is an 8MP telephoto lens that offers up to 3x optical zoom. It also supports OIS for better stabilization. On the front, there is a 32MP primary selfie camera accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.

Battery, Temperature Sensor, and Others

Honor Play4 Pro features a 4,200mAh battery with 40W fast charging support. Huawei claims that it can charge the device up to 70% within 30 minutes of charging.

Honor Play 4 Pro 5G temperature sensor

There’s a special edition of the Honor Play4 Pro that has a dedicated IR temperature sensor, which can take the temperature of people, animals, and other objects. It can measure temperature in between -4º to 212º Fahrenheit (or -20º to 100º Celsius). Huawei claims that the sensor is accurate to the tenth of a degree. The feature could come handy in the current situation of COVID-19.

Honor Play4 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 6.41 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches; 213 gm
  • Display: 6.57-inches IPS LCD panel
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 990; 7nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MP16
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
  • Storage: 128GB UFS 3.0 (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1 (no GMS)
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 40MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
    – 8MP, f/2.4 telephoto lens (3x optical zoom)
    – Plus an IR temperature sensor (special variant only)
    – Single LED flash
  • Front Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 32MP, f/2.0 primary shooter
    – 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens
  • Security: Physical capacitative fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
  • Audio: Stereo Speakers
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/AGPS/BDS, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4,200 mAh with 40W fast charging; Reverse Charging
  • Colors: Magic Night Black, Mecha Blue, Iceland Illusion

Honor Play4 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Honor Play4 Pro is available in China where its price is 2999 Yuan and 2899 Yuan respectively for variants with and without the temperature sensor. We expect the price of the Honor Play4 Pro in Nepal to be Rs. 53,000 for the standard model and Rs. 56,000 for the special variant.

Smartphone Model Price in Nepal (Expected) 
Honor Play4 Pro ~ Rs. 53,000
Honor Play4 Pro
(with Temperature Sensor)		 ~ Rs. 56,000

Samsung launches the Galaxy M21 in Nepal for a budget friendly price

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Samsung launches the Galaxy M21 in Nepal for a budget friendly price

Samsung Nepal has finally unveiled the successor to last year’s Samsung Galaxy M20. It offers an improvement over the M20 in every aspect. The new M21 offers a Super AMOLED display, a big 6000mAh battery, and a 48MP triple camera setup. With the specs bump, the Galaxy M21 has also seen its price hike as compared to the M20. Let’s learn more about the Samsung Galaxy M21 along with its price and availability in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Overview

After the success that the all-new M-series had in 2019, we expected the company to come with the second edition very early into the new year, however, it hasn’t been the case. Rumors about the upcoming device had hit the internet as early as August last year but Samsung Galaxy M21 has been unveiled in India only in March. With the eventual lockdown, Samsung had to postpone its launch in Nepal. However, the Galaxy M21 is finally here.

Display and Design

The Galaxy M21 comes with a huge upgrade compared to M20 in terms of display technology. The latter came with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD display. Its successor, however, has a Super AMOLED display of 6.4-inch diagonal length. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device boasts screen to body ratio of 91% and a peak brightness of 420 nits. The auto-brightness feature on this device is powered by Samsung’s Virtual Light sensing technology which claims to get the job done using the front camera without the need for any ambient sensor.

samsung galaxy m21 display amoled

As for design, M21 houses a triple camera setup at the back. The camera sensors are arranged inside the rectangular module with the LED flash. Other than that, the device looks similar to Galaxy M20 with the placements of the notch and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Chipset and Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy M21 is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset. The 10nm FinFET processor is paired with the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. One can choose between 4/64GB and 6/128GB variants. RAM on both these variants is based on LPDDR4x technology. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB using the dedicated microSD card.

Camera

Compared to last year’s dual-camera setup, the Samsung Galaxy M21 has a triple camera setup. Samsung has not only added a camera sensor but has also bumped the primary lens to a 48MP sensor. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 123-degree Field of View, and a 5MP depth sensor. To recall, M20 had a 13MP primary sensor accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, M21 boasts a 20MP selfie camera which is an upgrade to last year’s 8MP camera.

samsung galaxy m21 design back

Others

The other highlight of the device will be its 6,000mAh battery which comes with support for 15W fast charging technology. Recently launched M31 came with the same-sized battery size and fast charging support.

The device will ship with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10. For security, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock feature. It comes with an accelerometer, gyro sensor, geometric sensor, proximity sensor but misses out on ambient light sensor.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal [Updated]

Samsung Galaxy M21 Specifications:

Display 6.4-inch Super AMOLED
Resolution Full HD+
Chipset Exynos 9611
CPU Octacore (2 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 + 6x  1.7GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali G72 MP3
RAM 4/6GB
Internal Storage 64/128GB
Software and UI One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera
  • 48MP primary camera
  • an 8MP Ultrawide sensor (FOV 123-degree)
  • a 5MP Depth sensor
Front camera 20MP selfie camera
Security Fingerprint(rear-mounted), face unlock
Battery 6,000mAh with 15W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy M21 Price In Nepal & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy M21 is now available in Nepal for Rs. 21,999 (previously: Rs. 22,999) for a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. Similarly, the 6/128GB version of the M21 costs Rs. 25,999 (previously: Rs. 27,499) in Nepal.

Model Name Old Price New Price [Update: 8th Nov]
Samsung Galaxy M21 (4/64GB) NPR. 22,999 NPR. 21,999
Samsung Galaxy M21 (6/128GB) NPR. 27,499 NPR. 25,999

Samsung Galaxy M31 with 64MP camera, 6000mAh battery launched in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy M31 with 64MP camera, 6000mAh battery launched in Nepal

After the tremendous success of last year’s battery beast – M30s, Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy M31 in India back in February. However, its launch here in Nepal had to be postponed because of the Corona Virus outbreak and the nation-wide lockdown that followed. However, Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy M31 in Nepal for a competitive price tag. It is set to compete against Redmi Note 9 Pro, which just launched today as well.

Samsung Galaxy M31 Overview 

Following the naming scheme of suffixing ‘1’ like in the new phones under the ‘A’ series, the Samsung Galaxy M31 shares multiple similarities with its predecessor and offers some improvements in key areas.

Design & Display

There really is no difference in design between the Galaxy M31 and the M30s. Both phones have a plastic frame and a polycarbonate back. The vertically oval fingerprint scanner is also present on the M31, though I hope Samsung’s done some homework in making it a tad bit faster compared to the M30s.

Samsung galaxy m31 display

Moreover, the only major differentiating thing between the two is that the new M31 has a wider camera module to cram in an extra sensor. Besides that, Samsung has gone on a dark route in terms of color options on the Galaxy M31.

Similarly, there’s no evolution in terms of the display either. It’s a 6.4-inches FHD+ Super AMOLED panel with the same Infinity ‘U’ cutout for the front camera. This glass panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has a peak brightness of 420nits. Since it’s an AMOLED display, its vibrant, colorful and has a great contrast ratio.

Cameras 

Thank god, there’s some significant upgrade on the M31, ’cause I was already bored of saying how it’s identical to the M30s. Giving in to the quad-camera trend, Samsung has slapped in an additional macro lens this time around.

samsung galaxy m31 design

The primary shooter has been upgraded to a 64MP unit, which uses Samsung’s Tetracell pixel binning to give out 16MP photos. Besides that, there’s an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP depth sensor, and finally a 5MP macro lens. The cameras are arranged inside an upside-down ‘L’ shaped arrangement.

Coming to the front, there’s a single selfie camera, which has been upgraded to a 32MP lens that can also shoot 4K and slow-mo videos.

Performance & Memory

In terms of performance, the Galaxy M31’s got the same old Exynos 9611 chipset as its older brother. Why am I surprised? Expecting a decent SoC in a budget/mid-range phone from Samsung is basically like expecting Mercury to go in retrograde; it’s very rare. While brands like Realme & Xiaomi are pumping out budget and mid-range devices with extremely powerful chipsets, Samsung is still sticking to the strategy of:

pretty design + underpowered chipset.

In terms of memory, it’s been realized that 3/4GB of RAM is no longer sufficient for a 2020 phone. Recognizing that, Samsung has gone with 6 or 8GB of RAM on the Galaxy M31. Moreover, in Nepal, there’s only the 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage variant available, which can be expanded using a microSD card. The phone runs on One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 out-of-the-box.

Moreover, the Galaxy M31 is also Widevine L1 certified for playing HD content on the web. Adding to an immersive entertainment experience is the Dolby Atmos 360º surround-sound speaker.

Battery

Well, they don’t call it the “#MegaMonster” for nothing, now do they? Like how the M30s absolutely swiped the floor with its tremendous 6000mAh battery, the legacy continues with the Galaxy M31. I sure am happy to see the same caliber battery here, but can’t help but wish there was some improvement in terms of its charging.

In our review of the M30s, the phone already proved to be a two-day phone, which is great; no complaints there. But it took almost 2 and a half hours to take it to full charge from nil. That’s too long, ain’t it? Well, Samsung clearly doesn’t think so, as the M31 comes bearing the same 15W charging capability. That’s entirely an SoC-constraint because the Exynos 9611 only supports Adaptive Fast Charging (15W).

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: 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, f/1.7 primary shooter
    – 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens with 123º FOV
    – 5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor
    – 5MP, f/2.2 macro sensor
    – Single LED flash
  • 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

Samsung Galaxy M31 Price in Nepal & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy M31 price in Nepal for the 6/128GB variant is Rs. 29,999. The higher-end 8/128GB is priced at Rs. 34,999.

Model Old Price New Price 
Samsung Galaxy M31 (6GB,128GB) NPR. 30,999 NPR. 29,999
Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB,128GB) NPR. 35,699 NPR. 34,999

There is a slight price difference between the Galaxy M31 in Nepal and India. This is because the phone will be released in offline stores in Nepal, whereas M31 is available exclusively online in India.

Redmi Note 9 Pro with 5020mAh battery, SD 720G Launched in Nepal

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Redmi Note 9 Pro with 5020mAh battery, SD 720G Launched in Nepal

Redmi is the go-to name in the mid-range smartphone segment and it has been the case for quite a time. Redmi’s Note series has been a massive success in the South Asian market including Nepal. The brand has recently launched Redmi Note 9 Pro through an event in India. However, today, Xiaomi Nepal has officially unveiled the Redmi Note 9 Pro in the Nepali market for an aggressive price. As for now, let’s look at what the device has to offer in terms of hardware. [Note: Redmi Note 9 Pro is also called Redmi Note 9S in Nepal] 

Redmi Note 9 Pro Overview

Design and Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch Dot display with FullHD+ resolution. The company is calling it a cinematic screen because of the 20:9 aspect ratio. The circular cut-out for the front camera is located at the top center of the screen.

Redmi Note 9 Pro design

On the back, there is a round-cornered square module that houses the quad-camera setup. An LED flash resides just outside the camera module. This time around, Redmi has moved the fingerprint sensor from back to the side. Yes – the capacitative fingerprint sensor is now on the right side. The device comes with rounded corners so as to avoid damage by accidental drops. There is a triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the device that covers the front, back, and the camera sensors.

Chipset

Redmi Note 8 Pro came with MediaTek’s Helio G90T under the hood and many speculated that the Note 9 Pro will come equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 800 chipset. However, Redmi included Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G in the device. This has left many people confused as many don’t consider it an upgrade over the G90T. But the company is backing the 720G to perform better. You can choose between 4GB and 6GB of RAM. The former comes with 64GB of storage while the latter comes with a bigger 128GB storage onboard.

Camera

The device comes with a quad-camera setup at the back. The primary sensor here is a 48MP sensor. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The ultrawide sensor provides up to 109-degree FOV. It comes with super stabilization alongside the primary sensor. You can take macro shots up to 2cm focal distance.

Redmi Note 9 pro Camera setup

On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed inside a circular cut-out at the top center of the display.

Others

Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Thankfully, the 22.W fast charger is included in the box. The device comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Type-C port. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right side of the device. The display comes with a P2i rating to protect it against splashes. The device is available in three color options – Aurora Black, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobile Price in Nepal [Updated] 

Redmi Note 9 Pro Specifications

Display 6.67-inch IPS LCD Dot Display
Resolution FHD+(2400 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU Octa-core (2x 2.3Ghz Cortex-A76 + 6x 1.8Ghz Cortex-A55 )
GPU Adreno 618
RAM 4/6GB LPDDR4x
Memory Configuration
  • 4/64GB
  • 6/128GB
  • UFS 2.1 flash storage
Software & UI MIUI 11 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera
  • 48MP Samsung GM2, 1/2.25-inch, f/1.79
  • 8MP Ultra-wide (119-degree), f/2.2
  • 5MP macro lens, 2cm focal distance
  • 2MP depth sensor, 1.75-micron
Front camera
  • 16M sensor, 1-micron
Security Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Audio
  • Single bottom speaker
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 2 Mic for Noise cancellation
Connectivity Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C, 2×2 WiFi MIMO
Battery 5020mAh with 18W Flash Charge
Sensors accelerometer, ambient light, proximity, gyro, e compass
Color Options Aurora Blue, Interstellar Black, Glacier Black

Redmi Note 9 Pro Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro in Nepal for the 6/128GB variant is Rs. 29,999. Similarly, the 4/128GB variant costs Rs.26,999.

Model Name Price in Nepal 
Redmi Note 9 Pro (4/128GB) NPR. 26,999
Redmi Note 9 Pro (6/128GB) NPR. 29,999
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Samsung announces second-gen Security Element S3FV9RR security chip

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Samsung announces second-gen Security Element S3FV9RR security chip

Smartphones have become an integral part of our life, which we use for many aspects of our life. And in the process, we trust our smartphones with personal information and financial transactions. So, our smartphones must be well protected. In a bid to achieve this, Samsung has announced the second-gen S3FV9RR security chip. It is a Security Element chip that will secure your smartphones and tablets.

Samsung Security Element (SE) S3FV9RR Overview

Security Level

Samsung introduced its first SE Chip in February in the form of S3FK250AF. It had CC EAL 5+ certification and it was used in this year’s S20 lineup. CC EAL stands for Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level. It is a standard to evaluate security layers in a product. The certification categorizes products from EAL 0 to EAL 7, with the latter being the most secure system. With an EAL 6+ system, Samsung claims that the S3FV9RR is the most secure mobile security chip in the world.

Samsung S3FV9RR standalone package security mobile chip

Features

The new chip works independently of the central processor. It secures booting, isolated storage, mobile payment and has twice the storage of its predecessor. Other feature includes hardware-based RoT (Root of Trust), secure boot, and device authentication. The RoT ensures the booting process is well protected. It prevents external attacks and malicious upgrades.

Samsung has also claimed that it meets requirements for cryptographic operations outlined by an upcoming mobile OS. We believe it is Android 11.

Application

Samsung is advertising the new SE as a standalone turnkey security solutions. What it means, is that any manufacturer can use it in their products.

Samsung S3FV9RR standalone package

The chip won’t be for everyone. We will most likely see it in flagship-grade smartphones. Also, it won’t be exclusive to smartphones and tablets. Manufacturers can use it int e-passports and hardware wallets.

Samsung S3FV9RR Launch & Availability

Samsung S3FV9RR will be available in the third quarter (Q3) of 2020. We might see flagship devices with the new chip at the end of the year. Samsung might even use it in the upcoming Note 20 series.

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