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OnePlus 7T arrives in Nepal: Finally a Good Pricing by iHub

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December 20, 2019

OnePlus 7T arrives in Nepal: Finally a Good Pricing by iHub

After about three months of its launch, the OnePlus 7T finally makes its way into Nepal. When it launched, the device sort of came as a surprise for many. And many people even felt that there won’t be major upgrades in the OnePlus 7T considering a 7Pro model already existed. However, doubters were left stunned by the subtle but considerable changes that OnePlus 7T brought.

Oneplus 7T Overview

First of all, let’s start with the camera update. Though the triple camera setup on the back has a similar 48MP primary sensor as before, the photos from it will turn out much brighter. And that’s because the aperture has been bumped up from f/1.6 to f/1.7. Thereby matching it with the existing OnePlus 7 Pro. However, the sensor on it is the same Sony IMX586.

Moving on to the telephoto lens, OnePlus 7T has a 12MP telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom. Now, that’s small in comparison with the 7 Pro’s as it provides 3x optical zoom. However, it had a lower resolution as it used an 8MP sensor. Also, a noteworthy fact here is that the 7T’s telephoto lens unlike 7 Pro’s does not have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The ultra-wide lens, however, remains the same. OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T both have a 16MP ultra-wide lens with 117-degree FOV. Regardless, the 7T still boasts a few updates here too. It has a macro mode that helps to shot from 2.4cm away. Additionally, it also provides 960fps slow-mo mode at 720p.

Another key area in which the 7T has upgraded is its display. The 7T boasts a 6.55-inch FHD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. This inclusion propels the OnePlus 7T’s display into the same category as few gaming-centric smartphones. The notch up-top is also said to have further decreased by a third of the actual devices’ notch. However, the front camera housed inside the notch has not been changed. It is still a 16MP selfie shooter.

You can also see that the peak brightness in the display has been upgraded too. The peak brightness in 7T is 1000 nits. This surpasses the 7 Pro’s 800 nits peak brightness by a margin and outshines the OnePlus 7’s 453 nits (643 nits in auto mode) by a mile. Furthermore, it also includes a new haptic driver which helps the device to get a stronger and more natural vibration.

Nevertheless, despite an increase in the refresh rate, it seems the 7 Pro still leads the way in some aspects. Though the 1080p+ resolution of the new 7T is no joke, the Pro version boasts a QHD display. Well, for that all I can say is you can’t have it all, can you?

Also Read: Oneplus 7 Pro gets a price drop in Nepal

With the inclusion of Snapdragon 855+, OnePlus has brought an expected chipset upgrade. This update seems rather mandatory as the screen boasts a 90Hz display. So, a boosted GPU for playing games in the 90Hz supported display is not surprising. Furthermore, 7T comes with 8GB of RAM. And as for the internal storage, buyers have the option to choose whether a 128GB variant or a 256GB variant.

Talking about the battery, the OnePlus 7T is powered by a 3800mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T. Now, it slightly smaller than the 7Pro’s 4000mAh battery, the charging speed has been upgraded. It now charges 23% faster than the existing 30W Warp charge. Meaning, the device can reach a 70% charge in half an hour. However, there’s still no sign of the wireless charging in this device either.

Also Read: OnePlus smartphones, price in Nepal

One Plus 7T Specifications:

OS: Android 10 with OxygenOS 10.0
Display: 6.55-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ sRGB color gamut, DCI-P3 color gamut, 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection
SoC: Snapdragon 855 Plus
CPU: Octa-Core (1 x Kryo 485 at 2.96GHz + 3 x Kryo 485 at 2.42GHz + 4 x Kryo 385 at 1.8GHz)
GPU: Adreno 640 GPU
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage: 128GB (UFS 3.0) storage
SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
Primary Cameras:
– 48MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash, f/1.6 aperture, 1/2.25″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, OIS, EIS, 4K 60fps, Super Slow Motion 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960fps
– 16MP 117° ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 2.5cm macro
– 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture for 2x optical zoom
Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX471 sensor, f/2.0 aperture
Fingerprint sensor: In-display (optical)
Dimensions: 160.94×74.44×8.13mm
Weight: 190g
Audio: Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
Battery: 3800mAh with Warp Charge 30T fast charging
Colors: Glacier Blue, Frosted Silver

OnePlus 7T Price in Nepal & Availability

iHub, the authorized distributor of Oneplus smartphones in Nepal, has launched the Oneplus 7T in Nepal for a price of Rs. 67, 000. With this, you get the standard variant 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Also, Oneplus is offering 1-year breakage insurance.

Model Name	Price in Nepal	Available Stores
Oneplus 7T (8GB,128GB)	NPR 67,000	Hukut Store

That’s a fairly reasonable price for a device with these specs, considering internationally, it is available for $599 (Rs. 68,000 approx). This means Oneplus 7T is cheaper in Nepal as compared to the US.

However, I don’t really think that OnePlus 7T will dethrone iPhone in West. That’s just a 100 bucks shy of what iPhone 11 costs. The case here in Nepal is totally different. As mentioned above, the price of OnePlus 7T in Nepal is Rs. 67, 000 and an iPhone 11’s starting price in Nepal is Rs.115,000. That’s a gap of around 50K. And in a price-sensitive market such as ours, I would place my bet on the OnePlus 7T to prevail over the iPhone. But that’s completely down to personal preference. Nevertheless, I still believe that the OnePlus 7T has launched with a great price tag in Nepal.

Also, watch our review of Oneplus 7T here:

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 with ECG & digital bezels launched in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 with ECG & digital bezels launched in Nepal

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 has made its way into Nepal. It is the successor of a 6-months old Galaxy Watch Active which was launched for Rs. 29,490 some 6-months ago. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 offers an updated design with new features over Watch Active. Anyways, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is here and its official price in Nepal has been unveiled too.

Though Galaxy Watch Active and Watch Active 2 may look similar, some minor changes await under-the-hood. Changes such as the presence of ECG tracker and digital bezels would be a few of the many. These changes might just pull you away from the Fitbits and Apple Watches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Overview

Basically, the Galaxy Watch Active two is available in two variants. A Bluetooth model and a Bluetooth + LTE model. They both are available in 40mm as well as in 44mm sizes. Only the Bluetooth 44mm version is available in Nepal

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active didn’t have a rotating bezel, despite its large bezel size. And that omission disappointed a lot of people. After all, the rotating outer dial is what most people love in the Galaxy watches. Without the rotating bezel, users had to rely solely on the touch screen for navigation. Obviously, it was going to result in clumsy navigation as many actions required double taps.

Fortunately, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 does include that feature. However, it’s not a physical one, but a touch-sensitive one. The black border surrounding the screen is actually touch-sensitive and acts as a bezel – kinda like those old iPods, we used to have. Samsung is calling it the new “Digital Bezel”. Moving the finger over the bezel creates a haptic buzz that simulates the clicks of a physical wheel. Aside from that, the design of Watch Active 2 looks similar to its predecessor.

The new Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes with an improved heart rate monitor and accelerometer. In addition to that, it also includes an ECG tracker. However, it will not be available at launch as Samsung is yet to receive the FDA’s approval. Furthermore, the device comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.

As for the software, it will use the Tizen-based platform. The watch will be compatible with both Android and iOS phones. Along with that, the watch supports offline syncing of Spotify playlists. Surprisingly, users can even play YouTube videos on the tiny screen.

Also Read: Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 specs:

Display	44mm: 1.4” 40mm: 1.2” Super AMOLED, 360×360 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass DX+
Strap	20mm interchangeable
Chipset	Dual-core Exynos 9110 at 1.15GHz
RAM	768MB; 1.5GB (on LTE)
Storage	4GB
Battery	44mm: 340mAh 40mm:247mAh WPC-based wireless charging
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-fi b/g/n, NFC, A-GPS/Glonass/Beidou
Software	Tizen OS
Compatibility	Android: 5.0 or higher, RAM 1.5GB and above, iPhone: iPhone 5 and above, iOS 9.0 or above
Dimension and weight	Aluminum 44mm: 44x44x10.9T, 30g Aluminum 40mm: 40x40x10.9T, 26g
Colors	Aluminum: Cloud Silver, Aqua Black, Pink Gold with FKM

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Price in Nepal

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 official price in Nepal is Rs. 38, 999. This price is for the 44mm non-LTE version. It is available from official Samsung outlets and mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

Smart Watch Name	Price in Nepal	Available Stores
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2	Rs. 38,999	Samsung mobile stores

After months of anticipation, Yatri Motorcycles finally showcases the Project Zero!

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December 20, 2019

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No, Tesla didn’t make it and neither did any other multinational vehicle manufacturer that may come to your mind. “Project Zero” is the outcome of all the conjoined efforts, hardship, knowledge, and energy of Yatri Motorcycles; a Nepali motorcycle manufacturing company founded in 2017 by Ashim Pandey. The company strives for improved individual mobility, while simultaneously making an impact on environmental protection. But what is Project Zero exactly, you might be wondering. This is the company’s first and consequently Nepal’s first electric motorcycle as well. Taking inspiration from the classic “Café Racer” bikes, Project Zero (P0) features a bold, futuristic, and contrasting design with an impressive spec-sheet too.

Yatri Motorcycles: Project Zero

Nepal Government has been pretty “vocal” about its stance on electric vehicles in the country. It wants more of it, and fast. In order to persuade people towards owning EVs (Electric Vehicles), the government imposes a mere 10% excise duty (for private usage) or a minuscule 1% for public EVs, while regular non-electric vehicles are subject to up to 240% import tax. This makes the ownership of EVs all the more logical in a price-sensitive market like Nepal.

So take pride and be glad to know that Yatri Motorcycles’ Project Zero is an electric motorcycle, designed, assembled entirely in Nepal while a few of the complex parts have been imported from abroad. Specifically, these complex components include the “Brembo Brakes”, “Metzler tires” to name a few.

Project Zero’s First Test Ride. [Credit: Ashim Pandey (u/maverickasim), Reddit]

Having to assemble imported components isn’t that big an issue for the team at all. What hurt the process the most (at least financially), is the fact that Yatri’s custom-designed parts manufactured abroad (because of the production constraints in Nepal) is recognized as “spare parts” and not “raw materials”. With this, Yatri is compelled to pay a hefty 30-35% tax for importing something of their own design. A little leeway would’ve been better, but here we are.

What’s Underneath?

Now let’s get into what Project Zero is packing. I should remind you that the company isn’t taking a page out of your regular affordable bikes with compromises here and there. This is a premium EV with a powerful performance which is likely to cost a lot as well. The majority of the bike has been manufactured using the lighter and stronger carbon fiber in spite of metal.

“Through this elegant design, we aim to reach not only the environmentalists but ultimately those who care about owning an inspiring product.”

Yatri Motorcycles: Project Zero

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You will not be sacrificing any degree of performance with Project Zero. Here, its powerful 30kW motors will give you 42BHP (Brake Horse Power) and 120NM torque. Furthermore, this bike has a top speed of 120km/hr.

The battery on this thing is nothing short of impressive as well. Upon a full charge (which will take 2 hours or more), Project Zero can last for 230km. According to the company, a full charge under alternate current (AC) will cost you around NRs. 70.

Similarly, the bike incorporates a big 7-inches Full-HD display which will be how you’ll access the company’s Yatri Hub app. Apart from displaying the regular data like speed and GPS, you can also check intricate details like approximate money you’ve saved by switching to an EV.

Yatri Motorcycles Project Zero Display 7-inches Full HD screen

Can I buy it now?

Unfortunately not yet. Yatri hasn’t yet revealed what Project Zero will cost but has said that test rides will be open come March 2020. In the congested and inconsistent roads of Nepal, Yatri’s Project Zero looks to provide a premium riding experience, with something to show for environmental protection too.

Vivo Y90 Launched in Nepal: A good phone under 15K?

Nikhil Shrestha

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December 20, 2019

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Vivo Y90 Launched in Nepal: A good phone under 15K?

Vivo Y90 is not the first phone which comes to our mind when we think of entry-level smartphones in Nepal. However, it isn’t a bad deal, given its design and battery capabilities. The device was launched in mid-2019 is Nepal under the 15,000 price range. But since then it has received some price cut. So, let’s check out the updated price of Vivo Y90 in Nepal and see if the price complements its specs.

Vivo Y90 Overview

The front features a tear-drop notch on the top which houses a selfie camera. The screen is considerably big and provides an HD+ FullView display. At the rear, this smartphone adopts a curved edge design featuring an 8MP single camera. In the smartphone world where every phone is opting to at-least a double camera; getting an average 8MP single camera seems to be a pretty daring move from Vivo.

Further, there is no fingerprint scanner on this phone. Vivo has been bold enough to feature a face recognition feature to unlock this phone. However, considering the price and other specs of the phone, it is not far-fetched to speculate that most of the phone’s users will reside in other screen unlocking techniques.

Talking about the hardware part, the phone is powered by Helio A22 SoC; which can be considered a below-average processor in 2019. This processor is even incomparable to the Snapdragon 450. However, the phone’s powerhouse is a 4030 mAh battery, which will certainly provide a lot of screen time for an average user.

The phone has 2 GB of RAM and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The storage on board is 32 GB with an option to expand it further to 256GB via microSD card.

Vivo Y90 Specifications:

Display: 6.22-inch HD+ FullView
Rear camera: 8MP, f/2.0 aperture
Front Camera: 5MP f/1.8 aperture
CPU: Helio A22 SoC
OS: Android Oreo (v8.1)
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32 GB (expandable up to 256 GB)
Battery: 4030 mAh with micro-USB charging
SIM(s): Dual Hybrid SIM
Sensors: Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass

Vivo Y90 Price in Nepal & Availability

At its original launch, the Vivo Y90 was available for Rs. 13,690 but it received a price hick after the nationwide Lockdown. So the updated price of Vivo Y90 in Nepal is Rs. Rs.14,490.

Model Name	Old Price in Nepal	New Price
Vivo Y90 (2/32GB)	Rs. 13,690	Rs. 14,490

That’s great and all but will it be effective enough to outshine the Redmi 8A or the recent Nokia 2.3? It’s a losing battle if you ask me.

Samsung brings Blackpink Dance Festival to Nepal

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December 19, 2019

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Samsung brings Blackpink Dance Festival to Nepal

If the global music scene keeps you on your toes, chances are slim that you haven’t heard of K-Pop. The music genre that originated in South Korea in the early 90s, has taken the world by storm ever since it caught-up with the mainstream culture. It has crossed boundaries and that has resulted in an enormous fanbase appreciating the music-style. This global wave of K-Pop music hasn’t left Nepal untouched. The genre has lots of people, especially teens, following it despite being relatively new to the domestic scene. If the category of people I’m talking about includes you or your group, there’s a piece of good news for you; Samsung’s official Facebook page has announced the Samsung Blackpink Dance Festival – a cover dance contest for the K-pop fans in Nepal. Well, it was about time that they hit you with that “ddu-du ddu-du du”.

How to participate

To participate, you simply need to record a 10 sec to 1-minute video of you or your group in a K-Pop song and submit it on the designated email of the campaign ([email protected]). Don’t take the campaign title too strictly, you can choose to dance on songs of K-Pop artists other than Blackpink if you aren’t that big fan of the ddu-du ddu-du du stars. The contest started on the 4th of December and will end at 5 pm, December 20. So you need to hurry if you don’t want to miss the deadline. Mind that the video must be submitted unedited, raw, and uncut and it should in MP4 format. Anything other than the specified will disqualify you from the contest.

You are also required to like both the official Samsung page and the contest post to be eligible. Additionally, the contest post must also be shared publicly with hashtags: #SamsungCoverDanceContest #ReadyForLive.

Further terms and conditions have been specified in the contest page itself.

Rewards and Prizes

Through this contest, 10 lucky winners will receive exciting gifts hampers from Samsung that are worth more than NPR 5000. They will get a chance to perform in a grand event that the company is going to organize as the second stage of the contest. The event is going to be held in Kathmandu on December 28, which will be hosted on Silver Oak Banquet and Events Center, Gairidhara.

Also, three lucky participants from the top 10 will receive Samsung Galaxy A smartphones. The prizes include Galaxy A80, Galaxy A50s, and the Galaxy A30s.

If you love K-Pop and miss out on this opportunity, you can still participate as an audience in the grand event. It will be hosted among more than 400 audiences. Samsung has stated that it has arranged gift hampers for people who will arrive at the grand event in costume reflecting K-Pop culture.

Winner Announcement

Since the contest was announced and is being held on the Samsung Nepal’s official Facebook page, the winners will also be announced through the page. The top ten contestants of the Samsung Blackpink Dance Festival will be announced on December 22.

Also read: Samsung offers discounts on select A-series and M-series devices

Nokia 2.3 finally available in Nepal: Better than the Redmi 8A?

Nikhil Shrestha

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December 19, 2019

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Nokia 2.3 finally available in Nepal: Better than the Redmi 8A?

Nokia 2.3 is the company’s budget smartphone which comes with a bigger display, a juicier battery, and a better camera setup than its predecessor: the Nokia 2.2. The price of Nokia 2.3 in Nepal puts it head to head with Xiaomi’s Redmi 8A. So, which one should you choose?

Nokia 2.3 Specifications

Body: 6.20 x 2.97 x 0.34 inches; 183 gm
Display: 6.2-inches IPS LCD panel
Resolution: HD+ (1520 x 720 pixels); 19:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio A22; 12nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Quad-core (2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 32GB (expandable up to 512 via a microSD card)
Software & UI: Android 9 (Pie)
Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
– 13 MP, f/2.2 primary shooter
– 2MP depth sensor
– Single LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.4 aperture
Security: Face-unlock
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou, MicroUSB 2.0
Battery: 4000 mAh AI-assisted Adaptive battery
Colors: Cyan Green, Sand, Charcoal

Nokia 2.3 Overview

Design & Display

The highlight of every new Nokia phone in the past couple of years has been its design. The new Nokia 2.3 incorporates the company’s signature design principle as well, with a new vertical ridge across the phone’s back. The overall build material is plastic while it has a metallic frame for that premium-y look. Add this to the 2.5D curved design, you get a better grip of the phone while simultaneously enhancing the appeal of the Nokia 2.3. The curved edges further add to the phone’s clean design. Here, the phone comes in three color variants: Cyan Green, Sand, and Charcoal.

Coming to the display, it has a bigger 6.2-inches “in-cell” (oof, that’s not a good name at all) IPS LCD panel. However, Nokia could’ve done a better job by upgrading to an FHD+ resolution but the Nokia 2.3 is still stuck with an HD+ panel. Of course, a higher resolution would deteriorate the battery life but there could have been an option to change between the phone’s resolution. In our review of the Nokia 7.2, we observed a slight discoloration on its display due to the rounded corners and we just hope the issue doesn’t reside on the 2.3 as well since it features a similar display cutout.

Camera

Well, mobile photography has taken off for quite a while now and a good camera setup is essential in almost every smartphone, regardless of its price. Acknowledging exactly this trend, Nokia has packed in an additional depth sensor on the Nokia 2.3 along with the primary lens.

Here, you get a 13MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor for your portrait shots. On the front, there’s a 5MP selfie camera inside the waterdrop notch. Talking about the notch, while the Nokia 2.2 had a sharp ‘U’ shaped cutout, the company has opted for a subtler ‘V’ shaped waterdrop notch on the Nokia 2.3 which I think is the better of the two.

Though the setup may not look that impressive in the paper, Nokia is pushing the 2.3 as a budget camera phone and is providing some cool camera features. The most notable one is the “Recommended Shot” feature which takes 15 shots before and after pressing the shutter button. The phone then recommends the best shot among the bunch. Cool!

Additionally, Nokia is also promising decent low-light photography on the Nokia 2.3. Moreover, you can select from 5 different effects (classic, rain, butterfly, heart, star) for the background blur that will make your portrait images standout.

Check out our review of the Nokia 2.3

Performance & Memory

Well, there’s nothing exciting to talk about the phone’s performance department since it equips the same-old Helio A22 found in the Nokia 2.2. It has a quad-core processor and the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. While other budget phones in a similar price range of the Nokia 2.3 are offering a better Helio P22 / P23 or Snapdragon 632, we as consumers have come to expect much more from budget phones as well. This is the one area where Nokia lags and I wish the company did something about that.

Moving on to the memory, Nokia 2.3 comes in a single 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant. It kinda makes sense that budget devices come on a single memory configuration. But 2GB RAM in 2019 just doesn’t seem like the right choice. It should’ve been at least 3GB in my opinion. However, as the phone is a part of the “Android One” program and thus runs stock Android, its RAM management should be fairly noteworthy.

Battery

A big battery on a budget phone has kind of been a trend in the smartphone market these days. Generally, people in the market for a budget phone are not performance-oriented and just seek for a device with a decent performance that lasts them at least a day. Smartphone manufacturers have been clever enough to recognize this market demand and come up with phones packing a large battery.

In the case of Nokia 2.3, you get a 4000 mAh cell which is what you’re getting with most other budget phones these days. The AI-assisted battery intelligently tracks the app’s usage and helps to enhance battery life. Therefore, the company says the Nokia 2.3 will give you a 2-day battery. When thinking about it, it’s a budget phone targeted towards general users so I think it might just last for two days. We’ll just have to wait and see if the claim has any truth to it.

Miscellaneous

Nokia has a pretty good track record of updates on its smartphones. With Android One, the Nokia 2.3 will receive at least two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates. Therefore, you’ll be the first inline to get the best Android has to offer.

“A little help wherever you go.”

Also, Nokia has been pushing with a dedicated Google Assitant button in its smartphones and the Nokia 2.3 has got one as well. Though I doubt it’ll be natively remappable from the phone’s settings itself, there are many third-party apps for it anyways.

Nokia 2.3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Nokia 2.3 in Nepal is Rs. 13,499. This price for Nokia 2.3 in Nepal is for the 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. You can buy the phone from mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

Model Name	Price in Nepal	Available stores
Nokia 2.3 (2/32GB)	Rs. 13,499	Daraz Offline mobile retail shops

The Nokia 2.3 closest competition is the Xiaomi Redmi 8A. So, which one should you choose? If you can live with Xiaomi’s heavily customized MIUI and the single rear camera set up, then Redmi 8A proves better. But, with the Nokia 2.3, you are getting a stock Android experience along with guaranteed updates. So, make a wise choice depending on your preference.

Samsung Galaxy A70s gets a price-drop in Nepal: ‘Tis the season to be jolly indeed!

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December 19, 2019

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Samsung Galaxy A70s gets a price-drop in Nepal: ‘Tis the season to be jolly indeed!

Like always, Samsung’s notorious strategy of price-drops, discounts, and schemes is upon us. As per the company’s Christmas & New Year offer, the recently launched Samsung Galaxy A70s comes in an all-new price which makes the phone more attractive than ever. The phone equips an impressive 64MP triple-camera, a gorgeous display, and a durable battery as well.

Overview

The major highlight of the handset is its camera. The Galaxy A70 used to have a 32MP primary camera but on the A70s, the resolution of the shooter has been actually doubled. Yeah, that’s right. The Samsung Galaxy A70s features a 64MP main camera. But that isn’t a new thing in the industry since we already have smartphones with a 64MP camera like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme XT. And just like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme XT, Samsung has used its home-grown Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor.

Alongside the 64MP main camera, there are two more cameras. Just like the A70, there is an 8MP ultra-wide-angle and a 5MP depth sensor, which should work more or less similar to the A70. Similarly, on the front, there is a 32MP selfie shooter.

Also Read: What’s the point of the ‘s’ variants of A series, Samsung?

Talking about the display, the phone comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Full-HD resolution. You also get a tiny waterdrop-style notch on the top of the display and a fingerprint scanner beneath it. And that says it all, nothing has changed even on the display front.

Powering the device is the Snapdragon 675 processor with 6GB/8GB of RAM at its disposal. As for the memory, you get 128GB of onboard memory and a dedicated SD card slot, which lets you expand the storage even further.

The phone is fueled by a beefy 4500mAh battery. Alongside the massive battery, Samsung has included a 25-watt fast charger to top-up the charge. On the software front, you get the usual One UI on top of the Android Pie. Samsung Galaxy A70s comes in three different colors and all of them feature a 3D prism gradient design with a glossy finish.

Samsung Galaxy A70s Specifications

Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Triple cameras – 64 MP primary camera, f/1.8 + 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.2 + 8 MP wide-angle lens, LED flash
Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.0
OS: Android v9.0 Pie
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz (Snapdragon 675)
RAM: 6 GB DDR4
Storage: 128 GB internal, expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Connectivity: Dual SIM (nano + nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4,500mAh with 25W Fast Charging (included inside the box)
Color Options: Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Black
Read review here

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy A70s Price in Nepal & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A70s was launched for a price of Rs. 48,890 which is arguably a lot for what the phone’s actually packing. Additionally, it isn’t much of an upgrade from its predecessor, the Galaxy A70 either, especially and disappointingly in the performance department.

But now, Samsung Galaxy A70s price in Nepal is set at just Rs. 43,799 which is over 10% drop in the initial asking price of Rs. 48,890. This makes the Galaxy A70s a good phone under Rs 45,000 in Nepal.

Model Name	Price in Nepal	Availability
Samsung Galaxy A70s (6/128GB)	Rs. 43,799	Retail Shops all over Nepal

Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A70s below:

Samsung Christmas & New Year Offer – Amazing discounts on select Smartphone models

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December 18, 2019

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Samsung Christmas & New Year Offer – Amazing discounts on select Smartphone models

With Christmas right around the corner, Samsung has once again stepped up to make this festive season even more joyful by announcing amazing discounts on its select Galaxy ‘A’ and ‘M’ lineup of smartphones. Under the “Christmas and New Year Offer”, Samsung has announced deals which even the Santa himself would be proud of. Depending upon the model, Samsung is offering discounts ranging from NPR 991 to NPR 14,991.

Samsung Galaxy A80

Design: Glass body front and back, Aluminum frame
Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels)
Rear Camera: Triple, 48 MP primary lens with f/2.0 aperture & PDAF + 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture + 3D TOF sensor
Front Camera: Rotating rear camera (48 MP primary lens with f/2.0 aperture & PDAF + 8 MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture + 3D TOF sensor)
Processor: Octa-core 8 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
GPU: Adreno 618
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB onboard, non-expandable
Battery: 3700 mAh, 25W Fast Charging
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Price in Nepal: Rs.~~64,990~~ 49,999

Samsung Galaxy A70s

Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Triple cameras – 64 MP primary camera, f/1.8 + 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.2 + 8 MP wide-angle lens, LED flash
Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.0
OS: Android v9.0 Pie
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz (Snapdragon 675)
RAM: 6 GB DDR4
Storage: 128 GB internal, expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Connectivity: Dual SIM (nano + nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4,500mAh with 25W Fast Charging (included inside the box)
Color Options: Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Black
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~48,890~~ 43,799

Samsung Galaxy A70

Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2400×1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Chipset: Snapdragon 675
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB; Expandable up to 512GB (Dedicated SD Card Slot)
OS & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung’s OneUI on the top
Rear Camera: Triple camera – (32 MP, f/1.7, PDAF) + (8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)) + (5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor), LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), Gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery: 4500mAh with 25watt fast charging support; USB Type-C port
Colors: Blue, Coral, and Black
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~42,890~~ 40,799

Samsung Galaxy A50s

Body: 6.24 x 2.93 x 0.30 inches; 169 gm (5.96 oz)
Display: 6.4 inches Super AMOLED Infinity-U
Resolution: Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 ratio
Chipset: Exynos 9611, 10nm process
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB/6GB
Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable up to 512GB)
Rear Camera: (48MP, f/2.0, 1/2″ Sony IMX 582 sensor) + (8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens) + (5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor), LED Flash
Front Camera: Single – 32MP, f/2.0
OS & UI: Android Pie with Samsung One UI on top
Battery: Non-removable 4000 mAh; USB Type C
Colors: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Violet
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~42,190~~ 33,599

Samsung Galaxy A50

Display: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 403PPI
Chipset: Exynos 9610 Octa
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB; Expandable up to 512GB (Dedicated SD Card Slot)
OS & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung’s OneUI on the top
Rear Camera: Triple camera – (25 MP, f/1.7, PDAF) + (8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)) + (5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor), LED flash
Front Camera: 25MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), Gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery: 4000mAh with 15watt fast charging support; USB Type-C port
Colors: Blue, White, Coral, and Black
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~29,490~~ 26,699

Samsung Galaxy A30

Display: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 403PPI
Chipset: Exynos 7904 Octa
CPU: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB; Expandable up to 512GB (Dedicated SD Card Slot)
OS & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung’s OneUI on the top
Rear Camera: Dual camera – (16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF) + (5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)), LED flash
Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery: 4000mAh with 15watt fast charging support; USB Type-C port
Colors: Blue, White, and Black
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~24,890~~ 23,899

Samsung Galaxy A10s

Display: 6.2″ IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (720 x 1520 pixels), Infinity-V notch, 19:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Dual, 13 MP with f/1.8 aperture + 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 8 MP with f/2.0 aperture
Processor: Octa-core Helio P22
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32 GB internal, expandable via microSD card up to 512 GB
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI
Features: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor,
Battery: 4000 mAh
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~16,090~~ 13,999

Samsung Galaxy M40

Display: 6.3-inch PLS LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
GPU: Adreno 612
OS: Android Pie (v9.0) with One UI on top
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Rear camera: Triple, 32 MP primary with f/1.7 aperture + 8 MP ultra-wide + 5 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16 MP
Battery: 3500 mAh with 15-Watt fast charging
SIM(s): Dual Hybrid SIM
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
Price in Nepal: Rs. ~~29,990~~ 25,999

Vivo X30 and X30 Pro 5G launched: Marks the dawn of Exynos 980 smartphones!

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Vivo X30 and X30 Pro 5G launched: Marks the dawn of Exynos 980 smartphones!

With the launch of Vivo X30 and Vivo X30 Pro, Vivo has now added two more devices to its X series of smartphones. As with the majority of phones launching under this lineup, the highlight of these two devices is once again, the camera.

Vivo X30 & X30 Pro Specifications

Body: 6.42 x 3.04 x 0.35 inches
Display: 6.44-inches Super AMOLED Display
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels; 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Samsung’s Exynos 980; 8nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G76 MP5
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB (expandable up to 512GB)
Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Vivo’s Funtouch 10.0 on top
Rear Camera:
– 64 MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens
– 32MP, f/2.0 telephoto lens
– 13MP f/3.0 periscope lens (only on X30 Pro)
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.4 aperture
Security: In-display Fingerprint-Scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Dual Sim (Nano-SIM), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4350 mAh with 33W fast charging
Colors: Black, Peach, Light Blue

Vivo X30 & X30 Pro Overview

Talking about the camera, the Vivo X30 Pro variant features a 5x periscope camera lens which has been left out in the basic variant. With this addition, the Pro supports digital zoom up to 60x magnification while the basic variant maxes out at 20x digital zoom.

Other than that, both devices feature a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide angle lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens. The devices come with features such as Super Night mode and Hyper HDR. The former reduces noise in the dark setting by stacking multiple photos together, while Hyper HDR allows you to shoot pictures against bright sources.

For the selfie, both feature a 50mm portrait camera with a 32MP sensor that sits in the punch hole on the front of the device. It also comes with additional features such as autofocus and bokeh effect.

The devices are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 980 chipset which comes with an integrated modem for 5G support. It is the first device to be powered by this chipset. It comes with a feature that lets you switch over to 4G/5G when the Wi-Fi runs slow.

The devices feature a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 resolution. It promises a brighter screen with the brightness going up to 1200 nits local brightness.

Funtouch 10 based on Android 9 runs on both the devices and a 4350 mAh battery powering them. It supports 33W flash charging through its Type-C port. Vivo X30 and X30 Pro also house an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The devices will come with 128GB and 256GB storage options.

Also Read: Vivo sales carnival II in Nepal: Get discounts & gift hampers

Vivo X30 & X30 Pro Price & Availability

The Vivo X30 is priced at 3,298 Yuan (~NRs. 53,545) for 128GB variant and 3,598 Yuan (~NRs. 58,415) for 256GB variant. Likewise, the Vivo X30 Pro is priced at 3,998 Yuan (~NRs. 64,910) for 128GB variant and 4,298 Yuan (~NRs. 69,780) for 256GB variant.

Both these phones are currently available for pre-order in China via its official website. While the X30 Pro will be available from Dec 24, the X30 will only be available starting Dec 28. As far as Nepal launch is concerned, Vivo has been tight-lipped about its launch in Nepal. However, given what do you think of these phones, is it a hit or a miss? Let us know in the poll down below:

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ZTE Axon 10s Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 865, Z–booster 2.0

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December 18, 2019

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ZTE Axon 10s Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 865, Z–booster 2.0

In the recent chain of events, ZTE has revealed its new 5G phone including its specs and the release date. The ZTE Axon 10s Pro is the successor to Axon 10 Pro launched in early 2019, and it will be launched on the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. Though a lot of things have been confirmed about the device, the main talking point has been the Snapdragon 865 chipset and its 5G support.

There isn’t much to talk about its design as the Axon 10s pro looks identical to its predecessor. With the thickness measuring at 7.9 mm and weight around 175g, it could be one of the thinnest devices to support 5G.

The Axon 10s Pro will be among the first to be powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 chipset. As the flagship chipset is bundled with a discrete X55 modem, the all-new Axon 10s Pro will come with 5G support which wasn’t the case with the Axon 10 Pro which had a separate 5G variant. The phone will come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage to assist the performance of the device.

The phone will be one of the few devices that come with support for both Dual-Mode 5G and Wi-Fi 6. One can control the cellular network mode between 4G and 5G depending upon the network availability.

The phone will run on the latest MiFavor 10 on top of Android 10. The UI comes with AI voice assistant, system-wide dark mode and other cool features that seem to be aimed at the Chinese users. Additionally, it comes with Z–booster 2.0 which promises to boost the performance of the device through better resource handling.

ZTE Axon 10s Pro Price & Availability

ZTE Axon 10s Pro is expected to cost around 3000 Yuan (~$430 or ~NRs. 48,710) upon its release. It will compete against the likes of Mi 10, OnePlus 8 and Samsung S11.