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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Review: “Flagship Killer” only in terms of Performance!

Pratima Adhikari
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Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro Review: “Flagship Killer” only in terms of Performance!

The Redmi K20 pro has been an attention grabber from the day it was announced. No doubt, it’s the most popular smartphone in its price category. In some regions it also goes by the name Mi 9T, but don’t get confused, it’s the same smartphone. So, we have been using this device for two months now, side by side with others that we have reviewed. And now I think I have used it enough to give you guys a long-term review of it. So, let me begin the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro review.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro specifications:

  • Display: 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
  • Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
  • GPU: Adreno 640
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB; No SD Card slot for memory expansion
  • OS & UI: Android Pie (v9.0) with MIUI 10 on the top
  • Rear Camera: (48 MP f/1.8, wide-angle camera) + (8MP, f/2.4, telephoto camera, 2x optical zoom) + (13MP, f/2.4, ultra-wide-angle camera), Dual-LED flash
  • Front Camera: 20MP motorized pop-up selfie camera, f/2.2
  • Battery: 4000mAh battery with 27-watt fast charging support
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG support
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Price (8/256GB): Rs. 49,999 Rs. 46,999

Design

Design-wise, it’s still one of the most attractive and I would say different designs. The glass body does not lack the heft and premiumness and hence the phone feels very good on the hands. Now, the glass body has its cons, smudges are unavoidable. So you need to case it up if you want to evade such smudges. Talking of cases, the case Xiaomi provides inside the box looks very good and has endured my use for almost 2 months and it still looks good for some time more.

xiaomi redmi k20 pro rear panel

The one thing I appreciate is that the power button has a distinct red color that has given the device a very nice touch.

However, the buttons are not very tactile to my liking, they are not bad, but they don’t give that impressive clicky feedback as compared to the high-end phones like Galaxy Note 10+.

At the back, there’s a lot going on. First, there’s the triple camera setup and down below, we have the Redmi branding. There’s a speaker down below, which by the way is the only speaker here, meaning, this one does not have stereo speakers like the former flagship killer, Pocophone F1, which is quite a bummer. Besides that, there is a USB Type-C port and a SIM slot.

Notably, the phone does not miss out on the headphone jack, which I am very thankful for.

Overall, the design is not very premium like that of the high-end phones. Nonetheless, the design here is one of the best for the price and easy to fall in love with.

Display

The Redmi K20 pro has a 6.39 inches Horizon AMOLED display. Now, don’t get all confused, the horizon is just a name given by Xiaomi, it’s your regular AMOLED display like you find in other smartphones. But, one of the perks of having an AMOLED screen is the presence of Dark mode which I use on a daily basis, because why not? It saves battery and it protects your eyes.

And talking about protecting your eyes, there is an anti-flicker mode in the display which really does help reduce the harmful effects of PWM dimming. And in case you don’t know what that means, you can find out from the video down below.

But notably, even though the screen is bare 6.39 inches, the display looks quite big and full, all thanks to the pop-up camera and narrow bezels.

About the quality well, it’s superb. The colors are good, viewing angles are good, brightness levels are good, so if you are thinking to get the K20 Pro, be sure that you will get an amazing display experience.

On top of that, there is no notch to eating up extra space in the display.  And undoubtedly, display is one of the many things the company has upgraded from the Pocophone F1, so I am very happy about that.

redmi k20 pro display

The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 which has been a savior for me because even though I haven’t used a screen protector, only minor scratches have appeared, nothing that demands a lot of attention. However, it would have been better if Xiaomi had used the latest generation of gorilla glass protection.

Performance

Xiaomi’s Flagship killers have always opted for the latest and fastest chipset there are, which is also the primary reason it’s called a Flagship killer in the first place. So, with the Snapdragon 855, everything just flows.

There is almost nothing this phone can’t handle. The performance on the device was even comparable with the Note 10 Plus, which will costs you nearly double. So, this is hands down the best performing phone for the price.

Gaming-wise too, you get the best from Qualcomm, the Adreno 640 which handles games like a breeze. The phone does not heat to a level of frustration even while intense gaming. Xiaomi says they have used double-layer cooling technology surrounding the chipset to help prevent heating, so guess that has worked.

You only get the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant here in Nepal, but there are other variants too.

Software

The Redmi K20 Pro runs on the Android Pie currently, although you can download Android 10 for Beta testing. The MIUI 10.3 is what the phone runs on currently, so apart from a few changes here and there, you are going to get a typical MIUI experience. You get the Poco launcher 2.0 by default and there is an app drawer as well but you can keep it or discard it, you have a choice for that.

redmi k20 pro multitasking

But the good thing is, even though MIUI 10 is pretty heavy, it’s well optimized in the K20 Pro, so it does not slow down or bring lags to the device. The transitions in the UI are pretty smooth. As already mentioned, there are welcome features in the UI like a dark mode and Always-on display. For always-on display, you can put it on all the time or schedule it. Keeping it on all the time is going to chuck your battery a little bit.

However, to be honest, I am not a big fan of MIUI, especially because of those annoying ads, but Xiaomi is not sending any ads here, but you never know with Xiaomi.

Also, the MIUI icons are also something I am not very fond of, so the first thing I did was install the Samsung One UI icon pack.

redmi k20 pro fingerprint

For security, you have the basics, an in-display fingerprint sensor which is blazing fast, not as fast as the OnePlus 7 Pro, but still fast. However, it does not unlock with wet hands, like the Note 10 Plus. In my region, you get Face Unlock option too, which uses the pop-up selfie camera. The Face Unlock is not very fast and not so reliable.

Cameras:

Now, let’s talk cameras. And what I can say is the K20 pro may be a flagship killer when it comes to performance, but with the time I had with it, it surely is not a flagship-grade camera performer. I will explain why, but first, let’s get done with cameras specs.

xiaomi redmi k20 pro design

There are triple cameras at the back, a primary 48 MP quad-Bayer sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8 MP 2X telephoto lens. Photos from the primary sensor in daylight condition look really nice. They are detailed and punchy. But sometimes, you do get some oversaturation going on. Also, you do have an AI option if you want to add saturation to your images and sometimes it does look good.

Portraits, in the K20 Pro, are done via the Telephoto lens. And I must say the subject focus is done very well here. Edge detection tough takes a hit at difficult areas like the hair but overall I liked the portrait images from the K20 Pro although when the background is sunny, it looks exposed. Blur at the background can be adjusted afterward according to one’s liking so things look good.

Also, there is a feature here which lets you make some moving background effects which is fun to have.

I did compare the K20 Pro’s primary camera with the Note 10+ that I just reviewed, and I must say there is no competition. The Note 10+ is simply better in every aspect from colors to the dynamic range to bokeh in portraits, and this is what you get with flagship phones, and not with the flagship killers like K20 Pro.

The second Telephoto lens does a good job too although you won’t find great detailing like the primary camera.

The third ultra-wide-angle lens also preserves fair details and produces good colors. The sensor is 15mm wide so you get quite wide pictures.

On the front, you get a 20MP motorized selfie camera, which glows whenever it goes up. And that has made the front camera somewhat toy-like. But taking it out and while taking pictures during my use, I found them to be pretty decent.

redmi k20 pro front camera

Selfies pack enough details and you get decent colors. Even the portrait images look impressive. But what I didn’t like is that the motorized mechanism takes time to go up and down. And talking about the speed, it’s slower than OnePlus 7 Pro and even the Realme X. When the elevating mechanism retracts during the falls, it’s slow when it comes to speed. So there are high chances that you damage your selfie camera if the phone falls while taking selfies.

But, all the three sensors are not optically stabilized meaning there’s no OIS, so if you don’t have steady hands, chances are your images might come out slightly wobbly or shaky especially during low light scenarios.

And the Normal night time images are grainy and void of details. However, there is a night mode feature to compensate for it which improves the details and exposure of the images by a good margin. Again, because of the lack of OIS, nighttime images may result in being shaky many times.

Video-wise, the K20 pro is very impressive to say at the least. You have various options for video recording where I found the 4k@30 fps to have the best stabilization. You can record videos at 4k 60 fps too, but they are not very well stabilized. And as far as the quality goes, it’s very good, so if you are thinking of making vlogs and don’t want to invest a lot in equipment, the K20 pro can be a good option.

You can also record slow-motion videos at 960fps and 120 fps. The quality, well it’s not good but interestingly you can add music to them which is sort of fun. You can click videos from the Wide-angle and telephoto lens as well, here are some samples for you to check out.

As I said in the beginning, the cameras are justifiable for the price, not quite on par with flagships, and I think the software implementation could have been a little better.

It’s the same sensor, the Sony IMX 586 as the one found on even budget smartphones these days. So, I don’t think it is a flagship killer camera on the K20 pro.

Battery

Now it has become like a tradition to Xiaomi keeping 4,000 mAh batteries on their smartphones and this one follows the same ritual.

The battery on the Redmi K20 Pro is supported by 27-watt fast charging. But you get the 18W fast charger inside the box. The phone took me One hour and 30 minutes to get fully charged and a fully charged battery can last you for a good one and a half-day.

I was quite impressed by the battery life because even though it’s a regular-sized battery it’s very enduring. I liked how the phone shuts down the background processes properly to give a good battery life.

Compromises

Now, before I come to the conclusion, here are some of the compromises you have to bear with the K20 pro when compared with the $1000 flagships.

The first is not having dust and water-resistant. There’s also no stereo speakers and the output from the mono speaker is above average. The K20 Pro also has mediocre vibration motors which they should surely improve on its next iteration. And the final compromise is the cameras.

The Sony IMX 586 is not a flagship sensor as advertised by Xiaomi, at least not when even budget phones like Redmi Note 7 Pro are using the same sensor. Yes, I know, it depends upon the software optimization and chipset too. And not just the sensor, but in the K20 pro, well the implementation is not wow!

Conclusion

So, just ignore those comprises that I mentioned earlier. I was just nitpicking. Because, if you look at the price, the Redmi K20 pro is the most value for money smartphone in its price range.

redmi k20 pro screen

For performance, it can be compared to the flagships and no other mid-range phones can compete in this regard. Design and display are more or less what we get for the price and as I said, cameras too are good enough but not the best.

And its priced at around 50K in Nepal, whereas its nearest competitor the Oneplus 7 is priced at 65K, which makes the K20 Pro an unrivaled choice.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro: Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Amazing display
  • Buttery smooth performance
  • Excellent value for money

Cons:

  • No flagship-grade cameras
  • No IP rating

Here’s another concerning Chinese app: This time, with face-swapping capability!

Nikhil Shrestha
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Here’s another concerning Chinese app: This time, with face-swapping capability!

Why age yourself to oblivion when you can be Leonardo DiCaprio?

You might have experienced what I’m calling “Age of Apocalypse” (though Marvel Comics may not be happy about it) in your timeline not so long ago. Suddenly everyone of your friends and families were getting as old as the hills. That was “FaceApp“, a Russian app that makes use of AI for transforming you into your probable old looking self which faced heavy criticisms concerning its terms and conditions. Now there’s a new sheriff in town! “Zao App“, a free-to-download deepfake app from China can put your face into a 30-second video clip of movies and other media.

Deepfake isn’t a new thing really and not a pay-to-use thing either. In fact, you can download the “deepfakes” repository from GitHub right now and use it as you see fit. It has been around a while to be under the radar of the US Government. One requires technical know-how, capable hardware and the patience of a saint to be able to get the desired result from the technology. However, Zao completely revolutionalizes the practicality of deepfake, where a user can simply upload a portrait of themselves and be able to swap their face into a 1/2 a minute video clip available in the app itself.

The price of something free

Zao App was released on the Apple App Store on August 30th, where it became an overnight sensation and the top free app in China for the week. Unsurprisingly, its terms and conditions sparked outrage among the users and reasonably so. Déjà vu! By using the app, the user data would succumb to the mercy of “Momo Inc.”, the company that owns Zao.

According to Bloomberg, a previous version of the terms and conditions of the app included a clause where the developer would get “free, irrevocable, permanent, transferable and relicense-able” rights to any content uploaded by the user. Combine this to the fact that every company in China is mandated to provide their data to the Chinese government when demanded, your content could potentially either be misused by the company or get into the hands of the government. (But that’s already a reality in China so no hiccups there!)

Following the outcry, the company was quick to respond by altering its terms and conditions stating that it wouldn’t use your content for purposes other than previously agreed on or to improve the app itself. Additionally, once your delete your uploaded content, they would be deleted from the company’s servers too.

Witness the app in its glory as demonstrated by the Twitter user @AllanXia

So what do you think of the app? Do you really think it’s the end of days for user privacy?

Realme 5 Pro Review: The “Real” threat to Xiaomi’s midrangers?

Pratima Adhikari
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Realme 5 Pro Review: The “Real” threat to Xiaomi’s midrangers?

Good design, good cameras, and power performance! And of course, the price! Realme exactly knows what they should focus on. So on the specs-sheet, the phone looks really promising. But does that hold true on to real-life use? We tried to answer that in this Realme 5 Pro review.

Realme 5 Pro Specifications

  • Display: 6.3 inches FHD+ Full HD+ display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ protection
  • Design: Crystal Design (Nano-Holographic Color)
  • Rear Camera:
    – 48MP primary camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.79 aperture, LED flash, EIS,
    – 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.25 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size
    – 2MP for 4cm macro with f/2.4 aperture, 1.75μm pixel size
    – 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP with Sony IMX471 sensor
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
  • CPU: Octa-core (6 x Kryo 360 Silver at 1.7GHZ and 2 x Kryo 360 Gold at 2.3GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 616
  • RAM: 4/6/8 GB
  • OS: Android Pie (Color OS 6)
  • Storage: 64/128 GB onboard, expandable up to 256 GB, dedicated slot
  • Battery: 4035 mAh non-removable with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass, fingerprint
  • Price (4+64): INR 13,999
  • Price (6+64): INR 14,999
  • Price (8 +128): INR 16,999

Design

Design-wise, the only concern is the polycarbonate back, that too in terms of durability. Otherwise, this is pretty good design.

realme 5 pro design

These diamond-shaped patterns glow in light and darker shade when tilted, making the phone look very appealing. On hands too, it feels okay, it’s nice and considerably hefty. Now don’t expect anything of the Realme X kind, that phone has a different level good design. But as I said, by looks, I love this phone. This, I think is one of the best-looking designs for the price.

But the good looks come for a price. Smudges are inevitable on it and no matter how much you clean, it keeps coming back, so I would advise you to put a case on it. By the way, you get the case inside of the box itself. It should last you for two months or so.

Aesthetically, everything seems good except for tactility of the buttons. And this is one of the dark sides of having a phone built entirely of plastic. Down below, you see a USB-C port, a single firing bottom speaker and thankfully a headphone jack! The output from the headphone jack and the speakers are well unimpressive, like with most of the midrange phones.

But something unique that the company has provided is that the phone is splash resistant. I talked about this in the Realme 5 review as well. This feature is nothing like IP ratings but the company says that the openings of the phone have been sealed with rubber gaskets to prevent your phone from water or moisture damage to some extent. So, maybe accidental coffee spills will have fewer impacts now.

Display

On the display front, it’s the same as the Realme 3 Pro, a 6.3- inches IPS LCD screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It’s protected with Gorilla Glass 3+, so it should be resistant to minor drops and impacts. I haven’t tried dropping it though.

realme 5 pro display

The colors on the screen look good and vibrant. Of course, not the AMOLED level, but not bad either. Brightness too is sufficient indoors and okay outdoors. There are various battery saver modes you can use to limit the brightness levels.

The display is the house for a mini-drop notch that carries the selfie camera. It’s small and not obtrusive at all. Also, there is a color temperature slider inside the display settings that lets you change the screen temperature as per your liking. And the screen offers good legibility even while viewing the contents outdoors.

realme 5 pro screen

So, overall, if we think about it, this display is familiar to us, there are not many changes from the Realme 3 pro.

Performance:

The Realme 5 Pro runs on Snapdragon 712. Which is essentially the same as the Snapdragon 710 except for slightly higher clock speed on the high-performance cores. In terms of GPU, there has been no change from the Snapdragon 710, it’s still the Adreno 616 which performs just like what we saw on the Realme X.

In real life, you are not going to see much differences between the Realme X and the Realme 5 Pro, except for some slight 10% improvement in the CPU performance, which by the way, you are not going to notice all that much.

But the 5 Pro has shown significant improvement from the 3 Pro in case of AnTuTu and Geekbench scores.

Benchmark Comparison

Realme 5 Pro

(SD712)

 Realme X

(SD710)

 Redmi Note 7 Pro

(SD675)

 Vivo S1

(Helio P65)
AnTuTu v7 179,797 156,009 178,678 146,499
Geekbench 4.4.1 (Single-core) 1,871 1,500 2,376 1,840
Geekbench 4.4.1 (Multi-core) 5,840 5,881 6,575 4,741

The Realme 5 Pro is available in 3 memory configurations, 4+64 GB, 6+64 GB, and 8+128 GB, all of which are UFS 2.1 based, so its basically faster load times of apps and games. There is also a dedicated slot, in case you need more storage which can go up to 256 GB.

On everyday use, I found the performance to be smooth. Games ran very well, I played PUBG on high settings, almost stutter-free. So, this is a good gaming phone, I can vouch for that.

Even on normal use, whatever game or app you run, it’s going to run very well. Even on the heating part, you are not going to experience much, there’s normal rise in temperature while intense gaming, which is nothing so overwhelming.

Software:

The Realme 5 Pro comes with Android Pie with its custom Color OS 6 on top. This combination is what we have already seen on other Realme Phones, so the 5 pro offers just the same experience. I say this in all the Realme Reviews that Color OS is not so great and it still holds true for me. However, I really wish the rumors of them coming up with their own UI comes is true because that would really be amazing!

realme 5 pro software

The software, though not well defined, gives you a lot of customization options for navigation and other functions. There is also something called game space that basically lets you minimize interruptions while playing games. You don’t get the ‘dark mode’ like the Realme X, which of course is because of the LCD screen. There is a night shield feature though if you wish to protect your eyes from harmful Blue light.

For security, we have basics, fingerprint sensor and Face unlock. Registering fingerprint takes some time but the end result is zippy fast and accurate almost all the times. Face unlock too is fast, but since it’s done by the selfie camera, I used the fingerprint sensor as my primary method for unlocking.

Cameras

Now let’s talk cameras. And this is the first time the company has included a quad camera setup. And it’s hilarious somehow that Realme did not even think of triple camera setup, they jumped right from Dual to Quad cameras.

realme 5 pro rear camera

Anyways, moving on to the camera specifications, the primary is a 48 MP Quad Bayer sensor, then we have an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, then comes the 2 MP depth sensor and the 2 MP macro lens.

Now, first, let’s go for the primary camera. And this is the same sensor that we saw on the Realme X, the infamous and universally used, SONY IMX 586 sensor.

Alright, first let me talk about the images from the 5 Pro. I see good sharpness in the images, the colors look nice and punchy, yet not over-saturated. In case you want more vibrancy, you can turn on the Chroma Boost option. There is a 48 MP option for clicking pictures but you won’t find much differences upon first glance with the 12 MP images. Just upon close inspection, the 12 MP look sharper, thanks to pixel binning.

While talking about primary images, I compared the images from the Realme X and the 5 Pro because both phone’s chipsets use the same ISP and the same sensor. To make the comparison fair, I tested the images in a different color-accurate screen because well, one is an LCD and another is an AMOLED panel.

And my test showed that apart from the slightest of color changes, there’s actually not much differences. Realme X’s color looks slightly more saturated while the 5 pro’s images had a more subtle color to them. In portrait images too, only the skin tone is a little bit different and it looks like the 5 Pro has slightly better edge detection, otherwise, everything is almost the same. Same goes with selfies, both portrait, and normal selfies.

Now. Let’s move on to wide-angle images. As already mentioned, this is the first time we have seen a wide-angle lens on a Realme phone and the implementation is not bad actually. The primary and wide-angle images don’t suffer much color shifting, although slightly lesser details on the wide-angle photos are there as expected but nothing worrying.

The third depth sensor is quite good too, surprisingly good for a 2 MP sensor. The edge detection is okay, it slightly takes a hit in the hairlines, otherwise, it looks good. The blur too looks pleasing. So, I quite liked the portrait images form the 5 Pro.

The fourth Macro images, well, are not as impressive as I thought it would be. Actually, if you go near a subject and click from the primary camera, the images come out better than clicking pictures through the Macro lens. So, I found it to be rather gimmicky. Maybe the company can provide a better Macro lens in their future offerings.

Nighttime images are well a lot grainy. But there is a nightscape feature to compensate for it. With the nightscape feature, it improves the lighting and balance of exposure in images. It’s nothing extraordinary, but it’s not bad either!

Video-wise, you have the usual options, 4k@30 fps, and 1080p and 720p@30 and 60 fps. While shooting hand-held, I found the 1080p@30 fps option to have the best stabilization. But if you want better quality, you can shoot in 4k using a gimbal.

Battery:

The battery capacity ion the Realme 5 Pro is similar to the Realme 3 Pro with both having a 4,045 mAh battery. The battery life on the phone is impressive, it can get you through a day easily with some battery left at the end. If you are moderate to light user, the battery is going to last even longer.

With the 5 Pro, you get a fast charger inside the box, a 20 Watt adapter that supports VOOC charge 3.0. You can get the device fully charged in about 80-85 minutes, which is impressive.

Conclusion:

So, yes, like all Realme phones, the 5 pro is also a very good value for money device. Here, we have some welcome additions like a wide-angle lens and USB Type-C port, which weren’t there before and these have made the phone very competitive.

realme 5 pro rear panel

But now, I think it’s time for Realme to step up their game, not just in specs and prices but you know start doing something new, become first movers. Honestly, in these few months, I have reviewed so many Realme phones all slightly different from one other, all are the best value for money phones and that’s it. The only unique thing is we get so and so specs in a more affordable price.

But don’t get me wrong, I just mean there is nothing innovative going on. And as good as the company is doing, I think focusing on new things will help the brand even more!

Realme 5 Pro: Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Great Primary Camera
  • Zippy Performance
  • Amazing Battery Life
  • Fast Charging

Cons:

  • Gimmicky Macro Lens
  • Plastic Build

OPPO A9 2020 gets price cut in Nepal: Is it finally worth buying?

Pratima Adhikari
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OPPO A9 2020 gets price cut in Nepal: Is it finally worth buying?

Oppo A9 2020 is a mid-range smartphone that was announced towards the end of 2019. The device features a massive battery, quad-camera setup and bigger memory configurations. However, Oppo has slashed the price of A9 2020 in Nepal. So, is it a good deal finally? Let’s learn more about the phone first.

Oppo A9 2020 Overview:

The Oppo A9 2020 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) IPS LCD panel with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and gorilla glass protection. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also features a triple slot (2 SIM card +microSD).

The Oppo A9 2020 has 4 cameras on the back. The primary one is a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, which we also already saw on the premium devices like OnePlus 7 Pro and Redmi K20 Pro. The 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor completes its quad-cam setup. There’s a 16MP front camera residing inside the notch of the display.

Also, check out our review of Oppo A9 2020

The Oppo A9 2020 boasts a 5000mAh battery with fast charging support. In terms of build, it’s a plastic body with gradient colors. The design looks stylish with a 3D curved body similar to the F11 Pro.

oppo a9 2020 display

There’s a rear-facing fingerprint sensor, so you won’t be getting an in-display sensor on this one. Maybe, they are keeping this feature for the F15 Pro. Software side, it runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6.0.1 on top.

The device is relatively thick at 9.1mm, thanks to its big display and it weighs 195g. The color option includes marine green and space purple.

OPPO A9 2020 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ display
  • SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
  • CPU: Octa-core (Quad 2GHz Kryo 260G + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260S)
  • GPU: Adreno 610 GPU
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
  • OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) with ColorOS 6.0.1
  • SIM: Dual SIM + Dedicated SD Card Slot
  • Rear Camera: Quad Cameras
    – 48MP primary with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.79 aperture
    – 8MP wide-angle with 119° FOV
    – 2MP macro lens
    – 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP with f/2.0 aperture
  • Fingerprint sensor: Yes, rear-mounted
  • Connectivity: 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio, Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou
  • Battery: 5000mAh battery with fast charging

oppo a9 2020 price nepal specifications

OPPO A9 2020 Price in Nepal & Availability

The new price of Oppo A9 2020 in Nepal is NPR. 33,590 (previously Rs. 35,990) for the 8/128GB variant. The device is available through both online and offline channels and you might get some discounts on the marked price depending upon the retailer.

Model Name Old Price New Price in Nepal
Oppo A9 2020 (8/128GB) NPR. 35,990 NPR. 33,590

Oppo A9 2020 is priced similarly to the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Vivo S1 Pro. If you are after performance then Redmi Note 8 Pro is the way to go, however, if you care more about the aesthetics of the phone, then Vivo S1 Pro with Super AMOLED display and under-display fingerprint could be the better choice. However, you will miss out on the 5,000mAh battery of the Oppo A9 if you choose any of the latter two.

Also, watch our review of OPPO A9 2020!

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 received a price cut in Nepal: 32MP selfie camera now at a cheaper price!

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Xiaomi Redmi Y3 received a price cut in Nepal: 32MP selfie camera now at a cheaper price!

For the upcoming Dashain, every company is pushing different schemes to lure people into buying their products and services. When it comes to smartphones, Vivo and Oppo already put forward their schemes. And Xiaomi couldn’t stay behind longer in this competition. MI Nepal slashed the price of some of the smartphones in its lineup. Xiaomi had already announced the price drop on Redmi Note 7 and Redmi 7. And this time, the company drop the price of Redmi Y3 as well. That means you can now get a 32MP selfie camera at a cheaper price.

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Overview:

Going by the specs, the phone comes with a 6.26-inch IPS display with a tiny notch on the top. And this dot-notch display features HD+ resolution in a 19:9 aspect ratio. With the curvy edges (2.5D curved) on the sides, the phone also comes with Gorilla Glass 5 on the top. The presence of the Gorilla Glass 5 ensures better chances of survival from cracks and scratches during the accidentals falls.

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On to imaging part, the phone boasts a dual-cam setup at its back. The rear panel houses a 12MP primary shooter, which comes alongside the 2MP depth sensor. With two cameras in action, the handset is capable of capturing portrait images as well. As mentioned earlier, the phone comes with a 32MP selfie shooter, which also authenticating the faces while unlocking the device via face unlock feature.

redmi y3 selfie camera

Powering the device is Snapdragon 632 chipset, which comes aboard with 3/4GB of RAM. On the storage front, the phone gets 32/64GB of onboard memory with an SD card support for storage expansion. Talking about the software, the phone boots on Android Pie out of the box with MIUI 10 on the top of it. As far as the battery is concerned, a 4000mAh battery handles the business.

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.26-inch with 2.5D curved glass display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
  • Resolution: HD+ (1520 × 720 pixels); 19:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 632; 14nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-Core 1.8GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 506
  • RAM: 3GB/4GB
  • Storage: 32GB/64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD
  • Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10
  • Rear Camera: Dual Camera setup – (12MP primary camera, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF) + (2MP depth sensor), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 32MP, 1/2.8″ sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/2.25 aperture
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4000mAh battery with 10-watt fast charging
  • Colors: Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 Price in Nepal [Updated 2020]

Xiaomi Redmi Y3 is now available in Nepal at a price of Rs. 16,999 for the 3/32GB variant. Similarly, the higher-end 4/64GB variant now costs Rs. 19,999.

Model Name  Old Price  New Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Redmi Y3 (3GB/32GB) Rs. 16,999 Rs. 17,999
Xiaomi Redmi Y3 (4GB/64GB) Rs. 20,999 Rs. 19,999

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Gaming-Centric Nubia Red Magic 3 exclusively launched in Daraz.

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Gaming-Centric Nubia Red Magic 3 exclusively launched in Daraz.

Having entered the Nepalese smartphone market just over a year ago, Nubia – the subsidiary of ZTE has a lot of interesting offerings especially with its gaming “Red Magic” line of smartphones. With the sudden and exponential surge in the mobile gaming ecosystem in the country, there’s definitely a demand for quality gaming phones here. While the likes of Asus ROG and Razer phone are yet to see the light of day in Nepal, Nubia is hoping to stir the pot in the mobile gaming market with the launch of its “Red Magic 3” smartphone. The company has exclusively tied up with Daraz to launch the Nubia Redmi Magic 3 in Nepal.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Specs Overview:

Launched in May of 2019, the Red Magic 3 garnered a lot of buzz in the global smartphone market. With its tantalizing design and an industry-first internal cooling fan, it sure stood out against the competition. The Red Magic 3 is the successor to last year’s Red Magic Mars, with a similar design aesthetic and lots of upgrades underneath.

As aforementioned, the phone boasts the world’s first built-in cooling fan in a smartphone. It has active liquid cooling with turbo fan, which Nubia claims enables the Red Magic 3 to be 5x more effective in heat transfer than other passively cooled phones. So, one definitely need not worry about the phone being overheated.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Display 90Hz AMOLED nepal

On top of this, the built-in customizable capacitive shoulder triggers and the enhanced vibration engine with haptic feedback makes the Red Magic 3 a behemoth of a gaming phone. And for you RGB lighting fans out there, the phone houses an RGB LED strip in the back with 16.8 million colors and multiple lighting effects which is also customizable. The side of the phone has a Pogo Pin connector that enables the use of Nubia’s Docking Station which supports additional headphone, ethernet, and Type-C connection. Also, Nubia’s first-party Gaming Pad can be used after installing a case.

Aside from the gaming-centric features, the phone doesn’t compromise on other aspects either. It has a 6.65” widescreen 90Hz AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio for a smooth and vibrant experience. The phone has Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with Adreno 640 GPU which is powered by a monstrous 5000mAh battery with 18W quick-charging capability. Additionally, the Red Magic 3 comes in 3 configurations with the highest one having up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Design build red color nepal

On the camera end, it has a single 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor on the back found in other phones like OnePlus 7 Pro, with a large f/1.79 aperture and 8K video capture at 15fps, which is also another industry-first feature introduced in the phone. There is a single 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.65-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, 430 nits brightness
  • Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 855; 7nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-Core (1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 + 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485)
  • GPU: Adreno 640
  • RAM: 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • Storage: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.0) storage
  • Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Redmagic OS 2.0
  • Rear Camera: 48MP 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.75 aperture, Dual LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.0 aperture
  • Fingerprint sensor: Yes, Rear mounted
  • Audio: 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo front-facing speakers, DTS:X
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Dual 4G VoLTE), WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 27W fast charging
  • Nubia Red Magic 3 Price in Nepal: Rs. 59,999

Nubia Red Magic 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

Nubia has launched the 8+128GB variant of the Red Magic 3 in Nepal which costs Rs. 59999. It is available for pre-booking from Daraz. Shipping starts from 26th Sept.

Images of the OnePlus TV surfaces online, apparently includes a soundbar

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Images of the OnePlus TV surfaces online, apparently includes a soundbar

OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 7T next week. However, as rumors suggest, the event will not be all about the 7T only. Speculations suggest that OnePlus will also reveal the new TV at the event too. And mind you these are not baseless rumors. In fact, with the event date nearing, many leaked images of the OnePlus TV are surfacing online.

OnePlus TV Overview

In these leaked images, you can see the TV along with its custom remote control and what supposedly is the OnePlus soundbar.

The images are in-line with the teaser poster as you can see the uniquely designed stand of the TV on one side. Furthermore, the image also shows a sleek remote control, which confirms the initial pictures of the controller. However, the OnePlus branded soundbar is the highlight of these images.

Now it is completely possible that the image is actually a photoshopped one. Someone out there might just have wanted to create a new wave of rumors about OnePlus. Thus, confirmation about its validity cannot be given. However, if this turns out to be true, the complete OnePlus TV set will surely be the one to look forward to.

Moreover, in the same image, we can also see a subwoofer. However, the wooden table obstructs its view. Therefore, we cannot even put forward speculation about whether it is also from OnePlus or not.

Now, this is not the end of the released images of the TV. Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus, further tweeted a series of images of the TV. And from what I can conjure, the TV’s will indeed have a very sleek design.

Also Read: OnePlus Mobiles Price in Nepal

The OnePlus TV will probably launch only in India at first. This will be the first time that OnePlus is venturing into the world of televisions. However, considering their eye for designs and the impact that they have had in the smartphone industry, the world will be highly expectant of the Chinese tech giants.

Mystery deepens regarding Mi Mix Alpha’s design: Could feature 100% screen-to-body ratio

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Mystery deepens regarding Mi Mix Alpha’s design: Could feature 100% screen-to-body ratio

If not a folding-phone, what on earth is Xiaomi planning to launch as the Mi Mix Alpha? Ever since its first teaser released, we all thought that with this device, Xiaomi too was going to hop into the folding phone train. However, the speculation about its device can now be put to a stop. That’s because an official statement confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is not going to be a folding-screen phone.

Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, via Weibo clarified that the Mi Mix Alpha will not be the company’s first folding phone. However, his post further increased the mystery surrounding the devices’ design. Per him, Mi Mix Alpha will have a very subversive and shocking design. Now, what’s the shock factor here no one knows for sure. Thus, for now, all we can do is wait for the jaw-dropping moment to arrive.

xiaomi mi mix alpha price nepal

However, the news doesn’t end there. With the new teasers, one can actually make a few calculated guesses about the device. For instance, the teaser poster hint that Mi Mix Alpha will have a revolutionary curved design. Now, curved design on a smartphone isn’t a new thing, however, with the Mi Mix Alpha, Xiaomi is planning for something extraordinary. This curved design supposedly will give the device a 100% screen-to-body ratio.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Moreover, other rumors suggest that the Mi Mix Alpha is going to be much more than a 100% screen phone. Some other teasers that we found revealed the 5G capabilities of the phone and also something interesting about the devices’ front camera. The official tweet from the company suggests that the device will not have a pop-up nor a notch housed front camera. So, what’s it going to be?

Well, people following Xiaomi will know that the company has already developed an under-display camera system. Thus, it’s likely that we will get to see this tech in action on the new Mi Mix Alpha. These budding rumors suggest that with Mi Mix Alpha, Xiaomi is planning on be at the forefront of innovation. This makes the 24th September Xiaomi planned event a much-anticipated one. Hopefully, Xiaomi will not disappoint us.

Huawei Nova 5T launched in Nepal: Better than Redmi K20 Pro?

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Huawei Nova 5T launched in Nepal: Better than Redmi K20 Pro?

Huawei has officially launched the Nova 5T in Nepal. It is a device targetted at the upper midrange market segment. The phone comes with decent camera setup and a flagship-grade Kirin 980 chipset. Let’s see out if it can battle against the likes of Redmi K20 Pro in its price range.

Huawei Nova 5T Overview

Camera

Since the camera is the major highlight of the phone, let’s talk about it first. The phone embraces a quad-camera setup on the back. The camera quadruplet comprises of a 48MP main camera, which uses a Sony sensor and an f/1.8 lens. A 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor complete the camera module. The dynamic range of the picture is good for the price range. Ultra-wide angle shots are also average. The macro lens is a gimmick at its best as it can’t capture many details. On the front rests a 32MP selfie shooter right under the punch-hole cutout. The selfies come out very well on this device.

Performance and Memory

Performance-wise, you get the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, which is the flagship SoC in Huawei’s arsenal and which we have seen in a much expensive P30 Pro. The chipset can perform the everyday tasks fluidly and handles just fine. But rivals like K20 Pro come with Snapdragon 855 which is more powerful and handier for gamers.

Check out our review of Huawei Nova 5T

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The performance is further complemented by 8GB of RAM. The phone also ships with GPU Turbo 3.0 software, which promises smoother gameplay even while playing high-end and demanding games. It comes with a Performance mode that contributes to smoother gameplay but at the expense of battery life.

Talking about the storage, Huawei Nova 5T comes aboard with 128GB of onboard memory. However, you won’t get an option to expand the storage any further as the phone lacks an SD card slot.

Also Read Best smartphones in Nepal under Rs. 50,000

Display

On to the display front, Huawei Nova 5T features a 6.26-inch IPS panel with Full-HD resolution. Just like on the Galaxy M40, Vivo Z1 Pro, and the Samsung flagship devices, the Nova 5T also gets a tiny punch-hole cutout on the top of the display. Since there is no OLED panel, you won’t get the in-display fingerprint here. Awkwardly, Huawei managed to place the fingerprint scanner on the side. In addition, you also get the Face Unlock feature as well.

The power supply to the phone is provided by a 3750mAh battery. Huawei has also included 22.5-watt SuperCharge support with which the phone gains up to 50% of charge just in 24 minutes.

Huawei Nova 5T Specifications:

  • Display: 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole cutout
  • Resolution: Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 412 PPI
  • Rear Camera: quad-camera setup – (48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide) with PDAF) + (16 MP Ultra-wide (13mm) with f/2.2) + 2 MP, f/2.4 macro lens + 2 MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 32 MP lens with f/2.0
  • Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 980
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MP10
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB internal memory, No memory card for storage expansion
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 3750mAh, 22.5-Watt Fast charging
  • Also Read: Huawei Nova 5T Review

Huawei Nova 5T Price in Nepal & Availability

The official price of Huawei Nova 5T in Nepal is Rs. 53,990 and the device is available through select online and offline mobile retailers in Nepal.

Model Name Price in Nepal Available Stores
Huawei Nova 5T (8/128GB) Rs. 53,990 Dokoman

With a budget around 50,000, you can’t really go wrong with the Huawei Nova 5T. However, if you are more into gaming and need that extra performance you can have Redmi K20 Pro for an even cheaper price.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 received a price drop in Nepal: The budget phone got even cheaper!

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Xiaomi Redmi 7 received a price drop in Nepal: The budget phone got even cheaper!

Xiaomi brings a lot of phones every year. Since they bring a lot of phones. So it’s really hard to keep track of all the Xiaomi smartphones out there. Plus the model names are equally confusing. So the launch and price drops of the Xiaomi phones usually get us befuddled unless we see the specs. Xiaomi recently cut the price of Redmi Note 7 in Nepal. And it didn’t take too long to cut the price of another smartphone in their Redmi series. This time, the company slashed the price of the Redmi 7. Although the name may sound confusing, let me clear it out for you. The Redmi 7 is a budget device, whereas the Redmi Note 7 is a lower mid-range handset. Since both of these devices have received a price drop, you’ve got quite a treat if you were planning to buy any one of these this Dashain.

Redmi 7 Overview:

On the design side, the Redmi 7 looks blatantly similar to the Redmi Note 7. It comes with a plastic back with an appealing gradient color. Even on the front, there is nothing much of a major difference. The Redmi 7 comes with a 6.26-inch IPS display with a minuscule notch on the top. The display on this device is shielded by Gorilla Glass 5. So the handset has better chances of survival during the falls. However, the resolution here is only HD+. So you might notice some pixelation while viewing the contents on the phone.

xiaomi redmi 7 display

On the performance side, the phone gets the Snapdragon 632 chipset. Although three memory variants were launched in the international market (2/16GB, 3/32GB, and 4/64GB). But in the case of Nepal, you get the 2/32GB and 3/32GB variants.

The phone boots with Android Pie out of the box with MIUI 9 on the top. And talking about the camera, there is a dual-camera setup at the back. A combination of 12MP and 2MP sensors form a camera duo on this device. With two rear cameras at its disposal, the handset is also capable of capturing portrait images. On the front lies an 8MP snapper, which takes care of the selfies.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Software UI

On the battery front, the handset is enriched with a 4000mAh non-removable battery. With a low-res display on the board, it may provide a decent backup. The phone also comes with a 10W charger on the box.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Redmi 7 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.26-inch IPS display with Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
  • Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels); 19:9 aspect ratio @ 269PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 506
  • RAM: 2GB/3GB
  • Storage: 32GB; Expandable up to 512GB via SD card (dedicated slot)
  • OS: Android Pie (v9.0) with MIUI 9 on the top
  • Rear Camera: Dual camera –(12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF) + (2 MP, depth sensor), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4000mAh with 10W charging; Uses Micro USB 2.0 port
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red

Redmi 7 Price in Nepal & Availability in 2020

The new official price of Xiaomi Redmi 7 in Nepal for the 2GB RAM, 32GB storage variant is Rs. 13,999. Similarly, the 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant now costs Rs. 15,999.

Model Name  Old Price  New Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Redmi 7 (2GB/32GB) Rs. 14,999 Rs. 13,999
Xiaomi Redmi 7 (3GB/32GB) Rs. 16,999 Rs. 15,999

Also Read: Top Smartphones in Nepal under Rs. 15,000

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