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Camera Lenses Price in Nepal

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July 9, 2019

Having a good camera is not just enough for photography and videography. Although your camera determines the capability of the camera system, it is the lenses, which determines the perspective. The lens also determines the attributes (field of view, depth of field, etc.) of a subject you will get in an image. So without a good lens, you cannot just yet sit back and relax despite owning a flagship camera. Hence, having a good lens is equally important here. And in order to help you make a purchase, here I have tried to compile some of the popular camera lenses available in Nepal listing out their latest price as well.

Sony Lenses Price in Nepal

Since Sony has an official presence in Nepal, you can buy a genuine Sony lens through the authorized channel. Nepa Hima Trade Link is the authorized distributor of Sony products in Nepal and it has various official showrooms spread in the Kathmandu valley.

In addition to selling genuine products, Nepa Hima Trade Link also provides one year of warranty on every purchase of Sony products in Nepal. And since there are service centers as well, you don’t have to worry even if your lens stops functioning well. Below is the list of all the Sony Lenses available in Nepal along with their latest price.

Also Read: Sony Camera Price in Nepal

Model	Description	Price
SELP18105G	Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens	85,000
SEL55210	Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens	42,500
SEL35F18	Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Lens	52,550
SEL50F18	Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens	40,500
SEL16F28	Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Lens	28,500
SEL20F28	Sony E 20mm f/2.8 Lens	39,500
SEL1018	Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS Lens	91,350
SEL30M35	Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens	30,500
SEL18200	Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens	99,999
SEL1650	Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens	45,500
SEL35F28Z	Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA Lens	81,990
SEL50F18F	Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens	39,000
SEL85F18	Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens	75,500
SEL55F18Z	Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Lens	99,999
SEL70300G	Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens	153,990
SEL1635Z	Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens	150,000
SEL2470Z	Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens	135,000
SEL24240	Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Lens	110,000
SEL35F14Z	Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens	168,990
SEL70200G	Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens	205,000
SEL90M28G	Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens	117,490
SEL28F20	Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens	54,000
SEL50M28	Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens	51,490
SEL24105G	Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens	185,000
SELP28135G	Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens	263,990
SEL1224G	Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens	215,250
SEL1635GM	Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens	281,000
SEL70200GM	Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens	345,000
SEL2470GM	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens	245,000
SEL85F14GM	Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens	235,000
SEL10400GM	Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5,6 GM OSS	306,000
SEL50F14Z	Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA	226,000
SEL24F14GM	Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM	195,000
SEL135F18GM	Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens	280,000

Canon Lenses Price in Nepal

There is an authorized distributor for Canon products as well. Primax International is the designated official to handle the sales of genuine Canon Products in Nepal. Primax International has a complete lineup of Canon’s DSLRs and mirrorless cameras in Nepal. And it has introduced various lenses that would fit into the cameras it’s been selling.

Currently, there are two showrooms of Canon camera and lenses in Nepal. They sell genuine products and offer 1-year of warranty on every product you buy from them. There is also a service center to fix all the mishaps you have on your Canon Camera or the lenses. Below is the list of all the Canon lenses available in Nepal along with their price.

Also Read: Canon Camera Price in Nepal

Description	Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens	Rs. 12,490
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens	Rs. 16,000
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens	Rs. 21,000
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens	Rs. 22,000
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM	Rs. 28,000
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens	Rs. 33,000
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens	Rs. 40,000
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens	Rs. 43,990
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens	Rs. 44,000
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens	Rs. 94,990
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens	Rs. 1,22,490
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens	Rs. 1,24,990
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens	Rs. 1,75,000
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens	Rs. 2,43,000

Sigma Lenses Price in Nepal

Sigma lenses are not officially available in Nepal. But if you want one, you can make a purchase through the gray channel (however, we do not recommend it). And there are various shops in Nepal, which sale the Sigma lenses. In order to write this article, I visited various camera shops in the New Road area and I compiled a list of some popular Sigma lenses and their price in Nepal.

Below is the list of some of the lenses that came into my mind while doing the research. If you want a lens different from the types I mentioned below, you can visit a camera store and make an order. They will surely make it available to you. And talking about the pricing, the rate for each lens tend to differ from shop to shop. But on studying the pattern, I found the prices to be somewhat close to international pricing.

Also Read: Nikon Camera Price in Nepal

Description	Price
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8	Rs. 68,000
Sigma 85mm f/1.4	Rs. 1,06,500
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8	Rs. 33,000
Sigma 35mm f/1.4	Rs. 83,800
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8	Rs. 1,02,500
Sigma 135mm f/1.8	Rs. 1,35,500
Sigma 105mm f/1.4	Rs. 1,63,000
Sigma 105mm f/2.8	Rs. 58,650
Sigma 24-105mm f/4	Rs. 83,490

Tamron Lenses Price in Nepal

Tamron lenses are also quite popular. However, there is no authorized distributor of Tamron products in Nepal. So, they are not available for purchase in Nepal through an official channel. Nonetheless, you can buy a Tamron lens if you need one. There are various shops from where you can buy a Tamron lens, which obviously would be through a gray channel (we don’t intend to promote gray markets by the way).

To research the Tamron lenses price in Nepal, I visited some shops in New Road (just like I did for the price of Sigma lenses). And below is the list of Tamron lenses, which I managed to get the price of.

Also Read: Camera Price in Nepal

Description	Price
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8	Rs. 1,03,000
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8	Rs. 1,04,000
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8	Rs. 1,19,500
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3	Rs. 70,000
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6	Rs. 14,490
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3	Rs. 1,35,500
Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 (G2)	Rs. 1,30,000
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8	Rs. 32,650
Tamron 35mm f/1.8	Rs. 61,490

iPhone XI Leaks and Stuff: Rumors Away!

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Apple is a company that interests even those who don’t really like Apple products. And rumors surrounding Apple are also the most interesting ones! Rumors for the iPhone XI started quite some time ago, but now the rumor mill is kicking into high gear! There are a lot of interesting insights. And while we can’t say for sure if all of them will be true, Apple products rumors have good credibility, generally speaking. So, here are the latest iPhone XI leaks and rumors.

New features

The new iPhones will ship with iOS 13, that’s for sure. After all, they announced that back in the WWDC 2019, and it might have been for this very purpose, primarily. Of course, we’re calling them iPhone 11s for now, because we don’t have official names for them, yet. But the iPhone 11’s will most likely have the same product lineup as the iPhone XS series – an XS, an XS Max, and an XR. Hence, the name confusion thing.

iphone xi logic board leaks — Source: **Slash Leaks**

The new iPhone leaks actually go all the way up to their logic boards, actually. A couple of trusted leaksters have leaked the images and blueprints of the new logic boards. So, it looks like Apple is switching their internals as well, to make some changes. And since leaks from multiple sources gave the same result, we can have an extra amount of confidence in these leaks. Of course, Apple is very serious about its security measures and leaks, and they claim to be chasing down each leakster. But, they’re not doing a good job, apparently. Anyway, it means more tech tidbits for us!

Another leak that we have is the battery capacity of the new iPhones. Now, iPhones never really pack big batteries, compared to the Android World. But iOS has a pretty neat battery optimization. However, the iPhone XI Max is going to have a 3650 mAh battery over the XS Max’s 3174 mAh, which is like a 10 – 13% increment. That’s not much, but given the new iOS 13, and with the new Apple A13 chip, it will make great changes! Also, the same source claims that the iPhone XI will have a 3320 mAh battery. And since there were rumors that they will also support Reverse Wireless Charging like the Huawei P30 Pro and the Galaxy S10, the bigger batteries are a must!

New Design

This year too, we’ll probably not see refreshed designs on the new iPhones. Sure, there are leaked and rendered images, that show what the new iPhones will look like. And sure enough, the form factor remains the same. The only changes are in the rear camera module, which shows a more square-shaped camera bump.

Since we’re expecting a similar iPhone lineup to the XS lineup, we’ll get a 5.8″ and 6.5″ OLED iPhones along with a 6.1″ LCD iPhone. These are most likely the successors of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR. And according to the images, the 2019 iPhone XR will have a dual camera set up while the other two will have triple cameras. The two cameras on the 2019 XR will be a wide-angle lens and a telephoto one. As for the triple camera setup, we’re not quite sure what they will pack.

In addition, more prototypes leaks show various colors of the 2019 iPhone XR. As usual, it will offer more color options than the other iPhones. But what legitimizes the leaked designs, even more, is the arrival of the iPhone clones like that from the Gu Phone – which has been making iPhone clones since a long time ago!

But I guess, those are the final designs that Jony Ive made before he left Apple.

What’s more, is that Apple is making a special edition iPhones for the Chinese market with TouchID on the display itself. Apple sales are already down in China, and the Huawei-US scandal hasn’t helped them any. So, to attract more Chinese customers, they’re taking a few extra steps.

Also, the new iPhones will be releasing this fall of 2019.

Other new Apple Products

Now, there are also rumors of other Apple devices in the works. There are claims that Apple is working on a foldable iPad. With every other big company making their own foldable devices, Apple would have to start, too. So, maybe they chose to make a foldable iPad instead of a foldable iPhone. That’s interesting, but given that Apple likes to implement new technologies on their iPads first, it’s not surprising.

In addition, Apple is also working on future AirPods. The current AirPod 2 is already great, but the latest patents show that they’ve improved sound leaks on the new AirPod. But the most exciting part about that is that they might also be available in black color!

Final news about Apple is that they’ll solve their keyboard issues with their MacBook Air by going back to their Scissor switch style keyboard layout. This will be a relief for anyone wanting to get the new MacBook Airs in 2020.

So, that’s all about the iPhone XI Leaks and Rumors. What do you think about them? Do let us know.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 launched: But why?

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 launched: But why?

I think smartphone companies are still in the denial stage that tablets are not a popular demand anymore. Tablet sales are going down, and the market just doesn’t demand them anymore. Maybe because smartphones are getting bigger and better, or tablets just don’t deliver as per expectations. Yet, companies are launching new tablets. And Samsung is one of them. They very recently launched their Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019, an entry-level tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 Overview

Being an entry-level tablet, you cannot expect a lot from it, that’s a given. Just like the name, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019 features an 8″ display. Sadly, the display is not Full-HD, which is a bummer for a screen of that size. It’s just an HD+ screen, and not an AMOLED panel, either. Also, the screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and comes surrounded by bezels everywhere. So, this is like an old-school tablet, making it all the more pointless in 2019.

People don’t really care about the cameras on tablets, but nevertheless, there is an 8 MP rear camera with a 2 MP selfie camera. There’s about 32 GB onboard storage, and you can expand it up to 512 GB via a microSD card. That might be okay, but this tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 429 processor and supported by 2 GB RAM. And this makes it even more difficult to recommend.

However, the best thing about this is a massive 5100 mAh battery, so, it can go on and on, but I don’t see much use for such an underwhelming device. But maybe, it can be a great media consumption device, as it features stereo speakers, too. In addition, it comes with a 2-month free YouTube Premium and 3-month Spotify Premium subscriptions.

There is no word on the pricing or availability yet. But it will be available in two colors: Black and Silver.

Also read Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal

Specifications:

Display: 8.0″ HD+ display (1280 x 800 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: 8 MP, AF
Front Camera: 2 MP
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
CPU: Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 504
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32 GB, exandable via microSD
OS: Android Pie
Battery: 5100 mAh
Colors: Carbon Black, Silver Gray

Asus Motherboards Price in Nepal – Chipsets for AMD and Intel CPUs

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July 7, 2019

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Asus Motherboards Price in Nepal – Chipsets for AMD and Intel CPUs

When you get to build a PC, you have the freedom to choose each and every component that goes into it. My favorite, among all of those, is the motherboard. It’s where every other component connects to, so, it’s like the Spinal cord of your computer. Also, the motherboard is responsible for powering, communicating, and commanding all of them. Therefore, choosing the right one is the key to build your PC right. However, there are literally 100s of motherboards out in the wild. And choosing one is not an easy task.

Asus, the brand you know so well, is kind of a big player in the motherboard market. They also manufacture all types of chipsets from Intel’s latest Z390 to AMD’s latest X570. In addition, their product range in the international market is undoubtedly huge. But that doesn’t end there, Nagmani International, the authorized distributor of all Asus components in Nepal has made a wide selection of motherboards available in the country as well.

Also Read: MSI Graphics Cards Price in Nepal

You can check out their catalog of products here, alongside their laptop price in Nepal here, and the prices of their motherboards below. We have listed them into two categories, one for Intel and other for AMD.

Asus Motherboards for Intel

Model No	Chipset	Supported CPUs	Socket	DIMM Slots	Form Factor	Price
H61M-K	H61(B3)	3^rd/2^nd Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1155	2x DIMM, max 16GB DDR3 2200MHz	uATX	Rs. 11,875
H81M‐K	H81	4^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1150	2x DIMM, max 16GB DDR3 1600MHz	uATX	Rs. 9,500
PRIME J3355I-C	N/A	Build in Intel Celeron Dual-Core J3355 SoC	Intel Socket 1150	2x U-DIMM, Max 16GB DDR3 1866	Mini ITX	Rs. 10,250
B85M-G	B85	4^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Celeron dual-core/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1150	4x DIMM, Max 32GB DDR3 1600MHz	mATX	Rs. 13,125
H110M-CS	H110	7^th/6^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	2x DIMM, Max 32GB DDR4 2400MHz	uATX	Rs. 9,375
H110M-E/M.2	H110	7^th/6^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	2x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2400	mATX	Rs. 11,250
Z97 Pro Gamer	Z97	5^th/New 4^th/4^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1150	4x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200	ATX	Rs. 27,500
Prime H310M-K	H310	9^th / 8^th Generation Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	2x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666	mATX	Rs. 12,500
Prime H310M-D	H310	9^th / 8^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	2x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666	mATX	Rs. 13,625
TUF H310-Plus	H310	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	2x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666	ATX	Rs 16,750
Prime B360M-K	B360	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	2x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666	mATX	Rs. 15,625
TUF B360-Plus	B360	9^th / 8^th Generation Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666	ATX	Rs. 21,250
Prime H370-A	H370	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666	ATX	Rs. 22,500
TUF H370 Pro Gaming (WiFi)	H370	9^th / 8^th Generation Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666	ATX	Rs. 26,250
Prime Z370 Plus II	Z370	9^th / 8^th Generation Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4000	mATX	Rs. 21,875
Prime Z390M-Plus	Z390	9^th / 8^th Generation Pentium/Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4266	mATX	Rs. 24,375
TUF Z370-Plus Gaming II	Z370	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4000	ATX	Rs. 30,000
ROG Strix Z370-H	Z370	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4000	ATX	Rs 32,500
ROG Strix Z390-H	Z390	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4266	ATX	Rs. 36,250
ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390	Z390	9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron	Intel Socket 1151	4x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4400MHz	ATX	Rs. 56,250
TUF X299 Mark 2	X299	Core X-Series	Intel Socket 2066	8x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4000MHz	ATX	Rs. 57,500
ROG Strix X99 Gaming	X99	Core i7 X-Series	Intel Socket 2011-v3	8x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3333Mhz	ATX	Rs. 53,750

Motherboards for AMD

Model No	Chipset	Supported CPUs	Socket	DIMM Slots	Form Factor	Price
PRIME A320M-K – AMD RYZEN	A320	Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7^th Generation A-series/Athlon X4	AM4	2x DIMM, Max 32GB, DDR4 3200MHz	uATX	Rs. 11,125
Prime X370-A – AMD RYZEN	X370	Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7^th Generation A-series/Athlon X4	AM4	4x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 3200MHz	ATX	Rs. 24,750
ROG-STRIX X399-E AMD GAMING (WI-FI)	X399	1^st and 2^nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper	TR4	8x DIMM, Max 128GB, DDR4 3600MHz	Extended ATX	Rs. 60,250

Lenovo Z6 goes official featuring Snapdragon 730, Triple Cameras

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July 5, 2019

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Lenovo Z6 goes official featuring Snapdragon 730, Triple Cameras

If we remember correctly, Lenovo launched the Z6 pro back in April. After that, we also saw the Z6 Youth. And now, the company has come up with another one in the same list, the Lenovo Z6.

Okay, the first thing that caught my attention is the use of Snapdragon 730 processor which is also there on the Redmi K20. Additionally, the phone is offered in three memory variants, 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/128GB. The phone also comes with a microSD card slot which lets you expand the storage up to 512 GB.

As for the display, it has a 6.30″ OLED screen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Interestingly, the display here has a 120 Hz refresh rate and also supports HDR10 and DCI-P3 wide color gamut. The display is also home for an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The camera setup at the back consists of a triple camera set up at the back, a 24 MP primary lens, an 8MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom & 8x Hybrid zoom and a 5 MP depth sensor. The selfie camera resides at the notch which is a 16 MP shooter.

As far as the battery goes. it has a 4,000 mAh battery inside to support which, you get an 18-watt Fast charger inside the box. You also get a Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth 5.0.

The Lenovo Z6 comes with Android 9 Pie out of the box with its own ZUI 11 custom skin on top.

Lenovo Z6 Specifications:

Design: Roll cage magnesium alloy body
Display: 6.39″ OLED display (2340×1080 pixels) with 19:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Triple 24 MP primary lens (f/1.8), 8 MP telephoto lens (2x optical and 8x hybrid zoom) and 5 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16 MP selfie shooter
Processor: Snapdragon 730
RAM: 6 or 8GB
Storage: 64 or 128 expandable up to 512 GB
Battery: 4,000 mAh battery with 15-Watt Fast charging support
SIM (s): Dual nano-SIMs (Hybrid)

Lenovo Z6 Price and availability:

The Lenovo Z6 has been launched in China and is yet to come to other markets. In China, it costs CNY 1,899 ($275/€245) for the 6GB/64GB variant, ($305/€270) for the 6GB/128GB model and CNY2,499 ($365/€320) for the 8GB/128GB version.

Xiaomi launches budget-oriented Redmi 7A in India

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July 5, 2019

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Xiaomi launches budget-oriented Redmi 7A in India

Xiaomi, probably, has the widest range of smartphones. And in its sea of products, some of the devices look almost identical to each other, in terms of specs. Take the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 for an instance. On top, the Chinese smartphone maker differentiates its products for various markets such as Chinese, Indian, and global variants causing even more confusion amongst the users. And Xiaomi has done it again! The company launched budget-oriented Xiaomi Redmi 7A in India, which simply features minor tweaks on the Chinese variant of Redmi 7A launched back in May.

Overview:

With an “A” attached to its name, the handset is basically an entry-level device. And like most of the entry-level devices out there, the Redmi 7A also comes with a plastic back. Durability has always been a major concern in smartphones with a plastic body. However, Xiaomi claims that its build is sturdy enough to even sustain drops from shoulder heights. The phone is also said to be splash proof. That means the device can resist occasional sweat or drizzles, too, or even accidental spills.

And in this monsoon season, it seems Xiaomi is highly accentuating on its splash-proof nature. Also, to give credibility to its durable build, Xiaomi is offering a notable 2 years of warranty. And owing to its sturdy construction and budget-oriented nature, Xiaomi India is also remarking it to be “smart desh ka smartphone“.

But when it comes to other specs, the handset highly resembles with the Xiaomi Redmi 6A launched last year. It features a 5.45-inch HD+ display in 18:9 aspect ratio. However, there are no notches or cutouts, just the regular old-fashioned bezels top, and bottom. Still, the 5 MP selfie camera follows the AI-trend. And it also features Face Unlock security feature which works via the selfie camera.

Powering the device is Snapdragon 439 chipset coupled with 2 GB of RAM. And the phone comes with either 16 GB or 32 GB of onboard memory. Since it’s a phone of 2019, as you would expect, you get Android Pie on the software front. There is also Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 software skin on top.

All the aforementioned features are identical with the Chinese variant. But what differentiates the Indian and Chinese variants is the rear camera. The Chinese variant had a 13MP sensor on the rear camera while the Indian variant comes with a notable 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor. It’s the same sensor used on last year’s fan-favorite Xiaomi MI A2 and Redmi Note 7 (Indian variant). So, I guess that means slightly better pictures. Talking about the battery, there is a 4000mAh unit, which comes with 10-watt charging support.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A Specifications:

Display: 5.45″ IPS LCD display
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1440), 18:9 aspect ratio @ 295PPI
Chipset: Snapdragon 439
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6×1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU: Adreno 505
OS & UI: Android Pie v9.0 with MIUI 9
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16/32 GB (expandable up to 256 GB via microSD)
Rear Camera: 12 MP Sony IMX486 sensor, f/2.2, 1/2.9″, 1.25µm, PDAF (India) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm, PDAF (China)
Front Camera: 5 MP with f/2.2 aperture
Battery: 4000 mAh with a 10-watt charging
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors: Matte Black, Matte Blue, and Matte Gold

Redmi 7A Price & Availability

The phone is going on sale in India starting from 11^th of June. It will first be available for purchase through online channels like Mi.com, Flipkart, etc. And will be available even on the retail stores shortly after.

The price of the device is INR 5,999 for 2/16GB and INR 6,199 for the 3/32GB variant. But if the users buy the device within July, they will get a discount of INR 200. That means the early buyers can get the handset for as low as INR 5,799.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Still a Flagship Killer?

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July 5, 2019

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Every year, OnePlus releases a very compelling flagship phone that’s unpolished in a few areas. But that’s made alright by the prices of these phones! And it was this business model that got the small company the attention of the world. But OnePlus decided that it can do more than provide killer specs at a very affordable price. Thus, the OnePlus 7 Pro was created.

With a considerable set of improvements over the OnePlus 6T, the OnePlus 7 Pro brings a lot of new things to the table, at least for OnePlus. But this also means a major change in pricing. So, does this still make the OnePlus 7 Pro a flagship killer?

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications:

Design: Glass body, Aluminum frame
Display: 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with Quad-HD+ resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR 10+
Rear Camera: Triple, 48 MP (f/1.6, PDAF, CAS, Laser AF, EIS, OIS), NightScape 2.0 + 16 MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture + 8 MP Telephoto lens (f/2.4, 3X Optical Zoom, PDAF, OIS)
Front Camera: 16 MP with f/2.0, Motorized pop-up selfie camera
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU: Adreno 640
RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB /12 GB
Storage: 128/256 GB
OS: Android Pie (v9.0) with OxygenOS 9.5 on top
Sensors: In-display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
Color Variant(s): Almond, Nebula Blue, Mirror Gray
Battery: 4000 mAh with 30-Watt Warp Charge

Design

The OnePlus 7 Pro design is fantastic, there’s no doubt on that front. Its glass back and curved edges, combined with the heft give it a prime look and feel. The curved edges make the frame thinner, which is easier to grip, despite its large size. And it’s almost what you’d want from a flagship in 2019…almost. Because while the big hefty design makes it premium, it is also too big for many. In addition, even though it is water-proof (which is good), it’s still not IP-rated. So, the assurance is not quite there.

OnePlus 7 Pro Design

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The ever-so-useful Alert slider is at the right above the power button with the volume rockers on the left. And they’re a bit too far up to reach. As I mentioned, the phone is too big for most. Audio is made better by the Dual Stereo speakers – one at the bottom and one on the earpiece, but having no headphone jack is a bummer.

And yes, the pop-up selfie camera does give the phone more screen real-estate. But motorized parts are not everyone’s taste, either. It does have the safety measure to retract the camera back in, in case it drops, but it’s still a motorized part. And while I got used to its pop-up camera easily, it might not be the same for everybody. So, overall – the design of the OnePlus 7 Pro is a mixed bag. Sure, it looks good but takes a lot of getting used to for daily usage.

Display

Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED display sure was the best when it featured on the Galaxy S10. But this time, they’ve got themselves a fierce contender with the OnePlus 7 Pro. A large 6.71″ no-notch, no-nonsense display Fluid AMOLED display with QHD resolution is sure to give the S10 a run for its money. There are quite a few things to love about the display.

First, is the large screen with no notch or cutouts of any kind. It’s all screen! Second is the QHD resolution for the sharpest of picture quality. And third…maybe the most exciting of all, is the 90 Hz refresh rate, making it the fastest phone screen there is. Everything feels super smooth on the screen, from transitions to animations. And if you can’t tell the difference in there, playing fast-paced games makes the screen really come alive. Gaming on the screen is so addictive that you don’t want to put it down.

However, to save the battery, you can tone the display down to 60 Hz and also Full HD+ as well. In addition, if you face eye strains, there’s also DC Dimming option that lets you calibrate the colors to minimize the “flicker effect” seen n high-end smartphones, like the Galaxy S10 itself.

Cameras

The cameras on the OnePlus 7 Pro are not the most exciting features on it, to say the least. Because compared to other flagship cameras, it lacks quite a few things. The triple camera setup comprises of a 48 MP primary camera, a 16 MP Ultra-wide and an 8 MP Telephoto lens. And while this is the standard flagship camera setup of 2019, it doesn’t go all the way to the flagship standard.

OnePlus 7 Pro Normal Camera Samples

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While the primary sensor on it, the Sony IMX586, is the same as the Redmi Note 7 Pro, image processing makes a lot of difference. Image quality is decent, pretty good actually. Pictures come out sharp, detailed and hold textures. Colors are true to life as well. Although the pictures are not as vibrant, it’s not disappointing either. The level of exposure, dynamic range and saturation are all well balanced. Therefore, the end result is good looking photos.

OnePlus 7 Pro Camera Portrait Samples

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Portrait images are taken by the telephoto lens, so, you’ll have to adjust the distance to get the right framing, but as for other aspects like background blurring and edge detection, it does a good job.

OnePlus 7 Pro Camera Sample Ultra-wide

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Pictures from the Ultra-wide angle are not as good, though. Upon first glance, they do look pleasing enough, but a side-by-side comparison with the main lens reveals that the ultra-wide images are a bit washed out, and the field-of-view is not as wide as on some other phones.

OnePlus 7 Pro 3X Zoom Samples

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The telephoto lens claims a 3X Optical Zoom. But technically, it’s actually a 2.2X Optical Zoom. However, it still does its fair share of capturing good images, even when compared to the Galaxy S10.

The 16 MP pop-up selfie camera is also superb. There are details in the selfies, the skin texture and tones come out quite natural and balanced. Also, the dynamic range is decent, too, but the HDR doesn’t seem to help the selfies much. In addition, there’s a beauty mode, too, which is not very useful. Portrait selfies come out satisfyingly good too, even though it’s all software.

OnePlus 7 Selfie Sample

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But if you compare the pictures with the Galaxy S10, the S10 wins in most settings. The HDR and vibrancy in the S10 are better, and on Ultra-wide images, the S10 outperforms the OnePlus 7. In terms of portraits, i liked the OnePlus 7 Pro better, but the S10, with its option to adjust background blurs and effects, has an edge. So, overall, the S10 has the better camera. Here are a few comparisons.

OnePlus 7 Pro vs Galaxy S10 Camera

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In terms of videos, the OnePlus 7 Pro is capable of shooting 4K videos @60 fps. And the video quality is superb, too. Colors are accurate, dynamic range is balanced and the details are present. You might notice a loss of details in the shadows, but the overall video is nice. Optical Stabilization is also pretty good, but not as good as on the Galaxy S10. So, if you talk overall video quality, the S10 wins again.

OnePlus 7 Pro Nightscape sample

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And of course, there is the NightScape feature, which is the Night Mode in here. It does its job well enough, brightening the images, reducing the noise and sharpening the images at low settings. But it’s not that impressive…there are better night mode camera phones out there.

For Hi-Res images of these camera samples, click here

Performance

OnePlus devices have always advertised their phones’ speed. And so, the OnePlus 7 Pro is no exception. With the Snapdragon 855 running the show, you can expect it to be swift…and swift it is. Also, what helps the performance further, is the UFS 3.0 storage. It helps load the apps faster than on other phones. Conducting a speed test to load all the apps proved the OnePlus 7 Pro is faster than others. Even in the AnTuTu benchmark scores, this phone won over the Galaxy S10 and the new Oppo Reno 10X Zoom.

However, RAM management is not that good. It reloads heavy apps and games like PUBG, Subway Surfers, etc. in a relatively short amount of time. And Geekbench scores also revealed that it was inferior to the Galaxy S10. That might be because we tested the base model with 6 GB RAM, but I doubt an extra 2 GB makes a lot of difference.

Still, it handles all other forms of multi-tasking quite easily. Because apart from games, it can keep other kinds of apps open in the background.

Software and UI

I don’t think there’s a lot to be said about the software. Because the Oxygen OS is the closest you’ll get to Stock Android! Everything works seamlessly. You get all kinds of features that is available on Stock Android, not to mention the fastest security patches and updates. So, it will also be among the first phones to get the Android Q software when it launches.

Security

The OnePlus 7 Pro, like any other flagship in 2019, features an in-display fingerprint scanner. And while the fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 6T was not very good, the one on this is a game changer!

It’s still an Optical scanner, not the fancy Ultra-sonic like on the S10 but with the speed, it unlocks your phone, it doesn’t need to be. It might just be the fastest in-display fingerprint scanner on the market right now, with an unlock speed of 0.21 seconds. Because, it is definitely faster than the S10, and slightly better than the Huawei P30 Pro.

You also get the Face Unlock Feature on the pop-up camera, and the unlocking speed is surprisingly fast here, too. The only problem is that without an IR sensor, it won’t be as accurate in low light conditions.

Battery

The OnePlus 7 Pro packs a sizeable 4000 mAh battery…again a flagship standard for 2019. The battery can last a whole day easily on the QHD resolution. But if you choose to turn it down to Full-HD, then, you can get a day and a half of battery life on normal usage.

Another great thing about the battery is its improved charging. With a 30-Watt Warp Charging standard, the OnePlus 7 Pro can charge from 0% to 50% in 20 minutes! How cool is that?

Conclusion

Overall, the OnePlus 7 Pro looks like an outstanding device, doesn’t it? It has made a lot of improvements over its predecessors and added some pretty fascinating features too. Also, it has paid a lot of attention to fine details – DC Dimming, faster fingerprint scanner, faster charging, and water-proofing (albeit no IP rating). In addition, that 90 Hz refresh rate is a game changer in smartphone displays.

But, with that, it feels like OnePlus 7 Pro left out the major things unpolished. For example, the camera. If you take away the Ultra-wide and Telephoto lens, the camera quality is not much of an upgrade over the OnePlus 6T. So, if you’re using a OnePlus 6T right now, I don’t see a very good reason to upgrade to this one.

Don’t get me wrong. OnePlus 7 Pro is still an amazing phone. But, it’s just not as compelling as its previous devices used to be. I have used most OnePlus devices, from the OnePlus 2 upwards. I remember getting my OnePlus 3T and being full of excitement. OnePlus 6 was also a game changer. However, I didn’t feel the same with this.

Furthermore, with its price increasing relatively over the years, I don’t think it still retains the Flagship Killer title anymore. That title may very well go to the likes of Redmi K20 Pro now. That remains to be seen yet…

OnePlus 7 Pro Pros and Cons

Pros:

Premium design and good build quality with waterproof construction
Amazing Display
Super Fast in-display fingerprint scanner
Great software
Good battery life and charging

Cons:

No IP-rating
Sub-flagship standard cameras
Increasing price

Lava R5v with Dual Cameras, 6.2-inch Notch Display Launched in Nepal

Pratima Adhikari

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July 5, 2019

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Lava R5v with Dual Cameras, 6.2-inch Notch Display Launched in Nepal

We don’t hear about Lava smartphones quite often. However, they usually refresh their product lineups in roughly three months or so. This time Lava has unveiled the budget-oriented Lava R5v to Nepal, which like other phones in their offering list caters to the price conscious audience.

The Lava R5v, as mentioned earlier is a budget device. It features a 6.22-inches display with HD+ resolution and dragon-trail glass protection. The display features a dew-drop style notch. The notch is home for an 8 MP selfie camera.

At the back, you see dual cameras of 13+2 MP with a bright f/1.8 aperture and a fingerprint sensor. In terms of memory, you get 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

Also, read: Lava Mobiles price in Nepal

Color-wise, there are two options, a bright Blue color or a Dark Chrome color. The processor of the device has not been specified yet, but what we know is, it’s an Octa-core processor clocked at 2GHz. The phone comes with a decent sized 3,500 mAh battery. Charging is done via a micro-USB and comes with a 10W charger out of the box.

Likewise, the R5v comes bearing the latest Android 9 Pie with their Star OS 5.1 on top. Other features include GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, and a single firing speaker.

Lava R5v Specifications:

Design: Plastic body with plastic frames
Display: 6.2 inches with a water drop notch
OS: Android 9.0 Pie (Star OS)
Rear Camera: Dual 13 MP f/1.8 + 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 8 MP f/2.0
Processor: 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 32GB
Battery: 3,500 mAh non-removable Lithium Polymer battery
Colors: Bright Blue or Dark Chrome
Price: Rs. 14,499

Price and availability:

The Lava R5V is priced at Rs. 14,499. At this price, the phone goes head to head against the Redmi 7, Realme C2, and Samsung Galaxy A10. It is available for purchase at various mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

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Honor 9X: Another phone in the pop-up train!

GadgetByte

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July 4, 2019

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Honor 9X: Another phone in the pop-up train!

A successor the Honor 8X, the Honor 9X will be making its debut on July 23. Posters of the launch are already out and about, so, it’s confirmed. However, the phone is still in its leaks and rumors stages. And we have not much information about what the phone will pack, except for some key details.

The Honor 9X will feature Huawei’s latest chipset, the Kirin 810. Given that the chipset came out just a few weeks ago, for mid-range, this doesn’t come as a surprise at all. With this chipset running the show, we can expect the Honor 9X to go head to head against the Samsung Galaxy A80 (because of similar chipsets), but pricing should mean it will actually compete with the A70. Benchmark scores of the Kirin 810 outperformed the Snapdragon 730, but real-world usage can make a difference.

Other than that, a leaked schematic of the Honor 9X reveals a full edge-to-edge design with a pop-up selfie camera. Looks like motorized parts are the trend, and most of the phones are following suit. Probably because pop-up cameras are the easier approach to delivering that full-screen experience.

Also, the Honor 9X leaks show a dual camera set up at the back, but no fingerprint scanner. And that can only mean one thing – an in-display fingerprint scanner! Because it’s unlikely that these phones will move on to only Face Unlock altogether. We can also make out the design footprint of the device from the leaks, but that’s all.

So, will the Honor 9X make a big impact on the smartphone market? Considering the new powerful chipset, I think it will. Do let us know your thoughts…

Camera-centric Xiaomi MI CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Edition launched

GadgetByte

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July 3, 2019

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Xiaomi has, probably, the most number of different series of smartphones. They target almost all ranges of customers. And as if Xiaomi was not enough, it has two sub-brands. But despite all these, Xiaomi has introduced an entirely new series once again. And in this new MI CC9 series, the Chinese smartphone maker has lined up three new devices. The latest Xiaomi MI CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Edition seem to have been targeted at camera enthusiasts.

Xiaomi MI CC9

When it comes to MI CC9, there is a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with Full-HD resolution. The handset also features an in-display fingerprint scanner. The screen also features a tiny water-drop style notch on top of the display. And the whole front is encased with a tough Corning Gorilla 5.

The notch houses a 32MP selfie camera and Xiaomi claims it to be best in its class. The selfie camera, as per the trends, will ship with a dedicated AI portrait mode for low light scenarios. Furthermore, the handset will have new Mimoji animated avatars.

As for the rear cameras, the MI CC9 packs a triple-camera setup. The primary shooter uses a 48MP camera capped with an f/1.8 lens. Also, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor complete the camera package.

On the design front, the handset flaunts dual-glass design with a metal frame sandwiched in between. The “CC” in its name stands for Colorful and Creative. Justifying the name, Xiaomi MI CC9 comes with an interesting light refracting finish. And this refractive rear panel shifts color according to the angle at which the light is incident.

As far as the performance is concerned, the handset gets the Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Storage-wise, the handset comes in 64GB and 128GB variants. The phone boots on Android Pie with MIUI 10 on the top. Supplying the power juice to the device is a 4030mAh battery, which comes with 18-watt fast charging support.

Xiaomi MI CC9 Meitu Edition

Xiaomi had acquired Meitu last year. And commemorating the acquisition, Xiaomi released the Meitu Edition. This special edition is identical to the regular MI CC9 version with few tweaks on the camera front.

The device is targeted at the enthusiasts, who are into mobile vlogging. And for such enthusiasts, there are AI low light portrait mode, movie portrait, and full body beauty filters. This device also comes with a special vlog mode with video stabilization to open the possibilities for wannabe vloggers.

The Meitu Edition comes aboard with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and in a special pearl white color variant. Rest of the specs remains the same between MI CC9 and CC9 Meitu Edition.

Specifications:

Display: 6.39-inch Super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio @403PPI pixel density
Chipset: Snapdragon 710; 14nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 616
RAM: 6GB (Regular Version); 8GB (Meitu Edition)
Storage: 64/128GB (Regular Version), 256GB (Meitu Edition); expandable memory up to 256GB with micro SD
Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10
Rear Camera: Triple Camera setup – (48MP primary camera, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF) + (8MP ultra-wide-angle) + (2MP depth sensor), LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 4030mAh battery with 18-watt fast charging

Xiaomi MI CC9e

The “e” on its name stands for Essential Edition. And it’s essentially a toned down version of the Xiaomi MI CC9. CC9e comes with a slightly smaller 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display coupled with HD+ resolution. Although the size and resolution have been toned down, Xiaomi kept the UD fingerprint scanner and Gorilla Glass 5 protection intact. The camera module has not changed either. There is the same 32MP selfie shooter and the triple rear cameras have barely changed.

On the performance side, however, there is a slightly less powerful Snapdragon 665 chipset. Memory wise, the phone comes in 4/64GB, 6/64GB, and 6/128GB variants. Powering the device is a 4030mAh battery, which comes with 18-watt fast charging support.

Specifications:

Display: 6.01-inch Super AMOLED with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1560 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio @286PPI pixel density
Chipset: Snapdragon 665; 11nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Kryo 260
GPU: Adreno 610
RAM: 4/6GB
Storage: 64/128GB; expandable memory up to 256GB with micro SD
Software & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10
Rear Camera: Triple Camera setup – (48MP primary camera, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF) + (8MP ultra-wide-angle) + (2MP depth sensor), LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: 4030mAh battery with 18-watt fast charging

Price & Availability

All these devices have launched in China and they are up for pre-booking as of now. The regular MI CC9 and CC9 Meitu edition will go on sale starting from the 5^th of July. The affordable CC9e won’t be available for purchase until 9^th of July. However, there is no information regarding the release of the device in the global market.

Price-wise, the MI CC9 is the most affordable of all. The base variant (4/64GB) of the device is priced at CNY 1,299 (NPR 20,800). Similarly, the 6/64GB and 6/128GB variants will cost CNY 1,399 (NPR 22,500) and CNY 1,599 (NPR 25,700) respectively.

The regular MI CC9 demands CNY 1,799 (NPR 22,900) for the 6GB/64GB storage option and CNY 1,999 (NPR 32,100) for the 6GB/128GB storage model. The CC9 Meitu Edition being the most premium of all will set you back CNY 2,599 (NPR 41, 750).