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Samsung Super Summer Offer – Discounts on Older Products!

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May 17, 2019

Samsung Super Summer Offer – Discounts on Older Products!

Samsung is not only known for their great phones but also providing deals and discounts often. And so, another cashback offer, or simply, discounts on phones are upon us. They’re offering discounts on three of their products, and some of them, are indeed heavy discounts!

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

The first discount is on the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018). And this phone is something I had high expectations with, back when it was launched. Yet, it didn’t really deliver. And at 2019, I doubt it’ll be able to do so. Because, well there are other phones, even from Samsung themselves, that are better.

After a New Year’s discount on the same phone, it was available for Rs.33,990. And with this latest cashback of Rs.3000, the phone is available for Rs.30,990. Just after a few months of the offer, for another offer to come up should make it obvious that there are other better phones out there. I’d rather get the Galaxy A50, even for a slightly higher price!

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

Here’s another phone that promised a lot of fancy stuff when it came with 4 cameras. And back in 2018, 4 cameras were a big deal! And yet, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) failed spectacularly in our review. Its 4 cameras proved to be nothing but gimmicky features.

Well, after the negative reaction on the cameras, we had hints that after software updates, the camera has improved a lot. But still, a cashback/discount of Rs.10,000 kinda means the phone is not really selling. I wonder why… Anyways, the phone, initially costing Rs.53,990 is not up for grabs at Rs.43,990. This large discount only proving that this phone is not that good. Because for a little more, you can get the Galaxy A70 itself, or the Oppo F11 Pro!

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5

Tablets are, well, already growing less and less popular. Despite that, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 last year, for quite a heavy price. For all that it packed, the price seemed too high, both internationally, and here, in Nepal as well. Because who’d pay around Rs.55000 for something with a plastic body and Snapdragon 450 processor?

And I guess, that’s the reason it didn’t really sell well. And here, it is now, after a discount of Rs.12000! That makes its new price Rs.42,490! And yes, the amount of discount and the new price makes it appear tempting. But remember, this one is more like a flop product, and also last year’s…plus not something you can call powerful.

Samsung Super Summer Offer only seems to be providing discounts on those products that didn’t sell well. And even though these discounts are large, there are a lot of other better phones out there to buy!

You can now buy the Apple Watch Series 4 in Nepal

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May 16, 2019

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You can now buy the Apple Watch Series 4 in Nepal

If you’ve even been a smartwatch enthusiast, you know that there are quite a few options available here in Nepal as well. From the Huawei Watch GT to Samsung Galaxy Watch, there’s a lot to choose from. But Apple watches have always been among the top options even though they’re quite expensive. And the new Apple Watch Series 4 has just landed in Nepal.

Apple Watch Series 4 Overview

The Apple Watch Series 4 sees quite a bit of improvement over the Apple Watch Series 3. For starters, the design and build quality are also a lot better as it’s got a ceramic and sapphire back that helps in better conduction of radio waves, which makes for better connectivity. Also, it features a 30% bigger display than the previous generation at 1.78″. The LTPO OLED Retina TouchScreen display also supports 3D Touch functionality, and brightness can go up to a 1000 nits!

In addition, there’s an improved speaker which is 50% louder for better calling capabilities. There’s 16 GB storage in it and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. However, in terms of battery, it’s no different than before, it’s still at 18 hours.

But what makes this device interesting is the number of features it packs! It features a built-in Heart Rate Monitor, which is a given, of course. But it also notifies you about the changes in real time. There are all kinds of security measures like Fall Detection and SOS Emergency call. Apple Watch Series 4 has already saved a life with its features! And of course, the most revered feature is that it enables you to draw a complete ECG of yourself. So, it is quite the health monitor!

Price and Availability

This smartwatch is an almost complete health monitoring device. The only weakness is its short-lived battery life. But it, still, is one of the best smartwatches money can buy.

This watch is now available in Nepal. But, it only seems to be available in the larger 44 mm version. Also, there seem to be only two variants to choose from – a regular Black Band variant and a Summit White Nike Sport Band variant. However, both cost the same, so, you can choose from any without hesitation. The Apple Watch Series 4 is priced at Rs.68,000 and you can buy it from Oliz Store.

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Apple AirPods 2 now available in Nepal

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May 16, 2019

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Apple AirPods was pretty well received when they launched a few years back. And since Samsung came out with its own Galaxy Buds, I guess Apple had to step up their game. And so came the Apple AirPods 2. The most notable features in this one are Wireless charging, bigger battery and hands-free “Hey Siri” support.

Apple AirPods 2 Overview

At first look, you might not be able to differentiate between the previous generation and this generation’s AirPods. The design is uncannily similar, except for a small LED indicators on the outside that denote battery life.

The functions and internals carry most of the difference. With Bluetooth 5.0 this time around, wireless connectivity has improved by a lot. Also, what helps for a more stable and better wireless connection is the new HI Headphone chip. According to Apple’s claims, the performance on this one is 2X faster, i.e. while switching between active devices. The chip is, supposedly, also responsible for better battery backup. Since there’s no specification for battery (classic Apple), we’ll have to make do with their info that it gives 5 hours of music playback and 3 hours of talk time.

Nonetheless, this time, they come with a Wireless Charging Case as well. Wireless Charging is Qi standard and will work with any Qi-supported chargers. Plus, there’s quick charging in it, so, with 15 minutes of charging, it’ll last you for 3 hours.

New features include hands-free “Hey Siri” support. Which means you don’t have to tap on the earphones to launch Siri, but just say so and it’ll launch. Dual beaming microphones make for better call quality, but just like before, there is no noise cancellation of any sort.

Meanwhile, check out all the prices and availability of Apple AirPods here

Pricing and Availability

The Apple AirPods 2 come in two variations – one with a Wireless Charging case, and the other without. And there’s actually quite a bit of difference in their prices. The standard model costs Rs.26,500 whereas the one with Wireless Charging case will set you back Rs. 36,500! And you can buy both from Oliz Store.

Apple iPad Mini 5 launched in Nepal: A powerful tablet for multimedia enthusiasts

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Apple iPad Mini 5 launched in Nepal: A powerful tablet for multimedia enthusiasts

At a time when the tablets market was going steep downhill, Apple had launched Apple iPad Mini 5. Also known as Apple iPad Mini 2019, the tablet was a value-oriented package. And the good thing is that the device is now available for purchase in Nepal. The handset has arrived in Nepal through the authorized channel. So you can get the genuine product along with a warranty.

Apple iPad Mini 5 Overview:

On the display front, the iPad Mini 5 comes with a 7.9-inch retina display. The screen on this device comes in 4:3 aspect ratio packing 324 pixels in every inch. This makes the iPad Mini 2019 the sharpest iPad in Apple’s history. Apart from that, Apple claims that they have implemented an advanced Retina display on this iPad Mini 5. The tab also comes with True Tone technology and wide color (DCI-P3 Color gamut) support. The screen here is also said to be significantly bright than the earlier model.

Performance has always been a strong suit of the iPads. And this iPad is no exception. The handset comes with a powerful Apple A12 Bionic chip, which is also found on Apple’s flagship smartphones like the iPhone XS and XS Max. A 2GB of RAM compliments the performance on the device. Talking about the storage on the phone, the phone comes in two memory formats: 64GB and 256GB. And both of these variants are available in Nepal.

The tab boots on iOS 12.1.3 and considering Apple’s update history, this handset is sure to get software updates for few years straight. On to the imaging department, the phone gets an 8MP shooter on the back and a 7Mp selfie snapper on the front. For the security, Apple has incorporated a fingerprint scanner on the front.

Apple iPad Mini 2019 Specifications:

Display: 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with Scratch-resistant glass on the top; Oleophobic Coating
Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio @ 324PPI
Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic
CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 64/256 GB; Non-expandable storage (No SD Card Slot)
OS: iOS 12.1.3
Rear Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2
Sensors: Fingerprint (Front Mounted), Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Battery: 19.1Wh non-removable battery
Colors: Space Gray, Gold

Price and Availability

These iPads are available in “Wi-Fi only” variant. Although Apple had launched the “Wi-Fi + cellular” variant in the international market, that’s not available here for purchase. The “Wi-Fi + cellular” variant uses eSIM for the cellular connectivity, which is not suitable for countries like Nepal.

Talking about the price, you can get the base variant (64GB) at Rs. 62,000 and the higher-end variant (256GB) at Rs. 80,000. You can purchase these devices from authorized Apple outlets like Oliz Store, Future world, Evo Store, etc.

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Buy Apple iPad Mini 5 (256GB) here

Motorola’s vision is something else – Motorola One Vision!

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Motorola’s vision is something else – Motorola One Vision!

While we rarely see Motorola make headlines, they do make some good stuff. And their latest mid-ranger launched very recently. Dubbed as the Motorola One Vision (a peculiar name, isn’t it?), this phone brings a set of strange choices in its features.

Motorola One Vision Overview

This phone features a glossy body, just like every other mid-range out there. And it flaunts a 6.3″ display with Full HD+ resolution. But the strange thing is that even in a relatively “small” display, it has a 21:9 aspect ratio. Of course, I wouldn’t call that display small, but still, that aspect ratio, while being wide, is not very useful is it? Contents are barely getting used to that 18:9 aspect ratio.

Anyways, another notable thing about this phone is its selfie camera. It chose to employ a punch-hole style camera seen on the likes of Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e and Nova 4. And it packs a nice 25 MP camera on the punch-hole. As for the rear camera, it packs a standard dual camera setup. That setup compromises of a 48 MP primary lens and a 5 MP depth sensor. Also, that 48 MP sensor uses pixel binning to take 12 MP photos. However, there’s some AI magic in the camera for shot optimizations and a Night Mode.

Underneath, the phone runs on Samsung’s chipset. But that’s an Exynos 9609 chip, which is a few years old…and has been seen only once on a Meizu phone. There is 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB storage onboard. There’s also a hybrid SIM slot should you want expandable storage.

The battery is a good 3500 mAh with 15-Watt TurboPower Charging as well. The Motorola One Vision runs on stock Android version of Android Pie, under the Android One program. They’re promising 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security updates on this device. Right now, there are two colors available: Blue and Bronze Sapphire gradient, and is priced at $335 / €300.

Motorola One Vision Specifications:

Display: 6.3″ IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2520 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio, punch-hole display
Rear Camera: Dual, 48 MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, OIS + 5 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 25 MP camera with f/2.0 aperture
Chip: Exynos 9609
CPU: Octa-core (4 x Cortex-A73 cores @ 2.2GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 128 GB, expandable via hybrid SIM slot
OS: Android 9.0 Pie, Android One
Battery: 3500 mAh, 15-Watt TurboPower Charge
Colors: Blue Sapphire, Bronze Sapphire

You didn’t want a dual display action camera until you now: DJI Osmo Action!

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You didn’t want a dual display action camera until you now: DJI Osmo Action!

DJI is a household name when it comes to drones, quad-copters, stabilizers and more. And now, they’re taking on action cameras with their latest product. Dubbed the DJI Osmo Action, this camera directly takes on the GoPro Hero 7 Black! And to do that, they have a few impressive tricks.

DJI Osmo Action Overview

To tackle the GoPro Hero 7 Black, the DJI Osmo Action included what the Hero 7 left out i.e., dual displays. While the Hero 7 Black does have dual displays, the one on the front is a monochrome panel that displays information. But the DJI Osmo Action packed two colored displays! The primary one being a 2.25″ colored touch-screen display, and the other one is a 1.4″ colored display up front, beside the camera sensor. This helps immensely while taking self-portraits or vlogging.

Besides that, this action camera features a 1/2.3″ 12 MP CMOS sensor. You can also shoot 4K videos at 60 fps easily at 100 Mbps bitrate. There’s also an option to shoot in HDR at 30 fps. In addition, there are slow-motion features to let you shoot at 240 fps in either HD or Full-HD. As for stabilization, it employs DJI’s RockSteady Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Only a real-life test will tell if it’s as good as GoPro Hero 7 Black’s Hypersmooth Stabilization.

Other features are pretty standard. The DJI Osmo Action is water-proof and can use GoPro’s camera mounts. There’s WiFi and Bluetooth support and you can control the device using DJI’s Mobile app too. In addition, you can also get other accessories like adhesive mounts, camera frame kits, waterproof frame kits, mic adapters, etc.

This action camera is now available on DJI’s website for $349!

Electric Airliners – Can this be the future of travel?

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May 15, 2019

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Electric Airliners – Can this be the future of travel?

With the world finally becoming aware of Global Warming, electric vehicles have gained quite the momentum. Also, there are even Solar vehicles in the works. Recently, there was also some development regarding Hydrogen cell cars. And now, the same technology is going to be used for designing Electric Airliners! How cool is that?

It is actually under research right now and is funded by NASA for $6 million for three years. And it is exploring the potential use of hydrogen fuel cells as an environment-friendly power source for aircraft. If successful, this can lead to all-electric airliners with zero greenhouse gas emissions!

This development program is under the code name CHEETA. And that stands for Center for Cryogenic High-Efficiency Electrical Technologies for Aircraft. This program focuses on developing a fully electric aircraft platform which uses cryogenic liquid hydrogen as an energy source. Doing so, instead of hydrogen gas can generate clean power without using heavy pressurized storage tanks.

Also, that solves the weight problems in aircraft. And at the same time, it can bring feasible hydrogen power to large aircraft for the first time. And this…might be able to revolutionize the aviation industry.

How does it work?

electric airliners — Source: **University of Illinois College of Engineering**

The aircraft is electrically powered. But the electrical power itself comes from Hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen chemical energy is converted into electrical energy through a series of fuel cells. And this drives the ultra-efficient electric propulsion system. Hydrogen fuel cells are in use in cars and trains. But enough heavy pressurized tanks that store the hydrogen gas means quite a bit of weight. And that is a bane for large aircraft.

But by using liquid hydrogen, CHEETA claims it will solve the problem. At the same time, the low temperatures needed to run the liquid hydrogen fuel power supply allows for the use of high-efficiency superconducting energy transmission technology and high-powered motor systems.

It works in the same principle of MRI machines in hospitals. They use liquid helium to cool the machine’s magnets until they gain superconducting properties that generate high-intensity magnetic fields.

The only problem, right now is that there are no technologies needed to connect such power sources to electrically-driven propulsion technologies and apply them within a large aircraft. But the CHEETA project aims to bridge this gap to create fully electric airlines in the future.

Present Scenario

Many recent advances in non-cryogenic machines and drives are bringing electric propulsion of commercial jets closer to reality. But practical cryogenic systems remain still remain a benchmark for large aircraft. Now, there occurred a lot of improvements and advances in aircraft engine and design. That has made aircraft more efficient than before.

But still, they run largely on fossil fuels. And due to that, air travel remains the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, relying on fossil fuels also means large operating costs for airliners. So, to minimize both expenses and the impact on the environment, this needs to work.

The CHEETA team is pretty confident about this. But since this will take over 3 years to fully develop, only time will tell.

Intel reveals flaw in its chips making it vulnerable to ZombieLoad attacks!

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May 15, 2019

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Intel reveals flaw in its chips making it vulnerable to ZombieLoad attacks!

This might come as an alarm…or not, depending on how paranoid you are. Intel has had a grave flaw in its chip architecture from as long as 2011. This security flaw allows hackers to steal any data that’s recently passed through the processor. And this can also affect cloud servers which can allow attackers to steal information from other virtual machines running on the same computer.

This flaw makes your computers vulnerable to three kinds of attacks: RIDL, Fallout, and ZombieLoad. The first two are not as concerning, but ZombieLoad is the most critical of them. It works by exploiting the design flaw of Intel chips to leak sensitive user data. The vulnerabilities are termed as MDS (Microarchitectural Data Sampling). And MDS, under certain circumstances, can provide a program the means to read user data, which is not usually accessible. But this is a very complex process, and MDS itself is no threat. It only becomes one if hackers can figure this out and use it. Nevertheless, the fact that attackers can use it is a concern.

How does ZombieLoad work?

It works by exploiting a process called Speculative Execution. In it, processors predict what data or process will an application need in the future. And hackers can access the buffers in the processor’s components through malicious code. Having to design a malicious code to do so requires quite a bit of work. But apparently, it’s easy to bypass the security mechanisms in the Speculative Execution system of the chip and funnel the data being transmitted like passwords, keys, accounts, tokens, etc.

In technical terms, “zombie load” means the kind of data that the processor can’t understand properly or process. So, it asks help from the processor’s micro-code to prevent a crash. Applications are usually only able to see their own data. But, this design flaw allows the data to run through the apps’ boundaries. So, ZombieLoad will leak any data currently under process. I.E. if anyone decides to look for it, in this case, hackers.

Of course, it’s not always that users enter passwords and such in their computers. And since hackers have no way of knowing that, an attack has very less chance of returning any worthy data. But programs can be designed to do tasks repeatedly. And if they can execute it in such a way, hackers can gain some data of worth out of a number of attacks.

How to Solve it?

This is, apparently, a flaw in Intel’s processor design itself, and it goes back to 2011. So, if your computer came from after 2011 to any recent years, you are vulnerable. However, AMD and ARM Holding’s chips and computers are not vulnerable from this particular flaw.

A team of researchers from Graz University of Technology found this out and disclosed it to Intel. They also designed an online tool to check if you have been attacked. But this is very complex and needs a computer geek to successfully run it! Intel has, since then, issued a warning and a patch tool to fix these issues. But first, manufacturers have to implement the tool in their systems and then users have to install them to be safe.

Intel is already rolling out updates to operating systems and hypervisor software to fix it. Also, Apple, Google, and Microsoft have all released patches to fix these issues for now. In addition, Microsoft will be releasing more fixes through future software updates. So, if you receive software updates, you should download it this time. Furthermore, Intel said it will release future processor with necessary hardware changes to fix the issue as well.

Still, there is no data on any attacks as a result of this vulnerability. Maybe, no one really knew about it before this. But since it is information now, there are chances of hackers exploiting this. If you’re someone who carries out a lot of transactions on their computer or handles classified information, you should probably update. As for the normal layman, there may not be a reason to worry about much.

Super cheap Realme X with Pop-up Camera and Snapdragon 710 Launched

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Super cheap Realme X with Pop-up Camera and Snapdragon 710 Launched

Realme is not a new name when it comes to budget smartphones. The company has strived in providing devices with good value for the price. The phones from Realme pack quite a lot of features for a cheap price. Continuing with that trend, Realme has just launched the Realme X which can give even some of the flagship phones a run for their money if its specifications are concerned. However, the phone is not launching in Nepal.

Realme X Overview

The Realme X continues the trend of phones featuring tall displays with a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. This screen is an AMOLED panel which is an amazing addition for the price the phone comes with.

Under the hood, the Realme X is powered by the 10nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. The company has unveiled three RAM variants of the device – 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB. The 4 GB and 6 GB variants have 64 GB of internal memory while the 8 GB version comes with 128 GB of storage.

In terms of the optics, the Realme X has dual cameras on the rear. There is a 48-megapixel primary lens accompanied by a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The 48-megapixel camera has the same Sony IMX586 sensor the new OnePlus 7 Pro comes with which is quite surprising for the fact that the 7 Pro costs $669 in the USA. As for the selfies, there is a 16-megapixel motorized pop-up camera on the Realme X.

Specifications

Display: 6.53-inches AMOLED, Full HD+, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
GPU: Adreno 616
OS: Android 9.0 Pie with Colors OS 6 on top
RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
Rear camera: Dual 48 MP, f/1.7 (primary) + 5MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor)
Front Camera: 16 MP pop-up, f/2.0
Battery: 3,765 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
SIM(s): Dual SIM
Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, and Compass

Realme X Price in Nepal and Availability

As mentioned earlier, Realme X will not launch in Nepal. Hence, it is not officially available in Nepal. You can purchase it from the grey market. The unofficial price of Realme X in Nepal for the 4/64GB variant is Rs. 27,999.

Model Name	Price in Nepal
Realme X (4/64GB)	Rs. 27,999
Realme X (4/128GB)	Rs. 29,999
Realme X (8/128GB)	Rs. 33,999

Also, Watch our video review of Realme X here:

Seven Things You Might Not Know About The OnePlus 7 Pro

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Seven Things You Might Not Know About The OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 7 Pro yesterday. It’s a device that doesn’t look and feel like a phone from OnePlus, but it is something that really looks like value for money. You’ve probably come across a lot of reviews on the device but you might have missed a couple of little and big things about the phone. While OnePlus talked about its new device in detail at the event itself, there might have been a few things you have missed. So, let’s talk about that here.

Camera Sensor

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the first OnePlus smartphone to house triple rear cameras. There’s a primary, a wide-angle and a telephoto lens on the setup. This primary camera measures 48-megapixel. I mean wow! This has to better than the 40MP one on the P30 Pro right? Well, not really. This lens on the OnePlus flagship has the Sony IMX586 sensor, and if it sounds all too familiar, it’s because this is the same sensor the Redmi Note 7 Pro, a phone that’s dirt cheap in front of the OnePlus 7 Pro, has. Other devices such as the (to-be-launched) Realme X and even the UMIDIGI S3 Pro also pack the same sensor. This primary lens on the 7 Pro does the same pixel binning resulting in a 12-megapixel image.

The real-life scenario could be slightly different with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855’s processing power, but if you go for the specs, it’s not all too good for the new ‘flagship killer’.

Display

One of the most eye-catching features of the new device is the display. It’s quite tall, and like the flagships from Samsung and Huawei, the display ends on curves on the sides. This is why the phone is not like any previous OnePlus device.

This display has Quad-HD resolution, but the main talking point here is the 90Hz refresh rate. With this feature, the smoothness of loading up images and videos, and also scrolling comes second to none. The users will definitely love this feature, and other smartphone manufacturers will certainly take note for their future phones.

Pop-up camera

To remove the bezels and notches on the display, OnePlus has taken the route of Oppo and Vivo. The company has included a pop-up camera on the top of the phone.

Now, this has certainly brought in criticism from the purists, but there are a couple of positives. For starters, this camera takes only half a second to show up which is quite faster than other devices. And OnePlus has claimed that this pop-up camera can lift nearly 50 pounds of weight. So, yeah, even with the mechanical part, this phone looks quite sturdy. However, the 300,000 opening and the Free Fall Detection feature OnePlus bragged about is what Oppo and Vivo have already done implemented on their phones.

UFS 3.0

While taking a look at a smartphone, we don’t really go into depth regarding the storage driver it holds. Even with a huge amount of memory, phones can be slower at times. However, that’s not the case with the OnePlus 7 Pro as it has UFS 3.0 storage inside. Universal Flash Storage or UFS is a storage driver meant for phones, cameras, and other digital devices. And the new flagship comes with the best of UFS. This new tech has blazing fast read and write speed, and with that at the helm, capturing 4K videos won’t be troublesome to the phone.

OnePlus 7

The OnePlus 7 Pro may have overshadowed a few smartphones already, but the phone that is completely eclipsed is the OnePlus 7. No one has reviewed the smartphone yet, and a lot of people still think the company only launched one phone this time. The OnePlus 7 is like this sibling who gets no attention from their parents.

But still, the OnePlus 7 is a capable device. It has a new processor and dual stereo speakers. It does share a few features with the 6T but that’s not a bad thing at all. And although the phone is a bit pricier in the UK, it’s cheaper than what the OnePlus 6T was available for in India!

The price is one of the things that I don’t like about the 7 Pro which brings me to my final point, the pricing of the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Pricing

The OnePlus 7 Pro costs $669 in the USA. So, why did I just complain about its pricing? Well, it’s the pricing elsewhere that I am not satisfied with. The phone runs of Rs. 49,000 in India which is a bit more considering the neck-to-neck pricing the older models had. And don’t get me started regarding its price in the UK. The base model of the 7 Pro costs £649 in the UK which converts to nearly $840. So, even though OnePlus has nailed the pricing in the USA, the company hasn’t lived up to what it actually stands for in other countries, and that’s a little bit disappointing.

Zen Mode

There are a lot of phones these days that have the ‘Digital Wellbeing’ feature on their devices. OnePlus has done its own take on the feature with its Zen mode. The Zen mode doesn’t control the use of applications but bars the users from using the phone altogether. It only lets users make calls and use the camera, but other than that, you don’t get to do anything on the OnePlus 7 Pro. This will come in handy when you have an assignment to complete.