Since the announcement of Redmi Note 7 in China, all the Nepalese tech enthusiasts were eager to see the smartphone make a debut in Nepal. And MI Nepal finally made everyone’s dream come true. Now the Redmi Note 7 is available for purchase in Nepal. That’s not all, MI Nepal also launched the budget-oriented Redmi 7. With these new phones on the smartphone bazaar, we can expect some tussles in the budget and mid-range smartphone territory.
Redmi 7 Overview:
Usually, budget phones come with cheap design and their mediocrity are conspicuous on the first glance. But polarizing itself from the rest of the crowd, Redmi 7 comes with a premium design for the price. The handset comes with a plastic back, which looks quite premium for the price it’s asking. On the top, the back of the device comes with a gradient color tone. So despite being a budget-oriented device, the handset offers an excellent look and feel.
On the display side, the Redmi 7 comes with a 6.26-inch IPS panel. The screen on the handset features HD+ resolution, which is usually a norm for the budget devices. On top of the display lies a tiny notch, which gives the device a trendy outlook.
Talking about the performance, the phone enjoys Snapdragon 632 chipset aided with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM. In terms of storage, users can get an option to choose between 16GB and 32GB variants. There is also a dedicated SD card slot for the people, who plan to extend the storable memory on the phone.
On the optics front, the phone enjoys 12MP + 2MP setup at the back. And with two rear cameras at its helm, this budget device can also capture the portrait images. There is an 8MP front camera dedicated for the selfies. When it comes to the software, the phone boots on latest Android Pie out of the box. As far as the battery is concerned, a sizable 4000mAh battery promises a prolonged endurance.
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
Battery: 4000mAh with 10W charging; Uses Micro USB 2.0 port
Colors: Black, Blue, Red
Price: Rs. 14,999 (2/16GB) | Rs. 16,999 (3/32GB)
Redmi Note 7 Overview:
Design wise, the Redmi 7 and Redmi Note 7 are barely distinguishable. Both of them get the Glass material on the front and on the back. And to ensure the safety of the front and the rear panel, a tough Gorilla Glass 5 has also been provided on the top.
In terms of display, the Note 7 is equipped with a 6.3-inch IPS panel. And the screen here is enriched with Full-HD+ resolution. So, at a pixel density of 409PPI, the contents on the screen look sufficiently sharp. The display on the device also has a tiny water-drop style cutout on the top. Since the cutout is very small, it doesn’t bother much while viewing the contents.
Performance has always been a strong suit of Redmi devices. And it’s no exception here. The handset flaunts a capable Snapdragon 660 chipset. And paired that with 3GB/4GB of RAM, even the high-end games like PUBG and Asphalt 9 are playable at decent frame rates.
But the major highlight of the device is its camera. The phone boasts a 48MP Samsung’s ISO cell GM1 sensor. With such a high-res sensor on the board, the handset can pull in some extra amount of light and some extra amount of details in the images. So we can expect the images from the device to be bright and sharp. However, the handset is capable of capturing 12MP images (unless you go into the Pro mode). The phone does 4-in-1 pixel binningto merge the pixel and to output a sharp photograph. When it comes to the front camera, a 13MP selfie snapper comes into action on capturing selfies, unlocking the device via Face unlock feature and while video calling.
The phone is powered by Android 9 Pie and flavored by MIUI 10 on the top. The battery on the device is 4000mAh, which also comes with the 18W fast charging support. Also, the charging port here is a USB Type-C port and the handset is the first Redmi device to come with this feature.
Samsung showed its audacity by bringing hole punch display on the flagship S10 series devices. Although the small punch-hole cutout on the display is less obtrusive, Samsung doesn’t have plans to stick to that display design for a longer time. Samsung is planning to go all out to bring all-screen display (or “New Infinity Display” in their language) in the future. For that, Samsung is working on the in-display selfie camera, which, however, may not come into commercial production for a year or two. So for the time being, Samsung plans to implement a sliding camera setup to get rid of the nuisance caused by notches, punch holes, and ugly bezels. And it’s coming into reality sooner than expected. A video recently appeared on the internet, which showed Samsung Galaxy A90 (allegedly) featuring sliding and rotating cameras.
Source: WaqarKhanHD
Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), quite a renowned expert to know about the feature and design of the unreleased Samsung phones recently retweeted a post. The post contains the alleged Samsung Galaxy A90 2019’s video. And the tweet bore the caption “Almost completely correct”. The original video tweet was from Waqar Khan (@WaqarKhanHD), who posted the video with a special hashtag #NotAprilFoolsJoke. Although we haven’t heard any sorts of leaks or unannounced products, the video looks promising. And it thoroughly matches with all the previous leaks and rumors about the Galaxy A90. Furthermore, the caption from the Ice Universe has also fueled the speculation.
The handset encompasses a slider mechanism on the back, which houses a dual camera setup. The cameras are aligned in a horizontal configuration with an LED flash in between. When the slider goes up, this dual camera is rotatable. So when capturing the selfies, it can be rotated towards the front and normally can be switched to the back. Since the handset has two movable parts (slider and rotatable cameras), the durability of the device could a concern if the device comes into life. Vivo V15 Pro guarantees 300,000 pops. And if Samsung gives us similar numbers in the launch event, it will see many smiling faces.
In the video, when the slider was pulled down, the cameras were always facing backward. So it’s not clear if we can shut the slider with the cameras facing forward. If that’s possible, the camera could be protected from the dust and scratches.
The video was centered on portraying Samsung Galaxy A90’s sliding and rotatable cameras. There was no mention of other features of the device. Earlier rumors suggested that the phone will have three cameras at the back. A 48MP, f/2.0 main camera, 8MP, f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle camera, and a ToF lens. So was the Ice Universe’s caption implying the lack of the third lens? Well, we may have to wait for the launch of the device. And the device will be officially unveiled on the 10th of April.
Honor Play 8A, or simply Honor 8A, is a budget-oriented device by Honor. It is basically targeted towards first-time users who are looking for a good looking phone with better entertainment options. But since the Honor 9A is already on works should you pay the price for Honor 8A?
Honor 8A Overview:
Going by the specs, the Honor Play 8A is a typical budget phone. It comes with a plastic back and the rear panel houses a single camera. The rear camera on this device comes with 13MP resolution. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter, which dwells on the small cutout in the display. And talking about the display here, the phone enjoys a 6.09-inch IPS screen, which comes with HD+ resolution.
The phone is powered by Helio P35 chipset with 2GB of RAM at its disposal. On the storage side, there is 32GB of onboard memory. The phone also has a dedicated SD card slot for easy expansion of the system memory.
When it comes to the software, the phone boots on Android Pie (v9.0) out of the box with EMUI 9 on the top. The battery on this device has a 3020mAh battery, which should provide a decent backup for the internals used.
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Considering it as a budget phone, the Honor Play 8A packs decent internals for on most of the aspects. However, the phone conspicuously lacks a fingerprint scanner. Since most of the budget smartphones these days come with fingerprint scanners, the absence of that feature here is an absolute bummer. Nonetheless, you can use the in-built face unlock feature to unlock the device.
Honor Play 8A specifications:
Display: 6.09-inch LCD display
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1560 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 281PPI
The price of Honor Play 8A in Nepal is Rs 15,590 and it is available through select offline and online retail shops in Nepal.
Model Name
Price in Nepal
Honor 8A
Rs 15,590
If you are looking for the same design and entertainment at a cheaper price, you can go with Honor 8A Lite. If you want to look for something with more value for money, Redmi 8 is the way to go.
It won’t be a surprise when you see a tangled nest of wires in the corner of a table. Untangling your charging cable to charge your smartphone from such nested loops of the wires is frustrating at times. And to solve this very issue, smartphone manufacturers are striving to make their handsets compatible with the wireless charging. But has it been effective on the run? How has this technology evolved over the years? And is wireless really the future? Let’s discuss on it.
The Past
Before I dive straight into the concept of wireless electricity, let me explain how the electricity actually evolved. It all began when Michael Faraday, also known as the father of electricity discovered the underlying principles of electromagnetic induction. He stated that in the presence of alternating or the changing magnetic field, an electromagnetic force is produced across an electric conductor. We generally understand the electromotive force as a voltage, which drives current in any circuit. Since the technology is still used to generate electric power even to this day, you can easily guess what a breakthrough discovery it was at that time. No doubt, it really changed the fate of science forever.
Although Faraday did experimental verification of this breakthrough discovery, he couldn’t quite establish the relationship between electricity and magnetism in terms of mathematical expression. But James C Maxwell, an apprentice of Faraday, later developed a mathematical relationship between electricity and magnetism. The scientist also discovered Light as an electromagnetic wave.
Thomas Alba Edition was also a big hero at that time. He discovered the incandescent light and also constructed the first ever electric powerhouse, which produced 30KW of DC power back then. But at the same time as the Edition, there was another ingenious scientist named Nicholas Tesla, who invented AC or the alternating current and saw quite a lot of potential on it. And in the late 1800s, Tesla used the idea to demonstrate the concept of resonant inductive coupling by lighting an incandescent lamp wirelessly.
Wireless Bulbs
The invention was visionary and way ahead of its time. However, scientists used the concept just for the innovation and development of motors and transformers, which was still a big thing by the way. The major obstacle for the development of wireless technology back then was the size constraints of the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design.
But in the 1990s and early 2000s, the technology advanced quite a bit and wireless technology slowly started to take shape. The early implementations were on the consumer electronics devices. You might’ve heard about the Oral-B rechargeable toothbrushes. Well, Oral-B rechargeable toothbrushes are one of the first devices to charge under Wireless charging mechanism.
But it took a while for the technology to be implemented on smartphones. Back in the CES 2009, Palm Inc. announced its Pre smartphone with an optional inductive charger accessory, which carried the company’s proprietary name “Touchstone”. That’s surprising, right? When Apple’s iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxies take almost all the titles for innovations, the entry of a new smartphone brand with such a compelling feature was definitely awe-inspiring.
[You can watch from 47:45 onwards to know about its wireless charging feature]
But that’s not all. The inductive wireless charging technology on the device was also integrated with the software. So when a user gets an incoming call, his Palm Pre phone charging wirelessly, he can simply pick the phone up from the Touchstone to answer the call automatically. And pressing the answer button with the phone on the Touchstone used to answer the call in a hands-free mode. So, needless to mention, it was an awe-inspiring innovation. And even to this day, the smartphone is still remembered as the handset with the technology ahead of its time. But due to some pitfalls, the smartphone didn’t receive all the attention it deserved.
Since the wireless charging technology was starting to take pace, different charging standards were introduced. You might have heard about the PMA (Power Matter Alliance) and the Qi Standard. Each standard has its own set of operating systems. They also use different transmission frequencies and connection protocols. So a device compatible with one standard may not be compatible with the other standard.
In the case of PMA and Qi, the operating mechanism is vastly similar. Both of them are based on inductive charging mechanism in which electrical energy transfers from charging pad to the charging device using an electromagnetic field. However, the major difference lies in the wavelength used. Qi works on a 100 – 205 kHz band whereas the PMA makes use of the 277 – 357 kHz band. That’s the reason why one standard doesn’t work with another.
With that little info, let’s continue with the evolution of wireless charging.
After Palm, Nokia joined the party. Nokia launched the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones in September 2012, which had integrated inductive charging and inductive charging feature with an accessory back respectively. Those smartphones were based on the Qi standard of wireless charging. It was quickly followed by Google. In October of 2012, Google, in collaboration with LG launched the Nexus 4, which was also based on the Qi standard. After that, a lot of companies followed the bandwagon and the Qi standard gained quite a momentum. Motorola, HTC, Samsung, and lately Apple also included wireless charging feature all based on the Qi standard. That’s one of the reasons why Qi standard is so popular these days.
But PMA standard was left far behind. Although some companies favored the PMA standard slightly by including the dual standard, the PMA standard couldn’t make any significant progress in the long run. Samsung and Blackberry had included Dual standard of wireless charging in their flagship devices in 2015. It means that the Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge and the Blackberry Priv used to charge wireless both through the PMA and Qi chargers. But PMA these days is nowhere to be heard.
How does Wireless Charging work?
With this history, you might have gained insight into the evolution of the wireless charging. But how does a wireless charging takes place? You might be wondering about that too! Keep calm; I am going to answer that too.
In the wireless power transfer mechanism, again the Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction comes into play. And it inherently requires two conducting units: one the transmitting device and the other receiving device. The transmitting device features a power input port, a PCB board with an Oscillator circuit, and a Transmission Coil with the tightly wound copper element. When the transmitting device is connected to the power supply, it draws electric power from the power source and drives the transmitter coil. The transmitter coil operates at a high frequency and the oscillator circuit helps it to achieve that. So when the transmitter coil gets triggered, it creates high frequency alternating magnetic field.
Transmitting Mechanism
And when the receiving device is nearby, the magnetic flux produced by the transmitter coil is cut by the conductor of the receiver coil. This leads to the production of an electromotive force or the voltage in the receiver coil. And as I mentioned earlier, it happens all due to the Faraday’s law.
Receiving Mechanism
The voltage, however, will have a very high frequency and cannot be used directly to charge our phone or any other devices. Charging the battery in any electronic devices requires a direct current. So this high-frequency AC power is not useful for direct use. To make it useful, the receiving device is equipped with the circuitry to convert the AC quantity into DC and filter circuit to suppress the unwanted harmonics. This is the basic principle of the wireless charging also known the Inductive charging mechanism. There have also been quite researches and developments on the wireless charging through Infrared, Microwave, UltraSound, and laser beams. However, those concepts haven’t come into mainstream use as of now.
The Present
So where are we? Although there haven’t yet seen the major breakthrough yet, there surely have been some progress. In different countries, charging stations have been established to charge electric vehicles wirelessly. And in the smartphone technology, Huaweibrought the reverse wireless charging feature through which receiving and sharing the power has been much easier and convenient. The feature also made debut in the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S10 devices. So we might be able to see this feature in other devices too.
Advantages of Wireless Charging
Why so many companies are tussling to provide the wireless charging feature? You might be curious about that. With the wireless charging, the charging cables don’t wear out very fast, which is a prominent case in the wired charging. Also, it’s really easy and convenient to charge the device, just keeping the device on the charging pad starts to refill the battery. And since there is no cable or conductor directly involved, there are fewer chances of shocks and electrical hazards.
Disadvantages of Wireless Charging
But after everything you know, you might be wondering why the progress is happening at such a slow pace. And why other major tech companies haven’t shifted into the wireless ecosystem? Well, the major constraint has been the distance. The electronic devices only charge when they are placed right on the top of the charging pad. It also needs to be placed perfectly parallel on the charging pad. And this can be frustrating at times.
Since the device always has to be placed on or nearby the charging pad, it can barely be used while charging. This is one of the major cause of why the users mostly choose to charge their devices through wired means.
Another reason is efficiency. Wireless charging takes places at a very slow rate compared to the conventional wired charging. And since the ultrafast charging technology like Oppo’s Super VOOC and Huawei’s Super Charge technology is evolving, the slow charging speed in the wireless mechanism is not as enticing.
Also, the inefficient charging mechanism produces a considerate amount of heat, which also affects the battery life in the long run. Plus there is the compatibility issue. There is a fair number of charging standards like Qi, Rezence, and PMA. A device is usually compatible with only one charging standard. And since this kind of chargers hasn’t been mainstream like the Micro USB and USB Type-C chargers, people usually prefer using the wired means of charging when they are outside the home or when traveling.
Where are we heading?
Wireless charging looks very tantalizing. You don’t even have to connect your device to the wall charger and it starts juicing up. How cool is that? And the progress made through ultrasound, Infrared, and through laser technology has left the tech community awe-inspired.
However, in a study conducted by Wireless Power Consortium, the creator of Qi standard, they found that Qi standard has the efficiency of wireless charging to be 59.4% whereas their arch rival Rezence has an efficiency of 39.6%. And these statistics is absolutely repelling. It also begs a question. At the time, when the world is going through the energy crisis, is wireless charging really that essential?
Statistics have shown that there were over 4.5 billion people using the mobiles in 2018. And the number is only growing. Also, there are more devices to consider like electric vehicles and other consumer electronics devices. What would happen if all these devices start charging through the wireless means? Well, electricity generation has to be doubled for compensation.
So maybe, just maybe, should we have to wait for the right time to switch to the wireless ecosystem? When the power transfer process is efficient and the charging speed is fast? I guess it would be better if we see an ultrafast and efficient wired charging technology and more efficient batteries for the time being. What do you think? Do let us know in the comments.
Daraz brings offers and discounts on their products at times and often. Since the new year is upon us, and we already know Daraz has something interesting up its sleeves. But ahead of the new year, Daraz is coming up with an exciting offer. The name of the campaign “Shake That A–” is a bit controversial. But the idea involved here is surely interesting. Guess the two missing letters and we know the first word that came to your mind wasn’t “APP”. Though not so appropriate in the terms word game, Daraz New Year 2076 offer look attractive.
Apparently, Daraz wants you to shake their app, given your phone has a proximity sensor. We suspect a few discount vouchers will be your reward for shaking your smartphone. Apart from those, there will be a few flash sales, deals and more. The deal starts on April 8, exactly at 12 AM. Although to play, you will need to follow a few rules.
Terms and Conditions:
The shake-shake campaign starts from 8th to 12th April every day from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm
Each user can win a minimum of 1 surprise voucher a day
Each user can participate up to 5 times during the timeslot
This feature is only available on Daraz App only
If you have not downloaded the Daraz App yet, now might be just the right time to download the app, shake the phone, and Get surprising Vouchers and Discount Coupons on the run. Are you guys excited for the offer? Do let us know in the comments.
With a TDP of 400W, the Xeon Platinum 9282 is a processor that parades with its 56 cores and 112 threads. This is the slab of silicon to rule them all. Of course, we are talking about the top of the line model from Intel’s new Xeon Platinum 9200 series processors. Intel’s bragging rights start right from the base model, the Platinum 9221, which already matches AMD’s (32c/64t) Threadripper. On the contrary, AMD is planning a 64 core 128 threads CPU under it’s Zen 2 refresh, but we will consider that when it launches.
The new family of processors is obviously meant for enterprises, based on the Cascade Lake architecture. Should an enthusiast buy it? We sure don’t recommend it, but if you think your work task can take advantage of it, just do it. Companies should be interested in products with expectations of increased performance, improved efficiency and lesser power consumption. These are after all datacenter and server-oriented products with enhanced security and purpose-oriented features.
Take a look at all four variants first:
Processor
Cores/Threads
Clock Speed
Cache
TDP
Xeon Platinum 9282
56C/112T
2.6GHz to 3.8GHz
77MB
400W
Xeon Platinum 9242
48C/96T
2.3GHz to 3.8GHz
71.5MB
350W
Xeon Platinum 9222
32C/64T
2.3GHz to 3.7GHz
71.5MB
250W
Xeon Platinum 9221
32C/64T
2.1GHz to 3.7GHz
71.5MB
250W
You are probably wondering why these processors are clocked the way they are. This should not come at a surprise, an increase in core count usually results in decreased clock speeds. The cache speeds have doubled, and they even support 12-channel DDR4 memory. Sure this might not WOW you right now but we should start seeing more of the Cascade Lake on the enthusiast’s side, or maybe a Cascade Lake-X series? Who knows. What we do know is Computex 2019 is starting soon.
Samsung has yet again expanded its budget smartphone segment in Nepal. Samsung Nepal has gone all out and launched two entry-level devices in its A-series lineup. Both the Samsung Galaxy A10 And Galaxy A20 features an Infinity-V display, Android 9 Pie, and a capable (for the price) Exynos 7884 chipset.
Let’s start the things with the display. The Galaxy A20, the better of the two comes with 6.4-inch display whereas its smaller sibling comes with a tad bit smaller 6.2-inch display. Both of these handsets are enriched with HD+ resolution. However, the A10 display employs an IPS LCD panel whereas the A20 enjoys the vibrant Super AMOLED panel. The display on both of these devices come with a minuscule notch on the top, which could be less obtrusive while viewing the contents.
When it comes to the design, these phones come with Glasstic material on the back. We saw similar material on the Galaxy A30 and A50 as well. So we can expect a premium feel while holding the devices. On the optics side, there is a single 13MP snapper on the back of the Galaxy A10. On the other hand, the Galaxy A20 comes with an extra 5MP shooter on the rear panel. With two cameras in action, the Galaxy A20 can capture portrait images but the A10 cannot. On the front, Galaxy 10 and A20 get 5MP and 8MP selfie shooters respectively.
Galaxy A10 (Left) | Galaxy A20 (Right)
Both of the devices run on the latest Android Pie out of the box. On the software side, A10 and A20 are flavored by the latest and customized One UI on the top. So you will get some fancy features like the Blue light filter mode and Night mode.
On the battery front, the A10 comes with a modest-sized 3400mAh battery. And talking about the Galaxy A20, there is a whopping 4000mAh battery. The A20 also comes with the USB Type-C cable, which is a welcome addition for a budget phone.
Samsung Galaxy A20 charging port
Samsung Galaxy A20 Specifications
6.4-inch (1560 × 720 pixels) HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-V display
A few weeks back, Oppo launched its budget-friendly handset, the Oppo A5s. And this time, the Chinese smartphone maker relaunched the device in the Chinese market with beefed-up RAM and storage. Dubbed as Oppo A7n, the new handset has also received an upgrade in terms of selfie camera.
Oppo A7n Overview:
The newly announced Oppo A7n also has similarity over the last year’s Oppo A7. It comes with a 6.2-inch IPS display with a tiny water drop notch on the top. Even the resolution is the same here. The A7n comes with HD+ display resolution in a 19:9 aspect ratio.
On the performance side, the phone gets the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, which we already saw on the Oppo A5s. However, unlike A5s, the newbie features 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory. What’s completely new here is the presence of the Hyper Boost Acceleration engine, which promises to enhance the performance and the gaming experience.
Oppo smartphones are usually centered around the cameras. So let’s talk about the optics part of the phone now. The handset boasts a dual camera setup on the back. The camera duo on the back encompasses a 13MP, f/2.2 shooter backed by a 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor. The camera setup looks similar to that on the A7 and A5s. So we can expect a similar performance from all these handsets.
On the front camera, however, the A7n differentiated itself from the A5s and joined the league with the A7. The selfie shooter here has employed a 16MP sensor, which comes with an f/2.0 lens. The phone also comes with the AI-backed beautification. The phone is said to identify 296 facial points to smartly beautify the faces in real time.
When it comes to the battery, the device is quite a powerhouse in itself. The device houses a whopping 4230mAh battery. The handset also comes with “App freezing” feature due to which the background apps do not draw any power and the battery life prolongs. However, the handset still comes with the Micro USB port, which is quite a bummer.
On the security side, the smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner and the Face Unlock feature. To ensure an extra level of privacy, Oppo has also included a one-touch key on the device, which lets the user switch between private mode and public (regular) mode.
Software-wise, the phone boots on Android Oreo out of the box with ColorOS 5.2 on the top. The phone comes with Lake Light Green Color and is priced at ¥1499 (~$222). However, Oppo hasn’t spoken anything regarding its availability.
One of the major issues the Samsung Galaxy S10 users are having right now is the lack of faster fast charging. Yes, it does support Samsung’s 15W fast charging but it is slow compared to others. That might change sometime soon as the company is looking to update the S10 series’ fast charging support.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is one of the most sought out devices right now. They have a lot to offer and come with quite a bit of features inside. Ranging from the display to the cameras, the series really has set a high standard for smartphones.
Speaking at an event, Samsung China’s President said that the company is thinking about upgrading the Galaxy S10 series’ fast charging power to 25W from the 15W it currently has. On our tests, the Galaxy S10 takes around an hour and 40 minutes while the Galaxy S10+ takes nearly 2 hours to fully charge.
With companies like Xiaomi, Huawei and OnePlus making huge strides with their proprietary fast charge technology, it was about time Samsung did something about theirs.
The Korean Giants are also reportedly considering adding Night Mode into the Galaxy S10 series’ camera application. With Pixel 3 making strides with its Night Sight feature, and Huawei introducing its low-light champ – the P30 Pro. The P30 Pro packs four cameras on the back which Huawei claims can “transform night into day”.
Night mode has really become popular since Google introduced the feature for the Pixel 3. It was really strange for Samsung to skip on this feature on its new flagship series. Since this is a software feature, the Korean company could easily add it on its flagships for an even better photography experience.
In the last several months, a new category of flagship has immersed in not just the international market, but in Nepal as well. There are a few smartphones in this category that offer a lot at a time when the price of the flagship devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Huawei P30 Pro are skyrocketing. One of those lower flagship-priced smartphones, the Oppo R17 Pro just received a price drop to make it more affordable than it previously was.
Oppo R17 Pro Overview
The Oppo R17 Pro sports a similar design to the OnePlus 6T. It has a tall 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 protection. There is a water drop notch holding the front-facing camera measuring 25-megapixel.
The Oppo R17 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset coupled with 8 GB of RAM and Adreno 616 GPU. Oppo has offered 128 GB of internal memory which is expandable via a microSD card. The device runs on the older Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS on top. There is an under display fingerprint scanner on the R17 Pro.
As for the optical side of things, there are triple cameras on the back of the Oppo R17 Pro. There is a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 20-megapixel depth sensor, and a ToF 3D stereo lens. A 3,700 mAh battery backs the device with Oppo including its Super VOOC fast charging on the phone.
Oppo R17 Pro Pricing (After price drop)
When Oppo launched the R17 Pro in Nepal, we had complained about its exorbitant price tag. The phone, while not housing a flagship-grade processor, cost a whopping Rs. 89,990. With the price drop, the Oppo R17 Pro now sells for Rs. 75,990 as a New Year Offer.
Even with the improved pricing, the phone, in my opinion, is still overpriced. The OnePlus 6T looks definitely a better deal, and the ongoing sale on the Samsung Galaxy S10E at Sastodeal is an absolute steal.
Oppo R17 Pro Specifications
Display: 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 protection
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 402 PPI
