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
Smartphone manufacturer has descended the notch train with it’s latest launch. Well, they must be following the smartphone fashion that’s been brought along by Samsung recently. The company has added a punch-hole display in its new release, the Nokia X71. The phone was unveiled by HMD Global today in Taiwan alongside its flagship, the Nokia 9 PureView.
The phone is the first Nokia has released featuring a punch hole display and first to X-series smartphone to launch outside of China. And going by the specs, you get a 6.3 inches FHD+ display with an impressive 93% screen to body ratio. As mentioned earlier, the display has a punch hole housing the 16MP selfie camera.
While we are at cameras, you get a triple camera set up at the back, with a primary 48MP camera, a secondary 8MP Ultra-Wide angle camera followed by a 5MP depth sensor.
The phone is built around Snapdragon 660 processorrunning on Android 9 Pie. Impressively, it packs 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal expandable storage. Likewise, the battery capacity is 3,500 mAh.
On today’s date, you get a lot of smartphones with 48 MP cameras and this one seems intended to compete the Redmi Note 7 sliding into the middle of the line price category.
Nokia X71 Specifications:
Display: 6.3″ IPS LCD (1080 x 2316 pixels) with 93% screen to body ratio
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hot Spot, Bluetooth 5.0
Color: Black
Nokia X71 Price & availability:
The phone has been launched in Taiwan for TWD 11,900 which converts to $385. The sales of this smartphone is said to start from April 30. The device will make its way globally just like the Nokia 8.1 Plus.
Galaxy S10E is the least expensive flagship from Samsung this year. Since it comes with almost all the major features of the more expensive Galaxy S10 and S10+, the handset really offers a great value for the price it’s asking. And this amazing device is now available for purchase in Nepal at the least price possible. This offer is introduced by SastoDeal and is slated to last for a week. But since SastoDeal is offering a discount of Rs. 20,000 and the stocks are limited, the smartphone could run out of stock before the designated time period. So if you are interested in the deal, you better hurry up.
Since the e-commerce website is offering so much of discount, you might have doubts about the genuineness of the product. But there is nothing to be suspicious about it. The smartphone is from IMS, one of the authorized distributors of Samsung products in Nepal. When you purchase the device, you will receive a sealed pack unit and will also get one year of warranty.
Samsung Galaxy S10e Overview:
Design
Despite being an affordable flagship from Samsung, the handset looks and feels very premium. Samsung has used glass back here and a sturdy aluminum frame to ensure robustness. Since the device also happens to IP68 certified, the handset is water and dust resistant as well.
Display
On the display side, the handset flaunts a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. The screen on the device is surrounded by narrow bezels and has a tiny hole punch on the top to accommodate the selfie camera. With such setup, the display on the device is really immersive. As Samsung has used Dynamic AMOLED panel on this device, which also happens to be HDR 10+ compliant, users can feel cinematic expensive while viewing the contents.
Camera
On the optics front, the Galaxy S10E is enriched by dual camera setup at the back. The primary 12MP camera is accompanied by a 16MP ultra-wide-angle shooter. So in addition to the portrait images, users can also expand the field of view of images while capturing the images from the device. Similarly, a 10MP selfie shooter dwells on the tiny hole punch cutout. Apart from the normal and portrait selfies, the front snapper on this device also records steady 4K videos. This feature is unavailable on most of the flagships available in the market right now. That’s why the Galaxy S10E is one of the desirable handsets of 2019.
Performance
On the performance side, the phone comes with Exynos 9820 chipsetwith 6GB of RAM. There is also 128GB of onboard memory. And in the case of need, users can expand it up to 512GB using an SD card. With such kind of hardware setup, the smartphone can load and run anything thrown at it.
Extras
The phone boots on the latest Android Pie out of the box with Samsung’s One UI on the top. The battery has to be the major compromise on the device since it comes with a mere 3100mAh capacity. But since there are too many other things to like about the phone, the battery may not matter much especially for the price.
At a time, when the smartphones are moving forward without the 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung hasn’t taken that away from the audiophiles. Plus, there is a stereo speaker setup. So, the audiophiles can enjoy the immersive sound here.
Samsung Galaxy S10e Specifications:
Design: Glass body with an aluminum frame, IP68 Dust and Water Resistant
Huawei P30 and P30 Pro changed everything we thought was possible in the field of mobile photography. But there is much more in the devices than just pro-level cameras. Let’s see of Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are still good options in the premium price range in Nepal.
Huawei P30 Pro
Design and Display
The Huawei P30 Pro comes with a premium glass body. The device is held into its pace by Aluminium glass body. It sports a 6.47-inch curved OLED display which supports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The aspect ratio here is 19:5:9. The display has a tiny notch to house the front camera. The bezels on the device are minimum and the fingerprint sensor is accommodated under the display.
Camera
The highlight of the device is the quad-camera setup that helped its reign as the highest-rated camera phone on DxOMark, for quite a time. It comes with a 40MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 20MP ultra-wide sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a ToF sensor. Huawei has partnered with Leica for the camera arrangement in this device
Processor and Memory
The device packs in Kirin 980 chipset under its hood and Huawei has included 8GB of RAM. Though there are different memory configurations to choose from in the international market, only the 8/256GB variant is available in Nepal. The device can handle everything thrown at it, even extended sessions of PUBG, without any hiccups.
Battery
The device packs in a battery of 4,200mAh battery capacity. Under average usage, the device can easily last a day and more. To add to that, it comes with a 40W Super Charger which can charge the device from 0 to 70% in half an hour of charging.\
While the P30 Pro is in a league of its own, the Huawei P30 isn’t far behind, especially considering its price. The phone packs the same SoC, a similar design language and shares a majority of the camera setup with its bigger brother. Sure this one might not charge as fast or get the best camera treatment, but for an asking price of Rs. 84,900, I would rather opt for this one.
Check out the comparison between Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung S10+
Specifications:
Design: Glass body front and back, aluminum frame
Display: 6.1″ OLED display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Triple camera setup, 40 MP SuperSpectrum sensor with f/1.8 aperture (RYYB filter) + 16 MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture + 8 MP telephoto lens with f/3.4 aperture & 3 X Optical Zoom
Front Camera: 32 MP camera with f/2.0 aperture
Processor: Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset
GPU: Mali-G76 MP10
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 (expandable via Nano memory up to 512 GB)
OS: Android Pie with EMUI 9.1 on top
Battery: 3650 mAh, 22-W SuperCharge
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Colors: Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, Pearl White
Price: Rs 84,900[Price Last Updated On: July 25, 2019]
Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Price in Nepal
The price of Huawei P30 Pro in Nepal is Rs 1,19,900 for the 8/256GB variant. Similarly, the price of Huawei P30 in Nepal is 84,900 for the 8/128GB variant.
Colors Pride 5X is one of the budget smartphones in Nepal to feature a dual camera setup. And that affordable budget handset has become even more affordable! Colors has recently slashed the price of this device. After the price cut, the device is now available for purchase at Rs. 9,999.
Colors Pride 5X Overview:
As mentioned earlier, the phone comes with a pair of cameras at the back. The camera duo on the device is a combination of 8 MP and 0.3 MP sensors. With two cameras at its disposal, the handset is also capable of capturing portrait images. Similarly, a 5 MP camera on the front takes care of the selfies. Both of the cameras are accompanied by an LED flash, which may help the users to capture images in the low light scenarios.
Talking about the display, the phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS Panel, which comes in an 18:9 aspect ratio. Colors also provide Dragontrail Glass on the top for the protection of the screen. On the performance side, the phone is powered by a Quad-core processor paired with 2 GB of RAM. The phone gets 16 GB of onboard storage on the memory front. The storage is expandable up to 128 GB making use of the microSD card.
Software-wise, the phone boots on Android Oreo out of the box. And talking about the battery, there is a 3000 mAh battery to keep the device running.
Colors Pride 5X Specifications:
Display: 5.45-inch Full View display with Dragontrail glass protection
Resolution: HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels); 18:9 aspect ratio
Details on Samsung’s new Exynos 9710 has started to surface online. It’s a potential successor to the Exynos 9610, that has proven itself in the Galaxy A50. Beating the likes of the Snapdragon 660, could this (Exynos 9710) go head to head with the SD675?
Seeing how Samsung has a bunch of phones in the A-series pending announcement, this seems like a solid SoC for something like the Galaxy A60 or the Galaxy A70. Either way, we are expecting a very powerful SoC aimed at the upper mid-range segment.
Going by the leaks, the new SoC will be manufactured on an 8 nm process. Core count will remain at eight, with four Cortex A76 at 2.1 GHz and four Cortex A55 at 1.7 GHz. This should and will result in better battery life and performance, as opposed to the Exynos 9610.
In addition, its GPU is another one of the aspects that will get an upgrade. The Mali-G72 MP3 will be replaced with a much better Mali-G76 MP8 clocked at 650 MHz. A huge improvement for the former if compared with the later, however, real-life performance might differ.
To sum it all up, the new (leaked) SoC performs faster, has a better GPU and hogs less battery. Seems like a win win win situation for Samsung. The only question that remains is when? This is the first time we are hearing of this particular product, so it could take a while.
While the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro is the talk of the town right now, another one of the P30-series was launched quietly. The Huawei P30 Lite did not get to share all that glory, but it is now available for purchase in some regions including Nepal. You can get the device right now in Nepal for a midrange price from e-commerce platform Daraz, Huawei showrooms, and major retail outlets.
Huawei P30 Lite Overview
Design & Display
Aesthetically, the P30 Lite has a similar-looking dual-tone gradient coloring like its bigger P30 sibling. However, you will find a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of a much expensive in-display sensor. There’s also a water-drop notch upfront. Its display is a 6.15″ IPS LCD with Full-HD+ resolution. So, not so different from the other mid-range we’re seeing these days, is it?
Performance and Memory
Now, with a name like P30 Lite, it might appear as if it’s similar to the likes of Galaxy S10e. But this one is strictly a mid-ranger. Packing the Kirin 710 SoC inside, there’s also 6 GB RAM in it. Internal storage rests as 128 GB but there’s a microSD card slot as well, so, no worries, there The chipset here is one that we saw in the Nova 3i and Honor 8X. The SoC can handle the everyday task that you throw at it. In our review, we played Asphalt 9 in the device and it runs without any major hiccups.
Camera
The camera on the P30 Lite isn’t the same that we found on the P30 and P30 Pro. It features a triple camera setup. The primary camera has a 24MP sensor and is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP camera. The output is the same as that in other mid-range devices. The photos are detailed, a little saturated but decent anyways. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera which gives colorful. and bright pictures.
Battery and Others
The P30 Lite 3340 mAh battery, which comes with support for 18W fast charger. On average, the battery should last a whole day. The 18W charger in the box can charge the device form 0 to 100% inside 2 hours. The port is provided is Type-C port. The speaker on the bottom of the device is loud enough and there’s a headphone jack too. The capacitative fingerprint sensor on the back is quick and accurate unless your hands are wet. There is also a Face Unlock feature but it isn’t the most accurate one since it uses the camera.
Battery: 3340mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with 18W fast charging support; Uses USB Type-C
Colors: White, Blue, Black
Huawei P30 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Huawei P30 Lite in Nepal is Rs. 39,999. It is available through official Huawei showrooms and select retail shops.
Model Name
Price in Nepal
Available stores
Huawei P30 Lite
Rs 39,999
Authorized retailers
At this particular price segment, there are a lot of options to choose from. Similarly priced Redmi K20 can be a better option for those who are looking for performance. Even the Realme X2 provides better value for money than this one.
It has just been 2 weeks that Samsung announced the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. While the Galaxy A50 (Rs. 33,490) possesses excellent value, the Galaxy A30 is kind of a mixed bag. And hence, we have just seen a price cut of Rs. 1,500. It’s now available for Rs. 26,990 and Samsung likes to call it a “Cool Deal”.
But, is it really Cool? It might be for Samsung enthusiasts, but you might want to wait for the Redmi Note 7. According to recent rumors, the Redmi Note 7 should be available in Nepal this week and could be priced similarly, if not cheaper, to the Galaxy A30.
The Galaxy A30 has a superior AMOLED display, however, the Redmi Note 7 excels in all the other aspects. It has got better cameras, powerful chipset, faster fingerprint sensor, and a glass body.
After the unveiling of the Y7 Pro 2019, Huawei followed it with the official launch of Huawei Y6 Pro 2019 in Nepal. For its price, the device goes head to head with some popular devices such as Realme 3. Let’s check out the complete specs, updated price, and availability of Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal.
Huawei Y6 Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Huawei Y6 Pro follows all the latest trends you see on budget phones. It features a tall 6.1-inch HD+ display. There is a tiny dewdrop style notch on the top of the screen to house the front camera. Thanks to the faux leather finish, the device looks and feels premium on hand. There is nothing on the rear panel except for the camera bump. An LED flash resides just below the bump. The device doesn’t come with a fingerprint sensor
Talking about the camera, there’s a 13MP lens on the back with a bright f/1.8 aperture. Almost all the new releases at this price range now come with at least a dual rear camera setup. On the front, the notch houses an 8MP selfie snapper, a LED notification, and a selfie flash. An LED notification may not sound that important but it turns out really helpful in real-life scenarios.
The Huawei Y6 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. It’s an entry-level chipset with four 2.0Ghz Cortex A53 CPU cores and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The memory is also decent for the price with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There’s a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 512GB. Huawei could have done better in the performance aspect since Galaxy M10, Realme 3 and Oppo A5s are offering a more powerful octa-core CPU.
There’s a 3020mAh battery with should be ample, considering it only has to power HD+ display, and the chipset is based on 12nm architecture. Unlike other devices in this price range, Huawei has decided to go with a micro USB cable. The device runs on EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie. In terms of security, there’s no fingerprint sensor, so you need to rely on face unlock.
Huawei Y6 Pro 2019 Specifications:
Display: 6.09″ (720x1560px) IPS LCD 19.5:9 aspect ratio panel
Storage: 32GB, expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card
Back Camera: 13MP, f/1.8 with LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 with LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Dimensions: 6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 inches
Battery: 3020mAh
Connectivity: Bluetooth, Micro USB, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hot Spot
Color option: Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Amber Brown
Price in Nepal: Rs. 16,790 [Price Last Updated On: July 25, 2019]
Huawei Y6 Pro Price in Nepal
The price of Huawei Y6 Pro in Nepal is Rs 16,170. It available via official Huawei showrooms, and select retail shops in Nepal.
Model Name
Price in Nepal
Available stores
Huawei Y6 Pro (3/32GB)
Rs 16,790
Authorized retailers
For its price, Huawei Y6 Pro is rather an outdated device. It comes with a singular camera arrangement and even lacks a fingerprint sensor. Competitors like Realme 3, come with the dual-camera setup, larger battery with fast charging technology, and an octa-core processor.
