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Best deals to look out on Daraz Mobile Week 2019

It’s June 24th and Daraz Mobile Week 2019 started right on the schedule. And as the e-commerce giant promised, there are plenty of deals to look out in this grand online shopping event. And in the vast crowd of deals and discounts, it’s easy to get lost. So in this article, we have shortlisted the best and lucrative deals to look out in the website.

Smartphones

Even on a regular basis, Daraz brings lucrative deals on smartphones. But since its Daraz’s big day, it is offering some profitable deals, which ranges from budget phones to that flagship. And we have enlisted some of the amazing smartphone deals here.

Please note that you can get up to Rs. 5,000 off, which using the debit/credit cards from the banks like NIC Asia and Siddhartha bank. So using the cards, these amazing deals can turn absolutely irresistible.

Huawei Nova 4

Huawei Nova 4 comes with flagship-grade Kirin 970 chipset with 8GB RAM at its disposal. With this hardware setup, the phone can handle all the tasks thrown at its. There is also an appreciable 128GB of storage on the board. Another highlight of the phone is its cameras. The phone flaunts a triple camera setup at the back. There are 16MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and 2MP depth sensor alongside the 20MP main camera. And with the camera triplets out there, the handset is capable of capturing the subjects with a variety of perspectives. Apart from that, the presence of the less-obtrusive punch-hole display looks equally welcoming here.

The device was originally priced at Rs. 64,900 but in this mega event, Daraz has slashed the price by 23%. You can now purchase the device at Rs. 49,900. You can also use the voucher code “MEGA1000” during the checkout to get extra Rs. 1,000 off on the purchase.

Pocophone F1

With its plastic back, the phone may not be appealing in terms of looks. But it’s not so wise to judge a book by its cover. When peeked into its hardware, the phone doesn’t disappoint.

Pocophone F1 is a midrange phone with flagship prowess on the performance front. The phone features with the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB of RAM on the board. And this hardware setup is enough to surpass all the other midrange devices in terms of performance. Even on the camera front, the handset is quite noteworthy. The device comes with Gcam support and using the app, you can capture some nifty images. With the recent software update, you can also get an option to capture 4K videos at 60fps and slow-motion videos up to 960 fps. On top of all, there is a humongous 4000mAh battery to keep the device running.

As far as price is concerned, Daraz has kept this device on its shelf labeling with the price of Rs. 32,999. But you can get Rs. 1,000 off on using the discount voucher “MW19DARAZ” on the checkout. So you can grab the Pocophone F1 just at Rs. 31,999.

Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung Galaxy M40 made the debut in the Nepali market via Daraz. And the phone is now available for Rs. 36,190. Although Daraz says you can get extra Rs. 1,000 off using the voucher code “MEGA1000” during the check when we tried the voucher wasn’t available for the product.

The M40 comes with Snapdragon 675 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. And it’s the least expensive phone to feature that SoC. Since the SD675 is a capable midrange processor, it can handle your daily workloads quite easily. The phone also flaunts three cameras on the back so you get quite a lot of options while capturing the images.

samsung galaxy m40 price nepal

On to the display side, there is a 6.3-inch PLS TFT display with a hole punch cutout on the top. The punched-hole cutout accommodates a 16MP selfie shooter, which also comes into action while using the Face Unlock Feature.

Unlike its smaller siblings (Galaxy M20 & M30), the M40 features relatively smaller 3500mAh battery. Nonetheless, the phone comes with a 15-watt fast charger out of the box. The absence of 3.5mm headphone jack is quite a bummer though.

Samsung Galaxy S10

If you are looking to buy a flagship phone, you can find the best deal on the Samsung Galaxy S10. The phone was originally priced at Rs. 110,000 but in this Mobile Week, you can get it for Rs. 93,900. That’s a straight 15% chop in price. And it’s another product, where you cannot use the voucher codes to get further discounts. Nonetheless, at the new price, it’s one heck of a deal.

Televisions

Even on the televisions, there are some great deals to look out. In that context, we found two televisions quite intriguing for the price. And if you choose to pay for the TV via debit/credit cards, you can get further discounts up to Rs. 2,000.

Palsonic Australia 32N1100

In this grand online shopping event, the Australian brand Palsonic also took a part. But among a handful of its televisions, the 32N1100 TV looks quite attractive for the price. Ahead of Mobile Week, the device used to cost Rs. 26,660. But in this shopping event, you can get it for just Rs. 21,540. You can get a further discount of Rs. 500 using the discount voucher “EXTRA500”.

Palsonic PAL 32N1100 price nepal

The TV comes with a 32-inch display, which employs an A+ Grade Panel. With Full-HD resolution on the board, you can also see some sharp and crisp video contents on the device. And as the devices come with various input ports like USB, HDMI, VGA, and Antenna input ports, you can play a wide variety of contents from various devices into its screen.

Samsung UA55NU7100

If you want a big smart TV, there is the Samsung UA55NU7100 to get you fascinated. With the massive discount of 38%, the TV is now available for Rs. 114,990. Using the discount voucher “MEGA2000”, you can further manage to drop the cost by Rs. 2,000.

samsung ua55nu7100 price nepal

The TV comes with a mammoth 55-inch LED display surrounded by narrow bezels. The display on this TV is compatible with HDR contents and also features a Pixel Quality Index of 1300. So the video contents on this device look lively with punchy colors. The display on this device also flaunts ultra-HD resolution, which straightly cues to the crispy details.

Apart from that, there is a 2x 10-watt stereo speaker setup. These speakers are Dolby Digital Plus compatible, which are said to output loud and booming sound. There are also plenty of ports to get you excited.

Palsonic TV Price in Nepal

Maybe televisions are not what they used to be. Or at least, their role in our lives have significantly decreased. Yet, nothing can beat the experience of watching your favorite show or an exciting match of football or cricket on that large screen! And currently, there are a lot of television companies in the market. Yes, brands like LG and Samsung are the top players with their premium offerings. But there are also those who strive to provide more value for money. Palsonic is one of them. And the Australian brand is now here in Nepal.

A.G.R. Industries Pvt. Ltd. is the authorized distributor of Palsonic TVs in Nepal. Apart from TVs, there are various Palsonic’s consumer electronics devices and home appliances available in Nepal. However, here, we’ll go through Palsonic TVs in Nepal and their prices. Also, note that this is the only brand in Nepal that provides a year of breakage insurance on top of the 2 years’ warranty.

Palsonic PAL-22N1100

Palsonic PAL 22N1100 price nepal

  • Display: 22-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, PC Audio Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Earphone Out
  • Price: 15,866

Palsonic PAL-24N1100

  • Display: 24-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, PC Audio Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, YPbPr Input, Earphone Out
  • Price: 18,400

Palsonic PAL-32N1100

Palsonic PAL 32N1100 price nepal

  • Display: 32-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, PC Audio Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, YPbPr Input, Earphone Out
  • Price: 25,333

Palsonic PAL-32QN1100

  • Display: 32-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, PC Audio Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, YPbPr Input, Earphone Out
  • Price: 26,000

Palsonic PAL-32S2100 (Smart TV)

  • Display: 32-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo
  • Processor: Dual Core ( 2x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out, YPbPr Input, Earphone Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring
  • Price: 30,000

Palsonic PAL-32QF7000 (Smart TV)

  • Display: 32-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Processor: Dual Core ( 2x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out, YPbPr Input, Earphone Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring
  • Price: 31,333

Palsonic PAL-40QN1100

  • Display: 40-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, PC Audio Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, YPbPr Input, Earphone Out
  • Price: 37,333

Palsonic PAL-40S2100 (Smart TV)

Palsonic PAL 40s2100 price nepal

  • Display: 40-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo
  • Processor: Dual Core ( 2x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring
  • Price: 44,000

Palsonic PAL-43QF7000 (Smart TV)

Palsonic pal 43qf7000 price nepal

  • Display: 43-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound System
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Processor: Dual Core ( 2x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring
  • Price: 52,400

Palsonic PAL-49QX7000 (Smart 4K TV)

  • Display: 49-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • Sound: Harman Kardon Sound Bar System
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Processor: Quad Core ( 4x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1.5GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring, Smart Floating UI
  • Price: 75,333

Palsonic PAL-55QX7000 (Smart 4K TV)

  • Display: 55-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • Sound: Harman Kardon Sound Bar System
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Processor: Quad Core ( 4x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1.5GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring, Smart Floating UI
  • Price: 92,000

Palsonic PAL-65X1100 (Smart 4K TV)

  • Display: 65-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Sound Bar System
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Processor: Quad Core ( 4x Cortex A-53 @ 1.2GHz)
  • RAM: 1.5GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring, DVB-T/C/T2 main board
  • Price: 1,40,000

Palsonic PAL-65QX7000 (Smart 4K TV)

  • Display: 65-inch display, A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • Sound: Harman Kardon Speaker
  • Operating System: Android 5.1 Marshmallow
  • Processor: Dual Core (2x Cortex A-53 @ 1.5GHz)
  • RAM: 1.5GB
  • Storage: 8GB
  • Connectivity: Antenna Input, USB Input, HDMI Input, VGA Input, Audio (RCA) Input, Video (RCA) Input, Card Slot, Coaxial Out
  • Other Features: Screen Mirroring, Smart Floating UI
  • Price: 1,53,333

Panasonic TV Price in Nepal

Model Price
Palsonic PAL-22N1100 Rs. 15,866
Palsonic PAL-24N1100 Rs. 18,400
Palsonic PAL-32N1100 Rs. 25,333
Palsonic PAL-32QN1100 Rs. 26,000
Palsonic PAL-32S2100 Rs. 30,400
Palsonic PAL-32QF7000 Rs. 31,333
Palsonic PAL-40QN1100 Rs. 37,333
Palsonic PAL-40S2100 Rs. 44,000
Palsonic PAL-43QF7000 Rs. 52,400
Palsonic PAL-49QX7000 Rs. 75,333
Palsonic PAL-55QX7000 Rs. 92,000
Palsonic PAL-65X1100 Rs. 1,40,000
Palsonic PAL-65QX7000 Rs. 1,53,333

Huawei unveils the new Kirin 810 chipset: Outscores Snapdragon 730 in benchmarks

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When Huawei announced the Kirin 710 chipset, the company promised to deliver a performance equal to the Snapdragon 710. However, the chip was only capable of competing against the Snapdragon 660, a-year old chip, by then. And the Kirin 710 was Huawei’s go to chip for almost all of their and Honor’s mid-range phones. So, when the company released the Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset, it came as a relief to Huawei fans.

When it comes to the phone chip-sets, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors are immensely popular. The company has segregated its chipsets into budget, midrange and flagship segments. And almost all of these processors are leading their respective segments. In that run, the recently launched midrange Snapdragon 730 processor also made quite a mark in the market. It recorded a remarkable 210,052 score in AnTuTu benchmark, amazing everyone. And probably no one thought there could be a better mid-range chip. However, the Kirin 810 (used on the Huawei Nova 5) scored a whopping 237,437 score, a notable 13% performance lead over the SD730.

Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset Overview:

The Kirin 710 was based on a 12nm fabrication technique, which made it slightly inefficient than the Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) and the SD 710 (10 nm). And the SD 730 left it far behind with its 8 nm architecture. But, Huawei after taking a long time, finally has one-upped Qualcomm by launching a 7 nm mid-range chipset. But the Kirin 810 leads not only because of its nanometer architecture.

Also, the  Kirin 810 SoC houses an eight-core CPU. These cores comprise of two high-performance ARM Cortex-A76 cores, which clocks at 2.27 GHz. And the six power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores tick at 1.88 GHz. With this CPU setup, the Kirin 810 promises 11% better single-core and 13% better multi-core performance than the SD730.

kirin 810 vs snapdragon 730

In addition, Huawei has replaced the Mali-G51 MP4 GPU with Mali-G52 MP6 GPU. With this new GPU, Huawei claims to deliver 162% better performance than the Kirin 710. The Mali-G52 MP6 GPU is also a better performer than the Adreno 618 on the SD730. Games and graphics contents are supposed to run with up to 44% higher frame rates.

hisilicon kirin 810 gpu

For the AI-related tasks, Huawei has integrated DaVinci NPU, which is based on the Rubik’s Cube Quantitative Stereo Arithmetic Unit. This NPU is even said to surpass the Snapdragon 855 and MediaTek Helio P90 in the AI-related tasks. However, I have my doubts.

Apart from the AI, this NPU also helps the GPU, CPU, and memory communicate faster. It also aids other components to run more efficiently, which ensures stable performance for prolonged periods.

hisilicon kirin 810 isp ivp

Furthermore, with the cameras on phones improving significantly time, Huawei has equipped the flagship-grade IVP + ISP with upgraded pixel processing unit into the new SoC. The ISP also features an improved white balance algorithm and noise reduction in RAW image processing. So it might help the cameras deliver better low-light images with sharp and noise-less details.

The SoC first made its debut through Huawei Nova 5. In the coming days, this chipset will eventually come on other mid-tier Huawei and Honor devices as well.

Huawei Nova 5 Series launched: Will make it to Nepal as well

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Huawei has a good lineup of smartphones in almost all price ranges. Their flagships like the P30 and P30 Pro are still one of the best flagships out there. And they have some good mid-rangers like the Huawei Y9 2019 and the likes. But, the most desirable of them all is their Nova series. The Nova series combines the premium look and build with enough power and an affordable price tag. But, of course, Nova series comprise of phones in all price ranges, as well. And so, Huawei Nova 5 series launched in China very recently.

The Nova 3 series, with the Nova 3 and Nova 3i were highly popular. But the Nova 4 didn’t get as much attention, probably, because there was only one variant. However, this time, the Huawei Nova 5 series brings 3 variants: the Nova 5 Pro, Nova 5 and Nova 5i.

Huawei Nova 5 Pro Overview

The Nova 5 Pro is the most premium of the three phones it’s launching. This phone carries the Nova legacy forward – to provide flagship performance in a more affordable price. So, needless to say, it features the Kirin 980 processor, and combined with 8 GB RAM, it performs as good as the flagships from Huawei.

huawei nova 5 pro

But of course, there has to be some difference between flagships and premium mid-rangers. So, this phone comes with a 6.39″ Full-HD+ OLED screen, with a water-drop notch. It does pack a quad-camera setup at the back, but they’re not as good as the ones on the P30 Pro. The camera comprises of a 48 MP main lens, a 16 MP ultra-wide lens, 2 MP depth sensor and another 2 MP macro lens. The macro lens is a new addition, but seems redundant, because the P30 and P30 series could do it without a dedicated lens. Anyway, there’s a quad-camera setup, which counts for something. In addition, the selfie camera is a 32 MP lens.

Besides these, the Nova 5 Pro packs a large 4000 mAh battery and the flagship grade 40-Watt SuperCharge as well.

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.39″ OLED display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: Quad-cameras, 48 MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture with PDAF + 16 MP Ultra-wide with f/2.2 + 2 MP macro lens + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 32 MP lens with f/2.0
  • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MP10
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 / 256 GB onboard, expandable via Nano-Memory
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, 40-Watt SuperCharge

Huawei Nova 5 Overview

The Nova 5 is the middle of the line in this series. This is a different approach, because, previously, the Nova 3 and the 4 held the helm. But with the arrival of the Nova 5 Pro, it changed. Still, this phone packs the latest mid-range chipset, the Krin 810. This comes as quite a relief because Huawei had been stuck on the 710 for its mid-range phones for quite some time. The 710 showed up on almost every mid-range Huawei or Honor phone, so, this is a great relief. Also, this Kirin 810 has a significant boost over the 710 and it even outscored the Snapdragon 730, which is another good news.

huawei nova 5

Besides the new processor, the Nova 5 packs identical specs to the Nova 5 Pro – the same screen, same camera setup, same battery and everything else. But with these specs, this phone will probably lie somewhere between a mid-range device and a premium mid-range one…

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.39″ OLED display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: Quad-cameras, 48 MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture with PDAF + 16 MP Ultra-wide with f/2.2 + 2 MP macro lens + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 32 MP lens with f/2.0
  • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 810
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MP6
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB onboard, expandable via Nano-Memory
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, 40-Watt SuperCharge

Huawei Nova Nova 5i

Even with the Kirin 810 out, Huawei couldn’t let go of its ever-faithful 710 chip, it seems. Because… they still packed the chipset into the Nova 5i, which is the most affordable of the bunch. And this one has quite a few differences from the other two. For starters, there’s an IPS LCD display with a punch-hole on the left. I would’ve liked similar approaches on the Nova 5 and 5 Pro as well, but they stuck with a water-drop notch in there.

huawei nova 5i

Anyway, the resolution is still Full HD+ in here. You still get the quad-camera setup with some adjustments. While the dedicated macro lens and the depth sensor stay the same, the other sensors got toned down by half. It packs a 24 MP main lens and an 8 MP ultra-wide lens. And the selfie camera is a 24 MP sensor, too. Also, the memory options rest at 6 / 8 GB with 128 GB storage. In addition, the battery is still a 4000 mAh unit, but it packs the standard 18-Watt Fast Charging instead of a SuperCharge.

So, you can say it is an aggressively mid-range smartphone with the specs it packs.

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.4″ IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2310 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: Quad-cameras, 24 MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture with PDAF + 8 MP Ultra-wide with f/2.2 + 2 MP macro lens + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 24 MP lens with f/2.0
  • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 710
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
  • RAM: 6 / 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB onboard, expandable via Nano-Memory
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, 18-Watt Fast Charge

Nova 5 Series Prices and Availability

Right now, all these phones are only available in China, where it launched. It makes sense, because, it’s the only place where the recent hurdles don’t affect the company much at all. The Nova 5 Pro starts at CNY 2,999 ($435) and CNY 3,399 ($500, 256 GB model), while the Nova 5 costs about CNY 2,999 ($435), too. The 5i starts at a very affordable price of CNY 1,999 ($290)!

Despite all of the hurdles, Huawei does plan to launch the Nova 5 Series in Nepal as well. Because the Nova 3 series did make quite a splash in here. So, it somewhat makes sense. And if you’re worried about the Android ban thing, Huawei Nepal promises to refund you fully if Google apps stop working on your Huawei phone. So, I guess, there’s nothing to worry about, really.

Huawei MediaPad M6 launched with 2K display and Kirin 980 SoC

At an event in China, Huawei recently unveiled their Nova 5 series! The Nova series is quite notable in the midrange and premium-midrange territory. So, it received quite the attention as well. But besides the Nova series, Huawei also launched its high-end MediaPad tablets. The new Huawei MediaPad M6 is the direct successor to the MediaPad M5 with new features and some fancy upgrades.

Overview:

The MediaPad M6 comes in two variants. The smaller one features an 8.4-inch display whereas the bigger one has a 10.8-inch IPS panel. However, both of them sport 2K resolution screens. Also, besides the size, another major difference between these is the battery capacity. The bigger Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8 flaunts a sizable 7500mAh battery whereas the MediaPad M6 8.4 enjoys a modest 6100mAh capacity. Apart from that, these are barely any other differences.

huawei mediapad m6 performance

These tabs are powered by Huawei’s flagship processor, HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset. So, there will be no issues regarding the performance. In addition, there is a 4GB RAM which is ample enough for multitasking. I’d have preferred 6 GB at least, but 4 GB can get the job done as well. Furthermore, to ensure swift performance while gaming, Huawei has also integrated GPU Turbo Boost 3.0 technology into the device. As for storage, the tablet comes in two memory variants: 64GB and 128GB.

The tablets run on Android Pie out of the box with Huawei’s custom skin EMUI 9.1 on top. Camera wise, there is a single 13MP rear shooter and an 8MP snapper up front. Still, I don’t really think anyone cares about cameras on a tablet.

Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8

When it comes to the audio, the MediaPad M6 features quite a fancy upgrade over its predecessor. The device features four-channel speakers to give off some crisp and powerful sound. Tuned by Harman-Kardon, Huawei claims it produces loud and resonating bass. That’s something for the audiophiles out there. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack if you wish to skip the speakers’ sound and listen to audio from wired headphones. Furthermore, Huawei has included new pogo pins, which lets the users connect keyboard case for added productivity.

Huawei MediaPad M6 Specifications:

  • Display: 10.8-inches IPS LCD Display (Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8) | 8.4-inches IPS LCD Display (Huawei MediaPad M6 8.4)
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio
  • Chipset: Hisilicon Kirin 980
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MP10
  • OS & UI: EMUI 9.1 on top of Android Pie
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card
  • Connectivity: 802.11/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, LTE (Optional)
  • Rear Camera: 13MP, PDAF, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8 MP
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Speakers: Harman Kardon tuned Stereo speakers
  • Battery: 6100 mAh (Huawei MediaPad M6 8.4) | 7500mAh (Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8)

Huawei MediaPad M6 Price and Availability

The 10.8-inch variant of the device is available for pre-order and is slated to hit the stores on July 10. The smaller version will only be available for pre-order from 7th July and will go on sale from 20th July. As of now, Huawei will be selling these devices only in China. Huawei hasn’t yet announced the availability of the MediaPad M6 in the global market.

As far as the price of the device is concerned, the price for every variant of the tablet is enlisted below:

  • 8.4-inch, Wi-Fi Only, 4GB+64GB – 1999 Yuan ($291)
  • 10.8-inch, Wi-Fi only, 4GB+64GB – 2299 Yuan ($335)
  • 8.4-inch, Wi-Fi Only, 4GB+128GB – 2399 Yuan ($349)
  • 10.8-inch, Wi-Fi only, 4GB+128GB – 2699 Yuan ($393)
  • 8.4-inch, 4G LTE, 4GB+64GB – 2399 Yuan ($349)
  • 10.8-inch, 4G LTE, 4GB+64GB – 2699 Yuan ($393)
  • 8.4-inch, 4G LTE, 4GB+128GB – 2699 Yuan ($393)
  • 10.8-inch, 4G LTE, 4GB+128GB – 3499 Yuan ($508)

Huawei Nepal Promises 100% Refund If Phones Lose Access to Google & Non-Google Apps

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These days, Huawei is under a lot of pressure due to the trade ban sanctioned by the US Government. Last month, the White House signed an executive order that blocked US companies from dealing with foreign companies that built telecommunication equipment. The target of this sanction was Huawei, and that’s why the company has been getting a lot of cold responses from US-based companies.

Google was among the first companies to react to this ban as it detained Huawei’s Android license. While that is a little loose right now, it is still unclear as to how Huawei will proceed with the software in its future devices.

Amid all this, Huawei’s importer for Nepal, Call Mobility, recently circulated a notice among its customers and channel partners addressing the software fiasco.

In the notice, Huawei Nepal has mentioned that the company will continue providing the best after sales service to its customers even under all the pressure it is facing. The major talking point in this notice is definitely the ‘full money-back guarantee’ for smartphones and tablets from Huawei if they ever happen to lose access to the necessary applications. These applications could be Google apps like Google Play, Youtube, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, etc. or non-Google apps like Facebook, Instagram, Viber, Whatsapp, etc.

This offer will be valid for the smartphones and tablets that have been officially bought in Nepal through Huawei Nepal’s channels. Huawei has also included the list of applicable phones:

  • Y-series: Y3 2017, Y3 2018, Y5 Lite, Y5 Prime 2018, Y5 Pro 2019, Y6 Prime 2018, Y6 Pro 2019, Y7 Pro 2018, Y7 Pro 2019, Y7 Pro 2019 (64 GB), Y9 2018, Y9 2019, Y Max
  • Nova-series: Nova 2 Lite, Nova 2i Lite, Nova 2i, Nova 3e, Nova 3i, Nova 3, Nova 4
  • Tab-series: Mediapad T3 7″, 8″, 10″
  • P-series: P30 Lite, P20, P20 Pro, P30, P30 Pro
  • Mate-series: Mate 10, Mate 20 Pro

This news follows Huawei Philippines’ step. Huawei had introduced the same refund offer for its Philippino users on June 19.

Huawei users around the world have been worried about their phones and tablets after the USA’s ban. However, this refund news is certainly Huawei listening to and respecting its customers.

Vivo announces 120W Super FlashCharge to fully charge a large battery in 13 minutes

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The fast charging technology in smartphones is getting faster than ever. A couple of years back, OnePlus announced Dash Charge which provided the fastest charging on any smartphone. With 20W technology, OnePlus garnered a lot of praise. Fast forward to today, OnePlus’ 20W Dash Charge has evolved to the 30W Warp Charge, Huawei has its 40W SuperCharge, and Oppo has the super fast 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge.

While the present is great and all, the future looks to be even greater as Vivo has just announced that it’s working on a 120W fast charging that will be able to fully charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 13 minutes. Yes, you read that right, 13 minutes to fully charge a large battery.

According to Vivo, the 120W Super FlashCharge can fill up 50% of a 4000 mAh battery in 5 minutes, with the battery going to a 100% in just 13 minutes. This technology is quite fast, and in comparison, it’s faster than Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge Turbo Charging which Xiaomi unveiled in March. The Xiaomi fast charging takes 7 minutes to charge up 50% of a 4000 mAh battery cell in comparison to the Super FlashCharge’s 5 minutes.

Also Read: VIVO Mobiles Latest Price in Nepal

A Product Manager from Vivo posted a video on Chinese social media Weibo showcasing the charging technology which went from 10% to 14% in just around 16 seconds. Vivo’s fastest fast charging till date is its 44W fast charge available on the iQOO. It’s counterpart Oppo’s Find X Lamborghini Edition has the fastest tech till date with the 50W SuperVOOC Charging.

Vivo will probably debut the 120W fast charging at MWC Shangai which is happening next week. Its real-life launch might take a little time as faster battery charging generate a lot of heat.

Water to the burnt area: Some Huawei phones confirmed for Android Q

While the future of the company’s smartphones is still uncertain, Huawei assures its customers and fans that some of their phones will get Android Q update. Google’s ban on Huawei led many Huawei fans in dilemma. Most people are still uncertain about buying Huawei phones at present. And despite numerous rumors that Huawei will slow down smartphone manufacturing, they assure us they’re still in full throttle! Also, they’re already working on alternatives like the Sailfish OS, too. But for the time being, the current users need some solace. And it comes in the form of Android Q for some of their recent launches.

There are many rumors flying around the company. Some even suggest the company will stop producing smartphones. Also, there are others that suggest users won’t be able to download certain apps now. But Huawei addresses all that and others’ questions on their page, Huawei Answers. As for the question about if the latest Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will get Android Q, the answer is yes. In addition, some other Huawei phones will be getting the Android Q treatment, along with 3 of the latest Honor 20 series.

List of Phones to receive Huawei Android Q Update

First off on the list to get the Android Q updates for Huawei phones are definitely their latest P30 series:

Next up, comes another premium flagship from last years, the Mate 20 series:

And since the P20 series was kind of a game changer in mobile photography, it’s only natural they get the same treatment:

Also, some of the not-so-popular Huawei’s P-smart series is getting the same kind of treatment:

But it doesn’t just stop there. Even the Mate 10 series are going to get this:

In addition, the latest Honor 20 series are also confirmed to get this Android Q update:

So, these are the phones that Huawei confirms will get the latest Android Q software when it arrives. Of course, their 3-month extended ultimatum from Google ends right before Google will officially launch Android. Maybe, they’ve worked out some kind of arrangement for their phones to get the update.

Yet, the regions which will get the updates and when is not confirmed. Only the devices that will. And this update will come in the form of EMUI 10 in these Huawei phones.

How to make the most out of Daraz’s Mobile Week?

Daraz is organizing Mobile Week 2019, a Tier-1 festive-like offer targeted mostly towards mobile brands. And this grand online shopping event is happening from 24th June to the 30th. The e-commerce giant promises to bring amazing deals on electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, televisions, accessories, etc. In addition, Daraz will also offer Mega Vouchers and Mystery Boxes during the sales week.

But Daraz has more to offer this Mobile Week. To make this mobile week more lucrative for the customers, Daraz is offering further discounts for those who opt to pay via Debit/Credit cards. Also, Daraz has currently collaborated with six different banks for online payment in the platform. The list includes Sanima Bank, Nabil Bank, Standard Charted Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Siddhartha Bank, and NIC Asia Bank.

What’s so great about that? Well, each bank is offering cash backs at various rates. Which means, apart from the already-given discounts in there, you get additional discounts from them as well! Here’s a list of cash back percentage using the debit/credit cards from various banks and the maximum discounts you can get on your purchases.

Name of the Bank Discount Percentage Maximum Discount Amount
Sanima Bank 10% Rs. 2,500
Nabil Bank 15% Rs. 2,000
Standard Charted Bank 10% Rs. 1,000
Bank of Kathmandu 5% Rs. 1,000
Siddhartha Bank 25% Rs. 5,000
NIC Asia Bank 25% Rs. 5,000

This means that you can get up to Rs. 5,000 off while purchasing products via debit/credit cards. However, you need to activate your card from the bank for such online transactions, according to the banking policies in Nepal. So, if you are planning to make the most out of the Daraz Mobile Week 2019, you also need to hurry up and activate your Debit and Credit cards.

And if you’re wondering about the safety of it all, Daraz claims there is to nothing to worry about in the security front. As this payment platform is PCI compliant, it will take the necessary steps to ensure security. The PCI standard makes use of OTP (One Time Password) for every transaction, so, you need not worry about the misuse of your cards. Also, this standard is currently in use by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council and is delegated by the card brands. Therefore, you are covered in all aspects.

Two Oppo smartphones receive price cuts in Nepal

After the decrease in the excise duty on mobile by 50%, smartphone companies are dropping the price of their handsets one after another. Samsung was the first one to react and Nokia followed. Going with the flow, Oppo Nepal also recently slashed the price of two smartphones in their lineup. This time, Oppo chose the Oppo F11 and Oppo A5s to cut down the prices.

Oppo F11

Oppo’s F-series smartphones mostly occupy a notable place in the midrange market. And the Oppo F11 is no exception. The camera-centric device comes with a tagline “Brilliant Portrait in Low light”. For that, Oppo has employed a 48MP camera on the back, alongside a 5MP depth sensor. The primary shooter uses pixel binning technology as well, and while it does lower the end resolution of photos, it makes for better low light images as well. The secondary 5MP works like it’s supposed to while taking portrait images.

oppo f11 price nepal

Up front, there is a 6.53-inch display with Full-HD+ resolution and a tiny waterdrop style notch on top. And that notch houses its 16MP selfie camera. The front shooter also captures some noteworthy selfies. Users also get plenty of options to enhance their selfies with various kinds of AI beautifications.

Powering the device is MediaTek Helio P70 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM. With this hardware setup, you can also play some high-end games like PUBG and Asphalt 9 at decent frame rates. On to the storage side, the phone gets 128GB of onboard memory. You also get an SD card slot if you wish to expand the storage further according to your needs.

oppo f11 pro vooc charging

Software-wise, the phone boots on Android Pie out of the box with ColorOS 6 on top. And talking about its battery, the phone flaunts a sizable 4000mAh battery, which can last you for quite a while easily. Also, its 20-watt VOOC fast charger refills its battery fairly quick, too.

Oppo F11 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.53-inch LTPS IPS LCD Full HD+ display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • CPU: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P70
  • PU: Mali-G72 MP3
  • OS: Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6 on top
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 128GB, Expandable up to 256GB via SD card
  • Rear Camera: Dual: (48MP, f/1.8, 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF) + (5MP, f/2.4, 1/5”, 1.12µm), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP selfie camera, f/2.0
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (Rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh with VOOC 3.0 Flash Charging technology; Micro USB charging port
  • Price: Rs. 37,990 35,490

Oppo A5s:

Oppo A5s is the successor of the Oppo A3s, which was one of the popular budget smartphones last year. The A5s packs a massive 4230mAh battery, which, combined with the low-res HD+ display, pushes excellent battery life. As for the display, the phone gets a 6.2-inch HD screen, which comes in a 19:9 aspect ratio.

OPPO A5s price nepal

On the performance side, there is the Helio P35 chipset. And the processor on this complemented by 2 GB of RAM. Storage wise, you get 32 GB of onboard memory, which can be expanded up to 256 GB via SD card. And Oppo has incorporated a dedicated SD card slot for that.

Talking about the camera, there is a dual camera set up at the back, which embraces a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, an 8MP selfie snapper is tucked inside the tiny notch. This front shooter also works as the Face Unlock feature. You also get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. As far as the software is concerned, the phone is favored by Android Oreo OS and flavored by Color OS 5.2 on the top.

Oppo A5s Specifications:

  • Display: 6.2 inches IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels), 19:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P35
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Colors OS 5.2 on top
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 32GB expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • Rear camera: Dual 13MP, f/2.2 (primary) + 2MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor)
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
  • Battery: 4,320 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
  • SIM(s): Dual sim, dedicated slot (Nano-SIM, Dual standby)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass
  • Price (2GB): Rs. 18,990 17,990