With the tagline ‘For the young and lively’, Oppo had unveiled the Reno-series a while back. The series is completely new and ‘creative’, and offers quite a lot of features to its users in an attractive body. We had talked about the series making its way to Nepal over a week ago, and finally, Oppo has officially launched the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom here in Nepal for a flagship price.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Overview
The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is a flagship device that boasts a lot about its camera setup. The device has a 13-megapixel periscope camera lens that offers 6x optical zoom and 10x hybrid zoom. If you thought the 50x zoom on the Huawei P30 Pro was amazing, hold your horses as this device can go up to 60x zoom. This obviously is software-enabled.
The periscope lens lies in the vertical rear camera setup. There is a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.7 and OIS, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper completing the setup. The main camera is capable of shooting 4K videos. On the top lies a 16-megapixel motorized pop-up selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is a tall phone that sports a 6.6-inch Full HD+. There are no notches at all and even the front camera pops up with a motor in a shark fin shape, which could be eye candy for some. It has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The device is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with 8 GB RAM and Adreno 640 GPU. The device runs on Android v9.0 Pie with ColorOS 6 on top and features 256 GB of internal memory. The storage is expandable with a microSD card which uses the SIM 2 port.
The Reno 10x Zoom has a 4,065 mAh battery chargeable through the 20W VOOC charging. It comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Vs OnePlus 7 Pro – Specs Comparison
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
OnePlus 7 Pro
Display
6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 6, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Price in Nepal and Availability
Oppo Reno 10X Zoom has been launched in Nepal for the price of Rs. 89,990. It comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. It is now available from select mobile stores all across Nepal.
Model Name
Price in Nepal
Availability
Oppo Reno 10X Zoom 8/128GB)
Rs 89,990
Yes; from Retail shops all over Nepal
At the price of Rs.89,990, the Reno 10X Zoom goes head to head with the OnePlus 7 Pro. Which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments.
The recent Huawei ban has certainly created chaos in the tech industry. It also generated a feeling of insecurity among the Huawei and Honor smartphone users. But the ban didn’t last long. The US president, Donald Trump, finally lifted up the ban and opened the doors for US companies to sell their products to the Chinese tech firm.
A few weeks earlier, the US government had enlisted the Chinese tech company and 70 of its associates in the “Entity list”. Back then, the Chinese tech firm was referred to as a “threat to national security”. The government also prohibited US companies to sell any of their products to Huawei. But in the sidelines of G20 summit, Trump seems to have got little softer on the matter and abruptly lifted up the ban.
But there are many, who believe this as a part of the trade deal with China. A report from the Wall Street Journal also suggests that Chinese President Xi Jinping insisted that lifting the Huawei trade ban would be an integral component in any trade agreement with the US.
There was also the news about the US companies like Intel and Xilinx lobbying the US government to lift the ban imposed on Huawei. There are reports that the US chipmakers like Intel, Qualcomm, and Micron having earned a total of $11 billion with the business with Huawei. And that may have to some extent made the president go easy on Huawei.
The US president uplifted the trade barrier for the Chinese company and gave the following statement to put a light on the matter.
“One of the things I will allow, however, is, a lot of people are surprised we send and we sell to Huawei a tremendous amount of product that goes into the various things that they make.
“And I said that that’s okay, that we will keep selling that product. These are American companies… that make product and that’s very complex, by the way, and highly scientific.
“And in some cases, we’re the ones that do it, we’re the only ones that do it. What we’ve done in Silicon Valley is incredible, actually and nobody has been able to compete with it, and I’ve agreed and pretty easily, I’ve agreed to allow them to continue to sell that product.
“So American companies will continue and they were having a problem, the companies were not exactly happy that they couldn’t sell because they had nothing to do with whatever it was potentially happening with respect to Huawei, so I did do that.”
This means that Huawei could now purchase products from US companies. Any previous lockouts from Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Google will also be abruptly resolved. But the US government has not yet removed Huawei from its “Entity list” yet. So, we are not quite sure if the US government can revert back its decision and impose a ban again.
Modern day smartphones are absolutely feature-rich. Not to mention their displays. Smartphone displays, too are turning into something else…until they shatter, sometimes. And since they’re packing stuff like AMOLED, and in-display fingerprint scanners, replacing them can be expensive…which is frustrating, too. But, a group of scientists seems to have found a solution to this. According to reports, researchers from McGill University have developed a new kind of shatterproof glass.
What is it?
The inspiration behind this the flexible properties of seashells, according to the scientists. “If you crack open an oyster, you will see the inside shimmering in a rainbow of colors. The smooth substance inside, called the ‘Mother of Pearl’, was the inspiration behind the shatterproof glass”, they explained.
It can bend like plastic. However, it will be capable to withstand shocks and external stresses. With these kinds of properties, the glass is also applicable in creating safer windows and strong windshields on automobiles. But after the recent Samsung Galaxy Fold debacle, researchers also think smartphones can make use of this technology on smartphones, especially, the new foldable ones.
How does it get its strength?
The Mother of Pearl inside the seashells is made up of brittle Calcium Carbonate. But the Calcium Carbonate is arranged in tiny hexagonal platelets joined by flexible biopolymers. So, they are tough and strong. When the material goes through some impact, the platelets slide over each other as the polymers stretch. So instead of shattering, the energy during the impact dissipates. In case of extreme forces, the platelets can completely deform and rip apart but cracks don’t spread like that on a typical glass panel. It also claims to be three times stronger than Tempered Glass and up to 24 times than your regular glass.
The material also features some notable properties of glass, like, being highly transparent and scratch resistant. But unlike the glasses, it has high resistant to impacts as well. So, we can expect it to replace the conventional glass.
This kind of glass is also cheap to produce, according to Francois Barthelat, a mechanical engineer at McGill University. So that it can even be used on the mainstream smartphone and upcoming foldable phones. If this turns out good, it can even supersede the popular Gorilla glasses.
North Korea is a country that needs no introduction…or a lot of it, depending on how you see it. It’s a highly secluded country and believes in self-reliance. And that’s probably all the info available about the country ruled by dictatorship. And in a bid to remain more secluded (or protect its privacy, in their words), their home-brand Pyongyang launched a new smartphone in the country. Dubbed Pyongyang 2425, it’s typically North Korean – runs only government-approved apps, and restricts all the rest.
Pyongyang 2425 Overview
The Pyongyang 2425 is the successor of the Pyongyang 2423. No, the names are very strange, and we don’t know if we can compare it to anything. But, it claims to bring a substantial upgrade over its predecessor. This new smartphone features a powerful octa-core processor onboard. And the company officials say the new CPU boosts the processing speeds by 150%! Also, the touchscreen experience is better. Of course, this is all the company’s word itself, and we don’t really know. We’ll just have to take their word for it.
As for the aesthetics, the phone features a 6.2-inch screen with Full-HD+ (1080 x 2246 pixels) resolution. However, the type of display panel is not revealed. But, the display also comes with an iPhone-like wide notch on top. And the notch houses an IR scanner along with the selfie camera and other sensors. This means that there is 3D Facial mapping, enabling it to use Face Unlock even in the dark. However, there is also a fingerprint scanner at the back.
Company officials say, “Face recognition through infrared technology means you don’t need fingerprints or a password and can easily get past the lock screen even in dark environments”.And I was like… “Yeah…that’s the whole point of an IR Scanner!”
In terms of software, the Pyongyang 2425 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Yes, it’s old for us, but we don’t know what goes on in there. But experts say that North Korea might have ordered production with the mutual understanding that they’d replace the software later on. So, there should be a customized UI or an entirely new OS when it starts shipping. And we wouldn’t expect any less from the North Korean government.
The battery on the device is a 3050 mAh battery, with wireless charging support. But as far as the cameras are concerned, its hardware information is still under cover. But to no one’s surprise, the company claims high-res camera sensors.
The phone has Wi-Fi connectivity features, too. Yes, we take that for granted, but its a different story there. It is designed not to connect to foreign Wi-Fi networks! But it does have this “Wi-Fi SIM” card, which allows its users to use Wi-Fi services available within the nation. A user reported using it to view and save science and technology related materials from any location”. And according to him, it was like a “Mirae (future) public free wireless data network”. And this is something that was promoted only last year in the country’s National Exhibition of IT Successes.
Of course, there have to be some typically North Korean characteristics. And owing to security concerns, the phones don’t even allow their users to open pre-installed photos and ringtones. Also, it will only run government approved apps. Images that surfaced show dictionaries and other learning programs in multiple languages. Anti-theft security apps like Gold Bell 1.0, Kwangmyong Encyclopedia, an Office Management Apps and a Weather App 2.0 were also visible on the image.
This device comes in a bigger than normal smartphone package but packs the same components. It packs a clear silicone case, headphones, a USB Charger, a wireless charging dock, and a USB Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter. Which means, that the phone does sport a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
If we look at the whole thing, it looks like a premium phone, especially, due to its packaging. However, the price is also in the dark. And although the phone is North Korean, there are rumors about it being made in China! The irony…
When Honor announced the Honor 20 series smartphones in London, the Honor 20 and 20 Pro had been the talk of the town for days. Their punch-hole display, flagship-grade processor, and quad-rear cameras were enough to impress many. The cheaper Honor 20 Lite, however, didn’t receive much attention then. So, was it an underdog ignored by many or is it not worth the hype? Let’s find that out in this Honor 20 Lite review!
Honor 20 Lite Specifications:
Display: 6.21-inches LTPS IPS LCD, Full HD+, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass
Price: Rs.32,500
Design
Like with the previous Honor smartphones, the 20 lite features a gradient color back. The one I have right now is a phantom red color which looks pleasing. One thing you need to know is the back is made of plastic, and not glass which is the reason it feels light on hands.
Other than that, I am pretty happy with its form factor. It rightly fits on my hand and has an even weight distribution. Even the buttons are tactile and placed at a reachable position. So, I have nothing much to complain on the design front.
Display
Talking about the display, this phone retains a 6.21-inch IPS panel, which comes with narrow bezels with a U-shaped tiny notch on the top. Even the chin is thin here. Thinner than most of its competitors out there, I would add. While placing it alongside the Galaxy A50, you can easily notice the difference.
However, gone is the notification LED, which is close to extinction on smartphones these days.
Continuing with the display, the screen here comes with Full-HD resolution on board. So, while viewing the contents, the screen looks sharp as expected. The colors also look quite pleasant here. It’s not quite on the level of the OLED panels but still looks noteworthy among the mid-rangers. And side by side with the A50, I prefer the display on the A50.
Camera
Now let’s head on to the cameras. Like with every other midrange phone out there, this too has three cameras at the back. There’s a 24MP primary lens, which comes alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. And all of these cameras are said to be AI-powered.
Talking about the photos from the 24MP camera, I am fairly satisfied with the shots it captures. The images pack quite a lot of details so they look sufficiently sharp. But sometimes, the images are overexposed. I also noticed the phone over-processing the images, due to which, the colors were unnatural at times.
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Switching to the wide angle, you can extend the field of view up to 120-degrees. The images, as you can see here, look decent. But it lacks the details. And While comparing it with the Galaxy A50, I noticed a larger field of view and better details in the shots from A50. But what I really liked about the Honor 20 Lite was that the colors in the images didn’t shift while switching into wide-angle mode from normal mode, which happens extensively on the A50.
Normal Vs Wide-angle Mode
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The third 2MP lens gathers the depth information while taking portrait images. And portrait images look okay at best. There is edge-detection issue on most of the portrait images and the blurring does not look natural. Maybe Honor will fix that in its software update. But until that happens, you have to live with this.
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Night Mode feature is also getting popular these days. And to address that, Honor has also included a Night Mode feature on this device. With this mode, the camera decreases the shutter speed to 4 to 6 seconds and captures a long exposure shot. And while capturing the low light images using this feature, the subject brightens up quite a bit and there seem to have a little more detail in it. So, to me, it has come in quite handy while taking snaps in the low-lit scenarios.
Normal Vs Night Mode
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Apart from that, you get tons of features like Slo-mo, Timelapse, and AR if you do some digging in.
Talking about the selfies, the 32MP doesn’t disappoint. It captures amazing selfies with great facial details. But the phone tends to overdo with the skin, which looks quite unnatural at times. But most of the times they look fairly good. Although the portrait images are due to software processing, they do look good enough. But if you care about edge-detection, it’s still not perfect in that respect but usable most of the times. The portrait mode is also playful here as you can get various portrait lighting effects.
Now on to the performance, you get the Kirin 710 Chipset which we have seen on so many Huawei and Honor phones in the last 6 months or so. The Kirin 710 is a decent processor, comparable with the Snapdragon 660, but over the course of 6 months, midrange SoCs from Qualcomm are getting better. You get Snapdragon 675 on Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro at more or less similar pricing.
I am not bashing Honor and the Kirin 710 chipset but I guess it’s reasonable to demand an upgrade while going from its predecessor Honor 10 Lite.
The Kirin 710 is not a bad processor, it’s actually a decent performer and can handle most people’s day-to-day tasks pretty easily. Multitasking is also fairly good with 4GB of RAM onboard.
But it’s the gaming part that Kirin 710 lags behind the competition. On my test, Heavy games did not run quite smoothly on the highest of the settings. PUBG is playable at medium settings by default, which wasn’t smooth the way I expected. So, if you are into gaming, you should opt for the Snapdragon 675 powered phones. There’s Pocophone F1 with Snapdragon 845 which is still available, you can get that too.
Talking about the storage, you get a base variant of 128GB, which should suffice the needs of many. And this is where Honor 20 Lite stands out against the rest. Because, every phone at this price, will have 64GB storage. Plus, there is an SD card slot as well if you wish to expand it even further.
Software
The phone runs on Android 9 Pie with the custom skin EMUI 9.0.1 on the top. And with Huawei’s UI, you do get a ton of bloatware and a number of redundant apps. Nonetheless, you can uninstall the majority of them.
But apart from that, the UI is pretty much likable. It’s well-optimized and navigating through the UI is also pretty smooth. On top of that, most of the settings are customizable. So, you can easily tune it into your liking.
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Multitasking
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UI
But what’s concerning here is the software update. Huawei has been enlisted in the US government’s entity list. And Honor being the sub-brand of Huawei, we don’t have any option but to wait and see what happens next.
Battery
Now let’s talk about the battery. The phone comes with a 3400mAh battery, which sounds quite underwhelming. However, EMUI optimization is great, so I got around 6 hours of on-screen time. Also, the screen on time is based on my heavy usage that includes two hours of social media, two hours of watching videos and an hour of gaming.
The phone comes with 10-watt charger out of the box, which uses Micro USB port to charge up the phone. While using the stock charger, it took exactly 1 hour and 56 minutes to get the device fully charged. I even tried to charge the device with an 18-watt charger. But there wasn’t still an improvement in the charging pace. So, there is that!
Extras:
Like all the Huawei and Honor phones, the fingerprint sensor on this device is fast and accurate. It accurately detected my fingerprints 9 out of 10 times, except for times when you have wet or greasy hands. Face unlock is fast too and is done via the front camera. About the Wi-Fi though, it does not have Wi-Fi ac, so you won’t be able to connect to a 5GHz network, which if I remember correctly, was missing on Huawei’s Nova 3i as well. Other things like audio quality is fairly loud and call quality is good too.
Conclusion
The Honor 20 Lite is a fairly good performer for the price being asked. There is nothing that bugs me about the phone, everything is okay, except for the fact that the performance could have been a little better. And even inclusion of a faster-charging feature and a type-C port would have given this device a little edge over the others.
Also, you do have plenty of options to go for, like the Galaxy A50 or the Pocophone F1 or the Galaxy M40. And since the Redmi Note 7 Pro is also launching in Nepal really soon, you have even more options. So, in the end, I will leave the choice up to you guys.
In-display fingerprint scanners are evolving. In the early days, the speed of such scanners used to be as slow as a slug. But over time, the technology is catching up the speed and is comparable with the conventional scanners these days. The feature also looks quite fancy among smartphones. However, the technology was limited to OLED panels so far. Since OLED panels are thinner and allow light to pass through them, they were easily the favorites. However, OLED panels are also expensive at the same time. And with fingerprint scanners embedded to the display, smartphones used to cost a fortune. But that’s going to change. Chinese display manufacturer BOE and AUO Optronics recently announced that they successfully implemented an optical in-display fingerprint scanner on a conventional LCD panel.
As reported by DigiTimes, out of 1.456 billion smartphones shipped worldwide in 2018, 85 percent of them had LCD displays. Since LCD panels are cost-effective and easy to manufacture, smartphone companies usually include these types of panels on the midrange and budget phones. So if these sort of LCD panels with in-display fingerprint scanners start coming, we may start seeing this fancy piece of tech even on the mainstream budget phones.
And that may not take too long. BOE promises to start the mass production of such kind of displays by the end of 2019. So, if everything runs on schedule and if everything goes well, we might see the tech making its way to affordable phones since the beginning of 2020.
All screen phones are considered Holy Grail in the smartphone industry. And in the pursuit of pushing the screen to body ratio, smartphone makers are chopping off the bezels as much as they can. In that run, we saw smartphones with notched display, which has shrunk down to the shape of a water drop in the recent days. Concurrently, companies were also implementing pop-up style selfie cameras. Since such mechanical parts can arise complications over time and durability is also quite a concern, Such design didn’t actually turn out as an optimal solution. But what Oppo showcased in the MWC Shanghai 2019 is, in fact, the solution everyone was looking for. To bid farewell to the bezels and to get rid of the elevating mechanism, Oppo showcased an under-display selfie camera, which seamlessly blends into the display.
Earlier this month, the selfie expert had teased the product. But this time around, Oppo divulged more information about the technology to the general audience.
Oppo India’s official Twitter handle also posted about the product. The video shows the selfie camera being perfectly blended into the screen when the camera is idle. However, while looking up close, the area about the camera looks somewhat pixelated. According to Oppo, that pixelated or zoned-out area of the screen uses a highly transparent material plus a redesigned pixel structure to let the light pass easily through it. Oppo claims that even the conventional displays, which are compatible with in-display fingerprint scanners are still not good enough for the under-display selfie camera. So the company developed a new type of display with transparency properties such that the camera conceals easily under the display.
Oppo is also flaunting about the size of the sensor used in its under-display selfie camera module. It’s said to be larger with bigger pixels than all the selfie cameras out there. On top of that, Oppo has also incorporated a wider aperture to let in more light into the sensor. Despite the large sensor and wider aperture, the upper portion of the screen still works with touch control. Oppo has also assured that there won’t be any sorts of compromises on the display quality.
Putting the screen on top of cameras is definitely going to have some implications like hazy photos, glares, colorcast, and reduced image quality. To overcome some issues, Oppo says it has developed algorithms that are tuned to the hardware in order to address these issues. The company has also assured the quality would be on par with the mainstream devices. But it’s yet to be seen. And we might only be able to see that when the device makes it to the commercial market. But when the company is releasing the device we don’t know yet. Oppo says it plans to launch a device with an under-screen camera “in the near future”.
The company had also showcased the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom at the trade show and released the commercial product shortly after. So we can expect it to be a similar case on this one.
Vivo, the Chinese smartphone giant, is quite an ambitious company. From introducing the world’s first pop-up cameras to making debuting in-display fingerprint sensors in mid-range phones, Vivo likes to bring new things to the table. And in the ongoing MWC (Mobile World Congress) Shanghai, Vivo did the same. The company showcased a lot of things, some of which, are astonishing.
Vivo’s MWC Shanghai 2019 Overview
5G Fest
With advances in the 5G technology going in a rapid pace, Vivo revealed the world’s first commercial 5G phone. Given that Vivo showed us their concept Nex 5G a while ago, this is not much of a surprise. But still, to know that we finally have a fully commercial 5G smartphone is still great news. The phone will be available in the third quarter of 2019, but that’s all the information about the phone.
In addition to the commercial 5G phone, Vivo also announced its future plans in the 5G era. With a strategy to accelerate its innovations across smart devices and applications for the 5G era, Vivo showcased a range of 5G applications including 5G Cloud Game, 5G Screen Mirroring, and 5G EasyShare.
For instance, the 5G Cloud Gaming does not take place on the users phone, but on the cloud via 5G network, thanks to its ultra-speed and super-low latency. With this, users can play high-end games even on mediocre phones. That’s quite something, isn’t it?
Vivo AR
Vivo is also stepping into the AR dimension with its very first AR glasses. And they showcased it as well. Their new Vivo AR Glass supports dual-screen display and 6DoF technology. This means that the AR Glass allows you six degrees of freedom (normal ones allow only 3DoF), which refers to the freedom of movement of a rigid body in 3D space. After connecting the AR glasses with 5G, users can experience applications like mobile office, AR Games, 3D HD video, and object recognition.
The Vivo AR Glass will also enable your smartphone to switch roles according to the applications. For example, while gaming, your phone will be the main console whereas, in a mobile office, your smartphone will be the keyboard. Currently, it supports 5 applications: mobile game, mobile office, 5G theatre, facial recognition, and object recognition.
Vivo Super FlashCharge
Vivo’s Dual Engine Fast Charge is still one of the best Fast Charging standards there is. But, with what they have now, they’ve got all the other competition beat! They did reveal their new industry-leading Super FlashCharge already a while back. But they finally revealed this tech fully in the MWC Shnaghai 2019. This Super FlashCharge is a 120 Watt charging standard, that can charge a 4000 mAh battery fully in about 13 minutes! This, truly, is ground-breaking! We don’t know when it’ll see implementation in smartphones, but when they do…well, that’s going to be a new day for smartphones!
So, it seems Vivo is taking major steps towards some serious innovation. Let’s see what difference it makes in the smartphone and tech world.
It had been a while I’d been looking for a decent budget smartphone. For a budget of under Rs. 20000, I couldn’t find something appealing yet equally capable. But, with Daraz Mobile Week 2019, I thought I had a chance. After all, it is creating quite a buzz in the market, lately. But my experience with Daraz wasn’t all sunshine on its 11.11 Sales Day. And I was a bit skeptic about this one too. However, with Daraz giving it so much hype, particularly with those 25% discounts on payment with credit/debit cards, I thought, why not? I needed to buy a phone anyway. But as a cynic, I took screenshots of every step I followed while making the purchase. But in the end, it was worth it. Because I bought a Rs. 22,000 phone for only Rs.16000! Here’s how I did it.
I have been an account holder of NIC Asia Bank. And since Daraz was offering a 25% discount up to Rs.5000 for purchases through their debit/credit card, I actually got it activated for online payment. That is the policy in Nepal, so, had to do it. Still, it was worth it. Fortunately, it only took a few minutes. But for those who don’t have a NIC Asia Bank a/c, Siddhartha Bank is also offering the same kind of incentives (25%).
Other banks are also providing discounts like Nabil Bank, Sanima Bank, Standard Charted Bank of various magnitudes. But the best offers are from NIC Asia and Siddhartha Bank, though.
So, after the activation of my card, I opened the Daraz App. I wanted to get the Redmi Note 7, and that was within my budget. And after a quick search, I found the Redmi Note 7 (3 / 32 GB) listed for a price of Rs.21,999. But there was also Rs.1000 worth of discount voucher in there, which I wasn’t aware of. I used that voucher code “19MW1000” on checkout and grabbed that penny-saving voucher.
Steps to buy from Daraz
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Redmi Note 7 Product page
Using Voucher Code
I got Rs. 1,000 discount
Checking Out
Entering the Payment Details
Entering the OTP Code
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Then I filled all the necessary details in. And at the time of payment, I chose the payment option as “Debit Card”, after which, a new Window popped up for me to fill in my card details. After the credentials was over, I got an OTP Code on my phone. After entering that, and a successful validation later, I got an extra 5000 discount! Which means, with the voucher earlier, I had the Rs.21999 for Rs.20999. But with the NIC Asia Debit payment, I got the phone for Rs.16,049 (Rs.50 is the shipping charge).
That was my experience with Daraz Mobile Week. But I want to clear something up. Because 25% discount won’t necessarily get you 25% on the cost of the device. You actually get a maximum of Rs. 5000. So, do not get confused on that front. But following similar procedures, you can purchase the Pocophone F1 for Rs. 27,999, Galaxy M40 for Rs. 31, 190, and the Galaxy S10 for Rs. 88,500, and Huawei Nova 4 for Rs. 44,900 as well.
Since the Mobile Week 2019 will last till the 30th June, you still have time if you are interested.
Vivo was the brand that started off the trend of the triple camera setup at the lower end of the Nepalese market. Vivo Y15 followed the triple camera trend started by Vivo Y17 and Vivo Y12. But is it just the triple camera or there’s more to it? Is the triple camera setup in Vivo Y15 still relevant in this price segment?
Vivo Y15 Overview
Display
The Vivo Y15 is not very different from its other siblings. In fact, if you look at the Y17, Y15, and Y12 at once, you might not even know the difference! All of these have the same design, form factor and the same 6.35″ display with a notch upfront. The display is of HD+ resolution, which may not look impressive.
Camera
But the most impressive thing about this is the triple cameras it packs at the back. Yes, I said the same thing for the Y17, and also for the Y12. But it’s not every day that you get three cameras on a budget phone. The triple camera setup on this one is the same as the other two as well – a 13 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor. In addition, there’s a nice 16 MP selfie camera upfront. And this is the only thing that differentiates it from the other siblings (for the most part). Actually, this is the only part differentiating it from the Y12 – as the Y12 has an 8 MP selfie camera while keeping all other aspects the same.
Performance and Battery
Under the hood, this phone runs on the Helio P22 chipset, which, of course, is a pretty modest smartphone. And for a budget category phone, this might be okay. Also, there’s a 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. In addition, there’s a huge 5000 mAh battery in it. And combined with the HD+ screen, the battery should last for over 2 days easily. But there is no mention of any kind of Fast Charging, though.
Vivo Y15 Specifications:
Display: 6.35″ IPS LCD display, Halo FullView with HD+ resolution
Rear Camera: Triple, 13 MP Primary with f/2.2 + 8 MP with f/2.2 and 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: Singe, 16 MP with f/2.2 aperture
Processor: MediaTek Helio P22
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 5000 mAh
OS: FunTouch 9 on top of Android 9
Vivo Y15 Price in Nepal and Availability
Talking about the cost, the price of Vivo Y15 in Nepal is set at Rs 24,190, but you can get a discount on that marked price depending upon the retailers. At this price range, however, Redmi Note 8 reigns as the sole King and we can’t recommend anything else than that.