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JBL Clip 3 Review – Small packages have the biggest explosions!

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March 11, 2019

JBL Clip 3 Review – Small packages have the biggest explosions!

Choosing a portable speaker is a tricky business – especially since there are quite a few ones out there. But JBL’s mini speakers have always been the hot favorite among most, maybe because they’re also quite affordable. The JBL Clip 3 costs $60 on Amazon, and Rs.7300, here, in Nepal. And is it worth that money?

Design

The JBL Clip 3 comes in the same round form factor as its predecessor, the JBL Clip 2. But there are some obvious differences. First, the size is a bit bigger, and it is also slightly thicker. This makes the Clip 3 slightly heavier at 210 grams. The carabiner or the clip, (whatever you all it) here has also changed, and I think this is a bit more practical. Plus, the clip on the JBL Clip 3 is integrated around the speaker, i.e. it wraps around the perimeter of the speaker. This makes for a good bumper and adds protection.

But the integrated clip comes at the cost of the 3.5 mm audio cord that enabled you to connect it to your phone or laptop directly without Bluetooth. That helped save battery, but sadly, this feature is now not available. However, there is an audio port, so, you can connect it directly, but there is no cable inside the box. So, you’ll have to get your own. There’s also a micro USB port for charging besides the audio port and is enclosed by this tight seal, which adds to its water resistance.

But it is already IPX7 Water Resistant, so, you can play it while you shower or such. And this thing floats too! So, if you’re having a mini pool party of sorts, then, you can use it for that as well.

Plus, there’s a rubber pad on the bottom, that aids the grip even while lying on the table so that it won’t slide off the surface if you mistakenly push it off. As for the buttons, the Volume and Play / Pause buttons are on the speaker mesh itself.

Sound Quality

JBL speakers never compromise on the sound quality, and this one doesn’t either. The Clip 3 plays rich sound and makes for a very immersive audio experience. It is quite a bit better than Clip 2, to say the least. It could still use more bass, but even with what it has, it’s still better than its predecessor. This one sounds fuller, and it’s also louder.

And the bass is actually okay for a speaker this size. Playing bass requires something larger, so, the constraint is its size. If you want something with a lot of bass, go for the JBL Flip 4. The bass on this one is only noticeable while playing tracks with a lot of bass. For other types of music, it performs really well.

The sound has got high definition and rich tone. If you’re familiar with “bright sounds” and “warm sounds”, this one is on the brighter side…but not to the extreme. That is why the audio from this speaker is crisp and has got clarity. You’ll have no problem understanding the lyrics of the songs you’re listening to. And this little speaker can handle the highs and lows very well. Listening Bohemian Rhapsody to test that led to a highly exhilarating experience.

Also, you get quite the head-room. That means, there is none or a negligible amount of distortion even at very high volumes. Even at full volume, the sound quality is good. Of course, if you’re listening to rock in a closed room, then, high volume isn’t advised. But if you’re having a party or get-together, then, it’s okay.

Another thing is, this speaker might not be for metal fans. It does an okay job on metal tracks, but the size is the constraint here. Most portable speakers can’t handle metal very well, and the ones who do can be quite expensive.

Just like there’s the Bose Soundlink Micro with similar size, but can give you better bass than this one, but again, costs like $100!

Connectivity and Battery

Moving on to the other aspects of the speaker, this speaker has Bluetooth 4.1, so, the range is only about 10 meters. Connecting it to your phone or laptop is very easy. You just pair it once, and for other times, it connects to your device automatically.

There is also no latency for the audio to play. The only slight delay can be seen while playing/pausing a song for about 0.5 seconds, and those are seen on all kinds of speakers!

The Clip 3 misses out on the JBL Connect+. That is, you can’t connect multiple JBL Clip 3 speakers to a single device via the Connect+ app. That feature was there in the Clip 2, but it’s not present here. Still, it’s okay. Who owns multiple JBL Clip 3 speakers anyway?

As for the battery, this small speaker has got a 1000 mAh battery, which claims up to 10 hours of battery life. And the speaker does get close to 10 hours at medium volumes. If you listen to it at very high volumes, you’ll get about 4 hours of battery life. Charging is done via a micro USB cable. There is no adapter included inside the box. And if you use your phone’s regular adapter, it will take about 3 hours to fully charge it. For a speaker as small as this one, I think that’s all well.

Conclusion

The JBL Clip 3 is a great speaker for the price. It’s got a very nice design, the right amount of heft, and a sound quality I can really not get bored listening to. You can use this even while gaming to make your gaming experience more immersive.

jbl clip 3 usage — **Venue: Yellow Pomelo**

I wouldn’t recommend this for the metal-heads out there, but for others, it does a great job. And I think the price is right as well. But I’d like to point out that the Clip 2 is available for $40 in Amazon. So, if you’re looking for something cheaper, that’s a good deal.

However, here, in Nepal, the Clip 3 provides a better value for money, as the Clip 2 still costs upwards of Rs.6000. So, there you have it, the Clip 3 – good things come in small packages!

Nepal Government set to introduce a regulation for e-commerce sites

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Nepal Government set to introduce a regulation for e-commerce sites

E-commerce sites are in a growing number these days. The e-commerce companies are gaining popularity every day as more people are opting for buying good online.

So, the Government of Nepal is now looking to regulate the sites that are really hitting it off, even with their slow start when compared against the neighboring states. The government only recently introduced policies related to the regulation of social media platforms in use in Nepal.

The government plans to come up with a list of policies that will help the public, and make the e-commerce companies more responsible for their services.

Talking to The Kathmandu Post, Toya Narayan Gyawali, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, said that a draft consisting of the regulations will be prepared within a month. He also mentioned that the draft will then be proposed to the Cabinet for approval.

With the growing number of e-commerce sites, there aren’t any policies regulating their work. And it’s probably the reason why there are a lot of complaints from the customers. Therefore, to make the online market free of any misconduct and fraudulent activities, the government will be looking forward to implementing this regulation.

Talking to the Post, Gyawali mentioned that the government has already held talks with the private sector for the preparation of the draft. China and India have seen a rise in their country’s online marketplace, and Nepal will look to achieve the same feat with this new regulation in place.

With 63% of the population online in 2017, Nepal is seeing a surge of online shoppers. There are a lot of e-commerce sites like Daraz and Sastodeal that offer a variety of products to their customers.

Facebook is at it again – tracking people who don’t even use Facebook!

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March 10, 2019

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Facebook is at it again – tracking people who don’t even use Facebook!

After a series of scandals and political discussions, Facebook is still back at its shenanigans! And you don’t even have to be a part of Facebook for you to fall victim to its latest scandal.

So, there aren’t many who are unaware of Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal. The company faced severe criticisms and bad publicity. And after that, the company revised all its privacy policies. But apparently, they haven’t had enough of stealing the users’ private data. It is well known that Facebook can keep records of its users, and we, as users, can choose what it can keep track of, and what we keep to ourselves.

But in this latest issue, you don’t even need to have a Facebook account! Some of the apps you use on your phone send user data to the social media giant automatically. A study by Privacy International in December 2018 revealed as many as 23 apps were doing so. Since the results went public, some apps like Spotify, Skyscanner and Kayak are taking corrective measures, but many have yet to do so.

Apps like Yelp, Duolingo, King James Bible App, and two Muslim Prayer apps – Kibla Connect and Muslim Pro, send personal data to Facebook before the user can provide consent. That is due to the fact that the apps are based on Facebook’s SDK (Software Development Kit), which is designed to automatically transmit data to Facebook when the app is opened.

Facebook’s SDK is Facebook’s business product that apps integrate into their code to link their apps with Facebook. The apps embed the SDK onto their code itself, and so, it is quite difficult to leave that part out without making major modifications to the code.

However, Facebook claims that they’re not to blame for this. They say that developers can choose whether to collect app events or not, depending on the circumstances. And all the developers need to have an appropriate legal basis to collect and process user information. Also, they are provided guidance on how to comply with Facebook SDK standards. In addition, under GDPR regulations, the legal obligation for processing third-party app information lies with the app developers themselves.

Nevertheless, what kind of apps the users open and how often can assemble a picture of someone’s identity and interests. So, no matter whose fault it is, its the users who are the victims.

The charity, Privacy International, is now urging the developers to fix this issue and Facebook to change their default settings, so this won’t occur in the future. Some of the apps have started taking steps regarding these steps. Duolingo, the language learning app, stated that it will release an update soon that’ll fix this issue. While Yelp denies that any of its iOS or Android apps send users’ personal information.

This latest scandal may not be as troublesome for the social media giant as some other scandals it faced. But still, users privacy is still the key concern even after their acclaimed innocence and rectification.

Now, you may think there is no reason to fret. After all, we don’t even use most of these apps, here in Nepal. And even if we did, who cares about your information, right? After all, we are nobody. But in today’s world, data means money and power. Which is why almost all the apps you use are after your information. So, be careful of what kind of permission you give the apps on your phone, or the random ones on Facebook.

Huawei Watch GT Active and Elegant to unveil in Paris alongside the P30 smartphones

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Huawei Watch GT Active and Elegant to unveil in Paris alongside the P30 smartphones

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are launching very soon. Since last year’s P20 Pro was the smartphone to have scored the highest in the DxOmark, the launch of P30 and P30 Pro has been eagerly awaited in the tech community. But that’s not the only Huawei products launching in that grand event. Huawei is reportedly launching two wearables alongside the P30 smartphones. Owing to the recent leaks, two smartwatches, dubbed as Huawei Watch GT Active and Elegant will share the stage with the P30 devices.

The alleged leak, which came from the German website WinFuture gives us a clear idea of the device what it may look like. Going through the images, the Huawei Watch GT Active shared an uncanny resemblance with the last year’s Huawei Watch GT. But a slight change in the color scheme of the bezel, shade of the lines and numbers on the watch are definitely enough to differentiate between the two. The leaked images also showed that the watch in two color schemes of the straps: Dark Green and Orange. But there has not been a solid report stating the existence of merely two color variants of the watch. When it comes to the Huawei Watch GT Elegant, the wearable is tipped to come in Black and White color options.

In terms of specifications, both of these wearables are said to come with the same 1.39-inch OLED display. The resolution will be 454 x 454 pixels, which means both the devices will pack 326 pixels on every inch. Since the size and resolution of the device haven’t changed from the Watch GT and other specs are still under the veil, we are yet unsure about how much of an upgrade will these devices bring on the table. Nonetheless, we can be sure that these devices will feature the latest version of the company’s proprietary Light OS on the software front.

As far as the rumors hold true, these devices are said to launch on Paris at an event on March 26 alongside the P30 devices. But that’s not the only thing we know so far. This alleged leak also claims that Huawei Watch GT Active will be priced at EUR 249. Similarly, Huawei Watch GT Elegant will be available at EUR 229.

Oppo A5s Specs Leaked – Subtlest of improvements

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Oppo A5s Specs Leaked – Subtlest of improvements

The Oppo A3s was a budget phone that could make its presence known. It was big, hefty and looked kinda attractive for a budget phone. Let’s say, it looked bold for the price you were paying. And now, it’s time for a successor. The OPPO A5s is launching soon, but as usual, we have the specs, leaks, and rumors right here.

Oppo A5s Overview

According to the leaks and renders, the Oppo A5s looks, more or less, the same as the Oppo A3s. Except that, this one features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, which the A3s didn’t have. And the notch up front has changed to a small tear-drop one from an ugly looking big notch. Besides that, there aren’t any changes aesthetically.

oppo a5s rumors — **Source: MySmartPrice**

You get the same plastic body, and it still looks bold. The display is also in the same size – a 6.2″ IPS LCD with HD+ resolution. For a screen this big, an HD+ resolution can be a bummer, but it is supposed to be a budget phone after all. They seem to have done a great job with minimizing the notch.

The camera department also sees no improvements – the phone will have the same dual-camera setup of 13 MP and a 2 MP depth sensor. And the front camera, too, will be the same 8 MP, but the aperture size has been improved from f/2.2 to f/2.0. The slightest bit of improvement for capturing selfies.

Inside, the phone will be powered by Helio P35 chipset. It is a considerable improvement over the Snapdragon 450 of the A3s. It should mean a slightly improved overall and gaming performance. The phone will come in three RAM variants apparently – 2 GB, 3 GB, and 4 GB while the A3s have 2 and 3 GB variants. The storage, too, varies from 32 GB and 64 GB. As for the battery, it has the same sized 4230 mAh battery, which is still good.

We’ll get to see 4 color options: Red, Black, Gold, and Green, but there is no word on the pricing and availability yet. Of course, these are still rumors, and we might see changes when the product finally launches. But if you ask me, the A5s doesn’t look like much of an improvement over the A3s.

Apple is reportedly working on “affordable” iPads

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Apple is reportedly working on “affordable” iPads

Apple products are usually amazing with sturdy yet stylish design and powerful components on the inside. Such features definitely make a device premium, however, Apple products are mostly expensive when it comes to the price. And the pricing sounds even more exorbitant when compared to similar products in the Android ecosystem. That could be one of the reasons why Apple products suffered a decline in sales in 2018. To cope with that sale declination, Apple was also found slashing the price of its products on multiple occasions. Although that strategy may have worked on a temporary basis, Apple is now seeking an efficacious solution to cope with the sales decline. And the report claims that Apple is working to bring affordable iPads in the year 2019.

In fact, this strategy is nothing new from the tech giant. Apple had launched the iPhone XR as an affordable iPhone last September with some compromises on the internals. However, the handset was priced at $749, which was still expensive than most of the premium flagship Android devices available in the market. But the new reports suggest that this affordable version of the iPad will implement Apple’s previous philosophy. So in that proclaimed affordable iPad, we can see similar design language with a few upgrades on the internals.

Some reports also claim that Apple would revive the Apple ID, which it notoriously ditched last year. Furthermore, we can see a rejuvenation of the 3.5mm headphone jack. The headphone jack has been long lost on the iPhones, which was last seen on iPhone on the iPhone 6 series devices. Even the iPad Pro 2018 suffered a similar fate last year.

Further reports cues that this affordable iPad Mini 5 will also ditch the Apple Pencil in order to cut the manufacturing costs. There is also the possibility that Apple could drop its proprietary Lightning port in the favor of USB Type-C port.

But these are just the speculations hovering in the tech world. Apple has not made an official announcement regarding the existence of this device yet. So, some of the aforementioned features may change when the device makes an official debut.

Samsung Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 launched in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 launched in Nepal

Since the day, Samsung announced to bring Galaxy A-series and M-series devices, every new handset makes a headline. Be it just a leak or the launch. And in that already popular list of Galaxy A-series device falls the recently launched Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50. Both of these handsets were unveiled at MWC 2019. In that grand event, many tech reviewers had praised Samsung for their change in strategy and for bringing such notable devices. Although the price of the device was kept under the veil at that time, Samsung recently launched the device in India and announced the price. And not so long after the announcement, Samsung Nepal has brought these new midrangers in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A30 Overview:

Heading to the Samsung Galaxy A30 features, the most notable thing about the device is a tall 6.4-inch display with a tiny notch on the top. But unlike the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 devices, the display here is called an “Infinity-U display”. Furthermore, the display here is Super AMOLED one, so the users can find deeper blacks and brighter whites in the contents when compared with the typical IPS panels.

On the performance side, the phone has got the Octa-core Exynos 7904 chipset with 3GB or 4GB of RAM alongside. And talking about the storage, the phone comes in 32GB and 64GB format with a dedicated SD card slot for memory expansion. Making use of this slot, users can expand their storage up to 512GB.

As far as the camera is concerned, the boasts a dual camera setup at the back, which is a combination of 16MP and 5MP sensors. The secondary camera on the back is an ultra-wide-angle shooter. Since most of the smartphones at a similar price comes with a depth sensor, the addition of an ultra-wide-angle lens on this device has added an extra perspective while taking the shots. As far as the front camera goes, a 16MP selfie snapper does the job.

Software-wise, the phone boots on Android Pie out of the box. The phone also enjoys Samsung’s custom skin OneUI on the top. The phone also comes with a sizable 4000mAh battery with 15-Watt fast charging support.

Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications:

Display: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 403PPI
Chipset: Exynos 7904 Octa
CPU: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB; Expandable up to 512GB (Dedicated SD Card Slot)
OS & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung’s OneUI on the top
Rear Camera: Dual camera – (16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF) + (5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)), LED flash
Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery: 4000mAh with 15watt fast charging support; USB Type-C port
Colors: Blue, White, and Black

Samsung Galaxy A50 Overview:

Just like the Galaxy A30, A50 also comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a U-shaped notch on the top. The display here is enriched with Full-HD+ resolution packing 403 pixels in every inch. So needless to say that the contents on this handset will look sufficiently sharp with great color depth. Under that display rests a fingerprint sensor. And for the price it asks for, the inclusion of under-display fingerprint sensor is notably praiseworthy.

In terms of camera, the Samsung Galaxy A50 flaunts a triple camera setup at the back. The primary 25MP shooter is backed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 5MP depth sensor. So not just the portrait shots, users can also get a stretched field of view from this device. On the front lies a 25MP shooter, which comes with an f/2.0 lens.

Even on the performance side, the A50 has got quite a boost when compared with the A30. It flaunts a rather capable Exynos 9610 chipset, whose performance is comparable with Snapdragon 660. Alongside the processor comes either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. And talking about the onboard memory, users have the option to choose from 64GB and 128GB variants. Plus, there is a dedicated SD card slot to expand the storage up to 512GB in case of insufficiency.

Moving on to the software, the phone has embraced the latest Android Pie (v9.0) out of the box. And the software on this device is flavored by Samsung’s OneUI on the top. As far as the battery on the device is concerned, a 4000mAh non-removable battery powers the device. The battery on this device supports 15-watt fast charging. The phone also comes aboard with a USB Type-C port for charging.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Specifications:

Display: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 403PPI
Chipset: Exynos 9610 Octa
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB; Expandable up to 512GB (Dedicated SD Card Slot)
OS & UI: Android 9.0 (Pie) with Samsung’s OneUI on the top
Rear Camera: Triple camera – (25 MP, f/1.7, PDAF) + (8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)) + (5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor), LED flash
Front Camera: 25MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), Gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery: 4000mAh with 15watt fast charging support; USB Type-C port
Colors: Blue, White, Coral, and Black

Samsung Galaxy A30 and A50 Price in Nepal

Model Name	Price in Nepal	Availability
Samsung Galaxy A30 (4/64GB)	Rs. 23,899	Out of Stock
Samsung Galaxy A50 (4/64GB)	Rs. 26,699	Out of Stock

Huawei Nova 4e – Leaks and Rumors!

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After Huawei Nova 4 is fully out and about in the smartphone market, Huawei is set to launch the Nova 4e in China on March 14. But of course, if the phone specs aren’t leaked before their launch, are they even worth looking at? And so, the Nova 4e specs are leaked, but it doesn’t provide a complete story. Nevertheless, we have a general idea of the device. Also, this same device is going to be the Huawei P30 Lite in the European market.

Huawei Nova 4e Specs Leaks

The images of the Nova 4e leaked on TENAA. But its listing hasn’t been updated fully in the website. Still, the site says it will be updated with full specs before the launch soon enough. However, we do have certain key specs of the device.

The phone will probably have a glossy plastic body, as per the trend with mid-rangers today, and following the Nova 4. While that remains to be seen, it is certain that the screen will be a 6.15″ TFT LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution. The phone will be powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 710 processor and will be available in multiple RAM variants. There is a 4 GB / 128 GB option as well as a 6 GB / 128 GB variant. You will also be able to choose between three color options for the phone.

As for the camera, there are no official confirmations about the lenses. It’s only official that the selfie camera will be a 32 MP one. Still, there are rumors that out of the triple-rear camera setup will comprise of a 20 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP lens. By the norm, they should be a normal camera, an ultra-wide angle, and a depth sensor.

In addition, the phone will also have an 18-W fast charging.

The Nova 4e will launch officially on March 14 in China. As for the European launch, the P30 Lite might come along with the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in Europe on March 26th. There has been no word on the pricing, though.

Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 Launched in Nepal: Better than Galaxy M20?

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Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 Launched in Nepal: Better than Galaxy M20?

Huawei’s latest lower mid-range device, the Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 is now available in Nepal. The Y7 Pro 2019 is the successor to the Y7 Pro 2018, which was kind of a benchmark for budget phones back in 2018. With a budget-friendly price tag, the phone will go head to head against the Samsung Galaxy M20 (Rs. 17,190) and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Rs. 19,999).

Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 Overview

Since the phone belongs in the lower mid-range section, there are not many new things to expect in here. You get a 6.26″ IPS HD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Plus, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass, but it has not been specified as to which.

As per the norm at present, you get a dual-camera at the back. The dual-camera setup comprises of a 13 MP primary camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. The front has a 16 MP camera for selfies. But the back houses nothing else – you don’t get a fingerprint sensor at all. There’s only Face Unlock, which uses the front camera, so it’s not that secure.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor, which is typically found in budget phones. In addition, it packs 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. You can expand the memory up to 512 GB via microSD card. Furthermore, it has 4000 mAh of battery, but it still uses a micro USB port. Again, another poor choice for a smartphone that has “2019” in the name itself!

The international price for the phone is around $170, and so, the Nepali price of Rs. 18,490 is good enough.

Specifications:

Display: 6.26″ IPS LCD HD+ display with (1520 x 720 pixel resolution) and 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Dual, 13 MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16 MP camera
Chipset: Snapdragon 450
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32/64 GB (expandable via microSD up to 512 GB)
Battery: 4000 mAh
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, micro USB 2.0
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.2

Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 Price in Nepal

Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 price in Nepal for the 3/32GB version is Rs. 18,490. Similarly, the 3/64GB variant with a fingerprint sensor costs Rs. 20,490. It will go on sale starting today (8th March 2019) via mobile stores all across the nation. It will be available in Blue and Black color variant. The special Red color variant is expected to be available from next week.

Model name	Price in Nepal	Availability
Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 (3/32GB)	NPR 18,490	Out of Stock
Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 (3/64GB with fingerprint)	NPR 20,490	Yes

Vivo V15 Pro gets price cut in Nepal

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March 7, 2019

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Vivo started the trend of the pop-up camera with the Vivo X21 UD and Vivo NEX. We didn’t get to see any of the devices in Nepal. What we got was the Vivo V15 Pro which landed here with a 32MP motorized pop-up camera. Let’s check out the specs, price, and availability of Vivo V15 Pro in Nepal.

Vivo V15 Pro Overview:

Starting off with the display, it’s a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a screen-to-body ratio of over 90%. It gets no notch, nor a punch hole, it’s all display. Without any notch or punch-hole, the display looks a lot cleaner. Mostly thanks to the in-display fingerprint scanner and that pop-up selfie camera at the top. Vivo claims that the under-display fingerprint sensor on the Vivo V15 Pro can unlock the device just in 0.37 seconds

Also, Read Vivo V15 Pro Review: Pop goes the selfie

Internally, it gets the Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6/8GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and 3700mAh battery. It also gets 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, all of the common sensors, and fast charging support through a MicroUSB.

As for the cameras, we will test out its performance in our full review, but on paper, it does look impressive. It’s a triple camera setup starting off with the primary 48 MP f/1.8 lens, aided by an 8 MP (13mm) ultrawide and a 5 MP depth sensor.

At the front, the pop-up camera houses a 32MP sensor, with its usual software aided AI enhancements. And while we are on the subject of software, the phone runs on Android 9.0 Pie with FunTouch 9 on top.

Check out our review of Vivo V15 Pro.

Vivo V15 Pro specifications:

Display: 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display; 91.64% screen to body ratio; 2.5D curved glass on the top
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340×1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 @ 11nm technology
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB; Dedicated SD card slot for memory expansion up to 256GB
OS: Android 9 (Pie) with FunTouch OS 9 on the top
Rear Camera: Triple camera – (48 MP Quad Pixel Sensor, f/1.8, 1/2″, 0.8µm, 78-degree FOV) + (8MP Ultra-wide-angle, 120-degree FOV) + (5MP depth sensor, f/2.4), LED flash
Front Camera: 32 MP pop-up selfie camera
Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Connectivity: Dual SIM (Nano + Nano), Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG support, 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 3700mAh with dual engine fast charging technology
Colors: Topaz Blue, Ruby Red

Vivo V15 Pro Price in Nepal & Availability

There are two variants of Vivo V15 Pro but only the 6/128GB variant is available in Nepal. The price of the Vivo V15 Pro in Nepal was initially NPR 52,490 at the time of launch but Vivo has then slashed the price couple of times and the new price of Vivo V15 Pro in Nepal is NPR 37,350.

Model Name	Price in Nepal
Vivo V15 Pro (6/128GB)	NRP 37,350

Vivo V15 Pro may have received a price cut but we still think that it’s too much to pay for Snapdragon 675 especially when Redmi K20 comes with Snapdragon 855.