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Daraz Seller Summit 2018: Big plans to move forward in Nepali e-commerce industry

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Daraz Seller Summit 2018: Big plans to move forward in Nepali e-commerce industry

Over the years, Daraz has been consistent is in providing a platform for sellers to sell and buyers to buy. And all of that is getting better than ever with the plans Daraz has in stores. Now you may have a question on whether or not the company will change its name to Alibaba. Well, no. Not right now. However, Daraz Nepal is now developing some interesting systems and work plans alongside the Chinese company. It presented those plans in the Daraz Seller Summit 2018 held on 17th September 2018. At the event, over 650 Daraz seller and media personnel were introduced with quite a few strategies which will probably map Daraz Nepal’s future.

Read More: Alibaba Group Acquires Daraz

Well first things first, Daraz is handing over the tools of its system to the sellers themselves en route to make the customer service better. And for that, Daraz will be using a three-step approach. The first step is to hand over the tool itself so that the sellers will sell the products themselves. They will also be able to create new campaign themselves and interact with their customers themselves.

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The second step involves maintaining the quality and controlling the whole service transaction by the company itself. And the final step comprises of building a “seamless and foolproof Business Process”.

This new system will go online on the 29th of this month. According to Daraz, it will change the whole landscape of online shopping. Speaking at the event, Bjarke Mikkelsen, CEO of Daraz group said, “Sellers are the heart of Daraz’s e-commerce ecosystem. Making it easy for small-and-medium-sized businesses to do business anywhere is our primary mission.”

He later added, “We believe that the best person to sell a product or a service is the seller himself – not Daraz. That’s why we want to give the sellers all the tools to do this independently. Our job is to build the tools and the control systems to ensure that the customer is always 100% protected in every single transaction.”

Another major announcement of the event was the coming together of the company and Nabil Bank. According to Anil Keshary Shah, CEO of Nabil Bank, the bank will now provide SME Loan to the Daraz Sellers and will be partnering with Daraz for the digital payment system.

Daraz Nepal also launched a new service called Daraz Express. This venture has introduced Daraz Hub for a faster delivery, products’ easy drop-offs, customers return and pickups.

Time and again, Daraz Nepal has introduced various offers and campaigns to its customers. And it will now be bigger than ever by the looks of it. In addition to the Black Friday, Dashain Dhamaka and Mobile Week campaigns among others, the company will introduce 11:11 sale offer on 11th of November. This sale, like any other sale campaign, will include discounts, gifts and lots of other exclusive deals.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A 10.5 2018 in Nepal

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Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A 10.5 2018 in Nepal

With your smartphones getting bigger and the sizes of laptops getting more compact, tablets are, well, more of an acquired taste these days. But still, that hasn’t stopped companies to come out with more tablets and upgrading their previous tablets. And so, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5″ gets a 2018 version. While the international markets got it about a few weeks ago, it has also made it’s way to Nepal.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is a big tablet – well, of course, its name gives it away. The 10.5″ IPS LCD display is not stunning, but good enough, nonetheless. It has a Full HD+ resolution (1200 x 1920) with a pixel density of 216 PPI. That is actually nowhere near enough for a display that size, but as I said, tablets are kind of another market. For 2018, the bezels are still big.

It has a polycarbonate body, and design-wise doesn’t win any points. However, it back feels polished and textured, which feels really nice. It has got 4 speakers on the top and the bottom, which might be the best part about this tablet, really. It features an 8 MP camera on the back with f/1.9 aperture and a 5 MP camera up front. Cameras on this thing are pretty tablet-ish, nothing special about them, just regular cameras.

samsung galaxy tab 10.5 2018 price nepal

Under the hood, it is powered by a low-range Snapdragon 450 chipset and supported by 3 GB of RAM. Now, I feel like this isn’t enough power at all, for a tablet and it’s price, but that’s what we get. Also, there’s 32 GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512 GB with a microSD card. This tablet runs on Android 8.1 with Samsung Experience 9.5 UI on top. Also, it gets 4G LTE support as well. It has got a large battery of 7300 mAh, and can take up to 3 hours to fully charge.

It’s priced internationally at about $450, and it costs Rs.54,490 in Nepal. The pricing is actually appropriate for what it costs around the world, considering it costs about 30000 in India. But with all that it packs, the price seems a bit too much everywhere.

First, I don’t understand why this doesn’t pack enough power. I mean, it’s easier to play games on a tablet, so, why not a more powerful chip on it? Looking at the hefty price to features ratio, you can see why tablets are a dwindling market. However, this thing is big, and with 4 speakers, it is a good entertainment package for consuming media. And it is now here in Nepal as well.

Specs Overview | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 2018

  • Display: 10.5″ IPS LCD Full HD+ (1200 x 1920) with 216 PPI and 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Processor: Snapdragon 450
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Storage: 32 GB (expandable up to 512 GB with microSD)
  • Cameras: 8 MP primary + 5 MP front
  • Battery: 7300 mAh
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5
  • Price: Rs.54490

So, what do you think about this tablet? Would you want to buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2018 10.5? Do let us know your views on this.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star launched in Nepal with FullView display and Dual camera setup

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star launched in Nepal with FullView display and Dual camera setup

Samsung has created its own Galaxy with a number of J-Series, A-series, and S-series smartphones. And this time, to expand its already vast Galaxy, the tech titan had added a star, namely known as Samsung Galaxy A8 star. The smartphone was launched in the international market a short time ago. And in around two weeks, Samsung Nepal brought the smartphone here in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Overview

On the display front, the handset comes with the tall 6.3-inch FullView display. As it is the Samsung’s product, the smartphone has got the Super AMOLED treat. So, one can view the contents in the screen enjoying deeper blacks and brighter whites. This display, which is already bright, vibrant, and immersive also comes the “Always On display” feature. So, there won’t be any hassle of unlocking the phone or clicking the power button every now and then to check the time or to view the notifications.

Looking at the past, Samsung had fairly disappointed the users with the inclusion of mediocre chipsets on its mid-range handsets. Samsung Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, and Galaxy J8 are the good examples to present here. But this Samsung has shown really remarkable generosity and has added the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. The chipset is coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage for better performance. There is also an SD card slot, which may come handy to the users, who are not satisfied with the internal storage provided on the phone. Users can expand their storage up to 400GB using an SD card. However, the SD card will occupy the SIM 2 slot so you can only insert a SIM card when the SD card is onboard.

When it comes to the camera, Samsung always strives to provide capable cameras on its smartphones. And the A8 star does not seem like an exception. The Samsung Galaxy A8 star boasts a dual camera setup at the back. The camera pair on the phone encompasses a 24MP shooter backed by a 16MP sensor. Both the lenses have an aperture of f/1.7 to provide better performance even on the low light settings. And since there are two cameras present on the phone, users can take Portrait shots with Bokeh effects as well. And the interesting thing is that there is a feature to adjust the focus area and blur intensity before and even after capturing the images.

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Even on the front side, Samsung has not made a compromise. The Korean giant has included a 24MP sensor, which comes with a lens of f/2.0 aperture. Although the phone does not have multiple cameras on the front, users can still take portrait selfies. The phone is capable of doing so because of its software intelligence.

If you ask about the device’s battery, I will say that the smartphone is rich with 3700mAh battery. With this battery and specs configuration, the A8 star can easily give two-days backup on the normal use. On the top of that, the handset has a fast charging feature, which helps the device to replenish its battery really fast. On the software front, the smartphone comes with Android Oreo (v8.0) out of the box with Experience UI on the top. And talking about the price, this whole package costs Rs. 59,990 on the purchase.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Specifications

  • Display: 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2220 pixels @ 392 PPI pixel density & 18.5:9 ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
  • GPU: Adreno 512
  • OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Samsung Experience 9.0 UI on the top
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Storage: 64 GB (expandable up to 400 GB, Uses SIM 2 slot)
  • Rear Camera: Dual- (24 MP, f/1.7, CAF) + (16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 24 MP, f/2.0 aperture
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • SIM: Dual Hybrid SIM with 4G
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3700 mAh battery, supports fast charging (9V, 1.67A)
  • Price: 59,990

Verdict

The smartphone does come with appealing design, capable processor and remarkable cameras. But when looked into its price, the handset can suffer competition with its own Samsung Galaxy A8+ smartphone. The Galaxy A8+ has a good processor, dust and water resistant body (IP68 certified), remarkable setup of cameras with dual camera setup on the front, and the fancy FullView Super AMOLED display. And talking about the price, the Galaxy A8+ comes with the price tag of Rs. 54,990. So that can be tough to make a choice.

If you can add Rs. 10,000 more, you can get the company’s last year flagship, the Galaxy S8. Since it is a flagship phone, you can enjoy its fancy features and shouldn’t have to worry just because it is a year old device.

There is also the OnePlus 5 (8/128GB) available at Rs. 58,500 and OnePlus 5T (6/64GB) at Rs. 64,900. So, if you can manage the price, they are still a good phone despite being a year old at the age.

Well, that’s not the only competition, the A8 star will be facing. There is Huawei Nova 3, which comes with quad camera setup; two on the back and two up front. The phone also features Kirin 970, which is the company’s last year flagship chipset.

Vivo V11 and V11 Pro launched in Nepal

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Vivo V11 and V11 Pro launched in Nepal

Vivo launched two new smartphones in the Nepali market, the Vivo V11 and Vivo V11 Pro. The latter offers an in-display fingerprint sensor and will cost you somewhat a premium amount. The Vivo V11 does not support any new features like that, but is still a really nice smartphone and can easily compete with the likes of Huawei Nova 3i or the Oppo F9.

Overview:

The Vivo V11 features a 6.3″ IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Sadly this one doesn’t feature the much-hyped in-display fingerprint sensor. Except for that, it’s a really nice smartphone and should be a top choice for buyers this season.

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The MediaTek Helio P60 is a proven performer and will hold its ground pretty well with its competitors. The 4GB RAM and 128GB storage will also be a much-appreciated plus point.

Camera wise, it comes with a 16MP + 5MP camera with LED flash and video capabilities of up to 1080p@30fps. The front has a 25MP f/2.0 lens with HDR support and up to 1080p@30fps video recording.

The Vivo V11 Pro comes with a 6.41″ inch 1080 x 2340 pixels AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The new SoC should also deliver a bit better performance, thanks to the Snapdragon 660 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

It also comes with a slightly better camera than the V11, with the 12MP f/1.8 and 5MP f/2.4 dual camera setup. Disappointingly, the video capability on this one also maxes out at 1080p@30fps. The front gets a 25MP f/2.0 lens, the same one on the regular V11.

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Both smartphones come with the latest Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac WiFi and Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS. The V11 gets a 3315mAh battery whereas the V11 Pro gets a bigger 3400mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Also Read: Vivo Mobiles Price in Nepal

Vivo V11 (Vivo V11i globally) Specifications:

  • Display: 6.3 inches, IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (400 PPI density)
  • Dimensions: 155.9 x 75.6 x 8.1 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
  • Weight: 163g
  • Chipset: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.5
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal Memory: 128GB; expandable up to 256GB
  • Primary Camera: Dual 16 MP + 5 MP, 1080p@30fps
  • Secondary Camera:  25 MP, f/2.0, 1080p@30fps
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery
  • Available Colors: Starry Night, Dazzling Gold, Nebula
  • Price: Rs 35,690 [Last Updated on July 27, 2019]

Vivo V11 Pro (Vivo V11 globally) Specifications:

  • Display: 6.41 inches, Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (402 PPI density)
  • Dimensions: 157.9 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 156 g
  • Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
  • GPU: Adreno 512
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.5
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Internal Memory: 128GB; expandable up to 256GB
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM
  • Primary Camera: Dual 12 MP + 5 MP, AI-assisted AI beauty mode and AI Portrait
  • Secondary Camera:  25 MP, f/2.0, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, LED flash, 1080p@30fps
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery
  • Available Colors: Starry Night, Dazzling Gold, Nebula
  • Price: Rs 49,490 [Last Updated on July 27, 2019]

Apple launches three new iPhones and Apple Watch Series 4

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Apple launches three new iPhones and Apple Watch Series 4

When Tim Cook sent out a tweet yesterday night, the internet went crazy. Speculations were being made on how the CEO of a trillion dollar company could tweet something he was supposed to message. But to everyone’s surprise, this was all part of Apple’s plan to catch everyone’s attention for the event that was starting several minutes later.

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At the event held in the Steve Jobs Theatre, Apple unveiled four new products yesterday – the Apple Watch Series 4 and three iPhones.

Apple Watch Series 4 Specifications

Apple Watch has been around for some time, and it’s turning out to be one of the most popular smartwatches. And the Californian company released a new variant of the device yesterday which comes with a few upgrades out of the box.

The smartwatch has a bigger 30% display that has a few new interfaces to choose from according to a user’s choice. It has also undergone a slight design change with the display and the finishing looking more refined than before. In terms of battery, the device provides a similar battery life like its predecessor.

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The Series 4 now comes with a speaker that’s 50% louder and has a Ceramic and Sapphire back. This step will now help radiowaves pass through easily from the top and the bottom, making the networking side of things better.

However, the major new feature that this device comes with is that it can measure Electrocardiogram through the digital dial on the side. This is the first consumer electronic that provides this service over the counter.

Apple Watch Series 4 Price and Availability

The new variant of the Apple Watch will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, i.e. September 14. The base model with GPS will run for $399 whereas the cellular version is priced at $499.

iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

The major talking point of the event was definitely the new iPhones. Apple released new smartphones yesterday, three new iPhones to be precise. Two of those, the iPhone XS and XS Max, are the direct successor to the iPhone X while the XR is ‘comparatively’ a cheaper model.

The iPhone XS and XS Max (whoever came with this name!) don’t have that many differences except for the display and battery size. The XS has a 5.8-inch Super Retina display with 2436 x 1125 pixels resolution while its maxed out sibling sports a tall 6.5-inch Super Retina display that has 1242 x 2688 pixels resolution.

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Now there aren’t that many major upgrades the iPhone XS has over the X. According to Apple, its new flagship has 60% greater dynamic range in the display and provides a richer stereo sound with a better Face ID. The display now has 120Hz touch-sensing rate for better touch detection and the batteries are slightly bigger. And you can now change the depth of field of an image from the gallery itself. These devices will support dual SIM cards (Nano + eSIM) as well.

However, the major difference lies in the internals. The new iPhones (all three of them) are powered by Apple’s Hexa-core A12 Bionic chip which is the industry’s first 7nm chipset. This CPU is coupled with an octa-core Neural Engine that will aid in machine learning and various operations. Apple claims that the new phones will be much faster with all the features at the helm. The Neural system also helps in recognizing the scenes of a picture and applying the necessary effect, something we have already seen on quite a lot of devices.

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The iPhone X is available in a variety of colors.

The iPhone XR is Apple’s take on a cheaper iPhone, although you could definitely classify it as an expensive smartphone. The device comes with a 6.1-inch LCD display that has a lower 828 x 1792 pixels resolution which is definitely a bummer if you take its price for consideration. The XR won’t even feature Apple’s 3D touch and it is IP67 rated against the IP68 certification of the XS and XS Max.

Apple iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Specs Overview

iPhone XR iPhone XS/XS Max
Display 6.1-inch IPS LCD display, 828 x 1792 pixels XS: 5.8-inch Super Retina display, 1125 x 2436, HDR 10 compliant

XS Max: 6.5-inch Super Retina display, 2688 x 1242 pixels, HDR 10 compliant
CPU Hexa-core Apple A12 Bionic Hexa-core Apple A12 Bionic
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB
Onboard Storage 64/128/256 GB 64/256/512 GB
Rear Camera 12 MP with f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, Quad-LED dual-tone flash 12 MP (f/1.8) + 12 MP (f/2.4, 2x Optical Zoom), OIS, PDAF, Quad-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera 7 MP with f/2.2 7 MP with f/2.2
Sensors Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass
Operating System (OS) iOS 12 iOS 12

Also Read: iPhones’ latest Price in Nepal

Apple iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Price and Availability

The flagship devices are getting a lot expensive and the new iPhones are no different. Even the XR, which is supposed to be relatively cheaper, I think, comes with a hefty price tag.

iPhone XR iPhone XS iPhone XS Max
64 GB $749 $999 $1,099
128 GB $799 – –
256 GB $899 $1,149 $1,249
512 GB – $1,349 $1,449

Pre-order for the iPhone XS and XS Max will also start on September 14. The so-called affordable XR will be available for pre-order from October 19.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus AKA Nokia X6 is now available for purchase in Nepal

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Nokia 6.1 Plus AKA Nokia X6 is now available for purchase in Nepal

Since its launch in China, Nokia X6 had garnered quite an attention. And Nepali smartphone enthusiasts were not an exception. We were frequently asked about the launch and availability of the phone in Nepal on our social media accounts. It was its appealing specs and the budget price tag, which made it the focal point of attention at that time. However, the wait for the Nepali customers has finally been over. After so much of anticipation, the interested ones can finally lay their hands on the Nokia X6 AKA Nokia 6.1 plus.

Nokia 6.1 Plus AKA Nokia X6 Specs Overview

On the display front, Nokia X6 sports a 5.8-inch IPS panel. The screen features Full-HD+ resolution flaunting a 19:9 aspect ratio. With the pixel density of 435PPI, the content on the screen looks sharp. And on the top, the display has been shielded with the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to evade the vulnerabilities of cracks and scratches during the falls. The handset also has a small notch on the top and it is the first Nokia phone to put a cutout on the display. With so much brand going after the trend of the notch, Nokia 6.1 Plus might have been irresistible in that respect.

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For a smooth performance on the phone, the smartphone has been provided with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset alike the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI. This fairly capable chipset is backed by an ample 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. And talking about the storage, users will also have a privilege to expand the internal memory on their will. Using an SD card slot, users can expand the device’s memory up to 256GB. However, the memory card will occupy the SIM2.

On the optics department, the handset enjoys dual camera setup at the back and a single selfie camera on the front. The camera duo on the back comprises of 16MP primary sensor backed by a 5MP depth sensor. The secondary sensor or the depth sensor comes into action while taking portrait shots. With this setup, we can expect it to produce some excellent photos. Also, there is an inclusion of EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) to avoid shakes and vibrations in the videos. Talking about the front camera, there is a 16MP selfie shooter, which comes with a f/2.0 aperture.

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In terms of OS, the phone boots on Android Oreo (v8.1). Since the phone possesses the stock version of Android users can fairly enjoy the absence of bloatware. On the top, the phone will get all the timely software updates and security patch. When we look into the sensors, we can feel the generosity of Nokia. The handset is equipped with all the basic sensors like fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. The phone has 3060 mAh battery to fuel the processes inside the phone, which also supports Quick Charge 3.0 for the fast charging.

Also Read: Nokia Mobiles Price in Nepal

Nokia X6 Vs Huawei Nova 3i Vs Oppo F9

Nokia X6 Huawei Nova 3i Oppo F9
5.8-inch Full HD+ IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 6.3 inches FHD+ IPS display 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS display with Gorilla Glass 6
Snapdragon 636 Chipset Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710 MediaTek Helio P60 chipset
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kyro 260 CPU 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
4GB RAM 4GB RAM 4/6GB RAM
64GB Onboard Storage 128GB Onboard Storage 64GB Onboard Storage
Rear Camera: Dual: 16 MP (f/2.0, 1.0µm, EIS) + 5 MP (f/2.2, 1.2µm) 16 MP f/2.2+ 2MP depth-sensing camera with Gyro EIS Rear Camera: Dual 16MP, f/1.8 + 2 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0 Selfie camera: 24 MP +2 MP (depth sensor) Front Camera: 25 MP, f/2.0
Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, proximity, compass sensors Accelerometer, Fingerprint (rear), Proximity, Gyro, proximity, compass sensors Gyro, Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, proximity, compass sensors
Stock Android Oreo (v8.1), planned upgrade to Android Pie (v9.0) Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.2 on top
3060mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support 3340 mAh battery 3,500 mAh with VOOC Flash Charge
Price: Rs. 37, 635 Price: Rs. 38,900 Price (4GB): Rs. 41,590

Price (6GB): Rs. 45,590

[Note: Prices are last updated on December 6, 2018]

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has the second best camera on any smartphone!!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has the second best camera on any smartphone!!

We all knew the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 had a really awesome camera, but now it’s official. DxOMark, a website that tests DSLRs, lens and smartphone cameras have ranked the Note 9 in the second position with 103 points, right below Huawei’s triple camera beast P20 Pro. For reference, Huawei’s flagship received a score of 109, the highest in any smartphone camera as of now.

The HTC U12+ also shares the same scores as the Note 9. Although the scores for both smartphones is 103, HTC has an upper hand in video whereas the Note 9 excels in Photography. Following these three smartphone cameras is Huawei P20 with 102 points and finally the Galaxy S9 Plus, which makes it’s way to the top 5 with a score of 99.

Phone Total score Photo score Video score
Huawei P20 Pro 109 114 98
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 103 107 94
HTC U12+ 103 106 95
Huawei P20 102 107 94
Samsung Galaxy S9+ 99 104 91

Now, this all depends on how much you actually trust the DxOMark’s benchmarking techniques. Looking at Samsung’s history of putting some of the best cameras on smartphones, it’s no surprise that the Note 9 got such a huge score. Let’s look at the specs of the camera before going in-depth on its strengths and weaknesses.

Specs of Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s camera

  • Dual cameras
  • Primary: 12MP (1/2.55-inch sensor, dual-pixel PDAF, f/1.5-2.4 variable-aperture lens)
  • Secondary: 12 MP (f/2.4 lens, 1/3.6-inch sensor, AF)
  • OIS on both cameras
  • Single LED flash
  • 4K video at 30/60 fps

Still Photography

Starting off with still photos, the Note 9 has really good autofocusing capabilities. The camera does really well with noise reduction, the zoom quality is excellent and the bokeh effects are pretty realistic. According to DxOMark’s review of the smartphone, the Note 9’s camera was the best they had tested under good lighting conditions.

Exposure is usually pretty good, with some wide excellent dynamic range. It’s capable of capturing high contrast scenes with deep shadows and bright highlights. The images itself are also bright, vivid with accurate white balance and good color rendering. Noise levels are also minimum with a good balance between noise and texture with “a tendency to smooth fine details a little more than some rivals” – DxOMark.

The second camera’s 2x zoom factor shows good levels of details with a realistic bokeh mode, under outdoor and indoor lightings. Below is a list of all the scores that the Galaxy Note 9 got in every aspect:

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Photography

Aspects Score
Exposure and Contrast 91
Colour 81
Autofocus 96
Texture 68
Noise 76
Artifacts 67
Flash 90
Zoom 66
Bokeh 55

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Videography

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 scores a very respectable 94 in their video tests. The overall scores of the video performance were excellent, particularly in the autofocus, noise and stabilization aspects. Colors are bright and vivid and video footages offer a good exposure accuracy.

Aspects Score
Exposure 83
Colour 87
Autofocus 98
Texture 54
Noise 72
Artifacts 82
Stabilization 91

No doubt, Samsung was going to employ one of the most capable smartphone cameras on their latest flagship. With a fast and accurate autofocus, a wide dynamic range, convincing bokeh, low noise reduction, and vivid & vibrant colors the Note 9’s cameras are hard to beat. But with inconsistent white balance with flash, details that get lost in dark, haloing, ghosting and loss of visible sharpness, the Note 9 falls slightly short of the title, ” the best camera on a smartphone”.

Price Drop Alert: Samsung Galaxy J6 just got cheaper in Nepal

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Price Drop Alert: Samsung Galaxy J6 just got cheaper in Nepal

A price drop is always good news. Be it a gadget, clothing, furniture, the price drop always encourages the consumers to push their budget. And this time, the smartphone to receive the price drop is none other than the Samsung Galaxy J6. The smartphone was quite liked by the Nepali customers so the phone created quite a buzz in the Nepali smartphone market. Now that fan-loved smartphone has just been cheaper. Just a day before Teej, Samsung announced this price drop in its Facebook Page. So if you were waiting to buy the Samsung Galaxy J6, this time, you have been quite lucky.

The Samsung Galaxy J6 enjoys a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED, which features an HD+ (720 x 1480 pixels) display. The display comes in an 18.5:9 aspect ratio and bezels around the display is slightly narrower than the conventional smartphones. Because of these features, Samsung likes to call it an infinity display.

On the performance front, there is an Exynos 7870 chipset from which Samsung never gets fed up. There is also 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB of onboard storage coupled to it. On the top, there is a dedicated SD card slot, which gives a privilege for the memory expansion without sacrificing the SIM 2 slot.

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Talking about the camera, the Galaxy J6 does not have a fancy dual camera setup like many of the smartphones in the same price segment. However, it has a decent 13MP single camera, which performance is somewhat on par or better than its competitors. On the front, there is an 8MP sensor, which shoots some appealing and social media ready selfies. The selfie shooter is accompanied by an LED flash. So you don’t have to panic to take selfies in the dark environment or in the low light settings.

On the sensor side, the J6 possesses a rear-mounted Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, and proximity sensor. Like more of the budget and mid-range Samsung phones, it too does not have an ambient light sensor and a gyro sensor. As the ambient light sensor is absent on the phone, the users have to adjust the brightness level manually when moving from one light setting to another. And because of the absence of the gyro sensor, you cannot watch the VR content on this smartphones. That’s quite a downside.

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When looked into the software, the smartphone welcomes the users with an Android Oreo in the first boot. The OS has been spiced up in the Samsung’s flavor with the Experience UI. A 3000mAh battery has also been provided to fuel the entire processes inside the phone.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy J6 Specifications

  • Display: 5.6 inch Super AMOLED display, 75.9% screen-to-body ratio
  • Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1480 pixels), 18.5:9 ratio, 294 PPI pixel density
  • Chipset: Exynos 7870 Octa
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T831 MP1
  • OS: Android Oreo 8.0
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 32/64GB, expandable storage up to 256GB via SD card (dedicated slot)
  • Rear Camera:13 MP, f/1.9, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/1.9 with LED flash
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
  • SIM: Dual SIM with 4G LTE
  • Battery: 3,000mAh
  • Price: Rs. 24,790 for 3GB/32GB variant
  • Price: Rs. 29,090 27,490 for 4GB/64GB variant

TECNO Camon i2 with Quad rear flash and 18:9 aspect ratio coming soon!

Pratima Adhikari
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TECNO Camon i2 with Quad rear flash and 18:9 aspect ratio coming soon!

This time around, smartphone companies are flooding phones in the Nepali market. From Samsung to Huawei, all the companies are prepared to sell phones this festive season. While we are aware of brands competing in the mid-range and high-end segment, there are companies that are playing strong in the budget segment too. One of such companies is TECNO. The Nepali market has been selling feature phones and some smartphones from the company and here we have another one of them coming to Nepal. TECNO Mobile Nepal is very soon bringing TECNO Camon i2.

Talking about the device, TECNO Camon i2 is a smartphone that is going to hit the budget segment. We are not sure what exactly the price of the phone will be as the company is yet to reveal the phone and the price. But what we do know is the device’s specifications. Aesthetically, the phone is 6.2 inches with HD+ display resolution. Similarly, the device also features a trendy 18:9 aspect ratio.

The storage department consists of a total 3 GB RAM and 32 GB onboard storage. Also, the device features the latest Android 8.1 out of the box. Likewise, the device is backed by a 3,750 mAh battery. Performance section is handled by a Quad-core chipset, the name of which is not quite revealed. The camera setup is a 16 MP selfie camera with LED flash. Similarly, the rear camera is dual 13+2 MP sensors with a quad LED flash setup.

Also Read: TECNO Mobiles Price in Nepal

TECNO Camon i2 Specifications:

  •      Display: 6.2 inch IPS LCD HD+(720×1440 screen resolution) with 18:9 aspect ratio
  • Operating System: Android Oreo 8.1
  • CPU: Quad – core
  • Rear camera: 13 MP + 2 MP with 4 LED Flash
  • Front camera: 16 MP with 1 LED Flash
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • ROM: 32 GB
  • Battery: 3,750 mAh
  • Expected Price: Below NRS 25,000

If we look at the trend, we can see that established smartphone companies have started shifting towards the mid-range segment in their product offerings. At the same time, there are brands that have started bringing products in the budget segment. How will such brands perform in long run, it is yet to be known.

Want to play Fortnite on Android? Here are all the supported devices

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Want to play Fortnite on Android? Here are all the supported devices

We all already know that almost all new iPhones support Fortnite, and has been for a while now. In case you didn’t, if you had either an iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8 or the iPhone X, you can already enjoy Fortnite in all it’s optimized glory. As for the iPad users the iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, 2017 and iPad Pro support the game. But what about the rest of the 88% smartphone users, or as Google likes to call it, Android. Well here is the list of all the Android smartphones that actually supports Epic’s Battle Royal success.

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Asus)

  • Asus ROG Phone
  • Asus Zenfone 4 Pro
  • Asus Zenfone 5Z
  • Asus Zenfone V

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Essential)

Fortnite Android Compatible Google Devices

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Honor)

Fortnite Android Compatible HTC Devices

Fortnite Android Compatible Huawei Devices

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (LG)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Motorola)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Nokia)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (OnePlus)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Razer)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Samsung)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Sony)

Fortnite Android Compatible Devices (Xiaomi)

So, if your smartphone isn’t on this list, well you will have to wait until Epic either add your smartphone to their Beta list or they finally release the full version. As a reference, here is the minimum requirement a smartphone needs to run:

  • OS: 64 bit Android 5.0 or higher
  • RAM: 3GB or higher
  • GPU: Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher

If your smartphone happens to meet these configurations, well you are in luck. Although you will have to wait for the full version, it’s still good to know that your smartphone will support Fortnite whenever Epic is ready for a full version roll out.

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