Huawei Y9 2019, which had very recently surfaced with leaked rumors and specs, is now official! The Huawei Y9 2018 was a well received product in the mid-range section. And we can expect the same from the 2019 version of the phone. The new Y9 sports more or less the same specs with some upgrades.
Huawei’s quad-camera setup also makes it way here. The rear camera setup is a combination of 16 MP with PDAF and a 2 MP depth sensor. Also, the front camera features a 13 MP sensor with a 2 MP depth sensor. And both these camera setups feature Huawei’s AI photography technology. By the looks of it, it seems like Huawei is really focusing on getting good portrait images. But, with 2 MP depth sensors, how much of it will be possible? We will see that in time.
Moving along, the Huawei Y9 2019 features a large 6.5″ Full View Display with 3D curved design. The display is a Full HD+ one, with 1080 x 2340 resolution. This phone, too, sports the infamous notch, but knowing Huawei, the notch is a bit smaller than other devices. These models will also come in two-toned color variants.
Under the hood, an Octa-core Kirin 710 SoC powers the phone. The company claims integration of AI Power 7.0 in the chipset to bring better user experience. Again, how will that fare in real life, we’re eagerly waiting to find out. This phone comes in two variants. The base model has a 4 GB RAM, with 64 GB of storage, while another variant has 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. However, both the phones feature a microSD card slot which can expand the memory up to 400 GB.
It also has a large battery of 4000 mAh, and will run on Android 8.2 Oreo, with EMUI 8.2 on top. Another interesting feature about this phone is its Fingerprint 4.0 technology. The company claims that it has fingerprint navigation, which helps users manage all notifications with one key.
Huawei’s Y-series phones are always a value for money. And this can also have good pricing. The phone will hit the market by mid-October. Now, that maybe a bit early for something with 2019 in its name. But with so many smartphone companies pumping out phones, I guess Huawei doesn’t want to be left out. However, there is no word on its pricing yet.
Huawei Y9 2019 Specifications:
Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Processor: Octa-core Kirin HiSilicon 710
RAM: 4 / 6GB
Internal Storage: 64 / 128GB
Operating System: Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top
In the ultra-portable laptops department, it has always been Apple and its MacBooks that have taken the cake. But, they do cost quite a fortune. However, the ASUS Zenbook UX430U proves that such laptops don’t have to cost you a kidney! Now, this laptop does cost some $1100 or Rs. 1 lakh 30 thousand in Nepal, but it is somewhat equivalent to the Dell XPS 13 or the Macbook Pro 13”, while its price is considerably less than them. But how does this fare in real life? Find out in this ASUS Zenbook UX430U Review.
ASUS Zenbook UX430U Specifications:
Design and Build: All-metal body, 13″ form factor, 1.3 kg
Display: 14″ Full HD (1920 x 1080), 100% SRGB & 71% Adobe RGB, 290 nits peak brightness with Anti-Glare
Keyboard: 3-step back-light (white), 1.4 mm Key travel
Processor: Quad-core 8th gen i7-8550U processor, Base-Clock @ 1.88 GHz, Boost Clock up to 4 GHz
RAM: 16 GB (2 x 8 GB, not upgradeable)
Graphics: 2 GB NVidia GeForce MX150
Battery: 50 Watt-hour (up to 7 hours of backup)
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Connectivity: 2 x 2 dual band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi
Ports: SD-card reader, USB 2.0, USB 3.1, micro HDMI, Audio port, USB-C 3.1 (no thunderbolt)
Price: Rs.130,000 ($1100 international)
Colors: Royal Blue, Rose Gold, Quartz Gray, Shimmer Gold
Design and Build
In terms of design, this is one sleek laptop! It is small and compact, and quite thin. In terms of thickness, it is just as thin as the Dell XPS 13 and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Also, at just 1.3 kg, it is really light. It is one of the thinnest laptops I’ve used, and personally, I think all notebooks should have a similar build. Given that it is an ultra-portable notebook, you won’t have any problems carrying it around, be it in your backpack, or even a messenger bag for that matter.
The UX430U looks very good from the outside. With an all metal build that makes for that cool shiny appearance, it also has a sturdy build. You do get a bit flex when you press on top of the keyboard, but I find that amount acceptable.Overall, it looks pretty durable, and, I’m confident that even if it falls, nothing serious is going to happen, except for some small dents here and there.
The back of the laptop body seems well constructed too. The back also houses the speakers on either side which are 1.5 W Harmon Kardon certified speakers. These speakers give a rich sound output, but having the speakers at the back does affect the sound a little bit. Maybe they could have positioned the speaker somewhere else, but this is not really a big deal.
The aesthetics of the laptop is quite appealing too. On top of the shiny brushed metal texture, you get some faint rings around the silver ASUS logo in the center. This may not be anything unique, but it does give off a pretty premium look and feel while setting it apart from the likes of Dell XPS 13 or the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The keyboard and trackpad on this laptop are fantastic! The keyboard was fun to type on with a good amount of feedback. The 1.4 mm of keyboard travel is decent, as we can’t expect more than that on a laptop this size. The arrow keys, however, are smaller than other keys, in fact, smaller than I’d like and be comfortable with. So, that’s something you’ll have to get used to.
The trackpad is also really nice, with a good feel. Scrolling and other tasks are smooth enough.It’s definitely better than the plastic ones, but this isn’t one of the best trackpads around. Again, the Dell XPS 13 has a slightly superior trackpad, with better accuracy. You cannot compare it to MacBooks, but you will definitely not be disappointed with this.
The fingerprint sensor on the top right of the trackpad is a bonus, and it’s also pretty fast for a scanner on a laptop.
Display
When you open up the notebook, you can see very thin bezels on the sides. The bezels are the only plastic you’ll see on the metal body of this laptop, which is a good thing. You’ll notice that the top bezel is a bit thicker than the sides, but that’s because of the webcam placement. The Dell XPS 13 has a thinner bezel up top. But it also has a weirdly placed web cam that captures your face at a weird angle during video sharing or calls.
The 14” display of the laptop looks quite good and compact for its size. It’s a Full HD resolution, that’s 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is a pretty sharp display as well as a matte display, meaning that you won’t get a lot of reflection on your screen. And that’s actually a handy feature while consuming media, or just doing stuff.
Colors are vibrant, and also pretty accurate. The company does claim a 100% of Standard RGB and about 71% of Adobe RGB color accuracy. And that is also good enough for media creation or editing.
The one thing that disappointed me, is the brightness. With only about 290 nits of peak brightness, the laptop feels a bit dim. Yes, this is actually better than some budget gaming laptops like the Dell G7, for example. But the Dell G7 didn’t win any points for display, anyway. This laptop is less bright than the Dell XPS 13, and I wouldn’t even compare it to the 13-inch MacBook Pro! Low brightness level leads to very illegible outside visibility, and is troubling when the display faces the window, making it unusable at a certain point.
In the performance department, this laptop shines through and through. It comes with the latest Quad-core 8th gen i7-8550U processor. Now this 15W processor is based on 14nm technology, and its base clock is about 1.8 GHz, but it has been configured at 1.99 GHz in this laptop. It does go all the way up to 4 GHz when boosted, and combines a 16 GB RAM. The RAM isn’t upgradeable by the way, but that much is enough to fly through most tasks. There are no lags or problems in performance whatsoever. Editing applications like Photoshop and Adobe Premier run pretty well. And even with some heavy sized files on them, it ran smooth enough for me.
Gaming Performance
We kind of know that ultra-portable notebooks like this one, aren’t meant for gaming. But it does come with a 2 GB MX150 graphics. Considering the size of the laptop, the MX150 is a nice graphic unit. It also helps with normal stuff like Photoshop and other Adobe suites.
As for gaming, you can play light games on this laptop, like CS: GO or DOTA 2. I also tried FIFA and they ran without any hiccups. Also, I tried PUBG for the sake of it, and it actually surprised me! Of course, I had to turn the settings all the way down to Very Low, FPS limiter at 30, and resolution set at 720, but with that, I was able to play the game through without much hiccups. Granted it’s not the ideal way to play games and this will create some disadvantages in games. But considering how this isn’t meant for gaming, I can’t complain.
However, if you want to play some other heavy set games like Battlefield or such, then, this is not the one for you. Or any kind of notebooks for that matter.
Thermals
Laptops of this size do face problems when it comes to heat management, especially, when they are this powerful. This laptop, too, has a fan and one heat pipe for heat dissipation, but it started to heat up after a few hours of usage. And to the point where I couldn’t keep it on my lap.
It gets very warm while gaming as well. The open hardware monitor temperatures showed thermals of above 90-degrees! They could be inaccurate, too. But nevertheless, this small laptop doesn’t do a good job at heat management.
Battery Life
The battery life on this thing is good, but not as good as the competition, like that of the Dell XPS 13. With a 50 Watt-hour battery, it gives close to 7 hours of backup under normal usage. With some heavy usage like having a few chrome tabs, word documents and Spotify running on the background, it pushes out over 5 hours of battery life. However, with the graphics turned on, you will face severe battery consumption.
Storage
As for the storage, you get a 512 GB SSD, which, is NOT an NVMe. But it’s still fast, providing about 550 MB/s of Read speeds and up to 510 MB/s Write speeds on our tests. If you want something faster, you can swap it out with an NVMe SSD. But, I think you won’t really need to, as this is pretty snappy.
Connectivity and Ports
As far as the connectivity goes, you have your regular 2 x 2 dual band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi. It has a 720p HD webcam, which is about the same as you’d find on other laptops, nothing remarkable.
In terms of ports, it has an SD-card reader, and a USB 2.0 on the right. On the left, you can find a Power connector, a USB 3.1, a micro HDMI, an Audio port and a USB-C 3.1 with NO Thunderbolt. Even though full-sized HDMI’s are a thing of the past, I would’ve liked a full sized HDMI port. It can make quite a difference in terms of office usage. I mean, it’s just another hassle to get a mini HDMI dongle! Also, if the USB-C could’ve supported Thunderbolt, that would’ve been immensely better.
Conclusion and Verdict
To conclude, this is a laptop for those who want lightweight portability along with a sturdy build. It also gives you really good performance, and all that, for the price of Rs.130000 in Nepal isn’t bad. Considering it costs $1100 internationally, this is priced appropriately here too.
Now, I’ve been comparing this laptop with the Dell XPS 13 this whole time. And while that does outshine the ASUS Zenbook UX430U in quite a few aspects, the XPS 13 will cost you above Rs.150000 for similar specs. Also, on top, it doesn’t even offer a dedicated graphics configuration.
For 1 lakh 30 thousand, I think it’s a worthy purchase. Having said that, note that this one not having Thunderbolt support or full-sized HDMI could be a downside for some. You might also miss out on a laptop that runs cool, but can you really expect that from a laptop of this size? I think not.
Hindu’s greatest festival, Dashain is approaching. And to let the users enjoy this festival with maximum delights, Samsung has brought a mouth-watering offer. In this Samsung Dashain Offer, the buyers will get instant cash backs on the purchase of a few selected smartphones. There is also a chance to win Singapore’s Star Cruise for two fateful lucky draw winners, who buys any models of Samsung Galaxy Smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Tablets. The offer is valid from 17 September 2018 to 14 October 2018.
In this Samsung Dashain Offer, the buyers will get instant cash backs on the purchase of the following Samsung smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Display: 6.3 inches Super AMOLED Quad HD+ display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels (521 PPI pixel density)
OS: Android Nougat (7.1.1)
Chipset: Exynos 8895
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz)
GPU: Mali-G71 MP20
RAM: 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage: 64GB internal storage, Expandable up to 256GB
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is an “ambitious” smartphone from Samsung. The company is widely criticized for their lack of attention in the budget segment, which should have changed with the new Samsung Galaxy J2 Core. And it did, but they could have and should have done a lot more. When they released the previous Galaxy J2 2018, we highly criticized them for not optimizing the software of the device, which they did improve, thanks to the Android GO implementation. But while doing so, compromised on the specs and the display of the device. So how is the device overall? Let find out in this Samsung Galaxy J2 Core review.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core Specifications:
Display: 5.0-inch qHD 540×960 resolution display
CPU: 1.4GHz Quad Core Exynos 7570 14nm processor
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
RAM: 1GB
GPU: Mali-T720
Storage: 8 GB
Expandable Memory: Up to 256 GB (dedicated)
Rear Camera: 8MP F/2.2, Autofocus with LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, location
SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) 4G Support
Battery: 2,600mAH removable battery
Price: Rs 11,690
Build and Design
As you can guess, it’s a plastic build with minimal design choices. The back is comprised of a removable plastic slab with a cut out for the rear camera and the loudspeaker. Other than that you get the Samsung logo and nothing else. The back is a fingerprint and scratch magnet, although it feels very sturdy.
The volume controls are on the left and the power button on the right. The top is completely empty whereas the bottom gets the MicroUSB port, a mic, and an audio jack. The front is mostly the qHD display, front camera, and a call speaker. Even though it is a 16:9 display, Samsung has decided to skip on its famous home button and replace it with another Samsung logo. I don’t have an idea why, but if you do, let me know too…
This design focuses more on functionality and durability rather than aesthetics. It doesn’t feel premium but does give you a healthy boost of confidence as it fits perfectly in your hand. The smartphone is pretty durable, and can handle a few drops and in general some rough usage.
Display
Samsung didn’t include their famous AMOLED technology this time around, thanks to which they managed to price it so low. Even though it’s a TFT display, it still manages to provide a really nice viewing experience. There is very less shift in color even under extreme angles and the brightness is also not half as bad as on some other devices.
An HD display at this price is a luxury which the J2 core doesn’t offer. The lack of resolution does affect your usage a bit, like while going through your Facebook timeline or just watching a YouTube video, but I have seen much worse. To be fair I have seen much better as well.
Cameras
The cameras follow the same story as on previous J2 devices. They produce pretty nice photos under good lighting conditions but need very steady hands, to begin with. The rear 8 MP camera produced photos with a fine amount of details, ample vibrancy and overall usable photos for social media platforms.
The lowlight performance, however, is a different story, with grainy, blurry and pretty much some of the worst photos a phone can take. The flash helps a lot under low light situations, but nobody likes how a picture was taken with the help of a smartphone flash.
Finally, the 5 MP front camera puts out some really really decent selfies, some of the best I might have seen in its category. But you do need really steady hands for any type of decent results and more importantly, lowlight selfies are a No No. You also get a beauty mode but I recommend you stay away from that.
Performance
It’s a Quad-Core processor, with just 1GB of RAM but it wasn’t really a bad performer. Most of it was thanks to the optimized user experience, so I didn’t even bother with the benchmarks. It’s a toned down version of Android Oreo meant to run of smartphones with relatively lower specs and it does.
It was a totally different experience compared to when I used J2 devices in the past. Even games run pretty well. I didn’t try games like PUBG (what’s the point?) or Asphalt, but smaller and less-graphics intensive games like Clash Royal or Knife hit worked well. Apps open fast and not once did the smartphone freeze on me.
I would recommend you not leave apps in the background as it hogs memory and makes the smartphone unusable.
Software and UI
If you made it this far of this review, you already know that this smartphone works pretty well. The software is very optimized and useless functions have been removed completely. It is still Android Oreo Go edition with Samsung’s own customizations on top. If you have ever used a Samsung device in the past you will feel right at home. That is until you start opening apps and actually start using the device.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core UI
1 of 4
Lite Apps
Storage options
Ultra saving apps
Go apps
Most of the apps are stripped down less functional but more responsive and less resource hogging version of the apps. You can recognize these apps as they come with words like “Go” or “Lite” right in the name. For eg., the Maps Go, Youtube Go, Facebook Lite, Twitter Lite, Messenger Lite and such. You can find these apps in the Play Store itself and will work a lot better than their full versions.
You also get Samsung Max Go with it’s what Samsung likes to call “Ultra Apps”. Basically, it’s a VPN paired with a lightweight browser that enables users to load apps quicker. All it does is opens the mobile versions of a website but mimics an app and is said to save data.
On a happier note, this one should get the Android Pie update in the coming few months.
Battery
It comes with a 2600mAh battery which is also removable, pair that with a 14nm processor and a qHD display, seems like a perfect recipe for great battery life. It’s not great, but you can go up to a day’s usage without any problems. I also didn’t experience any type of severe without reason battery draining problems.
The charging isn’t fast either, takes above 2 hours to fully charge from 0%. I never once had to charge it in the middle of the day or worry about the phone not lasting a full days usage as long as I threw it in the charger every night.
Storage
Storage wise, you only get a mere 8 GB which is expandable. The phone supports a maximum of 256GB memory card which should be adequate. On the plus side, the software allows you to move the apps to the SD card itself, which is a rare feature to have. All you have to do is go to “Settings” then “Apps and notifications” then select “All Apps”. Now select an app, there you will find “Storage”. Give it a light touch and there you will find a menu with “Storage Used” with a change option right beneath it. Select that and then select your desired location. Now, you might not find the change option, which could be due to two reasons.
You do not have an SD card inserted
The app does not support SD card.
Connectivity
You get the regular 2.4Ghz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and an OTG support while sensors include an accelerometer, proximity and location. The speakers are fine, which was a real concern for me. Distortion is pretty less and loudness is also of no concern. It lacks a few sensors and features like a second mic, gyro sensor, compass or an NFC chip.
The smartphone does come with dual-SIM support but with a few compromises. For one it’s a MicroSIM, so your regular nano-SIM will be a little too small for the holder. The phone does support 4G but only on SIM 1; SIM 2 will be stuck at 2G connectivity.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is a great smartphone, a solid try from Samsung. Although the specs could have been slightly better. An AMOLED display could have also made things a lot better but at this point, I am asking a bit more. It still performs really well, thanks to the optimized stripped down version of Android Oreo.
I might recommend this smartphone to first-time smartphone buyers who are coming from feature phones. But for anyone who is already using a smartphone, you can look elsewhere. The Xiaomi Redmi 6A could be a better option for Rs 12,999, which does deliver on a bigger and better display, improved performance, slightly better cameras and much more.
You might also try your luck with online stores. They are providing better value for your money. For instance, the Xperia L1 is currently on sale at Sasto deal for just Rs 12,000. That offers immensely better performance and a lot better design language. You can also get the Gionee S11 Lite for a huge discount of on Daraz as well which is also a better option than the Galaxy J2 Core.
Oppo F9, after its launch in Nepal last month, was quite well received. The Selfie Leader and Expert smartphone is available in Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue colors. And now, the Oppo F9 Starry Purple color variant is to make its way to Nepal very soon – which means, sometime in the first week of October 2018,
The Oppo F9 is Oppo’s latest addition to its lineup in Nepal. It features a 6.3″ Full HD+ Waterdrop notch display on a premium looking plastic body. It has a 16 MP + 2 MP lens dual camera setup at the back, with a 25 MP selfie camera. Under the hood, it is powered by an Helio P60 processor. There are two variants available in 4 GB / 6 GB RAM options. Also, it has a 3500 mAh battery with its VOOC fast charging. This boasts a 2-hour talk time with only 5 minutes of charge.
The color options available at present have a cool Diamond pattern design at the back. However, the coming Starry Purple doesn’t have the diamond pattern, but instead, it is supposed to resemble a clear night sky but in purple! It will be a great addition to the features the phone provides. Also, this color was also highly awaited since the launch event of the phone. The new colors will be available since the first week of October.
Currently, the phones are priced at Rs. 41,590 for the 4 GB RAM version and Rs.45,590 for the 6 GB version.
OPPO F9 specifications:
Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+ LTPS IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6
CPU: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P60
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.2 on top
RAM: 4/6 GB
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
Storage: 64 GB
Expandable Memory: Up to 256 GB (dedicated)
Rear Camera: Dual 16 + 2 MP lens with f/1.8 aperture and f/2.4 aperture, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 25 MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture
GoPro only very recently launched its Hero 7 in the international markets. And if you’re an avid GoPro user, or an enthusiast, good news! The brand new GoPro Hero 7, with the Hyper Stabilization feature, is already here in Nepal!
GoPro Hero 7 Specs Overview
The GoPro Hero 7 comes in three different versions. However, all of them have something in common. All of them feature Touch-screen LCD screens as well as voice control. Also, they are water-resistant up to a depth of 10 meters. Further, if you opt to subscribe to GoPro cloud service, you can also automatically back-up your footages.
The three variants come in three different colors, with distinct features. The base model comes in white which is known as GoPro Hero 7 White. It has a 10 MP camera, which is capable of only recording Full HD videos at 60 fps. It neither has WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) or HDR features and also lacks GPS, live streaming and the Hypersmooth Stabilization features. This one is just a regular GoPro camera with no buffs or such.
The second variant is the GoPro Hero 7 Silver is a slightly amped version. It is capable of recording 4K videos at 30 fps with the 10 MP camera. This one, too, doesn’t have HDR but makes up for it with WDR. Also, it misses out on the Hypersmooth Stabilization and live streaming but does have GPS.
The most exciting one in the lineup is the GoPro Hero 7 Black! It has all the features that the two variants miss out on. Plus, it packs the Hypersmooth Stabilization feature, that is the major selling point if the GoPro Hero 7. And it ensures that you get a smooth stable footage no matter what you’re doing. It features a 12 MP camera, which is capable of recording 4K videos at 60 fps. Plus, it has HDR, GPS and Live Streaming as well.
GoPro Hero 7 model comparison
GoPro Hero 7 features
White variant
Silver Variant
Black Variant
Lens
10 MP
10 MP
12 MP
Hypersmooth Stabilization
No
No
Yes
HDR
No
No (WDR)
Yes
4K video capture
No
Yes (30 fps)
Yes (60 fps)
GPS
No
Yes
Yes
Live Streaming
No
No
Yes
GoPro Hero 7 Price in Nepal and its availability [2020 Update]
Now, the prices of the GoPro Hero 7 have been set as $200, $300, and $400 for the White, Silver, and Black respectively. And in Nepal, the pricing doesn’t seem so bad. They might seem a bit expensive, but nothing too exorbitant. The base model, GoPro Hero 7 White price in Nepal is Rs.29,500 and the Silver variant costs Rs.36,500 whereas the Hero 7 Black is priced at Rs.49,500.
Model Name
Price in Nepal
Go Pro Hero 7 White
NPR 29,500
Go Pro Hero 7 Silver
NPR 36,500
Go Pro Hero 7 Black
NPR 49,500
Icefall Technologies are the authorized distributors of GoPro Hero 7 in Nepal. And these action cameras are available in Oliz Store, Sastodeal.com, and more online stores. They’re also available in various shops in New Road if you look around.
So, what do you think of the new GoPro 7 lineup? Do you see yourself getting one? If you do, which one would you get? Do let us know.
Festive offers provided by Samsung is getting substantial. Where most of the manufacturers are providing offers in their Smartphones lineup alone, Samsung has made a bold move targeting the tablet market. Although the tablet market is feeble, Samsung is likely to increase sales with its lucrative offers. Like smartphones, Samsung has a tablet that tickles the taste buds of customers at every price range. And this time, the tech has brought a very lucrative offer as a Dashain scheme. Under this scheme, two fateful lucky draw winners, who have brought any models of Samsung Galaxy Smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Tablet recently will get a chance to win Singapore’s Star Cruise. This Samsung Tablets Dashain Offer is valid from 17 September 2018 to 14 October 2018.
Realme launched the Realme C1 in an event in India while the company had only hinted about launching the Realme 2 Pro. And when a second phone was announced it took everyone by surprise. The device is priced very aggressively at only at a price of INR 6,999 or $96 and provides some interesting specs like Snapdragon 450 and a huge 4,230 mAh battery among other things. However, you can now purchase the Realme C1 in Nepal as well. This handset serves the entry-level market and is the cheapest smartphone from Realme to date.
The Realme C1 is basically a toned-down version of the Realme 2 or the OPPO A3S with changes in the storage department. The C1 comes bearing 2GB of RAM and 16 GB internal memory at your disposal. There is a microSD card slot for expanding storage.
Similarly, the device stands at 6.2 inches with a 19:9 aspect ratio and has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It also comes with the infamous notch. Camera-wise, the C1 has a 5 MP sensor at the front. At the back, you get a dual 13+2 MP setup. Videos can be recorded at 1080p@ 30 fps. The device also supports AI facial unlock. But sadly, you don’t get a fingerprint sensor like the Realme 2.
Software-wise, you get Android Oreo out of the box with OPPO’s ColorsOS 5.1 on top. However, you can upgrade it to Android 9 with Color 0S 6.0 in 2020.
Since the smartphone brands are putting forward their products aggressively these days, Huawei does not want to stay out of competition in that game. The smartphone maker has vastly expanded its lineup in the 2018, especially in the midrange section. And the Chinese smartphone titan is not giving up on that spirit yet. And the presence of a new Huawei device in the TENAA justifies the statement. The surfaced smartphone was named JKM-AL00 in terms of model, which is expected to be named Huawei Y9 2019. By name, it will surely place itself as the successor of this year’s Huawei Y9 2018 and in terms of specs too, it does look familiar with the Y9 2018.
In terms display, the Y9 was seen with the 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel. The phone features Full-HD+ resolution packing 396 pixels in very inch. The display comes in a 19.5:9 aspect ratio incorporating an iPhone X like notch on the top. However, the notch of the Huawei Y9 2019 is not as wide as the iPhone X.
On the performance front, it was found with a Kirin 710 chipset, which will surely be a significant upgrade over the Y9 2018’s Kirin 659 chipset. Huawei Y9 2019 also has a bumped up RAM and storage. With 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of onboard storage, the Y9 2019 may fulfill the needs of many.
In the new Y9 2019, the presence of the quad camera will be a big thing just like on the Huawei Nova 3i, Nova 2i, and the Y9 2018. The four AI-powered cameras on the phone comprises of dual camera setup at the back and another camera pair on the front. 20MP and 2MP cameras resides meticulously on the back in a vertical configuration. And on the front side, the notch accommodates the 16MP and 2MP camera duo. With dual cameras on the both side, the phone will capable of capturing the portrait images. There is also a humongous 3900mAh battery listed on the TENAA, which would inject the power to the different components of the phone.
Huawei Y9 2019 Specifications:
Dimensions: 154 x 77.1 mm x 8 mm; Weight: 173 grams
Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD display
Resolution: Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio @ 396PPI
CPU: Octa-core clocked at 2.36 GHz
Processor: Octa-core Kirin HiSilicon 710
RAM: 4/6GB
Internal Storage: 64/128GB
Operating System: Android Oreo 8.1with Huawei’s own UI 8.1 on top
Rear camera: 20MP + 2MP
Front camera: 16MP + 2MP
Battery: 3,900 mAh
Also Watch: Huawei Nova 3i Full Review: After using 1 Month!
We had seen some flashes and leaks regarding the upcoming new phone from Xiaomi, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. And now, it has been unveiled. Officially, or unofficially, we don’t know, but it was already available on AliExpress before this unveiling. But now, you can also see Xiaomi’s Online Store selling the phone there. However, Xiaomi’s own official website doesn’t have any such listings. It is pretty complicated.
Besides that, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is listed by plenty of sellers now. It was officially seen in Xiaomi’s Thai Forum first, but now, it’s there all over. And with this, the rumors about this phone having a variant with 6 GB RAM is debunked. This phone still comes in two versions, yes, but in the same manner as the Redmi 5 Pro. A 3 GB RAM / 32 GB storage and a 4 GB RAM / 64 GB variant.
Other specs still hold true, though. The same chipset of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Snapdragon 636 powers the phone still. The display is a 6.26″ of Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2280) with an 86% screen to body ratio. This phone has a quad-camera setup, the company’s first phone to feature one. The rear dual camera setup consists of a 12 MP camera with f/1.9 aperture and a 5 MP depth sensor, whereas the front consists of a 20 MP lens with a 2 MP depth sensor. Additional features in the camera include AI Portrait 2.0 and AI scene recognition, in the front and back camera respectively. It also packs a 4000 mAh of battery.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Specifications:
Display: 6.26″ IPS LCD display
Resolution: Full HD+ (1080 x 2280 pixels) with 86% screen-to-body ratio
Rear Camera: 12 MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and 5 MP depth sensor, AI Scene Recognition
Front Camera: 20 MP sensor and 2 MP depth sensor, AI Portrait 2.0
The phone is still available in four colors – Red, Rose Gold, Black and Blue. Shipping time varies according to the sellers, ranging from 20 days to 60. This could be a red flag, but with so many sellers selling it, I guess, we don’t have to worry anymore. Also, with Xiaomi’s Thai Forum making it official on their Facebook Page, it is closer to being authentic now.
Now, why Xiaomi’s doing this, we don’t know. Launching the phone in a not-so-well-known forum and not worldwide, even though the sellers are claiming it to be the global version. Plus, it is still early for the Redmi Note 6 Pro to be coming out, isn’t it? The Redmi Note 5 Pro only came in February.
And all of this creates the question “Will it be available to the rest of the world?” It should, because, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI in Nepal, was a very popular. So, let us wait and see what happens. For now, the phone is available on Ali Express through various sellers and various prices. Prices start from some $195 all the way to $239 depending on the sellers and addition of accessories.
