Blackberry, the smartphone company that has seen better days, is still trying hard. With the Key Note 2 just behind them, they’ve launched their new series of smartphones – without the physical Qwerty keyboards. Blackberry and its Indian manufacturing counterpart announced the Evolve series which includes two new phones, called Blackberry Evolve and Blackberry Evolve X.
Samsung Galaxy A6+ Review: All about the camera
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy A6+ (Rs. 45,000) is neither a typical midrange smartphone nor it’s a high-end flagship. So, who is this smartphone for? With so many options available around 30,000 price bracket, is it worth cashing in extra for the A6+? Let’s find out in the Galaxy A6+ review here.
Specs Overview | Samsung Galaxy A6+
- 6-inch (1080 x 2220 pixels) FHD+ Super AMOLED 18.5:9 Infinity Display
- Metal body
- Snapdragon 450 SoC
- 1.8GHz Octa-Core 14nm Cortex A53 CPU
- Adreno 506 GPU
- 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
- Dual SIM (4G + 4G)
- Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Experience UI
- 16MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera with f/1.9 aperture
- 24MP front-facing camera with f/1.9 aperture, LED flash
- Dimensions: 160.2 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm; Weight: 191g
- Fingerprint sensor
- Samsung Pay Mini
- 3.5mm audio jack, Dolby Atmos
- 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), HT40, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS
- 3500mAh battery (no fast charging)
Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy A6+ is equipped with the Dual rear cameras — 16MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP with f/1.9 aperture.
The camera is excellent and captures still photos with great details and sharpness. They are also well-saturated, have quite a bit of dynamic range and the colors are natural as well. The low light photos also turn out to be decent with good saturation.
The same goes for the portrait pictures as the secondary depth-sensing 5MP camera reads the subjects well to blur out the borders effectively. Also, just like in every other Samsung smartphone with dual cameras, it too has the adjustable blur feature, before and after taking pictures.
When Samsung had launched the Galaxy S9 (Read review), I was disappointed with Samsung’s decision to not focus heavily on the selfie camera. However, Samsung has seemed to listen to everyone’s comments as the Galaxy A6+ comes with a top quality 24-megapixel front facing camera that shoots photos that have a lot of sharpness and details embedded in.
Check out all the high-resolution camera samples here
Design
Another thing I liked about the A6+ is the premium design. This device is made of high-quality aluminum unibody and boy it feels good on hands. It has a right heft to it while holding it and the seamless back is an eye candy.
I am also happy to see Samsung include all the three slots instead of choosing the hybrid option. As expected, the call quality on the 4G network on both NTC and Ncell is top notch. There is a speaker right above the power button which is very loud and clear. The audio quality from the 3.5mm headphone jack also has respectable performance.
Display
On the front, the Galaxy A6+ features a tall 6-inch Full-HD+ display. Now, Samsung has mentioned the term ‘Infinity’ on the box of the Galaxy A6+, but without the presence of a curved display or very minimal bezels, and if you think it’s going to be similar to the S9 Plus, you might be disappointed by the term “Infinity”.
Quality wise, Super AMOLED panel on the device is vivid with deep blacks. It is also super bright and easily usable on a bright sunny day. The touch is very responsive and kudos to Samsung in using a quality display here.
Software
In the software department, the Experience is typical of what you would expect from Samsung phones. Obviously, it’s not stock, so you do get a fair share of bloatware.
However, I liked the inclusion of S-health and the Samsung Themes. Samsung has also included Always on Display which is a welcome addition considering you don’t get a notification LED.
Performance
The area where A6+ has failed to live up to the price is on the performance front. The “mediocre” at best Snapdragon 450 processor is usually seen on devices that sell for a relatively low price. If you compare it with Oppo F7 (Read review) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI (Read review), the A6+ falls short by a good margin.
On to the real-time performance, using light apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram is smooth and you won’t feel the lag. But, it’s not blazingly fast, and apps opening takes a little bit of time. The good thing is there was no major throttling going on and you won’t experience heating after long chatting session.
As for gaming, low-end to mid-tier games are playable at respectable frame rates, but you will notice occasional frame drops while playing high-end games and you will get better gaming phones with better frame rates below this price tag. So, if you are into performance and gaming, you should be looking somewhere else.
Sensors
Well, talking about the sensor, you do get a snappy fingerprint sensor along with the face unlock which also gets the job done. There’s also a gyro sensor for those interested in Virtual Reality.
Battery
What has impressed me is the 3,500 mAh battery which easily lasts for a day and a half under heavy usage. The drawback, however, is that it takes a while to juice up. With no fast charging, the stock charger takes around 3 hours to charge.
I use the S9 Plus as my daily driver and I am used to fast charging, so waiting for 3 hours to get fully charged on A6+ was frustrating at times. But, if you are not used to fast charging, it won’t bother you much.
Conclusion
The Galaxy A6+ is Samsung’s answer to the growing number of Chinese smartphones that have started dominating the mid-range market. With this device, Samsung has fallen short on the performance front, as it underperforms for what it is worth. But it does make up for it with superb cameras – both front and back, outstanding battery life, stunning design, and top-quality display. So, if you are not much of a performance geek, you should definitely give the Galaxy A6+ a look.
| Pros | Cons |
| Superb Cameras | Iffy Chipset |
| Outstanding Battery Life | Slow Charging |
| Top Quality Display | Videos lack stabilisation and 4K |
Samsung Launches New Galaxy Tab S4: A laptop wannabe?
The smart tablet market has been dwindling for some time, yet it hasn’t stopped companies from coming out with newer tabs. And so, Samsung has released a successor to its last years Galaxy Tab S3, with quite a few improvements – in about almost all aspects. The new one is called Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and its set to be Samsung’s greatest in its tablet lineup. But with its features, it looks like Samsung is heading towards an Android laptop!
Compared to last year’s Galaxy Tab S3, the Galaxy Tab S4 is bigger, more powerful, has bigger storage, better camera…well, you get the picture. First off, you’ll notice its bigger screen, with seriously thin bezels! The design is glass front and back, with a metal frame. It features a 10.5″ AMOLED display with 2560 x 1600 resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio. It seems Samsung’s done everything to maximize your media consumption experience, bringing in last year’s AKG’s Quad-speakers, this time, with improved Dolby Atmos surround sound support.
The primary camera stays the same at 13 MP and it’s 4K video recording enabled. The front camera is now 8 MP, which can record Full-HD videos. The highly slim bezels mean no more fingerprint sensors, as the tablet unlocks with Facial recognition, combined with Iris Scanner. I think that the fingerprint sensor would’ve been more convenient…but maybe Samsung decided to jump on the trend.
Also Read: Samsung Tablets Price in Nepal
Inside, a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4 GB RAM powers the tablet, and it should be good enough. Storage options have improved, with the baseline model being 64 GB. A microSD card option is always there, but you can also get the 256 GB model as well. You can also choose between a SIM-variant or a normal one as well, depending on your needs.
But what makes this tablet close to a laptop is its Dex-enabled! You can get a laptop experience on it with keyboards, monitors, and everything, but it does fall short of a real laptop. Yes, you can simply plug it into your Dex, and voila! You have an Android laptop. The Dex can also let you connect a monitor, improving your workspace. And since you can connect a wireless mouse to it easily, it’s more like a desktop experience than a tablet one. Also, the S-Pen adds more to the experience, by making the navigation smoother and easier. With Microsoft apps pre-installed on it, it’s clear that this is designed for commuters and to make you more productive in a sense.
Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal
The Galaxy Tab S3 cost around Rs.83,500 in Nepal when it came out. And this one, by the looks of it, might be more expensive! The baseline model of 64 GB is set to be priced at $650, without the keyboard cover, or the Dex. You’ll have to make quite a dent in your pocket if you want to have the full laptop wannabe experience, it seems. So, what do you think of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4? Will you buy it if it launches in Nepal? Do let us know.
Best Games on Android (Mainstream Edition)
Games are a great way of letting your problems go and immersing yourself in a virtual carefree world. We also get that most people really don’t bother playing games on a PC let alone a console. So for that reason, we will be focusing on the most popular platform for playing games, that being Google Android.
Also Read: The Most Popular Mobile Games Downloaded Over the Years
So, let’s look at some of the best Android games, new games, and games that have a special part in our hearts. The rankings are in random order so, do not take any offence if your favourite games happen to be at the bottom of the list.
1. PUBG Mobile
Pretty much one of the best game on the Play store right now, a perfect combination of great gameplay and some realistic at the same time awesome graphics. It’s not as good as on PC, but it’s also free so there is that. It’s basically a toned down version of the PC, although EPIC has really managed to do a fantastic job of retaining the actual gameplay from the PC version.
“100 players parachute onto a remote 8×8 km island for a winner-takes-all showdown. Players have to locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a graphically and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. Get ready to land, loot, and do whatever it takes to survive and be the last man standing!” – PUBG Mobile Playstore description.
2. Asphalt 9
Everyone didn’t go as nuts for this game as one would have thought. The game even went live a full day ahead of its schedule which did affect it’s overall first-day download numbers. Well, let’s just say it’s not really much of a big deal as it already has more than a million download already. The game, I felt was a bit worse than before, but then again, the fun hasn’t stopped.
“The gameplay in Asphalt 9 is similar to Asphalt 8: Airborne, with noticeable differences in graphics and design. There are 48 cars for players to collect, all of which are extremely prestigious. Just like in the previous games, there are five classes: D, C, B, A, and S. All cars in the game now require “blueprints” to unlock and level up. To add on, a new car editor is in the game. There are also “clubs,” where you can make a community of players, and achieve rewards.” – Asphalt 9 Wikipedia Page.
Download Asphalt 9 here for free
3. Alto’s Odyssey
This one is one of my favourites as well, with a pretty relaxing gameplay experience. It’s a simple game with literally one input method, but you will find yourself doing so much with just that. The gameplay along with the mysteries that you go on unlocking, the graphics itself and most importantly the background music is such a nice combination. You just have to actually play it once to just know what I am babbling about.
“Just beyond the horizon sits a majestic desert, vast and unexplored. Join Alto and his friends and set off on an endless sandboarding journey to discover its secrets. Soar above windswept dunes, traverse thrilling canyons and explore long-hidden temples in a fantastical place far from home. Along the way, you’ll grind across vines, bounce atop hot air balloons, ride towering rock walls, and escape mischievous lemurs – all while uncovering the desert’s many mysteries.” – Alto’s Odyssey Play Store Description
Download Alto’s Odyssey here for free
4. Fifa Soccer
Fifa Soccer is as the name suggests a football game. I did get addicted to the FIFA 14 on Android for a brief period, but it’s been a dry spell for a while now until EA finally decided to launch another FIFA for Android, the FIFA Soccer. It’s still not perfect, I mean it doesn’t even get a simple kick off mode, so you will be training for a while before you can get any sort of real action (It’s not actually long, it just feels like an eternity). Nevertheless, I would really recommend football fans to try this out once.
“Develop the most competitive squad when you choose any 11 players from over 550 real teams, including stars from past and present, and train them to over 100 OVR. Add depth to your roster, manage your lineup on the fly, and quickly tweak tactics before every match. Make the right calls and watch your club become the Ultimate Team.” – Fifa Soccer Playstore Description
Download Fifa Soccer here for free
5. Minecraft
Arguably one of the best games of all times, if you take your time and learn the game through. It doesn’t actually boast the highest number of downloads that’s more because it’s a paid game rather than a free one. The $7.49 is a hefty price tag for an Android game, maybe just download a cracked .apk first and see if you actually like the game or not. If you give it enough time, you will actually learn to see what the game is actually all about.
“Explore infinite worlds and build everything from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armour to fend off dangerous mobs. Create, explore and survive alone or with friends on mobile devices or Windows 10.” – Minecraft Playstore Description
Huawei Nova 3 and 3i up for pre-orders along with a few free goodies
The much hyped, Nova 3 and Nova 3i are up for preorders in Nepal’s biggest online retailer Daraz. Why pre-order you ask? Well, you are getting a free portable printer on the Nova 3 and a portable speaker on the Nova 3i. You will also get a pretty nice smartphone for the money you are paying, and if these phones were on your buying list, pre-ordering is a no-brainer.
You can also pre-book it from this link here. You do need to pay Rs 3000 upfront to pre-book your shiny new smartphone, which started from July 28 and will go on till August 12. If you do not trust online bookings, you also have an option to book offline from selected outlets.
Huawei Nova 3i Specifications:
- Display: 6.3 inches IPS FHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- OS: Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top
- Chipset: Huawei Kirin 710
- CPU: 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
- RAM: 4GB
- ROM: 128GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
- Selfie camera: 24+2 MP (depth sensor)
- Rear camera: 16 MP f/2.2+ 2MP depth-sensing camera with Gyro EIS, HDR, panorama, face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus etc
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, proximity, compass
- SIM: Dual SIM (4G+4G)
- Colour Options: Iris Purple, Black, Pearl White
- Battery: Li-Po 3340 mAh battery
- Price: Rs 38,900
Huawei Nova 3 Specifications:
- Display: 6.3 inches FHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- OS: Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top
- Chipset: Huawei Kirin 970
- CPU: 4×2.4GHz Cortex A73 +4×1.8GHz Cortex A53
- GPU: Mali G72 MP12
- RAM: 6 GB
- ROM: 64/128 GB up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
- Selfie camera: 24+2 MP (depth sensor)
- Rear camera: 24 MP f/1.8+ 16 MP f/1.8 camera with Gyro EIS, HDR, panorama, face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus etc
- Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, proximity, compass
- SIM: Dual SIM (4G + 4G)
- Colours: Black, Red, Iris Purple
- Battery: Li-Po 3750 mAh battery
- Price: Rs 59,900
So these are both really nice smartphones, which should be no surprise for anyone. The performance from the Nova 3i’s Kirin 710 should match any smartphone with an Helio P60 or Snapdragon 660. For instance, the Oppo F7 and the Nokia 7 Plus already delivers similar performance to the Nova 3i.
The Nova 3 on the other hand sports a Kirin 970, which is the same as their flagship Huawei P20 Pro. The performance on this one is comparable to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 chipset, found on a few last-gen flagships like the Galaxy S8 and Pixel 2XL.
I am not saying the performance will be comparable, but it does show some signs of how they might perform. It will most possibly improve with every update, and we are yet to actually test out the GPU Turbo technology, which should also be very interesting.
You can also expect a nice set of cameras, which has been a key selling point for Huawei devices for quite some time now. Not to mention these two smartphones not only look good but also felt equally good in my hands. Particularly, the Iris Purple color which looks really awesome in my opinion. You can pre-order on Daraz here.
Huawei Honor Note 10 is now official: A tall phablet with flagship specs
With the trend of the bezel-less and near bezel-less displays, the concept of the phablet seemed slowly fading away. The shrunk bezels provided space for the extension in the display without a nasty increase in size. So we could barely see phablets making up to the market these days. However, Huawei seems to be unruffled with the trend. So it decided to rejuvenate its popular phablet series namely known as the Huawei Honor Note series. And after two years of pause, Huawei added a new member in its Honor Note series lineup. The newbie, also known as the Huawei Honor Note 10 comes with a giant display, big battery, powerful processor, a wonderful set of cameras, and many other exciting features.
Display
On the display side, the phablet comes with a giant 7-inch display, 6.95-inch to be precise. And with the Full HD+ resolution, the content on the screen will fare out really well. But it definitely is sad to see Huawei’s decision to downgrade from Quad HD resolution on the Honor Note 8 to Full HD+ in the Honor Note 10. Nonetheless, the newbie boasts an AMOLED display, which will produce deeper blacks and brighter whites so color will pop out pretty well. On the top, the display also supports HDR 10 and 115% of NTSC color gamut. So despite the higher resolution, we might not even miss the display on Note 8 at all.
The phablet does not just look appealing because of its all glass on the front and on the back and because of its narrow bezels, the more is due to the absence of the infamous notch. The contagious concept of the notch started by the Essential PH-1 phone and iPhone X spread like the wildfire in the smartphone world. But Huawei discarded the concept of the notch on the Honor Note 10. And this attribute on the handset has garnered tremendous attention in the fan base.
Software and Performance
On the software side, the Note 10 comes with Android Oreo out of the box with EMUI 8.2 on the top. And on the performance front, the handset is furnished with the Huawei’s Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM alongside. Even on the storage side, there are two options you can choose from, one with 64GB of internal memory and another with 128GB of onboard storage. There is also a slot for the memory expansion. However, the users will be obliged to sacrifice the dual SIM functionality due to the hybrid nature of the slot.
The most interesting feature on the Huawei Honor Note 10 is the liquid cooling solution, which will be used by the chipset to cool down the temperature. The maker calls the technology as “the nine” as it consists of 8 layers of dissipation and a ninth one which is basically a PC-grade liquid-cooled pipe. This technique promises a 41% better heat management, which implies 10 °C lower temperatures under load. If the information is true, the handset will surely remain calm and cool even after prolonged high-end gaming sessions.
And needless to mention that the Huawei Honor Note 10 supports the GPU Turbo tech, which Huawei claims to provide a boost in performance mostly in the gaming scenario. Not just the GPU Turbo tech, the handset also welcomes the new CPU Turbo technology. So with the software monitoring and control, the performance will be enhanced in the Dual Turbo Mode. And the good thing is that the feature can be accessed with a press of the dedicated hardware button on the bottom.
Camera and Battery
Even in the camera department, the Huawei Honor Note 10 is well suited up to compete against the popular handset available. The phablet comes with 16MP, f/1.8 camera backed by another 24MP B/W, f/1.8 camera at the back. Up front, there is a 13MP shooter to help the users in taking selfies and for video calling. All the processes inside the device are fueled up with a whopping 5000mAh battery. And to cut down the charging time, the handset also comes with Super Charge technology to juice up the battery faster.
Price and Availability
Even in terms of pricing, the Honor Note 10 does not disappoint. The base variant or the one with 6GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage comes with a price tag of CNY 2,799 ($409). The variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage comes at an expense of CNY 3,199 ($468) whereas the premium or the powerful variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will demand a price of CNY 3,599 ($527).
The phablet is available in two color variants: Midnight Black and Phantom Blue and it is already on for pre-order in China. However, the actual shipments will get started from August 1.
Also read: Huawei Mobiles Price in Nepal
Huawei Honor Note 10 specs
- Dimensions: 177 x 85 x 7.7 mm; Weight: 230 grams
- Display: 6.95-inch AMOLED display; 81.5% screen to body ratio
- Resolution: 2220 x 1080 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio @355PPI
- Chipset: Hisilicon Kirin 970
- CPU: Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- OS: EMUI 8.2 based on Android Oreo (v8.1)
- RAM: 6/8 GB
- GPU: Mali-G72 MP12
- Storage: 64/128 GB (expandable up to 256 GB, Uses SIM 2 slot)
- Rear Camera: Dual 16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF + 24 MP B/W, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
- Front Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0 aperture
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Connectivity:Dual Hybrid SIM with 4G, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, USB Type-C, USB OTG, NFC, No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Battery: 5000mAh Non-removable battery; Fast charging with Super Charge technology (5V/4.5A)
- Colors: Midnight Black, Phantom Blue
- Price:CNY 2,799 ($408) for (6GB/64GB) | CNY 3,199 ($468) for (6GB/128GB) | CNY 3,599 ($527) for (8GB/128GB)
Samsung is hinting about the battery, fast performance and storage in the Note 9!
We have come across rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for quite a time now and Samsung fans are eagerly waiting for its release. Each rumor, each speculation, all end up increasing the curiosity about the much-hyped smartphone. And Samsung seems to be enjoying all this. Yesterday, the company had released a set of teasers promoting the upcoming smartphone. The videos are out already and each of them highlights the possible strengths of the device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-37lkw_uaQ
The teasers show that the Note 9 may come with a good battery life. It has been confirmed that the battery will have a massive 4,000 mAh capacity. While this has been confirmed, rumors follow that the battery will have the Quick charge 4.0 feature embedded in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16i8TH6lxmo
Likewise, it has also come to our knowledge that the Note 9 will have the same processor as the Galaxy S9 and S9+, so similar performance can be expected from the Exynos 9810 chipset. Similarly, another teaser hints about the storage of the device. It’s evident that the company is hinting about the Note 9 having good storage capacity. However, the exact information is yet to arrive at our disposal. But rumors have it that it may come bearing 512 GB of internal storage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qljRd9u1UqE
Some sources also reveal that there is an S-Pen button which tells us about an expanded stylus functionality. Well, if the updated S-Pen rumor is true, it’s certainly going to grab the attention of Samsung fans because we haven’t seen many upgrades in the S-Pen lately.
The Note 9 is said to launch on 9th August. According to what’s known, the unveiling is going to happen in Brooklyn, New York. Although the phone will get released in August, pre-bookings are said to start in early August. The device is being launched two weeks prior to the launch of Note 9 last year.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review or watch review video down below.
Huawei Nova 3 launched: Wise choice under 60K price in Nepal?
The much-awaited smartphones — the Huawei Nova 3 and Huawei Nova 3i have been launched in Nepal. The Kirin 970 powered Nova 3 is sure to lure a lot of buyers, with it’s AI capabilities, new GPU Turbo technology, and a really nice set of cameras. Other features include a huge battery, good storage options, some really nice eye candy color variants, and an IR face unlock feature. Let’s find out more about the specs, updated price, and availability of Huawei Nova 3 in Nepal.
Huawei Nova 3 Overview
The Nova 3 sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD, with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The exact ratio was something rare at the time of the release but it has since been adopted by many mid-rangers alike. The panel comes with an FHD+ resolution and thanks to the with 3D double curved glass on both sides, it is easy to hold and isn’t slippery. There is also a notch on top, which for some reason people can’t get enough of. The device does come with a LED notification light but it rests behind the headpiece grill which doesn’t make it that useful in the daily usage.
Performance and Memory
The Kirin 970 SoC comes from Huawei’s in-house HiSilicon factory, the same processor used on their flagship Huawei P20 Pro. The Mali G72 MP12 takes care on the GPU front aided by the GPU Turbo technology. In our review, we didn’t face any lag in day to day usage. Even games like Asphalt 9 and Injustice 2 ran smoothly without any stutter. However, it does heat a little with games like PUBG in HD graphics and a high refresh rate. You also get 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage options, with SD card support that uses the second SIM slot.
Camera
The Nova 3 comes with two cameras on the back, 24 MP f/1.8+ 16 MP f/1.8. Even without a depth sensor, the bokeh effect comes out decent except under low light conditions. Normal shots are over-saturated and colors don’t look natural. It is also capable of 4k video recording up to 30fps and 1080p@60fps. The front also gets a dual camera treatment with a 24+2 MP setup. The 2MP here has been employed for better depth detection so the selfie portraits are decent.
The fingerprint sensor is mounted at the rear alongside the dual cameras. Other sensors include an accelerometer, proximity, Gyro, and compass. It also has a huge 3750mAH battery, no complaints here. Finally, it runs on Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top.
Huawei Nova 3 Specifications:
- Display: 6.3 inches FHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- OS: Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top
- Chipset: Huawei Kirin 970
- CPU: 4×2.4GHz Cortex A73 +4×1.8GHz Cortex A53
- GPU: Mali G72 MP12
- RAM: 6 GB
- ROM: 64/128 GB up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
- Selfie camera: 24+2 MP (depth sensor)
- Rear camera: 24 MP f/1.8+ 16 MP f/1.8 camera with Gyro EIS, HDR, panorama, face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus, etc
- Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, proximity, compass
- SIM: Dual SIM (4G + 4G)
- Colors: Black, Red, Iris Purple
- Battery: Li-Po 3750 mAh battery
Huawei Nova 3 Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Huawei Nova 3 price in Nepal is Rs. 59,900. It is available through select online and offline retailers in Nepal.
| Model Name | Price in Nepal | Available store |
| Huawei Nova 3(6/128GB) | Rs. 59,900 | SmartDoko |
Huawei Nova 3i with upgraded performance, storage & cameras launched in Nepal
The successor of the Nova 2i has finally launched in Nepal. The Huawei Nova 3i is a much-anticipated smartphone in the Nepali market, with a lot of takers. The smartphone is more suited for those who don’t want to spend big bucks on a Nova 3 or don’t want a relatively sluggish Nova 3e. The Nova 3i offers a substantial improvement over Nova 2i and Nova 3e in performance and camera department.
Overview:
The Nova 3i offers a lot of similarities with the Nova 3, like the display size at 6.3″, the FHD+ resolution and the 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The dimensions for both are also pretty much similar, although this one gets a smaller 3340mAH battery. Powering the phone is a kirin 710 SoC which is the latest in-house chipset from Huawei that offers a huge upgrade in performance and power efficiency over Kirin 659. It is aided by Mali-G51 MP4 GPU and GPU Turbo technology.
On the Nova 3i, you only get a 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The storage is expandable through a micro USB, although it does take up one of the SIM slots. The fingerprint sensor is rear-mounted alongside the dual cameras on the back. It does miss out on an ac WiFi but does get sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
The rear side of the phone gets a 16MP f/2.2 lens and a 2MP depth sensor. It’s also capable of 1080p@30fps video recording. As the same suggests, the front also gets dual cameras, one 24MP, and the other 2MP depth sensor. Judging from its predecessor, we can all but expect a really good set of cameras.
Huawei Nova 3i Specifications:
- Display: 6.3 inches IPS FHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- OS: Android Oreo 8.1 with EMUI 8.2 on top
- Chipset: Huawei Kirin 710
- CPU: 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
- RAM: 4GB
- ROM: 128GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
- Selfie camera: 24+2 MP (depth sensor)
- Rear camera: 16 MP f/2.2+ 2MP depth-sensing camera with Gyro EIS, HDR, panorama, face detection, geo-tagging, touch focus etc
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, proximity, compass
- SIM: Dual SIM (4G+4G)
- Color Options: Iris Purple, Black, Pearl White
- Battery: Li-Po 3340 mAh battery
Huawei Nova 3i price in Nepal
Latest Price: Rs. 32,990 [Last updated on: July 25, 2019]
The Nova 3i is priced at around $300 in the international market. But with the new TAX policy in Nepal, the price is not going to match with international price. The price of Huawei Nova 3i in Nepal is Rs. 32,900.
Samsung Galaxy J8 launched in Nepal: Camera and battery, the major highlights
Since the beginning of 2018, we could see a different attitude from Samsung. The Korean smartphone giant has been aggressively launching the smartphones in a quick succession. Samsung brought the Galaxy J2 2018 and Galaxy J4 in the budget section. It also brought Galaxy J7 Duo and Galaxy J6 in the lower midrange section, Galaxy A6, A6+, and Galaxy A8 plus in the premium mid-range section. All these smartphones were launch in a very quick succession.
And we recently came to know that Samsung started implementing the shotgun strategy to beat the growing dominance of Chinese smartphones in the smartphone world. And Nepal has not been an exception in that respect. Samsung has brought all the smartphones to Nepal, which has been launched in the international arena. And this time, Samsung Nepal has launched yet another mid-range phone. Namely known as the Samsung Galaxy J8, the newbie boasts a dual camera setup at the back and an infinity display upfront.
Overview
In terms of display, the Galaxy J8 comes with a 6-inch Super AMOLED display. With the narrow bezels on the top and on the bottom, Samsung likes to like to call the display on the handset an infinity display. The display on the handset features an HD+ resolution in an 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Powering the J8 is a Snapdragon 450 chipset with 4GB of RAM alongside. Talking about the internal storage, the smartphone boasts an ample onboard storage of 64GB. Samsung also accommodated a dedicated SD card slot for the expansion of memory to those who are not yet satisfied with the amount of memory initially provided.
The camera is the major highlight on the Samsung Galaxy J8. The smartphone comes with the dual camera setup consisting of 16MP and 5MP sensors. Among the two, the primary 16MP camera musters the subject details whereas the secondary 5MP camera garners the depth information. When the information from both the sensors is merged, users can get an appealing portrait shot with a background blurring effect. Samsung has this feature as a Live Focus option in the camera. On capturing the image with this feature, users can get a Bokeh effect, whose blur intensity and focus area can be readjusted even after capturing the images.
Not just at the back, the Galaxy J8 sports a fancy camera even at the front. The smartphone encompasses a 16MP camera crafted in the forehead of the device. Along with the normal selfies, the handset also delivers some appealing and social media ready portrait selfies.
In the battery front, the Galaxy J8 enjoys a substantial 3500mAh battery. With the HD+ display and an underpowered chipset, the smartphone is supposed to provide 2 days’ backup on the normal use.
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Samsung Galaxy J8 Specifications
- Display: 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display
- Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1480 pixels), 18.5:9 ratio, 275 PPI pixel density
- Chipset: Snapdragon 450
- CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Adreno 506
- OS: Android Oreo 8.0
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB, expandable storage up to 256GB via SD card (dedicated slot)
- Rear Camera: Dual cameras: (16 MP, f/1.9) + (5MP, f/1.9), LED flash
- Front Camera: 16MP, f/1.9 with LED flash
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
- SIM: Dual SIM with 4G LTE
- Battery: 3,500mAh
Samsung Galaxy J8 Price in Nepal
[Latest Price: Rs. 27,390] [Last updated on July 24, 2019]
In terms of pricing, the smartphone comes with the price tag of Rs. 33,490. The camera and battery on the smartphone are the major highlights of the phone. However, the phone has to tussle with the popular mid-rangers like Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI, Vivo V9 Youth, Oppo F7, Huawei Nova 3i, and Huawei Nova 3e to supersede in the competition. So it seems like Samsung could have a hard time to survive in the competition with all these phones having better specs than that on the Samsung Galaxy J8.
Not just the smartphones from other brands, Samsung has its own Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, which comes at a lower price than the J8 but it offers greater value for money.
So what do you think of the Samsung Galaxy J8? Is the phone worth the price? If not then which smartphone do you think as the best handset at a similar price bracket? Drop your thoughts in the comment section down below.
