It’s always good to know that our favorite smartphone brand is offering discounts. This time around, Samsung surely seems to be in a generous mood as it is proving a cashback of Rs.3000 on every purchase of Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo. The J7 Duo is currently available for Rs. 28,990. However, this attractive Monsoon offer is valid from 10th July 2018 to 17th of July, 2018 only! So, for those thinking to get the device, it’s your chance to grab the opportunity and take advantage of the price drop.
As mentioned earlier, the device now comes for Rs.3000 less, i.e. it now is available for Rs. 25,990 for a week this Monsoon season. For those who have already bought it, well, you got the device at the wrong time 😉
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo is yet another member of the mid-range J7 series by Samsung. So, what does the device constitute? You are greeted by a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The device is available in two color variants, Gold, and Black. On the storage front, this smartphone comes 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 256 GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo has a fingerprint scanner on the front portion. Similarly, you get only HD display. On the brighter side, you can get an optimized battery life because the device only has to support an HD display.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Do Specifications:
Display: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED 720P display, 16:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Exynos 7885
CPU: Octa-core (4 X 1.56Ghz Cortex A53 + 4 X 1.6Ghz Cortex A73)
GPU: Mali-G71
OS: Android v8.0 Oreo
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 32 GB, expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 13MP + 5MP with f/1.9 aperture, LED flash
Xiaomi Mi A1 is without a doubt Xiaomi’s one of the best midrange offerings so far. Yes, we cannot forget the recently hyped Redmi Note 5 AI but still the Mi A1 is has a special place in the smartphone industry. According to sources, it seems like there may be the Xiaomi Mi A2, also called Xiaomi Mi 6X in the Chinese market is coming very soon. It is said to officially land in the market on 25th Of July and supposedly, the launch will happen in Spain. However, the device is said to enter the global market sometime around August.
Xiaomi Mi A2 leaks launch date specifications
If sources are to be believed, the Xiaomi Mi A2 will be the second device from Xiaomi to feature Android one. The phone is rumored to be released in three color variants, Gold, Blue, and Black. Similarly, it may come in a total of four memory variants, 4 GB RAM with 32 GB, 64GB and 128 GB of ROM and 6 GB RAM with 128 GB of internal storage.
Rumors also follow that the Xiaomi Mi A2 as the rebranded version of the Xiaomi Mi 6X, which is assumed to be available in the Chinese market. The Mi 6X, will however not feature Android One. This variant of the device is said to have the MIUI as it does with other other Xaiomi devices except for the Mi A1.
The rumored upgrades that the Mi A2/ Mi 6X has over its predecessor is that it will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. Similarly, the size will also be bigger with a 5.99-inch display and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The battery capacity is, however, a little less than the Mi A1 where the Mi A2/Mi 6X features a 3010 mAh battery whereas the Mi A1 featured a slightly larger 3080 mAh battery.
Talking about the camera front, the Mi A2 has a dual 20+12 MP f/1.8 rear camera and a 20 MP shooter at the front. Similarly, the device will operate on Android Oreo 8.1.
The Xiaomi Mi A1 has surely impressed us all with its good performance. It’s only a matter of time that we get our hands on the Xiaomi Mi A2/ Mi 6X. Till then, we are crossing our fingers and hoping for the best.
Watch the Xaiomi Mi A1 review here:
Xiaomi Mi A2 Rumored Specs:
Display: 5.99-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS display
The 8th gen “H” processors were a game changer in the processor industry. Although late to the game, laptop manufacturers have started to launch their gaming laptops with full-fledged 6 core 8th gen Intel processors. More specifically, the Intel Core i7-8750H that replaces the 7700HQ from the last generation, boasting around 20-30% of performance improvement.
The Core i7-8750H is blessed with 6 cores, 12 threads, yet has the same 45W TDP. It’s built on the 14nm coffee lake architecture from Intel, with 2.2 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost clock speeds. Finally, not that it matters much in this context, but they do come with Intel UHD 630 integrated graphics solution.
MSI GT75 Titan 8RG
The MSI GT75 Titan 8RG is the most expensive of the bunch, priced at Rs 436,500, it’s clearly one of the best laptops for gaming you can buy in Nepal right now. It comes with the i7-8750H processor, paired with just 16GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2400MHz. It is upgradable up to a maximum of 64GB, but for the price, I was really hoping for more.
Putting that aside, this laptop features a 17.3″ UHD 4K display capable of 100% AdobeRGB color coverage. Now that is pretty impressive, but whats more impressive is the GTX 1080 GPU, that goes hand in hand with the 4K display. The 512GB NVME SSD along with a 1TB hard disk is no surprise.
Full-Size Multi Color Backlight SteelSeries Keyboard
Blue Ray Drive
SteelSeries Engine 3 with GameSensePersonalize
8 Cell battery 5255mAH
Windows 10
MSI GE63 Raider 8RF
The 15.6″ display on this one isn’t as impressive as the 4k display on the titan, but the 120Hz FullHD isn’t something to be shy about. It also has a low 3ms response time, with a 100% RGB color coverage. It also features the i7-8750H, with 16GB of RAM, 256GB NVME SSD, and a 1TB mechanical hard disk.
To go along with the 120Hz refresh rate, MSI has fitted a GTX 1070 inside with 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM. The laptop is priced at Rs 242,500, which is probably worth the specs but get this, it also has individually lit RGB keyboard, which looks pretty DOPE.
MSI FE63 Raider 8RF Specifications
Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake i7 8750H 2.8GHz
15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 120Hz, 3ms response time, 94%
NTSC, 100% sRGB
GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5
16GB DDR4 2400 MHz (Max 32GB)
256GB NVME SSD+ 1TB HDD
Killer E2500 Gigabit LAN with Killer Shield + Wireless AC 9560 (2*2 a/c)Wi-Fi
Full Size( Per-Key RGB Backlight) Steel Series Keyboard
Sound by Dynaudio 4x 2W Speakers
6 Cell battery 4730mAH
Windows 10 Home
MSI GP63 Leopard 8RE
This is the first laptop in the list that you can buy for under 2 lakhs. It has features very similar to the Raider, except for the GTX 1060 instead of 1070. So, for around 40k less, you still get the 120Hz 3ms display, the same amount of RAM and storage. Although, this one misses out on individually lit RGB keyboard.
Specs of MSI GP63 Leopard 8RE
Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake i7 8750H 2.8GHz
15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 120Hz, 3ms response time,
94% NTSC
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
16GB DDR4 2400 MHz (Max 32GB)
256GB NVME SSD+ 1TB HDD
USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C
Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN with Killer Shield + Wireless AC
9560 (2*2 a/c)Wi-Fi
Full-Size SteelSeries Keyboard
6 Cell battery 4730mAH
Windows 10 Home
MSI GL63 8RC
This is the most affordable laptop with a full-fledged 6 core 12 thread i7 8750H processor inside. It’s a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with FullHD resolutions and 94% NTSC colour coverage, which caps out at 60Hz. Not that it would matter much, thanks to the underpowered GTX 1050, which rarely pushes out more than 60fps in most games.
This laptop sadly only has a single colour backlit (RED) Full sized steel series keyboard. It also doesn’t come with an SSD, just 8GB of RAM and a 1TB HDD. On the positive side, the GTX 1050 is, in fact, the 4GB variant.
Specs of MSI GL63 8RC
Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake i7 8750H 2.8GHz
15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 94% NTSC
GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5
8GB DDR4 2400 MHz (Max 32GB)
1TB HDD
Killer E2400 Gigabit LAN with Killer Shield + Wireless AC 9462 (1*1 a/c)Wi-Fi
Full Size (Single-Red backlight )Steel Series Keyboard
High Definition (30fps@720p)
6 Cell battery 3834mAH
Windows 10 Home
The laptops are currently available in Sasto Deal, and you also get 3 months of 50Mbps internet from Worldlink free as well. Now, most people will compare these laptops with last gen ones and declare them overpriced, which is true to an extent. But the improvement in the processing department is also a pretty significant one.
In May 2018, Vivo launched Y83 which is the first smartphone that is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 processor. Vivo unveiled its new smartphone under Y series namely the Vivo Y81. The Y81 has a similar design to the Vivo Y83, launched last month, with an iPhone X-like notch and a bezel-less design on the front. Also, the metal body of Y81 is the only difference in their looks.
Vivo Y81 sports a 6.22 inch IPS HD display with a screen resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. While sporting a metal unibody design, it also presents Corning Gorilla Glass protection on the front. Its tall display features a notch with an aspect ratio of 19:9. And this device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core 2.0GHz processor. The smartphone has a slim body of 7.8 mm thickness and comes with a 3D curved edge. Vivo Y81 measures 155.06 x 75 x 7.8mm dimension and weighs 146.5 grams.
With Vivo’s own FunTouch OS 4.0 skin on top, Y81 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The phone bears a 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage(expandable up to 256GB via micro SD card).
In term of optics, the Vivo Y81 sports a 13MP camera rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and on the front there is a 5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone supports face unlock with AI facial recognition.
Vivo Y81 is packed with 3260mAh battery. Connectivity options on the Vivo Y81 include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, single-band Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4GHz), GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Huawei has been consistent in updating phones in its Y- series and this time around it has added the Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 in its lineup. The device is one of the budget-friendly offerings from Huawei. Not long back, it has also released the Y6 Prime 2018 and before that, there was the Y7 Pro 2018, Y9 2018, etc that were all resealed this year itself.
In this relatively compact handset, Huawei has managed to fit a 5.45-inch HD+ display. Similarly, on the storage front, you get 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256 GB via a dedicated microSD card. The performance is handled by quad-core MediaTek MT6739 chipset which is sort of a disappointment because it could have been the Snapdragon 450 or Huawei’s own Kirin 659. The phone is backed by a 3,020 mAh battery with power saving 6.0 technology. The phone has a 13 MP shooter at the back and a 5 MP camera at the front.
What’s interesting is that the device features a facial unlock feature. Huawei claims that it is equipped with AI facial recognition algorithm detects and map the human face with high accuracy. Similarly, the device also supports smart finger gestures. Likewise, the eye comfort mode embedded in the device filters out blue light emissions making it less stressful for your eyes.
Huawei Y5 Prime 2018 specifications:
Display: 5.45 inches HD+ IPS LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio
Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.0 on top
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 16GB expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Xiaomi is a well-established smartphone brand, among the top 5 in the world actually. But very few of us might also be aware that Xiaomi is also a manufacturer of other products that are well worth a look. Similarly, BangGood.com is one of the biggest online retailers in China and the good news is that they are providing some really attractive deals (up to 62% off) on Xiaomi’s new products.
Xiaomi Mi Band 3
The first offer is for the Xioami Mi Band 3, a really capable fitness tracker for all the health conscious people out there. The 20g smart band is capable of monitoring your heart rate, sleep, calories, sedentary, steps, and the like. You can also reject calls or view your notifications if you connect your smartwatch with your smartphone through Bluetooth. It is also waterproof, looks really good and comes in a few different colour options. The product usually costs US$59.99 but is now available for US$30.99 from banggood.com using the “7miba3nd” coupon code.
Xiaomi Mijija Mosquito Killer
The next product might sound a bit unusual but can be an absolute necessity for some. These scorching warm nights are a perfect condition for mosquitoes and Xiaomi has a solution, the all-new Mijija Mosquito Killer. It’s a battery functioning device that will last you for almost 90 days. With an effective area of around ≤28m³ and no need for a power socket, you can put it wherever you want, and repel mosquitoes.
It’s pretty simple to use and puts an end to the hassles of using a matt or mosquito nets. The device simply uses a honeycomb structure for volatilization & transfluthrin to drive the mosquito away. The device usually goes for US$29.99 but is now available for US$14.99.
Xiaomi Mijija AI Translator
The Xiaomi Mijija AI translator is a small, compact and portable language translator which supports up to 14 languages. It gives you 8 hours of continuous translation with up to 7 days of super long standby from its 9000 mAh battery. So, if you are travelling abroad for business or recreation and are in need of a personal translator, you can get this device for a discounted price of US$65.99 rather than the regular US$91.25.
The device, alongside being a translator can also be used for playing music, checking currencies, playing news and so on. The Xiaomi Mijija AI Translator is a good looking all metal device with features like customized voice cavity that is optimized for human voice and a far field microphone.
Xiaomi VH USB Rechargeable Fan
This is a simple USB fan, that’s very lightweight and portable. Dimension wise it’s a 182 x 91 x 48.5mm fan, so you can imagine how small it actually is. It weighs just 143g, with the 2000mAh battery inbuilt. The USB Fan is priced at USD $15.99, so if you need one, go for it. This might be one of the best purchases you make this summer.
Xiaomi Mijia Wowstick
The Mijia Wowstick is nothing but a bunch of screws for all your screwing, drilling or threading needs. These come in packs of 3 and consist a total of 56pcs of screws that includes all X1, X2 and X3 screw bit set. They are also made of S2 steel, which does not rust and is very durable. They will work with both Xiaomi or other brand’s screwdrivers as well. Pricing is set at US$6.99 down from it’s original US$15.89.
Xiaomi Doctor Bei Sonic Electric Toothbrush
This is a waterproof toothbrush from Xiaomi. It’s pretty portable and comes with a high-quality travel box. Being an automatic brush it has 2 modes, gentle and standard. The gentle mode is for those with sensitive teeth and other teeth problems. For the rest, the standard mode thoroughly cleans and polishes your teeth, switching continuously to further whiten your teeth.
It’s stand out features include 31,000 times per minute vibration frequency, low noise, double brush, wireless charging and a 30s start timer for zone change reminder. The magnetic levitation sonic motor also provides efficient brushing that reduces hand-held shock sensation. If you are tired of brushing your teeth yourself, this automatic brush will only cost you US$26.99 up until July 31.
Xiaomi 2.4G wireless mouse
This is a US$12.45 wireless mouse, well if you buy it before July 7. The small and lightweight mouse is initially intended for office use, with ultra-thin design and a dpi that goes above 12000. It relies on the common 2.4G frequency for wireless communication, alongside a USB receiver. The mouse requires one double A battery which will likely last you a few months.
Other deals include a colourful range of backpacks, with 10l capacity and level 4 waterproofing for just US$7.99. The new Xiaomi Mi WiFi 4 dual ban router is also available for a discounted rate of US$45.99. Finally, there is a Xiaomi automatic wine opener for US$27.77 and a CIGA designed automatic mechanical watch for US$190.99.
So, these are some deals that Banggood is offering. If you want to get information on deals like these, just keep a look out for the price changes. They follow particular algorithms which are common for online retailers. New buyers also get discount coupons of 10% if you install their mobile app .
If you are interested in any of the above products, just click here to buy. Interested buyers from Nepal can also ship these products to their doorstep. Banggood accepts payment methods such as PayPal, Wire Transfer, as well as the Western Union. But, bear in mind that you need to pay for shipping fees and import taxes, wherever applicable.
Apple launched the 2018 edition of the iPad 9.7 a few months back. Things are a bit different with this edition of the device as the iPad is Apple’s cheapest yet. After four months of the international unveiling, the tablet has finally made its way into Nepal.
iPad 9.7 (2018) Specifications
The iPad 9.7 (2018) comes with a 9.7-inch display that has 4:3 aspect ratio. This IPS LCD display has 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution and is protected by a scratch-resistant glass. Last year’s iPad also came in the same form factor with the same display quality.
In terms of the internals, this device has an upgrade over its predecessor as it is powered by the quad-core A10 Fusion processor. Although Apple’s new smartphones already feature the A11 Bionic chipset, the A10 is no slouch. It is a capable performer, and alongside the timely updates the iPad receives, you can expect the user experience to be top-notch. This tablet comes with 2 GB of RAM and PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU. Storage wise, the iPad 9.7 (2018) is available in two units, 32 GB and 128 GB.
This device features an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera that has an f/2.4 aperture. Likewise, the front camera measures 1.2-megapixel and has an f/2.2 aperture, HDR and shoots HD videos @30fps.
The iPad 9.7 (2018) has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner that is primarily a home button. It also has a gyro sensor for anyone that’s into VR, although using a 9.7-inch device for that could be a bit strange. It is available in both the WiFi-only and Cellular variant.
The iPad 9.7 (2018) is powered by a 32.4 Wh battery which, according to Apple, provides a 10-hour talk time. There are stereo speakers on the device, and you can always expect it to shine like the ones on its predecessors have.
iPad 9.7 (2018) Price in Nepal
The iPad 9.7 (2018) is Apple’s cheapest iPad yet. Apple has targeted students with this gadget. Its price currently starts at $329 in the international market. Generation Next (also known as Gen Nxt), the authorized distributor of Apple products in Nepal, has launched three variants of the iPad in Nepal, and here is their pricing:
Dell has launched three new products here in Nepal, namely the Inspiron 7577, the G3 and the G7. The last two devices were launched only recently alongside the G5. Now, we are still waiting on the G5, but we do get last year’s 7577. All three laptops are top notch gaming machines meant for someone restricted by a limited budget. They feature good specs, great pricing, and an all-round gaming experience.
The Dell Inspiron 7577 came into Nepal via the grey channel a while back. It is already more than 6 months old now yet its specs sheet packs a solid punch. And finally, the laptop is now available on a wide variety of configuration options through the official distributor. You can find all the configurations here, and if you have trouble choosing, this is a good option (for gaming).
Moving on to the newer laptops, the Dell G3 and G7 feature the new 8th-gen processor. It’s due to the same reason they are a bit expensive, but the performance boost is well worth the price. If you are in the market for this particular segment go for the G7 as it offers better GPU performance.
The Dell G7 that is on sale right now, can be found in two variants. Starting at a base price of Rs 150,100, you get an 8th gen hexacore i7-8750H processor with 8GB of RAM and 1TB of moving hard disk. But the star of the show remains the GTX 1060, as a 4GB variant is still pretty capable, to say the least.
The other option you get is the Rs 180,405 variant, which for Rs 30k more, you get 16GB RAM up from just 8GB, the same i7 processor, and an extra 256GB SSD storage. The only other major change here is the GTX 1060, which has 6GB of VRAM, so you can expect a slightly better performance.
The Dell G3 is, however, not that appealing for the price. It’s priced similar to the base version of G7, although only features the GTX1050Ti. So, if you have a budget of around 150k, you should definitely go for the G7. Of course, you are free to do whatever you want, but we recommend the G7 over the G3, at least in Nepal (or in SastoDeal, again, we do not recommend grey market).
Mid-range smartphones seem to be on the rise these days. Offering a better price to performance ratio, the mid-range smartphones are providing premium features at a budget-friendly price. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI is one of such devices which seems capable of superseding all the mid-range handsets at its price segment when looked into the specs. But is the smartphone that good? Let’s find in this review.
In terms of design, I did not find any wow factors in the Redmi Note 5 AI. Just look at it, it comes with the typical Xiaomi Redmi design language; the metallic back with plastics on top and bottom. I only wished the design was similar to last year’s Mi A1. The metallic back, however, feels sturdy and durable. For the better grip of the phone, Xiaomi has also provided tapered edges. Nonetheless, during the time of my use, the device slipped frequently through my hands. I also found it to be heavy mainly because of its big battery.
Talking about the buttons, the phone has aligned all the tactile buttons on the right with the power button positioned right beneath the volume rockers. And as always, Xiaomi has placed the IR blaster on the top, speaker grill, charging port and port for the 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.
I had highly admired the inclusion of USB Type C port on the MI A1 and was hoping Xiaomi would do the same in all of its mid-range handsets since then. But that hope escalated quickly when I saw the Micro USB port on the device. It is 2018 Xiaomi, aren’t you being too traditional?
Display
Up front, Xiaomi has followed the trend of tall 18:9 aspect ratio display. The 5.99-inch Full HD+ display has an appreciable color reproduction and contrast ratio. However, I did notice blue tint on the display with cold color tone. You can adjust the color tone of the display to Warm, Cool or Standard as per your liking.
The IPS panel, on the other hand, has good viewing angles and is fairly bright to be used on a sunny day.
Camera
On the camera front, the Redmi Note AI comes with a dual camera setup at the back. The 12MP and 5MP camera pair on the device capture great pictures. I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of details. But some images seem to lack punchy colors, which was quite displeasing for my taste.
Talking about the portrait mode on the handset, the Note 5 AI did a fine job most of the time. But the edge detection is not quite perfect. Sometimes, the captured images had some jittery edge detection. And since the smartphone does not have a Live Focus mode like in the Samsung phones, readjusting the focus and blur intensity was not possible. So some of the portrait images I took from the device straightly find the way to the trash.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Back Camera Samples
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Moving on to the selfie shooter, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI has got a 13MP snapper up front. As the name suggests, the selfie shooter is enriched with the Artificial Intelligence and that is what differs it from the Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Normal Mode Vs Beauty Mode
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Normal Mode
Beauty Mode
Well, after the 20MP sensor on the Pro. With the wide aperture and larger pixel size, the details of the subject look sharp and clear. The device also takes some appealing selfies with natural like beautification because of the AI. Furthermore, despite the presence of a single camera, there is a portrait selfie mode. Since the portrait selfie from the device is entirely through the software tweaks, the smartphone fails to distinguish the foreground and background details quite accurately. Nonetheless, the portrait selfies are duly remarkable considering the price.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Selfie Samples
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Low Light Shot
Group Selfie
Portrait Selfie
Normal Selfie
Talking about the video, the smartphone is only capable of recording Full HD videos at max. The Snapdragon 636 chipset is capable of recording video at maximum 4K resolution. So I could not understand why Xiaomi had to limit its potential. Nonetheless, Xiaomi has promised to introduce the 4k recording feature in the next update. So I was not disappointed with that absence for so long.
Talking about the video quality, I have no complaints whatsoever. The video packs in abundant details and the color reproduction look fine. But despite the presence of the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), I found the videos quite shaky to my likings. Since the Redmi Note 5 AI is a mid-range handset, that was understandable. But you can always use a tripod if you are seriously into shooting the videos with the handset.
Check out all the high-resolution camera samples here
Performance
The feature focus of the phone is the powerful Snapdragon 636 chipset. It comes in two memory configurations. The unit I reviewed has 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which is ample for my usage. So, no disappointment there.
And talking about the performance, I had lots of expectations with the Snapdragon 636 chipset. And I am fairly pleased with the way it performed. Multitasking and switching between the apps is fluid. Even while playing the high-end graphics enriched games, I found no issues at all: no annoying lags and no filthy stutters.
I was not expecting any heating issues on the handset, but the device heated up offering me an ugly surprise. And playing the games on a heated phone was no fun at all. Come on Xiaomi, do something on this heating issue. The weather is already hot as hell.
Software
In terms of software, the handset comes with the Android Oreo out of the box. The device had MIUI 9.0 on the top at the beginning. After a couple of days of my usage, I received the MIUI 9.5 stable version. Since Xiaomi has already rolled out the MIUI 10, the users can install the MIUI 10 beta version and taste the interesting features in it. But if you are not planning to upgrade the UI until the stable version like me, you should probably have to wait till September.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Software UI
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Nonetheless, despite the remarks of being heavy and highly customized, the MIUI 9.5 did not bug me on my use. But it did not please me either. The handset comes with a numerous bloatware. Yeah, the presence of numerous bloatware is hit or miss. And in my case, it was mostly miss. Nonetheless, I find the features like Dual space, App Clone, and Read Mode handy for my daily use.
Security
Like always, Xiaomi has provided the fingerprint sensor at the back. The sensor is really fast and accurate and I did not have any hard time unlocking the device.
The phone also has a Face Unlock feature but activating the feature was kind of tricky. The feature was accessible only when the region was set to India. It is weird, right? I still cannot understand why Xiaomi is providing features like that just in the specific locations. Nonetheless, the Face Unlock on the device is fast, which is really appreciable.
Battery
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI comes with a whopping 4000mAh battery, which provides around 9 hours of screen on time. This humongous battery delivers enough horsepower for two days on the normal usage. However, the charging process is quite bothering. The smartphone takes around 2 and half hours to get refilled from 0 to 100% and that too with the stock charger. But since the device supports Quick Charge 3.0, the users can buy a decent QC 3.0 charger to avoid plugging the handset to the charger for a longer period of time.
Conclusion
To sum it up, the Redmi Note 5 AI is without a doubt the best smartphone at its price point. It has got the big display in the trendy aspect ratio, a capable processor, massive battery, and decent sets of cameras. Yes, it has a heating issue which Xiaomi should fix it in its next update, I also expected better portraits and the audio quality is just average. However, these are minor issues which you can live without. So, if you want the best overall package at a midrange price, this is the choice.
It hasn’t been a long time since Huawei launched the P20 Pro, a phone boasting the triple camera setup on its back. Before that, mobile phone companies advertised a lot about the dual cameras their phones housed. Since Huawei launched its flagship, lots of experts implied on the time of quad cameras being not so far away. And their assumption is turning out to be correct. A new smartphone is soon to be launched in the mobile phone industry. What’s new about it? Well, it houses 9 cameras on its back.
That’s true. Light, the company that displayed the L16, a multi-aperture computational camera, at CES 2018, is coming with this smartphone that has various cameras with various sensors and various apertures. The L16 had 16 different cameras at work. Yes, 16! Although the design of this device was quite different than what we usually see on cameras, this unique step from Light was surely commendable. The L16 camera is capable of capturing images with 52-megapixel resolution.
With nine cameras at the helm, the new smartphone from Light will be embedded with a lot of features the L16’s cameras house. It will do well under low-light conditions and the depth effects will surely be top-notch.
The Huawei P20 Pro introduced 5x optical zoom in the mobile phone industry. This feature was well received by all reviewers and experts. Huawei achieved this with the three cameras on the back. Now imagine the zoom feature of the Light smartphone that will come with 9 lenses.
Light recently showcased the prototypes of its smartphone to the Washington Post, and those devices had 5 to 9 cameras on the back. And if Light gets it right, the smartphone will be capable of shooting pictures of 64-megapixel.
However, it’s the pricing that will be interesting to see. The Light L16 comes with a price of $1,950 and with all the camera capabilities it has, I expect this device to come with a hefty price tag. This smartphone from Light will be available by the end of this year, and it will be powered by Android.
