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.
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
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
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.
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.
[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.
As the internet has encroached in every field, it is no surprise that the internet is changing the shopping experience. Nowadays things can be bought easily just in few clicks. Such online shopping has always been easy, hassle-free and a definite time saver. And in terms of online shopping, Daraz is a reputed vendor. This e-commerce website has already facilitated numerous customers with its reliable services. And now, adding more to its facilities, Daraz has brought some exciting deals on the purchase of laptops. The deal includes heavy discounts (maximum discounts up to 29%) and there is an additional 5% discount on the checkout while making a purchase of a new laptop.
More than 300 laptops are on the shelf of the Daraz with the maximum discount up to 29%. In addition, while making a purchase, users will get a bonus discount of 5% on checkout of any laptop from the e-commerce website.
Some of the Best Laptop Deals on Daraz
In the crowd containing numerous names, it is obviously cumbersome to find the best laptop deals. But don’t worry, we have shortlisted a few laptops, which might interest you.
Laptop Model
Original Price
Discounted Price
Dell Inspiron 15 5577
Rs. 97,000
Rs. 90,600
Dell Inspiron 3567
Rs. 48,990
Rs. 43,990
Dell Inspiron i7359
Rs. 90,990
Rs. 75,990
Dell XPS 13(9360)
Rs. 1,90,000
Rs. 1,74,000
Lenovo IdeaPad 520s
Rs. 84,000
Rs.71,000
Lenovo Flex 5
Rs.120,000
Rs. 110,000
Lenovo Ideapad 320
Rs. 61,000
Rs.49,200
Lenovo Legion Y720
Rs.135,000
Rs. 132,000
HP Pavilion 15
Rs. 98,000
Rs.89,000
HP Pavilion-15-AU
Rs. 72,000
Rs. 67,000
HP Pavilion Power 15
Rs. 97,000
Rs. 91,000
Acer Aspire 7
Rs. 99,500
Rs. 90,000
Acer Aspire E15-576G
Rs. 80,000
Rs.72,000
Acer NITRO 5
Rs. 108,000
Rs. 96,000
Acer Predator Helios 300
Rs. 118,000
Rs. 113,000
Acer Aspire E15 E5-575-5493
Rs. 46,000
Rs. 46,000
What do you think about this offer? And what kind of offers do you want to see from Daraz in the coming days? Let us know in the comment section down below.
Android P Beta 4 is here, aka Android Developers Preview 5. This should also be the last beta for the platform, meaning the next version is quite possibly a stable Android P.
Each previous beta builds saw a few minor upgrades over the previous one. This one, however, according to Android’s VP of engineering himself stated:
everything you need to wrap up your testing in time for the upcoming official Android P release
So, we will most probably see very little changes between this version and the official final version of Android P. There are speculations about a final release somewhere in the third quarter this year.
Even with all this, we still do not know what the P stands for, my bet is on Pancakes. We do know that it’s going to carry the Android 9.0 version number.
Installing Android P Beta 4 on your device
If your device is among the ones on google’s certified list, maybe give the Beta 4 a try. Check below if your device is compatible:
If you do not own one of the above devices, you will have to wait until the final version releases. For the rest, you can try one of the following instructions:
Enroll yourself in Android’s Beta Program. Instead of me explaining to you how it’s done, just click the link here which will direct you to the official Android website explaining to you how it’s done.
You can always flash the Android P on your pixel smartphone. All you need to do is connect your smartphone to your PC. Then install the Android Studio, instructions here, and finally download your factory image from here and flash it to your phone.
Along with the Mi A2, Xiaomi also announced the Mi A2 in the ‘Global launch event’ in Spain. Both the devices, like the Mi A1 run on Android One. The Mi A2 Lite is the cheaper and smaller variant of the Mi A2 that comes with a notched 5.84-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Similarly, the insides are handled by the powerful Snapdragon 625 processor. Likewise, you get a massive 4,000 mAh battery in this device.
When looked at the Mi A2, you will certainly feel the downgrade in the Mi A2 Lite in the performance, the cameras, build quality and charging port. This is quite a tradeoff when looked into the price it is being offered for. What the Mi A2 Lite has better than the Mi A2 is the battery capacity as this one offers 4,000mAh and the A2 has 3,010.
The Mi A2 Lite will be available in 5 color variants, namely, Black, Blue, and Gold (Globally) and Rose Gold and Red (For China only).
Rear camera: Dual 12 MP f/2.2 camera + 5 MP f/2.2 depth sensor with LED flash
Video:1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, proximity, and compass
SIM: Dual SIM, Nano SIM Dual standby
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4,000 mAh battery
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Price & Availability
The Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite have been launched Globally in Spain and according to Xiaomi officials, the devices will be launched in Nepal soon. The Xiaomi Mi A1 was a huge success but there wasn’t a lighter version but the Mi A2 has arrived with a lighter version which seems very interesting.
The much-awaited Xiaomi Mi A2 is here and it’s everything you hoped for. The Chinese manufacturer delivered the Android One based smartphone today in Spain. The smartphone is basically the Mi 6X with a different software experience. The Mi A2 comes with better specs, better camera, and a fairly similar UI compared to last year’s Mi A1.
The first thing that you notice is the Snapdragon 660 processor, which is a huge improvement over the Snapdragon 625 found in Mi A1. The custom Kryo cores and the 14nm process ensure good performance and minimum power consumption. The Adreno 512 GPU also complements the CPU very well.
The display, on the other hand, is a 5.99″ FHD+ panel with resolutions of 2160×1080 (18:9 aspect ratio). Xiaomi does love to brag about its LPDDR4x RAM types, and the A2 surely gets the same. The smartphone comes in three variants, one with 4GB/32GB, the other with 4GB/64GB and lastly a more premium 6GB/128GB version.
Like the Mi A1, the A2 also comes with a dual camera setup. The camera has obviously been improved, with a 12MP f/1.7 sensor aided by a 20MP f/1.75 lens. Xiaomi claims it will provide a much better camera experience, including better bokeh effects and brighter shots in dim light conditions.
The front camera is also another area where Xiaomi seems to have improved. The 20MP selfie cam is now AI enabled and can capture bokeh selfies.
The star feature of the Mi A2 remains the Pure Android experience, which was one of the defining features of the Mi A1, and also one of the main factors why the Mi A2 received such huge success.
However, the most disappointing feature on the Mi A2 has to be the size of the battery, which is a 3010mAh. It does get Quick Charge 3.0 though.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Price & Availability
The smartphone is all set to launch in Nepal as well, although availability and pricing are yet to be announced. What we do know is you can get the Mi A2 in Blue, Black, and Gold color options. Pricing for the international market starts at $291 for the 4GB/32GB, $326 for the 4GB/64GB and $408 for the 6GB/128GB variant.
Specs of Xiaomi Mi A2:
Display: 5.99-inch Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with Gorilla Glass 5
Rear Camera: 12MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.75 aperture, Sony IMX486 sensor, 1.25μm pixel size, a 20MP secondary camera with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture, 4 in 1 – 2.0um pixels
Front Camera: 20MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX376 sensor, 4 in 1 – 2.0um pixels soft LED flash
Sensors: Infrared sensor, Fingerprint sensor
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, no headphone jack
The Chinese manufacturer has launched the Vivo Y81 for a price tag of Rs 24,190. The smartphone sits comfortably in between the Vivo Y71 and last year’s Vivo V7, at least from a pricing perspective. The phone does resemble Vivo’s flagship the Vivo V9, so it looks look pretty good, I must say.
The first thing you notice is a 6.22″ display with a notch and a mere 1520 x 720 HD+ resolution. It is a 19:9 aspect ratio display covered in a plastic body, with an unspecified Gorilla Glass protection. The smartphone does look premium, similar to the V9, at least on paper.
Internally it comes with an Helio P22 SoC aided by PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The 3GB RAM and 32GB expandable internal is the only configuration you can find for this particular model. The Vivo Y81 has a single 13MP f/2.2 aperture camera with LED flash at the back. The same camera also does 1080p@60fps. The front gets a 5MP f/2.2 sensor for selfies.
Two particular sensor missing from the Vivo Y81 is the gyro and fingerprint sensors, which could have made the device an even more complete package. It does get the latest Bluetooth 5.0, headphone jack, face unlock, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and a 3260mAH battery. It also gets a micro USB port for charging and data transfers.
The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch OS 4.0 on top. The price of Vivo Y81 is Rs 24,190 in Nepal. The device has already hit the market and should be available with ease. Considering the price, you are going to get a pretty nice phone with decent cameras, good styling and performance that will be enough for most.
Samsung and LG are the two biggest Korean smartphone companies which have been providing premium gadgets. However, they have been suffering from huge sales loss due to the rise in sales of Chinese smartphone in the market. Thus to rebuild their business, Samsung and LG have adopted a new shotgun strategy.
The shotgun approach is a strategy where a company aims for a larger audience to sell their products or services. Samsung and LG have mainly focused on high-end gadgets. And their sales mostly depend on their feature phones. Although these companies do have budget-friendly smartphones, they didn’t offer good features until recently. So now, they have shifted their focus from high-end models, to compete with other brands. They also plan on launching more models in every segment to target as many consumers as possible.
There was a time when Samsung, Nokia, and LG used to leverage the smartphone market with their models. Many companies even tried to approach Apple’s plan to focus and launch smartphones with high-end specs but failed. However, in the present context, the Chinese smartphones have dominated the market with midrange smartphones.
Rather than an expensive featured smartphone, a customer usually goes for a budget-friendly smartphone with better features. Many companies like Xiaomi, Huwaei are providing a wide variety of budget smartphones with many features. So it’s obvious why people prefer them more resulting in an increase in their sales drastically.
According to sources, Huawei has shipped over six million units of Huawei P20 since its launch in June. While Xiaomi has shipped over a million units of Xiaomi Mi 8 in its first 18 days of sales.