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.
Here we go again with the rumours and leaks for Samsung’s next big thing. Yes, we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which will officially launch on August 9. But thanks to Eldar Murtazin, a well-known leaker of smartphone specs in the business, we know a lot more about the Note 9.
Now the person who did share this information spent some time with the pre-production unit of the Note 9 which looked a lot similar to the Note 8, with the only difference coming from the back. It comes with the regular dual camera setup, but this time with the fingerprint below these cameras, like on the S9. The materials used remains the same, however.
The battery capacity has also gone up to a respectable 4000mAh, power users ought to rejoice. The phone’s weight has also gone up for the same reasons. The battery will now last around one to two days of normal usage with video playbacks reaching 23 to 25 hours under maximum brightness conditions.
The 8th generation on the Note series will come with Qualcomm chipset for the US and South Korea whereas the rest of the world gets the Exynos treatment. It will most probably be the Snapdragon 845, however, the leakster did point out at a possible upgraded chipset. The claim was backed up by the fact that the smartphone felt considerably fast and snappier than before.
The phablet will likely start with 6GB of RAM and at least 128GB of storage. The configurations will go up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage with a possible 512GB variant as well. That’s a lot of storage options, and same goes for the colour options as well. The five colours are Blue, Brown, Black, Yellow, Lavender and Gray.
The camera department might also see some improvements. The newer ISOCELL technology alongside an improved image stability hardware is also possible. The S Pen is also said to obtain new features like Bluetooth support and an option to remotely unlock the device. There will also be a set of new work modes that will likely attract the business users.
As always the newer flagship comes with an even better display, this time in the form of better sunlight visibility which also means more brightness. There might also be a newer updated Always on Display feature which might or might not make it to the Note 9. If it doesn’t, it will make it’s way to the S10.
Sources claim that Note 8 has stopped shipping to their retail partners. If you want one now, you will have to try the ones they have in stock. These rumors hint towards the fact that the Note 9 will be very similar to the Note 8. This is however just another way of ensuring all the attention goes to the Note 9.
So, what do you think about the Galaxy Note 9? Do these rumors hint at a better and more compelling smartphone compared to the Note 8? Do let us know if you will be buying the Note 9 in the comment section below. As always these are just rumored so do take all these information with a heavy pinch of salt. For definite facts, specs and pricing information, we will have to wait until August 9 for the official launch.
In an attempt to compete in the mid-range segment this year, Samsung recently brought in the Nepali market the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and now they have launched the Galaxy J6 2018 as its recent midrange offering.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo apart from all the other things was criticized for its traditional design with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Well, Samsung seems to have taken this thing very seriously and in its latest offering that is, the Samsung Galaxy J6, it has included an 18:9 infinity display.
Along with this, the device also features Face Unlock feature and AI-powered cameras. Well, Samsung seems to have finally realized that it’s 2018 now!
However, Samsung is still using 2 years old Exynos 7870 chipset which could turn off power-hungry users. In terms of RAM, you get either 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM with 32 or 64GB of storage. Both the variants have been launched in Nepal.
The device has two features that seem very interesting. First is the Facial recognition feature and second is Dolby Atmos. It is very nice to see these features in Samsung’s midrange smartphones as well.
“Galaxy J6 is built for today’s millennial. J6 will set the standard for an unparalleled viewing experience with Samsung’s signature super AMOLED Infinity Display. We are also introducing a new youthful and vibrant blue color that shows that we listen to our young consumers who constantly seek stylish designs,” said PranayaRatnaSthapit, Head, IM Biz.
Samsung Galaxy J6 specifications:
Operating System: Android Oreo 8.0
Display: 5.6-inches Super AMOLED Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution: 720×1480, 18:5:9 (294 ppi density), HD+
CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex- A53
Chipset: Exynos 7870
GPU: Mali T830 MP1
RAM: 3 or 4 GB
Storage: 32 or 64 GB expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 13 MP f/1.9, LED flash, Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Panorama, HDR
Front Camera: 8 MP f/1.9 LED flash
Video: 1080p@30fps
SIM (s): Dual SIM with 4G LTE (dedicated slot)
Battery: 3,000 mAh Li-Ion non-removable
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2
Samsung is the brand that is not only good in the smartphone business but also on selling various other electronic commodities. Alongside the sales of smartphones, Samsung is quite renowned for their LED televisions. In Nepal too, the brand has garnered lots of goodwill and market share with its alluring lineup of televisions. And this time to have an even stronger hold in the television business, the electronics giant has added three televisions in their already popular lineup. The newly launched televisions are Smart 4K TVs by genre and Samsung Nepal is offering heavy discounts considering the World Cup season. The three newly launched televisions are labeled as Samsung MU8000, Samsung MU6172, and Samsung MU7000. Let’s dig more into its features and price.
The Samsung MU8000 TV comes in a slim form factor with narrow bezels around the edges. It has a chrome strip at the bottom with Samsung logo on it, which looks nice and playful with the similarly colored legs. The users can position the legs of the TV at two separate places. One, which makes the stand at around 40-inches wide and another position, which separates the TV stand at around 50-inches apart.
Along with the wide 82-inch screen, the TV set comes with a Samsung one connect mini box, which contains various ports and let the TV interface with various input/output devices.
This smart TV also comes with the Samsung’s own Tizen OS in its system. The user interface is clean and easy to use and it features various modes, which lets the users control and customize the settings according to their liking.
Talking about the picture quality, this Samsung 4K TV displays sharp and vivid pictures, which are injected with accurate colors quite brilliantly. Alongside the vibrant display, the screen is fairly bright. So the users should not have to worry about shutting down the drapes and turning off the lights to view the content in the screen. Furthermore, the TV is HDR+ enabled, the screen is capable of reproducing colors with so much of accuracy that the details on the darkest shadows and whitest clouds can be recollected more than what is seen on the normal or conventional display. Users can also turn on the Auto Motion Plus effect, which imitates the soap opera effects in the already available contents.
Samsung MU8000 (82-inch Smart 4K UHD TV) Specs
Display: 82-inch 4K UHD IPS TV
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 16:9 aspect ratio
Weight: 45KG (99 pounds)
Dimension: 1830.1 x 1054.0 x 61.8mm (72.1 x 15.2 x 45.1 inches)
Connections: HDMI x4, USB x3, LAN x1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Operating system: Tizen OS
Special Features: Smart TV, Mirroring, Eco Features, OneRemote, SmartHub
Another Samsung TV to be launched in this world cup season is the 75-inch 4K UHD TV of the MU series. Just like the 82-inch MU8000 TV, it showers the users with the shimmering Ultra High Definition contents.
This Samsung TV features with a stunning design with very narrow bezels, however, the size of the bezels is slightly bigger than the 82-inch MU8000 TV. The TV also comes with a V-shaped stand, which looks alluring and gives a classy design to the television.
Being a Smart TV, the device inherits the Samsung’s home-baked Tizen OS on its system. Along with the user-friendly UI, the interface offers easy navigation through the various features.
The smart TV also comes with two remotes: one, which looks like a conventional remote with numbers of buttons, whereas the other one is the smart remote, which possesses very fewer buttons as compared to the conventional remotes. Nonetheless, the smart remote does not fall short in accessing any of the features on the TV. Alongside the assessment of various features through the buttons, the users can trigger various features just through the voice commands.
Samsung MU6172 (75-inch Smart 4K UHD TV) Specs
Display: 75-inch 4K UHD IPS TV
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 16:9 aspect ratio
The Samsung MU7000 is an attractive looking television. It comes with a slim body and the screen on the device is bounded by almost no bezels at the edges. However, the TV possesses a 0.5cm black band across the edges. Adding elegance to the design, Samsung has also provided the silver strips to incorporate sturdy rims across the borders. The television also inherits chrome feet as a TV stand. However, the users can also mount the television on the wall if keeping the television on the table looks mainstream for them.
In terms of display, the TV comes with the 65-inch screen featuring the Ultra High Definition resolution. The display of the television is fairly decent and the color accuracy of the device is really impressive. Like the aforementioned two TVs on the list, the Samsung MU7000 is also HDR+ enabled. So the TV is quite capable of displaying the contents that are enriched with deeper blacks and brighter whites without skipping or reducing the dynamic ranges.
Samsung MU7000 (65-inch Smart 4K UHD TV) Specs
Display: 65-inch 4K UHD IPS TV
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 16:9 aspect ratio
The Nokia 6.1 (Nokia 2018) is an upgrade over last gen’s Nokia 6. It now comes with many improvements in battery, performance, software, but is priced slightly higher. So the question arises is it worth the price and does it provide value for money? Let’s find out now.
Let’s start with the design and the build. Nokia phones are always built like a tank and this one is no exception. The unibody metal with flat diamond-cut sides rounded corners not only feels solid in hand but has survived drops many times. I won’t be doing any sort of drop test but believe me, it feels like a rugged phone without looking ugly.
On the front, there is an 8MP camera and a Nokia logo at the top right and a thick black bezel on the bottom. The headphone jack is placed on the top and the power button and volume button are on the right. And what I noticed right away was that the buttons are not very tactile.
There is a 16MP camera on the back with LED flash and fingerprint sensor. The sensor is built too low and almost all the time I place my finger on the flash. And not to forget, the fingerprint sensor isn’t among the fastest one around.
A SIM tray is on the left, while the speaker next to the USB type C is placed on the button. The audio quality while streaming videos or playing high-quality games is impressive, though it doesn’t come with a stereo speaker. The Single speaker with smart amplification works really well.
The phone has a smooth back and it slips from my hand once in a while. Also, the 6.1 is not very ideal for one-hand usage- especially if you have small hands. Nevertheless, the phone is still very attractive and has a premium look than most of the budget smartphones.
Display
Up front, you get a 5.5-inch Full HD display in 16:9 aspect ratio which makes the phone seem oddly stubby and outdated. But the quality of the panel doesn’t look that bad once the display is on. The IPS LCD is sharp with high contrast, but the color is not very accurate.
Talking about brightness, it’s one of the brightest display I have seen and it works great in the sunlight. Though it does seem too bright when you are indoors for that, there is adaptive brightness. The adaptive brightness can also be scheduled to activate automatically and you can also adjust the intensity as per your necessity.
Performance and Software
Now, moving on to the performance, Nokia 6.1 has Snapdragon 630 processor which is a quite an improvement from its 2017 version. With a pure version of Android, the performance is smooth. Nokia 6.1 houses a 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage which provides a smooth performance and enough storage to run games. There is also a 4GB/64GB version available
It takes about 40-45 mins to slightly heat up with normal usage which includes Facebook, Instagram and light games like Jump Stack. However, I can’t say the same while playing high-end games. The phone does heat up after 30 mins of using apps and games like Snapchat and PUBG. I had to tone down the graphics while playing PUBG for better performance.
The phone runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) and being a part of Google’s Android One program is also among the device’s highlights as this device will get regular software updates. It also means the device will have no bloatware or unnecessary animations affecting the performance.
Nokia 7 Plus UI
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Camera
Moving on to the camera, it features a 16 MP single rear camera. As it doesn’t have a dual camera there won’t be any fancy portrait mode. The normal photos are quite colorful and crisp in proper lighting. I wouldn’t say it has great detailing or very sharp in normal mode. But the HDR mode gives a quite good sharpness and detail. Also, it seems to oversaturate the sky and scenery making it look a little unnatural.
There is a very noticeable shutter lag and takes a while to take a picture which turns out blurry if not kept steady. Now, the pictures were taken at night and poor lighting condition are very disappointing. It doesn’t have good detailing and it struggles to present much more than noise.
Selfies taken from the 8MP front camera is decent and has an ok detailing in daylight. However, the beauty mode isn’t very satisfying. It comes out very soft and unfocused at times.
Nokia 6.1 Selfie Samples
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Surprisingly, there is 4k video recording, time-lapse, and slow motion. Nokia 6.1 also has digital stabilization and audio recording which is not available in most budget smartphones.
Check out all the high-resolution camera samples here
Battery
The Nokia 6.1 houses a Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery and supports Type-C. The battery really amazed me. The phone offers a great battery life and lasts more than a day. It also supports fast charging and takes only 1hr 30 mins to get a full charge.
So for the price, the Nokia 6.1 is quite competitive among the midrange segment. The all-metal phone has an attractive design with solid quality, it’s running on stock android which promises timely software updates, the chipset is capable, and battery life is great with fast charging support.
However, it’s not a perfect device: it lacks dual cameras with no portrait mode and the lowlight images are poor. The 32GB storage might not be enough for some and you have to cash in extra for the 64GB version. Also, it lacks the tall display with 18:9 aspect ratio. But despite all that, I still think Nokia 6.1 is a great choice alongside the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI.
And this was our Nokia 6.1 full review. Tell us what you like and dislike about the phone in the comment section below.
Just a few months back, OPPO had launched the OPPO F7 in Nepal. The smartphone was packed with plenty of appealing features because of which it made quite an impression in the business. Expecting a similar success, the Chinese smartphone has launched the toned down version of the camera beast, the Oppo F7 Youth here in Nepal. While all the OPPO smartphones claim to be the selfie expert and leaders, the OPPO F7 Youth is not a surprise as the device with a primary focus on cameras with its AI-powered selfie camera (enabled with AI Beauty Technology 2.0) to capture the real you.
Speaking about the launch, Mr. Bobby Zhao, CEO, OPPO Nepal said, “Fulfilling customer’s needs, wants and demands has always been our first priority in OPPO. Since the launch of OPPO F7 and OPPO F7 6 GB, there has been a huge demand from youths in the market for a special phone specifically designated for them. To address this demand from our valued customers we have launched OPPO F7 Youth. Equipped with latest and innovative technology at a very attractive price. We hope as, with other OPPO devices, F7 Youth also will be bestowed with similar love and support from our respected customer’s especially Nepali youths.”
The OPPO F7 Youth with its AI beauty technology claims to be your personal beauty artist where your facial features are first recognized and then beautified individually tapping on 296 individual spots.
The device features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage. OPPO claims that in the OPPO F7 Youth, the average app starting speed is improved by 30.6% than the last generation.
Similarly, the OPPO F7 Youth also features the MediaTek Helio P60 12nm AI processor that helps the phone learn and act instinctively.
Similarly, to cut the costs, the company has opted for a face unlock and excluded the fingerprint sensor, but since the facial unlock feature on the OPPO F7 worked quite well, similar performance can be expected from this one as well.
OPPO F7 Youth specifications:
Display: 6-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 IPS LCD display, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
OS: ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P60
CPU: Octa Core12nm processor (4 X 2GHz Cortex A73 + 4 X 2GHz Cortex A53 CPUs)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Storage: 64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
Rear Camera: 13MP with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.2 aperture
Security: Face unlock
Dimensions: 156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8mm ; Weight: 155g
Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b,g,n; Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
Battery: 3410mAh Li-Ion non-removable
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors: Sunrise Red, Moonlight Silver, and Diamond Black
The Huawei Y6 Prime has finally launched in Nepal. It’s a relatively low priced smartphone, just like any Y series device from Huawei, and yet packs some really good specs. This is also one of the cheapest smartphones from Huawei to sport an 18:9 aspect ratio display.
You might have heard about the Y6 II that is also priced similarly, although that one has slightly better specs. The only thing missing on that one was the wide 18:9 display. Yes, the Y6 Prime gets it, but with a few compromises.
The Huawei Y6 Prime sports a 5.7-inch 18:9 ratio 720×1440 pixel HD+ display. The Snapdragon 425 inside is a bit of an underpowered processor, especially for a device that costs more than Rs 15k. You also get the Adreno 308 GPU paired with the SoC, with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.
Camera wise it gets a 13MP sensor with LED flash at the back. Video capabilities cap out at just 1080p@30fps. The front gets a 5MP sensor also equipped with an LED flash. The same sensor used for the face unlock.
There is a 3000mAh battery inside, alongside the usual accelerometer and proximity sensor. The battery can be recharged through the micro USB v2, and it also features a headphone jack at the top.
Colour options include Black, Gold, and Blue. Pricing starts at Rs 17,900 and is already available for purchase in Nepal. It does share the same price tag as the lesser attractive Huawei Y6 II, with slightly worst specs. But if you want the 18:9 display then the Y6 Prime or Huawei Y7 Pro 2018 is the way to go.
If you ask any Samsung fan what time is it now, they will probably reply saying its time for the Galaxy Note 9. And it looks like the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is becoming a reality this August because Samsung has set out invitations for an event on 9th August for a new Galaxy device. Now, the company has not confirmed the name of the newbie but there is a very high probability that it is going to be a new addition in Samsung’s Note lineup.
Now, its a rumor game but there are a few updates on the possible specs of the Note 9. So, what do we know so far is that the design is most probably going to be the same. The performance segment is going to be taken care of by the Snapdragon 845 in the US and China and Exynos 9810 chipset in the rest of the world.
Similarly, rumors have it that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is said to come bearing 6 GB of RAM and a total of 512 GB of internal storage. But this is just a rumor so we can be sure that it will come in 64/128/256 GB of storage but anything more than that can be held true only after the official announcement. Also, talks about in-display fingerprint sensor may be a little premature.
What about the S-pen?
There are again a lot of rumors surrounding the S-pen but none have been confirmed. Some sources reveal that there is an S-Pen button which suggests an expanded stylus functionality. Well, if the updated S-Pen rumor is true, it’s certainly going to catch attention and Samsung fans because we haven’t seen many upgrades in the S-Pen lately.
Nothing has been truly confirmed by Samsung itself, so we can only make guesses. However, if the talks surrounding a similar design language is true, it’s going to boring. Likewise, Samsung the fingerprint sensor placement has always been criticized and if there is no change in it too, it’s going to be boring. Considering that the Exynos 9810 may be used yet again, there is a serious need for something new in the Note series this time. Well, I am keeping my fingers crossed.
In a competitive low-budget segment where Chinese brands have started to leave a mark, Samsung has launched the 2018 edition of Galaxy J2, a smartphone with some interesting specs in a not so expensive price tag. So let’s find out if the Galaxy J2 stand tall against the competition.
Latest Price: Rs. 14,290 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]
Build and Design
The Galaxy J2 is a well-built device which is sturdy to a certain extent. It feels really good in the hand, a feature none of its competitors can really brag about. It does have a removable back, where you can find the removable battery as well as 2 SIMs & a memory card slot.
The back is plastic, but there were virtually zero creeks and squeaks. The front features a 16:9 display and the traditional Samsung home button which does not double as a fingerprint. Apart from that, it’s the usual volume keys at the left and power button at the right.
Display
This device is compact, and the 5-inch display is pretty good. It is a lower resolution panel (qHD, 540X960p), but the AMOLED nature means colors pop and brightness isn’t a problem.
The one issue I came up with was YouTube videos cap out at just 480p, which is watchable, but we really missed the crispiness.
Performance
The Snapdragon 425 here is a solid choice that can handle basic tasks running social media apps with a couple of lags here and there. Mid to low-end games were playable, with clash royal, tank stars running without any frame drops. However, default apps like phone, message, and settings take a second to load up.
Software
The J2 2018 currently runs on a relatively old version of Android (7.1.1 Nougat), with Samsung Experience Version 8.5 on top. The Android security patch level is on March 1, 2018, which is nice. But expecting future updates are a bit of a stretch here.
software version
about phone
app drawer
settings
drop down menu
home
camera app
The UI is pretty minimal with very less bloatware. It has improved a lot over time and I feel Samsung is going towards the right direction, at least in the software department.
Camera
The J2 has an 8MP sensor at the back, and it’s barely usable. The camera produced dull pictures and it lacked saturation and colors. It also suffers in low light conditions and overall, the sharpness and details were average. The front camera also follows the same story. Samsung has included an LED flash here, but I don’t think it is of much help since the camera itself is subpar.
J2 2018 rear camera sample
J2 2018 rear camera sample
J2 2018 rear camera sample
J2 2018 front camera sample
J2 2018 front camera sample
Battery
The 2600mAh battery delivers adequate usage of around 3-4 hours of on screen time, which translates to a full day of usage with 4G enabled all the time. The charging time is around 2 hours, and we can’t really expect more in this price range.
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Conclusion
The Galaxy J2 is a good phone, and we couldn’t agree more. It has a good build quality, AMOLED display, satisfactory performance and good battery life. I don’t know why Samsung thought it was a good idea to compromise on the display resolution and camera performance.
For those same reasons, it’s hard to recommend the J2 2018 as you can get better hardware at the same price. You can also add a bit more money and get something like the Huawei Y7 or even the Xperia XA which are on another level compared to the Samsung Galaxy J2 2018. With that out of the way, if you are a true Samsung fan, then maybe try it out yourself once.
If you have recently bought a smartphone, the first most probable question you will be asked will be either about its price or its camera. Therefore, smartphones nowadays are bought not just to call and text. Smartphones, these days have been a multi-purpose device and camera is one of the features on the phone that is used the most. Having a good camera on your phone will help you do many things with ease. So in order to save your time, we have prepared a list of best camera phones that can be bought under Rs. 30000.
Sheathed in a metallic body, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro has a stronghold in the camera department. And despite being a year old, the device still outperforms the popular names in this price point. The handset boasts a 13MP camera on the back accompanied by single tone LED flash. An aperture of f/1.7 favors the rear camera, which helps to inlet light in abundance and giving out crisp and well-detailed images even on low lights. We can barely see grains and noises in the images shots on low lights. Even while zooming, the details on the images remain intact. The camera on J7 Pro also has fast processing speed and fast focusing capability.
Even while taking selfies, it does not disappoint the users. The 13MP camera on the phone does bring out exquisite images. The wide aperture of f/1.9 on the front camera welcomes greater amount of light and evades dark selfies. If the environment turned out to be extremely dark, one can always make a use of LED flash while capturing the moment.
The camera app on the smartphones is also furnished with Social Camera and Live Stickers. The social camera is the feature that lets the users share the captured image instantly on social media like Facebook, Whatsapp, etc. In the Live Stickers feature, the app tracks the face of the user and spices up the selfies embedding lively stickers.
Huawei Nova 2i
The Huawei Nova 2i is a proven camera smartphone. Even though the device is a year old, it can still go up against some of the heavy hitters of the present time. And the handset is also one of the rarest smartphones with the quad camera setup (dual camera at the back and at the front).
The Nova 2i possesses a pair of cameras comprising of the 16MP and 2MP sensors. The primary 16MP camera summons abundant details into the sensor, whereas the secondary 2MP camera gathers the depth information. And the information from both the sensors merges into one to produce an excellent Bokeh effect. There is also an LED flash alongside, which supports the lenses in a dark environment to produce a good quality image.
Talking about the selfie shooter, the Nova 2i has another dual camera setup up front, which is not a common feature in the smartphones available at this price segment. The 13MP and 2MP cameras on the forehead captures some appealing selfies. The camera pair also let the users capture some nifty portrait selfies. Furthermore, there is also the beauty mode to embellish the faces by enhancing the skin tones and muting the acne and facial blemishes.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI
Xiaomi is not basically renowned for its cameras in the mid-range price segment. Packing a remarkable hardware for a better performance, Xiaomi had made compromises a lot of times in the past. However, the things are no longer the same with Xiaomi. The Chinese smartphone maker has been generous in providing some genuine and capable camera hardware even in the mid-range section. And the Redmi Note 5 AI is a legitimate example.
With the iPhone X like vertical aligned dual camera setup, the smartphone gathers the attention in the first glance. That twin cameras at the back comprise of 12MP and 5MP sensors. Since the dual camera cues the fancy portrait shots, the feature is not excluded on the Redmi Note 5 AI. The handset captures some appealing portrait shots with the blurred background. However, there is not the feature to adjust the blur intensity so the amount of blur on the portrait shot is automatic on the device.
Talking about the front camera, the smartphone boasts an AI-powered 13MP selfie shooter. With the AI capabilities, the front camera does the trick of embellishing the faces while capturing selfies in the beauty mode. Normal selfie from the phone is also praiseworthy with genuine clarity and remarkable details. Furthermore, the Note 5 AI is also a capable performer when it comes to capturing of portrait selfies.
It is not always one can see a mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi, which is particularly focused on the camera. And the Redmi S2 is the rare camera-centered mid-range phone in the Xiaomi’s smartphone lineup.
Talking about the rear camera, the Redmi S2 (AKA Redmi Y2 in the Indian market) comes with the similar vertically aligned dual camera like the Redmi Note 5 AI. It not just look identical in the design and alignment, the camera on both the phones have an identical megapixel count. The Redmi S2 also comes with the pair of cameras, which embraces 12MP and 5MP sensors. This camera-centric smartphone captures images with appealing clarity and with plenty of details. The portrait mode on this handset is also remarkable with near perfect edge-detection.
Xiaomi has also included EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) on the rear camera because of which the images/videos taken from the phone are less affected by shakes and vibrations while capturing the images and shooting videos.
And for the selfies and video calls, Xiaomi has managed to place a 16MP selfie shooter on the forehead of the phone. The front camera is not rich in terms of the megapixel count, it also inherits the sensor large pixel size (2.0µm). With this setup, the Redmi S2 promises a stellar performance on the camera department.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo
The Galaxy J7 Duo is the Samsung first mid-range smartphone in Nepal with the dual camera setup at the back. The camera duo at the rear panel comprises the 13MP and 5MP sensors. While capturing the images, the camera performs surprising well: the images are sharp and clear, color pops out sharp and accurate, and it also packs in substantial details into the images. Since the smartphone possesses a wide aperture so that the sensor gets sufficient light even while taking images on the low light scenario. Due to which, there is reasonably less amount of noise and grains in the images shot from Galaxy J7 Duo.
Not just the normal shots, the Galaxy J7 Duo is also a capable performer on capturing the portrait shots. When the camera pair on the J7 Duo is brought into action, the handset captures appealing images with the blurred backgrounds. Since there is the Live Focus mode in the handset, users can also adjust the blur intensity and the focus area even after taking the shots. If you don’t like the images with the blurred background, you can easily switch back to the normal photo.
Talking about the front camera, the handset comes with a promising 8MP selfie shooter. The front camera on the device is also an excellent performer. It produces social media ready images on the go. And in order to spice up the selfie game, one can also take portrait selfies from the handset.
Xiaomi MI A1
Mid-range Xiaomi smartphones are often criticized for its camera. The images taken from the Xiaomi smartphones comes out to be washed out lacking the vibrancy and true tones. But with the Xiaomi MI A1, Xiaomi stepped up forward to silent the critics.
This Android One smartphone embraces dual camera setup on the back. The 12MP pair on the back is a combination of a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. The setup is capable of shooting impressive images with the details fitting it into a large sensor having a large pixel size. The rear camera setup is also capable of shooting images up to 2x optical zoom without loss in quality. The setup is also assisted by dual-LED (dual-tone) flash to improve the low light capabilities. Upfront there is a 5MP camera for the selfies.
Vivo V9 Youth
When it comes to Vivo, the smartphone always offers big in the camera department. And Vivo V9 Youth is not an exception. In a sleek and stylish body, V9 Youth managed to equip a pair of capable cameras at the back quite elegantly. The dual camera setup on the phone comprises of 16MP and 2MP, which is a promising device for capturing the portrait shots. With the dual cameras in action, the smartphone manages to shoot some sharp and vibrant portrait shots. And the most interesting thing about the handset is that the focus area and blur intensity can be adjusted even after taking the shots.
Talking about the selfies, the smartphone possesses 16MP front shooter. The selfie shooter on the Vivo V9 Youth is not just rich in terms of megapixel count, it also captivates its users with its stellar performance. The V9 Youth captures remarkable selfies with sharp details and pleasing tones. The shutter button also works fine without any shutter lags. The smartphone is also furnished with the Face beautification feature. The feature promotes natural-looking beautification and could be handy amongst the selfie lovers who desire beautification in the real time.
Oppo F5 Youth
Don’t let the name fool you. Oppo F5 Youth is the base variant of the Oppo F5 with a slight demotion in the features. Oppo, the brand which claims to the selfie Expert and Leader and yet again tried to embellish this handset focusing on the front shooter.
The selfie shooter on the Oppo F5 Youth comes with the 16MP resolution. The front camera captures astounding selfies and the AI beautification feature also works remarkably most of the times.
Talking about the rear camera, the smartphone takes decent pictures with its 13MP sensor. Although pinkish tint was evident most of the times while taking images, it did not create a brutal color distortion. The smartphone captures the images with ample details and the shutter button is also genuinely snappy.
Coolpad Cool Play 6
Being packed with the cool and playful features in the camera department, Coolpad Cool Play 6 comes with dual lens setup at the back. The twin cameras at the rear comprise of 13-megapixel sensors accompanied by dual tone LED flash. One of them is an RGB sensor whereas the other is a b/w sensor. These two lenses work together to give better quality photos and aid in better low light performance as well. The camera app also has an SLR mode that lets you capture portraits with bokeh effect.
The camera app is pretty straightforward and comes with some useful modes like Night mode, Beauty mode, and the pro mode for full manual control. Coming to the videos, the rear camera is capable of shooting up to 4k videos and shoots 120fps 720p videos in the SloMo mode.
On the front, it has 8-megapixel 80-degree wide angle lens that takes decent selfies under good lighting condition. The front is capable of shooting 1080p videos at the highest.
Huawei Y9 2018
The Huawei Y9 2018 is the toned down version of the Huawei Nova 2i. So it is also known as the Huawei Nova 2i Lite. The Nova 2i Lite comes with the similar quad camera setup just like the Nova 2i. It also falls on the list of lucky camera smartphones, which possesses dual camera setup on both the front and back ends.
Aligned in a horizontal configuration, the camera pair at the back embraces the 16MP and 2MP sensors. The secondary 2MP sensor on the phone backs the primary 16MP camera by garnering the depth info while taking the portrait shots. Images from the device look all sharp and crisp but it looks quite overexposed while capturing the images in the bright environment.
Talking about the front camera, the Huawei Y9 2018 with camera duo with 13MP and 2MP sensors. In addition to taking the portrait images with blurred backgrounds, there are plenty of playful features one make use of. The front camera comes with the Selfie Beautify 5.0 feature, which supports portrait mode, hand gestures, funny cosplay effects and smart toning adjust.
