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Nokia 7 Plus Review: The Trendy Beast!

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June 22, 2018

Different. That’s the word that popped in my mind when I held the Nokia 7 Plus for the first time. This new high-end midrange smartphone is quite different than what we usually see with Nokia devices with the elongated display and newer design. So, how does this device perform? Is it as good as Nokia has claimed it to be? Let’s find out in this review.

Nokia 7 Plus Specifications:

Display: 6″ IPS LCD full HD+ (2160 x 1080, 18:9), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Storage: 64 GB eMMC 5.1, expandable up to 256 GB
Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
Rear Camera: 12 MP 1.4µm f/1.75 2PD with ZEISS optics, 13 MP 1.0µm f/2.6 with ZEISS optics, dual-tone flash
Front Camera: 16 MP with ZEISS optics
Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFI, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, NFC, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall sensor
Cable type: USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Battery: 3800 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 46,899

Design and Build

The Nokia 7 Plus is a metallic phone that is covered with what Nokia calls ceramic feel coating on its back. This material is just several layers of paint on top of the aluminum. It doesn’t feel like ceramic, but the texture is differently amazing. The phone also has a certain amount of heft to it which I have liked during my time of usage. What remains here from the older Nokia is the sturdy build which I have really liked during my time of using the smartphone.

The device can also handle a few drops here and there, although I suggest handling your phone nicely. Overall, the Nokia 7 Plus is the perfect blend of what the older Nokia stood for and the current trend of 2018.

Display

Now let’s talk about the display of the Nokia 7 Plus. This phone comes with a tall and trendy 6-inch display with minimal bezels that speaks “modern”. I am really into vivid and saturated displays, and the 7 Plus has provided me with that. It is bright and sharp and for what it’s worth, the display is top-quality. However, at times, the display looks so saturated that some colors, take red, for example, look abnormal due to oversaturation. I noticed this while viewing pictures in the gallery. I had previously thought that this saturation was due to the cameras, but viewing it on my laptop, I realized the extent to which the display is saturated. So, even though the quality of this display is top-notch, you might not like the level of saturation at times.

Camera

In the camera department, there are a couple things that were strange here and there in the Nokia 7 Plus. The major problem I had was the difference in the skin tone when I took selfies. However, this issue exists only in group selfies. Nonetheless, the selfies are great with accurate details and just the right amount of sharpness.

The rear side is where things get interesting as the 7 Plus packs two cameras of 12-megapixel and 13-megapixel with Carl Zeiss branding. The secondary camera here acts as a telephoto lens that has 2x optical zoom.

In terms of quality, the Nokia 7 Plus captures pictures with good details, accurate colors and ample saturation. This camera here is well-enough for point and shoot pictures, and if you want to take pictures are per your own liking, there is a pro mode as well where you can adjust the ISO level, shutter speed, and exposure.

The exposure that this rear camera cranks up is helpful during night time as the pictures have a good amount of light in them. I took these samples of Bouddha at 8-ish in the evening and I like how lighted up this roadside is. Now I did face the issue of shaky pictures due to my shaky hands, but the end result was always nice. You get a hint of noise on the objects in the background, but it’s not that noticeable!

Now talking about the portrait mode, the device does justice to the pictures as it can effectively blur out the background of the images. The front camera also takes portrait shots, but it was kind of a mixed bag as you can see from the samples themselves.

Performance and Software

Let’s talk about the software first. The Nokia 7 plus comes under Google’s Android One project and runs stock Android. Being a vanilla Android fan, I really liked using the 7 Plus with its lack of bloatware and smooth performance. This software has helped the processor as well, as the overall performance of the device is flawless. I haven’t experienced lags and the device too hasn’t given up on once.

Nokia 7 Plus Antutu Score
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With the high benchmarks and smooth performance, this device is probably one of the best performing mid-range devices right now.

Nokia 7 Plus UI

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Hardware and Security

The Nokia 7 Plus comes with 64 GB of onboard memory which is expandable up to 256 GB. However, Nokia has strangely included a hybrid SIM slot. So, if you want more storage, then you will have to give up on your second SIM card. Sound quality wise, the bottom-firing speaker is kind of loud but don’t expect more from it.

The Nokia 7 Plus has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which unlocks the smartphone with no issue whatsoever. It is fast and secure. However, if you are into mobile phones featuring face unlock, you might be disappointed to know that the device lacks that security option.

Battery

The Nokia 7 Plus has a huge 3800 mAh battery inside. I was expecting it to completely nail the battery department, but to my surprise, I was disappointed. I got around 5 hours of screen-on-time during my usage which lasted for a day and a half. Maybe this is a flaw with the unit I received as other reviewers have actually praised the battery life, but during my usage, it didn’t impress me as it was only average. But the phone does support Quick Charge 4.0, so the charge will be back up in no time.

Conclusion

So, all in all, I have really liked using this device. It has everything you can ask for in a good mid-range phone, a vivid display, good cameras, smooth performance and stock Android. There are one or two complaints I have with this device, with one being the price itself. I think this device has been overpriced slightly and it would be much better if Paramount decreases the price tag of the 7 Plus but a few thousand bucks. If the company does so, this flagship mid-range will be the best bang-for-buck smartphone right now!

With what the 7 plus has at the helm, it’s one of the nicest smartphones around and you will not regret buying it.

Pros	Cons
Sturdy Build Quality	Battery Life not as good as expected
Great Performance
Good Camera

Samsung Galaxy A6 & A6+ Launched in Nepal with infinity display, Metal body

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June 21, 2018

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Samsung Galaxy A6 & A6+ Launched in Nepal with infinity display, Metal body

Samsung seems to be on fire this season with a bunch of upcoming phones in their lineup. Recently, it released the news that Galaxy J6 would be arriving soon in the Nepali market and within no time Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus and Galaxy A6 2018 in Nepal.

The Samsung Galaxy A6 is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 7870 whereas A6+ features Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. Both these processors are 14 nm, power-efficient processors. Just like the Galaxy J6, both these phones run on Android Oreo. Similarly, both these phones sport a unibody metal design and infinity display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Likewise, both the phones feature AI-powered cameras. Additionally, both the Galaxy A6 and A6+ feature Super AMOLED display panels. Tha A6 Plus has a 5.6-inch HD+ display, and the A6 Plus has a slightly bigger 6-inch FullHD+ display.

Samsung Galaxy A6

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Apart from the display, the feature focus of the A6 and A6 Plus are the cameras. The A6 flaunts a 16MP back camera, whereas there’s a dual camera setup (16MP +5MP) on the A6+. There’s 16MP front camera on the A6 and a whopping 24MP on the A6+.

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Samsung Galaxy A6 & A6+ Price & Specifications:

Samsung Galaxy A6	Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus
Operating System: Android Oreo 8.0	Operating System: Android Oreo 8.0
Display: 5.6-inches Super AMOLED; 720×1480, 18:5:9	Display: 6-inches Super AMOLED; 1080×2220, 18.5:9
Chipset: Exynos 7870 CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex- A53 GPU: Mali T830 MP1	Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450CPU Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex- A53 GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 4GB DDR4	RAM: 4GB DDR4
Storage: 64GB expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	Storage: 64GB expandable up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 16 MP f/1.7, LED flash	Rear Camera: Dual 16 MP f/1.7 + 5 MP f/1.9, LED flash
Front Camera: 16 MP f/1.9 LED flash	Front Camera: 24 MP f/1.9 LED flash
Connectivity: Dual SIM with 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2	Connectivity: Dual SIM with 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear- mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass	Sensors: Fingerprint (rear- mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass
Battery: 3,000 mAh Li-Ion non-removable	Battery: 3,500 mAh Li-Ion non-removable

Samsung Galaxy A6 & A6+ Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy A6 Latest Price: Rs. 24,490 [Last updated on: June 3, 2019]

Samsung Galaxy A6+ Latest Price: Rs. 30,490 [Last updated on: June 3, 2019]

Samsung Nepal has priced the Galaxy A6 at Rs. 39,890 and the A6+ at Rs. 44,390. Both these phones are available through mobile retail outlets all across the nation. Samsung is also providing 6-months breakage insurance on these phones. Apart from that, you also get 6GB of Ncell data.

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Deal Alert: ZTE Blade S7 receives a huge price drop

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June 21, 2018

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Deal Alert: ZTE Blade S7 receives a huge price drop

The two-year-old ZTE Blade S7 is still available in Nepal. And good news for the customers who had this phone on their radar, it just received a huge price drop. Previously priced at Rs 19,990, you can now pick one up for Rs 15,490.

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The ZTE Blade S7 boasts a 5-inch full HD (1920X1080) resolution IPS LCD display accounting to a respectable 441 pixels per inch. Inside it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor paired with Adreno 405 GPU. There is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage, which is still acceptable today.

The phone has a 13MP back camera with laser autofocus and LED flash capable of the video recording of up to 1080p at 30fps. The front houses another 13MP camera also capable of the same video recording capabilities.

The biggest drawback of the ZTE Blade S7 has to be the Android version which is still stuck at Android Lollipop 5.1 with Mi Favor UI on top. And also the small 2500mAh battery paired with a power hogging 28nm processor and a high-resolution screen, don’t expect excellent battery life from this phone.

The phone, however, has the top of the line 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The front also houses a fingerprint sensor. It has a metal frame and a glass back on the back giving it a premium feel. Finally, it supports a Dual hybrid SIM support with 4G LTE.

ZTE Blade S7 full specs:

DISPLAY	5-inch 1080 x 1920pixels IPS Display with 441 PPI pixel density
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
CPU	4 x 1.5 GHz and 4 x 1.0 GHz Octa-Core Processor
GPU	Adreno 405
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 5.1 Lollipop with MiFavor 3.0 on top
INTERNAL MEMORY	32GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Up to 64GB via microSD card
RAM	3GB
REAR CAMERA	13MP
FRONT CAMERA	13MP
SIM	Dual Hybrid SIM (SIM+SIM/microSD)
BATTERY	2500mAh
Color(s) available	Lemon Green/ White
Price	~~Rs. 19,990~~ Rs.15,490

Comment down below if you think this phone is still worth it today.

Oppo Find X launched: A notchless monster with pop up cameras

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June 20, 2018

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Oppo Find X launched: A notchless monster with pop up cameras

For a long time, we have seen Oppo rolling out camera-centric mid-range smartphones. But this time, Oppo has brought a flagship smartphone with the innovative design in the Oppo Find X smartphone. With this new design language, Oppo has been able to pack the display with the highest screen-to-body ratio in any smartphone.

When the rumors were followed, Lenovo Z5 was supposed to be a true bezel-less smartphone but that all turned out a hoax at the end. Oppo’s sister company Vivo had also brought a smartphone with near bezel-less display namely known as the Vivo NEX S. The NEX S had 91.24% screen-to-body ratio, a value, which the tech giants like Apple and Samsung have been craving for a long time now. To increase the screen-to-body ratio, iPhone X ditched the Touch ID and came up with a notch up top to adjust the front camera and other sensors. But NEX S did it better without a notch and similar is the case with the Oppo Find X. Vivo NEX S had a motorized selfie shooter but the Find X has the top part of the phone motorized. The crammed up top part of the phone includes all the cameras (dual rear camera and a front camera) and other sensors. The motorized part pops up when the feature is accessed.

Design

The most interesting part of the Oppo Find X is its innovative design. To cut down the bezels on the top or the annoying notch, Oppo developed a motorized system that contains 3D face scanning system, 25MP front camera, and 16MP +20MP dual rear camera. These crammed up components motorize up when accessed. They pop up when the phone is tried to unlock or when the camera is accessed.

Display

Oppo Find X comes with the tall 6.42-inch display with the curvy edges just the Samsung Galaxy S9. The display on the Find X possesses the highest screen-to-body ratio in any smartphone. The display on the phone occupies 93.8% of the front area. And that too without a notch. Samsung’s AMOLED panel has been used as display material in the phone, which features Full-HD+ resolution. So the display is surely going to look sharp and vibrant. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the top to shield the display from the scratches and cracks during the fall.

Security

To evade the security vulnerabilities, Oppo has added the 3D face scanning system just like the iPhone X. The company claims, with this technology, the users can unlock the device merely in 0.5 seconds and that too with great accuracy. That sounds really great but the absence of the fingerprint sensor is really a bummer. Yes, this so-called flagship does not contain any kind of fingerprint sensor (physical fingerprint sensor or an under display one).

Performance

The Find X is flagship by all means. It has the powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB of RAM alongside. The phone also supports an SD card, which lets the users expand the storage up to 400GB.

Software

On the software side of things, the Find X comes with an Android OS out of the box. To spice up the things on the software in Oppo’s way, Oppo has included its home-baked Color OS on the top. The Color OS highly resembles the UI of the iPhone. We would definitely prefer the stock version of Android. Nonetheless, it is not the worst UI by any means.

Camera

Oppo has a great history of providing a remarkable set of cameras in its mid-range handsets. And in its flagship model, the smartphone maker does not disappoint either. In terms of camera, the Find X employs a camera pair with 20MP and 16MP sensors at the back, both of them furnished by f/2.0 aperture. And up front, there is a whopping 25MP camera for the selfies and video calling. Since the cameras are crammed up inside the phone, they only pop up when the feature is accessed.

Battery

We have seen numerous flagships with a ton of appealing features but falling short in delivering the horsepower. But that’s not the case with the Oppo Find X. The handset has stuffed an ample 3730mAh battery to suffice the needs of the users so that the users do not need to run towards the charger every now and then. Also, the smartphone has included a VOOC technology to charge the device quickly. With the VOOC technology, the charger injects 20-watt power (5V/4A) to speed up the charging process.

Oppo Find X Specifications

Dimensions: 156.7 x 74.2 x 9.6 mm; Weight: 186 grams
Display: 6.42-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display; 93.8% screen to body ratio, Protected with Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio @401ppi
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS: ColorOS 5.1 based on Android Oreo (v8.1)
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: Adreno 630
Storage: 256 GB (expandable up to 400 GB)
Rear Camera: Dual: 16 MP (f/2.0, PDAF, OIS) + 20 MP (f/2.0), phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash (Pop-up Camera)
Front camera: 25MP, f/2.0
Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SIM: Dual Hybrid SIM with 4G
Connectivity:Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, no 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 3730 mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery with VOOC (5V/4A) fast charging technology
Colors: Bordeaux Red, Glacier Blue

Oppo Find X: Oops and Wows

Oops	Wows
No 3.5mm headphone jack	Fantastic no bezel design
No fingerprint sensor	Clever Pop up cameras
No wireless charging	Plenty of power

Huawei P20 Pro with AI Powered Triple Camera Launched in Nepal

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June 19, 2018

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Huawei P20 Pro with AI Powered Triple Camera Launched in Nepal

After weeks of the speculations regarding the launch of the Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei has finally and officially launched it here in Nepal. One of the most anticipated flagship smartphones of 2018, the P20 Pro looks set to give a tough competition to the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and the iPhone X.

Overview

The major talking point of the Huawei P20 Pro is its triple cameras on the back. These cameras have given the device a DxoMark score of 109, winning it the title of the best camera smartphone on paper. The P20 Pro is equipped with a collective 40-megapixel color sensor, 20-megapixel monochrome lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. These cameras are Leica-branded and have the capability of up to 5x Hybrid zoom. The smartphone also has a dedicated Night mode which Huawei is boasting about, which we will be talking about in our full review. In front lies a 24-megapixel with which you can expect some crisp selfies.

In the display department, the Huawei P20 Pro sports a 6.1-inch OLED display with full HD+ resolution. Now a flagship device featuring a full HD display could be a strange choice, but that depends on the real-life usage. The P20 Pro follows the 2018 trend of featuring a notch on top with minimal bezels on the other sides. However, unlike other manufacturers, Huawei has added a front-mounted fingerprint scanner.

This device is cloaked by a glass back with Huawei only launching the much-talked-about Twilight color edition in Nepal.

Internals-wise, the Huawei P20 Pro is powered by an Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor coupled with 6 GB of RAM and Mali-G72 MP12 GPU. Storage-wise, it comes with 128 GB of internal memory. The P20 Pro runs on Android v8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1 on top as the skin.

The Huawei P20 Pro is backed up by a huge 4,000 mAh battery which will probably provide excellent battery life. Also, it has Huawei’s own fast charging enabled. Now, at a time when smartphone manufacturers are opting for a slimmer device with a smaller battery, Huawei has included a large battery in its flagship phone which is certainly commendable.

Huawei P20 Pro Price in Nepal

The Huawei P20 Pro is available in 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM variant, and Huawei has priced the device at Rs. 99,900 in Nepal. With the price tag, the smartphone goes directly up against the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus which also sells for Rs. 99,900.

Huawei P20 Pro Specifications:

Display: 6.1-inch full HD+ (1080 x 2240 pixels) OLED display, 18.7:9 aspect ratio
CPU: Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 970
OS: Android Oreo (v8.1) with EMUI 8.1 on the top
RAM: 6 GB
GPU: Mali-G72 MP12
Storage: 128 GB
Rear Camera: 40 MP with f/1.8 aperture + 20 MP with f/1.6 aperture + 8 MP with f/2.4 aperture, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), up to 5x Hybrid Zoom, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 24 MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture
Sensors: Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
SIM: Dual SIM with 4G
IP67 Dust and Water Resistant
Battery: 4,000 mAh with Fast Charging Support
Latest Price: Rs. 99,900 [Last updated on: July 25, 2018]

Samsung could be launching a foldable phone, possibly to be called the Galaxy X

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June 19, 2018

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Samsung could be launching a foldable phone, possibly to be called the Galaxy X

It seems that it’s only a matter of time that foldable phones will be common among people and it looks like Samsung will be the first company to bring about that revolution.

It has been some time that we have been hearing about Samsung’s revolutionary foldable smartphone and this time around there is a little more information on this subject. The much-anticipated device is said to launch very soon in the market. According to sources, Samsung executives are working to make sure that the handset isn’t just a gimmick.

If we remember back in 2011, Samsung had shown a prototype of a smartphone that could be folded, the concept was similar to this, but it did not survive for too long. Over the years, the company has been trying to improvise on this innovation.

Well now it’s 2018 and Samsung is said to bring out the foldable smartphone, which is expected to be called Galaxy X. The device is rumored to go for sales later this year. It is said that the phone is codenamed being called “the winner”. We also heard from Samsung that the device will have a 7.3-inch OLED screen and upon folding it, it will become 4.3-inches. Similarly, when not in use, the secondary display can be turned into a touchpad. Likewise, there is a pin holding the two phones together and the sides can be folded inwards or outwards. Interestingly, upon being folded, the smartphone is said to resemble a wallet in looks!

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Adding to the rumors is the fact that the much-anticipated device may be ready by November 2018 and may possibly be unveiled at the CES show in Las Vegas in January. The price of this smartphone is said to be around $1800.

Koh Dong-Jin (the president of business at Samsung Electronics) said, “the company is setting its eyes on 2018 to release the ‘holy grail’ of a smartphone with a bendable display”.

At the same time, there still seems to be many problems to be solved and leaving rooms for suspicion about the Galaxy X’s release.

Nepal Telecommunication Authority is all set to block illegal mobile phones

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June 14, 2018

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Nepal Telecommunication Authority is all set to block illegal mobile phones

The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) introduced IMEI registering campaign a couple of years back. Lots of users have registered their mobile phones, but there is still a a lack of a technology that could completely stop the phones that aren’t officially registered. So, taking that into account, the NTA recently called for a tender with plans to stop unregistered smartphones from working.

According to NTA, 13 international companies have applied to win the tender with not even a single participation from Nepal. This tender was called for a month ago on Baisakh 28. 13 companies from 10 countries have applied for the tender, among which 6 will now be selected according to their experience, marketing, and working capacity among others.

The companies reside in various countries and are spread all over the world. Among the 13 companies are Sicap Schweiz AG from Switzerland, Vayam Technologies, Spice Digital and Gens Pair International from India, and F1Soft International from Lebanon. Likewise, Malaysia’s Newmera Malaysia, Mobilium Inc. from the USA, and China’s Quality Certification Center have also applied. Similarly, Cites Communication of Singapore, T.T.G. Uluslararasi Telecommunication from Turkey, Belgium’s InfraData, and Simbrela Group and Porting Axes: Are the Huge from the Netherlands make up for the total 13 companies.

The Nepal Telecommunication Authority is hopeful that this step it has taken will completely stop the unauthorized entry of mobile phones into Nepal. The companies will add Mobile Phones management technology into all service providers’ system which will categorize all the phones into a black, grey and whitelist.

In accordance with that list, NTA will decide what to do with the mobile phones. The phones that come under whitelist will work without any issues while the ones on the greylist will be under surveillance. According to NTA, the phones that are stolen or lost will be the ones on the greylist. The ones on the backlist will completely stop working.

Oppo Find X : All the rumors we know

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June 14, 2018

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The Chinese brand OPPO has confirmed to come back with its innovative Find series packed with numerous new technologies developed by the company itself. Oppo Find X is all set to unveil at an official launch on June 19 at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

With the launch date approaching, Oppo has released many teasers of Find X. According to the latest teaser, Oppo Find X will be coming with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB of internal storage. But that’s not where it stops.

The Oppo Find X will be coming with many other intriguing features. Here is what we know about Find X.

The 5x Zoom

Oppo Find X will feature the 5x Dual camera zoom which was even presented at MWC 2017 (Barcelona). This particular zoom technology especially concerns dual cameras and uses the periscope-style structure. The 5.7mm thick 5x zoom is a telescopic lens which uses a prism to direct light to its sensor at the angle of 90^o. This will actually offer 3x optical zoom but an additional 2x software-enhanced zoom is used to obtain 5x magnification. This gives the advantage to give enough space for the zoom without giving up quality and slenderness.

Super VOOC Charging

As innovative as 5x dual camera zoom is, Oppo has also developed a technology which will leave you in awe. VOOC concerns fast recharging of the battery of the smartphone. The Super VOOC is competent to fully charge a 2500 mAh battery in about 15 minutes. Oppo Find x is powered by 3645 mAh battery which can fully charge from 0-100 within 30 minutes.

Design

The Oppo comes to light with a very interesting design for its new Find flagship. According to the rumors, it is equipped with a 6.42-inch Quad HD notch-enabled OLED display. The phone will have a slightly curved outline with dual edge curve as seen on Samsung Galaxy S9 and iPhone X. The phone will feature a glass back panel and 20MP +16 MP dual rear camera.

Also Read: Oppo F7 Full Review

Software

Oppo proposed 5G network using 3D structured light which focuses on video calls. Briefly, Oppo collaborated with Qualcomm to develop this technology which is capable to create a 3D model of the person using colors and detailed information from the camera and then transmit it on its 5G network. Oppo claims to use this technology furthermore in AR, secure payments and many more.

Also, Oppo Find X will run on the latest top-of-the-range chip, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and run on Android 8.0 Oreo with Colors UI. The phone features 8GB RAM and 256 GB internal memory.

Also Read: Oppo Mobiles price in Nepal

Other Specification of Oppo Find X

Just like the Vivo NEX, all the sensors of the Find X might come embedded under its display including the fingerprint sensor. Also, the Find X may come with a high-speed facial authentication which can scan a human face within 0.18 seconds. This was also seen on Oppo Find 9. Furthermore, connectivity options include WiFi 802.11ac Bluetooth 5 LE and GPS. The dimensions of Find X measures 156.7×74.3×9.4mm and weighs 186 grams.

So these were the known specs of Find X. Tell us what you think about Oppo Find X in the comment section below.

Vivo Nex with bezel-less body and in-display fingerprint unveiled

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June 13, 2018

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Vivo Nex with bezel-less body and in-display fingerprint unveiled

Vivo launched its concept smartphone, the Apex as a commercial product, under the name Vivo Nex. The major highlight of this smartphone is certainly its 91.24% screen-to-body ratio.

Vivo Nex Specifications

The Vivo Nex is available in three different variants, two high-end models, and one mid-range model. The high-end model, the Nex S, is powered by Snapdragon 845 chipset and is available with 8 GB of RAM and 256 or 128 GB of storage variants. The mid-range Nex A comes with Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6 GB of RAM which works alongside Adreno 616 GPU. The Nex runs on Android v8.1 Oreo out of the box with an AI-enabled Energy UI on top.

But the major talking point is certainly the display. This bezel-less beauty has screen spread all over its top making up for the 91.24% screen-body ratio. This 6.59-inch display with 1080 x 2316 pixels resolution is a Super AMOLED panel which is certainly an icing on the cake.

Now you might wonder how the buyers will make a call via this smartphone. Well, the Chinese company has embedded a Screen SoundCasting Technology on the device where the screen acts as an earpiece itself.

For capturing selfies, Vivo has included a mechanical camera which pops up when a user opens the front-facing camera. This 8-megapixel camera can automatically open when whenever someone wants to take a selfie. I am still skeptic about this camera, as anything mechanical might stop working somewhere in the near future.

Like a couple of new Vivo smartphones, the Nex also features an in-display fingerprint scanner. There is, however, no facial unlock as it would make no sense to just pop up the camera for unlocking the smartphone.

Vivo has also managed to include its very own assistant, Jovi. There is a separate physical button on the side just to trigger it. This assistant, according to Vivo, works with intelligence as it can learn what the user wants from it over time.

Talking about the rear-facing camera, well its vertical setup is similar to the one on the Vivo V9. The device has dual lenses on the back measuring 12- and 5-megapixel with f/1.8 and f/2.4 aperture respectively. The former also has an Optical Image Stabilization feature. There is a 4,000 mAh battery on Nex which with the full HD+ display, should last for a day.

Vivo Nex Pricing and Availability

Vivo has priced the high-end Nex S at 4998 Yuan for the 256 GB variant, while the 128 GB version goes on sale for 4498 Yuan which convert to $780 and $702 approximately. The variant with Snapdragon 710 chipset inside will run for 3898 Yuan which translates to $609. The pre-order for the devices start from today in China, its international availability, however, hasn’t been mentioned by Vivo.

Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A goes official with 18:9 display, MediaTek Helio Processor

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June 12, 2018

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Xiaomi’s Redmi series has always been one of the best budget smartphones. The Redmi 4A is currently our pick for the best phones under Rs. 10,000 and the Redmi 5 Plus & Redmi 5 are our picks for the best phones under Rs. 20,000. The Xiaomi Redmi 6 and 6A could follow the same fate as they now offer trendy 18:9 aspect ratio display, improved cameras, latest OS, to name a few.

Xiaomi Redmi 6

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 features a 5.45-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) IPS display. With narrow bezels, it now has 80.7% screen to body ratio. We have always seen Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon chipset, but Xiaomi has opted for recently announced MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. It’s a smart move from Xiaomi since Helio P22 is a capable SoC. It is based on 12nm, so the battery performance is going to be stellar. The 2Ghz Cortex A53 octa-core processor should provide enough horse-power for the normal task and midtier games.

Another key area where the Xiaomi Redmi 6 has improved over its predecessor is the camera. It now features a Dual camera of 12MP and 5MP. The secondary lens is there for that portrait shots. The primary 12MP has a pixel size of 1.25micron which should provide good enough low light photography experience.

The 5MP front camera doubles up as a face unlock. There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner too. The battery capacity is of 3300mAh which is a tad lower than the Redmi 5. There are 2 storage option: 3GB RAM/32GB ROM and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM. Both variants have a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion. It is currently running on Android 8.1 with MiUI 10 UI.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

The Redmi 6A is the cheaper option here, although it shares the same design and display size of 5.45-inch HD+. There’s no dual camera and fingerprint sensor. The back houses a 13MP snapper with LED flash, while there’s a 5MP front-facing camera. Powering the phone is an Helio A22 SoC with a 2Ghz octa-core processor based on 16nm process. Other specs include 3000mAh battery, Android 8.1 Oreo with MiUI 10, 2GB RAM, and 16GB of expandable storage.

Xiaomi Redmi 6 & Redmi 6A Pricing

The base version of Redmi 6 (3GB+32GB) is priced at USD125, while the 4GB + 64GB version will cost USD155. The Redmi 6A is priced at USD93. Both the Redmi 6 and 6A will be available in China starting June 15 in 4 color options: Platinum Silver Gray, Rose Gold, Bali Blue and Quicksand Gold.