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Deal Alert: BangGood is offering some really good deals on Xiaomi products

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July 5, 2018

Deal Alert: BangGood is offering some really good deals on Xiaomi products

Xiaomi is a well-established smartphone brand, among the top 5 in the world actually. But very few of us might also be aware that Xiaomi is also a manufacturer of other products that are well worth a look. Similarly, BangGood.com is one of the biggest online retailers in China and the good news is that they are providing some really attractive deals (up to 62% off) on Xiaomi’s new products.

Xiaomi Mi Band 3

The first offer is for the Xioami Mi Band 3, a really capable fitness tracker for all the health conscious people out there. The 20g smart band is capable of monitoring your heart rate, sleep, calories, sedentary, steps, and the like. You can also reject calls or view your notifications if you connect your smartwatch with your smartphone through Bluetooth. It is also waterproof, looks really good and comes in a few different colour options. The product usually costs US$59.99 but is now available for US$30.99 from banggood.com using the “7miba3nd” coupon code.

Xiaomi Mijija Mosquito Killer

The next product might sound a bit unusual but can be an absolute necessity for some. These scorching warm nights are a perfect condition for mosquitoes and Xiaomi has a solution, the all-new Mijija Mosquito Killer. It’s a battery functioning device that will last you for almost 90 days. With an effective area of around ≤28m³ and no need for a power socket, you can put it wherever you want, and repel mosquitoes.

It’s pretty simple to use and puts an end to the hassles of using a matt or mosquito nets. The device simply uses a honeycomb structure for volatilization & transfluthrin to drive the mosquito away. The device usually goes for US$29.99 but is now available for US$14.99.

Xiaomi Mijija AI Translator

The Xiaomi Mijija AI translator is a small, compact and portable language translator which supports up to 14 languages. It gives you 8 hours of continuous translation with up to 7 days of super long standby from its 9000 mAh battery. So, if you are travelling abroad for business or recreation and are in need of a personal translator, you can get this device for a discounted price of US$65.99 rather than the regular US$91.25.

The device, alongside being a translator can also be used for playing music, checking currencies, playing news and so on. The Xiaomi Mijija AI Translator is a good looking all metal device with features like customized voice cavity that is optimized for human voice and a far field microphone.

Xiaomi VH USB Rechargeable Fan

This is a simple USB fan, that’s very lightweight and portable. Dimension wise it’s a 182 x 91 x 48.5mm fan, so you can imagine how small it actually is. It weighs just 143g, with the 2000mAh battery inbuilt. The USB Fan is priced at USD $15.99, so if you need one, go for it. This might be one of the best purchases you make this summer.

Xiaomi Mijia Wowstick

The Mijia Wowstick is nothing but a bunch of screws for all your screwing, drilling or threading needs. These come in packs of 3 and consist a total of 56pcs of screws that includes all X1, X2 and X3 screw bit set. They are also made of S2 steel, which does not rust and is very durable. They will work with both Xiaomi or other brand’s screwdrivers as well. Pricing is set at US$6.99 down from it’s original US$15.89.

Xiaomi Doctor Bei Sonic Electric Toothbrush

This is a waterproof toothbrush from Xiaomi. It’s pretty portable and comes with a high-quality travel box. Being an automatic brush it has 2 modes, gentle and standard. The gentle mode is for those with sensitive teeth and other teeth problems. For the rest, the standard mode thoroughly cleans and polishes your teeth, switching continuously to further whiten your teeth.

It’s stand out features include 31,000 times per minute vibration frequency, low noise, double brush, wireless charging and a 30s start timer for zone change reminder. The magnetic levitation sonic motor also provides efficient brushing that reduces hand-held shock sensation. If you are tired of brushing your teeth yourself, this automatic brush will only cost you US$26.99 up until July 31.

Xiaomi 2.4G wireless mouse

This is a US$12.45 wireless mouse, well if you buy it before July 7. The small and lightweight mouse is initially intended for office use, with ultra-thin design and a dpi that goes above 12000. It relies on the common 2.4G frequency for wireless communication, alongside a USB receiver. The mouse requires one double A battery which will likely last you a few months.

Other deals include a colourful range of backpacks, with 10l capacity and level 4 waterproofing for just US$7.99. The new Xiaomi Mi WiFi 4 dual ban router is also available for a discounted rate of US$45.99. Finally, there is a Xiaomi automatic wine opener for US$27.77 and a CIGA designed automatic mechanical watch for US$190.99.

So, these are some deals that Banggood is offering. If you want to get information on deals like these, just keep a look out for the price changes. They follow particular algorithms which are common for online retailers. New buyers also get discount coupons of 10% if you install their mobile app .

If you are interested in any of the above products, just click here to buy. Interested buyers from Nepal can also ship these products to their doorstep. Banggood accepts payment methods such as PayPal, Wire Transfer, as well as the Western Union. But, bear in mind that you need to pay for shipping fees and import taxes, wherever applicable.

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The cheapest iPad has finally launched in Nepal!

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July 4, 2018

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The cheapest iPad has finally launched in Nepal!

Apple launched the 2018 edition of the iPad 9.7 a few months back. Things are a bit different with this edition of the device as the iPad is Apple’s cheapest yet. After four months of the international unveiling, the tablet has finally made its way into Nepal.

iPad 9.7 (2018) Specifications

The iPad 9.7 (2018) comes with a 9.7-inch display that has 4:3 aspect ratio. This IPS LCD display has 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution and is protected by a scratch-resistant glass. Last year’s iPad also came in the same form factor with the same display quality.

In terms of the internals, this device has an upgrade over its predecessor as it is powered by the quad-core A10 Fusion processor. Although Apple’s new smartphones already feature the A11 Bionic chipset, the A10 is no slouch. It is a capable performer, and alongside the timely updates the iPad receives, you can expect the user experience to be top-notch. This tablet comes with 2 GB of RAM and PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU. Storage wise, the iPad 9.7 (2018) is available in two units, 32 GB and 128 GB.

This device features an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera that has an f/2.4 aperture. Likewise, the front camera measures 1.2-megapixel and has an f/2.2 aperture, HDR and shoots HD videos @30fps.

The iPad 9.7 (2018) has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner that is primarily a home button. It also has a gyro sensor for anyone that’s into VR, although using a 9.7-inch device for that could be a bit strange. It is available in both the WiFi-only and Cellular variant.

The iPad 9.7 (2018) is powered by a 32.4 Wh battery which, according to Apple, provides a 10-hour talk time. There are stereo speakers on the device, and you can always expect it to shine like the ones on its predecessors have.

iPad 9.7 (2018) Price in Nepal

The iPad 9.7 (2018) is Apple’s cheapest iPad yet. Apple has targeted students with this gadget. Its price currently starts at $329 in the international market. Generation Next (also known as Gen Nxt), the authorized distributor of Apple products in Nepal, has launched three variants of the iPad in Nepal, and here is their pricing:

iPad 9.7 (2018) variant	Price
32 GB WiFi only	Rs. 52,000
128 GB WiFi only	Rs. 62,000
128 GB WiFi + Cellular	Rs. 80,000

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Dell Inspiron 7577, G3 and G7 officially launched in Nepal

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July 4, 2018

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Dell Inspiron 7577, G3 and G7 officially launched in Nepal

Dell has launched three new products here in Nepal, namely the Inspiron 7577, the G3 and the G7. The last two devices were launched only recently alongside the G5. Now, we are still waiting on the G5, but we do get last year’s 7577. All three laptops are top notch gaming machines meant for someone restricted by a limited budget. They feature good specs, great pricing, and an all-round gaming experience.

Don’t Miss: Dell Laptops Price in Nepal

The Dell Inspiron 7577 came into Nepal via the grey channel a while back. It is already more than 6 months old now yet its specs sheet packs a solid punch. And finally, the laptop is now available on a wide variety of configuration options through the official distributor. You can find all the configurations here, and if you have trouble choosing, this is a good option (for gaming).

Moving on to the newer laptops, the Dell G3 and G7 feature the new 8th-gen processor. It’s due to the same reason they are a bit expensive, but the performance boost is well worth the price. If you are in the market for this particular segment go for the G7 as it offers better GPU performance.

The Dell G7 that is on sale right now, can be found in two variants. Starting at a base price of Rs 150,100, you get an 8th gen hexacore i7-8750H processor with 8GB of RAM and 1TB of moving hard disk. But the star of the show remains the GTX 1060, as a 4GB variant is still pretty capable, to say the least.

The other option you get is the Rs 180,405 variant, which for Rs 30k more, you get 16GB RAM up from just 8GB, the same i7 processor, and an extra 256GB SSD storage. The only other major change here is the GTX 1060, which has 6GB of VRAM, so you can expect a slightly better performance.

The Dell G3 is, however, not that appealing for the price. It’s priced similar to the base version of G7, although only features the GTX1050Ti. So, if you have a budget of around 150k, you should definitely go for the G7. Of course, you are free to do whatever you want, but we recommend the G7 over the G3, at least in Nepal (or in SastoDeal, again, we do not recommend grey market).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Review: The Perfect Midrange Phone

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July 3, 2018

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Review: The Perfect Midrange Phone

Mid-range smartphones seem to be on the rise these days. Offering a better price to performance ratio, the mid-range smartphones are providing premium features at a budget-friendly price. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI is one of such devices which seems capable of superseding all the mid-range handsets at its price segment when looked into the specs. But is the smartphone that good? Let’s find in this review.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Specs

Display: 5.99-inch IPS FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
CPU: 1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPU: Adreno 509 GPU
OS: Android Oreo 8.0 with MIUI 9.0 on the top
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage: 32/64GB, up to 128GB expandable storage (uses SIM 2)
Rear Camera: 5MP + 12MP, LED flash
Front Camera: 13MP with f/2.0 with LED flash
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, IR blaster, Fingerprint
SIM: Dual hybrid SIM with 4G VOLTE
Battery: 4,000mAh
Price: Rs. 29,999 (4GB/64GB)
Price: Rs. 25,999 (3GB/32GB)

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Design and Build

In terms of design, I did not find any wow factors in the Redmi Note 5 AI. Just look at it, it comes with the typical Xiaomi Redmi design language; the metallic back with plastics on top and bottom. I only wished the design was similar to last year’s Mi A1. The metallic back, however, feels sturdy and durable. For the better grip of the phone, Xiaomi has also provided tapered edges. Nonetheless, during the time of my use, the device slipped frequently through my hands. I also found it to be heavy mainly because of its big battery.

Talking about the buttons, the phone has aligned all the tactile buttons on the right with the power button positioned right beneath the volume rockers. And as always, Xiaomi has placed the IR blaster on the top, speaker grill, charging port and port for the 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.

I had highly admired the inclusion of USB Type C port on the MI A1 and was hoping Xiaomi would do the same in all of its mid-range handsets since then. But that hope escalated quickly when I saw the Micro USB port on the device. It is 2018 Xiaomi, aren’t you being too traditional?

Display

Up front, Xiaomi has followed the trend of tall 18:9 aspect ratio display. The 5.99-inch Full HD+ display has an appreciable color reproduction and contrast ratio. However, I did notice blue tint on the display with cold color tone. You can adjust the color tone of the display to Warm, Cool or Standard as per your liking.

The IPS panel, on the other hand, has good viewing angles and is fairly bright to be used on a sunny day.

Camera

On the camera front, the Redmi Note AI comes with a dual camera setup at the back. The 12MP and 5MP camera pair on the device capture great pictures. I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of details. But some images seem to lack punchy colors, which was quite displeasing for my taste.

Talking about the portrait mode on the handset, the Note 5 AI did a fine job most of the time. But the edge detection is not quite perfect. Sometimes, the captured images had some jittery edge detection. And since the smartphone does not have a Live Focus mode like in the Samsung phones, readjusting the focus and blur intensity was not possible. So some of the portrait images I took from the device straightly find the way to the trash.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Back Camera Samples

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Moving on to the selfie shooter, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI has got a 13MP snapper up front. As the name suggests, the selfie shooter is enriched with the Artificial Intelligence and that is what differs it from the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Normal Mode Vs Beauty Mode

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Well, after the 20MP sensor on the Pro. With the wide aperture and larger pixel size, the details of the subject look sharp and clear. The device also takes some appealing selfies with natural like beautification because of the AI. Furthermore, despite the presence of a single camera, there is a portrait selfie mode. Since the portrait selfie from the device is entirely through the software tweaks, the smartphone fails to distinguish the foreground and background details quite accurately. Nonetheless, the portrait selfies are duly remarkable considering the price.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Selfie Samples

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Talking about the video, the smartphone is only capable of recording Full HD videos at max. The Snapdragon 636 chipset is capable of recording video at maximum 4K resolution. So I could not understand why Xiaomi had to limit its potential. Nonetheless, Xiaomi has promised to introduce the 4k recording feature in the next update. So I was not disappointed with that absence for so long.

Talking about the video quality, I have no complaints whatsoever. The video packs in abundant details and the color reproduction look fine. But despite the presence of the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), I found the videos quite shaky to my likings. Since the Redmi Note 5 AI is a mid-range handset, that was understandable. But you can always use a tripod if you are seriously into shooting the videos with the handset.

Check out all the high-resolution camera samples here

Performance

The feature focus of the phone is the powerful Snapdragon 636 chipset. It comes in two memory configurations. The unit I reviewed has 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which is ample for my usage. So, no disappointment there.

And talking about the performance, I had lots of expectations with the Snapdragon 636 chipset. And I am fairly pleased with the way it performed. Multitasking and switching between the apps is fluid. Even while playing the high-end graphics enriched games, I found no issues at all: no annoying lags and no filthy stutters.

I was not expecting any heating issues on the handset, but the device heated up offering me an ugly surprise. And playing the games on a heated phone was no fun at all. Come on Xiaomi, do something on this heating issue. The weather is already hot as hell.

Software

In terms of software, the handset comes with the Android Oreo out of the box. The device had MIUI 9.0 on the top at the beginning. After a couple of days of my usage, I received the MIUI 9.5 stable version. Since Xiaomi has already rolled out the MIUI 10, the users can install the MIUI 10 beta version and taste the interesting features in it. But if you are not planning to upgrade the UI until the stable version like me, you should probably have to wait till September.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Software UI

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Nonetheless, despite the remarks of being heavy and highly customized, the MIUI 9.5 did not bug me on my use. But it did not please me either. The handset comes with a numerous bloatware. Yeah, the presence of numerous bloatware is hit or miss. And in my case, it was mostly miss. Nonetheless, I find the features like Dual space, App Clone, and Read Mode handy for my daily use.

Security

Like always, Xiaomi has provided the fingerprint sensor at the back. The sensor is really fast and accurate and I did not have any hard time unlocking the device.

The phone also has a Face Unlock feature but activating the feature was kind of tricky. The feature was accessible only when the region was set to India. It is weird, right? I still cannot understand why Xiaomi is providing features like that just in the specific locations. Nonetheless, the Face Unlock on the device is fast, which is really appreciable.

Battery

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI comes with a whopping 4000mAh battery, which provides around 9 hours of screen on time. This humongous battery delivers enough horsepower for two days on the normal usage. However, the charging process is quite bothering. The smartphone takes around 2 and half hours to get refilled from 0 to 100% and that too with the stock charger. But since the device supports Quick Charge 3.0, the users can buy a decent QC 3.0 charger to avoid plugging the handset to the charger for a longer period of time.

Conclusion

To sum it up, the Redmi Note 5 AI is without a doubt the best smartphone at its price point. It has got the big display in the trendy aspect ratio, a capable processor, massive battery, and decent sets of cameras. Yes, it has a heating issue which Xiaomi should fix it in its next update, I also expected better portraits and the audio quality is just average. However, these are minor issues which you can live without. So, if you want the best overall package at a midrange price, this is the choice.

Oops and Wows of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI

Oops	Wows
Heavy UI	Good battery backup
Heating issue	Dependable performance
Boring design	Decent Camera
Quite Heavy	Snappy Fingerprint sensor

Forget triple cameras; A company is launching a smartphone with 9 cameras!

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July 3, 2018

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Forget triple cameras; A company is launching a smartphone with 9 cameras!

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.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs and features leaked ?

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July 2, 2018

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs and features leaked ?

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.

Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 with Infinity display Launched in Nepal

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July 2, 2018

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Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 with Infinity display Launched in Nepal

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
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear- mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity
Latest Price: Rs. 22,190 (3/32GB) | Rs. 22,690 (4/64GB) [Last updated on: June 3, 2019]

Also, watch Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo full review here:

Samsung introduces three Smart 4K TVs in Nepal with jaw-dropping discounts

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July 2, 2018

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Samsung introduces three Smart 4K TVs in Nepal with jaw-dropping discounts

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.

Also Read: Samsung TVs Price in Nepal

Samsung MU8000 (82-inch Smart 4K UHD TV)

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
Price: Rs. 11,99,990 8,99,990

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Samsung MU6172 (75-inch Smart 4K UHD TV)

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
Weight: 38.8Kg (with stand), 35.2Kg (without stand)
Dimension: 1688.9 x 971.2 x 66.0 mm
Connections: HDMI x3, USB x2, LAN x1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Operating system: Tizen OS
Special Features: Smart TV, Mirroring, Eco Features, OneRemote, SmartHub
Price: Rs. 6,49,990 4,99,990

Also Read: Top Televisions in Nepal Under 70,000

Samsung MU7000 (65-inch Smart 4K UHD TV)

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
Weight: 24.6Kg (with stand), 23.4Kg (without stand)
Dimension: 1445.1 x 834.3 x 54.7 mm
Connections: HDMI x4, USB x3, LAN x1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Operating system: Tizen OS
Special Features: Smart TV, Mirroring, Eco Features, OneRemote, SmartHub
Price: Rs. 3,54,990 2,85,990

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Nokia 6.1 2018 Review: Midranger with Excellent build & Performance

GadgetByte

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July 2, 2018

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Nokia 6.1 2018 Review: Midranger with Excellent build & Performance

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.

Specification of Nokia 6.1

Dimensions: 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm
Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Size: 5.5 inches, ~73.2% screen-to-body ratio
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio
OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630
CPU: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM: 3/4 GB RAM
Internal: 32/64 GB, expandable upto 256GB
SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
CAMERA: Primary 16 MP (f/2.0, 27mm, 1.0µm), phase detection autofocus, Zeiss optics,
Secondary: 8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12µm)
Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot,Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, FM radio
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery

Design and Build

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.

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Conclusion

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.

PROS	CONS
Long-lasting Battery Life	No Dual Camera
Great Performance	Poor low-light pictures
Solid build and attractive Design	16:9 ratio seems outdated

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OPPO F7 Youth is now available for purchase in Nepal

Pratima Adhikari

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June 28, 2018

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OPPO F7 Youth is now available for purchase in Nepal

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.

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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.

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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
Price: Rs.31,350

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