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These days, we can see numerous smartphones in the market with the display covering the major portion of the front panel and bordered by narrow bezels on the top and bottom. Such smartphones with high screen-to-body ratio are usually called smartphones with a bezel-less display. Sharp Aquos smartphone was the first in the game seconded by Xiaomi MI Mix. Via MI Mix, Xiaomi modernized the concept inspiring lots of smartphone manufacturers. As the LG admired and abruptly adopted the concept on the LG G6 (launched on MWC 2017), every other smartphone brands are now on the verge of bidding farewell to the bezels. Remarking that each front part of the phone that is not a pixel is a waste, every smartphone manufacturers are opting for bezel-less displays these days.

Bezel-less smartphones are not just elegant on the looks because of their all screen body but also comfortable on the use despite having a huge screen. So it obviously is a great privilege to own such smartphones. But which smartphones features such kind of display and are available in Nepal? That may be the striking question to the many. So here, we present you the list of all the screen-centric smartphones or smartphones with bezel-less display available in Nepal.

iPhone X

iPhone X is currently the most expensive smartphone available in Nepal. Features like FaceID, Animojis, powerful neural processor and the impressive set of cameras are not just remarkable with the phone but also its display and the design language. Apple ditched the TouchID (or fingerprint sensor) to go full bezel-less. However, there is still some bezel left contributing only 82.9% of the front portion of the screen.

The display on the device is enunciated as ‘Super Retina display’, which is actually a Super AMOLED one imported from Samsung. Also, the display on the device possesses a size of 5.8-inches featuring a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display on the device is crowded with 458 pixels in every inch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

With tall and vibrant display and with the highest contrast ratio, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is obviously the best phablet available till date. It features a 6.3-inch display, which features a QHD+ resolution packing 529 pixels in every inch of the display. Galaxy Note 8 is similar to the Galaxy S8 & S8 plus in terms of design. The presence of the S-pen, dual camera setup on the back and a taller screen are the noticeable differences. The screen on the Note 8, the premium flagship of Samsung for the year 2017 encompasses 83.2% of the front portion. Note 8 has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for the protection and features an 18.5:9 aspect ratio.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: Best Phone to Buy in Nepal?

Xiaomi MI Mix

As mentioned earlier, Xiaomi MI Mix is the first renowned name to ditch the bezels (though, not entirely), which had enthralled the world with its courage and innovation. Shifting the Ambient light sensor and front camera on the chin, Xiaomi MI Mix bade farewell to the top bezel. But where and how did they adjusted the earpiece and proximity sensor? This curiosity may reside among the most. To answer it in simple terms, they replaced that by a high tech system and packed them inside the device. As a replacement to the proximity sensor, which generally uses Infrared sensors, they used Ultrasonic sensor and inserted the system behind the screen. This new kind of setup works perfectly fine without creating a fuss. On the other hand, for replacing the earpiece, they used “cantilever piezoelectric ceramic acoustic technology” instead of putting a slab of the speaker on the top bezel.

Though Xiaomi boasted to have 91.3% screen-to-body ratio on the MI Mix, it has 83.6% in real. That is not bad either. However, with the 6.4-inch screen and 4400mAh battery, MI Mix falls on the heavy side with 209 grams. The display on the device has Full-HD+ (2040 x 1080 pixels) resolution and features 17:9 aspect ratio. The resolution results in a Pixel density of 362PPI. In the huge portfolio of Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal, Xiaomi MI Mix is the most expensive of all demanding a price of Rs. 94,999.

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ are almost identical in terms of specs. But what distinguishes them is the size of the display they inherit. Galaxy S8 is smaller of the two having 5.8-inch display, whereas the S8+plus comes in a 6.2-inch tall footprint. Unlike the Xiaomi MI Mix, there is still narrow bezels on the forehead and the chin. The upper bezel has provided an accommodation for the proximity sensor, earpiece, selfie shooter and the Iris Scanner. With the fingerprint sensor shifted to the back and capacitive buttons replaced by the on-screen one, the lower bezel is basically empty in the Galaxy S8 & S8+.

Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ are almost identical in terms of specs. But what distinguishes them is the size of the display they inherit. Galaxy S8 is smaller with the two having the 5.8-inch display, whereas the S8+plus comes in a 6.2-inch tall footprint. Unlike the Xiaomi MI Mix, there is still narrow bezels on the forehead and the chin. The upper bezel has provided an accommodation for the proximity sensor, earpiece, selfie shooter and the Iris Scanner. With the fingerprint sensor shifted to the back and capacitive buttons replaced by the on-screen one, the lower bezel is basically empty in the Galaxy S8 & S8+.

The display on the Galaxy S8 and S8+ possess a QHD+ resolution (1440 x 2960 pixels) packing a 570PPI and 526PPI pixel density respectively. On both the devices, The display reproduces vivid color tones and features an unusual 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The display on both the devices is immune to scratches and cracks with Gorilla Glass 5.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 Review: Ultimate Smartphone?

OnePlus 5T

The smartphone brand Oneplus is often remarked as the flagship killer. When all the flagship smartphones adopted the concept of the bezel-less display, Oneplus did not step up to embrace the concept and released Oneplus 5 with the traditional design. But later, Oneplus changed its mind and brought the flagship in a new avatar with the bezel-less display. Dubbed as Oneplus 5T, the smartphone embraced bezel-less display and the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio.

Replacing the front panel of the Oneplus 5, the 5T comes with 6.01-inch display in the same form factor. The display is surprisingly crisp and vibrant with the Optic AMOLED display. With the Optic AMOLED display onboard, the smartphone offers remarkable contrast ratio with pitch blacks and bright whites. Packed with 401 pixels in every inch, the smartphone possesses the Full-HD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels).

With 18:9 aspect ratio, the OnePlus 5T obviously looks stunning. And the noteworthy 80% screen-to-body ratio, the smartphone is gaining attention everywhere possible. In addition the fancy design, the smartphone also has Corning Gorilla glass 5 on the top to shield it from the cracks and scratches during the falls.

Xiaomi MI Mix 2

Preserving the legacy, Xiaomi continued to bring smartphones with bezel-less display in the name of MI Mix. The second generation of the MI Mix, the Xiaomi MI Mix 2 have lower screen-to-body ratio if compared to its predecessor, but the smartphone has rather embraced the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio, ditch the unusual 17:9 aspect ratio in the MI Mix.

Provided with the 5.99-inch display, MI Mix 2 embraces IPS LCD panel on the display side.  The smartphone looks great as the screen encircles 80.8% of the area on the front section. With this design technique, the smartphone looks alluring in the 18:9 aspect ratio display cut-offs. The display on the MI Mix 2 Xiaomi has a Full-HD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels), which results in the pixel density of 403PPI. The smartphone’s display is defended with Corning Gorilla glass 4 to defend the downfalls that may befall due to the fall of the smartphone.

Oppo F5 & Oppo F5 Youth

Oppo F5 and Oppo F5 Youth, which are renowned for its camera-centric approach are the next smartphones in the list that come with bezel-less displays. The devices feature the 6.0-inch display with the security ensured by Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone has embraced the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio sporting Full-HD+ resolution (1080 x 2160 pixels). This configuration results to a pixel density of 402PPI pixel density. Although the device possesses a big 6-inch display, the high value of the screen-to-body ratio (78.1%) is what makes the device easy on the hold and on the use.

Also Read: Oppo F5 launched in Nepal: Hands-on with the device gave a surprising result

Huawei Nova 2i

Nova 2i is the first smartphone in Nepal to flaunt a quad camera setup (dual cameras on the back and two cameras on the front). Not just in terms of photography, the smartphone is remarkable in terms of design. The narrow bezels have given spaces for a taller display, which looks impressive in every respect. In Huawei Nova 2i, the screen covers 77.3% of the area available on the front section. Huawei Nova 2i sports Full-HD+ display and embraces 18:9 aspect ratio.

Also Read: Huawei Nova 2i Review: Mid-range Segment has a new challenger

Gionee M7 Power

With the word “power” to its name, one can easily presume its battery/power-centric capabilities. But one should also not forget its impressing design with near bezel-less display. With 6-inch IPS LCD to display the content, Gionne promises an immersive experience. With the fancy bezel-less display to lure the customers, the Gionne M7 Power has also adopted the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio.

In the tall 6-inch display, Gionee has packed HD+ resolution (720 x 1440 pixels). This resolution results in the pixel density of 268 PPI. The pixel density might seem poor in the numbers, but no mediocrity can be seen on the use. The smartphone seems rather alluring with the 77.4% screen-to-body ratio. There is also Gorilla Glass 3 on the top to reduce the vulnerabilities of scratches and cracks during the falls.

Vivo V7

Another smartphone in the list is the Vivo V7, which is a camera-centric smartphone with a whopping 24MP front camera. Although the device is wrapped in a polycarbonate body, the thin bezels on the front with the maximum portion covered by the display is what made the device alluring. The 5.7-inch display on the device encompasses 77.1% of the front panel. It has also embraced the 18:9 aspect ratio, which is developing as an orthodox these days. Vivo V7 embraces HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) resolution, which results in a rather poor pixel density of 282PPI.

UMIDIGI Crystal

Ditching the bezels seems to be the sole intention of the UMIDIGI Crystal as it has kept itself away from 18:9 aspect ratio gimmick. Alike the Xiaomi MI Mix, it has tossed all the upper bezels to the trash with just some on the chin, where the front camera dwells. The 5.5-inch display on the device features Full-HD resolution packing 401 pixels in every inch. The display on the device covers 78.9% of the front panel, which is protected by Gorilla Glass 4 to evade the vulnerabilities of cracks and scratches.

Micromax Canvas Infinity

For those enthusiasts, who seek for a smartphone with trendy and eye-catching design at a cheaper price point, Micromax Canvas Infinity is the name. Priced at Rs. 18,500, the device possesses an immersive 5.7-inch display, which features an HD+ resolution at 18:9 aspect ratio. IPS LCD is employed on the device, which occupies 77.2% of the front panel. The display on the device has a pixel density of 282PPI. Although the pixel density is poor in number, it seems fairly decent if the price is considered.

Smartphones with Bezel-less display in Nutshell