Vivo has partnered with FIFA for the next six years or so. This makes them one of the official smartphone partner for the World Cup in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. And with that, a Worldcup edition Vivo smartphone was a definite.
Vivo X20 was the smartphone the Chinese manufacturer choose to showcase their partnership with the World Cup organizers. This makes the V20 the official smartphone for World Cup 2018. All of the officials of the tournament will also receive one Vivo X20 each.
The smartphone was introduced a while back in Russia. Specs include a Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The onboard storage can be further expanded up to 256GB via SDcard. That, however, occupies the SIM2 slot. Adopting an 18:9 aspect ratio and with the shrunk bezels, Vivo X20 chose to follow the trend and to be one of the smartphones with near bezel-less display. The tall 6.01-inch FullView display on the device features Full HD+ resolution unlike the Vivo V7 and Vivo V7+, which possessed a mere HD+ display. The phone also sports a dual camera setup on the back.
The device comes with Android Nougat out of the box with FunTouch OS 3.2 on the top. For the security, there is a fingerprint sensor on the back. The device also possesses other sensors like accelerometer, Gyro sensor, proximity and compass sensors. Vivo X20, the FIFA World Cup edition smartphone is backed by a 3250mAh battery.
The Worldcup edition smartphone will be no different from the regular one, except for the aesthetic of course. The special edition variant will feature a logo of the tournament on the lower back of the phone.
FIFA world cup will start on Thursday, June 14 and end on Sunday, July 15, 2018, with 32 teams fighting for the cup. Tell us what you think about a smartphone specially designed in the spirit of the FIFA world cup.
The bezel-less trend is creating a lot of buzz with every manufacturer trying to come up with their own unique way to flaunt the display. From every big manufacturer to small Chinese OEM’s, we can find the bezel-less design and the 18:9 aspect ratio, except the Sony of course. But a recent leak suggests that Sony has two new phones in the pipeline ready for 2018. The two phones look quite different but both seem to hold a flagship status looking at their designs.
The first phone has a typical Sony aesthetics with glass back and sharp boxy edges. But it is kind of refashioned with the curved metal exposed on top and on the bottom. It surely looks refreshing compared to other industrial designed phones.
The device also holds dual camera setup on the back. The cameras are separated by a sensor which could have some specific role for photography. Up front, the phone has minimal bezels on the top and the bottom. The top and bottom also hold the speaker grill and the mic. The side bezels seem to be completely eliminated.
Rumors speculate both phones will sport a 5.7-inch display with 4K resolution. However, a fingerprint sensor is nowhere to be found. It may sport a fingerprint under the display which most of the flagships are likely to have next year.
Coming down to the second phone, it looks like every other phone launched this year. It has a unibody metal design with rounded corners and subtle golden color. This device also carries dual camera setup and they are close together unlike the aforementioned phone. The dual LED flash resides horizontally to the camera. Luckily, the fingerprint sensor is plainly visible on the back. Up front, the phone looks pretty decent. The first phone with sharp edges surely looks much better with the display turned off. If we look closely at the right-side, the prominent camera button still resides.
As the phone will be launched next year, it luckily doesn’t carry any notch on top. Also, they will be among the first phone to sport the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. Both the phones will sport 6GB of RAM. These phones will run on the latest version of Oreo. It is speculated that these phones will be launched at MWC 2018.
Oppo F5 was recently launched in Nepal targeting the audience who are a fan of photography and selfie moreover. Now, Oppo has launched the lower-end variant of the F5, the F5 Youth. But don’t let the name fool you, the phone is moreover like a base variant of the Oppo F5 as they are barely separable in most of the aspects.
The Oppo F5 Youth comes with a 6.0-inch display with Full HD+ resolution. Having a Full HD+ display means as a rule of thumb – it comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone has narrow bezels overall and holds a true 2017 aesthetic. Well if you look at the Oppo F5, it doesn’t differ much from that. The front panel is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 while the overall phone is crafted with a unibody metal. The back holds the fingerprint sensor as well.
The Oppo phones are all about the Camera and the F5 Youth has pretty good numbers when it comes to megapixel counts. Up front, it holds a 16MP camera which comes with Oppo’s AI Beauty mode which promises to up your selfie game. And on the back, it holds a 13MP Camera with f/2.2 aperture. If you compare the camera specs of F5 Youth with the F5’s it certainly feels feeble then again the price is also fairly low. The front doesn’t offer a selfie flash.
The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio P23 Processor clocked at 2.5GHz. It is aided by 3GB of RAM. The phone offers 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded up to 256GB using Micro SD card slot. The Oppo F5 Youth is running on Android 7.1.2 Nougat with no promise of further OS update.
Oppo F5 Youth Specifications
Display:6inch IPS LCD display
Resolution: 2160×1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
Body to Screen Ratio: 78.1%
SIM: Dual Nano
OS: Android v7.1 Nougat with ColorOS 3.2
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: Mediatek Helio P23
CPU: Octa-core 2.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB (Dedicated Slot)
Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: 16 MP (f/2.0, 2.0 μm)
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
In general, the Oppo F5 Youth falls back with low RAM and Megapixel count on both front and back compared to the F5. But the aesthetics and overall most of the specifications remain the same. If you are okay with a slightly weak camera and less RAM then opting for the Oppo F5 Youth instead of the F5 could save you up to 5 thousand.
The Snapdragon 845 is Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset for the year 2018. The SD 845 will replace the current Snapdragon 835 chipset as the latest and greatest in SoC technology for Android smartphones. Let’s look at what the latest and greatest from Qualcomm has to offer.
Like always the new SD 845 brings in the usual improvements over its predecessor. Those include a 25% boost in general performance, 30% boost in graphics performance, 30% lower power consumption, and improved image processing.
The new CPU will employ the new A75 and A55 microarchitectures. With four Kryo cores (A75) running at up to 2.8GHz and the other four Kryo(A55) running at 1.8GHz. This new cores will be based on the first-ever DynamoIQ big.LITTLE CPU organization.
The graphics department will be handled by the new Adreno 630 which will deliver up to 30% improvements in graphics as well as 30% reduction in power consumptions over the last generation. The processor architecture remains the same at 10nm but it’s the second generation bringing in around 10% of improvements in performance and 15% improvements in power consumption.
Coming to the exciting parts, the new SoC is capable of capturing videos of up to (with HDR 10 support) 4K resolutions at 60fps, 1080p at 240fps, and 720p at 480fps. It also supports up to one 32MP single or 16MP dual hybrid setup.
There are also improvements in the AI department which is up to 3x better than before, according to Qualcomm. The charging capabilities have also improved with a new “Quick Charge 4+”. The new Quick Charge will keep your device cooler, charge 15% faster and up to 30% more effectively.
The new SoC also has a dedicated piece of silicon that acts as a vault for all the security information like your fingerprint data, face scans, iris scans etc.
The improvements do include the latest X20 LTE modem, which will provide gigabit connectivity. And as Qualcomm says you will be able to download a full 3GB HD movie in just 3 minutes or simply up to 1.2Gbps down and 150Mbps up.
Qualcomm will be working with Samsung to manufacturer the new SoC. Samsung itself will use the processor on their Galaxy S9, no surprises there. But Xiaomi‘s CEO also confirmed their flagship for 2018 will also employ the new chipset, most probably the Xiaomi Mi 7.
But we expect almost all of the flagship phones to launch in 2018 will feature this new SoC. Apart from the high-end smartphones, low-end Windows 10 laptops and Chromebooks might also come with the same chipset. This might open doors for some affordable laptops as well.
Needless to mention, winter has come. The chill weather with the frequent drops in the temperate and the heart-shivering breeze might be annoying to the most. But won’t it be exciting if the same hellish cold weather comes with a heart-warming deal on your favorite products? And the same thing has happened recently. To make this gloomy cold weather exciting, Coolpad has slashed the price of some of the fan-loved smartphones in their lineup.
Despite possessing a short history in Nepal, Coolpad succeeded to reside in the heart of Nepali customers since the very beginning. For the awe-inspiring services and with the remarkable features packed in the smartphones, they have been able to gain the trust and garner love from the customers. Now to please their wonderful fan-base, Coolpad dropped the price of some of the smartphones to make the upcoming Christmas and New Year even more sensational. The privileged smartphones to receive the price drop are Coolpad Cool1 Dual, Coolpad Note 3S and Coolpad NX1, one of the affordable 4G smartphones in Nepal. But since the price drop is an offer for the approaching Christmas and the New Year, the offer will end after that. So if you are interested to own any of the device mentioned, you need to hurry up.
Coolpad Cool1 Dual
The smartphone launched in Nepal in early February this year possessing 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of internal storage. Over time, the smartphone in such memory format discontinued making space for the 64GB variant, which was available at the same price tag. The spacious storage capacity had pleased the most. But what pleased more was its remarkable dual camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter up front. The 13MP dual camera setup on the back captures outstanding images. And that includes the wonderful Bokeh shots and astounding selfies. So, it is still one of the best camera smartphones under 30000 in Nepal.
The other aspect, where the Coolpad Cool1 excels is the battery life. With 4060mAh battery, it fuels the device untiringly for two days under normal usage. With this capability, the smartphone gained a remarkable spot on our list of the smartphones with best battery life in Nepal. The smartphone uses USB Type-C cable for the charge injection and also supports fast charging. Powering the device is Snapdragon 652 chipset, which has welcomed Adreno 510 GPU aboard. With 4GB of RAM and the decent chipset, the performance on the device is fluent without any stutters and lags.
The smartphone embraces 5.5-inch display with Full-HD resolution. Protected with Gorilla Glass 3, the device packs 401 pixels in every inch. Also, the device possesses a fast fingerprint sensor, which unlocks the device in less than 0.5 seconds. Furthermore, the device has embraced all the other basic sensors like Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetic Field Sensor, etc. However, the device is still running on Android Marshmallow, which could be a deal breaker for some enthusiasts.
The device was priced at Rs. 30,996 before the price drop. Even at that price point, it was one of the best smartphones in Nepal under 30000 in Nepal. Now with the price drop of Rs. 3000, the device is now standing as an even stronger challenger amongst its rivals.
Coolpad Cool1 key specs
5.5-inch full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EUI 5.6
64GB ROM (not expandable)
4GB RAM
13 MP Dual Rear-facing Camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, 6P Lens, 4K Video Recording
Note 3S is another smartphone, which possesses some noteworthy specs at a budget price point. The device embraces a 5.5-inch HD display with a pixel density of 267PPI. The device is powered by an Octacore Snapdragon 415 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM. On the memory side, Coolpad Note 3S possesses 32GB of onboard storage to store your data.
In terms of camera, there is a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP camera assists in taking selfies. Alike the Cool1, Note 3S comes with Android Marshmallow out of the box. The device is backed by 2500mAh battery and possesses a fingerprint sensor to evade the data vulnerability. After the price drop of Rs. 2000 the device is now available at Rs. 18,996. At the new price, the device can be a good smartphone to buy under Rs. 20,000.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COOLPAD NOTE 3S:
5.5-inch HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi)
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
32 GB ROM
MicroSD card support (up to 32GB)
3GB RAM
13 MP Rear-facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 SoC
Octa-core processor
Adreno 405 GPU
Fingerprint Sensor
Non-removable 2500 mAh battery
Price: 20,996 Rs. 18,996
Coolpad NX1
Coolpad NX1 is one of the affordable 4G smartphones in Nepal. After the price drop of Rs. 1,230, the device is now available at Rs. 8,996. The device comes with 5-inch HD display and possesses MediaTek MT6735P chipset to handle the processes within. On the memory side, Coolpad NX1 possesses 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. For the photography and videography, there is an 8MP rear camera and 2MP selfie shooter. On the software side, the device comes with the outdated Android Lollipop out of the box. And to fuel the device there is a 2000mAh battery.
HTC is a relatively new smartphone brand in the Nepali market. And with just a handful of smartphones launched, one of their recent releases is getting a price drop. The smartphone in question is the HTC Desire 10 Pro. Launched almost a month ago with an MRP of Rs 32,490, the device can be yours now for just Rs 30,000.
The Desire 10 Pro is a decent device for an asking price of Rs.30,000. The SoC decision of MediaTek P10 might not be for everyone, but the rest of the specs are good enough. It has a 5.5 inch Full HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass 4 protection.The choice of 4GB and 64GB storage options is among the same as all other smartphones in this category. It employs a 20MP back and 13MP front cameras and a 3000mAh fast-charging battery for power.
Specifications of HTC Desire 10 Pro:
5.5 inches (1080 x 1920) IPS LCD display @401ppi
Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 Chipset
Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU
Mali-T860MP2 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB Storage, Expandable up to 256GB (SIM 2 Tray)
20 MP Rear Camera with f/2.2 aperture, laser autofocus, LED flash
13MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture and Auto HDR
3,000mAh battery with Fast Charging
Price: Rs 32,490 Rs 30,000
All in all, the new price will see it compete with devices like Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro and Xiaomi MI A1. So, what do you think of this price drop? Are you going to consider it now after the price drop or do you think some other device is still a better fit than this?
After many speculations and buzz created by the leak of the latest offerings from Xiaomi for the fifth generation of the Redmi lineup, the company has now officially revealed the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus amidst an event today.
Like the prior speculations suggested, the phones come with 18:9 aspect ratio displays with minimum bezels at the top and at the bottom. Both of the releases come with almost similar designs and specifications if you set aside a few differences in terms of the processor in use and screen size.
Now, let’s see what the Xiaomi Redmi 5 has up for offer.
The Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes with an almost bezel-less 5.7-inch HD display with a resolution of 720×1440. Powered by octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC, the phone is clocked at 1.8GHz and is coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. The phone operates on Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top. Customers will be able to choose between two different variants of the Redmi 5 – 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB. The internal storage is expandable up to 128GB.
In the camera department, the Redmi 5 comes with a 12 MP shooter at the back with 1.25-micron pixels for improved photography. In the front, the phone has a 5 MP camera with features like Beautify 3.0 and Soft-Toned selfie light for better selfies. Both of the sensors are coupled with LED flash. Powering the device is a 3300mAh battery, which the manufacturers have promised will provide up to 12 days of standby time.
Key Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 5:
5.7-inch HD+ display with 720×1440 pixels resolution
1.8GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC
Adreno 506 GPU
Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top
2GB and 3GB RAM variants with expandable internal storage of 16GB and 32GB
12 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera with LED flash
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS
3.5mm headphone jack
Sensors: accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor
Fingerprint sensor
3300mAh battery
CNY 799 (approx Rs.12500) for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage
CNY 899 (approx Rs.14000) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage
So, what does the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus have for offer? Let’s find out now.
This higher iteration looks similar to the Redmi 5 in terms of appearance but it does have some extra tweaks in it. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus comes with a 5.99-inch full HD+ display with 1080×2160 pixels resolution with 403ppi pixel density and 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC clocked at up 2GHz. In terms of storage, the device comes in two variants: 3GB and 4GB with expandable 32GB and 64GB of internal storage.
The camera department of the Redmi 5 Plus is the same as that of the Redmi 5 – 12MP back camera and 5MP front camera with exactly same features. Similarly, the Redmi 5 Plus will also run on Android 7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top. There is a 4000mAh battery powering the device.
In terms of connectivity, these devices come with standard connectivity options, such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 (b/g/n on Redmi 5 and a/b/g/n on Redmi 5 Plus), Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB. Basic sensors like – accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor are available in both of these new launches by Xiaomi. Moreover, there is a fingerprint sensor at the back of both of them.
Key Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus:
5.99-inch full HD+ display with 1080×2160 pixels resolution
2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC
Android7.1 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top
3GB and 4GB RAM variants with expandable internal storage of 32GB and 64GB
12 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera with LED flash
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS
3.5mm headphone jack
Sensors: accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor
Fingerprint sensor
4000mAh battery
CNY 999 (approx Rs.15600) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage
CNY 1299 (approx Rs.20200) for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage
The best thing about both of these newbies is that they both come with immersive full view displays and powerful batteries within a budget suitable for more buyers! What do you think of the new releases? Let us know in the comments below!
Huawei has officially launched the midrange Huawei Y7 in Nepal which is the base version of the earlier launched Huawei Y7 Prime. As the name suggests, it comes with inferior specs compared to the Prime making it much cheaper. The phone is priced at Rs.15,900 and is one of few phones that sports 5.5-inch display under the price of Rs.20,000.
The phone is similar to the Y7 Prime and shares all of its aesthetics. It comes with a 720p IPS panel with 267ppi. Powering the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. The same configuration can be found on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime, Gionee M7 Power and Redmi 4x. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is the major differentiating factor from the Prime variant that has 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. The phone also lacks fingerprint sensor which is typical in this price range.
Huawei Y7 is fueled with EMUI 5.1 on top of Android 7.0 Nougat. The phone is likely to be deprived of any future updates. On the camera facet, the phone offers a 12MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). The front camera houses 8MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. There’s no presence of LED flash up front. It has dual Hybrid SIM tray where it intakes two nano SIM cards or a combination of nano SIM and a microSD card of up to 256GB using the second SIM tray. Backing up the phone is a massive 4,000mAh battery.
Huawei Y7 Vs Huawei Y7 Prime
Specifications
Huawei Y7
Huawei Y7 Prime
Display
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 ) @267ppi
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 ) @267ppi
Android Version
EMUI 5.1, Android 7.0 Nougat
EMUI 5.1, Android 7.0 Nougat
SIM Card
Hybrid (Nano+Nano/Nano+microSD Card)
Hybrid (Nano+Nano/Nano+microSD Card)
Fingerprint Sensor
NO
Rear Mounted
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
RAM
2GB
3GB
Storage
16GB, expandable up to 256GB
32GB, expandable up to 256GB
Rear Camera
12 MP with f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p @30fps
12 MP with f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p @30fps
The design is certainly one of the first things we consider while buying a new smartphone. The high-end phones are already great with aesthetics and new technology but the mid-range segment is also not that far behind. The bezel-less craze started by few flagship phones have now jumped to the mid-range and even in the budget section. Here, we have listed the best mid-range phones with near bezel-less displays available in Nepal.
Huawei Nova 2i:
Huawei Nova 2i has made a name for itself in being the first phone in the world with four cameras. But that’s not the only aptitude it holds, the phone also sports the now popular 18:9 aspect ratio display with very minimal side bezels. The phone holds a 5.9-inch full HD+ display with 409 ppi making it the sharpest display on the list. If you are looking for a great display at this price range along with bezel-less design then opting for the Nova 2i will certainly be the best decision. But there are more things the Nova 2i than just a pretty display.
This phone also holds a powerful processor, its own in-house Kirin 659 chipset clocked at 2.3GHz and comes coupled with 4GB of RAM. We can’t definitely forget the quad-camera setup it sports. It housed dual 16+2MP Camera on the back and dual 13+2MP camera on the front. The phone is backed by a 3340mAh battery. For more in-depth insight into the phone, check out our review of the Huawei Nova 2i down below:
Huawei Nova 2i Specifications:
Display: 5.9-inch IPS LCD
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 402PPI
Front Camera: 13MP + 2MP Dual Camera, f/2.0 aperture, LED Flash
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
Battery: 3340mAh
Huawei Nova 2i Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,900
Oppo F5
The newly launched Oppo F5 is a direct contender for the Huawei Nova 2i. The phone is even priced similarly. And the similarity doesn’t end there, the Oppo F5 also carries the 18:9 aspect ratio display with Full HD+ resolution. It sports a 6-inch display with the high pixel density of 402ppi. The bezels are minimal and the rounded corners of the display definitely look good compared to the sharp edges of Nova. And on the plus side, it’s screen is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone carries a smaller 32GB storage size but has dedicated micro SD card slot and on the other hand, its counterpart holds a higher 64GB internal storage but offers hybrid SIM tray.
The phone is powered by Helio P23 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. On the optics front, although it has no sign of Dual cameras, nonetheless, the specifications look really promising (*Review Coming Soon*). On the Rear, it houses 16MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and on the front, it houses 20MP camera with AI beautification. The phone is backed by a 3200mAh battery.
Oppo F5 Specification:
Display: 6.0-inch LTPS IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 402 PPI
Body to Screen Ratio: 78.1%
SIM: Dual Nano (SIM+SIM)
OS: ColorOS 3.2 UI on top of Android Nougat (v7.1.1)
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23
GPU: Mali-G71 MP2
RAM: 4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 16MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 20MP, f/2.0
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
Battery: 3200mAh
Oppo F5 Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,990
Vivo V7
If you have thought that the Oppo F5 looks great then look no further, the Vivo V7 also sports a similar design. Being subsidiary of the same company, both the phone have identical aesthetics. The Vivo V7 sports a smaller 5.7-inch display with a 720p panel. Opting for the low-resolution panel is a major turn off here. It also carries the 18:9 aspect ratio.
Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 450 chipset clocked at 1.8GHz and comes with 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, it offers 32GB of onboard storage with a dedicated micro SD card slot. In terms of optics, it has 16MP Rear Camera and 24MP front-facing camera. It is backed up by a 3000mAh battery.
Vivo V7 Specifications:
Display: 5.7-inch IPS LCD
Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 282ppi
Body to Screen Ratio: 77.1%
SIM: Dual Nano (SIM+SIM)
OS: Funtouch OS 3.2 on top of Android Nougat (v7.1.2)
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: Snapdragon 450
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 506
RAM: 4GB
Memory: 32GB internal storage; expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, LED flash
Front Camera: 24 MP, f/2.0
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0, GPS
Battery: 3000mAh
Vivo V7 Price in Nepal: 29,990
Umidigi Crystal
Umidigi Crystal is one of the true bezel-less phones if you go with the literal meaning. The phone carries almost no bezels on three sides of the device. The design resembles the Mi Mix with only a bottom chin holding camera and speaker. But sadly, the phone doesn’t carry the 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone, however, comes with a 2.5D glass back which can be considered as a flagship touch.
Powering this device is the MediaTek MT6750T processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 4GB of RAM. For storage, it offers 64GB internal storage with the option for expansion although hybrid. It holds a dual camera setup in a pair of 13MP+5MP and a 5MP Front Facing Camera. Umidigi Crystal is backed by a 3000mAh battery.
Specifications of Umidigi Crystal:
Display: 5.5-inch IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio, 401ppi
Body to Screen Ratio: 88%
SIM: Hybrid Dual Nano (SIM+SIM or SIM +microSD)
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: 1.5GHz Octa-core
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz
RAM: 4GB RAM
Memory: 64GB internal memory, expandable up to 256GB
Rear Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP dual cameras
Front Camera: 5 MP
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type C, GPS
Battery: 3000 mAh
Umidigi Crystal Price in Nepal: Rs.25,900
Micromax Canvas Infinity
The Micromax Canvas Infinity is the cheapest phone on this list with minimal bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone offers a 5.7-inch display with the resolution of 1440*720 with 279ppi. The front looks similar to the Vivo V7 but the phone is almost 20grams heavier given the same screen real-estate and a slightly smaller battery. Canvas Infinity is the only phone on this list with the promise for an upgrade to Oreo from 7.1.2 Nougat.
The phone is powered by quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset with 3GB of RAM. For storage, it comes with 32GB memory with a dedicated micro SD card slot. In the camera department, it holds a 13MP camera on the back and 16MP camera on the front both with f/2.0 and LED flash. The phone is backed by 2980mAh battery.
Specifications of Micromax Canvas Infinity:
Display: 5.7-inch IPS LCD
Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 279ppi
Body to Screen Ratio: 77.1%
SIM: Dual Micro (SIM+SIM)
OS: Android Nougat v7.1.2
Fingerprint Sensor: Rear Mounted
Chipset: Snapdragon 425
CPU: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 308
RAM: 3GB
Memory: 32GB internal storage; expandable up to 128GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, LED flash
Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, LED flash
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, micro USB 2.0, A-GPS
Battery: 2980mAh
Micromax Canvas Infinity Price in Nepal: Rs.18,500
Anker is a well-known brand in the tech industry. Their products range from wireless speakers to wireless chargers. And they are finally coming to Nepal. From their wide range of products, comes a small Bluetooth portable speaker, the SoundCore nano (Rs.1840) which is available exclusively online at daraz.com.np This just might be one of the smallest Bluetooth speakers you have ever seen, but is it any good? Let’s find out in this review.
Build
This speaker is really small, 2.1 × 2.1 × 1.3 inches to be exact. Enclosed in an Aluminum alloy finish this speaker brings the best of two worlds. A really sturdy design aided by a lightweight body (82g), this portable speaker features a unibody-ish design. The speaker’s build won’t disappoint you, most probably. And with the wide range of extremely durable Anker products, one would expect a lot.
Sound Quality
By now, you should already be familiar with the speaker’s size. Why this is important is because the sound quality of the speaker won’t blow your mind much, until you actually see how small the speaker is. The speaker lacks any type of bass, and that’s actually a good thing, seeing how light the speaker is.
There is a 3W speaker that throws out decent sound without much distortion, even at maximum volumes. Also, with the hand strap, you can attach the speaker to your bag or your jacket and just play along as you go for a hike or even bike rides.
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0 is on board for wireless music playback. The strength of the signal is fine, and the range goes up to about 20 feets easily. There is even a built-in sound cancellation mic, means you can call right from the speaker itself.
The whole speaker has one port, the MicroUSB. That port is responsible for charging the device and if you want to live the wired live, you can also play music through this port (3.5mm to USB converter included in the box).
Battery Life
Battery life on this thing is fine, powered by a 400mAh, it delivers about 4 hours of music playback. Charging takes about 1.5 hours, which is fine too. Not much to complain about in this department. The speaker will keep on playing for more than 6 hours, at low volumes of course.
Conclusion
This is a really good speaker, totally worth it. The mixture of size and weight and loudness is really good. The portability is its main selling point, and honestly, for a speaker this size, the quality is just awesome. You will need to experience it on your own.
The alternatives of this speaker are very few and we sadly have none of them. If you want a highly portable loudspeaker then no other can beat this one. And for a price of just Rs 1,840, the device isn’t that expensive for what it delivers either.
The processor architecture remains the same at 10nm but it’s the second generation bringing in around 10% of improvements in performance and 15% improvements in power consumption.
The choice of 4GB and 64GB storage options is among the same as all other smartphones in this category. It employs a 20MP back and 13MP front cameras and a 3000mAh fast-charging battery for power.
