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Oppo A71 Launching Next Week in Nepal

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September 9, 2017

Telecell Pvt. Ltd, the official distributor of Oppo phones in Nepal is bringing a new mid-range product in the market, namely, Oppo A71. The phone is set to launch before Dashain and will come with offers included. Oppo A71 is expected to launch with a price tag that is below Rs.20,000 and offers conventional specs offered by phones at the similar price range.

The phone comes with a 5.2-inch HD display with pixel density of 282ppi. Oppo A71 is running of Color OS3.1 on top of Android 7.1 Nougat. Oppo phones basically have no record of providing an Android update, so you’re stuck with what you’ve purchased. Powering the device is the MediaTek’s MT6750 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.5Ghz. For multitasking, it sports 3GB of RAM. The phone offers 16GB onboard storage which is standard at this price range. It can be further updated up to 256GB.

Oppo phones are branded as camera phones and the new A71 offers a 13MP rear camera with a f/2.2 aperture, phased detection autofocus for faster focus, and a LED flash. It is capable of recording Full HD video at 30fps. Up front, it comes with a 5MP camera with f/2.4 aperture. Oppo A71 being launched this month still doesn’t offer USB type C. But the micro USB 2.0 it comes with does provide USB OTG support. Backing up the phone is a decent 3,000mAh battery. Taking the specs into account, the battery can easily last you for a whole day.

Also Read: Top Smartphones under Rs. 20,000

Specifications of Oppo A71

5.2 inches ISP LCD HD (720 x 1280 ) display
No Protection
Colors OS 3.1 on top of Android 7.1 Nougat
MediaTek MT6750 Chipset
Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 64-bit CPU
Mali-T860MP2 GPU
3GB RAM
16GB Storage, Expandable up to 256GB
13 MP Rear Camer with f/2.2, phase detection autofocus
5MP Front Camera with f/2.4 aperture
USB On the Go (OTG)
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Oppo A71 Price in Nepal (Expected): Rs. 20,000

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Launched in Nepal

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September 8, 2017

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Tablets are one of the few dying techs that still prevails today. The major purpose of owning a tablet is for multi media consumption which includes watching movies, reading, and gaming. But Apple has reimagined the tablet as a workhorse, made to replace your laptop. Apples 10.5 inch iPad Pro is a prime example of that and now it is officially available in Nepal via GenNext, the official distributor of Apple Products in Nepal.

Like the name suggests, the device comes with a 10.5-inch retina display with a resolution of 2224*1668 which measures at 264 ppi. The most innovative piece of hardware of the device is the display itself as Apple has equipped it with numerous features. To start with, the iPad Pro 10.5 comes with True Tone Display which ambiently detects the color temperature of the room and changes the display colors to match it. The display also comes with an oleophobic coating which prevents fingerprints on the screen. The display supports P3 color gamut for a wide range of colors. The most highlighted feature of the panel is the Pro Motion Technolgy. With Pro Motion Technology, the new iPad Pro has a refresh rate of 120Hz. Higher refresh rate makes scrolling on the UI smoother and precise. It also results in low latency(20ms) when using the Apple Pencil for drawing. The tablet also has anti-glare protection.

The device is a beast when it comes to performance. Powering the tablet is the Apple’s A10x fusion chip with 12-core GPU which crunches through everything you throw at it. The iPad Pro was made to replace a laptop so its performance is on par with the Apple’s MacBook Pro on benchmarks. It comes with 4GB of RAM.

On the optics side of things, the iPad Pro sports a 12MP camera with a f/1.8 aperture which is the same sensor found on the iPhone 7. So, it has hands down the best camera on a tablet. The camera also comes with OIS so shooting 4K videos is smooth. It has a 7MP camera up front with Retina Flash. The tablet comes with 4way stereo speakers so if you want to use it for multimedia consumption you’re going to get the best audio experience. Backing up the device is a 30.4‐watt‐hour battery which gives backup of up to 10 hours. But on the contrary, it doesn’t support quick charge so it’s going to take a while to get it juiced up.

With iOS 11, the iPad Pro is a productivity machine for those who intend to use it as one. But will it able to replace a working laptop? Well if the price is considered it’s almost close to a high-end windows laptop but when it comes to practicality the tablet still has more things to cover to replace a laptop.

Specifications of iPad Pro 10.5

10.5 inches (1668 x 2224) @265ppi, True Tone, Pro Motion, Oleophobic Coating, Anti Glare Coating
A10X Fusion chip with 64‑bit architecture, Embedded M10 coprocessor
4GB RAM
12-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Digital zoom up to 5x, Optical image stabilization
7 MP Front Camera with Retina Flash
64/256/512 GB Storage Options
4 Way Stereo Speakers
802.11ac WiFi
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (30.4 Wh)

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Price in Nepal

The iPad Pro 10.5 is available in Evo Store located at Labim Mall, Sherpa Mall, and Mercantile Plaza. The base model with 64GB storage is priced at Rs.88,000. Price of other variant is unknown.

Coolpad Cool1 launched with 64GB of storage

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September 8, 2017

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Coolpad Cool1 launched with 64GB of storage

Jaima International Pvt. Ltd had introduced the Coolpad brand in Nepal last February. Their best offering then was the 32GB variant of Cool1.

The Coolpad Cool1 was launched back in August last year internationally. But Nepali buyers were left with only the option of the base model. Nonetheless, the 64GB storage variant of the device has finally arrived in Nepal.

Also Read: Coolpad Mobiles Price in Nepal

The high-end variant of the Coolpad Cool1 will cost you Rs 30,996. You basically get 32GB of extra storage for the same price the base model of the device was released with. The boost in storage is surely a welcomed as there is no option for an expandable storage on the smartphone.

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Other than the storage, everything else remains the same. The Coolpad Cool1 with its 64 GB packs the same 5.5″ IPS LCD full HD display, 4 GB of RAM, dual camera setup, Snapdragon 652 SoC, fingerprint sensor and a 4060 mAh battery.

Also Read: Best Camera Smartphones in Nepal

Everything you need to know about the Coolpad Cool1 64GB:

5.5-inch full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EUI 5.8
64 GB ROM (not expandable)
4 GB RAM
13 MP Dual Rear-facing Camera (RGB + Monochrome) with f/2.0 aperture,dual tone LED flash, 6P Lens, 4K Video Recording
8 MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 64-bit SoC
Octa-core processor (4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Adreno 510 GPU
Fingerprint Sensor (rear mounted, 360 degrees, unlocks in 0.5secs)
Dual SIM with 4G VOLTE
USB Type-C connectivity with fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
Non-removable 4060 mAh battery
Color Option: Gold
Coolpad Cool1 Price in Nepal (64 GB): Rs. 30,996

Manufacturers like Samsung and Apple launch their smartphones of different storage variants at the same time. OnePlus Nepal also launched the OnePlus 5 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM yesterday. What do you think about the trend of distributors launching the base variants of their smartphones in Nepal? Let us know in the comments below.

Colors Dashain-Tihar offer: Everything you need to know

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September 8, 2017

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Colors Dashain-Tihar offer: Everything you need to know

For anyone wanting to buy a smartphone, Dashain is the best time to do it. Every distributor comes up with their own version of discounts and deals. And doing so this time is Colors Nepal with the company’s own “100% cash back offer”.

On the occasion of Dashain and Tihar, Colors is offering its buyers a chance to win a full 100% cash. They have also included a few extra gifts as well. However, the list of phones listed in this promotion is very less.

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List of smartphones applicable in Colors 100% Cash Back Offer 2017:

How to Participate in Colors 100% Cash Back Offer 2017:

Buy any of the three smartphones mentioned above between September 5 and October 26 (Bhadra 20 and Kartik 9)
Type Colors <space> IMEI number and send it to 6000(NTC) or 36000(NCELL)
You will get a unique confirmation code confirming your participation in the lucky draw

Colors will announce the winners on the company’s official Facebook page.

50 winners will be announced every week. If you happen to win the lucky draw contest, you need to claim the prizes within 15 days of the announcement.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobile Dashain Tihar Offer

Colors P70 Selfie U

5-inch 2.5D 720P IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 294ppi
MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor
2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with microSD up to 128GB
8MP auto focus rear camera with F/2.2 aperture, LED flash, 1080P video recording
8MP fixed focus front camera with LED flash
Dimension: 144.1×72.2×9.15 ; Weight: 157.4g
Android 7.0 Nougat
Dual SIM with 4G
2250mAh battery
Colors: Gold, White
Free Tempered Glass & Back Cover
Price (in MRP): Rs. 12,595

Colors P55

5-inch FWVGA (854×480 pixels)
MediaTek MT6580 quad-core processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage with microSD up to 32GB
5MP back camera
2MP with flash
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Dual SIM
2200mAh battery
Colors: Gold/Black, Matte Black, Silver/Black
Free Tempered Glass & Back Cover
Price (in MRP): Rs. 7,595

Colors P45

4.5 inches IPS LCD FWVGA with 2.5D curved screen
Spreadtrum SPD 7731
1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage with microSD up to 32GB
5MP back camera
2MP
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
1800mAh battery
Price (in MRP): Rs. 6,995

Vivo V7+ unveiled; a selfie monster with near bezel-less display

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September 8, 2017

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Vivo V7+ unveiled; a selfie monster with near bezel-less display

Amid the talks of Vivo launching here in Nepal, the Chinese company announced a new smartphone that comes with a whopping 24-megapixel selfie camera as its USP. But that’s not all Vivo is offering with the all new V7+. The device has a near bezel-less FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio and comes equipped with ultra HD mode technology on the inside.

Firstly, let’s talk about what Vivo is known mostly for – cameras. The Vivo V7+ is engraved with a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. It is accompanied by an LED flash and features Ultra HD mode. This mode can take four images and stitch them together to form a 64-megapixel picture. At the front is a 24-megapixel secondary camera with LED flash which Vivo calls Moonlight Glow. The front-facing shooter also has Face Beauty 7.0 feature and packs in a Portrait Mode to blur an object’s background.

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The Vivo V7+ sports a 5.99-inch FullView display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. This resolution could be a let off to interested consumers considering its price tag of 21,990 INR (roughly Rs. 35,184). The device is equipped with dual SIM slot and a different microSD card slot which helps in expanding the 64 GB of internal memory on the smartphone.

For performance, the Vivo V7+ packs an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor which, again, could have been better. This processor is coupled with 4 GB of RAM and Adreno 506 GPU. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat right out of the box with Funtouch OS 3.2 on top as a skin.

The Vivo V7+ comes installed with a fingerprint scanner on the back. Talking about its battery, the device is backed by a non-removable 3,225 mAh Li-ion battery. The Vivo V7+ is currently an Amazon India exclusive with its first sale on September 15.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Vivo V7+:

5.99-inch, HD IPS LCD display
Android v7.1 Nougat with Funtouch OS 3.2
1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor
4 GB RAM
64 GB Internal Memory
Rear-facing cameras: 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Front-facing camera: 24 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
3,225 mAh battery with Dash Charge support
Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor

Itel & TECNO Mobile Brands enters Nepali market, Replacement facility within 100 days

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September 7, 2017

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Itel & TECNO Mobile Brands enters Nepali market, Replacement facility within 100 days

With above two dozens of smartphone brands in Nepal, smartphone market seems quite concentrated (or rather complicated). Yet foreign smartphone brands and mobile distributors in Nepal are seeing the smartphone market potential in Nepal more than ever. And the same force has brought three new brands in Nepal. The new brands to step their foot on Nepal are Oraimo, Itel and TECNO Mobile. Itel and TECNO Mobile are smartphone brands whereas Oraimo is the brand for mobile accessories. All these brands are the products of Transsion Holdings Company with Mahalaxmi Mobile serving as an authorized distributor to make this arrival possible in Nepal.

Though a number of smartphone brands are prevailing in Nepali smartphone market, the services they provide are not so good to speak off. Customers are often disheartened by the limited number of service centers and their unsatisfactory services. And this new smartphone brands seem to catch the weakness in the trend and promises to offer some luring warranties and services. Speaking of the warranties, the company vows to provide 13 months warranty on TECNO mobiles and 12 months warranty on Itel mobiles. On the other side, there is a replacement facility if the phone gets dysfunctional and cannot be repaired technically within 100 days of the purchase.

On the launch ceremony, four smartphones were made public under the TECNO Mobile brand which is priced in the range of Rs.7, 500 to Rs.25, 000. Similarly, under the Itel mobile brand, five feature phones and two smartphones were unveiled whose price varies from Rs.800 to Rs.6, 000. Though many devices are released so far under the brand name of Itel and TECNO, only a limited number of phones were launched in the event. Addressing the matter, Mahalaxmi mobiles assured to launch in an additional number of smartphones in Nepal if the market seems favorable. They also mentioned that the customers should not have to wait for Oraimo accessories as all the products will be soon available in Nepal.

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Huawei is the second largest smartphone company in the world!

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September 7, 2017

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Huawei is the second largest smartphone company in the world!

Huawei, the Chinese manufacturer with a huge ambition, has finally over passed its arch rivals. The company’s sales surpassed Apple‘s shipment numbers for June and July. Reports also claim that a hat-trick could be on its way for Huawei following strong August sales.

This is a significant milestone for Huawei. The global scale Huawei has been able to achieve can be attributed to its consistent investment in R&D and manufacturing, coupled with aggressive marketing and sales channel expansion

Although their lead might be short lived as Apple prepares to unveil the supposed iPhone 8 on September 12. This does not undermine the rate at which Huawei has been growing.

However, a weak presence in the South Asian, Indian and North American markets limits Huawei’s potential in the near-to mid-term to take a sustainable second place position behind Samsung

This showcases how Chinese smartphone manufacturers are growing. However, the Global Smartphone Model Sales Market Share (a sales figures of individual smartphones) tells a different tale as none of Huawei’s smartphone model has made it into the list. The problem with Huawei is that the company’s portfolio of smartphones aren’t streamlined – the opposite of what Oppo and Xiaomi are currently doing.

Without surprise, three Apple smartphones and four Samsung devices have made into the list while the rest is filled with Chinese smartphones models.

If you are wondering why the iPhone 6 has made into the list, it’s because Apple revamped the device by launching its 32 GB variant.

Samsung Dashain Tihar Offer: Everything you need to know

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September 7, 2017

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Samsung Dashain Tihar Offer: Everything you need to know

Dashain, undoubtedly one of the biggest festivals of Nepal, brings lots of offers from smartphone distributors. It is the time when smartphone vendors make lots of sales. So, keeping that in mind, Samsung has initiated the “Utsav Ko Umanga, Samsung Sanga Pariwar Dangaa” campaign as its promotional offer.

Targeting the festival of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhat, buyers have a chance to win Samsung’s various home appliances.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobile Dashain Tihar Offer

The set of gifts include:

40″ Samsung Smart TV
Double door refrigerator
Fully automatic front load washing machine
Microwave oven
Vacuum cleaner

How to participate in Samsung Dashain Tihar Offer

This offer is valid from 1st September to 18th September. If you happen to buy a 4G Samsung smartphone in that time frame, you can participate in this campaign. To participate, all you need to do is type SAMSUNG <space> the 11 characters serial number of your new smartphone, and send it to 37722. You will initially get a confirmation with a recharge of Rs 100 or Rs 1000 and will automatically be enrolled in the grand lucky draw.

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The winners of this campaign will be announced every day starting from 7th September until 26th September. The announcement will again continue from 4th October to 18th October, right after Dashain’s important dates.

The lucky draw will be carried out live on Samsung Nepal’s official Facebook page.

If you are on a tight budget, Samsung is offering Ncell data pack of 1200MB (100MB for 12 weeks) for 3G enabled smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy J1 Next Prime, J2 and J1 Ace. All you need to do is type Ncell in your SMS box and send it to 17100.

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What do you think about Samsung’s “Utsav Ko Umanga, Samsung Sanga Pariwar Dangaa” campaign? Let us know in the comments down below.

OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage launched in Nepal

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September 7, 2017

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OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage launched in Nepal

People loved the OnePlus 5, no doubt about that. But the 6GB/64GB variant was the only version available in Nepal which was indeed a put off to some. After a couple of months of wait, Daraz has officially listed the 8GB/128GB variant of the OnePlus 5 on their website, which is up for booking.

OnePlus 5: Everything you need to know

The top end 8 GB RAM variant of the current OnePlus flagship will cost you Rs 69,500. The 64GB variant, which comes with 6GB RAM, is currently listed at Rs 59,499. So, with an addition of Rs. 10,000, you get 64GB more storage, and 2GB of extra RAM. Daraz is throwing in a OnePlus case, a OnePlus V2 headphone and Ncell’s 200mb data per week for 12 weeks with the 8 GB RAM version.

Do keep in mind that OnePlus 5 is the only smartphone in Nepal to have 8 GB RAM on the inside. That surely opens up your bragging rights to another level if that’s your thing.

Except for the RAM and storage, rest of the specs remain the same. You get the same 5.5″ Full HD Optic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, dual camera setup and a 3300mAh battery. The phone currently operates on Android Nougat, with Android Oreo update right around the corner.

So what do you think of this high-end variant of the OnePlus 5? Is this upgrade worth the Rs. 10,000 price hike? Do you think this device can keep up with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the upcoming iPhone 8? Let us know in the comments down below.

OnePlus 5 in a nutshell:

5.5-inch, full HD Optic AMOLED display
Android v7.1.1 Nougat with Oxygen OS
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
6/8 GB of RAM
64/128 GB Internal Storage
Rear-facing cameras: 16 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and EIS + 20 MP sensor with f/2.6 aperture
Front-facing camera: 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
3,300 mAh battery with Dash Charge support
Front-mounted fingerprint sensor
Color(s) available: Midnight Black, Slate Gray
Latest Price (6GB/64GB): Rs. 52,500 [Last Updated on July 25, 2019]
Latest Price (8GB/128GB): Rs. 58,500 [Last Updated on July 25, 2019]

The Voyager Smart Wallet: Never lose your wallet or phone again

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September 6, 2017

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The Voyager Smart Wallet: Never lose your wallet or phone again

How often have you lost or left behind your wallet at restaurants, halls, classrooms, parks or anywhere else? This has happened a lot to me and a few of my friends. It is such a havoc, losing one’s wallet. It is never just about the money, identification cards, and debit-credit cards. More often than not it is just the hassle that follows which bothers us. There is always a long queue waiting for us at the banks to cancel the credit/debit cards and a longer governmental procedure waiting for us at governmental offices to reapply for the ID cards.

Cuir Ally, a luxury leather goods brand, has launched their flagship product: the Voyager. The wallet does not only have a sleek and classy leather design but also comes with other promising, innovative features making it a smart choice for customers. The wallet is not only made up of fine-grain premium leather but also boasts of smart connected technology which allows buyers to keep track of their wallet via their phones and vice versa.

The wallet elegantly integrates a pen saving you the embarrassment of having to ask for one and also a handy booklet to go with it. Besides that, it contains space for your passport, your boarding passes, credit cards, SIM card, visiting cards among others. All of these card slots have intuitive thumb friendly card slot design, which also saves time by preventing fidgeting for the cards. The wallet contains an embedded smart chip, which uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone. To integrate the wallet to your phone, you simply need to download the Chipolo app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms. All in all, the Voyager has a unique patent protected design that helps you carry more with a lot less effort and also maintains a slim profile.

“The Voyager has a unique patent protected design that helps you carry more with a lot less effort and also maintains a slim profile.”

The Voyager Smart Wallet comes with the following smart technologies:

Distance Alarm: As soon as your wallet gets separated from you, you get a notification on your smartphone.
Wallet Locator: To find your wallet’s location, you can simply ring it from your smartphone. Moreover, you can also see where you last left it by logging in to your Chipolo account using Facebook or Google logins.
Phone Locator: To find your smartphone, you can simply ring it by double tapping the wallet. Worried that your phone is on silent mode? Don’t! The phone will start ringing even if it’s on silent mode.
Take a Selfie: To do this, open the Chipolo app on your smartphone, choose the selfie option & just double press on the bottom right portion of the wallet to turn it to your very own selfie remote.

Since it’s an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign, the company is seeking support to reach hit 100% of its funding goal. You can back the project by logging into Indiegogo website and donate any amount to raise the funds.