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Coolpad Cool Play 6 Coming soon to Nepal

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Coolpad Cool Play 6 has been announced for the South Asian market at an event in Dubai where the sales of the phone were made open for India as Amazon Exclusive. So, we can also anticipate the Nepal launch anytime soon. The phone closely resembles its predecessor, the Coolpad Cool1 Dual which also sports a dual camera setup. And the similarity doesn’t end there, the phone is just a little upgrade over the Cool1 Dual so let’s look at what has changed.

The phone comes with unibody metal construct with 5.5-inch full HD display(1920 x 1080 pixels). The phone is running on latest version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Coolpad’s Journey UI on top. The company has also promised the update of Android O by the end of December. While the Coolpad Cool1 still hasn’t got the Nougat update. The Play 6 is powered by Snapdragon 653 SoC clocked at 1.95 GHz and Adreno 510 GPU. The GPU remains the same as Cool1 but 14nm based Snapdragon 625 would have been preferable than the SD653 for CPU.

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Price Specification Review Nepal

The phone doesn’t offer any variant and comes with default 6GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. It also has Micro SD expansion support. The Play 6 offers the same optics as the Cool 1 with Dual 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and Phase Detection Auto Focus for faster focus. The second camera is a monochrome sensor which comes in great use for Black and White photography. It is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps. Upfront it comes with 8MP f/2.2 aperture camera which is also decent. The phone incorporates a USB Type C port which is a welcome addition.

The Coolpad Cool Play 6 is backed up by 4060mAh battery, same as the Cool1. But it seems to be lacking fast charging which hasn’t been confirmed yet. All and all, the phone despite a little upgrade is identical to the Cool1 in every aspect. The phone is priced at INR.15,000 and should be priced in Nepal for Rs. 30,000We can expect the phone in Nepali market as an upgrade over the Coolpad Cool 1 Dual.

Specifications of the Coolpad Cool Play 6:

  • 5.5-inch full HD display (1080 x 1980 pixels)
  • Android 7.1.1 Marshmallow with Journey UI
  • 64GB ROM (expandable)
  • 6GB RAM
  • 13 MP Dual Rear-facing Camera 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 653 64-bit SoC
  • Octa-core CPU(4x ARM Cortex A72 & x ARM Cortex A53)
  • Adreno 510 GPU
  • Fingerprint Sensor (rear mounted, 360 degrees, unlocks in 0.5secs)
  • Dual SIM with 4G
  • USB Type-C connectivity
  • Non-removable 4060 mAh battery
  • Expected Coolpad Cool Play 6 Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,000

If you want to know how the Cool Play6 will perform, you might just see our review of the Coolpad Cool1 Dual. 

ICT Awards 2017: Best innovative entrepreneurs honored

With an aim to credit the talents of the ICT sector, Living with ICT hosted the second iteration of the ICT awards 2017. The event was held on August 2017 in the luxurious Yak and Yeti. The winners of different categories were honored by Mohan Bahadur Basnet, Minister of Information and Communication, also the chief guest of the ceremony.

Best Innovation Product Award, ICT start-up company award, ICT Pioneer Award, and Best Nepali Diaspora were the four categories in which contributors of ICT sector were felicitated.

Pari, Nepal’s first humanoid robot won the category of the Best Innovation Product Award. Other winners in the same category were Everest Cast by ITech Nepal and Nepal VR by Semantic Creations. These innovations were able to win hearts and sweep away all the love and respect from the jury as well as the people.

Meanwhile, Paila Technologies, Basobas Nepal, and Zeftware Solutions received the ICT Startup company award. These were termed the most amazing startups of the year 2017.

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Correspondingly, ICT Pioneer award was taken away by Suresh Kumar Regmi, who with his tireless efforts, has given the ICT sector of Nepal blood and sweat of his 40-year career. Regmi is currently the managing director of professional Computer System and is abiding his great work for the ICT sector.

Best Diaspora award was carried off by the inspiring Kiran Bhakta Joshi. He not only has his foot as a renowned computer animator recognized in Hollywood but is also an inspirational entrepreneur in Nepal. He is the founder and CEO of Incessant Rain Animation Studios, Nepal.

For the contribution towards ICT sector, ICT journalists were honored by the Minister of Information and Communication. The journalists were namely, Saraswati Dhakal (Karobar Dainik), Biswas Regmi (Gorkhapatra Daily), Krishna Rijal ( Naya Patrika Daily), Bishnu Poudel (Nagarik Daily), Shiva Basnet (Living with ICT).

ICT Awards 2017

The program ended with a notion that ICT award is a great assist for the development of information and communication sector of Nepal. Giving continuity to this award is certainly going to stimulate efforts of startups and entrepreneurs and promote the ICT sector of Nepal.

The award ceremony was a massive source of motivation for all the winners, participants of this year and potential participants for the years to come.

Six ASUS Zenfone 4 models Launched

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Asus announced six Zenfone 4 models, that is half a dozen phones, quite a lot for one day. The new range includes the Asus ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Max, ZenFone 4 Max Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro.

Asus Zenfone 4

Asus Zenfone 4 Price Specs

The Zenfone 4 has a 5.5″ 1080p IPS LCD display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass protection. SoC options include Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and 630, and RAM options include 4GB or 6GB. Whatever you choose, you do get 64GB of expandable storage.

Camera wise, there is a dual camera setup of the first camera boasting a 12MP f/1.8 25mm lens and second camera including an 8MP 12mm lens. The front selfie camera is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor.

It is currently running on Android 7.0 Nougatwith new ASUS ZenUI 4.0There is a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging. Other features include a fingerprint sensor (front), USB-C, headphone jack, dual stereo speaker and dual SIM. The available color options are Moonlight White, Mint Green and Midnight Black. The pricing starts at US$399.

Asus Zenfone 4 Pro

As the name Pro suggests, it’s the flagship device. It houses the same 5.5″ 1080p display with a 2.5D gorilla glass on the front and back. But the pro version has an AMOLED screen. The processor choice includes a Snapdragon 835 SoC with 6GB of RAM. You do get to choose between 64GB or a 128GB version.

Asus Zenfone 4 Pro Price Specs

The dual camera setup consists of a 12MP f/1.7, 25mm camera with OIS and a secondary 16MP unit with 50mm lens capable of 2x lossless optical zoom. The front has an 8MP f/1.9 selfie snapper.

There is a bigger 3600mAh battery with fast charging. Like with the Zenfone4, the pro version has the same design, fingerprint sensor, USB-C, Android 7.0 version, dual SIM and dual speakers. Color options include Moonlight White and Pure Black. The pricing starts at US$599.

Asus Zenfone 4 Max

As the name suggests, the Max version isn’t really a bigger version per say. There’s the same 5-inch IPS LCD display. With Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and 425 SoCs, the memory choices include 2GB, 3GB and even a 4GB models. Storage options also include a 16GB, 32GB or a 64GB of expandable storage.

Asus Zenfone 4 Max

Camera wise, there’s a dual 13MP f/2.0 lens and a front 8MP f/2.2 with LED flash. This one has a dual SIM connectivity, fingerprint sensor, micro USB and a sizeable 5000mAh battery. The color option includes a Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, and Rose Pink. The pricing starts at US$235.

Asus Zenfone 4 Max Pro

As the pro name suggests, it’s the same Zenfone 4 Max phone with a better camera and memory. This one has a 16MP rear and front camera and the memory is limited to 2GB or 3GB and storage is limited to 32GB.

Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie

The Zenfone 4 Selfie has a 5.5″ 720P IPS LCD display. This one is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Price Specs

This one, however, has a single 16MP camera on the back. As the name suggests, it’s a selfie centric phone with 2 cameras on the front. The 20MP portrait front camera has a f/2.0 aperture and 31mm focal lens. There is also a secondary front camera for group selfies with an 8MP 12mm wide-angle sensor. The front is also assisted with an LED front flash.

The phone runs on a 3000mAh battery and has the same dual SIM support, micro-USB, and a fingerprint sensor. The color options include Deepsea Black, Mint Green, Rose Pink and Sunlight Gold. The pricing starts at US$279.

Also Read: Best Phones under Rs.30,000 in Nepal

Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

The tags selfie and Pro does generate a huge amount of expectation. To meet these expectations, the front houses a 24MP DuoPixel camera. That is made up of 2 12MP Sony IMX362 sensors with dual pixel autofocus that helps it focus quicker. Asus says this makes it twice more sensitive to light.

There’s a 5.5″ 1080p AMOLED screen and a better Snapdragon 625 with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone runs on the same 3000mAh battery and the same set of features, including the fingerprint sensor and 4k video recording. Colour options available are Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, and Rouge Red. The pricing starts at US$379.

OPPO F3 Barcelona edition now available in Nepal

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The OPPO F3 is a decent selfie centric phone. And to make it more desirable to Barcelona fans, the company has introduced the limited Barcelona (FCB) edition.

If you are in that small set of fans who support FC Barcelona and are in the market for the OPPO F3, this is no doubt the perfect phone for you. Although it will cost you a little over Rs 2,000 more.

Specs wise the phone is completely the same. The same dual 16MP front camera with a f/2.0 aperture (1/3.1″ sensor size) that people loved so much. As well as the 13MP f/2.2 back camera with LED flash.oppo f3 fcb edition gadgetbyte nepal specs price nepal

The front of the phone houses a 5.5″ 1080p IPS LCD screen. Also on the bottom, there is a home button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor.

Inside, the phone uses an average MediaTek MT6750T SoC along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage (dedicated slot). The phone runs on a 3200mAh battery and Android 6.0 marshmallow with ColorOS 3.0.

Also Read: OPPO Mobiles Price in Nepal

Hardware wise, the phone feels premium. Especially for the FCB fans, the logo of their favorite club in Gold on the red back will be enough to make this a beauty. Buyers will also find a red case inside the box. Disappointingly, the phone lacks a USB-C port. You can watch the preview here.

Price and Availablity of Oppo F3 FCB Edition:

The normal version of the phone will cost you Rs. 32,990. But Barcelona fans will need to shell out Rs. 34,990 for the OPPO F3 FCB edition. The phone will be available in Nepal starting August 19.

Also Read: OPPO F3 Review 

I personally don’t think paying the extra money is worth the features you get, but I am also not the targeted customer anyway. Another piece of news is the OPPO A37 is now available in the color black.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 starts receiving the Nougat update in Nepal

One of the best midrange offerings from the Chinese manufacturer – Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, was released in January this year, running on Android Marshmallow.

Xiaomi had announced that it will be releasing the Nougat update for the device a month ago. And now Xiaomi has met its promise and the Nougat update has started to roll out. The update comes along with the MIUI 8.5.4.0 on top. (Not the latest MIUI 9.0)

The update weighs around 1.3GB and jumps your current android version to Nougat. This is a long awaited update but none the less it’s finally here.

How to Update Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to Nougat

  • Go to settings>About phone>System updates or simply open “Updater app” to check update.

New features on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Nougat Update

  • Multitasking: The addition of a split-screen is a nifty touch from Nougat and Xiaomi gets the same. This will obviously increase the multi tasking ability of the phone. The memory management of the phone has also been improved.
  • Smart Assistant: Xiaomi has included a new AI based assistant in the latest MIUI 9 update. Although the availability of the assistant out of China is less likely.
  • Inside improvements: Improvements towards the stock camera and the whole UI has improved as well.

Specs & Review of Redmi Note 4:

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 runs on a power efficient Snapdragon 625. Pair that with a 5.5″ 1080p screen and a 4100mAh battery, this phone proves to be a battery champ. It also has 3/4 GB of RAM variants with 32 or 64GB of storage.

The only slight downside is the camera, which isn’t bad, to begin with, but not up to par with the others. On top of all that this phone features a fingerprint reader and a metal build. For a price of Rs. 24,499 for the 3GB/32GB version and Rs. 28,999 for the 4GB/64GB version, this is one of the best performing devices with a price tag of under 30k. You can check out our review here:

Deal Alert: Coolpad Mega 3 Received a Price Drop

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Coolpad Mega 3 was launched 7 months ago, back in February and it was about time that the device received a price drop. Previously available for Rs.17,496, the Coolpad Mega 3 is now available for Rs.14,526. For the specs and value it offers, the recent price seems more favorable than the former.

The phone comes with 5.5 inch HD display with 267ppi and comes protected with scratch resistant glass. Powering the device is a MediaTek MT6737 Quad-core processor clocked at 1.2Ghz. It comes coupled with 2GB of RAM. For storage, the phone comes with 16GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB using the dedicated MicroSD card slot. The phone is running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI on top.

Coolpad Mega 3 Price Nepal Specs

Talking about the specs, the Coolpad Mega 3 offers an 8MP camera on the front and back. Both are capable of recording videos only at 720p@30fps. The phone is backed up by a 3050 mAh battery. Alternatives to Coolpad Mega 3 are Redmi 4A, Gionee X1, and Lava R1. 

KEY FEATURES OF THE COOLPAD MEGA 3:

•    5.5-inch HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (269ppi)
•    Android 6.0 Marshmallow
•    16 GB ROM
•    microSD card support (up to 64GB)
•    2GB RAM
•    8 MP Rear-facing Camera
•    8 MP Front Facing Camera
•    MediaTek MT6737 SoC
•    Quad-core processor with 1.25GHz clock speed
•    Non-removable 3050 mAh battery

Coolpad Mega 3 Price in Nepal: Rs.14,526

Nokia Launches its Flagship Nokia 8 with Dual ZEISS optics lens

After numerous leaks, HMD Global (the company that licenses Nokia Branding) has launched its latest flagship, Nokia 8 in an event in London. The €600 Nokia 8 is its most powerful smartphone yet. It is going for sale from early September. We can expect the phone to launch in Nepal during Tihar.

Nokia 8 Specifications:

The Nokia 8 comes with a 5.3-inch 2.5D Quad HD LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 700 nits of brightness. It is powered by the flagship grade Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It’s currently running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and the company claims that the phone will be first in line to get the Android O update.

The highlight of the Nokia 8 is its ZEISS optics lens. There are two cameras on the back: A 13MP (Colour) primary camera and a 13MP (Mono) secondary camera. Like with the P10 Plus and iPhone 7 plus, the dual-sensors combines the images to enhances the photos in low light and allow for boost depth of field (bokeh) effects. There’s a 13MP wide angle ZEISS lens on the front.

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Nokia 8 Camera Specs: OIS, 1.12um pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, 77-degree wide-angle lens, PDAF, IR, dual tone flash

Another distinguishing feature on the Nokia 8 is OZO Audio. With the use of phone’s 3 microphones and Nokia’s acoustic tech algorithms, spatial OZO 360-degree audio captures 360 degrees sound.

The back of the Nokia 8 is all metal with 6000 series aluminum. It is also splash resistant (IP54) and is available in 4 color options:  matte silver, polished blue, matte blue, polished copper. The phone is backed by a 3090mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. The fingerprint sensor is located on the front which doubles up as the home button as well. Connectivity option include dual nano SIM slot with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ GLONASS, USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1, and NFC.

Also Read: Best Smartphones of 2017 to buy in Nepal

Price & Initial Impressions

The high-end Smartphone market has become competitive not only from the likes of Samsung and iPhone but also newcomers like Huawei and One Plus stepping up their game.

The Nokia 8 is priced at €600 (NRP 72,500). The phone is scheduled to be available from October in Nepal. With recent price drop from Samsung on its Galaxy S8 and OnePlus 5 available for less, I am not very impressed with the Nokia 8’s pricing. I think Nokia will have a hard time justifying its high price tag. So, what are your thoughts? Do you think the price of Nokia 8 is right given the specs? Let us know in the comments below.

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Huawei Launches affordable Y3 2017 Smartphone in Nepal

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The Huawei Y3 2017, also known as the Y5 Lite 2017 in some markets, is now official in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 10,900, it is a budget friendly offerings from the Chinese manufacturer.

The phone features a 5″ IPS (480*854 pixels) LCD display. With a pixel density of just 196ppi, the phone might not be the most pleasing to look at. Inside is a Quad-core 1.1Ghz MediaTek MT6737М SoC with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable storage.

The primary camera of the phone is an 8MP lens with f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash. The camera is capable of recording videos of up to 720p@30fps. The front houses a 2MP sensor.Huawei y3 2017 gadgetbyte nepal specs price nepal

The phone runs on a 2200mAh battery which will be plenty for a phone with these specs. It comes with Marshmallow out-of-the-box and EMUI 4.1 Mini on top.

The phone has all the small bells and whistles that one might expect. Those include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Accelerometer, 4G LTE except for a fingerprint sensor. The phone comes in a variety of color options like Gold, Pink, Blue, White and Gray and is priced at Rs 10,900. You also get a back ring buckles holder bracket free.

SEE ALSO: Top Smartphones under Rs. 15,000

Huawei Y3 2017 Specs:

  • Display: 5″ IPS LCD (480 x 854 pixels)
  • SoC: MediaTek MT6737М Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
  • OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1 Mini
  • Primary Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, LED flash
  • Secondary Camera: No
  • Front Camera: 2MP
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Storage: 8GB of expandable storage of up to 128GB
  • Network: 2G, 3G, 4G
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
  • Dimension: 145.1 x 73.7 x 9.5 mm (175 g)
  • Battery: 2200mAh (Non-removable)
  • Huawei Y3 2017 Price in Nepal: Rs. 10,900

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HTC U11 Launched in Nepal for Rs. 79,000

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Generation Next (Genxt) Communications Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Dell laptops, Apple products, and HTC Smartphones, has launched the HTC U11 in Nepal for Rs.79,000. It is the company’s flagship phone for 2017 and offers high-end specs.

HTC U11 is attired inside glossy and well-curved 3D glasses both on the front and the back and comes with an innovative Edge-sense” technology. The “Edge-sense” technology is a type of smart gesture through users will be able to launch different apps just by applying a different amount of pressures on the edges. Moreover, the phone is packed with three smart assistants: Alexa and Google Assistant with  HTC’s own AI HTC Sense Companion on the top.

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The phone has a very glossy design that makes it is a perfect rival for Samsung Galaxy S8 which has been tagged as the most beautifully designed phone this year. It comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD Super LCD5 display that is protected with 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Just like the major flagships of 2017, it is powered by Snapdragon 835 and is run by Android 7.1 with HTC sense UI on top. The variant that’s launching in Nepal is the high-end one with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The phone provides a great camera experience with 12 Ultrapixel auto focusing camera unit on the rear and an optimized 16 Megapixel selfie camera. The phone will be powered by a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

Though the phone will also not have a 3.5mm jack like its predecessor, it features an active noise cancellation earphone with a dedicated mic. In addition, the phone is also IP67 certified making it dust resistant and (upto 1 meter and 30 minutes) water resistant.

HTC U11 Specs:

  • Display: 5.5 inch Super LCD5 Quad HD display with 2560*1440 pixel (534 ppi)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, IP67 Water resistance
  • Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo ) & Adreno 540 GPU
  • Rear Camera:  12 Ultra-pixel, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
  • Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, 1080P
  • RAM: 6GB
  • ROM: 128GB; microSD upto 2000GB (dedicated slot)
  • OS: Android 7.1 with HTC Sense on top
  • Battery: 3000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 and extreme power saving mode
  • Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Motion G-sensor, Compass sensor, Gyro sensor, Magnetic sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Sensor Hub, Edge Sensor
  • Fingerprint: Yes (front mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG
  • Color: Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White, Solar Red
  • HTC U11 Price in Nepal: Rs. 79,000

Samsung Launches Budget Smartphone Galaxy J7 Nxt in Nepal

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Samsung Mobiles Nepal has launched a new budget J-series smartphone — Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 19,990, the J7 Nxt is a refreshed variant of the two years old Galaxy J7 with an enhanced 3GB RAM and the latest Exynos processor.

Latest Price: Rs. 18,990 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

The phone sports a 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixel) Super AMOLED screen running Android Nougat out of the box. It is powered by a 1.6Ghz (Octacore Exynos 7870) processor built on an energy coherent 14nm process. With 3000 mAh battery, you can expect excellent battery life. For storage, there is 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with 128GB expandable memory slot.

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On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt boasts a 13-megapixel rear camera with wide f/1.9 aperture and LED flash. There’s a 5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash.

Connectivity wise, you get 4G LTE out of the box. There’s also Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The outdated design language with a removable plastic body is reminiscent of the J7 2015. Also, the J7 Nxt lacks fingerprint and Gyro sensor. However, you can replace the battery with ease, YEAY!

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Specs:

5.5-inch 720P SAMOLED Display (267ppi)
Android 7.0 Nougat
3GB RAM/32GB internal storage; microSD up to 256 GB
Dual SIM (4G + 3G)
Exynos 7870 Octa with 1.6Ghz Cortex A53 Octacore CPU and Mali T830 GPU
13 MP rear camera, f/1.9, autofocus, LED flash
5 MP front camera, f/2.2, LED flash
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
3000mAh battery (user replaceable)
Latest Price: Rs. 18,990 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt comes in Black and Gold colors and is available from the nearest Samsung retail outlets across Nepal. So, what are your thoughts on the J7 Nxt? Is this the best phone below Rs. 20,000? Let us know in the comments below.

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