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Sony Xperia XZs launched in Nepal: Pre-booking started

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Sony Xperia XZs launched in Nepal: Pre-booking started

Sony Xperia XZs, which was announced at MWC 2017 back in February, is making an entrance in Nepal. It is the successor of Sony’s last year flagship Xperia XZ and closely resembles the predecessor in specs and design. Tagged with the price of Rs. 69,000, Sony has started taking pre-orders for the phone. Though valued with a hefty price tag, Sony has tried to lure its potential buyers offering a free power bank (whose capacity is yet veiled).

Sony XZs overview

Sony XZs comes with a 5.2-inch Full-HD display with Gorilla Glass protection. The pixel density of 424 PPI on the phone does not seem that disappointing, but the thick bezels on the top and the button could be the turn off factor for the most. The phone is powered by last year’s flagship chipset Snapdragon 820 backed by Adreno 530 GPU.

The ultimate selling point on the phone is the camera. The device boasts a 19MP sensor, which is a demotion in the Megapixel count as compared to its predecessor. But since the Megapixel count does not depict the quality of the images, the camera on XZs is not an absolute downgrade but an upgrade with increased pixel size and more importantly the capability of taking slow-motion videos at 960 fps. Xperia XZs is also capable of shooting 4k videos. The rear camera on the device is also favored with Predictive Phase Detection and Laser Auto Focus. On the front, there is a 13MP sensor for taking selfies. The front shooter has a wide aperture of f/2.0, which is capable of letting the greater amount of light and aids to take sharp, clear and noiseless shots even in low lights.

On the storage side, the Xperia XZs enjoys 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB via SDcard. The device comes with Android Nougat with light UI on the top giving glimpses of the stock Android. Sony XZs is fueled by mediocre 2900mAh non-removable battery though promised with Quick Charge 3.0.

Sony XZs Specifications in a nutshell

  • Dimension: 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm, Weight: 161g
  • 5.2-inch IPS LCD Full-HD display with Gorilla Glass protection
  • Rear Camera: 19MP with f/2.0, EIS, Predictive Phase Detection and Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash
  • Front camera: 13MP with f/2.0
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset
  • Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz & 2×1.6 GHz) processor
  • Adreno 530 GPU
  • Android v7.1 Nougat
  • 4GB of RAM
  • Internal Storage: 64GB
  • Expandable Storage: Up to 256GB
  • IP68 certified (water and dust resistant)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, color spectrum
  • USB Type-C connector
  • 2900mAh Non-removable battery with fast charging (Quick Charge 3.0) capability

  • Sony Xperia XZS Price in Nepal: 69,000

Verdict on Sony XZs

Sony smartphones launch in Nepal in a languid pace after months of their launch in the international market. And Sony XZs is not an exception. Sony used to have a good market share in Nepal once. However, they are losing their grip now. The probable reason could be the late launches of the phones. And given the price and specs, the smartphones brought are unable to compete in the market since Chinese smartphones are prevailing offering a greater value for money. This reason has caused sales drought of Sony products in the recent years. And the ultimate answer to sales drought is the price drop. Looking at the history, Sony Xperia XA would be the perfect example. Sony Xperia XA, which was launched for Rs. 34,500 is now available for Rs. 18,000. So if you have liked the phone and willing to buy then anticipation can save you some bucks.

Before buying this smartphone, the striking question would be ‘is the phone really worth the price?’ There are smartphones in the similar price bracket that supersede Sony XZs in every possible aspect except for the 960 fps frame rate, which is only available on shooting 720p videos. So just for the slow motion videos at 960 fps frame rate, does the phone deserves all the money? I will leave it to answer on your own. In addition to all the grudges, Sony smartphones are not easily available for purchase as they lack proper penetration with a limited number of retailers. And finding the Sony service centers is another gruesome exercise. So if you are having a second thought on buying the smartphone, here are few alternatives.

Sony XZs OnePlus 5 Samsung S7/S7 Edge
5.2-inch IPS LCD display 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display 5.1/5.5-inch Super AMOLED display
1080 x 1920 resolution (424PPI) 1080 x 1920 resolution (401PPI) 1440 x 2560 resolution (534/577 PPI)
Snapdragon 820 chipset Snapdragon 835 chipset Exynos 8890 chipset
4GB RAM 6GB RAM 4GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage 64GB Internal Storage 32GB Internal Storage
Rear Camera: 19MP, f/2.0, EIS, Predictive Phase Detection and Laser AF Rear Camera: 16 MP Sony IMX398 sensor with f/1.7 aperture and EIS + 20 MP Sony IMX350 sensor with f/2.6 aperture Rear Camera: 12MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS with 1/2.5″ sensor size and 1.4 µm pixel size
Rear Camera (video): 2160p@30fps, 720p@960fps Rear Camera (video): 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps Rear Camera (video): 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.0 with 1/3″ sensor size & 1.12 µm pixel size Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.0 with EIS & 1.0 µm pixel size Front camera: 5 MP, f/1.7 with 1/4.1″ sensor size & 1.34 µm pixel size
IP68 certified (water and dust resistant)

 

 IP68 certified (water and dust resistant)
2900mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge 3000/3600mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0
Price: Rs. 69,000 Price: Rs. 59,500 Price: Rs. 57,900 / Rs. 68,900

 

Reliance Jio Phone – “Effectively a free phone”

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Reliance Jio Phone – “Effectively a free phone”

Reliance’s new Jio Phone is certainly a phone for the masses. What makes it so special is it’s effectively free. You have to pay INR. 1,500 as a security deposit and after three years, you return the phone to get the full amount back. And that’s certainly the first time we are seeing something like this.Jio phone launch indian gadgetbyte nepal

The Jio network has about 125 million total subscribers, among which 100 million are paying customers. They are also growing at an unprecedented rate, about seven users each second. This is due to the dynamic and bold move from the CEO of Reliance Industry, Mukesh Ambani. Putting that growth to figures, the CEO claims that their adoption rate is faster than compared to companies like Facebook and Whatsapp.

Coming back to the Jio phone, this is their new effectively free feature phone. Apart from that, it also includes discounted phone bills, starting at as low as Rs 153 per month. For that, you get unlimited data, voice, and SMS which is a very good offer, if not the best.

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The phone itself is 4G enabled including support for 4G VoLTE support which isn’t a common feature found on basic phones. It also comes packed with apps like JioCinema, JioTV, and JioMusic.

The specs include a 2.4-inch screen with a resolution of 240*320 pixels. It has Bluetooth, microSD card support, an alphanumeric keypad, FM radio, NFC, and digital voice assistance. It supports up to 22 different Indian languages and lastly a panic button that works with a long press of the button 5. The processor inside is Qualcomm 205 SoC, which is a dual-core 1.1GHz CPU with 150Mbps down and 50Mbps up.

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You can even mirror contents from your phone including cable channels to your TV (including the old CRT TVs) using a cable. Although you will need to subscribe to the Rs 309 Jio pack for that. Apps like Facebook is pre-installed and WhatsApp support is coming soon. The unlimited data comes with FUP applied after 500MB of daily usage to make up for the lack of Wi-Fi.

Mukesh Ambani says they are targeting 5 million Jio phones to be available every week. The Jio Phone will be available from August 15 as beta and then pre-order starts from August 24.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt with 5.5-inch HD display, Octacore Processor Launched

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt with 5.5-inch HD display, Octacore Processor Launched

Samsung’s J series is the best selling budget phones in Nepal. Now, the company has unveiled a new member of the family – Galaxy J7 Nxt. It’s not really a new phone but just a refreshed version of the same 5.5-inch Galaxy J7 from 2015.

The phone runs on an updated 14nm octa-core 1.6GHz processor (Exynos 7870) with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. The Galaxy J7 Nxt features the same 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie lens including the exact same dimension of 152.4 x 78.6 x 7.6mm and the weight of 170gms.

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The few thing that has been changed are the bump in RAM (1.5GB to 2GB), the processor, and Android version (Nougat).The phone is already available in India for  INR. 11,490 and color options include black and gold. It is expected to launch in Nepal next month.

  • 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display
  • 1.6GHz Octa-Core 14nm Exynos 7870 processor with Mali T830 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB with microSD
  • Android 7.0 (Nougat)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture
  • 5MP front camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture
  • Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 3000mAh battery
  • Expected Price of Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt in Nepal: Rs. 18,995

Chitooo: An app that gets you deals with Facebook status update

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Chitooo: An app that gets you deals with Facebook status update

As of late, you have probably came across a lot of apps created by Nepali app developers. Ranging from games to utilities, these apps help us in many ways possible. Whilst some of the apps provide little to no functionalities, others really stand out from the rest. And the app I am reviewing today falls under the latter category.

A couple of days ago I came across a post regarding a new app called ‘Chitooo’. With my blogger senses tingling, I read what the app was about, and I have to say that I was impressed in an instant. The concept of the app is something I have never heard of. It works with a simple formula: users update their Facebook status via the app and gain several points. These points can later be redeemed for getting discounts or grabbing deals.

How to garner points in the app?

Like I mentioned before, users can collect points by sharing a status, picture or post a check-in from the app itself. Before doing so, they will have to log into Chitooo from their Facebook account. One thing users have to keep in mind is that the app’s name surfaces on the status on Facebook.

You can score 10 points if you update a status, 5 points if your tag your friends in that status and 10 points if you can complement the status with a picture. Similarly, there is an addition of a whopping 40 points if you check-in at Chitooo’s partner stores.

How to redeem the points?

In the app, there is a tab named ‘Buy Deals’. Here you can go through the deals and discounts Chitooo’s partner stores, restaurants or hotels offer. With the points previously collected, users can buy coupons which can later be cashed in at the stores itself. It is as easy as that.

What is Chitooo? What is it trying to achieve?

Why not let an official from Chitooo answer this question? A couple of days back I got a chance to talk to him and this is what he said, “The startup was founded with the vision of making online marketing available for SMEs of all shapes and sizes in Nepal. Chitooo provides a simple platform, connecting the right user to the right stores or restaurants.”

“This startup aims to establish a favorable ecosystem for SMEs, lower the cost of acquiring new customers, and retain these customers”, he added.

Verdict

Chitooo is an app with an entirely new concept. The app performs well even though it is still in BETA. However, I had to face an issue where the app asked me to enable my GPS when it was already enabled. Also, there are a couple of bugs here and there.

What bothers me about this app is whether people will go through the fuss of opening it just to post something on their Facebook. Also, how will the app developers earn through this app?

As I mentioned before, Chitooo is still in BETA and the developers are still in a process of increasing their partner stores. Nonetheless, it is a go-to app if you want to get some discounts or deals easily.

 

Andy Rubin’s Essential phone – Where is it now?

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Andy Rubin’s Essential phone – Where is it now?

A phone created by the creator of Android, also known as the anti-iPhone. Andy Rubin barked on a journey to create a perfect phone. He created a new company – Essential and introduced the PH-1, aka the “Essential Phone”.

It’s been about two months since the announcement of the PH-1, and the creator said the phone would start shipping two weeks ago. This suggests they missed their deadline to start shipping the phones. On top of that, their head of communication, Andy Fouché and their VP of marketing Brian Wallace have left Essential. Although, we are sure there isn’t anything bad happening inside the company.

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The bright side is, the company has been planning to launch the phone outside the US. But likely-ness of that happening is still a doubt following their new found reputation. They do however have a huge pile of cash in the bank ($300 million) so no need to panic. And the phone has also been approved by the FCC.

The creator himself has promised a lot for this device himself. Touting the phone’s unique design, camera, and modularity, he has even promised a stock android experience as well as monthly security updates with quote unmatched hardware experience unquote. We are yet to see if the phone delivers on all of these promises.essential phone gadgetbyte nepal

Spec wise the phone has a 5.7 inch LTPS IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1312 x 2560 pixels protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on the latest Snapdragon 835 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage – nonexpendable. It has a dual 13MP camera and a front 8MP camera, runs on the latest Android version, has the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3040mAh battery. The unique points would be the edge to edge display and the magnetic dock for modularity.

Even though they missed the deadline shipping date, Essential has promised that the ones who pre-ordered will have to wait for just a few more week. This comes from the Essential’s official twitter account.

Asus Zenfone 4 lineup to go official in August

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Asus Zenfone 4 lineup to go official in August

Asus officially released the new Zenfone 4 max two weeks ago. And now, reports from Taiwan claim that they will officially unveil four new Zenfone phones on August 17. The four phones include Asus Zenfone 4, Asus Zenfone 4 Pro, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4V.

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The Zenfone 4 Max (already available in Russia) sport a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a huge 5000mAh battery. Asus claims that the battery will be able to deliver 40 hours of talk time on 4G. However, the device takes about 4 hours to charge fully as it doesn’t have any type of quick charge. It runs on quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Camera wise, the front houses an 8MP selfie shooter capable of 140-degree selfie panorama shots. On the back is a dual 13MP camera setup where one lens is capable of a 120-degree field of view. The phone will debut worldwide in September for around INR.15,000 (NRs. 24,000)

The Zenfone 4 Selfie is rumored to have a 5.5-inch full HD display with Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It comes with a 16MP back and 12MP front camera and runs on Android 7.1.1 with ZenUI on top.

The Zenfone 4 pro will supposedly run on an octa-core processor with 64GB of internal storage, 4GB of storage and a dual camera setup. And lastly, the Zenfone 4 will be a Verizon exclusive, hence the V in the name.

They have also included a few teasers as well through the social media, hinting at a dual-camera setup. We will have the official specification of the phone on August 17 including the pricing and availability.

Lenovo Tech World Summit – What does the future hold?

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Lenovo Tech World Summit – What does the future hold?

Taking a break from the phones of today, Lenovo gave its designers complete freedom. And they have come up with a few interesting products. They might never make it to the final products, but still, it’s good just to admire where the technology has reached.

Lenovo CPlus

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The LG G Flex was one of the few flexible phones that made it into the mass production. But the Lenovo Cplus takes flexible phones to a whole new level. The device has a 4.35-inch flexible AMOLED screen with leather back.

So how flexible is the Cplus? The device can be bent and worn like a bracelet or a smartwatch. This was exactly the goal of Lenovo, a smartphone that bends like a smartwatch.

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Following the huge success of Siri, Google Assistant, and even Bixby (only to some extent, though), Lenovo has created its own assistant named AVA. The Context Aware Virtual Assistant will use face recognization and natural language processing. According to Lenovo, it will be able to make recommendations based on your calendar.

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What if the Xperia X projector and the Amazon Alexa had a baby together? Well, Lenovo has created something similar and named it SmartCast+. The SmartCast+ will be able to recognize objects and sounds which can enable Argumented Reality function. It has a projector, a mic and a speaker built into it but the most important inclusion is the AI.

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Next on the list of new technology is SmartVest which is basically a Vest you can wear all day and night. The Vest is able to track your exercise routine using its 10 textile sensors to monitor cardiac activity and record ECG sensors in real life. Lenovo claims it’s accurate and comfortable to wear so even athletes can use it.

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A business oriented app, Xiaole learns from your conversations with customers. It will help you solve your customers’ technical issues with their devices. The app can provide you with a 24/7 personalized experience.

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Last one on this list is a stand alone AR device – daystAR. It’s a headset that has an optical display and a free form lens offering a 40-degree FOV (Field of Vision). It doesn’t need a phone or a PC to work.

The device works with applications like Cloud Object Recognition, Remote Assistance, Multiplayer Interaction, and 3D Content Manager.

Again, these are just concepts, they may or may not come to final production. But, we can still give props to Lenovo for trying out new things nevertheless. Which of these are you looking forward to?

The long awaited Nokia 6 launched in Nepal

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The long awaited Nokia 6 launched in Nepal

Since the collaboration of Nokia with HMD Global, Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 3310 (2017) were released. Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3310 (2017) are already available in Nepal. Now adding to the list of Nokia phones available in Nepal, there is another name and it is none other than Nokia 6. Making the Nokia fans wait for months, Paramount Electronics Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Nokia phones in Nepal, has finally made Nokia 6 available in Nepal. The phone comes with the price tag of Rs. 25,600.

Latest Price: Rs. 22,999 [Last Updated on December 6, 2018]

Nokia 6 comes with a metallic body to offer a premium feel to the users. The 5.5-inch Full-HD display embedded on the phone embraces Gorilla Glass 3, which has made it less vulnerable to cracks and scratches. Powering off the device is done by Snapdragon 430 chipset, which is an octa-core processor capable of running at a clock speed of 1.4GHz.

On the storage side, Nokia 6 has 3GB of RAM and an internal storage of 32GB. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB, which will use the SIM2 slot. So the use of microSD card will cut you from the privilege of using two SIMs on the device. Nokia 6 comes with Android Nougat (v7.1.1) out of the box with no UIs on the top. So, users will have the privilege of using stock Android on the phone, which lacks the unnecessary bloatware. For the photography, Nokia 6 uses a 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF and Dual-LED (dual-tone) flash on the back. For the selfies, an 8MP camera lies on the front, which has an aperture of F/2.0 and pixel size of 1.12 µm.

For the enhanced security, a fingerprint sensor is provided on the device, which resides on the home button. Nokia 6 also embraces Dolby Atmos-certified speaker setup, which includes “smart amplifier”. So the phone will provide deeper and more immersive bass without fail, a good news for multimedia fanatics. To keep the device nourished, a non-removable battery of 3000mAh is provided.

Nokia 6 Specifications in a nutshell

  • Dimension: 154 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm, Weight: 169g
  • 5.5-inch IPS LCD Full-HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Rear Camera: 16MP with f/2.0, PDAF Dual-LED (dual-tone) Flash
  • Front camera: 8MP with f/2.0
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset
  • Octa-core processor with 1.4GHz clock speed
  • Adreno 505 GPU
  • Android v7.1.1 Nougat
  • 3GB of RAM
  • Internal Storage: 32GB
  • Expandable Storage: Up to 256GB (uses SIM2 Slot)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • MicroUSB 2.0 (no USB Type-C), USB OTG compatible
  • Google Assistant
  • 3000mAh Non-removable battery with fast charging capability
  • Latest Price: Rs. 22,999 [Last Updated on December 6, 2018]

Huawei Y7 Prime with 3GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery Launched in Nepal

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Huawei Y7 Prime with 3GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery Launched in Nepal

Huawei Mobiles Nepal has officially launched the Huawei Y7 Prime in Nepal for Rs. 24,900. The phone will compete with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Samsung J7 Prime in the sub Rs. 25,000 price bracket.

Huawei Y7 Prime Specs Breakdown:

Huawei Y7 Prime has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display, albeit the resolution is only HD. The competitors are offering higher resolution display in this price segment. The display also lacks gorilla glass protection, making it vulnerable to drops and scratches. Hence, sticking a tempered glass can be considered as a good idea. The battery capacity is of 4000mAh which should last 2 days considering its lower res display.

Powering the Huawei Y7 Prime is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC with a 1.4Ghz octacore Cortex A53 cores built on the 28nm process. It is aided by an Adreno 505 GPU which is a decent GPU compared to the ones on the MediaTek processor. In terms of memory, it has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. You can expand the storage via a microSD card slot upto 128GB.

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Optics wise, it has a 12MP shooter with F/2.0 aperture lens, 1.25um pixels, PDAF, and single LED flash. The front houses an 8MP selfie camera with beautiful Skin 3.0 mode. The company claims that with PDAF, it can capture photos in just 0.3 seconds.

There’s also a super fast fingerprint sensor on the back side that unlocks the phone in just 0.2 seconds. It’s currently running on Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1 layered on top. Connectivity option include dual hybrid SIM (4G + 4G), WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. It, however, lacks Gyro sensor and fast charging support.

Huawei Y7 Prime Camera

The Huawei Y7 Prime is now available from your nearest store in 3 color options: Gold, Silver, and Black. The company is also offering free selfie stick on the purchase of the phone.

Huawei Y7 Prime Vs the competition | Specs Shootout

Huawei Y7 Prime Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Samsung J7 Prime Gionee A1 Lite
5.5-inch HD IPS Display (267ppi) 5.5-inch Full HD IPS Display (401ppi) 5.5-inch Full HD PLS Display (401ppi) 5.3-inch HD IPS display (277ppi)
1.4Ghz Octacore
SD435 (Cortex A53, 28nm)		 2.0Ghz Octacore 
SD625 (Cortex A53, 14nm) 		 1.6Ghz Octacore Exynos 7870 (Cortex A53, 14nm) 1.3Ghz Octacore MT6753 (Cortex A53, 28nm)
3GB RAM, 32GB ROM 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
(faster ROM)		 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM
12MP F/2.0 PDAF camera 13MP F/2.0 PDAF camera 13MP F/1.9 PDAF camera  13MP F/2.0 PDAF camera
8MP F/2.0 selfie camera 5MP F/2.0 selfie camera  8MP F/1.9 selfie camera 20MP F/2.0 selfie camera
4000mAh battery 4100mAh battery  3300mAh battery 4000mAh
battery
Android  7.0
(Nougat)
 Android 6.0
(Marshmallow)		 Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) Android  7.0
(Nougat)
 Rs. 24,900 Rs.24,999   Rs.25,499  Rs.25,999

Early Thoughts about Huawei Y7 Prime:

So, if you are after the smooth performance (14nm SoC + MIUI), the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is definitely a right choice. If you want better excellent battery life and a high-res selfie camera, the Gionee A1 Lite might be a right phone for you.

However, battery life, fast fingerprint sensor and Nougat update are your priority, the Y7 Prime looks like an ideal choice. However, for me, as of now, the Galaxy J7 Prime (after the price cut) is an overall winner here with a good 1080P display, excellent rear camera, 14nm processor and good battery life.

Huawei Y7 Prime Nepal Having said that, it’s just an early verdict. I will be using the Huawei Y7 Prime for a couple of weeks and will be compared with the other products before sharing my final thoughts on the phone in a detailed review.

So, what do you think about the Huawei Y7 Prime? Let us know in the poll down below:

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Huawei Y5 2017 Launched in Nepal

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Huawei Y5 2017 Launched in Nepal

Huawei is the second largest smartphone brand in Nepal. It has been doing pretty well when it comes to budget and mid-range phones, but brands like Xiaomi has been dominating these sections for quite a while now. One of the budget phone from the company, the Huawei Y5 II was launched a year back in Nepal which was an average specced phone for Rs.12,000.

Now, Huawei Mobiles Nepal has released the successor of the Y5, the Huawei Y5 2017, for the price of Rs.15,600. So the price has definitely gone up, but how much better is it from its older sibling?

The Huawei Y5 2017 comes with a 5-inch HD display (1280*720) @294ppi. The phone is now powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6737T 64-bit chipset clocked at 1.4GHz. The phone offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB ROM which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a Micro SD Card.

On the optics-front, Y5 2017 comes with 8MP Primary Camera with f/2.0 aperture and Dual LED Flash. On the front, the phone carries a 5MP Selfie Camera with 84-degree wide angle lens. There’s also a selfie flash on the front.

huawei Y5 2017

But for a phone launched in 2017, it is still running on EMUI 4.1 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. And updates are something that budgets phone miserably lack, and we think Y5 2017 will lack as well. The phone comes with Accelerometer, Proximity sensor and Ambient Light Sensor. The phone is 4G enabled and supports Dual SIM’s.

Huawei Y5 2017 is backed up by a decent 3,000mAh battery which considering the given set of specs should last you easily for a day. Plus, the phone offers numerous power saving option to give you more out of your battery. Huawei claims even after 800 charges the battery capacity retention rate is still over 80% so you don’t have to worry about the battery troubling you when the phone gets old.

Note: You’ll get a free selfie stick with every purchase of Huawei Y5 2017.

Huawei Y5 2017 Opinion: 

The price range between Rs.15,000 and Rs.25,000 is a very competitive section and there are many brands offering lots of choices here. Specifically, at the Rs.15,000 mark, we have a beloved phone, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A. Comparing it with Y5 2017, the Redmi 4A (32GB) outperforms the Y5 2017 in almost every aspect.

The Redmi 4A offers a larger 3120mAh battery compared to 3,000mAh battery of Y5 2017. The Snapdragon 425 processor on the Redmi 4A also provides better performance compared to its MediaTek counterpart. The 4A also sports an IR blaster and Gyro sensor which is a pretty great feature on a budget device.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A Huawei Y5 2017
5-inch HD IPS Display 5-inch HD Display
Quadcore Snapdragon 425 SoC Quadcore MediaTek MT6737T SoC
2GB RAM, 32GB Storage 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage
13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
3120mAh battery 3000mAh battery
Rs. 15,999 Rs. 15,600

Also Read: Best Smartphones Under Rs.15,000

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