Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (32GB) Launched in Nepal

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May 19, 2017

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (32GB) Launched in Nepal

Samsung Mobile Nepal has finally launched Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (32GB) in Nepal. After almost 8 months from the launch of its 16GB model, this new model with higher storage made its arrival to the Nepali market. The pricing of the J7 Prime 32GB is same as the initial launch price of the 16GB model at Rs. 29,490. The 16GB J7 Prime is now priced at Rs. 27,990.

Samsung J7 Prime (16GB storage): Rs. 27990
Samsung J7 Prime (32GB storage): Rs. 29490

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (32GB) Vs. J7 Prime (16GB)

If you are here to find out how this model differs from regular J7 Prime then there isn’t much. The only difference is the storage capacity. This new model has double (32GB) the storage capacity of regular J7 prime (16GB). Rest of the specs of the phone are identical.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (32GB): What’s Inside?

Samsung Galaxy J7 prime is a beautiful metal unibody phone from Samsung in lower midrange smartphone category. This phone has a 5.5inch Full HD LCD display. Under the hood, Exynos 7870 octa-core CPU coupled with 3GB RAM. By now, you must have already known that it comes with 32GB storage that is expandable via microSD card of up to 256GB. Unlike phones with hybrid dual SIM tray, here you may use two SIM cards and a memory card at the same time. The 13MP, f1.9 unit on the back and 8MP, f1.9 unit on the front will satisfy one’s mobile photography needs. It has a front-mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as the home button. The phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz layered on top of it. The phone gets its power from 3300mAh battery packed inside.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 32GB: Specs Highlights

5.5-inch IPS LCD full HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (401pi)
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz
Ultra Power Saving Mode, Ultra Data Saving Mode, SBike Mode.
32GB ROM with expandable storage (up to 256GB)
3GB RAM
13 MP Rear Facing Camera with f/1.9 aperture and LED Flash
8 MP Front Facing Camera with f/1.9 aperture
Exynos 7870 Octa Chipset
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
Mali-T830MP2GPU
Fingerprint sensor
Non-removable 3300mAH battery
Price of Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime in Nepal: Rs. 29,490 (32GB) | Rs. 27990 (16GB)

Verdict:

Well, it’s a good thing to see the higher storage model of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime. But the bitter reality is, the phone’s arrival is a little late. If it’s the storage capacity in a phone that you prioritize the most, then there are already a few phones in the price range with up to 64GB of inbuilt storage. However, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is still one of the phones to consider in the price range of under 30,000. So, it’s likely that brand loyal Samsung fans will certainly find this news more exciting than anyone else.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Review:

If you haven’t watched our Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review, then you may watch it here.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X Review: Is it the new budget king?

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Xiaomi Redmi 4X Review: Is it the new budget king?

The trend of launching smartphones every now and then has certainly brought competitions among manufacturers. So much so that even different models of the same manufacturer are going head to head against each other. Doing so is the newly launched Xiaomi Redmi 4X which will be facing competition from Xiaomi’s own Redmi 3s and Redmi Note 2 if its pricing is considered. So how does this Rs. 18,499 worth of device perform in real life? Let’s find out in this review.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X in a nutshell:

5-inch HD IPS LCD Display
1.4GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 435 Processor
2GB RAM With 16GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB, uses SIM2 slot)
13MP, f/2.0, LED Flash rear-facing camera
5MP, f/2.2 front-facing Camera
Dual Hybrid SIM; 4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.2; A-GPS; FM Radio; accelerometer; gyro; proximity; compass
Infrared Sensor
4100mAh Battery
Fingerprint Scanner (Rear-mounted)
Available Color: Champagne Gold and Matte Black
Latest Price: Rs. 14,499 (3/32 GB) [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

Design

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X is a handsome looking lad wearing a metal backing which has made the device feel premium. Engraved on the metal backing is a fingerprint sensor. There are two plastic bands on the top and bottom with a camera and LED flash sitting on the top band.

At the front, the Redmi 4X sports a typical smartphone design. On the bottom are capacitive buttons, which aren’t lit thus giving me a hard time in the dark environment. Below them is a LED sensor which hardly blinked except for when I was charging my device.

The volume rockers and the power button on the right are tactile and placed precisely where my thumb rests. There is the SIM card slot on the left side. The top has an IR sensor and a headphone jack. There are two speaker grills on the bottom with one of them serving as an actual speaker and the other one as a mic.

The compact body of the device really makes one-handed use easy. I really liked the design of the Redmi 4X except for the small black band around the display.

Display

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 and 294 ppi. The display is bright and eye-pleasing but lacks saturation and sharpness like AMOLED displays. But during my time of using the device, I hardly felt the lack of 1080p display. The Redmi 4X also lets you change the warmth of the display. Since I like cooler displays, I opted to decrease the warmth of the display.

The only thing I didn’t like about the display is the black band around the display. Yes, I am sensitive to even the thinnest of the black band around the display. Also, since it has a metal backing, the device is extremely slippery and I dropped it a couple of times while using it.

Performance

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X comes with an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 CPU with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz. This processor, aided by 2GB of RAM and Adreno 505 GPU, failed to impress me. The device constantly underperformed while gaming. The app switching was a pain and the apps didn’t respond, that too, a lot of times, sometimes even force closing itself. I haven’t still figured out why it is doing this. The fact that even the keyboard takes a while to come up doesn’t help its cause.

Vatsal should have also launched the 3GB RAM variant for power hungry users.

Software

Xiaomi Redmi 4X Software

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This device runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Xiaomi’s MIUI 8 on top. Even though it runs on a skinned version of android, the UI is eye-pleasing and has only a couple of unnecessary bloatware. The Redmi 4X comes equipped with different software features. It lets you use dual apps on the same device. So, you can add two different accounts of Facebook, Whatsapp or Viber in the same device. You can also make a different account altogether. This feature is like guest mode on computers.

One thing I liked about the software is that I didn’t have to tune down the animation scale, which I usually do in the devices I review because of the loading time.

Hardware

Storage wise, the Redmi 4X comes with 16GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 128GB, the downside being you will have to choose between a second SIM card and the microSD card. The single mono speaker at the bottom is only decent. Plus, it gets covered easily whenever I use it in landscape mode, especially while gaming and watching videos. The other speaker grill serves as a dedicated mic. There is another mic on the device for active noise cancellation.

The device lacks USB Type-C connectivity, but that is to be expected from a smartphone worth Rs. 18,500.

Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. It takes decent pictures in well-lit conditions. But like every other smartphone camera, it suffers under low light as the pictures come out grainy and noisy. There are different filters in the inbuilt camera app. It also lets you shoot on ‘Pro mode’ by tweaking the ISO among others. The front-facing 5-megapixel camera takes social media ready pictures. It, like the rear-facing camera, is a pain in dark environment.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X camera sample

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Connectivity

Connectivity wise, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X has a Dual hybrid SIM slot which supports 4G LTE. I really liked the fact that Xiaomi opted with an IR sensor. The IR Sensor serves as the hub between the smartphone and different electronic devices. The Mi Remote app has a user-friendly interface and features tons of different devices to choose from. A fingerprint scanner sits at the back. It unlocks the device without any hiccups. However, it takes just a bit more time to unlock when the device is completely locked.

Battery

Undoubtedly, the best feature of the Xiaomi Redmi 4X is its battery. It houses a huge 4,100 mAh battery in a thin and light body. The screen-on-time of the device fluctuated at times. On average, I got around 5 – 6 hours of screen-on-time under heavy usage. My usage consisted of frequent gaming, internet browsing, calling and texting. If you are a moderate user, who doesn’t use their smartphone all the time, you should easily get around a day and half of battery life easily. However, before using the Redmi 4X as a primary device, I thought I would be getting more screen-on-time than what I actually got.

Verdict

So, all in all, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X comes in a good-looking metal body and has a huge battery. It has quite a good display for the fact that it is of HD quality. I really liked its design and the inclusion of the IR sensor. But that doesn’t necessarily cover up the fact that the device isn’t a great multitasker. Playing high-end games or going through different apps isn’t its stronghold. So, if you are in the market for a device with a good design, display, and battery, the Xiaomi Redmi 4X could be your next device. But if performance is what you’re looking for, I suggest you look somewhere else.

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If you weren’t impressed by the Xiaomi Redmi 4X, here are some other devices you can consider:

ZTE Blade V7 Lite

ZTE V7 LITE in a nutshell:

5-inch 720p display
1.0 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P CPU
2GB RAM
16GB storage
13MP rear, 8MP front camera
Android 6.0
Fingerprint sensor
2,500 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 17,390

Xiaomi Redmi 3S

FULL SPECS OF XIAOMI REDMI 3S:

5 Inch HD IPS Touchscreen Display
1.4GHz Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core Processor
2GB DDR3 RAM With 16GB ROM
13MP PDAF Autofocus Camera With LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
MIUI 7 (Android 6 Marshmallow)
Hybrid Dual SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1
USB OTG
4100 mAh Battery
Price: Rs. 18,499

Huawei GR5 Mini

HUAWEI GR5 MINI in a nutshell:

5.2 inches IPS LCD display, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 424 ppi
2.0Ghz Kirin 650 Octacore Processor + i5 Coprocessor
2GB RAM/16GB (up to 128GB via microSD)
Back Camera: 13 MP, Aperture F 2.0, with LED flash, shoots 1080p@30fps
Front Camera: 8 MP, Aperture F 2.0, shoots 720p@30fps
Android 6 Marshmallow
Rear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 19,999

Nokia 3310 launched in Nepal, Nokia 3, 5 and 6 coming soon!

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Nokia 3310 launched in Nepal, Nokia 3, 5 and 6 coming soon!

If you follow the news related to mobile phones, you surely have heard about the comeback Nokia made in the international market. And lately, messages to Gadgetbyte Nepal’s Facebook page have lately been about Nokia’s relaunch here after we mentioned about its launch in this article.

So, after months of waiting, Paramount Electronics Pvt. Ltd, the authorized distributor of Nokia in Nepal, has finally brought Nepal’s beloved brand back to Nepal. While it was previously thought that the Nokia 6 would be the HMD Global’s first device to land in Nepal, Paramount Electronics has launched the classic Nokia 3310 here. And for those of you who are waiting for the Nokia smartphones running on Android, the company has said that they will fly into Nepal by the end of this month (Jestha). The Nokia 6, according to the distributor, will launch in Ashar.

The ‘revamped’ version of the ever-popular Nokia 3310 is by no means a flagship device. It comes with some outdated specs and runs on Nokia Series 30+. However, there have been some changes from the older Nokia 3310 which made around 126 million unit sells.

The Nokia 3310 comes with 2.4-inch display form factor. This display is of QVGA quality. Storage wise, the device supports up to 32 GB of external storage along with the low 16MB of internal storage.

The Nokia 3310 comes with a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera which is accompanied by a LED flash. Even though it is a mobile phone of the year 2017, it only supports 2G connectivity.

The older Nokia 3310’s battery was an absolute beast by all means and you might have come across lots of meme relating to this matter. And, on paper, the battery of the newer classic doesn’t disappoint. It houses a 1200 mAh battery which, according to the manufacturer, can last up to 31 days on standby.

Even though the Nokia 3310 is by no means a smartphone, I am still excited to get my hands on the device. It surely will bring back some memory as it was the first ever mobile phone I had used. Oh, and the inclusion of the Snake game is a cherry on the cake.

Paramount Electronics has priced the Nokia 3310 at Rs. 5,250 which is a great pricing considering the device sells at around €49 in the international market.

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Nokia 3310 in a nutshell

2.4-inch display, QVGA quality
Rear-facing Camera: 2MP, LED flash
OS: Nokia series 30+
Internal Memory: 16 MB
Expandable Memory: Up to 32 GB
FM Radio, Bluetooth 3.0, MP3 Player
1,200 mAh Removable battery
Price: Rs. 5,250

Here are the other Nokia phones Paramount Electronics is set to release in the upcoming week(s):

Nokia 3:

5-inch HD IPS LCD display
Processor: Quad-core Mediatek 6737 processor
Rear-facing Camera: 8MP with f/2.0 aperture
Front-facing camera: 8MP with f/2.0 aperture
MediaTek 6737 processor
Operating System: Android v7.0 Nougat
2GB RAM
16GB onboard storage
Expandable Storage: Up to 128GB
2,650 Non-removable battery
Expected price: Rs. 16,000

Nokia 5:

5.2-inch HD IPS LCD display
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Operating System: Android v7.1.1 Nougat
Rear-facing camera: 13MP
Front-facing camera: 8MP
2GB RAM
16GB internal memory
Expandable Storage: Up to 128GB
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
3,000 Non-removable battery with fast charging
Expected Price: Rs. 22,000

Nokia 6:

5.5-inch full HD IPS LCD display
Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Rear-facing Camera: 16MP, f/2.0 aperture
Front-facing camera: 8MP, f/2.0 aperture
GPU: Adreno 505
Operating System: Android v7.1.1 Nougat
3GB RAM
Internal Memory: 32GB
Expandable Memory: Up to 128GB
Fingerprint scanner (front-mounted)
3,000 Non-removable battery with fast charging ability
Expected Price: Rs. 26,000

Android O: New Features of next version of Android displayed at Google I/O

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If you missed on yesterday’s Google I/O’17’s live streaming and don’t feel like going back to the youtube to watch hours long video, to explore the new features of next version of Android, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we’ve listed the top new features of the next version of Android, the Android O. But, still the possible Android 8.0 hasn’t got its full name so let’s address it with its well-known codename for now. We’ll mention its possible names at the end of this article with a poll, so don’t forget to drop your vote in the poll.

Android O: New Features

Picture-in-Picture

This new picture-in-picture (PIP) mode lets the user continue watching the YouTube video in a small window over the homescreen. They can still keep that video as a small floating window even while navigating through different apps. In current developer preview, only limited apps are supporting PIP including Google Maps. To activate this feature, the user has to tap on the home button and then the small floating window of the supported app will appear on the homescreen. The user can then reposition it to any of the four corners of the screen.

Notification Dots

Android O Notifications Dot — Source: XDA-Developers

The another new feature is the notification dots that appear on top of the app icon when the app receives a new notification or notifications. That way, you can now check the notifications without having to draw the notification shades from the top of status bar. To reveal the notifications from the app icon, the user needs to long press on the app icon with notification dots.

Autofill Support

If you’ve used a chrome before, you must have an idea of how autofill works once you log into the chrome with your Gmail account. Your username and password details for different web services can be saved to your chrome account. Then every time you go to the log-in screen of webpage for which you already have saved credentials of, then the chrome will autofill those username/email and password parts. The same experience will now be available for the Android with this new version of Android, the Android O. So, it’ll get much easier to log into different apps on Android.

Smarter Text Highlight

With the next version of Android, selecting names, phone number, location and other details will become much easier. You may highlight the name, number, or such details by double tapping on it and then you can not just copy those text but also use them in other apps to act further. For example, if it’s a location detail then you can double tap on it and load that location on Google maps. And, if it’s a phone number then you can add to contacts or even make a phone call after highlighting it by doubling tapping.

Adaptive Icons

Android is far from uniformity and it can be realized more on icons depart. Few android phones have rounded icons, whereas few have circular icons and some even have flat rectangular icons. So, it wouldn’t look matching when a newly installed app will have different icon pattern than the icons of the pre-installed app. Therefore, Android O will have adaptive icons so that the icons of all apps will be either circular, with rounded corners, or flat rectangular depending on the launcher used.

Background Resource limit

The next version of android will aid in better battery life. One of the ways the system is optimizing battery consumption is by limiting background apps from waking up the resources. For instance, if a background app needs a location, the Android O won’t let it turn on the GPS but will feed with the last known location details instead. However, the app can easily get the full excess of the resources when it runs in the foreground.

Google Play Protect

The new security feature in Android O will check for apps in the phone for vulnerabilities and will notify accordingly.

Others:

The next version of android boots noticeably faster than the Nougat.
More control over notifications with snooze option for 15, 30 or 60minutes.
The settings app is now cleaner and shorter with a more organized look and feel.
Promised improvements in battery life, Bluetooth, and WiFi.

Android O Name Poll

Drop your votes on the possible name of Android O.

Go Pro Hero 5 Session Now Available in Nepal

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Go Pro Hero 5 Session Now Available in Nepal

Go Pro is a brand that most of us are aware of. It is one of the most used action cameras in today’s age. With so many Nepali Vlogger’s channel popping up on YouTube the need for good compact video recording device. Hence presenting the latest entry to the Nepali market GoPro Hero 5 Session.

HERO 5 Session is the ultimate blend of performance and simplicity. It has a simple one- button design with 4K video recording with video stabilization. Hero 5 Session is packed on a stupendously small body. It’s a proper 1-inch cube-shaped body which means it’s ultra-portable.

Recording:

4K at 30fps (maximum resolution)
1080p at 90fps
slow motion 720p at 120fps
Capture 10MP Photos at 30fps

Hardware:

• Waterproof to 10m out of the box

• Dual microphones that can capture good audio all around

• Ultra Wide Angle Lens

•Flat and Curved Adhesive mounts

Features:

• Hands-free control ie voice control function to start/stop recording and capturing

• Wi-fi and Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to GoPro app for remote monitoring and controlling

• Electronic image stabilization

• Interval capture for time lapse

• Linear mode corrects distortion

Verdict:

If you want a small, compact size action camera with the best is class video recorder GoPro Hero 5 Session is the product for you. It’s safe to say that GoPro has definitely created a product worth upgrading to. It cost Rs 36,000 and is available at Sastodeal. The link to buy GoPro Hero 5 Session from Sastodeal is given below.

Microsoft to release a new update for Windows 10 later this year

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Microsoft to release a new update for Windows 10 later this year

Microsoft just released its major Creators Update in April. Later this year Microsoft will roll out another update to its Creators update to bring some visual change. These improvements will bring out significant changes to the overall user experience. Microsoft calls it “Fluent Design System”. They want the user to experience something different from the now familiar Metro style design language. Microsoft plans to bring visually pleasing animation and blur effects then found in Windows Vista/7 era.

What’s New:

Window Story Remix

Windows Story Remix is a new app that is going to be launched which will creates movies from all the memories you have recorded through your device. It transforms the moments that matter the most into great story-telling videos. This is an improved and intelligent version of the recently ditched Windows Movie Maker. It will carry forward essential features form Windows Movie Maker. Windows Story Remix uses AI(Artificial Intelligence) and 3D to create more breathtaking and visually amazing stories that you can share with your family and work.

Microsoft Graph

Microsoft Graph is a feature in the new update that aims to synchronize all your Microsoft app activities across all platforms. Be it Windows, iOS, or Android, you can stop your work on one device and pick up where you left it on another device. All this happens with the help of Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant in the cloud. It goes though what you stopped working on for device A and when you pick up device B, Cortana prompts whether your want continue on what you left on the first device A looking at the data in the Microsoft graph.

Release Date:

Microsoft plans to roll out the next big Creators update this Fall season which is in between September to November. It has become one of the most innovative company of 2017 and wants to remain in the limelight. Microsoft’s core strategy is to increase buzz in its flagship consumer operating system. This update will be the second update of the year for Windows 10.

NTC introduces Data Pack offer on 100th anniversary

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NTC introduces Data Pack offer on 100th anniversary

On the 100th anniversary of providing telephone service to the Nepali citizens, Nepal Telecom has brought yet another Data pack offer targeting the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (May 17). All GSM and CDMA users of the state-owned corporation will be able to exercise the offers. The telecommunication company has stated that this promotional offer will last until 12^th August 2017.

4G Data Pack

The 4G users of the Nepal Telecom’s GSM’s service will be able to buy 200 MB worth of data for Rs. 50. This data pack will last for a total of 7 days. Likewise, 500 MB data will cost Rs. 100, 1200 MB data will cost 200, 2000 MB data will run customers Rs. 300, and NTC will charge Rs. 500 for 3600 MB worth of data. To enable this pack, users will have to type “4G200MB” (according to the amount of data) in their message box and send it to 1415.

All Time Data Pack

Customers will be able to use this data pack 24 hours in a day. NTC is currently offering 60 MB data for Rs. 25. Likewise, data pack of Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 200 and Rs. 300 buys users 125 MB, 400 MB, 850 MB, and 1500 MB data respectively.

To buy these data packs, customers will have to type “DATA125MB”, according to the pack they want to purchase, in their message box and send it to 1415.

Night Data Pack

NTC is offering two choices for the night data pack. Users can purchase 3 GB or 6.5 GB of data according to their needs. The former pack costs Rs. 200 while the latter one runs for Rs. 300. Do note that these packs can be used from 10 PM to 6 AM for 30 days. To subscribe to this package, type “NIGHT3GB” or “NIGHT6GB” and send it to 1415.

[Note: CDMA users will be able to exercise the all time data package and night package starting from 17^th May 2017. For GSM users, however, these offers started from 12^th May 2017.

Facebook and Instagram Data Pack

Facebook and Instagram are probably the most popular social medias in Nepal. So, keeping this in mind, NTC has discounted the price of Facebook’s data pack (Instagram included). There are four types of data packs available:

110 MB pack costs Rs. 25 (lasts for 7 days)
230 MB pack costs Rs. 50 (lasts for 14 days)
500 MB pack costs Rs. 100 (lasts for 28 days)
1100 MB pack costs Rs. 200 (lasts for 28 days)

To enable this pack, type “FB110MB” according to you need and send it to 1415.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro with 2GB RAM, AMOLED Display Launched in Nepal

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May 17, 2017

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro with 2GB RAM, AMOLED Display Launched in Nepal

Samsung has launched a new budget smartphone, the Galaxy J2 Pro, in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 15,900, the phone comes with 2GB of RAM and a 5-inch Super AMOLED display. It is available for purchase starting today from offline mobile stores all across Nepal.

Latest Price: Rs. 14,290 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro looks and feels like last year’s Galaxy J2 2016. It has a plastic removable back and a metal frame giving it a sturdier feel. On the back, there is a “Smart Glow LED ring” which is basically four LEDs that lies on the border of the rear camera. These LED glows in different colors and serves as a notification system.

According to Samsung, Smart Glow allows you to colour-code your contacts, apps, and phone usage alerts so that you stay up-to-date on every important notification.

The best part about the phone is its 5-inch AMOLED display which is slightly better than what competition are offering at this price range. The AMOLED display is vivid, oversaturated, and provides deeper blacks.

On to the performance department, Samsung has finally opted for 2GB of RAM; ditching the pettifogging 1.5GB RAM policy. However, the phone is still powered by an outdated and underperforming 32bit quad-core processor (Spreadtrum SC8830). Samsung is also heavily advertising its Turbo Speed Technology to boost the performance by shutting down idle apps running in the background. But, we kind of liked if Samsung had included a more reliable Exynos or Snapdragon processor.

Optics-wise, the Samsung J2 Pro boasts an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The phone is backed by a 2600mAh battery. It’s currently on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI layered on top. Features like S Bike Mode, Ultra data saving, and Ultra power saving features on the Galaxy J2 Pro.

Key Specs of Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro:

5-inch (1280 x 720 Pixels) HD Super AMOLED display
1.5 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC8830 processor with Mali-400MP2 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB with microSD
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) OS
Dual SIM with 4G (LTE Cat. 4 150/50 Mbps)
8MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture
5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture
Dimensions: 142.4 X 71.1 X 8.0 mm
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2600mAh battery
Price: Rs. 15,900

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Colors P50 Touch Gets a Price Drop

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May 17, 2017

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Colors P50 Touch is the most affordable entry-level smartphone in Nepal to sport a fingerprint sensor. A few years back, fingerprint sensor used to be this crowned feature of flagship phones, but today fingerprint sensor has been an utmost necessity for all smartphones but the budget category has always neglected it. And to think of a fingerprint sensor on an entry-level sub 10K phone seems unreal and now with the recent price drop, Colors P50 Touch has become more affordable.

Colors P50 Touch comes with a 5-inch 720p display. It is powered by Mediatek’s MT6580 Quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. The same chipset is used in phones that are above 10k. For storage, it comes with 8GB Internal Storage with expandability option up to 32GB. Optics wise, it comes with an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front facing camera. The phone is backed up by a decent 2200mAh battery.

Colors P50 Touch Specifications:

5 inch IPS LCD Display(1280*720)
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Mediatek’s MT6580 Quad-core Processor
ARM Mali400 MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Storage, Expandable up to 32GB
8MP Rear Camera
5MP Front Facing Camera
Fingerprint Sensor
2200mAh Battery

Price Rs.~~9,495~~ 8,495

Check out our Full Review of the Colors P50 Touch

HTC U11 is now official with Edge Sense!

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HTC U11 is now official with Edge Sense!

Today is 5.16.2017, the date that has been long reserved by HTC as the announcement of its 2017 flagship, the HTC U11. Now, the HTC U11 is now official with expected edge sense technology. If you are confused with this naming scheme from HTC. It is due to the fact that, this phone shares design language with HTC U-series smartphones and is a true successor to last year’s HTC 10. Let’s take a look at what new rival of Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 has to offer.

HTC U11: What’s Inside?

Before digging into the phone’s specifications, let’s talk about the design first. The phone comes with glossy and well-curved 3D glasses both on the front and the back. The glasses blend with the middle frame seamlessly. This liquid surface design of the phone has taken serious influence from the last HTC U-series phones. So, without a doubt, the HTC U11 is one of the best looking phones of the year.

The specs of the phone do match with the rumors we shared a couple of weeks ago. To mention, the phone comes with 5.5inch QuadHD Super LCD5 display protected with 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Like other flagships of 2017, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s latest SnapDragon 835. On the memory side, it has 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage. However, another variant of the phone with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will also be available but is region dependent. The company is claiming for the phone to provide great camera experience with 12Megapixel Dual Pixel focusing camera unit on the back and 16 Megapixel selfie camera that has been optimized for better low light performance. The phone runs on HTC sense UI based on Android 7 Nougat. Power the device is the 3000mAh battery that does support Quick Charge 3.0 but no wireless charging.

HTC U11: Extra Offerings

The phone does come with few extras like 360 sound recording. Though the phone, with HTC Usonic, has ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack, the noise canceling earphone comes inside the box of the phone. Plus, the company has packed USB Type C to 3.5mm converter as well. This noise canceling earphone doesn’t have a battery of itself but relies on the power of the phone. So, if you keep listening to the music for long using the earphone, the phone’s battery performance might suffer a little. There are some other highlighted extras that will be coming with this IP67 water and dust resistant phone and they are:

Edge Sense

The most highlighted feature of the phone is its new Edge Sense Technology. The manufacturer has managed to place pressure sensors along the lower half of the phone’s edge that senses different pressure levels. How this works is, if you squeeze the phone then you can launch the camera or it could be any of your favorite apps. While in the camera app, you may give a quick squeeze to swap the camera in use and you can click a photo or selfie by long squeezing. These can be changed from the app named “Edge Sense” that will be available on the phone with its next update. HTC says the user can change the way they want to make use of this feature and this squeeze feature can be enabled to perform different functions even inside of the third party app.

Inclusion of both Microsoft Alexa and Google Assistant

The phones come with not just one but two AI assistants. Along with the Google Assistant, Microsoft Alexa can be enabled on the phone. Both the assistants will be active and the users may choose whichever they prefer. Additionally, the HTC’s own AI HTC Sense Companion will also reside peacefully along with those two other AI. Therefore, the phone doesn’t come with not two but three AI assistants in total.

Price and Availability:

HTC U11 has been priced at 649 USD and the phone is expected to go on sale from June at the earliest. But the phone’s availability in Nepal is still under a shadow. So, we’ll surely keep you updated on our future posts regarding its availability in Nepal.

Verdict:

Well, this Edge Sense technology that HTC is embracing in its flagship phone does seem to have some potentials. But its effectiveness depends on whether the users find it interesting and handy or not. So, it will be too early to judge the feature for now. However, the rest of the specs of the phone seem top notch. Plus, the refreshed design in HTC’s flagship is gaining praises worldwide. Hence, the phone can be considered as a possible rival to Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6.