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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Unveiled: 16MP Front Camera on a Budget

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The 5th iteration of the famous Redmi Lineup’s is now official. Although Xiaomi only unveiled the Redmi Note 5A as of now, the company should launch various versions in the Redmi Note 5 lineup this fall.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A with its A label is all about Affordability and Awesome Cameras. The phone packs a 16MP front camera with LED flash and a wide-angle sensor for group selfies. Xiaomi is obviously trying to compete with its selfie centric competitors like Oppo and Gionee.

A 13MP camera can be found on the back. Since it’s the Note series, the display here is a 5.5-inch. The resolution, however, is only HD (1280 x 720) netting a pixel density of just 267ppi. The IPS display has 2.5D glass, 450 nits brightness, 1000: 1 Contrast ratio, and 70% NTSC color gamut.

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Despite being an affordable phone, the Redmi Note 5A has a metal body on the back and gorilla glass on the front. You also get the latest MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat 7.0. It is powered by a dated octacore Snapdragon 435 SoC and a 3080mAh battery.

There are 2 versions of the phone: Standard and Premium. The Premium version comes with a fingerprint sensor, 3 or 4GB RAM, 16MP front camera, and 32 or 64GB storage. The Standard version (cheapest version) has a quad-core Snapdragon 425 SoC, 5MP front camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and lacks fingerprint sensor.

Both these variants of the Redmi Note 5A boasts a dedicated dual SIM slots (4G) and a dedicated microSD support (upto 128GB). Color options include Champagne Gold, Rose Gold and Platinum Silver.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Specs with Price:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (Standard Edition) Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (High Edition)
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 CPU with Adreno 308 GPU 1.4GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 435 CPU with Adreno 505 GPU
2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage 3/4GB RAM with 32/64GB internal storage
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with MIUI 9 Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with MIUI 9
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF
5MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 76-degree wide-angle lens
3080mAh battery 3080mAh battery
Price: US$ 104 Price: US$ 134 (3GB/ 32GB) / US$ 180  (4GB/64GB)

Smartphone Leaks Round Up for the Week (August 22)

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We are already halfway through the year and there were amazing phones and gadget launches in 2017. But we still have an entire quarter left on the calendar and the manufacturers are not settling down yet. Every now and then we see leaks of different phones, tablets, and wearables. And this week alone we saw leaks of around 4 new products. So let’s see what new gadgets are in the pipeline waiting for a release.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2018

Galaxy A5 2018

Samsung Galaxy A5 2018 was recently spotted on Geekbench website which revealed numerous specs of the phone. First, the phone is powered by 14nm Snapdragon 660 chipset which is an upgrade over the Snapdragon 653 processor.  The phone will also incorporate massive 6GB of RAM. The model number of the phone is SM-A5300. Like the previous Galaxy A5 2017, we can expect its launch in January with the latest version of Android O.

Meizu M6 Note

Meizu M6 Note Price Specs

Meizu M6 Note was also recently leaked with its Geekbench scores. The device will have 5.5-inch Full HD display. It will be running on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. The phone is likely to be powered by either Helio P25 or Snapdragon 625 chipset. Meizu M6 Note will come in two variant; one with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and another with 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage. It is backed up by 4,000mAh battery. Meizu M6 Note is likely to launch within next week.

Motorola Moto X4

We have been seeing leaks of Moto X4 a lot lately. And recently, hands-on images of the Moto X4 were leaked online showing its back and front. The phone will come with 5.2inch Full HD display. The main highlight of the phone is certainly the Dual Rear Camera where the primary shooter is 12MP and the accompanying wide angle sensor is of 8MP. Up front, it has a 16MP camera which will offer 4K recording. If it ships with that front 4K recording, it’ll be the first phone in the world to have that feature.

Moto X4 Price, Specification

The Moto X4 will come in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and another with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It will be powered by Snapdragon 630 chipset. The phone is also IP68 water and dust resistant. The phone will weigh in at 163grams with its 3,000mAh battery along with turbocharging.

Moto X4 is also expected to launch next week.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

Galaxy Fit 2 Pro

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is scheduled for launch on August 23 along with the Galaxy Note 8. But the famous leaker Evan Blass got the screenshot of the product that was accidentally listed on the Samsung’s website. Apart from its price of $200, nothing has been confirmed about the device.

Intel 8th Generation Processors announced with 40% performance boost

Intel has announced the 8th generation processors. Known as the Kaby Lake refresh, all the 8th generation processors are the U-series which means it is intended for ultrabooks and cheap laptops.

The 4 processor to be announced today is i7-8650U, i7-8550U, i5-8350U, and i5-8250U. Despite being the U-series, all of them have 4 cores with 8 threads. All these processors are based on 14nm process.

The 8th Gen processor boasts Intel Speed Shift Tech that the company claims will provide fast and responsive web browsing experience on your ultrabook. There’s also the second generation turbo boost tech, with which you can control power and speed— boosting performance when required and saving energy when needed.

The 8th Gen U-series is also first of its kind to feature 4 cores and Intel’s Hyperthreading tech that makes your CPU behave like it has 8 cores.

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i7-8650U i7-8550U i5-8350U i5-8250U
Maximum CPU Frequency (GHz) 4.2 4.0 3.6 3.4
Minimum CPU Frequency (GHz) 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6
Number of Cores/Threads 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8
Cache Size (MB) 8 8 6 6
Number of Memory Channels 2 2 2 2
Memory Type DDR4 -2400
LPDDR3-2133
DDR4 -2400
LPDDR3-2133
DDR4 -2400
LPDDR3-2133
DDR4-2400
LPDDR3-2133
Integrated GPU 620 (upto 1150MHz) 620 (upto 1150MHz) 620 (upto 1100MHz) 620 (upto 1100MHz)

The pricing for the has not been revealed. Intel, however, revealed its plans to introduce desktop processors codenamed Coffee Lake starting this fall and will also be introducing its first 10nm products codenamed Cannon Lake soon.

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.

Living with ICT awards 2017

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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