Everest tech Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Zopo phones in Nepal, is all set to launch Zopo’s midrange flagship phone, the Flash X Plus. The company expects to launch the phone in 2 weeks and will price it below Rs. 25,000.
The Zopo X Plus has a premium look and feel — all thanks to its metal body. It looks similar to the Samsung J7 Prime that we recently reviewed. It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a fullHD resolution and 2.5D curved glass. It also has a scratch resistance glass. Under the hood, it is powered by an octacore processor (MTK6753, 1.3Ghz, Cortex A53). In terms of storage, it has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. The ROM can be expanded further via microSD upto 128GB.
The cameras are the biggest asset, the company claims. It is equipped with a 13 megapixel Sony IMX 135 rear camera with F/2.2 aperture lens and dual LED flash. It comes with an 8MP front camera that has 90 Degree Wide Angle lens and Moonlight Screen Flash. Backing up the phone is a 3100mAh lithium polymer battery. It also features a fingerprint sensor on the home button which the company claims will unlock the phone in 0.16 seconds. Connectivity option includes dual hybrid SIM slot with 4G VOLTE support, WiFi b/g/n, GPS, and Bluetooth 4.0.
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It also includes all the necessary sensors like Gyroscope, Proximity, Light, and compass. The phone weighs 160gms and measures 8.3mm in thickness. The Zopo Flash X Plus will be available in 4 color options: Gold, Rose Gold, Black, and Grey. So, what are your thoughts regarding the Zopo Flash X Plus smartphone? Let us know in the comments down below.
The Blade V8 Mini is a photography-centric smartphone. It is equipped with dual rear camera setup. Like most of the mid-range smartphones with dual setups, the V8 Mini houses a 13-megapixel primary rear camera and a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with a LED flash which will make sure you won’t need any other light.
Talking about the display, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini has a 5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (294 for the ppi). The device is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor with the clock speed of 1.4GHz. This is aided by 2GB of RAM and Adreno 505 GPU.
Another major selling point of the ZTE Blade V8 Mini is its software. The device will be shipped with Android v7.0 Nougat out of the box. It will also feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. And considering the specifications, ZTE will probably ship the device at a low price. So, the device could actually feature some top-notch specs and still come under a budget.
Storage wise, the ZTE Blade V8 Mini comes with 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. A decent 2,800 mAh Li-Ion battery backs the device.
Here’s everything you need to know about the ZTE Blade V8 Mini:
5-inch IPS LCD HD display
Rear Camera: 13MP and 2MP
Front camera: 5MP
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor
Octa-core CPU clocked at 1.4GHz
Adreno 505 GPU
Android v7.0 Nougat
2GB of RAM
Internal Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Yes
Fingerprint scanner
2800 Non-removable battery
ZTE Blade V8 Lite
A successor to the popular Blade V7 Lite, the ZTE Blade V8 Lite comes with only a few revamps. The device features a 5-inch display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and 294 pixels per inch. The device will run on Android v7.0 Nougat just like the Blade V8 Mini. It comes with an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The device has 2GB of RAM and Mali-T860MP2 GPU.
The ZTE Blade V8 Lite features 16GB of onboard storage with an option to expand it. And just like the Blade V8 Mini, it too has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. A 2500 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery runs the show.
The ZTE Blade V8 Lite is expected to launch in Nepal next month for expected price of Rs. 18,000.
Here’s everything you need to know about the ZTE Blade V8 Lite:
Prism Technologies, the official distributor of InFocus smartphones in Nepal, has added a new smartphone in the already saturated low-end category. The InFocus M535 was launched worldwide in October two years ago. But, judging by the features and the price tag it carries, it could still make sense.
Now let’s talk about the specifications. The InFocus M535 sports a tall 5.5-inch display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cloaks the display. Underneath the hood, the device is powered by a 64-Bit Quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor with the clock speed of 1.3GHz. This is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card slot. There is also a 3GB RAM variant that’s launching on Wednesday.
The InFocus M535 (2GB) is priced at Rs. 17,490.
As far as the optics front is concerned, the InFocus M535 houses a 13-megapixel rear-facing shooter with dual-color LED flash and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. On the software side, the device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. And since it has already been a long time since the device was launched, it might not be receiving the latest Nougat 7.0 software update.
Connectivity wise, the InFocus M535 supports dual Nano SIM. It also supports 4G connectivity with VoLTE. Other options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, etc. Sensors embedded in the device include gyroscope, accelerometer, and proximity. The device, however, lacks a fingerprint scanner. Design-wise, it has a 6.99mm slim metal unibody.
An average 2600 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery supports the device. But since the M535 features a 720p display, the battery might last you long depending on your usage.
InFocus has priced the M535 at Rs. 17,490 for the 2GB variant. The 3GB variant will cost Rs. 19,990. If the international pricing is considered, InFocus has only increased the price of the device by a little amount.
Here’s everything you need to know about the InFocus M535:
5.5-inch 720P IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Nowadays, social networks are growing like a wildfire and so are the users. Everyone tries to get exposure in the social networks and selfies have been the best way to stretch towards the journey. So understanding the people interests, Gionee seems quite focused on the camera side, especially the front one. Gionee S6s is one of them. Now following the league, Gionee launched its selfie-centered descendants A1 and A1 Plus in the auspicious event at MWC 2017 and they are already available in the Nepali market. The newbies have not only focused on the megapixel count of the cameras but also on the sensor size and selfie flashes to ensure enhanced photo quality and clarity.
Gionee A1
Gionee A1 is a package of 182 grams, fitting perfectly in the dimensions of 154.5 x 76.5 x 8.5mm. It bears a 5.5 inches Full HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass. The system of the device runs on Android platform with the version being Nougat (v7.0). The OS of the device is flavored by Amigo OS on the top. Powering up the device is done by MediaTek Helio P10 processor, which is an octa-core CPU that works on the clock speed of 1.8 GHz. The Graphics portion of the device is taken care by Mali T860 GPU. Memory wise, the phone carries 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal memory. The storage, however, can be stretched by 128 GB by the use of SDcard.
The makers have done a lot of toils to make it the optimum alternative for the photo enthusiasts. The rear camera holds a 13MP sensor with the sensor size of 1/3.0+”. Gionee A1 rear camera also inherits a wider aperture of F/2.0 flowered by LED flash and PDAF. The LED flash will ensure clarity and photo quality even in the low light whereas PDAF helps in better focusing.
Unlike most of the smartphones, Gionee A1 has a front camera with a superior megapixel count than the rear one. The front one has a 16MP sensor with the sensor size of 3.06”. The front one too bears an aperture of F/2.0 and LED flash. For the security purpose, the phone has an embedded fingerprint scanner. The fueling of the Gionee A1 is done by 4010mAh battery. To shorten the time of phone with wall charger, the phone also inherits fast-charging technology. The charging on Gionee A1 will be ultrafast charging via dual charging chips. Gionee A1 is already available in Nepal for Rs. 32,999.
Gionee A1 specifications
5.5-inch (1920× 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display
Dimensions: 154.5 x 76.5 x 8.5mm; Weight: 182g
MediaTek Helio P10 processor
1.8 GHz Octa-core CPU
Mali T860 GPU
4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with micro SD
Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Amigo OS on the top
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, 1/3.0+” sensor, 5P lens
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
4010mAh battery with fast charging
Color variants: Gray, Black, and Gold
Price: Rs. 32,999
Gionee A1 plus
Specs wise Gionee A1 plus comes superior to A1 in many possible ways. The 6-inch display in the A1 plus has pulled the device towards the phablet genre. Though different in size, both the sibling bears same Full HD resolution. Gionee A1 plus is powered by MediaTek Helio P25 processor, which is an octa-core processor that works on the clock speed of 2.25 GHz. The makers hated to discriminate the siblings in the memory section as both bears 4GB of RAM and internal memory of 64GB. However, the elder one is privileged to be expanded up to 256GB.
Gionee A1 plus also runs on Android Nougat (v7.0) with Amigo OS on the top. The phablet weighs 226 grams, which seems heavy but the whopping 4550 mAh battery could be an explanation to it. The device also possesses ultrafast charging capability. Dual charging chips are provided on the device to make sure of it. On the optics side, there is a big leap from A1 to A1 Plus. The rear portion of the A1 Plus bears a dual-camera setup. The setup includes a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash and PDAF accompanied by another 5MP camera. And on the front side, to justify itself as a selfie-centered device, an overwhelming 20MP shooter is provided. For the photo clarity and enhanced photo quality, a wide aperture of f/2.0 is provided. For the good performance in low light, the phablet inherits a selfie flash.
Gionee A1 Plus specifications
6-inch (1920× 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display
MediaTek Helio P25 processor
2.25GHz Octa-core CPU
Mali-T880 GPU
Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Amigo OS on the top
4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with micro SD
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, 1/3.06″ sensor, 5P lens, secondary 5MP camera
Sony’s Xperia series of flagship phones come to mind when we think of a premium Android phone. Not to mention the Xperia phones also come with the ‘Premium’ tag itself, to remind the users what they’re carrying is something extraordinary. The Xperia XZ was made exclusive in Nepal in Dec last year and it was a pure beauty when you looked at it. But it was all last year, today, the shiny new Xperia XZ Premium is made official at the MWC.The ‘Premium’ tag on Sony phones is similar to the ‘s’ tag on the iPhone’s model. Not much has changed on Premium despite a few upgrades. Looks wise the phone is pretty similar to the XZ and the only distinction is the new mirror Chrome finish which we saw on the Z5 Premium. Chrome finish is one of the most compelling premium colors which is just an eye candy. But looks is not what the Xperia XZ Premium is made for, the 19MP camera equipped with the phone named Motion Eye is capable of recording Slo-Mo video at 960 frames per second at 720 resolution which is insane! Not only that, the camera also comes with its own memory which starts capturing photos in the background as soon as it detects motion and when the shutter button is pressed it pulls the image which it had already taken, resulting in zero shutter lag. The camera is also said to have a great low-light performance and anti-distortion features. Also, the phone comes with a dedicated shutter button.
Xperia XZ Premiumcomes with a 5.5inch screen with the world’s first 4K HDR display resulting in insane 801ppi. With the HDR display, colors will be brighter, sharper and punchier. And it has partnered with Amazon for the 4K HDR contents which the users can enjoy on their phone. But like the Xperia Z5 Premium, the display is quiet, not 4K. It shifts the resolution to 4K only when you are viewing 4K contents and other times it will switch back to Full HD. The phone will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 Chipset and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage, also offers micro sd card slot for expansion. The phone also keeps the headphone jack alive and comes with a USB C port. It sports a side mounted fingerprint sensor which acts as both power/lock button. XZ Premium is also IP68 water resistant.
Xperia XZ Premium runs on the latest version of android 7.1 Nougat and is backed up by 3,230 mAh battery which seems relatively small for all the power that it’s packing. It will come in three colors, Chrome, Ice Blue and Black. Despite an early preview, the phone won’t be launched until spring and the price is expected to be over $800.
Samsung announced the launch date of Galaxy S8 (March 29), but what was in an offer from Samsung was their new range of tablets of which one is the new Tab S3. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is priced at Rs. 83,490 in Nepal.
The Samsung Tab S3 comes with a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED 1536 x 2048 display. The display supports 10-bit HDR for enhanced viewing experience. Something new on the new Tab S3 is the four speakers tuned in by AKG (Austrian manufacturer of microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems and related accessories for professional and consumer markets) which could match the audio level of iPad pro.
Inside the tab S3, it comes with a Snapdragon 820 chipset which can be good for high-end games and various multi-tasking. The Tab S3 has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage which is definitely expandable through microSD. The tab also comes in with Sim card variant supporting LTE.
You also get a book cover and a keyboard cover and it can be connected via the magnetic connector that lies at the bottom of the tablet.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, had exciting first impressions as expected. Right from the Day 0, we started getting along with the phone launch events. The first launch was of the Blackberry Keyone. Then pre-launches were followed by that of the LG G6, Huawei P10/P10 Plus, and Nokia 3/5/6. But what is more exciting about this year’s MWC is the ZTE Gigabit Phone. This is the world’s first phone that comes with 5G compatibility and supports download speeds of up to 1Gbps.
ZTE Gigabit Phone: How did it achieve 1Gbps download speeds
The main reason behind this new phone with insane mobile data speed is the network modem used in its chipset. The phone houses the Qualcomm’s newest chipset and that’s the Snapdragon 835. This chipset features an integrated Snapdragon X16 LTE modem. The phone managed to get up to 1Gbps speed due to the 4*4 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology and 256-Quadrature Amplitude (QAM) Modulation.
The phone is on display in Barcelona, Spain. However, this phone won’t go for sale to the consumers. So, it’s like a concept phone that managed to be more than just a concept phone.
Moreover, the ZTE Gigabit Phone can be taken as a hint to the future. It’s showing us 5G is getting nearer. But can this be called a “pure 5G” phone? Well, for now, let’s just say it is a 5G capable phone. It is in the sense that 5G standard is yet to be finalized. And major network carriers worldwide are about to test the 5G in the year 2017/2018. Hence, the 5G can be expected to go global by 2020.
Coming back to the 1Gbps download speed the phone supports, it is ten times faster than first generation 4G that’s still in use today. It’ll come handy while live streaming 360-VR videos, instant cloud access and downloading HQ audios and videos in time lesser than a second. Hence, this phone is a great achievement in mobile data connectivity.
Lenovo just released two phone at the MWC, the Moto G5 and the G5 Plus. The G series have always proven to be the best bang for the buck. These phones run on the latest Android Nougat and have a refreshed design, choose metal over plastic. And they also added a fingerprint sensor.
These phones will be available from March in 3 colors i.e Lunar Grey, Fine Gold, and carrier exclusive Sapphire Blue variant. The Moto G will start from EUR 199 (roughly INR 14,000) and the Moto G5 Plus will start at EUR 279 (roughly INR 15,300).
They also come with integrate Google Assistant, the one we saw on the google pixel phones. They also come with Moto Display, Actions, twist gesture, and a new one-hand mode on the larger G5 Plus.
The G5 has a 5.0 inch 1080p IPS display, a 13MP rear and 5MP front camera. The processor inside is a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. It comes with either a 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 16/32GB storage options depending on your region. Gorilla glass 3 for protection and a gyroscope are also there. Running all this is a removable 2800mAh battery with fast charge support.
The G5 Plus has a 5.2 inch 1080p IPS display, a 12MP dual camera at the back and a 5MP on the front with auto-HDR. Unlike the G5 the G5 Plus supports 4K video recording. A power efficient 2GHz Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor is also present. Offering 3 or 4GB of RAM and 32 or 64GB of internal storage. There is a 3,000mAh battery with TurboPower charging which Lenovo claims gives you 6 hours of battery life from just 15 min charge.
Moto G5 specs:
5.0-inch 1920×1080 IPS display
Android 7.0 Nougat
13-megapixel rear camera(dual-LED flash)
5-megapixel wide-angle front camera
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor
2GB/3GB RAM
16GB/32GB storage
Up to 128GB microSD storage
2800mAh removable battery (fast charging support)
Micro-USB charger port
Dual-SIM support
Android 7.0
Fingerprint sensor
Moto G5 Plus specs:
5.2-inch 1920×1080 IPS display
Android 7.0 Nougat
12-megapixel dual camera (claimed to be better for low-light photos)
Before Android smartphones and iPhone took over the world, Nokia was leading the smartphone world. The build quality, durability and battery life of Nokia mobile phones came second to none. And the fact that the Finnish company had sold around 126 million of its Nokia 3310 proves just that.
And now, Nokia’s classic is making a return, in a more revamped form. Thanks to the Finnish startup company HMD Global, the Nokia 3310 will be available in Q2 this year.
Before writing anything, I would like to mention that the device will come with the beloved Snake game pre-installed. Oh, and don’t you worry smartphone users, the game is now available on Facebook Messenger too!
The beloved Snake game is back!
Specs wise, the new Nokia 3310 is a basic form of a mobile phone in this era of smartphones. The device sports a 2.4-inch QGVA display. It runs on Nokia Series 30+ out of the box. On the storage front, the Nokia 3310 comes with 16MB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a memory card slot.
On the optics front, the device houses a 2-megapixel rear-facing shooter with LED flash. It will only support 2G SIM cards. Other features include a pre-installed FM Radio, Bluetooth 3.0, and an MP3 player.
A not-so-huge 1200 mAh removable battery powers the device. Well, even though the battery is small, the device has up to 22.1 hours of maximum talk time and a standby time of 31 days. Plus, you won’t be wasting your battery life on apps like Instagram and Facebook. The battery life of the Nokia 3310 is surely one of the selling points HMD Global is cashing on.
The Nokia 3310 will be available in four colors when released.
Source: The Verge
I personally didn’t like the revamped design of the device. It looks extremely weird and out of shape. But it sure has brought back some memories. The old Nokia 3310 was the first mobile phone I used. The Snake game and the FM Radio was missed. And I wish HMD Global had featured the Space Impact II game in the new device too!
Here’s everything you need to know about the all new Nokia 3310:
After much anticipation, HMD Global finally unveiled new Nokia smartphones at MWC 2017. At an event in Barcelona, the Finnish company revealed Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3. These smartphones run on the Android operating system which Nokia claimed will be pure and without any bloatware.
[Update: Nokia Smartphones is now available in Nepal. Find the price of Nokia mobiles in Nepal in the article down below]
While most had anticipated a flagship Nokia device, HMD Global rather revealed mid-range smartphones. Oh, and how can I forget the revamped Nokia 3310 which was unveiled right at the end, a move which surprised all who were watching the event. I should also mention that our beloved Snake game can now be downloaded on Facebook Messenger.
While most of us are really excited at the Android-powered Nokia phones, this move by HMD Global is still a risk considering how saturated the smartphone market is getting and the way Chinese manufacturers are growing at an exponential rate. But the company believes they can fight off these competitions through their seamless designs, the pure and secure Android software and a powerful build.
Nokia 6
The Nokia 6 is priced at $242 and $315.
Launched exclusively in China last month, the Nokia 6 made headlines for being sold out in under a minute. And why would it not? The smartphone features a great design with seamless edges. It is made out of a single block of aluminum. The handset is finally going to be sold globally in Q2.
Specs wise, the Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (403 ppi). The display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Underneath the hood, it comes with an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. It is aided by 3GB of RAM (4GB in Arte Black version), Adreno 505 GPU. The 32GB (64GB in Arte Black version) of storage it comes with can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card slot. Optics-wise, the Nokia 6 houses a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Like the officials at Nokia emphasized on, the device comes with a pure version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It will also feature Google Assistant. The device houses dual SIM slots and a front-mounted fingerprint scanner. All of this is backed up by a non-removable 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery that can be fast charged. The matte black, silver, copper and blue variants of the Nokia 6 will be priced at $242 while the Arte Black variant will be priced at $315.
Here’s all you need to know about the Nokia 6:
5.5-inch IPS LCD full HD display
Rear Camera: 16MP with f/2.0 aperture
Front camera: 8MP with f/2.0 aperture
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor
Octa-core CPU
Adreno 505 GPU
Android v7.1.1 Nougat
3GB of RAM (4GB in Arte Black version)
Internal Storage: 32GB (64GB in Arte Black version)
Expandable Storage: Up to 128GB
Fingerprint scanner
Google Assistant
3000 Non-removable battery with fast charging
Nokia 6 Price in Nepal: Rs. 25,600 (3GB RAM Version)
Nokia 5
The Nokia 5 is priced at $199.
The second smartphone that was showcased today was the Nokia 5. It is the compact version of the Nokia 6. It comes with a smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is covered in Gorilla Glass that ends in a 2.5D curved body. Just like the Nokia 6, the Nokia 5 also is made of a single block of aluminum. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with Google Assistant. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC. The processor is coupled with 2GB of RAM. For the photography lovers, the Nokia 5 is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear-facing and an 8-megapixel front facing cameras. Storage wise, it has 16GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 128GB. The device is backed by a 3000 mAh battery. When shipped, it will run you $199.
Here’s all you need to know about the Nokia 5:
5.2-inch IPS LCD HD display
Rear Camera: 13MP
Front camera: 8MP
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor
Android v7.1.1 Nougat
2GB of RAM
Internal Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Up to 128GB
Fingerprint scanner
Google Assistant
3000 Non-removable battery with fast charging
Nokia 5 Price in Nepal: Rs. 21,350
Nokia 3
The Nokia 3 is priced at $147.
The lowest-end of the trio of smartphones revealed today, the Nokia 3 sports a decent design. It has a 5-inch 720p IPS LCD display. Like the Nokia 6 and 5, it too ends in a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. But it lacks the aluminum back and instead features a polycarbonate back. The Nokia 3 ships with a Quad-core MediaTek 6737 processor with the clock speed of 1.3GHz. It features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory with an option to expand it up to 128GB. The device houses 8-megapixel primary and secondary cameras, both with f/2.0 aperture. A 2650 mAh battery runs the show. It will be priced at $147 when made available in Q2.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Nokia 3:
Xperia XZ Premium comes with a 5.5inch screen with the world’s first 4K HDR display resulting in insane 801ppi. With the HDR display, colors will be brighter, sharper and punchier. And it has partnered with Amazon for the 4K HDR contents which the users can enjoy on their phone. But like the
