Samsung has been releasing a lot of budget & mid-range phones in the market, the new addition to this spree is the Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime which is a slightly upgraded version of the previous J1 Nxt launched back in March. The phone doesn’t bring much to the table as an upgraded version despite the S Bike mode and slightly upgraded hardware specs. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,390 [Latest Price: Rs. 7,990 (Last updated on: December 6, 2018)].
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime comes with the same 4-inch 400*800 display which is a WVGA display, so for the price the screen should be justifiable. The phone is powered by an unknown processor clocked at 1.2Ghz with Cortex A7 coupled with 1GB of RAM which should be able to handle usual day to day tasks, so this phone can be a good alternative as your secondary phone as well.
Samsung J1 Nxt Prime
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Talking about Storage, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Nxt Prime comes with 8GB Internal Storage which can be expanded up to 32GB. Camera-wise, the phone is equipped with a 5MP Rear Camera with F2.2 Aperture lens and LED flash. There is also a VGA Front Facing Camera. Even the low-end Samsung phones are equipped with pretty proficient Rear camera producing satisfactory results considering the price. J1 Nxt Prime is also running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.
Connectivity wise, it comes with Dual SIM (Micro SIM-Dual Stand-By) with 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, and GPS. Backing up this device is a 1,500mAh battery which should be enough to give the low powered device a whole day of battery backup.
When it comes to budget phones, no one can beat Xiaomi with their affordable yet powerful and handsome looking Redmi series. Today, Xiaomi follows the footprints of its highly successful Redmi 3 series and announces the Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 Prime smartphones with compact form factor, metal body, and an intriguingly powerful sheet of specs.
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is the most affordable between the 2 phones and is priced at NRs. 14,999 in Nepal. The Redmi 4A offers 5-inch 720P display, a 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage, microSD support upto 128GB, 13MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP selfie snapper, Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8.0, and 3120mAh battery. The phone offers a full metal body with dual hybrid SIM 4G LTE capabilities. It lacks fingerprint scanner, dual-band WiFi ac, and NFC, but Infrared sensor is available.
Quick Specs Overview | Xiaomi Redmi 4A:
5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 294ppi
Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 (4 x 1.4 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 308 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 8
Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
13MP rear camera with PDAF, dual tone LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture
Infrared sensor, Fingerprint sensor is missing
Dimensions: 139.5×70.4×8.5mm;Weight: 131.5g
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS
3120mAh Non-removable battery
Color options: Gold and Rose Gold
Price of Xiaomi Redmi 4A in Nepal: Rs. 14,999/-
The Xiaomi Redmi 4 comes in 2 variants: Standard and High end (Also known as Redmi 4 Prime). The Standard version comes with 5-inch HD display, Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, and 2GB RAM. The High-end version comes with a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor, and 3GB of RAM. Both the Standard and high-end version offers the same 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera as found in the Redmi 4A. However, the Redmi 4 comes with a fingerprint scanner, bigger 4000mAh battery, and more premium look with 2.5D curved glass up front. The Xiaomi Redmi 4 standard version is priced at US$103 (NRs. 11,000) and the premium version is priced at US$133 (NRs. 14,200).
Quick Specs Overview | Xiaomi Redmi 4:
Redmi 4 Standard Version
Redmi 4 Prime (High End Version)
5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass
5-inch Full HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass
Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 (4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 505 GPU
Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor (8 x 2 GHz Cortex A53) with Adreno 506 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8
Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8
Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture
5MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture
Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
Dimensions: 141.3×69.6×8.9mm;
Weight: 156g
Dimensions: 141.3×69.6×8.9mm; Weight: 156g
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
4100mAh battery
4100mAh battery
Colors: Silver, Grey, and Gold
Colors: Silver, Grey, and Gold
Price: Not Launched (Rs. 19,999)
Price: Rs. 23,499
Xiaomi Redmi 4/ Redmi 4A Launch Date in Nepal
Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributors of Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal, has officially launched date of Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 Prime. The price of Redmi 4A in Nepal is Rs. 14,999 and the price of Redmi 4 Prime in Nepal is Rs. 23,499.
Yes, you read the title right. Samsung released a flip phone that is estimated to run you $2953 when it hits the market. A staggering Rs. 315,363 worth of flip phone! But the device, code-named Veyron, is not any ordinary flip phone. It packs specs a flagship phone of today would pack.
Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 in August. It was a great flip phone that was equipped with features a low-end smartphone of the present time is equipped with. It was packed with features like Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Chipset with 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow among others. However, it looks like the company isn’t stopping there.
Yes, the specs are top-notch, but it doesn’t justify the pricing at all. The flip phone features dual displays, one on the outside and another on the inside. The display comes with an ‘Always On’ feature like Samsung’s flagship nowadays have. The display stands 4.2-inch tall. It has full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) resolution.
And it’s not just that. The Samsung W2017 is powered by a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor that is aided by a whopping 4GB RAM. Not so ordinary now, is it? And it doesn’t stop there. The device features 64GB of onboard storage.
Talking about the camera, the Samsung W2017 houses a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with a f/1.9 aperture with 4K video recording and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies. On the software department, the device runs on Android 6.0.1 and even features a fingerprint sensor. Other features include NFC and dual SIM with LTE. How cool is that?
The Samsung W2017 is powered by a 2,300 mAh battery that can be charged via wireless charging. The only drawback is that this device will probably be exclusive to China. However, it could be made available in other countries if there is a huge demand for the device. I should also mention that there is no Headphone jack!
Here’s all you need to know about the Samsung W2017:
DISPLAY
4.2-inch Super AMOLED 1080 x 1920 pixels Always on Display
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
CPU
Quad-core processor
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
RAM
4GB
INTERNAL STORAGE
64GB
REAR FACING CAMERA
12MP with f/1.9 aperture
FRONT FACING CAMERA
5MP
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE
Gold, Black
FINGERPRINT SENSOR, FAST WIRELESS CHARGING
Available
BATTERY
2300mAh
PRICING
$2,953 (Estimated)
Samsung SM-W2017, or Samsung Veyron, shows that the company will still be cashing in on the flip phone market. People, especially celebrities, are being attracted to flip phones these days for its security.
Macbook has a modest user base here in Nepal, and with the new MacBook Pros out, if you’ve been wondering when you could get your hands on these new beasts, then wait no longer! Generation Nxt, the official distributor of Apple products here in Nepal, has already started the Pre-Order from its different resell partners (Oliz Store, Evo Store, Sonu Mobiles, Future World) for all the five variants of the new Macbook Pro.
First off, the new MacBook Pro 2016 doesn’t offer any significant changes in terms of the design but unfortunately the glowing Apple logo is no more! But it does come with some functional changes compared to the previous generation like it has 130% better graphics, 67% brighter display, faster performance, better audio quality, most functional trackpad and most importantly now an OLED bar and Touch ID. But it lacks the most basic things like a micro USB port and an SD card reader, instead, you get 4 ThunderBolt Ports with high data transfer rate. So you might need to buy few extra micro USB to USB c adapters.
The most hyped thing about the new MacBook is obviously the OLED bar which now replaces the function keys. The functionality of this bar changes based on the application you’re using giving you quick shortcuts and other information. Apple has also integrated the 2nd gen of Butterfly keyboard for better travel while typing.
So there are three variants of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the base version comes without the OLED touch bar, 2.0Ghz processor, 256GB SSD, the second variant comes with an OLED bar and Touch ID, 2.9GHz processor, and 256GB SSD, and the highest variant comes with the OLED bar and Touch ID, 2.9GHz Processor and 512GB SSD. All the three variants come with Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. Apple has discontinued the MacBook Air lineup cause these 13inch laptops are just that light and portable.
Coming to the bigger 15-inch MacBook pros, there are two versions and both versions come with the OLED bar and Touch ID. The base version comes with 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 256GB PCIe-based SSD and Radeon Pro 450 with 2GB memory, and the maxed out version comes with 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 512GB PCIe-based SSD, and Radeon Pro 455 with 2GB memory. And now the can handle two 5K displays simultaneously.
13-inch MacBook Pro Specifications and Price in Nepal:
Qumi Q3 Plus – a smart pocket-sized projector running on Android operating system, was recently launched here in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 65,000, EvoStore is currently selling the device at Rs. 59,000 as an introductory offer. The Q3 Plus redefines normal ‘screening experience’ with its various functionalities and portability.
Talking about specs, the Qumi Q3 Plus is an ultra-portable smart LED projector. It weighs just 460gm (1 pound) with its length being slightly more than a smartphone (6.9-inch). The device boasts a sleek and simplistic design.
Despite its small size, the Qumi Q3 Plus can really pack a punch. It can project files, images and videos with HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) with a maximum supported resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This, paired with a huge 100-inch (2.6m) diagonal projection, makes everything a worthwhile experience. The projection is bright with 500 lumens and the contrast ratio of 5000:1 only adds to the amazing experience.
Under the hood, the Qumi Q3 Plus is powered by a powerful Quad-core CPU clocked at 1.5GHz. It runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system and supports connectivity such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There also an option to cast your smartphone’s screen, and to stream online videos directly from the projector through YouTube or any other video streaming service. The device has ports for USB connectivity, microSD card slot, and HDMI cable.
All of this is powered by a huge 8000mAh rechargeable battery that provides a playback time of up to 2 hours on the go. It has an estimated overall LED light-source lifetime of 30,000 hours. So, the Qumi Q3 Plus is not only performance packed but durable as well.
The Qumi Q3 Plus is a powerful and durable device that comes at a price of Rs. 59,000 as an introductory offer. It looks to be a good buy if you’re looking for a projector that is worth your money.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Qumi Q3 Plus:
Weight
460gm
Brightness
500 Lumens
Contrast Ratio
5000:1
Lamp Life
LED light source last up to 30,000 hours
Native Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Max. Supported Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Projection Distance
0.7 – 3.7 m
Image Size
19-inch – 100-inch (Diagonal)
Connection Ports
HDMI, 3.5mm mini jack shared with audio out port), Audio-Out, 2 USB A, microSD card slot)
Wi-Fi connectivity
Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Available
Noise Level
33dB
Battery
8,000mAh
Don’t forget to follow Gadgetbyte Nepal for the in-depth review of the Qumi Q3 Plus.
As expected, Huawei has launched the successor of it’s well admired Mate 8 smartphone with a better looking, more powerful Mate 9 in an event in Munich, Germany. The Huawei Mate 9 is priced at 699 Euros (approx Rs. 83,000) and offers a 5.9-inch display, the latest Kirin 960 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Leica partnered second gen dual back camera setup.
Here’re the quick hardware specs of Huawei Mate 9:
5.9-inch Full HD display with 2.5D glass, 96% NTSC color gamut
Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 960 processor with Mali G71 Octa-core GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
64GB storage, expandable memory with microSD
Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Emotion UI 5.0
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD)
20MP (Monochrome) + 12MP (RGB) Dual rear cameras with Leica lenses, f/2.2 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, Laser AF, OIS, 4K video recording
8MP front-facing camera, f/1.9 aperture
Fingerprint sensor (unlocks in 0.4 sec), IR blaster
Dimensions: 156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9mm; Weight: 190g
4G VoLTE (CAT.12 600mbps), WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, USB Type C
4000mAh battery with fast charging (Super Charge with 5A/5V)
Price: 699 Euros (approx Rs. 83,000)
The Huawei Mate 9 features an aluminum build just like its predecessor Mate 8. Huawei also borrows the dual camera setup found on the Huawei P9, but this time the monochrome sensor has been bumped up from 12MP to 20MP. There is also a new feature embedded, called the Hybrid Zoom which provides a 2x magnification.
Performance is another area where the Mate 9 flairs when compared to Mate 8 and P9. The Mate 9 boasts Kirin 960 chipset which combines the latest Cortex A73 cores with the powerful Mali-G71 GPU. The Mali- G71 GPU has 8 cores and is designed with Vulkan and VR in mind and offers a 400% increase in graphics performance, making it essential for VR.
Huawei remains faithful with the 1080P resolution despite the growing trend of 2K and 4K screen in flagship phones. The 1080P resolution on a 5.9-inch Huawei Mate 9 nets to 373ppi which is more than enough for anyone. The IPS display of the Mate 9 has a high-contrast image with accurate colors (96% coverage of NTSC).
Huawei Mate 9 has the same 4000mAh battery capacity as seen on the Mate 8, but with the more energy efficient processor, the company claims the phone will last for 2 days of heavy usage. It now comes with a Super Charge, a 5A charger that can fully recharge in 90 minutes.
Pricing & Availability of Huawei Mate 9 in Nepal:
The Huawei Mate 9 should be available in Nepal in coming months. We will let you know once we get more information.
Motorola, now under Lenovo has been going through a lot of changes lately. First the decline of Moto X Series with the introduction of the Moto Z series, and then brought new design aspects to the Moto G and Moto E lineup which is certainly not a bad thing. Based on the recent leaks, Lenovo is planning to launch a new smartphone in the mid-range section, the Moto M.
For starters, we’re finally getting a mid-range phone from Motorola to sport a metal body and to our surprise, the phone sports a fingerprint sensor on the back. Apart from that, the phone looks pretty much similar to the Moto G4 Plus but much cleaner and well built.
Moto M will feature a 5.5inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset and will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the guaranteed update for Nougat. The phone will have two versions; 3GB/4GB RAM along with 32/64GB Internal storage respectively. The phone will also come with dedicated Micro SD card slot for memory expansion. Camera wise, Moto M will feature a 16MP rear camera along with an either 5/8MP Front Facing Camera.
The best part about the phone will certainly be its battery, as the leaks suggest, the phone will feature a massive 5,100mAh battery, which along with the aforementioned specs should give a pretty great battery life. Also, the phone will implement the Turbo Charging feature of Motorola which should juice up your device pretty quick.
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Rumored Specification of Lenovo Moto M:
5.5-inch(1920*1080) display
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 Chipset
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Adreno 506 GPU
3GB/4GB RAM
32/64GB Internal Storage (Expandable)
16 MP Rear Camera
8/5MP Front Facing Camera
Fingerprint Scanner
5,100 mAh battery with fast charging.
As for the release date, the rumors claim the Moto M will start selling in early December.
Huawei has released the first teaser for the newest member of its Mate-series ahead of their launch on 3rd November. Dubbed Mate 9, we will get to witness the release of its two variants, Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, both featuring some beastly specs.
Like all new smartphones these days, the leaks of the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro have been pouring online. And according to those leaks, the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will feature big displays and good battery life, just like their predecessors. However, if some rumors are to be believed, the Huawei Mate 9 Pro will come at a staggering price of $1,300.
This article is based on the rumors that have circulated over the internet. These specifications could change once the devices are released.
Display, Design, and Hardware
Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will feature designs we have already seen in the past.
The Huawei Mate 9 stands 5.9-inch tall and will reportedly sport a display of resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels with 373 for the PPI. The classic model, code-named Manhattan, looks much like the Huawei Mate 8. It will have a metal body and slightly rounded off edges.
The Huawei Mate 9 Pro, code-named Long Island, will feature a Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display. It looks so much like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the Galaxy Note 7 because of the curved screen and the physical home button mounted below the display. This physical button will also serve as a fingerprint sensor and will be coupled with a second fingerprint sensor at the back.
Both Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will feature HiSilicon’s new and powerful Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 960 processor clocked at 2.6GHz.
Software and Memory
The Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will run on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box with Emotion UI 5.0 on top. These two devices will be the first of Huawei’s devices to run the newest version of Android OS.
Both devices will be available in three storage option – 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The 64GB and 128GB variant will feature 4GB RAM while the 256GB variant will have 6GB RAM. According to some rumors, these devices will even house a microSD card slot giving users an additional 256GB of storage.
Camera and Battery
Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will reportedly feature dual cameras.
Reports have stated that both the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will boast Leica-branded dual rear facing 20-megapixel and 12-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture. The dual primary cameras on their last flagship,the P9, were stunning. So, we can expect the the Mate9 and Mate 9 Pro’s cameras to be amazing as well. These dual cameras will be equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and 4x optical zoom. The rear facing camera will be accompanied by an 8-megapixel front facing camera.
There have been some debates about the battery size in the devices. Some rumors suggest that the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will feature a huge 4000mAh battery whereas some suggest the device will house a 3000mAh battery. But 4000mAh seems more believable as the Huawei Mate 8 had the same battery capacity and the company certainly wants the battery to last long in the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro.
Release Date and Price
Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro release date: November 3, 2016.
Huawei has already sent out invitations to a press event on 3rd November in Munich. The company hasn’t mentioned anything about the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro though, saying it will launch a ‘new flagship device’ in the event.
Rumor mills suggest that Mate 9 could start roughly at $475 and the top end model to be priced astonishing at $1,300. This is, however, just a rumor and the pricing could change once the devices released.
Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro’s Rumored Specifications:
Mate 9
Mate 9 Pro
DISPLAY
5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixel) IPS-NEO LCD display with 368 PPI
5.9/6.0-inch (1440 x 2560 pixel) IPS-NEO LCD display with 490 PPI
CHIPSET
Hisilicon Kirin 960
Hisilicon Kirin 960
CPU
2.6Ghz Octa-Core Processor
2.6Ghz Octa-Core Processor
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android 7.0 Nougat
Android 7.0 Nougat
INTERNAL MEMORY
64GB/128GB/256GB
64GB/128GB/256GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY
Up to 256GB
Up to 256GB
RAM
4GB/6GB
4GB/6GB
REAR CAMERA
Dual 20MP and 12MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, 4x Optical Zoom
Dual 20MP and 12MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, 4x Optical Zoom
Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Colors Mobile, is all set to launch its first smartphone with a fingerprint sensor, it’s official Facebook page teaser confirms. Other specs have not been revealed yet.
Colors Mobile has been focusing more on budget oriented “Pride Series of Smartphones” lately, and we expect the new phone to be affordable with an added fingerprint security feature. It is rumored to feature a big 5-inch display, quad-core processor with either 1/2GB of RAM and 8/16GB of onboard storage. It should also come preloaded with Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS with a stock like user interface. Other specs should include dual SIM support, WiFi b/g/n, and GPS.
Pricing has not been disclosed yet, but we are looking at an affordable smartphone that will be priced aggressively below Rs.12,000. The new Colors smartphone is expected to be made official after Tihar. (projected date: mid-November or early December)
[Disclaimer: This article is based on the rumors that have circulated over the internet. These specifications could change once the devices are released.]
After all the deals and discounts of Dashain, smartphone manufacturers and distributors have already started concentrating towards Tihar. And just recently, three leading smartphone companies of Nepal, Samsung, Huawei, and Gionee, launched a photo contest targeting Tihar.
Talking about Samsung’s photography competition, the company is organizing a ‘Tihar Photography Contest’ where Nepalese of age 18 years and above can participate. The company will select 5 best pictures from all entries and all of the chosen winners will get a brand new Samsung Galaxy J1 2016. The contest ends on 2nd November at 12AM. To participate you need to take a picture related to lights, rangolis, lamps or any other picture related to Tihar and post it to Samsung’s Tihar Photography Contest post.
How to participate in Samsung Tihar Photography Contest:
Take a picture related to Tihar.
Comment the picture in this Samsung Nepal’s Facebook post .
Terms and conditions of the photography contest:
Samsung has set some pretty strict terms and conditions for the Samsung Tihar Photography Contest.
Contest Period:
Samsung Tihar Photography Contest started from 28th October 2016 and will end on 2nd November 2016 at 12:00 AM. Talking about the contest’s mega gift hamper, the Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 was recently launched in Nepal. You can read our full review of the device by clicking here. Here’s all you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy J1 2016:
DISPLAY
4.5-inch 480 x 800 pixels Super AMOLED display with 207 ppi Pixel Density