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Sony Xperia X, XA, XA Ultra Launched in Nepal

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Sony Xperia X, XA, XA Ultra Launched in Nepal

Nepa Hima Tradelink, the authorized distributors of Sony products in Nepal, has launched their brand new X series: Xperia X, Xperia XA, and Xperia XA Ultra.

Sony Xperia X

It’s a 5-inch phone with a sleek design. The design has been changed a bit from the traditional Sony Z series phones. With a metal back, the front and back panels are of the same, continuous color. You can choose from four different colors- Graphite black, white, lime gold and rose gold.

The Xperia X houses the Snapdragon 650 processor with 3GB of RAM and comes with 64GB of onboard storage, which is expandable with a microSD card. Even though, the battery is only 2,620mAh Sony promises that the battery life will be amazing. The main camera in the Xperia X is 23MP and the front camera is 13MP. The main camera comes along with “future-focused” Smart Capture Camera feature, which is Sony’s Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, which lets you pick a target and track it.

Sony obviously included its great sounding front facing stereo speakers and its hi-res audio system. The Xperia X’s power button also acts as a fingerprint scanner. The company has priced the phone at Rs. 64,999.

KEY SPECS OF XPERIA X:

  • 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display
  • Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 64-bit processor with Adreno 510 GPU
  • 3GB RAM, 64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 200GB via microSD card
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0
  • Dual SIM (nano+nano)
  • 23MP rear camera with Exmor RS sensor, 1/2.3″ sensor, f/2.0 lens, Predictive Hybrid AF, 1080p video recording
  • 13MP front-facing camera with 1/3” Exmor RS sensor, 22mm wide-angle f/2.0 lens, 1080p video recording
  • DSEE HX, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancelling
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Dimensions: 69.4 x 142.7 x 7.9mm; Weight: 153 grams
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC
  • 2630mAh Battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology
  • Price: Rs. 64,999

Sony Xperia XA

The Sony Xperia XA is more of the affordable version of Xperia X. The phone comes with midrange specs, nothing to offer new except its sleek and premium design.It has a 5-inch 720p display along with Media Tek MT6755 chipset. The chipset is coupled with only 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The capacity of the battery is only 2,300mAh. Sadly this phone will not offer Sony’s stereo front facing speakers and fingerprint scanner. It is priced at Rs. 34,499 in Nepal.

KEY SPECS OF XPERIA XA:

  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels)  curved glass edge-to-edge display
  • Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with Mali T860MP2 GPU
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 200GB via microSD card
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0
  • Dual SIM (nano+nano)
  • 13MP Primary Camera with 1/3” IMX258 Exmos RS sensor, 1080p video recording.
  • 8MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX219 Exmor R sensor, 88-degree wide-angle lens
  • Dimensions: 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9mm; Weight: 137.4g
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n , Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
  • 2300 mAh battery with Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging technology
  • Price: Rs. 34,499

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Xperia XA Ultra features a mammoth 6.0-inch display and is targetted for multimedia maniacs. It is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor and has 3GB of RAM. The main highlight of the XA Ultra is a whopping 16MP Exmor RS Front Camera With LED Flash. The company has priced the phone at Rs. 48,499.

KEY SPECS OF XPERIA XA ULTRA:

  • 6-inch (1920 x 1280 pixels) curved glass edge-to-edge display
  • Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with Mali T860MP2 GPU
  • 3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 200GB via microSD card
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0
  • Dual SIM (nano+nano)
  • 21.5MP Primary Camera with LED flash 1080p video recording.
  • 16MP front-facing camera with LED flash
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n , Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
  • 2700 mAh battery
  • Price: Rs. 48,499

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with Iris Scanner Unveiled

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with Iris Scanner Unveiled

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Note 7 on Tuesday at the unpacked event in New York city. The Galaxy Note 7 shares a lot of similarities with the Galaxy S7 edge, but also a few of its own tricks — including new S Pen features, fresh software and an iris scanner.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 features a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED curved dual edge display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a metal frame and a glass back reminiscent of the S7 Edge. The Note 7 is also IP68 water resistant; the first Note series to have it. Powering the device is an Octa-Core Exynos 8890 processor with 4GB RAM which is exactly the same configuration as the Galaxy S7, so we can expect excellent performance.

note 7

In terms of storage, the Note 7 comes in just one storage variant with 64GB of memory that is expandable via microSD card slot upto 256GB. As far as the camera is concerned, the Note 7 features exactly the same camera as the Galaxy S7 Edge. It has a 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, dual-pixel PDAF, Smart OIS, and f/1.7 aperture. The front houses a 5MP front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture.

What’s new about the Note 7 is the inclusion of Iris Scanner, along with Fingerprint scanner on the home button. The Iris scanner lets you unlock the phone using eye recognition. The S-pen has also been improved with a smaller tip and improved pressure sensitivity. The Galaxy Note 7 is rocking Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and should receive the Android 7 Nougat sometime in the future.

samsung galaxy note 7

The Galaxy Note 7 also boasts a USB type C port which charges the 3500mAh non-removable battery. Overall, the Note 7 is much similar to the S7 Edge in terms of performance, display, camera, and build which is not a bad thing by any means. If you are using the S7 Edge or the Galaxy Note 5, the Note 7 might feel boring and less innovative. However, if you are using older generation Samsung phones or other Android handsets, the Note 7 might be an excellent upgrade. The phone will be priced somewhere around $850 and will come in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx. International availability has been confirmed on August 19.

Huawei Honor 5 Launched in China for $90

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Huawei Honor 5 Launched in China for $90

Honor branding from Huawei has always made a headline in providing decent specs for a low-cost price. The recently announced Honor 5 follows the footstep of its branding and offers features such as a 5-inch HD display and 2GB of RAM for US$90.

Let’s take a look at its specs:

  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6735P processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with
  • MicroSD
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Emotion UI 3.1 Lite
  • Dual SIM
  • 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 2MP front-facing camera with LED flash
  • Dimensions: 143.8 x 72 x 8.9mm; Weight: 138 grams
  • 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 2200mAh battery

Looking at the specs, there is nothing extraordinary about it, but with such specs, the phone has been priced aggressively at just $90 (NRs. 9,5000 approx). The phone has only been announced in China, but we can expect the phone to launch in other countries sometime in the future. In Nepal, however, we haven’t seen too many Honor phones of late. So, the Honor 5 might not launch officially. Having said that, we hope the company launches this model since this would set a benchmark in budget lineups.

Karbonn Launches Budget Oriented phone Titanium Moghul in Nepal

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Karbonn Launches Budget Oriented phone Titanium Moghul in Nepal

Allied Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Karbonn Mobiles in Nepal, has officially launched a budget-oriented phone Titanium Moghul in Nepal. The company has priced the phone at Rs. 9,190 and is available for purchase from different offline retail shops all across the nation.

Specs wise, the Karbonn Titanium Moghul features a 5-inch qHD display with scratch resistance dragon trail glass. It is powered by a 1.2Ghz quad-core processor (unknown chipset) and 1GB of RAM. In terms of storage, there is 8GB of onboard memory with microSD expansion slot upto 32GB. The phone sports an 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 3.2MP front camera. Fueling the Titanium Moghul is a 2000mAh battery.

karbonn titanium moghul

The phone is currently running an outdated OS in Android Kitkat 4.4 with no sign of future upgrades. As far as connectivity goes, you get dual SIM support with 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. At this price point, there is Colors Pride P80 that features superior hardware specs like higher resolution HD display, more internal storage in 16GB, and bigger 3200mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi Max Launched in Nepal for Rs. 35,000

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Xiaomi Mi Max Launched in Nepal for Rs. 35,000

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of Xiaomi phones in Nepal, has launched the Xiaomi Mi Max for Rs. 35,000 (3GB RAM variant). You can pre-book the phone right now and get Rs. 2000 discount .

[Update: The Xiaomi Mi Max is now available in Nepal for Rs. 32,000]

Mi Max is the largest phone from Xiaomi and is also one of the biggest size phablets you can buy right now with a massive 6.44-inch display. So with the increasing size of mobile displays, we have to stand back and ask ‘How big is too big?’ We already have tablets starting from 7-inches in size and  now there only remains a thin line between what we generally consider as tablets and phablets.

Mi Max despite its massive size is a beautifully crafted device with an unibody metal construction with a curved back. The front houses the mammoth 6.44-inch full HD display with 342ppi and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The huge display is certainly a plus point for watching movies, playing games or reading books, but when you have to place a call, you’ll look ridiculous holding a massive phone on your head. The phone is running on MIUI 7 on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Mi Max has two variants: one with 32GB storage, 3GB of RAM and Snapdragon 650 chipset and another with the 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, and Snapdragon 652 chipset. The one that’s being launched in Nepal is the 3GB RAM variant and if it succeeds to entertain the market we will probably see the higher variant as well. Both the variants come with expandable storage up to 256GB via SIM 1 hybrid slot.

Xiaomi Mi Max

Talking about the camera, Mi Max sports a 16MP Rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. The rear camera can shoot videos in 4K resolution at 30fps. The front houses a 5MP camera with f/2.0 aperture. Typical of Xiaomi, you get a fingerprint sensor on the back as well. And powering this colossal device is the 4850mAh non-removable battery.

But what about the pricing?

Vatsal Impex has yet again launched a new Xiaomi product, the Mi Max, at a sky-high price of NRP. 35,000. The phone was launched in India couple of weeks ago for INR. 15,000 (NRP. 24,000). So, we are paying exactly Rs. 11,000 more for basically the same device. No matter how you look at it, you cannot justify the pricing of the phone.

Yes, the device has got some serious specs underneath, but that’s what Chinese brand Xiaomi is all about. They are well known for providing a powerful phone for affordable pricing. But, at NRP. 35,000, the Xiaomi Mi Max is no more an affordable offering.

Highlights of Xiaomi Mi Max:

  • 6.44 inches(1080 x 1920 pixels) @342ppi
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
  • MIUI 7 on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650/ MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 Chipset
  • Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 CPU
  • Adreno 510 GPU
  • 32/128GB Internal Storage (Expandable up to 256GB)
  • 3GB/4GB RAM
  • 16 MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus
  • 5MP Front Camera with f/2.0
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • Non-removable Li-Ion 4850 mAh battery

Karbonn Quattro L52 with VR Headset Launched in Nepal

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Karbonn Quattro L52 with VR Headset Launched in Nepal

Allied Tradelink Pvt .Ltd., the official distributor of Karbonn smartphones in Nepal, has officially launched their new budget phone, the Karbonn Quattro L52, in Nepali market. The phone comes with a Virtual Reality headset out of the box and is priced at Rs. 15,000.

Key specs of Karbonn Quattro L52:

  • 5 inch IPS HD display ( 720 X 1280 pixels)
  • 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P chipset
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 16 GB onboard storage with MicroSD expansion upto 32 GB
  • 8 MP rear auto-focus camera with LED flash
  • 5 MP front-facing camera 
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) upgradeable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • 2250 mAh Li-Ion battery

The Karbonn L52 comes with stock Android 5.1 Lollipop and also supports dual hybrid sim slots with 4G LTE connectivity. The L52 packs a 1.3GHz Quad-core 64 bit MediaTek MT6735P processor with 2GB of RAM. The phone comes with a 16GB onboard storage expandable upto 32GB with a MicroSD card. The phone packs a 2250 mAh battery which company claims will provide a full day on normal usage with 3 hours of youtube videos and 4 hours of browsing. On the back, the phone houses a full metal body which looks and feels premium for the price tag. The front houses a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display, however, gorilla glass protection is missing.

Karbonn QUATTRO L52 VR

Camera wise, the Karbonn L52 sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front snapper. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and FM radio. The main selling factor of the phone is its VR feature at such a low price tag. The phone has a g-sensor for the VR headset which is very rare to find at this price range. Moreover, it comes pre-loaded with engaging games and video content and users can also create their own VR videos using the  pre-loaded VR app.

Gadgetbyte Nepal is Hiring an Intern!

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Gadgetbyte Nepal is Hiring an Intern!

Are you a tech enthusiast? Do you follow the latest tech news relevant to Nepal and all over the world?  We are expanding our young team and looking for writers / bloggers / analysts / reviewers for a three months internship course.

About Us:

GadgetByte is the first Tech Review News Portal of Nepal that gives the users information, tools, and advice that will help you decide what to buy and how to get the most out of the Tech in your life. Our company is spread across the internet through our various channel which includes the website itself, Youtube, GooglePlus, Facebook and Twitter.

Requirement :

  • He/She should be from Kathmandu Valley.
  • He/She should be excellent English writer.
  • 20 years or older.
  • Must have substantial experience with smartphones & technology.
  • Must be up to date on all the latest Android/iOS news and rumors.
  • Photo and Video editing Skills is an advantage.
  • Prior blogging experience is an advantage.

Number of Position(s): 2

He/She shall join GadgetByte Team as an 3 months internship (Trial Period). After the trial period is over, the candidate shall be hired permanently based on the performance.

This is a true opportunity to get involved, doing what you love. We aspire to provide our audience with the best quality content as we have a responsibility to report on tech issues that matter to people in Nepal.

If you are interested, just drop your CV and a brief write up about yourself and send it to [email protected].

Xiaomi Launches Redmi Pro and Mi Notebook Air

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Xiaomi Launches Redmi Pro and Mi Notebook Air

Xiaomi has unveiled two of its latest product — a smartphone called the Redmi Pro and surprisingly a laptop as well called the Mi Notebook Air. Both the devices look surprisingly good in terms of looks and specs and are cheap as one would expect from Xiaomi. Redmi Pro lies in the budget lineup, but by the looks and pumped up specs, it seems rather like a top tier mid-range device which shows the standard where today’s budget phones stand. On the other hand, the Mi Notebook looks stunningly similar to the Mac Book Air which is not necessarily a bad thing.

Redmi Pro:

Redmi Pro features a unibody metal construct with a 5.5-inch Full HD OLED panel with 2.5D glass. This is the first phone from Xiaomi to include an OLED panel and it doesn’t stop there, it even features a dual camera setup for an immersive bokeh mode. With the dual camera setup, the usual fingerprint sensor on the back has shifted to the front home button. Talking about the camera, it features a 13MP camera and a second 5MP Camera to capture the depth information to give immersive bokeh effect which was also present on the recently launched Huawei P9.

redmi pro

There are three variants of the Redmi Pro based on their storage, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. Both the 32GB and 64GB version comes with 3GB of RAM but the 128GB comes with 4GB of RAM. The 32GB variant sports Helio X20 SoC while the 64GB and 128GB version comes with the more powerful Helio X25. Both the Helio X20 and X25 are deca-core processor offering great performance.

xiaomi redmi pro camera

Besides this, Redmi Pro features a 4,050mAh battery with quick charging via its USB C port. It is currently running on MIUI 8 on top of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Talking about their prices, the base model with 32GB storage costs $225, 64GB variant costs $255 and the exclusive edition 128GB costs $300.

Specifications Redmi Pro:

  • 5.5 inches(1080 x 1920) @401ppi with OLED Panel
  • MIUI 8 on top of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • Mediatek MT6797T Helio X25 Chipset with Deca-core 2.5 GHz CPU (128GB)
  • Mediatek MT6797T Helio X25 Chipset with Deca-core 2.3 GHz CPU (64GB)
  • Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 Chipset with Deca-core 2.1 GHz CPU (32GB)
  • Mali-T880 MP4 GPU
  • 128 GB Internal Storage, 4 GB RAM
  • 32/64 GB Internal Storage, 3 GB RAM
  • Expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD card
  • Dual 13 MP/5MP Rear Camera with  f/2.0, phase detection autofocus
  • 5 MP Front Facing Camera
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • Fast Charging
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • Non-removable Li-Ion 4050 mAh battery

Mi Notebook Air:

Mi notebook air 02.0

Xiaomi is called the Apple of China and with the introduction of Mi Notebook Air, it’s evident that this claim will be speculated widely in the future. Mi Notebook Air has two variants, first a small 12.5-inch base model and a 13.3-inch high-end model. Both the devices sports a metal body with backlit MacBook Esque keys and runs on Windows 10. The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air features an Intel Core i5 processor with 256 PCIe SSD, 8GB DDR4 RAM and a slot for another SSD along with Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics card with which Xiaomi claims you can easily play games like Dota 2 on high settings. The 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air features Intel Core M3 processor with integrated graphics, 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD. The 12.5-inch variant is priced at $525 and the 13.3-inch variant is priced at $750 and will be launched on August 2nd, exclusively in China.

OnePlus 3 Launched in Nepal for Rs. 49,900 (Now available for Rs. 39,999)

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OnePlus 3 Launched in Nepal for Rs. 49,900 (Now available for Rs. 39,999)

iHub Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of OnePlus smartphones in Nepal, launched the OnePlus 3 in Nepal on 29th July, 2016. The phone, priced at Rs. 49,900, has seen a price drop of Rs. 4000 and is available for Rs. 45,900 from a retail shop and online store olizstore. But, the best deal can be found at Kaymu.com for Rs. 39,999.

Watch our Review of the One Plus 3 here:

The OnePlus 3 sports a 5.5-inch FullHD display with AMOLED technology and 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. It is powered by the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 64-bit quad-core CPU with maximum cores clocked at 2.15GHz. It is one of the few phones to feature a mammoth 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB of inbuilt storage. There is no microSD card slot, but we’ve dual nano-SIM card slot. It is currently running on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with OnePlus’s in-house software Oxygen OS 3.1 layered on top of it. The UI is simple and bloat free like most of the Nexus devices.

one plus 3

In terms of camera, the OnePlus 3 now features a Sony IMX298 sensor with a 16-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture lens, Phase detection Autofocus, Optical image stabilization, and 4K video recording at 30 fps. The front houses a Sony IMX179 sensor with an 8MP camera and F/2.0 aperture lens.

OnePlus 3 camera

Like the OnePlus 2, the OnePlus 3 also houses a fingerprint sensor on the front which the company claims will unlock the phone in less than 0.3 seconds. Connectivity wise, we have 4G LTE support with Voice Over LTE, dual-band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC. For charging and data syncing, the OnePlus 3 has a USB Type-C port. The phone has a 3000mAh non-removable battery with fast charging or OnePlus likes to call it a dash charging with 5Volts and 4Amperes that can charge 60% battery in just 30 minutes and cooler during charging.

OnePlus 3 nepal

The OnePlus 3 now has an aluminum unibody design and comes in graphite and soft gold which looks much similar to the HTC one M9 or the iPhone 6s Plus. The company is providing back cover that comes in five different varieties. Like the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X, there is an alert slider button on the right side. Commenting on the launch, OnePlus Founder and CEO Pete Lau, said:

We know that the best smartphone is the one that works exactly how you want it to. The OnePlus 3 delivers that experience. It combines what our customers already love about our products with what they want and expect next. For example, Dash Charge sets a new standard for fast charging technology. It’s a flagship smartphone inspired by – and made for – our fans.

Talking during the launch event, director of iHub Pvt. Ltd. (OnePlus authorised distributor of Nepal), Lokesh Oli said:

The OnePlus 3 is one of the most premium smartphone to buy right now. It is priced competitively at Rs. 49,900 and competes with other high end smartphones from Samsung and apple. The phone will be available from both online and offline Shops.

So, what do you think about the OnePlus 3 smartphon? Share your opinion in the poll down below:

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New level of protection with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5

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New level of protection with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Gadgets are used the most these days which are all strong and premium in terms of design, but the most fragile part of these devices are its display which is easily scratchable and breakable when dropped. Most often we need to put an extra layer of protection in tempered glass, but these glasses make the brightness and touch sensitivity of the phones poor. Recently, the American Company Corning has launched the latest iteration of Gorilla Glass called as the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that aims to be the toughest while maintaining optical clarity, touch sensitivity, and damage resistance.

over 85% of smartphone owners have dropped their phones at least once per year and 55% have dropped their phones three times or more. Additionally, more than 60% of smartphone owners reported dropping their devices between shoulder and waist height.

Corning has a history of making display Protection glasses called Gorilla Glass which has been protecting around 4 billion devices till now. The latest edition, the Gorilla Glass 5 is the best product in the Gorilla Glass lineup. The Glass 5 protects your display not just from drop and brakes, but now it protects the display from scratches upto degree 8 and also protects your display from drop impact.

The GORILLA glass 5 delivers an up to four times improvement in drop height to failure and can survive drops up to 1.6 meters (which just happens to be the global human height average), up to 80 percent of the time.

Corning Gorilla Glass is used in many products which are common these days like Smart Phones, Smart Watches, Tablets, Laptop etc.  According to rumors, the device which will be featuring the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for the first time will be the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 which is scheduled to launch on August 2, 2016.

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