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DEALS: Karbonn Sparkle V now available for Rs.5,590

Karbonn

Yural Maskey

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July 13, 2016

DEALS: Karbonn Sparkle V now available for Rs.5,590

Allied Tradelink, the authorised distributor of Karbonn mobiles in Nepal, has slashed the price of two year’s old Android One phone Sparkle V in Nepal. It is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 5,590. Moreover, you get an 8GB microSD card and a flip cover for free.

Specifications of Android One (Sparkle V):

4.5-inch (480×854 pixels) IPS FWVGA Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek Processor (MT6582M)
1GB of RAM
4GB of inbuilt Storage
Expandable Storage Support via MicroSD Card up to 32GB,
Dual SIM card slots
5-Megapixel Rear Camera with LED Flash
2-Megapixel Front Camera
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GPRS/ EDGE, 3G
1700mAh Battery
Kitkat 4.4.4; upgradable to Marshmallow 6.0

For Rs. 5990, you won’t get a better phone than this one. Most of the phones at this price segment comes with 512MB of RAM, but you are getting 1GB of RAM on the Sparkle V. Moreover, the phone is upgradable to Marshmallow 6.0 since it’s an Android one line of phone. The software UI is stock Android and with 1GB of RAM and quad-core processor, the performance of the phone is pretty much smooth.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to Launch on 2nd August

Samsung

Yural Maskey

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July 13, 2016

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to Launch on 2nd August

Samsung Electronics have officially confirmed that the Galaxy Note 7 will be launched On August 2nd at the Samsung Unpacked event. Simultaneous launch events will take place in New York, London, and Rio de Janeiro. Live streaming of the New York event will be available at news.samsung.com/global

There have been a lot of leaks regarding the Galaxy Note 7. As per those leaks, the Galaxy Note 7 will feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED QuadHD dual-edged display with Gorilla Glass 4,with power provided by recently announced Snapdragon 821 SoC. It is rumored to have 6GB of RAM and base storage of 64GB. In terms of camera, the phone might have a slightly upgraded version of S7’s camera and will now feature a 12MP sensor with F1.7 aperture lens. Talking at the press release, Samsung electronics said:

With added functionality of the S Pen and large screen, the Galaxy Note7 is a powerful instrument for achievement and self-expression, and is made for those who want to get the most from their phones – and their lives. Galaxy Note7 will help people do more in work, at home and everywhere in between. We can’t wait to tell you more about it!

The company also provides the reason for skipping the Note 6 model, and will directly be launching Note 7.

First and foremost though, you might be curious as to why it’s called Galaxy Note7 instead of Galaxy Note6. There are a couple reasons why. First, the Galaxy Note7 will complement our Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and unify our product portfolio. Second, the Galaxy Note7 will minimize confusion about the latest mobile technology from Samsung, and provide full alignment with Galaxy S smartphone.

Although the price and expected availability date has not been announced, some publications have noted that the price will be around $900, which is $100 more than the launch price of Note 5. For more details, we have to wait until the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Unpacked event!

KEF MUO Portable Bluetooth Speaker Launched in Nepal

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Yural Maskey

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July 12, 2016

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KEF MUO Portable Bluetooth Speaker Launched in Nepal

High-End KEF MUO Portable Bluetooth Speaker has been launched by Oliz Store in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 35,000, this is one of the most expensive Bluetooth speakers you can get in the market, however, if you are an audiophile, you will be amazed by the overall features of the device.

The sound coming out from the two 50mm UniQ drivers and a passive Auxiliary Bass Radiator of the KEF MUO are stunning with large volume for such a portable device. Moreover, the clarity that the device possesses is incomparable to other portable speakers out there. In terms of connectivity, we get Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX for wirelessly streaming full bandwidth CD-like quality music. For non-wireless devices, we have a 3.5mm Aux input.

The KEF MUO takes 3 hours to charge from 0 to 100%, and will provide 12 hours of music playback time. It weighs 800gms and has a dimension of 80 x 210 x 60 mm. In terms of build, the device comprises of aluminium body with rubberised plastic on the bottom. if you are an audiophile with the money to spend, you won’t regret buying the KEF MUO. There are plenty of affordable bluetooth speakers out there in the market, but quality wise the KEF MOU is soundstage.

KEY SPECS OF KEY MUO:

Model	Muo
Drive units	2 x 50mm (2.0in.) full range Uni-Q driver 1 x Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR)
Inputs	Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX® codec 3.5mm AUX Micro USB – charging and firmware update
Bluetooth range	10m
Bluetooth capacity	2 devices
Bluetooth memory	8 devices
Battery type	Li-ion rechargable battery
Battery charging time	3 hours to fully charge
Battery life	12 hours playback time
Dimension (H x W x D)	80 x 210 x 60 mm
Weight	0.8kg
Power input	5V D.C. 2A
App	KEF MUO

Huawei Honor 8 with Kirin 920 CPU, Full metal body Launched

Huawei

Yural Maskey

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July 12, 2016

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Huawei Honor 8 with Kirin 920 CPU, Full metal body Launched

The boundary between the flagship and mid-range smartphones is getting close, and Huawei has just announced their latest midrange phone, the Honor 8 that justifies my previous assertion with a metal build and top-of-the-line specs.

The Huawei Honor 8 comes in three variants. The most expensive variant is priced at $373, and sports a 5.2-inch FullHD IPS display, a powerful Kirin 950 CPU (4 cortex A72 @2.5GHz + 4 Cortex A53 @2.3GHz), 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB of inbuilt storage with microSD card slot, a dual 12-megapixel dual camera which could be similar to once seen on the P9, an 8MP wide angle front camera, IR blaster, Fingerprint sensor, Android Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1 and a 3000mAh battery with Huawei’s fast-charging technology support and USB Type-C port.

honor v8 — The Honor 8, unlike Huawei P9, doesn’t have Leica branding despite featuring what looks like a same dual camera setup.

The second variant, priced at $343, sports 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory; Other specs remain the same. The cheapest variant which is priced at $298 has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory.

4GB RAM/64GB –$389 USD
4GB RAM/32GB –$343 USD
4GB RAM/32GB –$298 USD

Connectivity wise, the Huawei Honor 8 has Hybrid SIM slot with 4G LTE support, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. We are not quite sure if the phone will launch in Nepal anytime soon since Huawei smartphones Nepal has not launched any phones under Honor branding for last few years.

Full Specs of Huawei Honor 8:

Model	Huawei Honor 8
Color	Multi-Color-Option
Operating System	EMUI 4.1 base on Android 6.0
Network	GSM, WCDMA (HSUPA, HSDPA), FDD-LTE
Band	LTE-FDD Bands: B1/B3/B4/B7, GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz , WCDMA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz
Carrier	Unlocked
Screen	5.2- inch full HD screen (1920x1080pixel)
Processo	Kirin 950, 2.3GHz
RAM	3/4GB, LPDDR4
ROM	32GB/64GB eMMC, external microSD card supported
Rear Camera	Dual 12 Megapixel cameras, F2.2 aperture, 1.76-micron pixel-size, 6-element lens dual-LED flash, laser-assisted Autofocus
Front Camera	8 Megapixel, F2.4 aperture
Battery	3000 mAh Li-Polymer battery
SIM Card	nano SIM card (dual)

Micromax Canvas Selfie 4 with 8MP front camera Launched in Nepal

Yural Maskey

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July 12, 2016

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Micromax Canvas Selfie 4 with 8MP front camera Launched in Nepal

Pashupati Tradelink, the authorised distributor of Micromax Mobiles in Nepal, has launched the Canvas Selfie 4 smartphone for Rs. 11,110. Since its an affordable handset, it’s specs are really nothing to shout out.

The Canvas Selfie 4 sports a 5-inch HD IPS display, is powered by a 1.3Ghz quad-core processor, has 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, microSD card support upto 32GB, and comes equipped with 2500 mAh battery. The USP of the device is its rear and front facing cameras. The rear houses an 8MP camera with LED flash and the front has an 8MP camera. The front camera has a Face Beauty modes which let you enhance facial features & adjust skin tones. The 3G Dual SIM featuring Canvas Selfie 4 runs on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Moreover, the phone sports a tap Sensor on the back with which users can easily take a picture, swap camera from front to back and vice-versa , and accept a call with a single tap using a single hand. The Micromax Canvas Selfie 4 is available from different offline channels all over the nation. Commenting on the launch, Sumit Sharma, Marketing Manager of Pashupati Tradelink, said:

Selfies are now the most popular type of photos snapped on a smartphone, with over a million selfies taken per day and 48% of that are shared on Facebook alone. With smartphones becoming the first device to capture precious moments with friends and family, a top class camera becomes a must have feature while buying a phone. In line with this, the two new smartphones are designed to deliver fantastic images and equipping the consumers with great beauty editing tools to look glamorous always.

Pashupati Tradelink recently also announced Canvas Spark 2 Plus in Nepal. Priced at Rs. 8250, the Canvas Spark 2 Plus features a 5-inch FWVGA display, 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, 5 MP rear camera, 2 MP Front, 1 GB RAM, 8GB onboard storage, Dual SIM with 3G, microSD card support, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and 2000 mAh battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with 3GB of RAM Launched in Nepal

Yural Maskey

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July 11, 2016

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with 3GB of RAM Launched in Nepal

Vatsal Impex, the authorised distributor of Xiaomi products in Nepal, has launched the 3GB RAM/32GB ROM variant of the Redmi Note 3 for Rs. 27,999. The phone will be exclusively available from their website starting 12th of July, and will be available from retail shops from 14th of July. Since this is just the 3GB RAM/32GB ROM variant of the Redmi Note 3, it’s specs are identical compared to the previously launched variant with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM.

Highlights of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3:

5.5-inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) @ 403ppi
MIUI 7.0 on top of Android 5.1.1
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 Chipset
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 CPU
Adreno 510 GPU
32GB eMMC 5.0 internal with microSD support upto 128GB
3GB RAM
Hybrid SIM slot (SIM+SIM Or SIM+MicroSD)
16 MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash, 1080p@30fps
5 MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.0 and 1080p Video Recording
Fingerprint Sensor (unlocks in just 0.3s)
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS
Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh battery with Fast Charging
Price in Nepal: Rs. 27,999

Redmi Note 3 Handson Images

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Like the 2GB RAM variant, the 3GB RAM variant of the Redmi Note 3 has also been priced exorbitantly when compared to Indian pricing (INR. 12,000). Mathematically, we are paying NPR. 8,800 more, which is utterly absurd. Despite all that, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is still worth all your money. It’s one of the best phones to buy under NPR. 30,000 right now if you are looking for a good display, excellent performance, and long battery life. Having said that, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 falls under the camera department as the 16MP camera of the Redmi Note 3 is just mediocre at best. You can check out our full review of the Redmi Note 3 here in this link.

Huawei Y5 II Launched in Nepal for Rs. 12,000

Huawei

Yural Maskey

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July 10, 2016

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Huawei Y5 II Launched in Nepal for Rs. 12,000

After several teasers on their facebook page, Huawei Mobiles Nepal has officially announced a new budget-oriented handset, the Huawei Y5 II. Priced at Rs. 12,000, the Huawei Y5 II is the second Y-series of Handset to launch in Nepal this year after Huawei Y3 II.

The Huawei Y5 II is a midrange phone with midrange specs. It sports a 5-inch IPS display with HD (720×1280 pixels) resolution. It is powered by a 32bit quad-core Mediatek Processor (MT6582) with a maximum clock speed of 1.3GHz. In terms of memory, the phone has 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of onboard storage with microSD support that will expand your storage upto further 32GB. On the back, the phone houses an 8 megapixels rear camera with F2.0 aperture lens and LED flash.

huawei y5 ii colors — **The Huawei Y5 II comes with 3 color options: Arctic White, Obsidian Black, and Sand Gold.**

The highlight of the phone is its 2MP front camera with wide-angle lens and LED flash. Fueling the device is a non-removable Li-poly 2200mAh battery. It is currently running on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Emotion UI 3.1. Connectivity wise, the Huawei Y5 II has dual SIM support with 3G, WiFi 2.4Ghz b/g/n (no dual band ac), Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. The phone is targeted towards youth as it comes with 3 color options: Arctic White, Obsidian Black, and Sand Gold. As with the most of the Huawei budget phones, the Huawei Y5 II boasts a plastic body. It weighs 135gms and measures 143.8mm×72mm×8.9mm in dimension.

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Lava launches 3 new phones in Nepali market

Lava

GadgetByte

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July 9, 2016

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Lava launches 3 new phones in Nepali market

Lava Smartphones Nepal have been focusing on the budget segment of late and had been a while since they hadn’t launched midrange phones in the Nepalese market. Finally, the have launched a range of new midrange phones: the Iris 870, Grand 2 and Grand 2c.

Lava Iris 870 is a budget phone with some good specs at a price tag of just Rs.13,499. At this price rate, we have never seen a corning gorilla glass, however, this handset features a gorilla glass 3 layered on top of 5 inch 2.5D HD display. The dual SIM 4G LTE Iris 870 runs Android Marshmallow 6.0, where most of the other phones are still running Android 5.1 Lollipop. It is powered by a 1Ghz 64bit quad-core processor (MT6735P), coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. In terms of camera, the Lava Iris 870 has an 8MP sensor with dual LED flash, and a 5MP selfie-centric front facing camera. Fueling the device is a 2700mAh battery rated to provide 24 hours of life under normal usage.

Lava Grand 2 belongs to an upper mid-range price category and was recently announced on February 2016. Priced at Rs. 19,799, the Grand 2 offers 3GB of RAM for faster multitasking. Other features include a 5.5-inch HD display, 1.3Ghz quad-core processor (MediaTek MT6735), 16GB ROM with microSD support, 13MP rear camera(3M2 ISOCELL Samsung sensor) with LED flash, F2.0 Aperture Lens, and PDAF, 8MP front camera with front firing flash, and 3000mAh battery. It is running on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with Star UI 2.0 layered on top with the company claiming to provide Marshmallow 6.0 sometime in the future. The phone also comes with a full metal body and has dual SIM support with 4G LTE capabilities.

Lava Grand 2c, priced at Rs. 16,899, offers identical specs and looks when compared to the Grand 2. However, the Grand 2c only has 2GB of RAM instead of 3GB and the rear camera’s resolution has been scaled down to 8MP. Apart from that, all the other specs remains identical.

Lenovo Vibe P1M and Vibe C launched in Nepal

GadgetByte

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July 9, 2016

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Lenovo Vibe P1M and Vibe C launched in Nepal

Lifecom (authorized distributors of Lenovo Mobiles in Nepal) has launched two budget-friendly phones in Nepal: the Lenovo Vibe P1M and Vibe C. Both the phones come up with pretty decent specs and go head-to-head when compared to its other competition in the mid-range market. Vibe P1m is priced at Rs. 15,999 and the Vibe C is priced at Rs. 11,999.

Lenovo Vibe P1m is the powerful phone among the two and is priced at Rs.15,999. The main highlight of this phone is the massive 4,000mAh battery which will definitely last you for a whole day or two depending on your usage. Besides this, it comes with pretty much the same specs as you expect from a phone at its price tag. It sports a 5-inch 720p display with no protection mentioned, is powered by Mediatek MT6735P quad-core processor clocked at 1Ghz, which is a letdown. You can face some serious performance drawbacks with a low clocked CPU, and it might create some lag while multitasking even with the 2GB RAM onboard. Also, it runs on the old 5.1 Lollipop version since it’s a last year’s model and won’t be getting any updates whatsoever. Talking about the camera, it sports an 8MP rear camera that can shoot video in 720p@30fps and a 5MP Front Facing Camera.

Lenovo Vibe P1M Specifications:

5.0 inches (720×1280)@294ppi
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Mediatek MT6735P Chipset
Quad-core 1GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
16GB Internal Storage, Expandable upto 32GB; 2GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera with f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash; 5MP Front Facing Camera
Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

Lenovo Vibe C:

Lenovo Vibe C is a more budget offering among the two. The phone is priced at Rs. 11,999 and comes with pretty basic specs. It sports a 5-inch 720p display, comes with 8GB ROM, 1GB RAM, and a 2,300mAh battery. Vibe series is all about the battery so the main highlights of these phones are the battery along with other basic features. Even though launched in 2016, it still runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

Lenovo Vibe C Specifications:

5.0 inches (720 x 1280) @ 294 ppi
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Unspecified Chipset
8GB ROM expandable upto 32GB
1GB RAM
5MP Rear Camera
2MP Front Facing Camera
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery

UMi London now available Worldwide for $60

Gearbest

Yural Maskey

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July 7, 2016

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UMi London now available Worldwide for $60

Most of us might not have heard about a smartphone brand UMI, but they are making quite a name when it comes to providing a killer specced phone at affordable price. The recently announced UMi London not only offers excellent specs for a price of $60, but it goes further ahead of the competition by sporting a rugged body.

The UMi London has a dual toughened glass and double coated foam tape that protects the phone from drops and scratches. Despite being priced just at $60, the phone boasts an aluminium body. Specs-wise, the phone has a 5-inch 2.5D HD display manufactured by Sharp, is powered by a 1.3Ghz quad-core processor (MT6580), 1GB RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, microSD support upto 32GB, 8MP Sony IMX149 rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front-facing camera, and 2050mAh battery. It is currently running on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Connectivity options include dual-SIM (2G+3G), WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Online retailer Gearbest is accepting the flash sale for the UMi London for an promo price of $59.99. Color options include Black, Gold, and Silver. Expected shipping time is around a week.