After successfully launching the Galaxy J5 2016, Samsung Electronics Nepal has also launched the Galaxy J7 2016 for a price of Rs. 27,990. You can grab the phone from various Samsung mobile outlets located all over the country.
[Update: The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is now available for Rs. 26,490]
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 offers a bigger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display when compared to the 5.2-inch of Galaxy J5, however, the resolution remains the same at 720 x 1280 pixels. The phone is powered by an Exynos Octa 7870 CPU that comes equipped with a total of eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.6Ghz. The Exynos Octa 7870 is the first midrange system on a chip (SoC) to feature 14nm FinFET process which means it is more power efficient than the traditional 28nm SoCs. Moreover, with octacore processor, the Galaxy J7 2016 is twice as fast as the 1.2Ghz quad-core fueling Galaxy J5 2016.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2026 is available in 3 color options: Black, Gold, and White.
In terms of memory, the Galaxy J7 2016 has 2GB of DDR3 RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded via dedicated microSD card slot upto 128GB. Just like the Galaxy J5, the Galaxy J7 also boasts a 13MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash and f/1.9 aperture lens, while the front houses a 5MP shooter with LED flash and 120-degree wide-angle lens. The phone runs on the latest version of Android — Marshmallow 6.0 with Samsung skinned TouchWiz UI.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 supports Ultra data saving as well as Ultra power saving features.
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy J7 2016 supports dual SIM slots with 4G LTE, WiFi b/g/n, and GPS. The phone is made up of plastic with the faux metal frame. The back is removable giving access to a 3300mAh user replaceable battery. The phone weighs 170gms and measures 151.7 x 76 x 7.8mm in dimension. Like the recently launched Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J5, the Galaxy J5 also comes with S Bike mode which when enabled while riding your bike automatically replies to calls with pre-recorded messages without notifying the rider and only get notified about important contacts which is a pretty neat safety feature.
Early Impressions:
Although the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is an upgrade over last year’s Galaxy J7, but for a price of Rs. 27,990 it raises some questions to be answered. The phone goes head to head with recently launched OnePlus X (Rs.28,999) and Redmi Note 3 (Rs.24,999), and it’s a shame to tell that the Galaxy J7 falls behind those two in almost every way.
While the OnePlus X comes with a beautifully crafted glass body and the Redmi Note 3 featuring a full metal jacket, the Galaxy J7 2016 offers the same outdated plastic build. Moreover both the OnePlus X and Redmi Note 3 provides full HD display, but Samsung for some reason still thinks 720P display is good enough in the age where almost every 25K phones come with a 1080P panel.
Another big disappointment of the Galaxy J7 2016 is the lack of important sensors like the fingerprint scanner, secondary noise-cancelling microphone, compass, gyro sensor, and auto brightness sensor. Talking about the performance, having used the phone for an hour or so, the Samsung Galaxy J7 didn’t feel as smooth and fluid like the OnePlus X and the Redmi Note 3. Apart from having a 14nm processor, the Galaxy J7 is nowhere near the Snapdragon 801 powered OnePlus X or the Snapdragon 650 powered Redmi Note 3.
What’s good about the Galaxy J7 2016 are the camera and battery life; areas where Samsung does ever so well each year. With the increasing dominance of Chinese smartphone brand, what bothers me a lot is why Samsung is refusing to accept the market trends. So, what do you think about the Galaxy J7 2016? Leave your opinion in the comment section below.
Google I/O is this big Developers Conference that Google organizes each year where Developers from all over the world gather to see the road-map from Google, of where it’s heading or what Google products are in development. This is the time of the year, where every new version of Android used to be introduced but this time, the developer version of Android N was launched earlier and only some handful of improvements to Android N were showcased, but what N stands for still remains a mystery. Including that there were a lot of things that were showcased on Google I/O. Here are few important keynotes from the Google I/O.
1. Google Allo and Duo
Google Allo
Google Allo is an instant messaging app which is powered by Google’s AI or now what Google calls it as “Assistant”. With Google Allo, instant messaging becomes more fun with smart replies suggested by the app itself based on the questions asked. Like Google Now On Tap, it scans the texts and images on the screen and suggests users with useful replies and cards. The main focus of the app is to make the chats more human like, so there are many small elements to make things more intuitive, like when you are about to send a message you can drag the send button up or down to increase or decrease the size of text, meaning you’re whispering something or shouting out loud. If you don’t want to use the Google Now Voice Service, you can just chat with the Google Assistant and ask for questions that you’d normally ask on Google Now. Also, privacy has been a crucial thing when it comes to messaging, so Google doesn’t keep record of the things it scans while you chat, also you have the option for private messaging where you get End-to-End Encryption.
Google Duo
Duo is what Google claims to be the fastest video calling platform with the use of WebRTC. This app seems like a competition to Apple’s Face Time as the app is getting released on both Android and iOS. Google claims the Duo has been optimized in such a way that it runs even on low latency. Even though the UI is very minimal, a lot of things are going inside making it one heck of a fast and easy to use video messaging platform. The moment you call someone, you instantly get the video feed of that person before they even pick up the call, which seems like a major privacy issue to me. There might be an option to turn it off or enable it for only certain contacts.
What’s even great is that you can switch between mobile data and wifi without getting disconnected from the call.
But to sum it up, Google already has an IM app, Hangouts! Which hasn’t been able to live up to its competitors. Users have been complaining a lot about App fragmentation as Google has a lot of apps to do similar tasks and what a single app could to it has scattered that into multiple apps/products.
2. Android Instant Applications
Android Instant Apps is a revolutionary feature which will redefine how we use an app. Most of the time we don’t carry around the app we use the least, but there might be times when you need the app instantly for something, let’s say shopping. So, when you search for a product online, instead of going to the web page of the product you are greeted with the site’s app instead, where you’ll have an easier time navigating around to buy products and pay for them if you have Android Pay available. Another example is: if someone sends you a link t a YouTube video but you don’t have the YouTube app installed on your device, when you click on the link of the video, the instant app instantly launches the temporary YouTube app enabling you to watch the video. This is possible because the app is installed from the server instantly and if you want to install the app permanently you can do so by the install option you get on the notification drawer.
3. Google Home
The future is full of Internet of Things(IoT), even if we’re ready or not, Google certainly is. For the last few years, we saw many IoT tech like the smart bulbs, smart kitchen accessories, security systems and the Digital Home Assistant Amazon Echo. For all the IoT devices to sync and to control some of them, you need a central hub this is where the Google Home comes in. If you’re familiar with the Amazon Echo, it’s exactly the same, but it comes with the power of Google which means you have boarder usability. With Google Home Smart Assistant, you can easily ask questions, request services and many more. Google has yet to announce the comprehensive details about the Google Home but for the time being it still already feels pretty awesome.
4. Android N Improvements
Android N is the next big update on the Android OS, which is yet to be released for the masses. Only the Developers are using it for testing and bug report but it will soon be out in late Fall for the public. Android N will more or less completely change how we use our Android devices. Though on the surface it looks similar to the lollipop but there are a lot of new features and design overhaul aiming to make Android experience even great and interactive.
Android N now comes with Vulkan graphics API which will give developers direct access to the GPU for better 3D graphics in games and apps. JIT compiler has been added which makes Android a whole lot faster, with JIT you can now install apps 75% faster than on Lollipop. Android N is also the first mobile platform to get the Unicode 9 emoji standard with the inclusion of 72 new emojis. And finally, we get the Clear All button on the top right corner which users have been demanding for a very long time. But the top right position is rather uncomfortable for a large device. For better memory management, the apps on the multitasking window are automatically removed if they are left idle for a long time. And security has been a major focus on Android N, now android has File based Encryption, Media Framework Hardening, and Seamless Android Updates.
5. Google Daydream
Google Daydream is all about enabling very high quality mobile VR experience. The new Virtual Reality mode is baked into Android N system. Google Daydream just won’t run on any device, you need a Daydream ready phone with high end sensors, display and processors. With Google Daydream, Google will be launching VR headset, VR controller that is optimized for VR that is both powerful and intuitive, also there will be Google Play for VR where you’ll be able to download VR apps, movies, videos and other cool stuffs. Apps like Google Play Movies, Google Street View and Google Photos will be some of the early VR compatible apps from Google. You’ll even have a VR system UI in the future where you’ll be able to interact with your device.
6. Android Wear 2.0
Android Wear 2.0 is the biggest update for Android Watches. Android Wear 2.0 for Developers is now available for download. Android Wears are something that is increasing gradually, there are a lot of brands showcasing their smartwatch which usually runs on Android but all of them had to depend mostly on the Smartphone to work properly. With the introduction of Android Wear 2.0, you can now have standalone apps for the watch which earlier required to sync with mobile app, there’s better support for third-party watch faces and the new Carousel app launcher is much improved compared to earlier launcher. The UI has been overhauled for easier navigation, input and showing results. You also get the intelligent message reply/suggestions, you’ve even got a keyboard for Android Wear now!
Chinese smartphone brand Bluboo is celebrating its 10th anniversary with discounts on its products, namely Bluboo Xtouch, Bluboo X9, Bluboo Picasso, and Bluboo Xfire 2.
Originally priced at $180, the Bluboo Xtouch can be bought at a discounted price of $130. The phone features some intriguing specs like the 5-inch 1080P IPS display manufactured by JDI, Gorilla Glass 3 protection up front, 1.3Ghz quad-core 64bit processor (MediaTek MT6753), 3GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage, microSD support upto 64GB, 13MP IMX 214 sony camera, 8MP wide-angle selfie shooter, Android 5.1 Lollipop and 3050mAh battery. The phone houses a fingerprint sensor on the home button with 360-degree identification, and 0.3 seconds response time. Connectivity options include Dua SIM with 4G LTE support, Dual band WiFi ac, A-GPS, and GLONASS. You can buy the Bluboo Xtouch from here.
The Bluboo X9 features almost the same specs as the Bluboo Xtouch apart from a lower internal storage of 16GB and a slightly downgraded 13MP OmniVision rear camera and a 5MP front snapper. However, it carries a price tag of just $120 thanks to the whopping 53% discount. The fingerprint sensor on the Bluboo X9 is located on the back and only takes 0.5 secs to unlock the phone. Both the X9 and Xtouch offers metal frame providing premium feel in the hands. Grab the Bluboo X9 from the link here.
The Bluboo Picasso is an affordable Android Lollipop 5.1 based smartphone that carries a price tag of just $70. At this price, the phone offers a 5-inch HD display, a quad-core processor (MT6580), 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, 8MP front, and rear camera, and 2500mAh battery. The phone is currently running Android Lollipop 5.1, but the company has promised Marshmallow update too. The phone is perfect for youth since it has a lot of color options to choose from, and it even has a metal frame to give the phone a premium feel. Grab the Bluboo Picasso from the link here.
Finally, the last phone to get a discount on the occasion of Bluboo 10th anniversary is the Blueboo Xfire 2. Priced at $65, it is the cheapest phone to feature a fingerprint sensor which is located on the back of the metal body. Other specs include a 5-inch 720P display, 5MP front snapper with LED flash and 88-degree wide angle lens, 64bit quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, dual SIM support, and 2150mAh battery. The company is also offering freebies like tempered glass and silicon case with the purchase of the phone. Grab the Bluboo Xfire 2 from the link here.
You can get these devices from e-commerce portal Gearbest. They are a leading global online wholesale retail company operating in the international wholesale market specializing in electronics and contemporary fashion with millions of active customers from more than 200 countries. They accept payment methods such as PayPal, Wire Transfer, as well as the Western Union. However, you need to bear in mind about the shipping fees and import taxes.
Samsung Electronics Nepal has officially launched the successor of last year’s Galaxy J5 — the Galaxy J5 2016 for Rs. 25,490. The phone is available for purchase from various Samsung mobile outlets located all over the country.
The 2016 model of the Galaxy J5 offers minor updates in the design and specification. It offers a matte plastic back and is quite handy and comfortable to use even with one hand. Specs-wise, the Galaxy J5 2016 sports a 5.2-inch 720P Super AMOLED display, is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU (1.2Ghz, 64bit, cortex A53) and Adreno 306 GPU. It has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is expandable upto 128GB via microSD card slot. As far as the camera is concerned, the Galaxy J5 2016 boasts a 13MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture, and a 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash and 120-degree wide-angle lens.
Powering the device is a 3100mAh removable battery. Connectivity options include a dual-SIM slot (with 4G LTE), dedicated microSD card, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. It is currently operating on Android Marshmallow 6.0 with the latest version of TouchWiz UI. The phone weighs 159gms and measures 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1mm in dimension. It comes with S Bike mode that was introduced recently in the Galaxy J3, and ultra data saving mode powered by opera max.
Initial Impressions:
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is a good phone, but there are lots of compromises done by Samsung yet again. The phone comes with a vibrant 5.2-inch AMOLED display, has decent rear and front camera, and boasts a huge 3100mAh battery which will provide superb battery performance. But, these are the only good features of the Galaxy J5 2016.
The phone sports an outdated Snapdragon 410 CPU; the processor that was used in last year’s budget phones like Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Lenovo A6000 Plus. If you are a heavy gamer, don’t expect anything extraordinary from the phone as the Snapdragon 410 CPU coupled with Adreno 306 GPU is not able to handle most of the high-end games. Moreover, the phone lacks important sensors like auto brightness sensor, Gyro sensor, and compass. Without the Gyro sensor, one will not able to use most of the Virtual Reality apps which are becoming more popular these days.
Pros
Cons
– Good Vibrant 720P display
– Outdated CPU
– Decent Rear and Front camera
– Lacks Gyro Sensor
– Excellent Battery Life
– Pricy compared to competition
If you are coming from a Samsung fan base, or you value brand rather than specs, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 might just be a perfect match for you. However, if you want better-specced phones, you should consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 that offers 1080P display, best in class Snapdragon 650 CPU, fingerprint sensor, and a huge 4050mAh battery.
Nokia’s finally have planned to return to the mobile phone market. The company has signed a contract with HMD Global Oy. HMD is a Finnish company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, that will in the future manufacture mobile phones under the “Nokia” brand. The company was found in May 2016, two years after Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s original mobile phone business in 2014 for some $7.2 billion.
According to a statement by Nokia, “HMD focuses on providing Nokia’s trademark basic phones, smartphones, and tablets”. Adding to the statement, it was also announced that the HMD has been set up to operate as an independent company. HMD’s new smartphone and tablet selection will be based on the Android platform.
Managing director Arto Nummela says that the company will focus on creating a uniform range with Nokia’s trademark mobile phones and tablets. Finnish HMD will exclusivity use Nokia brand in the manufacture of mobile phones and tablets for ten years.
This is not the first time the Nokia will feature an Android-based device. In 2014, Nokia launched the attractive looking $250 N1 tablet. Even though it didn’t make it widely available around the world, its launch with HMD it will be interesting to see as its products ship into the markets across the globe.
HMD will invest $500 million over the next three years to develop and promote their products. The money will come both from investors and from profits from the newly-acquired feature phone business.
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd has officially launched the affordable version of the Huawei GR5 — the Huawei GR3 in Nepali market. The phone is priced at Rs. 21,999 and is available for purchase from Huawei retail outlets located all across the nation.
As a quick overview, the Huawei GR3 comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 resolution, a 1.5 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 64bit CPU (unknown chipset), 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and microSD expansion up to 128GB. It also comes with a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and a 2200mAh battery. Connectivity wise, the phone has Dual SIM support with 4G LTE, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. It’s running Android 5.1 Lollipop and Huawei’s EMUI 3.1 software, so you’ll get a similar experience to what’s offered by phones like the G7 Plus and GR5. But unlike those phones, it is deprived of Huawei’s best-in-class fingerprint reader.
Just like the GR5, the Huawei GR3 also sports a metal body but this time the phone is slim at 7.6mm and feels more premium in the hands thanks to its slim fuselage and aviation aluminum alloy body. The phone is available in three color options: titanium gray, silver and champagne gold.
Going by the specs, we expect the Huawei GR3 to go head to head against the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy J5 2016. We will be able to tell you more once we review the phone. So what are your initial impression regarding the Huawei GR3? Leave us your opinion in the comments below.
PRESS RELEASE
Huawei GR3: Simplicity with an edge A cost effective phone with fine design and compact technology
Huawei Technologies, world’s no. 3 smart phone brand, has just announced the launch of Huawei GR3 in the Nepali market, the latest in its G series of smart phones. This simple yet elegant device is priced at Rs. 21,999. The stylish GR3 is available in three colors; titanium gray, silver and champagne gold. This elegant phone comes with fine connectivity clubbed with concise and delicate design.
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Superior and speedy Performance
The younger generation is curious about the world and hungry for the best new technology and Huawei has put the latest innovation firmly within their grasp, with the launch of this new device. GR3 comes with 8-core 64 – bit CPU and supports 4g LTE Cat4 networks, making it an efficient phone with excellent performance and faster processing speed. This android phone with 16GROM and 2GRAM ensures that the phone runs smoothly.
Ultimate treat to the eyes
GR3 is designed with simplicity and elegance. The unique one-piece aluminum back cover, adjusting to human-body-engineering arc design, creates an excellent gripping experience. Its slim fuselage and aviation aluminum alloy body, makes it extraordinarily light and thin. The L-shaped architecture also gives it a unique look along with stable performance.
Capture moments creatively
The GR3 comes with a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera that come with exciting camera modes that make taking pictures a fun experience. With features like audio camera control, ultra-fast snapshot, panoramic selfie and more, you have more freedom to experiment with photos and taking them creatively.
Attractive and Durable – Made with full aluminum – alloy metal uni-body
This durable work of art has been worked upon after having a deeper understanding of what smart phone users’ want in their smart phones. Its tough full aluminum-alloy metal uni-body makes it a true work of art. Having designed to enhance professional communication, GR3 is a product of unique technology with 160ﾟwide viewing angle screen, accounting for 68% of the panel, with a 5.0″720p HD display.
A pleasure to hold
Besides being a treat to the eyes, the Huawei GR3 is such that your hands can’t get enough of it. This stylish, uni-body smart phone with its top- notch quality and finish gives you enough reason to not leave this product of brilliance. This sleek yet sturdy phone with its slim profile and stream-lined design is made to stand, come what may!
About Huawei Consumer BG
Huawei’s products and services have covered over 170 countries, and a third of the population in the world, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2014. Sixteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, mobile broadband devices, home devices, and cloud services. Huawei’s global network is built on 20 years of expertise in the telecom industry and dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.
About Call Mobility Pvt. Ltd
Call Mobility Pvt. Ltd is the authorized national distributor for Nepal.
Vatsal Impex recently announced the Xiaomi Mi5 in Nepal. The company has been in an exclusive tie-up with Kaymu, but in a bid to expand its reach, they are also selling the device via Sastodeal — an e-commerce portal known for its excellent customer service and fast delivery.
There isn’t any special offer on the table from Sastodeal. The Xiaomi Mi5 comes with the same price tag of Rs. 45,999 for the pre-bookers. Booking period started yesterday and will end on 20th May. So, if you have been thinking of buying a new device and have a budget of around Rs. 50,000, now might be a good time to buy the Xiaomi Mi5 since it has no competition within its price bracket.
Xiaomi Mi5 is only available in White Color options as of now.
In case you are not aware of the Specs, the Xiaomi Mi5 has a 5.15-inch Full HD display and is powered by latest and greatest Snapdragon 820 processor. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of non-expandable storage. Other specs include a 16MP back camera with LED flash, a 4MP front camera, dual-SIM support, Android marshmallow 6.0 with MiUI 7, and a non-removable 3000mAh battery with quick charging.
As for the design, the Xiaomi Mi 5 design looks much similar to the Samsung Galaxy S7 with a dual glass panel on the front and rear. The phone comes with a physical home button below the screen that also acts as a fingerprint scanner. The phone also ships with USB type C port for charging and data syncing.
After a lot of rumor round-ups and leaks, we now finally have the new G line of phones from Moto under Lenovo branding. Motorola Moto G lineup has been the best budget phones every year, ever since the launch of the very first Moto G. Every year the device kept improving giving the budget oriented users a great phone to work with. This time around the choices are even wider with the launch of two Lenovo Moto G’s. The first one is the Lenovo Moto G4 and the second one is the Lenovo Moto G4 Plus.
From the name you might assume the G4 Plus might sport a larger screen and better specs, but both the phones are very similar in terms of size and most of the specs — the things that vary are the RAM, onboard storage and camera. There has been a lot of improvements on this year’s Moto G. As the mid-range market is getting tougher, Lenovo had to put up something great on the table and they just did with the Moto G4 which always has been the most beloved mid-range phone.
Both the phones now sport a 5.5-inch display and much awaited 1080p panel, fingerprint scanner. Powering the device is the all new Snapdragon 617 chipset backed up by 3000 mAh battery with both devices sporting Turbo Charging.
Moto G4 is the base model of the G4 line up. The variants you’ll get on the Moto G4 will be based on the internal storage of 16/32 GB while the RAM will stay 2GB for both variants. It sports 13MP Rear camera and 5MP Front Facing Camera. Although it supports Turbo Charging, Turbo Charger is not included in the box. Bummer!
Lenovo Moto G4 Specifications:
5.5 inches(1080 x 1920 pixels) @401ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass Protection
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 Chipset
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Adreno 405 GPU
16/32 GB Internal Storage, Expandable upto 128GB
2 GB RAM
13 MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
5MP Front Facing Camera
Fingerprint Sensor
Turbo Charging
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Like the name suggest, Moto G4 Plus sports better specs compared to the Moto G4. Moto G4 Plus comes with as high as 4GB of RAM for 64GB variant and the base model will come with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage while the medium variant will come with 32GB internal storage and 3GB of RAM. Despite the variable storage sizes, all the Moto G comes with expandable storage. It sports a higher 16MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Facing Camera. Unlike the Moto G4, Turbo Charger comes as the default charger inside the box.
Lenovo Moto G4 Plus Specifications:
5.5 inches (1080 x 1920 pixels) @401ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass Protection
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 Chipset
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
16 MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
5MP Front Facing Camera
Fingerprint Sensor
Turbo Charging
Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Pricing:
The Moto G4 will only be available starting next month with pricing to be revealed later. The Moto G4 Plus, on the other hand, is being sold exclusively via Amazon starting today. Moto G4 Plus will cost INR 13,499 for the 16GB ROM/2GB RAM version and the 32GB/3GB model will cost INR 14,499, but the price of 4GB model hasn’t been announced yet.
Vatsal Impex, the authorized distributor of Xiaomi smartphones in Nepal, has officially launched the company’s flagship phone — the Xiaomi Mi5. While there are 3 variants of the phone, the one that’s launching in Nepal is the base model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The phone is priced at Rs. 49,999, but pre-bookers can get it for Rs. 45,999 from the official website or kaymu. Booking period starts from today and ends on 20th May.
Specs | Xiaomi Mi5
The Xiaomi Mi5 sports a 5.15-inch Full HD display with a curved 3D ceramic display, ultra-thin bezels, and low power consuming LED lights that are ultra bright with 600 nits of brightness, yet power efficient. The screen offers a technology called Sunlight Display that helps to adjust contrast for each pixel in real time for better screen clarity under harsh light.
In terms of hardware, the Xiaomi Mi5 is powered by the latest & greatest Snapdragon 820 CPU (2x 1.8 GHz and 2x 1.6GHz cores), coupled with 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM. According to the company, the Snapdragon 820 CPU is twice as fast, and 50% more power efficient than last years Snapdragon 810 CPU. Also, the Adreno 530 GPU that’s embedded inside the SD 820 will offer 40% increase in graphics than the SD 810. For the first time, Xiaomi has also opted for UFS 2.0 storage option instead of traditional eMMC 5.0, resulting in 87% faster data transmission.
The Xiaomi Mi5 sports a 16MP Sony IMX 298 Camera with 4 axis IOS, PDA autofocus, 4K recording, and is protected by a sapphire glass lens. The Front houses a 4MP camera with 2um large pixels. Both the front and the back camera sports a f/2.0 aperture lens. As far as connectivity is concerned, the phone supports dual SIM, 4G+ LTE Advanced with CAT.12 LTE Modem with 600mbps speed, VO-LTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and NFC.
Powering the phone is a 3000mAh battery with quick charge 3.0 support. The quick charger that comes bundled with the phone can charge from 0 to 100% in 1 hours 10 mins. Also, the phone has USB type C port for charging and data syncing. The Xiaomi Mi5 runs on the latest version of MiUI 7.0, with Android Marshmallow 6.0.
As for the design, the Xiaomi Mi 5 design looks much similar to the Note Pro. However, the phone comes with a physical home button below the screen that also acts as a fingerprint scanner. The curved body offers better handing off the phone. It measures 69.20 x 144.55 x 7.25mm in dimension and is 129 gms in weight.
Early Impressions| Xiaomi Mi5 Price in Nepal
If you are looking for a smartphone below Rs.50,000, this is the best deal that you can get right now in Nepal. With bright display, flagship grade Snapdragon 820 SoC, the enhanced 16MP, and a powerful 3000mAh battery, the Xiaomi Mi5 has no competition within its price bracket.
However, if money is not an issue for you, we recommend you to get the Samsung Galaxy S7 that will cost you around Rs. 75,000 or the modular LG G5 priced at Rs. 85,000.
On the auspicious occasion of International Telecommunications (ITU) Day which is on May 17th every year, Nepal Telecom is offering a “Night data package” scheme for its customers. This package, when redeemed, will let users surf or download unlimited data for a week from 11pm to 5am for just Rs. 90. This offer starts from Jestha 4 and ends on Jestha 18. To claim the offer, you need to type “nightdata” and send it to 1415.
My Thoughts: It looks like NTC is trying to lure customers in using mobile data, rather than celebrating International Telecommunication day. We are actually not sure if this offer will let the customers download from torrent. If one can actually download unlimited movies from a torrent on a 22Mbps HSPA+ speed, then there will be a lot of customers who will be waking all night in a hope of completing the series of downloads.
If you have a good bandwidth at your place, the generous offer from NTC doesn’t make sense. However, if you are one of the ADSL users like myself, redeeming this offer could mean a lot.
