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Micromax Canvas 5 With 3GB RAM launched in Nepal

Micromax

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November 26, 2015

Micromax Canvas 5 With 3GB RAM launched in Nepal

Pashupati Trade Link, the authorized distributor of Micromax Products in Nepal, has launched the latest lineup in the Canvas series — Micromax Canvas 5. The phone is priced at Rs.21,500, however early birds can grab now for Rs.19,500 with free 16GB microSD card.

We did our hands-on with the device and it has impressed us above par. Canvas 5 is one of the most well-designed handsets from Micromax. It comes in a form factor of 5.2-inch at 8.2mm thickness and weighs just around 143 grams. The device is light and feels really solid in the hand and the back has a leather-like finish which gives it a premium feel.

The charm here is obviously the 3GB of RAM, but its display is also praiseworthy as it packs a beautiful Full HD display with pixel density of 423ppi. Micromax Canvas 5 runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 out of the box and Micromax has promised that the phone will get Marshmallow update.

Micromax Canvas 5 is equipped with 13MP Rear camera and 5MP Front Camera with LED flash. Yeah, you heard it right! It comes with a front facing LED flash which results in good quality images at low light conditions and the rear camera also performs really well. Under the hood, it packs a 1.3GHz Octa-core MediaTek processor with 16GB of internal storage that can be further upgraded via microSD card slot upto 64GB. The back is removable giving it access to a non-removable 2900mAH battery, 2 SIM card slots (4G+3G), and a microSD card slot.

Talking about the performance, the Mediatek processor handles everything you throw at it nice and easy. Multitasking is a breeze with 3GB of RAM available, even with all the Micromax Bloatware it still has 2GB of free RAM at initial use. What is even more astounding about this product is that it comes with a mere price tag of Rs.19,500. At this price point, Micromax Canvas 5 is a steal with all the specs it packs and how well it performs.

Specifications:

5.2 inches (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD display with 423ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Android 5.1 lollipop (Upgradable to Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6753 Chipset
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Mali-T720MP3
3GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage, Expandable upto 64GB
13 MP (4128 x 3096 pixels) Rear Camera
5MP Front Facing Camera with LED flash
2900mAh Battery

Deals: Colors K20 Droid Price Dropped (32% Flat Discount)

Colors

Yural Maskey

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November 25, 2015

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Deals: Colors K20 Droid Price Dropped (32% Flat Discount)

Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Colors Mobile in Nepal, has slashed the price of the Pearl Black K20 Droid smartphone. It is now available for purchase at Rs.11,995 (previously priced at Rs.17,640). Read Review: Colors K20 Droid Review

Colors Pearl Black K20 Droid is a great smartphone for those looking for large battery backup in a low budget. The phone comes with a whopping 4000 mAh battery that company promises to deliver a Stand-by time for 300 hours, talk-time up to 8 hrs on 2G network and up to 6 hrs 30 mins on 3G network. The battery capacity of the K20 Droid makes it stand out in the crowd when compared with similarly priced mid-range phones.

Colors Pearl Black K20 Droid features decent hardware specs too. It sports a 5 inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Under the hood is an Octa Core MediaTek SoC which has 8 Cortex A7 cores running at 1.4 GHz. In terms of memory, there is 1GB of RAM and 8 GB internal memory which can be further expanded via microSD card slot up to 32GB. For taking pictures and videos, there is 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front snapper. It runs on Kitkat 4.4.2 out of the box.

Because the battery is a huge 4000 mAh capacity, this phone feels heavy while using it. In terms of connectivity, Colors Pearl Black K20 is equipped with Dual SIM (2G+3G), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, and A-GPS.

Microsoft Nokia 230 Launched

Nokia

Yural Maskey

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November 25, 2015

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Microsoft has announced a new internet-enabled featured phone named Nokia 230. Unlike the Nokia 215, the Nokia 230 sports a premium build quality with aluminum back cover.

With 124.6×53.4×10.9 mm dimensions , and weighs 92 grams the Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature a 2.8-inch QVGA (240×320 pixels) LCD display. Packed with a 1200mAh battery the handsets claims to deliver almost 23 hours of talk time and approx 22 days of standby time (dual-SIM model) and up to 27 days of standby time on the single-SIM model.

The ‘internet-enabled featured phone’ is built with a 2-megapixel front and rear camera, both cameras packed with LED flashes.The device supports upto 32GB expandable storage via microSD card. Both version of single SIM and Double SIM are available in glossy Black and White colors.

Full specs of Nokia 230 :

Operating system	Nokia Series 30+
Display	2.8” QVGA (240*320)
RAM	16MB
Memory	Up to 32GB Micro SD supported
Primary Camera	2MP with LED flash
Front Camera	2MP with LED flash
Battery	1200mAh
Connectivity	microUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 3.0
Dimensions	124.6×53.3×10.9mm
Weight	91.8g

The Nokia 230 will be available around the world starting in December in Nepal, Asia, and the Middle East. Other markets will follow in 2016. The phone will be priced at $50 for the dual SIM version.

Panasonic Eluga Icon Launched in Nepal at Rs. 25,590

Panasonic

Yural Maskey

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November 25, 2015

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Allied Trade Link International Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Panasonic mobiles in Nepal, launched a new Mid-Range smartphone. Named as Eluga Icon, the phone is priced at Rs. 25,590 and is available for purchase from the different Panasonic stores all across the nation.

Panasonic Eluga Icon specifications:

5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS OGS display
1.5 GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6752 processor with Mali T760 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to with MicroSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat) with ICON UI
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
8MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 152.3 x 76.4 x 7.95mm; Weight: 147g
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
3500mAh battery

Early Verdict:

We feel that the Panasonic Eluga Icon is fairly overpriced, considering it is priced at INR.10,999 (approx Rs.17,600) in India. Although, the phone has an excellent build quality and a good battery life, but it still runs on an outdated version of Android, and the camera performance is mediocre at best which could be a deal breaker for potential consumers. At this price, you can easily get Samsung Galaxy J7 or the Micromax Canvas 5 which in my opinion would be a better buy.

Price of Nokia 215 Dual SIM in Nepal

Microsoft

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November 25, 2015

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Looking for a cheap phone? Microsoft’s Nokia 215 could be the solution. At Rs. 3,740, it is one of the most affordable Internet-ready entry-level phone. You can buy right now in Nepal from kaymu and is available in green color option.

The phone comes with a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 display with a classic physical numerical keypad. The main highlight of the Nokia 215 is the battery life. The phone packs an 1100mAh removable battery which can deliver up to 21 days of standby time and up to 20 hours of talk time on 2G networks. Our smartphone battery drains in a day or two while the Nokia 215 lasts for days making it a good companion for travelers.

The phone also comes with two SIM card slots. If your smartphone don’t have support for two SIM cards and you have got two SIMs, you don’t have to spend a hefty amount of money on a new phone. Just get the Nokia 215!

The Nokia 215 also comes preloaded with Facebook and Messenger app. You can easily install apps like Viber, Whatsapp, and Twitter. As for multimedia, it comes with built-in MP3 player and FM radio. It also has a microSD card support upto 32GB.

Full Specs of Nokia 215:

2.4-inch QVGA (320 x 240) HighColor display, 166ppi
8MB RAM
up to 32GB via microSD
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
2G network
0.3 megapixel fixed focus camera
Bluetooth 3.0 with BT SLAM
microUSB
FM Radio
Built-in MP3 player
Built-in torchlight
1,100mAh removable battery
Series 30+ OS
116 x 50 x 12.9 mm
78.4g
Price in Nepal: Rs.3740

Micromax Canvas selfie 2 Launched in Nepal

Micromax

Yural Maskey

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November 24, 2015

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Micromax Canvas selfie 2 Launched in Nepal

Pashupati Tradelink, the authorized distributor of Micromax smartphones in Nepal, has launched Micromax Canvas Selfie 2. Unlike the Canvas Selfie which was launched last year for Rs.30,000, Canvas Selfie 2 is a budget offering from Micromax and is priced at Rs.9,600.

The Canvas Selfie 2 sports a 5-inch display with a resolution of 480 by 854 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6582M SoC with 32-bit quad-core processor clocked at 1.3Ghz and Mali 400MP GPU. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage that can be further expanded via microSD card slot upto 32GB.

As for the camera, the Canvas Selfie 2 packs a 5MP rear camera with OV5648 sensor, 4X zoom, 4P Largan Lens, and a LED flash. On the front, the phone has a 5MP front-facing camera with OV5670 sensor and 4P lens also onboard. The phone has a 2000mAh battery and runs on Android Lollipop 5.0. As far as the connectivity is concerned, the phone supports 2 GSM SIM card slots with 3G capabilities. It also comes with Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM, and GPS. The phone weighs 146gms and has 9mm thickness. Micromax has added a leather like finish in the rear pane.

Full Specification of Micromax Canvas Selfie 2:

Display

Type	IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
Size	5 inches
Resolution	480×854 pixels

Hardware

Chipset	Mediatek MT6582M
CPU	Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU	Mali-400MP
RAM	1 GB
ROM	8GB with microSD expansion upto 32GB

Camera

Primary	5MP with AF and LED flash
Secondary	5MP FF

Others

OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Battery	2000 mAh
SIM	Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Connectivity Options	3G , Bluetooth 4.0 , Wi-Fi , USB
Sensors	Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Officially Launched

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November 24, 2015

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After series of rumors and leaks, Xiaomi has finally launched Redmi Note 3. The Redmi Note 3 is a successor of Redmi Note 2 smartphone and features substantial upgrade over its predecessor like full metal body, fingerprint scannar, and a whopping 4050 mAh battery. According to Xiaomi, the fingerprint sensor that’s located at the back unlocks at a minimum timeframe of 0.3s

[Updated article: Redmi Note 3 Launched in Nepal for Rs. 24,999]

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with a 5.5-inch 1080P display and is either powered by octa-core Helio X10 MediaTek processor or Snapdragon 650 processor. It has either 2 or 3GB of RAM. A 16/32GB of internal storage can now be expanded thanks to a hybrid SIM slot in which one slot is allocated for microSD card.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 hosts a 16-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies. With a color option of White, Gold and Black the smartphone which just released in china might be available in Nepal within some months. Redmi Note 3 has a launch price of $140 for the 16GB model and $172 for the 32GB variant.

Full Specs of Redmi Note 3:

Screen: 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS Sunlight (403ppi)
Protection: TBC
OS: Android 5.1 (MIUI7)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio X10 or Snapdragon 650
Processor: 8 Cortex A53 cores @ 2.0GHz
RAM: 2/3GB
Storage: 16GB/32GB (with MicroSD card Slot)
Rear Camera: 16MP PDAF Autofocus camera with dual-tone flash
Front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 4000mAh Non-removable
Connectivity: Dual SIM 4G LTE; WiFi 802.11ac; Bluetooth; A-GPS
Weight: 164g
Thickness: 8.65mm
Price: $140 (2GB RAM+16GB internal); $172 (3GB RAM+32GB internal)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 24,999 (2GB RAM+16GB internal)

Is Huawei G7 Plus worth Rs.50,000?

Huawei

Yural Maskey

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November 23, 2015

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Recently, Huawei device Nepal launched G7 Plus for Rs.50,000 which looks similar to the iPhone 6 Plus with its premium metallic build quality. The Huawei G7 Plus is the successor to the last year’s Huawei G7, but the newest model offers substantial improvement over its predecessor with a higher resolution FullHD screen and a DSLR level BSI, OIS, RGBW 13MP rear camera. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor, some astounding innovation, and a sizeable battery of 3000mAh capacity. But is Huawei G7 Plus worth Rs.50,000 when you can get smartphones like Moto X Style, LG G4, and One Plus two at similar price point?

SPECS COMPARISON:

One Plus Two	LG G4	Huawei G7 Plus
5.5-inch FullHD IPS; Gorilla Glass 4	5.5-inch QuadHD IPS; Gorilla Glass 3	5.5-inch FullHD IPS; Gorilla Glass 3
Snapdragon 810 Octacore	Snapdragon 808 Hexacore	Snapdragon 615 Octacore
16/64GB ROM/ 4GB RAM; No microSD card slot	32 ROM/ 3GB RAM; microSD upto 128GB	32 ROM/3GB RAM; microSD upto 128GB
13MP (rear)/5MP (front) camera setup	16MP (rear)/8MP (front) camera setup	13MP (rear)/5MP (front) camera setup
Fingerprint sensor (on the Front)	No Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor (on the back)
USB type C; No support for fast charging	microUSB; Qualcomm quick charge 2.0	microUSB; Qualcomm quick charge 2.0
Android Lollipop 5.1 (Oxygen OS)	Android Lollipop 5.1 (LG UI)	Android Lollipop 5.1 (EMUI 3.1)
3300mAh battery	3000mAh battery	3000mAh battery
Rs.53,000 (Buy here)	Rs.50,000 (Buy here)	Rs.50,000

huawei-g8-fingerprint — **The Huawei G7 Plus features a fingerprint sensor on the back**

REASONS TO BUY HUAWEI G7 PLUS

The Huawei G7 Plus is made up of 90% metal and gives a premium feel to the end user. On the back, there are rubberized parts that offer more grip than other handsets. Huawei G7 Plus also comes with two major innovation. Firstly, the network connection issues on the G7 Plus will be less severe than other smartphones since the phone sports two antennas on the top and bottom of the smartphone. Secondly, Huawei G8’s 13MP camera has exceptional low-light performance, using dynamic lighting.

REASONS NOT TO BUY HUAWEI G7 PLUS

The biggest letdown of the Huawei G7 Plus is its processor. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset which we all know is not the fastest processor you can have in a smartphone. We can expect the phone to struggle while playing high-end games, but you should expect the phone to perform well while doing other normal tasks. At this price range, you can get OnePlus Two or the LG G4 that comes with flagship quality chipset with no compromise in performance.

The second letdown is its pricing here in Nepal. The phone was launched in China for $330, which is approximately Rs.35,000. But the pricing of the phone is atrocious with almost Rs.15,000 price hike. Had the price been around Rs.35,000-Rs. 40,000, it would have made a lot of sense, but at Rs. 50,000 it’s difficult for us to recommend this phone.

Pepsi P1 gets its Official Launch

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November 20, 2015

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What if you get a smartphone that sports a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, 2GB of RAM, a 3,000 mAh battery, and a 13-megapixel Camera, and will cost you just $200, and it is sold by Pepsi. Would you want to get your hand on it?

After series of rumors and leaks, Pepsi has officially launched their new Android based Smartphone. The Pepsi P1 was launched yesterday in China with a budget friendly price. After working with the a licensing partner to market a line of mobile phones and accessories in China, the soft drink powerhouse have finally announced their smartphone.

The Pepsi P1 is built with Aluminum unibody, houses a 5.5″ 1080p screen (with 2.5D glass) and an octa-core Cortex A7 MediaTek MT6592 chipset. The phone has a 13MP Rear camera and a 5MP Front facing selfie camera.

With a fingerprint reader and Pepsi’s famous logo on its back, the smartphone looks common among the trending smartphones in the market. A 3,000mAh battery powers the Pepsi Phone P1. It supports two SIM phone with 4G LTE connectivity. The second SIM tray can replace the second SIM card with a microSD. The software is called dido OS and is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It also comes with a protective cover, USB cable, and a charger, and you can also choose the color of the phone when ordering.

“The P1 is actually being manufactured by Shenzhen Scooby Communication Equipment Co. via a crowd funding campaign in China. Early bird pricing had the phone priced at $78 which already sold out, followed by higher tiers of $110 and $150 with 1,000 units available each. If the phone successfully hits its funding goal of $469,950 by December 3rd, it will officially launch at around $200.”
– phandroid.com

With a decent but not high-end specs, Pepsi P1 is currently being sold in china. This is not the first time we have seen a non-smartphone company diving into smartphone business, Kodak Introduced its Kodak IM5 (Made by Bullitt), Cat introduced ruggedized phones.

Will Pepsi P1 stand out in the smartphone market or??

With its decent specs and price and an inclusion of dual SIM, 3000mAh battery and Fingerprint sensor can be a possible plus point that can help in sales of the smartphone.

With the huge marketing capability, Pepsi can easily penetrate through the market in a small amount of time, which smartphone companies like Xiaomi, Oppo and Gionee has not been able to. It cannot be predicted yet if this smartphone will launch in Nepal. There is a high probability that the product will be launched in Nepal or outside China. Like soft drinks, Pepsi’s Lite Variant or the Diet Version Pepsi might also launch a lite version in the future.

Pepsi Phone P1 Specification:

5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD 2.5D Curved Screen display
1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, microSD expansion slot
Hybrid Dual SIM (second nano SIM slot can also be used as microSD slot)
dido OS 6.1 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
13MP rear camera with LED Flash (f/2.0, 1/3.06″)
5MP front facing camera
Fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 152.2 ×76.2×7.7 mm; Weight: 158g
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.1 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3000mAh Battery

Sony Xperia Z5 Price in Nepal

Sony Xperia

Yural Maskey

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November 19, 2015

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Sony was one of the leading smartphone brands, but in recent years, they have struggled to catch up with Apple, Samsung, and Chinese smartphone manufacturers like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Huawei. Same goes for recently launched Xperia Z5 since the iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S7 are considered better value for money phone. You can buy the Xperia phones here in Nepal from the authorised distributors Nepa Hima Tradeline as well as other online stores such as M.K.Tradeline and Apple World. The Xperia Z5 is priced at Rs. 70,000 for the Dual SIM variant, while you can get the Z5 Premium for Rs. 78,000.

The Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Premium features some astounding specs. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 V2.1 octa-core processor with big.LITTLE architecture for better balance in performance and battery life. It uses a stainless steel frame and comes with an IP65/68 rating for dust and water resistance. While the Xperia Z5 has a 5.2″ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, the Z5 Premium features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2160×3840 pixels. Both the handsets boasts 3GB LPDDR4 RAM with 32GB of internal storage which can be further upgraded via microSD card slot upto 200GB.

Apart from that, the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Premium sports a new camera sensor — Sony’s IMX230, which is a 23MP 1/2.3″ sensor with 1.12-micron pixels. The lens used has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24mm and an aperture of F/2.0. The camera can capture 4K videos at 30fps with improved Intelligent Active Mode and SteadyShot technology for smooth, sharp videos at day and at night. There is a 5MP front shooter with an Exmor R sensor that has a 25mm wide-angle lens for group photos.

Is it Worth it?
For a price of Rs.70,000 and Rs.78,000 respectively, Xperia Z5 is slightly overpriced in my opinion. You can get the Galaxy S6 for Rs.56,000 or you can invest in the latest Galaxy Note 5 for around Rs.70,000. Or you can wait for the launch of Galaxy S7 and the LG G5–Both these phones destined to feature the latest SoCs, better screen, and camera.