HTC unveiled its latest flagship smartphone HTC One (M8) at an event in New York and London on March 25, 2014. However, it arrived in Nepal a bit late since there is no authorized dealer of HTC in Nepal.We searched different resellers in kathmandu valley to find out the best price of HTC one M8 and it turns out that it will cost you Rs.58000 for 16 GB model and Rs.66000 for 32 GB model.
WHERE TO BUY:
Digital Electronics, Pako Area,New Road
Talk 2 Me,Tamrakar House,New Road
New HTC One M8 specification
DIMENSIONS AND DISPLAY
SIZE: 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
WEIGHT: 160 grams
DISPLAY: 5.0 inch, Full HD 1080p
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.3GHz quad-core CPU
SOFTWARE
Android 4.4 with HTC Sense 6
HTC BlinkFeed
MEMORY
Total storage: 16/32GB
RAM: 2GB
Expansion card slot supports microSD memory card for up to 128GB additional storage (card not included)
CG digital,the authorized distributor of LG mobiles in Nepal,has announced 2 mid-range phones-LG G2 mini and L70 in the market.According to the LG Nepal officials,these two phones already arrived in other parts of Nepal like Biratnagar, Birjung,etc. but now has entered Kathmandu valley.
LG G2 mini is priced at Rs.36000 and L70 at Rs.20000. G2 mini was announced at MCW(Mobile Congress World) at the start of 2014 and promises some good specs at this price range. It sports a 4.7 inch qHD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass II Protection.It is powered by Qualcomm Quad core processor running at 1.2 GHz and 1 GB of RAM.For taking photos and videos,we have a 8MP shooter on the rear and a 1.3MP shooter on the backIn terms of memory,there is 8 GB but you can expand it futher by a microSD card slot upto 32GB. It comes with Kitkat update out of the box and also features LG’s Knock code to wake up the phone. Like LG G2, it has all the buttons and keys on the rear side,just below the rear camera.
Key specs of G2 mini(D620K)
SIM: micro SIM with LTE
DISPLAY: 4.7’’IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen; 540 x 960 pixels; 234 ppi
MEMORY: 8 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
LG L70 has a 4.5 inch IPS screen with a resolution of 480 * 800 pixels. The screen is a IPS LCD panel and comes with Gorilla Glass protection II. Under the hood,we have a Dual Core QualComm Processor and Adreno 302 for Graphics. It has 1 GB of RAM with 4GB internal storage with MicroSD slot.It runs at Kitkat 4.4.2,the latest Android Operation system.
Key specs of L70
SIM: mini SIM
DISPLAY: 4.5’’IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen; 480 x 800 pixels; 207 ppi
MEMORY: 4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
We could see what LG is trying to do here. They have launched 2 good smartphones to compete with their rivals Samsung. LG G2 mini is a great alternative to Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 and L70 competes with Samsung Galaxy S duos II. The price of these two LG phones are slightly higher than what Samsung are offering but LG phones still punch above its weight given that they come with IPS screen,Gorilla Glass protection, Kitkat update and a better battery life!!
Apple which is famous for it laptop mobile phones and tablets will be launching Apple smart watch in October.
According to the various Sources it has been told the that there will be 30-50 lakh pieces produced in the market. Also the Finishing touch of the watch is still being made. It is assumed that the curved watch will have a OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display. This device running iOS is expected to have bio metrics functions and other features providing integration with other iOS devices. Another feature that is likely to watch is that it analyses your health status when you are asleep. After Samsung bought out Samsung Galaxy gear watch it was assumed that apple will also bring out a smart watch. But Apple never said anything about this until 2014 when Apples CEO Tim Cook promised to bring out a new product in 2014.
There has not been much talks about the price tag for this gadget but with different analysis and different companies it has been estimated. The Price is expected to be approx NRs 32000.
Karbonn Nepal has launched its new low-priced Android smartphone in Nepal.Priced at Rs 10000, the Karbonn Titanium S99 sports a a 4-inch display and runs Android KitKat 4.4.2. It has 512 MB of RAM and is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.It has a 5 megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. The phone has an internal storage of 4GB; its memory is expandable upto 32GB using a microSD card. This dual-SIM phone has a 1400 mAh battery.
FULL SPECS:
Display
Screen size (inches): 4.00
Touchscreen: Yes
Touchscreen type: TFT Capacitive
Resolution: 400*800
Hardware
Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core (MediaTek)
RAM: 512 MB
Internal storage: 4 GB
Expandable storage : Yes; microSD storage up to (GB) 32
Sony Xperia SP was one of the best midrange phone of 2013 and was priced at Rs.34000 during its launch but now the price has reduced heavily to Rs.25000 (Listed on Talk2Me and MKTradeline, Tamrakar House,NewRoad,Ktm.) , it still punches well above its weight
The Sony Xperia SP boasts a good high definition screen, plenty storage and handles day-to-day tasks in a timely fashion. The Xperia SP feels strong and well-built too. It comes with Gorilla Glass 2 protection on the front with a strong plastic casing covering the sides and back.
Xperia SP comes with 4.6 inch HD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The screen has a Mobile Bravia Engine 2: advanced image rendering technology that gives smooth video images and improved colors. Under the hood is a dual-core 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon processor with powerful Adreno 320 GPU for graphics. The SP also comes with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expandable SD slot so you can boost the storage by a further 32GB should you want to.
It has two pretty good cameras – primary is an 8MP camera with a LED flash, the secondary is a front facing VGA camera. The picture quality of these is pretty average for the specs, and will capture an satisfactory amount of detail.
With the 2370 mAh non-removable battery,it should be enough for the daily usage.For connectivity, there is 3G support,Bluetooth, Wifi, Wifi hotspot as well as NFC.
Xperia SP scores great in Antutu
Full Specs:
Screen
Resolution: 720 x 1280
Size: 4.6 inches
Display type: Mobile Bravia Engine 2
PPI: 319
Hardware
CPU: 1.7 GHz Dual-core Snapdragon
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Storage: 8 GB
MicroSD: yes, up to 32GB
Battery: 2370 mAh
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC
Camera
Rear: 8MP, 1080p @30fps
Front: 0.3MP VGA
Software
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean(planned upgrade to Kitkat 4.4)
This week we are going to reveal our top 5 smartphones priced between Rs.20000 to Rs.25000. We have already reviewed our top 5 smartphones under Rs,15000 segment and Under Rs.20000,you can read them here:
Under the price segment of Rs.20000 to 25000, we wish to have at lease a HD screen with a Pixel density of around 300, Quad Core processor(Snapdragon is preferred), 1/2 GB of RAM,a decent camera and a durable battery. Let’s check my top 5 mid-range smart phones priced less than 25K that is now available in Nepalese market. (DATED-JUNE 29,2014)
1.Colors K2 FULL HD
Colors K2 was priced at Rs.38000 at its launch in October 2013 but the price has now heavily reduced and is now available for a price of Rs.23500.It has a beautiful uni-body design.It sports a 5 inch Full HD screen with OGS technology. We have a MediaTek processor running at 1.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM. This handset runs on 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS with 32 GB of internal storage. There is no memory card slot for this device. There is a rear camera of 13 megapixel resolution and a front camera of 5 megapixel resolution.The battery is of 2000 mAh. Check our full review HERE
Camera: Primary: 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash; 1080 P Video Recording
Secondary: 5 MP
OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
Battery: Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Market price: NRP 23500
For:
Unibody Design
Great Specs for a price (It was priced at Rs.38000 during its launch)
Against:
Average Battery Life
High Costumed Interface
2.Motorola Moto G
In a price sensitive market like Nepal, the MotoG appears to be quite the deal. The Moto G has a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display at 329 ppi with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Moto G is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) ARM Cortex-A7 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz with Adreno 305 GPU. Most mid-range smartphones in Nepal by Karbonn, Micromax, Colors etc. are using a Mediatek chipset and not a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core CPU. The Snapdragon processor of Moto G is much better than the MediaTek processor used on those devices. The 2070 mAh lithium-ion battery offers great battery life too. So, the Motorola Moto G would be one of the best buy for users wanting to buy a smartphone under 25K. Check our full review HERE
Camera: Primary: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash; Secondary: 1.3 MP
OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.3 upgradable to Kitkat 4.4.2
Battery: Li-Ion 2070 mAh battery
Market Price: 25000/-
For:
Excellent pricing
Runs Android 4.4.2, the most recent version
Decent specs for the price
Against:
Non-expandable storage
No Full HD Video recording
3.Huawei Honor 3c
Huawei Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (also has its subsidiary office in Nepal) along with it’s local distributorCall Mobility Pvt. Ltd has finally announced Huawei Honor 3c for a price of Rs.23999 ($235). Honor 3C is one of the most anticipated mid range smartphone of 2014. This mid range smartphone promises good specs in its price segment
Honor 3c offers a 5 ″(720 x 1280 pixels ~294 ppi pixel density) IPS LCD display and runs on a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek processor with 2 GB of RAM. On-board you get 8 GB of storage but you can expand it further with microSD card expandable up to 32 GB.
For taking pictures it comes with a 8 MP Sony BSI camera with assisted LED flash at the back and a front facing 5 MP camera for selfies. Juicing up the device is a 2,300 mAh battery. It currently runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Emotion UI on top of it. There is no official words for Kitkat 4.4 upgrade. Check our hands on review HERE
HUAWEI HONOR 3C
SIM: Dual (micro SIM); 3G enabled
DISPLAY: 5’’IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen; 1280 *720 pixels; 294 ppi
MEMORY: 8 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
RAM: 2 GB RAM
PROCESSOR: Quad-core 1.3 GHz (MT6582 chipset)
Primary Camera: 8 MP Autofocus camera with BSI (SONY sensor), single LED flashlight
Secondary Camera: 5 MP
OS: Android OS v4.2 Jelly Bean with Emotion UI 2.0
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
Battery: Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery (user replaceable)
Market Price: 24000/-
For:
Decent specs for a sub 25K smartphone
Very good HD Screen
2 GB of RAM
Against:
MediaTek Processor is not reliable as the Snapdragon one
Emotion UI
4. Touchkon M602
Following the success of its preceding smartphones, Touchkon has been able to establish itself in the Nepalese smartphone space as a player that offers one of the best value for its customers’ money Touchkon introduced the M602 a couple of months ago at ICT electronics and Branding Expo.Touchkon has been successful in imitating the Huawei P6 design. Thankfully, with the M602, things have changed for the better. The front is dominated by the 5-inch 1280x720p display and with IPS panel and OGS technology; display is vibrant and not overly saturated. The aluminum back is classy and feels premium.The quad-core Mediatek chipset and Android v4.2 Jelly Bean together make it a decent Android smartphone with smooth performance. But with the price tag of Rs.25000, we expect it to have a Snapdragon processor.
The 13MP camera does not automatically put this camera at par with the S4 or the Sony Xperia Z. The images looked good on the phone, nothing spectacular. The 8MP front facing camera however, does a decent job.For more Click HERE
MEMORY: 8 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
RAM: 1 GB RAM
PROCESSOR: Quad Core 1.2 GHz (MT6589)
Primary Camera: 13 MP Autofocus camera , single LED flashlight,1080P video recording
Secondary Camera: 8MP
OS: Android OS v4.2 Jelly Bean
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
Battery: Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery (user replaceable)
Market Price: 25000/-
For:
HD Screen
Great camera
Against:
MediaTek Processor
User interface looks like Samsung’s touch wiz
5. Sony xperia C
For a user who needs a premium looking smartphone to flaunt, at best price possible, this is the phone.It comes with a 5 inch display which is only qHD. Though many Indian handsets are offering you 720p, but the screen is not that bad. The low point of Sony Xperia C is that it sports a MediaTek processor for the first time. It has a 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage. It features a 8MP shooter which is great for those who are not avid photographers, but love to click few pics on the go.The 2390 mAh battery of the Xperia C is great and probably the best seen in a midrange phone.
Sony Xperia C
SIM: Dual (micro SIM); 3G enabled
DISPLAY: 5’’IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen; 540 x 960 pixels; 220 ppi
MEMORY: 4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
RAM: 1 GB RAM
PROCESSOR: Quad Core 1.2 GHz (MT6589)
Primary Camera: 8 MP Autofocus camera , single LED flashlight,1080P video recording
Secondary Camera: VGA
OS: Android OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP
Battery: Li-Ion 2390 mAh battery (user replaceable)
Google is working with 3 manufacturers: Micromax, Karbonn, and Spice to launch a smartphone named ” Android One ” that will cost less than $100. As per the current exchange rate, that’s NPR.10000 only.
On the Google Keynote 2014, Google senior vice president Sundar Pichai told that this device will sport a 4.5-inch screen, Dual SIM functionality and an FM radio. There are around 1 Million Android users and Google’s main aim is to increase that number and provide Android experience to all the user by providing the phone that will cost only $100.Android One will launch in the fall of this year in India.
After the grand success of Moto E, Google predicts the Android One will be following the footsteps of Moto E success. According to Google, the Software will be theirs and hence there will be a timely update for this phone. We expect this phone to have a 4.5 inch 480P IPS screen, Quad Core processor,1GB RAM, Android’s new OS-Android L and a 5MP camera.
Karbonn Octane Plus : Allied trade link,the sole distributor of Karbonn mobiles,is set to bring their flagship smartphone of 2014-The Octane Plus. Few weeks ago on the official launch event of Titanium S1 plus, Karbonn officials made it clear that the Octane Plus will arrive sooner than later.
Moreover,Karbonn official FB page came out with a little teaser about their flagship phone
The Octane Plus sports a 5-inch Full HD IPS panel and is powered by MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz. With a 2GB of RAM and Mali-450MP4 GPU, we anticipate this device to run high end games. On the rear side,we have a 16MP shooter capable of Full HD recording and on the back,we have a 8MP camera.It has a rather smaller 2000 mAh which could be a big dissapointing flaw for this phone.
Key specs of Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus:
OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Screen: 5.0-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor: MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB (microSD up to 32 GB)
Primary Camera: 16 mega pixel with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 MP
Connectivity: Dual SIM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS with A-GPS support
Sony Xperia M2 is now available in the Nepalese market. It is available in 2 variants: single SIM version & Dual SIM version. The single SIM version is priced at Rs.26500 while the Dual SIM version is priced at Rs.28500.
XPERIA M2
Sony Xperia M2 is a mid-range handsets that won’t unseat any flagships, but offer serious bang for the buck. It is powered by a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU processor with 1 GB RAM. The device also has 8 GB internal storage + microSD (up to 32 GB) and a 4.8-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen (540 x 960, 229 ppi) display. It has a 8MP rear camera and supports Wifi, NFC, GPS, 3G and 4G LTE. It packs in a Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery at 8.6mm device thickness and weight 148g, running on Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.4.2 (KitKat).
If you’re on a budget and seeking a decent smartphone that doesn’t require more of a commitment beyond the asking price, then Xperia M2 is worth a look.
KEY SPECS:
SIM: micro SIM; LTE enabled
DISPLAY: 4.8’’ TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen; 540 x 960 pixels; 229 ppi
PROTECTION: CORNING GORILLA GLASS 3
MEMORY: 8 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
Gionee Communications Equipment Co. Ltd,one of the world’s top 10 mobile manufacturer, has now entered the Nepalese smartphone market. Teletalk Pvt.Ltd will be their sole authorised dealer. Teletalk meanwhile is a authorised dealer of Colors mobile too. Products will be available from September.
WHAT IS GIONEE??
Gionee,a chinese company,has gathered a lot of attention lately in the smartphone market as it offers great products at a reasonable price. Gionee is ranked number 10 in the world in the smartphone market share, and aims to break into the top 5 within five years. Gionee was an original device manufacturer (ODM) for many Indian brands as well as some Colors mobile product.The Colors K1 and K2 Full HD are indeed the products of Gionee and is named as Gionee Elife E5 and Elife E6 respectively in Indian and Chinese market.
Recently they launched Elife E7 that comes with 5.5 inch Full HD IPS screen, Quadcore Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 16 MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and a 2500 mAh battery for a very reasonable price of $400.
They also launched Gionee S5.5 which they claim to be world’s slimmest phone. Measuring a thickness of just 5.5 inch, as the name suggests, S 5.5 sports a 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED plus screen, Octa-core 1.7GHz processor, 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera,2300 mAh battery & currently runs on Android 4.2.It was launched in India for a price of INR 22K (NPR 35K).
AT A GLANCE- GIONEE S 5.5
Rating: 4 on a scale of 5
Specifications:
5.0 inch FHD Super AMOLED display.
Gorilla Glass on the back and front
Metallic Build
Single SIM-phone
Screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels HD display.
OCTA-Core 1.7 GHz processor (MediaTek)
13MP rear Primary Camera with led flash and standard feature like Touch focus, Panorama & geo tagging front camera of 5Mp with face recognition feature & 3G calling.
Color variants are Black, white, blue, pink & purple variants.
