Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Note 3 Launched in Nepal with Price and Specification

Price, Feature and Specification of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Note 3 SmartPhones 2016

On Thursday, Vatsal Implex Pvt Ltd celebrated Mi Fans day at CTC Mall. The company who claims to be the official distributor of Xiaomi in Nepal showcased 2 phones: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 3. According to them, they are preparing to launch these models in coming months. Although they haven’t announced the price yet but it is certain that it will be higher compared to other markets specifically compared to India looking at the current price of devices that they are selling: Redmi 2, Mi 4 and 10,000mAh powerbank.

Redmi Note 2 and Note 3 SmaartPhone Mobile 2016 Specification and Price in Nepal

Redmi Note 2 was Xiaomi’s last year’s budget midrange phone which has pretty amazing specs like the 5.5inch 1080p display, 16MP Camera, a massive 3060mAh battery which is powered by Helio X10 and is a beast in terms of both performance and power efficiency. We are particularly not sure which variant will arrive in Nepal, but we hope they bring the 32GB variant since there’s no microSD support on these phones.

Specification and Feature of Note 2

• 5.5 inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) @ 403ppi
• MIUI 7.0 on top of Android 5.0
• Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 Chipset
• Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 – Redmi Note 2/ Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 – Redmi Note 2 Prime
• PowerVR G6200 GPU
• 16GB Internal 2GB RAM Redmi Note 2/ 32GB Internal Storage 2GB RAM Redmi Note 2 Prime
• 13 MP Rear Camera with f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps
• 5 MP Front Facing Camera with  f/2.0 and 720p Video Recording
• Fast Charging
• Removable Li-Po 3060 mAh battery
• Redmi Note 3

Redmi Note 2 and Note 3 SmaartPhone Specification and Price in Nepal

Redmi Note 3 is the midrange phone of 2016 which is quiet similar to Redmi Note 2 in terms of specs. Redmi Note 3 now flaunts a new metallic unibody which is sleek and looks premium, also there’s a fingerprint sensor on the bank, a massive 4000mAh battery and the phone is powered by Snapdragon 650. There are two variants of Redmi Note 3 one with 2GB RAM and 16GB Internal another with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internals with Micro SD Card support for both variants. We hope both the phones will be available since users will have wider range of phones to choose from.

Specification and Feature of 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
• 16GB Internal 2GB RAM/ 32GB Internal 3GB RAM
• 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
• Fast Charging
• Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy J3 Mobile Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy J3 SmartPhone Mobile Features and Specification with Price 2016

Samsung Electronics Nepal has officially launched the Galaxy J3 smartphone which falls under the budget category like any other J series phones. The phone has a 5-inch Super AMOLED display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with 294ppi. Galaxy J3 is made up of metallic looking plastic which gives a premium look to the phone. Also, the dual tone color on the phone makes the device really attractive than other budget smartphones. Galaxy J3 has some improved specs compared to the Galaxy J2 but there are also some letdowns. Samsung Galaxy J3 is priced at Rs.16,990.

The first thing to consider while buying this phone is the use of 32-bit Spreadtrum Chipset which Samsung and other small manufacturers use on their low-end devices as it is fairly a low-end System on a Chip, but on the bright side, it results in a great battery life. Also, the version that is launched in Nepal just comes with the Internal Storage of 8GB which is fairly low for multimedia needs and as a phone launched in 2016 it still runs on Android 5.1.1 lollipop. But what’s amazing about this phone is the 8MP Rear Camera capable of shooting full HD video and a 5MP Front Facing Camera. Despite being a budget phone its camera won’t let you down. Other specs include 1.5GB of RAM, dual-SIM support, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, and GPS.

The biggest addition to the phone is the 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.

Key Highlights of Samsung Galaxy J3 SmartPhone Mobile:

• 5.0 inches AMOLED (720 x 1280 pixels) @294ppi
• Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Spreadtrum SC8830 Chipset
• Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU
• Mali-400 GPU
• 8GB Internal Storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8 MP Rear Camera with f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash
• 5 MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2
• Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery

Panasonic Eluga Mark Review: Great Phablet For its Price

Allied Tradelink, the authorised distributor of Panasonic smartphones in Nepal recently launched their latest phone, Eluga Mark. Priced at Rs. 21,990, it has a fingerprint scanner which we normally don’t see on a midrange phone that’s currently available in Nepal. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the device and works perfectly fine and unlocks the phone in less than a second.

When it comes to design, it has a plastic back like most of the previous generation phones from Panasonic. The back is removable, however, the battery is non-removable. Just can’t understand why smartphone brand does that… There is a dual SIM slot with first sim slot supporting 4G while the second sim support 3G. There is a microSD card slot for memory expansion for upto 32GB.

Price of Panasonic Eluga Mark Phablet SmartPhone

Panasonic Eluga Mark is a cheapest Android based smartphone to feature a fingerprint scanner. It is priced at Rs. 21,990.

So Up front, the screen is of 5.5 inches, but the resolution is only HD giving us the pixel density of around 267ppi. While using it for some time, I had no problems with the display. It looks bright, and the IPS panel has good color reproduction and viewing angles. The touch is also responsive. What we didn’t like at our first impression is the big bezels the display has and also, the screen is deprived of any kind of protection, which is a letdown considering the pricing.

Taking about the Software, Panasonic has kept the interface neat and tidy with a stock version of Lollipop 5.1. Although you can find some minor changes with the inclusion of this fit home UI that is intended to help users to use the phone with one hand, after all, it’s a pretty huge phone.

Under the hood, there are some interesting specs. The phone is powered by a QUALCOMM Snapdragon 615 System on a chip which is an Octacore 64bit processor. With 2GB of RAM onboard, the phone is quite fast and didn’t lag during our test. The more than capable Octacore processor and 2GB of RAM is more than enough for day to day task and has no issues while playing low end to mid end games. That being said, the phone does heat up exponentially when you play high graphics demanding games for more than 5 mins.

panasonic eluga markWhat I really liked about the phone though is its camera. The 13MP back camera will not disappoint you as it can capture really good photos with fairly good details during daylight and even under a low light condition, the phone doesn’t disappoint. However, the front camera isn’t that great considering the aggressive competition of selfie powered phones at this price range.

This phone has got a 2500mAh battery which is a decent performer, but don’t expect anything extraordinary from it. It will easily last you for a day under normal usage, but since the phone heats up a lot, the battery drains faster while playing games. Also, the phone lacks quick charging technology and fast wall charger, which means it takes roughly around 3 hours to get fully charged from 0% to 100%.

As for the verdict, I really liked the phone despite having some heating issues and front camera not being that good. However, it has a good vibrant 5.5-inch display, has a capable processor for day to day activity, has an excellent rear camera, and offers decent battery life. If your budget is around 20-22,000 and want a phone with a fingerprint sensor and if you are not a selfie maniac, then it should be an ideal phone for you.

Micromax Canvas Xpress Q413 launched in Nepal | MicroMax Mobile Price in Nepal 2016

Micromax SmartPhone Mobile Price in Nepal 2016 with Feature and Specification

Pashupati Tradelink, the authorized distributor of Micromax phones in Nepal has launched yet another smartphone this week, Micromax Canvas Xpress Q413. Few days ago, Micromax Bolt Q327 was launched which was a budget low-end phone. It seems like Micromax is targeting the budget audience more, rather than the mid-range or high-end audience. Micromax Canvas Xpress Q413 is a decent budget phone, which has nothing new to offer in the budget category.

Micromax Canvas Xpress comes with a 5-inch screen, 2GB of RAM, 8MP Rear Camera, 2MP Front Facing Camera, 1Ghz Processor, 16GB Internal Storage and 2000mAh battery. The phone will handle your day to day usage easily, you can do multitasking, play low to mid range games and perform other basic stuff with ease. 1Ghz processor seems less, but in theory, a low-resolution screen coupled with least powerful processor gives you a very good battery life. But, that being said, this phone is not made for the power hungry users!

Micromax Canvas Xpress Q413 is priced at Rs.13,343

What’s great about this phone is that it is 4G enabled so you would be able to enjoy the uninterrupted high-speed connection. With 8MP Camera, you should be able to take good quality photos in daylight or with enough lighting but during low light and artificial lighting, its f/2.0 aperture won’t help much, and the 2MP front camera should do okay for casual selfies, but it’s not intended for users who take a lot of selfies. Design wise the phone looks pretty okay with block rectangular design with some sharp edges. Its competition on the market

Design wise, the Canvas Xpress Q413 looks pretty okay with block rectangular design and sharp edges. Priced below Rs.15,000 the phone offers competition to Colors Elite E15 and Samsung GalaxyJ2. Colors Elite E15 outshines its competition with its huge 5,000mAh battery while the J2 sports a Super AMOLED display and a fairly good camera which we don’t see on a budget phone.

Feature, Specification and Price of Micromax Canvas Xpress Q413 2016

• 5.0 inches(720 x 1280 pixels) @ 294ppi
• Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
• Mediatek MT6735P Chipset
• Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
• Mali-T720MP2 GPU
• 16GB internal storage, expandable upto 32GB
• 8 MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash
• 2MP Front Facing Camera
• Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery

HTC 10 with 5.2 inch QuadHD display, 4GB RAM Launched

HTC has officially announced launched its flagship phone of 2016 — the HTC 10. It comes with a 5.2-inch QuadHD display, Snapdragon 820 SoC, and 4GB of RAM like seen on recently launched high-end phones from Samsung and LG .

The HTC 10 comes with a 12 ultrapixel camera with 1.55um pixels. It comes with Laser autofocus, optical image stabilization (OIS), f/1.8 aperture, and dual tone LED flash. The company claims that the camera can be launched in just 0.6 seconds. The phone also comes with a 5MP front camera and HTC says it’s a first front camera with OIS.

As far as design is concerned, the HTC 10 comes with a full metal body and sports a home button right below the display with a fingerprint sensor embedded into it. However, unlike last year’s flagship, the HTC 10 lacks front firing speakers, but still has boom sound speakers; this time supplemented by the top main speaker and bottom subwoofer.

The HTC 10 runs Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with HTC Sense 8.0 UI. It has a 3000mAh non-removable battery with quick charge 3.0 support. Color options for the HTC 10 include Carbon Grey, Glacier Silver, Topaz Gold, and Camellia Red color. The phone is priced at  US$699 for the 32GB variant and will be available for purchase starting first week of May.

OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with HTC Sense 8.0 UI
DISPLAY	5.2-inch Quad HD Super LCD 5 with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4
CPU	Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 64-bit
GPU	Adreno 530
RAM	4 GB DDR4
INTERNAL MEMORY	32/64GB, expandable memory up to 2TB with microSD
BACK CAMERA	12MP (HTC Ultrapixel 2)
FEATURES	dual-tone LED flash, 1.55um pixels, f/1.8 aperture, Laser AF, OIS, 4K video recording
FRONT CAMERA	5MP
FEATURES	1.34um pixels, f/1.8 aperture, OIS,  23mm focal length, 86-degree wide angle
CONNECTIVITY	4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS with GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C
BATTERY	3000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0
FINGERPRINT SENSOR	Yes; locks in less than 0.2 seconds