The smartphone sector has witnessed a huge revolution leading to the introduction of wide varieties of smartphones. The revolution in the smartphone sector has been an advantage for peoples. This article is all about the top 5 smartphones of 2017 to buy in Nepal.
Every people have their own taste when it comes to buying a smartphone. With so many different, yet similar smartphones from so many brands from across the globe, you may start feeling a bit lost. Which one of the smartphone is the best you can buy in 2017? Among the uncountable number of smartphones available in Nepal, here is a list of the top 5 smartphones of 2017 to buy in Nepal.
With no further ado, let’s get into the list of top 5 smartphones of 2017 to buy in Nepal that we think will surely win your hearts.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
If you want the best big phone ever made, then the beast, Galaxy Note 8 is here for you. The Galaxy Note is powered by 1.6GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The Note 8 comes equipped with a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display with a QHD+ (2960 x 1440) resolution which produces a pixel density of 521ppi and a widescreen 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung has improved the pressure sensitivity of the S Pen, and given it a new, finer tip, providing you with a more responsive and accurate stylus. New features that Samsung has added to the S Pen is the ability to draw images and then send them as animated GIFs, while handwriting has also been improved.
In terms of storage, the Note 8 will be available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB variants. There’s also a microSD slot, allowing you to expand on the internal space. Note 8 is the first flagship phone from the firm to boast dual cameras on its rear. The double snapper consists of a 12MP telephoto lens and 12MP wide-angle lens. Round the front, an 8MP front shooter is present for selfies and video chats.
The new Note 8 has a 3,300mAh power pack, which is smaller than the 3,500mAh offering in the Galaxy S8 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 battery supports both fast charging and wireless charging. For more queries, you can check out our previous article on Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Specs:
- 3-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Super AMOLED Display with Gorilla Glass 5
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with TouchWiz UI
- Exynos 8895 Chipset
- Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) CPU
- Mali-G71 MP20 GPU
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB internal memory, expandable up to 256GB with microSD
- Dual 12MP (f/1.7, PDAF, 1/2.55″ sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size + f/2.4, AF, 1/3.6″ sensor size, 1.0 µm pixel size), autofocus, 2x optical zoom, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
- 8MP Front Camera with f/1.7 aperture
- Heart rate sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Iris Scanner, Barometer
- IP68 rating water and dust resistance
- 3300 Battery; Fast Charging both on wired and wireless charging
- Note 8 Price: NPR. 102990
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+.
The new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ come with advanced security measures such as iris scanner, facial recognition, and a fingerprint scanner on the rear. The water and dust resistant phone has a slot for dual SIMs and has an internal memory of 64GB and is expandable up to 256GB using a micro SD card.
Both of the phones come with a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP camera on the front. The camera is highlighted for its quick focus, facial recognition, and improved photo quality when shooting under low light conditions.
The main highlight of the phone’s design is what Samsung calls “Infinite Display”. The display got its name because of the curved edges of the phone which make the display appear as if it has no bezels on the sides.
The newly launched Samsung phones can also be charged wirelessly and support Adaptive Fast Charging. For more queries check out our previous article on the Official launching of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Nepal.
Specs:
- 8-inch/6.2-inch (2560×1440 pixels) Super AMOLED Display with Gorilla Glass 5
- Android 7.0 (Nougat) with TouchWiz UI
- Exynos 8895 Chipset
- Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) CPU
- Mali-G71 MP20 GPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB internal memory, expandable up to 256GB with microSD
- 12MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED Flash
- 8MP Front Camera with f/1.7 aperture
- Heart rate sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Iris Scanner, Barometer
- IP68 rating water and dust resistance
- 3000 mAh / 3500 Battery; Fast Charging both on wired and wireless charging
- S8 Price: NPR. 76,900 and S8+ Price: NPR. 86,900
iPhone 7 and 7+
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the best or the most premium phone one can buy in Nepal right now. If you are not into high-end Android and cannot deal with all the jargons Android phones throw at you, then the iPhone 7’s are simply the perfect phone for you.
The higher-end of the two, the iPhone 7 Plus features a 5.5-inch 1080p full HD display and dual cameras with 2x optical zoom. Both of the devices are powered by Apple’s A10 chip and run on iOS 10.0.1 that can be upgraded to iOS 10.1.
Check out our article on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Specs:
- 5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) LED-backlit IPS LCD
- 3D Touch display & home button
- Quad-core Apple A10 fusion processor with 2.34 GHz clock speed
- 3GB RAM
- 32/128/256 GB internal memory
- iOS 10.0.1, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
- Dual 12 MP (28mm, f/1.8, OIS & 56mm, f/2.8), 2x optical zoom, quad-LED (dual tone) flash
- 7 MP, f/2.2 aperture, HDR, panorama
- IP67 certified – dust and water resistant
- Fingerprint sensor (on the home button)
- 2900mAh battery
- iPhone 7 Plus Price (32GB): NPR. 91000
One Plus 5
One Plus 5.
OnePlus is another beast in the list. The 16MP dual-camera on the back has been the most striking feature in this newbie. The flagship chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 835 has powered the OnePlus 5, which provides surprisingly seamless performance on the use. Equipped with a 5.5-inch display, the phone is somewhat insured from cracks and scratches with the inclusion of Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Backed by 6GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU, the gaming and graphics portion is buttery smooth.
Nourished by 3300mAh battery, the One Plus 5 supports Dash charging technology, which avoids the prolonged company of the phone with wall charger. Though the phone lacks some crucial features for a flagship like higher display resolution and resistance to dust and water, the phone is indeed a good buy for the given specs and price.
Specs:
- 5-inch (1920 x 1080) Optic AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with Oxygen OS on the top
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset
- Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) CPU
- Adreno 540 GPU
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB of internal storage
- 16 MP Sony IMX398 sensor with f/1.7 aperture and EIS + 20 MP Sony IMX350 sensor with f/2.6 aperture – Rear-facing Cameras
- 16 MP Front camera with Sony IMX371 sensor and f/2.0 aperture
- USB Type-C
- 3,300 mAh battery with Dash Charge
- Front-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Price: NPR.59500
Huawei P10 Plus
Huawei P10 Plus. Image Source: HUAWEI Consumer
Huawei is a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, with users of its products in over 170 countries. Huawei P10 Plus, showcased at MWC 2017, was one of the awe-inspiring smartphones in the event.
The phone comes with 5.5-inch display confined with thick bezels on the top and on the bottom. The display comes with QHD resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Huawei P10 Plus is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 960 chipset and is favored by Android Nougat with EMUI 5.1.
The phone has 64GB of internal memory assisted by 4GB of RAM. Huawei has embraced with a dual camera setup on the back. The dual camera setup includes a 20MP and 12MP sensors lying on a horizontal composition. The device has an 8MP camera as a selfie shooter, which has an aperture of f/1.9. A non-movable battery with 3750mAh capacity is provided to keep the device boozed up. The device is equipped with SuperCharge fast charging technology, however, it lacks the wireless charging feature.
Specs:
- 5-inch (1440 x 2560) IPS-NEO LCD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection
- Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on the top
- HiSilicon Kirin 960 Chipset
- Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU
- Mali-G71 MP8 GPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB of internal storage; Expandable up to 256GB
- Dual 20 MP(Monochrome) + 12 MP(Color), f/1.8, OIS, Leica optics, phase detection autofocus, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
- 8MP Front Camera with f/1.9 aperture
- USB Type C
- Fingerprint Sensor
- 3750 mAh battery with SuperCharge fast-charging
- Price: NPR. 79,000
If you’re thinking about buying a new smartphone, then this list will definitely help you find the one that suits you the best—the top 5 smartphones of 2017 to buy in Nepal.
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Reference: Gadgetsbyte Nepal