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Swipe MTV Volt Android Phablet. This Phablet powered by 1 GHz Dual Core MTK 6577 Processor & Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. More features Dual Camera Front 1.3 Megapixel and Rear 8.0 Megapixel
& Battery is  3200 mAh Li-ion Polymer Battery.

Swipe MTV Volt Android Phablet Specifications:-

General 

• Brand: Swipe
• Model: MTV Volt

Platform 

• Operating Frequency: GSM Quad-band EDGE:850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz WCDMA:850/2100MHz
• GSM/CDMA: Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
• Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core MTK 6577
• Operating System: Android OS Version Jelly Bean 4.1
• Sensors: G-Sensor

Design & Display 

• Type: Touch Bar
• Display: 6" (15.24 cm) HD Capacitive Touchscreen
• Resolution: 854 x 480 Pixels
• Other Display Features: Multi Touch

Camera 

• Front: 1.3 Megapixel
• Rear: 8.0 Megapixel
• Camera Features: Multi Shot, Flash

Memory 

• RAM: 512MB DDR3
• Internal Memory: Upto 4GB
• Expandable Memory: Upto 32GB using Micro SD
• Phone Book: Yes
• SMS: Yes

Data & Connectivity 

• GPRS:Yes
• EDGE: Yes
• 3G: Yes, HSDPA Downlink 7.2Mbps and HSUPA Uplink 5.76Mbps
• WiFi: Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0
• USB: Yes, v2.0
• Navigation: Yes, GPS

Audio & Video 

• Radio Yes, FM Radio with Recording

Battery 

• Type: 3200 mAh Li-ion Polymer

Dimensions & Weight 

• Dimensions: 15.85 x 8.86 x 1.13 cm
• Weight: 239 Gms

Price: Rs.15499/-

Samsung has recently released the Samsung Galaxy E5 in Nepal at the price of NPR 26,150. The new smartphone from the Samsung Galaxy E series looks really promising with its vivid display and stunning features and is expected to do well in the Nepalese market.

The Samsung Galaxy E5 comes with a super AMOLED display of 5 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels ( ~294 ppi pixel density). Like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the display is ultra vivid and can show unique sharpness of colors which ensures maximum graphic out of the content of the smartphone.

Moving on, the smartphone has a 1.5 GB RAM along with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU which allows a smooth interface for the user to work on. The swift processor used in the Samsung Galaxy E5 also provides a lag-free gaming experience and comes with a 16 GB memory which can be expanded up to 64 GB with the help of a microSD card. The phone operates on an Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat).

Like most smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy E5 is equipped with a set of two cameras - a 8 MP primary camera with LED flash and autofocus and a 5 MP secondary camera. The smartphone provides features like geo-tagging, face detection, panaroma, etc. for clicking beautiful scenes and will not let you down while capturing your favorite moments.


The down side of the phone is that it has a non-removable battery. However the Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery can provide enough juice for a day's work after a single complete charge.

Do you think this new smartphone from the Samsung Galaxy E series can do well in the Nepalese market? Do let us know in the comment section below! Also don't forget to check out the Samsung Galaxy E7!

An Android One smartphone from Spice, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno is available in stores at NPR 11,990. Although most of its designs look similar to the Karbonn Sparkle V, it has a plastic finish on its back which can easily differentiate it from the Karbonn smartphone. Scroll through this article for a detail information about the specifications of this smartphone.
Along with a capacitive touchscreen display of 4.5 inches, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno comes with a display of resolution 480 x 854 pixels (~218 ppi pixel density).

Panasonic P61 is a dual SIM smartphone from Panasonic which is available in Nepal at the price of NPR 22,539. Scroll through the article to know about the specs of this phone!


The Panasonic P61 comes with a IPS LCD capacitive display screen of 6 inches with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels (~244.7 ppi pixel density). The sharpness and vividness of the colors on this phone is pretty nice and can be considered excellent while viewing high definition pictures. However, it doesn't have any screen protection on it.
Moving onto its processing, the Panasonic P61 uses a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU alongside a RAM of 1 GB. The processing speed is average in comparison to other smartphones falling in this price range. Also, the smartphone has a memory of 16 GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB. The Panasonic P61 operates on an older version of Android OS i.e. v4.4.2 (KitKat).

Furthermore, the smartphone is equipped with a 8 MP primary camera with auto-focus and LED flash and a 2 MP secondary camera. The battery used in this smartphone is a Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery.

So what do you think about this smartphone from Panasonic? Do tell us your thoughts in the comment section below and don't forget to check out the all new Panasonic Eluga S!

The new Huawei Gplay mini was released this week by Huawei at the price of NPR 19,999. This Huawei smartphone is solidly built and can be considered a good buy after viewing its specifications and features.


The Huawei Gplay mini comes with a 5 inch HD IPS capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels (~ 293 ppi pixel density). Due to the closely packed pixels on this phone, the colors can be seen bright and vivid. For people who are looking for smartphones with crisp display, this phone should definitely go on your list! However, the screen has no protection on it.
Furthermore, the Huawei Gplay mini has an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor alongside 2 GB of RAM for excellent processing speed and a Kirin 620 chipset has been used as its chipset. With hardware like these, you can rely on having the best gaming experience. Also, the phone has a memory of 8 GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB. Similarly, the phone operates on an Android v4.4 OS and has its own UI, the EMUI 3.0.

Looking into its cameras, the Huawei Gplay mini is equipped with a 13 MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5 MP secondary camera. For all the people who love taking 'selfies', this phone will not disappoint you. This dual SIM smartphone is powered by a Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery which provides enough juice for a day's work.

So what do you think of this release from Huawei? Do let us know in the comment section below!

Intex has released its new smartphone in Nepal, the Intex Aqua Star II at the price of NPR 12,999. The dual-SIM Intex smartphone can surely be the right gadget for someone looking for a decent phone to buy in this price range.


The Intex Aqua Star II comes with a 5 inch IPS full lamination display having a resolution of 480x854 pixels (~ 196 ppi pixel density). The colors on this phone lacks sharpness and is only good for viewing standard-definition pictures.
The Intex Aqua Star II has many specs similar to the Intex Aqua Star except for a few like the CPU which is a 1.2 GHz spreadtrum SC7731 processor and unlike the Aqua star, the phone operates on an Android OS, v 4.4 (KitKat). Other specs of the phones is that it comes with a 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM (expandable upto 32 GB).

The camera on this phone is however an upgrade from the Intex Aqua Star. It is equipped with a 8 MP primary camera with LED-flash and a 5 MP secondary camera. People who need a good phone to click 'selfies' can consider this phone to be a good buy for the price range it falls onto.

Also, the smartphone comes with a battery of 2000 mAh which can provide 250 hours of standby time which is quite good.

So what do you have to say about this release from Intex? Do let us know by writing in the comment section given below!

The Panasonic P55 has been officially released in Nepal at the price of just Rs. 16,429. The authorized distributor of Panasonic smartphones in Nepal, Allied Trade Link Int'l P. Ltd. had unveiled it on the 19th of February with high hopes for it to do well in the Nepalese market.

Samsung has released its new smartphone in Nepal from the Samsung Galaxy E series, the Samsung Galaxy E7 at the price of NPR 30,850. The android smartphone is solidly built and is packed with stunning features and high-end specifications.

The Samsung Galaxy E7 sports a stylish look alongside a 5.5 inch super AMOLED capacitive display touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density). The vividness of the colors of this phone is very impressive and will not let you down while viewing an HD picture or an HD video.

Talking about its processors, the smartphone uses a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 as its CPU and an Adreno 306 as its GPU. Also, a qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 is used as its chipset. Although the phone uses mid-range processors, it has a very swift processing speed and can provide a lag-free gaming experience too.

Moving on, the Samsung Galaxy E7 comes with a 16 GB RAM which can be expanded upto 64 GB and a 2 GB RAM. Also, like other Samsung smartphones, the phone operates on an Android OS, v4.4.4(KitKat). A non-removable Li-Ion 2950 mAh battery is used on this device which can provide much juice for the phone over a single complete charge.

Although the smartphone is said to support the use of dual SIM, the user will have to choose between keeping an expandable microSD card and the use of another SIM. 



The Samsung Galaxy E7 is equipped with a 13 MP primary camera with LED-flash and auto-focus and a 5 MP secondary camera. Face detection, panaroma, etc. are some of the features the phone provides for clicking photos and the smartphone can film videos of 1080p@30 fps. The camera is quite good and can shoot stunning pictures as well as videos.

What do you think about the smartphone? Do let us know in the comment section below.

The Karbonn Sparkle V is an Android One smartphone from Karbonn and is available in stores at NPR 8,599. The smartphone has got quite a decent look with a matte finish on its back. If you are looking for a budget phone with all the necessary specifications then the Karbonn Sparkle V is what you should be aiming for.

The Karbonn Sparkle V comes with a 4.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels (~218 ppi pixel density). As the pixel density is quite low on this smartphone, the vividness of the display is not as clear as it can be on a 4.5 inch screen.

The phone operates on a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and a Mediatek MT6582 chip is used as its chipset. The response time of this smartphone is pretty good and along with a 1 GB RAM, the Karbonn Sparkle V can provide a lag free experience while playing games. Also, the smartphone has a memory of 4 GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB.

Speaking about its cameras, the Karbonn Sparkle V has got a 5 MP primary camera with LED flash and auto-focus and also has a 2 MP secondary camera. The smartphone provides features like geo-tagging, face detection, etc. to shoot better pictures. For a phone falling in this price range, the cameras can be considered quite average.

Other specs include a Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery, which gives a standby time of up to 160 hours, and the operating system used in this phone is an Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop).

So what's your opinion about this Android One smartphone from Karbonn? Do let us know in the comment section below!

Colors' first Windows smartphone and the slimmest Windows smartphone till date, the Colors Win W10 is now available in the Nepal at the price of Rs. 16,000. For the specifications and review of this new Windows smartphone from Colors, scroll down through the article.


The Colors Win W10 comes with a 4.7 inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 (~312 ppi pixel density). The display on this smartphone is quite bright and clear ensuring much needed sharpness out of its 16 million colors.

Getting in to its specifications, the Win W10 runs on a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU alongside 1 Gigabytes of  RAM. The performance speed is good along with a reasonably good response time. It comes with 8 Gigabytes of ROM which can be further expanded up to 32 GB. The operating system used on this phone is Windows' latest OS version, the Windows 8.1.

Furthermore, the smartphone is equipped with a 8 MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2 MP secondary camera. A 1750 mAh battery is used as its powerhouse, which sadly doesn't allow an average user to use the phone for a whole day without plugging in for power. Like many smartphones in the market nowadays, other features of Colors Win W10 include a proximity sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, etc.

Also, the Colors Win W10 comes fully loaded with Microsoft Office where you can create, edit, store and share all your Office files with an incredible 15 GB One Drive memory.

So what do you think about this new Windows smartphone from Colors? Do let us know by commenting below!

Meizu, a chinese company has launched its flagship smartphone in India at the price of Rs. 19,999. The smartphone can be purchased from Snapdeal in silver black and silver white colors. Scroll down the article to know more about the smartphone.


The Meizu MX5 comes with a 5.5 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density). The high pixel density on this phone brings out its best colors and provides a sharp and vivid display. Also, the display screen is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and the viewing angles are great.
Looking into its processing, it provides excellent speed with smooth navigation. The CPU used on this device is an octa core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53. Also, the chipset installed in this phone is a MediaTek MT6795 and a PowerVR G6200 MP4 is used as its GPU. The frame rates while playing games on this smartphones are pretty nice which allows games to be played the way they were meant to be.


The Meizu MX5 operates on an Android v5.1 (Lollipop) based Flyme 4.5 OS. However, the device comes with a storage memory of 16 GB which cannot be expanded but a RAM of 3 GB is present on it. Moreover, powered by a non-removable Li-Ion 3150 mAh battery, the smartphone provides enough juice for a whole day's work over a single complete charge.

So what do you think about the release of the Meizu flagship in India? Do let us know in the comment section below!

The Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 is available in stores of Nepal at the price of NPR 21,560. As the tagline says, with the Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 now everyone can live in a world of possibilities.

The Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 comes with a 5 inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (~293 ppi pixel density). 16 million colors are present on this smartphone's display and with the solidly packed pixels, you are bound to get a sharp and crisp display.

The smartphone operates on an Android OS, v4.4.2 and uses a octa-core 1.7 GHz processor. The Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 provides a swift processing speed and a lag-free gaming experience due to its extremely fast CPU alongside with a 2 GB RAM. Also, it comes with a 16 GB ROM which can be expanded up to 32 GB.

Two cameras are equipped on this smartphone - a 13 MP primary camera with LED-flash and a 5 MP secondary camera. The cameras can be considered good keeping in mind the price range the phone falls into. Talking about its battery, the Micromax Canvas Nitro A311 uses a 2500 mAh non-removable battery which can provide a long battery life for a single complete charge.

So what's your opinion about this smartphone from Micromax? Do let us know in the comment section below and don't forget to check out other Micromax smartphones available in Nepal like the Micromax A093 Canvas Fire and the Micromax Doodle 3.  

Panasonic comes with their most-awaited smartphone, the Panasonic Eluga S at the price of Rs.16,699 in Nepal. "Experience the great Selfie/Groupie experience" is what Panasonic had to say about this smartphone.



The Panasonic Eluga S has a classy look with a leather-ed finish on its back. The display screen is of 5 inches HD IPS with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (~ 293.72 ppi pixel density). The colors on this phone look vivid and sharp and it has really good viewing angles.
Onto its specifications, the smartphone has a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor as its CPU along with 1 GB of RAM. The processing speed on this smartphone is lightning swift and provides a lag-free experience while playing high-end games. Also, the Panasonic Eluga S comes with 8 GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 32 GB. Furthermore, the smartphone is powered by a Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery.

A quite remarkable factor of this phone is its camera. The Panasonic Eluga S is equipped with a 8 MP primary camera with LED-Flash and a 5 MP secondary camera. The thing that makes the smartphone outstanding is its feature named Blink Play, which allows the user to take selfies by just blinking the eye. Also, there is no shutter lag while clicking photos.

So, what do you think about this release of Panasonic? Do tell us in the comment section below and don't forget to check out the Panasonic Eluga I.

Intex Aqua Speed is a well-built smartphone from Intex that is packed with amazing features and specifications. The smartphone is available in Nepal at the price of NPR 14,999.



The Intex Aqua Speed has a 4.5 inch capacitive IPS display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels (~244.7 ppi pixel density) and the colors can be seen bright and vivid on the screen. However, the smartphone doesn't have any screen protection on it.
A 1.3 GHz MT6582 quad core processor runs the phone quite smoothly. Also, the 2 GB RAM present on the phone surely adds up for better processing speed. The Intex Aqua Speed also comes with a 16 GB of storage which can be expanded up to 32 GB with the help of a microSD card. Like other Intex smartphones, it also operates on an Android OS, v4.4.2(KitKat).

Furthermore, a set of two cameras is equipped on the phone - a 8 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5 MP front facing camera. Surely, the 5 MP secondary camera makes the phone a good buy for the 'selfie lovers'. Also, the Intex Aqua Speed is powered by a Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery which isn't able to provide much juice for the phone to run for a long time.

What do you think about this smartphone from Intex? Also, don't forget to check out Intex's other releases in Nepal like the Intex Aqua Star II!

The Huawei P8 comes with a 5.2-inch full HD, IPS-NEO LCD capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi pixel density), bringing forth promising crisp and dazzling display. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on it which protects it from any kind of scratch or scuff.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 is a smartphone from Samsung with rather noticeable features and quality specs especially given the price range it falls within. Its price is currently marked at Rs.10,950 in Nepal.


The Samsung Galaxy J1 comes with a 4.3 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480x800 pixels ( ~217 ppi pixel density). The display vividness is less in comparison to other Samsung products but looking at the price it falls into, it is quite appreciable.

Along with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 as its CPU, the smartphone has 512 MB of RAM for average performance. Also, the Samsung Galaxy J1 has Mali-490 as its GPU and a spreadtrum chipset. However, due to processors like these, the phone is not quite able to provide a lag-free experience while playing high-end games but can perform fairly smooth while using other applications. Furthermore, the phone runs on an Android O.S, v4.4.4 (KitKat).


Moving on to its camera, the Samsung Galaxy J1 comes with a 5 MP primary camera with LED-flash and a 2 MP secondary camera. The phone provides features like geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection for clicking better photos. Also, the phone can film 720p videos at 30 fps. Overall, the camera of this phone shoots pretty average and may not be the best choice for people who use a smartphone to click pictures.

Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy J1 doesn't have a long lasting battery life due to its low ampere battery i.e. a Li-Ion 1850 mAh.

So what do you think of this smartphone released by Samsung? Do let us know in the comment section below and for the price list of Samsung smartphones available in Nepal click here.

Many people often do not have a clear view of what to keep in mind while buying a new smartphone. If you are one of them, go through these suggestions and sort out your key points for what to look for while browsing through a number of smartphones.

Browse through a specific price range:

At first, you should keep in mind of what you are diving into. Make your mind set on the maximum amount you are willing to spend and browse through the smartphone brands likewise.

Check the design and build:

  

The Panasonic Eluga I has been officially released in Nepal by Panasonic at the price of Rs. 17,159 and the dual-SIM smartphone is expected to do good in the Nepalese market as it had done in the Indian market. Scroll through this article for the specifications and review of the smartphone.


The Panasonic Eluga I comes with a 5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density). The pixel density is quite average in comparison to other smartphones falling in the same price range, so don't expect much vividness in color from the phone. Also, the phone is equipped with a 8 MP primary camera with a LED flash and a 2 MP secondary camera.

Moving on to the specifications, Eluga I runs on a quad core 1.3 GHz processor and operates on an Android OS, v4.4.2 (Kitkat). The in-built memory of this phone is of 8 GB and can be expanded up to 32 GB. The phone also has 1 GB of RAM and as an overall, it may fail to provide a lag-free experience while running some high-end game but it does provide a smooth interface for using apps that don't need much processing speed.

Powered by a Li-Po 2000 mAh battery, the Panasonic Eluga I can provide just enough juice (over a single complete charge) for a day's work and like other smartphones, it comes with sensors like proximity and accelerometer. In comparison to other phones falling in the same price range, the Panasonic Eluga I can be regarded as a good phone to own but is not quite the best buy.

So what do you think about this release? Do let us know in the comment section below and don't forget to check out the Panasonic P55, which was also released this year by Panasonic.

Samsung has lowered down their prices to amazing new rates for many of its smartphones! Scroll through the article for the new prices and specifications of the smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Price In Nepal - Rs.85,900/- Rs.78,900/-

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Display : 4.7 inches super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (~312 ppi pixel density)