Xiaomi just dropped the 15T, the more affordable sibling to the 15T Pro. It keeps the massive display and decent cameras but makes some notable compromises to hit that lower price point. Now, let’s jump in this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Xiaomi 15T, including its price in Nepal, specificatilions, and availability.
Xiaomi 15T Overview
Design and Build
The Xiaomi 15T looks almost identical to the 15T Pro. Same 6.83-inch display, same ultra-slim bezels that are 27% thinner than the previous generation, and the same boxy design. The key difference is the frame material – Xiaomi switched from aluminum to plastic to cut costs.
The plastic frame, however, will be obviously noticeable when you pick it up. Because phones with plastic builds don’t have that premium metal feel, but it does make the phone lighter at 194g compared to the Pro’s 210g. The plastic also stays cooler during gaming, so its not even all that bad. You still get IP68 water and dust resistance and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The phone comes in Black, Gray, and Rose Gold finishes, all with metallic looks despite the plastic elements.
The display remains a highlight. It’s a 6.83-inch OLED panel with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 3200 nits peak brightness. The screen supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, with deep blacks and vibrant colors. The main difference from the Pro is the refresh rate – 120Hz instead of 144Hz. The 15T also uses PWM dimming while the Pro has DC dimming, which should matter if you’re sensitive to screen flicker at low brightness.
Performance
The Xiaomi 15T runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra, a 4nm chip paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. The chipset is pretty decent overall, but nothing like the Dimensity 9400+ you get in pro model.
Even though you won’t notice the gap while doing normal activities, gaming, however, is where you notice it’s not flagship-level. Demanding games will struggle to run on “Balanced” settings, while the Pro can max out all settings.
Camera System
The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with the Light Fusion 800 sensor, a 40MP 2x telephoto, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 32MP selfie camera. The main sensor is smaller than the Pro’s Light Fusion 900, so low-light performance takes a hit.
The telephoto is the bigger compromise. It’s a basic 2x zoom without OIS, compared to the Pro’s 5x telephoto with stabilization. Long-range zoom quality drops significantly, and there’s no 4K 120fps video recording. You still get Leica’s color profiles and bokeh effects. The main camera produces solid results in good lighting.
Battery and Charging
The 15T packs a 5500mAh battery, same as the Pro. Battery life, according to Xiaomi, will easily cover a full day with moderate to heavy use, and conservative users might get two days. Charging is limited to 67W wired – no wireless charging option. It reaches about 65% in 30 minutes, which is decent but not as fast as the Pro’s 90W wired and 50W wireless combo.
Software & UI: HyperOS based on Android 15, HyperAI features
Rear Camera: 50MP main (Light Fusion 800), 40MP 2x telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide, 4K@60fps video
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.2, fixed focus
Security: In-display fingerprint, face unlock
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual SIM, NFC, 5G support
Battery: 5500mAh, 67W wired charging
Xiaomi 15T Price in Nepal and Availability
In Europe, the Xiaomi Pro starts at EUR 649 for the base … variant. When it makes its way to Nepal, we expect the price of the Xiaomi 15T to start at NPR 124,000.
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB
EUR 649
NPR 90,000
12/512GB
EUR 899
NPR 145,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Infinix GT 30
Xiaomi just announced the Redmi Pad 2 Pro at their September 2025 global event alongside the 15T series. This tablet features a large display, stylus support, and solid specs at a decent price. Now, let’s jump in this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Redmi Pad 2 Pro, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.
Redmi Pad 2 Pro Overview
Design and Build Quality
The Redmi Pad 2 Pro measures 279.8 x 181.7 x 7.5mm and weighs 610g. It features an aluminum frame with an aluminum back, which, in my opinion, is very premium compared to many plastic tablets in this price range. The front uses glass with Mohs level 6 protection. You can get it in Graphite Gray, Silver, or Lavender Purple. There’s also a Matte Glass version available on the higher-end variant, which should reduce fingerprints and glare. The tablet supports magnetic stylus attachment and is compatible with Xiaomi’s keyboard accessory.
Display
The screen you are looking at is a 12.1-inch IPS LCD display which runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio. That works out to about 249 ppi, which is decent for a tablet this size. You also get a nice 120Hz refresh rate and also Dolby Vision support for better HDR content. Peak brightness hits 600 nits in High Brightness Mode. Whereas, the display covers 83.5% of the front, so bezels are reasonably slim. TÜV Rheinland certified it for flicker-free operation and low blue light emission.
At its core is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a 4nm chip with an octa-core setup. You get one performance core at 2.7GHz, three more at 2.4GHz, and four efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. The Adreno 810 handles graphics. Memory options include 6GB RAM with 128GB storage or 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, both using UFS 2.2. There’s a dedicated microSD slot that supports up to 2TB cards, which is rare these days.
Audio System
The quad-speaker setup is probably the tablet’s standout feature. Two speakers sit at the top, two at the bottom, all tuned with Dolby Atmos. Xiaomi claims a 300% audio boost, though that’s sounds like a marketing speak more than anything. It also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack with 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio support.
Cameras and Connectivity
Both front and rear cameras are 8MP. The rear camera includes an LED flash and color spectrum sensor, but it’s clearly not the focus here. Video recording maxes out at 1080p 30fps on both cameras.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD and aptX Adaptive, and USB-C 2.0 with OTG support. No cellular option, NFC, or GPS though.
Battery and Software
The battery life on this guy should be decent with its 12,000mAh battery. Xiaomi rates it at over 103 hours of endurance, though real-world use will 100% vary. Charging tops out at 33W wired, and it can reverse charge other devices at 27W. It runs Android 15 with HyperOS 2. Features include Google Gemini integration, Xiaomi HyperConnect for device syncing, and Circle to Search functionality.
Redmi Pad 2 Pro Specifications
Design, build: 279.8 x 181.7 x 7.5mm, 610g, aluminum frame and back, glass front
The Redmi Pad 2 Pro starts at EUR 299 in Europe, which means it should arrive in Nepal starting around NPR 48,000 for the base model when it officially launches here.
Redmi Pad 2 Pro Variant
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
6GB + 128GB
EUR 299
NPR 48,000
8GB + 256GB (Matte Glass)
EUR 379
NPR 60,000
Smart Pen
EUR 69
NPR 11,000
Keyboard
EUR 99
NPR 16,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Infinix GT 30
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 15T Pro, continuing its collaboration with Leica on imaging while making a few notable design and display changes. The device, among other things, features last year’s Dimensity 9400+ in its helm. Now, let’s dive in this article to discuss everything about the latest Xiaomi 15T Pro and its expected price in Nepal.
Xiaomi 15T Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Xiaomi 15T Pro sticks to a 7.95mm profile, the same as in the Xiaomi 14T but noticeably slimmer than the bulkier 14T Pro which measured 8.39mm. The phone comes in a high-strength aluminum frame with a unified glass fiber back. Meanwhile, the Bezels are now ultra-slim on all sides, which are now 27% thinner than the previous generation. The phone is available in Black, Gray, and Mocha Gold finishes and carries an IP68 water and dust resistance rating.
Speaking of the screen, Xiaomi has upgraded the size to 6.83 inches, up from 6.67 inches on the 14T Pro. It supports 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, with peak brightness climbing up to 3,200 nits. The device also carries multiple TÜV certifications for eye protection and flicker reduction.
Performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 15T Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, built on a 3nm process with a CPU clock speed of up to 3.73GHz and an Immortalis-G925 GPU. It is paired with LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage up to 1TB, and Xiaomi’s 3D IceLoop thermal system to manage heat. While MediaTek just announced the newer Dimensity 9500, which takes the flagship crown, the 9400+ is still a powerhouse. We already have plenty of experience with this chip, and it can handle virtually anything thrown at it.
The phone runs HyperOS 2 at launch, but Xiaomi has confirmed that the 15T series will get the HyperOS 3 update by October. Which brings improved multitasking and better interconnectivity across Xiaomi devices. On the AI side, Xiaomi has packed in AISP 2.0, HyperAI, and an AI Creativity Assistant.
Imaging remains one of the key selling points, with Leica co-engineered optics. The system includes a 50MP main camera with OIS and a Light Fusion 900 sensor, a 50MP super telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom (and up to 20x with Ultra Zoom 2.0), and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 120° field of view. The 32MP front camera has a 21mm equivalent focal length. Xiaomi has added Leica’s street photography mode, a Master Portrait mode with bokeh effects, and customization for focal length and aperture. Video recording supports HDR10+, LUT imports, and ranges from 8K at 30fps to 4K at 120fps
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi 15T Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 90W fast charging. Granted, charging speeds remain among the fastest in the market, I am quite surprised that Xiaomi didn’t go with a colossal 7,000mAh+ battery like we’re seeing on some newer large-form phones. But Xiaomi claims the phone can power on in under four seconds when plugged in, and battery life is rated at over 15 hours of continuous use.
Connectivity and Extras
The phone supports Xiaomi Astral Communication and Offline Communication, offering enhanced connectivity features even in weak-signal environments. Other features include dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio certification, Wi-Fi 7 support, Bluetooth 6.0 with dual connection, and wide 5G band coverage.
Battery: 5500mAh, 90W wired (power-on in 4s), 50W wireless, up to 15.29h continuous use
Xiaomi 15T Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
In Europe, the Xiaomi 15T Pro starts at EUR 799 for the base 12/256GB variant. While the specced-out 12GB/1TB variant fetches EUR 999. When it makes its way to Nepal, we expect the price of the Xiaomi 15T Pro to start at NPR 124,000.
Xiaomi 15T Pro
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB
EUR 799
NPR 124,000
12/512GB
EUR 899
NPR 145,000
12/1TB
EUR 999
NPR 159,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Nothing has just announced the Nothing OS 4.0. This new release is based on the latest Android 16—and the message by Nothing is clear—this new update focuses on simplicity, performance, and smooth designs. So without any delay, and no pun intended, this is everything about Nothing OS 4.0.
What’s new in the Nothing OS 4.0?
With the announcement of the updated OS that will boost speed and overall performance of the app. Nothing has introduced quite a few changes to their UI and features.
Sharpened design and a new “Extra Dark Mode”
First of all, Nothing has made their UI sharper while keeping their signature minimal look. They said it was done for maximum usability and experience. Moreover, the Quick Settings toggle has also been changed and now features wider tiles for certain items.
Nothing has also added a new “Extra Dark Mode,” enhancing the well-known dark aesthetic for better contrast. The device now looks pitch black and is said to reduce eye strain and extend battery life while having a refined design.
This also gives the device a sleeker appearance at night or in low-light conditions.
Nothing has added a new dashboard that tracks the users’ AI usage and gives AI-based analysis. But it looks like there will be a monthly limit and subscription program. Moreover, Nothing is using Whisper, an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system by OpenAI, which was made open-source. Therefore, we expect it to be modified to fit Nothing’s touch. There are also other AI models that the user can choose from.
Nothing OS 4.0, powered by the TrueLens Engine, initiates improvement in the camera and a more intuitive layout for the Gallery. It features new controls along with different presets to choose from.
Other improvements
To improve multitasking, Nothing has added support for two floating app icons, making it easier and faster to switch between them. The brightness slider is also more responsive and now feels smoother. The lock screen is now cleaner and easier to use, along with the Always On Display (AOD).
The connectivity across Bluetooth and Wi-Fi has also improved for overall stability. Additionally, Nothing has even focused on minute details like Bluetooth recording and made it easier and faster for the user to access.
Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta rollout
So far, we don’t have an exact date for the Open Beta rollout of Nothing OS 4.0. All Nothing has said that they are launching the Open Beta testing program “soon”.
Unfortunately, the Phone (1) will not be getting the Nothing OS 4.0, as it is reaching the end of its software support. However, Nothing did tease that they are working on a program to thank their day-one users, which will also be announced in a few days.
Garmin has unveiled the Garmin Bounce 2, a smartwatch made for kids. The Bounce 2 comes with a new design and also some more helpful features for parents to keep track of their children. So without further ado, let’s find out everything the Garmin Bounce 2 has to offer, including its expected price in Nepal.
Garmin Bounce 2 Overview
Build quality
Since the Bounce 2 is designed for kids, it features a playful design with large, colorful buttons on the side and a selection of fun colorways, including “Slate Gray”, “Light Purple”, and “Turquoise”. A pretty big leap from the squarish design of the original Garmin Bounce.
It is also quite durable, featuring a fiber-reinforced polymer bezel and case, while the entire watch is 5 ATM water-resistant, too. Making it perfectly swim-friendly.
Display and battery
Compared to the LCD panel on the first-gen Garmin Bounce, the Bounce 2 now boasts an AMOLED display as well. And although the display size has gone down from 1.3-inch to 1.2-inch this time, it’s much sharper now with a 390 x 390 pixels resolution versus 240 x 240 pixels on the last one.
That said, the Bounce 2 is still rated for 2 days of battery only, which fills up via Garmin’s proprietary plug charger.
The Garmin Bounce 2 has real-time location tracking as before, along with voice calling, text messaging, voice messaging, and location check-ins.
But unlike its predecessor, the Bounce 2 also supports voice transcription. While its location tracking itself should be noticeably better now, since it supports a wider range of navigation systems besides just GPS and Galileo. Including Glonass, QZSS, and Beidou.
Then again, you should know that all the above-mentioned features are locked behind Garmin’s LTE subscription plan costs USD 9.99 per month.
For safety, Garmin has also added an incident detection alert on its Garmin Jr. app, along with the previous features.
The Garmin Bounce 2 can track different activities, too. From running, cycling, swimming, skiing, to team sports, this smartwatch looks like a good fitness tracker as well. And of course, it also has the basic health monitoring features like sleep tracking and step counting. While a new feature on the Bounce 2 even lets kids stream music on Amazon Music.
Garmin Bounce 2 Specifications:
Dimensions (H x W x D): 43 × 43 × 12.4 mm
Weight: 26.5 gm (40.4 gm with included band)
Display: 1.2-inchAMOLED, 390 x 390 pixels
Design: Fiber-reinforced polymer for bezel and case, silicone strap
In the US, the Garmin Bounce 2 costs USD 299.99, which is literally twice as much compared to the Garmin Bounce (USD 149.99). It’s unlikely that this smartwatch will officially launch in Nepal anytime soon, but if it does, we expect the price of the Garmin Bounce 2 to be NPR 50,999.
This month has been pretty big for DJI, as they have launched three devices this month already, with previously announcing DJI Mini 5 Pro, Osmo Pocket 4, and DJI Mic 3. Now they have released an ultra-compact action camera named as DJI Osmo Nano. This new device features a massive 1/1.3-inch sensor packed into just 52 grams, 4K recording at 120fps, and a modular design that lets you mount it literally anywhere. Now, let’s jump in this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest DJI Osmo Nano, including its specs, pricing, and availability.
DJI Osmo Nano Overview
Design and Build Quality
The Osmo Nano is DJI’s answer to cameras like the Insta360 GO series, but with way more serious specs. At just 52 grams for the camera module, this thing is ridiculously small yet packs the same sensor as DJI’s much larger Action 5 Pro.
The magnetic mounting system is probably the star feature here. You can slap this camera on hats, helmets, pet collars, or basically anywhere metal will stick. The dual-sided magnetic design means you can flip it around for selfies too. Build quality looks solid for me for something this small. The camera itself is waterproof down to 10 meters without any housing, while the dock gets IPX4 splash resistance. It’s genuinely tiny. The dock adds some bulk at 72 grams, but even combined, you’re looking at something way smaller than a GoPro setup.
Camera Performance and Features
That 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor is the same one from the Action 5 Pro, which means serious image quality in a tiny package can be expected here. The camera can shoot 4K at 60fps normally and 4K at 120fps for slow motion. Similarly, the 143° ultra-wide field of view is pretty aggressive here. Plus there’s RockSteady 3.0 stabilization and HorizonBalancing that corrects tilts up to ±30°. The 1.96-inch OLED touchscreen on the dock is surprisingly bright at 800 nits peak. It handles remote triggering, charging, file management, and high-speed transfers.
Another thing thats worth mentioning about is the 10-bit D-Log M recording capability. Its a pro-level color grading support in a 52-gram camera, which feels almost ridiculous if you think about it. Photo specs are solid too. You can capture 12MP stills, though the specs sheet mentions up to 35MP, so there’s probably some computational photography happening there.
Battery Life and Storage
The camera has a 520mAh battery that’s good for about 90 minutes of 1080p recording. However, when you dock it with the Vision Dock, you gain an additional 1300mAh, increasing the total recording time to approximately 200 minutes. Fast charging is there too. The dock can push the camera battery to 80% in about 20 minutes.
Storage options are 64GB or 128GB internally, but you can expand up to 1TB via microSD through the dock. File transfer speeds are impressive too, up to 600 MB/s on the 128GB model and 400 MB/s on the 64GB version.
Smart Features and Audio
The gesture control is neat. You can start recording by nodding or tapping the camera. And there’s also Pre-Rec mode that captures footage before you hit record, so you don’t miss those spontaneous moments. Plus auto recording with configurable intervals and clip duration.
Audio wise, you get dual stereo mics built in, and you also get something called OsmoAudio Direct Microphone Connection. You can connect two DJI mic transmitters directly, though it only works with newer DJI mics, not the first-gen stuff.
DJI Osmo Nano Specifications
Design, build: 57mm × 29mm × 28mm (camera), 52g weight, waterproof to 10m, IPX4 dock
Video recording: 4K up to 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M, RockSteady 3.0 stabilization
Photo resolution: Up to 35MP (6880 × 5160), minimum focus 35cm
Field of view: 143° ultra-wide
Storage: 64GB or 128GB internal, microSD up to 1TB via dock
Battery: 520mAh (camera) + 1300mAh (dock), 90-200 mins recording time
Audio: Dual stereo mics, OsmoAudio Direct Microphone Connection
Connectivity: USB-C PD Cable (USB 3.1), wireless file transfer
Mounting: Magnetic dual-sided design, multiple adapter options
DJI Osmo Nano Price in Nepal and Availability
The pricing is pretty reasonable considering what you’re getting. The 64GB Standard Combo starts at €279, while the 128GB version goes for €309. Both come with the Multifunctional Vision Dock, magnetic accessories, protective case, and cables.
Osmo Nano
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
64GB Standard Combo
Euro 279
NPR 37,500
128GB Standard Combo
Euro 309
NPR 42,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy Z Fold 7
Oppo just dropped the 4G variant of their A6 Pro (for the 5G variant, we had previously dedicated a separate article, and honestly, the timing feels a bit odd. With phones like the Redmi 15 and other 7000mAh battery devices flooding the market in the budget segment, this one’s trying to carve out its own space in the mid-range segment. Now, let’s jump into this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Oppo A6 Pro 4G, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.
Oppo A6 Pro 4G Overview
Display and Design
Like the 5G variant, the Oppo A6 Pro maintains the same 6.57-inch AMOLED display that comes with 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1400 nits. You’re getting that “Infinite Edge” ultra-narrow bezel design with just 1.67mm at the top. The color options are different though. While the 5G version went with Black Jade, Blue, and Gold, this 4G model comes in Lunar Titanium, Stellar Blue, Coral Pink, and Rosewood Red. The Coral Pink actually looks very pretty, but that’s just me.
One interesting thing about the design aspect is its durability; this thing packs IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings plus MIL-STD 810H military certification. Basically, you can dunk it in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes, and it should survive fine.
Performance
The 4G variant runs on MediaTek’s Helio G100, which is their latest 4G chipset. Now, compared to the 5G model’s Dimensity 7300, this is clearly a step down in raw power. But for everyday tasks, I don’t see any reason why G100 shouldn’t hold up reasonably well.
You’re stuck with just one configuration though, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The 5G version gives you options up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage with faster UFS 3.1. Oppo’s thrown in their usual software tricks like AI GameBoost 2.0, AI LinkBoost 3.0, and something called Trinity Engine for better performance optimization. Plus there’s this SuperCool Vapor Chamber cooling system with a large area that supposedly drops surface temps by 1.5°C.
Battery and Charging
The shining part of this phone, like the 5G variant, is its battery. That massive 7000mAh battery is the real star here, especially when paired with 80W SUPERVOOC charging. Although, Oppo isn’t the only one doing this, there are now over a hundred phones with 7000 and above found in the market. The charging speeds are pretty solid. 26 minutes gets you from 1% to 50%, and a full charge takes about 61 minutes. Plus, you can use reverse wired charging to juice up other devices through the USB-C port.
Oppo also makes an extremely bold claim on battery longevity. They say it’ll retain over 80% capacity after 5 years, which is really bold promise in a market where most batteries wear down in just one year or two.
Talking about the optics, you get a 50MP main sensor paired with a 2MP depth camera on the back, plus a 16MP front camera. The sensors seems basic to me, but nontheless the AI features are interesting. There’s AI Recompose and AI Perfect Shot for post-capture editing, AI Eraser 2.0 for removing unwanted objects, and the usual AI Night Mode stuff. But here’s something unique, an underwater photography mode that works up to 1.5 meters depth for 30 minutes. Another feature worth mentioning is the Motion Photo feature that captures moments before and after your shot with sound.
Oppo A6 Pro 4G Specifications
Design, build: 158.16 x 75 x 7.96-8.03mm, IP66/IP68/IP69 + MIL-STD 810H
Vivo is set to launch their next flagship device next month. The Vivo X300 Series, which will consist of the X300 and X300 Pro, will be powered by the recently announced Dimensity 9500 chipset. Additionally, the upcoming X300 series will pack custom 200MP Samsung sensors, and they’re calling it HPB instead of the expected HP10. Let’s dive into this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Vivo X300 and X300 Pro, including their camera specifications, features, and the official launch date.
Vivo X300 Series Rumor Roundup
Minor back design changes
At first glance, it may not look like the X300 Series has gotten a redesign, but Vivo did change the back camera module just a little. The camera module now sports a flatter design than the X200s while having the rounded corners.
Latest MediaTek chipset and AI features
Recently, MediaTek announced their new Dimensity 9500 chipset. This chip is said to rival Apple’s A19 Pro chip and the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. The X300 Series will be the first to be powered by this chipset, alongside Oppo’s X9 Series that is also launching next month.
Moreover, they’re planning to add AIGC large model support for landscape creation and AI-customized beauty features. Although the craze seems to be slowly fading away, many feel these are all gimmicks with no day-to-day usage. They also will keep the VS1 and V3+ chips used for pre and post processing of images.
The 200MP HPB sensor story
So here’s what’s interesting about this whole 200MP thing. Vivo seems to have worked with Samsung to create this HPB variant, where the “B” stands for Blue Factory, which is Vivo’s internal name. And this sensor comes with a large 1/1.4 aperture and can shoot both 23 mm 200 MP shots and 50 mm 50 MP ultra-HD images.
But to be serious, the smartphone camera game imo peaked a couple years back. And the 200MP feels more like spec sheet flexing than actual innovation. Though I’d give it to Vivo, their camera processing has gotten genuinely impressive, especially after that Zeiss partnership started paying off.
Vivo X300 Main Camera Focus
The regular X300 will use this 200MP HPB sensor as its main camera. Vivo’s throwing in the same blue glass coating from the X200 Ultra plus Zeiss T* coating for better stray light control. They’re also claiming CIPA 4.5 image stabilization, which apparently beats even some pro-level flagships.
The custom algorithm sounds promising too. They’re using some collaborative platform to boost computing power for high-pixel multi-frame fusion. Whether that translates to better photos in real life remains to be seen, but the X200 series definitely did manage to rank number 1 in our camera rankings, beating the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The X300 will also get a 50MP ultra-wide and a 50MP 3X periscope telephoto using the IMX885 sensor. That periscope will support 70mm optical zoom and telephoto macro.
Vivo X300 Pro
Meanwhile, the X300 Pro will use that same 200MP HPB sensor, but for the telephoto lens instead. This makes it Vivo’s fourth generation of 200MP telephoto, which is pretty ambitious. And Han Boxiao has claimed this telephoto lens achieves CIPA 5.5-level stabilization and calls it the “new king of telephoto lenses.”
They’ve also developed a custom focus tracking engine to handle ultra-long-range motion capture. For the main camera, leaks suggest a 50MP LYT828 with a 1/1.3″ sensor size. The telephoto lens gets Zeiss T* coating, APO certification for chromatic aberration control, and fluorite glass to minimize dispersion.
These devices will boot on OriginOS 6, based on top of Android 16. Since this update has not arrived yet, Vivo has also planned to make it official on October 10.
More importantly, the vivo Zeiss 2.35x telephoto teleconverter kit that was revealed alongside the vivo X200 Ultra last year will also be compatible with this set of smartphones. The kit will come in a silver color for the X300, while the X300 Pro features a dark black tone.
Vivo X300 Series Launch Date
Vivo has officially stated that the X300 Series will be launching on October 13 in China. The smartphone will come with 16GB of RAM along with 1TB of four-lane storage and a massive 6,510 mAh battery. The X300 Series will be announced alongside other Vivo products like the Vivo Pad5e, Vivo TWS 5, and Vivo Watch GT 2. As we get closer to the release date, more information regarding the smartphones will surface. Be sure to check our site for updates.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the X200 Ultra:
For the past few weeks, we have been daily-driving the Google Pixel 10 – yes, another compact phone in 2025! If you look at the number of compact phones that have been launched this year – it’s quite astonishing! Literally, every brand has its own small phone in 2025 because data shows demand for compact devices has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. For me, in terms of pure value, the Vivo X200 FE is still unbeatable – it has nice, balanced specs for just INR 55,000! And then we have last year’s iPhone 16,which is currently available at a crazy price of just INR 52,000. The only downside is the 60Hz refresh rate display, but if you can look past that, it’s a great deal!
Meanwhile, the latest iPhone 17 (which I’ve already pre-ordered!) looks insanely good and might just end up being the phone of the year. Even Google’s last year model, the Pixel 9, is going to be available under INR 40,000 during Flipkart’s Big Billion sale!
So, before I go and talk about my experience with the Pixel 10,let’s be real – for INR 80,000, I honestly feel like it’s a bad value no matter how you look at it! And if you compare the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 side by side, the differences are so minor that it’s hard to justify paying almost double the price.
Battery: 4,970mAh with 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless charging
Build: Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 rating, 100% recycled aluminum
OS: Android 16 with 7 years of updates
Connectivity: Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Dimensions: 152.8 × 72 × 8.6mm, 204g
Google Pixel 10 Review
Performance
Now, let’s start with the usual suspect: Performance. But unironically, the biggest thing I was expecting from Google this year was a major leap in performance. They finally moved away from Samsung’s fabrication to TSMC, the same company that makes Apple’s chips, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon lineup, MediaTek’s Dimensity series, and even chips for AMD and Intel.
So, my expectation was.. Oh, finally, the new Tensor G5 is going to be on par with the competition. But I am really disappointed to see the scores! In all the benchmarks I compared, it’s just so far behind, and this is especially frustrating when Qualcomm and MediaTek are about to drop their next-gen flagship chips in just a few days’ time.
Now, Google doesn’t usually brag about raw performance gains. Instead, they always say their focus is on the “user experience” side of things. And to be fair, that’s true if you’re just a basic user.
Software
The software experience here is excellent: fluid animations, smooth navigation, and honestly, it feels fast in day-to-day use. I also noticed it doesn’t heat up as quickly as older Pixels during light tasks, which is a nice improvement.
But as soon as I start doing something demanding, like when I am on a group video call on Messenger for like 15-20 minutes, the back of the phone gets really hot that I literally had to place it on a stand instead of holding it.
And when it comes to GPU performance, things are even more disappointing. A phone at this price point should be able to handle games effortlessly, but the Pixel 10 struggles. Even with PUBG Mobile, it can’t maintain a stable 60fps — the frame drops and jitters are constant, and the phone heats up quickly.
Battery and Charging
Anyway, one area where the Pixel 10 does redeem itself is battery life. Google has bumped up the battery capacity this year — it’s still not the fancy Si-Ca tech we see in almost all Chinese phones — but combined with the more efficient 3nm Tensor G5, the results are impressive.
I’ve been consistently getting around 7 hours of screen-on time (SOT) on heavy days, even when gaming or shooting a lot of photos and videos. And on lighter, more typical days, the Pixel 10 easily stretches to 8–9 hours of SOT, which is honestly one of the best endurance I’ve seen on a Pixel so far.
Another new addition to the Pixel 10 series is magnetic Qi2 wireless charging. It comes with built-in magnets on the back, which is basically Google’s take on Apple’s MagSafe, which Google is calling PixelSnap.
But here’s the disappointing catch: the official PixelSnap charger costs a whopping 4,500 rupees, which is the exact same price as Apple’s MagSafe. I wanna call this a rich man’s luxury flex.
Design and Display
Ok, moving on to design and display, it’s practically the same as last year! Same compact form factor, same signature camera module. Yeah, it’s not as thin as the Galaxy S25, but I don’t really mind that.
The overall build is excellent; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, aluminium frames, and overall, it feels solid and premium in the hand. And I think the 6.3-inch screen is also that perfect sweet spot for compact size.
Likewise, last year’s Pixel 9 already had top-tier display quality, and the Pixel 10 improves with even better brightness numbers. Outdoors, side by side with the S25, just look at how brighter the Pixel 10 is!
That said, I wish Google had gone with an LTPO panel. Instead, it can either go 60Hz or 120Hz, with no in-between adaptive refresh.
Still, the colours are excellent, HDR10+ works beautifully across all the OTT platforms I tested, touch response is so satisfying, and the haptics are easily the best I have seen on any compact phone right now. Even the speakers are fairly impressive – they have a nice bass punch with fuller sound, and overall, they are enjoyable.
Camera
So, the reason why I am calling the Pixel 10 a bad value is partly because of the camera experience I had with this phone.
Yes, Google has provided an additional 5X telephoto lens for zoom shots – which is great. But the main and ultra-wide cameras actually are a downgrade compared to last year’s Pixel 9. The ultra-wide camera doesn’t even have autofocus, which means you can’t take proper macro close-up shots!
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Now, to be fair, because Pixel is so good with software processing and optimisation, the regular photos still come out quite decent.
I tested the Pixel 10 against the Galaxy S25, which, in my opinion, is currently the best compact camera phone. And from my experience the Pixel 10 does manage highlights better, especially in direct sunlight. When it comes to Zoom, 5X and beyond, the Pixel 10 clearly has the advantage. It’s a dedicated 5X telephoto lens, plus Google’s AI sharpening makes zoom shots much more detailed. The only catch is that Pixel only goes up to 20X zoom!
The Pixel tends to go for a more natural look, keeping shadows and contrast balanced. Samsung, on the other hand, produces punchy, contrasty images and crushes the shadow. If you zoom in, Pixel also holds onto more detail. But, in terms of color temperature, Pixel often leans warmer, while Samsung goes for a cooler tone – and depending on the scene, that could be good or bad.
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On the ultra-wide side, Pixel’s field of view is definitely wider than the S25. Just like the main camera, it manages highlights better and keeps colors on the natural side. But this sometimes makes the photos look a bit flat, whereas I found Samsung’s ultra-wide shots are vibrant and eye-catching.
In low light, I like how Pixel handles glares from bright sources. Likewise, in some out of our samples, Samsung gives a weird yellow tone, but Pixel keeps it accurate. And in this candle shot, the warmer look on Pixel actually makes it look really pleasing.
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Where both phones struggle is in low-light ultra-wide shots, because of the smaller sensors, images look soft and lack detail, which is disappointing at this price point.
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Moving to the front camera, Pixel 10 didn’t get an upgrade; it’s the same 10.5MP sensor as before. But it does have a wider field of view compared to the S25, the colours on Pixel are on a natural side, while Samsung again goes for a vibrant tone. Both look good; it just depends on your preference.
But there are two areas where the Pixel really disappointed me!
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No. 1. The Portraits. If you know me, you know that I take a lot of portraits, and honestly, Portrait on Pixel Phones hasn’t improved in years. Samsung is just better across the board – sharper details, more accurate edge detection, and better skin tones. Samsung also has a dedicated 3X portrait lens, while Pixel simply crops into the main sensor for 3X portraits which means you will get subpar detail, depth accuracy, and weird oversharpening.
Another weird part is that Pixel doesn’t even allow native 5X portrait shots. You first need to take a 5X photo and then manually apply the portrait effect. Sometimes it works, but most of the time it’s unreliable and just a hassle.
The second big disappointment is video quality. From the main camera, videos look soft, with some weird jitters at times – and for a phone at this price, that’s pretty average. On the positive side, ultra-wide video and selfie videos are better.
Google Pixel 10 Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Amazing software as always
Decent battery life
Great design
5X telephoto & natural colors
Cons:
Expensive and poor value for money
Weak in gaming
Camera is actually worse than the Pixel 9
Portraits & video quality underwhelming
Google Pixel 10 Review: Conclusion
So, like I said at the start – yes, the Pixel 10 is a good phone, but you should definitely not buy it at the full INR of 80,000. Yes, Pixel’s biggest strength has always been its fantastic software experience. And this year, Google has added some really cool new AI features like Gemini Live and Magic Cue.
But here’s the problem – most of these AI features right now are exclusive to the US market right now. And that’s just… weird. Especially because, if you remember, right before launch, Google mocked Apple by saying, “Don’t buy a phone just for a feature that’s coming soon.”
And yet, here we are – with the Pixel 10, most of its hyped AI features like Magic Cue are also in the “coming soon” category!
MediaTek just unveiled the Dimensity 9500, the latest in their lineup of high-end smartphone processors. It brings faster performance, smarter AI, and more efficient power usage compared to its predecessor. This article will discuss everything about the latest Dimensity 9500, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Overview
Performance and CPU
At the heart of the 9500 is a new third-generation “All Big Core” CPU design. It has one C1-Ultra core clocked at 4.21GHz, three C1-Premium cores at 3.5GHz, and four C1-Pro cores at 2.7GHz. MediaTek says this setup delivers 32% higher single-core and 17% higher multi-core performance compared to the Dimensity 9400. The ultra core alone uses up to 55% less power at peak loads
One notable addition is SME2 support, which boosts AI-based processing. Tasks like object detection run 57% faster with half the power use. The NPU 990 is still the main workhorse for AI, but SME2 is a handy tool for models not optimized for AI hardware.
GPU and Gaming
The Dimensity 9500 pairs the CPU with an Arm G1-Ultra GPU. Peak performance is up 33% over the 9400, and power efficiency improves by 42%. But It funny that ray tracing on a phone still sounds wild, but MediaTek is serious about it. As Ray tracing sees a huge jump, with up to 119% faster performance and support for 120fps interpolation. Unreal Engine 5.5 and 5.6 MegaLights, as well as Nanite, are supported, which means more detailed lighting and models in mobile games.
The NPU 990 doubles compute power over the 9400 and introduces BitNet 1.58-bit support for large model processing. This reduces power use by up to 33% while generating 3 billion parameter LLM outputs, handling 128K token-long text, and producing 4K images. The Super Efficient NPU can run small AI models continuously with 42% lower power, thanks to its compute-in-memory design. It’s also the first time a mobile NPU architecture seems designed to run AI 24/7 without draining the battery
Camera and Imaging
The Dimensity 9500 brings MediaTek Imagiq 1190, which handles RAW pre-processing up to 200MP. You get 30fps continuous focus tracking and 4K 60fps portrait video. MiraVision Adaptive Display adjusts contrast and colors depending on light conditions, panel characteristics, and content, which could help if you spend time outdoors or in dark rooms. OPPO’s Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 will take advantage of these improvements, with 200MP multi-frame processing and portrait video capture.
Connectivity and Efficiency
The 9500 includes integrated LTE/5G modem with 7.4Gbps downlink, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6. AI-powered network selection and congestion prediction offer 20% higher accuracy and 50% lower latency. MediaTek also claims 10% lower 5G and 20% lower Wi-Fi power usage, which could mean a noticeable battery life boost. It’s a small detail, but I find the AI-based network tweaks interesting. Most people won’t notice them, but under heavy load, it should make calls or cloud gaming feel smoother.
Power Efficiency: Up to 55% lower peak power for Ultra CPU core, 10% lower 5G power, 20% lower Wi-Fi power
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Availability
The Dimensity 9500 will power upcoming phones like the OPPO Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300. The global launch is expected in Q4 2025, with Nepalese availability likely soon after.
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