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Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 launched in China with a sleek design and long battery life!
Huawei has introduced the FreeBuds SE 3, ahead of its expected launch next year. The latest model brings several improvements in both design and performance. In this article, we will discuss the features, specifications, and Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 price in Nepal.
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Overview
Design and Audio
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 maintains the same design as its predecessor, the FreeBuds SE 2. However, the charging case now features a leather-like texture, compared to the polycarbonate finish of the SE 2. The earbuds have a sleek, glossy finish and are available in two colors: White or Black with silver accents, while the case is available in Streamer Gold and Interstellar Black.
Moreover, each earbud weighs just 3.8mm. Huawei has added physical buttons to the case for manual paring while it pairs automatically the first time you open the case.
Furthermore, the earbuds are equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers, delivering sound with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz. Additionally, they have an IP54 rating, meaning they are resistant to water splashes and dust.
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Battery and Connectivity
In terms of battery life, each earbud houses a 41mAh battery, while the charging case is equipped with a 510mAh cell. It takes 60 minutes to fully charge the case providing up to 42 hours of total use. While fully charged earbuds can provide 9 hours of continuous playback on their own. A quick 10-minute charge delivers up to 3 hours of music playback, which is perfect for when you’re in a hurry.
For connectivity, the FreeBuds SE 3 supports Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring a stable and reliable connection. The earbuds also feature a touch sensor for easy control like double-tapping to play or pause music and triple-tap to skip tracks.
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Specifications:
- Design: Half-in-ear, IPX5 rating
- Audio Driver: 10mm dynamic driver
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4
- Battery Life: Up to 42 hours with the charging case; 9 hours of continuous use
- Battery Capacity:
- Earbuds: 41mAh
- Charging case: 510mAh
- Charging Port: USB Type-C
- Color: Streamer Gold and Interstellar Black (Case), White or Black with silver accents (earbuds)
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Price in Nepal and Availability:
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 has launched for a starting price 199 yuan in China. So when it makes it here, we can expect the Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 price in Nepal to be NPR 4,000.
| TWS | Price in China (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 | CN¥ 199 | NPR 4,000 |
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Revisiting Namaste Pay, A Terrible Beginning and Where’s it Now?
Let’s roll back to 2021. We hear news about a government-backed Digital Wallet arriving with the highest paid-up capital and unique features. Which was the ability to use your SIM’s balance as the wallet balance and an offline USSD mode. Well, it did arrive but faced tons of backlash at the launch date. It is still live on both Playstore and Appstore but how’s it in the current phase? In this article, I’ll share the story of Namaste Pay from the beginning to the ongoing.
Namaste Pay in 2024:
The initial news was promising!
Back to the scene of 2021, eSewa, and Khalti had already tightened their presence while IME Pay was on the way to grab its spot. In the meantime, Namaste Pay was planned to be the government’s triumph card in the growing digital wallet market. After all, it was backed up by Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) with the highest paid-up capital ever for an e-wallet— 40 crore Nepali rupees! That’s a huge amount for sure as eSewa, the leading wallet has 10 crore Nepali rupees as paid-up capital. So, it carried a huge potential to compete in the market.
Plus, the integration of SIM’s balance into the wallet balance was also in the news. Well, Namaste Pay was supposed to launch alongside Nagarik App on the occasion of National ICT Day 2021 but it got delayed due to technical issues.
The Half-baked (Terrible) Launch
Finally, on September 2021, Nepal Digital Payments Company Limited (NPDC) finally unveiled a Beta version of the app on September 14, 2021, for Android devices only. But… it was a disappointing launch. I remember trying to sign up for the wallet from my Redmi K20 Pro booting on Android 11 but to no avail. This was definitely an unappealing experience for a FinTech-loving guy like me. And turned out, that the same issue was prevailing for most devices in the market. All I could do was register my name, date of birth, gender, ID type, and ID number through the offline *500# USSD code, devoid of using the app.
The most anticipated wallet for that time was not compatible with Android 11 devices while some Android 10 phones were able to sign up. But for them as well, the experience was extremely buggy. On top of that, the frequent app crashes, not being able to verify KYC and whatnot! To sum up, the launch of the Beta version was a terrible failure for such an ambitious project backed up by the government. Plus, NRB’s policy also didn’t allow merging the SIM balance and Wallet balance. This turn-off at the launch was enough for many customers to not try this app again.
Did the situation get better?
As a patient user, I was keen to give the app a second try. The signup issues were fixed on the September 14, 2021, update finally. And yeah, I was finally able to sign up via the app. But, the UI experience and everything felt average to me. Note the word “Average”, because it was not terrible by any means.
There were not enough bank options to link and loading money was a hassle too. I recall you could only do that with a Rashtriya Banijya Bank (RBB) account, Kamana Bikash Back, and other two banks which my faint memory couldn’t remember now. But I can recall, I did load funds via my RBB account. Likewise, the offline USSD mode was at least working very fine on my NTC SIM. Do note, that it doesn’t support Ncell SIM. I could just dial *500#, put in my PIN, and access a completely offline wallet service. It allowed me to recharge my own number, transfer my balance, and so on. Overall, this very feature was pretty handy when I was outside without any internet to top up my balance.
The app finally breathed fresh air on 21 January 2022 with a major update, revamping its UI/UX, and mainly making you able to load money from 40 plus banks and financial institutions, using ConnectIPS. It was a major turning point for Namaste Pay, bidding farewell to the old buggy UI. But the scars of a failed launch were already deep enough to pull off new users.
It Did Try!
After the 21st Jan update, the government-backed digital wallet was confident enough to allure new users, launching offers and new features. For example, Festive Offers, the option to buy NTC and Ncell Data packs, integrating Smart QR service, Spilt Bills feature, Flight tickets buying options, and such in the year 2022.
It continued launching offers and features in 2023 as well. The most notable addition was joining the FonePay ecosystem for QR payments in June 2023, a much-needed feature as FonePay QRs technically rule over the digital payments scene in Nepal. It followed with the Loyalty Points System in August. It also managed to bag the “Most Innovative Digital Wallet Deployment Award” in November 2023. But was that enough for the competition? It certainly was not.
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Namaste Pay in 2024
And it’s almost 2025 now but let’s talk about my experience of using Namaste Pay in 2024. After not using it for almost 9 months due to PIN issues, I finally decided to give it a go again in December. It was after my PIN issues got resolved pretty quickly after sending a text message to their WhatsApp/Viber number.
The app looks pretty neat and clean now. You get all the major payment options like electricity, drinking water, flight tickets, internet, landline, TV, remittance, and such. Loading funds is also pretty easy, you can do it in four different ways: e-banking. mobile banking, connect IPS and cards. There is a broken marketplace section as well. As far as I can recall, it was working somewhere in 2023. Meanwhile, the loyalty points is still functional.
And recharging your any number gets you 2% cash back. Overall, it seems a very decent digital wallet to use but the bank linking option is where it frowned me. It’s 2025 almost and Namaste Pay has only five banks to link: Global IME Bank, Nepal Bank, Laxmi Sunrise Bank, Jyoti Bikash Bank, and Rastriya Banijya Bank. This is enough to harness the reluctance for a new user to try it, let alone the heavy competition, which I’ll talk about in the following section.
The Digital Wallet Market is too Competitive!
Of course, the terrible half-baked launch was already enough for its name to be forgotten by most. In the current scene, the reason why Namaste Pay has not succeeded is the already competitive digital wallet scene. I don’t possess the exact data about the total number of Namaste Pay users but it is known for all that eSewa, Khalti, and IME Pay are on the top charts for years now.
Despite the app being fine now, it is very hard for Namaste Pay to compete against the aforementioned top players. This fact is also backed up by the presence of dozens of other digital wallets in the market. As of Kartik 2081 B.S., there are 26 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in the scene. Which is a lot for a small country like Nepal. Most users are going to stick with one or two wallets/mobile banking apps. And this creates even more reluctance for a new user to try Namaste Pay in 2024.
A FinTech enthusiast like me wouldn’t bother trying new payment apps but it’s surely not a piece of cake for others. Registering, getting the KYC verified and such are hassles for most people. Plus as I have already mentioned, most of them are hooked up with eSewa, Khalti, or IME Pay already.
Should you try Namaste Pay in 2024/25?
Okay so well, if I have to recommend Namaste Pay in 2024/25 to a new user, I’d say it’s 50-50. I mean, the app works very fine with good features but the bank linking option is very scarce for a 2024/25 standard. I hope, Namaste Pay will bring in more soon.
The one major prospect I see in this platform is the offline USSD mode. Which is its key USP by the now. In case you don’t know, Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB) has already published a study report on the USSD-based Payment Systems for Nepal in October 2024. It has mentioned a case study on Namaste Pay’s USSD mode too. In the conclusion part, NRB is hinting towards not mandating every digital wallet to adopt this feature.
So, as a sole wallet with a USSD feature, it’s a good chance for Namaste Pay to enhance and improve it. After all, the ability to use a digital wallet offline and even via a keypad phone is fascinating anyway. But, I’d like to aware you that the offline USSD code is only supported in NTC SIM.
I still believe Namaste Pay can be fostered as it has the highest paid-up capital and backup of big government entities like RBB and NTC. But politics play a major role too, so, if everything goes sound in the management, operational and direction part, it might compete well against others! If you care to give it a go, you can download the app here: (Android) and (iOS).
Best Budget TWS Under Rs. 3,000 in Nepal [Updated]
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With the ever-growing trend of wireless earbuds, the market has seen dozens of TWS launching every month. This also concerns the demise of headphone jacks from mobile phones, posing a need to switch to TWS. But wireless earbuds come in different price tags based on the specs. And the budget segment is where the competition gets interesting. So, today in this article, we have listed the best budget TWS earbuds under NPR 3000 in Nepal.
Best Earbuds Under Rs. 3000 in Nepal
9. Kick Aeropods GT 171
If you are looking for a gaming earbud, the Kick Aeropods GT 171 might be a good choice. Available in two shades: Aqua White and Forest Green, this TWS is IPX5 resistant, so sweat or light splashes won’t be a problem. It brings a gaming-inspired vibe, both on the earbuds and the case.
As for the audio codecs, it supports both SBC and AAC codecs. You get 37ms Ultra-Low Latency by tapping four times on either of the earbuds for your PUBG sessions. Moreover, each bud packs a 40mAh cell while the case has a 500mAh one. Just 10 minutes of charging can give 120 minutes of playback.
Kick Aeropods 171 GT Specifications
- Microphones: Quad Mic with ENC
- Latency: 37ms Gaming Mode
- Bluetooth: Version 5.4 with SBC & AAC codecs
- Battery:
- 500mAh case
- 40mAh earbuds
- 70 hours playback
- Fast Charging: 10 mins = 120 mins gaming
- Water Resistance: IPX5
- Colors: Aqua White, Forest Green
- Price in Nepal: NPR 2,499
- Buy Kick Aeropods 171 GT here!
8. Anker Soundcore Life P2i
The Soundcore Life P2i from Anker is a budget TWS with an in-ear design. It comes with a lightweight body at just 4.4 grams and touch controls. In terms of ingress protection, there is an IPX5 rating against water and sweat.
It is powered by 10mm audio drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz. Moreover, users can switch between two EQ modes: Bass and Podcast. There is no app support but you do get SBC and AAC codecs here.
Anker Soundcore Life P2i Specifications:
- Type: In-ear
- Sound Driver: 10mm
- Audio Codecs: AAC, SBC
- Microphone: With AI ENC
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
- IP Rating: Yes, IPX5 (earbuds only)
- Control: Touch-based
- Battery: Rated for 8 hours (Buds)
- Charging: USB-C
- Extra Features: Dual EQ modes, Instant Pairing
- Color Options: Black, White
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,299
- Buy Anker Soundcore P2i Here
7. Mivi Duopods A850
Mivi Duopods A850 is the first entry on our list of best budget TWS earbuds under NPR 3000 in Nepal. This long-stem design TWS from the Indian brand comes with a metallic finish and IPX4 rating for protection against water splashes.
Blasting the audio here are 13mm electroplated drivers. On the other side, AI ENC complements clear calls while the ultra-low latency mode is also there for some casual gaming.
Mivi DuoPods A850 Specifications:
- Drivers: 13mm electroplated drivers
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (10m range)
- Battery Backup: 50 hours (with case)
- IP Rating: Yes, IPX4
- Noise Cancellation: AI ENC
- Charging interface: USB-C
- Price in Nepal: NPR 2,499
- Buy Mivi DuoPods A850 Here
6. Redmi Buds 5A
Continuing the list of best budget TWS earbuds in Nepal under NPR 3000, we have the Redmi Buds 5A bagging the bronze. A Subbrand of Xiaomi, Redmi recently launched the TWS for the Nepalese market. It is priced at NPR 2,499 and becomes the only TWS to support app support in this list. However, you can’t do much from the app except change the name of the buds, change the NOise cancellation status, and activate the game mode.
Nevertheless, it supports Google Fast Pair, from where you can ring the buds in case of misplacement. Powering the TWS is a 34mAh cell in each unit, while the case gets a 440mAh battery. Redmi claims a 5 hours battery life for the buds and 28 hours with the case. Besides that, it supports an IPX4 rating for sweat and water splash resistance.
Redmi Buds 5A Specifications:
- Drivers: 12mm dynamic drivers
- Battery: 5 hours (earbuds), 20 hours (with case)
- Charging: Via Micro USB port
- Water Resistance: IPX4 certification
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
- Control: Touch (customizable)
- Noise Cancellation: Yes, ANC up to 25dB
- Color Options: Black, White
- Companion App: Xiaomi Earbuds (Android | iOS)
- Other Features: Game mode (110ms low-latency)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 2,499
- Buy Redmi Buds 5A Here
5. Boat Airdopes Supreme
Moving on, the third TWS on our list is the Boat Airdopes Supreme. This TWS comes in a pebble-shaped case and IPX4 rating. On the top, there is a capacitive capacitive touch on the earpiece area for touch controls.
On the audio side, 10mm drivers deliver crisp and loud audio. The key USP here is its spatial audio which is one of a kind in the segment. And it’s our test, it works! Also, the bass is pretty sufficient, making it a good option for the budget segment.
Boat Airdopes Supreme Specifications:
- Drivers: 10mm driver
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 (10m range)
- Codecs: SBC, AAC
- Battery Backup: up to 50 hours (at 60% volume)
- Charging Time: 1.5 hours
- Noise Cancellation: AI ENC
- Durability: IPX4
- Charging interface: USB-C
- Price in Nepal: NPR 3,299
- Buy Boat Airdopes Supreme Here
4. Anker Soundcore K20i
The Souncodre Life K20i from Anker is a newly launched budget TWS in Nepal at a pretty competitive introductory price of NPR 2,499. For this price tag, you get 13mm drivers with a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz. One of the highlighting features here is the BassUp tech. And its actual audio quality is very good for the price. Anker has also provided an AI algorithm to suppress background noise for clear voice calls.
Talking of the design, the K20i is a long-stem earbud with semi-in-ear buds. It also secures an IPX5 rating against water splashes. Other features include Bluetooth 5.3 Instant Pairing and up to 28 hours of music playback with the case.
Anker Soundcore K20i Specifications:
- Design: Semi-in-ear design with stem and glossy finish, IPX5-rated
- Weight: 4.40 grams (Bud)
- Sound Driver: 10mm dual-drivers
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Playback: 6 hours (Buds), 36 hours (Case)
- Charging: Fast Charging (10 minutes charge = 1 hour usage)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
- Noise Cancellation: 2x Microphone + AI noise reduction during calls
- Other Features: Dual EQ Modes (Bass/Podcast Mode), Instant Pairing, Single Bud Use
- Color Options: Black, White, Blue, Purple
- Price in Nepal: NPR 2,499
- Buy Anker Soundcore K20i Here
3. Kick Buds S Pro
And the silver medal goes to the Kick Buds S Pro. To those unaware, Kick is a new Nepali brand offering TWS as of now. The Buds S Pro is priced at Rs. 3,399 and bears some really impressive features such as ANC, and wireless charging support, which is almost non-existent in this price range. Blasting the audio here is a 10mm driver with punch bass. Additionally, you also get a transparent mode, to hear the surrounding. It can be toggled by long pressing on the touch control.
The TWS is powered by a 30mAh cell. It is rated for 6 hours and 30 hours with the case. The case also supports fast wired charging support and 5W wireless charging. In terms of ingress protection, there’s an IPX7 rating on the buds.
Kick Buds S Pro Specifications:
- Color Options: Obsidian Blue, Glossy Silver
- Sound Driver: 10mm Titanium driver
- Noise Cancellation: ANC (up to 42dB) + Environment Noise Cancellation
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3 (10m wireless range)
- IP Rating: Yes, IPX7 (earbuds only)
- Battery:
- Earbuds: 30mAh
- Case: 400mAh
- Playback Time:
- Earbuds: 6 hours
- With case: 30 hours
- Control: Touch-based control (Single Tap Double Tap, Triple Tap, Long Press)
- Charging: Fast wired charging, 5W Wireless Charging
- Companion App: No
- Price in Nepal: NPR 3,399
- Buy Kick Buds S Pro Here
2. Anker Soundcore Life P20i
The Soundcore Life P20i from Anker is a newly unveiled budget TWS with an in-ear design in Nepal. It comes with a lightweight body and touch controls. In terms of ingress protection, there is an IPX5 rating against water and sweat.
You do get SBC and AAC codecs here. It is powered by 10mm audio drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz. And during our tests, we found the audio to be on the decent side, with powered bass. This time, there is app support as well, letting you switch among 27 EQs as you wish.
Anker Soundcore Life P20i Specifications:
- Design: In-ear, stemmed design, IPX5 rating
- Audio Drivers: 10mm drivers for rich bass and clear sound
- Microphones: 2 built-in mics with AI-enhanced voice pickup
- Connectivity: Bluetooth V5.3
- Battery Life: 10 hours of playtime (earbuds) + 30 hours (with charging case)
- Quick Charge: 10 minutes of charging = up to 2 hours of playtime
- Additional Features: Touch Controls, Custom EQ, Find My Earbuds
- Companion app: (Android, iOS)
- Price in Nepal: NPR 2,999 (Launch Offer)
- Color Options: Black, Light Blue, Pink, White
- Buy Anker Soundcore Life P20i Here
1. Redmi Buds 5C
Bagging the gold on our best earbuds under 3000 is the Redmi Buds 5C. Albeit more expensive than the Buds 5A on this very list, the Buds 5C offers better features and audio for the price. You get superior noise cancellation, ANC here, and Quad-mic AI ENC for clearer calls.
Also, the drivers are better here with 12.4mm Dynamic Titanium drivers. Its audio has to be the best among the bunch in its segment. The earbuds also come with different EQ modes, which you can control via the Xiaomi Earbuds application. You get Standard, Enhance Treble, Enhance Bass, Enhance Voice, and Custom modes to choose from. Plus, it covers both SBC and AAC codecs. Connectivity-wise, the Buds 5C relies on Bluetooth 5.3 and the Xiaomi Earbuds app with a dual-device connection feature.
Redmi Buds 5C Specifications:
- Driver: 12.4mm Titanium drivers
- ANC: up to 40dB
- Features: AI ANC for calls, Transparency mode, Google Fast Pair
- Bluetooth: v5.3
- Ingress Protection: IP54 (earbuds only)
- Battery: 45mAh earbud battery, 440mAh case battery
- Color: Black, White
- Price in Nepal: NPR 3,199
- Buy Redmi Buds 5C Here
Best Budget TWS Earbuds under NPR 3000 in Nepal [Summary]
S.N.
Wireless Earbuds (TWS)
Price in Nepal
1
Redmi Buds 5C
NPR 3,199*
2
Anker Soundcore Life P20i
NPR 2,999
3
Kick Buds S Pro
NPR 2,999
4
Anker Soundcore K20i
NPR 2,499
5
Boat Airdopes Supreme
NPR 3,299*
6
Redmi Buds 5A
NPR 2,499
7
Mivi Duopods A850
NPR 2,499
8
Anker Soundcore P2i
NPR 3,299*
9
Kick Aeropods 171 GT
NPR 2,499
Do you agree with our list of the best wireless earbuds under NPR 3000 in Nepal? Pick the choice you think is the best one on the list.
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NVIDIA RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti specs are leaked, hints at 16GB of GDDR7 RAM
New information about NVIDIA’s upcoming graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, has been shared by the reliable leaker @Kopite7Kimi. Both GPUs are expected to launch in Q1 2025, following the release of the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Rumors
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Specifications
The RTX 5070 Ti will feature the GB203-300-A1 GPU die and will have 8960 CUDA cores. It will come with 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a 256-bit memory bus. The card will have a Total Board Power (TBP) of 300W. The board model will be PG147-SKU60.
GeForce RTX 5070 Specifications
The RTX 5070 will have the GB205-300-A1 GPU die with 6144 CUDA cores. It will offer 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a 192-bit memory bus. The TBP for this model will be 250W, and its board model will be PG146-SKU70.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Series Launch and Pricing Expectations
Both GPUs are set to launch in Q1 2025. While official pricing has not been confirmed, it is expected that NVIDIA will not lower prices compared to the previous generation of GPUs
- Meanwhile, check out our review of the iQOO 13
iPhone 15 Pro Price in Nepal 2025 [Updated]
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Apple announced the iPhone 15 lineup in Nepal in October of 2023. And it has received a new price cut in Nepal including the iPhone 15 Pro Max. So, in this article, let’s talk about the iPhone 15 Pro, its features, specifications, and the new official price in Nepal.
iPhone 15 Pro Overview:
Design and Build
The iPhone 15 Pro, much like its bigger brother, sports a titanium alloy build. Because of this, it is lighter on top of being stronger than the iPhone 14 Pro. All iPhones this year, have a slightly curved design that doesn’t dig into the hand, unlike last year’s boxy edges. The Pro iPhones also replace the alert switch with a new and programmable “Action Button”.
As for the display, not much has changed. And on paper, it is the exact same as last year’s iPhone 14 Pro. You’re looking at a 6.1-inch “Super Retina XDR” OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion and 2,000 nits brightness. The LTPO panel can vary from 1Hz to 120Hz whenever necessary. It has got the same “Ceramic Shield” protection that we’ve been seeing since the iPhone 12.
But one thing that’s different is its bezels, Apple has managed to fit the same screen in a slightly smaller chassis leading to minimal bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro.
Performance
Under the hood, the iPhone 15 Pro gets the new A17 Pro chipset. It’s now the second year that Apple has decided to keep newer chipsets exclusive to the “Pro” iPhones.
As such, the more affordable iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus lack the same horsepower as the 15 Pro. According to Apple, this 3nm-based processor has 20% improved GPU performance over the A16 Bionic. And, the neural engine is twice as fast. Overall, it seems like the new chip is about 10% faster than its predecessor. The A17 Pro also houses a USB 3 controller needed for faster USB-C charging/transfer speeds.
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- iPhone 15 Pro Max Price in Nepal [with Price cut]
- iPhone 15 Latest Price in Nepal after Price drop
- iPhone 15 Plus Exciting Offer in Nepal
Though it isn’t mentioned on Apple’s website, the iPhone 15 Pro is confirmed to have 8GB of RAM versus the 6GB on last year’s 14 Pro. The base 128GB configuration doesn’t see a change, unlike the iPhone 15 Pro Max which now starts with 256GB.
Cameras
Moving onto the cameras, the iPhone 15 Pro is an outlier here. The vanilla iPhone 15 and 15 Plus see a bump in megapixel count, whereas the 15 Pro Max features an improved 5X telephoto camera. The 15 Pro, on the other hand, doesn’t receive any notable hardware improvements.
The main 48MP primary, the 12MP ultrawide, and the 12MP telephoto are all the same as last year’s. On the front, the 12MP selfie cam is accompanied by a true depth sensor for FaceID.
But we can’t forget about the software though. A neat feature is the ability to capture depth information while taking pictures so that you can apply and adjust portrait blur later down the road. And while that sounds cool, it’s not exclusive to the 15 Pro models.
Rest of the specs
USB-C has finally replaced the aging Lighting port on all the new iPhones. As I stated earlier, the Pro models have faster USB-3 speeds (up to 10 gigabits per second) compared to the 15 and 15 Plus (USB 2.0 speeds). For wireless connections, you get WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-frequency GPS, and NFC. Ultra-wideband (UWB) connections might see an improvement with the second-gen UWB chip.
iPhone 15 Pro Specifications:
- Dimension: 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25mm, 187 grams
- Display: 6.1‑inch OLED, Super Retina XDR with 120Hz ProMotion
- Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 460 ppi
- Chipset: A17 Pro (3nm) processor, 6 CPU cores + 6 GPU cores, 16-core Neural Engine
- Storage: 128/256/512GB/1TB (non-upgradeable)
- Operating System: iOS 17
- Back Camera: Triple:
– 48MP f/1.78 primary camera (sensor-shift OIS)
– 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera
– 3x optical zoom telephoto, 12MP f/2.8 camera - Front Camera: 12MP f/1.9 camera
- Security: TrueDepth camera for FaceID facial recognition
- Connectivity: 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave), WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS with Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou, NFC, UWB
- Other features: Water and dust resistance (IP68), Stereo speakers
- Battery: Up to 23 hours of video playback (same as the iPhone 14 Pro), 20W USB-C charging, 7.5W Qi Wireless Charging, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charger (No adapter included in the box)
- Read Full Specs of iPhone 15 Pro here
- Buy iPhone 15 Pro Here – Hukut Store (9801100037)
iPhone 15 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The iPhone 15 Pro price in Nepal now starts at Rs. 168,299 for the base 128GB. The 256GB variant costs 187,199, while the 512GB and 1TB versions are priced at Rs. 224,799 and Rs. 262,499 respectively. Hukut Store is offering a 2-year warranty and 1-year breakage insurance for the iPhone 15 Pro.
iPhone 15 Pro
Price in Nepal (Official)
128GB
NPR 168,299
256GB
NPR 187,199
512GB
NPR 224,799
1TB
NPR 262,299
- Meanwhile, check out our iPhone 15 Pro Max review
Macbook Air M4 expected to launch by early 2025
With Apple constantly working on new updates, tech fans are already looking ahead to the next MacBook Air. While we don’t know everything yet, early reports are starting to give us a good idea of what the MacBook Air M4 might look like, including when it might drop and what design changes, if any, it will have.
Apple MacBook Air M4 Rumors
Design
As for the design, the MacBook Air M4 is expected to keep the same look as the 2022 M2 models. It’s rumored that there won’t be any major changes to the chassis or display size. The M4 will likely come in 13-inch and 15-inch versions, staying true to the current form factor. Production is set to begin soon, with display shipments expected to start in October. The biggest update will probably be the new M4 chip, which should offer better performance compared to the previous models. According to MacRumors, possible new features may include a Center Stage camera and an upgrade from Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Release Date
The MacBook Air M4 is expected to launch in Q1 of 2025, likely between January and March. Since the M3 models came out in March 2024, March 2025 seems like a strong possibility. While it’s possible for it to launch a bit earlier, a release early in 2025 seems more likely. It should be available well before the back-to-school season.
OPPO Find X8 Ultra will arrive with a bigger camera bump
We had been following what going on with the Oppo Find X8 series. The base model and the Pro variant have made it out to the real world. However, the Ultra phone will be available to its home market only. There has been some development on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra recently. Let’s talk about it!
OPPO Find X8 Ultra Rumours Round-up
Cameras
Oppo Find X7 Ultra went heavy on the cameras, and it seems the trend will continue on the Find X8 Ultra. This phone will have multispectral sensors that will improve the colours of the cameras.
The optics department will remain mostly unchanged, meaning the upcoming flagship will continue to sport four lenses with a 50MP sensor all-around. Two of these sensors will be periscope shooters; one for 3x optical zoom, and a 6x optical zooming for the other.
Additionally, the main camera is expected to feature a 1-inch type sensor with two different focal lengths. So, the camera bump is going to be bit more pronounced. In the meantime, they also said a much higher resolution sensor — exceeding 200MP, was in tests.
Design and Display
According to DCS, the Oppo Find X8 Ultra will have a similar aesthetic to the Find X8 Pro. A metal middle frame with chamfered transitions. The upcoming Oppo flagship is also expected to have an IP68 as well as an IP68 rating along with a single-point ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Overall, it is expected to be thinner and lighter than its predecessor X7 Ultra.
The leaker posted the details on the phone’s screen months earlier stating the display would be a micro-quad-curved BOE OLED panel stretching 2K in resolution with improved brightness and PWM dimming. DCS recently doubled down on the claim and shed some more light too. They say the Oppo Find X8 Ultra will have a 6.82-inch display offering a 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance
There were talks of the base and Pro model going with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, while the Oppo Find X8 Ultra would opt for the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Given the fact that the former half of the information came to fruition, it seems rather obvious that the other half will also be true. Furthermore, considering the significant jump in performance the recent Qualcomm chip offers, it would indeed be fitting for an “Ultra” phone.
Other than that, we can expect the phone to equip a storage and memory combo of up to 16GB + 1TB since that is the current industry standard. Since it is an Ultra model, a step up to 24GB RAM, doesn’t sound too farfetched either.
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Battery and Magnetic Accessories
Digital Chat Station shared a detailed listing of the battery capacity of the entire Oppo Find X8 series. Following the launch of the lower two phones, they stood corrected. However, those phones had higher battery capacity than what the leaker reported. They said the Oppo Find X8 Ultra would have a 6,000 mAh Si/c battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
OPPO Find X8 Ultra Launch and Availability
The Oppo Find X8 Ultra will launch in the first half of 2025 alongside a mini version of the series. However, this phone will not make a global appearance.
- Meanwhile, check out our video comparison of OPPO Find X7 Ultra with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra:
Lenovo Legion Go S launching with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go APU!
Looks like Lenovo is on the cusp of introducing the ‘Lenovo Legion Go S’, a successor to the original Legion Go, building on its portable gaming credentials with notable upgrades. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Legion Go S, its rumored specs, and leaks.
Lenovo Legion Go S Overview
Design and Display
The Lenovo Legion Go S sports an 8-inch LCD display, offering a 1920 x 1200 resolution with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for responsive visuals during gameplay. The screen also delivers a 500-nit peak brightness and covers the 100% sRGB color gamut for vibrant and accurate colors. It will be available in sleek White and Black color options. It also runs SteamOS, making it a strong contender for gaming on the go.
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, it is powered by the new AMD Ryzen Go APU, based on Zen 3+ architecture. Moreover, the Legion Go S boasts 8 cores and 16 threads, paired with the Radeon 800M series GPU, which uses RDNA 2 graphics for smooth and immersive gaming experiences.
In terms of memory and storage, the Legion Go S offers generous configurations, with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5Z RAM and storage options of 512GB or 1TB via PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD.
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Battery and Rest
The device is equipped with a 55.5Wh battery, offering decent endurance for gaming on the go. For connectivity, the Legion Go S includes dual USB4 ports.
Additionally, the Legion Go S will come in two versions: a Glacier White model running Windows 11 and a Gray model that runs SteamOS, providing flexibility depending on your preferred gaming ecosystem.
Lenovo Legion Go S Price and Availability
While there is no official announcement regarding the Legion Go S it is expected to launch at approximately 600 Euros. So when it makes it to Nepal, the starting price will be NPR 90,000.
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Ultima Boom 181 ANC launched in Nepal with ANC and 45 hours playback
Ultima has launched the Boom 181 ANC in Nepal. The Nepalese Lifestyle company is claiming it to be the best TWS under NPR 2500, which is a bold claim. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and official price in Nepal.
Ultima Boom 181 ANC
Design and Build
To begin with, the Ultima Boom 181 ANC boasts an in-ear design with a long stem. The case is semi-oval in shape with Ultima branding in the middle and a battery indicator above it. On the bottom, you get a Type-C port to juice up and a reset button. Talking of the fit, it actually feels lightweight and the default ear muff feels quite alright to my ears. Overall, If I have to rate this thing on looks and feel, it does get 4 stars out of 5 from my side, for the price.
Audio
In terms of audio, the Boom 181 packs a 13mm High-fidelity driver. And Ultima makes a really bold claim with this guy, terming it as the best earbuds under 2,500 rupees. It even provides 100% cash back, if a customer can find a better TWS in this range. Well, we test it, and here’s what we have found. By default, the audio is a bit on the boomy side, while after tuning the EQ on the Ultima Link app, it got a lot better. Overall, it can be called very decent audio for the price!
Moreover, these earbuds sport all codecs as stated by Ultima, which should be SBC and AAC. It is very unlikely that a budget TWS can boast all codecs. But what’s sure is that you get ANC support here, which can cancel out the outdoor noise by up to 32dB.
Connectivity and Battery
The new Ultima Boom 131 pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth v5.3 and the Ultima Link app. This app also lets you tune your custom equalizers as aforementioned. Furthermore, it also supports fast charging support, providing 2 hours of backup with just 10 minutes of charge.
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Ultima Boom 181 Specifications:
- Design: In-ear, silicone tips
- Drivers: 13mm Hi-fidelity drivers
- Noise Canceling: Yes, 30 dB
- Microphones: Quad (each: 2)
- Connections: Bluetooth 5.3, HyperSync
- Features: 45 ms low latency, ENC
- Battery: 400mAh (case), 35mAh(on each earbuds)
- Charging: Fast charging (10 minutes = 2 hours of playback)
- Color Options: Space Black, Serene White
- Buy Ultima Boom 181 ANC here
Ultima Boom 181 ANC Price in Nepal and Availability
The Ultima 181 ANC price in Nepal is NPR 1,999 as part of the introductory offer. Its MRP is NPR 3,999 otherwise. You can purchase these earbuds from the Hukut Store.
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