DJI’s Mavic 3 brings some significant upgrades over its predecessor. There’s also a “Cine” variant of this drone. And it is now available in Nepal as well. Here, we will be discussing the DJI Mavic 3 in more detail, including its specs, features, price, and availability in Nepal.
DJI Mavic 3 Overview:
Camera
DJI Mavic 3 features a dual-camera setup. The primary 20MP camera uses a Four Thirds CMOS sensor from Hasselblad with an 84º Field of View. The second camera is a 12MP telephoto camera and it comes with a 1/2″ sensor and f/4.4 aperture.
The Hasselblad camera is capable of recording 5.1K videos at up to 50 fps. On the other hand, the secondary zoom camera can record 4K videos at 30 fps.
Battery, Security, Transmission
DJI Mavic 3 features a 5,000mAh battery that provides backup for up to 46 minutes of flight time. It also has improved omnidirectional obstacle avoidance. The new sensors can now detect objects up to a 200m distance. Improved Return To Home (RTH) feature means the drone can now identify the safest and most efficient path back to the take-off point.
The O3+ transmission system is also making a debut with the new drone. It now facilitates a control range of up to 15km and a live feed transmission of 1080p/60 fps. The drone has a maximum flight distance of 30km in Sport mode.
DJI is offering the drone in three different variants: Standard, Fly More Combo, and a new Cine Premium Combo. As always, the Fly More combo consists of additional accessories including cables, batteries, propellers, and cases.
On the other hand, the Cine Premium bundle offers higher-end specs, features, and more accessories. For starters, it supports Apple’s ProRes 422 HQ video format. The internal storage is also bumped to 1TB (SSD) compared to 8GB on the standard models. It is even bundled with DJI RC Pro, a new controller with a built-in screen.
DJI Mavic 3 Specifications:
Dimension:
Folded: 221 x 96.3 x 90.3 mm
Unfolded: 347.5 x 283 x 107.7mm
Takeoff Weight: 900 grams
Battery: 5000mAh (LiPo 4S), 65W charging power
Camera:
Main: 20MP Four Thirds CMOS, 84° field-of-view
Secondary: 12MP 1/2″ CMOS, 15° field-of-view
Max Flight Time: Approx. 46 minutes
Max Hover Time: Approx. 40 minutes
Ascent Speed (Max): C mode – 1m/s, N mode – 6m/s, S mode – 8m/s
Descent Speed (Max): C mode – 1m/s, N mode – 6m/s, S mode – 8m/s
The price of the standard version of DJI Mavic 3 in Nepal is NPR 285,000. Likewise, its Cine Premium Combo costs NPR 625,000. You can buy DJI Mavic 3 in Nepal from authorized e-commerce sites like Hukut.
DJI Mavic 3
Price in Nepal
Availability
Standard Version
NPR 319,000 285,000
Hukut Store
Cine Premium Combo
NPR 625,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Alldocube iWork 20 Pro.
DJI is preparing to launch the Mini 5 next summer, starting June 21, 2025. This new addition to the Mini series is expected to bring notable upgrades while sticking to its lightweight and portable design philosophy. In this article, we will discuss all the news we have regarding the upcoming DJI Mini 5, including its expected price in Nepal.
DJI Mini 5 Rumors
Features Expected
Leaked prototype images suggest the Mini 5 will feature two front-facing LiDAR sensors, likely borrowed from DJI’s Air 3S drone. These sensors could improve obstacle detection and overall flight stability. Additionally, the drone is expected to include ventilated and more powerful motors compared to the Mini 4 Pro. Despite these upgrades, it will retain its maintaining regulatory compliance.
The Mini 5 is just one of several new releases DJI has planned. The company is also preparing to launch the DJI Flip and new models in the Mavic series, including the Mavic 4 and Mavic 4 Pro. Its predecessor, the Mini 4 Pro, launched over two years ago and is still available for $999.99 on Amazon. More details about the Mini 5’s pricing and availability are expected as its release date approaches.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the DJI Mini 3 Pro
Nowadays, TVs are slim and lightweight, have a wide viewing angle, a bright display that reproduces true colors, and can even act as a control hub for different IoT devices. And among the long lineup of such advanced TVs, Sony’s Bravia series is one of them. In this list, we’ll go over all of the Sony Bravia TV models that are officially available in Nepal, as well as the latest price.
Sony Bravia TV Price in Nepal:
Bravia LED TV (Non-smart)
Starting off the list are the regular non-smart TVs under Sony’s Bravia portfolio. These are LED-backlit televisions with decent picture quality and compatibility with the Dolby Digital audio system. Furthermore, the port availability on these TVs is quite good, with USB and HDMI connectivity choices available.
As of now, non-smart LED TVs are out of stock in Nepal.
Bravia Smart LED TV
Let us now look at Sony Bravia FHD TVs which are smart TVs, meaning they enjoy internet connectivity. With the built-in WiFi, you can surf the web, watch movies on YouTube, Netflix, or stream through other available options.
They also have Sony’s “X-Reality PRO” picture processing, which improves the clarity and reduces the noise of each pixel on the screen. Some models in this category also have HDR for improved contrast and ClearAudio+ for a more immersive audio experience.
Next up is Sony’s pristine 4K HDR LED TVs. A higher resolution means sharper image quality, and these deliver just that. Besides a sharper display itself, Sony’s TRILUMINOS display on these TVs also have excellent color reproduction with a wider color gamut, thus delivering a larger shade of each color.
The edge-lit LED display also features the 4K X-Reality PRO for better picture processing. In terms of audio, you get powerful 10W + 10W speakers with DTS Digital Surround audio and ClearAudio+ sound processing. Unfortunately, Bravia 4K HDR Smart LED TVs are not available in the market today. Nepa Hima might update the lineup with the latest models sometime in the future.
Bravia 4K HDR Android / Google TV
While the Smart TVs earlier in this list had internet access, app support, and everything else, their operating system was Linux. That implies you’ll have limited app access and so on. On the contrary, we have Sony’s full-fledged Android TV, which is the more commonly acknowledged standard.
Anyway, they have features like 4K X-Reality PRO, Voice Search, Built-in Wi-Fi, and so on. You can find 43″ and 50″ variants of the Sony Bravia 4K HDR LED TVs with Android TV OS in Nepal.
Aside from that, Nepa Hima has brought Sony TVs with the newer Google TV standard as well. But isn’t Android and Google TV the same thing? In short, no. Google TV is essentially a rebranded version of Android TV with additional functionality and a few design modifications.
It means Google TV’s core codebase is still Android. But this new iteration caters with a greater emphasis on personalized content and tailored recommendations.
Moving on, Sony’s Bravia OLED TVs are the belle of the ball among the company’s lineup of televisions, so to speak. OLED, as you might know, has an infinite contrast ratio since each pixel on this type of display can be turned on/off depending on the content. Therefore, you’ll get darker dark, and brighter brights compared to regular LED TVs.
Sony QD-OLED TV
At CES 2022, Sony unveiled the world’s first QD-OLED panel as part of the A95K series. This new technology was developed by Samsung Display. Here, a Quantum Dot (QD) layer is placed in front of the OLED backlight. This helps the panel achieve brighter and more vibrant colors.
Sony QD-OLED TVs are yet not available in Nepal.
Where to buy genuine Sony Bravia TV at official price in Nepal?
You can visit Sony showrooms in Kantipath, Labim Mall (second floor), or in Jawalakhel to buy Sony TVs in Nepal. Or, you can call/message on any one of the contact information provided below. By purchasing Sony TV from official sources, you will get 2 years of full warranty and 1 year of service warranty as well.
Head Office:
Bakhundole, Lalitpur: 5550705
SONY Center:
Kantipath: 4250305
Jawalakhel: 5526300
Labim Mall: 5536164
SONY Care: 4259289
Mail: [email protected]
Think you know everything about that tiny supercomputer in your hand? You probably avoid plugging it all night so that your battery’s safe! But what if I told you that and many more assumptions about your smartphone and its battery are simply myths that traveled far and wide through seas of the internet? Today, let me clear up some of your misconceptions regarding smartphone batteries and common myths that people still believe.
Myths about the smartphone battery
Charging your phone overnight ruins the battery
You’ve probably heard this one: “Charging your phone overnight will ruin the battery.” So when your battery suddenly dies late at night, instead of leaving the phone on charge you just prefer keeping the phone dead till morning, right? Because you think charging your phone overnight will ruin the battery. What if I tell you, this is completely wrong information? Yes, it’s absolutely fine to leave your phone plugged in overnight.
Modern smartphones are equipped with smart charging technology that prevents overcharging. Once the battery reaches 100%, the phone automatically stops drawing power from the charger.
Instead, it enters a trickle charging mode. This is the situation in which a fully charged battery is charged very slowly just enough to replace the small amount of energy it naturally loses over time and to keep it at its fully charged level. This smart charging technology isn’t just limited to phones. Tablets, laptops, and even other devices use the same principle to keep your battery safe. So, you can stop worrying about leaving your phone on charge overnight
Using a phone while charging damages the battery
How many times have you used your phone while it’s charging and worrying in the back of your head that you’re damaging the battery or slowing down the phone? Well, you don’t have to think about that anymore because this is yet another myth.
In the past, it was true that phones could overheat quickly while charging, especially due to older lithium-ion batteries. These batteries weren’t as efficient at managing heat. But things have changed now. Modern smartphones are equipped with much more efficient batteries and advanced cooling systems to prevent overheating during use.
Not just the phone, with time we can see a lot of improvement in chargers too. They come with built-in power management systems that control things like voltage and temperature. On top of that, newer phones use smarter charging algorithms, which adjust the charging process based on real-time conditions. For example, many phones feature a function called adaptive charging, which slows down the charging speed once the battery reaches maximum capacity, reducing the risk of overheating. That means your battery is completely fine!
As a result, using your phone while it’s charging doesn’t have the same negative impact it once did. The risk of overheating has been significantly reduced thanks to these advancements in battery technology, power management, and charging algorithms.
Now, I should note, that if your phone gets really hot, it’s still a good idea to stop using it for intensive tasks. Excessive heat is never good for a battery. It can lead to problems over time, but moderate use while charging is perfectly fine.
We’ve all been told that turning off background apps will save battery, right? The reality is, that’s yet another folk tale about smartphone batteries you’ve been believing all this time. Let me explain the truth.
The apps you see running in the background are not really “running”. Instead, they are “suspended”. Moreover, they only use a tiny bit of power to stay ready for when you switch back to them. Matter of fact, if you force-close an app, you’re actually using more energy the next time you open it than to restart it from the “multitasking” screen causing battery loss.
Here’s why: When you close an app and open it again, your phone has to reload it from scratch. This requires more processing power and energy. In contrast, if you leave the app in the background, it’s in a low-power state and doesn’t consume much battery at all.
Conclusion on battery myth
While smartphone batteries are better than ever at handling the things we do to them, it’s still important to separate fact from fiction. The idea that charging overnight ruins the battery, using your phone while charging damages it, or turning off background apps saves battery life—all of these are myths. Modern phones are designed to handle these situations intelligently, so you don’t need to constantly worry about the little things. And next time someone tells you to stop charging your phone overnight or close all your background apps, you’ll know exactly why that’s just not necessary anymore!
Celebrating its 10 years of market presence, Hohem has unveiled the new M7 smartphone gimbal. This one is a successor to the iSteady M6 which was announced earlier this year. Let’s explore the specifications and expected price of Hohem iSteady M7 in Nepal.
Hohem iSteady M7 overview
Build and Design
The Hohem iSteady M7 features a sleek design with a 1.4-inch LCD touchscreen controller. When unfolded, the gimbal measures 327 x 112.3 x 118.3 mm, and when folded, it compacts down to 335.7 x 57 x 159 mm. Weighing 624 grams, the iSteady M7 is 73 grams heavier than its predecessor which was around that 0.5 kg mark.
Videography and Stabilization
The iSteady M7 is equipped with Hohem’s advanced iSteady 8.0 anti-shake technology, which features 3-axis stabilization. The M7 comes with a detachable magnetic AI tracker, which uses focus tracking to follow moving subjects such as people, animals, or objects, even if they move out of the frame.
Moreover, the AI tracker also doubles as a CCT/RGB fill light, offering 40 lux illuminance with a range of cool and warm tones, as well as 360° RGB ambient colors, adding an extra layer of creativity to your shots.
With a payload capacity of up to 500 grams (1.10 lbs), the iSteady M7 can support a variety of smartphones and small cameras. Additionally, it offers full 360° tracking, enabling users to capture infinite panning shots with ease.
Stabilization and Rest
One area where the iSteady M7 falls slightly short compared to its predecessor is battery life. It has a battery life of 12 hours which is quite a disappointment because M6 offers an additional 6 hours of use. However, it compensates with 5W reverse charging support, allowing you to use the gimbal as a power bank to charge your smartphone or other devices. Additionally, you can download the Hohem Joy companion app to explore more features and access free tutorials.
Hohem iSteady M7 Gimbal Specifications:
Dimensions:
Unfolded: 12.8 x 4.42 x 4.65 inches (327 x 112.3 x 118.3 mm)
Folded: 13.2 x 2.24 x 6.25 inches (335.7 x 57 x 159 mm)
Weight: 624 grams (1.37 lbs) without mounting a smartphone
Battery: Up to 12 hours, 5W reverse charging support
Payload: Up to 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Tracking Technology: Works with native camera app, Snapchat, TikTok, and the Hohem companion app
Additional Features: 360° full tracking, detachable magnetic AI tracker
Companion App: Hohem Joy app (Available on Google Play Store & Apple App Store)
Price in Nepal: NPR 45,000
Hohem iSteady M7 availability in Nepal
The official price of Hohem iSteady M7 is $299. So when it makes it here, we can expect it to be somewhere near NPR 45,000.
Realme has launched a new Neo smartphone in China. Dubbed the Realme Neo 7, this performance-centric device packs a powerful Dimensity 9300+ SoC and a 1.5K res 120Hz AMOLED panel. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Realme GT Neo 7 in Nepal.
Realme GT Neo 7 Overview:
Design and Display
Beginning with the design, the Realme GT Neo 7 boasts a GT vibe with an irregular shape camera and pattern on the rear side. You get an IP68 + IP69 rating and reinforced metal stricture for added durability. The middle frame is curved while on the front, there is a hole-punch cutout panel with minimal bezels (1.49mm). This is a BOE-made panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts up to 6000 nits of peak brightness, DC dimming, and 2600Hz of touch sampling rate.
Performance
Under the hood, the GT Neo 7 packs a Dimensity 9300+ SoC. This 4nm fabbed flagship chip from Mediatek features 1x Cortex-X4 prime core at 3.4GHz, 3x Cortex-X4 cors at 2.85 cores, and four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.0GHz. Realme has paired this processor with 12/16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. To keep the thermals in check, you get a 7700mm2 cold front cooling system with large airflow, marking it the largest single VC cooling in the industry. Meanwhile, booting the smartphone is Realme UI 6.0 built on top of Android 15.
Camera and Battery
On the optics side, you get a dual camera setup here. It is headlined by a 50MP rear camera with a 1/1.95 Sony IMX882 sensor (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front camera.
Moving on, the phone gets its juice from a massive 7000mAh Titan battery from CATL with 800Wh/L energy density with 80W fast charging support. Connectivity features include 5G, WiFi 7, VoNR, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
Memory: Up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 9300+, 4nm
Software&UI: Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 on top
Rear Camera:
50 MP main camera Sony IMX882 sensor, OIS, f/1.8 aperture
8MP IMX355 112° ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera
Battery: 7,000mAh with 80W SuperVOOC charging
Color Options: Starship, Submarine, and Meteorite Black
Realme Neo 7 Price in Nepal and Availability
In China, the official price of the Realme Neo 7 starts at CNY 2,199 for the base 12/256GB trim. We expect the Realme Neo 7 price in Nepal to begin from NPR 49,999 if it ever launches here.
It is also an open secret that Apple likes to have absolute control of its ecosystem. Given that, they offer everything from devices, software, accessories, and services too. From the wide range of Apple offerings, here we will talk about their Magic Keyboard including its price in Nepal.
Apple Magic Keyboard Overview
There are different types of Apple Magic Keyboards available to purchase. We will be discussing the one with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad here. Why? Because it is the highest configuration and highest-priced offering available.
Design and Physical
Design-wise, there is not much to talk about. We all know what a keyboard looks like and this one is not much different. The key layout is similar to any other Apple Keyboard. You get the Touch ID on the top row placed between the function row. Then you have everything you would get on a standard keyboard. On the right side, you get the navigation keys, arrow keys, and the dedicated numeric keypad.
Other than that, the keyboard is slightly elevated which helps you rest your palms. As a result, the Apple Magic Keyboard minimises the strain on your wrist making it ideal for working long hours. Similarly, on the top you get the keyboard lock, and charging port. It measures 418.70 mm x 114.90 mm x 4.10–10.90 mm in dimension while it weighs just 0.369 kilos. In terms of colours, it is available in Silver, and yes, it comes in Black too!
After covering the design aspects of the Apple Magic Keyboard, it is not hard to figure out that its highlighting feature is the Touch ID and the dedicated numpad. The Touch ID is a fingerprint scanner that provides an added layer of security to your device and your data. Meanwhile, the dedicated numpad makes it easy to operate spreadsheets and finance applications. Moreover, it also simplifies the use of Option (Alt) keys. Other than that, it packs a rechargeable battery that can power you for a month or more on a single charge.
For charging, you get a woven USB-C to Lightning Cable bundled with the Apple Magic Keyboard. The cord also doubles down as an extension cord. In the meantime, you can wirelessly connect the keyboard via Bluetooth. Furthermore, it seamlessly pairs with your Mac adding to your convenience. It is compatible with Mac with Apple silicon using macOS 11.4 or later. This keyboard is good to go with the following Mac Models:
MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024)
MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024)
MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
MacBook Air (13-inch, M2, 2022)
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
MacBook Pro (13‑inch, M2, 2022)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
MacBook Pro (14‑inch, 2023)
MacBook Pro (14‑inch, 2021)
MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2023)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023)
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
Mac Studio (2023)
Mac Studio (2022)
Mac Mini (2023)
Mac Mini (M1, 2020)
Mac Pro (2023)
Apple Magic Keyboard Price in Nepal and Availability
There are different configurations of Apple Magic Keyboard that you can purchase in Nepal, including the one with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad. That being said, the Apple Magic Keyboard price in Nepal is set at the high of NPR 33,500.
Apple Magic Keyboard
Price in Nepal
With Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (New/Silver)
NPR 31,500
With Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (Black)
NPR 33,500
Meanwhile, check out our Apple Vision Pro review video:
Realme is gearing up to launch the Realme 14x smartphone in India. It will bear a flagship-grade IP69 rating for superior dust and water resistance. Without further ado, let’s head into the specs, features, and expected price of Realme 14x 5G in this article.
Realme 14x 5G Rumors
Design and Display
The teasers are already out and they show a flat frame design for the Realme 14x 5G. The camera module is placed in a rectangular box with three circular lenses protruding from the inside. Realme calls this Diamond-Cut Design with dazzling patterns. Which is very similar to the Realme V60 Pro launched last month in China. Most importantly it will be the first sub 15K INR phone to bear the IP69 rating.
Realme V60 Pro
As for the display, it is likely to flaunt a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate with 625nits of peak brightness.
Dimensity 6300
If it’s going to be rebrand of the V60 Pro, the Realme 14x 5G will pack a Mediatek Dimensity 6300 processor. This 6nm fabbed 5G SoC boasts two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz frequency. Handling the graphics here is a Mali-G57 MP2. As of now, there is no solid info on the RAM and storage variants. The base cue might likely start from 6/128GB while the high end trim may be 8/256GB.
Camera
In terms of the cameras, we might get to see a primary 50MP sensor and a secondary AI lens. Meanwhile, for selfies and video calls, it might sport an 8MP front camera.
If the rebrand goes true, the phone will bear a 5,600mAh battery paired with 45W fast charging support.
Realme 14x 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
The device is launching on December 18, 2024. Pricing and availability details will be unveiled that day. We’ll update the article with the expected Realme 14x 5G in Nepal as and when info becomes available.
Apple announced the latest iPhone SE during its “Peek Performance” event last month. The phone is now officially available in Nepal.So, let’s get into the specifications, availability, and official price of the iPhone SE (2022) in Nepal.
iPhone SE (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
As of now only the 128GB variant of the iPhone SE (2022) is officially available in Nepal, whose market price is Rs. 87,000. You can buy the new iPhone SE 2022 from authorized stores like Hukut in Nepal.
The major upgrade in this year’s iPhone SE (2022) is the A15 Bionic chip. This is the same chipset used in the latest iPhone 13 series. The silicon includes a 6-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores, as well as a 4-core GPU. In addition, the SoC has a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 15.8 trillion operations per second (TOPS).
On the software front, iPhone SE (2022) boots on the latest iOS 15. The storage option includes 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. Moreover, the smartphone gains 5G connectivity; however, it does not support 5G mmWave bands. Instead, the new iPhone utilizes a sub-6 GHz band.
Similarly, the company has not disclosed the actual battery capacity of the phone. Yet, Apple claims that it can deliver up to 15 hours of video playback time, and up to 50 hours of audio playback. It charges via a 20W adapter which takes around 30 minutes to juice up the device to 50%. As is usual with Apple, the compatible adapter is sold separately.
Design-wise, iPhone SE (2022) retains the same design as its predecessor. As a result, you get eyesore bezels on the top and bottom of the smartphone. Similarly, it still has a home button with Touch ID support.
The device’s rear and the front are covered by glass, which Apple claims is “the toughest glass on a smartphone.” However, Apple hasn’t clearly said whether or if it’s their proprietary “Ceramic Shield” glass. Anyways, it also has IP67 certification against water and dust resistance. The iPhone SE (2022) comes in three colors: Midnight, Starlight, and (Product) Red.
On the front, there’s a 4.7-inch LCD screen, which is the same as the one seen on the SE 2020 and iPhone 8. The display boasts a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels, and a peak brightness of 625 nits.
Rest of the specs
Moving on, iPhone SE (2022) sports a single 12MP sensor with OIS at the back and a 7MP sensor on the top bezel on the front. The back camera can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second, while the front camera can capture 1080p video at up to 30 frames per second.
The smartphone still supports Qi wireless charging, though it doesn’t have Magsafe. Likewise, the connectivity option includes WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
Connectivity: 5G (sub-6GHz), LTE Advanced with 2×2 MIMO and LAA, 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS with GLONASS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou
Other features: Water and dust resistance (IP67)
Battery: Up to 15 hours video playback, 20W adapter, Qi wireless charging
And after using the incredible Vivo X200 Pro, I have been daily driving this guy – the IQOO 13! This phone is gathering a lot of hype in the tech world, coz this right now is the cheapest phone with the flagship Snapdragon Elite chipset! It’s even cheaper than the Realme GT7 Pro which I reviewed a few weeks ago!
So, great work by IQOO on the pricing part! However, there are some shortcomings that other reviews have missed which I believe you need to know before thinking of getting one for yourself! It’s quite an interesting find! But, first, let me talk about all the positives in this review.
iQOO 13 Specifications
Design: Flat screen and frame, curved back panel, Monster Halo on the camera bump, IP68 and IP69-rated
Dimensions: 163.37 mm x 76.71 mm x 7.99 or 8.13 mm
Weight: 207 or 213 grams
Display: 6.82” 8T LTPO AMOLED Panel, Q10 lighting material, Up to 144Hz refresh rate, 1.07B colour depth, DCI-P3 colour gamut, ΔE≈0.27, JNCD ≈ 0.24, 1,800 nits HBM peak global brightness, 510 PPI pixel density, TÜV Rheinland Circular Polarisation certification, DC-like dimming, Up to 2,592Hz PWM dimming, Crystal Optical Glass
Here, for what it’s worth, we get a gorgeous-looking design. It’s very similar to the one we got last year in IQOO 12 with a matte glass back, classy BMW branding and a similar-looking camera bump! This time, we also get these RGB around the camera module that lights up when you get a notification, calls, when you are charging and even playing PubG. Pretty Neat!
But probably the biggest design upgrade of the IQOO 13 is that we get an official IP68 and IP69 rating! I don’t know if the prices to include IP ratings on phones have gotten cheaper these days, Or Gen Z’s are just too clumsy, but late into 2024, more and more brands are including more robust ingress protection on their smartphones!
Anyway, I also like the fact that we get an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor here, which is located just in the right position, it’s fast, more secure, and it can even unlock when my hands are wet – which is something you can’t do with an optical sensor!
However, like the IQOO 12, the IQOO 13 is also a bit slippery partly because of its smooth back! It doesn’t catch fingerprints and smudges, but multiple times I have dropped it, so yeah you got to put a nice cover here for a better grip.
Plus, to keep the price lower, IQOO has also gone with an inferior Schott Xensation Alpha display protection, which we all know is not as robust as Gorilla Glass Victus. So, this is also another compromise I found here!
Display
The actual display quality of the IQOO 13 is very good though – Almost Flagship-like. As you can see, the bezels are extremely thin here and hence IQOO is able to make it slightly bigger at 6.82-inch – without making the phone too large.
This is a BOE-made OLED panel that’s flat around all four edges, perfect for gaming! It has a sharp 2K resolution, 10-bit colour depth, 144Hz LTPO refresh rate, high PWM dimming and HDR 10 support on Netflix and Prime Video. So, yeah a flagship kinda display, except for Dolby vision support which is sadly missing here!
Anyway, this display is just so smooth and responsive to interact with, and it can get plenty bright outdoors! It’s not as bright as the VIVO X200 Pro, but sunlight legibility isn’t an issue here!
Plus, IQOO says it uses a circular polarization tech to minimize screen reflections, and I found it doing a decent job while using the phone outdoors on a sunny day! It’s not as good as the anti-glare display we get on the S24 Ultra, but not a bad implementation!
Haptics and Audio
IQOO has also improved the vibration feedback here. It’s more precise and tighter than before! And the speaker is much louder too. It also sounds richer, more fuller and more detailed! So, not just good for watching videos, but also playing games!
Software and UI
I also noticed that the software side of things is more refined now! The animation is smoother, there are no garbage apps like Hot Apps / Hot games! And you get 4+5 years of updates, which is not bad!
But having used both the Origin OS which is for the Chinese market, and the FunTouch OS, I think the Origin OS is slightly better in terms of icons and UI layout. Anyway, with Android 15 out of the box, we practically get all the AI features here like on Samsung phones! The AI eraser works surprisingly well, you can copy text from an image flawlessly, circle to search, and everything.
Performance
Performance
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Ok, now let’s talk about the performance – the USP of this phone, just like last year’s IQOO 12. The Snapdragon 8 Elite here is coupled with DDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, hence you can expect great gaming performance here! It’s not a big leap compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but the stability and sustained performance on all the latest AAA titles I have tried here are now much better!
IQOO has also fitted in a larger Vapor Chamber cooling system this time around, which I found to be doing an extraordinary job of keeping thermals in check! It runs cooler by 1-2 degrees compared to the Realme GT 7 Pro which has the same 8 Elite chipset! So, yeah, you don’t have to go for phones like the Asus ROG 9 or the iPhone 16 Pro Max to get the best fps numbers. A 50,000 phone in 2025 will do an equally good job!
Battery and Charging
IQOO 13 also comes with a pretty big 6000mAh Si-Ca battery Vs 5000mAh unit we got on last year’s IQOO 12. This means I was able to get more “Screen on time”! Typically, on an Android phone with a 5000mAh battery, the endurance is like 7 or tops 8 hours of SOT, but on IQOO 13, I am easily getting 8 or 9 hours of SOT in a similar usage pattern!
IQOO has also included a 120W PD charger with a Type C to C cable inside the box, with which it can charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just about 32 minutes.
And even with the 65W U-green PD charger that I use to charge everything, the IQOO 13 charges rapidly! So, I didn’t need to carry the official charger with me, which is something quite handy while travelling.
I almost forgot to mention, IQOO has included a USB 3.2 Type C port, which means data transfer is insanely fast here and I can connect it to my monitor, project it and play games! Something gamers will definitely appreciate!
Ok, so far. The IQOO 13 nails all the departments – The design, display, software, battery, and performance – All get a solid A! But, the camera here is just a “B” or a “B+” if I am being completely honest!
Camera
In this area, I expected more from IQOO since this is a VIVO phone and we all know how special the VIVO X200 Pro camera is! IQOO has used the same 50MP triple camera setup here as the VIVO V40 Pro so yes it does have inferior hardware compared to the X200 Pro, but still, the software optimisation could have been better!
Even comparing its photos against the Realme GT 7 Pro, I found Realme producing a more consistent camera experience than the IQOO 13. During the daytime, both these phones can capture vibrant images with a nice dynamic range, but more than often, IQOO tends to over-brighten the images to lift the shadow areas, and in some images, you get this magenta tone which doesn’t look eye-pleasing. On the contrary, Realme’s contrasty output looks better and more natural.
Daytime
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Plus, there are a lot of optimisation issues right now with IQOO 13. For instance, if I zoom in on its photos, it comes out a bit soft, and if I click photos in direct sunlight, especially during the Golden hour, it just can’t process the colour better.
2x
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Likewise, IQOO has also downgraded its telephoto lens! Last year with the IQOO 12, we had a 3X periscope lens but this time, we only have a 2X telephoto unit – which is just weird compromise to see!
With this 2X lens, IQOO does allow you to shoot portraits in 2 different focal lengths – the 50mm 2X mode and 100mm 4X mode. The 2X portraits are sharp and detailed and are better than the GT 7 Pro’s 2X portraits since Realme crops in the main camera for its 2X portraits.
Portrait (3X and 4X)
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But the 4X portraits, which is the focal length everyone loves to click because of the blur and subject focus it manages to capture, but here since we are not getting flagship-level hardware, it loses a lot of detail and the face part comes out soft & like a painting.
On the other hand, Realme has gone with a dedicated 3X lens, and its 3X portraits are much more detailed! Plus, you can also click nice macro photos from its 3X lens, which is something you can’t with IQOO.
The zoom capabilities of IQOO 13 are also not very good. It can only zoom up to 30X. and anything above 2X zoom is not very good.
Ultrawide
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I was also expecting IQOO to upgrade their Ultra-wide sensor but it remained unchanged from last year. But for what it’s worth, the IQOO 13 Ultra-wide camera does a decent job. Its photos are not as detailed as the primary camera, but the colour science between the two lenses is consistent, and this UW camera can click 4K 60fps videos as well as macro photos.
Nightime
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During nighttime, unlike the daytime, IQOO is marginally better than Realme since it’s brighter, sharper, and has better dynamic range. But yet again, there is this optimisation issue when I click photos in night mode as it over-brightens the photos as we saw during the daytime.
Selfie
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The new 32MP selfie camera, however, is a step up in the right direction. It’s much more detailed than last year, you can click 4K 60fps videos from it which the Realme lacks! The skin tone could be more consistent, but not a big issue.
iQOO 13 Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Flagship performance
Stunning display
Fast charging
Cons:
Camera processing issues
Inconsistent zoom quality
iQOO 13 Review Conclusion
So, yeah, the only thing that’s average here is the camera. It has some issues with the processing, I end up getting inconsistent results, and the choice of the 2X telephoto lens is also bizarre. So I do see this as a missed opportunity for IQOO. It could have been the BEST well-rounded package. The true flagship killer, if the cameras were like an A-.
So, if you are looking for a better overall camera experience, and can compromise on the performance since you don’t game a lot, you can go with last year’s flagship like the S23 Ultra or even the Pixel 9 or iPhone 16 during sales. Or you can wait for the OnePlus 13 to come out in January because that phone should provide you with consistent cameras.
But overall, I got to admire IQOO. The way they have priced it and bringing in the best Android chipset with excellent sustained performance, some nice gaming centric features, a stunning display, excellent battery life, and a premium design. So, yes, a fantastic package that I can recommend to anyone looking for a top-tier Android experience.
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