Honor’s Magic 7 series has arrived in China with the latest snapdragon 8 Elite. The series comes with various upgrades over its predecessor. But in this article, we will discuss more exclusively the vanilla Honor Magic 7, including its expected price in Nepal.
Honor Magic 7 Overview
Display and Design
The Honor Magic 7 features Honor Rhino Glass Protection, providing 10 times more drop resistance. It has an IP68 and IP69 rating for water and dust resistance, making it durable in various conditions. The device includes a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader for secure unlocking. The camera module retains a squircle shape but has been redesigned to remove the previous triangular layout.
It sports a 6.78-inch straight screen with a 120Hz refresh rate that adjusts between 1Hz and 120Hz using 8T LTPO technology. The display offers a global peak brightness of 1600 nits and a local peak brightness of 5000 nits, along with 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for eye comfort.
Performance
Under the hood, the Honor Magic 7 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It is paired with memory up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage option.
Cameras
The Honor Magic 7 features a 50MP front camera. It is equipped with a 50MP main camera using the OVH9000 sensor, which has a 1/1.3-inch size and an f/1.9 aperture with optical image stabilization (OIS). Additionally, the device includes a 50MP ultra-wide camera for capturing expansive views and a 50MP telephoto camera that offers 3x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom, complete with OIS.
Battery
The Honor Magic 7 has a 5650mAh battery for extended usage. It supports 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging. The device also features a self-developed E2 Efficiency Chip for improved charging efficiency and battery performance.
Display: 6.78-inch straight screen, 120Hz refresh rate (1-120Hz with 8T LTPO), global peak brightness of 1600 nits, local peak brightness of 5000 nits, 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.
Protection: Honor Rhino Glass Protection with 10x drop resistance.
Water & Dust Resistance: IP68 & IP69 ratings.
Fingerprint Reader: 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.
UI: MagicOS 9.0
RAM: Up to 16GB.
Storage: Up to 1TB.
Battery: 5650mAh with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Cameras:
Front: 50MP.
Main: 50MP (OVH9000 sensor, f/1.9, OIS).
Ultra-wide: 50MP.
Telephoto: 50MP (3x optical zoom, 50x digital zoom, OIS).
Honor Magic 7 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Honor Magic 7 starts at CNY 4,499 for the base mode. When it makes it here, we expect the Honor Magic 7 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 100k.
Honor Magic 7
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB + 256GB
CNY 4,499
NPR 100,999
12GB + 512GB
CNY 4,799
NPR 105,999
16GB + 512TB
CNY 4,999
NPR 110,999
16GB + 1TB
CNY 5,499
NPR 130,999
Meanwhile, check our review of the Honor Magic 6 Pro
Honor has launched its flagship device for the year alongside the regular vanilla mode. The Magic 7 Pro comes with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and improvements in cameras, display, and so on. This article will discuss everything about the latest Honor Magic 7 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal.
Honor Magic 7 Pro Overview
Display and Design
Just like the vanilla Magic 7, as I talked in a separate article, the Honor Magic 7 Pro also maintains a design similar to its predecessor. It features a slightly curved back glass and a circular housing for the camera system. The quad-curved display is flatter this year, with a gentler curvature all around. The phone features an IP68 and IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. The device includes a 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader for secure access. Furthermore, it supports 3D Face Recognition, which is not available on the vanilla Magic 7.
The device includes a 6.82-inch AMOLED panel. It boasts an advertised peak brightness of 5,000 nits and a variable refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120Hz. Additionally, the display offers various eye-care features, such as a Circular Polarized Display, Dry Eye Friendly, and a HONOR AI Defocus Display.
Chipset
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Users can choose configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
Battery
The Honor Magic 7 Pro houses a 5850mAh battery. It supports 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging. Additionally, it features a self-developed E2 Efficiency Chip for improved battery management.
Camera
The camera system includes a variety of features on the Honor Magic 7 Pro. The main camera features a 50MP OVH9000 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a size of 1/1.3″, and a variable aperture of f/1.4-f/2.0. Additionally, it has a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 2.5cm Super Macro Mode. The telephoto camera boasts a 200MP HP3 sensor with OIS, a size of 1/1.4″, and a f/2.6 aperture in a 3X periscope setup. Finally, the front camera offers a 50MP lens capable of shooting 4K video.
The Honor Magic 7 starts at CNY 5,699 for the base model. When it makes it here, we expect the Honor Magic 7 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 130,999.
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB + 256GB
CNY 5,699
NPR 130,999
16GB + 512GB
CNY 6,199
NPR 150,999
16GB + 1TB
CNY 6,699
NPR 186,999
Meanwhile, check our review of the Honor Magic 6 Pro
iQOO is a gamer-centric sub-brand of Vivo, which just launched its flagship phone. This phone obviously comes with gaming-focused features like a dedicated chip for performance boost, a large vapour chamber, and so on. This article will discuss the iQOO 13 in further detail, including its expected price in Nepal.
iQOO 13 Overview
This one for the gamers!
Firstly, the iQOO 13 has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under its hood. The latest silicon from Qualcomm comes with no efficiency cores, 3nm fabbing and clocks in at 4.32GHz — pushing it to the forefront of pure performance. Furthermore, this phone packs the Q2 dedicated gaming chip. This allows users to game at 2K resolution with 144FPS smoothness.
Additionally, it is equipped with a 7K vapour chamber, which iQOO says is the largest in its history. This dissipates the internal heat allowing the phone to maintain its performance even when pushed to its limits. Meanwhile, the Warhammer vibration motor in the iQOO 13 offers a 4D gaming vibration experience, adding to the immersiveness of the game.
You are looking at a 6,150mAh Blue Volt battery in the tank that supports a rapid charging speed of 120W. You can reach charging speeds of up to 100W with third-party chargers too. Moreover, this phone can be directly powered by the charger during gaming sessions, keeping the temperature cool and protecting battery health.
Design and Display
The phone’s focus on gamers continues in its design and display as well. While iQOO 13 looks pretty much the same as its predecessor, the company has made a slight tweak giving it a flair of its own. This phone has an integrated “Monster Halo” on the camera island. You can configure 72 different light effect combinations on it with 6 dynamic effects and 12 colour combinations. This is basically a take on RGB lighting we usually see in computers.
Moving on to the front, it has a 6.82-inch Q10 Everest screen, which iQOO jointly developed with BOE. This panel uses Q10 LED as the lighting material allowing it to achieve 12.5% higher brightness than the previous display model. In the meantime, the screen’s lifespan sees a 33% boost and a 10% reduction in power consumption. In addition, iQOO 13 is apparently easier on the eyes too with software and hardware-based solutions to reduce visual fatigue, eye strain, dry eye symptoms, and the probability of astigmatism.
Camera and the rest
Even though the company has put much of its energy into gaming, it does not slack in the camera department. The iQOO 13 has a triple camera setup on the back and a 32MP snapper on the front. All three rear cameras are 50MP units. The primary shooter is paired with a VCS bionic flagship sensor. Likewise, the two auxiliary lenses are telephoto and ultrawide units. The telephoto camera is capable of 4x lossless zoom.
This phone is available in five configurations altogether. The base model comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The other trims include 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB. Similarly, you can choose iQOO 13 in four different colours: Track Edition (Black), Nardo Grey, Isle of Man (Green), and Legendary Edition. These shades are brought in partnership with BMW M Motorsport. Lastly, the phone is touted with IP68 as well as IP69 dust and water resistance.
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
This phone was launched on 30 October 2024 in China with a starting price of CNY 3,999. Given that, if it arrives in Nepal, we expect the iQOO 13 price to start at NPR 90,499. However, iQOO is yet to enter the Nepali market. Hence, the possibility of this phone making it here is pretty bleak.
iQOO 13
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB + 256GB
CNY 3,999
NPR 90,499
16GB + 256GB
CNY 4,299
NPR 97,199
12GB + 512GB
CNY 4,499
NPR 101,799
16GB + 512GB
CNY 4,699
NPR 106,299
16GB + 1TB
CNY 5,199
NPR 117,599
Meanwhile, check out our iQOO 12 vs OnePlus 12 comparison video:
The Finnish company HMD has been making phones with the “Nokia” branding for quite some time now. The company recently launched the 2024 iteration of the Nokia 110 4G — a spitting image of another feature phone from HMD — HMD 110 4G. Even the naming is similar… Regardless, let’s take some time to talk about the Nokia 110 4G (2024) in this article, including its price in Nepal.
Nokia 110 4G (2024) Overview
Design and Display
As I mentioned earlier, the Nokia 110 4G (2024) is a feature phone. Given that, it is rectangular in shape and has a tactile keyboard below the display. The black streaks you see running across its edge are actually a solid inner frame providing rigidity to the phone. Likewise, the groovy nano-patterns on the back panel come with a ceramic coating. The Nokia 110 4G (2024) ships in Titanium and Blue shades.
It has a two-inch display on the front, a step up from the 1.77-inch one on the 2023 model. This screen is still smaller than that of the HMD 110 4G, which measures 2.4 inches. The panel here is likely TFT LCD, though the company does not formally mention it.
The Nokia 110 4G (2024) has a 128MB + 64MB memory and storage combination. You can store up to 2,000 contacts in that space, but not enough to store photos, music, and audio recordings. Hence, it offers storage expansion via a MicroSD card. The phone lets you tune into FM radio and has the classic Snake game for entertainment.
It has a 1,000 mAh battery as the power source. In the meantime, HMD does not mention which processor it has equipped the Nokia 110 4G (2024) with. While some sources point towards the UNISOC T107, we can rest assured it is a 4G-ready phone that works with a nano-SIM.
Nokia 110 4G (2024) Specifications
Design: Monotone finish with rigid inner frame, Nano-patterned ceramic coating on the back panel, Tactile keyboard
Display: 2-inch, TFT LCD Panel*
RAM: 128MB
ROM: 64MB (Up to 2,000 contacts) + Expandable with MicroSD card
Battery: 1,000 mAh, removable, USB Type-C charging
Connectivity: Nano-SIM, 4G LTE
Features: Rear camera, LED Flash, Voice recorder, FM Radio, MP3 Player, Snake game
Colour Options: Titanium, Blue
Nokia 110 4G (2024) Price in Nepal and Availability
While HMD has listed this phone on its website, it has not revealed its pricing. The 2023 model seems to retail around GBP 55 to GBP 80 currently, so we can expect it to fall in a similar range. Given that, if the Nokia 110 4G (2024) arrives in Nepal, we can expect its price to be NPR 9,999.
Xiaomi launched the Watch S4 with a high level of ecosystem integration. The company launched a fitness band at the same event. While health tracking is still the main focus of this product, Xiaomi has added some extra features too. This article will further discuss the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro along with its price in Nepal.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro comes with a classic fitness tracker look and a long rectangular screen. It is a 5ATM-rated device that ships in Soft Matte Powder, Cheese White, Harbour Blue, Khaki Brown, and Raspberry Red color choices. All the options are available in leather straps. However, some of them can be paired with a silicone strap. Meanwhile, the latter two options come with Kona magnetic wristbands which don’t have stitching or a buckle.
On the front, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro has a 1.74-inch AMOLED panel that is surrounded by bezels measuring just 2.2mm. A 2.5D curved tempered glass protects the display and it does not act up when water droplets are covering it. Other than that, you get the standard 60Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits of global brightness, and 16.7 million color depth.
Being a fitness tracker, it does all the vitals and fitness tracking. It can record heart rate, blood oxygen, period cycle, stress, and sleep, and helps with breathing exercises. You also get over 150 dedicated sports modes, including professional swimming mode. Furthermore, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is capable of detecting various kinds of swimming strokes. It is also equipped with five-way navigation for added precision in activity tracking.
Xiaomi also rolled out HyperOS 2 and integrated it across its portfolio. As part of it, this fitness tracker received some useful features. Now, you can see the real-time status of your delivery or ride request just by raising your wrist. It now supports over 20 third-party apps and is equipped with a personal assistant as well.
Moreover, the company has expanded the NFC functionality such that users can use this wearable as a card for buses, trains, and smart doors. Additionally, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro also serves as a key for Xiaomi and Lotus cars, and select models of BYD.
It packs a 350mAh battery and lasts up to 21 days on regular usage. It is compatible with devices running on Android 8 or iOS 12 or later.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Specifications
Design: Rectangular design, 5 ATM water-resistant
Dimensions: 43.27 mm x 32.49 mm x 10.80 mm
Weight: 24.50 grams (without straps)
Display: 1.74″ Curved AMOLED, 60Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits peak brightness, 336 PPI pixel density, 16.7 million color depth, AOD, Wet screen protection, 2.5D tempered glass protection
Battery: 350 mAh, up to 21 days typical usage, 2-pin magnetic charging
Color Options: oft Matte Powder, Cheese White, Harbour Blue, Khaki Brown, Raspberry Red
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
This fitness tracker launched on 29 October 2024 for a starting price of CNY 399. If it ever arrives in Nepal, we expect the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro price to be NPR 22,699.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro
Price in China
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Fluoroelastomer Strap
CNY 399
CNY 9,099
Leather Strap
CNY 449
CNY 10,199
Meanwhile, check out our video list of the best fitness trackers in 2024:
Xiaomi has launched the Pad 7 alongside the Pad 7 Pro and Xiaomi 15 series in China. Let’s talk about the latest Xiaomi Pad 7, including its expected price in Nepal and availability.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Overview
Design and Display
The Pad 7 features an 11.2-inch display with a resolution of 3200 x 2136 and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It supports a variable refresh rate, offering 30/48/50/60/90/120/144Hz options. The display includes a 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. It also has a hardware-level blue light reduction, certified by TÜV Rheinland. The tablet measures 251.22 x 173.42 x 6.18 mm and weighs 490g.
The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, which is built on a 4nm architecture. It includes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 732 GPU for graphics. Users can select either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Storage options are 128GB (UFS 3.1) or 256GB and 512GB (UFS 4.0).
Camera Features
The Xiaomi Pad 7 has a 13MP rear camera with a 1/3.06″ sensor and f/2.2 aperture, featuring Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). The front camera is 8MP with a 1/4″ sensor and f/2.28 aperture.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi Pad 7 is equipped with an 8850mAh battery, with a minimum capacity of 8650mAh. It supports 45W fast charging. The device supports USB Type-C audio and includes Dolby Atmos. It has four speakers and four microphones. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Audio: USB Type-C audio, Dolby Atmos, 4 speakers, 4 microphones
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11), Bluetooth 5.4
Battery: 8850mAh (typical) / 8650mAh (minimum), 45W fast charging
Dimensions: 251.22 x 173.42 x 6.18 mm
Weight: 490g
Xiaomi Pad 7 Price in Nepal and Availability
In China, the Xiaomi Pad 7 starts at CNY 1,999 for the base variant. When it makes it here, we expect the Xiaomi Pad 7 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 40,999.
Xiaomi Pad 7
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB + 128GB
Cny 1,999
NPR 40,999
8GB + 256GB
CNY 2,299
NPR 44,999
12GB + 256GB
CNY 2,599
NPR 52,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Pad 6
Xiaomi recently held a launch event revealing a bunch of new products. The latest releases also included the successor to the Xiaomi Watch S3. While this new watch carries over a lot of characteristics from its predecessor, it adds a handful of nifty features. Let’s take a look at the Xiaomi Watch S4 in further detail and also discuss what its price in Nepal might be.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Overview
What’s new?
The Xiaomi Watch S4 does not look all that different from the previous model, the upgrades come on the inside. Firstly, the company has launched an eSIM variant allowing users to connect to mobile networks without a smartphone. Likewise, you can also use this watch as a walkie-talkie — both over cellular and Bluetooth. It works over a maximum distance of 200 metres in the latter mode. You get noise reduction during calls too.
With HyperOS 2, the Xiaomi Watch S4 has been highly integrated into the ecosystem significantly increasing its usability. The watch already offered general tasks like remote control of the smartphone camera, finding the device, and earbuds’ settings. Now, you can even control Mijia (smart home) devices and Xiaomi Car. Furthermore, you can do so with gestures like snapping fingers and clinching the wrist.
The Car Keys feature which uses the watch’s NFC has now been expanded to include more brands such as Lotus and select BYD models. Xiaomi has also increased third-party application support on the Watch S4.
Design and Display
As I mentioned earlier, the general design of the watch has barely changed from last year. The dimensions and weight of the Xiaomi Watch S4 are nearly the same as those of the S3. It is still 5ATM water resistant and comes with interchangeable bezels. However, Xiaomi has widened the straps and bezel options for the watch.
The case is pretty much the same for the display as well. It is the same 1.43-inch AMOLED panel stretching 466 pixels all around. It has the same 326 PPI pixel density and standard 60Hz refresh rate. While most of the display’s characteristics are the same — the Xiaomi Watch S4 reaches a much higher brightness of 2,200 nits and is designed to neglect touch commands from water droplets.
While the latest Xiaomi watch comes with a handful of nifty features, it has not forgotten the general ones. It does all the fitness and vitals tracking. You get over 150 sports modes and a GNSS chip for precision tracking with five different satellites. Additionally, the Xiaomi Watch S4 can track skiing and is powered by AI to offer better insight into running sessions. It also records heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, sleep, and women’s health.
Finally, regarding battery, this watch packs a 486mAh cell — the same capacity as its predecessor. It generally lasts 15 days, however, the battery life gets cut by a third when you turn on AOD. In the meantime, the eSIM variant offers much less backup capping out at just seven days. It goes out even faster when you push it — in just three days.
Xiaomi Watch S4 Specifications
Design: Circular design with interchangeable bezels, 5 ATM water-resistant
This watch launched on 29 October 2024 at two price points — CNY 999 and CNY 1,199. If and when it arrives in Nepal, we expect the Xiaomi Watch S4 price to be NPR 22,699 and NPR 27,199.
Xiaomi has introduced the Pad 7 Pro, alongside the regular Pad 7 with notable improvements in performance, cameras, and connectivity. Let’s have a closer look at what the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro offers, including its expected price in Nepal.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Overview
Display
The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro has a metal unibody design, measuring 6.18mm in thickness and weighing approximately 500g. It also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.
The Pad 7 Pro includes an 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD display, offering a 3:2 aspect ratio. The screen provides a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, with up to seven variable levels. It also supports P3 wide color gamut, HDR10, and Dolby Vision for richer color and contrast.
Xiaomi equips the Pad 7 Pro with an 8850mAh battery, complemented by 67W wired charging. The device supports multiple charging protocols, including QC3+ and PD3.0. The software running on the latest Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is HyperOS 2.0. Additional features include four speakers with Dolby Atmos support, intended to enhance audio output for a range of media.
Camera
The rear camera of the Pad 7 Pro is a 50MP sensor, supporting 4K video recording at 30/60fps. The front camera includes a 32MP ultra-wide lens, with video recording support up to 1080p. The camera system provides essential modes like photo, video, and portrait modes. The Pad 7 Pro includes Wi-Fi 7 for high-speed wireless connectivity, as well as Bluetooth, which supports profiles like LDAC and LHDC 5.0.
Performance
The new tablet features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, while the standard Pad 7 comes with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3.
Xiaomi offers the Pad 7 Pro in various configurations, with RAM and storage options ranging from 8GB+128GB to 12GB+512GB. The tablet utilizes LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage for faster data handling and smoother multitasking.
Build: Metal unibody, 6.18mm thickness, 500g weight
OS: HyperOS 2.0
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro is priced at CNY 2,499 for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. When it makes it here, we expect the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 56,999.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB + 128GB
Cny 2,499
NPR 56,999
8GB + 256GB
CNY 2,799
NPR 59,999
12GB + 256GB
CNY 3,099
NPR 66,999
12GB + 512GB
CNY 3,499
NPR 74,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Pad 6
Xiaomi has officially launched its 15 series smartphones, including the Xiaomi 15, and Xiaomi 15 Pro, in China. This new series introduces several key features including the new snapdragon chipset with improved cameras and so on. This article will exclusively talk about the Xiaomi 15 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal and availability.
Xiaomi 15 Pro Overview
Display and Design
The latest Xiaomi 15 Pro, features a 6.73-inches 2K ( 3200 x 1440 pixels) micro-curved LTPO OLED display with 1.38mm bezels and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The screen utilizes customized luminous M9 material, which helps reduce overall power consumption by 10%. Moreover, it comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and has an ultrasonic sensor underneath. For protection, it is made with Xiaomi Longjing Glass 2. In addition, the Xiaomi 15 Pro also has support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10/10+.
Design and Display
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Talking about the design, the Xiaomi 15 Pro includes durable Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 and a ceramic quad-curved lens deco design. It has a wrap-around middle frame, weighs 213g, and is 8.35mm thick, with a nearly 50:50 weight ratio for balance. Similarly, it is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. It comes in 4 colorways: Spruce Green, White, Rock Grey, Bright Silver Edition
Performance
Starting off the Xiaomi 15 Pro, just like the rest of the series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This chipset offers a 45% performance improvement compared to previous models. Additionally, it reduces power consumption by 52%. Smartphones can support demanding tasks, such as playing large-scale 3D games while maintaining a stable temperature. On the software side, the phone comes with Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0 skin on top.
Camera Features
The Xiaomi 15 Pro features a 50MP Hunter 900 main sensor with an f/1.44 aperture, delivering a wide, bright capture. It includes a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 115° field of view at f/2.2 and a 50MP IMX 858 periscope telephoto sensor with f/2.5 aperture, offering 5x optical zoom with DOL-HDR for enhanced dynamic range. The camera setup integrates a new-generation Sumilux lens with an ALD ultra-transparent coating, and Xiaomi’s AISP 2.0 technology is included for improved image processing. Additionally, it supports a 10x lossless zoom for detailed, high-quality shots even at a distance.
Battery
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is equipped with a 6,100mAh battery. This battery has an energy density of 850Wh/L, which is a 38% increase from the Xiaomi 14 Pro’s 4,880mAh battery. Meanwhile, the battery gets its juice from a 90W fast charger, while having support to 50W wireless charging.
Xiaomi 15 Pro starts at CNY 5,299 for the base variant. Although the phone didn’t make it into Nepal, we expect it to start at no less than NPR 130,999 if it ever makes it here.
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB + 256GB
CNY 5,299
NPR 130,999
16GB + 512GB
CNY 5,799
NPR 146,999
16GB + 1TB
CNY 6,499
NPR 176,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
After months of whispers and rumours, Xiaomi has finally unveiled its flagship phone for 2024. This phone packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, making it the first commercially available phone with the processor. It also has other interesting things going on, of course — which we will discuss in this article. So, let’s delve into the details of the Xiaomi 15, and guess its potential price in Nepal as well.
Xiaomi 15 Overview
Snapdragon 8 Elite
As I mentioned earlier, Xiaomi 15 is the first-ever phone to pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset inside. Apart from the new naming scheme, this processor comes in the 3nm fabrication, making it the first Qualcomm silicon to have this lithography.
Furthermore, the chipset has a new in-house Oryon CPU architecture with two prime and six performance cores. It does not have any efficiency cores, whatsoever. In the meantime, the prime cores clock in at a whopping 4.32GHz, while the performance cores rest at 3.53GHz. For reference, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 peaked at 3.3GHz, which is less than the frequency output of Snapdragon 8 Elite’s weaker cores.
All this is to say, the Snapdragon 8 Elite brings a significant performance boost to the Xiaomi 15.
Design and Display
Appearance-wise the Xiaomi 15 does not deviate much from its predecessor. It has the same flat frames with flat edges. The camera island remains in the same position retaining the squircle shape. It is IP64-rated and available in a plethora of colour choices.
The regular lineup includes Lilac, Light Green, Black, White, and Bright Silver. The latter looks very unique with its flashy metallic colour and groovy patterns. You can also get the Xiaomi 15 in three limited-edition options clad in leather and encrusted with diamonds. You can choose from Glacier White, Elephant Grey, and Orange shades.
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Bright Silver
Limited Edition
On the front, it has a 6.36-inch 8T LTPO OLED display that is curved on the edges. It is surrounded by minimal bezels that are just 1.38 mm thick. Additionally, this screen stretches 1.5K in resolution and offers up to 120Hz refresh rate. Similarly, users get to enjoy a touch sampling rate and a peak brightness of up to 300Hz and 3,200 nits respectively. The Xiaomi 15 is triple TÜV Rheinland certified and is easy on your eyes. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi “Dragon Crystal” Glass adds durability to the screen.
Moving on to additional internal hardware, you can configure the Xiaomi 15 in four different trims. Those being 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB. The memory in here is an LPDDR5X, while the storage is UFS 4.0. Xiaomi does not mention anything about its patented Ultra Space, which offers extra storage space in your phone. It was available in last year’s flagship and the Xiaomi 14T series though.
The Xiaomi has a 5,400 mAh silicon-carbon battery in the tank and supports 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. Likewise, it can reverse charge other devices wirelessly too. The Xiaomi 15 features a larger heat dissipation unit to keep things cool and smooth.
Camera
This phone is also stacked in the camera department. It is equipped with three shooters altogether, the main one being a 50MP unit with a Light Hunter 900 sensor underneath. The auxiliary lenses on the Xiaomi 15 are a telephoto lens and an ultrawide snapper — both of 50MP resolution. The former doubles down as a macro shooter as well, capable of getting as close as 10cm.
Meanwhile, it has a 32MP camera on the front for selfies.
Xiaomi 15 Specifications
Design: Flat design with glass or leather back, IP68-rated
Dimensions: 152.30 mm x 71.20 mm x 8.08 or 8.48 or 8.36 mm
The Chinese tech giant launched this phone on 29 October 2024 for a starting price of CNY 4,499. When it eventually arrives in Nepal, we expect the price of Xiaomi 15 to start at NPR 101,999.
