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iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 review: Which compact flagship is best?

Dip Khatiwada
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iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 review: Which compact flagship is best?

The iPhone 16 or the Galaxy S24 – Which is a better compact and affordable flagship? Let’s talk about that! The iPhone 16 costs 80,000 Rupees right now while S24, being a comparatively older device is currently available for a discounted price. 

I have been using the iPhone 16 for about 1 week now and one of my team members has been using the S24 for about 8 months now, so we thought why not compare them and help you make your purchase decision easier? I will choose one definite winner, so watch till the end! 

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16: Specs

Feature Galaxy S24 iPhone 16
Design Armor Aluminum 2.0, IP68 certification Aluminum and glass design, IP68 certification
Display 6.2-inch “Infinity-O” Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, 60Hz refresh rate
Properties 120Hz variable refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) or Exynos 2400 (4nm) Apple 18 SoC
RAM 8GB LPDDR5 8GB
Storage Options 128GB / 256GB (non-expandable) Up to 512GB
Rear Camera 50MP, f/1.8 (OIS, Dual Pixel AF) 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera
Front Camera 12MP, f/2.2 12MP
Security Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock TrueDepth camera for Face ID
Audio Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital/Plus Stereo speakers
Connectivity 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC Wi-Fi 7, USB Type-C port
Battery 4,000mAh, 25W wired charging 3,561mAh
Wireless Charging Yes (10W), Reverse wireless charging Yes
Color Options for Nepal Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

 

Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Review

Design 

Ok let’s start with the design and if I have to be 99.99% honest, I seriously can’t choose between the two. Both of them are quite handy and premium, I love both of them! The S24 has the classic Samsung design language with this traffic light camera module while Apple has reworked on the looks and the colour options a little bit this time. And I have to say, both phones look fantastic! Both phones have a glass design with top-notch protection ( animation- GGV2 on S24 vs Ceramic Sheild), Aluminium frames, and are extremely well built for a compact phone. 

The only little edge the S24 has is that its tad lighter and also has trimmed bezels in comparison to the iPhone 16. To balance that out, we get stronger 3rd gen Ceramic Shield glass protection and a better IP68 rating on the iPhone 16, which can be fully submerged in 6m deep water for 30 minutes while the S24 can only do that till 1.5 meters.  And for the first time on a non-pro iPhone, we get this customizable action button, which I find extremely useful. The new camera button, for me, is kind of a gimmick though!

Display

Over on to the front, despite being an Apple user myself, I just can’t defend iPhone 16’s 60 Hz screen in 2024 – that too on a flagship phone! Quality-wise, this screen is top-notch, the colours are great, the contrast is on point, but things like scrolling web pages or opening apps feel a little stuttery on the iPhone 16 especially if you put it against the Galaxy S24. 

The S24 has slightly better peak brightness numbers too. But while using normally in the auto mode, the iPhone 16 goes a little brighter (1450 nits vs 1700 nits on iPhone 16). Again, both devices are sufficiently bright in any condition anyway, so I don’t think it’s necessary to nitpick.  However, one thing the iPhone 16 does better is that it can get really dim, as dim as 1 nit while the S24 cannot do that, so if you are a night owl like me, the iPhone 16’s display might be more comfortable for you to scroll social media all night. 

Although scrolling means you will notice the 60 Hz screen again..Okay, fine I will not troll iPhone anymore!  But I do think it’s fair to give Samsung a point as far as display is concerned because the S24 meets all the criteria of a good flagship display, while the iPhone is still tad behind!

Audio and Haptics

Now, both the iPhone and the S24 feature great speakers, but Apple has done a slightly better job with the mids and highs on the iPhone 16, they sound really crisp. Have a listen for yourself…(audio sample)

In terms of haptics though, I love them both. iPhone 16’s vibration feels slightly tighter but Samsung’s vibration is a bit more impactful. In any case, I have not missed any call or notification on either of these devices and I have loved typing on both, so, it’s a difficult choice. 

Battery and Charging

But one thing that’s definitely better on the iPhone 16 is the battery life. Apple has included a slightly bigger battery this time and that coupled with the new 3nm energy-efficient A18 chip, and the 60Hz refresh rate, I was getting significantly better battery life on the iPhone 16 in comparison to the S24. 

While the S24 gave me a max of 5.5 hours of screen time, the iPhone 16 would provide almost 7 hours of normal usage which is commendable for a phone of this size.  Also, overnight battery drain on iPhone is just 0, like nothing while the s24 still loses about 2% when it’s kept idle overnight. 

Charging both these phones is a slow process though. The S24 charges at 25 watts and takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes for a complete refill, while the iPhone 16 charges even slower at 20 watts and takes around 1 hour and 35 minutes to fully juice up.  But when it comes to wireless charging, Apple has upgraded to 25 watts this time while the S24 is still stuck at a measly 15 watts. Hopefully, with the new S25 series, we will get to see faster wireless charging too. 

Performance

Anyway, this year, the major change Apple has brought to their entire iPhone 16 lineup is in the performance. Instead of going for older tried and tested chips, Apple decided to go for the new A18 chip on the iPhone 16 and let me tell you, this chipset is very powerful. If you look at all the benchmark numbers, the stability scores and everything, the iPhone 16 tops the S24 in almost everything. 

Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16

Likewise, the iPhone 16 gets less hot than the S24 as well. Over the years, we have seen Samsung trying to push Exynos in their low-end flagships, and they are not bad, but one thing Exynos does not do well is sustained performance.  Running something like an Antutu or 3d Mark test for 3 to 5 consecutive times, the S24 starts throttling the performance whereas the iPhone 16 does not do that. 

The temperature numbers are also more favorable on the iPhone whether it’s while running complex benchmarks or doing something like recording a 4k video for 30 minutes. Even when it comes to gaming, the stability is better on the iPhone 16 whether it is in mid-tier games like PUBG or high-end ones like Genshin Impact. 

Now, you have to know that even the iPhone 16 is not a perfect gaming device because the 60 Hz screen is bottlenecking it to reach higher fps, so gaming at smoother 90 or 120 fps is not a possibility here at all. On the other hand, the S24 does allow high fps gaming but as i said earlier, the sustained performance and stability are not that great. 

And if you are a content creator like me who edits their reels on their phones, I am happy to report that the iPhone 16 does a faster job at doing something like rendering a video. Although doing normal things like opening apps, multitasking, etc, both phones are pretty neck and neck. 

Software

When it comes to software, both Apple and Samsung are at the top of their game. I am not going to get into the whole iOS vs Android debate, but you do get 7 years of OS updates on the S24 while looking at Apple’s history, you are bound to get 6-7 years updates on iPhones. 

iPhone 16 vs S24 software

And this year, there are a lot of customizability options that Apple has introduced, so it doesn’t feel constricted using an iPhone either.  However, one thing that Samsung tops in is in AI features, atleast for now. I mean, Apple did introduce Apple Intelligence way back in June in WWDC and I was kind of hoping that it will be available with the new iPhone 16 series, but no, it will be some time before Apple Intelligence arrives.  With Samsung, all their AI features are already here, very functional, circle to search, Voice transcription, everything, so Samsung has a little edge over Apple in this area. 

Cameras

Camera closeips

Alright, let’s talk about the cameras now and here too, spec-wise, Samsung has a little edge with an extra 3x Telephoto lens which means you will be able to take some stunning portraits with it. 

On the other hand, the only significant change that Apple has made this year in the iPhone 16 is that they have added autofocus in the Ultra wide lens to be able to click macro photos. In Samsung’s case, there is no option for macro photos as such. 

Anyway, I have clicked a ton of pictures from both these devices and just like every year, the most apparent difference is in the color tone. Samsung prefers bright and vibrant colors while iPhone 16’s images are kind of flat and laid back. Details and dynamic range are pretty comparable on both. 

Now, I am someone who likes punchy colors and pictures that are sort of social media ready, so most of the time I have preferred Samsung’s images. Although, in some pictures, I have loved the contrast that the iPhone 16 produces. And if you like raw, unfiltered images, it’s the iPhone’s output you will like better.  You can take some good macro shots with the iPhone 16 which is something the S24 cannot do, although you can use the 3x lens to get a bit closer to subjects. 

The portraits from both the phones are nice, I compared the 2x digitally cropped portraits from both and they come out quite good. 

Again there is the toned down colors vs slightly saturated output from iphone vs Samsung, but both phones do a great job of clicking human subjects. The iPhone 16 has slightly better details when you zoom in though. 

Selfies look a bit more pleasing from Samsung too. Again, there are slightly better details from the iPhone 16, but S24’s images just look livelier.

During night time, again, Samsung’s output is nice, bright and sharp. The iPhone 16 just tends to make the images unnecessarily warm which does not look good in most instances. You can choose a different color tone from the photographic styles option, but it actually feels like a filter on top most of the time, so I did not use it altogether. 

The only issue with Samsung’s nighttime shots is the terrible glare management and sometimes its night mode tends to process the images a bit more making them unnatural. 

The ultra-wide images, both during daytime and nighttime have very similar science as that of the primary lens, a little more vibrant from Samsung while we get a sort of a warm and toned down output from the iPhone 16. When you zoom in, it’s the iPhone 16 that has slightly better details and it is also able to maintain exposure a little better than the S24. 

When it comes to the videos, without any second opinion, I will give credit to the iPhone 16.  The kind of smoothness and details that it can produce is not something Samsung or any other Android brand has been able to match.  Plus, there are nifty little things like being able to switch between lenses in 4K 60 fps, S24 can only do it in 4K 30fps! You also get a better cinematic video output, the new Audio mix feature for audio enhancement, etc so overall, the iPhone 16 definitely make it a superior video camera. 

About the Extras

Ok.. finally let me talk about a couple of extras and there are a couple of things that I think Apple needs to improve on, like using a faster USB protocol for instance. The Type C port on the iPhone 16 is still USB 2.0 which means transferring data to and from it is comparatively slower. 

Second, even though the repairability is now easier on iPhones, Apple still hasn’t dropped the repair costs, it’s still 3-4 times what Samsung charges, so I definitely think Apple needs to work on that.  (Back glass 2440 vs 14,900, screen 7170 vs 25,500)

Besides that, both phones use the latest Bluetooth version, while you get Wifi 7 support on the iPhone 16 vs Wifi 6e on the S24. So, if you have a compatible router, you can take advantage of faster Wifi on the iPhone 16.

Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Review: Conclusion

Ok! Conclusion time and going back to my initial question, which is a better compact flagship in 2024 – the S24 or the iPhone 16? Well, for starters, if you are a gamer, none of these devices are suitable for you. The 60 Hz hardware limitation on the iPhone 16 and the S24’s terrible sustained performance makes both of them not ideal for gaming!  

Both these devices are more than decent for general usage though especially when it comes to things like media consumption and their size makes it a good fit for someone who wants a more pocketable design. 

However, I feel like because the S24 has received a ton of updates and a little bit of discounts right now, it is a more value-for-money option right now. 

And even if you want an iPhone, rather than going for the iPhone 16, I would suggest it’s better to save a whole lot of money and get the iPhone 15 instead because all those AI stuff that Apple has promised won’t be here anytime soon, especially here in Asia.

  • Meanwhile, check out video on Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 

Sony WF-C510 launched in India with 6mm dynamic driver

Dip Khatiwada
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Sony WF-C510 launched in India with 6mm dynamic driver

Sony has introduced the WF-C510 earbuds in India and globally.. These entry-level earbuds serve as a successor to the popular WF-C500 model. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Sony WF-C510, including its expected price in Nepal and availability.

Sony WF-C510 Earbuds Overview

Design and Comfort

Sony WF-C510 Design

The WF-C510 features a compact design. They are lighter and smaller than their predecessor. Users can choose from four color options: white, black, blue, and yellow. The earbuds come with physical buttons for easy control, although their size may lead to accidental presses.

Audio Performance

The earbuds are equipped with a 6mm dynamic driver, delivering a frequency response of 20-20,000Hz. They support SBC and AAC codecs over Bluetooth 5.3. The WF-C510 includes a microphone that performs adequately for calls. Passive noise isolation effectively reduces ambient sounds, although there is no active noise cancellation.

Battery Life

The WF-C510 boasts a battery life of 11 hours on a single charge, with an additional 11 hours provided by the case. Users can gain approximately one hour of playback time with a quick five-minute charge. 

Features and Connectivity

The earbuds support multipoint connection, allowing users to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. They also feature an IPX4 rating, making them splash-resistant. The Sony Sound Connect app enables users to customize sound settings, including a five-band equalizer and transparency mode for ambient sound control.

Sony WF-C510 Specifications

  • Driver Size: 6mm dynamic driver
  • Frequency Response: 20-20,000Hz
  • Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.3
  • Battery Life: 11 hours (earbuds), 11 hours (case)
  • Quick Charge: 1 hour playback with 5-minute charge
  • Water Resistance: IPX4 rating (splash-resistant)
  • Microphone: Built-in for calls
  • Additional Features:
    • Multipoint connection
    • Customizable sound settings via Sony Sound Connect app
    • Transparency mode for ambient sound control
  • Color Options: White, black, blue, yellow

Sony WF-C510 Price in Nepal and Availability

Sony WF-C510 is priced at INR 3,990. When makes it here, we expect the Sony WF-C510 price in Nepal to be no less than NPR 6,500. 

TWS Earbuds Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Sony WF-C510 INR 3,990 NPR 6,500

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy S24 FE

Amazfit launches Amazfit Up open-earbuds globally

Dip Khatiwada
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Amazfit launches Amazfit Up open-earbuds globally

Amazfit has introduced its new Up open-ear earbuds in the global market. These latest open earbuds come with many different features such as an AI-powered algorithm that helps reduce background noises. Without further ado, let’s dive in this article to learn everything about the latest Amazfit Up, including its expected price in Nepal and availability. 

Amazfit Up Overview

Design and Durability

Amazfit Up design

Each earbud weighs just 5 grams, while they are rated IP54 for protection against dust and water. The clip-on earbuds leave the ear canal open, which should help in comfort and maintaining awareness of surroundings during use.

Audio

The Amazfit Up earbuds come equipped with an AI-powered algorithm that reduces background noise, which Amazfit claims to enhance call clarity in noisy environments. In addition, when paired with an Amazfit smartwatch, users can receive real-time workout updates and turn-by-turn navigation.

Connectivity and Battery Life

The Amazfit Up supports Bluetooth 5.3. In addition, It also supports Bluetooth Multipoint, which enables users to connect the earbuds to two devices at once. Additionally, the earbuds offer 6 hours of battery life on a single charge, with an additional 18 hours provided by the charging case, which takes 2 hours to charge via USB-C.

Amazfit Up Specifications

  • Weight: 5 grams each
  • Durability: IP54 dust and water resistance
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth Multipoint (connects to two devices)
  • Battery Life: 6 hours (earbuds), +18 hours with charging case (USB-C, 2-hour charging time)
  • AI Features: Noise reduction for clearer calls
  • Smartwatch Integration: Real-time workout updates, turn-by-turn navigation (with Amazfit smartwatches)
  • Controls: Physical button for playback, calls, and voice assistants

Amazfit Up Price in Nepal and Availability

The Amazfit Up is priced at $49.99 and if it ever makes it here, we expect the Amazfit Up price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 7,199. 

Open Earbuds Price in the US (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Amazfit Up USD 49.99 NPR 7,199

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy S24 FE

Redmi 14C review: Some style on a budget

Mintu
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Redmi 14C review: Some style on a budget

The budget segment of the Nepalese smartphone market is pretty competitive these days. We have a new phone popping in almost every two weeks. Today, I have this Redmi 14C which is quite a bold phone in terms of the rear design. As I have been using this phone for a week now, here’s everything you need to know about the Redmi 14C’s design, display, performance, camera, and battery aspects. But before heading toward the Redmi 14C review, let’s scroll through the specs first, shall we?

Redmi 14C Specifications

  • Display: 6.88-inch LCD panel, HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 600nits HBM
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra 4G (12nm)
  • Memory: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X
  • Storage: 128/256GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Software & UI: Android 14
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
    – 50MP f/1.8 primary lens
    – 0.08 auxiliary sensor
  • Front Camera: 13MP f/2.2 (water-drop)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W USB-C Fast Charging (33W Charger in the box)
  • Color Options: Sage Green, Midnight Black, Dreamy Purple
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 13,999 (4/128GB), NPR 15,999 (6/128GB), NPR 18,999 (8/256GB)
  • Check out the full specifications of the Redmi 14C here.
Buy Redmi 14C Here

Redmi 14C Review

A Premium Outlook

  • 171.88 mm x 77.80 mm x 8.22 mm (204 / 211 gm)
  • Vegan Leather/Glass Back, Plastic frames

Budget phones are not necessarily boring these days and the Redmi 14C is a suitable example. The rear panel of this guy looks premium with an Oreo-shaped circular camera module and a vegan leather finish on this Sage Green variant I have. It didn’t fail to impress me but I bet, the Dreamy Purple is even more eye-catching if you are fond of some colors.

Meanwhile, the front side is not that appealing I’d say, as we get a waterdrop notch display with a thicker chin on the bottom. I know this is common across budget phones but recently, Tecno has upped its game by providing a more modern-looking hole-punch cutout display in the same segment.

120Hz Display

  • 6.52” HD+ IPS LCD display
  • 120Hz refresh rate

Okay talking of the display, it is a tall 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Yep, a fast 120Hz refresh rate on a budget phone, while the base flagship phones from the Cupertino giant are still ridiculously stuck at 60Hz in 2024!  Alright, you get two refresh rate options the Redmi 14C which by default, automatically adjusts up to 120Hz. But in my testing, it goes only up to 90Hz on that setting and if you truly want to witness 120Hz, go to the second option and choose the “Up to 120Hz” option.

Redmi 14C 120Hz

And I didn’t really expect a buttery smooth scrolling for the price and it results the same. The 120Hz is only visible on the system settings app. And the social media apps can only run on a 60Hz refresh rate! Well, it’s a budget phone so, we can let that slide in, maybe? But at least a 90Hz experience on social media apps would have been wholesome.

Redmi 14C Media Playback

Apart from that, the actual display quality is fine for the price. Good enough for reels, Tiktok scrolling and some movies. You don’t get a dual stereo speaker setup here while the mono one on the bottom can suffice your media consumption needs. Meanwhile, the sunlight readability is just on the decent side with 600nits on High Brightness Mode.

Performance

  • MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra 4G (12nm)
  • Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-AA75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
  • Mali-G52 MP2

Now let’s talk about the performance side. This phone is powered by a Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra chipset on the core. This 12nm fabbed chipset bears the same architecture as the Helio G85 SoC. And the performance is also kinda similar. It can handle your day-to-day tasks like phone calls, texting, social media, and multimedia usage fine for the price! The memory variant starts at 4 gigs but I recommend you to get at least 6GB of RAM as apps in 2024 have gone resource-hungry. Plus, multitasking on a 4GB RAM phone might be a hassle sometimes.

Redmi 14C Gaming

In terms of gaming, you can opt in for some light games like Candy Crush, Subway Surfers, Temple Run, and such. If you are thinking of some BR actions like PUBG, the phone can only do it in a casual way with 30 frames. After all, it’s a budget midrange phone, so, it is expected!

Software and UI

  • HyperOS
  • Android 14

Redmi 14C Android 14

As for the software, the phone boots on HyperOS built on top of Android 14. It brings the customizations, the lock screen customization, icons, and such. But not all the features are available here. For instance, there is no 3D lock-screen wallpaper but it’s understandable as even the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, which I reviewed a few months ago, didn’t have this feature while the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus and above devices have it. Likewise, the phone does ship with some bloatware and ads! You can uninstall most of the bloats while turning off the app requires you to surf some settings. You have to go through’ Security, Music, and such app’s settings and turn off the receive recommendations option. This should solve the annoying ads.

Camera

  • Dual (50MP + Auxiliary lens)
  • 13MP selfie camera

Technically, the Redmi 14C houses a dual camera setup but the usable camera is the 50MP main sensor. The auxiliary lens is just there to fill the module space. Upfront, there is a 13MP selfie snapper. I compared its camera with the Galaxy A14 4G and here’s what I have found.

Daylight

Talking of the daylight situations, I’m leaning on Redmi which boasts a more natural look than the Galaxy A06. The latter one subjects to produce more saturated colors which might appease some!

Portraits

Coming to the portraits as well, I found the Redmi 14C to perform a tat bit better than the A06.

Selfies

On the selfie side, both phones click decent-looking images with social media-ready images. In some pictures, the Galaxy A06 looks a bit more contrasty.

Videos

And it’s a budget midrange phone, so, 1080p 30fps is all you have to settle for here. No EIS stabilization or anything!

Battery and Charging

  • 5160mAh battery
  • 18W fast charging support (33W charger in the box)

As with every other phone in the segment, a 5160mAh battery fuels the Redmi 14C. Which goes for one day and a half on moderate usage. And to top this guy, Redmi generously provides a 33W charger in the box although the phone only supports 18W fast charging. So, if you have a Redmi phone lying around that supports 33W, you can make its full use.

Connectivity

The connectivity part on budget phones is pretty important if you ask me about it, especially for cellular connectivity. Because this segment is widely purchased by the population living on the rural side. Although, there is no issue for Ncell 4G, incase if you didn’t know, NTC’s 4G operates on Band 20 (800MHz) in rural areas which might not be present on some smartphones.

Redmi 14C VoLTE NTC

Thankfully, all officially launched Xiaomi/Redmi phones have support for this particular band, including the Redmi 14C. Plus, having Band 20 is also beneficial for city areas providing carrier aggregation and better 4G connectivity for NTC users. So, all-in-all this phone can do VoLTE calls, Carrier Video Calling, and WiFi Calling. Other than that, you get dual-band WiFi 5 support and Bluetooth 5.4 here for fast wireless connectivity.

Redmi 14C Review: Conclusion

Okay, it’s conclusion time folks! To sum up, the Redmi 14C is a very decent offering in the budget midrange segment with a premium-looking design and enough power for your day-to-day usage. The cameras are equally decent too. Likewise, HyperOS is feature-rich albeit the app recommendations and some infused ads can be a turn-off. But you can easily disable those and get a cleaner UI experience. Meanwhile, the battery life is good and the in-box 33W charger is commendable, despite the phone only supporting 18W. Overall, there is nothing much to complain about here, but, if I have to nitpick one, I would have definitely loved a hole-punch cutout display.

Redmi 14C Review: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Premium Design
  • Decent Cameras
  • Decent Performance

Cons

  • Bloatware and Ads
  • 120Hz refresh rate can be optimized

Snapdragon 8 Elite outshines competitors with new benchmark record

Surakshya Acharya
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Snapdragon 8 Elite outshines competitors with new benchmark record

Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship is soon to ship inside the Realme GT7 Pro launching in China this week. But before its official release, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has been spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark, where it reportedly outperformed both MediaTek’s and Apple’s processors. So, let’s dive deeper into the rumors, leaked images, and speculations surrounding this news.

Snapdragon 8 Elite setting a new record!

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is creating significant buzz ahead of its official release because of its impressive leaked benchmark scores. A collaboration between OnLeaks and Smartprix has unveiled an image showing AnTuTu scores for two devices: the Realme GT 7 Pro, scoring 3,025,991, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, scoring 1,651,728. This positions the Snapdragon 8 Elite as the highest-performing Snapdragon chip so far, surpassing both MediaTek’s recently released Dimensity 9400 SoC and Apple’s A18 Pro chip.

To be fair, it’s a frowned upon concept to compare Antutu scores between iOS and Android as they are configured differently but it does give us a rough idea about the overall performance of these devices. Moreover, something like Geekbench 6 is more suitable when talking about SOCs alone as the Antutu score also depends on memory and other aspects of the device.

Leaked AnTuTu scores

Just edges ahead the MediaTek

However, the Vivo X200, powered by MediaTek’s upcoming 3nm Dimensity 9400 chipset, achieved a score of 3,007,853 on the same benchmark. So, Realme’s upcoming flagship isn’t the first phone to surpass the 3 million mark on AnTuTu which puts Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite just slightly ahead of its competitors.

Additional rumor

Additionally, the Snapdragon 8 Elite might come in two variants: a standard version with two cores clocked at 4.09 GHz and six cores at 2.78 GHz, and an overclocked model with two cores running at 4.32 GHz.

In addition to AnTuTu, early leaks indicate impressive Geekbench performance for the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with the recently spotted OnePlus 13, featuring the same chipset, scoring 3,216 in single-core and 10,051 in multi-core tests on Geekbench 6. That’s more than the latest iPhone and the Dimensity counterpart! Impressive!!

Snapdragon 8 Elite Specifications (Rumored)

  • CPU:
    • 2x 4.09 GHz (Cores not disclosed)
    • 6x 2.78 GHz (Cores not disclosed)
  • Fabrication Process: TSMC 3nm
  • Graphics: Adreno 830, 1000 MHz
  • Camera Support:
    • Max camera resolution: 1x320MP
    • Video capture: 8K at 60FPS, 4K at 120FPS
    • Video Playback: 8K at 60FPS, 4K at 120FPS
  • Connectivity:
    • 3GPP Release-17 5G modem (up to 7Gbps)
    • 4nm Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo chip (7.3Gbps)
    • Wi-Fi 7 tri-band MLO
    • MediaTek Xtra Range™ 3.0 (up to 30m coverage)
    • Supports 5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active
    • Ready for trifold smartphones (3X MIPI-DSI)

Realme launches P1 Speed 5G with Dimensity 7300 Energy

Dip Khatiwada
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Realme launches P1 Speed 5G with Dimensity 7300 Energy

Realme has launched its latest smartphone, the Realme P1 Speed 5G, in India. This new gaming-focused device comes equipped with features aimed at enhancing performance with a better cooling system. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Realme P1 Speed 5G, including its expected price in Nepal. 

Realme P1 Speed 5G Overview

Display and Design 

Realme P1 Speed 5G

Weighing 185 grams with 7.6mm of thickness, the design is pretty similar to that of the previously released Realme P1. It features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits peak brightness. 

Performance

The Realme P1 Speed 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset. It is equipped with a 6,050mm² stainless steel VC cooling system, helping to manage heat during intensive gaming sessions. The device is also capable of supporting 90fps for several games as realme claims. 

The smartphone is available in two variants. The base model offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the higher-end version comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. 

Camera Setup

Realme p1 speed 5g camera

In terms of photography, the smartphone has a 50MP AI main camera, designed to capture detailed images. On the front, there is a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. Additionally, the phone supports 5G connectivity and includes a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging.

Realme P1 Speed 5G Specifications 

  • Weight: 185g
  • Display: 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080×2400) LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 2000 nits peak brightness
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G (4nm)
  • RAM/Storage:
    • 8GB RAM + 128GB UFS 3.1
    • 12GB RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 (Expandable up to 26GB with Dynamic RAM)
  • Rear Camera: 50MP AI main camera
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 45W fast charging
  • Cooling System: 6,050mm² stainless steel VC cooling
  • OS: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
  • Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C
  • Sensors: In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, magnetic induction sensor
  • Dimensions: 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6mm
  • Other Features: IP65 dust and splash resistance
  • Colors: Brushed Blue, Textured Titanium

Realme P1 Speed 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

The Realme P1 Speed 5G is priced at INR 17,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model, while the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version is priced at INR 20,999. The phone is available in two color options: Brushed Blue and Textured Titanium

Realme P1 Speed 5G Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB + 128GB INR 17,999 NPR 35,999
12GB + 256GB INR 20,999 NPR 39,999

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the S24 FE

The 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy A16 makes way with almost no fanfare

Raizel Tandukar
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The 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy A16 makes way with almost no fanfare

Though the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G made its appearance a little over a week ago, the 4G-only variant was nowhere to be seen — it was in the works… Now, the phone is official, but no events were held or anything. The French wing of the company announced it through the official website and that’s it. This article will further discuss the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G and try to figure out its potential price in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Overview

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G is the same as its 5G peer for the most part. It holds the same dimensions, measuring only 7.9mm thick. It also boasts an IP54 rating, which is the first time for the Galaxy A10 series. This phone continues to have the “Key Island” that its predecessor introduced, which has since become a staple feature of the entire A series phones.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Design

That being said, this cellular version of the phone does hold some visual distinction. Firstly, it lacks the spotlight-like patterns on the back that the 5G trim has, and the other is that it comes in a matte finish instead. It ships in a different set of colours too, which are: Grey, Water Green, and Midnight Blue.

Moving on to the front, the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G enjoys the same display as its compatriot. As such, it has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel stretching FHD+ in resolution. Furthermore, you get a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, 800 nits of peak brightness, and a colour depth of 16 million.

Performance and Software

This phone sticks with the trial and tested hardware of its predecessor. In other words, there is barely any upgrade on the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G from the A15 4G. It has the same MediaTek Helio G99 under the hood, which is a pretty solid choice. However, an incremental upgrade to the G100 would have been much nicer.

As for configurations, it has been announced that it will be available with 4GB memory and 128GB storage. It might get additional trims once it expands worldwide. Apart from that, this phone supports a MicroSD card of up to 1TB and will likely support virtual RAM expansion as well.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G OS updates

One of Samsung’s strongest suits is its software and it’s on full display on this phone too. The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G boots on OneUI based on Android 14 out of the box. It will soon be upgraded to Android 15 and will continue to receive five more yearly updates. So, in total, you are getting six years of software and security updates. On top of that, it is equipped with Samsung Knox protecting the phone from external tampering.

Camera and Battery

For imagery, the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G comes with three sensors on the back and a single shooter on the front. The rear setup includes a 50MP main camera that does most of the heavy lifting. Then there is a 5MP ultrawide lens, better suited for landscape photos. A 2MP macro completes the setup, which is there, for close-up shots. Meanwhile, on the front, you get a 13MP snapper that also doubles down as a face scanner.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Battery

In the tank, you have a 5,000 mAh battery which can apparently offer you up to 2.5 days of usage. Samsung has not clarified how it achieved this number, but that’s the claim. Lastly, it supports 25W of speedy charging through the wire.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Specifications

  • Design: Standard Galaxy design with matte finish
  • Display: 6.7” Super AMOLED Panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 800 nits brightness
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1,080 x 2,340)
  • Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
  • RAM: 4GB
  • ROM: 128GB + 1 TB expandable via MicroSD card
  • OS & UI: Android 14 with OneUI 6.0 + Six years of software/security updates
  • Rear Camera: Triple Camera (50MP Primary + 5MP Ultrawide + 2MP Macro Lens)
  • Front Camera: 13 MP Camera (Centre-aligned “Infinity-U” waterdrop cutout)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Scanner
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh with 25W fast charging
  • Colour Options: Grey, Water Green, Midnight Blue

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Price in Nepal and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A16 4G was announced in France on 15 October 2024, however, the pricing was not revealed. In the meantime, they also mentioned that the phone will only ship in November. So, we can expect concrete information about the price then.

Regarding the availability in Nepal, this phone will likely not arrive here similar to the A15 4G. But if it does, we expect the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G price in Nepal to land around NPR 30,000.

Samsung Galaxy A16 4G Price in Nepal (Expected)
4GB + 128GB ~NPR 30,000

Vivo V40 Lite 4G launched with Snapdragon 685 SoC and 80W fast charging

Mintu
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Vivo V40 Lite 4G launched with Snapdragon 685 SoC and 80W fast charging

Vivo is on the spree of introducing new phones under the V40 lineup. The V40 5G went official a while ago and now we have the Vivo V40 Lite 4G joining the family. This article will focus on the Vivo V40 Lite 4G, including its specs, features, and official price in Nepal.

Vivo V40 Lite Overview

Design and Display

Staring at the design, the Vivo V40 Lite boasts an attractive design and build. You are looking at a flat frame boxy design with 7.79mm thickness and 188 grams weight. Likewise, there is a horizontal camera cutout with the two camera sensors and an Aura light flash aligned. Vivo calls this Diamond Cushion Cutout camera. Other than that, you also get an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.

Vivo V40 Lite 4G Design and Display

 

As for the display, both the Vivo V40 Lite 4G boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It can be used with wet hands too for added convenience. Other features include 1800nits peak brightness, P3 color gamut support, and 394 PPI density.

Camera

Getting to the optics, the Vivo V40 Lite sports a dual camera setup. There is a 50MP camera and a 2MP depth sensing unit. Upfront, you get a 32MP selfie camera with ultrawide angle selfies. Vivo has come up with some AI features this time such as AI Aura Light Portrait, AI Erase, AI Enhance, and such.

Performance

In terms of performance, the Vivo V40 Lite 4G packs a Snapdragon 685 chip (6nm). Which is a basic performer meant for light gaming and tasks. In terms of memory and storage, a sole 8/256GB variant is available in Nepal. Meanwhile, booting the smartphone is FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14.

Snapdragon 685

Battery and Charging

Moving on, the Vivo V40 Lite 4G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. Connectivity options include WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, GPS, and NFC.

Vivo V40 Lite Specifications:

  • Design: Glass front, IP64-rating
  • Dimensions: 163.23 x 75.93 x 7.79 mm
  • Weight: 188 grams
  • Display: 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED ,120Hz ,394ppi, 1,800 nits
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1,080 x 2,400)
  • Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
  • RAM: 8GB extendable
  • ROM: 256GB UFS 2.2
  • OS & UI: Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14
  • Rear Camera:
    • 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0, (wide)
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh Lithium-ion cell with 80W super fast charging
  • Color Options: Titanium Silver, Emerald Green
  • Buy Vivo V40 Lite here!

Vivo V40 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

The Vivo V40 Lite price in Nepal is NPR 34,999 for the sole 8/256GB trim. Vivo is also providing a 0% EMI Scheme and free thermal cups for the first 500 customers. You can purchase this phone from an authorized store like Hukut.

Vivo V40 Lite Price in Nepal(Official)
8/256GB NPR 34,999
  • Meanwhile, you can check our Vivo V30 Lite review.

Vivo Y300 Plus launched with Snapdragon 695 and 5,000 mAh battery

Surakshya Acharya
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Vivo Y300 Plus launched with Snapdragon 695 and 5,000 mAh battery

Just a month ago, Vivo announced the Y300 Pro, and now the company has made its Plus model official. This new smartphone is a successor to the Vivo Y200 Plus and brings some notable upgrades in terms of chipset and battery life. Let’s discuss the specifications and expected price of the Vivo Y300 Plus in Nepal.

Vivo Y300 Plus Overview

Display and Design

Starting with design, Vivo Y300 Plus sports a sleek design with a monotone finish. On the back, there’s a prominent rectangular camera module housing two large camera lenses and an LED flash.

vivo y300 Plus display and design

For the display, it features a 6.78” FullHD + curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz screen refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, and wet touch support. Moreover, the large edge-to-edge display features a punch hole in the center and minimal bezels. Additionally, the Y300 Plus is rated IP54, making it dust and water-resistant.

Performance and Camera

Under the hood, the Vivo Y300 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 695 SoC built on a 6nm process and features two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55, alongside an Adreno 619 GPU. Furthermore, this smartphone is paired with 8GB of LPDDRX RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable by up to 1TB via microSD card.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC

Around the back, it comes with a squircle-shaped camera island housing two cameras: a 50MP primary and a 2MP additional. For selfies, this smartphone has a centered punch hole housing the 32MP selfie camera.

Battery and Rest

The Vivo Y300 Plus packs a battery of 5,000 mAh battery along with a charging speed of 44W. It also includes Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14.

Moreover, this new smartphone comes with AI erase, AI Photo Enhance, and the Wedding Style Portrait filter. Additionally, it features five movie filters for videos: French movies, European and American films, Japanese movies, Old movies, and Silent films.

Vivo Y300 Plus Specifications

  • Display: 6.78″ FullHD+ Curved AMOLED, 1,300 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, wet touch support
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6nm)
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
  • ROM: 128GB UFS 2.2, expandable via microSD card (up to 1TB)
  • OS & UI: Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
  • Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50 MP Primary + 2 MP Auxiliary)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP Camera (Centered punch-hole cutout)
  • Security: Under-display fingerprint sensor
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh Li-ion cell with 44W fast charging
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM Dual Standby, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Audio: Stereo speakers
  • Durability: IP54 (splash-resistant)
  • Camera Features: AI Erase, AI Photo Enhance, Wedding Style Portrait filter, five movie filters (French, European & American, Japanese, Old movie, Silent film)
  • Colour Options: Silk Black and Silk Green

Vivo Y300 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

The Vivo Y300 Plus is available in India with a starting price of INR 23,999. When it makes it inside the border, we can expect the Vivo Y300 Plus price in Nepal to be around NPR 48,000.

Vivo Y300 Plus Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB INR 23,999 NPR 48,000

 

Honor Pad GT Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3!

Aarohan Niraula
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Honor Pad GT Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3!

Honor, the Chinese smartphone maker, just launched a super powerful tablet alongside its X60 series smartphones in its home country. The Honor Pad GT Pro comes with a 144Hz OLED screen and flagship-grade Snapdragon chipset for a very appealing price. In this piece, let’s take a quick peek at the tablet, its features, and specifications, alongside the expected price in Nepal, and availability. 

Honor Pad GT Pro Overview

Design and Display 

The new Honor tablet is a sleek and portable machine measuring 5.8mm thick and weighing just around 550 grams. It is likely all metal on the build with options for limited colorways: Black, White, and Blue. The back has a squarish camera module with a single 13MP lens and dual lines running through the length of the device. 

HonorPad GT Pro design

On the display side, you get a remarkable 12.3-inch 144Hz OLED screen with all the bells and whistles you could ask for. It’s super fast, very crisp, gets blindingly bright, and has more than 10 billion colors. Furthermore, pair it with Honor’s Magic Pencil Gen 3 to use it as a drawing canvas or your own creative hub.

Performance and Memory 

The performance also leaves no room for complaints as the Honor Pad GT Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon (SD) 8s Gen 3. It’s a 4nm processor similar in power to last year’s flagship SD 8 Gen 3. There’s a prime Cortex X4 core running at up to 3GHz, and a few A720s complimented some A520s. The GPU is a weaker Adreno 735 compared to the 750 in the 8 Gen 3. Regardless, for the price bracket it is targeting, this is one of the best gaming chipsets you can get and Honor has gone with the correct approach by providing a large 40,000 mm² heat sink surface and shipping it alongside up to a whopping 16GB of RAM and 512GB memory. 

Honor Pad GT Pro chip

The tablet boots on MagicOS 8 based on Android 14 but we aren’t sure on the software support and number of updates just yet. 

Battery and Extras

Given the thin form factor, you get a respectable 10050 mAh Lithium cell with support for 66W fast charging. The Type-C port at the bottom is a USB 3 Gen 2 port so you can connect various external drives or other accessories, and there are also magnetic pins for the stylus. 

The rear camera can shoot up to 4k 30 fps while the 9MP one housed on the front can go up to 1080p 30fps. Honor Pad GT Pro has a quad-speaker setup with IMAX Enhanced support for an enjoyable multimedia experience. Unfortunately, despite being frontline as a gaming powerhouse, there is no headphone jack, so you’ll either have to invest in a dongle or use Bluetooth alternatives.

Honor Pad GT Pro Specifications

  • Design and Build: All metal design
  • Thickness and Weight: 5.88 mm + 555 grams
  • Display: 12.3” 3K OLED Panel, 1600 nits peak brightness, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 144Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI P3 colors
  • GPU: Adreno 735
  • RAM: 8GB or 12GB or 16GB
  • ROM: 128GB or 256 GB or 512GB
  • OS & UI: Android 14 with MagicOS 8.2 on top
  • Battery: 10,050 mAh cell with 66W charging
  • Colour Options: White, Black, Blue

Honor Pad GT Pro Price in Nepal and Specifications 

The latest GT Pad is now available in China with a starting price of CNY 2,499 for the 8/128GB configuration. When it makes it here, we expect the Honor Pad GT Pro price in Nepal to be around NPR 59,999. 

Honor Pad GT Pro Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB CNY 2,499 NPR 59,999
8/256GB CNY 2,699 NPR 64,999
12/256GB CNY 2,999 NPR 69,999
16/512GB CNY 3,399 NPR 77,999

  • Meanwhile, check out our video on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE: 

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