The upcoming Vivo X200 is creating a buzz with the official images brought out in the Chinese retailer site JD.com. In this article, we’ll explore the latest rumors and details surrounding this expected change.
Vivo X200 Rumors Roundup
Design and Performance bump
In terms of design, the X200 will have a sleek profile with flat edges, a premium glass back, and a refined camera setup. The official images are out already as aforementioned and we are seeing symmetrical camera angles on the rear side with ZEISS branding in the middle. It will be less than 9 mm thick, contributing to its slim and stylish look. The phone is expected to be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset and a 6.5-inch display with 1.5K resolution.
Vivo X200’s downgraded charging speed
While the X100 offered rapid 120W charging, the X200 is expected to support only 90W. This could be seen as a major downgrade for the phone which might initially disappoint some users, but it could be part of a strategy to enhance overall battery life.
Because despite the slower charging speed, the X200 will feature a larger battery, estimated between 5,500 and 5,600 mAh, potentially making the slower charging speed less of a drawback. So, for many users, the slower charging speed might be a reasonable compromise, especially for those who prefer longer battery life over quicker charging.
Additionally, the Vivo X200 will not support wireless charging, continuing the trend set by its predecessor.
There would be no doubt at all on the Vivo X200 bringing the ZEISS branded cameras this time as well. The round camera module will house symmetrically aligned sensors. The main sensor will be a new Sony LYT-818 with 50MP resolution and a 1/1.28-inch sensor size. It is said to bring improved noise reduction in low-light environments. Meanwhile, there is no concrete info on the resolution and sensor type of the telephoto and ultrawide units.
Vivo X200 Launch and Availability
The reservation date is set for October 8th for China while the phone is launching on October 14th, 2024. The global availability details will be unveiled later.
Vivo’s latest flagship series i.e. X100 series had multiple members and all of them had a pretty solid camera set. Now the company is working on its successor series which will likely have an equal number of members. We are hearing some buzz about the “Pro” model which will reportedly have even better imaging capabilities. Let’s discuss all that we know of the Vivo X200 Pro in this article.
Vivo X200 Pro Rumours Round-up
Design and Display
The design side of things will be a bit different, especially on the frame side as per the official images circling on JD.com, a Chinese retail platform. The curved middle frame is bidding farewell with a flat frame saying “Hi” with a glossy finish as per the renders. The camera module is still a circular one with a slight bump and ZEISS branding. Meanwhile, the display will still be a curved AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution, a micro quad curved to be more precise. In terms of color options, the X200 Pro will include Black, White, Blue, and Silver.
Database Appearance
Vivo has been rather inactive with its flagship series in the European market. However, they did launch the Vivo X100 Pro there and it looks like they will launch its successor too. Sources have spotted the Vivo X200 Pro with model number “V2413” in the EE’s (a British mobile phone provider) database.
This means that Vivo is switching the naming scheme for its flagship phones. So far they’ve been hopping the number by the factor of 10s like X70, X80, X90, and X100. But now, the naming will take a direct jump of 100 and the upcoming phone series will be called the Vivo X200 instead.
Imaging
Camera Commotion
There are a whole lot of rumours floating around regarding which sensor the upcoming Vivo X200 Pro will feature. From all the talks, the main camera will be a Sony LYT 818 1/1.28-inch sensor from Sony with 50MP resolution. It will support real-time HDR preview, 86dB HDR and 0.95e signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring better imaging capabilities. Likewise, it appears to be pretty unanimous that it will carry over the 200MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor used with the telephoto lens of Vivo X100 Ultra.
Along with the sensor itself, Vivo is working on an in-house ISP as well. It will reportedly be called Vivo V4 ISP. They will equip their upcoming flagship with this ISP so that it can better run its AI portrait algorithm. And talking of AI, the company is also developing an AI model with a billion parameters to better help with image optimisation.
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Vivo V4 ISP
Vivo AI Algorithm
Vivo AI Rollout plan
Vivo will not reserve this algorithm for X200 Pro only though. They shared a roll-out plan where they intend to push this AI model to Vivo X100 Pro, X100, X90 Pro+, and X90/s/Pro by the end of August, early September, end of October, and early November respectively. Even though there are no mentions of the X100s and X100s Pro, they will likely receive the update alongside the base model.
Dimesnity 9400 SoC
This year as well, Vivo is likely to join hands with Mediatek for the horsepower. Rumours have it, the Vivo X200 Pro will pack a Dimensity 9400 chipset. There is no concrete info as to how much improvement it will bring over the Dimesnity 9300, but we can expect boosts on both the CPU and GPU sides, without any doubt. Meanwhile, the software side will be OriginOS 5 with several AI features.
Vivo X200 Pro Launch and Availability
The Vivo X200 Pro’s reservation will open on Oct 8 in China while the official launch will happen on October 14.
Meanwhile, check out our Vivo X100 Pro review video:
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has unveiled a new oxide-based solid-state battery. This battery is specifically designed for the wearables market, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wireless earbuds. In this article, we will discuss everything about the upcoming solid-state battery by Samsung Electro-mechanics.
Samsung Solid-State Battery Overview
Key Features
This solid-state battery claims to be the world’s first ultra-compact cell tailored for wearable devices. It achieves an energy density of 200 watt-hours per liter, which is on par with conventional lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, it can be manufactured in various sizes and shapes, thanks to advanced multi-layer ceramic capacitor manufacturing techniques.
Manufacturing Process
The battery employs a detailed layer-printing and stacking method. This approach helps prevent common issues like wrinkling and swelling that often occur in traditional lithium-ion cells. As a result, the battery is ultra-dense and can withstand numerous charge cycles.
And if you were asking whether this solid-state battery has any advantages, then YES! It enhances safety and shock resistance while reducing the carbon footprint. Furthermore, the battery operates effectively across a wider temperature range.
Samsung aims for mass production in the first half of 2026. The new battery is expected to appear in products such as the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds. Currently, samples have been provided to potential customers and partners for evaluation. In addition to wearables, Samsung plans to expand the use of solid-state batteries to electric vehicles (EVs).
Meanwhile, check our review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Buds 6 TWS earbuds in China, coinciding with the release of the Redmi Note 14 Pro series. These earbuds offer a range of features aimed at a considerably reasonable price. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Redmi Buds 6, including its expected price in Nepal.
Redmi Buds 6 Overview
Audio and Noise Cancellation
The Redmi Buds 6 utilizes a dual-unit acoustic architecture. It includes a 12.4mm titanium-plated diaphragm unit and a 5.5mm micro-piezoelectric ceramic unit. This design aims to deliver clear and detailed sound. The earbuds have an IP54 rating, making them resistant to dust and water.
The Redmi Buds 6 offers significant noise cancellation capabilities. They provide up to 49dB of noise reduction, blocking 99.6% of ambient noise. Furthermore, a dual-microphone AI system reduces wind noise, working effectively at speeds up to 9m/s. The earbuds can also adapt to noise cancellation based on the ear canal structure and wearing conditions.
Modes and Connectivity
These earbuds include multiple listening modes. Users can choose from Depth, Balance, and Light modes. There are three transparency modes: standard, vocal enhancement, and environmental enhancement. Other features include compatibility with the Xiaomi Headphones app, dual-device connection, quick connect, one-click photo capture, and audio sharing.
These earbuds are powered by Bluetooth v5.4. Additionally, they feature four built-in EQ sound effects and support a personalized Sound ID function. Users can enjoy 360° surround spatial stereo sound effects.
The charging case has been upgraded with a Cloud Crevice Lighting Effect 2.0. This feature allows users to check the battery status without needing to connect to a mobile device. The power status is displayed through a four-level bar system.
In terms of battery life, the Redmi Buds 6 can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. When used with the charging case, the total battery life extends up to 42 hours. A fast charging feature allows for 4 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.
The Redmi Buds 6 are priced at 199 yuan. They are available in three colors: White, Black, and Cyan. When it makes it here, we expect its price in Nepal to be no less than NPR 5299.
TWS
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Redmi Buds 6
CNY 199
NPR 5,299
Meanwhile, check our review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max
Vivo introduced its new entry-level smartphone, the vivo Y18, in the Nepalese market. And we have a price slash on this phone in this festive season. In this article, we will discuss further more about the vivo Y18, including its official price in Nepal, specifications, and more.
Vivo Y18 Overview
Display and Design
The device features a premium-looking design on the back. Vivo ships this phone in two color shades: Mocha Brown and Wave Aqua. You get an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. Moreover, the device includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button.
One of the key highlights of the Y18 is its display, which is the brightest in its segment, reaching 840 nits in High Brightness Mode, as claimed by Vivo. However, the display is an LCD panel and not an OLED. The 6.56-inch screen features a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The display is certified for genuine eye protection by TUV.
Meanwhile, check out the latest prices and specs of vivo devices here
Camera
The main rear camera is a 50MP sensor, while the secondary one is a useless 0.08MP camera. In addition, you also get an 8MP front camera for selfies and videos. The vivo Y18 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W wired charging.
Performance
Under the hood, the vivo Y18 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. Storage options include 128GB, with the ability to expand storage via a microSD card. The device features an 8MP selfie shooter and runs Android 14 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 14.
As part of the Dashain offer, the official Vivo Y18 price in Nepal is now NPR 16,999 for the 6/128GB version. You can purchase the smartphone from Hukut.
Vivo brought a new budget midrange phone in Nepal, dubbed the Vivo Y28 4G. Which comes with a Helio G85 SoC, a sizeable 6,000mAh battery, and a 90Hz refresh rate LCD display. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and official price of the Vivo Y28 4G in Nepal.
Vivo Y28 4G Overview:
Design and Display
It’s a Vivo phone after all, and the design looks pleasant here. Available in two shades: Gleaming Orange and Agate Green, the Vivo Y28 4G bears a flat frame design measuring 8.09mm thickness and a reflective back panel with a square camera module. In terms of ingress protection, you get an IP64 rating against water and dust damage.
As for the display, you get a 6.68-inch LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 83% NTSC color gamut support. Meanwhile, it also supports 1000nits of HBM for easy sunlight readability.
Meanwhile, check out the latest prices and specs of vivo devices here
Camera
Getting to the optics, the Vivo Y28 4G houses a dual camera setup. It is headlined by a 50MP main sensor plus a 2MP depth unit. Meanwhile, the selfies are handled by an 8MP front snapper.
Performance
Under the hood, the smartphone packs a Mediatek Helio G85 SoC. This 12nm fabbed 4G chipset features two Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz frequency. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, booting the smartphone is Vivo’s FunTouch OS 14 on top of Android 14.
Moving on, fueling the Vivo Y28 4G is a sizeable 6,000mAh cell. It is accompanied by 44W SuperFlash fast charging. And the company ships a compatible brick bundled in the box. Likewise, the connectivity features here include 4G, VoLTE, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
For Dashain, the Vivo Y28 4G price in Nepal is NPR 23,999 for the 6/128GB and NPR 26,499 for the 8/256GB version. You can purchase the phone from Hukut.
Vivo officially launched the Vivo V30 Lite 4G in Nepal, a while ago. It’s the company’s latest midrange phone which focuses on a multimedia and camera experience. And we have a price drop on this phone for Dashain. So, let us discuss the Vivo V30 Lite 4G, its specifications, price in Nepal, and so on!
Vivo V30 Lite 4G Overview
Design and Display
The Vivo V30 Lite 4G comes with a triple camera setup overlayed on a plastic back. Meanwhile, you get a glass in the front and plastic as its frame. Furthermore, you get an IP54 rating, while being 7.79 mm thick and weighing 190 grams.
In terms of display, It showcases a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED panel offering FHD+ resolution with 394ppi pixel density, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits.
Meanwhile, check out the latest prices and specs of vivo devices here
Performance
Under the hood, the Vivo V30 Lite 4G has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. It is an octa-core processor made on a 6nm fabrication process.
It is available in only a single memory and storage configuration. The Vivo V30 Lite 4G comes with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Similarly, for memory, we are getting 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Unfortunately, we do not get an option to expand the storage. At last, it comes with Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14 on the software front.
In the optics department, the rear of the V30 Lite features a primary 50-megapixel camera paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor, while for selfies, it sports an 8-megapixel front camera.
Powering it up is a 5,000mAh battery, supported by 80W fast charging. The company claims that with the included charger, the phone can reach an 80 percent charge in just 30 minutes. Furthermore, you also get stereo speakers and sensors like fingerprint (under display, optical) sensors and a Gyroscope for gaming endeavors.
The Vivo V30 lite 4G price in Nepal is set at NPR 32,999 for this festive season This price is for the 8 GB RAM and 256GB storage. You can purchase the phone from Hukut store.
Vivo V30 Lite 4G
Price in Nepal
8GB + 256GB
NPR 33,999 32,999
Meanwhile, check out our Vivo V29 Pro review video:
So, I have been daily driving the new iPhone 16 Pro Max for a little over 10 days now! And for the first time after so many years, I really really feel iPhones are getting a little boring! I have used so many phones from Chinese brands in 2024, they are the ones that I genuinely think are getting so much better every year, whereas with Apple we are only seeing minimal upgrades year over year! My sister is using the iPhone 13 Pro Max and one of my best friends has the 14 Pro Max, and they don’t see the appeal of this new iPhone! And maybe this is why the new iPhones’ pre-order numbers are lower this year!
iPhone 16 Pro Max Specifications
Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Dimensions: 8.25mm thickness
Weight: 225 grams
Display: 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, 1328 x 2878 pixels,
Chipset: Apple A18 Pro
Storage: 256GB (base), up to 1TB
Main Camera: 48MP Sony sensor with stacked design and Digital Gain Control
Battery: 4676mAh, MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher
Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 7, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, satellite connectivity
iPhone 16 Pro Max Review
Design
First of all, the biggest letdown of this year’s iPhone 16 Pro Max has to be this camera button. There was so much hype about it around the launch, and I was looking forward to using it with a positive mindset, but after nearly 2 weeks, I just have nothing good to say about it!
First of all, the placement is super weird, especially for someone with small hands like me! I think they should have kept it above here – that way it could have been somewhat useful while clicking photos in portrait orientation.
And these camera button shortcuts, like light press and swipe to change color tone, zoom, aperture, etc, which are supposed to make things easier have actually been super hard to get used to for me! I just can do so more easily from the screen itself! And even when I am using this thing while taking selfies for example, I end up getting blurry, not-so-sharp photos because when you press the button like this, the camera shakes a bit.
Likewise, I have also found myself accidentally pressing the button opening the camera at times, so I ended up setting it to double-click to open the camera, and that fixed it for me. Maybe with Apple Intelligence coming soon, this button will be somewhat useful, but as i speak, a lot of Apple Intelligence features are just not available yet! Almost all the AI features Apple talked about during the launch event, is only coming later next year, and here in Asia, there is no specific date on when it’s launching as well.
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Anyway, another thing that Apple could have done slightly better is with color options! Maybe, they should have provided new choices like they did with the regular iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. The only new color this year is the Desert Titanium, while the rest are the same as the 15 Pro Max. I do understand the muted colours on iPhone’s Pro series – It looks classier, but maybe different colors would have differentiated it from older models!
Display
Anyway, apart from the letdowns I mentioned, there are still a few good upgrades this time! One thing I instantly noticed is how good this display is! It’s now bigger at 6.9 inches and is perhaps one of the best displays I have interacted with this year alongside the S24 Ultra!
The bezels are now super slim, actually slimmer than the S24 Ultra and the overall quality of this display is top-class. It has nice accurate colours, a super responsive touch, and watching Dolby Vision content on Netflix on it has been a delight, especially with the nice and loud speakers it has.
It’s also significantly brighter than the S24 Ultra, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max can get super dim too at just 1 nit. So, I was able to use it comfortably during bedtime. I was expecting the PWM sensitivity, the rate at which these OLED screens refresh, to be higher this time around, but, it stillmaxes out at 480Hz, so if your eyes are sensitive to screen flickers and you are someone who uses their phone at high brightness, you might end of getting slight headache.
Regardless, I thought the 16 Pro Max was going to be a bit bulky since it has a bigger display and bigger battery, but to my surprise, it doesn’t feel that way! In fact, it’s more ergonomic than the 15 Pro Max because the weight is now evenly distributed. It is also more robust this time, as it comes with the latest-generation Ceramic Shield, which is supposedly 50% tougher than last year. And this year, it has survived Jerry Rig’s Bend test as well! If you remember, last year’s 15 Pro Max failed that test!
Battery
Another area where I am thoroughly impressed is with the battery life! Every year, the best battery on an iPhone used to be on the Plus models, because of their relatively weaker chipset and the 60Hz refresh rate, but this year the best battery on an iPhone is on the Pro Max lineup!
And in my real-world usage, I am getting at least 8 hours of screen on time and up to 11 hours of screen on time. This SOT is when I am mostly testing its cameras, playing games, or running benchmarks, so you can expect this number to get even better if you just do light work such as watch movies or use social media.
So yes, this is easily the best battery backup smartphone that I have used this year, but I think other Chinese phones later this year will match iPhone’s endurance because what Chinese brands are doing lately is they are using the new Silicon Carbon batteries on their phones which is more efficient and can fit in high capacity cells on a slimmer form factor. We have seen it in action with the Honor Magic 6 Pro last year, which was the battery champ in our tests, and recently, the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has this huge 6200mAh Si-Ca batteries. So, we are definitely going to see bigger, slimmer, and more efficient batteries on flagship Chinese phones soon!
Anyway, I was expecting Charging to be slightly faster this time around! The rumour was we might be getting a new 45W fast charging, but 16 Pro Max still maxes out at like 29 Watts. So, like in previous years, you can go from 0 to around 55% battery in about 30 mins, 80% in 1 hour, and almost 2 hours for a full refill. You might get slightly faster charging results using a 65W PD charger. However, for the first time, all the iPhone 16 models now support 25W fast charging over MagSafe, which is good news.
Performance
Ok, let me talk about the performance! And here, the new A18 Pro chipset is anywhere between 15 to 30% better than last year’s A17 Pro – in both CPU and GPU. But in real-world usage, you will not notice even a slight difference Vs the previous year’s iPhones.
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Infact, even the 3-year-old iPhone 13 Pro Max feels snappy in 2024! So, what’s actually improved here is the stability and sustained performance. For eg, I ran a wildlife extreme stress test which outputs extreme CPU and GPU loading for 20 straight loops, and as you can see, the stability here is much better than last year’s iPhone and even the S24 Ultra.
Apple is using a larger graphite sheet this time, which is still not as good as Vapor Chamber cooling we see on Android phones, but seems like the larger graphite sheet is doing a fantastic job. For eg, when I am playing PuBG mobile for 20-30 minutes, the 15 Pro Max dims the display to prevent the phone from overheating, whereas, in 16 Pro Max, the display doesn’t dim at all, even after 45 mins of continuous gameplay. The temperatures are also like 3 to 4% lower Versus the 15 Pro Max. And it cools faster too.
Similarly, I am also getting better 1% low fps numbers on the iPhone 16 Pro Max in all of the demanding games I have tested. So, without a doubt, this is the best gaming phone right now! So, no matter how many Android brands sponsor the PuBG tournament, all the Pro-gamers are still going for that reliability of the 16 Pro Max! It’s sad but true!
Camera
However, despite the big improvements in the battery and performance, the Camera aspect is something you won’t be getting much of an improvement in. It does have a new 48MP ultra-wide camera which clicks marginally better photos and macros compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and then we get a 4K 120fps support which is fun to use to click some awesome slo-mo videos.
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The new photographic style is a nice feature too, but the default natural mode just worked fine for me. I did try a few of the styles, but later it became a hassle changing it to a new style every time while I was clicking other people’s photos who prefer a different color tone! So all this means — the iPhone 16 Pro Max is not the best camera phone of 2024!
I think for portraits, I am more interested in the upcoming VIVO X200 Pro because last year’s X100 clicked the best portraits from its telephoto camera. I am also looking forward to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, because the 14 Utra’s camera was just outstanding, especially that 3X lens.
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With the 16 Pro Max, you are going to get the same natural, warm, a bit contrasty images, with nice details and all, but it doesn’t necessarily win in any aspect.
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Yes, the 48MP ultrawide camera is an upgrade – it is brighter and has slightly better details, and the 5X zoom lens clicks decent portraits, but that about it. It’s the most incremental of incremental upgrades over the iPhone 15 Pro! Maybe, the iPhone could have included a higher megapixel Telephoto lens this time around, but that’s only rumored to feature in next year’s17 Pro Max.
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BTW, I am coming up with an in-depth camera comparison with the S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL, where you will fully understand where the iPhone 16 Pro wins and loses. In any case, the one area where the iPhone 16 Pro Max is still the king is while shooting videos – any day of the week, no doubt!
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It produces crisp video, with little things like slightly better details, exposure and highlights in challenging conditions so much better than the Pixel or Samsung. So, no matter how good the S24 Ultra’s or Pixel 9 Pro’s videography aspect has improved, the iPhone 16 Pro Max still nails this category.
Plus, if you are a content creator like me, or you aspire to become one, you will love No. 1 how good its Cinematic Videos are, it’s just much more consistent. No. 2 you can shoot videos in Pro-Res and edit in post for more vibrant & colorful videos and No. 3 if you go live on Tiktok or Instagram, the output is just amazing and is of higher quality than any other Android phone!
iPhone 16 Pro Max Pros and Cons
Pros
Excellent display quality
Impressive battery life
Powerful A18 Pro chipset
Durable Ceramic Shield
Exceptional video recording
Cons
Useless camera button
Minimal camera upgrades
Missing AI features at launch
Limited charging speed
iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: Conclusion
Overall, even as an iPhone fan girl myself, I believe this year’s iPhone 16 Pro Max is one of the most unfinished products Apple has ever released in a long long time. The Camera button is a joke, the most hyped AI feature is only going to be available next year – that too only in select regions, but the bigger letdown here is, that lack of meaningful upgrades in the cameras, I think it’s nothing exceptional. Chinese brands are doing better innovation in cameras!
So, yeah, like I said earlier. This year’s iPhone is the most incremental of incremental upgrades! Apple should have rather called this phone the “15s Pro Max” if i am being honest.
But of course, this thing is going to sell well cause there are millions of iPhone 11 and 12 series users out there waiting to upgrade. For them, upgrading to this newer model does make sense. But if I were you, I would definitely wait coz I think Apple will learn from this and next year they will bring a much-needed upgrade in cameras, AI features going to be more refined, this foolish camera button might disappear for good, and much more!
Meanwhile, watch our review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max
Motorola has officially announced the ThinkPhone 25, designed for business users. The phone continues the corporate-focused design of its predecessor, offering improved specifications and integration with Lenovo products. In this article, we will discuss everything about the upcoming Motorola ThinkPhone 24, including its expected price in Nepal.
Motorola ThinkPhone 25 Overview
Design and Display
Motorola has equipped the ThinkPhone 25 with a 6.36-inch pOLED display, offering a 1220p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i for added durability.
The ThinkPhone 25 retains its sturdy build, featuring a Carbon Black color with an aramid fiber back and a plastic frame. It comes with an IP-68 rating, making it resistant to water and dust. Additionally, the phone meets MIL-STD 810H certification standards for durability.
Performance
The phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Motorola promises 5 years of Android OS updates and security patches until 2029. Furthermore, the phone includes enhanced security features like malware and phishing detection, along with additional Wi-Fi security measures.
Camera and Battery
The rear camera system includes a 50MP main shooter with Sony’s LYTIA 700C sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS). Additionally, it has a 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 13MP ultrawide camera, providing users with versatile photography options.
The ThinkPhone 25 features a 4,310 mAh battery. It supports 68W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, allowing for quicker recharges.
Business Features
The phone offers deep integration with Lenovo PCs and Motorola tablets. This includes automatic sync, shared keyboard and mouse functionality, centralized notifications, and the ability to use the phone’s main camera as a webcam. In addition, Motorola provides its Moto Device Manager for B2B customers, enabling IT departments to manage devices remotely.
Motorola ThinkPhone 25 Price in Nepal and Availability
The ThinkPhone 25 will be available starting in November, priced at €499 in Europe. If it ever makes it here, we expect the Motorola ThinkPhone 25 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 59,999.
Smartphone
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Motorola ThinkPhone 25
Euro 499
NPR 59,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max
Last month Infinix launched the Hot 50 (5G) smartphone with Dimensity 6300 chipset on board. Now the company has launched a 4G-only variant as well with MediaTek Helio G100 chipset and Infinix AI capabilities. In this article, we will be looking at the Infinix Hot 50 4G in further detail, including its expected price in Nepal.
Infinix Hot 50 4G Overview
Design and Display
The Infinix Hot 50 4G looks one-to-one to its 5G counterpart. It comes with flat frames and flat edges and has eye-catching squircle camera cutouts. Furthermore, the lenses definitely give this phone a fresh and unique look. This phone is available in different sets of colours too, those being Sleek Black, Sage Green, and Titanium Grey.
On the front, the Infinix Hot 50 4G has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. The screen offers three levels of smoothness at 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz. In the meantime, it is capable of a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz while the instantaneous touch responsiveness is much higher at 1,200Hz. Other than that, the phone offers 800 nits of typical brightness and covers 85% NTSC colour space. Infinix also mentions wet and greasy touch support, which also hints that the Hot 50 4G is water resistant to some extent. However, no IP rating has been assigned.
Performance and Infinix AI
You get the MediaTek Helio G100 chipset under the hood with 6nm fabbing and 430,000+ AnTuTu score. It is assisted by up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This phone also offers expandability options with DRE (Dynamic RAM Expansion) and a dedicated slot for a microSD card of up to 2TB. With all this, Infinix Hot 50 4G apparently offers 90FPS gaming on two popular titles — FreeFire and Mobile Legends Bang Bang. Powering you through is a 5,000 mAh battery with up to 18W charging support. Additionally, you get features like Bypass charging, Overnight charging protection, and Charging liquid detection to help you preserve battery health.
Infinix Hot 50 4G comes with Infinix AI which has been divided into AI Creation and AI Life categories. The former allows you to play around with images such as object removal, sticker cutouts, and image generation. Likewise, AI Life consists of things like Folax (AI voice assistant), text summarisation and generation, and voice-assisted photo shutter.
In terms of optics, the Infinix Hot 50 4G also comes with a 50MP primary shooter. However, it swaps out the Sony IMX582 sensor on the 5G model for a smaller Samsung sensor. The rear camera lineup has two more lenses, but the kind of those is not yet known. On the other hand, we have an 8MP snapper on the front.
Infinix Hot 50 4G Specifications
Design: Flat design with monotone reflective back panel and squarish camera cutouts
Dimensions: 167.88 mm x 75.63 mm x 7.70 mm
Weight: 187 grams
Display: 6.78” IPS LCD Panel, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1,200Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, 800 nits typical brightness, 85% NTSC colour gamut, Wet and greasy touch support
Resolution: FHD+ (1,080 x 2,460)
Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm)
RAM: 6GB or 8GB, LPDDR4X + DRE (Dynamic RAM Expansion)
ROM: 128GB or 256GB, UFS + 2TB expandable with MicroSD card
OS & UI: Android 14 with XOS 14.5 on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary with S5KJN1SQ03-FGX9 sensor + two auxiliary camera of unspecified resolution)
Front Camera: 8MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
The phone was listed on the company’s international website and appeared with a price tag of UAH 6,800 in one Ukranian store. Based on that, we expect the Infinix Hot 50 4G price in Nepal to be NPR 26,499 if and when it arrives here.
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