Nepali OEM brand — Asta Wolf added a new speaker to their ever-growing catalogue. This speaker has a loud 20W output, RGB lighting, and a decent playback time. Let’s take a look at the Asta Wolf Blaze speaker in further detail including its price in Nepal.
Asta Wolf BLAZE Overview
Design
The Asta Wolf Blaze comes cylindrical and has a touch of boombox inspiration with the top handle. It also has buttons for controls and RGB lighting on both sides. Likewise, the speaker has a mesh finish on the front and the back.
It also boasts an IPX5 rating — able to handle water splashes here and there. It is available in three options i.e. Black, Blue, and Green.
This speaker can pump out 20W of audio output, which is enough to cover an entire room and more. However, if you need larger and louder sounds you can connect another Asta Wolf Blaze through “Dual Fusion” technology. This feature allows two speakers to sync with one another and offer stereo sound effects as well.
To connect with your smartphone, the Asta Wolf Blaze is equipped with Bluetooth v5.0. Meanwhile, if you want to go the wired route, the speaker offers you a connection through USB-A, microSD card, and AUX ports. Similarly, there is a USB-C to charge the thing as well. In the tank, it has a 3,600mAh battery offering up to eight hours of playback on 70% charge.
Asta Wolf BLAZE Specifications
Design: Boombox-like design with RGB lighting, IPX5-rated
Speaker Output: 20W
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.0
Ports: USB-A, AUX, MicroSD card
Battery: 3,600mAh
Playback: Up to 8 hours at 70% volume
Charging: via USB-C, 2–3 hours
Colour Options: Black, Blue, Green
Asta Wolf BLAZE Price in Nepal and Availability
The company officially unveiled this speaker on 25 November 2024 for an MRP of NPR 6,000. However, the Asta Wolf Blaze will be available in Nepal for a launch price of NPR 2,999. Furthermore, the first 500 customers can get an additional discount of NPR 500!
Asta Wolf Speaker
Price in Nepal (Official)
BLAZE
NPR 6,000 NPR 2,999
(Additional NPR 500 off for first 500 customers)
Oppo officially launched ColorOS 15, based on Android 15 debuting alongside their new smartphone Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro. This article provides an in-depth look at the features and specifications of ColorOS 15, along with its availability details.
ColorOS 15 Update Roadmap
Oppo has revealed the ColorOS 15 rollout roadmap, which outlines the devices eligible for the new software. By the end of 2025, over two dozen phones will be updated to ColorOS 15. Here’s the detailed update schedule:
ColorOS 15 introduces the Trinity Engine, a smart caching feature that optimizes CPU and system performance. The update claims improvements across the board; a 3x increase in algorithm efficiency, 22% smoother system performance, and an extra 12 minutes of battery life. Additionally, the other Luminous Rendering Engine feature enhances response speeds by 18% and control stability by 40%.
AI features
Photography has received a boost with AI-powered features, including AI Photo Remaster, AI Clarity Enhancer, AI Reflection Remover, AI Unblur, and AI Eraser. ColorOS 15 also integrates AI capabilities from Google, such as AI-powered notes and documents, AI recording summaries, Circle to Search with Google, and the Google Gemini AI Assistant.
Connectivity and sharing
Much like the seamless sharing experience between iOS devices, ColorOS 15 now enables effortless sharing of photos and videos between Oppo and iOS devices using the O+ connect app.
Personalisation Options
ColorOS 15 offers several customization features, like the Luminous Motion effect, which enhances actions like charging and fingerprint unlocking. Additionally, the One Take Animation feature provides smooth transitions and stylish animations between the Always-On Display, Lock Screen, and wallpapers.
Privacy Enhancements
Oppo has made improvements to privacy with features like Clear Voice, which reduces background noise, and Auto Pixelate, which blurs sensitive details in screenshots. The Strongbox feature provides hardware-level protection for critical data, while Theft Protection offers multi-layered security for tracking stolen devices.
The Honor 200 series, which debuted in China earlier this year and was later launched in Nepal. Now the company is preparing to launch the successor for them. These phones appeared on certification sites a while ago, and now we have a first look too. In this article, we will discuss the upcoming Honor 300 Series, including its rumors and leaks.
Honor 300 Series Rumors
3C Database
The Honor 300 series has appeared on the 3C database with four distinct model numbers. Alongside these, charging adapter model numbers were also listed, confirming that the devices will support at least 100W wired fast charging. We can expect the 300 series to include the Honor 300, Honor 300 Pro, Honor 300 Lite, and Honor 300 Smart.
Also an Ultra!
That being said, recent development suggests an Ultra model is also in the mix! Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station posted two images of the phone on Weibo. Looking at the photos, we can see a periscope zoom camera which could be the differentiating factor between the Ultra and Pro models.
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Performance
The Honor 200 Pro featured a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and the chipset choices will likely follow a similar route. We think the 300 Pro might feature something like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Dimensity 9300+. Meanwhile, the Ultra might opt for 8 Elite. However, we cannot say for certain at this moment.
Design and Features
A render of the Honor 300 Pro was leaked in August 2024, revealing a unique back design. The render showed an elongated camera module and a curved-edge display on the front. There are also rumors that the Honor 300 series could introduce a more compact and budget-friendly model.
At this point, the exact details and naming of the Honor 300 series remain uncertain. We will likely see more updates as the official launch approaches.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE:
Green Life Experience has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Orbit Pro, combining essential features with a premium design. In this article, let’s dive into discussing all the features and prices in Nepal of the latest Green Orbit Pro.
Green Life Experience Orbit Pro Smartwatch Overview
Display and Design
The Green Orbit Pro has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466 x 466 resolution and 800 nits brightness. It also features scratch-resistant glass for durability.
The watch comes with a zinc alloy body and offers strap options in stainless steel or leather. You can choose from 5+1 customizable watch faces, including dynamic and static designs. With IP68 water resistance, the Orbit Pro is built for daily use. It also offers an Always-On Display (AOD) and comes with a 1-year warranty.
Health and Fitness
This smartwatch tracks heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), stress, and sleep. It supports 178 sports modes and includes features like menstrual cycle tracking and sedentary reminders.
The Green Orbit Pro has a 270mAh battery, lasting up to 20 days on standby, 7 days with light use, and 3-4 days with heavy use. It charges in about 2 hours using a magnetic 2-pin cable.
It supports Bluetooth v5.2 for fast connections with iOS and Android devices. Bluetooth calling lets you make and receive calls from the watch.
Green Orbit Pro Specifications
Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED, 466 x 466 resolution, 800 nits brightness
Build: Zinc alloy body, stainless steel or leather straps
Watch Faces: 5+1 customizable options (dynamic and static)
Health Tracking: Heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep, menstrual cycle tracking
Sports Modes: 178
Battery: 270mAh (20 days standby, 7 days light use, 3-4 days heavy use)
Charging: Magnetic 2-pin, full charge in 2 hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, supports iOS 9.0+ and Android 5.0+
Special Features: Bluetooth calling, Always-On Display (AOD)
Water Resistance: IP68
Warranty: 1 year
Green Orbit Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Green Life Experience Orbit Pro launched on November 15 at an offer price of Rs. 4,299.
Smartwatch
Price in Nepal (Official)
Availability
Green Orbit Pro
NPR 4,299
Hukut
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Note 14 Pro+
The Nepali accessories brand is highly competitive with many national and international brands having a go at it. Now, another such brand has made its entrance — GREEN Life Experience! The brand is even running a launch giveaway where you can take home a smartphone! Let’s look at all the accessories GREEN Life Experience offers and their price in Nepal.
GREEN Life Experience is a Nepali OEM brand that has been available in the offline Nepali market for quite some time now. However, the company decided to go big and partnered with Daraz.
GREEN Life Experience Accessories Price in Nepal
The brand offers a handful of product categories. As of now, they are earbuds, speakers, power bands, and smartwatches. Within each category, GREEN Life Experience has multiple choices to better cater to the consumers’ needs. Let’s take a detailed look, shall we?
Earbuds
One of the accessories that GREEN Life Experience offers is earbuds. The company has named its earbuds series — Leaf. These earbuds come with one of the latest Bluetooth version and different features depending on the price point.
1. Green Leaf-131
Specifications
Design: In-ear fit, No IP-rating
Sound Driver: 12 mm drivers
Noise Cancellation: N/A
Playback: Up to 5 hours (Buds), up to 27 hours (with case)
Charging: 60 minutes, via USB Type-C
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Colour Options: Black, White
Price in Nepal:NPR 1,999 NPR 1,299
2. Green Leaf-141
Specifications
Design: In-ear fit with IPX5 rating
Sound Driver: 13 mm drivers
Noise Cancellation: Environmental Noise Cancellation with quad-mic setup
Playback: Up to 30 hours (With Case)
Charging: 60 minutes, via USB Type-C, 150 minutes with 10 minutes charge
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Features: Touch Controls, Game Mode (Low Latency)
Colour Options: Black
Price in Nepal:NPR 2,599 NPR 1,999
3. Green Leaf-161
Specifications
Design: In-ear fit with IPX5 rating
Sound Driver: 13 mm drivers
Noise Cancellation: Environmental Noise Cancellation with quad-mic setup
Playback: Up to 50 hours (With Case)
Charging: 60 minutes, via USB Type-C, 150 minutes with 10 minutes charge
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Features: Touch Controls, Game Mode (50ms Low Latency)
Colour Options: Black
Price in Nepal:NPR 2,899 NPR 1,999
Speakers
Next up, we have another audio accessory from the company i.e. speaker. The brand’s speakers are named “Melody” and have pretty high sound output while being pretty affordable in pricing.
1. Green Melody-10
Specifications
Design: Tube-like shape
Sound Output: 10W (dual 5W)
Audio Channel: Stereo
Playback: Up to 11 hours (at 80% volume)
Charging: via USB Type-C
Connectivity: Bluetooth, MicroSD/TF card reader, USB Type-A, AUX in
Features: Analogue indicator, Stereo pairing, FM Radio
Colour Options: Black, Green, Blue
Price in Nepal:NPR 2,850 NPR 1,850
2. Green Melody-15
Specifications
Design: Box-shaped, IP67-rated
Sound Output: 15W
Audio Channel: Mono
Battery: 2,500 mAh
Playback: Up to 8 hours (at 80% volume)
Charging: via USB Type-C
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3, MicroSD/TF card reader, USB Type-A
Features: RGB Lighting, Hands-free calling
Colour Options: Black
Price in Nepal:NPR 3,299 NPR 2,299
Power Banks
Power banks are certainly the most interesting accessories that GREEN Life Experience offers. Named “Thunder”, all its power banks have in-built cables which is quite a rare feature in this product space.
GREEN Life Experience also has two smartwatches, both of which come with an AMOLED screen. Unlike its other product categories, the watches have a unique name. Meanwhile, you also get a Bluetooth calling feature along with freebies in the box with these watches.
1. Green Vision Fit
Specifications
Design: Squiricle design, IP68-rated
Materials: Metal Chassis, Tempered glass, Fluororubber strap
Apple’s latest iteration of its entry-level iPad is available in Nepal as well. The 10th gen iPad brings a lot of changes, including the design, chip upgrade, and transition from lightning to USB-C port. So, let’s walk through the features, specifications, the latest official price, and availability of the 10th gen Apple iPad 10.9 (2022) in Nepal.
Apple iPad 10.9 (10th Gen) Overview:
Design and Display
Like the iPad mini last year, the entry-level iPad has gone through a design overhaul. Apple has done away with the home button for an all-screen look.
As a result, you now get a bigger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display instead of the 10.2-inch Retina panel on its predecessor. Apple has increased the screen resolution to 2360 x 1640 pixels, but the pixel density remains the same at 264 PPI. Other screen specs have remained the same, including the True Tone technology, 500 nits of brightness, Apple Pencil (1st Gen) compatibility, and oleophobic coating.
The touch ID has been moved to the power button on the top. It lets you unlock the tablet, log into apps and use contactless payment. Moreover, Apple is offering the 2022’s iPad 10.9 in four colors: Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Silver.
Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of iPads from Apple here
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, the standard iPad (2022) gets a power bump in the form of the Apple Bionic A14. This makes the new iPad 10th Gen perform 20% faster in CPU and 10% faster in GPU tasks compared to the last year’s iPad (9th Gen) with the A13 chip. Likewise, machine learning gets a boost of up to 80% because of the new neural engine.
The 2022 iteration of the iPad (10th Gen) is available in 64GB and 256GB memory variants. You can further choose between Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + 5G variants.
The new 10th Gen iPad 10.9 (2022) now has its camera on the land, which is a first for any iPad. It uses a 12MP ultrawide sensor with a 122° field of view. Then there is the Center Stage that automatically finds the subject and keeps it in frame with automatic pans and zooms. There is a new 12MP camera sensor on the back with support for 4K videos and 240-fps slo-mo.
Like the front camera, the stereo speakers are also in landscape orientation. You also get dual microphones to get through video calls and online meetings.
Rest of the specs
With the 2022 model of the iPad 10.9 (2022), Apple has completed the lineup’s transition from lightning to Type-C port. The standard iPad now has faster Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and an option for 5G. As for accessories, there is a new Magic Keyboard Folio for this year’s iPad. New to this case is a trackpad with multi-touch gestures and a click-anywhere experience.
Apple iPad 2022 (10th Gen) Specifications:
Body: 9.79H x 7.07W x 0.28D-inches, 477gm (WiFi), 481gm (Cellular)
Apple iPad 2022 (10th Gen) Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the 10th Gen Apple iPad 10.9 (2022) now starts at Rs. 78,000 in Nepal, for the base 64GB Wi-Fi-only model. You also have the option to buy the higher 256GB Wi-Fi version which bears a price tag of Rs. 99,500 in Nepal. You can buy the iPad 10.9 (2022) from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.
The Realme GT Neo series has been a popular choice amongst budget-centric gamers. They come with a little semi-flagship or older flagship processors inside. With this, they offer good performance while keeping the costs low. Now a new member of the series is soon making its debut. There are some rumours surrounding the upcoming Realme GT Neo 7. Let’s talk.
Realme GT Neo 7 Rumours Round-up
What we know so far…
The available information on the Realme GT Neo 7 was outed by tipsters Digital Chat Station and Smart Pikachu. As per them, the phone will have an OLED panel with 1.5K resolution. Likewise, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version will act as its brain. This chipset was featured in the Red Magic Gaming Tablet as well. In that device, the CPU was only slightly overclocked while the GPU saw quite a significant upgrade hitting 1GHz frequency.
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Other than that, the Realme GT Neo 7 will have a 7,000 mAh battery as per the former source. While the phone has such a large-capacity cell, it is only 8.5mm thick. This is only slightly thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max which is 8.25mm thick. In case you are wondering, it is actually slimmer than the iPhone’s arch-rival i.e. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6mm). The source also mentions that the battery will last up to two days. Meanwhile, the phone’s 3C revealed that it will support a charging speed of 80W.
The launch date for this phone is currently unknown. However, the company’s Vice President and Global Marketing President — Xu Qi hinted that teasers for it would start dropping from next week. Given that, we can expect the Realme GT Neo 7 to launch within the coming few months too.
Apple launched the iPad Air 5 (2022) in Nepal after a month after its global launch. It’s the most powerful iPad Air ever as it packs an Apple M1 chip at its core. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) in Nepal.
Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) Overview:
M1 chip
While rumors stated that the Air 5 will be powered by an A15 Bionic chip, it actually debuted with the M1 processor. However, this isn’t the first time Apple has used M1 on an iPad; it’s also available on the iPad Pro. The M1 is an octa-core SoC that outperforms the A14 in the previous-gen of iPad Air by up to 60%.
Similarly, the graphics are handled by an 8-core GPU that, according to Apple, gives up to 2x faster performance bump than its predecessors. The silicon features a unified 8GB of RAM while the storage option includes 64GB or 256GB.
Connectivity
The tablet will be available on both the 5G and WiFi-only variants. Talking about 5G, it can deliver peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps under ideal conditions. The tablet also supports Wi-Fi 6 which brings faster throughput speeds and less bandwidth congestion than what you get with Wi-Fi 5. Likewise, the device’s USB-C interface is now up to twice as fast as the previous-gen iPad’s, with data transfer speeds reaching up to 10Gbps.
Moving on, the new iPad Air sports the same design as its predecessor. It comes in five different colors options—Space gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue.
On the front, there’s a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360 x 1640 pixel resolution and a P3 color gamut. It’s a True Tone display with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and a peak brightness of 500 nits. Likewise, it supports second-gen Apple pencil and is also compatible with Magic Keyboard.
Camera
At the back, it features the same 12MP wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture as its predecessor. It can shoot 4K video at up to 60fps. For selfies, the iPad Air 2022 includes a 12MP ultra-wide lens in place of the Air 2020’s 7MP front camera. The lens has a 122° field of view and supports Center stage feature.
Center stage helps to keep you and anyone else with you in the camera frame even if you move around. It’s useful for those who spend lots of time in meetings or for students. Anyways, the front camera is also capable of recording 1080p videos up to 30fps.
Now, talking about the battery, it’s fitted with a 28.6Whr cell that provides up to 10 hours of video playback time. It charges with a 20W adapter, which is thankfully included in the box. For audio, there’s a stereo speaker setup with support for Dolby—Digital, Digital Plus, and Atmos. The biometric option includes a Touch ID embedded into the power button.
Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) Specifications:
Body: 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24-inches; 461gm (WiFi), 462gm (WiFi + Cellular)
Vivo has officially announced the launch of its Y300 smartphone in India. The device comes with a big AMOLED screen and feature-packed cameras. This article will discuss everything about the latest Vivo Y300, including its expected price in Nepal.
Vivo Y300 Overview
Display
The Vivo Y300 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. The screen offers a resolution of 2,400 × 1,080 pixels for clear visuals.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture, alongside a 2MP depth sensor. The device also comes with Aura Light for low-light portrait photography. For selfies, the device includes a 32 MP front camera housed in a punch-hole cutout.
Performance and Storage
Under the hood, the Vivo Y300 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The phone is available in two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB UFS 2.2, with the option to expand storage via a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14. It also includes an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and is rated for IP64 water and dust resistance.
Battery and Charging
The Y300 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, supporting 80W fast charging for quicker power-ups.
The Vivo Y300 is priced at INR 21,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and INR 23,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. But if and when it makes it here, we expect its price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 35,999. The device will be available in three colors: Phantom Purple, Emerald Green, and Titanium Silver. Shipping will begin on November 26.
Vivo Y300
Price in India (official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB/128GB
INR 21,999
NPR 35,999
8GB/256GB
INR 23,999
NPR 39,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy A16 5G
If you go to a local market and ask for a charger, the shopkeeper will flood you with options, claiming super fast charging support, the best charger, and whatnot! A normal customer with no prior knowledge would head on to buy a fake or an incompatible charger, for sure. That’s why, I’m here to tell you everything about how to buy the right charger for your phone in this Ultimate Charger Buying Guide article.
Ultimate Charger Buying Guide:
Before heading directly to the ultimate charging guide, we must learn about our smartphones’ various charging protocols. While the Type-C port or micro USB (on older phones) is the common ground for every smartphone for charging, how it specifies the voltage and the current to be adopted can be different from one brand to another. So, these are the charging protocols available in the market.
1. Power Delivery (PD)
Power Delivery, USB-PD, or most commonly known as PD is the universal fast-charging standard with USB-C to USB-C medium. It stretches the support to smartphones like iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, Google Pixel phones, and Samsung phones. Not only Smartphone, PD charging also stretches its support to laptops, Macbooks, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, and such. Operating through a USB-C output port, the newly announced PD 3.1 version supports up to a whopping 240W fast charging. But for now, the practical amount of power, a PD-supported device takes, is 140W. So, 140W PD GaN chargers are found in the market.
Supported Devices:- iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixel phones, Nothing/CMF phones and PD-supported laptop
Qualcomm Quick Charge is a fast-charging technology developed to reduce the time it takes to charge devices equipped with Qualcomm processors. Quick Charge provides faster charging than traditional methods by increasing the power delivered through compatible chargers. It uses advanced voltage and current management to ensure efficiency and safety. Over its various iterations, Quick Charge has introduced features like backward compatibility, temperature control, and support for USB Power Delivery. But do remember, not all phones with Snapdragon processor would support Quick Charge as they have their charging protocols.
Supported Devices:- Devices with Qualcomm Chip
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery, Xiaomi HyperCharge
3. Xiaomi HyperCharge
Xiaomi’s HyperCharge was introduced in 2022. It’s still based on Qualcomm Quick Charge technology though. Currently, we have 120W as the highest power supply from a Xiaomi HyperCharge adaptor. It has over 40 safety protections, including over-current, over-voltage, and overheating safeguards.
Supported Devices:- Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery, Quick Charge
4. SuperVOOC
SuperVOOC is Oppo’s fast-charging technology, designed to deliver quick and efficient power to devices. It operates using a low-voltage, high-current system, which helps optimize charging speed while maintaining safety. By utilizing a dual-cell battery design, it distributes the charging load evenly for better performance.
Supported Devices:- OnePlus, Oppo, Realme
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery
5. Flash Charge
Flash Charge is Vivo’s proprietary fast-charging technology, designed to provide rapid and reliable smartphone power delivery. It uses a high current, low voltage system to achieve faster charging speeds, similar to Oppo’s SuperVOOC tech. Flash Charge employs advanced safety protocols, such as real-time temperature monitoring and multiple protection layers, to ensure efficient and secure charging. Over time, Vivo has introduced upgrades like the 120W Flash Charge, capable of fully charging a smartphone in under 20 minutes.
Supported Devices:- Vivo, iQOO
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery
6. Honor SuperCharge
Honor SuperCharge is the fast-charging technology developed by Honor to deliver quick and efficient power to its devices. Designed for convenience and safety, it uses high wattage with optimized voltage and current management to significantly reduce charging times. With its higher power outputs, such as the 100W version in newer devices, it can charge a phone to a substantial percentage in just minutes, making it a practical solution for users with busy lifestyles.
Supported Devices:- Honor phones
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery
7. Motorola Turbo Power
Moto TurboPower is Motorola’s proprietary fast-charging technology designed to deliver quick and reliable power to its devices. Compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge standards, TurboPower adapts charging speed based on the device’s needs to maximize efficiency and battery health. With high power outputs, such as 33W or more in newer iterations, it can provide hours of battery life in just a few minutes of charging.
Supported Devices:- Motorola phones
Cross Compatibility:- Power Delivery (PD), Quick Charge
8. Tecno/Infinix’s Fast Charge
Tecno/Infinix doesn’t have a name for its fast-charging technology. But during my tests (Detailed info upcoming), Tecno’s phones are also compatible with a fast PD charger. The recently launched Tecno Pova 6 has 70W fast charging support and I charged it with a 65W GaN PD charger and it was able to draw up to 18W of fast charging. (Detailed results are below).
Supported Devices:- Tecno phones
Cross Compatibility:- PD
Cross Compatibility Tests on Different Smartphones with Different Charging Standards
So, I have taken various smartphones to give you a more profound example of understanding the cross-compatibility between various charging protocols. All of these use a different protocol. During the tests, all of the devices’ batteries were under 10%; that’s where a smartphone can leverage the maximum power wattage from a charger. Likewise, I have used the volt meter from Satechi, which shows current and volt. Multipending both gives you the Wattage info.
Smartphones
67W SuperVOOC
67W HyperCharge
80W FlashCharge
120W FlashCharge with 65W PD Support
65W PD
Honor 100W SuperCharge
Tecno 70W Charger
Realme Narzo 70 Pro (Native 67W SuperVOOC)
55W
12W
10W
12W
12W
9.3W
9.4W
Poco X6 Pro (67W Hyper Charge Support)
7W
55W
11.7W
25W
23W
10.6W
10.5W
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (25W PD Support)
9W
14W
8.9W
24W
23W
8.9W
8.6W
iQOO Neo 9 Pro (120W Flash Charge Support)
9.8W
17W
66.2W
99W
22W
9.8W
9.7W
iPhone 15 (25W PD Support)
7.5W
20W
7.25W
24W
25W
10W
12W
Honor 200 (100W Super Charge Support)
9.5W
9W
9.4W
51W
50.6W
69W
9.2W
Tecno Pova 6 (70W Charging)
9.8W
12.3W
16W
10W
18W
15.7W
47W
Findings from the Test:
Realme Narzo 70 Pro which uses 67W SuperVOOC charging was incapable of taking fast charge from all the protocols mentioned above.
Poco X6 Pro with 67W HyperCharge support can take fast charging up to 25W from a Power Delivery charger. Other protocols cannot provide fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE supports 25W PD charging, natively. However, the Xiaomi HyperCharge was also able to provide up to 14W of charging speed, while the other protocols couldn’t cater to fast charging.
iQOO Neo 9 Pro relies on 120W FlashCharge support and takes 99W from its own charger while, it also takes 22W from a 65W PD charger and 17W from Xiaomi HyperCharge. As I expected, the other protocols couldn’t provide fast charging.
iPhone 15 takes 25W of PD charging and it is also compatible with HyperCharge (20W), and Power Delivery charger (25W).
Honor 200 has native 100W SuperCharge support and I found it taking 69W from the default charger and 51W of power from a PD charger. Meanwhile, the protocols failed to provide fast charging for this guy.
Likewise, we have 70W fast charging support on the Tecno Pova 6. It took 47W during our test from its original charger while the 65W PD and 80W Vivo FlashCharge charger could cater it 16W and 18W of charging respectively.
Protocols
Best Cross-Platform Compatibility
Power Delivery (PD)
Quick Charge, Hyper Charge
Quick Charge
PD, Hyper Charge
SuperVOOC
PD* but at a limited speed
FlashCharge
PD* but at a limited speed
TurboCharge
PD
SuperCharge
PD
Tecno/Infinix
PD
So it should be pretty clear that the best charger to buy for your smartphone is the official charger. If it’s unavailable, you can go for the best cross-compatible charging protocol!
Ultimate Charger Buying Guide: Types of Chargers
Wired Chargers in the present day can be classified into two types: GaN chargers and normal chargers. If you’re hearing the word GaN for the very first time, let me break it down for you. Unlike normal chargers which use silicon semiconductors inside, GaN chargers use Gallium Nitride semiconductors which are much better in power conversion efficiency and heat dissipation.
Difference between GaN and a Normal Charger
Size
The visible difference between a Gallium Nitride (GaN) charger and a normal charger is in their sizes. GaN chargers are smaller and lightweight as compared to a normal charger. Take a look at this picture, the white one is a 65W Realme charger while the black and grey is a 65W GaN charger from Ugreen. The latter one is smaller.
It’s completely normal for a charger to heat up during usage. But a GaN charger comes in handy with better heat dissipation. This ensures safety and better power conversion at the same time. On the other hand, a normal charger may stay hot due to inferior heat dissipation as compared.
Ports
Talking of the ports, a normal charger would mostly consist of a single USB-A or USB-C port. but most of the GaN chargers come with multiple ports. So you can charge your phones, laptop, and TWS at the same time without the hassle of needing more adapters.
Charging Protocols
Almost every GaN charger in the market has PD protocol (USB-C to USB-C) on them, which goes well for your PD-supported smartphones like iPhones, Google Pixel, Samsung, laptops, and other devices. Likewise, the GaN charger with USB-C and USB-A ports can also support QuickCharge support with the latter. I mentioned the word “Almost” because, Xiaomi also ships GaN chargers in their Redmi Note and flagship series in China with GaN tech but with a USB-A port and HyperCharge protocol.
Likewise, a normal charger can be based on various protocols as aforementioned, which differ as per the smartphone company or manufacturer. For example, a normal charger from Honor comes with SuperCharge protocol, one from Vivo has FlashCharge, one from OnePlus comes with SuperVOOC, and so on. Just that, they don’t have a Gallium Nitride semiconductor inside.
Safety Measures
In terms of safety measures, a GaN charger from a reputed brand provides multiple layers of protection. Taking an example of the Ugreen 100W Uno GaN charger, you get protection against overcurrent, overvoltage, short circuit, overtemperature, overpower, anti-inter reference, lightning, and flame retardant shell protection.
A normal charger would also have some sort of protection against overcurrent and short circuits if it comes from a reputed brand. But it wouldn’t advanced level of protection as found in a GaN charger.
Pricing
Pricing is the only factor where a normal charger takes a point. Because GaN chargers are expensive compared to. But if you properly dig into the pricing and such, adding more money would seem wise as GaN chargers come with many perks over the traditional ones. But be advised, GaN chargers support PD protocol mainly and QuickCharge with USB-A ports. So, you might not get the best charging speed on your phone (check the cross-compatibility chart mentioned above).
Why do you need the right charger for your smartphone?
Safety:The primary concern is safety. Using a wrong or counterfeit charger can cause your phone to overheat, leading to the potential start of a fire.
Charging Speed:- The right charger will provide an adequate amount of charging speed for your phone. While a wrong charger can cause a lower charging speed.
Battery Health:- A right charger is also healthy for your battery life while a wrong one can do exactly the opposite.
Ultimate Charger Buying Guide: How to pick the right charger for your phone?
First of all, you should know the charging protocol of your smartphone. Whether it is using QuickCharge, PD, HyperCharge, SuperVOOC, FlashCharge, TurboCharge, SuperCharge, or such.
Also, check the power output you need before buying. If your smartphone supports 33W of fast charging, you should purchase a 33W charger. But the main thing is, that it should match the protocol.
Then, you can head to a trusted store to buy an official charger for your phone. Be advised, that the local market is filled with dozens of counterfeit so-called fast chargers. So, I always recommend you to go to an official store/site. Plus never buy an unbranded charger.
In Nepal, only Xiaomi/Redmi, Vivo, Samsung, and Apple’s official chargers are sold. As writing this article, I haven’t found the original chargers for OnePlus, Realme, Motorola, Tecno, Infinix, and Honor phones being sold officially. So chances are, you will find a lot of fake chargers of those companies.
If there are no official chargers to buy, check the most compatible cross-platform protocol. And then, buy that charger.
Also, you always have to buy original cables or at least good-quality cables that meet the adaptor’s requirements.
SuperVOOC protocol in Oppo/OnePlus/Realme smartphones and FlashCharge of Vivo/iQOO phones use a high amp cable such as 6A, 8A, 10A, and low volt adaptor like 5-10V, depending on the charging power. For eg, an 80W SuperVOOC or FllashCharge adaptor will need an 8A cable to charge your supported Oppo/OnePlus/Realme and Vivo/iQOO phones with maximum speed.
If budget is not your concern, you can get a braided USB cable from reputed companies like Ugreen, Xiaomi/Redmi, and Anker.
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