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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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:
Honor has unveiled its latest X60 series in China, which includes the Honor X60 and the Honor X60 Pro. The Pro version has a better display and more processing power, while the standard X60 offers reliable performance at a lower price. This article discusses everything about the latest Honor X60 and X60 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal.
Honor X60 / X60 Pro Overview
Display and Design
The Honor X60 features a 6.8-inch flat LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080×2412 pixels. Meanwhile, Its peak brightness is 850 nits.
On the other hand, the Honor X60 Pro offers an improved experience with a curved 6.78-inch OLED display. It has a higher resolution of 1224×2700 pixels and reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Additionally, the Pro version supports 10-bit colors and uses 3,840Hz PWM dimming.
Performance and Chipset
The Honor X60 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, a downgrade from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 used in the X50 Pro. Meanwhile, the X60 uses the Dimensity 7025-Ultra chipset,. Both phones offer configurations with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB. Additionally, both models launch with MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14.
Camera Features
Both the X60 and X60 Pro share the same 108MP main camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor. These cameras use a 1/1.67-inch sensor with 9-to-1 pixel binning for better image quality. However, the X60 Pro benefits from its more powerful chipset, enabling 4K video recording, while the X60 is limited to 1080p. Both models also feature 8MP selfie cameras. The Pro version has a pill-shaped punch hole for its front camera, while the X60 has a circular punch hole.
Battery and Charging
A key difference between the two models lies in their battery capacities and charging speeds. The Honor X60 is equipped with a 5800mAh battery and supports 35W charging. In comparison, the X60 Pro offers a larger 6600mAh battery with faster 66W charging. This leads to better video playback endurance on the Pro model, with up to 25 hours compared to the X60’s 19 hours. However, the difference in gaming endurance is smaller, with the Pro providing around 10 hours of gameplay, while the X60 offers 9 hours.
Additional Features and Connectivity
Both models are 5G dual-SIM devices with Wi-Fi 5 (ac) support. The Honor X60 has Bluetooth 5.3, while the X60 Pro sticks with Bluetooth 5.1. Despite the older Bluetooth version, the X60 Pro stands out with its support for two-way satellite texting via the Beidou constellation, a feature not available on the regular X60. In addition, the Pro version includes stereo speakers with Honor Histen 7.1 technology, delivering louder audio compared to the mono speakers on the X60. Additionally, the Pro includes an under-display fingerprint sensor, while the X60 uses a side-mounted.
6.78″ Curved OLED, 1224 x 2700 px, 120Hz, 3000 nits
Processor
Dimensity 7025-Ultra
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Rear Camera
108MP + 2MP (No 4K video)
108MP + 2MP (4K video)
Selfie Camera
8MP, Circular punch hole
8MP, Pill-shaped punch hole
Battery
5800mAh, 35W charging
6600mAh, 66W charging
Fingerprint Sensor
Side-mounted
Under-display
Speakers
Mono speaker
Stereo speakers with Honor Histen 7.1
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Two-way satellite texting
Operating System
MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14)
MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14)
RAM + Storage Options
8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 12GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 12GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
Honor X60 and X60 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Honor X60 starts at CNY 1,200 for the base 8GB/128GB model. It comes in three color options: Black, Green, and Silver. Meanwhile, the Honor X60 Pro starts at CNY 1,500 for the 8GB/128GB variant. In addition to the Black, Green, and Silver colors, the X60 Pro adds an Orange variant with a different texture. If it ever makes it here, we expect the Honor X60 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 23,000 and NPR 28,999.
Model
RAM + Storage
Price (CNY)
Price (NPR)
Honor X60
8GB + 128GB
CNY 1,200
NPR 22,987
8GB + 256GB
CNY 1,400
NPR 26,771
12GB + 256GB
CNY 1,600
NPR 30,555
12GB + 512GB
CNY 1,800
NPR 34,339
Honor X60 Pro
8GB + 128GB
CNY 1,500
NPR 28,663
8GB + 256GB
CNY 1,700
NPR 32,447
12GB + 256GB
CNY 2,000
NPR 38,123
12GB + 512GB
CNY 2,300
NPR 43,799
Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max / Galaxy S24 Ultra
The X100 series had a handful of members, to say the least. It had a titular and a Pro option, an X100s and X100s Pro phones, and an Ultra variant. This year Vivo has kept things simple and unveiled only three models. So far, at least. This time, they have taken a new approach and launched a “mini” offering. Let’s take a deeper look at the Vivo X200 Pro Mini in this article, and also discuss what its price in Nepal might be.
Vivo X200 Pro Mini Overview
Camera
The Vivo X200 Pro Mini focuses heavily on imaging and goes hard with triple 50MP shooters. The primary camera comes with a Zeiss T* lens coating that reduces glare as well as retains the originality of the subject’s colour.
Likewise, the telephoto snapper comes in a periscope design and doubles down as a macro lens with up to 20 times magnification. Additionally, an ultrawide unit serves as an auxiliary camera on the back and a 32MP shooter for selfies.
Vivo partnered with Sony for the camera sensor on the X200 Pro Mini. Given that, this phone has Sony’s LYT-818 sensor with Vivo’s Blueprint technology on top. The phone has a dedicated chip called V2 just for imaging processing. Lastly, the smartphone manufacturer has also put a self-developed algorithm in place to help enhance the details on images when zooming and such.
Performance
Similar to its other compatriots, the Vivo X200 Pro Mini packs the same MediaTek Dimennsity 9400 chipset. This processor comes with the fabled 3nm fabrication and clocks in at a peak of 3.626GHz.
Other than that, it comes in three configurations. Those being: 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB. The memory over here is a quad-channel LPDDR5X while the storage is UFS 4.0.
In terms of power, you are looking at the third-generation Blue Volt battery with a silicon anode measuring 5,700 mAh in capacity. Furthermore, it supports 90W wired and 30W wireless flash charging. The Vivo X200 Pro Mini is capable of reverse charging too, but only through OTG.
Software-wise, it boots on OriginOS 5 based on Android 15 and comes with on-device AI capabilities. You get all the features like V Search (Circle to search), V Help (translation and transcription), and V Writing. Vivo is also offering a Dynamic Island-like feature called “Atomic Island”.
Design and Display
Much like its larger counterparts, the Vivo X200 Pro Mini carries the same design blueprint. The striking difference it has is that it is smaller in size and has taken an all-flat approach. This means, both its frame and edges are not curved. Contrarily, the other members of the X200 series also have flat frames but the edges are curved. Regardless, it is IP68 as well as IP69 rated and provides excellent dust and water resistance.
Moreover, it ships in Micro Powder (Pink), Straightforward (White), Simple Black, and Titanium Blue colours. If you are wondering, no the material of choice is not titanium, it’s just the name of the colour.
For the display, it has a 6.31-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED panel with a 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 2.6K resolution. The screen on the Vivo X200 Pro Mini is quite vibrant as it can display 1.07 billion colours while covering the entirety of DCI-P3 colour space.
It is also easy on your eyes with 2,160Hz PWM dimming and has the accolades to show for it. It has SGS certification for hardware-level low-blue light and also cleared the “Professional Eye Protection Test” from the National Ophthalmology Engineering Centre.
Vivo X200 Pro Mini Specifications
Design: Monotone design with flat metal frames and glass back, flat edges, IP68/69-rated
Dimensions: 150.83 mm x 71.76 mm x 8.15 mm
Weight: 187 grams
Display: 6.31” 8T LTPO AMOLED Panel, Up to 1–120Hz dynamic refresh rate, 1.07B colour depth, 460 PPI pixel density, 4,500 nits local peak brightness, P3 wide colour gamut, CMF2015 colour matching function, HDR10+, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, SGS hardware-level low blue light certification, National Ophthalmology Engineering Centre Professional Eye Protection Test
Resolution: FHD+ (1,216 x 2,640)
Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9400 (3nm)
RAM: 12GB or 16GB, quad-channel, LPDDR5X
ROM: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.0
OS & UI: Android 15 with Origin OS 5 on top
Rear Camera: Triple Camera
Primary: 50MP, Blueprint x Sony LYT-818 1/1.28” sensor, 22nm process, ƒ/1.57 aperture, Zeiss T* coating
Telephoto/Macro: 50MP, Periscope design, ƒ/2.57 aperture, 1/1.95” sensor, Zeiss lens, 3x optical zoom, Up to 20x Macro
Ultrawide: 50MP, ƒ/2.0 aperture
Front Camera: 32MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Security: In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Gyroscope, E-compass, Front and back colour temperature, Laser focus
Colour Options: Titanium Blue, Micro Powder, Straightforward, Simple Black
Vivo X200 Pro Mini Price in Nepal and Availability
The Vivo X200 Pro Mini launched alongside the titular phone and the regular Pro model on 14 October 2024 in China. Its pricing ranges from CNY 4,699 to CNY 5,799 depending on the configuration. Nevertheless, if the Vivo X200 Pro Mini makes its way here, we expect its price in Nepal to start at NPR 106,449.
Vivo X200 Pro Mini
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB + 256GB
CNY 4,699
NPR 106,449
16GB + 512GB
CNY 5,299
NPR 119,999
16GB + 1TB
CNY 5,799
NPR 131,399
Meanwhile, check out our Vivo X100 Pro review video:
vivo has launched its new X200, an upgrade to the previously flagship X100 series, featuring powerful hardware and advanced camera capabilities. In this article, we will discuss the latest Vivo X200, including its expected price in Nepal.
Vivo X200 Overview
Design and Display
The vivo X200 retains the familiar circular camera module from its predecessor but now includes a more refined layout with subtle adjustments in lens arrangement and Zeiss branding. The X200 is available in Sapphire Blue, Titanium Grey, Moonlight White, and Carbon Black. The Sapphire Blue colorway is a new addition and shifts in appearance under different lighting conditions. While maintaining the core design elements, it introduces smoother contours and a thinner 7.99mm profile, offering a more polished look than the earlier model.
The phone features a 6.67-inch quad-curved LTPS display. This screen supports HDR10+ and has a brightness of up to 4,500 nits. Furthermore, the display uses high-frequency PWM dimming to prevent flickering. While, Zeiss Natural Color technology ensures industry-leading color accuracy. The X200 comes with an enhanced IP69 rating, offering protection from hot water jets
New Power Chipset
The vivo X200 is powered by the Dimensity 9400 chipset, a 3nm chip, developed in collaboration with ARM and MediaTek, and includes a Cortex-X925 core running at 3.626GHz. Users can choose from 12GB or 16GB of RAM, with support for virtual RAM, which can double the total memory. In addition, storage options range from 256GB to 1TB.
The phone runs on OriginOS 5, which introduces new features like Origin Island and a custom circle-to-search function. For the Chinese market, vivo has added an AI model to assist with note-taking and copywriting.
Camera Setup
The X200 includes a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX921 sensor, paired with a ZeissT-coatedf/1.57 lens. Additionally, the phone features a 50MP telephoto lens with a 70mm focal length and T* coating, along with a 50MP ultra-wide camera.
The phone is equipped with a 5,800mAh battery, offering 90W wired charging. Furthermore, the phone features an offline communication system, which allows messages to be sent over Bluetooth up to 1km without cellular coverage. This feature was co-developed by vivo and MediaTek and is intended for emergency communications in areas with no signal.
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
Colors: Sapphire Blue, Titanium Grey, Moonlight White, Carbon Black
Vivo X200 Price in Nepal and Availability
Pricing for the base model (12GB/256GB) starts at CNY 4,300. Currently, there is no information regarding a global launch. However, if it ever makes it here, we expect the Vivo X200 to start at no less than NPR 99,999.
Vivo X200
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB / 256GB
CNY 4,300
NPR 99,999
12GB / 512GB
CNY 4,700
NPR 112,999
16GB / 512GB
CNY 5,000
NPR 123,999
16GB / 1TB
CNY 5,500
NPR 136,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo X100 Pro
And it is the Fan Edition time of the year again. We have a new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE here in Nepal with Exynos 2400e SoC, a bigger AMOLED panel, and a bigger battery than the last-gen S23 FE. So without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and official price of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in Nepal, in this article.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Overview
Design and Display
Design-wise, Samsung hasn’t altered much. You get a protruding camera lens on the glass back on the rear side and a hole-punch display up front with a slightly bigger chin on the bottom. The frame is still metallic and holds up pretty well for a semi-flagship phone. On top of that, there is an IP68 rating ensuring protection against dust and water.
As for the display, the S24 FE flaunts a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. It gets Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus protection while the back glass has Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Under the hood, it is powered by an Exynos 2400e chipset, a 4nm fabbed silicon from Samsung. The company has not exposed the core information of this processor but it is likely a toned-down version of the Exynos 2400 SoC.
On the GPU side, it’s Xclipse 940 for games and graphics tasks. Memory-wise, it is paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Likewise, the S24 FE boots on OneUI 6.1 built on top of Android 14. Samsung is providing 7 years of OS and security updates as well. And it’s a 2024 phone, so, Galaxy AI features are here as well. You get Circle to Search, Portrait Studio, Sketch to Image, Interpreter, Live translation and such.
Camera
On the optics side, you get a triple camera setup here— a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP telephoto uni with OIS and 3X optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. In terms of videography, it is capable of shooting up to 8K res videos at 30fps. And this guy’s camera performance is pretty decent in our tests. Almost on par with the Galaxy S24!
Moving on, fueling the S24 FE is a 4,700mAh cell with 25W wired PD charging support alongside 15W wireless charging support. Connectivity-wise, it supports 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6E, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Furthermore, there is an optical indisplay fingerprint scanner for biometrics security.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in Nepal is NPR 94,999 for the sole 8/256GB variant. You can buy Galaxy S24 FE in Nepal at the official price from Samsung-authorized stores like Hukut, where you’ll also get a 25W charger for free.
So today, I have the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE for review. Like always, it’s a “Fan Edition” phone from Samsung that tries to bring that flagship smartphone experience at a relatively affordable price by compromising on a few stuff here and there. And if you look at the specs, you’ll see that it’s very similar to Samsung’s regular Galaxy S24 (review) in a lot of aspects.
It costs NPR 94,999 (8/256GB) here in Nepal — and for that price — does the Galaxy S24 FE do enough to stand out? And more importantly, should you get this over everything else? Let me help you answer those ‘cause I’ve been testing the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE alongside the Galaxy S24 for about a week at this point to prepare this review.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Review: Specifications
Design and Build: 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm, 213 gm, IP68 rating
As I said at the very beginning, the Galaxy S24 FE looks and feels like every other Samsung phone. It’s got the same “traffic light”-shaped camera design, the same flat frames for that bold look, and the same curved edges on all four sides.
I didn’t think I would have anything new to talk about on the design front but as it turns out, Samsung has given me quite a list of reasons this time. So first things first, the S24 FE has Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both sides now, which is a big upgrade from Gorilla Glass 5 that we saw on last year’s Galaxy S23 FE (review). And I love how Samsung made the S24 FE’s edges just curved enough for a more comfortable hands-on feel too.
This thing is also IP68 dust and water-resistant, as you’d expect from a flagship Samsung phone, although the S24 FE definitely isn’t as well-built as the Galaxy S24.
‘Cause its boxy form factor, the glossy design, and just its… overall build quality feels more like the Galaxy A55 (review) — a midrange phone — instead of the Galaxy S24. And I know its Victus+ glass and aluminum frames are nice-to-haves, but they’re still a step below Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum frames we get on Samsung’s typical high-end phones.
But let me just say that these downgrades aren’t dealbreakers in any way really.
Display
6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED panel
120Hz refresh rate, 1900 nits peak brightness
And there are a bunch of similar, little compromises in terms of the display as well. Like these thick and uneven bezels, for example. The S24 FE’s peak brightness is also pretty low in comparison — 1900 nits vs S24’s 2600 nits — and I certainly noticed this a few times when watching HDR videos on Netflix. Mainly with how both phones process the highlights.
This… really isn’t something that affects your normal, everyday use so I wouldn’t worry too much about it. In fact, I don’t have any complaints with things like outdoor visibility, color reproduction, smoothness, haptics, or even the speaker quality of this guy.
The only thing that’s kinda been bugging me is that I wish Samsung had gone with an ultrasonic fingerprint reader this time. But nope. The S24 FE has the same ol’ optical sensor, and unlocking it still takes like a moment longer than I’d like.
Samsung doesn’t think its newest Fan Edition phone deserves an LTPO panel either, which means instead of automatically switching between 1 – 120Hz to save power, the Galaxy S24 FE can juggle between 60 and 120Hz only. I thought this was gonna mean bad news as far as the battery life is concerned but the S24 FE surprisingly proved me wrong there.
Battery
4700 mAh battery (25W wired charging)
15W wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare
And under moderate use with a little bit of everything, I was constantly getting anywhere from 6 to 7 hours of screen time. That’s… not bad. You also get support for 15W wireless charging, although the S24 FE is stuck with the same 25W charging speeds which takes like an hour and forty minutes for a full refill.
Performance
Exynos 2400e (4nm)
8GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
Android 14 with One UI 6.1 on top
7 years of OS and security updates
Okay, let’s talk about its performance now and I absolutely love how Samsung has used the same Exynos chip on the S24 FE that we saw on the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+.
Well… sorta.
So this thing is powered by Exynos 2400e, which is just a slightly downclocked version of Exynos 2400 on the S24 series. I would’ve loved for it to have a Snapdragon processor of course, but I gotta say it’s plenty reliable in everyday use so I don’t mind.
Matter of fact, Samsung says Exynos 2400e’s main Cortex-X4 core has been underclocked by 100 MHz compared to Exynos 2400 and that’s it. That’s literally the only difference between these two chips. And based on all the benchmarks I ran, I found that the Exynos 2400e scores somewhere between 4 – 5% lower than the regular Exynos 2400.
So like I just said, everything feels smooth on the S24 FE. I could multitask between a bunch of apps at the same time as well, even though this guy does get warm a bit faster than I’d like. Especially when I’m doing something computationally demanding like recording videos or using mobile data for a long time.
I won’t call it a “heating issue” but that’s something you definitely need to know.
How about gaming?
You know what? If you’re okay with lowering the graphics settings a little, then the S24 FE also games quite nicely. Almost as well as the Galaxy S24 actually.
Galaxy S24 FE vs Galaxy S24 – Gaming tests
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Genshin Impact
Mobile Legends
PUBG Mobile
‘Cause I was getting a perfectly playable 58 fps average on Genshin Impact at medium graphics, while I enjoyed playing PUBG and Mobile Legends at high fps too.
Samsung says it has used an 11% larger vapor chamber cooling this time and I don’t know if it’s because of that, a larger body — or a combination of both — but I’m pretty happy with its thermals during gaming. Since it only got to like 40 – 41°C in all my gaming tests.
7 years of updates + Galaxy AI
Moving on, the S24 FE’s software game is as flagship as it gets. One UI remains one of my favorite Android skins and Samsung has blessed it with all those “Galaxy AI” features too. Including “Circle to Search”, live call translate, “Note Assist”, “Sketch to Image”, and everything else. And like the S24 series, there are also 7 years of OS and security updates to look forward to here, which is just incredible.
Cameras
Triple camera setup at the back
(50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto)
10MP selfie camera (hole-punch cutout)
Alright, I wanna talk about its cameras now.
And although the S24 FE brings the same camera hardware as the S23 FE, the good news is that it can actually take perfectly good-looking photos as Galaxy S24 like… 80 – 90% of the time. From all four of its cameras. The S24 does win in terms of things like white balance and dynamic range — especially in challenging conditions — but yeah.
Daytime images
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Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
The S24 FE is a damn fine camera phone.
Daytime images
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Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24
S24 Fe
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24
It captures a great amount of details, and as always, Samsung’s color game is on point too. Then again, I found its ultrawide camera to be a bit weaker than I originally thought.
Ultrawide images
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Galaxy S24
S24 Fe
Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
It has the same 12MP resolution as Galaxy S24, but it simply can’t maintain the same amount of details. Which maybe because the S24 FE’s ultrawide camera has a smaller sensor size and smaller pixels itself.
Lowlight ultrawide images
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Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24 (Night mode)
This is even more apparent during lowlight shots, even though turning on night mode takes care of it all just fine.
Selfies
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Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24
These two handle the subject’s skin tone somewhat differently but overall, I’m happy with the selfies and portraits from the S24 FE as well.
Portrait images
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Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
S24 FE
Galaxy S24
Galaxy S24
Both of them use a 3x telephoto lens by the way, although you should know that the S24 FE has a wider 75mm focal length so its images appear more zoomed in.
Equally impressive videos
But when it comes to videos, the Galaxy S24 has a clear advantage since it can record at up to 4K 60 fps from all of its cameras. While that’s something only possible with the main and the selfie camera on the S24 FE.
Having said that, let me reassure you that this thing can take great videos. The S24 once again has a nicer white balance — and also slightly better microphone quality — but the S24 FE’s video quality is much better than most phones found in this segment.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Review: Conclusion
Okay, I guess I better wrap up my review of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE now.
And for what it’s worth, I’m pretty impressed with it. Samsung has pretty much delivered on that promise of a “flagship smartphone experience at a not-so-flagship price” with this phone. On all the crucial aspects like design, display, performance, battery life, and even the cameras.
So if you want a reliably premium smartphone experience under Rs. 1 lakh, then the Galaxy S24 FE is a great choice. Especially since Samsung Nepal is discontinuing the base model of Galaxy S24 which costs just a rupee shy of 1 lakh. Plus, you can also buy it at 0% EMI without a credit card by making a 40% downpayment. So instead of settling with midrange phones, you’ll get a much better experience with the Galaxy S24 FE.
Watch our video review of Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Review: Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
• Smooth everyday performance
• No 4K 60 fps videos from ultrawide and telephoto camera
So this is the new Apple Watch Series 10 that I’ve got in for review today, and it’s probably the most iterative upgrade to an Apple Watch ever. Which… is also what I said about the Apple Watch Series 9 (review) last year by the way.
It’s not like there haven’t been any interesting new things to talk about with every new Apple Watch every other year, but it has been a while since I was really wowed by an Apple watch that doesn’t have “Ultra” in its name.
And after wearing the Watch Series 10 for over a week now, I gotta say there’s not a lot going on this time either. This is still a perfectly “good” smartwatch that I’m sure most folks will be happy to put on, but should you buy it? Or are there better options out there?
Well… let me help you with all that.
Apple Watch Series 10 review: Specifications
Case: 42 / 46 mm, Aluminum or titanium frame
Color options:
Aluminum: Jet Black, Rose Gold, Silver
Titanium: Slate, Gold, Natural
Dimensionsandweight:
42 mm: 42 x 36 x 9.7 mm, 30 / 34.4 grams (aluminum / titanium)
46 mm: 46 x 39 x 9.7 mm, 36.4 / 41.7 grams (aluminum / titanium)
Durability: 5 ATM + IP6X dust resistant
Display: 1.89 / 2.04-inches LTPO3 OLED panel
Processor: Apple S10 SiP, 64GB storage
Software andUI: watchOS 11
Sensors: Always-on altimeter, Ambient light, Compass, Depth gauge, Electrical heart rate, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Temperature, Third-gen optical heart rate, Water temperature
Battery: 327 mAh battery, Up to 18 hours of normal use
Price in Nepal: NPR 79,000 (42mm) | NPR 85,000 (46mm)
So believe it or not, two of the biggest upgrades the Watch Series 10 has are in terms of the design and the display. Although — at first glance — this thing doesn’t look any different from what we’ve seen on previous Apple watches.
It has the same squarish design, the same digital crown on the side, and a variety of watch bands to choose from. The Watch Series 10 also fits and wears the same, but it’s a little bit bigger, a little bit thinner, and a little bit lighter now. You can get it in either 42 or 46 mm cases — instead of the usual 41 / 45 mm sizes — while Apple also says it has managed to make it 10% slimmer than the last three generations of Apple watches.
Which… is great… I guess?
I doubt anyone was hoping for a slimmer Apple Watch but I’ll take it. And you know what? I actually thought slimming down an already-slim watch would mean bad news for haptics and phone calls but nope. The Watch Series 10’s vibration feedback feels as crisp as ever, and its call quality is even better since it now supports “Voice Isolation”.
Just like on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and AirPods.
It’s enabled by default, and it does a fan…tastic job at making my voice sound audible and clear in the middle of all the ruckus around me. And hey, you can also play media directly on the watch now.
Alright, as far as durability is concerned, the Watch Series 10 has the same old, same old IP6X dust resistance and 5 ATM water resistance. Its base model still comes with an aluminum case, although I like how you can get the Watch Series 10 with a titanium case as well now.
Just like the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
And the titanium Watch Series 10 gets a couple of other spec buffs too, including cellular connectivity and a tougher, more scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass for the display.
Aluminum case
Titanium case
Ion-X glass
Sapphire crystal glass
Optional cellular connectivity
Cellular connectivity
42 mm: INR 48,900 / USD 399
42 mm: INR 79,900 / USD 699
42 mm: INR 48,900 / USD 399
42 mm: INR 84,900 / USD 749
That sounds awesome but I think the price gap between the aluminum and the titanium watches is gonna be the dealbreaker to most folks straight away since this “titanium” upgrade is gonna cost you a pretty penny. Like… it’s anywhere between 60 – 70% more expensive than the aluminum version. Ouch!
Display
1.89 / 2.04-inches LTPO3 Wide-angle OLED panel
Ion-X (aluminum) or Sapphire crystal glass (titanium) protection
Up to 2,000 nits of max brightness
Anyway, like the design, this guy brings some big display upgrades too.
Quite literally.
‘Cause the Watch Series 10 has the biggest display out of every other Apple Watch you can find. Even bigger than the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (review) and get this, the 42 mm Watch Series 10 actually has the same size display as the 45 mm Watch Series 9.
That’s pretty cool and exactly the reason why I went with the smaller watch this year.
Apple says it has narrowed the bezels, made the edges more rounded, and also extended the front glass further over the sides this time, and yes… I’m loving all the extra screen space on this thing. It’s hard to quantify exactly how big of a difference that has made in my everyday use but everything from texts in the new “Translate” app to the UI elements in the “Weather” app and typing up a text in the “Messages” app feels more… spacious on the Watch Series 10.
Is that wide-angle OLED thing any good?
I also tried to convince myself that its “Wide-angle OLED” display would be a big deal since that’s supposed to improve the readability when looking at the watch from certain angles but… it turned out to be the biggest nothingburger. And after all this time, I’ve never really found a solid reason to be thankful for this upgrade.
At least we get a couple of nice-looking new watch faces here.
There’s one called “Flux” with bold typography, which looks especially rad in “Devanagari” font if you ask me.
And the other one’s called “Reflections” that can even show ticking seconds hands in always on screen if… that’s something you care about.
But besides a bigger screen space, the Watch Series 10’s display is pretty much the same as the one on the Watch Series 9. From colors to brightness levels and touch response, nothing else has changed between these two.
Performance
Dual-core Apple S10 SiP
64GB storage, watchOS 11
Moving on, Apple’s latest smartwatch gets a surprising chipset upgrade as well. The S9 chip in last year’s Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 already had such a massive performance leap so I really was curious to see exactly what big new thing Apple had in store this time.
But as it turns out, the Watch Series 10’s S10 chip doesn’t come with any performance upgrade. It has the same dual-core processor, the same quad-core neural engine, the same 64 gigs of storage, and the same everything else. Even Apple itself admits that the new chip was “engineered to achieve a thinner profile” more than anything.
I can’t say I’m mad about this at all though. “Performance” and “fluency” have never been an issue on Apple Watches and this guy feels perfectly snappy and smooth no matter what I throw at it. Which means most of the new experiences on the Watch Series 10 mostly rely on what Apple has done on the software side of things. With watchOS 11.
So first things first, the smart stack is even smarter now.
As it can automatically suggest different widgets based on time of day. Like… when I wake up, it will show the sleep widget and something else like weather and photos during the afternoon hours. There’s also that new “Translate” app I mentioned before, and I like how that “double tap” thing has gotten more intuitive across the whole UI as well.
Health and fitness tracking
25+ workout modes
With automatic detection support of a few
Heart rate, stress, sleep, ECG monitoring
Crash Detection, Fall Detection
Whereas watchOS 11 also brings a couple of interesting features that I’ve been asking for when it comes to health and fitness tracking.
‘Cause I can finally, finally pause my activity ring without losing my activity streak or even adjust my goals based on the day of the week.
I’m not much of a fitness person by any means but even if you are one, being able to set a rest day is a super big deal. Since getting proper rest is equally as important as hitting your daily activity targets. I can also log the level of “effort” I put into any workout on the Watch Series 10, but perhaps the most useful health feature on this thing is something called “Vitals”.
So by logging at least 7 sleep cycles, the watch keeps track of several key metrics like my heart rate, blood oxygen level, wrist temperature, and respiratory rate to look for any signs of abnormality. Everything looks good on my end so far but I’ve seen multiple users on Reddit report how the Vitals app correctly predicted they were about to get sick so… this is quite promising.
It can detect signs of Sleep Apnea now
The Watch Series 10 also has the ability to detect signs of sleep apnea now, which is a fairly common sleeping disorder where your breathing gets frequently irregular during sleep. Once again, everything looks good on my end so far and I can only hope it stays that way.
Other than this, the Watch Series 10’s health monitoring features are still as reliable as ever. From heart rate to blood oxygen and even ECG reading, it can do them all.
Apple has also borrowed a few fitness tracking features from its “Ultra” watches this time. Including a depth gauge and a water temperature sensor. It did make sure to nerf the depth gauge by limiting its reading up to 6 meters only — versus up to 40 meters on the Watch Ultra 2 — but casual swimmers should love this little upgrade anyway.
I kinda wish the Watch Series 10 also had dual-frequency GPS but it still only supports L1 GPS. So when you’re walking, running, or exercising through dense city streets, the Series 10 will struggle to accurately pinpoint your location at all times.
Battery life
327 mAh battery
Up to 18 hours of normal use
Finally, let’s talk about battery life. And unfortunately, I still need to recharge this guy every. single. day. Unless I don’t record long workouts, use GPS, use wifi, or get a lot of notifications. But at least the good news is that it can now go from 0 – 80% in just half an hour.
Apple Watch Series 10 review: Conclusion
Al…right. I guess I better wrap things up now.
So it’s pretty clear that the Watch Series 10 is a pretty boring upgrade, right? I mean, besides the bigger display, slightly faster charging, and that “voice isolation” thing, it doesn’t have any truly standout feature at all. There are a few new health-tracking features that I found genuinely useful, but most of them will be available on the Watch Series 9 too.
Including all those enabled by watchOS 11 and even sleep apnea detection.
That means if you’ve been rocking the Watch Series 7/8/9, there really is no reason to upgrade this year either. Whereas if you have been waiting to upgrade from a much older Apple Watch Watch — like Series 5, Series 6, or something — then this thing actually makes the Series 9 look like such a better deal. Since that one is available at a bargain these days. And you’re still getting like 95% of what the Watch Series 10 offers.
Apple Watch Series 10 review: Pros and cons
Pros
Cons
• Slimmer, more lightweight design
• Not much of an upgrade over previous Apple Watches
Itel recently introduced the Flip One, a flippable feature phone, in India. Before that, they also launched a smartwatch with all the functions you would expect from a smartwatch. Let’s look at the Itel Alpha 2 in further detail in this article, including its expected price in Nepal.
Itel Alpha 2 Overview
Design and Display
The Itel Alpha 2 is rectangular in shape and has a rotatable crown on the right. It comes with an IP68 rating, offering a high level of water resistance. The watch is available in Black, Dark Blue, and Rose Gold. The watch case and the band on the former two options are of the same colours. In the meantime, for Rose Gold, the strap is Rose i.e. Light Pink, and the case is, well, Gold.
On the front, it has a 2-inch IPS display that can go as bright as 500 nits. With this, the Itel Alpha 2 should offer decent visibility when outdoors. No other information on the display has been provided.
As I mentioned earlier, the Itel Alpha 2 comes with all the generic features you would expect from a smartwatch. Firstly, it is equipped with Bluetooth, such that the user can connect it to their smartphone and manage their calls as well as access the voice assistant. You can track your vitals like heart rate, sleep, and blood oxygen with this watch. Moreover, there are over 100 dedicated sports modes for more specific activities.
Additionally, it offers a wide level of customisation with 150+ watch faces and you get pre-installed games as well. Itel has also provided an option to protect your watch with a passcode or pattern lock. In the tank, it has a 270mAh battery that lasts up to a week on a single charge.
This watch went live in India on September end 2024 for INR 1,499. Given that, the price of Itel Alpha 2 in Nepal might be NPR 3,299, if it ever launches here.
Itel Smartwatch
Price in India (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Alpha 2
INR 1,499
NPR 3,299
Meanwhile, check out our Realme Watch S2 vs CMF Watch Pro 2 comparison video:
Asus has launched yet another S series Zenbook in Nepal with the 14-inch variant finally landing. We’ve already covered the Zenbook S13 and Zenbook S 16 laptops, so here, let’s direct our attention to the Asus Zenbook S 14 (2024) price in Nepal, its specifications, and availability.
Asus Zenbook S 14 (2024) Overview
Design and Display
The S series is Asus’ premium ultrabook lineup so you are getting a sleek and stylish machine on the design front. The lid is made with a ceraluminum material while the rest of the chassis is all metal. You get iconic Zenbook lines on the front with two color options: Scandinavian White, and Zumia Grey. Finally, for ultimate portability, the whole of the device is just 1.1 cm thin and weighs a light 1.2 kg.
Moving onto the display front, you get Asus’ Lumina OLED with accurate colors out of the box. It runs at a fast 120Hz with minimal response time and has a ton of certifications against blue light and eye comfort. Furthermore, it can reach a bright 500 nits when playing HDR or up to 400 during normal use. And although there’s a touch variant, the one that is widely available in Nepal doesn’t support touch or stylus input.
Processor and Memory
Talking about the brains of the device, you are greeted with a new Series 2 Intel Core Lunar Lake chip. Specifically the Core Ultra 7 256V with its 8 cores/threads, and a boost clock of up to 4.8 GHz. This new architecture boasts a huge leap in efficiency that’s perfect for an ultrabook. Furthermore, it includes improved Arc graphics and a dedicated Intel AI NPU that can push up to 47 TOPS on its own. There’s a lot more at play with this new chip, so check out our dedicated Intel Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake article to learn more.
Zenbook S 14 2024 Cooling Solution
As for the memory on the Zenbook S 14 (2024), Asus has soldered it down but you can get up to 32GB (LPDDR5X) alongside up to a terabyte of storage. There are no extra slots either but the 16GB/1TB variant currently shipping should suffice for most people’s needs and if not, then the fast ports make for an easy external storage solution.
Connectivity and Extras
Speaking of ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4s, a Type-A, a HDMI, and an audio jack. That’s a good selection of ports for an ultrabook and you of course have your wireless options including the latest WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.
Fueling the Zenbook S 14 is a four-cell 73Wh battery with Type-C (via PD) charging. The keyboard has a white backlight, the FHD webcam is accompanied by an IR for Windows Hello, and the quad speakers are tuned by Harmon/Kardon. All in all, it is a great overall package for casual work and entertainment.
Asus Zenbook S 14 2024 (UX5406SA) Specifications
Design and Build: Ceramic aluminium lid, US-MIL-STD 810H
Asus Zenbook S 14 (2024) Price in Nepal and Availability
The new Zenbook is now available in Nepal via Nagmani International. Asus Zenbook S 14 (2024) price in Nepal is NPR 232,900 for the Core Ultra 7 variant with a 3k OLED screen. You get 2 years of official warranty alongside a free sleeve with your purchase.
