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Tecno announces Phantom Ultimate 2 tri-fold concept phone

Tecno

Dip Khatiwada

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August 29, 2024

Tecno announces Phantom Ultimate 2 tri-fold concept phone

Tecno has announced its latest concept smartphone, the Phantom Ultimate 2, which features a tri-fold design. The teaser provided by Tecno showcases some incredible highlights of this concept phone which can not only challenge the likes of foldables but also full-sized tablets. This article discusses the Tecno Phantom Ultima 2, including its design and how this concept phone would work.

Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 Overview

Design and Display

This latest “Concept” phone is their first one as they previously announced the rollable phone a couple of months back. Getting back to the trifold, when folded, the Phantom Ultimate 2 has a 6.48-inch display. However, when fully unfolded, the screen expands to 10 inches with a resolution of 1,620 x 2,880 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. Tecno claims this device is the first foldable to incorporate TDDI technology, integrating the display driver and touch sensor on a single chip. Additionally, the device supports screen hovering and features a thin design, measuring just 11mm when folded.

The Phantom Ultimate 2 uses a self-developed dual hinge mechanism, which has been tested for 300,000 folds. The dual hinges are designed to minimize the screen crease in the middle and allow for various modes, such as laptop mode, where the bottom half of the screen folds into a keyboard, and tent mode, for dual-screen conversations with live translation.

Multitasking Beast

Tri-fold concept phone unveiled by TECNO 🤩 Phantom Ultimate 2

It has a 6.48-inch display when folded and opens up to a 10-inch 3K OLED panel that can be arranged in different ways. Prototype measures just 11mm thick when folded. Galaxy Z Fold6 is 12.1mm.

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The device also supports multi-window mode, which allows users to run three or more apps simultaneously. Moreover, Tecno envisions several unique use cases for the device, although it remains a concept. Despite all this, there is no confirmation regarding what would power this device. But in any case, we expect it to feature a flagship chipset such that it can handle multitasking efficiently.

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Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 Availability and Launch Date

While Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate 2 is still in the concept stage, we remind you that Huawei reportedly plans to launch its tri-fold device very soon. The Huawei device has been seen with its CEO multiple times, suggesting it may enter the market shortly. Stay tuned! We will bring more updates regarding the upcoming Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2, including its launch and pricing.

Meanwhile, watch our review of OnePlus Nord 4

HMD Barbie Phone is here for them fashionistas! 💅

Raizel Tandukar

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August 29, 2024

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HMD Barbie Phone is here for them fashionistas! 💅

Barbie is one of the largest IPs and even got a film last year grossing nearly 1.5 billion USD at the box office. Now Mattel Inc. (creator/owner of the Barbie brand) is partnering with HMD to create a phone. In this article, we will be discussing the HMD Barbie Phone, the beauty of it, and its price in Nepal.

HMD Barbie Phone Overview

A little bit of sparkle

First things first, it wouldn’t be a cool collaboration with a dazzle of its own. So, the HMD Barbie Phone is bundled with some cool accessories. It comes with two back covers for more flair, a beaded lanyard with attachable charms, and some stickers and gems. Furthermore, you also get a USB-A to USB-C cable and a cleaning cloth, both of which are pink.

It doesn’t stop there though. Even the removable battery of the HMD Barbie Phone is pink! The phone’s UI is customised as well, with Barbie-themed icons, wallpapers, and ringtones. The iconic Snake game has been converted to Malibu Snake. Moreover, HMD has apparently managed to hide in some other easter eggs. This phone is all about self-care too, which is why there are no social media apps here. In addition to that, it offers digital balance tips and Barbie meditation. Lastly, the phone comes inside a pink jewellery box.

Now for the phone itself

While all the Barbie-themed nitty-gritty is cool and fun, the hardware of the phone is equally important. And about that, the HMD Barbie Phone is pretty much the same as the Nokia 2660 Flip. Also, there are two different variations of the phone, depending on the market. Let’s discuss…

Design and Display

Regarding the design, the HMD Barbie Phone definitely looks like the part with the Power Pink colour and flip phone form factor. It has the “Barbie” branding on pretty much all sides. There is a little gap on the hinge for the lanyard to go in. Likewise, the front panel of the phone is pretty much a mirror with a silver coating.

Underneath the reflective layer sits a secondary display. Yes, it is a dual-display phone just like the modern-day flip phones. However, it is just a 1.77-inch unit with QQVGA (160 x 120 pixels) resolution. It is not a touch panel, so obviously it has limited functionality. Inside, lies a little larger i.e. 2.8-inch display with QVGA (320x 240 pixels) resolution.

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Performance

For the international audience, the HMD Barbie Phone comes with the UNISOC T107 processor under its helm. It is paired with 64MB RAM and 128MB internal storage combo. The phone boots on S30+ OS and comes with a measly 0.3MP camera. Likewise, there is no mention of navigation or WiFi support on the global version. It has dual SIM 4G support and Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity though.

Meanwhile, the American consumers get Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset. It is a quad-core silicon with 28nm fabrication while the UNISOC offering is a single-core 22nm unit. Additionally, the RAM and storage size on the American variant of the HMD Barbie Phone is larger at 512MB and 4GB respectively. It boots on KaiOS 3.1 and has a bigger 5MP snapper. It also supports WiFi and navigation. However, the US variant only fits a single SIM and gets an older version of Bluetooth.

Both phones get a 1,450mAh battery and expandable storage support of up to 32GB via MicroSD card.

HMD Barbie Phone Specifications

Design: Flip phone
Dimensions:
- Unfolded:
  International: 201.00 mm x 55.10 mm x 10.90 mm
  US: 202.00 mm x 57.90 mm x 11.70 mm
- Folded:
  International: 108.40 mm x 55.10 mm x 18.90 mm
  US: 113.80 mm x 57.90 mm x 19.80 mm
Weight: 123.50 grams (International), 140 grams (US)
Display: 2.8 inches (Inner), 1.77 inches (Cover)
Resolution: QVGA (Inner), QQVGA (Cover)
Chipset: Single-core 22nm UNISOC T107 (International), Quad-core 28nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (US)
RAM: 64MB (International), 512MB (US)
ROM: 128MB (International), 4GB (US) + 32GB expandable with MicroSD card
OS: S30+ (International), KaiOS 3.1 (US) with Barbie theme
Camera: 0.3MP (International), 5MP (US)
Navigation: GPS, AGPS (US only)
Battery: 1,450 mAh removable
Connectivity: Dual SIM (International), 4G, WiFi 2.4GHz (US only), Bluetooth v5.0 (International), Bluetooth v4.2 (US), USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Colour Options: Power Pink

HMD Barbie Phone Price in Nepal and Availability

This Mattel x HMD collaboration was announced on 28 August 2024 and is available for purchase at EUR 129 or GBP 99. In the meantime, the American audience will only receive their orders sometime in October for USD 129. If this phone arrives here, we expect the HMD Barbie Phone price in Nepal to be NPR 20,999.

HMD Phone	Price in the USA (Official)	Price in Europe (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Barbie Phone	USD 129	EUR 129 or GBP 99	NPR 20,999

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Realme 13+ launched with Dimensity 7300 chip and VC cooling

Realme

Mintu

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August 29, 2024

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Realme 13+ launched with Dimensity 7300 chip and VC cooling

Realme has finally taken the curtains off the Realme 13+, a new budget midrange phone with Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Realme 13 Plus in Nepal.

Realme 13+ Overview

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Realme 13 Plus boasts a flat frame body with an ultra-slim thickness of 7.6mm. dual-tone rear back. The camera module resembles a typical Realme vibe with a circular shape. In terms of ingress protection, it secures an IP65 rating against dust and water resistance. Plus, the cushioning protection structure provides it additional strength against drops. Realme ships this guy in three colors: Victory Gold, Speed Green, and Dark Purple.

As for the display, a Samsung E4 OLED is stretching at 6.7 inches diagonally with a 120Hz refresh rate, 180Hz of touch 1200 HBM, and 2000 peak brightness. Thanks to the Rainwater Smart Touch tech, it is also good to go with your wet hands.

Performance

Powering the core of the Realme 13+ is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 “Energy” chipset. This 5G SoC has been created with the collaboration of Realme and Mediatek. It gets a 4nm fabrication with four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. Meanwhile, the graphics are handled by a Mali-G615 GPU. It is paired with 812GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Likewise, to keep the thermals in check, there is a stainless steel vapor chamber cooling.

Realme has claimed 90 fps gaming for PUBG/BGMI, Free Fire, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Honor of Kings (120fps), and Call of Duty Mobile. And on top of that, the phone also has a TUV Lagfree Gaming certificate. Meanwhile, the phone boots on Realme UI 5.0 built on top of Android 14.

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Camera

Getting to the optics, the Realme 13 Plus sports a triplecamera setup. It is headlined by a Sony LYT-600 50MP sensor (OIS) with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP monochrome camera, and an unspecified AI unit. Upfront, there is a 16MP snapper for taking selfies and video calls.

Battery, Charging, and Others

Moving on, fueling the smartphone is a 5000mAH battery with 80W fast charging support. Connectivity features include 5G, VoNR, WiFi 6, GPS, Bluetooth 5.4, and a USB Type-C port. Lastly, you get an indisplay fingerprint scanner for biometrics security.

Realme 13 Plus Specifications

Display: AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), 6.67 inches
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G (4 nm TSMC)
Memory/Storage:
- Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Rear Camera:
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
- 2 MP, f/2.4 (monochrome)
- Unspecified AI camera
Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.5 (wide)
OS/UI: Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Battery and Charging:
- 5000 mAh, non-removable
- 80W wired fast charging
IP Rating: IP65, dust and splash resistant
Colors: Victory Gold, Speed Green, Dark Purple

Realme 13 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, the price of the Realme 13 Plus starts at INR 22,999 for the base 8/128GB trim. We expect the Realme 13 Plus price in Nepal to begin from NPR 39,999 when it launches here.

Realme 13+	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB	INR 22,999	NPR 39,999
8/256GB	INR 24,999	NPR 42,999
12/256GB	INR 26,999	NPR 46,999

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Meanwhile, you can check our Realme P1 review.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G launched with VC Liquid Cooling and Sony IMX882 sensor

Raizel Tandukar

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August 28, 2024

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Vivo T3 Pro 5G launched with VC Liquid Cooling and Sony IMX882 sensor

Last week, Vivo launched iQOO Z9s Pro in India and it was a pretty balanced phone (Read review). Now, the company is once again launching the same phone, but under its branding this time. Let’s take a look at the Vivo T3 Pro 5G in further detail and discuss its potential price in Nepal as well.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G Overview

Design and Display

As I mentioned earlier, the Vivo T3 Pro 5G is the same thing as the iQOO Z9s Pro. And it is even more apparent when you look at the Sandstone Orange colour option. It is the same as iQOO’s Flamboyant Orange option with everything looking the same except the company branding. On the other hand, the Emerald Green finish has its own twist monotone matte texture. Other than that, this phone is IP64-rated and supports touch controls even with wet hands.

Talking of the display, it comes with a 3D curved AMOLED panel that measures 6.77 inches diagonally. The Vivo T3 Pro 5G offers FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000Hz instant touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It covers 100% DCI-P3 and 105% NTSC colour gamut delivering great vibrancy. Furthermore, the screen comes with SGS low blue light certification and 2,160Hz PWM dimming for a comfortable viewing experience. Lastly, it is layered with Schott Glass for added protection.

Performance

Moving on to the performance side of things, the Vivo T3 Pro 5G has the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 as the primary driver. It is a 4nm chipset with a peak clock speed of 2.63 GHz. It is also the same chipset you get in the iQOO Z9s Pro. However, there is a slight variation between the two phones. In the meantime, there is a 3,000 mm² liquid cooling vapour chamber and eight NTC temperature sensors to prevent the phone from overheating.

While the iQOO offering can boast a large memory of up to 12GB, the Vivo offering caps out at 8GB. In fact, that is the only memory option it is available in. Meanwhile, you can choose between 128GB and 256GB for the storage on Vivo T3 Pro 5G. Similarly, the phone offers allows for an additional 8GB RAM extension but there are no options for storage expansion. Software-wise, it boots on Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14.

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Camera and the rest

The optics department is led by a 50MP shooter coupled with a Sony IMX882 sensor. The primary camera is also capable of hybrid image stabilisation (OIS + EIS) and 2x in-sensor zooming. There is an 8MP ultrawide lens as well on the back. On the front, the Vivo T3 Pro 5G carries a 16MP selfie shooter. Furthermore, this phone offers some AI capabilities to enhance your photos in the post.

In the tank, it has a large 5,500 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The Vivo T3 Pro 5G comes with dual SIM, 5G cellular, dual-band WiFi 5, and Bluetooth v5.4 support for wireless connectivity. Meanwhile, there is a sole USB 2.0 Type-C port for wired duties. The Vivo T3 Pro 5G also has 4D Game Vibration and a stereo speaker setup with eight AI sound effects to enhance the gaming experience.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G Specifications

Design: Curved edges with monotone vegan leather or plastic back panel, IP67-rated
Dimensions: 163.72 mm x 75.00 mm x 7.49 mm or 7.99 mm
Weight: 184 grams or 190 grams
Display: 6.77” AMOLED Panel, 3D curved, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits, 1.07 billion colour depth, 100% DCI-P3 and 105% NTSC colour gamut, 387PPI pixel density, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, SGS Low Blue Light Certified, Schott Glass protection
Resolution: FHD+ (1,080 x 2,392)
Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X + 8GB extendable
ROM: 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2
OS & UI: Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary with Sony IMX882 sensor + 8MP Ultrawide)
Front Camera: 16MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Security: In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Flicker
Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Battery: 5,500 mAh Lithium-ion cell with 80W FlashCharge
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, Dual-band WiFi 5, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, USB 2.0 Type-C
Colour Options: Sandstone Orange, Emerald Green

Vivo T3 Pro 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

This smartphone was made official in India on 27 August 2024 and will start shipping on 3 September. It starts at INR 24,999 and goes up to INR 26,999 depending on the configuration. There is a chance that the Vivo T3 Pro 5G could arrive in Nepal and we expect its price to start at NPR 41,499.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB + 128GB	INR 24,999	NPR 41,499
8GB + 256GB	INR 26,999	NPR 44,999

Meanwhile, check out our iQOO Z9 Pro review video:

Oppo Reno 12 officially launched in Nepal with Dimensity 7300 SoC

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Dip Khatiwada

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August 28, 2024

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Oppo Reno 12 officially launched in Nepal with Dimensity 7300 SoC

Not long after releasing their flagship-level phone, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra, which secured the top spot in DXOMARK’s camera ranking the Chinese company launched a new series with two phones:- the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro in China, a while ago. Now the company has finally launched the Reno 12 in Nepal. In this article, we will discuss the Reno 12 in particular, which is more of a mid-range than a flagship. So, let’s dive into the specifics of the Oppo Reno 12, including its price in Nepal and Availability.

Oppo Reno 12 Overview

Design and Display

The Oppo Reno 12 has a thickness of 7.25gmam and weighs only 179 grams, falling into the lightweight category. Simply on the design side, the smartphone comes in three colors, with both glass on the front on the back with plastic frames. Moreover, the Reno 12 is also IP65-rated for dust and water protection.

On the display front, you get a nice 6.7-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone can achieve a peak brightness of 1200 nits and also supports HDR10+. Moreover, it has a resolution of 2412*1080 with 394 ppi. Similarly, it also comes with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and Corning Glass 7i glass protection.

Camera and Battery

The Oppo Reno 12 features a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro unit. Unlike its sibling, it doesn’t feature a 50MP 2X telephoto camera. Meanwhile, for selfies and video support, you also get a 32MP front camera with autofocus. Fueling the phone is a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

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Performance and Storage

While, the Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro were powered by the Dimensity 8200 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets respectively, the Oppo Reno 12 runs on the newly unveiled Dimensity 7300 processor. It is an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.5GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. It is accompanied by LPPDDR5X memory up to 12GB and UFS 3.1 storage up to 256GB.

Oppo Reno 12 Specifications

Display: 6.7 inch AMOLED, 1200nits (max), 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution: FHD+ (2412 × 1080 pixels)
Chipset: Dimensity 7300 5G
UI/OS: Android 14/ ColorOS 14.1
Memory: 12GB
Storage: 256GB
Rear Camera: 50MP main camera + 8MP UW + 2MP macro
Front Camera: 32MP
Battery and Charging: 5000mAh with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging
Color: Astro Silver | Matte Brown
Prebook Oppo Reno 12 5G (Best Offers)

Oppo Reno 12 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Oppo Reno 12 is priced at NPR 65,999 with pre-booking starting today until September 3rd. Prebookers can get RealFit Wireless Earbuds (first 300) and additional 2000 rupees cashback as well.

Oppo Reno 12	Price in Nepal (Official)
12GB / 512GB	NPR 65,999

Meanwhile, watch our review of Realme P1 5G.

Oppo A3 launched in Nepal with Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 chipset

Dip Khatiwada

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August 28, 2024

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Oppo A3 launched in Nepal with Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 chipset

The Oppo has brought its A3 smartphone to Nepal but not without a few changes like a 4G chipset and a different design. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Oppo A3, including its official price in Nepal.

Oppo A3 Overview

Design and Display

The Oppo A3 4G is available in Starry Purple and Starlight White color options. It measures about 7.7mm thick and weighs less than 190 grams. For ingress protection, you get an IP54 rating against debris and water splashes. Meanwhile, the star of the show is the MIL-STD 810H rating which makes it strong and durable against drops and scratches.

The device features a 6.67-inch IPS display with FHD+ resolution. The screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate and is highly resistant to impacts according to the company. As such, it has received MIL-STD 810H and SGS certification for its durability. It can also reach up to 1000 nits in the High Brightness Mode (HBM).

Performance and Storage

While the Chinese variant houses the Snapdragon 695 chipset, the Nepalese Oppo A3 is rather powered by the newer Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 (4G). Which is actually a rebrand of the age-old Snapdragon 662 SoC. It comes with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers 256GB or 512GB of eMMC storage. There is also a microSD slot for additional storage.

Camera

The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and an auxiliary flicker sensor. The front-facing camera is a 5MP module. Both cameras can record 1080p video at 30fps.

Battery and Charging

The device has a 5,100mAh battery and supports 45W charging through a USB-C 2.0 port. The charging adapter uses VOOC technology. The phone supports 4G (dual-SIM), Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5. It does not have an NFC but you do get a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Oppo A3 Specifications

Display: 6.67 inches IPS LCD, 90Hz, up to 1,000 nits
Chipset: Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 (4G)
Memory/Storage: 6GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB
OS/UI: Android 14 / ColorOS 14
Rear Camera: 50MP main, 1080p@30fps
Front Camera: 5MP, 1080p@30fps
Battery and Charging: 5,100mAh, 45W fast charging, USB-C 2.0
Colors: Black, Purple, White
Pre-order Oppo A3 here

Oppo A3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Oppo A3 is priced in Nepal starting at NPR 22,999 for the base variant, with the highest variant priced at NPR 27,999.

Oppo A3	Price in Nepal (Official)
6GB/128GB	NPR 22,999
8GB/256GB	NPR 27,999

Meanwhile, watch our review of Nothing Phone 2(a)

Garmin Fenix 8 series is official with massive battery life and plethora of features

Dip Khatiwada

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August 28, 2024

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Garmin Fenix 8 series is official with massive battery life and plethora of features

Garmin has officially released the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar smartwatches, targeting athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Competing with the likes of Galaxy Watch Ultra and the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3, the latest smartwatch from Garmin provides quite some features. This article will discuss everything about the latest Garmin Fenix 8 and 8 Solar, including its expected price in Nepal.

Garmin Fenix 8 Series Overview

Display and Design

The Fenix 8 series offers two display options. The standard Fenix 8 is available in 47mm, 51mm, and a smaller 43mm size, while the Fenix 8 Solar is slightly thicker, measuring 15.2mm compared to the standard model’s 13.7-14.7mm profile. Both models feature a sensor guard and leakproof buttons and have undergone testing to meet military standards.

The standard Fenix 8 now includes an AMOLED screen, providing a sharper viewing experience with a 1.4-inch display and 454 x 454-pixel resolution. For those prioritizing battery life, the Fenix 8 Solar retains the memory-in-pixel (MIP) display, which is 1.3 inches with a 260 x 260-pixel resolution.

Features and Functions

Both models come with a built-in speaker and microphone. Additionally, Garmin has added a built-in flashlight for convenience in low-light conditions. The Fenix 8 series also introduces targeted strength training tailored to specific sports, Garmin Share for data sharing between devices, and support for global navigation systems QZSS and BEIDOU.

Moreover, the Fenix 8 introduces enhanced strength training modes and new map features, including a “dynamic round trip routing” function that suggests routes to help guide you back to your starting point. Runners will receive a prompt for this when they reach about 40% of their run. The Garmin Fenix 8 now includes diving modes, allowing it to function as a dive computer for depths of up to 40 meters during scuba activities. The leakproof buttons ensure that the watch continues to operate smoothly, even at depths of 40 meters without any issues.

Battery Life

The standard Fenix 8 can easily last up to 16 days in smartwatch mode, while the Fenix 8 Solar can extend this to 21 days with its solar charging capability with this new model being able to capture 50% more solar than its predecessor.

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Garmin Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Solar Specifications

Display: Fenix 8: 1.4-inch AMOLED, 454 x 454 pixels | Fenix 8 Solar: 1.3-inch MIP, 260 x 260 pixels
Sizes: 47mm, 51mm (both models) | 43mm (AMOLED version only)
Thickness: Fenix 8: 13.7-14.7mm | Fenix 8 Solar: 15.2mm
Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode): Fenix 8: Up to 16 days | Fenix 8 Solar: Up to 21 days
Features: Built-in speaker and microphone, flashlight, targeted strength training, Garmin Share, QZSS and BEIDOU support
Durability: Sensor guard, leakproof buttons, water-resistant up to 40 meters,

Garmin Fenix 8 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Garmin Fenix 8 starts at USD 999.99,. The Fenix 8 Solar is priced slightly higher, starting at USD 1,099.99. If it ever makes it here, we expect the latest Garmin Fenix 8 series price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 145,000.

Smartwatch	Size	Price in the US (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Garmin Felix 8	43	USD 999	NPR 145,000
	47	USD 1,099	NPR 160,000
	51	USD 1,199	NPR 180,000
Garmin Felix 8 Solar	47	USD 1,099	NPR 160,000
Garmin Felix 8 Solar	51	USD 1,199	NPR 180,000

Meanwhile, watch our review of OnePlus Nord 4

Asus ProArt PX13 makes its way to Nepal with Ryzen AI!

Aarohan Niraula

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August 28, 2024

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Asus ProArt PX13 makes its way to Nepal with Ryzen AI!

Asus is changing things up with a new smaller ProArt laptop for creatives that just recently landed in Nepal. In this piece, let’s take a quick peek at the Asus ProArt PX13 price in Nepal, alongside specifications, and availability details.

Asus ProArt PX13 Overview

Design and Display

This ProArt is the first of its kind to be a 13” convertible creative device. Asus has transitioned the ROG X13 Flow to the ProArt series this time around so it’s a powerful mini PC capable of all your creative endeavors. It’s a 2-in-1 hybrid device with a touchscreen weighing less than 1400 grams.

On the screen side of things, there’s a 13.3-inch 3K OLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio running at 60Hz. The touch display has stylus support and full P3 colors perfect for those in fields like digital art. Moreover, the screen reaches an impressive 500 nits in HDR, has Pantone Validation for accurate colors out of the box, and TUV Rheinland and SGS certification for minimal blue light. All in all, it’s an excellent compact screen for a portable creative workstation.

Performance and Memory

The Asus ProArt PX13 is powered by the new Zen 5 Strix Point Ryzen AI processors with a built-in NPU. Asus has tried its best to take advantage of the onboard 50 TOPS of power from the processor with tailored applications like Story Cube, and MuseTree. But, that is likely going to be overshadowed by the dedicated GPUs from NVIDIA.

The ProArt PX13 can be configured with up to an RTX 4070 with 8GB of VRAM and 90W TGP. As for the memory, you get up to 32GB of soldered RAM and up to 2TB Gen 4 NVME SSD.

Battery and Connectivity

Under the hood, there’s a large 70Wh battery powering the ProArt PX13. There’s only a single Type-A port, dual Type-C USB 4 ports, an HDMI, an audio jack, a micro card reader, and a power jack.

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Other features include support for Triple band WiFi 7 alongside Bluetooth 5.4. There’s also an FHD webcam tucked in the top bezel alongside an IR blaster for Windows Hello. Moreover, you get a dedicated Co-pilot key in the keyboard with an Asus DialPad on the touchpad. And although the ProArt 13 is being marketed as an AI PC, many of the features are still to roll which you learn about on Microsoft’s Co-pilot page.

Asus ProArt PX13 Specifications

Design and Build: 2-in-1 design, all-aluminum chassis, 1.38 kg
Display: 13.3” 3k OLED, touch and 2 in 1, 16:10, 500 nits HDR brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 60Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, ΔE<1 average color accuracy
Processor: up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPUS: RTX 4050, RTX 4060, RTX 4070 (with up to 90W TGP)
Memory: up to 32GB LPDDR5X-8448 RAM, 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Webcam: FHD IR Camera (Asus AiSense)
Audio: Speakers with Dolby Atmos, Harmon Kardon certification, Smart Amplifier, and Asus Audio Booster
Keyboard: Chicklet style keyboard + Asus ErgoSense touchpad with dial-pad
Ports: 2x USB4 (Type-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x microSD card reader
Connectivity: Tri-band WiFi 7 + Bluetooth v5.4
Battery: 70Wh 4S1P cell with 200W AC Power Adapter

Asus ProArt PX13 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Asus ProArt PX13 price in Nepal starts at NPR 304,500 for the Ryzen AI 9 370HX version paired with an RTX 4050 GPU. You can get it via the Hukut Store.

Asus ProArt X13	Price in Nepal	Availability
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 4050, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 13.3” 3K OLED	~~NPR 313,900~~ NPR 304,500	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out the review of the Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED :

Asus Zenbook S 16 with Ryzen AI 300 is now available in Nepal!

Aarohan Niraula

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August 28, 2024

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Asus Zenbook S 16 with Ryzen AI 300 is now available in Nepal!

Since the unveiling of the new Ryzen Strix point laptop CPUs, lots of manufacturers have opted to integrate them into their machines and Asus is no different. We recently covered the Pro Art PX13 with Ryzen AI landing in Nepal and today, it’s the Zenbook’s turn. Let’s quickly go through the Asus Zenbook S 16 (2024) with Ryzen AI 300 chips, including its features, specifications, price in Nepal, and availability.

Asus Zenbook S 16 Overview:

Design and Display

Living up to the Zenbook moniker, the S 16 sports a premium feeling build but with a new twist. Asus has decided to combine ‘Ceramic’ and ‘Aluminium’ to endow the Zenbook with ‘Ceraluminum’ material often used in aerospace and luxury watch space. Asus claims that this material is not just tough, but helps keep the machine light as well. With that in mind, it makes a lot of sense to see the sleek Zenbook S 16 measuring just 11 mm thick and weighing about 1.5 kg while housing a big battery and a beefy processor. Color options for the machine include ‘Zumaia Gray’ and ‘Scandinavian White’.

Moving onto the display side of things, you get a no-compromise OLED screen on the new Zenbook S 16 with Ryzen AI. It’s 16 inches in size (diagonally), 3k in resolution, very fast, super bright, and comes with all sorts of bells and whistles. Things like Pantone Validation for color accuracy, Display HDR certification from VESA, SGS Eye Care, and TUV Rheinland cert.

New Ryzen AI chips

Under the hood, the Zenbook S16 (OLED) is powered by the latest Strix point APUs from AMD. You can configure the Zenbook with either AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 360 or the beefier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with some extra cores, and a higher clock. Talking of that, the new Ryzen chips bring impressive Neural Processing Units that can reach up to 50 TOPS on their own, and you can get up to 81 TOPS from the entire system. We’ve already covered the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chips in detail before so skipping the lengthy parts, this is all you need to know: improved CPU, better GPU, onboard AI powers, and very good efficiency.

Touching on the memory, the Ryzen AI chips don’t support SO-DIMMs yet so you are to pick between the 24GB RAM or the 32GB RAM model at the time of purchase. Similarly, there’s an M.2 2280 slot pre-occupied with either a 1TB or 2TB Gen 4 SSD.

Connectivity and Extras

The 16-inch OLED ultrabook from Asus sports a 10 Gbps Type-A port, two USB 4 Type-C ports with Display Port, and Power Delivery support, an HDMI, an audio jack, and an SD reader. For wireless connectivity, there’s dual stream tri-band WiFi 7 alongside a BT 5.4 wireless card.

Fueling the chipset, display, and everything else is a relatively large 78Wh battery that primarily charges at 65W via the included AC adapter. Extras include an FHD webcam with IR and Windows Hello, touch and stylus support for some display configurations, Harmon Kardon tuned speakers, and a MIL-STD 810H rating for durability. Lastly, there are some Asus features like Story Cube, MyAsus, ScreenXpert, and GlideX, but Co-pilot+ features like Recall, and Scribber might take some time to arrive.

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Asus Zenbook S 16 OLED Specifications

Design and Build: Ceraluminium chassis, MIL-STD-810H certified, 1.5 kg
Display: 16”, OLED, touch/non-touch, 16:10, 500 nits HDR brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 120Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time
Resolution: 3K (2,880 x 1,800)
Processor: up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Graphics: Integrated Ryzen 880M, 890M
RAM: up to 32GB, LPDDR5X
Storage: 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Webcam: FHD IR Camera (Asus AiSense)
Audio: Six speakers with Dolby Atmos, Harmon Kardon certification, Smart Amplifier, and Asus Audio Booster
Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, 1.1mm Key-travel, Precision touchpad, With Copilot key
Ports: 2x USB4 (Type-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x SD card reader
Connectivity: Tri-band WiFi 7 + Bluetooth v5.4
Battery: 78Wh 3S1P cell with 65W AC Power Adapter
Colours: Zumaia Gray and Scandinavian White

Asus Zenbook S 16 Price in Nepal and Availablity

The Zenbook OLED is now available in Nepal through different outlets. The Asus Zenbook S 16 Price in Nepal is NPR 258,900 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 variant. You can get it via the Hukut Store.

Asus Ultrabook	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Zenbook S 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB/1TB, 16 ” 3K OLED 120Hz)	~~NPR 266,900~~ NPR 258,900	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our video on the Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED:

Fire-Boltt Snapp launched with SIM support and a camera

Raizel Tandukar

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August 27, 2024

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Fire-Boltt Snapp launched with SIM support and a camera

Fire-Boltt launched the Dream “wristphone” near the start of this year. The wearable device was basically a phone with a form factor of a smartwatch. Now the company is one-upping itself and has decided to slap a camera on their newest offering. Let’s delve into what the Fire-Boltt Snapp has to offer and also discuss its potential price in Nepal.

Fire-Boltt Snapp Overview

Design and Display

The Fire-Boltt Snapp looks like a standard smartwatch for the most part. What sticks out, quite literally, is a protrusion on the right that houses a camera. There is also the company branding and “android” written on it. The watch case appears to be metal, but nothing has been specified about it. It is IP67-rated though. Apart from that, it is available in three strap choices and a plethora of colour options.

On the front, it comes with a 2.13-inch squiricle display. It is an AMOLED panel, stretches 410 x 502 pixels in resolution and supports AOD.

Performance

Under the helm, Fire-Boltt Snapp has a quad-core Cortex CPU coupled with Mali GPU. Fire-Boltt shies away from telling the name of the processor as well as the Cortex type. It is probably something old like the Cortex-A7, which was featured on the Fire-Boltt Dream. For what it’s worth, all we can say is it is an ARM-based chipset.

This watch comes in two configurations, the lower of which has 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. This is the same combination as the company’s older offering. Meanwhile, the higher variant is available with 4GB memory and 64GB storage. This is on par with what some budget smartphones offer even to this day. Software-wise, the Fire-Boltt Snapp boots on Android with access to the Google Play Store. But it is unclear which version of the OS it is running on. Once again, it is likely an older version so that the watch’s limited hardware can handle it well enough.

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Camera and Battery

Fire-Boltt has placed heavy emphasis on the fact their latest offering has a built-in camera and even conveniently named it “Snapp”. The company does not outright mention the resolution of the shooter, they’ve hidden it like an easter egg. It is apparently a 2MP ClarityX camera with which users can snap photos, take videos, live stream, and scan QR codes. Scanning QRs will be quite a taxing job with this one since the camera is facing, well, towards the user’s face. But hey, it’s good that it has such a feature in the first place.

For power, the Fire-Boltt Snapp comes with a 1,000 mAh cell, which could potentially be the largest on a wearable device. Even the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2 pale in comparison in terms of battery capacity. The former comes with a larger 590mAh unit while the latter settles for somewhere around 542mAh. With this, the watch offers 30 days of usage on standby and half of that with phone calls being taken.

Connectivity and Smartwatch side of things

Closing the gap with a smartphone, the Fire-Boltt Snapp comes with a SIM slot on its left side. Here, you can place a nano-SIM and get a cellular network. You can make phone calls, send text messages, and access the internet — that too with 4G speeds. Additionally, it works with WiFi (2.4GHz only) as well and has GPS support. The company has not mentioned it, but it should come with Bluetooth too.

Fire-Boltt spends a great deal of time talking about Snapp’s smartphone-esque aspects that it forgot to talk about the smartwatch side of things. Nevertheless, the Amazon listing of the product reveals that it is equipped with heart rate and blood oxygen tracking sensors. So, it can do the basics of a smartwatch too.

Fire-Boltt Snapp Specifications

Design: Metallic-looking body with camera bump on right and SIM slot on left, IP67-rated
Strap Materials: Metal, Silicone, Leather (Strap)
Display: 2.13” AMOLED Panel, AOD support
Resolution: 410 x 502 pixels
Chipset: Quad-core Cortex CPU + Mali GPU
RAM: 2GB or 4GB
ROM: 16GB or 64GB
OS: Android (Unspecified version)
Camera: 2MP ClarityX HD camera
Sensors: HX3605 heart rate sensor, Blood oxygen
Navigation: Yes
Battery: 1,000 mAh Lithium Polymer, 30 days standby, 15 days calling
Charging: About 3 hours
Connectivity: NanoSIM, 4G cellular, Single-band WiFi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Colour Options: Alpine Olive, Archaic Black, Black Storm, Cherry Blush, Cocoa Brown, Jet Black Luxe, Marlet Maroon

Fire-Boltt Snapp Price and Availability

This cool product was announced on 26 August 2024 and has been available for purchase starting a day later. The company mentions its MRP to be INR 24,000, but it’s likely to make it seem as if offers are running. Buyers can get it at INR 5,999 and INR 6,499, based on the configuration. If the Fire-Boltt Snapp arrives in Nepal, we expect its price to start at NPR 10,499.

Fire-Boltt Snapp	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
2GB + 16GB	INR 5,999	NPR 10,499
4GB + 64GB	INR 6,499	NPR 11,999

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