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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 UM5606WA (2024) with Ryzen AI 300 chips, including its features, specifications, price in Nepal, and availability.
Asus Zenbook S 16 (2024) 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.
The Zenbook OLED is now available in Nepal through different outlets. The Asus Zenbook S 16 Price in Nepal is NPR 255,900 for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 variant. You can get it via the Hukut Store.
Zenbook S 16 UM5606WA 2024 Model
Price in Nepal
(Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 32GB/1TB, 16 ” 3K OLED 120Hz)
NPR 255,900
Meanwhile, check out our video on the Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED:
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.
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.
Samsung, the leading name in consumer electronics has launched two new ultra-short throw projectors. Dubbed as the Premiere 9 and Premier 7, both duo boast 4K resolution and HDR 10+ support. Without further ado, let’s head straight into the specs, features, and expected price of Samsung Premier projectors in Nepal.
Samsung Premier Projectors Overview
Design and Ports
Speaking of design and tech, both Samsung Premiere projectors have similarities. They both use 4K smart laser tech and visuals The difference lies in the actual projection. So, the Premiere 7 boasts a 120-inch projection with 2400 ANSI lumens brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support. Meanwhile, the Premiere 9 features a 130-inch projection size with 3200 ANSI lumens brightness and 153% DCI-P3 color gamut.
The port options are the same on both guys— 3 HDMI ports, 1x USB-A port, 1x Ethernet, 1x Digital Audio Out (Optical), and 1x Ex-Link (RS-232C).
Ambient Mode
Both Samsung Premiere projectors come with a new ambient mode. It allows the owners to display a variety of topics such as photos, color effects, or animation background scenes for a lively vibe in the room.
As these are the 2024 projectors, we have Samsung Bixby, Amazon Alexa voice assistants, Samsung SmartThings, and Matter.
Samsung Tizen OS
Running the software front is Tizen OS, a long-lost name in Samsung’s wearable market. It seems like, Tizen is not dead at all, powering the projector lineup instead. You can access your apps and popular streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, YouTube, Sling, and such.
Samsung Premiere Projector Price in Nepal and Availability
In the US, the Samsung Preimere Projectors’ pricing starts at USD 3,000 and USD 6,000 for the Preimere 7 and Premiere 9 versions. We expect the Samsung Premiere Projector price in Nepal to start from NPR 489,999 and NPR 967,999.
HiFuture has introduced the MusicBox 100 and MusicBox 200 in Nepal, offering two options for portable audio. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest HiFuture MusicBox 100 and 200, including its price in Nepal and its availability.
HiFuture MusicBox 100 and 200 Overview
Design and Audio
The MusicBox 100 features 70W of output, karaoke capability, and two wireless microphones. It comes with an 8000mAh battery that doubles as a power bank. This model also includes RGB lighting and Bluetooth 5.3. For portability, it has a handle, mesh grill, flush control buttons, and light accents.
The MusicBox 200 offers a higher output of 100W and also supports karaoke and two wireless microphones. It has a larger 12000mAh battery that functions as a power bank. This model also features RGB lighting, Bluetooth 5.3, and a sleeker, more compact design with rounded corners and a prominent carrying handle.
Shared Features
Both speakers come with customizable sound options, including powerful DSP and multi-band EQ settings such as Indoor Balance EQ, Outdoor 3D EQ, and Bass Boost EQ. They also support Pair to Play (TWS Mode) for synchronized playback.
HiFuture MusicBox 100 and MusicBox 200 Specifications
Output: 70W (MusicBox 100) / 100W (MusicBox 200)
Microphones: Two Wireless
Battery: 8000mAh (MusicBox 100) / 12000mAh (MusicBox 200, Power Bank Support)
RGB Lighting: Yes
Bluetooth: 5.3
Colors: Silver, Black (MusicBox 200)
Features: Karaoke Enabled, Customizable Sound with DSP and Multi-Band EQ Setting
HiFuture MusicBox 100 and MusicBox 200 Price in Nepal and Availability
The MusicBox 100 is priced at NPR 18,999, while the MusicBox 200 costs NPR 21,999. Both models are available for purchase at various retail stores, including our affiliate partner Hukut.
This is the iQOO Z9s Pro that has just launched for some 25000 Rupees in India and for the price, it features very similar specs as the Nord CE 4, it’s like they are twins!!
I am not complaining though, here too you get the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, a gorgeous 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and big 5500 mAh battery, which is quite competitive for the price. We have some amazing phones from OnePlus, Motorola, Nothing, Poco and even infinix. So, where does the iQOO Z9s Pro stand, let’s talk about that!!
First of all, let’s start with the design side of things. And here you get the iQOO Z9s Pro in two color variants, Blue and Orange. The Orange one has a leather back design while the other has a plastic body.
I have the Orange variant and the feel of this phone is amazing. I don’t know how iQOO has managed to fit in a 5500 mAh battery in such a slim body, but it does not look or feel bulky at all.
And the subtle curves make it feel quite handy too. iQOO has provided IP65 rating as well, which, I know is not as good as the Moto Edge 50 Fusion’s IP68, but it definitely can withstand water splashes better than something like the OnePlus Nord CE 4 or the Nothing Phone 2A’s IP54 rating.
That said, the only thing that has bugged me about the design is the glass protection. Not that there is none here, but it’s not Gorilla Glass protection, it’s actually Schott Xensation glass, so I am not sure how durable that is against drops or scratches.
By the way, the frames are made of plastic, so it’s better to case this phone up to make sure it lasts longer!
Performance and Gaming
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Chipset
Anyway, a lot of you guys might be concerned about heating issues due to the phone’s slim form factor, but I am happy to report that during my tests, the phone did not heat up like a volcano ever, even during heavy gaming sessions. IQOO says that they have used a 3000 mm square Vapor Chamber cooling system here and evidently, it works well.
Here are my gaming test results and you can see how stable the outcome is when it comes to the 99th Percentile and average fps, that too without ever crossing 40 degrees while playing PUBG, Mobile Legends or even Genshin impact for that matter.
The thermals here are actually better than the Nord CE 4 which features the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. And iQOO is one of the companies that is pretty serious about gaming, so you also get a couple of gaming specific features like 4D Game Vibration that gives you a vibration feedback in certain game actions, like when firing a gun. Then there’s motion control that can trigger different in- game controls based on gestures like tilt, lean, push, etc. 4D game vibration is a little slow in working but motion control works really nicely.
Still, you don’t have the option to play games like PUBG and COD at 90 fps here like the Poco X6 Pro though, which is even cheaper than the IQOO Z9s Pro. So, if you are really serious about gaming and performance, the X6 Pro could be a wiser option, especially considering it also comes with DDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage to support faster performance.
Memory and Storage
Up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
Here you are getting a basic DDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Anyway, the normal performance of this phone is good, no issues. iQOO has also optimized the UI to run at either 60, 90 or 120Hz depending on the content that’s played on the screen in the auto mode. You do get the option to force 120Hz in all the apps and even then everything runs very smoothly too, so no complaints! However, I did feel like the iQOO Z9s Pro to be a little slower when switching between the multitasking tiles. I don’t know if it’s the animation, but sometimes, it feels a little laggy.
UI and Software
Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Other than that, the phone boots on Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 on top and iQOO has also promised 2 years of OS and 3 years of security updates with this phone. FYI, out of the box, the phone is running on July’s security patch.
And as always, you do get a few apps pre-installed, 26 to be exact, but you can uninstall most of the ones that aren’t useful to you, and if you know your way around smartphones, it’s not going to be that big a deal for you.
Moving on, I have had a great time interacting with this display too. The touch response here is amazing and not to mention the iQOO Z9s Pro also has a nice quality AMOLED screen. It’s a 6.67-inch Full HD 10-bit display with HDR 10+ support in both YouTube and OTT platforms like Netflix and a whopping 4500 nits of peak brightness.
And if you are wondering how bright it can go in auto mode, it’s 1300 nits. In real life usage, I didn’t have much difficulty viewing things outdoors on a sunny day. It’s actually very similar to the OnePlus Nord CE 4. The trimmed down bezels also serve for a good viewing experience on this phone.
But I found a little bug in this display. When I played HDR videos in 1080p everything ran well, but as soon as I switched to 4k, the videos got visibly stuttery. And it’s not a one or two time thing, it happens all the time, so I hope iQOO will bring forth an update to fix this soon!
Speaker and Haptics
Also, I wished the haptics and speakers here were a little better too. The vibration feedback isn’t exactly buzzy, but it’s not as crisp and tight as the Nord CE 4 or the Nothing Phone 2A. And I also wish iQOO had integrated haptic feedback in the UI elements such as the brightness/ volume slider etc.
The stereo speakers here are good enough for watching reels and movies, they are loud but they can sound a little distorted and shouty when you are listening to songs with a lot of trebles.
Cameras
50 MP (OIS) Rear Camera + 8 MP UW
16 MP Front Camera
Okay let’s talk about the cameras now and we know iQOO phones have never been all about cameras and here too, the output is decent I would say.
Daytime
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It has a 50MP Sony IMX 882 sensor and as you can see from the photos i have clicked, it produces a very punchy output with nice details and artifacts. Sometimes, the white balance can be a little off, but in good lighting, you can get some nice shots out of its camera.
However, I found that it is not able to handle dynamic range in shadow conditions that well, but besides that, the images are fairly satisfying. In fact, under harsh sunlight, it is able to handle glares and highlights so well, even better than the Nord CE 4.
Ultrawide
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iQOO has included an ultra wide lens this time; it was missing on last year’s Z7 Pro, but since it’s only an 8MP sensor, the detail rendition is only average here. Plus, for some reason, they have an even punchier result than the primary camera, which does not look good all the time.
Portraits
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The portraits are nice though. You also get a 2x mode for better subject focus and background blur here. They are a little processed and smoothened, so you won’t find a lot of details, but the skin tone looks pleasing to the eye, so not that big of an issue.
Selfies are nice too. Again, the beautification is there, but you get sort of an airbrushed finish in the pictures which a lot of you guys may prefer!
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But I have to tell you, the selfie videos from this phone are strictly average . The max you can shoot is 1080 30 fps, which means there is no 4k option and even then in the 1080p videos, the stabilization is not good.
There is a 4k recording option from the back camera, capped at 30 fps, and the output is not bad, EIS works pretty well to stabilize the footage. The videos are a little cropped, but usable I would say!
Battery and Charging
5500 mAh with 80W
Alright, I have saved the best for the last, because the battery life on the iQOO Z9s Pro is fantastic – all thanks to a big 5500mAh battery. So even on days with extremely heavy usage, I was able to get more than 7 hours of screen on time, that too with 20% battery left at the end of the day.
Charging is fast too, the 80 Watt charger that you get inside the box can take the phone from 0-30% in 13 minutes, 50% in about 23 minutes and 48 minutes for a complete refill.
iQOO Z9s Pro Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Solid Performance
Beautiful Display
Excellent Battery Life
Slim Design
Cons:
4K HDR Video Stutters
Average Haptics and Speakers
Average Camera Quality
iQOO Z9S Pro: Conclusion
Okay, conclusion time!! So, until today, my favorite phone under 25,000 was the OnePlus Nord CE 4 because it’s the most balanced value-for-money phone at that price.
Having used the iQOO Z9s Pro for a week, I can confidently say that, just like the Nord CE 4, this is also a safe option for someone who is looking for a good value midrange phone. Everything is just really balanced here, it’s got competitive performance, decent cameras, nice display, amazing battery life and more importantly – An appealing design.
Yes, the haptics and speakers could have been a little better here, but it’s not that big of a deal in my opinion. Plus, you are also getting some sick launch offers, which makes it one of the competitive phones in the sub-25K price segment.
Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus is now available in Nepal, and the name might make you think it is a “plus size” version of the regular BTALK 3. But no, it is about the same size and is actually lighter. So what gives? Let’s discuss further in this article.
Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus Overview
Design and Display
Right from the get-go, the Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus looks totally different from its regular counterpart. It seems that it has taken design cues from the Google Pixel Watch and appears pretty premium. However, it comes in a plastic casing with no IP or ATM rating. Meanwhile, the base Zeblaze BTALK 3 has a metal unibody and IP68 rating.
Moving on to the display, it is pretty much the same as the regular variant. Given that, the Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus comes with a 1.39-inch IPS panel. In terms of resolution, it stretches across 360 pixels on all sides. This watch does have 2.5D curved glass over its screen to set it apart from its standard variant. Likewise, the Champagne Gold and Orchid colours that this watch comes in are quite unique and flavourful. Then there is the Jet Black option to please a wider mass.
Feature-wise, the Zeblaze BTALK 3 and 3 Plus are essentially the same. It comes with a handful of sensors for fitness and activity tracking. The watch can track your heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and menstrual cycle. Similarly, it detects the users’ breathing rate and alerts them of any abnormalities in their heart rate too. For fitness freaks, the watch offers over 100 fitness modes and provides a detailed insight into their exercise or activity session. Other than that, you can connect the Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus to a smartphone via Bluetooth v5.2 and make or receive calls, access voice assistants, and get app notifications.
In the tank, it packs a 260mAh battery which is over 10% larger in capacity than its base model. With this, the watch can last up to 14 days on regular use. The number halves when you increase the usage intensity. When out of charge, it fully refills in just 1.5 hours. A magnetic charger is bundled with the Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus in the box.
Zeblaze BTALK 3 Plus Specifications
Design: Circular dial, Pixel Watch-like, No IP or ATM rating
Instagram is introducing a new feature that lets users add a song to their profile. It’s similar to Myspace’s classic feature, where users can customize their profiles with their favourite music tracks. In this article, we’ll dive deep into how it works and what you need to know.
Instagram’s music feature overview
A nostalgic nod to Myspace
Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are some of the extremely popular social media platforms these days, but have you heard about Myspace? Probably if you are a millennial. Well, it is a social networking website that was on hype almost two decades ago.
People used to connect online, post pictures, share music and stuff. While this app is almost no longer in use, Instagram has announced a ‘song on profile’ feature that is very similar to Myspace. A nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s.
As you can see in the tweet above, users can add music to their profile that will show up in the bio area.
“Your chosen song will be displayed on your profile until you decide to change it. When the play button is tapped, only a 30-second clip of the song will play” Instagram said in a statement
You will always have the option to change the song by going to the edit profile section where you will be able to search for and select a track from Instagram’s library of licensed music. Now that Instagram’s new feature is here, you can slide into the DMs of people you like by fangirling over their music.
While Instagram also has a “Note” feature that lets you add songs to your messages, they disappear after 24 hours. But on ‘song on profile’ you can keep them as long as you want – so those tunes are basically your personal soundtrack! This feature looks like a good blend of nostalgia and modernity echoing the early days of Myspace while integrating seamlessly into today’s social media landscape.
