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Samsung Galaxy S25 “Edge” in the making equipped with “Ultra” cameras

Raizel Tandukar
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Samsung Galaxy S25 “Edge” in the making equipped with “Ultra” cameras

Samsung’s flagbearer for the year 2025 is launching soon enough. However, there are talks of another slimmer option with “Ultra” cameras joining the mix too. Let’s take a further look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in this article.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Rumour Round-up

What’s cooking?

Samsung is apparently looking to create a slimmer variant of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup. The Korean news outlet ETNews reported this news citing multiple industry insiders as its source. While the Galaxy S25 “Edge” may be in the works, it is unclear which of the Galaxy S25 will it be based on.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Design and Display

This Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might grow to become a replacement for the Plus variant or it might serve as a Special Edition of the Ultra phone. We saw Samsung take a similar approach with the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which was a little larger and slimmer iteration of the regular Fold6.

Integration of “Ultra” Camera

A recent leak by ICE UNIVERSE suggests that the slim variant of the Galaxy S25 is potentially equipped with an “Ultra” camera setup.

While the exact specifications remain unconfirmed, we can speculate that Samsung might use one or more cameras from either the Galaxy S24 Ultra or the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra series.

If these rumours prove true, the Galaxy S25 Edge could feature the impressive 200-megapixel primary sensor found in the Ultra models. However, the previous tracks show that the slim phone designs offer limited space for extensive camera hardware. So, it will be interesting to see how Samsung’s engineers address this technical hurdle.

On the other hand, the latest news about the camera is quite sceptical because another reliable tipster, Jukanlosreve, indicates that no specifications for the Galaxy S25 Edge have been officially confirmed yet.

 What’s the point?

The main motive of Samsung with the Galaxy S25 Edge is to test the waters. The company wants to see how the market responds to the design change. If the reaction is positive, they might permanently implement the aesthetics from the next lineup i.e. Galaxy S26 series.

Additionally, this could also be a response to the rumours that Apple is working on a slimmer variant of the iPhone 17 as well. Samsung has taken a few pages out of Apple’s book in the past, and it wouldn’t be surprising if that is the case this time as well.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Launch and Availability

As per the rumours, the slim variant will be launching a few months after the main Galaxy S25 lineup. Samsung is doing this so that the new phone does not hamper the sales of its flagship series. Lastly, this phone could just turn out to be the Galaxy 25 FE, as it was tipped to be slimming down as well.

Samsung A16 5G launched in Nepal with Dimensity 6300 SoC

Dip Khatiwada
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Samsung A16 5G launched in Nepal with Dimensity 6300 SoC

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A16 5G in Nepal. This new device features a larger display and provides long software updates. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, including its official price in Nepal. 

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Overview

Display and Camera Features

Samsung is emphasizing its “Galaxy Design” across all products, featuring the “Key Island” from the A15 and A25, now a hallmark of the A-series. This button protrusion remains this year, with a thickness of 7.9 mm and an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G DESIGN

The Samsung A16 5G sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Moreover, it has a brightness of 800 nits, an age-old U-shaped style notch cutout, and a bigger chin on the bottom. 

Performance and Software

The Galaxy A16 5G includes different chipsets based on the region. It features the Exynos 1330 in Europe, while the one that has landed in Nepal, features Dimensity 6300 with 2x Cortex Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4GHz and six cores Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz. Additionally, the phone offers up 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 1.5TB. Moreover, Samsung promises 6 years of Android version updates along with 6 years of security patches. 

Camera and Battery

In terms of cameras, it includes a 13MP front camera and a rear setup with a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens.

The Galaxy A16 5G houses a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging support. You will find a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power key. 

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Specifications

  • Display: 6.7″ SUPER AMOLED screen, 90Hz
  • Resolution: FHD+, 2408 x 1080 pixels
  • CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 6nm process
  • Storage: 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB (expandable using microSD card)
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 5MP Ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 13MP (U-shaped notch)
  • Security: Physical fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 25W fast charging (Free 25W charger) 
  • Buy Galaxy A16 5G here

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

The Galaxy A16 5G price in Nepal starts at NPR 28,999 for the base 6/128GB version. It comes in three color options: Midnight Blue, Turquoise, and Gray. You can purchase the Galaxy A16 from the Hukut store and get a 25W Samsung charger for free.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Price in Nepal (Official)
6/128GB NPR 28,999
8/128GB NPR 30,999
8/256GB NPR 34,999

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy A16

How to check NCELL number owner name?

Dip Khatiwada
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How to check NCELL number owner name?

Just like any other object you can find in the market, your SIM can also be easily swapped. After all, they are not citizenship or passports. Some days, you might wonder how to find out the ownership of your SIM and get lost in thought forever. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are all the ways you can check the owner’s name of your Ncell number.

How to check the NCELL Sim Ownership?

Ncell

Using the USSD Code

This is the most standard and popular way to check the owner of your NCELL SIM. Here’s a step-by-step process for doing it. 

  • Dial *9966# from your Ncell SIM.
  • The SIM owner’s name will appear on your screen.
  • You can confirm if the name is correct by responding with:
    • 1 for correct
    • 2 for incorrect.

Using the Ncell App

Okay, if you don’t wanna use good ol’ way, here another way how you can find out about your NCELL ownership name. 

  • Download and open the Ncell app on your smartphone (available on Google Play or the App Store).
  • The owner’s name will be displayed in the top-left corner of the app.

3. Using the Ncell Website

If you were on a PC, and suddenly you wanted to check about it? Don’t worry we have you sorted you. Using the NCELL Website, you can easily know the ownership of your name. 

  • Visit the Ncell website and log in with your mobile number and password.
  • Once logged in, you can view the SIM owner’s name on your dashboard.

Huawei enters the solid-state battery frenzy with sulphide-based electrolyte

Raizel Tandukar
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Huawei enters the solid-state battery frenzy with sulphide-based electrolyte

With rising demand for battery-powered devices and batteries by extension to tackle the ongoing climate crisis, it revealed the shortcomings of the current battery technology i.e. Lithium-ion. As such, tech companies are racing towards the next breakthrough in energy storage which appears to be — solid-state battery. Chinese tech behemoth Huawei has also come forth in this race and patented its take on solid-state batteries with a sulphide-based electrolyte.

Huawei Solid-State Battery Tech Overview

Before getting into what Huawei did, let’s understand…

What is a Solid-State Battery?

The current battery tech utilises liquid or gel electrolytes to transport Lithium-ion from anode to cathode. While it is an industry default right now, it isn’t sustainable for the future. These batteries tend to be vulnerable to overheating, thermal runaway, catching fire, and exploding.

Fast charging smartphone

The go-to solution for this has become solid-state batteries, which use solid electrolytes instead. Companies are exploring the use of various materials like sulphides, ceramics, polymers, graphene, and so on. Solid-state batteries have greater energy density, are safer, degrade slower, and dis/charge faster.

What did Huawei do?

So in an effort to figure out the next big battery tech, Huawei has also come up with its take on the solid-state battery. The company has come up with a sulphide-based solution and has patented it. This battery apparently has all the characteristics of a solid-state battery like faster charging speed and higher energy density, while being safer overall. Huawei is aiming to power EVs and energy storage systems with this new battery of theirs.

Huawei Solid-State Battery Tech: Conclusion

We all know of hard Huawei was hammered with the US trade ban. Regardless, the company persists in innovating in various forms. Developing and patenting a solid-state battery could be a crucial move for Huawei considering this tech has the potential to dominate as the energy source of tomorrow.

Other companies are innovating in the field of battery in other ways too. For instance: Huawei’s ex-subsidiary Honor is one of the pioneers in using silicon carbon for battery anode, significantly increasing its yield. Now it has grown to become the industry standard with more and more companies opting for similar kinds of batteries.

Royal Enfield enters the EV market with Flying Flea sub-brand

Raizel Tandukar
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Royal Enfield enters the EV market with Flying Flea sub-brand

Royal Enfield is a historic motorbike company that has been around for over a century. It represented everything about petroleum vehicles — powerful, proud, and absolute badass. However, with growing environmental concerns and increasing interest and demand in electric alternatives — even Royal Enfield had to chime in. The company unveiled its EV sub-brand — Flying Flea, and we are here to talk about it.

Flying Flea Overview

Before delving into the details of Flying Flea, let’s reminisce…

About Royal Enfield

Initially, Royal Enfield was a British brand founded at the face of the 20th century in 1901. The company has some of the most iconic offerings such as Bullet, Classic, Himalayan, and so on in its catalogue. The “Bullet” line of bikes has a history of its own, first hitting the market in 1932. As such, it has stood the test of time and is the world’s oldest motorcycle in continuous production.

Royal Enfield Bullet 1932

In the 1990s, it was wholly acquired by Eicher Motors — standing on the base of decades of partnership between the two companies. This move effectively transformed Royal Enfield into an Indian Brand. The company is still going strong as ever. It continues to produce retro-style motorbikes with rugged aesthetics and has one of the most fanbases.

Drop Flying Flea

Despite being an icon in internal combustion engine motorbikes, Royal Enfield recognises that the future is electric. Given that, the company has been working on electric alternatives for some time now. Last year, it showcased a battery-powered version of Himalayan — one of its popular offerings, but it never made it to the streets.

Flying Flea Promo

After long leaks and teases, Royal Enfield is finally entering the EV market with its new sub-brand — Flying Flea. While this name sounds like some quirky supervillain from comic books, it is actually a shoutout to the rich history of the company. It is a reference to small, lightweight motorcycles that would be airdropped into enemy territory during the Second World War. Even the promotional material of the Flying Flea shows a motorbike being parachuted down to the ground.

What to expect

Royal Enfield will be launching two motorbikes under the Flying Flea brand name — C6 and S6. We only have information on the former as of now. It will be a cruiser bike with a forged aluminium frame and a magnesium battery case. Furthermore, it has rather thin tyres, and compact battery and motor units.

As such, the FF.C6 is a far cry from the sturdy and heavy build of the motorbike, Royal Enfield is so famous for. This is likely a conscious approach, taken to reduce the strain on the bike’s battery and enhance the range it offers. Other than that, Flying Flea bikes will be receiving OTA software updates like every other EV in the market. Additionally, it will offer wireless charging for your smartphone, which will serve as a key for this bike. Royal Enfield also claims highway-capable speeds and cruise control, but we will have to wait and see about this one.

Flying Flea Launch and Availability

Royal Enfield announced its all-electric sub-brand Flying Flea at the EICMA 2024 held in Italy. As I mentioned earlier, the company will be launching C6 and S6 under the “Flying Flea” moniker. The former has already made it to the company’s official website, urging visitors to register their interest. In contrast, the latter will only see the light of the day later in 2026.

  • Meanwhile, check out our findings on being an InDrive rider:

I became an InDrive rider and here’s what I found! [including income 💰]

Will Samsung Galaxy S25 continue the dual chipset strategy? Snapdragon or Exynos ?

Surakshya Acharya
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Will Samsung Galaxy S25 continue the dual chipset strategy? Snapdragon or Exynos ?

Samsung’s chipset strategy has been a topic of significant discussion in recent years. While the company has previously partnered with Qualcomm for its flagship devices, it has also been developing its own Exynos processors. The Galaxy S24 series marked a shift with Samsung’s increased use of its in-house Exynos chips (S23 was Snapdragon across the board), now sparking debates about the company’s direction for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. In this article, we will discuss the possibilities for what processors the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series might house and let me tell you it’s quite confusing.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Chip Rumors

Latest Developments

Recent leaks have provided insights into Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy S25 series. A benchmark result has surfaced online showing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (model number SM-S936B) powered by the upcoming Exynos 2500 SoC. That’d suggest a trend similar to the S24s. However, tipster Jukanlosreve claims that this is just for testing purposes and that all the S25 lineups will be using Snapdragon 8 Elite. If that sounded confusing, it is but we’re accustomed to Samsung using both Exynos and Snapdragon chips depending on the region and that pattern might is the one most likely to repeat this generation as well.

Samsung Galaxy S25 using 8 elitePerformance Metrics

In the meantime let’s talk about the information leaked Geekbench shows. The Exynos 2500 (internally coded as S5E9955) comes with 12GB of RAM and runs Android 15. It managed to score 2,359 points in the single-core, and 8,141 points in the multi-core benchmark test. That’s a decent score for a modern smartphone but falls way behind its competition from Qualcomm as well as Apple.

Moreover, it also features a 10-core CPU configuration, with the primary core clocked at 3.3 GHz, two high-performance cores running at 2.75 GHz, and five additional cores operating at 2.36 GHz. Additionally, two power-efficient cores are running at 1.8 GHz. The system is further enhanced by AMD’s RDNA architecture.

Galaxy S25 Series Chip Dilemma : Final thoughts

It would indeed be a smart move for Samsung to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, especially if the rumors are true. The Exynos 2500 may offer strong performance, but historically, Snapdragon chips have delivered better overall efficiency and performance in regions outside of Samsung’s home market. And not to mention the Exynos traditionally struggled with thermal management and battery life.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro releasing soon with MediaTek Dimensity 8350

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Oppo Reno 13 Pro releasing soon with MediaTek Dimensity 8350

Oppo released its Reno 12 Pro this June, and the company is all set to release its successor anytime soon. In this article, we will discuss some of the specification details about the Oppo Reno 13 Pro that have surfaced online.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro Rumors

Design and Display

The design of the Reno 13 Pro will likely mirror its predecessor Oppo Reno 12 Pro with a flat frame design and a curved display. It might feature a minimalistic design with a triple camera setup arranged vertically in a rectangular module on the upper left of the back panel.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro leaked specification

For the display, this phone is rumored to feature a 6.83-inch (making it slightly larger than Reno 12 Pro) quad-curved LTPO OLED display with a 2780×1264 resolution, classified as 1.5K. Additionally, this will come with an IP65 rating ensuring water and dust resistance.

Performance and Storage

Previously, the Oppo Reno 13 Pro was understood to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 4nm processor. But, now latest rumors suggest that the device will actually feature the Dimensity 8350 chipset instead.

In terms of memory, the predecessor offers configurations of up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. We can reasonably speculate that the new Reno 13 Pro will maintain the same specifications too.

Camera and Battery

Moreover, for the optics, the Reno 13 Pro is expected to be equipped with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens capable of 3x optical zoom, with a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide. What’s more? this will have a zooming capacity of up to 120X digitally.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro Design
Image: Oppo Reno 12 Pro

Additionally, in terms of battery capacity, the Reno 13 Pro will most probably come with a larger 5,900mAh battery capacity and is also expected to feature a wireless charger which was absent in the previous iteration. Talking about its durability, the phone is likely to come with IP69 and IP69 ratings, a improve from the previous IP65.

Oppo Reno 13 Specification (Rumored)

  • Display: 6.83” Quad-Curved LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: 1.5K (2780 x 1264)
  • Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm)
  • RAM: 12/16GB
  • ROM: 256/512GB
  • Rear Camera: Triple Camera (50MP Primary + Ultrawide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto)
  • Battery: 5,900 mAh cell with 80W Fast Charging support

Oppo Reno 13 Pro Price in Nepal and Availablity 

While official pricing for the Oppo Reno 13 Pro has yet to be announced, we can anticipate a starting price of around EUR 699 given that its predecessor is priced at EUR 599. When it makes it here, we can expect the starting Oppo Reno 13 Pro price in Nepal to be NPR 94,999.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro  Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB / 512GB EUR 699 NPR 100,000

Tecno Megapad 10 is the company’s newest budget tablet

Raizel Tandukar
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Tecno Megapad 10 is the company’s newest budget tablet

Tecno recently launched the Spark 30 and its limited edition Bumblebee variant (review) in the Nepali market. In the meantime, the company outed a new tablet internationally. Let’s look at the Tecno Megapad 10 in further detail and discuss its potential price in Nepal too.

Tecno Megapad 10 Overview

Design and Display

This tablet comes in a mix of plastic and aluminium alloy body and weighs under half a kilo. It has a dual-tone finish at the back with a darker shade covering the smaller portion. Meanwhile, the Tecno Megapad 10 ships in Space Grey and Champagne Gold colours, and the company does not mention any IP rating on this product.

Tecno Megapad 10 colours

On the front, the Tecno Megapad 10 has a large 10.1-inch display, just as its name hints. The panel used in this tablet is likely an LCD given its low profile. Additionally, the screen stretches HD+ in resolution and offers 450 nits of brightness. It also supports Eye Comfort and Dark Mode so that it’s easy on the user’s eyes.

Performance

Under the hood, it has the Helio G80 — a budget chipset from MediaTek launched back in 2020. The tablet has 4GB RAM supporting the chipset. For storage, you get two choices: 128GB and 256GB. You can further expand the storage with a microSD card of up to 512GB.

Tecno Megapad 10 Battery

In the tank, it has a 7,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. Tecno says the Megapad 10 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge.

Camera and Software

Talking of the optics, this tablet is equipped with one rear and front camera each. The one in the back is 13MP in resolution while the selfie snapper is a 5MP unit. Likewise, the Tecno Megapad 10 comes with a SIM slot supporting 4G cellular connectivity on top of dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth v5.1.

Tecno Megapad 10 Camera

Software-wise, it boots on Android 14 allowing for a Dual-tasking view and a separate Kids Space. The tablet is also infused with Security Boot (Efuse) that prevents unauthorised software installation and protects your data from malicious software.

Tecno Megapad 10 Specifications

  • Design: Dual-tone design, plastic and aluminium alloy body
  • Dimensions: 240.70 mm x 159.50 mm x 7.35 mm
  • Weight: 447 grams
  • Display: 10.1-inch, LCD Panel*, 450 nits brightness, Eye Comfort mode, Dark Mode
  • Resolution: HD+ (800 x 1,280)
  • Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 (12nm)
  • RAM: 4GB
  • ROM: 128GB or 256GB + 512GB expandable with MicroSD card
  • OS: Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 13MP
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Battery: 7,000 mAh cell with 18W fast charging
  • Connectivity: 4G Cellular, Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth v5.1, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Colour Options: Space Grey, Champagne Gold

Tecno Megapad 10 Price in Nepal and Availability

While Tecno has listed the tablet on its website, the price for the Megapad 10 is still unknown. Hence, we will have to wait and see what its pricing will be. Looking at the specs, we can tell it is a budget tablet and as such, it will be affordable, to say the least.

Lastly, the company hasn’t introduced its tablet in the Nepali market so far. Thus, the Tecno MegaPad 10 likely will not be available in Nepal.

  • Meanwhile, check out our Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 review video:

Vivo V40 Lite review: Worth buying for 37,000 rupees?

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Vivo V40 Lite review: Worth buying for 37,000 rupees?

The Vivo V40 5G was launched a while ago and its Lite version, the Vivo V40 Lite is also here. As the name implies, it’s a toned-down version with major cuts on almost all the major components such as camera, display, speaker, and such, except for the design segment, which is Vivo’s troop card for their phones. And it is priced at 37,000 rupees, a price hike from the last gen V30 Lite which was originally launched at 35,000 rupees and on paper both siblings bear very similar specs. I have been using this guy for almost a week now, and here’s everything I have found, felt, and dealt with the V40 Lite. But before directly processing the Vivo V40 Lite review, let’s take a look at its specifications first.

Vivo V40 Lite Specifications:

  • Design: Glass front, IP64-rating
  • Dimensions: 163.23 x 75.93 x 7.79 mm
  • Weight: 188 grams
  • Display: 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED ,120Hz ,394ppi, 1,800 nits
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1,080 x 2,400)
  • Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
  • RAM: 8GB extendable
  • ROM: 256GB UFS 2.2
  • OS & UI: Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14
  • Rear Camera:
    • 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
    • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0, (wide)
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh Lithium-ion cell with 80W super fast charging
  • Color Options: Titanium Silver, Emerald Green
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 36,999 (8/256GB)
  • Buy Vivo V40 Lite here!

Vivo V40 Lite Review

Beautiful Design

  • Glass Front, Plastic Back
  • Plastic Middle Frame

Vivo and a beautiful design? Well, it’s like the sun rising from the east– Vivo always emphasizes building a phone that looks good aesthetically. So, the V40 Lite is a gorgeous-looking phone, and this Emerald Green option is the one to go for! Meanwhile, the Titanium Silver version is quite bland to my liking. The texture feels smooth and nice, and overall, it is pretty elegant. Flipping on the front, you are greeted with a hole-punch cutout display. The bezels are respectable all around, if not the best. Also, the IP64 rating is commendable here. Overall, I would rate a solid 4.5 stars out of five for the design side of things.

Vivo V40 Lite Rear Design 3

How’s the display?

  • 6.67-inches AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio

Vivo V40 Lite Display

In terms of display, the V40 Lite sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel, which is identical to the one on its predecessor, the V30 Lite. I would say, it’s a pretty decent panel but not so extraordinary. The colors are punchy and fair for your reels, TikTok, and movie-watching. But let me tell you, there is no HDR playback support on Netflix or YouTube. It’s still a 120Hz refresh rate, so scrolling-wise, you are getting a smooth experience. You can also use the smart refresh rate option to save some battery juice here. Meanwhile, the stereo speaker setup is just basic and can cater to your personal space.

The indisplay fingerprint scanner works as intended and the sunlight readability is fine too with 1200nits of HBM.So, overall, the Vivo V40 Lite’s display bags an A- rating from my side. 

Performance

And then, here comes the part, in which I’m disappointed, for obvious reasons! Firstly, it’s the same old Snapdragon 685 SoC from the V30 Lite, and, that too at a more expensive price tag! Vivo could have priced this phone more effectively because if you look at the competition, we have much more powerful phones like the OnePlus Nord CE 3 with Snapdragon 782G, Realme Narzo 70 Pro with Dimensity 7050, and even, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G with Helio G99 SoC.

Vivo V40 Lite Benchmarks

Amongst this bunch, the SD 685 stands pretty weak as expected! It can give you a basic kinda performance and if you tend to do some gaming, let me tell you– it’s just meant for casual gaming. Do not expect a smooth 60fps PUBG action, as it’s capped at 40fps while Call of Duty Mobile plays at 50fps. But again, CODM is a very optimized title and it can play at the same fps on much cheaper phones as well.

Vivo V40 Lite PUBG Gameplay
PUBG Settings and FPS Score

So, you are not getting any sort of performance boost from the predecessor. And the UI side is FunTouch OS 14 which I’m really not a big fan of from the early days. Plus pair that with the Snapdragon 685’s average performance, and the UI experience gets laggy sometimes, in spite of the phone boasting 8GB of RAM.

Camera

  • Dual-camera setup at the back
  • 50MP main, 2MP depth, Flicker sensor
  • 32MP selfie camera

Vivo V40 Lite Camera

Alright, the camera section is also basic here, a 50MP main camera with no OIS and a 2MP depth sensing unit. A Deja Vu from the V30 Lite once again! However, the front camera is now bumped to 32MP from the 8MP resolution. And here’s what I have found on the cameras of the V40 Lite.

Daylight

The V40 Lite clicks good images when the light source is ample. The outputs are not super punchy and processed. They are more on the close to natural side, I would say! But a bit more colors would have been really nice tho’

Portraits

The portraits are on the decent sides. I found a similar color tone as the V30 Lite which has a similar tint, which doesn’t look too natural to my liking.

Selfies

The 32MP snapper clicks good selfies most of the times, social media ready, I would say!

Lowlight

When the sun goes down, the dedicated night mode comes into play to garner some extra light and provide you with usable samples.

Aura Light

And how can Vivo miss out on some fancy thing like Aura Light? It comes in pretty handy when you are opting to capture a portrait shot in a low-light environment.

Videos

The videography side is below average. Do not expect smooth videos here despite turning on the Stabilization mode. 1080p 30fps is all you can go while 60fps is surprisingly only available on the age-old 720p resolution, which is a bummer!

Battery and Charging

  • 5,000mAh battery
  • 80W wired fast charging support

Vivo V40 Lite Charging

Moving on, the Vivo V40 Lite’s 5,000mAh battery lasts you till the day as it should on moderate usage. Likewise, the 80W in-box charger can top it up in an hour or so. Other than that, Vivo claims a 4-year battery health on this guy.

Vivo V40 Lite Review: Conclusion

Okay, it’s conclusion time everybody! The Vivo V40 Lite brings good looks, decent main camera and selfies, but the performance side should have been better considering its price. Likewise, there is no ultrawide camera and the no guaranteed update policy, making it an average offering for around Rs. 35,000.

Vivo V40 Lite Rear Design

Vivo V40 Lite 4G Review: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Elegant design and IP64 rating
  • 80W fast charging
  • Good selfies

Cons

  • Average performance for the price
  • EIS not working on videos
  • Pricing could have been better

Samsung’s first XR device to launch in 2025

Raizel Tandukar
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Samsung’s first XR device to launch in 2025

Samsung had planned to release its own Extended Reality (XR) headset by February 2024. However, due to the tough competition of Apple’s Vision Pro, the release was pushed back. Now the company appears to be ready to show the world what it has conjured after returning to the drawing board. In this article, let’s explore the expected features and launch details of the Samsung Extended Reality (XR) headset.

Samsung XR Headset / Galaxy Glasses Rumours Round-up

For those unaware, Extended Reality (XR or xR) is a technology that combines Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and even Mixed Reality (MR). Samsung has been aware of the potential of this cutting-edge technology having worked with companies like Ross Video. Though it has products like Gear VR and Odyesse VR to its name, Samsung doesn’t have a proper XR product of its own.

Google 🤝 Samsung 🤝 Qualcomm

Back in February 2023, Samsung announced that it would be partnering with Qualcomm and Google to build an XR ecosystem of its own. After having delayed the initial project, the partnership still stands. The Samsung XR Headset will apparently run on a new version of Android specifically optimised for XR devices.

Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 Features

Likewise, this headset will have the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 launched earlier this year, for its computing power. Previously, an independent report by the Korea Economic Daily revealed the LSI division of the South Korean tech giant was also working on an XR chipset independent of the mobile division. We might get an XR headset with the company’s in-house silicon. But for now, Samsung sees Qualcomm to be fit for the duty.

Design and Display

Some rumours suggest that the Samsung XR will be “glasses” rather than a headset. This is likely because the company filed for the “Galaxy Glasses” moniker a while back. Now that we have seen Meta put up Orion, it won’t be an easy way out for Samsung even if they go with glasses instead of a headset.

Samsung XR Headset Rumors

Regardless, the chances of the company taking the latter design route are higher, complete with full-fledged integrated displays. According to reports, the Galaxy Glasses will have a 3,000 PPI display and could adopt Micro OLED or OLEDoS panel technology.

Features

Rumoured features of Galaxy Glasses include eye tracking, hand tracking, and foveated rendering. It utilises eye tracking to track the user’s eye movements, enabling cursor control in VR/AR. Hand tracking enables controller-free interaction with virtual objects. Foveated rendering optimises graphics by focusing on the user’s field of view, conserving battery life.

Samsung XR Headset / Galaxy Glasses Availability

Samsung XR Headset was supposed to launch in February 2024. However, it was delayed after Apple dropped a bombshell of a headset in the form of Vision Pro. Apple’s headset was visibly more powerful and feature-rich than any other headset in the market. Given the intense rivalry between Apple and Samsung, the South Korean firm might have delayed its headset to further improve it. Such that, it could present proper competition to Vision Pro.

Now, the company seems to be ready to show the world what it has come up with. Samsung initially teased the XR Headset during the launch of Galaxy S24. The company recently held a conference to announce its financial standing for 2024 Q3. At the event, the company mentioned “Improve connectivity among products, including upcoming XR devices” under its 2025 Outlook.

This has led sources to speculate the headset is coming in 2025. In the meantime, Samsung could just be looking to improve ecosystem features in the headset and actually launch it even later.

  • Meanwhile, check out our Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 comparison video:

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