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Honor once again amazes us with Magic V Flip — its first-ever flip phone!

Raizel Tandukar

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June 15, 2024

Honor once again amazes us with Magic V Flip — its first-ever flip phone!

Honor made waves with its foldable phones as the company managed to pack in some serious specs in a very slim form factor. Matter of fact, Honor’s foldable phones are the slimmest in the world with a thickness comparable to a regular smartphone. Now the company has launched its first-ever clamshell foldable and we are here for it! Let’s discuss the Honor Magic V Flip in further detail including its expected price in Nepal.

Honor Magic V Flip Overview

Design

As the name suggests, the Honor Magic V Flip is a flip aka clamshell foldable phone. The company is presenting the phone as more of a fashion statement. As such, it ships in three finishes, Champagne Pink, Camellia White, and Iris Black. Each of these options has unique patterns on the back.

Additionally, there is also a customised variant called the high-end model. This particular version of the Honor Magic V Flip is a collaboration with fashion designer Professor Jimmy Choo. Here, the phone has been encrusted with green crystals similar to the crystal shoes that Jimmy is famous for.

Displays

All the designs and patterns on this thing are limited to the lower half of the hinge. Because all of the upper half is covered by an OLED panel that goes around the camera bumps the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra-style. However, the Honor Magic V Flip one-ups the Motorola with thinner near-symmetrical bezels. As a result, the outer screen has a larger real estate of 4 inches along with a resolution of 1,200 x 1,092 pixels and a 2,160Hz PWM dimming.

Moving towards the inside, you are looking at a 6.8-inch OLED screen that can obviously be folded in half. The resolution on this thing is 1,080 x 2,520 pixels making it an FHD+, or 2K screen, if you will. Meanwhile, the inner screen has a PWM dimming capacity of 3,840 Hz while also offering a local peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Other than that, both screens on Honor Magic V Flip are capable of 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Performance

Going even deeper into the phone, you can see the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor powering the phone. This is the same chipset you see on the likes of the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, which I mentioned earlier, and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Anyhoo, it is a flagship silicon from Qualcomm that launched back in mid-2022. Despite being two years old at this point, NanoReview ranks it as the 12^th strongest smartphone processor. Hence, you won’t have to compromise much on the performance side of things with the Honor Magic V Flip.

In addition, this phone ships in a total of four configurations. Those being, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 1TB, and 16GB + 1TB. The latter option is only available for the high-end model — the crystal-encrusted one. Furthermore, the latest Honor foldable also comes with a 0.25mm liquid-cooled vapour chamber and 2,300 mm² heat dissipation area to keep the phone temperature in check. On the software side of things, this phone boots on the MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14.

Honor C1+ Chip

Besides, Honor has also equipped the Magic V Flip with a custom C1+ chip. As per the company, it offers users a stable network even in places like lifts and underground, where the connection is infamously poor.

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Camera and Battery

Honor is pretty proud of the camera set put on the phone as well. Why would it not be? The primary shooter here is a 50MP unit with a Sony IMX906 sensor and OIS capability. Meanwhile, on the front, you are getting another 50MP camera, this time with a Sony IMX816 sensor. Honor says both these cameras offer you SLR-level imaging. There is also a 12MP ultrawide lens on the back, that also doubles down as a macro shooter. Additionally, the Honor Magic V Flip allows for AI photo enhancements like fixing closed eyes and adding make-up to the photos as well.

And because it is Honor, you are getting their proprietary silicon-carbon battery technology on this phone. Thanks to this tech, Honor was capable of cramming a large 4,800 mAh capacity in this foldable form factor. This number closes in on the battery volume of regular phones and is likely the largest we have seen in a flip phone so far. Moreover, the Honor Magic V Flip also supports 66W of wired fast charging. However, there are no options for wireless or reverse charging.

The rest

This phone comes with dual Nano-SIM slots both of which offer 5G cellular connectivity. We are getting dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth v5.3, and NFC support for additional wireless connections. For security, the phone is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as 2D face recognition capability.

Honor Magic V Flip Specifications

Design: Clamshell foldable (Flip) with patterned or crystal-encrusted back
Dimensions:
- Unfolded: 167.30 mm x 75.60 mm x 7.15 mm
- Folded: 86.50 mm x 75.60 mm x 14.89 mm
Weight: 193 grams
Display:
- Inner: 6.8” OLED Panel, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, 100% DCI-P3 and 92% Rec.2020 colour gamut, 1.07 billion colour depth
- Outer: 4.0” OLED Panel, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3 colour gamut, 405 PPI pixel density
Resolution:
- Inner: 2K or FHD+ (1,080 x 2,520)
- Outer: FHD+ (1,092 x 1,200)
Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
RAM: 12GB or 16GB (high-end model)
ROM: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
OS & UI: Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0 on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera
- Primary: 50MP, 1/1.56” Sony IMX906 sensor, ƒ/1.9 aperture, OIS
- Ultrawide: 112° FOV, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 2.5cm macro
Front Camera: 50MP, Sony IMX816 sensor, ƒ/2.0 aperture (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 2D Face Unlock
Sensors: Gravity, Gyroscope, E-Compass, Proximity, Ambient Light
Navigation: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Battery: 4,800 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired fast charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, Dual-band WiFi, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.3, USB 2.0 Type-C
Colour Options: Champagne Pink, Camellia White, Iris Black, Jimmy Choo collab

Honor Magic V Flip Price in Nepal and Availability

The first-ever Honor flip phone went live on 13 June 2024 and starts at CNY 4,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB variant. The company has not shared any plans related to international launch at this time. However, we can expect the phone to go global eventually given the popularity of Honor’s foldables.

Previously, it was unlikely that these phones would arrive here. But, the Honor Magic V2 surprisingly debuted in Nepal — opening the chances for this phone to do the same as well. When it does, we expect the Honor Magic V Flip price in Nepal to start at NPR 110,999.

Honor Magic V Flip	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB + 256GB	CNY 4,999	NPR 110,999
12GB + 512GB	CNY 5,499	NPR 121,999
12GB + 1TB	CNY 5,999	NPR 132,999

Meanwhile, check out our Honor Magic V2 review video:

Ugreen Chargers Price in Nepal

Ugreen

Mintu

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June 14, 2024

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Ugreen is one of the frontier names when it comes accessories market. The Shenzen-based company has been widely popular around the South East Asian region and now, it has also entered Nepal officially. Here in this article, we’ll go through the Ugreen Chargers price in Nepal alongside its specs.

Ugreen Chargers Price in Nepal:

Ugreen Nexode 140W GaN Charger (EU Plug)

Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 2A
Total Output: 140W Max
Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), PD, Quick Charge
No. of USB C Ports: 2
No. of USB A Ports: 1
USB-C1: 140W Max
USB-C2: 100W Max
USB-A: 22.5W Max
Color: Black
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit + Ugreen 100W cable 1.5 meters
Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,500

Ugreen Nexode 100W GaN Charger (EU Plug)

Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 3A
Total Output: 100W Max
Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), PD, Quick Charge
No. of USB C Ports: 3
No. of USB A Ports: 1
USB-C1: 100W Max
USB-C2: 100W Max
USB-C3: 22.5W Max
USB-A: 22.5W Max
Color: Black
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit + Ugreen 100W cable 1.5 meters
Price in Nepal: Rs. 9,300

Ugreen 65W Charger (EU Plug)

Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 3A
Total Output: 65W Max
Technology: PD, Quick Charge
No. of USB C Ports: 3
No. of USB A Ports: 1
USB-C1: 65W Max
USB-C2: 65W Max
USB-C3: 18W Max
USB-A: 22.5W Max
Color: Black
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit
Price in Nepal: Rs. 6,800

Ugreen RoboGaN 65W GaN Charger (US Plug)

Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.8A
Total Output: 65W Max
Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), PD, Quick Charge
No. of USB C Ports: 2
No. of USB A Ports: 1
USB-C1: 65W Max
USB-C2: 30W Max
USB-A: 22.5W Max
Color: Black
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit
Price in Nepal: Rs. 6,500

Ugreen Nexode 65W GaN Charger (EU Plug)

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Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.8A
Total Output: 65W Max
Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), PD, Quick Charge
No. of USB C Ports: 2
No. of USB A Ports: 1
USB-C1: 65W Max
USB-C2: 65W Max
USB-A: 22.5W Max
Color: Black
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit
Price in Nepal: Rs. 6,000

Ugreen Nexode 45W Charger (EU Plug)

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Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.2A
Total Output: 45W Max
Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), PD, Quick Charge
No. of USB C Ports: 2
No. of USB A Ports: 1
USB-C1: 45W Max
USB-C2: 45W Max
Color: Black
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit
Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,500

Ugreen Dual USB-A QC 3.0 36W Charger

Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 800mA
Total Output: 30W Max
Technology: Quick Charge 3.0
No. of USB C Ports: 1
Color: White
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit
Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,500

Ugreen PD 30W USB-C Charger (EU)

Specifications:

Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 800mA
Total Output: 30W Max
Technology: Power Delivery (PD)
No. of USB C Ports: 1
Color: White
Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit
Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,300

Ugreen Chargers Price in Nepal: Summary

Ugreen Chargers	Price in Nepal (Official)
Ugreen Nexode 140W GaN Charger (EU Plug)	NPR 12,500
Ugreen Nexode 100W GaN Charger (EU Plug)	NPR 9,300
Ugreen 65W Charger (EU Plug)	NPR 6,800
Ugreen RoboGaN 65W GaN Charger (US Plug)	NPR 6,500
Ugreen Nexode 65W GaN Charger (EU Plug)	NPR 6,000
Ugreen Nexode 45W Charger (EU Plug)	NPR 4,500
Ugreen Dual USB-A QC 3.0 36W Charger	NPR 2,500
Ugreen PD 30W USB-C Charger (EU)	NPR 2,300

Tecno Pova 6 launched in Nepal with 6,000mAh battery and Helio G99 Ultimate SoC

Tecno

Mintu

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June 14, 2024

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Tecno Pova 6 launched in Nepal with 6,000mAh battery and Helio G99 Ultimate SoC

After a while of the global debut, the Tecno Pova 6 is finally official. Boasting a gamery vibe and design, it boasts a 120Hz AMOLED panel, fancy lights, a Helio G99 Ultimate chipset, and more. Here we’ll talk about the Tecno Pova 6, its specs, features, and official price in Nepal.

Tecno Pova 6 Overview

Design and Display

The Tecno Pova 6 continues to carry the funky gaming vibe from the Pova 6 Pro. In fact, this guy looks quite identical to its Pro sibling. Yes, the same flat middle frame, Glyph interface-like LED strips, and a hole-punch display on the front! And for the ingress protection, the device secures an IP53 rating as well.

Talking of the panel, it is a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD= resolution. You also get 2160Hz high-frequency dimming and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification here.

Meanwhile, check all the prices and specs of Tecno smartphones here

Performance

Under the hood, the Pova 6 packs a Helio G99 Ultimate chipset. This 6nm fabbed 4G processor features two Cortex-A76 cores running at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocking at 2.0GHz. Handling the graphics here is a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.

As a gaming phone, you get a 2871.78mm² VC heatsink and 1700W graphite thermal conductivity to keep the thermals in check. Plus some gaming-centric features from the Game Space 4.0! In terms of memory and storage, this phone is available with 8/12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Likewise, on the software side, booting the Pova 6 is Tecno’s HiOS 14 based on Android 14.

Camera

Getting to the optics, the smartphone houses a dual camera setup. It is headlined by a 108MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth-sensing unit. Upfront, there is a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls. Both the main and selfie cameras are capable of shooting 2K res videos at 30fps.

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Battery, Charging, and Others

Fueling the Pova 6 is a sizeable 6,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging support. Thankfully, Tecno also ships a compatible 70W charger in the box. For connectivity, the phone supports 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. Moreover, you get an in-display optical fingerprint scanner for biometrics security.

Tecno Pova 6 Specifications:

Display: 6.78-inch (2436 ×1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz high-frequency dimming, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Processor: MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate 4G (6nm)
RAM: 8GB/12GB
Storage: 256GB
Rear Camera: 108MP main + 2MP depth
Front Camera: 32MP
Battery: 6000mAh (70W fast charging)
Connectivity: 4G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5, NFC, GPS USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack
Software: Android 14 with HiOS 14 on top
Speakers: Dual stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos)
Colors: Comet Green, Meteorite Grey, Interstellar Blue

Tecno Pova 6 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Tecno Pova 6 price in Nepal is NPR 34,990 for the 12/256GB trim. You can purchase this smartphone from Hukut.

Tecno Spark 20	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
12/256GB	NPR 34,990	Hukut

Meanwhile, you can check our Tecno Pova 5 review.

Qualcomm confirms the launch date of upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset

Dip Khatiwada

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June 14, 2024

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Qualcomm confirms the launch date of upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset

Rumors are buzzing about Qualcomm’s eagerly awaited flagship chipset, hinting at impressive performance and its imminent launch date. In this article, we will discuss the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, including its availability, confirmed details, and more.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Rumors

Official Announcement

Qualcomm has officially announced that its Snapdragon Summit 2024 will take place from October 24th to 26th in Maui, Hawaii. This annual event typically serves as the platform for unveiling the company’s next-generation flagship mobile processor, and this year will spotlight the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor.

Processor Specifications

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be manufactured by TSMC on a 3nm node and will feature custom Oryon CPU cores. Unlike its predecessor, the 8 Gen 3’s 1 + 3 + 4 layout, the new chip will reportedly have a 2 + 6 design with no efficiency cores. The two high-performance cores are said to have a peak clock speed of 4GHz, scoring over 3,000 points in single-core and 10,000 points in multi-core tests in Geekbench.

An upgraded GPU architecture with improved cache and memory compression technology is also expected, promising better performance.

Performance Potential?

Leaked information from Digital Chat Station suggests that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 excels in handling demanding tasks, such as running the popular mobile game Genshin Impact at 1080p resolution smoothly and maintaining a stable frame rate, which is quite impressive for such a demanding title.

However, leaked information also suggests that the chipset faced challenges during testing. An engineering sample reportedly experienced heavy CPU throttling, potentially impacting its overall performance.

Benchmarking Insights

Recent tests of an early version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip showed it didn’t perform as well as expected due to a problem with the CPU slowing down. People are saying the chip might have 6 powerful parts and 2 parts that work more efficiently but at different speeds.

There’s talk about making changes to help the chip stay cool and work better. People are comparing it to other new chips like the Dimensity 9300+ and Dimensity 9400, showing that the competition among mobile processors is getting fierce.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Availability

Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 15 series soon after the Snapdragon Summit, making it the first smartphone to feature this latest flagship chipset. OnePlus and iQOO are also rumored to be preparing their OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13 lines, respectively, powered by the new Qualcomm chip.

Meanwhile, watch our review of Honor Magic V2

How to upgrade to Ncell’s eSIM in Nepal, Learn it here

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Ncell

Nikhil Shrestha

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June 13, 2024

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How to upgrade to Ncell’s eSIM in Nepal, Learn it here

Nepal Telecom (NTC) was the first telco to kick off its eSIM service in September 2022. And on November 25, 2022, Nepal’s second-largest telecom operator, Ncell launched eSIM to its customers as well. As expected, the company made the process of upgrading to eSIM completely free. So in this post, we’ll be discussing everything about the latest process of Ncell eSIM upgrade in Nepal, including the process of getting an eSIM, device compatibility, and more.

What is an eSIM?

Before moving forward, let us first understand what an eSIM is. Short for Embedded SIM, an eSIM does everything a regular, physical SIM card does. The only difference is that its chip is embedded (hence the name) into the circuit board of your phone, smartwatch, M2M (machine to machine), or other devices. So unlike the traditional micro and nano SIM cards we’re used to, you can’t physically remove this digital SIM from a device. But since this is a relatively costlier chip-level implementation, eSIM is predominantly supported only on flagship handsets.

Anyway, with a compatible device, setting up an eSIM is as easy as downloading an eSIM profile and then installing it onto your phone. And because the information on an eSIM is rewritable, you can store multiple eSIM profiles with multiple phone numbers or operators on your phone. That means you will now technically be able to switch between multiple Ncell and NTC numbers on one phone without having to physically carry all their SIM cards.

Advantages of eSIM

Easier to switch between networks
Better device security
Frees up space in a device

Disadvantages of eSIM

Easier to track
Only available on high-end devices
Limited global availability

Ncell eSIM implementation in Nepal

As I mentioned, Ncell officially initiated its eSIM service on November 25, 2022, in Nepal. NTC requires you to physically visit one of its offices to upgrade to eSIM, Ncell has made this process incredibly more convenient. And sensible (shots fired). If your SIM is registered under your name, you can simply send an SMS (for free) in the following format requesting the eSIM upgrade.

<citizenship number>,<email id>
So your text should look something like this:
- 00-00-00-00000,[email protected]
And send the SMS to 17125

And once a Ncell representative verifies your information, you will be notified if your current SIM can be converted to an eSIM or not. After that, a QR code with your eSIM profile will be emailed to you. On the other hand, you can also choose to visit your nearest Ncell Centre to upgrade to eSIM.

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What if I have a corporate Ncell SIM?

For corporate numbers, the process to get an Ncell eSIM is a bit different. You’ll either need to submit a letter requesting eSIM conversion using your employing company’s letterhead to a Ncell Centre. Or you can send a scanned copy of the request letter to your Ncell account manager as well. And make sure that the request letter covers information like your current number, email address, and an alternate number (if available).

Does my phone support Ncell or NTC eSIM?

As I mentioned earlier, eSIM support is usually restricted to flagship smartphones. That too of certain brands only.

To verify whether your phone is eSIM compatible or not, you can dial *#06#.
If you see an EID (Embedded Identification Information) value besides your phone’s IMEI number(s), then that means it supports eSIM.
This information is also available on your phone’s settings or the product page itself. And according to Ncell, the following smartphones are guaranteed to support its eSIM:

eSIM supported phones

Apple: iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 15 series
Samsung: Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy S23 Series, Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy Note 20 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5
Google: Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 8 series

How to install an Ncell or NTC eSIM profile?

To set up an eSIM (whether you have an Android or iOS device), open up the Settings menu and search for “Add Mobile Plan” (Android) or “Add Cellular Plan” (iPhone).
This option might have a different name depending on the Android smartphone manufacturer, but you should find it under the “SIM Card Manager” menu inside Settings.
Now, you will get an option to scan a QR code with your eSIM profile. Just follow the on-screen instructions to customize the plan name if required. And voilà, your Ncell eSIM is ready!

Some Frequently Asked Questions about Ncell eSIM

Does upgrading to Ncell eSIM incur any charges?

No, upgrading to a Ncell eSIM is free and doesn’t incur any charges.

How many Ncell eSIMs can I buy?

You can buy up to three Ncell eSIMs which is just the same as the physical SIMs.

How to check if my device supports eSIM or not?

You can check by dialing *#06#. If it shows an Embedded Identity Document (EID), your device supports eSIM. If it only shows IMEI, MEID, ICCID, or MSISDN, your device only supports physical support.

What are the call and data charges on an eSIM?

Call and data charges on an eSIM are the same as on a physical SIM. No extra charges!

Check out our video guide on eSIM and the process to get an NTC eSIM

Deal Alert! Asus ProArt Professional Monitor is now a lot cheaper in Nepal!

Aarohan Niraula

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June 13, 2024

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Deal Alert! Asus ProArt Professional Monitor is now a lot cheaper in Nepal!

Just a while back, we curated a list of the best monitors available at every price range and for every kind of user in Nepal. Noticeably, not a single designer/professional display made it there because while some were beyond expensive, others were just to hard to get your hands on reliably. But now, an Asus ProArt Display has made its way to Nepal for a very appealing price!

In this article let’s take a look at the Asus ProArt 27 Professional Monitor, its specs, features, price in Nepal, and availability.

Asus ProArt Display PA27QV Price in Nepal and Availability

The Asus ProArt display price in Nepal was NPR 86,250 when it first launched a few months back. It is now available via Hukut for just NPR 60,000.

Asus Monitor	Price in Nepal (Previously)	Price in Nepal (Offer)	Availability
Pro Art PA278QV	NPR 86,250	NPR 59,999	Hukut

ASUS ProArt Display 278QV Overview:

Panel Tech and Resolution

The PA278QV Professional Monitor features a 27-inch IPS panel of WQHD resolution. What that means is that you get nice viewing angles, and crisp details, alongside a relatively large canvas area. 2560 x 1440 pixels in a 27-inch monitor roughly gives you a pixel density of 109 PPI which is sharp enough for professional use besides just retaining more details. It can also go up to 75Hz to provide a smoother and more fluid user experience.

Colors and Accuracy

Being a designer panel, you get great color coverage that spans the whole of REC 709 space (including 100% sRGB). Colors are represented well with a delta E value of less than 2. Furthermore, the ProArt monitor is factory calibrated to spew accurate colors, and its calman verification is a testament to the same.

Moreover, you can switch between different color modes (notably sRGB and Rec 709) for reading, use in low light, or rapid rendering.

IO and Features

Moving onto the IO, there isn’t any wow factor here but you get your basic HDMI, and display ports. There’s a mini display port, a power jack, and a USB A hub as well. Since you aren’t going to be pushing very high fps, or that many pixels, the HDMI and DP aren’t the latest and greatest at generation 1.4 and 1.2 respectively.

There are also some extra features like Asus ProArt Palette which lets you customize your display’s color hue, temperature, and gamma levels. There’s also ASUS ‘ultra low-blue light’ and ASUS ‘Flicker Free’ tech that protect your vision and prevent eye strain, headaches, and fatigue.

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Specifications:

Display Size: 27inch
Display Panel: IPS panel
Resolution: WQHD (2560x 1440 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio
Color Gamut: 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709
Contrast Ratio: ~1000:1
HDR: Yes
Refresh rate: 75Hz (Max)
Response Rate: 5ms (GTG)
VRR: Unspecified
Ports: 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a,1x Mini Display Port , 1x Headphone jack, 1x DC-in, USB Hub includes (4x USB 3.2 Gen 1)

X-Age ConvE Serene launched in Nepal with open-air fit

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X-Age

Mintu

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June 13, 2024

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X-Age ConvE Serene launched in Nepal with open-air fit

X-Age, the Nepal-based accessories brand has brought a new pair of open ear earbuds in Nepal. Dubbed the ConvE Serene-XOSW1, these earbuds come in a budget price range and up to 6 hours of battery life. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and official price of the XAge ConvE Serene in Nepal.

X-Age ConvE Serene Overview:

Design and Build

In terms of design, the X-Age ConvE Serene boasts an open-air design, which is obviously bigger than your usual pair of wireless earphones. You get touch controls on both sides and LED indicators with the X-Age logo imprinted in between. The bottom part of the hook houses a battery on each side. Moreover, X-Age has also provided an IPX5 rating against sweat and water splashes.

The charging case is also notably bigger here with a matte black shade and LED indicators on the bottom side. Likewise, a USB-C port is present on the right side for juicing up the case.

Audio

As an open-ear earbud, the ConvE Serene doesn’t fit straight into your ear canals. It hovers over your ear canals instead and delivers audio. These kinds of earbuds come in two types: bone conduction and air conduction technology. And this guy follows the latter one. Either way, open ear earbuds cannot block out external noises or in other words, you can hear your outdoors too while listening to music.

The audio here is fired by 14mm large drivers but during my testing, the audio quality was just on the average side, nothing extraordinary. Well, it’s an open-air fit so, it wouldn’t be as good as an in-ear earbud.

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Battery and Connectivity

Moving on, these open-air earbuds carry a 70mAh battery on each side while the case has a 450mAh battery to keep things running. X-Age promises a 6-hour battery life at full volume and a combined playback of 28 hours with the case. Meanwhile, the charging case will be fully charged in one hour as claimed by the company.

In terms of connectivity, it relies on Bluetooth 5.3 and supports both Android and iOS platforms.

X-Age ConvE Serene Price in Nepal and Availability

The official X-Age ConvE Serene price in Nepal is NPR 2,499 as part of the launch offer. Otherwise, its official price is NPR 5,499. You can buy it on Hukut and other platforms in Nepal.

Earbuds	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
X-Age ConvE Serene	NPR ~~5,499,~~ 2499	Hukut

Meanwhile, you can check our Best Budget TWS video.

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) launched globally with Intel Core Ultra Processors

Raizel Tandukar

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June 13, 2024

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Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) launched globally with Intel Core Ultra Processors

Honor has now announced the latest iteration of the MagicBook Pro 16 laptop. This laptop ships with an Intel Core processor. This article will discuss the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) in further detail, including its expected price in Nepal.

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) Overview

Design and Display

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) has a rather slim frame with two separate hinges near the edges. This laptop features a full-size keyboard along with a number pad. Additionally, the laptop comes with 3D coloring spray coating and is available in two color options: Purple, and Black. The Purple variant has a matte texture while the white version comes with a subtle colorful gradient finish. Weighing just 1.79 kg and measuring 19.9mm thick, the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 features a full-metal design enhanced by innovative 3D coloring spray technology.

As the name suggests, the laptop features a 16-inch screen on the front with minimal bezels. The company has not specified the type of panel over here, but it is most likely an IPS LCD. It spans 3,072 x 1,920 pixels achieving 3K resolution. Moreover, you get a high refresh rate of 165Hz, a wide colour gamut of 100% DCI-P3, and a colour accuracy of ΔE<0.5. This screen also boasts a double TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light and no flicker.

Performance

Honor spends a great volume of its overview space talking about the AI capabilities of the MagicBook Pro 16. Firstly, the laptop is capable of AI-empowered cross-OS collaboration. Meaning, that you can enjoy the ecosystem benefit in up to 8 devices running on MagicOS 8.0 and above. Secondly, this ultrabook allows “Smart Picture Search” which appears to be similar to the “circle to search” feature we saw on the latest Samsung flagship phones.

Other than that, the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 is capable of utilising the power of AI for various tasks. This includes gaming, graphics rendering, programming calculations, mobile office, live video, and even web browsing. The on-device AI and the computing heavy lifting are done by a combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 processors with Intel Arc GPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series of dedicated graphics cards. It runs on Windows on the OS side of things. On the memory side of things, the MagicBook Pro 16 comes with 24GB of LPDDR5X-6400MHz RAM accompanied by 1TB of SSD.

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Battery and the rest

The latest Honor laptop packs a 75Wh battery in the tank. With this, the company is claiming up to 12 hours of battery life, thanks to their OS Turbo i.e. platform-level AI optimisation. Other than that, this laptop also supports spatial audio which Honor claims to be the first in the world for a Windows PC.

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) Specifications

Design and Build: Minimal design with two hinges near the edges
Display: 16-inch, IPS LCD*, 165 Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, ΔE<0.5 colour accuracy
Resolution: 3K (3,072 x 1,920)
Processor:
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- Intel Core Ultra 5
Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series
- Intel Arc GPU
Operating System: Windows
Memory/Storage: 24GB LPDDR5X 6400MHz / 1TB SSD
Audio: Spatial Audio support
Battery: 75Wh
Color Options: White, Purple

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) Price in Nepal and Availability

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 (2024) is available in a select few markets at this very moment. The core ultra 5 variant is priced at Euro 1,299 in France. It is very unlikely that this laptop is ever going to make its way to Nepal, however, if it ever arrives here, we expect it to cost no less than NPR 140,000.

Honor MagicBook Pro 16	Price in Europe (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Core Ultra 5	Euro 1,299	NPR 1,40,000

Meanwhile, check out our Apple Vision Pro review video:

Xiaomi 14 Civi launched with Leica cameras and SD 8s Gen 3

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Raizel Tandukar

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June 12, 2024

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Xiaomi 14 Civi launched with Leica cameras and SD 8s Gen 3

Xiaomi unveiled the Civi 4 Pro in its motherland a while ago. The Civi line of products had always been China-exclusive, until now! This time the Xiaomi Civi smartphone has launched in India for the very first time. It appears the rumors are true indeed, we have the Xiaomi 14 Civi, a rebrand of the Civi 4 Pro in India. Let’s discuss more about the Xiaomi 14 Civi, its specs, features, and expected price of the Xiaomi 14 Civi in Nepal.

Xiaomi 14 Civi Overview

Design and Display

The Xiaomi 14 Civi comes with a metal frame and leather back panel. Meanwhile, the screen up front as well as the back has a slight curve making it easy on your palms when holding it. The phone bears the same camera-inspired design with a circular camera module aligned to the left. You can get the device in three shades: Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, and Shadow Black.

On the front, an AMOLED panel stretching 6.55 inches greets you with a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. This screen boasts a 1.5K in resolution while offering a 120Hz refresh rate and a mindboggling peak brightness of 3,000 nits! Plus, it is Dolby Vision and HDR 10+ certified too.

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Performance

The Xiaomi 14 Civi is powered by the fresh Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 as the processor of choice. This chipset is so powerful that it is comparable to last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with its new Coretex-X4 prime core. It is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage.

Other than that, this phone boots on Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box.

CAMERAS!

The cameras of the Xiaomi 14 Civi are one of the two reasons for all the hype surrounding it. The phone has a Leica Optical Summilux lens on its primary camera just like the top-of-the-line Xiaomi 14 Pro! Additionally, it doubles down with a 50MP OmniVision Light Fusion 800 sensor.

The Leica madness does not end there! You also get a 50MP 2X telephoto portrait camera along with a 12MP ultrawide camera on the back. Both with Leica lenses of course. In the meantime, the front camera also comes with two shooters sitting underneath a “Dynamic Island”-like camera cutout. It consists of 32MP sensors, one of which is dedicated to 100° ultrawide selfies and the other one for 2X portrait shots.

Battery and Others

Fueling this smartphone is a 4,700mAh cell paired with 67W Mi Turbocharging. A full charge is gonna take up around 40 minutes as claimed by Xiaomi. Connectivity options on this guy include 5G, VoNR, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an infrared sensor, and a USB Type-C port.

Xiaomi 14 Civi Specifications

Build: Leatherback, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on front
Dimensions: 157.20 mm x 72.77 mm x 7.45 – 7.75 mm
Weight: 179.30 – 180.90 grams
Display: 6.55” AMOLED Panel, micro-curved, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, 3000 nits peak brightness, 12-bit
Resolution: 1.5K (1,236 x 2,750)
Chipset: Octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM: 8/12GB LPDDR5X
ROM: 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0
OS & UI: Android 14 with HyperOS on top
Rear Camera: Triple Camera (50MP Primary with Leica Optical Summilux lens and OmniVision Light Fusion 800 sensor + 50MP Portrait Lens + 12MP Ultrawide)
Front Camera: 32MP + 32MP Ultrawide Camera (Centre-aligned pill cutout)
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Sensors: Ultrasonic distance, Ambient Light, Rear light (color temperature), Flicker, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass
Navigation: BeiDou, GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS
Battery: 4,700 mAh Lithium-ion Polymer cell with 67W super fast charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, Dual 5G, WiFi 6, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, USB Type-C

Xiaomi 14 Civi Price and Availability

The Xiaomi 14 Civi’s pricing in India begins at 39,999 for the base 8/256GB trim. We expect the Xiaomi 14 Civi price in Nepal to start at NPR 69,999 if it launches here.

Xiaomi 14 Civi	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB	INR 39,999	NPR 69,999
12/512GB	INR 44,999	NPR 76,999

Meanwhile, check out our Xiaomi 14 Ultra review video:

Lava Smartphone Price in Nepal [Updated]

GadgetByte

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June 12, 2024

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Lava had a good hands on the Nepali smartphone market over the past decade. Now the Indian company has introduced three different phones to the Nepali budget market. Let’s dive into this article to find the price in Nepal of the Lava smartphones.

Lava Smartphone Price in Nepal

Lava Z3

The Lava Z3 is a budget-friendly smartphone with a 6.52-inch display and a Mediatek Helio A25 processor. It features an 8MP dual rear camera setup and a 5MP front camera. With a 5000mAh battery, it offers long-lasting usage. Available in Blue or Cyan, it provides basic functionality at an affordable price.

Lava Z3 Specifications

Display: 6.52″ IPS LCD, 720x1600px
Chipset: Mediatek Helio A25
Memory/Storage: 32GB + 2GB/3GB RAM, eMMC 5.1
Rear Camera: 8MP wide + QVGA, 1080p@30fps
Front Camera: 5MP wide
Battery/Charging: 5000mAh, non-removable
Colors: Blue, Cyan
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, FM Radio, USB Type-C 2.0
Price:
- NPR 9,999 for a 2GB/32GB variant
- NPR 10,499 for a 3GB/32GB variant

Lava Yuva 2 Pro

The Lava Yuva 2 is a budget-friendly smartphone with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display and a Mediatek Helio G37 chipset. It offers 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, along with a triple rear camera setup featuring a 13 MP main sensor. The device runs on Android 12 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 10W wired charging support. Available in Glass Lavender, Glass Green, and Glass White colors, it provides essential features at an affordable price of NPR 12,499.

Lava Yuva 2 Pro Specifications

Dimensions: 164.5 x 76 x 9 mm
Weight: 204 g
Display: 6.52″ IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels
Chipset: Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
OS: Android 12
Memory/Storage: 64GB + 4GB RAM, microSDXC slot
Main Camera: 13 MP wide + VGA + VGA, LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera: 5 MP
Battery: 5000 mAh, non-removable, 10W wired charging
Colors: Glass Lavender, Glass Green, Glass White
Price: NPR 12,499

Lava Blaze 2

The Lava Blaze 2 boasts a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth viewing experience. Powered by the Unisoc Tiger T616 chipset and running on Android 12, it offers efficient performance. With 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM, it meets your storage and multitasking needs. Capture moments with its dual 13 MP + 2 MP rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. Featuring a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, it ensures security. Its 5000mAh battery with 18W wired charging keeps you powered up. Available in Glass Blue, Glass Black, and Glass Orange, the Lava Blaze 2 offers style and functionality at a great value.

Lava Blaze 2 Specifications

Dimensions: 165 x 76.1 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 203 g
Display: 6.5″ IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate
OS: Android 12
Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm)
Memory/Storage: 128GB + 6GB RAM, microSDXC slot, UFS 2.2
Main Camera: Dual – 13 MP wide + 2 MP, LED flash, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera: Single – 8 MP wide
Battery: 5000 mAh, non-removable, 18W wired charging
Colors: Glass Blue, Glass Black, Glass Orange
Price: NPR 14,499

Lava Smartphone Price in Nepal: Availability and Summary

Lava Smartphones are found in various retail stores all around Nepal like Hukut.

S.N	Smartphone	Price
1	Lava Z3 (2/32GB)	NPR 9,999
1	Lava Z3 (3/32GB)	NPR 10,499
2	Lava Yuva 2 Pro	NPR 12,499
3	Lava Blaze 2	NPR 14,499

Meanwhile, watch our review of the Poco F6 Pro