Tecno has started work on the budget-friendly smartphone lineup, the Tecno Pop Series 9. This will be a successor to last year’s Pop 8. In this article, let’s discuss the expected specs, price, and availability of this new series.
Tecno Pop 9 Series Rumors
Pop 9 is going to be similar to Pop 8
To up the competition, Tecno plans to unveil the affordable Pop 9 series in the smartphone market very soon. The recent launch of the Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ made quite an impression in the budget-friendly phone market. So can we expect the pop series to bring something similar to the table next?
Tecno Pop 8
While Tecno hasn’t officially announced the Pop 9 series yet, industry speculation and trends give us a good idea of what to expect. Based on its predecessor, the Pop 9 series will likely bring some key upgrades, such as better processing power, improved cameras, and a higher-quality display.
Tecno Pop 9 is going to be available in both flavors!
The company is planning to launch 2 models of this series this time – Pop 9 4G and Pop 9 5G. The possibility indicates that Tecno aims to appeal to a wide range of users. According to reports, Tecno’s Pop 9 4G smartphone will likely have specifications similar to those of the Pop 8.
However, in 5G, we can expect some better improvements in processor (MediaTek Dimensity 700) and display (AMOLED screen), maybe close enough to Spark 20 Pro+.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 or similar 5G-capable chipset
Memory
4GB RAM (expandable), 64/128GB storage (expandable with microSD card)
6GB RAM (expandable), 128GB storage (expandable with microSD card)
Software
Android 14 Go Edition
Android 14
Rear Camera
13MP main + 2MP macro, dual-LED flash
Dual camera setup – 48MP main + 2MP depth sensor, quad-LED flash
Front Camera
8MP (punch-hole cutout), dual flash
13MP (punch-hole cutout), dual flash
Security
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery
5000mAh, 10W Charging
5500mAh, 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity
4G LTE, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, USB Type-C
5G, GPS, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, FM Radio, USB Type-C
Tecno Pop 9 Pricing and Availability
Well, there is no official announcement about the launch of this phone, considering that Pop 8 was announced in October 2023, we can expect the Pop 9 series as well to be launched in October this year. Talking about the price, Pop 8 costs INR 7,000 so the new series can be scheduled in between 7500- 1000 in India.
MediaTek has announced its new series of chipset which closely resemble its predecessor. In this article, we will discuss MediaTek Helio G100 and its specifications.
MediaTek Helio G100
Rebranding of Helio G99
The MediaTek Helio G100 is built using TSMC’s 6nm (N6) chip production technology, which is quite outdated we can say. It has an octa-core CPU, with two Arm Cortex-A76 processors clocking up to 2.2GHz and six Cortex A55s at 2 GHz, and a capable Arm Mali G57-class GPU. It also supports LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2-class storage, good enough for daily tasks. However, nothing of this is new to the Helio G99!
The standout feature of the Helio G100 is its improved ISP. Unlike the G99, which supported 108 MP, the Helio G100 now supports a 200 MP single camera. It also includes 2.2μm pixel binding for enhanced night shots, hardware dual camera support, and lossless in-sensor zoom. The G100 supports dual 16 MP shooting and 32 MP video recording at 30fps, features that remain unchanged from the previous model.
Helio G100’s new feature
One new feature in the Helio G100 is the “Elevator Mode,” which quickly restores cellular connections from areas with no coverage, such as tunnels or elevators. It also supports dual 4G SIMs with VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and ViLTE (Video over LTE).
It’s not totally surprising, but it’s still kind of unusual that MediaTek revealed the chipset over a week after the Tecno Camon 30S Pro‘s release with the same chipset.
Just the G99 in Disguise?
So, Helio G100 is basically G99 with a bit better ISP. While it primarily focuses on improving camera performance, particularly with features like Elevator Mode, there aren’t any changes in other aspects.
The MediaTek G99 chip is a quite popular option for budget smartphones, and because the G100 isn’t very different, it’s expected to achieve similar market success in the budget segment. However, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, a likely competitor to the G100, in comparison offers slightly better performance and storage (UFS) support. So it might potentially be more preferred option in the entry-level processor segment.
Meanwhile, watch our Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs A17 Pro vs Dimensity 9300 video:
You probably have heard of Oukitel making headlines with their massive 10k to 20k mAh batteries and might have wondered whether the big smartphone companies will create such big batteries. Well, in a recent report, we have found that Xiaomi is apparently making 7500 mAh batteries and overall shifting its approach towards enhancing battery capacity. In this article, we will discuss everything about the recent rumors regarding Xiaomi’s battery development approach.
Xiaomi’s Battery Approach Rumor
A massive wave of fast-charging approaches broke out a couple of years back, with companies trying their best to charge smartphones as quickly as possible, and Xiaomi even hitting the 200W mark. However, the Chinese company has now taken a different route in its approach to batteries and fast charging. According to a leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Xiaomi is now focusing on enhancing battery capacity in its smartphones, potentially signaling an industry-wide shift in priorities.
The New Battery Configurations Under Development
At Xiaomi’s R&D center in the Nanjing Science and Technology Park, engineers are reportedly working on new battery technologies that balance capacity and charging speed. The following configurations are rumored to be under consideration:
5,000 mAh with 120W charging: A full charge in 18 minutes.
5,500 mAh with 100W charging: A full charge in 34 minutes.
6,000 mAh with 120W charging: A full charge in 30 minutes.
6,500 mAh with 100W charging: A full charge in 49 minutes.
7,000 mAh with 120W charging: A full charge in 40 minutes.
7,500 mAh with 100W charging: A full charge in 63 minutes.
These new options suggest that Xiaomi is aiming to provide users with longer battery life while maintaining respectable charging speeds, rather than chasing the diminishing returns of faster charging.
Industry-Wide Shift
Xiaomi is not alone in this pivot towards larger batteries. Other leading smartphone manufacturers, including Honor, Vivo, and OnePlus, are also making similar moves. These companies are increasingly adopting silicon-carbon cells, which, while not the fastest to charge, offer significantly higher energy density. This means larger batteries can be packed into slim devices, offering consumers more usage time without frequent recharging.
For example, Vivo’s X Fold3 includes a 5,500 mAh battery with 80W charging in a device just 4.7 mm thick. Similarly, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro features a 6,100 mAh battery paired with 100W charging. And there is a recent rumor on X (previously twitter), that the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Pro might feature a 6000 mAh battery as well.
While it remains unclear which specific model will first feature this new battery technology, the company’s reported change in direction suggests that consumers may soon benefit from smartphones that prioritize longevity and balanced performance over the raw speed of charging. If these rumors hold true, Xiaomi’s next-generation devices could set a new standard for battery technology.
NVIDIA just announced the Super variant of its 4080 graphics card for a much more digestible price than what the RTX 4080 initially went for. It also brings a bit of an upgrade when it comes to performance with faster memory, more CUDA cores, and an uncut AD103 chip. In this article, let’s take a quick look at the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 super, its specs, upgrades, price in Nepal, and availability.
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super Overview:
Super variants of NVIDIA graphics cards are basically GPUs with slightly improved performance and sometimes added features. The RTX 4080 Super we are talking about also brings a couple of hardware tweaks for improved horsepower.
Getting into the basic overview, the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super features an uncut ADD103 chip. That means the full 10,240 CUDA cores, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs. The base clock frequency of 2.21GHz stays the same while the boost clock gets a slight boost from 2.51 GHz to 2.55 GHz. Besides that, there’s also a larger 736 GB/s bandwidth and 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM. The TGP stays the same at 320W.
Performance Gains
With all that, if you thought that the 4080 Super doesn’t look very appealing over the 4080, you are not alone. NVIDIA has positioned the 4080 Super for those upgrading from older cards like the 2080 Super or 3080 Ti.
In fact, NVIDIA says that this card is 1.4x faster than the RTX 3080 Ti in games like Alan Wake, Cyberpunk 2077, and Portal with RTX with raytracing and all the other settings cranked to max without frame gen. With it though, the company claims double the performance over 3080 Ti which is super impressive especially if you consider the price.
Since its a high-end graphics card, there’s a lot of use for applications like ML (Machine Learning), creative uses, and streaming as well. For instance, NVIDIA says that producing 1024×1024 images using Stable Diffusion WebUI by Automatic1111 is 1.7x faster, and generating video in Stable Video Diffusion is 1.5x faster than the RTX 3080Ti. Even 3D apps like Blender should run up to 70% faster than previous-generation cards.
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super Specifications:
RTX 4080
RTX 4080 SUPER
CUDA Cores
9,728
10,240
Base Clock (GHz)
2.21
2.21
Boost Clock (GHz)
2.51
2.55
Tensor Cores
320
320
RT Cores
76
80
Texture Units
304
320
Memory Bandwidth
22.4 Gbps
22.4 Gbps
Total Bandwidth
716 GB/s
736 GB/s
Memory Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
GPU Architecture
AD103 (binned)
AD103 (full)
Memory Config
16GB
16GB
TDP
320W
320W
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super Price in Nepal and Availability
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super price in Nepal begins at NPR 179,999. You can get this graphics card from Hukut. To note, this is the price for the INNO3D SUPER ICHILL X3 model. Meanwhile, you might also find the RTX 4080 Super from other manufacturers at a similar price range too.
The GPU giant NVIDIA recently unveiled the ‘Super’ variants for some of its RTX 40 series graphics cards. That includes a 4070 Super, a 4070 Ti Super, and the RTX 4080 Super. In this article, let’s talk about the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, its price, specifications, upgrades, price in Nepal, and availability.
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super Overview:
Super variants of NVIDIA graphics cards are basically GPUs with slightly improved performance and sometimes added features. The RTX 4070 Ti is a bit different and sees a little extra besides just basic hardware upgrades. For how the 4070 Ti Super now has the ADA 103 GPU at its heart instead of the ADA 104 on last year’s 4070 Ti.
Getting into the basic overview, the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super sees an upgrade in almost all aspects. Staring with 8448 CUDA cores, 264 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs: all upgrades from 7680 CUDA cores, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPS in the RTX 4070 Ti. The base clock frequency gets a very slight boost of 30MHz (2.34 GHz from 2.31 GHz) while the boost clock speed remains the same at 2.61 GHz.
You get more VRAM (16GB of GDDR6X instead of 12GB) with a larger memory bus (256bit vs 192-bit) and a higher bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s (over the previous 504.2 GB/s).
The TDP remains the same though at 285W.
All in all, it’s a bump in hardware resources and the higher VRAM might be clutch if you were looking to upgrade from an older card and had longevity as one of your primary pillars.
Performance Gains
This graphics card is ideal for 1440p gaming with higher fps (100+ fps). Or you can choose to game at 4k and still have an enjoyable gaming experience.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is claimed to be 1.6 times faster than the RTX 3070 Ti and up to 2.5x faster with DLSS 3 (and Frame Gen) on.
As such, it might be a worthwhile upgrade for those with an RTX 3070 Ti or even an RTX 2070 Super card. There’s a lot of extra performance over the older cards and it’s not an exorbitant ask either.
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super Price in Nepal and Availability
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super price in Nepal starts at NPR 129,999. This price is for the INNO3D SUPER ICHILL X3 model. You can purchase this graphics card from Hukut. However, you might find the 4070Ti Super from other manufacturers at a similar price range as well.
At the ongoing CES 2023, Lenovo refreshed a lot of its consumer electronics lineup. We have already covered the new Legion Pro 5 and Legion Pro 7, and for this article, we have turned our focus to the Lenovo Yoga 6. So, further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, price, and availability of the Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 (2023) in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 13ABR8 (2023) Overview:
Design and Display
Now on its 8th gen, Lenovo has already established Yoga 6 as a popular option in the 2-in-1 convertible segment. So, it should not be a surprise that the new 2023 model is more of a refresh than a laptop built from the ground up. Lenovo is playing safe by going with the tried and tested design of the previous iterations of the Yoga 6.
Like its predecessor, the new Yoga 6 Gen 8 sports a thin-and-light form factor with rounded frames for ergonomics. Lenovo continues to offer the 2-in-1 laptop in Fabric and Metal Editions. The latter comes with a metal lid made from recycled aluminum, whereas the other has an added layer for PCC fabrics. Of the two, the Fabric Edition is slightly heavier but is also 0.11mm thinner.
Coming to the display, Lenovo Yoga 6 (2023) features a 13.3” FHD touchscreen with a 360° hinge. The screen sports a modern 16:10 aspect ratio and covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut. It has Dolby Vision certification and peaks at 300 nits of brightness.
Audio, Keyboard, Webcam
In addition to the Dolby Vision display, Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 (2023) also has a stereo speaker setup with Doby Atmos. The two speakers are front-facing and capable of 2W output each. In between them lies the full-size keyboard with a dedicated number pad. A fingerprint reader lies just below the keyboard to the left.
The small protrusion above the Yoga’s 6 screen is home to a 1080p webcam. It comes with an IR sensor for Windows Hello authentication and has a physical shutter of its own.
As for performance, you get to choose between AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000-series APUs. The base variant comes with Ryzen 5 7530U, while there is a Ryzen 7 7730U for users that require more power. Despite the Ryzen 7000 series, these two chips are not the latest Zen 4 architecture. Instead, they are part of the “Barcelo refresh” of the Zen 2-based Ryzen 5 5500U and Ryzen 7 5700U, respectively.
Lenovo offers the 2023’s Yoga 6 in 8GB and 16GB RAM variants. Since it’s a 2-in-1 convertible laptop, the memory is not accessible and thus non-upgradeable. Moreover, the laptop comes with up to 1TB of SSD storage, depending upon the configuration.
Rest of the Specs
Fueling the Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 is a 59Whr rated for up to 13.5 hours in MobileMark 2018. Lenovo even says the laptop can last up to 17 hours of continuous local video playback. Moreover, the company has even included support for in-house Rapid Charge technology.
Connectivity options on the new Yoga 6 (2023) include two USB-C, two USB-A, one HDMI, one MicroSD card reader, and a combined audio jack. Then there are Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless networks.
Resolution: FHD+ (19200×1200 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / Ryzen 7 7730U
Graphics: AMD Radeon
RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4x @ 4266MHz (soldered)
Storage: up to 1TB TCL PCIe M.2 2242 SSD
Audio: 2x2W stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Security: 1080p IR webcam with Privacy Shutter
Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery: 4-cell 59WHr
Security: Fingerprint reader
Extra: Stylus (Included)
Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Lenovo Yoga 6 Gen 8 (2023) Price in Nepal starts at NPR 99,000 for the Ryzen 5 variant.You can buy it via Lenovo-authorized distributors like Nagmani International and from retail stores like the Hukut Store.
The Vivo V30 Series went official 7 months ago and its successors are already here. Dubbed the Vivo V40 and Vivo V40 Pro, both siblings arrive with Zeiss optics and curved displays. This article will particularly focus on the Vivo V40 Pro, its specs, features, and expected price in Nepal.
Vivo V40 Pro Overview:
Design and Display
The Vivo V40 Pro maintains a slim profile and a curved body design. It features a glass back panel, a curved middle frame, and a curved front. In terms of ingress protection, you get an IP68 rating for protection against dust and water. Vivo ships this guy in two color options: Ganges Blue and Titanium Grey.
As for the display, the Vivo V40 Pro sports an FHD+ res AMOLED display stretching at 6.78-inch. It boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certifications, SGS low flicker certification, SGS low blue light certification, and 4500nits of local peak brightness.
Performance
Running the things from the core is Mediatek’s Dimensity 9200+ SoC, which is flagship-grade actually. You get one Cortex-X3 core at 3.35MHz, three Cortex-A715 cores at 3.0GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0GHz. Handling the graphics here is a Mali-G715 Immortalis MP11 GPU. Likewise, Vivo has paired the chip with 8/12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of internal storage. Software-wise, it boots on Android 14-based Funtouch OS out of the box.
Camera
As always, the Pro version of the V Series gets a special treatment for the optics. This guy features a 2X telephoto lens (missing on the vanilla V40) with a Sony IMX816 sensor on board for some stellar-looking portraits. Meanwhile, the other three cameras also have the same resolution: 50MP for the main, ultrawide, and front. Every camera on the V40 Pro gets a ZEISS coating that enhances visible light transmission rate and accurate color reproduction.
Battery and Charging
In the tank, the Vivo V40 Pro houses a 5500mAh battery backed up by 80W fast charging. On the connectivity side, you get 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
Battery: 5,500 mAh Lithium-ion cell with 80W wired charging
Connectivity: Dual Nano SIM + eSIM, Dual 5G, Dual-band WiFi 7, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC, USB 2.0 Type-C
Colour Options: Ganges Blue, Titanium Grey
Vivo V40 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the Vivo V40 Pro’s pricing begins at INR 49,999 for the 8/256GB trim. We expect the Vivo V40 Pro price in Nepal to start at NPR 84,999 if and when it launches here.
Vivo V40 Pro
Price in India (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB + 256GB
INR 34,999
NPR 49,999
12GB + 256GB
INR 36,999
NPR 55,999
Meanwhile, check out our OnePlus Nord CE 4 review video:
Realme has officially launched the Realme 13 4G in Indonesia. The phone is positioned as more affordable option compared to the previously released 13 Pro series. This article discussed the latest Realme 13 4G, including its price in Nepal.
Realme 13 4G Overview
Design and Display
The Realme 13 4G features a sleek design with dimensions of 163 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 187 grams. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 2000 nits. Moreover, the phone includes an under-display fingerprint sensor for security. It is dust and splash-resistant with an IP64 rating.
Performance and Software
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, the Realme 13 4G runs on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0. It has an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. The phone supports dual SIM and has a microSDXC slot for additional storage.
Camera
The Realme 13 4G is equipped with a dual rear camera setup. It includes a 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP depth camera. The front camera is 16 MP. Both front and rear cameras can record video at 1080p@30fps. Additionally, the phone has dual speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
67W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 47 min (advertised)
IP Rating: IP64, dust and splash resistant
Colors: Skyline Blue, Pioneer Green
Realme 13 4G Price in Nepal and Availability
The Realme 13 4G is priced at IDR 3,000,000 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage variant. The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant is priced at IDR 3,200,000.
Realme 13 4G
Price in Indonesia (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB+128GB
IDR 3,000,000
NPR 25,000
8GB+256GB
IDR 3,200,000
NPR 27,000
Meanwhile, watch our review of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
When it comes to security, the iPhone has never disappointed its users. From fingerprint to face recognition, it has always provided a seamless and secure way to unlock devices. Now, imagine unlocking your iPhone with just your heart- sounds like sci-fi, right? Let’s dive into this pulse-pounding new ‘Heartbeat Unlock’ iPhone feature!
Unlocking iPhone with your heartbeat
Apple has a new patent for a way to identify users by their heartbeats.
The patent says “The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user’s cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to the interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user’s skin through the electronic device housing to the leads.”
So it is built on the ECG feature of the Apple Watch which can record your heartbeat and rhythm using the electrical heart sensor (on Apple Watch Series 4 or later and all models of Apple Watch Ultra).
Will this shake up the iPhone’s look?
Despite this groundbreaking feature, the iPhone remains conscious of its design. This new feature (likely debut in iPhone 17 Slim) will have a built-in heart sensor that can detect your heart activity and electrical signals. For this the heart sensor uses several small metal parts, called leads, to pick up signals. These leads are hidden inside the device and when you touch it, the electrical signals travel from the skin to the leads through the device housing.
It’s like having a tiny team of electricians working behind the scenes, to create a perfect symphony between your heart and your device with every beat!
In some designs, the leads for the ‘Heartbeat Unlock’ feature are connected to special areas outside the iPhone for signal detection. These areas blend in with the rest of the device, so you can’t feel or see any difference.
The feature uses the heart signals it detects to recognize who you are and can perform certain tasks based on your identity. In some cases, it can even figure out your mood from the heart signals and provide information related to how you’re feeling. A personal health detective on your wrist?
iPhone Heartbeat Unlock: Final Thoughts
If this feature becomes a reality, it could introduce an additional layer of security and personalization to iPhones, offering users a range of biometric options. But for now, Face ID provides an excellent level of protection and convenience, but there’s always room for innovation. We’ll need to stay tuned for Apple’s official announcement or further leaks to uncover further details. Who knows? Maybe it’s this ‘Heartbeat Unlock’ is the next big thing that’ll completely reshape our experience with iPhone security.
Meanwhile, watch our BEST Phones Under ₹20,000 in 2024 video:
So this is my review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. It’s the usual, expected upgrade to last year’s Galaxy Watch 6 — and yeah — that definitely doesn’t sound all too exciting for a Samsung smartwatch at first.
In fact, there’s even a “Galaxy Watch Ultra” this year, which is pretty much all that everyone’s talking about these days it seems. Especially since that thing is supposed to be Samsung’s long-overdue answer to the excellent Apple Watch Ultra (review).
But you know what? After using the regular Watch 7 for a couple of weeks now, I really believe this is the best Samsung smartwatch for most folks. ‘Cause compared to the past few generations of Galaxy Watches, this guy isn’t just an iterative upgrade that you might think. Let’s talk about it.
So the one consistent complaint I’ve had with every Samsung smartwatch I’ve ever used is that… they don’t feel smooth enough. Not for a flagship smartwatch at least. I would have no trouble jumping between different apps and stuff but the occasional lags and delays would painfully remind me of how underpowerful Samsung’s custom Exynos chips are.
Well… Samsung still didn’t go with a Qualcomm processor like I had hoped but that doesn’t matter at all since the Watch 7’s new “Exynos W1000” chip is easily one of the best things about it. So much so that I haven’t even had to dial down the system animations to make the whole thing appear smoother, more responsive.
Everything just works as you’d expect and after all this time of wearing this thing on my wrist, I’ve only ever noticed the Watch 7 show any sign of stutter on a couple of occasions.
Like when ending a particularly lengthy workout, for example. I’m still not convinced that the W1000 has a “three times faster CPU” like Samsung claims but yeah, this is the first Galaxy Watch that actually feels snappy enough to keep up with everything I do. And apart from a faster processor, the Watch 7 bumps the internal storage from 16GB to 32GB for all the apps and watch faces I’d wanna install so that’s good to see as well.
Battery
300 mAh (40mm), 425 mAh (44mm)
WPC-based wireless charging
The other interesting thing about the Exynos W1000 is its supposed power efficiency too. Mostly because this is literally the only other chip fabbed under a more efficient 3nm process besides what you’d find on the latest iPhones, Macs, and iPads. The chip itself is apparently 30% more power efficient, whereas even Wear OS 5 has some efficiency gains when recording workouts so I was super looking forward to the battery life on the Watch 7.
And for what it’s worth, I’m not completely disappointed with what I’m getting here.
No, Samsung didn’t magically figure out how to make it last a week long or so — like a Huawei or an Amazfit smartwatch — although the Watch 7 has been lasting me around 30 hours on average. That’s with it tracking at least an hour’s worth of workout every day, getting me a couple dozen notifications, and measuring everything it can at all times. Including my heart rate and stress levels, while I’ve also enabled blood oxygen monitoring overnight.
I know that’s… definitely not too impressive but let me remind you that I’m wearing the smaller 40mm version of the Watch 7. So if you decide to go with the 44mm model instead, that should comfortably last you a day and a half at the minimum.
As for the charging speed, it still takes about an hour and a half for a complete refill. Although the weird thing is that the Watch 7 no longer supports reverse wireless charging from a Samsung phone. More on that in just a minute but I don’t think it’s that big of a deal, since the whole process always felt a bit finicky and… just not that efficient to me.
Software
Wear OS 5 (with One UI Watch 6 on top)
4 years of guaranteed updates
Okay, I wanna talk about the software side of things now.
And like always, Samsung smartwatches are the first to taste the latest version of Wear OS. And one thing you need to know right away is that the new Wear OS 5 update itself is mostly centered around under-the-hood optimizations. Like that power efficiency thing I mentioned a while ago, instead of some big, fresh, fancy features.
But that’s obviously not to say that the Watch 7 feels boring to get around or anything. Oh no. ‘Cause Samsung’s custom “One UI Watch 6.0” skin on top of Wear OS 5 is definitely a breath of fresh air that I’ve been waiting for.
One UI Watch 6.0
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Homescreen
App drawer
Control center
Settings (1)
Settings (2)
Weather tile
Workout tile
It’s got an entirely new typeface across the system UI that looks a lot more modern, the system animations feel a lot more fluid, and there are a few new watch faces and a few redesigned widgets to go along with it all as well. And if you were looking at Apple’s latest smartwatches and thinking “Hey… that double-tap thing is pretty cool. Why can’t my Galaxy Watch do that?” then you’re in luck.
Double pinch away
The Watch 7 has that exact same feature that Samsung likes to call “double pinch”, which should be coming to older Galaxy Watches too by the way. It only works in a handful of apps right now — and it works fine — like when I gotta accept an incoming call or pause a stopwatch.
So yeah, the Watch 7’s software experience is pretty much as good as it gets. I have come across a couple of bugs here like how the notification doesn’t show up properly sometimes but I’m sure Samsung will sort it out with a future update. And talking about updates, there are 4 years of updates to look forward to on this thing so there you go.
Health and Fitness Tracking
100+ workout modes
Heart rate, stress, sleep, body composition analysis
Upgraded Samsung BioActive sensor
Alright, remember what I said about the Watch 7 not being compatible with reverse wireless charging anymore? Well… there’s actually a good reason why Samsung chose to do this.
A damn good reason in fact because the Galaxy Watch 7 finally, finally uses a next-gen health sensor… which apparently messes with the shape of the back glass to support wireless power sharing but whatever. I’m more than happy to say goodbye to some feature I barely had any use for if that means we’re getting better health readings.
The second-gen BioActive sensor on this guy has a whole bunch of new colorful LEDs that are supposed to increase the accuracy of literally everything. Heart rate, stress, sleep, blood oxygen levels… the whole nine yards. I didn’t have that many complaints about heart rate measurement on a Samsung smartwatch during idle conditions before, although I always wished they could’ve been a bit more consistent during workouts.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Health tracking
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Heart rate
Stress
Blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2)
And yes, that’s exactly what you get here. I don’t workout a lot but I do go on occasional walks, runs, hikes, and play Table Tennis to keep myself active. And when I recorded those on my Watch 7, I’ve been getting noticeably better heart rate readings with it.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Heart rate failed to record
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Especially when I’m hitting the anaerobic heart rate zone. There was this one time when the watch failed to log my heart rate mid workout (maybe I wore it a bit loose I don’t really remember) but other than that, I’ve found the Galaxy Watch 7 to be an excellent fitness tracker.
I just wish I could say the same about its location tracking.
Its dual-band GPS isn’t all that impressive
I had really big hopes for the Watch 7 in this matter since this is Samsung’s first ever smartwatch with dual-frequency GPS but take a look for yourself.
I promise you that I didn’t literally walk through buildings as it suggests so… yep. This thing still struggles to accurately pinpoint my location even when I’m walking around a relatively open space outdoors.
Anyway, the Watch 7 also has a few new features like creating a custom workout routine to include different exercises — and even the ability to race against yourself to monitor and improve your form — that you might find interesting. Whereas that new BioActive sensor also enables something called an “AGEs Index”.
Without getting into too much detail, the “Advanced Glycation End products” — AGEs — index can be a good indicator of your overall metabolic health and biological aging process. It can even predict the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart attack, and stroke but that turned out to be the biggest nothingburger on the Watch 7 for me. Talk about expectation vs reality!
Just… look at this.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - AGEs Index
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I don’t even know what to make of all this ‘cause Samsung doesn’t give me any particularly useful data to work with. Am I doing better? Worse? I really can’t tell! This is still labeled as an experimental feature for now, to be fair, so I hope Samsung figures out a way to make it more insightful in the coming days.
Energy score, finally
But I gotta say the new “Energy score” on the Watch 7 has been a fantastic way to start my day. This is actually something I’ve wanted Samsung to come up with for the longest time, and it’s finally here.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Energy Score
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It’s almost exactly like the “Daily Readiness” score on Fitbit and Google‘s Pixel smartwatches — or Garmin’s “Body Battery” score — and what it does is basically score my sleeping habit and my workout activity of the previous day on a scale between 0 and 100. To quickly visualize how ready I am for the day, and how I should plan my workouts for maximum efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Sleep tracking
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Talking about sleeping habits, the Watch 7 is also capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea now. It’s unfortunately not available here in Nepal so I couldn’t test it out, although you should know that this only works with a Samsung phone. Alongside other features like ECG measurement, irregular heart rhythm notifications, and even that “double pinch” thing I talked about before.
Beneath all the performance upgrades and all the health and fitness tracking features, the Galaxy Watch 7 is one well-crafted, one fine-looking smartwatch as well. I know it doesn’t look all that different from last year’s Watch 6 or anything but maybe that’s a good thing.
It’s still every bit as durable as you’d expect, thanks to that stainless steel frame, a sapphire crystal glass protecting the display, and a…ll the durability certifications you could possibly imagine.
Display
1.3 / 1.5-inches Super AMOLED panel
Sapphire crystal glass protection
While I don’t think I even need to talk about how insanely good Samsung’s display game is right? The Watch 7 does have a digital bezel instead of a physical one that I love so so much — and there isn’t even a “Watch 7 Classic” this year by the way — but that’s it.
And the only way this guy appears any different from last year’s Watch 6 is with the color options and band styles. So the Watch 7 now comes in silver, green, and cream colorways whereas its default strap choices also feel quite well thought out if you ask me. Like this “Sport” band that I’ve been rocking which has this subtle stitching next to the lug that adds so much character, so much animation to the watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: Conclusion
Alright. So that’s it for my full review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
And there’s just no other way to say it: all in all, this is a very impressive smartwatch. I’ve never said this about Samsung’s past few generations of Galaxy Watches but this thing just hits different. From that upgraded health sensor to all the new health and fitness tracking features and the much-needed performance boost itself, the Watch 7 finally feels like a no-compromise Samsung smartwatch that you and I deserve.
Of course, it’s far from perfect though.
The Watch 7 still doesn’t have a multi-day battery like I’d want and a couple of its perks like dual-band GPS and AGEs index need a lot of fine-tuning as well. Not to forget, a bunch of the new features that Samsung has been advertising for the Watch 7 will eventually arrive in older Galaxy Watches too. Including the three-year-old Galaxy Watch 4 (review) lineup.
But if you’re in the market for a new Wear OS smartwatch — or if you’ve been meaning to upgrade from Watch 4 or Watch 5 — this is easily one of the best options out there. Especially to those with a Samsung phone ‘cause that’s when you get to enjoy all that the Galaxy Watch 7 has to offer.
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