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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max launched with a 7,500mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max launched with a 7,500mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Xiaomi has just unveiled the 17 Pro Max as the flagship of their new series at a recent Xiaomi event in Beijing. This is the bigger brother to the 17 Pro, with a larger display, massive battery, and improved camera sensors. The Xiaomi 17 series skips the 16 series in an attempt to catch up to the iPhone’s moniker, and in the meantime, it ends up replicating a similar design layout compared to the iPhone as well.

However, since we have already discussed the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Pro elsewhere, here we will focus exclusively on the Pro Max, which, like the Xiaomi 17 Pro, takes the secondary display concept further while also ensuring the absolute maximum in battery life and screen real estate. Now, let’s jump into this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Overview

Design

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max design

The Pro Max weighs 219g and measures 8mm thick, which makes it significantly heavier than the regular Pro’s 192g weight but it maintains the same slim profile. The phone uses Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 , which is an upgrade from the standard Dragon Crystal Glass on the vanilla model.

The metal frame construction matches the rest of the 17 series with that flat, iPhone-inspired design language. The rectangular camera module houses both the triple camera system and the 2.9-inch secondary display, creating a substantial bump on the back. Material-wise, you get the same premium aluminium alloy frame as the Pro. The 2.9-inch screen on the back has to work around three camera lenses plus the 3D ToF sensor, so the actual usable display area gets interrupted by these circular cutouts. Colors remain consistent with the Pro – Black, Cold Smoke Purple, Forest Green, and White.

Display

The Pro Max jumps to a 6.9-inch main display compared to the Pro’s 6.3-inch screen. That’s a significant size increase that puts it in direct competition with phones like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra (Even tho the most apt competitor to this phone would be the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Ultra). The display uses the same M10 LTPO technology as in the Xiaomi 17 Pro but adds 12-bit color support, which should improve color gradation and reduce banding.

The secondary display also grows from 2.7 inches to 2.9 inches with a resolution bump to 976 × 596 pixels. It’s still the same concept – built around the camera module for selfies, notifications, and those animated pets that reflect your phone’s state. The larger size makes it probably easier for things like music controls and reading notifications.

Both displays hit 3,500 nits peak brightness with DC dimming and support the same variable 1-120Hz refresh rates. Both Pro models get IP68 rating, but Xiaomi claims different water resistance depths. The Pro Max supposedly withstands submersion up to 6m in fresh water versus 4m for the regular Pro.

Battery 

The 7,500mAh battery is the headline feature here. Xiaomi’s marketing it as “practically a power bank,” which isn’t far off.  They’re using the same silicon-carbon technology as the smaller Pro but with an L-shaped design to maximize space. The high silicon content allows for this density without making the phone ridiculously thick. Charging stays at 100W wired and 50W wireless, same as the regular Pro. The Surge G2 battery management chip promises to maintain at least 80% capacity after 2,000 charge cycles, which should translate to several years of heavy use.

Camera 

Xiaomi 17 Pro max camera

The Pro Max uses the same 50MP Light Fusion 950L main sensor (1/1.28″) with f/1.67 Leica Summilux lens and OIS. The main difference is the addition of LOFIC HDR (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology.  Where it differs significantly is the telephoto system. The Pro Max gets a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN8 sensor (1/2″) compared to the Pro’s smaller Samsung JN5. The larger sensor allows for a brighter f/2.6 aperture versus f/3.0 on the regular Pro, which should help with low-light telephoto shots.

Both phones offer 5x optical zoom, but the Pro Max can focus as close as 30cm for macro shots, while the Pro manages 20cm. The redesigned floating prism had to accommodate the larger sensor.

The ultrawide camera uses the same 50MP OmniVision OV50M sensor with 102° field of view across both Pro models. Front camera is identical too – 50MP OmniVision OV50M with f/2.2 aperture.

Performance and Cooling

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as the Pro, which we’ve covered extensively in our chipset article. AnTuTu scores around 4 to 4.4 million, handling any current game at maximum settings. But the cooling system scales up to 5,533mm² vapor chamber compared to the Pro’s 4,637mm². The larger phone will surely for better thermal management during gaming or other performance-intensive tasks. Similarly, you are getting memory option up to 16GB and storage maxes out at 1TB, while starting at 512GB.

Software and Features

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max boots on Android 16-based HyperOS 3 with the same secondary display functionality as the Pro. You get customizable themes, notifications, AI Pin for quick access to schedules or QR codes, and selfie preview using the main cameras.

The larger 2.9-inch secondary display could make some difference. Reading notifications and controlling music playback feels less cramped compared to the Pro’s 2.7-inch screen. The Hyper XiaoAi assistant and HyperIsland features work across both displays, with contextual information appearing on whichever screen makes sense.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Specifications

  • Design, Build:
    • 162.9 x 77.6 x 8 mm, 219gm
    • Dragon Crystal Glass 3
    • Black, Cold Smoke Purple, Forest Green, White
  • Display:
    • 6.9-inch M10 LTPO AMOLED primary (12-bit color, 1-120Hz variable, 3,500 nits peak),
    • 2.9-inch secondary display (976 × 596 px, 120Hz, 3,500 nits, DC dimming)
  • Chipset:
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
    • Adreno 840 GPU
    • 5,533mm² vapor chamber cooling
  • Memory: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 16-based HyperOS 3, HyperIsland, Hyper XiaoAi assistant
  • Rear Camera:
    • 50MP Light Fusion 950L main (1/1.28″, f/1.67 Leica Summilux, OIS, LOFIC HDR),
    • 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN8 telephoto (1/2″, f/2.6, 5x zoom, OIS, 30cm macro),
    • 50MP OmniVision OV50M ultrawide (102° FoV), 3D ToF sensor
  • Front Camera: 50MP OmniVision OV50M (f/2.2, 90° FoV)
  • Security: In-display Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, 5G, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, UWB
  • Durability: IP68 rated (up to 6m fresh water submersion)
  • Battery: 7,500mAh L-shaped silicon-carbon battery, 100W HyperCharge wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse charging, Surge G2 management chip (80% capacity after 2,000 cycles)

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Price in Nepal and Availability

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max starts at CNY 6,000 (around $840) for 12GB/512GB in China. Nepal pricing will likely start around NPR 127,000 for the base variant when it arrives.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB/512GB CNY 6,000 (~$840) NPR 127,000
16GB/512GB CNY 6,300 (~$885) NPR 134,000
16GB/1TB CNY 7,000 (~$980) NPR 148,000

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V60

Xiaomi 17 is now official with a massive 7,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Xiaomi 17 is now official with a massive 7,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Xiaomi just dropped its flagship series at Lei Jun’s Annual Speech 2025 in Beijing. But this time around, they’ve jumped one series from Xiaomi 15 to Xiaomi 17 series, perhaps in an attempt to catch up with iPhone (considering how the 17 Pro and Pro Max naming is now identical to iPhone’s, plus their camera module looks similar). But in this article, I will discuss everything about the latest Xiaomi 17, including its expected price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Xiaomi 17 Overview

Display and Design 

Xiaomi 17 Design

The 6.3-inch M10 LTPO AMOLED display uses Xiaomi’s latest generation panel technology. Through which you’re getting 3,500 nits peak brightness compared to 3,200 nits on the Xiaomi 15.  Those 1.18mm uniform bezels come from LIPO packaging technology, the same method Apple uses for their Pro models.

The phone is 8.06mm thick and weighs 191g. Xiaomi calls it their “Superior R-angle design” with 1.18mm ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides. The frame has slight curves that wrap around the edges. The Dragon Crystal Glass is supposedly 10 times more drop-resistant than whatever they used before.

They’ve also bumped the water resistance to IP69, which is overkill but whatever. The rest of the specs are pretty standard. You get that flat aluminum frame, and matte glass back that doesn’t show fingerprints as much. It comes in Black, White, Blue, and Pink

Performance 

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, which was launched yesterday. We’ve discussed this chip in detail in a separate article. This beast hits around 4 to 4.4 million in the AnTuTu benchmark. You can easily play the most demanding games at maxed-out settings. Stuff like PUBG can easily run at 120fps.

But I must remark that performance improvements in flagship phones have become boring because most people don’t need peak raw performance at all. But I’m more interested in how this chip will work out for other features, because the new Gen 5 features world’s first mobile AV1 codec support for professional video recording.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Anyway, the Oryon V3 Phoenix cores run at higher frequencies than the V2 generation in Xiaomi 15. Performance clusters hit 4.6 GHz versus 4.32 GHz, while efficiency cores jumped from 3.53 GHz to 3.62 GHz. The 4,497mm sq. vapor chamber covers both the main SoC and charging circuitry.

Optics

The triple 50MP setup looks identical to the Xiaomi 15 on paper. The main sensor keeps that 1/1.31″ size, but the aperture has slightly changed. The telephoto lens maintains the 10cm close focus distance as usual. But Xiaomi has now switched the ultra-wide camera from 14mm equivalent (115° FoV) to 17mm equivalent (102° FoV). You get less coverage but should see reduced barrel distortion and better edge sharpness.

The front camera jumped from 32MP to 50MP and added PDAF support. Leica’s Master Portrait Mode continues with what they claim is better hair detail rendering and more natural skin tones. The color spectrum sensor works with the laser autofocus system for white balance accuracy.

Battery 

Xiaomi 17 battery

Xiaomi claims 7,000mAh capacity in a 8.06mm thick body using silicon-carbon technology with 16% silicon content. Traditional lithium-ion batteries use graphite anodes, but silicon stores more lithium. The problem has always been silicon expansion during charging cycles. But we’ve seen inflated battery claims from Chinese manufacturers before, so real-world testing will matter more than these numbers.

The 100W wired charging is up from the 15’s 90W. Reverse wireless charging doubled from 10W to 22.5W.

Connectivity and Software

Wi-Fi 7 support puts this ahead of most Android flagships still using Wi-Fi 6E. Bluetooth 5.4 adds LHDC 5 support, Qualcomm’s competitor to Sony’s LDAC codec. Similarly, Android 16 with HyperOS 3 ships out of the box. The infrared blaster remains, which most other brands have dropped.

Xiaomi 17 Specifications

  • Design, Build:
    • 151.1 × 71.8 × 8.06 mm, 191g
    • flat aluminum frame, matte glass back, Dragon Crystal Glass protection, IP68 rated (1.5m for 30 min)
    • Black/White/Blue/Pink
  • Display: 6.3-inch M10 LTPO AMOLED, 1220 × 2656 px (464 ppi), 19.5:9 ratio, 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 1.18mm uniform bezels, 89.5% screen-to-body ratio, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid support
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm process), Octa-core, Adreno 840 GPU, 4,497mm² vapor chamber cooling
  • Memory: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage,
  • Software & UI: Android 16 with HyperOS 3
  • Rear Camera: Triple setup – 50MP main (OIS), 50MP telephoto (f/2.0, 60mm eq., OIS, 2.6x optical zoom), 50MP ultra-wide, Leica Master Portrait Mode
  • Front Camera: 50MP, 4K@30/60fps video
  • Security: Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner (under-display)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5), 5G global coverage (210+ countries), GPS (L1+L5), BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, GLONASS positioning, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 3.2 (DisplayPort, OTG)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
  • Battery: 7,000mAh Si/C Li-Ion, 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, 22.5W reverse wireless charging
  • Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

Xiaomi 17 Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the price of the Xiaomi 17 starts at CNY 4,499 (~USD 630 / INR 55,999). It should be launching pretty soon globally as well, and we expect the price of the Xiaomi 17 in Nepal to start at around NPR 99,999 when it lands here.

Xiaomi 17 Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB/256GB CNY 4,499 NPR 99,999
12GB/512GB CNY 4,799 NPR 105,999
16GB/512GB CNY 4,999 NPR 109,999

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 15

Apple’s “impossibly thin” iPhone Air is now available in Nepal

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Apple’s “impossibly thin” iPhone Air is now available in Nepal

Along with the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, the iPhone Air has made its way to Nepal as well. And its biggest highlight, most definitely, is how thin and light it is. So without any further ado, let’s dive into this article, which will discuss everything about the latest iPhone Air, including its official price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

iPhone Air Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the iPhone Air in Nepal is NPR 200,999 for the 256GB model. Likewise, its 512GB and 1TB variants cost NPR 240,499 and NPR 279,999, respectively. And if you buy iPhone Air in Nepal from Apple-authorized stores across the country, you will also enjoy the following gifts for free:

  • a 20W original Apple adapter
  • 2 times front screen + 2 times back glass replacement within 2 years
  • 1-year extended warranty

Whereas 117 lucky iPhone Air buyers will also get a chance to win: Apple Watch Series 11 (for 17 winners) and AirPods 4 (for 100 winners).

iPhone Air variant Price in Nepal (Official)
256GB NPR 200,999
512GB NPR 240,499
1TB NPR 279,999

iPhone Air Overview

Design and build quality

Measuring 5.64mm thick and weighing just 165 gm, the iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. The company’s clearly betting big on the ultra-thin form factor, banking on the “wow” factor, which most phones have failed to deliver in recent times.

Its grade 5 titanium frame gets a high-gloss mirror finish, and there’s this new “plateau” design on the back that houses the camera, speaker, and chips while maximizing battery space.

iPhone Air Design

And as for durability, the iPhone Air’s display gets Ceramic Shield 2 with 3x better scratch resistance. While its backplate is protected by last-gen Ceramic Shield, which still offers 4x better crack resistance. Similarly, the Action button and Camera Control are both present here.

To save internal space, the iPhone Air doesn’t have a physical SIM slot either. Meaning it will be eSIM-only worldwide.

Display

The 6.5-inch LTPO display is bigger than the regular iPhone 17‘s 6.3-inch display. Apple’s using a Super Retina XDR OLED panel with “ProMotion” technology for a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. And since it’s also an LTPO panel, it can dynamically adjust down to 1Hz when not in use as well. Other highlights of this screen include 3,000 nits of peak brightness and Always-on display support.

Performance

Regarding performance, the iPhone Air packs the A19 Pro (3nm) instead of the regular A19 in the standard iPhone 17. The A19 Pro brings a 6-core CPU that Apple claims is the “fastest CPU in any smartphone,” plus a 5-core GPU with upgraded architecture for AAA gaming. Which is actually one less GPU core compared to the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The iPhone Air also enjoys a healthy 12GB of RAM and a couple of custom Apple chips. There’s one called “C1X”, which is a cellular modem that is reportedly twice as fast as the C1 modem on the iPhone 16e. While also using 30% less power. Then there’s Apple’s new “N1” chip to handle wireless connectivity like WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.

Camera system

Getting into optics, you’re getting a single 48MP main camera with f/1.6 aperture and sensor-shift OIS technology. While there’s an 18MP “Center Stage” front camera, as the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup. This thing has a square sensor design that lets you shoot landscapes while holding the phone vertically. While its auto-framing and dual-capture features are nice touches as well.

iPhone Air Design

But despite carrying only two cameras, Apple positions this as “the equivalent of four lenses”. By offering 28mm and 35mm focal lengths, plus “optical-quality” 2x telephoto cropping from the rear camera.

Battery life and charging

Despite the ultra-thin profile, Apple’s claiming “all-day battery life” with the iPhone Air. We know that it has a 3,149 mAh battery, an efficient A19 Pro chip, and an optimized internal architecture to maximize battery space. That being said, we have doubts about whether Apple can actually deliver on that promise.

Especially since Apple has designed a separate MagSafe battery accessory for this phone. And talking about MagSafe, the iPhone Air supports 20W wireless charging via both MagSafe and Qi2.

Software

The iPhone Air debuts with iOS 26. Which brings the “Liquid Glass” design language. It also supports Apple Intelligence, with features like Live Translation for real-time text and audio translation, plus updated visual intelligence features. The on-device foundation model works offline, whereas new screening tools could help filter calls and messages.

iPhone Air Specifications:

  • Design, build: 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm, 165 gm, IP68 rating
  • Display: 6.5-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO)
  • Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 12GB RAM, 256/512GB/1TB storage (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: iOS 26
  • Rear Camera: Single (48MP camera)
  • Front Camera: 18MP “Center Stage” camera (Dynamic Island)
  • Security: Face ID (via the front camera)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (eSIM), WiFi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Dual ambient light, Gyroscope, Proximity
  • Battery: 3,149 mAh with 20W wireless charging (no power adapter in the box)
Read full specs of iPhone Air here

iPhone 17 with a 120Hz display, 48MP “Dual Fusion” camera makes its way to Nepal

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iPhone 17 with a 120Hz display, 48MP “Dual Fusion” camera makes its way to Nepal

Apple, the Cupertino-based giant, launched the iPhone 17 series back on September 9 in its “Awe Dropping” event. While iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air may have stolen the limelight, we think the base iPhone was equally impressive this year. And the good news is that it’s now officially available in Nepal! So let’s dive into this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest iPhone 17, including its official price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

iPhone 17 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the iPhone 17 in Nepal is NPR 157,299 and NPR 197,999 for the 256GB and the 512GB configuration, respectively. Yup, there is no 128GB iPhone this year! You can buy iPhone 17 in Nepal from select Apple-authorized stores, where you will also get the following freebies:

  • a 20W original Apple adapter
  • 2 times front screen + 2 times back glass replacement within 2 years
  • 1-year extended warranty

On top of this, 117 lucky iPhone 17 buyers will also get a chance to win: Apple Watch Series 11 (for 17 winners) and AirPods 4 (for 100 winners).

iPhone 17 variant Price in Nepal (Official)
256GB NPR 157,299
512GB NPR 197,999

iPhone 17 Overview

Display

Apple finally did something that honestly should’ve happened years ago. The iPhone 17 gets ProMotion with a 120Hz refresh rate, something that’s been standard on budget Android phones for what feels like forever. It’s rather funny that this has been news—”Apple finally introduces 120Hz!” Because at this point, 120Hz is so basic on most budget devices, these aren’t even subjects of addressing anymore.

iPhone 17 display

But credit where it’s due, the iPhone 17 now also packs a bigger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR screen that’s brighter than ever at 3,000 nits peak brightness.

A meaningful jump from the iPhone 16‘s 2,000 nits. The bump can be perhaps explained as a representation of Apple’s attempt to find the sweet spot between the compact iPhone and the Plus-sized models they’ve been struggling to position. This LTPO OLED panel can also adaptively scale from 1Hz all the way up to 120Hz, depending on the content.

Ceramic Shield 2 is the new protective layer for the display, and Apple claims it’s 3x better at scratch resistance than the previous generation. The anti-reflective coating is another good touch in the device, although not entirely a novel entry. Always-On display finally makes its way to the standard iPhone as well, showing time, widgets, and Live Activities when the screen dims down to 1Hz.

Design

The design language is not that different from last year. Compared to whatever they’re doing with the iPhone 17 Pro’s polarizing new look, the standard iPhone 17, for me, plays it safe with a clean look. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame also gets a polished finish, and it looks pretty sweet.

iPhone 17 Price in Nepal

The new color options—Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, and White—ditch the more vibrant palette of the iPhone 16 series. Apple’s going for what they call “Magichromatic” effects with a subtle shimmer in the glass back. And of course, it’s got the “Camera Control” and the “Action” button as well.

Performance

In terms of performance, the iPhone 17 is powered by Apple’s new A19 chip. It’s built on a third-generation 3nm process, packing a 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency cores) and a 5-core GPU. Apple claims it’s 1.5x faster than the A15 Bionic from iPhone 13.

The 16-core Neural Engine handles Apple Intelligence tasks, and the jump to 8GB of RAM (from 6GB in the iPhone 16) ensures everything runs smoothly with iOS 26’s new Apple Intelligence features. Apple’s also embedded Neural Accelerators directly into each GPU core.

But to be real about performance in 2025. The usual thing is, performance upgrades are pretty much irrelevant at this point. There’s practically no use for such high-performing CPUs that we had a couple of years back, unless we’re turning a smartphone into a portable workstation like a Mac Mini.

Camera system

Anyway, among the headlining features of the iPhone 17 is the move to dual 48MP “Fusion” cameras. The main camera keeps the f/1.6 aperture with optical-quality 2x telephoto cropping, while the ultrawide camera jumps from 12MP to 48MP with an f/2.2 aperture.

iPhone 17 Camera

The ultrawide upgrade on the iPhone 17 has also sparked mixed reactions online. Some are celebrating the quadrupling of resolution, while others argue that for casual users, the jump feels incremental. And wish that Apple would finally give a true telephoto lens on its non-Pro iPhones.

Anyway, the iPhone 17’s selfie shooter also upgrades to an 18MP “Center Stage” camera with a unique square sensor design. Its auto-framing feature keeps you centered during FaceTime with family, while you can now take landscape selfies even when you’re holding the phone vertically.

Battery life and charging

The A19 chip + a slightly larger 3,692 mAh battery on the iPhone 17 enables up to 30 hours of video playback. Which is 8 hours more than the iPhone 16. Combined with iOS 26‘s new “Adaptive Power Mode” that learns your usage patterns, the battery life story is genuinely improved.

And although it’s still restricted to 25W wireless charging, you can get 50% juice after plugging it in for 20 minutes using Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. Other than this, the iPhone 17 has a new custom “N1” wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity.

iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence

The entire iPhone 17 series arrives with iOS 26, which brings what Apple calls “Liquid Glass” design language. Whereas Apple Intelligence gets meaningful upgrades, including Live Translation for real-time text and audio translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls.

The visual intelligence features let you capture screenshots and search or take action on anything you’re viewing. The on-device foundation model works offline, which is genuinely useful for privacy-conscious users. New screening tools for calls and messages help filter distractions, and there’s a new Apple Games app that consolidates all your gaming in one place. CarPlay, Apple Music, Maps, and Wallet all get updates, too.

iPhone 17 Specifications:

  • Design, build: 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm, 177 gm, IP68 rating
  • Display: 6.3-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO)
  • Chipset: Apple A19 (3nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: iOS 26
  • Rear Camera: Dual (48MP primary, 48MP ultrawide)
  • Front Camera: 18MP “Center Stage” camera (Dynamic Island)
  • Security: Face ID (via the front camera)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Dual ambient light, Gyroscope, Proximity
  • Battery: 3,692 mAh with 25W wireless charging (no power adapter in the box)
Read full specs of iPhone 17 here

iPhone 17 Pro launched in Nepal with a new “plateau” design, A19 Pro chip

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iPhone 17 Pro launched in Nepal with a new “plateau” design, A19 Pro chip

Apple announced the iPhone 17 Pro in its “Awe Dropping” back on September 9. It’s now available in Nepal as well, and this compact flagship Apple phone is a very different device from last year’s titanium-clad iPhone 16 Pro. So let’s take a closer look at the new iPhone 17 Pro, including its official price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

iPhone 17 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

In Nepal, the official price of the iPhone 17 Pro is NPR 220,999 for the 256GB model. Whereas its 512GB and 1TB variants cost NPR 259,999 and NPR 299,999, respectively. And if you buy iPhone 17 Pro in Nepal from Apple-authorized stores, you will also get the following freebies:

  • a 20W original Apple adapter
  • 2 times front screen + 2 times back glass replacement within 2 years
  • 1-year extended warranty

Not just that, but a total of 117 lucky buyers have a chance to win Apple Watch Series 11 (for 17 winners) and AirPods 4 (for 100 winners) as well.

iPhone 17 Pro variant Price in Nepal (Official)
256GB NPR 220,999
512GB NPR 259,999
1TB NPR 299,999

iPhone 17 Pro Overview

Design and display

Starting off with the design, Apple has swapped out titanium for a precision-milled aluminum unibody with softer curves and a wide camera “plateau.” But despite the switch to aluminum, the iPhone 17 Pro isn’t lighter than its predecessor. In fact, it’s actually gained some weight (206 gm > 199 gm).

But even disregarding the material used in the iPhone 17 Pro, its design nonetheless feels very polarizing. Especially with the new “Cosmic Orange” finish that some users are calling “traffic cone orange”.

iPhone 16 pro Price in Nepal

This isn’t the first major smartphone to come up with something completely unexpected and unconventional, like the Nothing Phone 3 (review). Alienating even its most die-hard fans.

The display keeps the 6.3-inch size from last year, but brightness is now up to 3,000 nits. Ceramic Shield 2 glass and a new anti-reflective coating make it harder to scratch and easier to see outdoors. The Dynamic Island remains unchanged, though iOS 26 adds a “Liquid Glass” interface that should smooth out animations.

Performance

At its core is the A19 Pro chip with a first-ever vapor chamber cooling setup on an iPhone. And with this setup, Apple claims “40 percent better sustained performance” compared to last year.

Although, in my opinion, it has no practical use as most people won’t notice that in everyday use. The A18 Pro from last year was already strong enough for gaming, editing, or whatever you’d throw at it. But if you’re a gamer, a vlogger, or someone who pushes their phones to the extreme, that sustained performance should definitely be noticeable.

Cameras

The real upgrade comes in the camera system. All three rear lenses are now 48MP — wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto. The telephoto uses a 100mm f/2.8 lens with 4x optical zoom and “optical-quality” 200mm 8x shots.

This may look like a downgrade since the iPhone 16 Pro actually had a 5x optical zoom lens, but Apple has a much higher-res 48MP camera setup this time. Instead of the iPhone 16 Pro’s 12MP telephoto camera.

iphone 17 pro

As for videos about videos, the iPhone 17 Pro improves on video compared to the 16 Pro in a few ways. Its rear cameras still do 4K at 120fps, 1080p slow-motion at 240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes 4K, Cinematic Mode, and Action Mode, just like before.

But it now adds ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and Genlock as well. That last one is more geared towards professional video creators, which allows them to sync footage from multiple iPhones and other supported cameras.

The front camera is a bigger upgrade with the 18MP sensor, which can record stabilized 4K HDR, automatically frame people in portrait or landscape, and even adjust for groups. You can also use Dual Capture to record from the front and back at the same time.

Battery and charging

Apple has also managed to squeeze in a larger battery thanks to the new design. With this, Apple claims this phone has up to 33 hours of video playback, compared to 27 hours on the iPhone 16 Pro. Charging is faster too, since you can get it to 50% in 20 minutes with a new 40W “Dynamic Power Adapter”.

Storage and connectivity

The base storage for the iPhone 17 Pro now starts at 256GB, instead of 128GB, as they had been giving since forever. But unlike the iPhone 17 Pro Max that can be configured with up to 2TB storage, the regular iPhone 17 Pro caps out at 1TB. Meanwhile, connectivity gets a boost with an Apple-designed “N1” wireless chip to handle WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.

iPhone 17 Pro Specifications

  • Design, build: 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm, 206 gm, IP68 rating
  • Display: 6.3-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO)
  • Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 12GB RAM, 256/512GB/1TB storage (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: iOS 26
  • Rear Camera: Triple (48MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto)
  • Front Camera: 18MP “Center Stage” camera (Dynamic Island)
  • Security: Face ID (via the front camera)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Dual ambient light, Gyroscope, LiDAR, Proximity
  • Battery: 4,252 mAh with 25W wireless charging (no power adapter in the box)
Read full specs of iPhone 17 Pro here

iPhone 17 Pro Max finally arrives in Nepal with a 48MP triple camera setup

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iPhone 17 Pro Max finally arrives in Nepal with a 48MP triple camera setup

Just a couple of weeks after its global debut, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has made its way to Nepal as well. Alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup. Its design is easily the most polarizing they’ve done, but other than that, Apple’s latest flagship comes with some fresh updates too. So without any delay, let’s jump into all the new features, specifications, availability, and official price in Nepal of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Price in Nepal and Availability

The official iPhone 17 Pro Max price in Nepal starts at NPR 239,999 for the base 256GB variant, while its maxed-out 2TB model fetches a whopping NPR 397,999! You can buy iPhone 17 Pro Max in Nepal starting today from select Apple-authorized stores across the country, where you will also get freebies like:

  • a 20W original Apple adapter
  • 2 times front screen + 2 times back glass replacement within 2 years
  • 1-year extended warranty

On top of this, 117 lucky buyers will also stand a chance to win: Apple Watch Series 11 (for 17 winners) and AirPods 4 (for 100 winners).

iPhone 17 Pro Max variant Price in Nepal (Official)
256GB NPR 239,999
512GB NPR 279,999
1TB NPR 319,999
2TB NPR 397,999

iPhone 17 Pro Max Overview

Display and design

The 17 Pro Max keeps the 6.9-inch OLED screen, same resolution as before, but it’s noticeably brighter. Up to 3,000 nits when you’re outdoors. Apple also mentions that this screen’s contrast is twice as good in sunlight. The display is now protected by a 3x more scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2 glass, while the back panel gets the Ceramic Shield treatment. The exact display resolution is 2868 x 1320 pixels at 460 ppi, with an anti-reflective coating and IP68 water resistance (up to 6m for 30 minutes).

Interestingly enough, the Cupertino-based tech giant has decided to ditch the more expensive Titanium body this time for a 7000-series aluminium body on both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple specifically chose aluminium over titanium for better thermal management and heat dissipation, with the aluminium being heat-forged for strength and thermal conductivity.

iPhone 17 pro max camera

The 17 Pro Max comes in “Cosmic Orange”, “Deep Blue”, and “Silver” color options. And as you can see, Apple has repositioned its logo a bit lower and replaced the usual square camera module with a long camera strip.

Thickness is up slightly to 8.75mm, mostly to accommodate the larger battery. And compared to the regular iPhone 17 Pro, the Pro Max is bigger, heavier, and has more battery life. That’s it. The other difference is that, unlike the 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is also available with 2TB of storage.

Performance

And powering it all is Apple’s new A19 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. Memory sees a nice bump with 12GB RAM as well, compared to 8GB in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple also added a vapor chamber for the first time on the iPhone, which reportedly delivers 40% better sustained performance. This vapour chamber technology uses deionised water sealed in a laser-welded aluminium chassis to dissipate heat evenly, whose purpose is to prevent throttling during tasks like gaming or just editing videos.

In addition to the A19 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max also has Apple’s custom-designed N1 wireless networking chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity.

Camera

Likewise, the iPhone 17 Pro Max also boasts a 48MP triple camera setup for the first time on an iPhone. That means the main, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses all use a 48MP sensor now.

iPhone 17 pro max camera

The telephoto lens has a 100mm focal length, which offers 4x optical zoom and up to 8x optical-quality zoom with 3D sensor-shift OIS. Compared to how the 16 Pro Max had 5x optical zoom with a 12MP sensor. The telephoto now features a 56% larger sensor with an f/2.8 aperture, supporting both 5x optical zoom and 8x optical zoom, with up to 40x digital and continuous optical zoom.

The front camera has also been upgraded to an 18MP square-shaped sensor with “Centre Stage” tech that keeps your subject centred during selfies and videos. The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at up to 120fps. It also includes dual video recording capability for simultaneous front and rear capture. The iPhone 17 Pro Max now supports ProRes RAW recording, Apple Log 2, and Genlock to “precisely synchronize video across multiple cameras and inputs.”

Battery and the rest

This is also the first iPhone to cross the “5,000mAh battery” territory with a 5,088mAh cell. Apple now claims 33 hours of video playback, compared to 27 hours on the 16 Pro Max. And in select markets like Bahrain, Canada, Guam, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the US, and the US Virgin Islands, the iPhone 17 Pro models are eSIM-only.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Specifications

  • Design, build: 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm, 233 gm, IP68 rating
  • Display: 6.9-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate (LTPO)
  • Chipset: Apple A19 Pro (3nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB to 2TB storage (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: iOS 26
  • Rear Camera: Triple (48MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto)
  • Front Camera: 18MP “Center Stage” camera (Dynamic Island)
  • Security: Face ID (via the front camera)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS / NavIC, USB-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Dual ambient light, Gyroscope, LiDAR, Proximity
  • Battery: 5,088 mAh with 25W wireless charging (no power adapter in the box)
Read full specs of iPhone 17 Pro Max here

Xiaomi 17 Pro launched with a secondary rear display and triple 50MP cameras

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Xiaomi 17 Pro launched with a secondary rear display and triple 50MP cameras

Xiaomi just unveiled the 17 Pro alongside the standard 17 at a recent Xiaomi event in Beijing. The Pro model brings something we haven’t seen much lately – a secondary rear display built right into the camera module. It’s not the first time we’ve seen this concept, but never a device this powerful. Now, let’s jump into this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Xiaomi 17 Pro, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Overview

The Secondary Display

Xiaomi 17 Pro secondary display

The 2.7-inch secondary display sits around the camera module on the back. It’s roughly 2.5 x 1.8 inches, though the rounded corners and camera lenses eat into the usable space. This isn’t entirely new – Xiaomi tried something similar with the Mi 11 Ultra back in 2021, and we’ve seen rear displays on phones like the Yotaphone series and more recently the Nothing Phone 3 (although it’s slightly different).

What’s different here is how they’ve integrated it. Instead of being a separate element, it’s built around the camera bump. The rectangular lozenge design replaces Xiaomi’s previous circular camera layout, with two prominent lenses on the left side.

The display can show customizable themes, simple clock styles, step counts, animated wallpapers, or even animated pets that reflect your phone’s state. When your battery gets low, the pet looks tired.  For notifications, you get real-time updates for flights, trains, ride-shares, deliveries, and music playback. Pull down for standard phone notifications. There’s also an “AI Pin” feature that lets you pin items like schedules or QR codes for quick access.

Design and Display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Design

The phone is 8mm thick and weighs 192g, which seems reasonable to me given the secondary display and large battery. You get an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the build includes UWB (Ultra-Wideband) support for precise spatial awareness. The colors include Black, Cold Smoke Purple, Forest Green, and White.

The 6.3-inch M10 LTPO AMOLED display is the same panel technology as the standard Xiaomi 17. You get 1220 × 2656 px resolution with variable refresh rates and 3,500 nits peak brightness. The M10 designation represents Xiaomi’s latest display generation with improved power efficiency compared to previous panels.

The LTPO technology allows the refresh rate to drop as low as 1Hz for static content, which should help with battery life, given that massive battery. Peak refresh hits 120Hz for gaming and scrolling.

The bezel implementation is also similar to the standard 17, with those 1.18mm uniform bezels using LIPO packaging technology. The Dragon Crystal Glass protection carries over from the standard model, though Xiaomi hasn’t detailed exactly what improvements this brings over their previous Shield Glass.

Camera

The Pro packs a triple 50MP camera system with Leica tuning. The main sensor is the Light Hunter 950L, paired with a 50MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto. The telephoto lens differs from the Pro Max’s periscope setup – the Pro Max gets 5x optical zoom and 30cm macro photography, while the regular Pro has a more standard telephoto implementation.

Since we are talking about a camera, i think it’s worth mentioning that the secondary screen’s most practical use might be for selfies. You can use the main camera setup for selfies while previewing on the rear display.

Performance and Battery

Both Pro models and the regular Xiaomi 17 run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which we’ve covered in detail elsewhere. You’re looking at AnTuTu scores around 4 to 4.4 million. And this chipset would be more than enough to play games, and in fact overkill for normal social media usage.

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Xiaomi’s pushing a “Handheld Console Mode” with a separate Retro Handheld Console Case that adds a physical D-pad and buttons. You can play small games on the secondary display. But my view is that even though this does seem like a novel concept, i fail to see the practicality of using the secondary display for gaming. Even though the gaming case is sold separately, I again fail to see who’d be excited about this on regular basis? One would surely be bored after a couple of days, after all.

The 17 Pro packs a 6,300mAh battery using a L-shaped design and silicon-carbon technology. Xiaomi claims around 2 days per charge, which sounds optimistic but we’ll see. The 100W wired charging should get you through a full day quickly, with 50W wireless charging for convenience.

Software Integration

Android 16-based HyperOS 3 ships out of the box. The new software includes HyperIsland, Xiaomi’s take on Dynamic Island, plus an AI assistant called Hyper XiaoAi that remembers your preferences and suggests apps proactively. The AI can show contextual information on the back screen, like live flight updates or delivery notifications, without you having to pick up the phone.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Specifications

  • Design, Build: 8mm thick, 192g, metal frame, flat screen, rectangular camera module with integrated 2.7-inch secondary display, in-display fingerprint sensor, Colors: Black, Cold Smoke Purple, Forest Green, White
  • Display: 6.3-inch M10 LTPO AMOLED primary display, 1220 × 2656 px resolution, variable refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness, secondary 2.7-inch M10 display (2.5 x 1.8 inches usable)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm process), Octa-core configuration, Adreno 840 GPU
  • Memory: 12GB/16GB RAM options, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage configurations
  • Software & UI: Android 16-based HyperOS 3, HyperIsland feature, Hyper XiaoAi assistant
  • Rear Camera: Triple 50MP setup – Light Hunter 950L main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto, Leica tuning, secondary display for selfie preview
  • Front Camera: 50MP sensor
  • Security: In-display Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, 5G, 4G, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
  • Sensors: Standard sensor suite including accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 6,300mAh L-shaped battery with silicon-carbon technology, 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging
  • Secondary Display Features: Customizable themes, notifications, AI Pin, selfie preview, handheld gaming (with separate case), animated pets

Xiaomi 17 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Pro model starts at CNY 4,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant in China. When it arrives in Nepal, expect pricing to start around NPR 110,000 for the base configuration.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB/256GB CNY 4,999 NPR 110,000
12GB/512GB CNY 5,299 NPR 117,000
16GB/512GB CNY 5,599 NPR 124,000
16GB/1TB CNY 5,999 NPR 133,000

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V60

iPhone 16 Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

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iPhone 16 Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

The iPhone 16 lineup with the A18 series chipset and “Camera Control” buttons went official in Nepal a while ago. So, in this article, we’ll learn more about the iPhone 16, exploring its specifications, features, and its latest official price in Nepal.

Read full specifications of iPhone 16 here

iPhone 16 Price in Nepal and Availability

The latest official price of the iPhone 16 in Nepal is NPR 135,299 for the 128GB variant, while its 256GB and 512GB models aren’t available anymore. And if you buy an iPhone 16 in Nepal from authorized stores, you will also get the following benefits for free:

  • Screen replacement (twice within 2 years),
  • Back panel replacement (twice within 2 years), and
  • 1-year extended warranty
iPhone 16 Price in Nepal (Official)
128GB NPR 135,299

iPhone 16 Overview

Design 

The major design change that we have witnessed on the iPhone 16 is the redesigned camera module. The Cupertino tech giant has brought back the vertical camera layout from the past on this new guy. ‘Cause the last time we saw a vertical camera module was on the iPhone 12.

iPhone 16 Display

Meanwhile, the boxy frame design is here to stay with a metal build in the middle. That’s because the more sturdy and fancy titanium build is reserved for the Pro models to maintain the gap, obviously. Plus, the Action Button is also now available on the vanilla model for the first time, bidding farewell to the mute switch button (RIP alert slider). 

So, the volume rockers are there below the action button. Well, that’s not only it, Apple has also added an extra Capture Button on the side of the power button as well. As for the color, it comes in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine.

Display

In terms of display, the iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, the same as its predecessor. While Apple has redesigned the camera module, it has also introduced much thinner bezels. However, the refresh rate remains at 60Hz, which is surprising given that we are nearing the end of 2024. But, as always, it’s Apple being Apple!

Performance

The iPhone 16 uses the Apple 18 SoC across the board. Likewise, a new thermal design with a graphene layer also comes with the iPhone 16 models. Similarly, you’ll now get the memory of 8GB supported by a storage capacity of up to 512GB.

iPhone 16 Specifications

Besides that, a bunch of AI improvements are in the store, with Apple Intelligence marking a new feat in the smartphone market.

Camera, Battery, and Others

iPhone 16 Specifications

The iPhone 16 retains its dual-camera setup, featuring a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, without a resolution upgrade this time. However, it now offers the ability to capture macro shots. On the battery front, it brings a 3,561mAh battery which might contribute to a longer 6% battery life. Moreover, the iPhone 16 brings WiFi 7, a USB Type-C port, and an AI-enhanced Siri experience.

iPhone 16 Specifications

  • Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, 60Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels
  • Processor: Apple 18 SoC
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage
  • Camera:
    • Rear: 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera
    • Front: 12MP
  • Battery: 3,561mAh
  • Connectivity: WiFi 7, USB Type-C port
  • OS: iOS 18
  • Security: TrueDepth camera for FaceID facial recognition
  • Features:
    • Water and dust resistance (IP68)
    • Stereo speakers
  • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Watch our comparison between iPhone 16 and iPhone 15

iPhone 16e Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

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iPhone 16e Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

Apple announced the iPhone 16e a while ago. The new model succeeds the iPhone SE introduced in 2022 and brings several new upgrades, and it’s now available for purchase in Nepal as well. This article will cover everything about the latest iPhone 16e, including its availability and official price in Nepal.

iPhone 16e Overview

Display and Design

The iPhone 16e features a sleek design similar to the iPhone 14, with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that offers a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels at 460ppi. The screen can reach a peak brightness of 1200 nits, ensuring visibility in bright environments.

The device also introduces a notch for Face ID, replacing the older Touch ID, aligning with the design language of other recent iPhone models. Compared to the iPhone 16, the 16e is slightly smaller, being 0.1mm narrower and 0.7mm shorter.

iPhone 16e Design and Display

Performance

Internally, the iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip, built using 2nd-gen 3nm technology, which is also present in the iPhone 16. This chip, along with 8GB of RAM, ensures that the device can handle Apple’s AI features like Apple Intelligence for tasks such as notification summaries.

The iPhone 16e comes with 128GB of storage as its base option, and there are no 64GB variants available. A notable change in the iPhone 16e is the use of an Apple-developed modem, making it the first iPhone to move away from Qualcomm chips. This new modem supports 5G connectivity, providing faster mobile data speeds.

New Features

One of the standout features of the iPhone 16e is the customizable Action Button, allowing users to quickly access various functions. The device comes with a USB-C port, which is now required in the European market.

Although the phone supports Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W, it does not support MagSafe accessories or fast wireless charging, which is available on pricier iPhone models.

The iPhone 16e also has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, making it suitable for exposure to water up to 6 meters deep.

The camera system is a bit more straightforward, with a single 48MP rear camera, offering a wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization and a 2x optical zoom telephoto option. It also has a 12MP front-facing camera.

iphone 16e Features

Camera system

The iPhone 16e sports a 48MP wide-angle camera with a 2x optical zoom telephoto option and an f/1.6 aperture. The front camera has been upgraded to 12MP with an f/1.9 aperture. The camera system supports Dolby Vision HDR video recording at 4K 60 fps, slo-mo video at 1080p 240fps, and Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps.

Battery and durability

In terms of battery life, Apple claims the iPhone 16e lasts 12 more hours compared to older iPhones, but this comparison is actually made with older models like the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE series, a subtle detail Apple didn’t make clear.

Despite this, the iPhone 16e does offer a bigger battery and the energy-efficient A18 chip, which results in an improvement in battery performance, with up to 26 hours of video playback. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Connectivity and features

 The device supports 5G (sub‑6 GHz), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and GPS, providing robust connectivity options. It supports dual SIM (nano + eSIM), Face ID using the TrueDepth camera, and stereo speakers for enhanced audio. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16e runs on iOS 18.

What’s the difference between iPhone 16 and 16e?

While it shares a lot of features with the iPhone 16, including the A18 chip, the same 6.1-inch display, aluminum frames, action button, and an IP68 rating. There are several things the company didn’t highlight.

Notably, the iPhone 16e lacks MagSafe charging, the Dynamic Island feature, cinematic and spatial video recording (due to its single 48MP camera), and the latest-gen Ceramic Shield glass. It also has one fewer GPU core than the iPhone 16 and doesn’t feature the 120Hz refresh rate found in the more premium model. As mentioned above, another significant change is Apple’s shift from Qualcomm to its in-house C1 5G modem for the iPhone 16e, which powers the device’s 5G connectivity.

iPhone 16e Specifications

  • Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Chipset: A18 chip with a 16-core neural engine
  • Camera: 48MP wide, 12MP front
  • Battery: Up to 26 hours of video playback
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
  • Operating system: iOS 18
  • Water resistance: IP68 rating
Read full specs of iPhone 16e here

iPhone 16e Price in Nepal and Availability

In Nepal, the official price of the iPhone 16e is NPR 106,399 for the sole 128GB variant. Since its 256GB and 512GB models are no longer available. You can buy iPhone 16e in Nepal from Apple-authorized stores across the country.

iPhone 16e Price in Nepal (Official)
128GB NPR 117,100 106,399
256GB NPR 135,900 (out of stock)
512GB NPR 173,700 (out of stock)

  • Meanwhile, check out our iPhone 16e review.

iPhone 15 Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

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iPhone 15 Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

If you are looking for an affordable non-Pro iPhone, the iPhone 15 is probably the way to go for most folks. Even though iPhone 17 is already available in Nepal. So in this article, let’s walk through the specs, features, and the latest official price in Nepal of the iPhone 15.

iPhone 15 Overview:

Design and Display

The iPhone 15 shares an identical visual to the iPhone 14. While the titanium frame is reserved for the Pro/Pro Max siblings, the aerospace-grade aluminum frame is still a sturdy thing on the vanilla iPhone 15.

Besides this, its rear panel is polished with nanocrystalline particles for a textured matte finish. Likewise, you get an IP68 rating for protection against dust and water drips. Apple ships this guy in five color options: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink.

iPhone 15 Design and Display

Getting to the display, it’s the same panel as the iPhone 14 Pro at 6.1 inches in size. This Super Retina XDR screen bears an FHD+ resolution (2556 x 1179 pixels), HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2,000 nits of peak brightness, and Ceramic Shield glass protection.

Sadly, the refresh rate has stayed the same at 60Hz to bridge the gap with the Pro siblings. What’s new this time is the arrival of Dynamic Island, Apple’s “innovative” way of making the best out of a notch, introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro Series. And this finally marks the end of the gigantic notch.

A16 Bionic

Running the show on the core of the iPhone 15 is Apple’s last year chipset, the A16 Bionic. To recall, Apple brought the culture of using last-gen chips on the vanilla and Plus models from the iPhone 14 series. While it’s not as powerful as the latest A17 Pro SoC on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup, the A16 Bionic still packs a load of punch.

This 4nm-fabbed chip features a hexa-core architecture with two Everest cores at 3.46GHz and four Sawtooth cores at 2.0GHz clock speeds. Handling the graphics tasks and gaming is the 5-core GPU from Apple.

A16 Bionic Chip

As for the software, the iPhone 15 boots on the latest iOS 17. This iteration brings a bunch of improvements and customization options such as customized caller ID, message transcription, Namedrop (sharing contact through Airdrop), StandBy Mode, and such.

Camera

Getting to the optics, Apple still lays a dual camera setup on this vanilla model. However, the primary shooter gets a resolution bump this time, with a 48MP sensor. This quad-pixel camera brings 100% Focus Pixels for swift autofocus.

What’s more interesting is the 24MP super-high-res mode which is set by default. Apple claims superb image quality at a practical file size with this mode. To address the lack of a zoom unit here, this vanilla model offers a 2X telephoto option as well.

iPhone 15 Camera

Moving to the front, you get a 12MP TrueDepth camera engraved on the Dynamic Island which also doubles as a 3D face scanner for biometrics security.

USB-C and others

With the EU mandating a USB-C port in different consumer electronic goods in its region, Apple has finally abandoned its Lightning port on the entire iPhone 15 series.

Unfortunately, the vanilla model equips an older, slower USB 2.0 port while the Pro siblings enjoy a faster USB 3.0 connection. You still get reverse charging via a USB-C to USB-C cable to charge your new updated AirPods Pro and Apple Watch.

iPhone 15 Reverse Wired Charging

As usual, Apple hasn’t mentioned the actual battery size of its latest iPhones, but unofficial third-party teardowns should reveal that info shortly. Anyway, there’s no upgrade in the charging department since the iPhone 15’s wired and wireless charging speed is still capped at 20W and 15W (via MagSafe), respectively.

Whereas the phone still retains satellite connectivity, crash detection, and emergency SOS features. Apple has also introduced “Roadside Assistance” this time, which uses satellite connection for calling in help for vehicles in deserted spots with no cellular connectivity.

iPhone 15 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm, 171 grams
  • Display: 6.1‑inch OLED, Super Retina XDR, 60Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 460 ppi
  • Chipset: A16 Bionic (4nm) processor, 6 CPU cores + 5 GPU cores, 16-core Neural Engine
  • Storage: 128/256/512GB (non-upgradeable)
  • Operating System: iOS 17
  • SIM: Dual SIM (nano + eSIM), dual eSIM
  • Back Camera: Dual:
    – 48MP f/1.6 primary camera, 2x optical zoom, sensor-shift OIS
    – 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide camera, 120° field of view
  • Front Camera: 12MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture
  • Security: TrueDepth camera for FaceID facial recognition
  • Connectivity: 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave), WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS with Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, and Beidou, NFC, UWB
  • Other features: Water and dust resistance (IP68), Stereo speakers
  • Battery: Up to 20 hours of video playback, 7.5W Qi Wireless Charging, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charger (No adapter included in the box)
Read full specs of iPhone 15 here

iPhone 15 Price in Nepal and Availability

The latest official price of iPhone 15 in Nepal is NPR 112,799 for the 128GB model. You can buy iPhone 15 in Nepal from Apple-authorized stores across the country.

iPhone 15 Price in Nepal (Official)
128GB NPR 100,600 112,799
256GB NPR 154,200 (out of stock)
512GB NPR 191,900 (out of stock)

Watch our comparison between iPhone 16 and iPhone 15

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