OnePlus has launched its latest earbuds alongside the anticipated OnePlus 3V. These latest earbuds termed as OnePlus Buds V come with interesting features and designs. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the upcoming OnePlus Buds V, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and more.
OnePlus Buds V Overview
Design
Weighing a mere 4.3gm, the OnePlus Buds V showcases 12.4mm, titanium-plated dynamic drivers, ensuring users deep bass and clear audio with proper comfort. In addition, they feature a curved contour for a secure fit in the ear canal.
Additionally, they are available in three stylish colors: Sandstone White, Interstellar Blue, and Shadow Black. Moreover, boasting an IP55 dust and water resistance rating.
Audio
The OnePlus Buds V offers a listening experience with its “Dolby Panoramic Sound” effect, especially when paired with Dolby Atmos-supported OnePlus phones. Users can further enhance their audio experience with three preset sound modes: Balanced, Deep Bass, and Clear & Bright, or customize EQ settings via the HeyMelody app.
For crystal-clear calls, the earbuds utilize dual microphones with AI-powered noise cancellation to filter out background noise and amplify your voice.
Battery and Connectivity
OnePlus Buds V offers up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge and a total of 38 hours with the charging case. Quick 1-hour charging provides 5 hours of playback. Moreover, with Bluetooth 5.3, users can also expect a stable connection with 94ms latency. In regards to charging, you get a Type C port for fast charging.
Moreover, they are compatible with OnePlus phones running ColorOS 11/OxygenOS 11 and above, as well as Android phones with Android 7.0 and higher.
Touch Controls
The earbuds feature intuitive touch controls, allowing users to manage playback, calls, and track switching with simple taps. These controls include a single tap for play/pause, a double tap for the next track, a triple tap for the previous track, and customizable touch actions to add a few.
Ingress protection: IP55 water and sweat resistance
Compatibility: Android 7.0 and higher
Connectivity: Lossless gaming with Bluetooth® 5.3
OnePlus Buds V Launch Date and Availability
The OnePlus Buds V is priced at CNY 149 and will be available on the Chinese market from 25th March onwards. As it arrives here, the OnePlus Buds V price in Nepal is expected to be NPR 3,100.
Earbud
Price (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
OnePlus Buds V
CNY 149
NPR 3,100
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Almost a year ago, one of Realme’s smartphones created hype for its mini capsule, resembling the iPhone’s dynamic island. It was none other than the Realme C55 which has now been launched back in April 2023. And now, Realme has slashed its price by quite a huge margin. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and the latest official price of the Realme C55 in Nepal.
Realme C55 Overview:
Design and Display
Starting with the design, Realme C55 derives the looks from Realme 10 4G. The smartphone boasts a boxy form factor (flat edges) and its back panel has a shiny finish, although it’s made of plastic. The phone’s Sun-Shower variant is also said to have a color-changing back. And you can get it in another Rainy Night shade.
On the front, there is a 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling rate. But the main highlight of this display is that Realme has implemented the iPhone’s Dynamic Island-like feature in the UI of C55. It’s called Mini Capsule and can display things like charging status, low battery alerts, data usage, steps, and walking distance.
Under the hood, Realme C55 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. This 12nm-based SoC is an Octa-core processor with two Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz. Mali-G52 MC2 handles the graphics here.
The chipset is coupled with up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. There is a dedicated MicroSD slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. Likewise, users can also virtually expand the RAM up to 8GB on the smartphone. The phone boots on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13.
Meanwhile, also check out all the prices and specs of Realme products here
Camera
This mid-range phone from Realme sports a dual camera setup. The primary lens is a 64MP shooter, accompanied by a 2MP depth sensing unit. For videography, the main camera can capture up to 1080p videos at 60fps. Moving to the front, there is an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
Rest of the Specs
Fueling the Realme C55 is a 5000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC charging support. The connectivity options on the C55 include WiFi 5, 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage: 64/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage
Software&UI: Realme UI 4.0 on top of Android 13
RearCamera: Dual (64MP primary, 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 8MP (punch-hole)
Audio: Single speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
Colors: Sunshower, Rainy Night
Realme C55 Price in Nepal and Availability
The latest official price of Realme C55 in Nepal is Rs. 15,499 for the 6/64GB variant, providing you a whopping 6,500 rupees discount. You can purchase the phone from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.
Lenovo launched the Yoga Pro 9i (2024) back in January. Now they are launching a regular version of the laptop. It is named Lenovo Yoga Pro 16s 2024 Extreme Edition in its home country. However, for the rest of the world, it is Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 with the codename “16IMH9”. Let’s discuss further about this laptop in this article.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) Overview
Design and Display
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) is an ultrabook with a minimal design, separate company, and series branding on the lid. The entire body of the laptop is made of aluminium while shipping on Luna Grey and Tidal Teal colour options. The top of the lid has a bit of protrusion making it easier for you to open it with a single hand.
You can configure this laptop with four different screen options. Each of these configurations comes in 16 inches while boasting a 3.2K resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The panel on the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) can either be IPS or Mini LED. Either of which can have touch support with a matte finish or otherwise.
Performance
For the primary performance, the latest Lenovo laptop relies on the fresh higher-end Intel Core processor. Specifically, it will either have Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. Both of these silicon have 16 cores, 22 threads, 24MB cache, and Intel’s AI engine. The former processor peaks at 4.80GHz while the latter can go up to 5.1GHz.
On top of that, you get multiple graphics options as well. You can keep it simple by opting for Intel’s integrated Arc GPU. Else you can choose from NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, or 4070. All of these discrete graphics cards share a TGP of 100W.
Memory-wise, you get three choices starting from 16GB and going up to 64GB. The RAM is, however, soldered to the board. So, no memory upgrades on the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9). On the other hand, you get ample storage with 512GB or 1TB SSD along with an extra slot with additional 1TB support.
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) draws its power from an 84Wh battery. It also comes with two adapter choices: a 100W USB Type-C one or a 170W barrel jack one. This laptop comes with a respectable port selection. This includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one with the Always On feature), one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, one Thunderbolt 4, one HDMI, one 3.5mm combo audio jack, and one SD card reader. Despite the wide port choices, it still misses out on the LAN cable.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) Specifications
Design and Build: Monotone design with company and series branding on the lid, Aluminium body, MIL-STD-810H standard passed
Dimensions: 362.72 mm x 253.69 mm x 17.90 – 18.30 mm
Weight: 1.93 – 2.05 kg
Display: 16 inches, IPS LCD or Mini LED, touch (optional), 16:10, anti-glare or glossy finish, 400 nits (IPS) or up to 1200 nits (Mini LED) brightness, 100% P3 and sRGB colour gamut, 165Hz dynamic refresh rate, 89° x4 viewing angle, ΔE<0.1 colour accuracy
Storage: Up to 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD + up to 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 expansion slot
Operating System: Windows 11
Webcam: 5.0MP + IR with e-shutter, FF
Audio: 4 or 6 stereo speakers optimised with Dolby Atmos
Keyboard: Full-size with dedicated numpad, LED backlighting, touchpad with PTP support
Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1x Always on), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm Headphone jack, 1x Power interface
Connectivity: WiFi 6E (MIMO) 2×2 + Bluetooth v5.3
Battery: 84Wh with 100W Type-C or 130W Barrel Jack Power Adapter
Colours: Luna Grey, Tidal Teal
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) Price and Availability
The laptop was announced in various regions on 10 March 2024. However, the price of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 (16IMH9) is unavailable on the company’s website as of now. We will make sure to update this article once the information is available.
Meanwhile, check out our Lenovo LOQ 15 review video:
Lexar has just made waves in the world of storage production as it just announced three products with incredible capabilities. The launch was held at the China Flash Memory Market Summit (CFMS2024) which showcased oceans of different storage-related products. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the latest Lexar storage options in more detail.
Lexar Storage Options Overview
Brand Information
Lexar International is a well-known brand that specializes in flash memory products. The company was initially based in San Jose, California, and was an American manufacturer. However, it is now owned by Longsys, a Chinese memory company. Lexar offers a diverse range of digital media products, such as SD cards, CompactFlash cards, USB flash drives, card readers, and solid-state drives.
2TB UHS-I Memory Card:
Among the Lexar storage options is a 2TB UHS-1 memory card, perfect for various devices like drones and action cameras, this card boasts impressive read speeds of up to 150MB/s and write speeds of 70MB/s. It utilizes 12-layer NAND stacking and ultra-thin processing to maintain its microSD size standards.
SD 3.0 Card and 1TB NM Card
Prioritizing speed, the Lexar Professional SILVER PLUS SDXC UHS-I card offers read speeds of up to 205MB/s and write speeds of up to 150MB/s. Following the move, Lexar also announced the world’s first ever 1TB NM card, which has been heralded as a one-of-its-kind NM Card. Moreover, Lexar attributes its performance to a combination of factors, including a self-developed WM5000 main control chip, custom firmware algorithms like NAND stacking technology from Yuancheng Suzhou, and advanced packaging techniques.
Lexar’s latest addition, the SL500 Portable SSD, caters to content creators, including owners of iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max seeking high-quality video recording capabilities. Sporting a compact design, this 2TB drive features USB 3.2 Gen2x2 connectivity, promising read speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,800 MB/s. While its performance on Mac devices operates at half its theoretical maximum, the SL500 ensures swift data transfer and ample storage capacity.
Lexar Storage Options Pricing and Availability
Despite the announcement, the price has not been revealed yet. We will keep updating you as soon as we get further information.
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) venture, recently showcased a groundbreaking development via live stream. Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic patient, played chess and ‘Civilization VI’ using only his thoughts, thanks to Neuralink’s innovative technology. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the latest Neuralink developments in more detail.
Neuralink breakthrough overview
The technology behind the feat
Neuralink’s technology operates by implanting a chip into the brain to decode thought patterns into digital signals. Arbaugh’s live demonstration exemplified this, revealing a connection between his thoughts and digital commands.
Arbaugh’s successful interaction with digital interfaces highlights the potential of Neuralink’s technology to empower individuals with paralysis or neurological conditions. This achievement signifies a significant leap towards restoring independence and control through the power of thought.
In parallel, the British newspaper Guardian reported on Arbaugh’s personal journey with Neuralink. Following a diving accident that left him paralyzed below the shoulder, Arbaugh received a Neuralink implant in January. Through this implant, he could control a computer mouse using his thoughts, as demonstrated during the live stream.
Regulatory Concerns
While the demonstration garnered acclaim, experts have cautioned against hailing it as a “breakthrough” just yet. Neuroscience experts emphasized the need for further development and learning to maximize post-implantation control.
Additionally, regulatory concerns surfaced following reports of issues found by US Food and Drug Administration inspectors at Neuralink. Not to mention the death of ungodly amount monkeys during its trial phase.
Neuralink’s recent demonstration including the chess and ‘Civilization’ gameplay marks a notable advancement in BCI technology, offering hope for individuals with neurological conditions while prompting discussions about regulatory oversight and continued development.
There was a lot of hype for the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro on the internet. I mean, why wouldn’t there be? The phone was linked with a then-unreleased Qualcomm chipset and LEICA optics. But does it walk the talk? Well, let’s find out in this article where I’ll be walking you through the design aspect, the raw power, Leica lens hardware, alongside expected price in Nepal and availability details of Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro.
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro smartphone comes in a dirt-resistant leather back and features a metal frame in between the slightly curved front glass and the back. It has a left-aligned circular camera module that houses mouth-watering lenses from Leica that we will get into a little later.
This phone ships in seven different finishes altogether three of which are limited edition. All the options except for the black one come in a dual-tone finish. On the other hand, the green variant has reflective patterns while the limited edition takes it up a notch by going with a black and contrasting vibrant color combination.
Limited edition color options
Moving on to the front, you get a 6.55-inch AMOLED panel protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Additionally, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro comes with a 1.5K resolution with 460PPI pixel density. It is also a 12-bit screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, TÜV Rheinland certification, and a whopping peak brightness of 3,000 nits.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and…
The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro comes with the newly unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 under its hood. Matter of fact, it is the first phone to launch with this chipset just three days after it was announced. What’s so special about this processor, you ask? Well, to keep it short — it comes in a similar architecture to the flagship 8 Gen 3 with a prime Cortex-X4 core and outdoes last’s year top chip i.e. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2!
Furthermore, you get an LPDDR5X RAM of up to 16GB capacity while offering UFS 4.0 storage of up to 512GB. The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro boots on the company’s in-house HyperOS.
One of the headline makers of the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro is surely its cameras! It boasts a Leica Optical Summilux lens on its primary shooter, akin to the one found in the Xiaomi 14 Pro. Underneath, the phone includes a 50MP OmniVision Light Fusion 800 sensor. This combination makes the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro one of the most powerful photography phones in the market.
You also get two auxiliary cameras on this phone — both with Leica lenses. The first of which is a 50MP portrait camera that emulates a focal length of 50mm. Meanwhile, the other lens is a respectable 12MP ultrawide camera with a 120° field of view. On the front, you get two 32MP cameras, one of which is an ultrawide.
All the extra stuff
In the tank, you get a 4,700 mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. It also comes with five-way navigation support with BeiDou, GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, and QZSS. Talking of cellular connectivity, it offers dual SIM 5G support. In addition, it also has WiFi 6 along with Bluetooth 5.4 support.
Battery: 4,700 mAh Lithium-ion Polymer cell with 67W super fast charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, Dual 5G, WiFi 6, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, USB Type-C
Colour Options: Soft Mist Pink, Starry Black, Breeze Blue, Spring Green, Black and White (Limited), Pink (Limited), Blue (Limited)
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro has officially been announced on 21 March 2023. Since it’s a “Civi” phone, we did not expect it to debut globally. However, the word is that it will launch in India as well this time around.
But, as it stands, it is available in China only and starts at CNY 2,999. It goes all the way up to CNY 3,599. The price depends on the configuration, hence, the limited edition also goes for the same price. Based on that, if this phone ever makes its way here, we expect the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro to start at NPR 65,999.
Honor recently introduced the Honor Notebook X14 and X16 expanding its portfolio of computing devices. Let’s delve into discussing the Honor Notebook X14 Plus/16 Plus 2024, including their specs and expected price(-es) in Nepal in more detail.
Honor Notebook X14 / X16 Plus (2024) Overview
Design and Display
Despite featuring metal bodies, the Honor Notebook X14 and X16 Plus are lightweight laptops on paper weighing about 1.35kg and 1.75 kg respectively.
The X14 Plus boasts a 2.8K (2880×1800) screen, while its larger 16″ sibling features a 2.5K (2560×1600) display. These IPS panels offer an anti-glare finish, 120Hz refresh rate, 430 nits of peak brightness, and TÜV Rheinland certification for low-blue light emission and flicker-free operation.
Performance and Extras
Both the Honor Notebook X14 Plus and X16 Plus are powered by the 4-nm fabricated Ryzen 7 8845HS processor and integrated Radeon 780M GPU. To dive more into CPU specifications, the Ryzen 7 8845HS is an 8-core CPU with 16 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache.
These notebooks also offer two performance modes to balance between power and efficiency. Meanwhile, cooling is efficiently managed with the help of a single-fan.
Unique features include seamless file transfer and cross-device window transfer facilitated by MagicOS, enhancing connectivity and productivity. Additionally, the Magic AI workbench enables advanced functionalities like document summarization, further enhancing user experience.
Battery
To operate the system, the Honor Notebook X14 Plus is equipped with a 60Wh battery, while the Notebook X16 Plus boasts a 75Wh battery. Moreover, both models support fast charging up to 65W through USB-C.
8C/16T, 5.1 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 16 MB L3 cache
RAM/Storage:
Variants: 16GB+512GB, 32GB+1TB
Memory Type: LPDDR5
Graphics: Radeon 780M GPU
Audio: 2x 2W speakers
Battery:
60 Watt-hours battery (X14+)
75 Watt-hours battery (X16+)
Power Supply: 65W Smart AC power adapter
Webcam: HD (720p) camera
Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
I/O Ports:
3.5mm jack x 1
USB-C x 2
USB 3.2 Gen1 x 2
Honor Notebook X14 Plus / 16 Plus 2024 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Honor Notebook X14 Plus is available in two variants, the base variant costs 4699 yuan while the 32GB/1TB variant costs 5199 yuan. Similarly, the base variant of the Honor Notebook X16 Plus costs 4899 yuan and the 32GB/1TB variant costs 5399 yuan. However, the Honor isn’t coming to Nepal anytime soon. But if by any means, it ever arrives here, the Honor laptop will cost no less than NPR 100,000.
Laptops
Variants
Price
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Honor Notebook X14+
16/512GB
CNY 4,699
NPR 100,000
32GB/1TB
CNY 5,199
NPR 110,000
Honor Notebook X16+
16/512GB
CNY 4,899
NPR 103,000
32GB/1TB
CNY 5,399
NPR 115,000
Meanwhile, watch our video of Galaxy S24 Ultra Vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Realme Narzo N53 is now available in Nepal with a new 8/128GB variant. To recall, it was launched alongside the Narzo N55 (aka Realme C55), with a Unisoc T612 chip, 5000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging. Let’s learn more about the specs, features, and official price in Nepal of the Realme Narzo N53.
Realme Narzo N53 Overview:
Design and Display
In terms of design, the Realme Narzo N53 bears a boxy form factor with flat frames. The device comes in a “California Sunshine Design” with shower-like texture patterns with 400nm thick gradient coating. You can choose between “Feather Gold” and “Feather Black” colors.
Measuring just 7.49mm thick, the Narzo N53 is the thinnest Realme phone ever. Its iPhone-like camera module has caught our eye as well. Other than that, the button placements here are pretty standard.
Over on the front, the phone sports a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with FHD resolution and peak brightness of 450 nits. Although the display looks outdated because of the waterdrop notch, it packs relatively new features such as the 90Hz refresh rate. Also, its bezels look slim for a budget phone.
Performance
It’s the Tiger T612 processor from Unisoc that’s powering everything from the inside. This is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. You can expand the former up to 12GB using virtual RAM technology, whereas Realme offers a dedicated SD card slot for storage up to 2TB.
Besides that, the Realme Narzo N53 boots on Realme UI T skin on top of Android 13. The phone supports Mini Capsule that displays important data like battery status, data usage, and daily steps. Similar to what you get on the new iPhone 14 Pro series.
Moving on, the phone features a dual camera setup on the rear side. The primary unit here is a 50MP shooter accompanied by an unspecified secondary lens. It could either be a 2MP depth or a 2MP macro sensor. Over on the front, the waterdrop notch houses an 8MP selfie camera.
Battery and Others
Fueling the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support. Realme has advertised it to fill up to 50% in 34 minutes. Other specs of the Narzo N53 include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T612 4G (12nm mobile platform)
Memory: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable up to 2TB)
Software&UI: Realme UI T on top of Android 13
RearCamera: Dual (50MP primary, AI lens)
Front Camera: 8MP (teardrop notch)
Audio: Single speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
Colors: Feather Black, Feather Gold
Realme Narzo N53 Price in Nepal and Availability
Here, the official Realme Narzo N53 price in Nepal is NPR 15,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model, while the new 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs NPR 18,999. You can purchase the Narzo N53 from Realme-authorized stores like Hukut.
Honor launched loads of its new offerings recently. This includes the likes of Honor Magic Ultimate Edition, Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche design, as well as the Honor Band 9. In addition to the aforementioned products, they also launched a new smartwatch! Here, we will be focusing on the Honor Watch GS 4 while also discussing its expected price in Nepal.
Honor Watch GS 4 Overview
Design and Display
The Honor Watch GS 4 has a round dial and comes in three finishes altogether. Looking at the names of the watch variants, we can tell that the company drew its inspiration from the space. The “Jade Star Disk” finish is the main star among the available options. This variant comes in a gold-plated case with a green leather strap. The space theme continues in the remaining two variants as well with “Star Exploration” and “Galaxy Shuttle” naming. The former comes in all-black colouring with fluororubber strap while the latter has a metallic body and a black strap.
All the finishes come in a casing made of 316L low-carbon stainless steel. Moreover, it also houses a 1.43-inch screen with 466 x 466 pixels. The panel here is AMOLED with touch support and 326 PPI pixel density. Other than that, the Honor Watch GS 4 is water-tight up to depths of 50 metres.
The latest Honor Watch comes with 32MB memory coupled with 4GB storage while running on RTOS. It continues with the space theme on the default watch face. However, you can customise the dial as per your liking by choosing from over 8,000 offerings from the company. Additionally, you can also connect this smartwatch to the MagicOS Memory Album to automatically generate watch faces with the photos in your gallery.
On the subject of connectivity, it supports 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth v5.0, and NFC. Meanwhile, it also offers dual-frequency navigation with five satellites including BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and QZSS. It is compatible with devices running on Android 9.0 or iOS 11.0, and later versions.
The Honor Watch GS 4 comes loaded with sensors to provide you with accurate tracking of your vitals along with over 100 sports activities. You can access all the data from the Honor Health App while also getting personalised fitness recommendations. It also features a speaker as well as a microphone for you to make and receive calls from the watch itself. Lastly, you can expect up to two weeks of typical usage from this watch.
Honor Watch GS 4 Specifications
Design: Circular design with two buttons on the right, 5 ATM water-resistant
Dimensions: 45.90 mm x 45.90 mm x 10.50 mm
Weight: 44 grams (without straps)
Materials: 316L low-carbon stainless steel, gold-plating (Jade Star Disk variant only), Leather or Fluororubber strap
Features: 8000+ watch faces, Memory watch face by connecting to MagicOS Memory album, 100+ sports modes, 10 professional sports modes, health and sleep monitoring, Bluetooth calling
Battery Life: Up to 14 days on typical usage
Charging: 5W charging, 100% in 60 minutes, 5 minutes = 24 hours usage, Magnetic Ejector Charging Port
Colour Options: Jade Star Disk, Star Exploration, Galaxy Shuttle
Honor Watch GS 4 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Honor Watch GS 4 went live on 19 March 2023. It starts at CNY 999 and goes up to CNY 1,199 depending upon the strap of choice. There are chances that this watch reaches within our borders. If and when it does so, we expect the Honor Watch GS 4 price in Nepal to start at NPR 22,099.
Honor Watch GS 4
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Fluororubber strap (Star Exploration)
CNY 999
NPR 22,099
Leather strap (Jade Star Disk / Galaxy Shuttle)
CNY 1,199
NPR 26,599
Meanwhile, check out our Huawei Watch GT 4 review video:
Samsung recently released its midrange A series smartphones: the Galaxy A35 and the A55. We have already reviewed the Galaxy A55 5G, so here I’ll be walking you through my experience with the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and why I think that it’s the best camera phone you can get in Nepal for under 50,000 rupees.
But before that, here’s a quick rundown of the specs:
Starting off with the looks, you are getting a good-looking smartphone for the price. It does look similar to last year’s A34, but this time the back here is made of glass. The frames are still plastic but, Samsung has finally gotten rid of the teardrop notch and now we have a tiny, minimalist punch hole that looks way better. But I wish I could say the same thing about the bezels though, they are still thick and look outdated!
That's a pretty design!
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The Galaxy A35 is also slightly wider than the A34 and it’s also heavier, which probably is because of the inclusion of the glass back. This time, the back has a shiny finish, which does catch fingerprints and smudges, but it’s not that visible, so I was comfortably using this phone without a cover.
Samsung has not exactly been open about what kind of glass protection they have included at the back, but you get a more robust Gorilla Glass Victus Plus for the display. And as expected on an A-series phone, you also get IP67 dust and water resistance!
Key Island
Oh yes, there is a small change in the design, the camera buttons and the volume rockers rest in slightly protruded space. Samsung has also given it a fancy name, it’s called “Key Island. Now, I know, it might not seem like it’s anything useful, but I’ve found it to make the grip better and it’s easier to locate the power and volume buttons, so I do appreciate this tiny addition.
Display
6.6-inches FHD+ AMOLED
Corning Gorilla Victus+ protection
The display side of things is impressive too. It’s a big 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with nice colors and contrast. This screen can go decently bright as well and finally, Samsung has included adaptive refresh rate support in the A35.
Last year’s A34’s display could only be set to either 120Hz or 60Hz, there was no adaptive refresh rate option, but that’s not the case anymore and A35’s display can go from 60-120Hz depending on the content displayed on the screen.
Apart from that, I also love the color reproduction, there’s just something to a Samsung display that looks so pleasing to the eyes. The touch response and everything is also great, so I don’t have many complaints here.
Speakers and Haptics
However, I wish the Galaxy A35 had better haptics. Not that the vibration is extremely bad. It is impactful, but slightly buzzzy, and not as precise as you get on the more expensive A55.
The speakers are good though, you get stereo speakers which are really loud! They are not the most balanced, but they’re good enough for casually listening to music or watching content.
Performance
Octa-core Exynos 1380 (5nm)
8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage
Android 14 with OneUI 6.1 on top
4 generations OS, 5 years of security updates
On the performance side, you are getting the Exynos 1380 here, which is the same chip that we saw on last year’s A54 and F54.
And if you have read my review of both of these phones, you will know that initially, I had complained a lot about how unoptimized it was. But over time, Samsung did bring forth a lot of updates that optimized the chip and its day-to-day performance grew to be really stable.
Even when you look at the benchmarks, there’s nothing extraordinary, especially when you compare it with other chipsets that you can get for a similar price like the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 or the Dimensity 8300 Ultra.
Benchmark Scores
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Not the best CPU in the segment!
Antutu V10
Geekbench 6 OpenCL
Geekbench 6 Vulkan
WildLife Stress Test
WildLife Extreme Stress Test
But I guess one of its redeeming qualities is the fact that this chipset does not heat up in any kind of workload, so that’s good I guess!
Like I said earlier, because the 1380 is a tried and tested chipset, it will give you a stable experience in everyday usage. It can handle things like multitasking and browsing very well without much stutters or anything like that.
A magical trick
Nonetheless, the phone will feel a little slower in general – Be it while navigating through the UI or opening an app. I guess, it’s always going to be the same with Samsung’s mid-range phones, great software experience at the expense of a slightly slower performance.
A small trick I used is to reduce the animation speed to half, to kind of get the illusion of a faster performance. I did that with the fingerprint animation specifically and now it feels slightly faster.
Gaming
The Exynos 1380 is still not a gaming chipset by any means, the most it can do is give you a maximum of 30 fps in games like PUBG with the graphics set to smooth + high. It’s the same with Genshin Impact which runs on 30 fps in low+30 fps settings.
Slightly less demanding games like Call of Duty do reach around 60 fps, but that’s the maximum gaming performance you can expect from the A35.
Gaming! What's that?
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Software and UI
OneUI 6.1 based on Android 14
Anyway, like always, Samsung is at the top of its game when it comes to the software experience. You get the latest Android 14 here on top of OneUI 6.1 and we all know how stable of an experience Samsung offers not just in their flagship phones, but in their mid-range and even budget phones.
You are getting a total of 4 years of OS and 5 years of security updates on this phone and Samsung is one of few companies that sends monthly or quarterly security updates just right in no time. So, that’s always great to see on a Samsung phone!
Cameras
Triple camera setup at the back
(50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro)
13MP selfie camera (Infinity-O)
Cameras
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Front
And not just the software, mid-range Samsung phones have always had a good reputation for having great cameras. I had the chance to test A35’s cameras extensively and I am thoroughly impressed. You get a 50MP primary camera with OIS along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP macro lens. I did mention this in the beginning, and I will say it again, the A35 has one of the best cameras in its price segment. Period.
Daylight photos
It does not have large 108 or 200MP sensors, but the camera optimization here is excellent. It gives you that classic Samsung color reproduction, pleasing greens, nice blues, and punchy contrast from the primary camera.
I didn’t find the colors to be overbearingly vibrant too, the colors are actually really toned down and if you’re someone who prefers a sort of natural output, I am sure you will like the images from the A35.
Daylight pictures look appealing!
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Samsung also has done a great job with HDR management. No matter how harsh the sunlight or how difficult the lighting situation is, the A35 was able to handle the highlights and shadows so well.
Lowlight
During night time too, the A35 produces bright images with nice sharpness, all thanks to the onboard OIS. I did find the night mode slightly overdoing the processing sometimes, so I preferred not turning it on mostly. And because the normal mode brings out good images, I did not feel the need to either.
Low light Images
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Portraits and selfies
I was able to get good-looking portraits from the A35 as well. The skin tone is slightly brightened, but it does not smoothen it at all and the details look natural. Sometimes it tends to make the skin tone a bit yellow, but not in an unpleasant way, so I won’t complain much. But I do think it’s high time that Samsung starts including 2x options for portraits, considering all its competitors do so!
Portraits and Selfies
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Selfies also look good enough from the Galaxy A35 5G. It’s only a 13MP sensor and not 32MP like the A55, but it is able to manage details on the face very well. I wish the skin tone was not as warm as it produces though.
4k videos
I am happy that there is a 4k video recording from the front camera as well. Quality-wise- wise the 4k selfie videos are not the most stable, but the subject focus and everything are nice enough. From the rear camera too, you can shoot up to 4k 30 fps videos. The core quality of the videos is great, and color reproduction and highlight management are also good. You will notice a little bit of movement wobble, but nothing that ruins the experience.
Ultrawide and macro
The only thing that’s average here is the 8MP ultra-wide lens and the 5MP macro camera. First, there’s a considerable color shift from the main to the ultra-wide lens, and the details, dynamic range and everything is inferior to this 8MP sensor. Especially during night time the ultra-wide images are really really average. The color reproduction is not bad though and in extremely good lighting, you will be able to get some acceptable images though!
Ultrawide and Macro Shots
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Battery
5000mAh with 25W fast charging
Lastly, I have no complaints about the battery life on this device either. You get a 5000 mAh unit that can easily last you an entire day with a solid 7 hours of Screen on Time on my heavy usage pattern.
Charging could be a little pain as you only get 25-watt support that takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully juice this device up. And by the way, the charger is not even included inside the box.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review: Conclusion
To sum it all up, Samsung’s doubled down on its strengths in the camera, software, and design departments making the Galaxy A35 5G a pretty solid deal. Capable hardware paired with Samsung’s optimization makes it my favorite camera phone in the <50,000 segment. If you are someone who doesn’t game a lot on your phone; and cameras, reliability, and good-looking design are what you’re looking for, I wholeheartedly recommend the Galaxy A35 5G.
Check out our video review of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G as well:
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Beautiful AMOLED display
Premium-looking design
Decent casual performance
Best-in-class software update policy
Good main and selfie cameras
Cons:
Subpar haptics
Can’t game very well
Charging takes a while with the bundled 25W adapter
On the front, there is a 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling rate. But the main highlight of this display is that Realme has implemented the iPhone’s Dynamic Island-like feature in the UI of C55. It’s called Mini Capsule and can display things like charging status, low battery alerts, data usage, steps, and walking distance.
