We heard Qualcomm was working on a semi-flagship processor with the “SM8635” codename. There were many expectations with the chipset given that it was said to have a similar architecture as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3! Does it live up to all the hype surrounding it? Here, we will take a deeper look at the recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Overview
Internals
As mentioned earlier, the word was that Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 would have a similar architecture to the top-of-the-line Qualcomm processor. Thus, it should not come as a surprise that the new chipset comes with TSMC’s 4nm fabrication process. Other than that, the core architecture sees a slight tweak with one Cortex-X4, four Cortex-A720, and three Cortex-A520. These cores clock in at 3.0GHz, 2.8GHz, and 2.0 GHz respectively. In comparison, the 2024 flagship processor boasts five Cortex-A720 cores altogether while opting for two Cortex-A520.
On the graphics side of things, the new chip packs the Adreno 735 GPU. The naming suggests that it is weaker than the Adreno 740 featured on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 comes with hardware-accelerated raytracing that was introduced on this year’s flagship chip. Other than that, it also packs the Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0 which helps double the frame rate on games to 120 FPS giving you a smoother experience.
On-device Generative AI
With recent developments, it has become a must for a processor to have an integrated AI engine of sorts. Similarly, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 comes with the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU offering on-device generative AI capabilities. This chip has over 30 large language models and large video model support. With this, you can get access to AI features like content creation through prompts and image expansion.
In terms of hardware support, the Qualcomm 8s Gen 3 supports up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM with frequency of 4,200MHz. This is the same memory support as last year’s Qualcomm flagship chipset. Meanwhile, you also get UFS 4.0 storage and USB 3.1 Gen 2 support. This chip can support on-device display of 4K @60Hz or QHD+ @144Hz.
Talking of the camera, it can work with up to 200MP sensors. However, you can enjoy only 30FPS with Zero Shutter Lag on lenses of up to 108MP resolution. Moreover, it also misses out on the 8K video recording that you get on flagship processors of this year as well as last year. Meaning, you have to make do with 4K @60fps recordings.
Other than that, it also misses out on the X75 5G modem opting for X70 instead. Nonetheless, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is WiFi 7-ready and has Bluetooth v5.4 support. In addition to that, the chip also comes with triple-frequency navigation support with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and NavIC satellites. Lastly, you get Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 technology that can take your device from 0 to 50 in a mere five minutes with a 100W+ charger.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Availability
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 was announced in a launch event held on 18 March 2024 in China. As per the company, the chip will be available in the market in the coming months. However, we will not even have to wait that long!
The chipset has already been linked with the likes of Realme GT Neo 6 and the Xiaomi 14 Lite. Matter of fact, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro will be the first phone to launch with this chip and it will launch on 21 March 2024. Other brands like Honor and IQOO will soon announce their offerings with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3!
Meanwhile, check out our flagship chipset comparison video:
After hearing all those buzzes and hype, I finally decided to buy the Oppo Find X7 Ultra from China. And I’ve been daily driving it for almost two weeks! But if I have to pick the best Android phone of 2024, it’s the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. This is a proper flagship device of this year with literally zero compromises.
But I am honestly stunned by how good the OPPO Find X7 Ultra is! It costs me just 6000 yuan which converts to less than 850 dollars, meaning it is 50% less expensive than the S24 Ultra! And yet, this thing doesn’t have any kind of compromises that we normally see on a sub-$1000 flagships! In fact, this phone performs better than the S24 Ultra in some aspects too.
Let’s find that out in my Oppo Find X7 Ultra review. Before heading in, why not take a look at the specifications?
First, you get an equally nice-looking design with this vegan leather finish at the back and a subtle curve on the side that helps for a nice grip. It also has a nice amount of heft to it, the buttons are at the right location, and this fingerprint sensor also resides in a comfortable position. Just the way I like it.
The camera module is also quite unique here, it doesn’t look that bad. The camera bump is quite big, to be honest, and protrudes more from the back, but it’s understandable given the beefier camera hardware. Recently, if you see, this has become a norm on Chinese phones lately. You get a similar implementation on the VIVO X100 Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra as well.
The Find X7 Ultra also gets proper IP68 dust and water resistance, and there’s also an ALERT slider just like OnePlus phones. Apart from Ring and Silent, you can even toggle to VIP mode which disables the camera, microphones, and location access!
However, unlike the S24 Ultra which has the new Armor Glass for less reflection, you only get the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 here! Plus, the frames are still aluminum and not the more robust Titanium that we get on the S24 Ultra. So, these are basically the two nitpicky compromises that I can think of.
Find X7 Ultra (left), S24 Ultra (right)
But in the display department, Chinese phones are getting as good as the iPhones or Samsung in recent times! The Oppo Find X7 Ultra uses a similar display to the OnePlus 12. And as expected, this screen is superb.
It has a nice color calibration, the LTPO refresh rate works well, and you get a fantastic touch response. The S24 Ultra can get slightly brighter outdoors though, but the difference is quite minimal.
That being said, the Find X7 Ultra’s display impresses in basically 2 aspects. First, it supports all the HDR playback formats like HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision, whereas S24 Ultra doesn’t get the Dolby Vision treatment.
Second, it also supports 2160Hz high PWM dimming Vs the measly 492Hz on the S24 Ultra. So, when you are watching content or just browsing the web in super low brightness, there’s no screen flickering issue here which helps with less headache and nausea.
Superb Vibration Motor
The Find X7 Ultra also has an excellent vibration motor, much better than the S24 Ultra in my opinion. So, interacting on this phone is super nice.
And in the settings, you can also turn on “system haptics” to get nice haptics feedback while navigating through the UI, just like we get on the OnePlus 12. You can also change the intensity or how you want the vibration to feel. Neat!
One area where I think Oppo could have done better is, maybe offering an ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor instead of the optical one which you know annoyingly lights up to register the fingerprint sensor.
Performance
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 5G SoC (4nm)
12/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256/512GB (UFS 4.0) storage
Anyway, the Performance is another aspect where the Find X7 Ultra performs as well as the S24 Ultra. Both these phones are powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, they both have a huge Vapor Chamber cooling system, along with DDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
The storage speed is slightly slower on the Oppo Vs what you get on the S24 Ultra, but this actually doesn’t matter a lot in real-life usage.
Everything on both these phones is super-fast, with no hint of delays, no app crashes or anything such! Even the gaming fps and stability are quite similar. However, all the games are limited to just 60fps on the X7 Ultra, maybe that’s because this phone is exclusive to China only. So, possibly international games such as PUBG are running at just 60fps here. In China, PUBG is called “Game for Peace” and that game runs at 90fps!
Software
ColorOS 14 with Android 14
4 years of OS, 5 years of security patch updates
As for software, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra comes with the latest Color OS 14 based on Android 14, which is quite similar to what you get on the OnePlus 12, except for some visual aesthetics.
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I think the Galaxy S24 Ultra is slightly ahead in the software department as we speak; You get 7 years of OS update commitment Vs just 4 years on OPPO, and there are also tons of exclusive AI features of Samsung phones which is both practical and fun to use!
But looks like OPPO is also working on familiar AI features in its home country China, but it will take some time to reach what Samsung and Google have delivered with their latest phones.
Battery Endurance
5000mAh
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Now since both these phones have similar hardware, I found the battery endurance on these phones to be almost identical. You will easily get up to 7 hours of “screen on time” on both these phones, in a day even with lots of gaming and photography.
With OPPO, the charging is super fast though. You get a 100W SuperVOOC charger inside the box that can get from 0 to 100% in just 25 minutes, whereas the S24 Ultra takes more than double the time with the 45W charger. You also get super quick 50W wireless charging and 15W reverse wireless charging on the Find X7 Ultra, which is almost 3 times quicker than what S24 Ultra offers.
Ok so, up until now, The Find X7 Ultra is competing pretty much head-to-head in terms of design, display, performance, haptics, and even speaker, but we all know that the S24 Ultra is just crazy good when it comes to cameras!
So, can the Find X7 Ultra compete against the king? The answer is a surprising YES! This phone has left a very good impression on me! I truly didn’t expect it to perform this well and compete against the best!
Here, you get all kinds of flagship-grade camera hardware – from a 50MP 1-inch primary lens to 50MP ultrawide to 50MP 3X telephoto to the 50MP 6X periscope, and a 32MP selfie camera upfront. You also get Hasselblad calibration, which seems to do excellent color retention in bringing true-to-life photos.
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So, comparing it with the S24 Ultra, the area where the Find X7 Ultra truly shines is in the 5X Vs 6X portraits. As you can see from these samples, the Find X7 Ultra produces better skin tone, nice dynamic range, and precise edge detection, so yeah it just looks better processed than what Samsung delivers.
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And since I have found a new love for street photography these days, I will easily pick the OPPO Find X7 Ultra over the S24 Ultra! Just check out these samples, they are just so good!
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When it comes to selfies, the Find X7 Ultra is pretty neck-to-neck with the S24 Ultra.
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I also like the daytime images from both of these phones. S24 Ultra occasionally does a slightly better job in terms of overall balance and contrast levels, but OPPO isn’t far behind. In fact, in some images, both look quite identical too – be it in terms of details, white balance, or sharpness.
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Anyway, one thing I found is, that because of the bigger 1-inch sensor on the Find X7 Ultra, you can see you get slightly brightened and also saturated images both in the daytime as well as in low light, which works in OPPO’s favor sometimes, but at times, it struggles to maintain proper exposure. So, that’s something we can see OPPO work on with future updates.
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The aspect where I found the Samsung camera to be slightly superior is No.1 the Ultra-wide camera. Not that Oppo is bad, but the S24 Ultra is slightly more consistent. No.2 Videos is slightly less jittery on Samsung.
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But this is something you will only notice if you look very carefully at a color-accurate display. And even in the zoom shots, the S24 Ultra delivers slightly better results, but that is to be expected since we know Samsung has been in this game for a long, long time.
Videos
Another thing I notice on these phones is they can click good videos too. You can shoot up to 4K 60fps shots across all the lenses and you can even switch between them while recording too. So, overall, these 2 phones deliver a good videography experience as well. It’s still not as reliable as my iPhone 15 Pro Max, but they are getting pretty close.
Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review: Conclusion
So, overall, as I said at the beginning, I am super impressed with what the OPPO has done with this year’s Find X7 Ultra flagship. It brings all the goodies of what you get with the best-in-class S24 Ultra, at 50% less price! That’s quite remarkable!
However, this phone is currently not launching globally, it’s China-exclusive but I think BBK Electronics, the parent company that owns both OPPO and OnePlus, should launch it as maybe the OnePlus 12 Pro. We have seen, that they do it with the Foldables right!? The OnePlus Open which was the best foldable of 2023 is in fact the rebranded OPPO Find N3.
So, I think this could well be the OnePlus 12 Pro. Compared to the OnePlus 12, the 12 Pro will bring all the limitations such as proper IP68 ingress protection, a much superior camera experience, and a more premium design at a slightly more premium price, let’s say NPR 170,000. And at that price, it will have everything to make premium phones like the S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max sweat pretty badly!
The 2022 iteration of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and 5i Pro are also available in Nepal. So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) in Nepal.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) Overview:
Design, Display
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) brings minimal changes in terms of design compared to its predecessor. It’s still a big and heavy machine measuring 2.54kg, with a 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
The display has a 165Hz refresh rate complemented by a WQXGA (2560×1600 pixel) resolution. There is also support for Dolby Vision, as well as AMD Free-Sync and Nvidia G-Sync.
Likewise, the laptop has the same keyboard layout, and everything else. If anything, the only change it got this year is the Legion logo on the lid was changed into text form. It is available in a Storm Grey color option.
Powering this machine is AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 6800H CPU. As aforementioned, this is a Zen 3+ architecture-based processor, that features 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 4.7GHz of max clock speed. You can also get the Intel Core i7-12700H-powered Legion 5 laptops in Nepal.
The default configuration of this system uses 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB NVMe TLC SSD. However, the additional slots let you upgrade the RAM up to 32GB and the SSD up to 2TB. GPU-intensive activities, on the other hand, are handled by a GeForce RTX 3060 card with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
Similarly, Lenovo has addressed cooling with the Coldfront 4.0 technology. It has an extensive heat pipe arrangement that is accompanied by a 140% more powerful fan system with 40% thinner fan blades.
Rest of the specs
Moving on, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) is equipped with a 4-cell 80Wh battery that charges via a 135W adapter. The I/O connectivity options include a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort1.4) on the left, a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, a headphone port, and an E-Shutter button on the right.
Similarly, there are two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1 always-on), one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort 1.4, Power supply), one HDMI 2.1, one RJ45, and a power-in socket on the back.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) Specifications:
Dimensions: 21.7-26.85 (W) x 356 (D) x 264.2(H) mm, 2.54 kg
Webcam: 720p HD camera, E-camera shutter, Dual-array microphones
Connectivity: WiFi 6E (ax), Bluetooth 5.1
I/O Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1x Always On), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (1x Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x RJ45 (LAN), 1x power connector
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
Three different variants of the Legion 5 Pro are available in Nepal. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022) price in Nepal starts at NPR 160,000 for the Ryzen 7, RTX 3050 Ti variant while the RTX 3060 variants are a bit pricier.
The Pova 6 Pro from Tecno is only my second ‘Gaming’ phone ever and it has left me even more puzzled about the space. For starters, Infinix’s GT 10 Pro (my first one) went full-force on raw horsepower and I’d say it accomplished what it set out to pretty well. I mean, they even played the World Cup for PUBG Mobile (PMGC 2023) on the sub 250$ smartphone. But, unfortunately, I don’t get the same vibe from Tecno’s offering here and let me tell you all about it
First, here’s a quick rundown of the specs before I get into my review of the Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G.
First things first, let’s talk about the Glyph ‘Dynamic Light Effect’. It’s one of the eye-catching things about the Pova 6 Pro and unfortunately, it felt very much gimmicky. Sure, you can light it up for notifications and calls but I found myself missing most of it most of the time. Also, my plans for a ‘music visualizer’ were quickly washed away when I realized there were only 9 presets and you couldn’t customize it any further. Overall, it is there if you want to create a cool light show or perform a party trick but not very practical like glyphs in the popular ‘Nothing’ devices.
Design and Build
Dimension: 165.5 mm x 76.1mm x 7.9mm
Weight: 198.3 g
Glass front, Plastic frame, Plastic back
Even if you take the gimmicky glowing glyph out of the glamour, the Pova 6 Pro is still one polarizing smartphone.
Neither I nor any of my colleagues “loved” the design but it was passable for most. On the other hand, some outright told me they’d never be caught dead rocking one. And to be honest, the gazes Pova 6 Pro got me in social settings might back up the sentiment. Props to Tecno though, as they have been confidently pushing that bold look on their Pova phones for quite a while and the company seems fairly certain that ‘the target audience’ wants a flashy, funky, and futuristic design.
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Besides that, there’s really nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to build and materials. You get a plastic frame and cheap-feeling buttons and the overall package feels relatively light. That might feel surprising given the nearly 200g on paper, but the phone is a bit bigger than most and the distribution is decent enough to not let the heft get to you.
On the screen side, I’d say you are getting a very good display for the price. A large 6.78 AMOLED one with vibrant colors, and deep contrast. The basics like resolution, refresh rate, and viewing angles leave no room for complaints. On top of that, the 2160Hz PWM dimming and high touch sampling rate (1500Hz) are welcome additions for sure. Outdoor visibility was also surprisingly good on the Pova 6 Pro 5G.
My experience using the smartphone’s display was a pleasant one with fluid UI navigations, immersive movie streaming, and responsive gameplay. The front bezels are also respectably thin for a smartphone in this price range and the hole-punch adds a touch of modernity.
Speakers and Haptics
Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
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The stereo speakers are okay-ish. They’re not super loud and do decently with vocals and highs but there isn’t much on the lower end. Watching movies and shows is perfectly fine and immersive but I’d opt for an earphone if jamming to music was on my mind. The haptics aren’t very good though. It’s one of the areas for budget devices to cut costs on so I am not really surprised but calling a Z-axis motor “4D Vibration Sense” seems ridiculous.
Before I get into the nitty and gritty, riddle me this. What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Gaming Smartphone’? I think for most people, an outlandish design is probably what characterizes such a device. But I always tend to divert my attention to the chipset, its architecture, cores, and what’s cooling it.
And when I first took a look at the papers, the same old Dimensity 6080 kinda disappointed me. I mean it’s a decent chip for sure, but not something I am expecting a ‘gaming’ phone in the price range to have. Something like the Dimensity 8020, the newer 7200, or even the Snapdragon 778G would have provided much more raw power for not a whole lot more.
The 6080 has just two performance cores and those too are Cortex A76s (@ 2400 MHz). In contrast, all the other chips that I mentioned either have a higher number of performance cores or more powerful ones. So, they’d all comfortably beat the Dimensity 6080 in single-threaded snappy workflow and the 6080’s remaining A55s aren’t anything promising under full load either.
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It’s also less efficient than newer 4nm chips so I think Tecno has somewhat compromised on the processor in the Pova 6 Pro. I hold this opinion (despite the good scores) because when you are a “gaming” phone, you should at least offer a bit more than the competition which is the not case here. Drawing a one-to-one comparison, the recently released Poco X6 Neo also features the Dimensity 6080 and should provide comparable performance without any of the gamery gimmicks.
Gaming
With that in mind, let’s talk gaming. First, I tested the Pova 6 Pro by playing our regular suite of games: PUBG, Call of Duty, Mech Arena, and Genshin Impact and the results were good but nothing out of the ordinary. PUBG plays smoothly be it only at 40 fps (or the Ultra fps setting), while I had no issues with the gameplay on Call of Duty either. The dedicated gyroscope sensor made the gameplay fun while the touch response also felt faster than usual.
With the latter two titles, the Pova 6 Pro somewhat struggled to maintain consistent frame rates across sessions. Genshin on ‘Medium’ settings struggles to touch the 40 fps mark with frequent dips in the middle while the Mech’s gameplay wasn’t exactly smooth sailing either.
“Unlock high-frame experience for MLBB (90fps), Free Fire (90fps). Fine-tuned and officially certified for the best frame and graphics on the same platform. ” – Tecno
Since I wasn’t getting any promising results with the games we normally test for, I also played Mobile Legends Bang Bang and Free Fire, two games that Tecno explicitly mentions in their Pova 6 Pro marketing material. Unfortunately, no wins here either.
Both MLBB and Free Fire ran pretty well at 60 fps but that’s nothing impressive since these games pretty much run on anything. The part I was intrigued about was the “90 fps” which I couldn’t achieve because there isn’t an option for it anywhere. This is most certainly just an optimization thing and could be fixed in the future but I wouldn’t call it “Fine-tuned” by a long stretch.
The 2871.78 mm² heatsink, paired with all the other optimizations, does keep the phone from overheating during gaming. But a 44-degree reading after 15 minutes of Genshin Impact should help you keep your expectations in check.
UI
HiOS 14 based on Android 14
I don’t have any strong feelings towards Tecno’s HiOS but it feels like it could use some optimization. Every YouTube video I watch defaulted to 480p despite an FHD+ screen and some Netflix shows also played in low quality. I also think that battery optimization could be improved in the future. Besides that, HiOS feels light and not as heavily skinned as most others and there seem to not be any glaring problems that I could find.
Pova 6 Pro 5G boots on the latest software (Android 14) but you’ll probably only get two years of Android and security updates.
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There’s considerably less bloatware than the last Tecno phone I’ve held so that’s a plus. I also like the ‘Game Space’ and ‘Gaming Assistant sidebar’ features but the MIUI-like control/notification panel isn’t my cup of tea.
Battery and storage
6000 mAh and 70W charging
Endurance-wise, the Pova 6 Pro is pretty good. I think Tecno can still optimize to get more out of the 6,000 mAh battery but the 1.5 day of battery life I was getting is above average. The 70W charger is also the fastest in this price range. You can expect 50% top-ups in just about 20 minutes, whereas a full charge takes about 55 minutes!
Just for fun, I decided to test their “1% Super-Endurance Power” claim of 20 min call time, 5 mins of gaming, and 4+ hours of standby on 1% battery. Surprisingly, I was able to play a full TDM match in PUBG (~7 -10 mins) so I’d say it kind of holds up in that regard as well!
The camera is one of the foundational pillars of any smartphone and ‘gaming’ ones don’t share a good rep in this regard. So, I was expecting the Pova 6 Pro to butcher this part and have a disappointing performance. I’ll gladly tell you that it’s not the case here.
Firstly, the downsides. Though there are 3 lenses on the back, only the main 108MP one is actually useful. The other two are just complementary and don’t do anything on their own.
Daylight photos from the Pova 6 Pro actually look pretty decent for the price. The 9-to-1 pixel binning from the 108MP camera ensures a decent amount of detail and sharpness. The image processing and colors aren’t terrible either with the Pova opting for a flat natural look instead of the poppy and saturated one we often see in this price range. But as with the case with most others, the dynamic range and highlight control isn’t very good so be prepared for crushed shadows and overblown highlights.
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Human subjects and portraits could also be better as faces tend to come out looking flat with unnatural skin tones. But for a budget device, you could argue it’s okay-ish enough. Normal selfies look passable but the portrait mode oversharpens faces and the output looks overly edited for most people.
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Lowlight photography with the Tecno Pova 6 is nothing exciting. You can get decent-looking shots of sign-boards and temples but the lack of OIS is clear as day in terms of overall sharpness in most.
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Video-wise, you can shoot up to 2K 30fps from the front and rear cameras. The details are better than in a typical FHD video, but it struggles with proper stabilization. The ‘Super Steady’ at FHD 30fps produces fairly usable footage and solves the stability problem mentioned earlier. The front also goes up to 2k 30fps and the dual flash might come in handy when shooting during low light. So, you are getting above-average videography capabilities for the 200-250$ price range.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G Review: Conclusion
So to put it into a few words, Tecno Pova 6 Pro is a decently packaged smartphone littered with gimmicks. At its core, the experience is solid enough but not very far off from the competition. The design might be an instant dealbreaker for a lot of people but even if you look past that, there might be alternatives with better performance, better cameras, or better software experience elsewhere.
The Pova 6 Pro isn’t available in most markets right now. But the pricing should be somewhere around 220-250 USD. For that, you can get the iQOO z9 for performance, Samsung Galaxy A24 or A15 5G for cameras, or pick the OS of your choice. There isn’t much that appeals to me about Tecno’s Pova 6 Pro. I could get behind it had the phone packed a punch, but it’s just average in that aspect as well. With all that said, I don’t see it appealing to a very large audience despite being a decent deal.
Zeblaze is on a roll with yet another smartwatch but, this time with Android support. The Zeblaze watch Thor Ultra comes with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, 4G network support, GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, and multiple sports modes as well. This smartwatch is just about to launch in Nepal with a 15% discount offer on pre-booking. So if you do not want to miss it, continue reading this article with more details about the Zeblaze Thor Ultra, its price in Nepal, specifications, and more!
Zeblaze Thor Ultra Overview
Display and Design
The new Zeblaze Thor Ultra 4G Watch boasts a sleek circular and stylish design weighing 60g. On the right side, there are two physical buttons for easy navigation, a SIM card holder on the left, and a heart rate sensor on the back. Apparently, Zeblaze Thor Ultra has an IP67 rating for dust water resistance.
The body is made of zinc alloy with PC plastic with silicon straps silicone. The watch features a 1.43-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, supporting an always-on display. It comes in a sleek black color and offers a variety of customizable watch faces to suit your style.
Storage and Other Features
The Thor Ultra has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory and runs Android 8.1 OS with Spreadtrum Processor – which means, it supports all kinds of Android apps like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, light games, and many more. This Android smartwatch phone is packed with other features including a heart rate monitor, SPO2, pedometer, NFC, multi-sport modes, weather, and many more.
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The smartwatch supports WIFI, 4G LTE connectivity, GPS/GLONASS, and Bluetooth. Additionally, this smartwatch has a 930 mAh battery capacity and according to the brand, it can last up to 3-5 days in typical usage.
Apple’s research team has recently unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with their latest creation, the MM1 model. This new innovation promises to revolutionize the way AI systems understand and process both images and text. In this article let’s dive into discussing the latest Apple MM1 model.
Apple MM1 Model Overview
What is MM1?
Announced in a research paper, the MM1 model, short for “Multi-Modal 1,” represents a significant leap forward in AI technology. It combines advanced capabilities in image recognition and natural language reasoning, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of tasks.
What are its Capabilities?
Apple’s MM1 model boasts impressive capabilities, thanks to its unique “mixture of experts” architecture and “Top-2 Gating” method. Researchers have found that MM1 excels in tasks such as question answering based on images and text, text-based question answering about images, and scientific question answering.
Key Features
One of the standout features of MM1 is its scalability. Available in three sizes – 3 billion, 7 billion, and 30 billion parameters – MM1 can be tailored to suit various needs and requirements. Additionally, the model’s ability to follow instructions, reason across images, and perform OCR (optical character recognition) sets it apart from other AI models on the market.
Research Insights
Apple’s research team conducted extensive experiments to understand the factors influencing MM1’s performance. They found that factors such as image resolution, encoder size, and pre-training data significantly impact the model’s effectiveness. By sharing their findings, the researchers aim to enable the broader AI community to build upon their work and drive further advancements in the field. However, the MM1 model doesn’t surpass the popular giants like Gemini or GPT 4.0, but let’s keep in mind that there’s no such thing as a ‘final straw’ in the field of AI and innovations.
While MM1 represents a significant breakthrough in AI technology, there are still areas for improvement and further exploration. Researchers acknowledge the need for more diverse evaluation benchmarks, careful monitoring of scalability issues, and consideration of potential biases in training data. However, the unveiling of MM1 marks a significant milestone in Apple’s journey towards creating powerful and intelligent AI systems.
Apple MM1 Model: Conclusion
In conclusion, Apple’s MM1 model represents a major advancement in the field of AI. With its impressive capabilities and potential for further development, MM1 is poised to shape the future of AI technology. As researchers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with multimodal systems, MM1 stands as a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence.
Samsung’s A34 was quite a hit, as the market saw an incredible amount of sales of the Galaxy A34. Keeping the same expectations, Samsung has just launched the Galaxy A35 5G alongside the pricier Galaxy A55 5G. Featuring an amazing display, cameras, and performance-delivering chipset, this latest phone cannot be overlooked. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and more.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Overview
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G houses a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+. It comes with a FHD+ resolution and a fast 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, the A35 now has a punch-hole cutout, symmetrical bezels, and flat frames — a much-needed improvement over last year’s A34.
Design and Display
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Design and Colors
Display
Camera
As for the optics, the smartphone houses a triple camera setup. Furthermore, the primary camera comes with a 50MP shooter, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide and 5MP macro units. As for the selfie enthusiasts, the Samsung A35 features a 13 MP Camera.
Samsung packs a 5000mAh battery inside the A35 with 25W wired fast charging support, ensuring a full day of usage. In addition, the Galaxy A35 will come with 5G connectivity options, Wi-Fi 802.11, and Bluetooth V5.3, giving users full-on fast speed and connectivity.
Meanwhile, check all the prices and specs of Samsung devices here
Performance and Storage
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1380 chipset and an octa-core CPU, ensuring fast performance at ease. In addition, the Galaxy A35 will run on the latest Android 14 with OneUI 6.1 on top. Moreover, Samsung has recently announced that the Galaxy A35 will receive up to four generations of Android OS updates along with five years of security updates.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Specifications:
Display: 6.6″ Super AMOLED 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+
Battery: 5000mAh with 25W fast charging (no charger inside the box)
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
The Galaxy A35 has been officially launched and is available in Black, Blue, and Lilac colors. The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G price in Nepal is NPR 46,999, and NPR 51,999 for the 8/128GB, and 8/256 variants respectively. Samsung Nepal has bundled in a 25W adapter worth NPR 2,000 for free as well.
Samsung Galaxy A50 series phones have been a regular starter in our best phone under NPR 60,000 list for quite some time now. And the 2024 contender, the Galaxy A55 (successor of Galaxy A54) is also official. And it has made its way to Nepal as well. In this article, we will delve into the specs, features, and official price of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy A55 Overview:
Exynos 1480
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G ships with a Samsung-AMD partnership chipset, the Exynos 1480. This Samsung-made 4nm fabbed SoC features eight cores, with four Cortex A-78 cores at 2.75GHz and four Cortex A-55 cores at 2.05GHz respectively. The graphics side gets interesting as it’s the Samsung Xclipse 530 GPU based on RDNA 2 architecture.
In terms of memory and storage, Samsung has paired the chip with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Booting the A55 is OneUI 6.1, built on top of Android 14. It is promised to receive 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security patches.
Speaking of the design, Samsung has not altered much here on the A55 5G. You still get the protruding camera lens design with a glass back, and a hole-punch display upfront. While the middle frame is now metallic and boasts a boxy form factor. It is available in four color options: Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy.
As for the display, it features a 6.6-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This FHD+ display has Gorilla Glass Victus Plus protection and supports 1000 nits of peak brightness and HDR 10+ content.
Meanwhile, check all the prices and specs of Samsung devices here
Camera
Getting to the optics, the Galaxy A55 5G sports a triple camera setup. It is headlined by a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide unit, and a 5MP macro sensor. The same trio as its predecessor, the A54 5G. Over on the front, there is a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls. And this time as well, both the main and front cameras are capable of shooting 4K videos at 30fps.
Battery and Others
Fueling the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging support. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi 6, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Furthermore, you get an indisplay fingerprint sensor for biometrics security.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, 5G, GPS, VoLTE
Battery: 5000mAh with 25W charging
Color Options: Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Navy
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Price in Nepal and Availability:
The official Samsung Galaxy A55 5G price in Nepal is NPR 62,999 for the 8/256GB version and NPR 67,999 for the 12/256GB trim. You can purchase the Galaxy A55 5G from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal. Plus, you also get 2000 rupees worth of genuine 25W Samsung adapter for free.
Infinix, part of Transsion Holdings, is an emerging name in the budget and midrange smartphone arena. Its GT 10 Pro gaming phone was a pretty spot-on smartphone, released some months ago. Now the Chinese company has launched the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ with Dimensity 7020 SoC, a 108MP camera, and Android 14-based XOS 14. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ in Nepal.
Infinix Note 40 Pro+ Overview
Design and Display
Recently, Infinix has been quite focused on the design aspect. The Note 40 Pro+ is also not left behind and it gets a curved form factor with a 2.2mm slim curved middle frame. The rear side bears an “Urban Inspired Design” with a vegan leather finish and a square camera module. Likewise, the LED flash is a bit fancy here with the Halo lighting effect for notifications, gaming, music, charging, and so on.
As for the display, the Note 40 Pro Plus sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color depth. This FHD+ screen also features 2160Hz PWM dimming, 1500Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and TUV Rheinland Eye Certification.
Performance
Powering the core of the Inifinix Note 40 Pro+ is the Mediatek Dimensity 7020 SoC built on a 6nm process. It features two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. Handling the graphics core is IMG BXM-8-256 GPU. For those who are wondering, this chip is quite similar to the Snapdragon 695 5G SoC.
Infinix has marketed the Note 40 Pro+ as a gaming phone. So, obviously, you get some game-centric features such as XBOOST frame control for enhanced fps on games like Mobile Legends, and X-Axis linear motor for better haptics. There is a Cheetah X1 chip for efficient management of power and enhancement of overall power.
Plus, you get a Bypass charging feature as well which directly provides power to the motherboard instead of the battery for better heat management. Furthermore, the company has paired the chip with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Optics
As for the optics, the smartphone houses a triple camera setup. It is headlined by a 108MP primary camera with OIS and 3x lossless zoom, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth unit. No ultrawide camera here! Upfront, you get a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
Fueling the device is a 4600mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. On top of that, it also supports 20W wireless charging and 20W magnetic suction charging. The latter one is Infinix’s version of “Magsafe” which includes a phone case, a magnetic charging pad, and a wireless magnetic power bank.
Connectivity options here include 5G, WiFi 5, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Moreover, you get an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics security.
Battery: 4600mAh with 100W fast charging, 20W wireless, 20W magnetic suction
Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus Price in Nepal and Availability
The official starting price of the Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus is USD 309. We expect the Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus price in Nepal to start from 47,999 when it launches here.
Smartphone
Official Starting Price
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Infinix Note 40 Pro+
USD 309
NPR 47,999
Meanwhile, you can check out our Infinix GT 10 Pro review.
Samsung is hailed as one of the best display manufacturers in the world. They just added a new television to their catalogue. This new TV stretches as wide as 98 inches while offering 4K resolution and some AI magic! Let’s discuss the new Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV in greater detail including its expected price in Nepal.
Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV Overview
Design and Display Technology
The Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV comes in a “Neo Slim” design with a flat look. It also comes with a very minimal bezel giving it an almost borderless look. Meanwhile, the TV only has a visible bezel on the bottom side, which is why Samsung calls it “3 Bezel-less”. The device comes in a Carbon Silver body coupled with an Eclipse Silver coloured sharp neck hexagon stand.
This TV comes in seven different sizes, starting from 43 inches and going all the way to 98 inches. It features Samsung’s proprietary Quantum Mini LEDs with precise light control. You get a 4K resolution spanning 3,840 x 2,160 pixels on the Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV. In addition, you get a 100Hz native refresh rate across all the sizes. Meanwhile, the company mentions the “Motion Rate 200” feature on TVs measuring 65 inches. This feature supposedly allows you to see fast-moving scenes with minimal blur and judder.
Under the hood, this TV packs an NQ4 AI Gen 2 processor that upscales the content on the screen to help it look the best. On the software front, it comes with the Tizen Smart TV operating system along with Bixby support. Moreover, the Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV also works with Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and Google Home. Other than that, it comes with two voice assistants — Bixby and Alexa.
Other than that, the Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV above 55 inches features a 70W True Dolby Atmos 4.2.2 channel sound. For this, the TV comes with eight different speaker units. In the meantime, the 50-inch variant comes with Dolby Atmos 2.2 channel while the 43” trim comes with just the Dolby Atmos 2.0 channel. It comes with four HDMI, two USB type-A, and one ethernet jack. For wireless connectivity, it supports WiFi 5 as well as Bluetooth v5.2 support.
Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV Specifications
Design: Neo Slim with 3 bezel-less design
Sizes Available: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”, and 98”
Dimensions (with stand): Up to 2,185.10 mm x 1,305.90 mm x 364.90 mm (98”)
Weight (with stand): Up to 70.60 kg (98”)
Display: NeoQLED, 100Hz native refresh rate, Anti Reflection
Resolution: 4K (3,840 x 2,160)
Picture Processor: NQ4 AI Gen 2
OS: Tizen Smart TV
Audio: Up to 70W 4.2.2 channel via eight speakers
Connectivity: WiFi 5, Bluetooth v5.2
Ports: 4x HDMI ports, 2x USB Type-A ports, 1x Ethernet
Colour: Carbon Silver with Eclisple Silver Stand
Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV Price in Nepal and Availability
TVs from the South Korean company are quite popular in Nepal and this one might make its way here at some point in time. When it does, we expect the Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV price in Nepal to start from NPR 208,999 for a 43-inch trim.
Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
Price in Australia (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
43-inch
AUD 1,999
NPR 208,999
50-inch
AUD 2,399
NPR 250,999
55-inch
AUD 2,999
NPR 313,499
65-inch
AUD 3,999
NPR 417,999
75-inch
AUD 4,999
NPR 522,499
85-inch
AUD 6,499
NPR 679,499
98-inch
AUD 12,999
NPR 1,358,499
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