Over the past couple of years, AI has taken over the internet, and following the tradition, Anthropic has unveiled its latest innovation: the Claude 3 model family. This release promises to revolutionize the AI industry, allegedly being better than ChatGPT and Gemini. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the Claude 3 Model in more detail.
Claude 3 Models Overview
The Claude 3 model family introduces three cutting-edge models: Claude 3 Haiku, Claude 3 Sonnet, and Claude 3 Opus. Each model is tailored to meet specific user needs, delivering a blend of intelligence, speed, and affordability.
Opus
On the top of the Claude 3 lineup is Opus, boasting exceptional intelligence that outshines (according to Anthropic) competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini Ultra. Opus excels in retaining common knowledge, solving math problems, generating code, and demonstrating reasoning skills. Opus costs $15 to process an input prompt stretching to a million tokens, and $75 to generate a million tokens for output.
Claude 3: Sonnet and Haiku
Sonnet and Haiku in second and third place respectively come with a bit more affordability. While both models surpass OpenAI’s GPT-3.5, they fall slightly short of Google’s Gemini Ultra and Pro models in terms of capabilities. Sonnet is optimized for mainstream enterprise users, offering fast and reliable performance for tasks like information retrieval, marketing copywriting, and code generation.
Sonnet costs $3 to process an input prompt stretching to a million tokens, and $15 to generate a million tokens for output. Haiku, on the other hand, provides an even more cost-effective solution, catering to tasks such as content moderation, language translation, and customer service. Haiku costs $0.25 to process an input prompt stretching to a million tokens, and $1.25 to generate a million tokens for output.
Context Window and Reduced Refusal
Anthropic revealed that the context window for Claude 3 models will initially be 200K tokens, expandable up to a million tokens. Pricing varies across models, with Opus commanding a higher fee for its top-tier performance, while Sonnet and Haiku offer more budget-friendly options.
While they may be an exceptional powerhouse of a system, AIs, in general, tend to refuse a lot of questions, and considering this fact, Anthropic has remained pretty cautious in its approach, minimizing unnecessary refusals and striving for greater accuracy in its outputs. Anthropic has pledged to continually improve the Claude 3 model family, introducing features like source citations to enhance transparency and trustworthiness.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Anthropic plans to release frequent updates and features to further enhance the capabilities of Claude 3, particularly for enterprise use cases and large-scale deployments. Interestingly, Claude 3 is not a multi-modal system and currently lacks the ability to handle audio or video inputs, unlike some competing models. So let’s sit back and take a look at what we have for the future.
Meanwhile, watch our review video of the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
Xiaomi just launched a new gaming laptop stacked with the latest specs for the year 2024! This laptop has the fabled Intel x NVIDIA combo with HyperOS connect support. Now, let’s get into further details of the Redmi G Pro 2024 in this article including its expected price in Nepal.
Redmi G Pro 2024 Overview
Design and Display
The Redmi G Pro 2024 comes in a boxy shape with sharp edges and a mono-tone Battleship Grey colourway. You get a full-size keyboard on this laptop with an independent number pad. Additionally, the keyboard offers four-level adjustable RGB lighting and sits in a cavity on the laptop body. The laptop measures 360 mm in length and weighs close to 3 kg.
On the front, you get a 16-inch LCD panel with 2.5K resolution spanning 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. This screen is capable of a dynamic refresh rate between 120Hz and 240Hz with DC dimming capabilities. Moreover, you get a 100% sRGB colour gamut, a colour accuracy of ΔE<0.4, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. The Redmi G Pro 2024 screen is also decorated with a handful of certifications from the likes of TÜV Rheinland, and VESA.
As mentioned earlier, this laptop comes with an Intel and NVIDIA combo. The primary computing is handled by 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX which comes with 24 cores, 32 threads, and a peak frequency of up to 5.8 GHz. In the meantime, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 handles the graphics department with 8GB VRAM and a clock speed of up to 2.37 GHz.
You get 16GB of memory and a storage of 1TB on the Redmi G Pro 2024 straight out of the box. The memory here is a dual-channel DDR5-5600 RAM while the storage is PCIe 4.0 SSD. You get a second M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 for additional SSD while the maximum RAM support on this laptop is still unknown.
In addition to that, you get an “Ice Cooling” heat dissipation system with a three-dimensional vapour chamber coupled with CPU and GPU heat distribution channel. Meanwhile, on the software front, it runs on Windows 11 Home. It also offers Xiaomi HyperOS Connect feature allowing you to connect to other Xiaomi devices and enjoy the ecosystem benefits.
Battery and the rest
In the tank, you get a battery with a rated capacity of 80Wh along with a 330W power adapter for charging. For wired connection you get one USB 2.0 Type-A, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one Thunderbolt 4, one MiniDP 1.4, one HDMI 2.1, one 2.5G LAN port, one card reader, as well as one combo audio jack. On the other hand, the wireless connectivity options on the laptop include WiFi 6E and Bluetooth v5.3 support.
Redmi G Pro 2024 Specifications
Design and Build: Mono-tone design with caved-in keyboard
Dimensions: 360 mm x 260.90 mm x 23.45 mm
Weight: 2.70 kg
Display: 16”, LCD, non-touch, 16:10, 500 nits high brightness (typical), DC dimming, 100% sRGB colour gamut, 120–240 Hz dynamic refresh rate, 3ms response time, ΔE<0.4 colour accuracy
Keyboard: Full-size with dedicated numpad, four-level adjustable RGB backlighting, touchpad with PTP support
Ports: 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x MiniDP 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 2.5G LAN, 1x card reader UHS-II, 1x 3.5mm Headphone jack, 1x Power interface
Connectivity: WiFi 6E (MIMO) 2×2 + Bluetooth v5.3
Battery: 80Wh with 330W Power Adapter
Colours: Battleship Grey
Redmi G Pro 2024 Price in Nepal and Availability
This gaming laptop has gone live in China with an asking price of CNY 8,999. We do not know if it will leave the borders of its home country at this time. However, if it arrives here, we expect the Redmi G Pro 2024 price in Nepal to be NPR 199,099.
Redmi G Pro 2024
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Intel i9-14900HX, RTX 4060, 16GB, 1TB
CNY 8,999
NPR 199,099
Meanwhile, check out our Apple Vision Pro unboxing and review video:
Lenovo just launched the latest iteration of one of the most popular offerings in its home country. The laptop will come with Intel CPU and GPU combo among other things. In this article, we will discuss the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 (2024) in further detail.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 (2024) Overview
Design and Display
The design of the latest iteration of the ThinkBook remains unchanged from its classic look. As such this laptop comes in a metal body with a matte finish. Meanwhile, the lid comes in a dual-tone colourway with the signature “ThinkBook” and company branding.
On the display front, the Lenovo ThinkBook (2024) boasts a 14-inch IPS panel with minimal bezels. It boasts a 2.8K resolution spanning 2,880 x 1,800 pixels. Additionally, the screen also covers 100% sRGB colour gamut while offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of brightness.
Looking at the performance side of things, this laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processor. Specifically, it packs the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor that comes with 14 cores, 18 threads, and a 4.5 GHz peak frequency. Other than that, this CPU also comes with built-in AI capabilities which has been all the buzz this year.
In the meantime, the graphical duties on the Lenovo ThinkBook (2024) are handled by the integrated Intel Arc GPU. Furthermore, in terms of memory, this laptop packs 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM and the storage is handled by 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD. You can also upgrade this laptop with up to 64GB RAM and 4TB storage and ensure it remains future-proof.
Battery and the rest
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 (2024) draws its power from a 60Wh cell. Meanwhile, the company claims that the laptop can be juiced up to 50% in just half an hour. In terms of wired connections, it comes with one Thunderbolt 4, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI 2.1, one LAN port, one SD card slot, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.
RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600, dual-channel; Up to 64GB expandable
Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD; Up to 4TB expandable
Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x RJ45 port, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x SD card, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Battery: 60Wh Cell
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 (2024) Price in Nepal and Availability
The company announced the laptop and put it up for sale in China for a price tag of CNY 4,999. It is currently unclear if the laptop will come in other configurations as well. Anyway, this laptop should eventually arrive here as well since it is quite popular. When it does we expect the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 (2024) price in Nepal to be NPR 110,499.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 (2024)
Price in CNY (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, Intel Arc, 16GB, 1TB
CNY 4,999
NPR 110,499
Meanwhile, check out our Apple Vision Pro review video:
Samsung launched a new budget phone specifically in the Indian market. This new smartphone is almost the same as the Galaxy A15 5G but goes by the name of Galaxy F15 5G instead. Let’s take a look at the new Samsung Galaxy F15 5G and discuss it in further detail.
Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Overview
Design and Display
We all know that Samsung adopted a uniform design for its devices all across the board. As such, this phone also has the signature Galaxy design with a mono-tone finish and vertically aligned camera cutouts. Even though this phone appears to be a rebrand of the Galaxy A15, you don’t get the “Key Island” that you get on its A-series counterpart.
Meanwhile, on the screen side of things, we get the same 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G. It is an FHD+ panel that spans 2,340 x 1,080 pixels while offering a 90Hz refresh rate and a colour depth of 16 million. Additionally, the screen can reach a brightness of up to 800 nits.
The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is similar to the Galaxy A15 5G (review) in the performance department as well. However, the processors on both these phones are the same i.e. MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. This chipset comes with eight cores, 6nm fabrication, and a peak clock speed of 2.2 GHz.
Even though the silicon on both phones is the same, the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G comes only in 4GB and 6GB memory options while the A15 also offers 8GB configurations. Meanwhile, you only get 128 gigs of internal storage to go with this phone. Additionally, it appears that you can virtually extend the memory on this phone and get up to 12GB of dynamic RAM. Similarly, you can also expand your storage up to a terabyte with a MicroSD card.
On the software end, you get the full Galaxy experience with OneUI based on Android 14. One of the interesting features of this phone is that you can cancel the background noise during calls with Voice Focus mode. In addition to that, you also get four years of software updates and five full years of security patches on your Samsung Galaxy F15 5G.
Camera and the rest
Moving on to the optics department, you get a 50MP primary shooter on this phone. You also get two auxiliary lenses on the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, the larger of which is a 5MP ultrawide shooter. Lastly, you get a 2MP macro shooter which has next to no usability in your camera experience. In the meantime, a 13MP camera handles all the selfies and face unlocking responsibility.
The battery is one category you see an immediate difference between the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G and the A15. The former comes with a larger 6,000 mAh cell while boasting the same 25W charging speed. Other than that, you get the same dual SIM, 5G cellular, dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth v5.3 support on this phone. Meanwhile, for wired connections, you get both USB Type-C as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Specifications
Design: Standard Galaxy design
Dimensions: 160.10 mm x 76.80 mm x 9.30 mm
Weight: 217 grams
Display: 6.5” Super AMOLED Panel, 19.5:9, 90Hz, 800 nits, 16 million colour depth
Front Camera: 13 MP Camera (Centre-aligned “Infinity-U” waterdrop cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Navigation: Yes
Battery: 6,000 mAh with 25W fast charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth v5.3, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Colour Options: Ash Black, Groovy Violet, Jazzy Green
Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
This phone has gone live from March 4 in India at a starting price of INR 15,999 and INR 16,999 for the available two trims. You get an introductory discount of INR 3,000 and INR 2,500 on the available variants respectively.
Meanwhile, the Nepali market received the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G recently. Thus, this phone might not reach our borders. If by any chance, it does arrive here, we expect the Samsung Galaxy F15 5G price in Nepal to start from NPR 26,499 and go up to NPR 28,499.
Oukitel is mostly known for its heavy-rugged designed phones with large battery backups. After the successful debut of the OT8 tablet earlier this year, Oukitel is gearing up to unveil its latest offering in the rugged tablet segment – the Oukitel RT8. In this let’s discuss more about the upcoming Oukitel RT8, including its price in Nepal and Specifications.
Oukitel RT8 Rumors
Design and Display
The Oukitel RT8 will feature an 11-inch 2K screen, encased in thick bezels to ensure durability in rugged environments. Designed to withstand challenging conditions, the Oukitel RT8 is set to obtain IP68/69K and MIL-STD-810H certifications, assuring users of its durability. Despite its rugged build, the tablet will come with a leather hand strap as a standard accessory for convenient portability. Additionally, Oukitel will offer a premium alloy bracket as an optional accessory, doubling as a stand for hands-free usage during activities like video calls or multimedia consumption.
Camera
On the rear, users can expect a triple camera setup, comprising a 48MP primary camera equipped with a Sony sensor, a 20MP Night Vision camera, and a 5MP macro camera. This array is poised to deliver versatile photography capabilities, ideal for capturing moments in diverse settings.
Source: gsmarena
Performance and Battery
Powered by the Helio G99 SoC and running on Android 13, the Oukitel RT8 is projected to offer smooth performance. With 6GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 1TB), users can expect seamless multitasking and abundant storage for their needs. Moreover, the tablet will boast a substantial 20,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, ensuring prolonged usage without frequent recharges.
Accessories: Leather hand strap (standard, premium alloy bracket (optional)
Oukitel RT8 Launch and Availability
The Oukitel RT8 is expected to hit the market with an initial price tag of around USD 300 and be sold through their website and Amazon. However, the Oukitel RT8 is very unlikely to arrive in Nepal. But by any means, if it arrives here, the Oukitel RT8’s expected price in Nepal is NPR 48,000.
Meanwhile, watch our video of the Redmi Note 13 Pro
HP Victus 15 (2022), which was already a popular choice among budget gamers, has now undergone a price drop in Nepal. So, let’s discuss the specs, features, price, and availability of the HP Victus 15 2022 in Nepal.
HP Victus 15 2022 Overview:
Design and Display
The HP Victus 15 shares a clean design similar to its larger counterpart, the Victus 16. The branding on this one is minimal unlike many other gaming laptops on the market. It features a muted “V” logo on the lid and another on the lip of the display.
As the name suggests, the Victus 15 sports a 15.6-inch display. The variant currently available in Nepal has an LCD panel, FHD resolution, and a 144Hz refresh rate.
Moving on to performance, the HP Victus 15 is configurable with up to an Intel Core i7-12700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. However, the variant currently available in Nepal packs a Core i5-12450H CPU and GTX 1650 GPU.
In terms of storage, it has 512GB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD which is upgradable up to 1TB. HP has used 16GB (2x 8GB) of DDR4-3200MHz RAM here.
In terms of I/O, the laptop has one of each: USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), RJ45, combo audio jack, HDMI 2.1, and USB Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge) port.
I/O Ports: 1x USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A, 1x RJ45, 1x combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
The original price of HP Victus 15 (2022) in Nepal is Rs. 92,999 for the Intel Core i5-12450H + RTX 3050 variant. You can buy HP Victus 15 2022 in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Center in Michigan have come up with a brilliant heat dissipation technique with diamonds. In this article, we will discuss more about the latest diamond wafers as heat-dissipation techniques.
Diamond wafers for Heat Dissipation
Creating Micrometer
Scientists have cultivated diamond membranes measuring mere micrometers in thickness, utilizing silicon wafers familiar in chip production. Despite their small size, these diamond plates boast unparalleled effectiveness in dissipating heat.
The introduction of diamond plates marks a paradigm shift in electronic device efficiency. With heat dissipation amplified by a staggering factor of 10,000 precisely where it’s generated, overall system performance skyrockets, promising a transformative impact across industries.
Slashing Charging Times by Fivefold
A standout benefit of this breakthrough is the accelerated charging capability it affords. With heat dissipation optimized to such an extent, batteries can now be charged up to five times faster, promising significant enhancements in device usability and productivity.
Swift heat dissipation facilitated by diamond plates translates to lower operating temperatures in delicate electronic components. This not only extends the lifespan of devices but also enhances energy efficiency, bolstering performance and longevity.
While the adoption of diamond plates may initially pose significant costs, the strategic application of these materials to critical areas in precise dimensions helps offset this concern. Additionally, the virtually unlimited supply of carbon for diamond production ensures sustainability and scalability.
Diamond Wafers for Heat Dissipation: Conclusion
In essence, the advent of diamond plates will usher in a new era of electronics, where superior heat management capabilities pave the way for unprecedented levels of performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Meizu Technology Co. Ltd. is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Recently, we heard that the company was quitting the smartphone market and focusing on AI instead. So, the Meizu 21 Pro could very well be the last smartphone we see from the company and we will be looking into the phone in this article.
Meizu 21 Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Meizu 21 Pro comes in a flat design with three camera cutouts vertically stacked upon one another. An RGB LED flash sits right below the camera lineup in another circle. The phone flaunts the company logo on the bottom third of the phone. It comes with an IP68 rating and ships in Starry Night Black, Meizu White Laurel, Green (Silicone back), and Glacier Blue colour options.
On the front, this smartphone comes with a 6.79-inch panel from BOE. The screen spans 2K in resolution, a peak brightness of 1,250 nits, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it is an LTPO panel offering an adaptive refresh rate.
Performance
The performance department is led by the top-of-the-line Qualcomm silicon i.e. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This processor comes in 4nm fabrication with eight cores and clocks in at a maximum of 3.3 GHz.
Other than that, the Meizu 21 Pro packs up to 16GB of memory coupled with up to 1TB of internal storage. Additionally, this phone features a liquid cooling vapour chamber for heat dissipation and performance stability. On the software front, it ships with Android 14-based Flyme OS 10.5 that comes with Flyme AI.
In terms of camera, the Meizu 21 Pro comes with three shooters on the back. The primary sensor here comes in a 1/1.3” size and a 50MP resolution. Additional cameras on this phone include a 13MP ultrawide snapper and a 10MP telephone unit with three times optical zoom. Moreover, the camera supports both OIS as well as EIS along with support for 8K video recording. Meanwhile, on the front, we are getting a 32MP selfie camera.
The supposed last Meizu phone comes with a 5,050 battery in the tank. In terms of charging it supports 80W wired, 50W wireless, as well as 10W reverse charging. Furthermore, the Meizu 21 Pro comes with dual stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience. Lastly, the wireless connectivity options on this phone include 5G cellular, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth v5.4, and NFC support.
Meizu 21 Pro Specifications
Design: Single-tone design with flat edges, IP68-rated
Front Camera: 32MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Battery: 5,050 mAh cell with 80W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse charging
Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 6E, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC, USB Type-C
Colour Options: Starry Night Black, Meizu White Laurel, Green (Silicone back), Glacier Blue
Meizu 21 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Meizu 21 Pro has gone live in China with a starting price of CNY 4,999. The likeliness of this phone making its way here is slim to none. However, if it does arrive, we expect the Meizu 21 Pro price in Nepal to start from NPR 110,699.
Shortly after my review of the Redmi Note 13 4G, I got my hands on the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G which is a close competitor in the 25-30 thousand price bracket. And I find it to be a pretty compelling choice for those seeking a balanced smartphone at around that ballpark. In this review, let me walk you through the good and the bad of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G.
Starting off with the design, the Galaxy A15 looks and feels similar to Samsung’s pricier A25 5G. There’s a key island with the power button and volume rockers on the right while we see the USB-C port, headphone jack, and speaker grill on the bottom alongside a Dual Hybrid SIM slot on the left. The fingerprint sensor is embedded in the power button and works as intended almost every time.
On the front, the combination of the side bezels, waterdrop notch, and bottom chin does feel outdated, especially if you compare it to its competitors like the Redmi Note 13 and Honor X8b.
The compromises on the A15 5G continue as we see no official IP rating or Gorilla Glass protection. That being said, I have been using the phone as is for a week or so, and my screen is devoid of scratches or marks up to now. And the big bezels also begin to sub-consciously not matter as much with time.
You do get used to the chin!
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Redmi Note 13 (left) vs Galaxy A15 (middle) vs Honor x8b (right)
A15 5G (back)
A15 5G (front)
Moving on to the display, you get a 6.5-inch 90Hz sAMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. In my review, I found the default colors to be a bit poppier than my taste, but changing the color mode from ‘vivid’ to ‘natural’ did the trick. Besides that though, it is a big upgrade from the LCD screen on the A14 5G and brings Samsung back in line with its competitors.
And the 90Hz refresh rate is somewhat of a sweet spot between 60Hz and 120Hz. Do I wish the A15 5G had a 120Hz display? Yes, for sure. Will I bash it for not having one? Not really, 90Hz feels ‘smooth’ enough for day-to-day use like scrolling through my Instagram feed or reading articles on the web. Navigating OneUI is also free of quirky bugs or stutters. But I did notice one thing. The phone doesn’t seem to dial back to 60Hz even when viewing static content which is a common way for phones without LTPO to preserve battery life. As such, I expected a higher battery drain and less endurance than its competitors but was pleasantly surprised in that regard – more on that later.
Speaker and Haptics
For now, let me talk about the multi-media experience. Samsung Galaxy A15 features a decent-sounding single down-firing speaker with good mids and highs. It is also loud enough to enjoy watching FHD movies on Netflix or music videos on YouTube. Haptics also fall under the same umbrella where it’s not the best, but I could live with it. Just don’t expect to pick up on every notification or call when on ‘Vibrate’ as I found myself missing a few from time to time. Outdoor visibility is also average at about 800 nits of max brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM).
Moving onto performance, the Galaxy A15 switches to a MediaTek processor compared to its predecessor’s in-house Exynos silicon. And, it’s probably for the better in case of stability as last year’s A14 5G wasn’t really optimized out of the box. This time, we get the Dimensity 6100+ chipset which is basically the Helio G99 with a 5G modem slapped on top. As such, you get pretty reasonable raw power for its price point.
Benchmarks
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Geekbench 6
I have been using the 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage base configuration (there’s no 4/64GB variant in Nepal), and the phone handled calls, texting, and camera usage as expected. You can also dabble in light multi-tasking like taking notes while watching a YouTube video but that’s about the extent I would push it. The reason being that the Galaxy A15 WILL slow down when under load like switching between heavier apps or playing demanding games.
Gaming Experience
And I did play a few popular titles on the device like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty, Mobile Legends, and Mech Arena. You can get pretty smooth gameplay at the ‘Ultra’ frame rate in PUBG, while Call of Duty and Mobile Legends hover around that 60 fps mark. Mech Arena does cross that threshold but you also get choppier gameplay with more frequent frame drops and slight stuttering.
Thermals are neither here nor there with the A15 hovering around 35 degrees after each session. That’s not too hot, but warm enough to let you know things are heating up.
Software and UI
Android 14 with One UI 6.0 on top
4 years of OS, 5 years of guaranteed security updates
Transitioning to software, here we get to be acquainted with one of the stronger suits of the Galaxy A15 5G. Not only does it run full-fledged OneUI, but also ships with the latest version of Android (OneUI 6.0) and boasts 4 years of OS updates. That’s 2 more than what Samsung promised with the A14 5G and what the competition typically offers. And maybe even more important than that, you get a polished user experience without any quirks or personalized advertisements. Third-party bloatware is also considerably fewer than most others and Samsung will push security patches till the end of 2028.
Camera
Triple camera setup at the back
(50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
13MP selfie camera (notch cutout)
Let’s get to cameras where you are greeted with a 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro setup. And let me tell you right off the bat, I tried some macro shots but they were so poor that I gave up on that almost instantly. That infamous 2MP macro is the same as on many other phones and won’t serve you any meaningful purpose.
4 lenses on paper, only 2 actually useful!
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The 5MP ultrawide can take cool-looking shots from time to time, but the photos lack proper detail, often seem dark, and have inconsistent colors which isn’t great for a reliable camera experience.
Ultrawide
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Wide
Phew..! With those two out of the way, let me share my two cents about the main camera. Although the sensor itself is pretty small (1/2.8″), Samsung’s optimization makes it a winner when it comes to daylight photography. You get good details, decent dynamic range, and somewhat close to natural colors from the A15 5G.
Daylight and Indoors
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Portraits also looked pretty pleasing to my eyes with nice skin tones, good edge detection, and depth. They are a bit on the warmer side but that wasn’t a particularly big issue for me.
Portraits
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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G also takes decent selfies with its 13MP sensor. These preserve sufficient detail, don’t struggle with highlight control like those on the Redmi Note 13 (4G) do, and have relatively realistic colors and skin tones.
Selfie
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Lowlight performance isn’t the best on the Galaxy A15 due to the small sensor size and lack of OIS. You often get softer and darker images with background noise and narrow dynamic range. Night Mode tries to compensate by brightening things up but it gets too noisy most of the time.
Lowlight
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Overall, I would say that the Samsung A15 5G offers a reliable camera experience when it comes to daylight images and human subjects. Videos from the front and back are capped at 1080p 30 fps but there’s EIS support which helps with stabilization.
Battery and Charging
5,000 mah
25W fast charging, charger included in the box.
Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy A15 doesn’t disappoint when it comes to battery endurance as well. You get above-average battery life with 7-8 hours of screen time on mixed usage. I even ran a 90-minute video streaming experiment on Netflix which dropped the battery level by about 10% percent, extrapolating that gives you more than 14 hours of continuous playback, in line with results from other outlets. So, it is a 2-day phone for light users, and even if you push your phone on the daily, the charging speed is quite decent at 25W. The charger’s now bundled with the purchase and you can fill to 80% in an hour while a full 0-100 takes about an hour and 25 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Review: Conclusion
Simply put, Samsung has delivered a good phone at a good price that might appeal to a lot of people. It doesn’t make compromises like shipping with an LCD display, or a dumbed-down OS like its predecessor did and offers a complete package for Rs. 28,000.
The main camera is reliable, and the software and battery experience are also great for the price. The only downsides being a somewhat older-looking front, the exclusion of stereo speakers, and the lack of official IP and Glass protection ratings but none of those have been a dealbreaker for me. Processor and everyday performance is also what you’d expect of a sub 30,000 rupee phone so no complaints there either. And although 5G is not a thing in Nepal today, it’s comforting for many to have that option in the future.
So, if you ask me for a recommendation on a balanced smartphone for 30k, I will wholeheartedly persuade you to get an A15 of your own. I found it to be more reliable than the Redmi Note 13 (4G) and there isn’t much incentive to save that 3,000 rupees for an overall worse experience. That being said, last year’s A24 also has similar specs for a similar price but with better cameras, but that’s harder to find now, and its successor (A25 5G) is way pricier. As such, Galaxy A15 5G is the way to go right now!
A new midrange phone from OPPO has gone official in India. Dubbed the F25 Pro, the smartphone boasts a triple-camera setup, a 120Hz AMOLED panel, and more. In this article, we’ll get through the specs, features, and expected price of the OPPO F25 Pro 5G in Nepal.
OPPO F25 Pro 5G Overview:
Design and Display
It’s OPPO and how can the design go bland? The Ocean Blue color shade of the F25 Pro bears flaunts a wave-like pattern with a flat frame. Besides this, the phone is also available in Lava Red color with more like a dark red texture. It has a rectangular camera module that houses two circular cutouts. Plus, OPPO has also provided an IP65 rating for protection against dust and water.
As for the display, you get a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. This 10-bit screen also boasts a 1100 nits of local peak brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+ certification, 1.07 billion color support and Panda glass protection.
Performance
Under the hood, the F25 Pro houses a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 chip. This 6nm fabbed SoC features two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. A Mali-G68 MP4 GPU handles the graphics chores. In terms of memory and storage, you get two variants— 8/128GB and 8/256GB.
Booting the smartphone is ColorOS 14 built on top of Android 14. It also gets Trinity engine, ensuring 48 months of fluent OS experience.
Optics
Talking of the optics, you get a triple-camera setup. It is headlined by a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, there is a 32MP selfie snapper with 90° FoV. Both the main and front cameras can shoot 4K 30fps videos.
Battery and Others
Fueling the OPPO F25 Pro 5G is a 5000mAH battery with 67W SuperVOOC fast charging support. Connectivity options here include 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. OPPO claims a strong signal boost on this phone, thanks to its LinkBoost technology. Furthermore, you get an indisplay fingerprint reader for biometrics security.
In India, the pricing of the OPPO F25 Pro 5G begins at INR 23,999 for the base 8/128GB trim. We expect the OPPO F25 Pro 5G price in Nepal to start at NPR 42,999 when it launches here.
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