Rumors are swirling around Xiaomi’s move to launch Xiaomi 14 Lite which is potentially a rebranded Civi 4. This upcoming smartphone is soon making its way to the Indian market. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Lite in more detail.
Xiaomi 14 Lite Overview
The device, identified by the model number 24053PY09I, has recently surfaced in the database of India’s BIS authority. This model number bears a striking resemblance to the CMIIT-certified 24053PY09C phone, believed to be the Civi 4. Hence, speculation is rife that Xiaomi might be gearing up to launch a variant of the Civi 4 tailored specifically for Indian consumers.
Drawing from past experiences, where Xiaomi released tweaked versions of its phones under different names for different markets, industry experts are predicting a similar strategy for the Indian release. For instance, the Xiaomi Civi 2 underwent modifications and hit the global market as the Xiaomi 13 Lite. Consequently, it’s plausible that the Civi 4 could undergo rebranding or slight modifications, potentially launching in India under the Xiaomi 14 Lite banner.
Display and Design
If the rumors hold true, the Xiaomi 14 is expected to come packed with a slew of enticing features and top-notch specifications. Notable among these is its curved-edge OLED display, boasting a stunning 1.5K resolution and a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Other noteworthy features include an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security, NFC for contactless payments, IP68 water and dust resistance rating, and the latest Android 14 operating system out of the box.
Camera
The Xiaomi 14 Lite is rumored to sport a sophisticated Leica-engineered main camera setup on its rear. With a hefty 50-megapixel sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) support, this device is primed to capture stunning photographs with remarkable clarity and detail. Furthermore, the Civi 4 is said to feature a dual front-facing camera setup complete with LED flash.
Performance
In terms of performance, the Xiaomi 14 Lite is expected to be a powerhouse. Equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage, users can expect blazing-fast speeds and seamless multitasking capabilities.
Battery
Moreover, with a robust 5,000mAh battery under the hood and support for 90W fast charging, the Civi 4 ensures that you stay powered up throughout the day, with minimal downtime for charging.
Although the device has only made its way to the certification site now, the exact launch date for the Xiaomi 14 lite remains unknown for now. Stay tuned as we will come with all the updates of the Xiaomi 14 Lite in the upcoming weeks.
Meanwhile, watch our review of Galaxy S24 Vs iPhone 15
Samsung has been quite mighty with its Ultra flagships in recent years. Making a huge hype in the market with the 100X zoom, top-notch display, and exceptional portraits, and offering the best, money can buy in the Android world. The 2024 flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra is also no different. It catches up with the crowd’s expectations with the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the Galaxy, a solid quad camera setup, a gorgeous AMOLED panel, an S-pen, and so on.
But today, this is not a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review. Instead, let’s talk about its comparison with its predecessors– the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra. How many things have changed inside and out? Up to what extent have the cameras gotten better plus the performance jump? Let’s find that out in our ‘Battle of the Ultras, S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra”.
S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra Specifications:
Commencing with the design side of things, the three Ultras look pretty identical from the rear side. Taking a quick sight is not enough to segregate between the three. But if you look closely, the S22 Ultra’s camera module is a bit smaller as compared to the S23 and S24 Ultras’.
Also, if you look at the frames, the curvy middle chassis has now gone flat with the S24 Ultra while the S23 Ultra boasts a flat frame but with slightly curved edges. And the aerospace-grade aluminum material is now replaced with a lighter yet premium, titanium material on the S24 Ultra.
S22U, S23U, S24U
Flipping on the front side, the latest guy now bears a completely flat screen, bidding farewell to the curved screen culture on the Samsung flagship. So, let’s call it an all-boxy phone, like the iPhone. Well, I’m not a hater of the boxy frame design, but the S22 Ultra curved frame just adds more value to my liking. It feels a lot easier to hold that phone, rather than the boxy S24 Ultra.
Display
Talking of the display quality, all three siblings boast a super sharp AMOLED panel with a fast 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution. The latter one has even gotten better on the S23 and S24 Ultra, bumping a slight of more pixels resolutions. But if you put all of them together and play a 4K HDR video, you wouldn’t be complaining on either of the devices. The S22 Ultra even slightly provides a punchier output as compared to the two.
Overall, the 120Hz feels snappy all along the board. Content watching is a visual treat on YouTube or other streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video with HDR 10 + certification. I, however, still lounge for Dolby Vision support, which is again missing from a Samsung flagship in 2024. Aside from that, be it for an average user or a phone maniac like me, the flagship AMOLED panel on all three would leave no space to complain much at all!
Performance
Okay let’s board the performance ship, shall we? The Ultra flagships have always been about choosing the best iterations of chips available. After departing from its Exynos lineup of SoCs, the South Korean tech giant has been opting for the Snapdragon counterpart for the Ultra monikers, at least.
But things might change from next year, with rumors floating around the entire Galaxy S25 lineup going for the Exynos 2500 chip all across the globe. But hey, that’s still left to see, so, let’s get back to the present.
Speed Test and Gaming
Comparing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 of the S23 Ultra and S22 Ultra respectively, a performance bump is pretty imminent. It’s not a day-and-night difference while casually using the trio, but I ran a speed test and the S24 Ultra did win by a few seconds margin.
Which is quite negligible for a normal user, so I conducted some gaming tests as well. The latest phone does perform better on PUBG, which is quite expected from a 2024 flagship. I’m not gonna bore you with murmuring the stats and fps data here. So, here’s a table for you to keep things simple and clear.
Game
Graphics Setting
FPS Setting
Device
Front (Celsius)
Back (Celsius)
Avg FPS
PUBGM
Smooth
90fps
S22 Ultra
45
42.5
87.6
S23 Ultra
39.5
38.3
88.8
S24 Ultra
42
41.6
89.14
Genshin Impact
Highest, Motion Blur Off
60 fps
S22 Ultra
46
44.5
58.61
S23 Ultra
42.4
43.2
58.1
S24 Ultra
42.7
41.6
57.6
Thermals
Not only the fps, but, the thermals on the S24 Ultra were also relatively cool with the S22 Ultra generating more heat to compare. But to be honest, if you own an S22 Ultra, you really don’t need to jump to the latest one, just for the sake of performance. The 8 Gen 1 is still a powerful chip for gaming. Although, you need to find a way to beat the heat of the 8 Gen 1 while gaming.
Besides gaming, the OneUI 6.1 experience on all three phones is just as smooth as silk. The only edge on the S24 Ultra is its AI features and 7 whopping years of OS updates. While the AI features are scheduled to arrive for the other two as well, somewhere in the near future.
Cameras
Finally, my favorite section is here– the darn cameras! All of these guys boast a quad camera setup with two zoom lenses actually. The primary camera has gone up from 108MP on the S22 Ultra to 200MP on the S23 Ultra and S24 Ultra. The 3X telephoto and 10X optical zoom lens on the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra are pretty identical while the latest guy has skipped the 10X one with a 5X optical zoom lens with a 10X digital zoom support.
All in all, I took hundreds of pictures from all the lenses of all three cameras, and here’s what I have found!
S22 U, S23 U, S24 U
Daylight
The daylighting images look good on all three devices but the color science separates each of the generations here. The S22 Ultra clicks super punchy photos with brightened-up tones on almost everything. Over time, it feels like Samsung has dialed down the saturation and gone for a natural look, coming from S23 Ultra to S24 Ultra. The latest flagship produces more of a contrasty outlook with less flaunted colors than its past iterations.
Daylight
1 of 18
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
Ultrawide
Moving to the ultrawide imagery, the color tuning remains the same– the S22 Ultra with a vibrant tone, the S23 Ultra with a less vibrant output, yet with details, and the S24 Ultra with a contrasty output with sharper details. But the latter one’s contrasty game doesnt go well in every condition.
Ultrawide
1 of 15
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
I found its Ultawide outputs to look darker with the lifting of the shadows. So, if I have to give an edge to the two-year-old S22 Ultra’s brightened-up color tones, which actually look good in most of the scenarios. Likewise, the S23 Ultra stays in the middle ground.
Portraits
Speaking of the portraits, the 1X outputs from the S22 Ultra look too vibrant for my eyes, producing a reddish tone. The S23 Ultra produces warm-looking portraits and on the other hand, the S24 Ultra goes for a more natural and contrasty outlook. If you zoom in, the S24 Ultra’s 1X portraits look like an oil painting to my eyes, so I would pick the S23 Ultra here. But color preference is all subject to be personal, you can either go with any of them.
1X Portraits
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S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
Getting to the 3X portraits, the S24 Ultra beats both of them. The outputs are just as good as it should be. It shouldn’t be controversial if I say, the S24 Ultra is kind of taking some pages out of the Phone’s portrait color science. It’s a good thing anyway, so it is what it is, right?
3X Portraits
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S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
Selfies
Alright, when it comes to selfies, the color game remains the same. So, I’m gonna go with the S23 Ultra here with a slightly yellowish tone but decently sharp outputs. If you ask me why, the contrasty selfies on the S24 Ultra don’t look too appealing in most of the scenarios while the S22 Ultra’s red tone is a turn-off!
Selfies
1 of 9
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
Night
When the sun goes down, the night mode on all three models shines. There is not a massive difference but I noticed some slight improvements on the new iterations.
Nighttime
1 of 18
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Night Mode
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
S22 Ultra
S23 Ultra
S24 Ultra
Videos
All of the three devices can shoot 8K videos, but 8K videos have still not become a norm. So, I shot 4K 60fps videos where the S24 Ultra’s stabilization is a tad bit better. When you set the frame at 30fps, the other phones’ stabilization is also pretty darn good! But one thing I must say, during my test, the S24 Ultra unexpectedly heated more than the rest two, while recording videos.
Battery Charging and Others
As expected, the S24 Ultra’s battery life is slightly better than the other two. The S22 Ultra with a “hot” SD 8 Gen 1 chip tends to drain quicker, plus it’s already a two-year-old phone. So, a solid one-day usage is an easy cup of tea for both S23 and S24 Ultra. Meanwhile, the 45W charging is common across the board, which takes an hour plus some minutes for a full charge.
Furthermore, the S-pen on all three phones is pretty handy to take quick notes or igniting that artistic soul inside you for a sketch. The latency has improved in the latest one, but the S22 Ultra’s S-Pen still feels swift.
S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra Review: Conclusion
Okay so, coming to the conclusion of the S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra review, I feel that the S24 Ultra is undoubtedly a solid option. Arguably the best Android phone money can buy at present! You get the best-in-class performance, top-notch portraits, and excellent battery life. But, I do miss the 10X optical zooming capability here. So, if you are coming from the S23 Ultra, I don’t find a need to upgrade to this one just for the sake of a performance boost. Your phone still packs a punch in all the other aspects.
But if you are using an S22 Ultra and looking for an upgrade, you might want to switch to the S24 Ultra for extra goodies! Wherein, I still think the S22 Ultra is rocking with a powerful chip and good cameras in 2024. But, if the latest and greatest tech fancies you, the S24 Ultra becomes a no-brainer choice!
After a resounding vote in the ‘House of Representatives’ for a bill that could potentially ban TikTok, all eyes are set on the topic. Let’s dive a bit deeper into discussing more about this news regarding a potential Tiktok ban in the US.
TikTok Ban in US: Oveview
House Passage Signals Potential TikTok Ban
The bill in question dubbed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, gained overwhelming support in the House, prompting US President Joe Biden to pledge his readiness to sign it should it pass through both chambers of Congress.
Why does the US want to ban TikTok?
Intelligence leaders are sounding the alarm about TikTok’s potential as a tool for the Chinese government to meddle in US politics, warning of its capability to disrupt American democracy. Recent “reports” indicate that China’s government targeted both Democrat and Republican candidates in the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections, raising worries that similar tactics could be deployed in the forthcoming presidential race. Under China’s security laws, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, could be compelled to hand over US user data to the Chinese government for intelligence purposes, despite TikTok’s claims of never sharing such data. Additionally, new legislation grants the president the authority to label other apps as national security threats if they are controlled by countries seen as adversarial to the US.
But is that it?
Well, people have speculated that the motive behind the ban is more than the eye meets. The growing dominance of TikTok signifies a threat to the global media monopoly imposed by the US. As media has been one of the most effective tools to spread American propaganda for decades. TikTok has now become one of the major platforms for Israel-Palestine war discussions and a large hub for political dialogues in general. As the US has been a proponent of Israel, the masses have now become more skeptical of such moves.
And…about the Senate
However, the Senate presents a different set of challenges. Unlike the House, where the bill swiftly gained traction, the Senate is yet to introduce a companion bill. Senate rules, which require 60 out of 100 members’ support to advance legislation, could pose a hurdle. Notably, any senator can delay the progress of the bill, potentially leading to a prolonged debate.
Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky has hinted at his willingness to obstruct the bill, citing concerns over constitutional violations and the protection of First Amendment rights. His stance underscores potential opposition that the bill might face in the Senate.
Past attempts to regulate TikTok, such as the RESTRICT Act introduced in the Senate last year, highlight the complexities involved. Despite initial enthusiasm, the bill eventually lost momentum amid criticism and failed to progress through the chamber. The history of legal battles suggests that the fate of TikTok in the US could be subject to prolonged deliberations and lobbying efforts.
TikTok Ban in the US: Conclusion
TikTok ban in the US would mean significant changes in geopolitical situations. Moreover, there are hundreds of millions of users in the US alone, and TikTok has been instrumental in impacting people’s lives all around the world, including the US. So let’s see what holds up for TikTok in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, watch our review of Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3
Samsung phones are highly in demand all across the board, from their top-of-the-line flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra to their budget offering Galaxy A15! The case isn’t any different in Nepal either with high amounts of pre-bookings for their latest offering. Given its popularity, Samsung is trying to reach out to even more consumers with its Insta Finance service!
Samsung Insta Finance Overview
Well, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a majority of Nepali consumers don’t find it ideal to gather huge chunks of money for a commodity. Especially not for a smartphone or an electrical appliance. This is why EMI (Equal Monthly Instalments) are so sought after. BUT! The existing process is quite a hassle.
The Existing Process
EMI isn’t a new thing in the Nepali market. Vendors have been offering EMI services for many years now. However, they do so by keeping a financial institution as a mediator — more specifically a bank. So, the process is that you request a store for an EMI, and then they refer you to a bank of choice. After that, the bank asks you to get their credit card service which is a whole other hassle of its own. You need to provide them with your income statement, legal documents, and bank statement for the past few months.
Even after that, it takes a certain time for the bank to provide you with the credit card. After that is done, you have to go back to the vendor and take a correspondence from them requesting the bank to provide you with the EMI.
Again, the bank might not even approve your EMI request. Then there’s this thing about the interest rate, service charges, maintenance cost of the card, and yadda yadda. The bottom line is — the existing process is long and tedious, to say the least. This is exactly why the service hasn’t garnered popularity among the Nepali folks.
Given the difficulties of the existing one, Samsung is aiming to ease the entire process. They have partnered with Hulas Fin Serve Ltd. to bring the “Insta Finance” service. With this, they are entirely getting rid of the need to get a credit card, and by extension having to work with a bank. Here, all you need is a guarantor, citizenship, a few photos, and a source of income.
Here, the process is simple! Go to the store that offers Samsung Insta Finance service, submit the required documents, get the paperwork going, and get the phone or electrical appliance of your choice. Here are a few perks of Samsung Insta Finance Service.
Pros
Income sources other than salary are welcomed. The other income sources you can provide are business and house rent.
The whole process will be completed within 72 hours.
NO Interest in EMI!
Multiple methods of payment including eSewa, Khalti, ConnectIPS, over-the-counter payment, and bank deposits.
Now, every good thing has a catch. Here are a few of those of Samsung Insta Finance service:
Cons
You still need to disclose your income and supporting documents. However, they do offer you flexibility regarding your income. You can provide your business or land ownership certificate instead of a salary certificate.
If you are thinking of applying for EMI by providing any other source of income than your salary, then you will have to visit a store in the district where your citizenship was issued. (Quite a hassle!)
You only get a tenure of payment of up to 12 months, which is still too high for some of Samsung’s offerings.
You need a guarantor.
Most importantly, you must still pay a 40% down payment upfront.
A few things to remember
Except for the things I’ve already mentioned, here are a few more things that might come in handy if you are planning to apply for Samsung Insta Finance:
You can get financing for smartphones costing over NPR 24,999 and electrical appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. with a price tag of over NPR 30,000.
While you have to pay a 40% downpayment for smartphones, the downpayment requirement for appliances is 10% less than for phones.
You get fined 2% of the total overdue amount if you are unable to pay the instalment in time.
This service is only applicable for financing Samsung devices.
Samsung Insta Finance Parting Words…
Samsung Insta Finance, though not entirely hassle-free, is surely a more optimum way to get your favourite Samsung devices. You can call 01-5970705 or contact a physical store offering this service for more information. Anyway, I advise you to fully understand the terms and conditions along with the nuances of this service before getting your hands on it!
Meanwhile, you can check out our Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 comparison video:
Catering to the emerging market of mobile gaming, Lenovo has announced its Legion Tab globally. Previously, it was China-exclusive under the guise of “Legion Tab Y700” boasting a powerful Snapdragon chip, dual USB-C ports, and a QHD 144Hz display. In this article, let’s a quick peek at the Lenovo Legion Gaming Tablet, its expected price in Nepal, alongside specifications, features, and availability details.
Lenovo Legion Tab Overview:
Display and Design
The “Legion” moniker makes it pretty clear that the tablet is targeted at ‘gamers’. It brings an 8.8 “ 144Hz LCD display with 2.5k resolution. That’s Lenovo’s ‘PureSight’ panel with full DCI P3 colors and brightness of up to 500 nits. Moving past that, the Legion Tab is actually really compact for an Android tablet and weighs just around 350 grams.
Design-wise you get to see two USB-C ports; one on the bottom and the other on the side. The latter is a faster USB 3 and also supports Display Port 1.4 for connecting to external displays. Besides that, the tablet is made of metal but features a glass back.
Performance and Cooling
The gaming tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Although it’s a bit on the older side, the 4nm SoC packs a punch with its prime X2 core at 3.2 GHz, three A710 performance cores, and four other A510 efficiency cores. The Adreno 730 GPU is also plenty capable and should be able to push smooth 90fps on PUBG mobile and provide 60fps on games like Genshin Impact. Complementing that, you get 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS storage.
To keep things in check, the Legion Tab features ‘Legion ColdFront: Vapor thermal solution’ with a large vapor chamber and three performance modes: Beast, Balanced, and Energy Saving.
Camera and Battery Life
For clicking photos and scanning documents, there is a 13MP main shooter accompanied by a macro lens on the back. You also get an 8MP selfie camera on the top bezel (portrait orientation).
In the tank, you get a 6550mAh battery that supports up to 45W fast charging. The tablet runs on Android 13 and will get 2 years of OS and 4 years of security updates.
The Legion Tab will launch in Asia and the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) in March 2024. When it makes it here, we expect the Lenovo Legion Tab price in Nepal to be around NPR 89,999.
Lenovo Legion Tab
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256 GB
EUR 599
NPR 89,999
Meanwhile, check out our video on the Samsung Tab S9 FE:
While Samsung updates its Galaxy Watch series annually, the same cannot be said about its “Fit” lineup of fitness bands. Samsung’s last product in the lineup was the Galaxy Fit 2, announced back in 2020. And amidst all the leaks and rumors that pertained for many months, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 a while ago and now it is official in Nepal as well. So, let’s walk through all the details and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 fitness tracker, including its price in Nepal, and availability.
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 Overview:
Display and Design
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 comes with a sleek and comfortable aluminum body with a massive 1.6″ AMOLED display (Yes MASSIVE, it’s 45% bigger than that of its predecessor). The Galaxy Fit 3 has a 5ATM certification and is highly resistant to water and dust with its IP68 rating. This makes it an ideal companion for outdoor enthusiasts who can use it in various environments without any worries.
Galaxy Fit 3 has an impressive battery life, lasting up to an astounding 13 days on a single charge as claimed. You can tailor your fitness tracker to suit your personality with over 100 preset watch faces and customizable background options.
Health Monitoring
With advanced sleep monitoring tools, the Galaxy Fit 3 promises to provide invaluable insights into your sleep patterns. According to Samsung, from detecting snoring to monitoring blood oxygen levels, every aspect of your sleep is meticulously analyzed.
You also get a personalized Sleep Coach, which offers tailored recommendations, empowering users to cultivate healthier sleep habits. During the day, the Fit 3 can track over 100 types of workouts, and monitor heart rate, stress levels, and more, all from your wrist.
Safety Features
Samsung has also Incorporated newly added safety features like Fall Detection and Emergency SOS. In the event of an abnormal fall, the Fit 3 provides prompt access to emergency services. With the SOS function, help is readily available with the press of a button, providing added security wherever you go.
Connectivity and Ecosystem Integration
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 can be a versatile controller for your smartphone camera, media playback, and more. Features like Automatic sync modes ensure effortless transition between devices. With the Find My Phone feature, locating your misplaced device is a breeze, adding an extra layer of convenience to your daily life.
It is no surprise that the UK takes its healthcare quite seriously and within the reach of the latest tech. Recently, they invested in a company working on a chip that can help patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Now they have utilised Apple’s latest bleeding edge innovation — Vision Pro in their healthcare, more specifically for spine surgery!
Apple Vision Pro in Healthcare Overview
We all know about Apple Vision Pro, or at least have heard about it. Just for the refresher, the Vision Pro is Apple’s mixed reality headset that comes stacked with the best of what the tech world has to offer. I had the opportunity to use the Vision Pro here at GadgetByte, and it surely feels like THE future! However, the implications for this tech — to me — seemed a bit limited. But, now a surgical team at Cromwell Hospital, London just used it for surgery, opening a whole new utility for the device!
The surgical team consisted of surgeons Fady Sedra, Syed Aftab, and lead scrub nurse Suvi Verho. They were conjointly working on the spine of a male patient. The nurse donned the headset to track the entire procedure and choose the required tools. The Apple Vision Pro was running on AI software from eXeX, which according to Aftab “is seamless and has improved efficiency within the Complex Spine team”. He adds the software had the potential to turn a scrub nurse he had never worked with — which is a regular occurrence — into someone with ten years of experience.
Moreover, the lead nurse also had good things to say about this integration. “It eliminates human error. It eliminates the guesswork.”, she says. She even went as far as to say that using Apple Vision Pro during the procedure was a “game-changer” and “gave her confidence”!
This event gives us a glimpse into how we will use the Apple Vision Pro headset in the future. While the software from eXeX was pivotal in spinal surgery, several other apps to help in healthcare have also launched. For example, Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics developed an app for surgeons conducting hip and knee replacements. More apps offering surgical training, and mental health support are also available.
With this, we can expect more and better integration of mixed reality in the health sector — which I believe will bring positive change in the care we receive!
Meanwhile, check out our Apple Vision Pro review video:
The Moto G (2024) has just been unveiled, and it’s packing some good punch for the price. Let’s dive into the details and see what the Moto G 5G (2024) has to offer, including its price in Nepal, and specifications.
Moto G 5G (2024) Overview
Display
The Moto G 5G(2024) boasts a sizable 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole screen that’s sure to make your content shine. With an HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels, a pixel density of 269 ppi, and a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, you’ll experience crisp visuals and smooth scrolling like never before.
Performance
Under the hood, the Moto G 5G (2024) is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset, ensuring smooth performance for all your daily tasks. With 4 GB of RAM and an additional 4 GB of virtual RAM, multitasking is a breeze. Plus, with 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, you’ll have plenty of space for your apps, photos, and more.
Cameras
Featuring a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro snapper on the back, you’ll be able to capture good details and stunning images. On the front, there’s also an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
The Moto G 5G boasts a nice 5000 mAh battery provided with 18W fast charging support. The G 2024 features an array of connectivity options like dual SIM and eSIM support to 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, and even a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack. Plus, with dual speakers, you can enjoy your favorite tunes in style.
Moto G 5G (2024) Specifications
Display: 6.6-inch LCD , 120Hz Refresh Rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (4nm)
RAM/Storage: 4GB/128GB
OS: Android 14
Rear Camera: 50 MP + 2MP Depth camera
Front Camera: 8 MP
Battery: 5000 mAh
Charging: 18W
Moto G 5G (2024) Price in Nepal and Availability
The Moto G 2024 is priced at $199 in the US and Canada. Although it is very unlikely to ever arrive here, if it does we expect Moto G 5G (2024) price in Nepal to be around NPR 27,000.
Smartphone
Price in the US (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Moto G 2024
USD 199
NPR 27,000
Meanwhile, watch our video of Galaxy S24 Vs iPhone 15
We heard that Motorola was working on the Moto G Power 5G a few months ago. Now the company has formally outed the phone. In this article, we will discuss the new Moto G Power 5G (2024) in further detail including its expected price in Nepal.
Moto G Power 5G (2024) Overview
Design and Display
The latest iteration of the Moto G Power 5G comes with a design update from the last one. This phone has a design that is more in line with the company’s other recent offerings such as Moto G Play (2024), Moto G24, Moto G24 Power, and Moto G04! Even the flagship Motorola Edge 50 Pro has a similar blueprint. So, it appears Motorola is also taking the Samsung approach and giving all their offerings a uniform look.
Moving on, the Moto G Power 5G (2024) comes with a slightly larger screen than its predecessor. Given that, the screen here is an LCD that measures 6.7 inches diagonally. It comes in an FHD+ resolution along with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the phone ships in two colour options — Midnight Blue, and Pale Lilac. Both of these variants come with a vegan leather finish on the back.
Performance
Under the hood, you get the MediaTek Dimensity 7020, which is basically the same chip as the Dimensity 930 featured in the last-gen Moto G Power 5G. When comparing these silicons in NanoReview, we can see the 7020 fares slightly better in the AnTuTu benchmark. Other than that, you get the same configuration, the same fabrication, and the same peak frequency of 2.2GHz.
Memory-wise you get 8GB RAM with an option to expand to 16GB with the “RAM Boost” feature. Similarly, you get 128GB UFS 2.2 storage on the Moto G Power 5G (2024). In the meantime, the phone boots on Android 14 with Moto’s My UX skin on top.
The camera department is led by a 50MP primary shooter supporting optical image stabilisation. The auxiliary lens on the Moto G Power (2024) is an 8MP ultrawide camera with a 118° field of view. On the other end, you get a 16MP lens handling the selfies.
Additional hardware features on the Moto G Power (2024) include a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W wired charging. On top of that, you also get 15W of wireless charging support. Furthermore, it is equipped with stereo speakers and supports Dolby Atmos. Lastly, the phone also has NFC support.
Moto G Power 5G (2024) Specifications
Design: Monotone water-repellent design with vegan leather finish
Display: 6.7” LCD Panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+
Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
RAM: 8GB + 8GB extendable
ROM: 128GB UFS 2.2
OS & UI: Android 14 with My UX on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary + 8MP Ultrawide)
Front Camera: 16MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Battery: 5,000 mAh cell with 30W wired, 15W wireless charging
Colour Options: Midnight Blue, Pale Lilac
Moto G Power 5G (2024) Price in Nepal and Availability
The company has announced the phone alongside the Moto G 5G (2024) through their official website. They also mention that the phone will hit the market starting 22 March 2024 with an MSRP of USD 299.99. If the phone arrives here, we expect the Moto G 5G (2024) price in Nepal to be NPR 47,999.
After numerous leaks and rumors on the internet, POCO has finally launched a more affordable version of the POCO X6 series, the POCO X6 Neo. In this article, let’s dive into discussing the POCO X6 Neo price in Nepal and its specifications.
POCO X6 Neo Overview
Design and Display
Measuring 161.1 x 75 x 7.7 mm and weighing just 175 g, the POCO X6 Neo boasts a sleek and lightweight design that’s easy to handle. In addition, its slim profile and IP54 dust and splash resistance ensure durability, making it suitable for everyday use.
Sporting a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, this phone delivers vibrant and lifelike visuals. In addition with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, every image is crisp, clear, and protected against scratches.
Performance
Under the hood of the POCO X6 Neo lies the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset, an octa-core powerhouse that ensures smooth and responsive performance. Regarding CPU, the X6 Neo features an octa-core with two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz.
Camera and Battery
Equipped with a 108MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor, the POCO X6 Neo lets you capture every moment with stunning detail and clarity. In addition, the X6 Neo comes with a nice 16 MP front camera, good enough for selfies. Moreover, the POCO X6 Neo comes equipped with a massive 5000mAh battery and a nice 33W fast charger as well.
The POCO X6 Neo is offered in two configurations in India, and it costs INR 15,999 for the 8/128GB variant and INR 17,999 for the 12/256GB model. We expect the price of POCO X6 Neo in Nepal to start at NPR 29,000 if and when it launches here.
