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Nubia Red Magic 9 and Pro Plus launched with SD 8 Gen 3, and advanced cooling!

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Nubia Red Magic 9 and Pro Plus launched with SD 8 Gen 3, and advanced cooling!

The Red Magic Series from Nubia is arguably the best when it comes to mobile gaming. And the 2023 iterations are official: Red Magic 9 and Red Magic 9 Pro Plus with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, graphene cooling, and a larger air duct. In this article, we’ll delve into the specs, features, and expected price of the Red Magic 9 Pro and Red Magic 9 Pro Plus in Nepal.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Series Overview:

Top Notch Gaming

The Red Magic 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ duo pack everything for a serious gamer. Powering the core of these devices is the latest and greatest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This TSMC’s 4nm fabbed SoC boasts a prime Cortex-X4 at 3.3GHz, three Cortex-A720 at 3.15GHz, two Cortex-A720 at 2.96GHz, two Cortex-A520 at 2.26GHz, and an Adreno 750 GPU, with a top-notch performance on both CPU and GPU side.

To make the most out of such horsepower, the Red Magic 9 Series packs an updated ICE 13 cooling system with a 10,182mm2 area coverage. Nubia claims up to 18 degrees of temperature drop with this.

On top of that, you get a graphene layer and a larger air duct for better airflow. Plus the internal fans spin at 22,000 RPM with 30% improved thermal conductivity than the last gen. And this makes it the ultimate cooling system on a smartphone.

Design and Display

The Red Magic 9 siblings boast an identical flat frame design. Nubia has gone with an aviation-grade aluminum material for the frame and a flat glass panel. The camera sensors are tucked inside with no visible bumps on the surface. You get three color options for both models: Black, Transparent White, and Transparent Black.

Red Magic 9 Pro Design and Display

As for the display, both smartphones sport a 6.8-inch flat AMOLED panel with a 2,480 x 1,116 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. This BOE-made screen boasts 1600nits of peak brightness and 2,160Hz PWM dimming. You get an under-display front camera plus a fingerprint scanner. The latter also doubles as a heart rate monitor.

Camera

Even as a gaming device, you get a fairly capable triple-camera setup here. It is headlined by a 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor. Meanwhile, the indisplay front camera is a 16MP snapper with 1080p recording.

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Camera

Battery and the Rest

Fueling the Red Magic 9 Pro is a 6500mAh cell with 80W fast charging support. Meanwhile, the Pro Plus variant packs a smaller 5500mAh battery with a faster 165W charging. In terms of connectivity, you get WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IR blaster.

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Series Specifications:

  • Display: 6.8-inch  AMOLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3, up to 1600 nits brightness, 2160Hz PWM dimming
  • Resolution: Full HD+ (2480 x 1116 pixels)
  • SoC: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 750 GPU)
  • Memory: 12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X RAM with 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0)
  • OS: Android 14 with Redmagic OS 9.0
  • Cameras: Triple
    – 50MP Samsung GN5 primary
    – 50MP ultra-wide
    – 2MP macro
  • Selfie: 16MP (under-display)
  • Biometrics: In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Audio: 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo speakers
  • Connectivity: 5G (NSA /SA), Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (L1/L5)+ GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC
  • Battery:
    • 9 Pro: 6500mAh battery, 80W fast charging
    • 9 Pro+: 5500mAh battery, 165W fast charging

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Price in Nepal and Availability:

In China, the Red Magic 9 Pro’s price begins at CNY 4,399 for the base 8/256GB trim. While the Pro Plus variant costs CNY 5,499 for the 16/256GB baseline. We expect the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus price in Nepal to start from NPR 103,999 and NPR 129,999 if and when they arrive here.

Smartphones Color Options Variants Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Red Magic 9 Pro 

Red

 Black 8/256GB CNY 4,399 NPR 103,999
12/256GB CNY 4,799 NPR 111,999
12/512GB CNY 5,199 NPR 120,999
Transparent Black/White 12/256GB CNY 4,999 NPR 115,999
12/512GB CNY 5,399 NPR 125,999
Red Magic 9 Pro+ Black 16/256GB CNY 5,499 NPR 129,999
16/512GB CNY 5,799 NPR 135,999
24GB/1TB CNY 6,999 NPR 162,999
Transparent Black/White 16/256GB CNY 5,699 NPR 132,999
16/512GB CNY 5,999 NPR 139,999

  • Meanwhile, you can check our Nubai Neo review.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 series of graphics cards compete with NVIDIA’s RTX 30 series. Custom RX 6800 cards have arrived in Nepal for some time now. In this post, we will look at the specifications, features, price, and availability of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 Overview:

AMD has managed to fit in 26.8 billion transistors in the Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards. It comes with 3840 stream processors, 60 compute units and an equal amount of Ray Accelerators. It boasts a game clock (base) speed of 1815MHz which can scale up to 2105MHz when boosted.

The GPU is listed with peak single and half-precision computer performance of 16.17 TFLOPs and 32.33 TFLOPs, respectively. Getting to memory, it comes with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a memory speed of 16Gbps. It uses a 256-bit memory interface that has up to 512GB/s bandwidth.

AMD RDNA 2 microarchitecture

RDNA 2 microarchitecture underpins the AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards. It employs the same 7nm FinFet process as its predecessor. All of the RDNA 2’s improvements, like those of the Zen 3, are the result of a new architectural design.

Even without a new manufacturing process, AMD has managed to improve performance per watt by up to 54% over the first-gen RDNA. A large part of that efficiency stems from AMD’s ability to clock the cores 30% faster without increasing power consumption.

Infinity Cache

Infinity Cache is a new feature on the RX 6000 lineup including the AMD RX 6800. It is in addition to the traditional L0, L1, and L2 cache found on the majority of graphics cards. The RX 6800 has 128MB of Infinity Cache, which is mostly intended for heavy gaming workloads. The new cache is four times denser than the legacy L2 cache and can achieve effective bandwidth of up to 1664GB/s.

AMD RDNA 2 Microarchitecture

AMD also has FidelityFX Super Resolution—or FSR for short—in its arsenal under the RX 6000 series. This open-source upsampling feature is similar to NVIDIA’s DLSS. It includes a wide range of technologies like denoiser, variable shading, ambient occlusion, and more to boost frame rates.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 Specifications:

RX 6800 
Architecture  RDNA 2
Process  TSMC 7nm
Transistor count  26.8 billion
Stream processors  3840
Compute Units  60
Game Clock  1815 MHz
Boost Clock  2105 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance 16.17 TFLOPS
Peak Half Precision Performance  32.33 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators  60
VRAM  16GB GDDR6
Memory Bus  256-bit
Memory Bandwidth  512GB/s
Infinity Cache  128MB
Power  250W

AMD Radeon RX 6800 Price in Nepal

The starting price of AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards in Nepal is Rs. 110,000. In Nepal, you can buy aftermarket AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics cards from companies like Asus, MSI, or Gigabyte from Hukut Store.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal  
Radeon RX 6800 Rs. 110,000

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

NVIDIA absolutely crashed the GPU market with the announcement of its Ampere-based RTX 30 series graphics cards. And AMD tried to swoop in on the market by launching a new RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6000 series of graphics cards as well. And in this post, we’ll discuss the features, specs, availability, and price in Nepal of AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Overview:

AMD has placed the RX 6700 XT between NVIDIA’s RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070. In Team Red’s own lineup, this card sits in the middle of the table among the RDNA 2-based GPUs. Compared to its immediate superior in the RX 6000-series, it comes with lesser compute units (CU). To be more specific, the RX 6700 XT has 40 CU to RX 6800’s 60.

Additionally, AMD is pairing this card with 12GB of GDDR6 video memory. While this is less than other GPUs in the Radeon RX 6000 family, it is 50% more compared to 8GB GDDR6 VRAM on NVIDIA’s RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070.

But more interestingly, the company has aggressively overclocked the RX 6700 XT. Not only does it look down on 2019’s RX 5700 XT, its game clock of 2424MHz towers over every other card in this series—even the $1,499 RX 6900 XT.

Radeon RX 6700 XT - Highlights

While that obviously doesn’t mean the RX 6700 XT will compete with the big boys, it’s evident that AMD wants to undermine NVIDIA. Here, it has a narrower 192-bit memory interface with up to 384GB/s bandwidth. With all this, the RX 6700 XT is a compelling buy compared to the similarly priced RTX 3070.

1440p gaming benchmarks

So, you might’ve already decoded that AMD is targetting 1440p gamers with the 6700 XT. During the presentation, the company revealed a couple of benchmarks of a few games compared to the two aforementioned NVIDIA cards.

While it wins out against both in titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Borderlands 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War, and Hitman 3, it falls behind 3070 in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Gears 5.

Radeon RX 6700 XT - Gaming Benchmarks

Moving on, this GPU also enjoys AMD’s Infinity Cache technology—a whole 96MB of it. This on-die L3 cache drastically maximizes bandwidth efficiency (as much as 3.25x more compared to RDNA-based graphics cards).

So, what the Radeon RX 6000-series lacks in terms of memory performance compared to high-end RTX 30 cards (with their more powerful GDDR6X memory), it tries to compensate for that with the Infinity Cache which more than doubles the memory bandwidth while consuming less power.

Smart Access Memory (SAM)

Moreover, the RX 6700 XT makes use of AMD’s Smart Access Memory (SAM) too. This PCIe-based data transfer protocol creates a virtual tunnel between the GPU and compatible CPU (Ryzen 5000, 3000 series), thereby allowing the processor to access the video memory directly.

As games grow bigger in size and modern-day CPUs require to make frequent stops to access VRAM, this solution effectively cuts out the unnecessary hassle.

AMD Smart Access Memory

While NVIDIA has also rolled out this feature (under the name “Resizable BAR”) to its RTX 30 series, the relatively newer RTX 3060 was the first card in the lineup to come with Resizable BAR support out-of-the-box.

Additionally, like the RX 6800, AMD is also using a dual-fan design here. But, most of the partner vendors including ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, and XFX have used a triple fan design instead.

A promise of a wider availability

On top of performance, pricing, and everything, AMD also promised one more exciting thing about this card—its availability.

Radeon RX 6700 XT - Partner Cards

Getting a graphics card at the usual price was almost impossible just a few months back days because of the ungodly level of market demand. However, speaking to The Verge, AMD said:

“With the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT launch, we are on track to have significantly more GPUs available for sale at launch.” Not sure if the company can actually pull this off but we’d like to wish Team Red all the luck in the world. Apart from this, AMD says that it doesn’t plan on nerfing any of its GPUs’ crypto-mining capabilities like NVIDIA did with the RTX 3060.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT Specifications:

6700 XT 6800 6800 XT
Architecture RDNA 2
Process TSMC 7nm 
Transistor count Unspecified 26.8 billion
Compute Units 40 60 72
Stream processors 2560 3840 4608
Game Clock 2424MHz 1815MHz 2015MHz
Boost Clock 2581MHz 2105MHz 2250MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance 13.21 TFLOPS 16.17 TFLOPS 20.74 TFLOPs
Peak Half Precision Performance 26.43 TFLOPS 32.33 TFLOPs 41.47 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators 40 60 72
VRAM 12GB GDDR6 16GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 192-bit 256-bit
Memory Bandwidth 384GB/s 512GB/s
Infinity Cache 96MB 128MB
Power 230W 250W 300W

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU Price in Nepal:

In Nepal, the price of aftermarket AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards starts at Rs. 75,000. You can buy AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics cards in Nepal from brands like Asus, MSI, or Gigabyte from Hukut Store.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal  
Radeon RX 6700 XT Rs. 75,000

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AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Price in Nepal [Updated]

In the gaming industry, there is only one name that comes to mind when it comes to GPUs: NVIDIA. AMD is the only brand coming close to producing a good enough GPU with a decently priced RX series. And sitting right in the middle is the RX 6750 XT. Hence, without further ado, let me dive into the specifications and price of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Overview:

Processor:

The whole Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs were based on AMD’s RDNA 2 microarchitecture with 6nm nodes all across the board, and the RX 6750 is no exception. There are 40 compute units and ray accelerators for hardware-based ray tracing. This equates to 2560 units of steam processors and 17.2 billion transistors across this graphics unit.

AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ASUS
Dual fans from ASUS

For starters, the Radeon RX 6750 XT has a base frequency of 2150 MHz. However, while doing mediocre gaming, it can get to 2495 MHz of clock speed. Moreover, the frequency can be boosted to 2600 MHz at most when needed. The TDP for this GPU is 250W, while the company recommends a minimum of a 650W PSU for it.

Video RAM

Moreover, the RX 6750 XT has a 192-bit memory lane for 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. The effective bandwidth of this graphics memory gets up to 1326 GB/s, but most of the time, 432 GB/s is the sweet spot it stays at. Furthermore, there is a 96 MB AMD Infinity Cache. All of these together contribute to 18 Gbps of memory speed.

Software-based boosts

There are many software technologies that boost the performance of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. For example, instead of processing the whole frame in higher resolution, the FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) tries to sharpen the lower-res frame. This can get you up to double the frames while compromising very little of the quality. Similar software tricks are applied to other features, such as AMD’s Anti-Lag and Smart Access Memory.

AMD Radeon RX 6400 FSR

Connectivity and Formats

You can connect it to an external monitor using 1.4a DisplayPort, while HDMI 2.1 can get you 4K 120Hz output or 8K 60Hz with a variable refresh rate. Further, RX 6750 XT supports encoding and decoding for 4K H264 and H265/HEVC video formats, as well as AV1 decoding.

AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Specifications:

RX 6750 XT
Architecture RDNA 2
Process 6 nm
Transistor count 17.2 billion
Stream processors 2560 units
Compute Units 40
Game Clock 2495 MHz
Boost Clock 2600 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance 13.31 TFLOPs
Peak Half Precision Performance 26.62 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators 40
VRAM 12GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 192-bit
Memory Bandwidth 432 GB/s
Infinity Cache 96 MB
Power 250 W

AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Price in Nepal and Availability:

The official price of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in Nepal is NPR 60,000, and it can be purchased from stores like Hukut.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal
Radeon RX 6750 XT NPR 60,000

vivo V29e Review: FINALLY a good midranger from Vivo!

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vivo V29e Review: FINALLY a good midranger from Vivo!

Hello and Namaste, everybody! Today we will discuss the Vivo V29e, the latest midrange entry from Vivo, launched at the price of Rs. 42,999 for the 8/256GB variant. With that pricing, the V29e is loaded with some impressive features such as an E4 120Hz AMOLED panel, a 64MP OIS camera, and an elegant design. In fact, Vivo Nepal is finally on track to reasonably pricing its devices as compared to its past records of overpricing!

So, is the Vivo V29e a strong contender in the NPR 40 to 50,000 price range? Find out about it in this Vivo V29e review!

Vivo V29e Review: Specifications

  • Design: IP54-rated curved design with plastic frame and glass back
  • Dimensions: 162.30 mm x 74.80 mm x 7.69 mm
  • Weight: 190 grams
  • Display: 6.67” E4 AMOLED Panel, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1150 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 107% NTSC color saturation, 394 PPI pixel density
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080)
  • Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
  • GPU: Adreno 619
  • RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4x + 8 GB extendable
  • ROM: 256 GB UFS 2.2
  • OS & UI: Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual Camera (64 MP OIS Primary + 8 MP Ultrawide)
  • Front Camera: 50 MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Recognition
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light sensor, E-compass, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope
  • Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
  • Battery: 4,800 mAh Lithium-ion cell with 44W fast charging
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM Dual Standby, 5G, Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth v5.1, USB 2.0 (Type-C)
  • Color Options: Forest Black, and Rose Gold
  • Buy Vivo V29e here

Check the full specifications of Vivo V29e, HERE!

Vivo V29e Review:

Design

  • Dimensions: 162.30 mm x 74.80 mm x 7.69 mm
  • Weight: 190 grams
  • Material: Plastic frame, glass back and front

Firstly, let’s start with the design of the phone given that Vivo is a design-centric brand. Even though the Vivo V29e’s design appears similar to the V27e, it nonetheless looks quite striking to me. The Rose Gold color variant that I have adds even more to the aesthetics.

Despite its slim profile, flat frames, and lightweight design, the phone feels good in hand, and premium as well, props to its glass build. Vivo has equipped the V29e with two LED flashes on the back – a regular one and another Aura ring light for night portraits. Additionally, it comes with an IP54 rating, so it will easily brush off some splashes of water and dust.

The V29e comes with a single-speaker setup, which is loud. However, a dual stereo speaker — which is not uncommon at this price point — would have been the icing on the cake. But, it is what it is.

Display

  • 6.67” E4 AMOLED Panel, FHD+ (2400 x 1080)
  • 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1150 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 107% NTSC color saturation, 394-pixel density

Moving on to the display, the Vivo V29e has a great screen for media consumption, offering sharp visuals. The colors may not be overly punchy, but the overall saturation is sufficient. Comparing it with other phones in this range, like the Samsung Galaxy A34, the latter one seems a bit more vibrant. However, if you prefer more boosted colors, adjustments can be made in the settings.

Vivo V29e Display

With the 120Hz refresh rate, scrolling and app switching are smooth and enjoyable. Vivo also provides you with an option to toggle between 60Hz and 120Hz, but unfortunately, you cannot choose 90Hz. Additionally, Vivo V29e also offers a smart switch option that switches between refresh rates to save you some battery. But, this feature is not optimized well enough, so I’d rather stick with the 120Hz option for a smoother day-to-day experience.

Camera

  • Rear Camera: 64 MP OIS Primary + 8 MP Ultrawide
  • Front Camera: 50 MP Camera

Daylight

In daylight conditions, the V29e produces punchy and detailed images with good dynamic range. The colors are vibrant and eye-pleasing, although close-up shots are something, the V29e struggles on. Comparing it with the Samsung Galaxy A34, the V29e tends to produce more vibrant colors, while the latter leans towards natural tones.

However, the Vivo V29e misses the mark in difficult situations while also struggling to focus on close-up subjects. Other than that, I am mostly satisfied with the camera performance of this phone.

Portrait

Talking of portrait shots, the results are on the vibrant end as well with this phone. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy A34, the Vivo V29e zooms in more on the subject with a better background blur. There is also some level of skin smoothening going on in here, which saves you the effort of having to edit your photos for social media.

Selfies

For selfies, the 50MP lens on V29e provides slightly boosted contrast, in comparison to the natural results of the Galaxy A34. It looks a bit overprocessed but in a good way. Additionally, the autofocus in the V series phones ensures sharp and decent selfies, though a subtle pinkish tone may be noticeable. All in all,  the images look good and there isn’t anything I need to complain about per se.

Ultrawide

Vivo has given us an 8MP ultrawide unit, this time around. Which I think is a much better option than the useless 2MP depth/macro combo! Well, speaking of the ultrawide images itself, it’s about average, nothing much going around in here.

Lowlight

In low-light conditions, the Vivo V29e produces really bright images, in my opinion. Sometimes it felt as if the photos were way too bright, so most of the time I did not even switch the Night mode on. The colors are boosted in a similar fashion to the daylight shots.

Thanks to OIS capability, the V29e performs well in terms of noise reduction. Additionally, I found the glare control of this phone equally commendable. It also includes an Aura Ring Light flash that you can fiddle around with to produce images as per your liking.

While the photography aspect is on the brighter side, I just can’t say the same about the videography. The V29e lacks 4K video recording capability, which is a bummer. What’s more disappointing is that even at 1080p, the stabilization is not as smooth. I even noticed exposure hunting during the videos, unlike the relatively smoother videos on the Samsung Galaxy A34.

Performance

  • CPU & GPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) + Adreno 619
  • Memory and Storage: 8 GB LPDDR4x + 256 GB UFS 2.2 + 8 GB extendable RAM
  • OS & UI: Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13 on top

Moving on to performance, the V29e is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, a notable improvement over the V27e’s Helio G99 chip. Even though this is a two-year-old chipset, it performs well enough with minimal lags or stutters, in day-to-day usage.

Vivo V29e Gaming

The gaming performance is decent as well, with smooth gameplay in Call of Duty Mobile at 60 FPS. However, PUBG Mobile is limited to Smooth + Ultra settings, lacking 60fps support. Meanwhile, relatively heavy games such as Genshin Impact can be played smoothly in 30 FPS mode. Something over than that would be asking too much from the phone. Similarly, the Vivo V29e offers an average of 70 FPS in high frame-rate games like Mech Arena.

All in all, this phone with the Snapdragon 695 chipset can keep up with your casual gaming needs. However, if you are looking for more gaming performance out of your phone, then the Samsung Galaxy A34 with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor is a better option for you.

FunTouch OS with ‘Hot Games’?

The UI on the Vivo V29e is FuntouchOS 13, based on Android 13. Honestly, speaking I find the Funtouch OS a bit boring, even though it has “fun” in its name. The phone comes with minimal pre-installed apps, but Vivo has decided to include popular games and app recommendations this time around like in Realme, and Infinix phones. This can be a major turn-off and annoyance to some of you. 

Vivo V29e Hot Games

Meanwhile, in terms of software updates, Vivo’s policy is not explicitly mentioned on the official site, but their V-series phones generally receive two major Android updates. So, I am assuming that’s what this phone is getting as well, which is not bad by any means. But in comparison, Samsung offers 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security commitment with the Galaxy A34!

Battery Life

  • Battery: 4,800 mAh Lithium-ion cell
  • Charging: 44W FlashCharge

Vivo V29e Charging

The V29e houses a 4800mAh battery, which falls on the higher end even by today’s standard. As a result, this phone easily lasts a day with moderate usage. Even though, the battery depletes a lot faster with heavy usage, the 44W charger included in the box comes in as a savior. In my test, this charger juices up the Vivo V29e to 50% in just 28 minutes, which is blistering fast!

Vivo V29e Review: Conclusion

While there are other options available, the V29e stands out with its commendable design, good AMOLED screen, ample storage with 256GB on the base variant, and fantastic cameras. Additionally, Vivo V29e is still a “cheaper” phone compared to something like the Samsung Galaxy A34 with a charger, back cover, and even screen protector included in the box.

Despite all the good things with this Vivo offering, there is room for improvement on the software front with longer updates and lesser bloatware. In conclusion, the Vivo V29e is a balanced midrange phone and offers good value for its price range. That wraps up our review of the Vivo V29e. I hope you found this review helpful!

Vivo V29e: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Elegant Design
  • Good Quality E4 AMOLED panel
  • Decent performance and camera

Cons

  • FunTouch OS needs refinements
  • Single Speaker

MediaTek vs Qualcomm ft. Dimensity 8300 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

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MediaTek vs Qualcomm ft. Dimensity 8300 and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3

The fight between the two big mobile chip companies, Snapdragon and MediaTek, isn’t settling anytime soon. While MediaTek provides better affordable options, Snapdragon thrives in the high-end segment. Let’s see who wins this fight for the mid-range section in the upcoming year, the new MediaTek Dimensity 8300 versus the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.

MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs. Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Overview:

One thing to take clear note of is that the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is a successor to Gen 1 rather than a direct upgrade to any of the Gen 2 chipsets (7s or 7+).

CPU

Starting with the core architectures, we get to see an upgrade from both sides. The Dimensity 8300 adopts the ArmV9 CPU architecture, boasting 20% faster CPU performance and up to 30% more efficiency in power usage compared to its forerunner. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 sees a 15% improvement over its first generation.

MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 CPU Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Architecture

On paper, the performance side is weak for the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, as the Dimensity 8300 has a way higher clock speed than the Qualcomm chip. For reference, the Gen 3 chip has all the same cores as the Dimensity 8300, but with a much lower clock frequency, as you can see from the table below.

MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Node 4 nm TSMC 4 nm TSMC
Prime core 1x Cortex-A715 @ 3.35 GHz 1x Cortex-A715 @ 2.63 GHz
Big cores 3x Cortex-A715 @ 3.0 GHz 3x Cortex-A715 @ 2.4 GHz
Little cores 4x Cortex-A510 @ 2.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz

Power usage might be the one thing both chips are equally good at, thanks to TSMC’s 4nm process.

GPU and AI Showdown

Even though we don’t have exact numbers to compare the GPUs of the Dimensity 8300 and SD 7 Gen 3, the former appears to have the upper hand. Building on the lead of the Dimensity 8200, MediaTek claims a 60% boost to the GPU, surpassing Qualcomm’s 50% boost from SD 7 Gen 1.

"MediaTek

In the realm of AI processing, it is not sure how these two pair against each other. The Dimensity 8300 introduces the APU 780, supporting Generative AI with stable diffusion and LLM with up to 10 billion parameters. In contrast, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 relies on its Hexagon NPU, boasting 60% faster performance per watt than its predecessor.

Hardware supports

The Snapdragon chip settles for 6.4 Gbps LPDDR5 RAM, compared to the faster 8.5 Gbps LPDDR5x on Dimensity’s new SoC. Both are neck-to-neck on displays, as the former can utilize WFHD+ at 168 Hz & WQHD+ at 120 Hz, while the latter can get FHD+ at 180 Hz & WQHD+ at 120 Hz. Further, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 can refresh at 60 Hz for internal or external 4K displays.

On the ISP side, Qualcomm’s Spectra tops out at 200 MP, while the Imagiq 980 for Dimensity 8300 supports a 320 MP sensor. Both can record 4K HDR videos at 60 Hz and support sub-6GHz. But Dimensity 8300 edges ahead with a 5.17 Gbps download speed. Both have WiFi 6E; however, Dimensity has the latest version of Bluetooth, i.e., 5.4.

Here’s the table:

MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
RAM LPDDR5x (8.5Gbps) LPDDR5 (6.4Gbps)
ROM UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1
Display FHD+ @180 Hz
WQHD+ @120Hz		 WFHD+ @168 Hz
WQHD+ @120Hz
4K @60Hz
ISP 320MP lens
Video: 4K @60fps		 200MP lens
Video: 4K @60fps
Connectivity WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.4		 WiFi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
Network 5.17Gbps (sub-6GHz)
Dual-mode 5G		 5Gbps

MediaTek Dimensity 8300 vs. Snapdragon 7 Gen 3: Conclusion

MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 takes the win by miles, no doubt. Frankly speaking, this is not a fair fight for the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Maybe Qualcomm will release a 7+ Gen 3 to compete with this chip, or they might continue their weird naming scheme with a direct 7+ Gen 4 in the near future. Until then, Dimensity 8300 will be the king of midrange chips!

  • Meanwhile, check out our Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs. A16 Bionic vs. Dimensity 9200 video.

Honor 100 Pro launched with 6.78″ AMOLED screen and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

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Honor 100 Pro launched with 6.78″ AMOLED screen and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Honor has recently unveiled the Honor 100 and 100 Pro smartphones in China, and the latter is receiving a lot of attention. The Honor 100 Pro boasts a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is the highlight of the device. In this article, we will delve into the latest Honor 100 Pro price in Nepal, its features, specifications, and more.

Honor 100 Pro: Overview

Display and Design

Honor 100 Pro

The Honor 100 Pro features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of around 436 pixels per inch. The display supports 1 billion colors, operates at a 120Hz refresh rate, and includes HDR technology. With a peak brightness of 2600 nits, the screen ensures clarity in varying lighting conditions.The Honor 100 features a bezel-less display in an array of colors: Black, Silver, Blue, and Violet.

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

The Honor 100 Pro operates on Android 14 with MagicOS. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset featuring an octa-core CPU configuration: 1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510. The GPU is an Adreno 740. In terms of memory, the device does not have a card slot and comes with internal storage options of 256GB with 12GB RAM, 256GB with 16GB RAM, and 512GB with 16GB RAM.

Camera

The Honor 100 Pro features a triple main camera setup, including a 50 MP wide lens with PDAF and OIS, a 32 MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens. Camera features include LED flash, HDR, and panorama. The video capabilities include 4K recording at 30fps and 1080p recording at 30/60fps with gyro-EIS. The selfie camera is a dual setup with a 50 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, featuring HDR and supporting 4K@30fps and 1080p@30fps video recording with gyro-EIS.

Battery and More

The Honor 100 Pro is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery. It supports 100W wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging. In terms of audio, it features stereo speakers and lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack. For communication, it offers Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, and various positioning systems including GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, and QZSS. Additional features include NFC, a USB Type-C 2.0 port with OTG, and a sensor array consisting of an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, compass, and ultrasound proximity sensor.

Honor 100 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Resolution: 1224 x 2700 pixels (~436 ppi density)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
  • GPU: Adreno 740
  • RAM: 12GB/16GB
  • Internal Storage: 256GB/512GB
  • OS & UI: Android 14 with MagicOS
  • Rear Camera: Triple – 50 MP, f/1.9 (wide), PDAF, OIS; 32 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
  • Front Camera: Dual – 50 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)
  • Security: Fingerprint (under display, optical)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass, ultrasound proximity
  • Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: 100W wired, 5W reverse wired
  • Network: GSM/CDMA/HSPA/CDMA2000/LTE/5G
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
  • Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Color Options: Black, Silver, Blue, Violet

Honor 100 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Honor 100 Pro starts at CNY 3,399 for the base 12/256 GB variant in China. When it makes it here, we expect the Honor 100 Pro price in Nepal to start around NPR 72,999.

Honor 100 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256 GB CNY 3,399 NPR 72,999
16/256 GB CNY 3,699 NPR 75,999
16/512GB CNY 3,999 NPR 82,999

  • Also, watch our review of VIVO V29 Pro

Honor 100 goes official with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and appealing design

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Honor 100 goes official with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and appealing design

Big news! Honor just dropped the Honor 100 in China, and it’s turning heads. The star of the show? Brace yourself for the raw power of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. In this article, we will discuss more about the latest Honor 100 price in Nepal, specs, features, and more.

Honor 100 Overview

Display and Design

At the forefront of the Honor 100’s appeal is its display—a vibrant OLED panel with a rich palette of 1 billion colors. The device comes with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, offering seamless interactions, and a visually pleasing experience. With HDR support and a peak brightness of 2600 nits, the Honor 100 promises to deliver stunning visuals that captivate users and elevate the viewing experience.

Honor 100 Price in Nepal

 

Moving on to the design, Honor has carefully crafted the 100 with both aesthetics and functionality in mind.  The device features a bezel-less display, providing an immersive screen-to-body ratio for an unobstructed view. In the interim, the Honor 100 is available in an array of colors, including Black, Silver, Blue, and Violet.

Processor

Snapdragon 7 gen 3

Under the hood, the Honor 100 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. This octa-core powerhouse promises exceptional performance, seamlessly handling multitasking, gaming, and resource-intensive applications. Complementing this, the Honor 100 comes with the usual Adreno GPU coupled with configurations offering up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, from which users can choose based on their preferences.

Camera

The Honor 100 boasts a dual-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 50MP wide lens with PDAF and OIS, alongside a 12MP ultrawide lens offering a 112˚ field of view. On the front, a 50MP ultrawide selfie camera is geared for high-quality self-portraits. Notable features include LED flash for well-lit shots, HDR for improved dynamic range, and panorama mode for capturing wide, sweeping scenes.

Battery and More

When it comes to battery life, the Honor 100 features a robust 5000mAh Li-Po battery, providing extended usage without frequent recharges. Setting it apart is the support for 100W wired charging, allowing users to quickly top up their devices. Adding a layer of versatility, the Honor 100 introduces 5W reverse wired charging, transforming the device into a convenient power bank for other devices.

Connectivity-wise, the device supports modern standards such as 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC. The absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack indicates a commitment to the streamlined design, while the inclusion of an under-display fingerprint sensor and other sensors like accelerometer, gyro, compass, and ultrasound proximity.

Honor 100 Specifications:

  • Display: OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 2600 nits
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Resolution: 1224 x 2700 pixels (~436 ppi density)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Memory: 12/16GB, 256/512 GB, non-expandable
  • OS & UI: Android 14 with MagicOS on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual – 50 MP, f/1.9 (wide), 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
  • Front Camera: 50 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide)
  • Security: Fingerprint (under display, optical)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass, ultrasound proximity
  • Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: 100W wired, 5W reverse wired
  • Network: GSM/CDMA/HSPA/CDMA2000/LTE/5G
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
  • Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Color Options: Black, Silver, Blue, Violet

Honor 100 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Honor 100 starts at CNY 2,499 for the base 12/256 GB variant in China. When it makes it here, we expect Honor 100 price in Nepal to start around NPR 59,999.

Honor 100 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256 GB CNY 2,499 NPR 59,999
16/256 GB CNY 33,200 NPR 63,999
16/512GB CNY 35,500 NPR 68,999

  • Also, watch our review of VIVO V29 Pro

Vivo Y12 2023 unveiled with Helio G85 and 5000 mAh battery

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Vivo Y12 2023 unveiled with Helio G85 and 5000 mAh battery

Vivo has unveiled the 2023 iteration of its Vivo Y12 — strangely under the same name.  In this article, we will take a closer look at the design, features, full specifications, and expected price in Nepal of the Vivo Y12 2023.

Vivo Y12 2023 Overview:

Display and Design

The Vivo Y12 4G has a 6.56-inch LCD display with 720 x 1612 pixels resolution, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, and a Waterdrop notch. The display supports 16 million colors and runs at a 60Hz refresh rate with 84.17% screen-to-body ratio.

VIVO Y12 2023

Running on Origin OS 3, based on Android 13, the device ensures a clean and functional user interface. Its dimensions measure 163.74 x 75.43 x 8.09mm, with a weight of 186 grams.

Processor

Vivo Y12 2023 runs on the 12nm MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor with 2 Cortex Arm A75 cores at 2GHz and  6 Cortex A55 cores at 1.8GHz. The graphics are handled by the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. Alongside that, the device has 6 GB RAM and 128 storage.

Camera

The Vivo Y12 2023 comes with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13 MP primary lens (f/2.2 aperture) and a 2 MP depth lens (f/2.4 aperture). On the front, it has an 8 MP primary lens with an f/2.0 aperture.

Both rear and front cameras can record videos at 1080p 30fps. Camera functionalities include auto flash, autofocus, face detection, and touch-to-focus. The Y12 4G also offers continuous shooting and High Dynamic Range (HDR) modes.VIVO Y12 2023 Price in Nepal

Battery and Rest:

The Vivo Y12 2023 is equipped with a 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Polymer battery that supports 15W fast charging. The device runs on Android 13 with the Origin OS custom user interface.

It supports dual SIM configuration with Nano SIM slots for both SIM1 and SIM2 and is compatible with 4G networks covering TD-LTE and FD-LTE frequencies.

The VIVO Y12 2023 has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS and Glonass, a USB Type-C port, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also includes sensors such as a light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, and compass. Meanwhile it also retains a 3.5mm audio jack for headphone connectivity.

VIVO Y12 2023 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.56 inches, LCD, 16M colors
  • Refresh rate: 60Hz
  • Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels (~2696 ppi density)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Internal Storage:  128 GB with expandable up to 1TB
  • OS & UI: Android 13 with OriginOS
  • Rear Camera:  13 MP f/2.2 aperture PM, 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth lens) SM
  • Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0 (ultrawide)
  • Security: Fingerprint
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass
  • Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: 15W wired
  • WLAN:  a/b/g/n/n 5GHz
  • Bluetooth: 5.0
  • Audio Jack: 3.5mm
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
  • Color Options: Wild  Green and Crystal Purple

Vivo Y12 2023 Price in Nepal and Availability:

The budget Vivo phone is available in Wild Green and Crystal Purple for CNY 999 (~$140) in China. When it makes it here, we expect the Vivo Y12 2023 price in Nepal to be around NPR 22,500.

Vivo Y12 (2023) Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128 GB CNY 999 NPR 22,500

  • Also, watch our review of VIVO V29 Pro

Oppo Pad Air 2 launched with Helio G99 chipset and 90Hz LCD display

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Oppo Pad Air 2 launched with Helio G99 chipset and 90Hz LCD display

Oppo launched the Pad Air 2 just today alongside the Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro in China. The new Oppo Pad Air 2 is the successor of Pad Air which was launched last year in May. The budget-friendly Air 2 has some notable upgrades in display, battery, and more when compared to its predecessor. Let’s find out more about the Pad Air 2 along with its specs, features, price, and availability in Nepal.

Oppo Pad Air 2 Overview:

Design and Display

The Oppo Pad Air 2 boasts a slim profile, measuring 6.9mm in thickness and weighing 532g. While looking at the pictures, the Pad Air 2 looks to similar the Oppo Pad 2. The available colors are Silver and Gray with a dual-tone finish.

As for the display, this pad comes with an 11.35-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. You get 2.4K (1720 x 2408) pixels resolution, 260 PPI, and 400 nits of peak brightness. Moreover, Oppo assures the Pad Air 2 an eye-protection display by blocking 60% of harmful blue light.

Performance and Storage

Under the hood, the Oppo Pad Air 2 is equipped with a Mediatek Helio G99 chipset. This 4G silicon features 2x Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz and 6 Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz. On the software side, it boots on ColorOS 13.2 based on Android 13. For storage, it can go up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Camera, Battery, and More

The tablet offers an 8MP camera on both the back and front for pictures, selfies, and video calls. Fueling it is an 8000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. For audio, it has quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Its connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

Oppo Pad Air 2 Specifications:

  • Body: 255.1 x 188 x 6.9 mm, 532gm
  • Display: 11.35-inches IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 260 PPI, 400 nits brightness (typ), 1B colors
  • Resolution: 2.4K (1720 x 2408 pixels)
  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with ColorOS 13.2
  • Rear Camera: Single (8MP)
  • Front Camera: Single (8MP)
  • Audio: Quad-speaker setup, Dolby Atmos
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.
  • Battery: 8000mAh with 18W fast charging

Oppo Pad Air 2 Price in Nepal and Availability:

In China, the price of Oppo Pad Air 2 starts from CNY 1,299 for the 6/128GB variant. It will be available for purchase from November 25. And, if it launches here in Nepal, we expect the Oppo Pad Air 2 price in Nepal to start from NPR 29,599.

Oppo Pad Air 2 Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB CNY 1,299 NPR 31,999
8/128GB CNY 1,499 NPR 36,999
8/256GB CNY 1,699 NPR 41,999
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