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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 announced with major performance boosts!

Raizel Tandukar
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 announced with major performance boosts!

Qualcomm launched its top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip just a few weeks back. The company has now announced a new member to its “Snapdragon 7” series of midrange mobile chipset as well, called the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Overview:

The Snapdragon 7 series has become convoluted with some recent launches like the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. Although it sounds like the 7 Gen 3 is the successor to both of them, it’s the true successor to the very first Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 instead. And it actually sits between the 7s Gen 2 and 7+ Gen 2. I told you things were convoluted here!

Internals

Anyway, Qualcomm’s latest midrange chip has been fabbed under TSMC’s 4nm process. Its octa-core CPU cluster consists of one primary core clocked at up to 2.63 GHz. Similarly, Qualcomm has coupled it with three performance and four efficiency cores, with a maximum clock speed of 2.40 GHz and 1.80 GHz, respectively. Qualcomm says all this results in a 15% better CPU performance and 20% better power efficiency versus Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Highlights

Likewise, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 features an unnamed Qualcomm Adreno GPU that’s 1.5x more powerful compared to the 7 Gen 1. In addition, the latest chipset also features a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU that apparently offers 60% faster AI performance per watt.

Hardware support and more

Moving on, this third-gen “Snapdragon 7” series processor can support up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. Meanwhile, it supports UFS 3.1 storage as well as Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 technology via USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connection. In terms of cameras, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3-powered phone can handle up to 200MP photo capture and even record 4K HDR videos at up to 60 fps.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 for mobile

Additionally, it supports a WFHD+ on-device display with a 168Hz refresh rate, or WQHD+ @120Hz. While supporting up to a 4K 60Hz external display. In terms of wireless connectivity, this chipset supports WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and six-way navigation with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and NavIC.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Availability

According to Qualcomm, Honor and Vivo will be the first adopters of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip. Furthermore, devices featuring this processor are expected to make their way later this month.

  • Meanwhile, check out our Ayaneo Pocket Air review video

ColorOS 14 (Android 14) Beta Update Roadmap is here for OPPO smartphones!

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ColorOS 14 (Android 14) Beta Update Roadmap is here for OPPO smartphones!

The Android 14 update, initially introduced on Pixel phones, is gradually making its way through. Oppo, the Chinese tech giant has also disclosed the Android 14 roadmap with ColorOS 14. Here’s a brief overview of the updated roadmap and key features of ColorOS 14 for Oppo smartphones.

Oppo ColorOS 14 Update Roadmap:

The ColorOS 14 update has already started. The first one to get a stable version of this OS will be Oppo Find N2 Flip in mid-November. Others will first get the beta update, and based on the feedback, Oppo will fine-tune the stable release of the OS for that device.

Beta Update Rollout timeline

The ColorOS 14 beta update timing may vary depending on the region you live in. But here is the general schedule:

October 2023

November 2023

December 2023

  • K series: Oppo K10 5G
  • A-series: Oppo A77 5G

January 2024

April 2024

  • Reno series: Oppo Reno8 Z 5G
  • F-series: Oppo F21s Pro 5G
  • A-series: Oppo A95 5G

One flaw I found here is that the Oppo F21s Pro 5G has been mentioned twice. Hence, one of them might be the F21 Pro 5G.

What’s new in Oppo ColorOS 14?

There are many tweaks and turns in this update. But I will focus on the important ones quickly.

Design

Remember the Aquamorphic design from the last version? It is getting an upgrade in ColorOS 14. Specifically, the feature will have new sound effects, color systems, and interactions based on the smartphone’s status, time, and on-screen content. Plus, the new Aqua Dynamics design integrates bubbles, capsules, and panels expandable from the status bar for enhanced interaction.

Oppo ColorOS 14 Aqua Dynamics design

Plus, ColorOS 14 brings in GO Green Always-On-Display, displaying environment-based animations linked to your step count. The animations signify reduced carbon emissions through walking instead of alternative transportation. Users can also open Snapchat easily with a lock-screen shortcut. Additionally, “Snapchat Card on Shelf” provides a quick view of messages, status, and friend locations.

Oppo ColorOS 14 Design
Left: GO Green AOD, Right: Snapchat Lock-screen Shortcut

AI-powered features

The AI-based Smart Touch enables users to collect texts, images, and videos from all apps into the new File Dock (situated at the Smart Sidebar). The stored contents can then be dragged and used across other apps. The added benefit is that this “clipboard-like thing” is synced across Oppo devices.

Oppo ColorOS 14 AI-powered features

Another feature that uses AI is “Smart Image Matting,” which crops out multiple subjects from an image or a frame of the video. Users can edit the cutouts as well as share them with friends. And the new “Smart Charging” adjusts the charging current based on the smartphone’s usage, minimizing battery wear and tear.

Trinity Engine

ColorOS 14 promises smoother performance across Oppo devices, thanks to virtualization in their Trinity Engine. ROM virtualization compresses apps and files to save up to 20GB of data. While the RAM virtualization keeps more memory for background apps. And lastly, CPU virtualization strikes a balance between efficiency and performance using better scheduling of tasks.

Oppo ColorOS 14 Trinity Engine

Privacy

Aside from that, ColorOS 14 also focuses on privacy. It introduces Picture Keeper, retaining Android 14’s ability to prevent apps from getting your whole gallery. Instead, the app will need permission for selected images from the user every time for added security.

Oppo ColorOS 14 Privacy

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Vivo X100 and X100 Pro go official with Mediatek Dimensity 9300 SoC

Mintu
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Vivo X100 and X100 Pro go official with Mediatek Dimensity 9300 SoC

With Mediatek announcing the Dimensity 9300 SoC, Vivo X100 and X100 Pro become the first smartphones to pack this flagship chip. This top-end duo from Vivo sports a pretty impressive triple camera setup and more. Without further ado, let’s delve into the specs, features, and expected price of the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro in this article.

Vivo X100 Series Overview:

Flagship Dimensity 9300 SoC

One of the headlining features of this new flagship X100 duo is the Dimensity 9300 chipset. Packing the big core architectures, this silicon is all about power and efficiency, thanks to TSMC’s 3rd gen 4nm+ architecture. You get a prime Cortex-X4 core at 3.25GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores running at 2.85GHz, followed by four Cortex-A720 cores clocking at 2.0GHz.

Mediatek Dimensity 9300 SoC

On top of that, Vivo has used LPDDR5T RAM tech, albeit limited to the top-end variant— 16GB RAM and 1TB storage of the vanilla X100 model only. As for the software, both smartphones boot on OriginOS 4 built on top of Android 14.

Design and Display

The X100 and X100 Pro boast the same design language with a circular camera module protruding from the rear. As the flagship duo, you get an IP68 rating against dust and water drips. Vivo ships both phones in Star Trail Blue, Sunset Orange, White Moonlight, and Cheyne Black shade options.

Vivo X100 Pro Design and Display

Talking of the display, both siblings get a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 8T LTPO 2800 x 1260 resolution, P3 color gamut, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and 3000 nits of peak brightness.

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Camera

Another articulating factor of the X100 duo is none other than its flagship triple camera setup, co-engineered with ZEISS. The Pro model flaunts a 50MP primary shooter with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide unit, and a 64MP telephoto lens with 4.7X optical zoom and up to 100X digital zoom. Meanwhile, the vanilla sibling also gets the same setup except for the telephoto unit being a 50MP shooter.

Vivo X100 Pro Camera

What’s common between the telephoto units of both models is the ZEISS-certified Vario-APO-Sonar lens to correct chromatic aberration, reducing color fringing and blurriness. Adding some more flare and glares, there is a custom V3 imaging chip from Vivo with enhanced night video capabilities. Getting to the front, you get a 32MP snapper housed on the punch hole cutout on the X100 duo.

Battery and Others

Fueling the Vivo X100 is a 5,000mAh cell with 120W fast charging support. Meanwhile, the Vivo X100 Pro packs a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Talking of the connectivity options, you get 5G, triband WiFi 7, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C Gen 3.2 port. Likewise, there is an indisplay fingerprint scanner for biometrics security.

Vivo X100 and X100 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.78-inches AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 3000nits peak brightness, 8T LTPO, 2160Hz PWM dimming
  • Resolution: 2K (2800 x 1260 pixels)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm+)
  • Memory: 12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 16GB LPDDR5T (X100 only*) Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 14 with OriginOS 4 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – 50MP primary (OIS)
    – 50MP ultrawide lens
    – 64MP telephoto (X100 Pro), 50MP telephoto (X100), 4.3x optical zoom
  • Front Camera: 32MP
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 120W fast charging (X100), 5,400mAh with 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging (X100 Pro)

Vivo X100 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the pricing of Vivo X100 and X100 Pro begin at CNY 4,999 and CNY 3,999 for the base 12/256GB variant. We expect the Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro price in Nepal to start from NPR 95,999 and NPR 119,999 if they ever make their way here.

Smartphones Variants Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vivo X100 12/256GB CNY 3,999 NPR 95,999
16/256GB CNY 4,299 NPR 102,999
16/512GB CNY 4,599 NPR 109,999
16GB/1TB CNY 4,999 NPR 119,999
16GB/1TB (LPDDR5T) CNY 5,099 NPR 121,999
Vivo X100 Pro 12/256GB CNY 4,999 NPR 119,999
16/256GB CNY 5,299 NPR 126,999
16/512GB CNY 5,499 NPR 131,999
16GB/1TB CNY 5,499 NPR 143,999

    Nepal government has decided to ban TikTok. What’s next?

    Pratima Adhikari
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    Nepal government has decided to ban TikTok. What’s next?

    Nepal government has officially banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok in the country. As of 13th November 2023, anyone living in Nepal cannot access the web version of TikTok, while ISPs will soon disable its app version within 24 hours.

    Why did the Nepal government ban TikTok?

    Chinese company TikTok has been banned in many countries because of potential privacy and cybersecurity concerns over fears that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can use the social media app for spying or propaganda.

    However, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of Nepal Narayan Kaji Shrestha emphasized that the government’s decision to prohibit TikTok in Nepal is rooted in concerns about its role in disturbing social cohesion, undermining national unity, and endorsing inappropriate content.

    Many countries like the US, UK, Canada, and EU have only banned TikTok from devices issued to government staff citing data security concerns. Whereas countries like India, Pakistan, Taiwan, and now Nepal have imposed a public sector ban. Meaning all citizens are forbidden to use this Chinese-made software on their smartphones, tablets, and PCs. By the way, the Nepal government had already banned TikTok from historic, sacred sites across the country around a year ago.

    The pros and cons of TikTok ban in Nepal

    Now, has the Nepal government done the right thing by banning TikTok in Nepal? Let’s explore its cons first!

    The cons

    The first demographic that’s immediately affected by the TikTok ban in Nepal is the small content creators — typically aged between 18 to 24 — who were generating some sort of income through creative content. Likewise, TikTok has been one of the best platforms for small businesses to sell their products through short interactive videos.

    Tiktok launching AI Avatars is worrisome

    While it’s not as if TikTok is without competition, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels are nowhere near as engaging and algorithm-friendly. So new creators or any genre of videos may struggle to rapidly reach a broader audience, hindering potential engagement rates.

    The pros

    What about the pros then? Well, since TikTok is a relatively new video-sharing platform, it is not as refined as YouTube when it comes to copyright strikes or guidelines related to hate speech and harassment, pornographic content, and those that promote violence. According to a report, a total of 1,647 cybercrime cases were reported on TikTok in the last four years in Nepal.

    Such types of content are especially more difficult to regulate in “TikTok LIVE” where creators engage with their audience in real-time. In Nepal, several instances have been reported where videos were removed due to violations of TikTok’s guidelines. While the ​company says it’s working hard​ on these issues, it has severely impacted teens and young adults.

    How to use TikTok in Nepal after the ban?

    But as they say, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

    And despite the ban, you can still use TikTok in Nepal by using a VPN software. What VPN does is, it establishes a digital connection between your computer and a remote server owned by a VPN provider. This creates a virtual network that encrypts your personal data, masks your IP address, and lets you browse from a different region.

    VPN usage illustration

    So you can download VPN apps like Nord VPN and TunnelBear to still access TikTok in Nepal. After installing a VPN service provider, you can sign up for free and locate the address to countries where TikTok is legal and continue using it. However, most VPN apps offer limited data and bandwidth. So you might have to upgrade to a premium subscription which can cost anywhere between $5 – $15 per month.

    My final thoughts

    Like TikTok, PUBG faced a similar ban in Nepal. But it was swiftly turned away through a Supreme Court stay order last time. And the current TikTok ban situation with an even weaker case remains to be seen about how sustainable this restriction will be in the long run.

    While I personally don’t use TikTok that often, I appreciate its appeal to those who enjoy the platform. It’s fun and highly interactive. The sophistication of its algorithm, intuitively showcasing content aligned with individual preferences, adds to its “wow” factor.

    Samsung Galaxy M44 launched with Snapdragon 888 5G chipset

    Aarohan Niraula
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    Samsung Galaxy M44 launched with Snapdragon 888 5G chipset

    South Korean tech giant Samsung has just launched the Galaxy M44 smartphone in its home country be it under a different name. The “Galaxy Jump 3” which will likely be called the ‘Galaxy M44’ globally houses the powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset among other things. In this article, let’s talk about the Samsung Galaxy M44 including its design, full specs, and expected price in Nepal.

    Samsung Galaxy M44 Overview: 

    Performance

    Under the hood, the Galaxy M44 has a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SOC.

    It is an octa-core processor announced on December 1, 2020. Fabbed under the 5nm process, this SoC has a prime Cortex-X1 core clocked at 2.8 GHz, 3 performance Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz, and 4 efficiency Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. Alongside the CPU cores, the chip features an Adreno 660 GPU and an X60 5G modem baseband.

    Snapdragon 888 5G SoC

    So, although 3 years old at this point, the 888 chipset is a beast at this price range and should be able to outperform its competitors like Snapdragon 778G,  Snapdragon 870 and Dimensity 1300.

    Complementing the processor, you get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage with support for further expansion via a MicroSD card.

    Design and Display 

    The design of the Samsung Galaxy M44 is nothing out of the ordinary. It has a water-drop notch with noticeable bezels up front and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

    Samsung Galaxy M44 Design

     As for the display, it is a 120 Hz IPS LCD panel which is unfortunately a downgrade from last year’s AMOLED one. The FHD+ panel (1080 x 2408) is the same size at 6.5 inches and has an 8-bit color depth.

    Cameras

    Samsung Galaxy M44 - Cameras

    Moving on to the cameras, you get a triple shooter setup consisting of 50MP primary and 2MP depth and macro lenses. Unfortunately, the cameras also see a downgrade as there is no ultrawide camera, and there’s no OIS either. On the front, you see a 13MP selfie cam with an aperture of f /2.0.

    Battery and More

    Fueling the Jump 3 (hopefully M44) smartphone is a 5000 mAh battery which is slightly smaller than the 6000 mAh cell on the M34. The charging speed stays the same at a modest 25W. And like with their other midrange options, Samsung promises 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches.

    Samsung Galaxy M44 Specifications:

    • Display: 6.5″ FHD+ 8-bit 120Hz PLS display
    • Chipset: Snapdragon 888 (5nm)
    • GPU: Adreno 660 GPU
    • Memory: 6GB RAM
    • Storage: 128GB (up to 1TB via MicroSD)
    • Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
      – 50MP primary shooter, OIS
      – 2MP depth sensor
      – 2MP macro sensor
    • Front Camera: 13MP lens
    • Battery: 5000mAh with 25W fast charging (no charger inside the box)
    • Color Options: Black, White

    Samsung Galaxy M44 Price in Nepal and Availability

    The Galaxy M44 was silently launched in South Korea under the ‘Jump 3‘ moniker with a starting price of 438,900 KRW. If it makes it here, we expect the Samsung Galaxy M44 price in Nepal to be around NPR 49,999.

    Samsung Galaxy M44 Price in Korea (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
    6/128GB KRW 438,900 NPR 49,999

    Huawei launches BE3 Pro router with WiFi 7

    Dip Khatiwada
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    Huawei launches BE3 Pro router with WiFi 7

    Many recently upgraded to Wi-Fi 6, some eye Wi-Fi 6E, but Huawei BE3 Pro is bringing the state-of-the-art WiFi 7. This latest router comes with a sleek design and practical features. In this article, let’s dive in to discuss the newly launched Huawei BE3 Pro WiFi 7 router including its features, bandwidth, expected price in Nepal, and more.

    Huwaei BE3 Pro: Rumors Roundup

    Features

    The Huawei BE3 Pro measures 225 x 177.9 x 59.5mm with four antennas neatly folded. Its slim rectangular design adds a touch of modernity to any space. Adding an LED light enhances visibility and adds a subtle aesthetic flair.

    Under the hood, the Huawei BE3 Pro uses 4K QAM modulation for efficient data transmission. In addition, the Quad-core WiFi-7 achieves speeds up to 3600 Mbps for smooth downloads and seamless gaming. With dual-frequency bands operating at 2.4GHz and 5GHz, users can expect enhanced network speed and reduced latency.

    What’s more?

    The signal strength and coverage of Huawei BE3 Pro are bolstered by four performance signal amplifiers, allowing the router to easily penetrate walls for a more expansive network reach. The inclusion of a dedicated e-sports gigabit network port prioritizes gaming data transmission, ensuring fast and stable performance. For broader connectivity options, there is also a 2500 Mbit high-speed network port.

    Huawei BE3 Pro

    Additionally, The router BE3 Pro features Huawei’s proprietary game turbo engine, which intelligently identifies popular games for optimal streaming speed. Parents can manage their children’s internet activities through the Huawei Smart Life app, which provides a simple and accessible way to monitor online usage.

    Huawei BE3 PRO: WiFi 7

    WiFi 7, or IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT), is the new WiFi standard, which is also exclusively now used in Huawei BE3 Pro. It operates on all three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) to make the most of available spectrum resources. Unlike WiFi 6, which aims to handle more devices, WiFi 7 focuses on providing impressive speeds for every device more efficiently. If you face issues like buffering, lag, or congestion, upgrading to a WiFi 7 router could be your ideal solution. 

    How is it better than WiFi 6?

    WiFi 7, also available in the Huawei BE3 Pro will be way faster than Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 7’s top speed is 46 Gbps for one device, much faster than Wi-Fi 6’s 9.6 Gbps. This means quicker downloads and smoother streaming for everyone. 

    Another cool thing is Wi-Fi 7’s bigger channel width. It goes from 160 MHz in Wi-Fi 6 to 320 MHz in Wi-Fi 7. This helps send data better, reducing traffic jams and making the network handle more stuff at once. Also, Wi-Fi 7 uses a smart encoding trick called 4k QAM (4096 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) to put even more data in the airwaves.

    In addition, it uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), a modulation technique, that empowers higher data rates and more efficient utilization of the available spectrum. It enables multiple devices to transmit data on the same channel, thereby enhancing the overall network throughput. So, with faster speeds and smarter tech, Wi-Fi 7 is a big step up from Wi-Fi 6.

    Huawei BE3 Pro WiFi 7 Router: Price and Availability

    The Huawei WiFi 7 router offers competitive pricing, with the 1000M network port version priced at CNY 399 and the 2500M port version at CNY 499. If it makes it here, we expect the Huawei BE3 Pro price in Nepal to be around NPR 9,999.

    Huawei BE3 Pro Router Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
    1Gbps Network Port CNY 399 NPR 9,999
    2.5Gbps Network Port CNY 499 NPR 13,999

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 with Helio G99 chip is now available in Nepal

    Mintu
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    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 with Helio G99 chip is now available in Nepal

    Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A9 and Tab A9+ a little over a month ago. And now, the cheaper Tab A9 has officially made its way to Nepal as well. So let’s take a look at the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A9, alongside its specifications, price in Nepal, availability, and more.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Overview:

    Design and Display

    Starting with the design, the Galaxy Tab A9 and A9 Plus boast a metallic back. The vanilla version is 8mm thick, while the latter is slimmer, measuring around 6.9mm. As for the color options, both of them offer Graphite, Silver, and Navy shades.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Design

    On the front, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ has an 11-inch panel with a 1200 x 1920 px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. However, the A9 has a much smaller screen (8.7 inches), refreshes at 60Hz, and has an 800 x 1320 px resolution.

    Performance

    For a budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab A9 features a Helio G99 SoC. This 6nm fabbed midrange chip from Mediatek has two Cortex-A76 (@2.2 GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@2 GHz) CPU cores. Whereas the A9+ houses a more powerful Snapdragon 695 chip (6nm) instead. This one has a more powerful CPU cluster with Cortex-A78 (@2.2 GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8 GHz) cores.

    Additionally, these two come in 4/64GB as well as 8/128GB configurations for storage. You can also expand the storage by up to 1TB via a micro SD card. In terms of software, these two run on Android 13-based One UI 5.1.

    Tab A9+ exclusives

    And while the regular Tab A9 supports LTE connectivity, the A9+ also has 5G support. Furthermore, the Tab A9 has two speakers compared to a quad-speaker setup on the A9+. Both support Dolby Atmos audio though. Plus, the vanilla version is limited to displaying two apps at a time, while Samsung lets you multitask with three apps at a time on Tab A9+.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Exclusives

    Battery and others

    Here, the Galaxy Tab A9 has a 5,100mAh battery while its “Plus” sibling enjoys a larger 7,040mAh unit. They support 15W charging and as expected, Samsung doesn’t ship a compatible power brick inside the box either.

    Other than this, Samsung’s latest budget tablets bring an 8MP camera at the back. Whereas the standard Tab A9 has a 2MP selfie unit over a 5MP front-facing camera on the Tab A9+.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Specifications:

    Galaxy Tab A9 Galaxy Tab A9+
    Dimensions 124 x 211 x 8mm 168.7 x 257.1 x 6.9mm
    Weight 332 gm (WiFi) 480 gm (WiFi)
    333 gm (LTE) 491 gm (5G)
    Display 8.7-inch, TFT LCD, 60Hz 11-inch, TFT LCD, 90Hz
    Processor MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
    Memory 4/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
    Software Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI 5.1 on top
    Camera 8MP rear, 2MP front 8MP rear, 5MP front
    Audio Dual speakers Quad speakers
    Battery 5,100mAh (15W charging) 7,040mAh (15W charging)

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ Price in Nepal

    As of now, the Tab A9+ is yet to arrive in Nepal. And the official Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 price in Nepal is NPR 21,499 and NPR 27,499 for the 4/64GB model with WiFi and LTE connection, respectively. You can buy this tablet from Samsung Nepal’s authorized stores like Hukut.

    Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Price in Nepal Availability
    4/64GB WiFi NPR 21,499 Hukut
    WiFi + LTE NPR 27,499

    Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 here

    Honor 100 will support 100W fast charging and more!

    Dip Khatiwada
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    Honor 100 will support 100W fast charging and more!

    After its split with Huwaei, Honor had its major comeback with various mid-range and flagship smartphones. Hoping to continue the same trend, Honor is preparing itself for the release of the Honor 100 series. In this article, let’s dive into the rumors surrounding the Honor 100 Series including their specifications, pricing, and availability. 

    Honor 100 Series Rumors Roundup

    Recent developments strongly suggest the imminent launch of the Honor 100 series, speculated to introduce both the standard 100 and the enhanced Pro model. Certifying a duo of unreleased Honor phones, thought to belong to the Honor 100 series, China’s 3C agency revealed that both the Honor MAA-AN10 and MA-AN00 will support 100W charging. This marks a notable advancement from the Honor 90, which featured up to 66W charging, and the China-exclusive Honor 90 Pro, which boasted 90W.

    By the way, what is 3C certification?

    CCC

    The China Compulsory Certificate (3C) is a mandatory certification system enforced by China for electronic and information technology equipment, ensuring compliance with specified safety and quality standards before introducing products to the Chinese market. This certification is crucial for products to obtain legal access, prioritizing consumer safety and product quality.

    100W Charging and 5G

    Key information emerges from the 3C certification, linking model numbers MAA-AN10 and MAA-AN00 to the upcoming Honor 100 series. Certification assures users of these devices enjoy 100W fast charging capabilities and seamless 5G network support. However, the certification falls short of unveiling additional hardware specifications, leaving enthusiasts eager for more details.

    Speculations on other Specifications:

    Leaks and speculations fuel anticipation, hinting at a cutting-edge 1.5K resolution display with high-frequency dimming for enhanced eye protection within the Honor 100 series. Further rumors suggest a robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC might power one of the models, promising a performance leap. Additional features may include dual front-facing cameras and a distinctive circular rear camera module, enhancing the series’ photography capabilities.

    Both upcoming Honor 100 series devices receive certification with the HN-200500C05 charger, offering 10W, 66W, and 100W speeds. The listing also confirms 5G connectivity for both devices.

    Honor 100 Series Specifications (Rumored):

    • Display: AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz refresh rate
    • Chipset:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC (4nm)
    • Memory: Up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage
    • Camera: Dual front-facing cameras, Rear cameras in a circular module.
    • Software & UI: Honor MagicOS 8.0 (upcoming) on top of Android 14
    • Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
    • Battery: 5000mAh with 100W fast charging

    Honor 100 Series: Availability and Price

    As the official launch date remains shrouded in secrecy, the Honor 100 Series is rumored to be released within November. As for the pricing of the upcoming series, it is expected to be in the range of CNY 2,600 – CNY 4,000 for the standard Honor 100, GT variant, and the Pro model (converts to ~NPR 48,000 – NPR 74,000).

    • Also, watch our review of Apple Watch 2 Vs Series 9:

    Valve upgrades the Steam Deck with an OLED screen and more!

    Raizel Tandukar
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    Valve upgrades the Steam Deck with an OLED screen and more!

    Valve Corporation, an American video game developer company, announced Steam Deck back in 2021. It was a Nintendo Switch-like hybrid handheld gaming console that supports Steam games. Now, the company has given their original consoles a few upgrades. In this article, we will delve into what’s new on the Valve Steam Deck OLED, its expected price in Nepal, and so on.

    Valve Steam Deck OLED Overview:

    Design and Display

    The Valve Steam Deck OLED has not deviated from its original design. The design and controls are the same down to the teeth. It comes in a dimension of 298 x 117 x 49 mm and weighs 640 grams. Furthermore, it also features HD haptics with a 6-axis IMU gyroscope.

    Valve Steam Deck OLED Design

    This new iteration gets its most significant upgrade in terms of the display. As the name implies, it has an OLED touchscreen that measures 7.4” diagonally. This HDR-ready screen has 1,000 nits of peak brightness, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 110% P3 color gamut.

    Performance

    The Valve Steam Deck OLED also receives upgrades under the hood. It comes with the AMD APU with the same Zen 2 CPU and 8 RDNA 2 CUs GPU. The CPU and GPU’s maximum clock speed remains the same at 3.5 GHz and 1.6 GHz respectively. However, the new variant is based on a power-efficient 6nm process instead of 7nm.

    AMD APU in Valve Steam Deck OLED

    Similarly, this handheld also comes with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM on board. This memory is capable of 6400 MT/s, which is an upgrade over the previous 5500 MT/s. Furthermore, the Valve Steam Deck OLED comes with either 512 GB or 1 TB NVMe SSD for storage. It also has a high-speed microSD card slot for further memory expansion. Lastly, it runs on Arch-based SteamOS 3 on the software side of things.

    Battery and the rest

    Powering the handheld is a bigger 50Wh battery that provides 12 hours of gameplay at most. It is then complemented by PD 3.0 charging up to 45W via a USB Type-C port. This also doubles down as a DisplayPort with up to 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz output. The Valve Steam Deck OLED also comes with a 3.5mm earphone jack.

    In terms of wireless connectivity, this upgraded variant supports tri-band WiFi 6E and Bluetooth v5.3 with a dedicated Bluetooth antenna. Furthermore, it comes with stereo speakers with embedded DSP and a dual microphone array.

    Valve Steam Deck OLED Specifications:

    • Dimensions: 298.00 mm x 117.00 mm x 49.00 mm
    • Weight: 640 grams
    • Display: 7.4” HDR OLED Panel, Touch, 1000 nits peak brightness, >1 million:1 contrast ratio, 110% P3 Colour Gamut, 90Hz refresh rate, <0.1ms response time
    • Resolution: 1,280 x 800
    • Controls: A B X Y buttons, D-pad, L and R analog triggers, L and R bumpers, View and Menu buttons, 4x assignable grip buttons, 2x full-size analog stocks with capacitive touch, 2x 32.50 mm square trackpads
    • Chipset: AMD APU (6nm)
      • CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4–3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
      • GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6TFlops FP32)
    • RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
    • Storage: 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe SSD + Expandable with high-speed MicroSD card
    • OS: SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
    • Audio: Stereo speakers with embedded DSP + Dual microphone array
    • Sensor: Dual ambient light sensor
    • Battery: 50Wh with 45W PD3.0 charging via Type-C
    • Connectivity: Tri-band WiFi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3, 3.5mm headphone jack

    Valve Steam Deck OLED Price in Nepal and Availability

    In the US, it is set to ship on 16 November 2023 at USD 549 and USD 649 for the 512 GB and 1 TB variants, respectively. But Valve says this is a limited edition offering and will only be available in the USA and Canada. However, if it ever makes its way here, we expect the Valve Stem Deck OLED price in Nepal to be NPR 87,949 for the base variant.

    Valve Steam Deck OLED Price in USA (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
    512 GB USD 549 NPR 87,949
    1 TB USD 649 NPR 103,949
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    Microsoft Xbox Gaming Console Price in Nepal [Updated 2023]

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    Microsoft Xbox Gaming Console Price in Nepal [Updated 2023]

    Console vs PC is a war that the gaming community will probably argue until the end of time. Both of them have their pros and cons. And it is really difficult to say which one is actually the better of the two. I prefer gaming on consoles rather than PCs. That’s mostly because it allows me to slouch on my couch and enjoy my favorite game. So, if you are like me, I mean if you love to play games on a console then here is a great opportunity for you.  We’ve compiled a list elaborating on the specifications, and the price of Microsoft Xbox currently available in Nepal, so be sure to go through them.

    Microsoft Xbox S

    The Xbox One S is one of the smallest gaming consoles out there. It is lightweight at just 1.92kg. Despite its size, it is capable of providing some impressive gaming power such as 120fps, 3D sound, DirectX ray tracing, and HDR with AMD FreeSync. Running the things on the core are Custom Zen 2 CPU and Custom RDNA 2 GPU. It is accompanied by 10GB GDRR6 RAM and 512GB Custom NVME SSD storage.

    Xbox Series S Design

    Specifications:

    • CPU: 8-core Custom Zen 2 CPU @ 3.4GHz
    • GPU: AMD custom GPU @ 1.565GHz, 4 TFLOPS
    • Weight: 1.92 kg
    • Memory: 10GB GDDR6
    • Memory bandwidth: 224GB/s
    • Storage: 512GB NVME SSD
    • I/O: USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 3, HDMI 2.1 x 1
    • Communication: Ethernet 802.3 10/100/1000, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band

    Currently, the price of the Microsoft Xbox Series S is NPR 45,000 in Nepal.

    Microsoft Xbox Series X

    The Xbox Series X is the most powerful console from Microsoft. Powered by a Custom Zen 2 CPU and 12 TeraFlops GPU, this console bears serious gaming capabilities like hardware-accelerated DirectX Raytracing, 120fps, 8K HDR, and true 4K resolution gaming. Keeping the thermals in check is Xbox Parallel Cooling Architecture with three airflow channels and a Vapor Chamber.

    xbox series X price availability

    Specifications:

    • CPU: 8-core AMD Zen 2 custom CPU @3.8GHz
    • GPU: AMD custom GPU @1.825 GHz, 52 CUs, 12 TFLOPS
    • Weight: 4.4Kg
    • Memory: 16GB GDDR6
    • Memory bandwidth: 560GB/s, 336GB/s
    • Storage: 1TB Custom NVME SSD
    • I/O: USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 3, HDMI 2.1 x 1
    • Communication: Ethernet 802.3 10/100/1000, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band

    Talking about the price, the Microsoft Xbox Series X costs NPR 74,000 in Nepal.

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

    A pro gamer needs a worthy controller to complement their skills and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is exactly that. This is the same device that bagged the Best of E3 2019 – Hardware/Peripheral award and it offers up to 40 hours of battery life. The best part about this controller is the abundant customization options that it offers.

    Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

    Besides the standard Xbox controller buttons, this one contains exchangeable analog sticks and D-pad buttons. Moreover, those buttons can be simply popped out and replaced with those that come along with the controller.

    Specifications and Features:

    • System Requirements: Xbox One system or PCs running Windows 7 or later
    • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
    • Weight: 345g
    • Battery: 40hrs (approx.) with a full charge
    • Features:  Haptic feedback, adjustable thumbstick tension, assignable buttons

    The best Xbox controller does not come cheap. It is priced at around $179 and its price in Nepal is Rs. 25,000. The premium cost for a premium controller.

    Which one to buy – Series X or Series S? 

    Going by the specs, the Xbox Series X is certainly better than the Xbox Series S. With more power, the Series X will provide you with a better gaming experience.  While the latter one is also a preferable option if your budget is tight. Unless you’re concerned about the full-fledged 4K experience, I would suggest you go for the Xbox Series S. But hey if you have the required money and are not willing to compromise on the graphic settings, then who am I to complain?

    Microsoft Xbox Gaming Console Price in Nepal [2023] 

    To be clear, these Xbox devices are not yet officially available in Nepal. As a result, they are only available in selected retail stores and online stores like Allure International for now.

    Microsoft Gaming Console Models Price in Nepal
    Xbox Series S (512GB) NPR 45,000
    Xbox Series X (1TB) NPR 74,000

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