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boAt launches Airdopes Flex 454 ANC with up to 45 hours of playback

boAt
TWS

Raizel Tandukar

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September 17, 2023

boAt launches Airdopes Flex 454 ANC with up to 45 hours of playback

The popular Indian accessories brand, boAt Lifestyle, recently launched Airdopes Flex 454 ANC alongside the Airdopes 161 ANC wireless earbuds. In this article, we will be discussing the boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC in detail along with its features, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC Overview:

Design

The boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC are in-ear design TWS earbuds available in two colour options: Gunmetal Black and Zinc White. Design-wise, these guys don’t look anything out of the ordinary. However, the stem of these buds seems to be on the shorter end.

The Flex 454 ANC boasts IPX5 water resistance. The casing of these earbuds seems to feature two different textures of the same colour but no IP rating of any kind. The main body of the case looks to have a rather matte finish whereas the cover of the case seems to be on the glossy end.

Audio

In terms of audio, the boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC is powered by 10mm drivers and supports Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. This should provide you with a stable connection and good sound clarity. These earbuds also come with Adaptive EQ, powered by Mimi, that supposedly matches your ear sensitivity to fine-tune audio quality.

But the major highlight of these earbuds — as the name suggests — is its ANC capability itself. The company claims to be providing “Flagship-Level” ANC with noise cancellation of up to 32dB. The Airdopes Flex 454 ANC also comes with quad mics with AI ENx tech which allows clearer sound quality. They provide “Ambient Mode” to allow ambient noise in when you are outdoors too.

Battery and Features

boAt promises industry-leading playtime with Airdopes Flex 454 ANC at 45 hours when the ANC is turned on and at 60 hours otherwise. Thanks to boAt’s “ASAP Charge” tech, you can get 4 hours of playtime just by plugging it in 10 minutes only.

The Airdopes Flex 454 ANC also comes with other cool features such as “Beast Mode”. This is the company’s gaming mode where the audio latency drops to a respectable 60ms. Then there’s the “boAt SmartTalk” feature, which allows you to “Accept” or “Reject” a call using the respective voice prompts. These earbuds even support in-ear detection and multipoint connectivity. You can customise different settings of the Airdopes Flex 454 ANC via the “boAt Hearables App” companion app.

boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC Specifications:

Sound Driver: 10mm driver
Playback: 45 hours (with ANC, earbuds + case), 60 hours (without ANC, earbuds + case)
Charging: via USB Type-C (240 minutes from 10 minutes of charging)
IP Rating: IPX5 splash resistance
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 with Bluetooth Multipoint support
Companion App: boAt Hearables (Android | iOS)
Noise Cancellation: Active Noise Cancellation
Other Features: Beast Mode with 60ms latency, In-ear detection, boAt SmartTalk, Adaptive EQ, Ambient Mode
Colour Options: Gunmetal Black, Zinc White

boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC Price in Nepal and Availability

The boAt Airdopes Flex 454 ANC price in Nepal is NPR 4,199.

boAt TWS earbuds	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Airdopes Flex 454 ANC	NPR 4,199	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our top picks for the best budget wireless earbuds

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC launched with 32dB active noise cancellation

boAt
TWS

Aarohan Niraula

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September 17, 2023

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boAt Airdopes 161 ANC launched with 32dB active noise cancellation

boAt has just announced the Airdopes 161 ANC earbuds alongside the Airdopes Flex 454 ANC. The former is more expensive than the vanilla Airdopes 161 Pro but also packs in a lot more features. In this article, let’s talk about the design, features, and expected price in Nepal of the boAt Airdopes 161 ANC earbuds.

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC Overview:

Design

Looks-wise, the new Airdopes 161 ANC doesn’t look too different from its “Pro” sibling. Both of them have an in-ear design with silicon tips for a tight seal. The oval speaker unit is complemented by a cylindrical stem with dual mics on each bud. The case itself is oval-shaped this time around and offers a larger battery (300mAh vs 500mAh).

These earbuds are IPX5-rated against sweat and water splashes. boAt Airdopes 161 ANC is available in three colors: Black, White, and Green.

Sound

The boAt Airdopes 161 ANC buds, as the name suggests, come with Active Noise Cancellation. According to boAt, they have an industry-leading 32dB ANC. Besides that, they feature 10mm drivers that can produce the standard 20Hz – 20KHz frequencies. With the previously mentioned mics, these earbuds will deliver crisp and clear call quality using ENx (Environmental Noise Cancellation). These buds connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.3.

To appeal to gamers, boAt has equipped these buds with ultra-low latency of 50ms for a rich and delay-free gaming experience. Moreover, the buds also come with Dual EQ options for tuning the sound to your preference. That includes the boAt signature sound EQ and the Balanced EQ which you can toggle between.

Battery and Extras

Moving onto the battery life, the boAt Airdopes 161 ANC do pretty well with up to 50 hours of playback with ANC off. If you do decide to use the ANC a lot and run out of juice, a quick 10-minute charge will be able to provide 150 minutes of playback. To charge it all the way, it’ll take about 1.5 hours.

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC Specifications:

Driver: 10mm
Frequency: 20Hz – 20KHz
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
Battery Life: 500mAh (case), 35mAh (each earbud)
Music Playback: 50 hours (case)
Charging: USB-C wired charging, 1.5 hours
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (Up to 32dB)
IP Rating: IPX5 splash resistance
Colors: Black, White, Green

boAt Airdopes 161 ANC Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, these earbuds are available for purchase through boAt’s official website for INR 1,499. If they do make it here, we expect the boAt Airdopes 161 ANC price in Nepal to be around NPR 2,999.

boAt TWS earbuds	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Airdopes 161 ANC	INR 1,499	NPR 2,999

Meanwhile, check our top picks for best budget TWS earbuds

Oppo launches A2 Pro with a sleek design and free battery replacement!

Raizel Tandukar

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September 17, 2023

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Oppo launches A2 Pro with a sleek design and free battery replacement!

The Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer giant, Oppo, has launched an attractive new offering in their midrange segment — Oppo A2 Pro. Let’s take a look at the Oppo A2 Pro price in Nepal, its availability, features, specifications, and more in this article.

Oppo A2 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

The design is the standout feature here with a leather back finish on the ‘Desert Brown’ variant. Meanwhile, the hybrid materials finish on Vast Black and a-pinkish-purplish Twilight variants are visually appealing as well. On the back, the Oppo A2 Pro features a pronounced camera bump with “four camera cutouts” and an “Innovative AI Camera” written in the centre of the bump. Meanwhile, the company logo is featured on the lower half of the phone.

The hybrid materials version of the phone measures (162.66 x 74.28 x 7.99) mm and weighs 183 grams. On the other hand, the leather version of the phone has an added thickness of 8.04 mm and weighs 185 grams. This latest offering from Oppo is IP54-rated meaning that the phone is dust and splash resistant

On the display side of things, the Oppo A2 Pro has a beautiful curved display with centre centre-aligned hole punch cutout. Measuring 6.7 inches diagonally, the display is a 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel with 920 nits of peak brightness and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate. Other than that, the screen is capable of displaying 1.07 billion colours, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut along with 2,160 Hz PWM dimming.

Performance

Under the hood, a 6 nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset is powering the phone. The phone ships with Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1 on top. It is available with either 8 or 12 gigs of LPDDR4x RAM. Similarly, we have two storage options: 256 GB or 512 GB. The available combinations are 8+256 GB, 12+256 GB, and 12 + 512 GB.

In terms of expandability, the Oppo A2 Pro is capable of a 12 GB virtual RAM extension. However, the phone does not have a MicroSD card slot, thus, the storage expansion option isn’t available.

Camera

The phone features a large centre-aligned camera bump. However, the “four camera cutouts” only feature two cameras. The primary camera is a 64-megapixel sensor with a maximum f/1.7 aperture. On the other hand, the secondary camera is a 2-megapixel depth sensor, helping out with your portrait shots. Among the remaining cutouts, one is reserved for LED flash, whereas the other seems to just be a dummy.

The rear camera features a six-element lens and auto-focus. Additionally, the rear camera is capable of 4K video recording at 30 frames per second. On the front, the Oppo A2 Pro offers an 8-megapixel camera. Given the reputation of Oppo, the phone probably offers a lot of options to fiddle with on the front camera.

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Battery and the rest

The Oppo A2 Pro has a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W wired charging capabilities along with a proprietary battery health engine. Furthermore, the phone also features a power chip that monitors charging and prevents excessive heating and overcharging. Moreover, Oppo is offering a free battery replacement in China if the battery health drops below 80% within 4 years of the purchase date.

The phone has an under-display fingerprint scanner along with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 support.

Oppo A2 Pro Specifications:

Dimensions: ~ (162.66 x 74.28 x 7.99) mm, ~ (162.66 x 74.28 x 8.04) mm for leather finish
Weight: ~ 183 grams, ~ 185 grams for leather finish
Display: 6.7″ AMOLED Panel, 920 nits peak brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate, 2160 Hz PWM dimming, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut
Resolution: FHD+ (2412 x 1080) resolution
Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
GPU: Mali G68 MC4
RAM: Upto 12 GB LPDDR4x + Upto 12 GB extendable virtual RAM
ROM: Up to 512 GB non-expandable UFS 3.1
OS & UI: Andriod 13 with ColorOS 13.1 on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (64 MP Primary + 2 MP Depth Sensor)
Front Camera: 8 MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole punch cutout)
Security: Under display fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5,000 mAh cell with 67W SUPERVOOC charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, USB Type-C
Colour Options: Vast Black, Desert Brown (Leather), and Twilight

Oppo A2 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Oppo phone goes on sale on the 22nd of September. The base (8/256GB) variant is priced at CNY 1,799. When the phone makes its way here, we expect the Oppo A2 Pro price in Nepal to be around NPR 39,500.

Oppo A2 Pro	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256 GB	CNY 1,799	NPR 39,500
12/256 GB	CNY 1,999	NPR 44,000
12/512 GB	CNY 2,399	NPR 52,500

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Infinix GT 10 Pro

Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds launched with Immersive Audio

BOSE
TWS

Mintu

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September 17, 2023

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds launched with Immersive Audio

Bose is undoubtedly, a pioneer when it comes to audio products. The American company has launched the QuietComfort Ultra, a premium TWS with Bose Immersive Audio technology. Without further ado, let’s head into the specs, features, and expected price of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in Nepal.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Overview:

Design

Beginning with the design, the Boss QuietComfort Ultra boasts an identical look to its predecessor, the QuietComfort II. The new thing You get an IPX4 rating for protection against water splashes. This in-ear TWS is available in two color options: Black and White Smoke.

Design

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Immersive Audio

Let’s talk about the key USP of the QuietComfort Ultra: Immersive Audio. This tech is the first gen from Bose with spatial audio experience. The earbuds promise surreal audio by revealing the true depth of spatializing. This is all possible due to an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and Bose’s digital signal processing software. On top of that, the CustomeTune sound can analyze the shape of the ear and adjust the sound accordingly.

You get two options here: Still and Motion. As the name implies, the “Still” mode is for when you are sitting still while the “Motion” mode allows the audio to travel with you while moving.

ANC

As a flagship earbuds, you get a flagship Active Noise Cancellation here. Thanks to the Bose Aware Mode, the earbuds are able to pick up and segregate your voice from 360 degrees of background noise. Additionally, the internal filters can also dynamically filter the wind noise for clear audibility.

Connectivity and Others

Moving on, the QuietComfort Ultra connects to your phone/laptop using Bluetooth 5.3. Talking of the battery, Bose has rated the buds for six hours of audio playback while turning on the spatial mode will dial it down to 4 hours. You can wirelessly charge the buds as well.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Specifications:

- Body: 1.23″H x 0.79″W x 0.96″D-inches, grams each
- Charging case: 2.61″H x 2.34″W x 1.05″D-inches, Hard plastic
- Material: Plastic (PC-ABS) / Silicone / Metal
- Eartips: Silicone tips + Stability bands
- Microphones: 4
- Equalizer: Adjustable EQ (in Bose Music app)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (Up to 30ft)
- Codec: SBC, AAC
- Battery backup: Up to 6 hours (additional 18 hours from charging case)
- Charging Time: 2 hours (earbuds); 3 hours (charging case)
- Noise cancellation: Yes, Active Noise Cancellation
- IP certification: Yes, IPX4
- Control: Touch
- Companion app: Bose Music (Android | iOS)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Price in Nepal

In the US, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is priced at USD 299. We expect the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds price in Nepal to be NPR 44,999 when it launches here.

Wireless TWS earbuds	Price in the US (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds	USD 299	NPR 44,999

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Huawei launches a new pair of smart glasses — the Huawei Eyewear 2

Raizel Tandukar

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September 17, 2023

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Huawei launches a new pair of smart glasses — the Huawei Eyewear 2

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant has added a new product to its wearable division in the form of Huawei Eyewear 2. Even though there is very limited information in regard to the product right now, let’s discuss all we know about the new Huawei Eyewear 2, including its features, specs, and expected price in Nepal.

Huawei Eyewear 2 Overview:

Design

The Huawei Eyewear lineup is basically an earbud in the form of spectacles or sunglasses. The Eyewear 2 features a titanium frame and boasts an IP54 rating too.

These new glasses are available in two styles, one of which has a noticeable rim, whereas the other one has a very minimal rim. Huawei Eyewear 2 also offers interchangeable Zeiss prescription lenses that can magnetically attach to the main glass frame.

Features

These smart glasses offer various touch gesture controls through the temples. Huawei also says it supports Private Acoustic 2.0, but the company hasn’t shared much info about it. At this time, it seems as if the Eyewear 2 has received an upgrade only in its battery. So, we are assuming every other spec is the same as the first-gen Huawei Eyewear.

The playback and call time seem to have almost doubled in the Huawei Eyewear 2. Reports say that Eyewear 2 will be providing 9 hours of call time, compared to the 4.5 hours of its predecessor. In the meantime, Huawei advertises 11 hours of music listening with their new smart glasses, compared to 6 hours in the last gen.

Huawei Eyewear 2 Specifications:

Build: Titanium Frame
Lens: Interchangeable Zeiss prescription lens
Playback: 11 hours of music, 9 hours on call
Other features: Smart touch controls, Private Acoustic 2.0

Huawei Eyewear 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Huawei Eyewear 2 is EUR 300 and it’s set to be available from mid-October 2023. If it ever arrives here, we expect the Huawei Eyewear 2 price in Nepal to be around NPR 49,500.

Smart Glasses	Price in Europe	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Huawei Eyewear 2	EUR 300	NPR 49,500

Meanwhile, check out our impressions of Hifuture EY+ smart glasses

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G Price in Nepal [Updated]

Redmi
Xiaomi

Aarohan Niraula

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September 17, 2023

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G Price in Nepal [Updated]

A while ago, Xiaomi introduced a 4G version of the Redmi Note 12 in Europe. The smartphone has now made its way to the Nepal market as well. So, in this article, let’s look at the specs, features, and official price of the Redmi Note 12 4G in Nepal.

Redmi Note 12 4G Overview:

Design and Display

The design of the smartphone is quite identical to its 5G sibling. You get a flat frame design with a hole-punch cutout in the front. And the button placements are also at the same spots. As a budget smartphone, it’s unsurprising that the Redmi Note 12 4G has a plastic body. But it does bag an IP53 rating against dust and minor water splashes.

The back panel is home to a rectangular module housing a triple camera setup. At the bottom, the phone has a USB Type-C port and a headphone jack. The phone retains an IR blaster and is available in Ice Blue, Onyx Grey, and Mint Green color options.

Moving on, the device sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The punch hole panel boasts a Full HD+ resolution. Similarly, you get Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a peak brightness of 1200 nits.

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Snapdragon 685 Chipset

Inside, the Redmi Note 12 4G is the first phone to pack the new Snapdragon 685 SoC. It is a 6nm-based chipset with four Cortex-A73 (@2.8GHz) and four Cortex-A53 (@1.9GHz) cores. And handling the graphics is the Adreno 610 GPU. So, basically, it is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 680 found in last year’s Redmi Note 11.

Besides that, the phone boots on MIUI 14, built on top of Android 13. Regarding memory configurations, there are four options to choose from, 4/64GB, 4/128GB, 6/128GB, and 8/128GB. You can also expand the storage via a microSD card.

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Camera

Coming to the optics, the phone sports a triple camera setup. The primary camera is a 50MP Samsung JN1 shooter, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensing unit. For selfies and video calls, there is a 13MP snapper upfront.

Rest of the Specs

The Redmi Note 12 gets its juice from a 5000mAh Li-Po cell with support for 33W fast charging. Other connectivity options include 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C port.

Redmi Note 12 4G Specifications:

Body: 165.66 x 75.96 x 7.85mm, 183.5gm, IP53 dust/water resistant
Display: 6.67 AMOLED DotDisplay panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 1200 nits (peak), 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 395 PPI
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G (6nm Mobile Platform)
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.8 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 6×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 610
Memory: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
Software & UI: MIUI 14 on top of Android 13
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1, f/1.8 primary lens
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultrawide lens
– 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
– LED flash
Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.45 lens (punch-hole)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W charger inside the box)
Color options: Ice Blue, Onyx Grey, Mint Green
Read our detailed review of the Redmi Note 12 4G.
Read the full specs of Redmi Note 12 4G here.

Redmi Note 12 4G Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Redmi Note 12 in Nepal starts at NPR 22,999 for the base 4/128GB variant. The 6/128GB variant costs Rs. 24,999 and the 8/128GB is priced at Rs. 26,999. Likewise, the new 8/256GB variant costs Rs. 27,999. You can buy Redmi Note 12 from Hukut and other Xiaomi-authorized stores across Nepal.

Redmi Note 12 4G	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
4/128GB	NPR 22,999	Hukut
6/128GB	NPR 24,999
8/128GB	NPR 26,999
8/256GB	NPR 27,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of Redmi Note 12 4G.

Redmi Note 12 5G Price in Nepal [Updated]

Redmi
Xiaomi

GadgetByte

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September 17, 2023

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Redmi Note 12 5G Price in Nepal [Updated]

Redmi’s Note 12 series phones are here in full swing. While Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G launched in Nepal a while ago, Redmi Note 12 5G has now made its way to the country as well. So let’s look at what the new Redmi Note 12 5G has to offer, including its specs, features, availability, official price in Nepal, and more.

Redmi Note 12 5G Overview:

Design and Display

Redmi Note 12 5G shares a design language similar to its expensive “Pro+” sibling. That is to say that it has curved edges on the back and a dot-style notch on the front. It is available in three color options: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, and Frosted Green.

As for the display, the smartphone has a 6.67″ Samsung AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its brightness peaks at 1,200 nits and it has 4096 levels of brightness too. This display even covers a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and is also SGS Eye Care certified against harmful blue light.

Performance and Memory

Performance on Note 12 5G is handled by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. It is built on a 6nm node and replaces the Snapdragon 480, offering a 15% and 10% boost in terms of CPU and GPU, respectively. The phone ships with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage and either 4 or 6GB LPDDR4x RAM. As for software, it boots on Android 12-based MIUI 14 out of the box. And Xiaomi has promised 2 major OS and 4 years of security updates for this phone.

Camera and Battery

Camera-wise, Redmi Note 12 5G flaunts a triple rear camera system with a 48MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor.

To note, the Chinese variant of the phone skips that ultrawide camera and carries a 2MP depth sensor instead of a macro camera. Then there is a 13MP selfie shooter up front (compared to an 8MP sensor on the Chinese version). The handset houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, this smartphone has IP53 certification for dust and splash resistance. Redmi has also included a 3.5mm headphone jack here. For security, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and 2D face recognition. Xiaomi is keeping the fairly useful IR blaster alive this year as well. For connectivity, it has dual SIM 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and USB Type-C.

Redmi Note 12 5G Specifications:

Display: 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 5G (6nm)
Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 12 with MIUI 14 on top
Rear Camera: Triple (48MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 13MP (hole-punch cutout)
Security: Face-unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging
Check out the full specs of Redmi Note 12 5G here.

Redmi Note 12 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Here, the official Redmi Note 12 5G price in Nepal is NPR 29,999 for the 6/128GB and NPR 31,999 for the 8/256GB variant. You will be able to buy Redmi Note 12 5G in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.

Redmi Note 12 5G	Price in Nepal (Dashain Offer)	Availability
6/128GB	NPR 29,999	Hukut Store
8/256GB	NPR 31,999	Hukut Store

Check out our Redmi Note 12 5G review

Motorola Edge 40 Neo comes with Dimensity 7030, pOLED display

Motorola

Sonika Bhandari

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September 15, 2023

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Motorola Edge 40 Neo comes with Dimensity 7030, pOLED display

Motorola has launched yet another awaited mid-range phone to the market; the all-new Motorola Edge 40 Neo. It comes with a Dimensity 7030 processor, a 50MP dual camera, and more. It is a slightly toned-down version of Moto Edge 40. In this article, we will be discussing all the details of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo; its features, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo Overview:

Design and Display

The phone features a slim profile and a display with minimal bezels and a central hole-punch cutout. At the back, there is a square camera module for two cameras. Additionally, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is available in three color options: Black Beauty, Caneel Bay, and Soothing Sea.

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Up front, the phone features a curved 6.55-inch 10-bit pOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate as well as a 360Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, the screen boasts DCI-P3 coverage, a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, HDR10+ certification, and a built-in fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.

Read our Motorola Edge 40 Neo review

Performance and Camera

Running the show on the core of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is Dimensity 7030 SoC, coupled with a maximum of 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, and offers up to 256GB of built-in storage. It comes pre-installed with Android 13.

Meanwhile, read all the prices and specs of Motorola products here

As for cameras, the Edge 40 Neo brings a 50MP primary with OIS and a 13MP ultrawide camera supporting autofocus for macro shots. For selfies, there’s a 13MP front-facing camera.

Battery and others

Moving on, the phone houses a 5,000mAh battery cell with support of 68W fast charging. It supposedly goes from 0-50% in just 15 minutes. Also, it features an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

For audio, there are stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Likewise, the connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo Specification

Dimension: 159.6 x 72 x 7.9 mm, 170 g ~172 g, ~90.1% screen-to-body ratio
Display: 6.55 inches P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory: 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage, 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage
Back Camera: Dual:
- Primary sensor: 50 MP, f/1.8, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
- Ultrawide: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, PDAF
Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.4
Security: Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NFC
IP rating: IP68 dust and water resistance
Color: Black Beauty, Soothing Sea, Caneel Bay
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, 68W wired, 50% in 15 min (advertised)

Motorola Edge 40 Neo Price in Nepal and Availability

In Europe, the Edge 40 Neo retails at a price of EUR 399. After the global launch, we can expect the Motorola Edge 40 Neo’s price in Nepal to be approximately NPR 59,999.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo	Price in Europe (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB	EUR 399	NPR 59,999

Meanwhile, check out our full review of Motorola Edge 40

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China rumored to ban iPhone, A win for Huawei?

Apple
Huawei

GadgetByte

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September 14, 2023

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China rumored to ban iPhone, A win for Huawei?

Amidst the restriction of the U.S. over Huawei, China has reportedly pulled a UNO reverse card. Yes as per rumors, China is banning iPhones and foreign-made smartphones in government offices. With this, after the freshly launched Mate 60 lineup, Huawei seems to possibly capture the revenue that would have gone to iPhones this time. However, there is another side to the story; while iPhones will be at a disadvantage, Huawei is also not without its own challenges.

China’s iPhone Restriction Rumors:

Why ban iPhone usage in China?

The rumors of China’s decision to ban iPhones and other foreign-made smartphones have already caused a negative impact on Apple’s stock price, causing it to drop quickly. The early news from China claims security problems with Apple products, which made people worry more about their privacy and security.

The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, said the ban was because of “many media reports about security incidents concerning Apple phones,” which makes people think again about Apple’s privacy problems. More of a Deja Vu of the claims made by the US government on Huawei phones, right?

Who will be affected by this step?

Considering that China contributes around 20% of Apple’s annual iPhone revenue, it is certain that Apple will face revenue challenges if this decision gets implemented. However, they aren’t the only party facing issues. The Chinese government may also be impacted because Apple is a major employer in the country, with a significant portion of its production based there.

A decline in iPhone sales could lead to reduced production, potentially affecting jobs and employment. With iPhones seeing an immediate drop in sales, it adds pressure on Huawei as well, to step in and fill the economic and technological gap left by Apple.

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Deal Alert: Get Nord Buds 2 on purchase of Huawei Watch GT 3 in Nepal

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September 14, 2023

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Deal Alert: Get Nord Buds 2 on purchase of Huawei Watch GT 3 in Nepal

Huawei debuted the Watch GT 3 a year ago in Nepal. Now, one can get a OnePlus Nord Buds 2 TWS on this stylish smartwatch for a limited time period. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Huawei Watch GT 3 in Nepal along with the discount.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Overview:

Design and Display

The Watch GT 3 boasts a circular face like the past GT watches and comes in two different sizes—42mm and 46mm. The latter flaunts a 1.43-inch display while the former has a 1.32-inch screen. Yet, they both have an AMOLED panel with a 466 x 466 pixels resolution.

The 46mm watch has an 11mm case and comes with a 22mm strap whereas the 42mm model sports a smaller 10.2mm case alongside 20mm straps. The front housing is made out of stainless steel on both smartwatches. However, the rear panel has a plastic build.

Read our review of the Huawei Watch GT 3.

Similarly, the GT 3 is available in an Active edition with a black casing and strap. On top of this, there are also the Classic and Elite editions for the 46mm, as well as an Elegant variant with Milanese and leather strap for the 42mm. These smartwatches are 5ATM rated for water resistance (up to 50 meters deep for 10 minutes max) too.

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Features

Moving on, the Watch GT 3 is equipped with Huawei’s fifth-gen TruSeen optical sensor that features twice as many light receivers, and an updated algorithm for better light detection. This sensor can track your heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (all day), over 100 workout modes, sleep, and more. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, barometer, dual-band 5-system GNSS, and a temperature sensor.

Furthermore, the watch has a new feature called the “Healthy Living Shamrock” which works similarly to Apple Watch’s Activity Ring. It gives you daily challenges for exercise, sleep, and walking, and the Shamrock leaf icon fills throughout the day to represent those factors.

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Rest of the specs

Besides that, the Watch GT 3 is powered by an ARM Cortex-M processor coupled with 32MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage. On the software front, it runs on HarmonyOS 2.1 and is compatible with devices running on HarmonyOS 2 / Android 6 / iOS 9 or later. It also has a built-in assistant and a microphone and speaker for Bluetooth calling.

In terms of battery, Huawei claims that the 46mm variant can provide up to 14 days of juice while the 42mm model can go only up to 7 days. The watch also supports wireless charging.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Specifications:

Body: 5ATM water resistant
- 42mm: 42.3 mm x 42.3 mm x 10.2 mm, 35gm (without strap)
- 46mm: 45.9 mm x 45.9 mm x 11 mm, 46.2gm (without strap)
Display: 466 x 466 pixels
- 42mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED
- 46mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED
Strap:
- 42mm: Black Fluoroelastomer, White leather, Gold Milanese
- 46mm: Black Fluoroelastomer, Brown leather, Stainless steel
Chipset: ARM Cortex-M
Storage: 32MB RAM, 4GB internal storage
Battery:
- 42mm: Up to 7 days, wireless charging
- 46mm: Up to 14 days, wireless charging
Connectivity: GPS, Bluetooth
Software: Huawei HarmonyOS 2.1
Companion App: Huawei Health (Android | iOS | HarmonyOS)
Compatibility: HarmonyOS 2 / Android 6 / iOS 9.0 or later
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Optical heart rate, Air pressure, Temperature

Huawei Watch GT 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Huawei Watch GT 3 in Nepal is Rs. 36,990 for the 46mm variant. However, you can get a OnePlus Nord Buds 2 TWS for free from Hukut with the purchase of the smartwatch. The smaller 42mm variant is not available in Nepal. You can buy the Huawei Watch GT 3 from Hukut and other authorized stores.

Huawei Watch GT 3	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
46mm, Black leather strap	Rs. 36,990	Hukut Store (Limited)

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