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EV maker “NIO” is now into stepping into smartphone market

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EV maker “NIO” is now into stepping into smartphone market

NIO, the famous EV maker is now entering the smartphone market. This Chinese company is preparing to launch a flagship phone, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip as per a leaked AnTuTu benchmark screenshot. In this article, we’ll walk through all the rumors and leaks surrounding the upcoming NIO Phone.

NIO Phone Rumors:

AnTuTu benchmarks

Going by a leaked AnTuTu screenshot, the upcoming NIO Phone has an “N2301” model number and scored 1,360,974. And the screenshot clearly mentions that the phone uses an overclocked version of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 — just like “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy” chips found on Samsung’s latest flagship phones, foldables, and tablets. While Qualcomm hasn’t officially listed this chip, we’ve seen this overclocked version of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on other Chinese smartphones like Nubia’s Red Magic 8S Pro series.

NIO phone Antutu Benchmark

As seen on the snapshot, this chip brings one prime Cortex-X3 core clocked at up to 3.36GHz, two Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8GHz, two Cortex-A710 cores at 2.8GHz, and three Cortex-A510 running at 2.0GHz. While on the graphics side, there is the Adreno 740 GPU. Furthermore, we can also see that the NIO Phone has at least one variant with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and it runs on Android 13 OS.

Licensing 

As per CnEVPost, the company has received the license to access the internet in China from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Similarly, the NIO phone got its radio approval certificate on June 12, allowing it to use 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks plus Ultra-Wideband (UWB), which can work as a car key.

Others

Other than this, rumors suggest that the phone will sport a 120Hz screen. On the charging side, it will support 100W fast wired charging. Meanwhile, other info like the design, battery size, and camera is still yet to surface. NIO is supposedly working on a smartwatch to launch alongside its first smartphone as well.

NIO Phone Launch and Availability

As of now, we have no info on a specific launch date or the price of the phone. However, the company might release it in Q3 of 2023 with initial availability in China. We’ll update the article as and when new details surface online.

AQFiT Max GT Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AQFiT Max GT Price in Nepal [Updated]

AQFiT has just launched the “Max GT” budget smartwatch in Nepal, which brings IP68 dust and water resistance, a massive 1.91″ display, up to 30 days of standby battery life, and a plethora of health and fitness tracking features. So let’s take a look at the features, availability, and official price in Nepal of the AQFiT Max GT smartwatch.

AQFiT Max GT Overview:

Design

AQFit Max GT has a squarish design with rounded corners and metal frames. On the left, you’ll find a navigation button alongside a microphone, while the right side houses a speaker cutout. For protection against dust and water, the Max FT is IP68 rated too.

AQFiT MX GT Design

The company claims a “crisp, bright, and beautiful” display with a 1.91-inch IPS panel that has a 240 x 296 pixels resolution. It also has a 2.5D curvature for easier navigation. There are over 50 watch faces available here, ranging from minimal traditional designs to health-conscious ones brimming with all kinds of health data.

Features

Thanks to the aforementioned built-in microphone and speaker, the AQFiT Max GT lets you make and receive Bluetooth phone calls directly from the watch itself. In addition to that, you can also access your phone contacts, view recent call history, and even send text messages via the watch. The Max GT can be paired with both Android and iOS devices.

Health and Fitness

In terms of health and fitness measurement, this smartwatch can log your heart rate, sleep, steps, stress, and even provide personalized fitness recommendations. It’s even got blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and women’s health tracking.

AQFiT MX GT Features

AQFiT Max GT also has a “Multi Sports Mode” that can record everything from walking, running, and cycling to swimming exercises. Addressing privacy and security, AQFiT also mentions the use of advanced encryption technology for secure calls and data transmission.

As for battery life, the Max GT is fueled by a 400 mAh battery which boasts up to 30 days of standby time. But the company hasn’t specified an estimated battery backup under normal usage for this smartwatch.

AQFiT Max GT Specifications:

  • Display: 1.91” IPS panel, 240 x 296 resolution
  • Battery life: 400mAh, 30-day standby
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Bluetooth Calling: Yes
  • Water Resistance: IP68 rating
  • Health tracking: Heart rate, Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), Sleep, Stress, Women’s health, etc.
  • Sports Mode: Multi Sports Mode
  • Colors:  Black, Orange, Grey

AQFiT Max GT Price in Nepal and Availability 

The official price of AQFiT Max GT in Nepal is NPR 4,999. You can buy it from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.

Smartwatch Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
AQFiT Max GT NPR 4,999 Hukut

  • Meanwhile, check our review of the Ultima Nova Nepali smartwatch

This QR terminal lets you hear exactly how much you got paid

Aarohan Niraula
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This QR terminal lets you hear exactly how much you got paid

Nepali startup Yarsa Tech has launched a new type of QR terminal called “AudiQR”, which enables instant payment confirmation through voice. So let’s take a closer look at the Pokhara-based tech lab and its latest product.

AudiQR Overview:

As mentioned above, AudiQR is a QR payment terminal that confirms the transaction with live audio in Nepali language. For example, say someone makes a payment worth NPR 538 on an AudiQR terminal, then you’ll hear something like:

“पाँच सय अठतीस रुपैयाँ प्राप्त भएको छ।”

As such, it combines the ease of QR payment with the convenience of an audio confirmation. Right now, QR payments in Nepal still lack that sense of reliability and you have to check in with the vendor to make sure it went through. With AudiQR, this would be solved and you could be 100% sure every time.

Let’s briefly talk about the features of AudiQR by Yarsa Tech.

AudiQR features

Security

Being a product that was both designed and engineered in Nepal, Yarsa Tech claims AudiQR to be secure and reliable for years to come. Their device management system allows you to control and manage multiple AudiQR devices from a centralized dashboard. Additionally, you also get 5+ years of OTA firmware updates, 2 years of free repairs, and 1 year of warranty. Whereas an AudiQR terminal can even be disabled over the cloud.

Customization

AudiQR can be tailored to match your brand identity and is fully customizable. Yarsa Tech also offers the ability to add custom features to meet your company’s personalized needs. Including the ability to support any local language for transaction confirmation.

Battery

The QR terminals are available in different variants. Most of them have WiFi support while some feature GSM connectivity too. The company says an AudiQR can last over 12 hours thanks to its built-in 2,200mAh battery, although it’s also available without a battery pack that you’ll need to keep plugged in at all times.

Yarsa Tech: Company Overview

Yarsa Tech is an electronics company as well as an R&D (Research and Development) lab based in Pokhara, Nepal. They are focused on innovation and bringing the forefront of the latest technology in their products. As such, the company is dedicated to delivering high-quality products tailored to their customers’ needs. In their words,

Yarsa Tech is more than just a company. It’s a place where creativity and technology meet. We focus on turning ideas into real products that make life easier and more exciting in Nepal.

AudiQR Price in Nepal and Availability

The base variant of AudiQR — without GSM or battery backup — goes for NPR 2,200, while the one with both of them costs NPR 3,600. These prices are without VAT, by the way. And Yarsa Tech says it will sell these devices to financial institutions and digital wallet companies, which will then integrate their QR code and provide that to their customers.

Yarsa Tech AudiQR variant Price in Nepal
AudiQR W1 (WiFi only) NPR 2,200
AudiQR W1P (WiFi + battery) NPR 2,500
AudiQR W1 (GSM + battery) NPR 3,400
AudiQR W1 (GSM + WiFi + battery) NPR 3,600
  • Meanwhile, check out our top picks for best phones under NPR 40,000 in Nepal

India imposes import ban on laptops, tablets & all-in-one computers

Sonika Bhandari
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India imposes import ban on laptops, tablets & all-in-one computers

India recently placed a ban on the import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra-small form factor computers falling under HSN code 8741. Although not official, it is speculated that the Indian government made this move to strengthen domestic manufacturing. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry made this decision. It will impact the tech industry and consumers related.

Key Changes and Implications

Computing machines under HSN 8741 will now require a special import license. This restriction is an effort to place delays in the import of such products to motivate manufacturing inside the country.

The restriction doesn’t apply under the baggage rule. That is, if consumers buy these devices from online shops for personal use, they don’t need a special permit but still have to pay taxes. Moreover, import license exceptions grant approval for particular purposes like conducting research, development, testing, benchmarking, evaluation, repair, and re-export.

However, the implementation of these import restrictions is postponed until October 31, 2023. This adjustment allows manufacturers and importers more time to adapt to the new regulations.

What is the import restriction for?

The laptop import ban in India align with the government’s broader agenda to promote domestic manufacturing. This decision is similar to what was done before with color TVs. Back then, encouraging local TV-making worked well, so they’re trying it again with these devices.

The import restrictions are likely to pave the way for local electronics manufacturers to flourish. Even though a few parts could still be brought in from outside, local businesses might find it simpler to get special licenses that let them bring in those parts. This shift could provide a competitive advantage to Indian electronics companies and manufacturers.

Short-Term Challenges for PC OEMs

However, PC original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) might encounter challenges in the immediate future. According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), India’s traditional PC market saw a decline of 30.1 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2023. This restriction on imports may result in short-term supply disruptions. It will particularly affect brands that are heavily reliant on imports like Acer, Samsung, Panasonic, Apple, Lenovo, and HP.

Conclusion

In the long term, this policy shift could lead to increased local production of laptops, tablets, and personal computers, reducing India’s reliance on imported devices. The government’s strategy underscores its commitment to fostering a self-reliant and robust electronics industry, aligning with the larger vision of the “Make In India” campaign.

As the tech industry navigates these changes, consumers can expect to witness the evolution of the market and the emergence of new opportunities for local manufacturers.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus Nord 3.

Itel S23 goes official in Nepal with color changing back panel and 90Hz display

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Itel S23 goes official in Nepal with color changing back panel and 90Hz display

Mahalaxmi Mobile Pvt Ltd, the official Itel phones distributor in Nepal has launched the Itel S23 smartphone in Nepal. Stepping above the usual design, the S23 arrives with a color-changing back and a stylish design. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and official price of the Itel S23 in Nepal in this article.

Itel S23 Overview:

Design and Display

Unlike other Itel phones, the Itel S23 boasts an attractive design. The phone adopts a boxy form factor with flat frames and curved edges. Available in two colors: Starry Black and Mystery White, it has a color changing back on the latter one, when exposed to UV light or sunlight. Besides that, the circular camera module on the back sports a flashy looks.

Itel S23 Design and Display

Moving to the front, you are greeted with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution and 267 PPI. You do get a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate here.

Performance

Under the hood, the smartphone packs a Unisoc T606 SoC. This Octa-core processor is fabbed on a 12nm process and features two ARM Cortex A75 cores at up to 1.6 GHz and six power-efficient ARM Cortex A55 cores at up to 1.6 GHz. Taking the graphics work is a Mali G57 MP1 GPU at 650 MHz. Itel has paired the chip with 8GB RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage. While on the software side, the phone boots on Android 12.

Camera

Getting to the optics, the S23 rocks a dual camera setup. The primary sensor is a 50MP shooter with an f/1.6 aperture and HD photo mode. And the second camera is a QVGA sensor. Meanwhile, on the front, an 8MP unit is present on the waterdrop notch for snapping selfies and taking video calls.

Itel S23 Camera

Rest of the Specs

Moving on, the smartphone gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging. Talking of the connectivity options, you get 4G, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Furthermore, you get a side-mounted fingerprint reader embedded in the power key for biometrics security.

Itel S23 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.6″ HD screen (1600 x 720 pixels)
  • Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 12
  • Rear Camera: Dual (50MP + QVGA)
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Security: Fingerprint scanner (rear), Face Unlock
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging

Itel S23 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Itel S23 price in Nepal is NPR 15,890 for the sole 8/128GB trim. You can purchase this smartphone from authorized stores like Hukut.

Itel S23 Price in Nepal (Official)
8/128GB NPR 15,890
  • Meanwhile, you can check our Redmi 12 review.

Itel A60s launched in Nepal with 5000mAh battery and 8MP camera

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Itel A60s launched in Nepal with 5000mAh battery and 8MP camera

In case you don’t know, Itel is not limited to making feature phones only. The Shenzen-based company also manufactures Android smartphones in a budget category. Mahalaxmi Mobiles Pvt Ltd, the official distributor of Itel products has launched the Itel A60s smartphone in Nepal. Let’s head into the specs, features, and official price of the Itel A60s in Nepal in this article.

Itel A60s Overview:

Design and Display

Beginning with the looks and build, the Itel A60s follows the common design language of the budget Android smartphones. You get an all-plastic build with a glass front. The rear panel boasts a glossy look and Itel ships this guy in four colors: Shadow Black, Sunshine Gold, Moonlit Violet, and Glacier Green.

Itel A60s Design and Display

Talking of the display, the A60s sports a 6.6-inch IPS panel with an HD+ resolution (1612 x 720 pixels). As expected, the refresh rate is a static 60Hz here while the screen-to-body ratio is 83.0%.

Performance

Getting to the performance, the A60s houses an unnamed Unisoc Octa-core processor under the hood. Specs listing sites are pointing to an Unisoc SC9863A SoC. This 28nm fabbed silicon has four Cortex-A55 cores running at 1.6GHz and the rest four at 1.2GHz. Itel has paired it with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Camera

Moving on, the smartphone features a dual camera setup, headlined by an 8MP main sensor with an undisclosed AI lens. Over on the front, the dewdrop notch houses a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Itel A60s Camera

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Itel A60s is a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support. Moreover, the connectivity on this phone includes 4G, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro USB port. And for biometrics security, you get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Itel A60s Specifications:

  • Display: 6.6″ HD screen (1600 x 720)
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A
  • Memory: 4GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 12
  • Rear Camera: Dual (8MP + QVGA)
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Security: Fingerprint scanner (rear), Face Unlock
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging

Itel A60s Price in Nepal and Availability

The Itel A60s price in Nepal is NPR 12,690. You can purchase the smartphone from authorized stores like Hukut.

Itel A60s Price in Nepal (Official)
4/128GB NPR 12,690
  • Meanwhile, you can check our Redmi 12 5G review.

Sony’s flagship headphones, WH-1000XM5, finally arrives in Nepal

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Sony’s flagship headphones, WH-1000XM5, finally arrives in Nepal

Sony launched its flagship wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM5, back in May 2022. And finally, after more than a year, it is now available in Nepal as well. So, let’s get over the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Sony WH-1000XM5 in Nepal.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Overview:

First, the things it improves upon.

Design

The Sony WH-1000XM5 goes in a completely new direction with its design. After a long time, this series has received some sort of major redesign, which includes a new type of hinge that holds the earpads.

The thing is, its slimmer headband ends at a single contact point where the hinge attachment is hidden. While this allows for movement in every direction, its earcups aren’t collapsible like on the WH-1000XM4. Other than that, there are some smaller changes here and there, such as a slider-type switch for the power button, proximity sensor placements, and such.

Improved noise cancellation

Moving on, the Sony WH-1000XM5 doubles the number of microphones. It ships with an 8-microphone system and two chips to process all that information: QN1 and V1. Paired with the Auto NC Optimizer, the noise-canceling performance automatically optimizes based on external factors and wear conditions.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling

Enhanced sound quality

Another thing that’s improved is the audio quality. The decrease in the driver’s size from 40mm to 30mm might technically seem like a downgrade. However, Sony says they have better, more natural audio and much better high-frequency response.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Audio

And now, the things that aren’t much different.

AI processing

The WH-1000XM4 introduced “Edge AI”, which continues on in this iteration as well. This feature is used in conjunction with DSEE Extreme to upscale the compressed audio. In addition, the WH-1000XM5 utilizes four beamforming mics to pick up your voice and uses a custom noise-reduction algorithm for clearer phone calls.

Rest of the features

Apart from all these, Sony’s new WH-1000XM5 can automatically pause the music as you start speaking too. This is what the company calls the “Speak-to-Chat”. Similarly, it also supports wear detection so that the music pauses right away when you’ve put off the headphone. In addition, it has all the typical features such as voice assistant, “Headphones Connect” app support, etc.

Sony WH-1000XM5 360 Reality Audio

The Sony WH-1000XM5 also supports 360° Reality Audio and can be paired with two devices simultaneously. It even delivers Hi-Res audio, thanks to Sony’s own proprietary LDAC codec provided here. Other than this, this headphone offers up to 30 hours of battery life with ANC on (or 10 hours more with ANC turned off). It also supports quick charging, where just 3 minutes of charge gives you 3 hours of music playback.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Specifications:

  • Weight: 250 grams (approx.)
  • Headphone Type: Closed, over-ear
  • Driver Unit: 30mm, dome type, dynamic
  • Impedance: 48Ω (when connected via cable with the unit turned on), 16Ω (when connected via cable with the unit turned off)
  • Frequency Response: 4 Hz – 40,000 Hz
  • Frequency Response (Bluetooth Communication): 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz), 20 Hz – 40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz, 990kbps)
  • Input: Stereo mini-jack
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
  • Active Noise Cancelling: Yes, V1 and QN1 processor + 8-mic setup
  • Playback Time: 30 hours (ANC on), 40 hours (ANC on)
  • Battery Charge Time: 3.5 hrs (approx.)
  • Features: Auto NC Optimiser, DSEE Extreme, Edge AI, 360 Reality Audio, Speak to Chat, Precise Voice Pickup

Sony WH-1000XM5 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Sony WH-1000XM5 price in Nepal is NPR 58,000. But you can get it with a flat 10% off right now. WH-1000XM5 is available in Nepal via Nepa Hima Trade Link, which is the official distributor of Sony products in the country.

Headphone Model Price in Nepal (Official)
Sony WH-1000XM5 NPR 58,000 52,000

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G launched in India with 50MP OIS camera, Exynos 1280

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Samsung Galaxy F34 5G launched in India with 50MP OIS camera, Exynos 1280

Samsung just introduced its latest addition to the Galaxy F series of smartphones — the Galaxy F34 5G. This budget device promises an exceptional camera experience and a stunning display on top of extraordinary battery life. Let’s delve right into the design, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Samsung Galaxy F34 5G.

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G Overview:

Design and Display

Galaxy F34 5G shares its design with the Galaxy M34 5G. It features a notch on the display and triple rear cameras. The phone is available in “Electric Black” and “Mystic Green” color options.

Samsung F34 5G Design

Up front, the phone has a 6.46-inch FHD Super AMOLED display. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Camera

In terms of optics, Galaxy F34 5G boasts a 50MP primary camera which has OIS for sharp and stable images. This “No Shake Cam” is one of F34’s USPs. Samsung has also confirmed other camera features like “Nightography” to capture nice photos in low-light environments.

Moreover, this phone also features “Fun Mode”, offering 16 built-in lens effects. The smartphone introduces the convenient “Single Take” feature too, capable of capturing up to 4 videos and 4 photos in a single shot.

Performance

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy F34 5G is powered by the Exynos 1280 chipset. Created under the 5nm process, this octa-core processor features two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at up to 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. Besides this, it also gets an integrated Mali G68 GPU.

As for memory, Galaxy F34 5G comes with 6/8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. You can add an extra 1TB of storage via the micro SD slot. The phone boots on Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI 5.1 on top. Whereas the company has also promised 4 generations of OS and 5 years of security updates.

Rest of the features

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy F34 5G with a massive 6,000mAh battery. With this, the company promises a 2-day battery life. Furthermore, the device supports up to 25W fast charging for quick refilling.

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.46-inches FHD+ Super AMOLED “Infinity-U”, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,000 nits of brightness, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Chipset: Exynos 1280 (5nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – 50MP primary sensor (with OIS)
    – 8MP ultra-wide camera
    – 2MP macro lens
  • Front Camera: 13MP sensor (notch)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Battery: 6,000mAh with 25W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, Galaxy F34 5G will be available from August 12, and it costs INR 18,999 for 6/128GB and INR 20,999 for 8/128GB variant. There’s also up to INR 2,000 bank discount you can enjoy. We expect the Samsung Galaxy F34 5G price in Nepal to start at around NPR 33,999 when it launches here shortly.

Samsung Galaxy F34 5G Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB INR 18,999 NPR 33,999
8/128GB INR 20,999 NPR 37,999

iQOO Z8 and Z8x spotted on benchmarks with Dimensity 8200, SD 6 Gen 1

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iQOO Z8 and Z8x spotted on benchmarks with Dimensity 8200, SD 6 Gen 1

iQOO, the Vivo subbrand is the company’s answer to providing phones with better specs at relatively cheaper price. Four months after the launch of iQOO Z7, now the news about iQOO Z8 and Z8x is coming in with benchmarks. In this article, we’ll go through the leaks and rumors surrounding the iQOO Z8 and Z8x.

iQOO Z8 and iQOO Z8x Rumors:

Performance

As per the leaks that surfaced on Geekbench, the iQOO Z8 and Z8x bear the model numbers: V2314A and V2312A respectively. Going by the listing, the Z8 will house the Mediatek Dimensity 8200 SoC with 12GB RAM while the Z8x will get the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. Both are 4nm fabbed 5G silicons but the former is more powerful than the latter.

iQOO Z8 and iQOO Z8x Geekbench Listings
Geekbench Listing of iQOO Z8 (left) and iQOO Z8x (right)

Apart from that, the listing also reveals 12GB and 8GB RAM on the Z8 and Z8x respectively. Likewise, the Z8 is rumored to bring LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. On the other hand, the Z8x might settle with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

Display and Battery

Rumor mills have also stated an FHD+ LCD panel for both siblings. What’s setting them apart will be the refresh rate, the Z8 will get a 144Hz panel as opposed to the 120Hz panel on the Z8x. Fueling the Z8 series will be the 5000mAh and 6000mAh batteries with 120W and 80W fast charging support, respectively.

iQOO Z7 Design Display
iQOO Z7

Others

Moving on, both smartphones will boot on Android 13 based OriginOS 3, China’s version of the FunTouch OS 13. As for the optics, we might get to see a triple camera setup on both duos, without an ultrawide sensor most probably.

iQOO Z8 and iQOO Z8x Launch and Availability

The iQOO Z8 and iQOO Z8x will first launch in China in September. Pricing and availability info are still behind the curtain. We will make sure to update this article accordingly when new info becomes available.

  • Meanwhile, you can check our iQOO Neo 7 review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 available for pre-order in Nepal with exciting offers

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 available for pre-order in Nepal with exciting offers

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is now officially available for pre-booking in Nepal.  So let’s go through the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Nepal here.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Price in Nepal 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is now available in a single 8/256GB memory configuration for a price of Rs. 139,999. The company is offering free 1-year breakage insurance and 1-time protection film replacement on the purchase of the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Price in Nepal (Official)
8/256GB NPR 139,999

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Pre-Booking Offers in Nepal

If you pre-book the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5, you get the option to get the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (LTE) or Essential Monitor S3 24″ at discounted prices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Overview:

Flex Window

One of the biggest change changes in this year’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes in the form of the outer display. The external screen now measures 3.4 inches in diagonal length, which is the biggest we have seen in the Z Flip series. To put it in perspective, last year’s Z Flip 4 has an external display that is only 1.9 inches in size. It even has a name of its own — Samsung is calling it the Flex Window.

There is a lot that users can do with this Flex Windows. It now comes with a full-size QWERTY keyboard to reply to texts and messages. You can make use of a wide range of clockfaces, gestures, and widgets. Because of the bigger screen size, you can stack multiple widgets at once. Moreover, Samsung Z Flip 5’s outer screen is much more customizable compared to its predecessor.

Samsung Flex Window

A new Gapless Hinge

Samsung has finally listened — the company is finally offering a gapless hinge on the Z Flip 5. This feature was confirmed even before the Galaxy Unpacked events, as teaser videos showcased the phone folding completely flat. Samsung has achieved this by using a new double hinge design called Flex Hinge, which it claims to be even more durable. The phone has the same width as the Z Flip 4 but is thinner, measuring just 15.1mm — making it the most compact Z Flip phone yet.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Design and Color Options

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy as the rest of Samsung’s flagship phones this year. This is a slightly overclocked version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with the Prime Cortex-X3 cores clocking at 3.36 GHz. It is accompanied by two Cortex-A716 cores and two Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8GHz, two Cortex-A710 cores at 2.8GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0GHz.

This new CPU configuration makes the Z Flip 5 up to 17% faster than its predecessor. The new Adreno 740 and new NPU offer 25% and 20% more performance, respectively.

Iterative Upgrades

Other aspects of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 are rather repetitive. The phone sports the same 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate from last year. That said, the phone now has a panel that you can summon while using it in the Flex model (75° and 115°). The all-new Flex Mode panel features useful shortcuts, a trackpad, and a cursor, as well as music playback controls.

The Galaxy Z Flip lineup has been using a 12MP + 12MP dual camera setup since its launch. And that trend continues with Flip 5. Still, you will be able to take better videos at night as the phone supports 4K/60fps Nightvideography. On the front, there’s a 10MP shooter, just like its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Design

The hyped-up IP68 rating seems to be missing as well as the Z Fold Flip 5 settles for the same IPX8 rating.

Samsung has not changed the battery inside. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is still fueled by the same 3700mAh battery as its predecessor. Still, Samsung is claiming increased battery life with up to 20 hours of offline video playback on a single charge — banking on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s efficiency. The phone supports the same peak charging speed of 25W.

Color options for the Flip include Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, and Green, Yellow. It comes with 8GB of RAM with an option to choose between 128GB and 256GB of internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Specifications:

  • Dimensions & Weight:
    • Folded: 71.9 x 84.9 x 15.1mm
    • Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm
    • 187g
  • IP Rating: Yes, IPX8
  • Display:
    • Main: 6.7-inches Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel, 120Hz, 1,750 peak brightness
    • External: 3.4-inches AMOLED “Flex Window”, 60Hz, 1,650 peak brightness
  • Resolution:
    • Main: FHD+ (2,640 x 1,080 pixels)
    • External: 720 x 748px
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM, 256/512GB UFS storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 12MP, f/1.8 primary sensor;
    – 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
  • Front Camera: 10MP, f/2.4 aperture;
  • Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted
  • Connectivity: Nano-SIM, eSIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS, USB Type-C
  • Colors: Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
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