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Dell Vostro 3430 (2023) Price in Nepal

Aarohan Niraula
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Dell Vostro 3430 (2023) Price in Nepal

Dell’s Vostro series is quite popular among price-conscious buyers who want to get a reliable computing machine without breaking the bank. As such, most Dell Vostro machines are readily available in Nepal. Here we will briefly touch on the 2023 models including the Vostro 14 3430, its specifications, price in Nepal, and availability details. 

Dell Vostro 2023 Overview: 

Performance and Availability

Although the Vostro 3520 (2022 model) is available in quite a number of configurations, we have only seen the Vostro 14 3430 with a single-core i5 chip land in Nepal. While other variants might be available in a shop or two, this seems to be the case in general. You are getting a Core i5 1335U processor with 2 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 12 threads. The performance cores can go up to 4.6 GHz while the lowest clock speed (E core) measures around 900MHz. Overall, it’s a decent processor capable enough for everyday brunt and some light office and college stuff. 

Intel Core i5 13th Gen

Memory-wise, you are getting a 3200MHz DDR4 stick (8GB) alongside a 512GB NVME SSD. 

Design and Display 

Since the Vostro is more of an affordable lineup of products, the design leans a bit towards basic. That being said, the build quality is decent since you are getting an aluminum chassis and lid. It weighs around 1400 grams and you can reduce the overall bulk even further by carrying a typical 65W PD charger instead of the bulky AC adapter shipped by Dell. 

Dell Vostro 14 3430 Design

Talking of the display, it’s a compact 14” LCD screen with a matte coating and standard Full HD resolution. The refresh rate and color coverage are also typical of a budget notebook at 60Hz and 66% sRGB respectively. Indoor use and viewing angles should be fine with its 250 nits of rated brightness and use of a WVA panel instead of a TN one.

Connectivity and Extras

Powering the Vostro 2023 (14 inch) is a 3-cell 41Wh battery. That’s not the biggest in size but should provide you with a couple of hours of backup thanks to the efficient processor and display. Connectivity-wise, you get two Type-A ports (1x USB 3), a 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with PD support, an HDMI, an ethernet port, an audio jack, and an SD slot. On the wireless end, there’s up to dual-band WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Moving on to the extras, the webcam is 1080p while you get a two-speaker and microphone setup for audio.

Dell Vostro 14 3430 Specifications: 

  • Dimension: 17.5 x 358.5 x 235.56 mm, 1.69 kg
  • Display: 14″ Anti-glare IPS panel, TÜV Rheinland for blue light
  • Resolution: FHD, 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Keypadless, White Backlit
  • Processor: 13th gen Intel Core i3-1305U / i5-1335U / i7-1355U
  • Memory: 4/8/12/16GB DDR4 RAM
  • Storage: 512GB/1TB/2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Audio: 2x 2W dual-speaker
  • Battery: 3-cell 41 Watt-hours Li-ion
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.3
  • I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x Audio jack, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x RJ45 (LAN), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C
  • Learn the full specifications of the Dell Vostro 14 3430. 

Dell Vostro 3430 Price in Nepal and Availability 

Dell’s Vostro (2023) laptops were initially launched for around 1 lakh rupees in Nepal. Right now, the Dell Vostro 14 3430 price in Nepal is NPR 92,000 for the Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. 

Dell Vostro 2023 Price in Nepal Availability
Vostro 3430 (Core i5, 8/512, 14” FHD) NPR 92,000 Hukut

  • Meanwhile, check out our video of the Asus Vivobook S16 OLED: 

Tensor G5 to be Google’s first fully-designed in-house mobile chip

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Tensor G5 to be Google’s first fully-designed in-house mobile chip

Google is all set to transform its Pixel smartphones by moving into the world of custom chip design. It is probably inspired by Apple’s successful path. The company first introduced the Tensor chip in the Pixel 6 series. Now, Google plans to release a fully customized Tensor G5 chip in 2025. This is a strategic shift from Samsung to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for chip production. Moreover, it is aiming to enhance performance and integration between hardware and software.

Google Tensor G5 Rumors Roundup:

The Delay

Google initially planned to release a fully custom in-house chip called “Redondo” as early as 2024. The Tensor G4, codenamed “Redondo”, would power the Pixel 9 series phone next year. But the company faced delays in production due to challenges in engaging employees and coordinating development across multiple teams. Therefore, Google pushed back the idea of a self-developed chip to 2025. What this means is Google will still rely on Samsung and its Exynos platform for the Pixel 9 series before moving to a fully custom Tensor G5 chip on the Pixel 10 series.

Shift to TSMC

Google has been gradually reducing its reliance on Samsung components by incorporating more of its own intellectual property with each new generation of the Tensor chip. But the upcoming Pixel 8 lineup for this year and the Pixel smartphones set for a 2024 launch will continue to feature processors designed and manufactured by Samsung.

Not only will the upcoming Tensor G5 chip be fully designed by Google but it will also be manufactured by TSMC. The shift of Google from Samsung to TSMC for the production of the Tensor G5 chip enhances power efficiency and reduces thickness. It is because Google will be leveraging TSMC’s advanced 3nm manufacturing process and Integrated Fan-Out technology.

Google Tensor G5 Rumors: Conclusion

Google aims to achieve tighter integration between hardware and software, resulting in superior performance for its devices by developing a fully custom chip. Google’s transition to a fully customized Tensor G5 chip and its partnership with TSMC marks a crucial turning point in the company’s custom chip journey. These developments will pave the way for future Pixel devices and other Google products to have enhanced capabilities. Further innovative features, and improved hardware-software integration.

Lava Agni 2 Review: Is the Fiery ‘Agni’ Hype Real?

Pratima Adhikari
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Lava Agni 2 Review: Is the Fiery ‘Agni’ Hype Real?

Okay, so for the past few weeks, I have been using the Lava Agni 2 as my primary phone! And this is actually the first time we have tested a Lava phone at Gadgetbyte and we have been really impressed in many ways. For us, this phone has pretty much lived up to its hype.

But I have to tell you, getting this phone was not easy. I bought this unit from Amazon after a lot of struggle. The phone would go on sale and right after a few minutes, it would be no longer available. And that went on a couple of times until I finally managed to get my hands on it. So, even though there are a ton of positive reviews of this device out there, availability is still a big question mark.

Anyway, talking about the device itself, first of all, the pricing is really good. But you have to note that INR 20,000 was just an introductory price for it and its actual MRP is INR 22,000 right now. The reason I am mentioning this is because introductory prices are actually not available for a longer time and sometimes it can get really misleading. And the device is likely to launch here in Nepal as well at NPR 39,999 (expected).

Lava Agni 2 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2
  • Software & UI: Agni Shapath OS on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Quad
    • 50MP primary
    • 8MP ultrawide
    • 2MP macro
    • 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Battery: 4700mAh with 66W fast charging

Still, for the price, Lava has provided really competitive specs, but at the same time, there are a few things the company urgently needs to fix! So, let’s talk about the good things first. Starting with the design!

Design

For the price, I really appreciate the look and feel of this device. It’s pretty well built too, but after recently reviewing the Realme 11 Pro, I feel like the design of the Agni 2 is not as refined as Realme.

It is also slightly on the heavier side for a device that has a relatively smaller 4700 mAh battery, but it’s not extremely uncomfortable to use, so getting used to it is not a problem. The glass back has also not suffered any scratches till now and even though we have not put in a screen protector, surprisingly, there are no scratches on the front too.

Display

Lava Agni 2’s display quality is also quite good. It’s a 10-bit AMOLED panel and it has a very good touch response. I found the colors on it to be a bit too saturated and contrasty. And that’s not just in the vivid profile but also in the default profile.

Lava Agni 2 Media

But after using it for a good number of days, I’ve just gotten used to it. So, if the boosted colors are not a problem, this is a pretty good display to look at for general usage. It’s actually very close to what the more expensive Realme 11 Pro offers.

Media Playback

Having said that, I really wish that Lava had provided a stereo speaker setup to amp up the content consumption experience. I mean, the single speaker here is loud and is not bad per se, but you definitely will miss the stereo output. Also, there is no HDR playback support on Netflix here, and even on Amazon Prime, HDR content looks somewhat soft and weird.

Apart from that, interacting with this display has been a pleasant experience, and one of the reasons why is that Lava has included a good haptic motor on this phone. The vibration here is strong and you can feel the phone buzzing even when you are carrying it in your bag, so that’s really nice.

Performance

The performance level of the Lava Agni 2 is pretty satisfactory too. It features the same Dimensity 7050 chipset as the Realme 11 Pro. And general usage on this phone including app opening and multitasking is smooth enough. Sometimes there would be a little bit of stutter here and there, but that’s really not a big deal.

Lava Agni 2 Performance

Gaming on it is not bad either. The Dimensity 7050, as we know, is not exactly a gaming chipset, but this phone certainly can handle titles like Call of Duty and PUBG quite easily.

And thanks to a vapor cooling chamber, the phone can handle 30 to 40 minutes of Genshin Impact. That is at Medium graphics settings without overheating and fps drop, so that’s good too. The Agni 2 is also optimized for higher fps gameplay in games like Injustice 2 and Mech Arena, which, by the way, even the Realme 11 Pro is not equipped for.

Camera

With that, let me talk about the things that need a little bit of fixing on the Lava Agni 2 starting with the cameras. So, if I have to summarize Agni 2’s camera capabilities, I wouldn’t say that they are reliable and consistent.

Lava Agni 2 Camera

Main Camera

Its 50MP primary sensor works well during good lighting conditions with nice colors and contrast levels. But as soon as you go out in slightly difficult lighting, it messes up the HDR pretty badly.

In portraits too, sometimes you get nice images with pleasing skin tones. While other times the background looks extremely unnatural and exposed.

The same goes for the selfies as well.

Ultrawide

And don’t even get me started with the ultra-wide shots, the Lava Agni 2 produces one of the worst ultra-wide images in the midrange price bracket. Honestly, looking at the ultra-wide shots, I wish they had skipped the sensor altogether.

Night

During night time too, sometimes the output would be nice and sharp while in some instances the camera would just go haywire. This is the same picture taken from the Agni 2 5 minutes apart and you can see how one is so drastically different from the other.

Also, one funny thing I noticed is, there is no night mode in ultra-wide images for some reason. So, overall, the cameras on the Lava Agni 2 are not the most reliable. Compared with something like the Realme 11 pro, you can definitely get better output with the latter — both during daytime and nighttime.

Video

Videos from it are average too. In 4K resolution, there is no stabilization at all and the footages have a weird color science. To solve that you can switch to either 2k or 1080p resolution. I prefer the sharpness and steadiness in 2K videos better! And the selfies videos are also not that good.

But how’s the software?

Likewise, something else that the Lava Agni 2 needs fixing is the software. Don’t get me wrong, I found its stock Android experience with no bloatware to be quite refreshing, but there are certain aspects of its software that require an immediate fix. For instance, Its auto-brightness sensor just does not work well.

Lava Agni 2 Usage

It’s either always making the display too dim or too bright. Similarly, Always on Display has never worked on our usage period. Its camera shutter also casually stops working time and again. And although it has a clean Android experience, the lack of animations in certain parts of its UI makes it really boring to use.

One other thing, for some strange reason, its fingerprint sensor gets too bright while you unlock the device. It’s not much of an issue during the daytime, but at night, it almost startles you which is very unpleasant!

Lava Agni 2 UI

So, basically, it’s these little things that, hamper the overall user experience on the Agni 2. Yes, Lava has promised 2 years of OS and 3 years of quarterly security updates on this phone. Hence, I am guessing sooner or later these bugs will be resolved. But my point is, if a phone has so many things going wrong, the company should not wait around for a quarterly security update to fix it.

Take Nothing for example, the company has been working so well to fix all the bugs and issues and that has earned a lot of consumer’s trust!

Battery Life

Lastly, its battery life is also not that great. On a single charge, the phone would give around 5 hours of screen time which is extremely average.

In our experience, the major reason for that is, no 1, lack of better brightness management, no 2 even in the dynamic refresh rate option it doesn’t switch to 60Hz while playing videos, so it’s not very optimized. And finally, the overnight battery drain here on average is about 5 to 6% which is quite high. So, I definitely see a lot of room for improvement regarding battery optimization.

Lava Agni 2 Charging

For charging, the 66-watt charger is bundled inside the box. It takes the phone from 0-100% in less than an hour, so no complaints on that part!

Lava Agni 2 Review: Conclusion

Okay, so my verdict of the Lava Agni 2 is that it definitely is an exciting device, one that has the right set of specs and price for the mass. But as of now, the company has got a lot of work to do behind the scene! First, they absolutely have to fix the stock and availability issue, and second, they got to listen to user feedback and reviews, and improve the experience!

Lava Agni 2 Front Camera

Lava Agni 2 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • A well-packed specs for the Price
  • Curved Display with Vividness
  • Decent Performance from Dimensity 7050
  • 66W Charger in the Box

Cons

  • Average Low Light Camera Performance
  • Auto Brightness issues and software bugs’
  • Single Speaker

Redmi A2 with MediaTek Helio G36, 8MP dual cameras launched in Nepal

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Redmi A2 with MediaTek Helio G36, 8MP dual cameras launched in Nepal

Xiaomi has just launched its new budget-friendly smartphone in Nepal. The new Redmi A2 is the successor to last year’s Redmi A1 and it brings upgrades in the performance department. Let’s discover more about the Redmi A2, including its full specifications, official price in Nepal, and other details.

Redmi A2 Overview:

Design and Display

Redmi A2 has a similar design to its predecessor, with a thickness of 9.09 mm and a weight of around 192 grams. It also has a leather-like texture at the back and comes in three colors: Light Green, Light Blue, and Black.

Redmi A2 Design and Display

Moving on, the Redmi A2 has the same 6.52″ HD+ LCD panel as Redmi A1. There’s a teardrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera.

Performance

The only notable upgrade Redmi A2 brings is in terms of performance, as it is powered by MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm) processor. It has an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 (@2.2 GHz) and four Cortex-A53 (@1.7 GHz). To compare, Redmi A1’s Helio A22 has a quad-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores—all clocked at 2.0 GHz. Regardless, Helio G36 uses the same PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

MediaTek Helio G36 SoC

The chipset is also paired with 2/3GB LPDDR4x RAM (with virtual RAM) and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage. You can also up the storage to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The phone comes with Android 12 Go-Edition pre-installed. Xiaomi also promises 2 years of security updates for this phone.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, Redmi A2 has a dual camera setup on the back with an 8MP f/2.0 primary and a depth sensor, just like its predecessor. And as aforementioned, you get a 5MP selfie camera inside the notch.

Redmi A2 Rear Cameras

Coming to the battery, a 5000mAh battery fuels Redmi A2 that supports 10W charging via the Micro USB port. And you get a compatible 10W power brick inside the box itself. Besides, this 4G phone also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio support.

Redmi A2 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.52-inch LCD panel, HD+ resolution
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 4G (12nm)
  • Memory: 2/3GB LPDDR4X
  • Storage: 32GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Software & UI: Android 12 (Go Edition)
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
    – 8MP f/1.8 primary lens
    – Depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2 (water-drop)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 10W Charging
  • Color Options: Light Blue, Light Green, Black

Redmi A2 Price in Nepal and Availability

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi A2 smartphone in Nepal with an Rs. 10,499 price tag for the sole 2/32GB variant. Not only is this cheaper than its predecessor but Xiaomi is also offering a 2-year warranty on the phone. You can buy the Redmi A2 from Hukut and other Xiaomi-authorized stores in Nepal.

Redmi A2 Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
2/32GB Rs. 10,499 Hukut
(2-year Official Warranty)
  • Meanwhile, check our review of Redmi A1 (Nepali)

Redmi A2+ goes official in Nepal with MediaTek Helio G36, fingerprint sensor

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Redmi A2+ goes official in Nepal with MediaTek Helio G36, fingerprint sensor

Alongside Redmi A2, Xiaomi has also launched the A2+ in Nepal. This is the successor to last year’s Redmi A1+. Let’s learn more about the Redmi A2+, including its full specifications, official price in Nepal, and more.

Redmi A2+ Overview

Design and Display

There’s no design upgrade this time as the Redmi A2+ looks the exact same as its predecessor. The back has a leather-textured finish and features a dual-camera setup. And the only difference between Redmi A2 and A2+ is that this guy also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Redmi A2+ Design and Display

Even the color options—Light Green, Light Blue, and Black—are identical on these phones. Moving on, you’re looking at a 6.52″ HD+ LCD display with thick bezels (especially at the bottom) and a teardrop notch for the front camera.

Performance

Redmi A2+ is powered by the same MediaTek Helio G36 chip as the Redmi A2. It has an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 (@2.2 GHz) and four Cortex-A53 (@1.7 GHz). A PowerVR GE8320 GPU is integrated for graphics. In case you didn’t know, Redmi A1+ was powered by Helio A22 which has a quad-core CPU.

MediaTek Helio G36 SoC

Getting into memory and storage configuration, Redmi A2+ comes with 2/3GB LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage (expandable up to 1TB). It boots on Android 12 Go-Edition and Xiaomi also promises 2 years of security updates for this phone.

Rest of the specs

As for cameras, Redmi A2+ has two of them at the back, with an 8MP f/2.0 primary and a depth sensor. A 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera sits beneath the teardrop notch on the front.

Likewise, Redmi A2+ has a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W standard charging via the Micro USB port. And like the vanilla Redmi A2, it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio support.

Redmi A2+ Specifications:

  • Display: 6.52-inch LCD panel, HD+ resolution
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 4G (12nm)
  • Memory: 2/3GB LPDDR4X
  • Storage: 32/64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Software & UI: Android 13 Go-Edition
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
    – 8MP f/1.8 primary lens
    – Depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2 (water-drop)
  • Biometrics: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 10W Charging
  • Color Options: Light Blue, Light Green, Black

Redmi A2+ Price in Nepal and Availability

Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi A2 Plus (A2+) in Nepal with a starting price of Rs. 11,499. This is for the base 2/32GB variant. There is also a 3/64GB variant that costs Rs. 11,999 in Nepal. You can buy the Redmi A2+ in Nepal through Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.

Redmi A2+ Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
2/32GB Rs. 11,499 Hukut
3/64GB Rs. 11,999
  • Meanwhile, check our review of Redmi A1 (Nepali)

China is restricting export of two rare metals used in chip production

Sonika Bhandari
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China is restricting export of two rare metals used in chip production

China recently announced it’s restricting the export of Gallium and Germanium. These are the two essential metals used in semiconductors and electric vehicles. Now, this has raised serious concerns about the potential disruption it may cause to global supply chains. These restrictions are set to come into effect from August 1. Apparently, such restrictions further increase the ongoing technology war between China and the United States. They have far-reaching implications for various industries.

China’s Export Controls and Global Supply Chain Disruption

The decision made by China to restrict the export of Gallium and Germanium has significant tensions in the trade and technology war. This huge move has the potential to interrupt global supply chains and has an effect on industries, especially those heavily dependent on these metals.

China and US war

Company Responses to the Export Restrictions

Companies across different sectors have responded to China’s export restrictions with a mix of caution and readiness. The Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan expressed uncertainty about potential shortages. Meanwhile, Dowa Holdings, the top producer of high-purity gallium, is investigating the situation.

Fujitsu is not directly impacted by the regulations but continues to monitor market trends. Nichia Corp and Sumitomo Chemical are evaluating the impact, while Volkswagen keeps a close watch on the situation given the role of these metals in their automotive products.

The Significance of Gallium and Germanium in Semiconductor Industries

Gallium and germanium contribute to the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) by enhancing the performance of key components. Gallium is used in the creation of high-performance neodymium-iron-boron rare-earth magnets used in EV engines. It improves motor efficiency and power output.

Germanium, on the other hand, supports the production of specialized plastics and thermal-imaging systems utilized in EVs. These advancements help in addressing the challenges of range, efficiency, and overall performance in the rapidly expanding EV market.

Concerns and Uncertainties Surrounding Future Export Restrictions

The sudden announcement of these export restrictions and the forthcoming uncertainty have created significant concerns within the industry. Also, the unclear requirements and potential expansion of export controls raise questions about the future availability and pricing of gallium and germanium. Market participants are closely watching developments and assessing the potential impact on their operations and supply chains. The export restrictions on gallium and germanium underscore the challenges faced by global supply chains and the ongoing struggle for dominance in semiconductor technologies.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review on Oneplus Pad after one month of use.

AMD’s new budget CPU has 96MB L3 cache and 105W TDP

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AMD’s new budget CPU has 96MB L3 cache and 105W TDP

AMD has released a brand new budget CPU, Ryzen 5 5600X3D, based on the last generation’s Zen 3 architecture. The CPU comes with the special 3D V-cache technology that promises 85% of the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (one of the most powerful CPUs in the budget segment). More about specs, features, and expected price of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D in Nepal.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Overview:

The Ryzen 5 5600X3D carries 6 cores and 12 threads, similar to the regular Ryzen 5 5600X. Each 6 of the cores has 512KB of L2 cache, therefore, totaling together up to 3MB. The main addition is the 3D V-cache, which makes the L3 cache 96MB- amazing considering it is a budget CPU. This technology excels in gaming performance by a considerable margin.

Ryzen 5 5600X3D Benchmarks
Image Credit: Gamers Nexus

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Talking of the frequency, the base clock speed is 3.3GHz, and the boost clock speed is 4.4GHz. This combination of cores, threads, and cache size can deliver powerful gaming and multitasking performance.

Additionally, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers extreme gaming performance with a thermal design power (TDP) of 105W.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Price in Nepal and Availability

At the moment, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D costs USD 230. Currently, it is only available in the US, that too, at Micro Center, an American retail shop. Although it’s very unlikely to launch here, we expect the Ryzen 5 5600X3D price in Nepal to be NPR 35,999 if and when it becomes available in Nepal.

CPU Price in the US (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Ryzen 5 5600X3D USD 230 NPR 35,999

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus Zenbook S13 OLED (2023).

Samsung & MediaTek successfully test industry-first 3Tx antenna 5G uplink transmission

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Samsung & MediaTek successfully test industry-first 3Tx antenna 5G uplink transmission

Samsung Networks and MediaTek collaboratively made a wonderful achievement in 5G technology. The companies successfully tested the industry-first 3Tx antenna transmission at Samsung’s lab in Suwon, South Korea.

The building blocks behind the breakthrough

To carry out such massive development, they used a 5G Standalone network with 2CC CA (Carrier Aggregation) with advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology. Moreover, Samsung provided its powerful C-Band Massive MIMO radios, a virtualized Distributed Unit (vDU), and a 5G core for testing.

Similarly, MediaTek contributed a test device equipped with the new M80-based CPU chipset. It featured three antennas operating on different frequencies – the usual 1,900MHz and 3.7GHz an additioanl 3.7GHz. Notably, this collaboration came up with an exceptional upload speed of 363Mbps (45.375MB/s). They drew the theoretical limit for this setup.

Samsung headquarter

What does the breakthrough by Samsung and MediaTek do?

This breakthrough promises future consumer products in enhancing the network upload speeds. Current mainstream devices have just two antennas but given the added benefits of the third one we might see it being a new usual in the future. We will find a smoother performance in activities like high-resolution live video streaming, on-the-go video conferencing, and multiplayer gaming.

Dongwoo Lee, the Head of the Technology Solution Group at Samsung Networks, expressed his excitement over this achievement and its potential impact on consumer devices. Faster uplink speeds will unlock new possibilities and transform user experiences. Lee emphasized the commitment of both Samsung and MediaTek to enhance their customers’ networks by leveraging the most advanced technology available.

Sony Ericsson and MediaTek’s record

In comparison, Sony Ericsson and MediaTek recently set a record uplink speed of 440Mbps (55MB/s) for low and mid-band 5G networks using uplink carrier aggregation. This record is slightly higher than Samsung’s achievement. However, it is important to note that the implementations of the two records are different. Ericsson used the 50MHz FDD n1 and 100MHz TDD n77 bands.

Overall, the collaboration between Samsung Networks and MediaTek has showcased the impressive potential of 5G technology. It paves the way for faster and more efficient network connectivity in the future. The achievement of record-breaking upload speeds brings us closer to a new era of enhanced user experiences and innovative applications in various industries.

Honor Pad X8 Pro official with 11.5″ 2K 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 685

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Honor Pad X8 Pro official with 11.5″ 2K 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 685

Honor Pad X8 Pro is officially launched in the Chinese market as a successor to Pad X8, which was released in September 2022. This tablet has a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a faster processor, a higher refresh rate display, and more RAM and storage options. It is a good option for students, professionals, and gamers alike. In this article, I will be providing all the available details of the Honor Pad X8 Pro along with specs, availability, and price in Nepal.

Honor Pad X8 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

The Honor Pad X8 Pro features an 11.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a 2K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 600 nits. It has a metal unibody design with rounded edges. The display is surrounded by thin bezels, and there is a small hole-punch cutout in the top center for the front-facing camera. The tablet has a slim profile of just 6.9mm and a weight of approximately 495g.

The display prioritizes eye protection by obtaining TÜV Rheinland flicker-free certification and TÜV Rheinland Hardware Level Low Blue Light Certification. These certifications indicate that the tablet meets specific standards for reducing eye strain and minimizing the potential negative effects of blue light emissions. In addition, the Honor Pad X8 Pro is the first tablet to receive the national standard children’s protection certification.

Honor X8 Pro Color Options

Performance

Powering the Honor Pad X8 Pro is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G SoC. It runs on MagicOS 7.1, which is based on Android 13. In this tablet, all the graphics-related tasks are handed over to Adreno 610 GPU. It also has up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, which provides plenty of power and space for multitasking and storing apps, games, and files.

Camera and Audio

The tablet is equipped with modest camera setups; a 5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The Honor Pad X8 Pro also boasts six-speaker subwoofer sound units, promising enhanced audio performance. With Hi-Res audio support, users can enjoy boosted audio while consuming multimedia content.

HONOR-Pad-X8-Pro-six-speaker

Battery and Connectivity:

The Honor Pad X8 Pro houses a 7,250mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. This charging capacity allows for quick charging times and extended usage periods. It has a USB-C port for charging and data transfer.

Honor Pad X8 Pro Specifications:

  • Dimension: 267.3 x 167.4 x 6.9mm, 495g
  • Display: 11.5-inch IPS LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 400 nits peak brightness, and 203 PPI
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G SoC (6nm)
  • Memory: 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage (expanded up to 512GB)
  • OS: MagicOS 7.1 (Based on Android 13）
  • Cameras: 5MP rear and 5MP front camera
  • Battery: 7250mAh supporting 22.5W charging
  • Audio: 6 Speakers, Hi-Res audio
  • Color options: Star Gray, Sky Blue, and Coral Purple.
  • Connectivity: Dual Band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C

Honor Pad X8 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability:

The tablet is available in different price ranges as per the memory capacity it comes with. It is currently available in China through the Honor online store and select retailers. The tablet is expected to be released in other regions in the coming months. Here is the pricing list of the Honor Pad X8 Pro along with the expected price when available in Nepal.

Honor Pad X8 Pro Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (expected)
4GB RAM + 128GB storage CNY 1,099 Rs. 22,999
6GB RAM + 128GB storage CNY 1,199 Rs. 24,999
8GB RAM + 128GB storage CNY 1,399 Rs. 28,499
8GB RAM + 256GB storage CNY 1,599 Rs. 32,999

    OPPO Reno 10 Pro Series gets a global release outside of China

    Aarohan Niraula
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    OPPO Reno 10 Pro Series gets a global release outside of China

    OPPO has unveiled the successors of its Reno 9 series with the launch of the Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro Plus (stylized: 10 Pro+). And in this article, we’ll be talking about the design, specifications, and price in Nepal of the OPPO Reno 10 Pro and Reno 10 Pro Plus.

    OPPO Reno 10 Pro and 10 Pro Plus: Overview

    Display and Build

    First, let’s start things off with the design. Both these phones have a premium look and feel with curved sides. The Reno 10 Pro duo has a textured glass back, metal frames, and weighs under 200 grams as well. As for color options, they’re both available in purple and grey finishes.

    Moving on, both models sport a 3D curved AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. The regular Reno 10 Pro sports a 6.7 inches whereas the Pro Plus model features a slightly bigger display measuring 6.74 inches. Regardless, these are 120Hz screens with a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. On top of this, they have 10-bit colors, cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and reach 950 nits of peak brightness.

    Oppo Reno 10 Pro Series Global Color Options

    Camera

    Getting to the cameras, these phones have four cameras in total, spread across the front and back. The triple camera array on the back of the Reno 10 Pro houses a 50MP Sony IMX890 main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 32MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. On the other hand, the Reno 10 Pro Plus replaces this telephoto sensor with a 64MP periscope telephoto camera instead.

    This OIS-enabled OmniVision sensor offers 3x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom. On the front, we find a 32MP selfie camera inside a hole-punch cutout on either of them. And unlike the vanilla Reno 10 Pro, the Pro Plus phones have OPPO’s home-grown MariSilicon X NPU (neural processing unit) for accelerated image processing.

    Performance

    On the performance side of things, the Reno 10 Pro has Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, whereas the Reno 10 Pro Plus houses a more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 from Qualcomm. Both devices are available in sole memory configuration. That said, Oppo has used LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage on the Reno 10 Pro restricting the newer LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 for the Pro Plus model. 

    Battery and Extras

    OPPO Reno 10 Pro and Reno 10 Pro+ battery

    Moving on, OPPO Reno 10 Pro is fueled by a 4600mAh Li-Po battery, while the Plus gets a slightly larger 4700mAh unit. The Plus variant also gets faster charging treatment as its supports 100W SuperVOOC 2.0. The regular Reno 10 Pro caps out at 80W. As for the software, these phones ship with ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13. Apart from this, the Reno 10 Pro series brings an in-display fingerprint reader, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC connectivity.

    OPPO Reno 10 Pro and 10 Pro Plus Specifications:

      OPPO Reno 10 Pro OPPO Reno 10 Pro Plus
    Display 6.7” FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED 6.74″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED 
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (6nm) Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm), MariSilicon X NPU
    Memory 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 (non-expandable) 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 (non-expandable)
    Software ColorOS 13.1 on top of Android 13
    Rear Camera Triple camera setup

    • 50MP primary, f/1.8, OIS
    • 8MP ultrawide, 112° FoV
    • 32MP telephoto, 2x optical
    		 Triple camera setup

    • 50MP primary, f/1.8, OIS
    • 8MP ultrawide, 112° FoV
    • 64MP periscope, 3x optical
    Front Camera 32MP sensor, f/2.4 (hole-punch)
    Security In-display fingerprint sensor
    Battery 4600mAh with 80W charging 4700mAh with 100W charging
    Color Options Silver Grey, Glossy Purple

    OPPO Reno 10 Pro and 10 Pro Plus Price in Nepal

    The price of Reno 10 Pro and 10 Pro Plus are RM 2,199 and RM 3,499, respectively in Malaysia.  It’s been quite some time since OPPO’s Reno series officially arrived in Nepal. But in case it does, we expect the OPPO Reno 10 Pro and 10 Pro Plus price in Nepal to start at NPR 73,999 and NPR 82,499, respectively.

    OPPO Reno 10 Pro series Price in Malaysia (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
    Reno 10Pro (12/256GB) RM 2,199 NPR 67,999
    Reno 10 Pro Plus (12/256GB) RM 3,499 NPR 104,999

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