ZTE, a well-known Chinese smartphone brand, has recently hinted at an upcoming smartphone release: the ZTE V70, which apparently looks similar to its previously released model- ZTE Yuanhang 30 Pro Plus. This handset is expected to fall under the budget category like almost every other ZTE smartphone. While there is limited information available about the phone at this time, we will attempt to provide a detailed list of the known features and specifications of the ZTE V70 in this article.
ZTE V70 Overview:
Design and Display
The ZTE V70 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. It has a large screen that covers almost the entire front of the phone, with minimal bezels, and has a centered punch hole cut-out for the front camera. It is a 10-bit panel with support for 1 billion colors and DCI-P3 gamut.
The phone has a plastic frame and back, which is acceptable considering its expected cost range. Sadly, the available color option is tight to Black, leaving little room for other choices.
Performance
ZTE V70 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. This 6nm-based SoC has an octa-core CPU consisting of two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2 GHz. The Mali-G57 MC2 takes care of all the graphics-related tasks on this phone. You get 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage on the phone.
The phone sports a 16MP front-facing camera, ideal for taking selfies. On the back, it features a triple-camera setup, including a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera.
Battery and Connectivity
The phone comes with a large battery of 5100mAh that supports 66W fast charging. Seemingly, the battery can go from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes. In terms of connectivity, the phone offers Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connections, includes NFC functionality for convenient contactless payments, and features a USB Type-C port.
ZTE V70 Specifications:
Dimensions: 163.9 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm, 192g
Display: 6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm, octa-core) with Mali-G57 MC2
Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB inbuilt storage
Software&UI: MyOS 11.5 based on Android 11
RearCamera: Triple (64MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP macro unit)
Front Camera: 16MP (hole-punch)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v.5.1, NFC
Battery: 5,100mAh battery with 66W fast charging
Color: Black
ZTE V70 Price in Nepal and Availability
As of now, the price of the ZTE V70 is still under wraps as its meant for business and government officials and not for general consumers. Still, we will update you with the official price if the ZTE V70 ever gets launched in Nepal.
Meanwhile, you can check our Samsung Galaxy F54 Unboxing and Review.
We are aware of the competition between smartphone processors, be it Qualcomm or MediaTek or Apple, or others. If we talk about the two prominent players in the market, MediaTek and Qualcomm are the intense competitors. A recent report published by Counterpoint Research provides insights into these companies’ performance, showing notable trends and market views in the latest Q1 2023. Let’s look at the war for dominance between MediaTek and Qualcomm, as well as the other companies in the global smartphone processor market share in Q1 2023.
Global Smartphone Processor Market Share Q1 2023
Qualcomm is a relatively older company, but if we look at the above trend, MediaTek has a huge share in the smartphone processor market today with clear dominance in budget phones. The improvements they are bringing to these low-cost phones are changing the Chipset industry. Due to their focus on the budget smartphone segment, MediaTek came out as a market leader with a 32% market share during the first quarter of 2023. On the other hand, competitively, Qualcomm was able to capture a 28% market share in the same quarter.
The market share of MediaTek is still a decrement as compared to the previous quarter. In comparison, Qualcomm relatively increased its market share from the previous quarter by a huge number. MediaTek faced challenges such as inventory adjustments and weaker demand, resulting in declining quantities and market share. Analysts anticipate a potential improvement for MediaTek in the second half of the year as inventory levels shall take a good turn.
Qualcomm remains an important player in the smartphone processor market, due to its reputation and experience. Its processors are widely used in flagship smartphones across various brands. This generally reflects the trust of manufacturers in Qualcomm’s technology. Despite temporary inventory reductions expected in Q2 2023, Qualcomm’s position will probably stabilize in forthcoming quarters. Snapdragon processors provide efficient processing capabilities and longer battery life, delivering a seamless user experience. Qualcomm’s established position continues to hold significant weight in the industry, despite the growth of MediaTek.
MediaTek’s Growing Popularity
MediaTek has made some remarkable progress, especially in the low-cost smartphone processor market share. The company focuses on innovation, features like deca-core X-series processors, and innovative fabrication techniques. These advancements have changed the market value by providing outstanding performance and energy efficiency in low-cost smartphones. The company also improved the issues such as overheating. This optimization consequently improved user experiences and satisfaction. These are a few reasons for MediaTek’s growing popularity.
The competition in the smartphone processor market between MediaTek and Qualcomm is not quite new. MediaTek indeed has a wonderfully highest market share, but Qualcomm’s established market presence and reputation cannot be overlooked. MediaTek focuses on innovation and improvement in the budget smartphone sector. Simultaneously, Qualcomm’s trusted and evergreen position and quality remain attractive to flagship or high-end smartphone manufacturers. As the market continues to evolve, it will be fascinating to witness how these two industry giants shape the future of smartphone processors.
Meanwhile, check out our comparison of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, A16 Bionic, and Dimensity 9200.
Apple enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Apple’s highly rumored headset, named “Vision Pro,” which is likely to reshape the way we experience mixed reality. This most awaited device launched on June 5, coinciding with the first day of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
Apple Vision Pro Overview:
Since Vision Pro supports all AR, VR, and MR, it lets users see their surroundings digitally, where they can view a mix of real-world and virtual elements or entirely virtual environments. It offers a unique experience that allows users to interact with the real and virtual worlds in exciting ways.
Design and Display
The Vision Pro looks sleeker but similar to existing headsets and features a more comfortable design. It has a curved visor (ski-goggle-like) design and features two OLED displays, packing a total of 23 million pixels across them. That’s more than a 4K TV per eye if you count pixels alone.
Processor and Battery
The headset integrates 2 chips for process handling. The primary processing is handled by, Apple’s M2 chip while the real-time processing is done by the brand-new R1 chip.
The Vision Pro headset features an external battery similar in size to the MagSafe Battery pack and is mounted on your waist. The battery is rechargeable, providing around 2 hours of battery supply. Or users can opt-in to use the Vision Pro while plugged into the wall.
Others
Apple Vision Pro sports 5 sensors, 12 cameras, and half a dozen microphones to enable augmented and virtual reality experiences, in-air typing, voice recognition, hand tracking, and other unique technologies that work well with Apple’s products. It will also support people with glasses via Zeiss Optical Inserts that will attach to the Vision Pro lenses magnetically. It will have an irremovable cable with a magnetic attachment that securely locks in place when turned clockwise, preventing it from detaching during use.
Apple Vision Pro runs on “visionOS”: an operating system for spatial computing.
This OS combines the real and virtual worlds to create a mixed reality. Virtual elements like windows and icons are displayed on top of your living room where you can interact with them via your eyes, your hands, and your voice. Apple Vision Pro tracks your vision so your eyes become your cursor and you can select elements just by looking at them. Thanks to the downward-facing cameras, hand controls are convenient as well. For instance, you can pinch your fingers to select or flick to scroll without the need for any extra controllers. Of course, you can always connect an XBOX or PS5 controller when you want to play games in VR. Things like searching for a video or a game can be done with dictation and Siri.
There’s also an innovative “EyeSight” feature that communicates to the external world. It lights up during use letting others know the user is unavailable. On the flip side, it can display the user’s eyes when they are looking through the headset.
Apple Vision Pro connects to your Mac so you can upscale your laptop’s content and become more productive in VR. This compatibility ensures that users enjoy a transition and take advantage of familiar apps while exploring the possibilities of mixed reality.
App-based features
One of the unique features of the Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality headset is its ability to present videos in a “virtual theater” where users feel present inside the movie. This, paired with the spatial audio setup, provides the ultimate immersive movie viewing experience like never before. During a FaceTime call, users will have the option to create their own digital avatar and interact within a virtual meeting room.
While meditation apps will enhance the experience with voice-overs, graphics, or music to facilitate a smooth meditation session.
But the cherry on top is the introduction of spatial photos and videos. Apple’s Vision Pro allows users to capture and relive moments in 3D. You can view your existing images, or live photos too but spatial photos/videos will be something else. Just with the click of a button, you can capture real moments that you can play down the road like you’re peering into memories. Besides that, Vision Pro will support floating windows on a single screen that enables multitasking. It will also remember where you are and play content that corresponds to the ambiance.
To top it all off, Apple promises the availability of thousands of iPhone and iPad apps for VisionOS Day 1.
“I think Apple may be considered late to the game when it comes to VR,” device expert Alvin Pullins told in an email interview.
Though Apple is all about premium and high-end tech, and people usually prefer its product, it should be borne in mind that plenty of headsets offer AR/VR simulation in a relatively cheaper range. Apple needs a compelling reason for people to choose Vision Pro over cheaper VR/AR options or rather utilize their smartphones for all tasks.
With competitors like Meta, Google, and Microsoft already established in the market, Apple needs to offer some unique features to stand out and I think they’ve done just that.
Apple Vision Pro Price and Availability
Apple announced Vision Pro yesterday on June 5 during WWDC. It costs $3500, which is more than twice the price of the most expensive phones on the market. The reason stated for the high price is that Apple intends to integrate advanced technology to enhance the mixed reality experience, i.e., lots of cameras, sensors, and dual processors, which contributes to the overall cost of the headset.
Vision Pro is primarily advertised for developers and Apple itself as a means to create AR, VR, and MR ecosystems. And this will allow Apple to launch non-Pro MR headsets in the future with toned-down specs and pricing accordingly.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A24.
Infinix has been offering budget smartphones under its Hot series for a long time now here in Nepal. The latest to join this lineup is the Hot 30i which brings quite impressive specifications for the budget price. So let’s go through the specifics of the Infinix Hot 30i, including its official price in Nepal.
Infinix Hot 30i Overview
Design and Display
To begin with, the Hot 30i features an eye-catching design with a prism-style print on the back. Infinix calls it “Premium Diamond Pattern Design” and it is available in Mirror Black and Glacier Blue shades. There is also a Marigold (Orange) color option with a faux leather finish.
Moreover, despite being a budget phone, it adopts a boxy design with a flat frame. On the front side, you are looking at a 6.6-inch teardrop screen with an HD+ resolution. This IPS LCD display is protected by Panda glass and supports a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness.
Performance
As for the performance, the Hot 30i packs a Mediatek Helio G37 chipset under the hood. This 4G silicon is based on a 12nm fabrication process and features 4x Cortex-A53 at 2300 MHz and 4x Cortex-A53 at 1800 MHz. Handling the graphics here is the PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
Memory-wise, the chip gets coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of expandable internal storage (up to 1TB). You can also virtually expand the RAM by up to 8GB. However, the smartphone boots on Android 12 OS-based XOS 12 custom skin.
Talking of the optics here, the smartphone sports a dual camera setup led by a 50MP sensor alongside an auxiliary lens. On the front side, there is a 5MP camera for snapping selfies and taking video calls.
Rest of the Specs
The Infinix Hot 30i draws its juice from a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support. For connectivity, the phone supports 4G, WiFi 5, A-GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Meanwhile, you get a bottom-firing single speaker for audio and a side-mounted fingerprint reader for biometrics security.
Storage: 128GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging
OS: XOS 12 based on Android 12
Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint reader
Audio: Single speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
Infinix Hot 30i Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the Infinix Hot 30i in Nepal is Rs. 14,999 for the sole 6/64GB variant. You can now buy it from our affiliate partner Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.
Hello everyone, so today I’m here with the Samsung Galaxy F54 review. This mid-range phone was unveiled recently and costs RS. 52,499 for the sole 8/256GB variant. Specs-wise, is very similar to the Galaxy A54, which made its debut a couple of months ago. Without further ado, let’s get into the review covering the design, display, performance, optics, and battery life of the Galaxy F54.
Samsung Galaxy F54 Specifications:
Body: 164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4mm, 199 gm, Plastic back/Glass front, Plastic frames
So, like every Samsung phone that has launched in 2023, the Galaxy F54 doesn’t come with a charger inside the box either. This means you need to buy an official 25W-rated Samsung charger separately, which goes for Rs. 2000. Plus, you also don’t get a pre-applied skin protector and a case inside the box, so the unboxing experience is pretty dull here!
Design
Anyway, the first thing you see Samsung has compromised to bring the cost down of the Galaxy F54 is in the design aspect itself. And I believe this is probably the weakest point of the phone. You get an all-plastic build here and a taller form factor, and it doesn’t feel that good in the hands.
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It also has this glossy back which, as you can see, catches a lot of fingerprints. On the contrary, the Galaxy A54 is a much better-looking phone with a matte back glass body, a much better weight distribution, and overall a more premium-looking device. The Galaxy A54 also has a range of attractive color options, whereas here, you can either choose this silver color or go with the Dark Blue option.
The Galaxy F54 also lacks any kind of IP rating, while you get an official IP67 dust and water resistance on the A54. So, you can clearly see corners being cut when it comes to the design and build of this phone.
Display
There aren’t any corners cut on the display front though. You get a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen with a Full HD resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a fast 120Hz refresh rate – all protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
This panel definitely isn’t as good as Dynamic AMOLED ones that you see on the flagship S23-series, but it is still an excellent one with great light uniformity, perfect contrast, and super accurate color reproduction.
The 120Hz refresh rate is also quite fluid and responsive, with excellent touch responsiveness. Plus, it looks like Samsung has also used an X-axis vibration motor here since it has nice, precise, and detailed tactile feedback. Just like the A54.
As for brightness, It can hit an impressive 800 nits at max auto, making it perfectly usable outdoors. The minimum brightness is also quite low here, so no issues with usage while in bed at night either. This screen also has HDR10+ and L1 Widevine certification, which means watching movies on streaming platforms, especially the ones with HDR playback is going to be a treat.
Audio and Fingerprint Sensor
However, Samsung has not included a stereo speaker here! Just a single speaker which can get pretty loud, but I did miss that depth. And in some scenarios, the audio would get just too sharp with a little annoying treble.
Likewise, you also don’t get an under-display fingerprint scanner as the F54 settles for a more traditional side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which fortunately is located at a convenient spot for operation with the right thumb.
Performance
Now, for performance, we get Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1380 chipset, which you know I am not a big fan of. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of power here for One UI to run smoothly and snappy. There is no hint of stutter under light, everyday tasks. But it’s just that it often underperforms when compared to similar-priced phones like the Poco F5, Moto Edge 40, and the like. Also, compared with the A54, the CPU throttling is higher on the F54.
Gaming
And that’s especially true when you start gaming on this phone! Here, I was only able to get a max of 30 fps in games like Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile. That too at the lowest of settings!
The stability also takes a hit once I try to increase the graphics setting to say Medium on Genshin and HD on PUBG mobile. So, neither are you getting higher fps nor better graphics quality on the Galaxy F54. Lighter and more optimized games like COD and Mech Arena are more stable and can hit 60 fps at higher settings though.
Samsung has also not included any proper cooling solution like a vapor chamber here. So the sustained gaming performance is not good. Plus, the phone gets quite warm if you game for 30-plus minutes. Or you are on mobile data all the time.
On the contrary, the Galaxy A54 has slightly better CPU and GPU stability in the throttling test, as you can see from these graphs.
But overall, if you are not a heavy user and don’t play heavy games at all, the Galaxy F54 should not be a problem. The UI experience here is great, there are no annoying ads or bloatware, and you get a full-fledged One UI 5.1 based on Android 13. And like the A54, Samsung is offering the same 4 years of OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches here too.
Camera
The Galaxy F54 brings a 108MP primary camera with OIS, followed by an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, you get the same 32MP selfie camera, which weirdly fits inside a bigger hole-punch cutout than on the A54.
Daylight
Anyway, I compared cameras from both these phones and found very little difference between them. The Galaxy A54 is slightly better with highlights and white balance in some situations. Still, most of the time they produce almost identical colors and sharpness. So, overall you will get some really nice shots from the F54 – both during daytime and nighttime.
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The Galaxy A54 also manages somewhat better portrait shots. As you can see from these images, the A54 has better background colors. But this is something Samsung can improve with an update or two.
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Galaxy A54 also has a slightly better and wider 12MP ultra-wide angle compared to the 8MP on the F54. So I was getting slightly better ultra-wide-angle shots from the A54 with a wider field of view.
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The selfies are also quite nice on both these phones with good dynamic range and natural detail rendering.
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This phone can also click 4K 30 fps videos from its primary and front cameras. And overall, I like their quality with ample details, consistent dynamic range, and the right amount of white balance and saturation. It also has a wider field of view than that of the A54. But like the A54, Samsung has disabled stabilization at 4K 30 fps or 1080 60 fps. And it only works at 1080 30 fps.
Battery
Okay, lastly, getting into the battery life, Samsung has fitted in a big 6000mAh cell here. And trust me, its endurance is just amazing. I was able to achieve almost 7 hours of screen time every day on my heavy usage pattern. To compare, it is almost 2 hours more than the A54. But the battery life is still not as good as my daily driver S23 Ultra, with around 7.5 hours of screen time.
For charging, it takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes to fully juice up with an official 25W charger. So, maybe Samsung should at least bring 65W or faster charging speeds to phones with such a big battery.
Samsung Galaxy F54 Review: Conclusion
Ok to conclude, I believe this is a decent phone under Rs. 55,000 for a reliable camera. It has an excellent display and great battery life. On top of that, it is guaranteed to get years of software updates.
But by paying just a little bit more, you can get the Galaxy A54 instead. It offers a more premium and nicer-looking design. Also, the IP67 rating, better thermal management, stereo speakers, in-display fingerprint sensor, and the list goes on.
For iOS users like myself, the battery health feature is one of the essential features to monitor the quality of our batteries. It helps determine how much longer our devices can survive before needing a battery replacement. Excitingly, Android is now probably adopting a battery health feature similar to iOS.
Battery Health in Android
Android is likely to adopt the highly appreciated battery health feature. Google has made the new BatteryManager APIs to provide Android users with information regarding their phone’s battery. This information ranges from initial capacity to charge cycles, manufacturing date to battery health status.
This allows apps to report a variety of battery health statistics which is one of the remarkable improvements in the BatteryManager APIs in Android 14. To mention, Cycle count, charging status, production date, date of first use, charging policy, and overall battery health are now included in these APIs.
Mishaal Rahman, an Android expert revealed that there is an addition to Google’s new capabilities to the new BatteryManager APIs in Android 14. These include means to access and analyze battery health statistics on their Android 14 devices. However, it’s important to note that the accuracy of the data presented by Batt relies on the capabilities of the charging IC (integrated chip) and HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer). Also, it may vary between different smartphones and tablets.
I bought a used Pixel 7 Pro recently and thought it was a shame that Google’s battery health feature hasn’t been released.
It’d be nice to see how many charge cycles it’s had or the estimated % of its original capacity. Fortunately, Google’s made it possible in Android 14! 🧵 pic.twitter.com/KXGtLwhJtU
The addition of the battery health feature in Android 14 is a major improvement step in addressing a long-term desire from Android users. It offers a thorough understanding of battery health that provides users with the necessary knowledge to measure their device’s battery performance precisely. Moreover, it provides valuable insights for those considering the purchase of a used smartphone, as battery health plays an important role in the overall device experience. The introduction of this feature could potentially bring Android closer to iOS in terms of battery management and increase user satisfaction.
Finally, users can take advantage of a full battery health feature, thanks to the new Android 14. They can receive valuable insights into their device’s battery efficiency by using apps like Batt. Such apps provide data on cycle count, manufacturing date, and general battery health. Surprisingly, this new feature fills a noticeable gap in Android’s use. It has the potential to improve user satisfaction by bringing Android smartphones closer to their iOS substitutions.
It’s only been a few months since the release of the Realme GT Neo 5 (aka Realme GT 3). And it looks like the company is already planning for an upgrade as Realme GT Neo 5 Pro was recently spotted on China’s MIIT certification.
Realme GT Neo 5 Pro Rumors
According to a leak, two new Realme phones were recently approved by China’s MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), with the model numbers “RMX3820” and “RMX3823”. Although it’s unclear if these are two different phones or different variants of one phone but one of them is speculated to be the upcoming GT Neo 5 Pro.
Chipset
And reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has also suggested the launch of Realme GT Neo 5 Pro, alongside other upcoming flagships like the Redmi K60U, OnePlus Ace 2 Pro, and iQOO 11S. The GT Neo 5 Pro will be Realme’s flagship offering and come with the highest-end hardware. On this assumption, it is likely that the phone will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chip.
As expected from Qualcomm’s “+” refresh, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 will bring some slight performance and efficiency gains over the already-excellent Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Besides that, the phone is expected to feature a big 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution. Just like the regular Realme GT Neo 5, it will have 2160Hz high-frequency PWM Dimming too. It’ll boot on Android 13 out of the box with Realme UI 4.0 on top.
Realme GT Neo 5
Others
Since this is a flagship phone, we don’t expect Realme to hold back in other aspects either. So the phone could come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Similarly, leaks also suggest a big 5000mAh battery with 100W charging for the GT Neo 5 Pro. Whereas the phone could have a triple camera setup with an optically-stabled 50MP main sensor. On the other hand, its design is also expected to be similar to the Realme 11 Pro series.
Software& UI: Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0 on top
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary with OIS)
Battery: 5000mAh with 100W charging
Memory: 16GB RAM, 512GB / 1TB storage
Realme GT Neo 5 Pro Price and Launch
For now, there is no information on how much the phone is going to cost or when it will launch. We will be sure to update this article once those details are available.
Meanwhile, check our unboxing and impressions of Realme GT Neo 5
Lenovo makes laptops for budget gamers under the IdeaPad Gaming lineup, which has failed to gain much traction as its Legion series. Lenovo looks to turn this around with the 2022 edition of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming, which now comes with a Legion-inspired design and the latest gaming components from Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA. In this article, we will discuss the latest price and availability of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) in Nepal.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) Overview:
Design and Display
Compared to last year’s model, the IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) has went through a visual revamp. The most noticeable one is the hinge. Unlike the long vertical hinge, the display now rests on two distinct pedestals. Lenovo has expanded the space behind the hinge to accommodate two exhaust vents and a few ports.
There are two more exhaust vents, one on each side of the laptop. It is not hard to notice since all four vents now have a light blue accent – a color most associated with the Legion brand. That said, the all-plastic chassis of the IdeaPad Gaming 3 doesn’t feel as premium as its Legion sibling.
Lenovo offers the laptop in two screen sizes: 15.6-inch and 16-inch. As of now, you can only grab the former in Nepal. It brings FHD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB coverage.
Keyboard, Webcam, Audio
The IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) features a full-size keyboard with dedicated Function keys and a numeric keypad. You can be creative with the backlit as Lenovo offers options for single color (White / Blue) and 4-Zone RGB. Accompanying it is a plastic touchpad with Windows Precision drivers.
The small protrusion on top of the display is home to a 720 HP camera, privacy shutter, and dual array microphone. Likewise, the laptop also has a stereo speaker setup with Nahimic Audio.
Lenovo offers the IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) in both Intel and AMD flavors. The Intel variant, recognized by the “i” suffix, can be configured with up to Core i7-12700H and RTX 3060 GPU. On the other hand, the AMD version offers Ryzen 7 6800H and RTX 3050 Ti combo on the highest end. Despite featuring the latest chips from Intel and AMD, IdeaPad Gaming 3 still relies on last-gen DDR4 RAM. You get two SO-DIMM DDR4 slots which you can configure up to 32GB.
Battery and Connectivity
The battery specifications vary depending on the model you decide to go buy. All the 16” IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) come with a 71Whr battery, while the 15” models come with 60Whr and 45Whr cells based on the configuration. Regardless of the battery size, all IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) support Lenovo’s Rapid Charge technology.
For wired communication, IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) come with 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C, one HDMI, and 1x LAN. The RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3050 models of the IdeaPad Gaming 3i (Intel) also offer Thunderbolt 4 support. You also get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 for wireless networks.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Series (2022) Specifications:
Trackpad: Mylar surface (plastic) multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
Security: TPM 2.0 chip, No fingerprint sensor
Processor:
IdeaPad Gaming 3: up to AMD Ryzen 5 Ryzen 7 6800H
IdeaPad Gaming 3i: up to Intel Core i5-12700H
Graphics:
IdeaPad Gaming 3: up to GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6, 85W)
IdeaPad Gaming 3i: up to GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6, 105W)
RAM: up to 32GB DDR4
Storage: up to 1TB PCIe NBVMe SSD (M.2)
Audio: 2x 2W stereo speakers, Nahimic Audio
Battery:
15.6-inch: 45/60 Watt-hours, Rapid Charge (40% in 15 min)
16-inch: 71 Watt-hours, Rapid Charge (50% in 30 min)
Webcam: 720p HD camera, privacy shutter, Dual-array microphones
Connectivity: up to WiFi 6E (ax) + Bluetooth 5.2
I/O Ports:
IdeaPad Gaming 3: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, 1x Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x RJ45 (LAN), 1x power connector
IdeaPad Gaming 3i: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 on RTX3050 Ti and RTX 3060 models), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x RJ45 (LAN), 1x power connector
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (2022) Price in Nepal
The initial price of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 in Nepal was Rs. 185,000 for the Intel Core i7-12700H variant with RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. However, it has now dropped to Rs. 168,000. You can buy the IdeaPad Gaming laptop from ITTI and other computer stores in Nepal.
Amazfit is a sensation in the smartwatch market with a range of quality products. Its GTR lineup basically revolves around a premium build with all those proprietary fitness tracking features. Today, I’m talking about the Amazfit GTR Mini which was just recently launched in Nepal at 16,400. Having used it for two weeks, here’s my Amazfit GTR Mini Review with its fitness tracking, UI, and battery performance.
The GTR Mini comes in a circular design with an aluminum frame in the middle. Taking a quick glance, you get the feel of a premium design. As usual on a GTR watch, you can find the circular dial on the right side with an Amazfit logo imprinted. And the bottom side houses a PPG sensor for those tracking duties. Amazfit ships this watch with a black strap bundled in the box. The watch didn’t feel heavy. And thankfully, I didn’t get any skin rashes or irritations from the strap at all.
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Let’s talk about the display. This circular thing houses a 1.28-inch AMOLED panel with a standard 416 x 416 pixels resolution and 326PPI. As an AMOLED screen, the contents on the watch look crisp with deeper blacks. Be it the inbuilt watch faces or your custom ones, it is a visual treat with flaunting colors and vibrancy. Also, the anti-fingerprint coating keeps all those smudges at bay.
While everything is on the better side, I found the sunlight readability on the slightly underwhelming side. No, you can use it on a sunny outdoors but, I wish, the brightness was a tat bit higher.
Zepp OS and Controls
Running the show on the screen is Amazfit’s Zepp OS. Scrolling here and there feels smooth most of the time on this 60Hz display. But occasionally, I encountered some UI lags and stutters which should not be common on a GTR watch. I hope Amazfit can fix this in future updates.
Zepp OS Features
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Media Playback
Weather
Feature-wise, the UI is all packed with goodies. The watch offers PAI, heart rate, Blood Oxygen, Workout, and all such modes. Besides the fitness tracking and features, you get a calendar, alarm, compass, stopwatch, music controls, flashlight, countdown, Find My Phone, Weather, World Clock, you name it.
Talking of the customizations, you can set the menu style in two styles: Hexagon and Classic Style. Plus, the widgets can be set to your preference. And about the controls, a single pressing of the dial takes you to the menu. Similarly, with another press, it takes you back to the home screen. So, to navigate back to a specific interface, you can simply swipe from the left.
Fitness Tracking and Sensors
Let’s get to the health-oriented aspect of the Amazfit GTR Mini smartwatch. With a BIoTracker PPG sensor, this guy can measure your heart rate, and SpO2, track your steps and sleep, plus monitor your exercise via various sports modes. The One-Tap measurement mode is pretty handy which takes 45 seconds to provide your heart rate, SpO2, and stress data at the same time and same page. Besides that, you get a plethora of sports modes to play with.
Tracking
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1 Tap Measurement
Sleep Tracking
Well, I’m not a fitness freak, to be honest, I mostly used the watch to track my steps and sleep. And the results were pretty accurate on my usage period. You can rely on it for casual usage for sure. Speaking of accuracy, a smartwatch would not match with a medical-grade device.
But still, Amazfit products are fairly accurate in results and the GTR Mini is also not an exception. Besides that, the inbuilt GPS is also handy for tracking your exercise data with location even though, you don’t carry your phone.
Zepp App
A smartwatch is not complete without a companion app. Here, you get the Zepp App for the GTR Mini which is undoubtedly, one of the best in the market. The app contains adequate features and options.
Zepp App
It provides the exercise history, PAI index, toggle notification options, launch the camera, and tweak other settings of the watch. Besides that, the app lets you change the watch faces and install companion apps for the watch such as a calculator, Navigation Wear, Calorie Intake, and mini games. The Zepp App is easy to use and ensures reliability.
Mini Games
Notifications
The watch can display notifications and alerts from your smartphone. And not to worry, you can always choose to view notifications from your preferred apps only. You can reply to the messages via the smart reply option.
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Notification
Quick Reply
Plus the Zepp app offers an option to place your customized quick reply texts. And one thing to mention, the watch doesn’t support Nepali (Devnagari) fonts. Furthermore, you also get call alerts on the GTR Mini. But, you can only dismiss it or send a smart reply as the watch doesn’t contain a mic and a speaker.
Battery
The 280mAH cell on this guy tops the juice for an entire week easily. To note, this was with daily steps and sleep tracking with an occasional heartbeat and SpO2 measurement. Plus, the display lit up every now and then with tons of notifications from the social media apps on my phone.
Amazfit GTR Mini Review: Conclusion
All in all, the Amazfit GTR Mini brings in a premium GTR vibe for a price tag of NPR 16,400, which makes it even cheaper than in India. You are sorted with all your fitness tracking needs. The UI is good except for some stutters while the display quality is superb. I really wish, there was a speaker and mic for taking calls. Other than that, the GTR Mini is a viable option in the price range.
The rebranding culture inside BBK Electronics—the parent company of OPPO, Vivo, Realme, and OnePlus—is going strong now. Just a while ago, Vivo Y78 5G (global) went official with a curved 120Hz AMOLED panel and Snapdragon 695 chipset. Now, it has landed under the “Vivo V29 Lite” moniker in Europe. So let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of Vivo V29 Lite in Nepal.
Vivo V29 Lite Overview:
Design and Display
Commencing with the design, the V29 Lite borrows the 3D arc design by Vivo. Flaunting a slim aesthetics, the frame is just 7.9mm thin. While the plastic back panel uses a seven-layer nano-level coating, creating a jade porcelain texture. Vivo ships the phone in two colors: Black and Gold.
As for the display, you get a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a Full HD+ resolution, 1300 nits of peak brightness, and supports a 100% P3 color gamut and 105% NTSC color gamut.
Performance
Vivo V29 Lite is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. This two-year-old SoC is fabbed under a 6nm process and features two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at up to 2.2 GHz with six Cortex-A55 efficient cores backing them at up to 1.7 GHz. And handling the graphics is an Adreno 619 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, it is available in a sole 8/128GB trim in Europe as of now.
Camera
Getting to the optics, you are looking at a triple camera setup at the back. The primary camera is a 64MP shooter with OIS while the rest of the lenses are not so useful, including a 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensing units. Whereas you’ll find a 16MP selfie shooter inside the hole-punch cutout. Also, the smartphone cannot record 4K videos due to the chipset’s limitations.
Moving on, the V29 Lite is fueled by a 5000mAh battery. It is accompanied by a 44W fast charger, bundled in the box itself. Likewise, the connectivity options include 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. For biometrics security, you get an in-display fingerprint scanner.
In the Czech Republic, the Vivo V29 Lite is priced at CZK 8,499 (around USD 385 / INR 31,700) for the 8/128GB variant. We can expect the Vivo V29 Lite price in Nepal to be NPR 53,499 if and when it launches here.
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