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Poco C51 goes official with Helio G36, 5000mAh battery

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Poco has unveiled the Poco C51, the successor to the Poco C31, as its latest budget smartphone in India. Taking a glance at the design and specs, this smartphone appears to be a rebranded version of the Redmi A2+. Let’s walk through the full specifications, availability, and expected price of Poco C51 in Nepal.

Poco C51 Overview

Design and Display

The Poco C51 has a design that is very identical to the Redmi A2+. Here as well, you get a leather-like texture on the back as well as a fingerprint sensor. With a thickness of 9.1mm and a weight of 191g, the phone is quite big and hefty. It is available in two colors: Power Black and Royal Blue.

Poco C51 Design and Display

Up front, there is a 6.52″ IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch. This HD+ screen supports 400 nits of peak brightness.

Performance

Poco C51 is powered by MediaTek Helio G36. This 4G SoC is based on a 12nm fabrication process and features an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 (@2.2 GHz) and four Cortex-A53 (@1.7 GHz). For graphics, there is an integrated PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

MediaTek Helio G36 used in Poco C51

Moving on, the chipset is paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage. And the RAM is further expandable up to 7GB via virtual RAM and storage via a dedicated SD card slot.

In terms of software, the Poco C51 boots on Android 13 (Go edition) out of the box, unlike the Android 12 Go Edition on the A2+. For starters, the Go Edition OS uses the Lite version of core Google apps such as Maps, Gallery, Google Search, and Assistant for stressing less on the CPU.

Cameras

Coming to the camera department, there is a dual-rear camera setup on the back. The primary lens is an 8MP shooter accompanied by an unspecified depth sensor. At the front, there is a 5MP camera for selfies under the waterdrop notch. You can shoot up to 1080p @ 30fps videos from both front and rear cameras.

Poco C51 Cameras

Rest of the specs

This budget smartphone from Poco is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with standard 10W charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is support for 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a Micro USB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Moreover, there is a single up-firing speaker for audio.

Poco C51 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel, HD+ resolution
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 4G (12nm)
  • Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X
  • Storage: 64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 13 Go-Edition
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
    – 8MP f/2.0 primary lens
    – Depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2 (water-drop)
  • Biometrics: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 10W Charging
  • Color Options: Power Black and Royal Blue

Poco C51 Price in Nepal and Availability

This budget smartphone is priced at INR 8,499 in India for the sole 4/64GB variant. We can expect the price of Poco C51 in Nepal to be NPR 15,999 if and when it launches here.

Poco C51 Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/64GB INR 8,499 NPR 14,999
  • Meanwhile, check our review of Redmi A1 [Nepali].

Apple iPad Pro M1 (2021) Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Apple unloaded a bunch of new products on April’s “Spring Loaded” event in 2021. The 5th generation of iPad Pro saw its debut as well—and boy does it pack a punch. Now, Let’s discover more about the Apple iPad Pro M1 (2021) including all its features, specs, and official price in Nepal.

Apple iPad Pro M1 (2021) Overview:

M1 Chip on an iPad

Apple ditched Intel’s x86 architecture in favor of the in-house M1 chip based on Arm in its latest MacBooks. This allowed Apple to deliver a greater level of performance while also staying in charge of the niftiest optimizations possible.

Now, the same M1 chip has made its way to the latest iPad Pros. According to Apple, this 8 core CPU/8 core GPU chip offers a 50% speed boost over last year’s iPad Pros with A12Z Bionic chipset.

iPad Pro 2021 - M1 Chip

Moreover, the 5th generation of iPad Pro also introduces the 5th generation of cellular connectivity—5G. Quite the coincidence. While it supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave spectrum of 5G, Apple says the faster mmWave 5G will only be available in the US.

iPad Pro 2021 comes in either 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage, while a 2TB has also made its debut. Similarly, you can configure your iPad Pro with either 8 or 16GB RAM, while the 1/2TB storage options will only be available with the latter.

Mini-LED, Liquid Retina XDR display

Another exciting premiere in this iteration of iPad Pro is the Mini-LED display. Compared to the standard LED-backlit screens, this allows for a brighter screen and better contrast. With over 2500 local dimming zones spread across 10,000+ mini-LEDs, the 5th gen iPad Pro can achieve up to a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

Besides, Apple has also borrowed the display properties from the Pro Display XDR that costs around $5,000. However, all the aforementioned upgrades are restricted to the 12.9″ variant under the name “Liquid Retina XDR” display whereas the smaller 11″ version enjoys a relatively less capable screen. Meaning, there’s no mini-LED, no local dimming zones, and no XDR-like screen on the 11″ iPad Pro.

iPad Pro 2021 - Liquid Retina XDR display

Despite this, both options equip Apple’s ProMotion technology with a 120Hz refresh rate, Wide color display (P3), anti-reflective coating, support for 2nd generation Apple Pencil, etc. Additionally, the 12.9″ iPad Pro has 1000 nits of max full-screen brightness and 1600 nits peak brightness under HDR mode whereas the 11″ version is limited to 600 nits of max brightness.

USB 4, Thunderbolt

Another fun addition to this year’s iPad is the Thunderbolt and USB 4 standard. As a result, the USB-C port here can seamlessly connect to external displays, storage, and other accessories with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth.

What about the cameras?

There’s not much of an upgrade on the camera department on this year’s iPad Pros. A square module on the top left edge of the device hosts a 12MP f/1.8 wide sensor, a 10MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens with a 125° Field of View (FOV), a LiDAR scanner, and the True Tone flash. Upfront, you now get an upgraded 12MP f/2.4 TrueDepth ultrawide camera with a 122° FOV. For security, this sensor also facilitates Apple’s Face ID.

iPad Pro 2021 - Cameras

Here, the new “Center Stage” feature utilizes the ultrawide camera to keep the human subject in the center during video calls even when they’re moving. Similar to the “Auto Framing” feature on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2.

Plus, M1’s ISP should result in a drastically better image and video quality. Moreover, thanks to the M1 chip, iPad Pro 2021 also supports the “Smart HDR 3” that debuted with the iPhone 12 series, which optimizes the shot on a frame-by-frame basis for best results.

Assorted features

This year’s iPad Pro comes with a quad-speaker setup as well, with support for Dolby Atmos audio. It has 5 “studio-quality” microphones too. Like its predecessor, it also supports Magic Keyboard for a greater degree of productivity.

But unlike last year, it is now available in white color option as well. iPad Pro 2021 runs on iPadOS 14 out-of-the-box while it recently received iPadOS 14.5 as well. This version introduced support for Apple’s AirTag tracker among other features.

Apple iPad Pro M1 (2021) Specifications:

  • Display: 11/12.9-inches screen, ProMotion 120Hz, Wide Color (P3), True Tone
    • 11″: LED backlit, 2388 x 1668 px, 264 PPI, 600 nits max brightness
    • 12.9″: Mini-LED backlit, 2732 x 2048 px, 264 PPI, 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
  • Chipset: Apple M1 Chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)
  • Storage: 8/16GB RAM, Up to 2TB internal storage
  • Rear Camera: 12MP f/1.8 wide, 10MP f/1.4 ultrawide with 125° FOV, LiDAR scanner
  • Front Camera: 12MP f/2.4 ultrawide lens with 122° FOV, Face ID
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ax (dual-band) with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, 5G (sub-6GHz, mmWave), Nano-SIM, eSIM
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Three-axis Gyro, Barometer
  • Other Features: USB-C (Thunderbolt, USB 4, USB 3.1 Gen 2), Quad-speakers, 5x microphones
  • Battery: 28.65 Wh (11″), 40.88 Wh (12.9″)

Apple iPad Pro M1 (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability

The 5th gen Apple iPad Pro M1 (11″) is priced at Rs. 185,000 for the 512GB, WiFi-only variant. And it goes up to Rs. 310,000 for the 2TB, WiFi+ Cellular variant. The 12.9″ has a starting price of Rs. 180,000 for the 256GB, WiFi-only configuration.

iPad Pro M1 (2021) Model Price in Nepal Availability
11” 512GB, WiFi Rs. 185,000 Hukut
1TB, WiFi Rs. 225,000
1TB, WiFi + Cellular Rs. 250,000
2TB, WiFi Rs. 295,000
2TB, WiFi + Cellular Rs. 310,000
12.9” 256GB, WiFi Rs. 180,000 Hukut
512GB, WiFi Rs. 215,000
1TB, WIFi Rs. 270,000
1TB, WiFi + Cellular Rs. 298,000
2TB, WiFi Rs. 325,000
  • Watch: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite vs iPad 10.2 (2019)

Apple iPad Pro (2020) Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Apple announced its 2020 lineup of iPad Pro back in March 2020. This was followed by the new M1-powered iPad Pros a couple of months ago. And right now, the 2020 models of iPad Pro are being heavily discounted in Nepal. Let’s take a look at the latest price in Nepal of the Apple iPad Pro 2020 including its features, specs, and availability.

Apple iPad Pro 2020 Overview:

A12Z Bionic Chip

Under the hood, the iPad Pro packs Apple’s A12Z Bionic chip. The processor together with an eight-core GPU, Neural Engine, and performance controller can handle even the most demanding tasks we ever imagine doing on a laptop.

Apple claims that this iPad Pro outperforms any other PC laptops available in the market in 2020. But we have our doubts. The processor also allows faster Wi-Fi connectivity and LTE connectivity.

Liquid Retina Display

iPad Pro comes with an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina Display that is available in two sizes – 11-inch and 12.9-inch. Apple is boasting it to be the world’s most advanced mobile display. The refresh rate is automatically adjusted and it can go up to 120Hz.

Furthermore, P3 Wide Color support provides near-true details. For the best viewing experience, the iPad Pro comes with an anti-reflecting coating as well.

Apple iPad Pro 2020 display, specs, price in Nepal, launch date

Dual Camera setup

The 4th gen iPad Pro comes with a dual-camera setup. The 12MP wide-angle primary sensor is accompanied by a 10MP ultra-wide sensor. With this, you can shoot 4K videos and capture visuals with a greater Field of View.

The camera array housing the two sensors look strikingly similar to that we saw in the iPhone 11 series. Other than the camera, it houses a LiDAR sensor and an LED flash.

Apple iPad Pro 2020 camera module, specs, price in nepal, launch date

LiDAR Scanner

Apple claims that the iPad Pro 2020 offers the best Augmented Reality (AR) experience thanks to its LiDAR scanner. The scanner performs at nano-second speed and works both indoors and outdoors, effectively measuring the distance of the object up to 5 meters away.

The data from the scanner is combined with the data from the dual-camera setup and the motion sensors. A12Z’s advanced computer vision algorithms are applied to the data collected for better details. Apple has further updated its ARKit platform by adding Scene Geometry API to make the most of the LiDAR scanner.

Magic Keyboard Trackpad support

Another highlight of the device is the Magic Keyboard which is basically the Smart Keyboard Folio with a second-gen Apple Pencil integrated into it. It magnetically attaches to the iPad Pro and elevates it for a better viewing angle. It comes with a full-sized backlit keyboard offering a 1mm travel distance.

Apple iPad Pro 2020 with Magic Keyboard, specs, price in Nepal, launch date

The Magic Keyboard also comes with a trackpad which we haven’t seen in the previous edition of iPads. The trackpad support is a part of the iPadOS 13.4 update which the company released on March 24, 2020. Apple says it has designed the trackpad support system specifically with iPads on the mind and it is not a mere copy-paste from the macOS.

Apple iPad Pro (2020) Specifications:

  • Display: 11/12.9-inch LED-backlit Retina display
  • Resolution: 2388 x 1688 (11-inch), 2732 x 2048 pixels (12.9-inch)
  • OS: iPadOS 13.4 (upgradeable)
  • Chipset: Apple A12Z Bionic
  • GPU: 8-core GPU
  • Storage: 128/256/512GB/1TB
  • Rear Camera: 12MP Wide sensor f/1.8 aperture, 4K/60fps recording; 10MP ultra-wide sensor f/2.4, 125-degree FOV
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ax (dual-band; 2.4GHz and 5GHz) with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit-class LTE, GPS/GNSS
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, LiDAR scanner, Three-axis Gyro, Barometer
  • Other Features: USB-C, Face ID, Studio-quality mics
  • Battery: 28.65 Wh (11-inch), 36.71 Wh (12.9-inch)

Apple iPad Pro 2020 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Apple iPad Pro 2020 in Nepal starts at Rs. 168,900 for the 11″ model with 1TB, WiFi-only configuration. The iPad Pro 12.9″ (256GB, WiFi) has a starting price of Rs. 168,900.

iPad Pro (2020) Price in Nepal
11” 1TB, WiFi Rs. 168,900
1TB, WiFi + Cellular Rs. 188,900
12.9” 256GB, WiFi + Cellular Rs. 168,900
512GB, WiFi Rs. 168,900
512GB, WiFi + Cellular Rs. 188,900
1TB, WiFi Rs. 188,900
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

Redmi Note 12S is a familiar device with a new design

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Looks like, Xiaomi is into refreshing old smartphones. The brand recently rebranded the Note 10 Pro Max as the Note 12 Pro 4G with a few changes. And now, the Redmi Note 12S also joins the race with specs borrowed from the Note 11S. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Redmi Note 12S in Nepal.

Redmi Note 12S Overview:

Design and Display

Except for the camera module, the Note 12S boasts a similar design to its predecessor, the Note 11S. You get the same flat frames and a similar form factor with an IP53 rating here. Besides that, the button placements are identical along with the speaker grill on the device’s top frame.

Redmi Note 12S Design and Display

On the front side, the phone features the same 6.43-inch AMOLED hole punch display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Redmi has also retained an IR blaster. And the device is available in Onyx Black, Ice Blue, and Pearl Green color options.

Performance

Not a surprise! Redmi Note 12S uses the same MediaTek Helio G96 processor. For reference, Helio G96 (12nm) has an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 (@2.05 GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (@2.0 GHz). Whereas on the graphics side of things, it brings Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.

MediaTek Helio G96 SoC

And the chip is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Users can also virtually expand the RAM to up to 13GB while the storage expansion is up to 1TB via a microSD card. On the software side, the Redmi Note 12S boots on MIUI 14 built on top of Android 13.

Camera

Coming to the optics, the Note 12S sports a triple camera setup, unlike the quad one of its predecessor. Nevertheless, the main camera is the same 108MP shooter, followed by an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, you get a 16MP selfie snapper.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, this Redmi Note phone packs a 5000mAh battery under the hood with support for 33W charging. As for the connectivity options, it includes, 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. You also get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics security.

Redmi Note 12S Specifications:

  • Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
  • Rear Camera: Triple; 108MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
  • Others: IR sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging
  • Color options: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, and Pearl Green

Redmi Note 12S Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Redmi Note 12S in Europe begins at EUR 289. As European pricing is generally higher, we can expect the Redmi Note 12S price in Nepal to start from NPR 30,999 if and when it launches here.

Smartphone Price in Europe (Starts From) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Redmi Note 12S EUR 289 NPR 30,999

Samsung Q60B QLED TV (2022) Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Samsung has finally launched its 2022 lineup of high-end QLED TVs in Nepal. So, let’s look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Samsung Q60B QLED TV in Nepal.

Samsung Q60B QLED TV (2022) Overview:

Samsung is currently selling the Q60B in four screen sizes, ranging from 55-inch to 85-inch. Irrespective of the screen size, Q60B comes with a QLED panel with dual LED backlights. Thanks to the Quantum Dot technology, these TVs can produce over a billion colors with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. You can even enjoy HDR content as it supports Quantum HDR, HDR10+, and HLG but misses out on Dolby Vision.

Underneath the screen, Samsung Q60B packs Quantum Processor Lite with 4K upscaling. Moreover, the TV supports Samsung Motion Xcelertor, which enhances sports content by removing the motion blur.

Samsung Q60B QLED TV 2022 Design

Software

On the software side, the Samsung Q60B QLED TV ships with the latest version of Tizen OS. You can watch two contents simultaneously by dividing the screen into two parts. You can even access and work on the files from your PC and smartphone, although the latter requires phones to have Smartphone Dex. For a more PC-like experience, you can even connect a keyboard and a mouse to the TV.

Another new addition to this year’s QLED TVs is the Gaming Hub. You can now enjoy games without connecting to a console through cloud gaming. Likewise, Smart Hub is also integrated into the Q60B for personalized content recommendation.

Samsung Gaming Hub

Audio

As for audio, the Q60B QLED TV has a left and a right speaker, contributing to a combined 20W speaker. The new addition to the Q60B is the Object Tracking Sound Lite which offers spatial audio through electronic sound adjustment.

You also get support for Q-Symphony, which allows you to connect an external sound bar and use it simultaneously with the internal speakers.

Rest of the Features

Samsung Q60B TV sports an AirSlim design with narrow bezels on three sides. It ships with a simple stand, but it supports a wall mount always. It ships with Samsung’s SolarCell Remote that recharges via solar panel as the back of the remote and the USB port.

Samsung SolarCell Remote

Samsung Q60B QLED 4K TV (2022) Specifications:

  • Display: 55-75-inches QLED with dual LED-backlit
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • Sound: 2x Speakers (2CH) with 20W Output
  • Audio: Dolby Audio, Object Tracking Sound Lite,  Q-Symphony
  • OS: Tizen OS
  • Processor: Quantum Processor Lite 4K
  • HDR: Yes (QHDR, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG)
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz, Motion Xcelerator, Auto Game Mode (ALLM)
  • Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2
  • I/O Ports: 3x HDMI 2 (with eARC support), 2x USB 2.0, 1x AV in, 1x RF in, 1x Digital Audio Output, 1x Ethernet
  • Remote: SolarCell Remote (battery included inside the box)

Samsung Q60B QLED TV (2022) Price in Nepal

The price of the Samsung Q60B QLED TV in Nepal starts at Rs. 199,990 for the 55” model and goes all the way up to Rs. 630,990 for the 85-inch model. Samsung even offers 65” and 75” models of the Q60B as well.

Samsung Q60B QLED TV (2022)  Price in Nepal (MRP) 
55” Rs. 189,990
65” Rs. 299,990
75” Rs. 378,990
85” Rs. 630,990
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung AU8000 TV (2022).

Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TVs (2021) Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Samsung has launched its 2021 lineup of 4K UHD TVs under the AU7700 series in Nepal. At launch, you can choose from 3 different screen sizes. Let’s look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV in Nepal.

Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV Overview:

In Nepal, Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV comes in three screen sizes – 43″, 55″, and 65″. These TVs have a modern look because of the minimalistic 3-side bezel-less design. A couple of cable organizers provided inside the box help you maintain a clean setup as well.

Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TV Design

As the moniker suggests, AU7700 TVs feature the Crystal 4K image processor for delivering 4K and HDR content. It has Samsung’s PurColor technology for vibrant color reproduction. In addition, there’s also Motion Xcelerator technology for smoother motion and clear pictures. This enhances your gaming experience under the ALLM (Auto Low Latency Game Mode) too.

AU7700 series is powered by Samsung’s in-house Tizen OS. They support multiple voice assistants including Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa on top of Bixby. However, the former two are available in India only.

Smart features

Thus, you will have to be content with making requests to Bixby here in Nepal. If you have a Samsung phone running Android 8.1 or higher, you can even use Tap View to seamlessly mirror your contents to the TV. In addition, there is a PC Mode that you can use to access your PC, laptop, and mobile from TV.

Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TV Smart Features

Over on the audio department, these TVs feature a 20W dual-speaker setup with Dolby Digital Plus for surround sound effects. You can even connect an external soundbar here. Moreover, Samsung’s Q-Symphony allows you to make most of your audio setup by allowing simultaneous output from the soundbar and TV speaker.

In terms of connectivity, AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TVs come with three HDMI (1x eARC), one USB, one RF In, and a Digital Audio output port. On the wireless front, you get Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 5.

Samsung AU7700 Specifications:

  • Display: 43/55/65-inch LED panel, Pur Color, Motion Xcelerator, HDR10+, HLG
  • Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
  • Picture Engine: Crystal Processor 4K
  • Sound: Dual speakers (20W), Dolby Digital Plus, Q-Symphony
  • Motion Rate: Auto Motion Plus
  • Operating System: Tizen OS
  • Connectivity: 3x HDMI (with eARC support), 1x USB 2.0, 1x RF in, 1x Digital Audio Output, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
  • Other Features: Bixby assistant, Game Mode, Ambient mode, PC Mode

Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TV Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TV in Nepal is Rs. 101,990 for the 43″ model, while the 55″ variant costs NPR 139,990. Similarly, the high-end 65″ model retails for NPR 189,990. You can buy AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TV from Samsung authorized retail stores across Nepal.

Samsung AU7700 Crystal 4K UHD TV Price in Nepal (MRP) Availability
43″ UA43AU7700 NPR 101,990 Hukut
55″ UA55AU7700 NPR 139,990
65″ UA65AU7700 NPR 189,990
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung UA55RU7100 4K TV.

Infinix Hot 30 goes official with 90Hz display, Helio G88 processor

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Following the launch of Infinix Hot 30i, the regular Infinix Hot 30 is now official as well; alongside Hot 30i NFC and Hot 30 Free Fire. And in this article, we’ll be learning more about the Infinix Hot 30, along with its features, official specs, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Infinix Hot 30 Overview:

Design and Display

Infinix Hot 30 has a boxy shape, measures 8.4mm thick, and weighs 196 grams. There are three color choices for this smartphone: Surfing Green, Racing Black, and Sonic White.

Infinix Hot 30 Design and Display

Moving on to the display, Infinix Hot 30 has a 6.78″ FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Additionally, this screen covers 96% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a peak brightness of 600 nits.

Performance

Powering the Infinix Hot 30 is MediaTek’s Helio G88 (12nm) chipset. Two Cortex-A75 (2.0 GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz) cores make up the octa-core CPU in this process. Then there is an integrated Mali-G52 MC2 GPU for graphics.

MediaTek Helio G88 SoC

Infinix has paired this with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. You can also extend the storage using a micro SD card that has a dedicated slot in the SIM tray. It even supports virtual RAM to extend the system memory to up to 16GB. Infinix ships this phone with its in-house XOS 12.6 based on Android 13.

Cameras

Coming to the camera department, Infinix Hot 30 brings a dual-rear camera setup including a 50MP f/1.6 sensor and an unspecified secondary camera. An 8MP selfie camera is concealed inside a hole-punch cutout on the front. The front camera can only capture 1080p 30 fps videos, while the back camera can shoot up to 2K videos at 30 fps.

Infinix Hot 30 Rear Cameras

Rest of the specs

Infinix Hot 30 is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. In terms of audio, there are dual-stereo speakers with DTS audio support. As for wireless connectivity, the phone has dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth, and NFC.

Infinix Hot 30 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 168.7 x 76.6 x 8.4mm, 196gm
  • Display: 6.78-inch, FHD+ resolution, IPS LCD, 90Hz
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88 4G (12nm)
  • Rear Cameras: 50MP + Auxillary sensor
  • Selfie Camera: 8MP (hole-punch)
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 33W charging
  • OS: XOS 12.6 based on Android 13
  • Biometrics: Side-mounted fingerprint reader
  • Audio: Dual Stereo speakers with DTS audio, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Color options: Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White

Infinix Hot 30 Price in Nepal and Availability

This newly launched Infinix is currently up for sale in Thailand at THB 4,799 (~ USD 140 / INR 11,530) and in Malaysia at MYR 549 (~USD 125 / INR 10,200) for the 8/128GB variant. We expect the price of Infinix Hot 30 in Nepal to be NPR 18,999 if and when it launches here.

Infinix Hot 30 Price in Thailand Price in Malaysia Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB THB 4,799 MYR 549 NPR 18,999

Samsung will continue its multi-year partnership with AMD

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Samsung announced its partnership with AMD nearly four years ago, with the intention of using AMD’s RDNA architecture-based GPU in its mobile processors. The South Korean tech giant has decided to extend their partnership for another several years. In this article, we’ll learn more about the Samsung-AMD collaboration.

Samsung-AMD Partnership History

Samsung previously used ARM-Mali GPUs in their Exynos processors, but their performance was inadequate to defeat market leader Qualcomm. As a result, in June 2019, Samsung announced an alliance with AMD to use RDNA GPUs in Exynos. Last year, Samsung and AMD worked together on designing RDNA 2 architecture, and Samsung introduced its own Xclipse 920 GPU based on that architecture.

AMD RDNA 2 GPU in Samsung Exynos 2200 intial test 3D Mark WildlifeWith the promise of console-like gameplay on mobile devices, Xclipse was the industry’s first mobile GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing and variable rate shading features. That GPU was then used in Exynos 2200 which we witnessed in the Galaxy S22 series (Europe variant). However, the Exynos 2200 couldn’t compete with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 as expected. In case you don’t know, AMD technology is also used in gaming consoles like PS4 and Xbox One. But most surprisingly, AMD graphics can also be found in some Intel CPUs!

Partnership Extension

According to a recent press release from Samsung, Exynos will continue to use AMD GPUs. Seogjun Lee, Executive Vice President of Application Processor (AP) Development at Samsung Electronics said that “Together with AMD, Samsung has been revolutionizing mobile graphics, including our recent collaboration that brought ray tracing capability to mobile processors for the first time in the industry.”

samsung amd

AMD GPUs will likely be included in the budget and midrange chipsets as well. Xclipse GPU may soon be seen in Galaxy A, Galaxy F, and Galaxy M series smartphones, as well as more affordable Galaxy Tab series devices. With this collaboration, Samsung will get a stronger GPU, while AMD will gain more audience exposure.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is the old wine in a new bottle

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Seems like the Redmi Note 12 Series is not stopping with three or four basic models. Xiaomi has sneakily refreshed the Note 10 Pro Max as the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G moniker with identical specs in the Indonesian and some European markets. So, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G in Nepal.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Overview:

Performance

Xiaomi has packed the same old Snapdragon 732G chipset on the Note 12 Pro 4G model, reminiscing the Note 10 Pro Max. The 4G silicon from 2020 features two Kryo 470 Gold cores (Cortex-A76) at 2300MHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores (Cortex-A55) at 1800MHz.

Snapdragon 732G Chipset

Based on an 8nm process, it is accompanied by Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. The chipset is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable internal storage. As for the software, the phone boots on MIUI 13.

Design and Display

The Note 12 Pro 4G follows the flat frame boxy design language as its Note 12 Series siblings. To remind you, the Note 10 Pro came with curved frames. Besides that, the camera module also has a new look this time around.  Nonetheless, you still get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power key.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Design and Display

Moving to the display, the phone sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution. The punch-hole screen retains the same 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate from the Note 10 Pro Max. What’s new here is the addition of Dolby Vision support.

Camera

For the optics, you get a quad-camera setup on the back headlined by a 108MP main series. Joining it is an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, and 5MP macro unit. This setup is capable of recording 4K videos. Upfront, you get a 16MP selfie snapper.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery. The brand has doubled the charging speed this time from 33W to 67W fast charging support. Talking of the connectivity options, it includes Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.67-inch (1080 × 2400 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, up to 1200 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 732G (8nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2.3GHz Dual + 1.8GHz Hexa Kryo 470 CPUs)
  • GPU: Adreno 618 GPU
  • Memory: UP to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • OS: MIUI 13
  • SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
  • Back Camera: 108MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide sensor, 2MP depth sensor, 5MP tele macro camera
  • Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C
  • Others: IR sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, Stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W fast charging
  • Color options: Gray, Blue

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Price in Nepal and Availability

In Europe, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is priced at EUR 329. The European pricing is marginally higher than in the South Asian region. Hence, we can expect the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G price in Nepal to start from NPR 33,999 if and when it launches here.

Smartphone Price in Europe (Starts From) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G EUR 329 NPR 33,999

Sony A6100 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Sony A6100 is an entry level camera designed for beginners. Boasting a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Autofocus, the camera offers significant improvements over its predecessor, the A6000. Let’s get into the specs, features, and official price of the Sony A6100 camera in this article.

Sony A6100 Overview:

Being an entry-level device Sony A6100 lacks professional-grade features. But the handset packs some modest specs and can please the ones, who are early into photography.

Just like the A6600 on the older A6400, A6100 gets a 24.2MP APS-C sensor. But unlike the A6600, there is no in-body stabilization. So the users entirely have to depend on the in-lens stabilization or a tripod to get steady shots.

Although Sony differentiated the A6100 from A6600 by removing the in-body stabilization, most of the specs still remain the same. You get the same BIONZ X image processor, 3-inch flip-up touchscreen LCD oversampled 4K video recording with full-pixel readout, Sony’s Real-Time Tracking autofocus system, and 425-point hybrid autofocus system with 84% frame coverage. You can also attain burst shooting of 11fps with focus tracking.

sony a6100 specs

But when it comes to the viewfinder, the A6100 genuinely falls short of its expensive sibling. The Sony A6100 features a 1.44M-dot EVF, which is significantly lower than the 2.36M-dot EVF on the A6600 and A6400. Similarly, the ISO range maxes out at 51200 on A6100, whereas it’s 102,400 on the A6600. Furthermore, the A6100 lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack but you can get a mic jack. And since it’s an entry-level model, you can’t use Eye AF during video recording.

Sony A6100 Price in Nepal & Availability

The official price of Sony A6100 price in Nepal is NPR 99,000. You can purchase the camera from stores in New Road, Kathmandu.

Camera Price in Nepal (Official)
Sony A6100 NPR 99,000