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.
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.
Sony Electronics announced the launch of a 61 MP Sony A7R IV Mirrorless camera a while ago. However, after months of waiting, the Sony A7 R IV is finally available in Nepal. It is available for purchase from Sony Stores located in Kathmandu.
Sony A7R IV Overview
Sony has certainly given their best with this camera. A whopping 40% increase in the resolution of the camera is really saying something! But the increase in pixel density can make the dynamic range and high ISO performance can suffer. However, Sony claims 15 stops of dynamic range and excellent high ISO performance for their new high-res sensor. Not only this, Sony claims 10 frames per second and burst of up to 68 images at full resolution. Now, you can have it all and have it very soon, it seems.
Some camera enthusiasts may claim, the 24 MP provides a balance between adequate resolution together with manageable file size. However, Sony lovers are gravitating towards the higher resolution options for maximum print quality or aggressive cropping in post-production. It seems to me, this camera is a viable option which is a portable package that includes a larger range of lenses and vastly superior AF performance i.e. compared to Medium format options.
Sony A7R IV Specifications:
Camera Weight: 665 grams
Image Sensor: 35.7 x 23.8 mm, 61.0MP, Exmor R CMOS, Full Frame
Sony has launched a new pair of wireless earbuds called “WF-C700N” ahead of the rumored WF-1000XM5. It’s the successor to 2021’s Sony WF-C500 and brings active noise cancellation (ANC) among other upgrades. Let’s learn more about the Sony WF-C700N, including its full specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.
Sony WF-C700N Overview:
Design
To come up with the design of these earbuds, Sony claims it has used ear shape data collected all the way since 1982. And the company is confident that the WF-C700N “perfectly matches the human with an ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit”. Additionally, its housing is 37% lighter and 38% smaller than its predecessor.
The earbuds weigh approximately 4.6 gm each, while the case weighs approximately 31 gm. Furthermore, the Sony WF-C700N is water-resistant to IPX4 too. Sony sells these earbuds in black, white, lavender, and sage green color options.
Audio
In terms of audio, Sony has included 5mm drivers here. There’s also DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) support which restores details in compressed audio files for a richer listening experience. You can create a custom equalizer for the WF-C700N via the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
As aforementioned, these earbuds support ANC too. And Sony has gone one step further by including adaptive ambient sound control, which automatically adjusts ambient sound levels based on where you are and what you’re doing. Sony says WF-C700N has a more natural-sounding ambient mode too. Its onboard microphone with mesh structure is said to reduce wind noise for clearer phone calls as well.
Moving on, Sony has not disclosed the exact battery capacity of these earbuds but says they’re good for 7.5 hours of playback with ANC on. Or 10 hours with ANC turned off. And unlike the premium Sony WF-1000XM4, you don’t get wireless charging support here. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC and AAC codecs.
Companion App: Sony | Headphones Connect (Android | iOS)
Sony WF-C700N Price in Nepal and Availability
These new earbuds from Sony are currently up for sale in the US for USD 119.99. We expect the Sony WF-C700N price in Nepal to be NPR 18,499 if and when it launches here.
Back in December last year, Motorola launched the Moto X40 in China. Now the phone has arrived in the global market with the Edge 40 Pro moniker. So, let’s take a look into the specs, features, and expected price of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro in Nepal.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro Overview:
Display and Design
One of the significant highlights of the Edge 40 Pro is its 2.5D curved 6.67-inch FHD+ pOLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. This borderless screen has a 10-bit color depth, alongside HDR10+ and Dolby Vision certification, supporting HDR playback on Youtube & Amazon Prime Video.
Other attributes of this display include DC dimming, DCI-P3 color space, 1300 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. As the name implies, the smartphone boasts a curved aluminum frame body with 8.6mm thickness and 200 grams weight. The Gorilla Glass Victus also gets carried here on the back panel. Other than this, the Edge 40 Pro is IP68 dust and water-resistant. It is available in only one color option— Interstellar Black.
Camera
Coming to the optics, the redesigned camera island also follows the curved pattern on the edges. It houses a 50MP, f/1.8 primary sensor with OIS like its predecessor, the Edge 30 Pro. a 50MP ultra-wide autofocus camera with a 114° FoV, and a 12MP telephoto unit with 2x optical zoom. And as a flagship phone, the main lens can shoot up to 8K videos at 30fps. Moving on, the Edge 40 Pro also retains the 60MP front camera.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Since it’s a flagship phone after all, it is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. This 5G silicon is based on TSMC’s 4nm process and features a high-performance Cortex-X3 core, four Performance cores (2.8GHz), and three Efficiency cores (@2.0GHz).
Memory options include 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 internal storage. And to keep things nice and cool, Motorola has used an 11-layer 3D heat dissipation system with a cooling surface of 24868.28 sq. mm. The phone boots on Android 13-based My UX 5.0.
Moving on, the Edge 40 Pro gets its juice from a 4600mAh battery. It is complemented by 125W TurboPower fast charging alongside 15W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging support.
For audio, Motorola has provided a dual stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. Whereas wireless connectivity options include tri-band WiFi 7, NFC, GPS, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro Specifications:
Dimensions: 161.16 x 74 x 8.59mm, 199 gm
Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ pOLED, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-bit color depth, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Motorola Edge 40 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
In the UK, the official pricing for the Edge 40 Pro is GBP 799.99 for the sole 12/256GB variant. As known, the brand hasn’t launched the flagship Edge series in Nepal. If it plans to launch the device here, we can expect the Motorola Edge 40 Pro price in Nepal to be NPR 131,999.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Price in the UK (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB
GBP 799.99
NPR 131,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Motorola Moto G82.
In this review, I’ll be talking about my experience with the new Redmi Note 12 Pro. It’s actually pretty much the same as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, but with 67W fast charging instead of 200W and a 50MP primary camera instead of 200MP.
And you know what, most people will be perfectly fine with that combo if it means better value for money. Starting at just NPR 38,999 (roughly USD 295) in Nepal, the Redmi Note 12 Pro looks like an excellent deal. In fact, I think this could already be the best value-for-money midrange phone for 2023! Period.
Redmi Note 12 Pro Review: Specifications
Body: 76 x 162.9 x 7.9mm, 187gm, Glass front/back, Plastic frames, IP53 dust/splash resistant
Battery: 5000mAh with 67W fast charging (67W adapter provided)
Color Options: Blue, White, Black, Purple
What’s Inside The Box: Redmi Note 12 Pro, USB-A to USB-C cable, 67W power adapter, SIM ejector tool, Transparent case, User manual, and other documents
Price in Nepal: NPR 38,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 41,999 (8/256GB)
Redmi Note 12 Pro Review:
Design and Build
76 x 162.9 x 7.9mm, 187 grams
Glass front/back, Plastic frames
IP53 dust/splash resistant
I mentioned before that the Redmi Note 12 Pro is largely similar to its more expensive Pro+ sibling—except for the charging speeds and camera sensors. That’s true. But these two phones have quite a distinct design language as well.
Instead of a curved finish at the back like on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (or even the regular Redmi Note 12 5G for that matter), Xiaomi has gone with a boxy look on the Note 12 Pro for some reason. And this purple color option that I have, which is exclusive to the Note 12 Pro, by the way, is something of an eye candy too.
It doesn’t miss out on an IP53 rating or any other important stuff either, while Xiaomi even says this is the thinnest “Redmi Note Pro” phone yet. And it’s also considerably lightweight over the 12 Pro+ despite featuring the same glass sandwich build with plastic frames. So it’s pretty clear that design is also a key focus here beside everything else.
But as we know, such a sleek design almost always comes at the expense of a compromised cooling system. And the Note 12 Pro is no exception. To be fair, I never noticed the phone getting remotely warm during my regular everyday usage so it’s probably not that big a deal to many. When pushing it through demanding workloads like gaming though, it’s a different story.
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Apex Legends
Genshin Impact
Injustice 2
As you can see from this graph, the average fps and the overall gameplay stability are pretty similar between the two phones across all the games I tried.
Temperature
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However, the graphite-based cooling solution on the Note 12 Pro to accommodate its slim design is clearly no match to the vapor chamber beast of the 12 Pro+. I wouldn’t say the Note 12 Pro gets uncomfortably hot or anything—even when playing resource-hungry games like Genshin Impact or Injustice 2—but that was how the phone behaved on chilly winter days. So we can easily expect somewhat worse thermals in the summertime.
The Chinese MIUI experience
As far as casual performance goes, I don’t have any complaints. The Dimensity 1080 is already a great chipset for the Note 12 Pro+, so getting the same processor on a much cheaper phone is even more awesome!
The MIUI experience on this phone has also been quite enjoyable. Besides the global MIUI ROM, I also had the opportunity to test it with the China-flavored MIUI. And I gotta say, that was quite an experience. It is a little too strict with battery optimization versus the regular MIUI, but it handles things like active memory management and UI fluidity greatly. I only wish it ran Android 13-based MIUI 14 instead of the older MIUI 13 on top of Android 12.
Although Xiaomi does promise 2 generations of OS and 4 years of security updates for this guy, it doesn’t make sense for a 2023 smartphone to launch with Android 12 out of the box. It just doesn’t. By now, Android 13 has been out for more than 6 months after all!
Cameras
Triple camera setup at the back
(50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
16MP selfie camera (hole-punch)
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Okay, let’s now jump straight to the cameras, which I’m sure is what you’re excited to know about the most. We’ve also come up with a separate comparison between Redmi Note 12 Pro’s 50MP camera against Redmi Note 12 Pro+’s 200MP in detail, which you can check out here. Anyway, what you need to know about the Note 12 Pro’s cameras is that you’re not missing out on much with this optically-stabled 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor.
This is still a flagship-level image sensor, by the way. One that you’d even find in high-end phones of 2022 like the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. Besides this, Xiaomi has used the same 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 16MP selfie shooter on the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
Normal Images
Daytime
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So after taking a bunch of pics with this phone, I found that its daytime images look pretty good, with nice details, rich colors, and contrast levels. But on occasion, photos turn out oversharpened and they tend to look a bit warmer too.
Ultrawide Images
Redmi Note 12 Pro’s ultrawide sensor is also just average for the price.
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Compared to the primary camera, there’s a significant bit of color shift here and it can’t pull in much detail either.
Portrait Images
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On the other hand, it can take decent portrait shots. The subject’s skin tone is not the most accurate here, but the way it maintains that bokeh effect is pretty good.
Selfie Images
Likewise, I also like its selfies.
Selfie
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The skin tone and the overall color optimization look quite pleasing to the eyes, whereas it doesn’t tend to oversharpen the image as well.
Lowlight Images
That 50MP IMX766 sensor takes great-looking nighttime images too. Despite featuring the same chipset and the same image signal processor, I noticed that the Redmi Note 12 Pro takes a little longer than the 12 Pro+ to process low-light photos.
Low-light
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But I must say it’s all worth it. I’m quite fond of how the images have balanced exposure and black levels alongside great details—even without the help of Night Mode. And with Night Mode turned on, it manages even better shots that fix some issues like balancing the color saturation and all.
Videography
There’s not much to talk about in the video department though. While it can shoot at up to 4K / 30 or 1080p / 60 fps, the footages are incredibly wobbly since Note 12 Pro’s OIS doesn’t work on videos. So unless you’re recording with the help of a gimbal or something, it can only deliver steady videos at 1080p / 30 fps. Coming to the front, there’s still no 4K recording option and once again, 1080p / 30 fps is the way to go for stable videos.
Display
6.67-inches FHD+ OLED panel
120/240Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
10-bit colors, 900 nits brightness (HBM)
Let’s now move on to the display side of things. Thankfully, the Redmi Note 12 Pro has a great 6.67” OLED screen with a subtle color calibration which looks stunning to my eyes. Of course, if you’re not a fan of this type of color tuning, you can always spice things up through the display settings.
It’s also got everything from a 120Hz dynamic refresh rate, 900 nits of peak brightness, Dolby Vision HDR, and stuff. So… yep, the display experience between these two phones is identical. And I’m sure you’re gonna love this screen.
That display, paired with rich, loud stereo speakers means the content consumption experience on the Note 12 Pro is a blast as well. The haptics on this thing is also pretty sweet. It’s not as strong or precise as the one in the competition like Realme 10 Pro+, but it’s not annoyingly weak or buzzy either.
But what’s a little disappointing is that Xiaomi has downgraded the touch sampling rate from 360Hz on last year’s Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G lineup to 240Hz this time. As a result, be it when I’m typing up messages or playing games, I have felt that level of responsiveness to be missing here. This isn’t a dealbreaker at all but it’s still something you should know about.
Battery
5000mAh with 67W fast charging
The battery life on the Redmi Note 12 Pro is equally amazing. I’ve been consistently getting like 6-7 hours of screen-on time. Or even 8 hours on a lazy day. Fantastic! And as I mentioned at the very beginning, it’s got 67W fast charging instead of 120W on the Note 12 Pro+.
Of course, the luxury of 120W charging that can fill up the phone completely in like 20 minutes is quite impressive but if you ask me, 67W is plenty quick in itself. And it helps to keep the phone’s cost down while also ensuring a decent user experience so… it’s a win-win situation.
Redmi Note 12 Pro Review: Conclusion
So that was all for my review of the new Redmi Note 12 Pro. This is—without a doubt—one of the most feature-packed, most balanced midrange phones I’ve tested all year.
Yes, it’s not for performance-minded users and they’d be better off with something like the Redmi K50i or the POCO F4, but the Note 12 Pro hits all the right notes for most people.
Everything from its gorgeous 120Hz OLED display, powerful Dimensity 1080 chip, decent cameras, and great battery life really sets the bar for just how good midrange phones in 2023 should be. And I can’t wait to see how the competition reacts to the Redmi Note 12 Pro! What’s even more impressive about this phone is that Xiaomi itself has made your buying decision easier by sacrificing so little from the 12 Pro+ to maintain a more pocket-friendly price.
As Asus prepares to launch the new generation of gaming laptops in Nepal, it offers discounts on existing ones. The latest to get this treatment is the TUF Gaming A15 (2022), powered by Ryzen 6000-series. So, let’s get into the specs, features, and latest official price of Asus TUF A15 (2022) in Nepal.
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Overview:
Design, Display
The TUF Gaming A15’s design is largely unchanged, but Asus claims the chassis is 4.5% smaller than last year’s model. The TUF logo on the back has also been redesigned, which you can now get in both embossed and laser-sculpted options.
Furthermore, the A15 (2022) has a 26% larger trackpad. It is available in Mecha Gray and Jaeger Gray.
On the front is a 15.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 62.5% sRGB color gamut. There are also higher-end models with 165Hz and 300Hz refresh rates, though Asus is only has the base model in Nepal.
The laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor with a maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz. In terms of graphics, buyers can choose from various GPUs ranging from the RTX 3050 to the RTX 3070Ti GPU. However, for now, Nepali consumers will only have the option of the RTX 3060 mobile GPU.
The Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022) is equipped with a pair of 84-blade Arc Flow Fans for cooling, which Asus claims improves cooling without the extra noise. It works in conjunction with four exhaust vents and five dedicated heat pipes to effectively remove hot air from the chassis.
Moreover, Asus has included two SO-DIMM slots for memory, which can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. Similarly, storage options range from 1TB to 512GB of NVMe SSD.
Rest of the specs
Furthermore, the laptop is equipped with either a 56Whr or a 90Whr cell that charges via a 200W or 240W adapter, respectively. In terms of ports, there are two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one headphone jack, one LAN port, and an HDMI port. WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wireless connectivity.
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Specifications:
Design & Build: Metal cover, Plastic, 35.4 x 25.1 x 2.24cm, 2.2kg
Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8C/16T, 4.4GHz)
Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (140W)
RAM: 16GB DDR4, dual SO-DIMM slot (Max: 32GB)
Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (up to 1TB)
Audio: 2x 2W speaker with Dolby Atmos
Battery: 4-cell 56/90 Watt-hours Li-ion
Connectivity: WiFi 6 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1
I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x RJ-45
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
The latest price of Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2022) in Nepal is Rs. 204,900 for the sole variant with Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. Before, it used to cost Rs. 221,111. You can get it from Nagmani Internationa and other authorized stores in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga 7 16 is an all-Intel 2-in-1 convertible laptop, meaning both the processor and graphics come from Intel. It is currently on sale, so let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and the latest price of Lenovo Yoga 7 16 16IAH7 (2022) in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga 7 16 16IAH7(2022) Overview:
Design and Display
Lenovo’s Yoga 7 offers the company’s celebrated convertible form factor in a larger size. It measures 19.2 mm thick and weighs around 2.16 kg. The aluminum unibody design is partly to blame for the laptop’s overall weight. Nonetheless, it looks premium with round edges and a smooth finish.
On the front is a 16-inch 2.5K glossy LCD panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio and multi-finger touchscreen capability. And since it is a 2-in-1 device, its touchscreen aids when using the laptop in tablet, tent, or stand mode.
If you’re a digital artist and want pinpoint accuracy, you can use Active Pen instead, which is included in the box. The display also covers 100% of sRGB color gamut. And it is Dolby Vision certified with a peak brightness of 400 nits.
The machine is powered by an12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor with 6 Performance / 8 Efficiency cores, and 24MB L3 cache. It uses Intel’s Arc A370M GPU with 4GB GDDR6 memory for graphics tasks.
This is a relatively new card from Intel with 8 Xe-cores, 8 ray tracing cores, and an average clock speed of 1550MHz. And Intel claims 60 fps at 1080p games on popular titles with A370M GPU.
Moreover, the laptop is also a part of the Intel Evo program. Memory-wise, it comes with 16GB LPDDR5-4800 RAM and 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 SSD. Sadly, the RAM is soldered into the motherboard and is not upgradeable.
Others
For typing, you get a backlit keyboard with a dedicated number pad. Likewise, Lenovo Yoga 7 has four stereo speakers, consisting of 2x 3W woofers and 2x 2W tweeters, and it supports Dolby Atmos too. The top bezel houses a 1080p camera with an IR sensor for 3D face unlock and a privacy shutter.
Fueling the laptop is a 99.99Wh cell that charges at 100W via USB-C input. The device has been rated by MobileMark2018 to provide up to 10 hours of battery backup. On the I/O front, Lenovo Yoga 7 features two Thunderbolt 4, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, an HDMI 2.0, one 3.5mm jack, and a MicroSD card reader.
Lenovo Yoga 7 16 16IAH7 (2022) Specifications:
Design and Build: Aluminium Build, 2.16kg, 361.51 x 249.65 x 19.2 mm
Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm jack
Battery: 99Whr
Power Supply: 100W USB-C adapter
Lenovo Yoga 7 16(2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
At the launch, the Lenovo Yoga 7 16AIH7 was priced at Rs. 210,000 for the Intel Core i7-12700H variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. After the latest price drop, you can now get it for Rs. 195,000. The Yoga 7 16 (2022) is available through ITTI and other computer stores in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga 7 16 (16IAH7)
Old Price
New Price
16″ 2.5K Touch, Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Rs. 210,000
Rs. 195,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED.
Realme launched the GT Neo 5 with a ridiculous 240W charging just a while ago. Now its toned version, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE has been launched in China. Let’s find out more about the features, specifications, availability, and expected price of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE in Nepal.
Realme GT Neo 5 SE Overview:
Battery and Performance
Realme has been focusing on charging speed with the Neo 5, but the GT Neo 5 SE takes a different approach by offering a larger battery. The phone has a 5500mAh cell, which is the biggest battery ever on a Realme phone. It still charges quickly though, with a decent 100W fast charging speed. Plus, there’s a SuperVOOC S chip inside that helps manage power and battery efficiency.
Moving on, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. Based on TSMC’s 4nm process, the chipset is similar in core architecture to the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and has a prime X2-core (@2.92 GHz), three mid-tier (@2.50 GHz), and four power-efficient cores (@1.80 GHz). The graphics are handled by the Adreno 725 GPU.
With such raw power inside, Realme has included a 3D tempered vapor chamber (VC) cooling solution measuring 4,500mm square to keep the thermals under control. Memory-wise, you get up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB UFS 3.1 storage. And when it comes to software, the phone runs on the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 right out of the box.
Design and Display
As for the design, the GT Neo 5 SE takes some cues from its elder sibling, the GT Neo 5. You get the same glass sandwich design with curved frames and a 2.31mm narrow chin. Even, the camera module seems identical, except for the lack of the fancy RGB neon lighting here.
As previously speculated, the phone boasts a 6.74-inch display with a 1.5K resolution (2772 x 1240 pixels). This OLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWWM dimming, and a peak brightness of 1100 nits. Under gaming mode, the screen’s touch response can get up to 1500Hz with reduce in touch latency by up to 8ms.
Camera
In terms of optics, Realme GT Neo 5 SE sports a triple camera setup on the back. The setup includes a 64MP OmniVision primary, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP microscope sensor. Upfront, you get a 16MP selfie shooter inside the hole-punch cutout on the display.
Talking of the connectivity options, there is 5G, WiFi 6, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB Type-C port. Last but not least, the GT Neo 5 SE also features Dolby Atmos-powered dual stereo speaker and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Realme GT Neo 5 SE Price in Nepal and Availability
In China, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE’s price starts at CNY 2,099 for the base 8/256GB and goes up to CNY 2,599 for the 16/1TB variant. We can expect the Realme GT Neo 5 SE price in Nepal to begin from NPR 52,999 if and when it launches here.
So if you have been following me long enough then you know I am a massive fan of foldable, especially the flipping ones. As a female, the portability side of Flip phones is something I find very practical. And when OPPO launched this phone, the Find N2 Flip, I instantly got it for myself and have since been using it as my secondary phone alongside my other test phone.
Honestly, I am really impressed with what OPPO has been able to achieve with this first-ever flip phone. Here OPPO has somehow managed to overcome some significant limitations of the Samsung Z Flip 4. Yes, I am talking about the crease, the battery life, and the cover screen.
First, let me talk about the cover screen! I think this is probably the biggest on a Flip phone to date at 3.26 inches, which means you get a lot of room to do stuff and things don’t have to look crammed. For example, taking a high-res selfie or shooting a selfie video is much more convenient here than, say, Z Flip 4.
Oppo Find N2 Flip (left), Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (right)
I also felt it is more natural to use a vertical cover screen than a horizontal one. I do admit that it does not look as pretty as the Z Flip 4, but then again, at the end of the day, it’s all about usability and convenience, which I think Oppo has struck the right balance of. Even quality-wise, this cover screen is bright and responsive, so I am pretty happy about it.
No crease!
Next, the crease, or should I say, the absence of a crease. Having used Samsung’s Flip phones year after year, something I had to get used to and settle was the presence of “the crease” and I had kind of trained my mind to ignore its presence. But not on this phone!
Here, you can barely feel anything as close to a crease. It is visible when you look at it from certain angles, but when you are interacting with the screen, it feels like a normal phone.
Main Display
Likewise, OPPO says they have used a new generation Flexion Hinge for controlling the crease and also this gapless design which as you can see looks more uniform when compared side by side with the Z Flip 4. Plus, this gapless design also means, there is literally no dust getting accumulated on it.
N2 Flip’s Gapless Hinge (Left) Galaxy Z Flip 4’s Hinge (Right)
Talking about folding, OPPO says that the Find N2 Flip is TUV Rheinland Certified for up to 400,000 folds, so long-term durability should also not be an issue here at least in theory.
I have only been using this phone for about 2-3 weeks, so I can’t really confirm its durability just yet, but yeah, if any new developments come forth in our long-term usage, I will definitely let you guys know with an update.
Battery
Third, the battery life on the OPPO Find N2 Flip is actually good. When I say good, I mean it’s good for a flip phone! It carries a 4300 mAh battery that gave me around 5 hours of Screen on Time in my everyday usage. In comparison, the Z Flip 4 only provided me with a max of 4 hours of SOT.
To put things into context, I am someone who is into watching YouTube and Netflix a lot, I am always scrolling through social media pages, and I get a lot of calls and texts and click a lot of pictures too. So, doing all that, the phone would get me through the morning till evening when I reach home. This is not bad at all considering its compact size and the fact that it has to power 2 displays.
Charging it is fast too. With the 44-watt wired charger, which, by the way, you get inside the box, the phone can go from 0-100% in about an hour.
Design
Now, talking about other general things, the design of the N2 Flip certainly is robust, although it is a bit slippery and would slide out of my trousers time and again. Either way, ergonomically, it feels good on the hands and has a nice heft too. I do have to mention that I like the Z Flip 4’s heft a little more, but this one’s pretty good as well.
OPPO has left very less room to complain about the main display too. It’s a 6.8-inch E6 AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, LTPO refresh rate tech and a maximum brightness of 1600 Nits. Plus, this screen is also not as narrow as the Z Flip 4. So, for me, it did not feel that different from a regular smartphone.
The only thing that’s a little different here is that it unfolds to an unusual 21:9 aspect ratio, which means black bars are more prominent while content consumption on YouTube and OTT platforms.
Other than that, the phone has stereo speakers which sound alright. They are loud…a little sharp for my taste, but okay for watching movies and casually listening to music.
Cameras
For the cameras, the Oppo Find N2 Flip has the same 50MP primary sensor as the Oneplus 11, that too with Hasselblad color calibration. So for the most part, I liked the photos coming out of its main lens.
I compared it against the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and well, the pictures from both phones stand out in their own way. Both phones produce a punchy output with good white levels and acceptable dynamic range. Of course, the photos are not flagship level, it lacks the telephoto lens for taking portraits, but in my experience, the Oppo Find N2 Flip has been a reliable performer overall and almost as good as the Galaxy Z Flip 4.
Daytime and Portrait
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However, I found Samsung doing better in terms of the ultra-wide images and that’s because Oppo has used a pretty basic 8MP sensor here which we usually find on mid-range phones.
Ultrawide
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When it comes to taking selfies, I barely used the selfie camera on the Find N2 Flip. And that’s because I would always use the back cameras to take higher-resolution selfies and I love the output.
Selfie from back Camera
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You will notice a bit of smoothening here and there but the final result is just wonderful. OPPO also lets you use the Palm gesture to take selfies and portraits from the back camera which has been really handy for me, especially when I want to take a picture of myself when no one’s around.
Videos
You can also shoot videos from the back camera using the cover screen, but the output is only limited to 1080p 30 fps for some reason. I particularly found that strange since the rear camera is capable of shooting 4k 30 fps footage when unfolded. I think the option to shoot in higher resolution would have been excellent for vloggers and Titokers or content creators in general.
Performance
Anyway, I found the performance on the OPPO Find N2 Flip to be satisfactory too. The Dimensity 9000+ is a reliable performer for everyday chores and even for gaming, you’re not going to be disappointed.
I played Genshin Impact on it in Medium settings and it was giving me stable 30 fps. I tried the game in higher settings too, but even though the gameplay was stable enough, I experienced a little bit of heating near the camera module.
Anyway, I had a good experience playing other relatively optimized games like PUBG and COD though. Even in the highest setting, there would be negligible heating and the FPS numbers were good too.
ColorOS is colorful!
OPPO’s software has also come a long way. Along with all the regular customization options, you get a few Flip-exclusive features here like, Flex Form video streaming, Flex form video call, and Flex form camera, which are very similar to what the Galaxy Z Flip 4 provides.
Something I find really cute is the ‘Digital Pets’ feature that lets you choose between a bunch of wallpaper options with different pet animations. I particularly enjoyed it because the animations change with what state the phone is in. For example, if the battery is low, the dog/ cat would be sad, when the battery is full the animal would be ready to play, etc. So, every time I looked at the cover screen it would show me something different which made me smile.
OPPO has also committed 4 major Color OS and 5 years of regular security updates on the Find N2 Flip, which is actually on par with what Samsung provides on their high-end flagships, so I am quite happy about that too!
Few downsides (here and there)
Okay, by now, I have talked about all the good things about the OPPO Find N2 Flip. But we have to keep in mind that it is OPPO’s first-gen Flip phone and there are some things that need further refinement.
For instance, it would have been great if the phone, in the flex form, could stand still at all angles, but it cannot do so at less than 30 degrees inwards or outwards. This would have been useful to take creative photos or videos from a lower angle.
Apart from that, there are only a handful of things that you can do from the cover screen. You can access the quick toggle menu, check notifications and reply to them partially. Then we have the camera widget, weather, timer, and music control and that’s it.
On the other hand, Samsung lets you do a lot more from their tiny cover screen. From being able to dial your favorite contacts to grouping similar notifications together, Samsung gives you a slightly more refined experience. OPPO says they are working on it, so let’s hope that happens soon.
It’s also necessary to mention that you don’t get any form of IP rating on the Find N2 flip, but the Galaxy Z Flip 4 does indeed come with IPX8 certification against water damage.
Likewise, in the videography department, the Find N2 Flip is limited to 4k 30 fps recordings from the rear primary camera and you also don’t have the option for 4k recording from the ultra-wide camera. Even from the front, the videos are limited to just 1080p 30 fps. Now, the quality of videos across all these lenses is not bad per se, but given the price point and the competition, OPPO can definitely do better in its next-generation flip phone.
Oppo Find N2 Flip Review: Conclusion
Okay, so with this, I have come to the end of the video and as I said in the beginning, I am really impressed with what OPPO has been able to achieve with their first-ever flip phone. It addresses a lot of issues that even Samsung, despite their head start in Foldables, has not been able to crack.
So, I genuinely think that OPPO is in the right direction. With a little more fine-tuning in the design, cameras, and software side of things, OPPO does seem to have a good future in the foldable space.
Also, check out our video review of the Oppo Find N2 Flip.
Oppo Find N2 Flip Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Bigger cover display
Capable main camera
ColorOS Customizations
4 years of OS updates & 5 years of security Updates
Good Battery Life
Good Gaming and Performance
Cons:
Cannot stand still at less than 30 degrees on flex mode
Apple’s MacBook Air is some of the most beloved thin-and-light laptops out there. But while its Windows alternatives mostly feature OLED displays these days, MacBook Air’s “Liquid Retina” screens are still LCD-based. However, some new rumors suggest that Apple is finally working on an OLED MacBook Air. This is quite interesting stuff because even the latest MacBook Pros only have mini-LED displays instead of OLED.
Apple OLED MacBook Air Rumors:
Anyway, Apple’s most recent MacBook Air with the M2 chip has a 13.6″ display while previous iterations mostly featured a 13.3″ screen. And according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), the upcoming OLED MacBook Air will span 13.4″ diagonally.
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