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HTC U23 Pro with a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 launched

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HTC U23 Pro with a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 launched

HTC isn’t a household name in the smartphone industry anymore like it was around a decade ago. The company has been launching some budget and midrange smartphones lately, but none of them have found any notable success. Despite this, HTC U23 Pro is now official, which brings a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and more. Let’s learn more about HTC U23 Pro, including its features, official specifications, availability, expected price in Nepal, and more.

HTC U23 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

HTC U23 Pro first made its way online via Taiwan’s PTT message board. Alongside some live hands-on images, renders of the phone revealed its plastic back and frames. And those speculations turned out to be true after all since HTC U23 Pro indeed has an all-plastic build with Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front. Available in either “Coffee Black” or “Snow White” color options, this phone is IP67 dust and water-resistant too.

HTC U23 5G design2

Likewise, this midrange phone has a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button, while also retaining a 3.5mm headphone jack. As for the display, HTC U23 Pro packs a large 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Performance

In terms of performance, this phone is powered by last year’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G chip, with 8/12GB RAM and 256GB storage. You also get a microSD slot to further expand your storage. As for the software, it boots on Android 13.

Camera

HTC U23 Pro camera

Moving on, HTC U23 Pro brings a quad-camera setup at the back. The primary shooter is a 108MP sensor with OIS, while HTC is using an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP portrait, and a 5MP macro sensor. The phone hosts a hole-punch cutout for the 32MP selfie camera. Keeping the lights on is a 4600mAh battery that supports 30W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging. And also reverse wireless charging. It ships with HTC’s “Viverse” app pre-installed, while the phone is compatible with the “Vive XR Elite” headset too.

HTC U23 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Rear Cameras: Quad (108MP f/1.7 primary with OIS, 8MP f/2.4 ultrawide, 5MP f/2.2 macro, and 2MP f/2.4 depth)
  • Front Camera: 32MP f/2.45 sensor
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • Battery: 4600mAh with 30W USB-PD charging
  • Wireless charging: Yes (15W), reverse wireless charging
  • Audio: Loudspeakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC

HTC U23 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

In Taiwan, HTC U23 Pro costs TWD 16,990 and TWD 17,990 for the 8/256GB and the 12/256GB variants, respectively. Although it’s highly unlikely that the phone officially arrives here, we expect the HTC U23 Pro price in Nepal to start at NPR 83,999 if and when it does.

HTC U23 Pro Price in Taiwan Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB TWD 16,990 NPR 83,999
12/256GB TWD 17,990 NPR 88,999

  • Meanwhile, check our top picks for best midrange phones under USD 300

Infinix Note 30i unveiled with AMOLED screen, 33W fast charging

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Infinix Note 30i unveiled with AMOLED screen, 33W fast charging

Infinix has announced a new member to its Note lineup of smartphones, dubbed the Infinix Note 30i. This phone bears a 6.66-inch AMOLED display, JBL-tuned dual stereo speakers, and more. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Infinix Note 30i in Nepal.

Infinix Note 30i Overview:

Design and Display

The key highlight of the Note 30i has to be its design. Infinix has gone all shiny with golden frames; on the “Variable Gold” variant especially. The “Impression Green” version, on the other hand, boasts a golden camera module with a vegan leather-styled print. And the “Obsidian Black” version presents a subtle look. Besides that, the phone houses a flat frame in the middle for a boxy form factor.

Infinix Note 30i Design and DisplayMoving to the front, you are looking at a 6.66-inch AMOLED screen with a teardrop notch. This FHD+ panel supports a static 60Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, the device is IP53 dust and splash-resistant.

Performance

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. This 4G silicon is based on a 12nm process and features two Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and six Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. On the graphics side, there is a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The chip is paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. As for the software, the Note 30i boots on XOS based on Android 13.

Camera

For optics, the phone houses a triple camera setup comprising a 64MP main shooter and two auxiliary QVGA units. Up front, you get a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Infinix Note 30i Camera

Battery, Charging, and Others

Powering the device on is a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Interestingly, the phone can also double as a power bank via its reversed wired charging capability. And the connectivity features include 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For biometrics, the phone houses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Infinix Note 30i Specifications:

  • Display: 6.66-inches AMOLED, Full HD (1920 x 1800 pixels)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • Software & UI: XOS 13 UI on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple, (64MP primary + QVGA sensor + QVGA sensor)
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging, Reversed wired charging support

Infinix Note 30i Price in Nepal and Availability

As of now, Infinix has not revealed the pricing and availability details of the Note 30i smartphone. We’ll keep batting our eyes and update the article for Infinix Note 30i price in Nepal as soon as any info becomes available.

  • Meanwhile, you can check our POCO F5 review

Vast Space announces SpaceX partnership for world’s first private space station

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Vast Space announces SpaceX partnership for world’s first private space station

Vast Space, a new aerospace company settled to making human life multi-planetary, has recently announced its joint proposal with SpaceX to launch the first commercially viable space station, named Haven-1. With the news of NASA deorbiting the ISS and crashing it into the Pacific Ocean by 2031, many private space companies have started planning to build a commercial station to grab a spot in Earth’s low orbit.

Haven-1

The Vast is planning to send Haven-1 via Falcon-9 rocket (SpaceX’s spacecraft that has been serving for more than a decade) to the low orbit and leave it there to free float independently. The Haven-1 will have life-sustaining consumables of its own, along with science and experimentation tools, 1000W of power, always-available WiFi, and a huge dome for photography. It is only about 10 meters long and 4 meters wide, which is enough room to accommodate 4 people.

It is designed to be compatible with SpaceX Dragon spacecraft for easy crew transportation between the station and Earth. Despite its highly regulated environment, Haven-1 will prioritize the privacy of astronauts, ensuring their schedules remain confidential.

Haven 1 inside SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

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The Vast-1 mission will subsequently follow the Haven-1, where 4 astronauts will leave for Haven-1 in SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft. SpaceX will train the astronauts to carry out their duties and reside within the spacecraft for almost a month before concluding their missions and returning to Earth in a Crew Dragon Capsule.

The mission as a whole is an absolute opportunity to know about in-space manufacturing, advanced search, and related research, benefiting not only those directly involved in the mission but also anyone with interest in the future of space exploration.

Space X Dragon-Spacecraft Docking to Have-1

Vast’s declaration

The Vast announced to sell of all four seats at its initial launch to individuals related to domestic and foreign space agency projects, of which the pricing is not declared yet.

The CEO of Vast Space, Jeb McCaleb described that he is not seeking for any outsiders to invest in this plan until the space station starts generating revenue and also added that he is investing $300 million of his own.

Vast is thrilled to embark on this journey of launching the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1, and its first crew, Vast-1

Vast’s long-term vision is to build a 328 feet long module that can spin to generate artificial gravity that can simulate a lunar-like experience. For this, Vast is trying to explore the possibility of the world’s first spinning artificial gravity experiment on Haven-1.

Competition and Prospects for Haven-1

Many other private aerospace companies, including Blue Origin, Starlab, and Axiom, are planning their own space station and have an equal chance to put Vast in the shade. The concepts sound very absorbing, but like many other announcements of putting up a colony on Mars or Galileo’s mission to Jupiter, this also can be a topic of wait and observe.

  • Meanwhile, check out our informational video on Nepal’s own Munal satellite.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14IRP8 (2023) Price in Nepal (2025 Update)

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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14IRP8 (2023) Price in Nepal (2025 Update)

At CES 2023, Lenovo announced the latest laptop in its Yoga 9i series with the latest “Raptor Lake” P28 processors. The 2-in-1 laptop has finally arrived in Nepal, and in this article, we will discuss the key specs, features, price, and availability of the new Lenovo Yoga 9i 2023 (14″, Gen 8) in Nepal.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14IRP8 (2023) Overview:

Performance and Memory

The Yoga 9i Gen 8 is more of a refresh than a ground-up upgrade to last year’s model. So it is not a surprise that the biggest change this year comes in the form of the CPU. The 2023 edition is powered by 13th Gen Intel “Raptor Lake” processors. To be more specific, you can configure the laptop with up to Core i7-1360P, which is a 12-core (4P+8E) processor with a maximum clock speed of 5.0GHz. It is one of the new line P-series CPUs with 28W TDP, otherwise known as P28 processors.

You get 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM soldered onto the motherboard as well as the option to choose between 512GB and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. This laptop is also part of the Intel Evo certification program, which promises a premium ultrabook experience with good battery life and rich connectivity options.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2023 Aluminum Chassis

Battery and Connectivity

The laptop is fueled by a 75WHr battery with support for Rapid Charge boost. Lenovo claims up to 14 hours of local video playback, and it is also rated for 10 hours on MobileMark 2018 benchmark. Lenovo ships the Yoga 9i (2023) with a 100W USB-C charger which you can connect to in any of the three USB-C ports. Two of them even have support for Thunderbolt 4.0, along with DisplayPort and Power Delivery. In addition, the laptop has a USB Type-A port and an audio combo jack. Lenovo has included Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 modules for wireless connectivity.

Design and Display

Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is a 14-inch laptop with an all-aluminum CNC-milled chassis. It is also MIL-STD 810H certified, further strengthening the durability claim. You can choose between two color options—Storm Grey and Oatmeal. The laptop weighs around 1.4kg and ranges between 15.25mm and 16.5mm in thickness. It can lay flat thanks to the 360° hinge, which connects to the 90Hz OLED touchscreen.

Depending upon the region, Lenovo offers 4K and 2.8K versions with other specifications like DCI-P3 coverage, Dolby Vision, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications remaining the same. Lenovo also provides a Precision Pen 2 active stylus in the box.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2023 360 OLED display

Rest of the Specs

Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) is equipped with a 4-unit speaker setup consisting of two 2W tweeters and two 3W woofers. It is also Dolby Atmos compatible. The speaker units are placed above and on the side of the keyboard deck. It is a full-size keyboard with top-row function keys and four additional shortcuts to the right. The shortcuts let you toggle between performance modes, blur the camera background, and switch color profiles and dark modes. Talking about the camera, Lenovo has included a 2MP FHD camera with an IR sensor for Window Hello Face Unlock login. It is capable of 30fps video recording.

Lenovo Yoga 9 14IRP8 (14″, Gen 8) Specifications:

  • Design & Build: All-aluminum CNC-milled, 12.52 x 9.06 x 0.60-0.65-inches (W x D x H), 1.4 kg
  • Durability: MIL-STD 810H Certification
  • Color Options: Storm Grey, Oatmeal
  • Display: 14″ OLED 360° touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 400/500 nits brightness
  • Display Certifications: VESA Certified DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision
  • Resolution: WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) / WQHD+ (2880 x 1880), 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Stylus: Lenovo Precision Pen 2
  • Keyboard: Full-size keyboard, Backlit
  • Trackpad: Microsoft Precision drivers
  • Security: Windows Hello-certified IR webcam, Fingerprint Reader
  • Processor: up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P (Raptor Lake), 4P+8E/16T, 5.0 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 18MB Intel Smart Cache, 28W base power
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5-5200 RAM (non-upgradable)
  • Storage: 512GB / 1TB SSD (PCIe 4.0)
  • Audio: 2x 2W Tweeter + 2x 3W Woofer, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 75 Watt-hours battery
  • Power Supply: 100W AC adapter (USB Type-C)
  • Webcam: 2MP FHD + IR Hybrid camera
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2
  • I/O Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x Audio combo jack
  • What’s Inside The Box: Sleeve, Precision Pen 2, USB-C Adapter (Optional)

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14IRP8 (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability

The Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) costs Rs. 230,000 in Nepal for the sole Core i7-1360P variant with a 2.8K OLED display, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD.You can buy it via Lenovo-authorized distributors like Nagmani International and from retail stores like the Hukut Store.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (14IRP8)

Price in Nepal

14IRP8: OLED 90Hz touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1360P, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Precision Pen 2

Rs. 230,000

Lava Agni 2 announced with Dimensity 7050 chip and 66W fast charging

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Lava Agni 2 announced with Dimensity 7050 chip and 66W fast charging

Lava is still trying to get back in the competition with its Blaze, Agni, and Benco Series after getting stiff for years. The Lava Agni 5G smartphone was launched in 2021 and now the Indian company has announced its predecessor, the Lava Agni 2. It comes with a Mediatek Dimensity 7050 CPU, 50MP main camera, 66W fast charging, and more. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of Lava Agni 2 in Nepal.

Lava Agni 2 Overview:

Design and Display

Taking a glance at the official images, the Agni 2 boasts a premium design with a curved display and a glossy back. It is a glass sandwich body supported by a plastic frame in between. The phone has a very thin chin, thanks to its 2.37mm bottom bezel.

Lava Agni 2 Design and DisplayComing to the front, the smartphone houses a 6.78-inch 10-bit AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution. This curved panel supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 105% NTSC color gamut, and HDR 10+. It is also oleophobic coated to keep the smudges away. Besides that, Lava has used double-reinforced glass for protection against scratches.

Dimensity 7050

Under the hood, the Agni 2 is powered by a freshly announced Mediatek Dimensity 7050 SoC. This 5G silicon’s moniker is new but the cores and architecture are basically the same as the Dimensity 1080 chip. Hence, you get the same two Cortex A-78 and six Cortex A-55 cores combo at 2.6GHz and 2.0GHz clock speeds respectively. And handling the GPU is Arm Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. To keep the thermals in check, there is a 2900m3 large vapor chamber cooling solution as well.

Mediatek Dimensity 7050

The phone boots on the Lava’s custom ‘Agni Shapath’ OS built on top of Android 13 with no bloatware and ads as claimed. Lava is offering software updates up to Android 15 and 3 years of quarterly security updates. Besides that, the Lava Agni 2 comes in a sole 8/256GB variant.

Camera

As for the optics, the Agni 2 sports a quad camera setup, headed by a 50MP main lens with a 1.0µm pixel size sensor, 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP+2MP depth and macro combos. Upfront, you are looking at a 16MP selfie snapper placed in the hole-punch cutout.

Lava Agni 2 Camera

Battery, Charging, and Others

The smartphone gets its juice from a 4700mAh battery. This Li-Po cell is accompanied by 66W fast charging support which can fill it up by 50% in less than 16 minutes as per Lava. And the connectivity options on this phone include 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Furthermore, the Agni 2 equips a dual stereo speaker, X-axis linear vibration motor, and an under-display fingerprint reader.

Lava Agni 2 Specifications:

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

Lava Agni 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Agni 2 is priced at INR 21,999 while it is available at INR 19,999 as an introductory price offer. We can expect the Lava Agni 2 price in Nepal to be NPR 39,999 if and when it launches here.

Lava Agni 2 Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB INR 21,999 NPR 39,999

OPPO F23 5G goes official with 120Hz IPS display, 67W fast charging

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OPPO F23 5G goes official with 120Hz IPS display, 67W fast charging

OPPO’s “F” series is a pretty popular lineup of midrange smartphones from the Chinese tech giant. And OPPO F23 5G is the latest addition to this series, which is an apparent successor to 2021’s OPPO F19 since last year’s OPPO F21 Pro series didn’t have a vanilla F21 model. By the way, OPPO F23 5G is a simple rebrand of the OPPO A98 that launched in Malaysia a week ago. So let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of OPPO F23 5G in Nepal.

OPPO F23 5G Overview:

Design and Display

Like how most OPPO phones have a special emphasis on visual aesthetics, the F23 5G gets a similar treatment. It boasts a boxy form factor with 8mm thick flat frames. Looking at the rear side, the circular camera module is encased in a pill-shaped frame with a shiny glowing pattern flowing below. The back panel is also 3D curved and carries a glossy outlook, especially on the “Bold Gold” color variant. Whereas the “Cool Black” derives a subtle dark look.

Oppo F23 5G Design and DisplayOn the front, you get a 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel with an FHD resolution. This screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut too. Thanks to its LTPS technology, the display also features a 6-level variable refresh rate option.

Performance

And running the show on the OPPO F23 5G is Qualcoomm’s Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which is almost two years old now. This mid-range silicon consists of two Kryo 660 Gold (Cortex-A78 @2.2 GHz) and six Kryo 660 Silver cores (Cortex-A55 @1.7 GHz). Handling the graphics here is an Adreno 619 GPU.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC

For a 2023 smartphone, this chip should still suffice the needs for casual everyday usage and some gaming. But something newer like the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 would’ve been a much better choice. The phone is available in a sole 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration and boots on ColorOS 13.1 built on top of Android 13.

Camera

Moving on, OPPO F23 5G houses a triple camera setup, headlined by a 64MP f/1.7 primary shooter. It is followed by a 2MP microscopic sensor with 20/40x zoom and a 2MP monochrome unit. Yep, there’s no ultrawide camera here. Upfront, you get a 32MP f/2.4 selfie camera with 89° FoV. Sadly, both the front and back cameras can only record up to 1080p 30fps videos.

Oppo F23 5G Camera

Battery and Others

This smartphone gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC and 18W USB-PD charging support. For connectivity, it has 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Furthermore, OPPO F23 5G houses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and dual stereo speakers.

OPPO F23 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.72″ FHD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 2MP microscope, 2MP monochrome)
  • Front Camera: 32MP (hole-punch cutout)
  • Security: Face-unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W charging

OPPO F23 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, OPPO F23 5G will be available from May 18, and it will cost INR 24,999 for the sole 8/256GB variant. We expect the OPPO F23 5G price in Nepal to be NPR 44,999 if and when it launches here.

OPPO F23 5G Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB INR 24,999 NPR 44,999
  • Meanwhile, you can check our POCO F5 Review.

Amazfit Pop 2 launched in Nepal with AMOLED screen and Bluetooth calling

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Amazfit Pop 2 launched in Nepal with AMOLED screen and Bluetooth calling

Right after the launch of the Amazfit GTR Mini, Amazfit Pop 2 is now available in Nepal as well. This budget smartwatch comes with some pretty interesting features like an AMOLED display and Bluetooth calling. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and official price of the Amazfit Pop 2 smartwatch in Nepal.

Amazfit Pop 2 Overview:

Design and Display

Amazfit Pop 2 resembles the design language of the company’s “Bip” series of budget smartwatches. As such, it doesn’t have that premium look you’d expect from the more premium “GTS” or “GTR” lineup here. Still and all, it does come with a 2.5D curved screen encased in a glossy metallic frame.

Amazfit Pop 2 Design and Display

Its 1.78-inch AMOLED panel boasts a 368 x 448 pixels resolution and supports Always on Display (AOD) as well. Besides that, you’ll find the speaker and a button on the right frame while there’s a mic on the left and a PPG sensor at the bottom. For protection against dust and water damage, Amazfit Pop 2 is IP68 rated too.

Health and Fitness Tracking

This budget smartwatch bears all the basic health tracking features such as step counting, sleep tracking, heart rate, and SpO2 monitoring. As for sports and fitness, the watch provides 100+ sports modes to try, such as running, climbing, walking, basketball, football, and more. But Amazfit Pop 2 lacks built-in GPS, so you’ll have to carry your smartphone for recording location data.

Bluetooth Calling, OS, Connectivity

Moving on, one of the main highlights of this smartwatch is its Bluetooth calling feature. So users can receive and make calls from the watch itself. And since this watch is manufactured by LinWear Smartwatch, an ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) brand, its UI is a bit different than usual Amazfit smartwatches. Even the companion app for Pop 2 is “Zepp Active” instead of the regular “Zepp” app.

Amazfit Pop 2 Zepp Active

Still, this thing boasts all the goodies such as custom watch faces, music playback control, a camera shutter button, a weather app, a voice assistant, etc. It connects to your Android or iOS smartphone via Bluetooth 5.2.

Battery

Fueling this smartwatch is a 270mAh battery that gets filled with a magnetic charging connector in 2 hours. Its battery is rated to last for up to 10 days on typical usage.

Amazfit Pop 2 Specifications: 

  • Body: 51.7 x 38.8 x 13.2 mm, 59.4 gm (with strap)
  • Strap: Removable silicone straps
  • Display: 1.78-inch AMOLED panel, AOD
  • Resolution: 368 x 448 pixels, 326 PPI pixel density
  • Control: Touch, swipe
  • Connection: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Compatible with: Android 7.0, iOS 12.0 and above
  • IP Rating: IP68 dust/water resistant
  • Functions: 24/7 (Heart rate, Blood oxygen, stress), Notifications, Sleep tracking, Step counter, Sports mode (100+), Women’s health
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Heart rate, 3-axis motion
  • Companion App: Zepp Active (Android | iOS)
  • Battery: 270mAh, Up to 10 days of endurance (typical usage)
  • Charger: Proprietary magnetic charger

Amazfit Pop 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Amazfit Pop 2 price in Nepal is NPR 6,399. You can purchase this smartwatch from authorized online stores like Hukut.

Smartwatch Price in India Price in Nepal (Official)
Amazfit Pop 2 INR 3,999 NPR 6,399

Sony Xperia 10 V announced with a 60Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 695

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Sony Xperia 10 V announced with a 60Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 695

Alongside the flagship Xperia 1 V, Sony also announced the midrange Xperia 10 V last week. It is the successor to last year’s Xperia 10 IV and brings a couple of upgrades like a brighter display, larger image sensors, and more. So let’s get right into the specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Sony Xperia 10 V.

Sony Xperia 10 V Overview:

Design and Build 

Sony Xperia 10 V camera

Like its predecessor, Sony Xperia 10 V has a plastic back and Gorilla Glass Victus-protected display. The phone is IP65 and IP68 dust/water resistant, and it weighs just 159 grams. It comes in Black, White, Lavender, and Sage Green color options.

The display here is a 6.1-inch FHD OLED panel with a tall 21:9 aspect ratio. Unfortunately, Sony hasn’t upgraded to a higher refresh rate this time either as the Xperia 10 V’s display still refreshes at just 60Hz. But Sony does say this screen can get up to 50% brighter than the one on the Xperia 10 IV, so that’s something.

Camera

Moving on, Xperia 10 V has three cameras at the back housed in a pill-shaped array. Sony has replaced the 12MP main camera with a 48MP 1/2.0″ Exmor RS sensor here. But its 8MP ultrawide, 8MP telephone zoom, and 8MP selfie camera remain pretty much the same.

Performance

Sony Xperia 10 V cpu

Likewise, Xperia 10 V doesn’t get any upgrade in the performance department either. It is powered by the same-old Snapdragon 695 5G chipset which is complemented by 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s still a microSD slot for expanding the memory though. The phone runs on Android 13 and is fueled by a big 5000mAh battery that supports USB-PD charging.

Sony Xperia 10 V Specifications:

  • Body: Gorilla Glass Victus (front), plastic (back/frames)
  • Durability: IP65/IP68 dust and water resistant
  • Display: 6.1″ FHD OLED panel, 21:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 120Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DCI-P3 gamut
  • Rear Cameras: (with LED flash)
    – 48MP 1/2.0″ primary, Exmor RS for mobile, f/1.8, 26mm, OIS
    – 8MP 1/4.4″ telephoto, f/2.2, 54mm, 2x optical zoom
    – 8MP 1/4.0″ ultrawide, f/2.2, 16mm, 120° FoV
  • Front Camera: 8MP 1/4.0″ sensor (top bezel)
  • Processor: Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
  • Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with USB-PD charging
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, eSIM
  • Ports: USB 2.0 Type-C
  • Colors: White, Black, Sage Green, Lavender

Sony Xperia 10 V Price in Nepal and Availability 

As for price, Sony Xperia 10 V will cost EUR 449 and it will be available in Europe from mid-June. While it’s unlikely that this phone officially arrives here, we expect the Sony Xperia 10 V price in Nepal to be NPR 77,000 if it does. 

Sony Xperia 10 V Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB EUR 449 NPR 77,000

  • Meanwhile, check our POCO F5 unboxing and review

Samsung Galaxy A23 receives a price cut in Nepal for the 3rd time

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Samsung Galaxy A23 receives a price cut in Nepal for the 3rd time

Samsung Galaxy A23 has received yet another price cut in Nepal. The phone made its debut over a year ago in the country to a lukewarm reception. Let’s check out the Samsung Galaxy A23 in more detail, alongside its specs, features, availability, and latest price in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A23 Overview:

Design and Display

Samsung Galaxy A23 is the revision to 2021’s Galaxy A22. It boasts a similar design language with multiple color options and a trendy-looking design. Available in three color options—Blue, Orange, and Black—the right frame of the device houses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is also a White color variant, but that is not available in Nepal. Likewise, it weighs 195 gm and is 8.4mm thick.

Samsung Galaxy A23 design colors

The front of the Samsung Galaxy A23 houses a 6.6-inch TFT 90Hz LCD screen with a Full HD resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. There’s a familiar-looking V-shaped notch that houses an 8MP selfie camera. The display is also covered by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, which should provide protection against damage from drops and scratches.

Performance and Battery

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy A23 boasts a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. Sadly, Samsung only includes a 15W charger in the box. Powering the phone is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chip. This has been paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. For software, the phone boots on Android 12-based One UI 4.1 (upgradeable).

Cameras

Samsung Galaxy A23 design and display

Camera-wise, Galaxy A23 4G flaunts a quad-camera setup comprising of a 50MP primary, a 5MP ultrawide, and two 2MP depth and macro lenses. Whereas you get an 8MP selfie camera up front. That 50MP main sensor also has OIS, by the way.

Samsung Galaxy A23 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.44mm, 195 gm
  • Display: 6.6-inch TFT LCD, 90Hz, FHD+ resolution
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm)
  • Memory: 4/6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (microSD card slot)
  • Software: Android 12-based One UI 4.1
  • Rear Camera: Quad (50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 8MP sensor (Infinity-V notch)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 25W fast charging (15W charger in the box)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Colors: Black, Orange, White, Blue (White not available in Nepal)

Samsung Galaxy A23 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A23 price in Nepal is NPR 25,999 (4/64GB) and NPR 29,999 (6/128GB). You can buy Samsung Galaxy A23 in Nepal from authorized distributors like Hukut Store.

Samsung Galaxy A23 Price in Nepal Availability 
4/64GB NPR 25,999 Hukut Store
6/128GB NPR 29,999

Asus ROG Ally is a $599 answer to Valve’s Steam Deck

Nikhil Shrestha
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Asus ROG Ally is a $599 answer to Valve’s Steam Deck

The handheld gaming console market is populated by the likes of Valve (Steam Deck), AYANEO, GPD, and more. And Asus—a veteran in the gaming phone and gaming laptop/PC industry—has officially joined in on the fun with the “ROG Ally”. So let’s learn more about the Asus ROG Ally including its features, specs, availability, expected price in Nepal, and more.

Asus ROG Ally Overview:

By the way, the company first announced the ROG Ally on April 1, which most of us dismissed as a simple April Fools’ joke. But no, it’s an actual product that you’ll be able to purchase starting next month.

Design

Asus says it has designed ROG Ally with optimal comfort in mind. This consists of slanted chassis for easier grip, careful button placements, and a fairly thin and lightweight design. Compared to the Steam Deck which measures 45mm thick and weighs 669 grams, the Ally is just 32mm thick while weighing around 608 grams.

Available in a single white color option, this Windows handheld machine has all the control options you could ask for. Including ABXY, directional buttons (D-pad), left/right analog thumb sticks with customizable RGB, left/right bumpers, and left/right hall triggers. On top of this, the ROG Ally also has view and command center buttons on the left, a menu and Armoury Crate button on the right, and a couple of programmable macro keys at the back.

Interestingly, Asus has reserved all the I/O options at the top of the device. You can find one 3.5mm headphone jack, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port (with DisplayPort 1.4), one microSD card reader (UHS-II), and one ROG XG mobile interface. Then there’s a power button with Windows Hello-certified fingerprint reader embedded into it and the volume rockers too.

Display and Audio

Getting to the display, Asus ROG Ally has a glossy 7″ IPS LCD screen with an FHD resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. To compare, Steam Deck features a 7″ FHD IPS display too, but with a 60Hz refresh rate and a taller 16:10 aspect ratio. With a 7ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium support, ROG Ally’s display is also a step above most other Windows handheld devices.

Asus ROG Ally - Speakers

As for color accuracy, this touchscreen covers 100% sRGB and 75.35% AdobeRGB color gamut. To maintain better outdoor visibility, the ROG Ally gets as bright as 500 nits while there is Corning’s DXC coating to minimize screen reflections. Oh, and the display itself is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. In terms of audio, Asus has set up a couple of front-firing speakers that support Dolby Atmos.

Performance

Performance-wise, the Asus ROG Ally comes in two flavors of AMD chips; Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Both of these processors are pretty similar to AMD’s latest “Phoenix” Ryzen 7040 series of APUs but customized for handheld devices.

Here, Ryzen Z1 is 6 cores/12 threads CPU with 2.8 teraflops of performance, a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and a 4-core Radeon 740M GPU. While the Z1 Extreme is the real deal with 8 cores/16 threads CPU and a whopping 8.6 teraflops of performance, 5.10 GHz of max turbo frequency, and a 12-core Radeon 780M GPU. Built on TSMC’s 4nm process, Zen 4 CPU architecture, and RDNA 3 GPU architecture, Asus is promising some serious performance from these APUs. Around 50 – 60 fps at 1080p in most modern AAA titles.

AMD Ryzen Z1 series CPU

And if you’ve been keeping score, you’ll know that the Z1 Extreme is pretty similar to Ryzen 7 7840U. Anyway, can configure the Asus ROG Ally with three power profiles in total, ranging between 9 – 30W. Here, the “Silent” keeps the power consumption to a minimum at 9W, while the “Performance” and “Turbo” modes crank it up to 15W and 25W, respectively. And if you’re on AC power, this Windows handheld can even suck up to 30W of power.

More. power.

If that’s not enough GPU horsepower for you, then Asus even gives you the option to hook up an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or AMD RX 6850M XT external GPU via the aforementioned ROG XG Mobile Interface. Besides the extra bit of performance itself, Asus ROG XG Mobile docks also add a bunch of I/O options, including one HDMI 2.1, one ethernet (RJ45), one SD card reader, and one USB Type-A port. And in the case of ROG XG Mobile GC33 (the one with RTX 4090), an additional USB Type-C port too.

Memory options for the ROG Ally include 16GB LPDDR5 RAM in dual channel and 256GB SSD in the Ryzen Z1 or 512GB SSD in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme version. Both of them use an M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, by the way. To keep things nice and cool, Asus has used a dual-fan design with something called “anti-gravity” heat pipes that apparently provides better airflow when the device is upside down.

Asus ROG Ally - ROG XG Mobile Interface

And of course, it runs on Windows 11 (Home). So, unlike the Steam Deck which can only play games from your Steam library, the ROG Ally essentially lets you enjoy all the PC games. Asus is even throwing away 3 months of free “Xbox Game Pass Ultimate” here. On a related note, the Asus-made “Armoury Crate SE” app is there to help you make all sorts of customizations like limiting FPS, key mapping, power presets, and more. Or it can just double as a hub for all your installed games as well.

Battery and others

ROG Ally gets its juice from a modest 40Wh battery. And according to Asus, you can expect up to 2 hours of screen time with heavy gaming under “Performance” mode. Or up to 6.8 hours of YouTube/Netflix playback under “Silent” mode. On the other hand, it has WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity.

Asus ROG Ally Specifications:

  • Body: 270.90 x 111 x 20.83 – 32.51 mm, 608 gm
  • Color options: White
  • Controller: Hall triggers (LT/RT), LB/LB, D-pad, ABXY button, 2x customizable hotkeys, Windows control buttons
  • Display: 7″ glossy IPS LCD touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus, 7ms response time
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 16:9 aspect ratio 
  • Color gamut: 100% sRGB, 75.35% AdobeRGB
  • Audio: Front-firing speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
  • Processor: 4nm, AMD Zen 4/RDNA 3 architecture, 9 – 30W TDP
    – Ryzen Z1 (6C/12T, 4.90 GHz boost clock, Radeon 740M GPU)
    – Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8C/16T, 5.10 GHz boost clock, Radeon 780M GPU)
  • Storage: M.2 (2230) PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
    – Ryzen Z1: 256GB
    – Ryzen Z1 Extreme: 512GB
  • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 (dual-channel), 6400MT/s
  • I/O: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort 1.4), 1x UHS-II microSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface
  • Sensor: 6-axis IMU (gyro), HD haptics
  • Security: Built-in fingerprint sensor, Microsoft Pluton security processor
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6E (triple band), Bluetooth 5.2
  • Software: Windows 11 Home, Armoury Crate SE pre-installed
  • Battery: 40Wh (4S1P) Li-Ion battery, 65W AC adapter (USB Type-C)

Asus ROG Ally Price in Nepal and Availability

According to Asus, the ROG Ally with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip will be available from June 13 for USD 699. Whereas the USD 599 Ryzen Z1 variant is arriving sometime later in Q3 2023. We expect the Asus ROG Ally price in Nepal to start at NPR 98,999 if and when it launches here.

Asus ROG Ally Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
Ryzen Z1 USD 599 NPR 98,999
Ryzen Z1 Extreme USD 699 NPR 114,999

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