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Nokia C12 Plus is another roundabout of the Nokia C12

Nokia

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April 2, 2023

Nokia C12 Plus is another roundabout of the Nokia C12

Not long after, the entry of a Pro variant, HMD Global is adding a Plus version of the already existing Nokia C12 smartphone. The Nokia C12 Plus is launching soon in India and boasts identical specs to the vanilla model except for minor changes. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Nokia C12 Plus in Nepal.

Nokia C12 Plus Overview:

Design and Display

The C12 Plus sports the same design as the C12 & Pro with a plastic frame, plastic back, and a glass front. The Plus moniker doesn’t bring any changes here. Even the color options are the same: Charcoal, Dark Cyan, and Light Mint.

On the front side, you are looking at the same 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution. Boasting a 278PPI, the waterdrop notch display retains the 60Hz refresh rate, unsurprisingly.

Performance

Under the hood, the smartphone houses an unnamed Unisoc octa-core CPU. It is likely the same Unisoc SC9863A SoC based on a 28nm fabrication process. And, the smartphone comes with a 2GB/32GB configuration as opposed to 2/64GB on the vanilla model. However, users can expand the storage up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

As for the software, the Nokia C12 Plus boots on the Android 12 Go edition out of the box. The Android Go version is designed for low-end hardware and uses the Go version of Google apps such as Maps Go, Google Go, Google Docs go, and others.

Camera

Moving on, the C12 Plus sports an 8MP lens on the rear side with portrait and night mode support. It is capable of shooting 1080p videos at 30fps as well. Upfront, you get a 5MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

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Rest of the Specs

The smartphone draws its power from a removable 4000mAh battery like the C12 Pro, a 1000mAh up from the vanilla C12. While the phone still charges via a Micro USB port with the age-old 5W charging speed. Talking of the connectivity options, the C12 Plus supports 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nokia C12 Plus Specifications:

Body: 160.6 x 74.3 x 8.75mm
Display: 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel
Resolution: HD+, 20:9 ratio
Processor: Unisoc SC9863A1 (28nm, octa-core CPU)
RAM: 2GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 256GB)
Software & UI: Android 12 Go edition, 2 years of security updates
Rear Camera: 8MP with LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP (notch)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, MicroUSB 2.0
Battery: 4,000mAh (removable), 5W charging
Colors: Charcoal, Dark Cyan, Light Mint

Nokia C12 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

The company has revealed the pricing which is INR 7,999. We can expect the Nokia C12 Plus price in Nepal to be NPR 13,499 when it launches here.

Nokia C12 Plus	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
2/32GB	INR 7,999	NPR 14,499

Meanwhile, you can check our Redmi A1 Review.

Meizu 20 series goes official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Flyme OS

Meizu

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April 2, 2023

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Meizu 20 series goes official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Flyme OS

Meizu is back on the smartphone scene with the new Meizu 20 series, the company’s flagship model for 2023. The series comprises three models: Meizu 20, Meizu 20 Pro, and Meizu 20 Infinity. So let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Meizu 20 Series in Nepal here.

Meizu 20 Series Overview:

It’s been quite a while since Meizu launched a flagship smartphone. The company’s last entry in this space was Meizu 18s Pro which debuted with Snapdragon 888+ SoC in Sept 2021. Now, after more than a year of break, the company has launched the Meizu 20 series.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

It’s a lineup of flagship phones, thus bringing Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip inside. The chip is coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage for the vanilla and Pro variants. While the Infinity model gets up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage.

Meizu has also used vapor chamber cooling on all three devices for heat dissipation. As for the software, the phones boot on Meizu’s Flyme 10 OS which brings a new interface design, called “Alive Design.”

Design

Moving on, the entire lineup boasts a flat-frame metallic housing design for sturdiness. The rear panel has a vertically aligned camera layout, similar to the ones on Galaxy S23. On the front side, there is a hole punch panel on the Meizu 20 series but the Infinity model as the name implies, bears slimmer 2.48mm borders on all four sides.

Likewise, the Pro and vanilla sibling house a ring light LED flash. And the color options for the vanilla Meizu 20 are Dingshengqing, Pioneer Grey, Joyful Yellow, and Love Powder. On the other hand, the Pro sibling gets the Dawn Grey, Dawn Silver, and Sunrise Gold shades while the Infinity variant goes with Dawn Grey, Dawn Green, and Dawn Silver colors.

Display

As previously confirmed, the Meizu 20 series sport a 10-bit Samsung E6 AMOLED panel. The vanilla Meizu 20 model has a Full HD+ 6.55-inch screen as compared to 2K resolution 6.79 and 6.81-inch panels on the Meizu 20 Infinity and Meizu 20 Pro respectively. Interestingly the Meizu 20 supports a 144Hz refresh rate while the Inifinity and Pro siblings settle with a 120Hz refresh rate instead.

Meanwhile, only the Infinity and Pro feature the LTPO technology, making the refresh rate variable from 1Hz to 120Hz while the vanilla model misses out on this. Similarly, the peak brightness is 1800 nits for the formers and 800 nits for the latter ones. And you get Corning Gorillas Glass Victus protection on all three phones.

Camera

The Meizu 20 series sports a triple-camera setup across the board. The vanilla model equips a 50MP main, 16MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro snapper. Meanwhile, the Pro sibling goes with 50MP resolution for all primary, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras.

And the Infinity variant consists of a 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto shooters. Likewise, OIS stabilization is present on the main cameras of all three models. Upfront, you get a 32MP selfie snapper on the Meizu 20 series.

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Battery and Others

The Meizu 20 Pro gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. While the Infinity and vanilla models rely on a 4800mAh (65W) and 4700mAh (67W) battery respectively. Nevertheless, the Pro and Infinity siblings also support 50W wireless charging.

Other connectivity features include 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, and USB Type-C port. You also get a dual stereo speaker and an under-display fingerprint reader on all three smartphones.

Meizu 20 Series Specifications:

Meizu 20

Meizu 20 Pro

Meizu 20 Infinity

Display Size

6.55-inch AMOLED

6.81-inch AMOLED

6.79-inch AMOLED

Properties

144Hz refresh rate

120Hz refresh rate

Resolution

Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)

2K (1440 x 3200 pixels)

2K (1368 x 3192 pixels)

Chipset

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)

OS

FlymeOS 10

Storage

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

512GB, 1TB

Rear Camera

50MP Primary OIS
16MP Ultrawide
5MP Macro

50MP Primary, OIS
50MP Telephoto
50MP Ultrawide

50MP, OIS
12MP Telephoto, OIS
12MP Ultrawide

Security

Under Display Fingerprint Scanner, 2D Face Unlock

Audio

Stereo speakers

Connectivity

5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC

Battery

4700mAh, 67W wired

5000mAh, 80W wired, 50W wireless

4800mAh, 65W wired, 50W wireless

Colors

Dingshengqing, Pioneer Grey, Joyful Yellow, Love Powder

Dawn Grey, Dawn Silver, Sunrise Gold

Dawn Grey, Dawn Green, Dawn Silver

Meizu 20 Series Price in Nepal and Availability

The official pricing for the Meizu 20 Series begins at CNY 2999, CNY 3,999 & CNY 6,299 for the Meizu 20, Pro, and Infinity models. We can expect the Meizu 20 Series price in Nepal to start at NPR 74,999 if and when it launches here.

Smartphone	Variants	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Meizu M20	12/128GB	CNY 2,999	NPR 74,999
	12/256GB	CNY 3,399	NPR 84,999
	12/512GB	CNY 3,799	NPR 94,999
Meizu 20 Pro	12/128GB	CNY 3,999,	NPR 99,999
	12/256GB	CNY 4,399	NPR 109,999
	12/512GB	CNY 4,799	NPR 118,999
Meizu 20 Infinity	12/512GB	CNY 6,299	NPR 156,999
Meizu 20 Infinity	16/1TB	CNY 8,499	NPR 211,999

Meanwhile, you can watch our Samsung Galaxy A14 5G review.

Samsung Galaxy A53 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Samsung

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April 1, 2023

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Samsung Galaxy A53 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Samsung has decreased the price of the Galaxy A53 in Nepal as well. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, latest official price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A53 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A53 Overview:

A familiar design

The design is quite similar to what we have seen in Galaxy A52 and other midrange A series phones of the past. The rear panel is flat, though the edges have a little curve to them. Likewise, the rectangular camera bump now has a smoother curve. It raises so slightly from the rear panel.

On the front, there is a 6.5” Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The screen even refreshes at 120Hz. Overall the device weighs around 189 grams and measures 8.9mm in thickness.

Exynos 1280 Chipset

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy A53 will pack the inhouse Exynos 1280. This chipset has been previously spotted on the Geekbench and Goole Play Console. It features two performance Cortex-A78 cores (@2.4GHz) and six efficiency Cortex-A55 cores (@2GHz).

The chipset is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Users will also be able to expand the storage further using an external microSD card.

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Camera

Over on the back, the camera hardware looks unchanged despite the redesigned camera bump. As revealed by the pictures, Galaxy A53 has a quad-camera setup. Leading the line is a 64MP primary camera. There is 12MP ultrawide sensor. Completing the setup are two 5MP sensors for macro and portrait photography.

Rest of the Specs

In terms of battery, Galaxy A53 features a 5,000mAh battery. However, Samsung will only be shipping a charging cable in the box. Users will have to buy an adapter separately. The phone boots on Android 12 out of the box and Samsung is promising 4 years of major Android updates here. In addition, Samsung Nepal is even providing one year of breakage insurance on this phone.

Samsung Galaxy A53 Specifications:

Design: 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1mm, 189grams, IP67
Display: 6.5-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 407 PPI
Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory: 6 RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
Software & UI: Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI 5 on top
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 64MP primary lens, OIS
– 12MP ultra-wide lens
– 5MP macro sensor
– 5MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 32MP (f/2.2)
Audio: Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos
Security: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock, Samsung Knox
Battery: 5000mAh with 25W fast charging (no charger in the box)
Extra: 1 year of breakage insurance

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Price in Nepal

The new price of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G in Nepal is now 45,999 only at Hukut Store. This price is for the sole 8/128GB variant. You can purchase the Galaxy A53 5G from authorized stores like Hukut and get a 25W brick free.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G	Price in Nepal (Official)
8/128	Rs. ~~57,499,~~ 45,999

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Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A53.

Vivo V25 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Vivo

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April 1, 2023

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Vivo just launched a new V-series smartphone in Nepal. Dubbed the Vivo V25, it is a premium midrange device with a color-changing back and a good set of cameras. Let’s look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Vivo V25 in Nepal.

Vivo V25 Overview:

Design and Display

Vivo always puts extra attention on making their phone stand out from the crowd, and the new Vivo V25 is no exception. The phone is available in three colors: Aquamarine Blue, Sunrise Gold, and Diamond Black. They all have Fluorite AG glass at the back with a shiny matte finish that resists fingerprint marks.

On top of that, the Aquamarine Blue and Sunrise Gold variants can shift colors when exposed to sunlight or any UV rays.

Over on the front, Vivo V25 sports a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch. It’s an FHD+ panel with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. You can even enjoy HDR content on the phone, thanks to its HDR10+ certification.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Vivo V25 is powered by the Dimensity 900, not to be confused with the flagship Dimensity 9000. It’s an underclocked version of the Dimensity 920 5G on last year’s Vivo V23. The base variant of the phone comes with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB variant. There is even a higher-end variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

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- Price Drop Alert: Vivo V21e gets a permanent price cut in Nepal
- Vivo Y55 with 44W FlashCharge, 50MP camera official in Nepal

Camera

The large camera bump at the back is home to a triple camera setup panel and an LED flash. The camera hardware looks unchanged from last year. Like last year, you get a 64MP primary camera, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lens. Fortunately, the primary sensor now has Optical Image Stabilization. Over on the front, Vivo has gotten rid of the 8MP ultrawide lens, leaving just the 50MP sensor for selfies.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the phone is a 4,500mAh battery with support for 44W FlashCharge. Vivo includes a compatible charger in the box that it claims can do 0 to 61% in 30 minutes. You even get wired earphones in the box that you must use with a USB-C diagonal (included) since there is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the V25. The phone runs on Android 12 with FunTouchOS on top.

Vivo V25 Specifications:

Display: 6.44-inches AMOLED panel, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G (6nm mobile platform)
Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 12 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 12 on top
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
– 64MP primary sensor (OIS)
– 8MP ultrawide lens
– 2MP macro lens
Front Camera: 50MP f/2.0 primary (notch)
Audio: Single bottom-firing speaker, No 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
Battery: 4500mAh with 44W wired FlashCharge (power adapter provided)
Color Options: Aquamarine Blue, Sunrise Gold, and Diamond Black

Vivo V25 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Vivo V25 price in Nepal is Rs. 52,999. This price is for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant, and is available for purchase from retail outlets all over Nepal.

Smartphone Model	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Vivo V25	Rs. 52,999	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V25:

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus with Alder Lake H-series CPU now in Nepal

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April 1, 2023

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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus with Alder Lake H-series CPU now in Nepal

Last year, Dell launched a new laptop in its Inspiron lineup called the Inspiron 14 Plus. The notebook features an Alder Lake H-series processor and optional Nvidia graphics. In this article, we will walk through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus in Nepal.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus Overview:

Design, Display

As the name suggests, the Inspiron 14 Plus comes with a 14-inch screen. The display here has a 16:10 aspect ratio, 2.2K resolution, and 4-sided slim bezels that give it a rather modern look. You also get features like ComfortView, DC dimming, and low blue light certification that help to prevent eye fatigue.

Furthermore, the notebook has a full-size backlit chiclet keyboard with a 1.3mm key travel distance. The top bezel houses a 1080p camera that promises a clearer video calling experience. And its dual-mic setup with an AI noise cancellation algorithm ensures that background noise doesn’t affect your meetings and calls.

In terms of build, the laptop comes with aluminum chassis and is available in a Dark Green color. It measures 18.87 mm thick and weighs 1.68 kg.

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Performance

Inside, the machine is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core-i7-12700H CPU. As for the GPU, you can either use the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics or can go with a discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Over on the memory front, Dell offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage. To note, this is a DDR5 RAM that offers double the bandwidth and density of DDR4 while consuming less power.

As a result, it should help your device perform better in overall tasks. The Inspiron 14 Plus boasts two fans to keep the thermals under control.

Rest of the specs

As for wireless connectivity, the notebook utilizes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Its ports option likewise includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1, one Thunderbolt 4.0, an HDMI 2.0, and its power adapter port.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus Specifications:

Design & Build: Aluminium build, 1.68 kg
Display: 14″ IPS panel, 2.2K (2240 x 1400) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Backlight keyboard
Processor: 12th gen Intel Core i7-12700H
RAM: Up to 16GB DDR5@4800MHz
Storage: Up to 1TB SSD
Graphics:
- Integrated: Iris Xe
- Discrete: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6)
Audio: 2x 2W speaker setup
Battery: 4-cell 64Wh
Webcam: 1080p camera
I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x Thunderbolt 4.0, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus Price in Nepal and Availability

As for the pricing, the Inspiron 14 Plus starts at Rs. 120,000 for 16GB RAM, 512GB storage variant in Nepal. You can buy the laptop from P Tech or via Daraz.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus	Price in Nepal
14-inch 2.2K IPS, Intel Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD,	Rs. 120,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus TUF F15 (2022).

Insta360 launches its first smartphone gimbal with 3-axis stabilization

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March 31, 2023

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Insta360 launches its first smartphone gimbal with 3-axis stabilization

Insta360 is a well-known name for action cameras and 360 camera lovers. The Shenzen-based company has now added a new product to the line, the Insta360 Flow. It’s a smartphone gimbal with a built-in selfie stick, tripod, and power bank, all in one. So, let’s get into the detailed specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Insta360 Flow gimbal in Nepal.

Insta360 Flow Gimbal Overview:

Body

The Insta360 Flow is a pocket-friendly gimbal that weighs around 369 grams. It attaches with a magnetic clamp for holding up to 300 grams of payload. Talking of its weight, the gimbal weighs 369 grams while the magnetic clamp is 32 grams. An interesting thing here is its ability to double as a selfie stick and a tripod, extending the length by up to 88m.

On top of that, there is a tripod mount to attach it to other camera gears. And it is available to purchase in Stone Grey, and Summer White color options.

3-Axis Stabilization & Controls

The Insta360 Flow infuses a 3-axis stabilizer under its body for handheld stabilization with pan, tilt, and roll axis. But what’s more interesting here is with a single unfolding motion, the gimbal can power up, auto stabilize, and gets ready to use, which the company calls 1-Step Rapid Deploy. Similarly, with one fold, it can automatically turn off.

Talking of the controls, the gimbal houses a circular smart wheel which is a capacitive touch panel. Users can change the stabilization modes (Auto, Follow, Pan Follow, FPV) by sliding around the smart wheel. While the outer edge has a separate wheel that can zoom in and out. The analog stick on the center of the wheel allows for manual movement of the phone.

AI Deeptrack

Moving on, the gimbal consists of an AI mode known as “Deeptrack”. For this, the users must use the default Insta360 app. And it can be activated through a tap on the rear trigger button which allows automatic tracking of the subject. You can also draw on the screen at a subject to keep it being tracked.

Furthermore, it also supports gesture signals. This allows creators to use it as a standalone tripod, and start hands-free tracking, eliminating the need to point the camera or press a button. Likewise, it also supports slow motion and zoom tracking.

The gimbal also features “Shot Genie,” which provides over 80 example scenarios to aid the user in capturing the best-looking scenes. Other shooting modes consist of dolly zooms, time-lapses, and panoramas. Users can also edit the videos on the go using the Insta360 app.

Battery and Others

The gimbal draws its power from a 2900mAh battery under the hood that can fully charge within 2 hours via a USB Type-C port. The company claims up to 12 hours of battery backup with the cell.

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Interestingly, you can also use the gimbal as a power bank for charging the phone. Furthermore, the Insta360 Flow also houses a built-in cold shoe for a microphone and connects to the smartphone using Bluetooth 5.0.

Insta360 Flow Gimbal Specifications:

Dimensions:
- Unfolded: 73.6×269.4×69.9mm
- Folded: 79.6×162.1x36mm
Weight: 369gm (gimbal) / 32gm (magnetic phone clamp)
Extension Rod: 8.5-inch (215mm)
Phone Compatibility:
- Weight: 130-300 gm
- Thickness: 6.9-10mm
- Width: 64-84mm
Mechanical Range:
- Pan: -230° to 100°
- Roll: -150° to 180°
- Tilt: -100° to 82°
Max Control Speed: 120º/s
Battery: 2900mAh (12 hours operating time, ideally)
Charging time: 2hrs (with 10W charger)
Charging port: USB Type-C
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)
Companion app: Insta360 App (Android | iOS)
Color options: Stone Grey, Summer White

Insta360 Flow Price in Nepal and Availability

The Insta360 Flow gimbal’s pricing begins at USD 159 for the standalone package. While buyers can also avail of the gimbal with Pro Tripod Kit and Creator’s Kit with extra add-ons at USD 192.98 & USD 209, respectively. We can expect the Insta360 Flow gimbal price in Nepal to start from NPR 25,000 when it makes its way here.

Gimbal	Official Price	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Insta360 Flow Standalone Kit	USD 159	NPR 25,000
Pro Tripod Kit	USD 192.98	NPR 30,000
Creator’s Kit	USD 209	NPR 33,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Insta360 X3.

Nokia unveils “Pure UI” design style with a clean and minimalistic look

Nokia

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March 31, 2023

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Nokia unveils “Pure UI” design style with a clean and minimalistic look

At MWC 2023 last month, Nokia also unveiled its new logo and announced a strategic shift as well. And now, Nokia has unveiled its own design style called “Pure UI” for B2B (Business to Business) and enterprise applications. Although this design could be available on Nokia smartphones and tablets (which are currently licensed by HMD Global) in the near future, it seems that there are no plans for it at the moment.

Nokia Pure UI Overview:

Clean and minimalistic design

Most device makers have been embracing clean and minimalistic design language these days. In light of this, Nokia has designed its new user interface with similar design principles. “Pure is a flexible, future-proof design system created for and by Nokia,” says the brand.

There are several components, beginning with templates and guidelines that determine the overall appearance. And Nokia Pure typeface will be used throughout the UI here.

Refreshed icons

Nokia Pure UI has completely redesigned icons. They are stroke-based and their thickness can be adjusted to meet the display requirements and capabilities of a given device. Nokia says it has also improved the system animations, making them smoother and more visually appealing than before.

Rest of the features

Other than this, Nokia Pure UI also supports dark mode. Nokia’s new user interface can also be used to create complex web-based dashboards. This interface, according to Nokia, can scale from tiny watch displays to large screens. It will also be used on the official “Nokia WiFi” app.

Nokia Pure UI Availability

As of now, there’s no official word on when Nokia will start rolling out its new user interface. We’ll be sure to update this article when new details on Pure UI surface online.

Meanwhile, check our review of Realme 10

Lenovo launches Yoga Pro 9i with Mini-LED display, up to RTX 4070 GPU

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March 30, 2023

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Lenovo launches Yoga Pro 9i with Mini-LED display, up to RTX 4070 GPU

The Yoga Series from Lenovo is known as the 2-in-1 convertible laptop for content creators. Well, the company has added a new member to this series— the Yoga Pro 9i but this one comes in a normal clamshell form factor. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of Yoga Pro 9i in Nepal.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (2023) Overview:

Under the Yoga Pro 9i Series, there are two main models with 14.5-inch and 16-inch displays. Each model has two submodels with a Mini LED and LCD screen, making the total count to four.

Design and Display

As a premium laptop, the Yoga Pro 9i has a sturdy build with a metal body. Despite that, the laptop weighs 1.6 kg and boasts a sleek form factor. The lid is also flexible for one-hand usage and can bend up to 175 degrees. And the Yoga keyboard has 1.5mm of key travel and a large trackpad. While a separate number pad is only available on the 16-inch version.

Moving on, the Yoga Pro 9i offers an optional touchscreen display. Users can choose up to 3.2K resolution Mini LED display for the 16-inch version and up to 3K res Mini LED panel for the 14.5-inch one. Here, the peak brightness is rated at 1200 units. Meanwhile, the LCD versions of the laptop boast the same 3.2K & 3K resolution for both screen sizes.

Here, you get a 165Hz fast refresh rate on all three models except for the base 14.5-inch model which comes with a 120Hz refresh rate instead. Regardless of the screen type and size, there is 100% sRGB and 100% P3 color gamut support on all models.

Performance

Lenovo is offering up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13905H CPU and RTX 4070 laptop GPU for the Yoga Pro 9i models. Other CPU options are i7-13705H and i5-13505H. Similarly, you also get to choose RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 GPU as well.

The 16-inch version takes an edge with 100W TGP for all three GPU options while the 14.5-inch models settle with 80W TGP. As for the memory options, the Yoga Pro 9i comes with 16/32/64GB LPDDR5X dual-channel RAM options. Moreover, the storage includes either 512GB or 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 M.2 for both versions.

I/O Ports

Talking of the port options, both models have some variations. The 16-inch Yoga Pro 9i consists of 1x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB 3.2, Gen 2, DP 1.4, PD 3.0), 1x USB A 3.2 Gen 1 5G, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x HDMI 2.1 (6G), and 1x Square DC port on the left side. While on the left, you get 1x USB A 3.2 Gen 1 5G, and 1x Full-Sized SD Card Reader.

Coming to the 14.5 version, the left side of the laptop houses 1x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB 3.2 Gen 2 DP 1.4, PD 3.0), 1x USB Type-C Full Function (USB 3.2 Gen 1, DP 1.2 PD 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (12Gbps) and 1x Full Sized SD Card reader. And on the right, there is 1x USB A 3.2 Gen 1 with BC 1.2, 1x USB A 3.2 Gen 1, and 1 x Audio Combo Jack.

Rest of the Specs

Under the hood, the Yoga Pro 9i packs a 76Wh battery. You also get 6x Dolby Atmos-powered speakers on the 16-inch and 4x Dolby Atmos-powered speakers on the 14.5-inch mode for audio. Likewise, for wireless connectivity, the Yoga Pro 9i Series support WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1. Other attributes of the laptop include a 5MP web camera and 4x microphones.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (2023) Specifications:

	Yoga Pro 9i (16-inch)	Yoga Pro 9i (14.5-inch)
Display	16” 3.2K LCD, 165Hz, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 100% Dolby Vision, 100% P3 16” 3.2K Mini LED, 165Hz, 1200nits, 100% sRGB, 100% Dolby Vision, 100% P3	14.5” 3K LCD, 120Hz, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 100% Dolby Vision, 100% P3 14.5” 3K Mini LED, 165Hz, 1200nits, 100% sRGB, 100% Dolby Vision, 100% P3
Processor	Intel Core i9-13905H Core i7-13705H	Intel Core i9-13905H Core i7-13705H Core i5-13505H
Graphics	RTX 4050, RTX 4060, RTX 4070, 100W TGP	RTX 4050, RTX 4060, RTX 4070, 80W TGP
Memory	16/32/64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5X, 6400Mhz	16/32/64GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5X, 6400Mhz
Storage	512GB/1TB M.2 SSD
OS	Windows 11
Battery	75 Wh Li-Polymer
Keyboard	Yoga Keyboard, 1.5mm key travel
Camera	5M HD Webcam, IR Camera + ToF Electronic Camera Shutter	FHD Webcam, IR camera + ToF (LCD) 5M Webcam, IR camera + ToF (Mini LED) Electronic Camera Shutter
Ports	1 x Thunderbolt™4 (USB 3.2, Gen 2, DP 1.4, PD 3.0) 1 x USB A 3.2 Gen 1 5G 1 x Audio Combo Jack 1 x HDMI 2.1 (6G) 1 x Square DC 1 x USB A 3.2 Gen 1 5G 1 x Full-Sized SD Card Reader	1 x USB Type-C Full Function (USB4.0 Gen 1 PD3.0 DP1.4) 1 x USB Type-C Full Function (USB3.2 Gen 1 PD3.0 DP1.4) 1 x HDMI 2.1 6Gb 1 x Audio Combo Jack 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A 1x Full Sized SD Card reader
Audio	6 x Back to Back Speakers with Dolby Atmos	4x Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Microphone	Four-microphone array, 360° Far-Field
Connectivity	WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
Security	Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, TPM 2.0 (Optional) Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock
Colors	Tidal Teal/Storm Grey

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

The official pricing of the Yoga Pro 9i begins at USD 1,699.99 and USD 1,799.99 for the 14.5-inch and 16-inch versions respectively. We can expect the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (2023) price in Nepal to commence from NPR 268,999 when it launches here.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i	Official Price	Price in Nepal (Expected)
14.5-inch	USD 1,699.99	NPR 268,999
16-inch	USD 1,799.99	NPR 284,999

Meanwhile, you can check our Lenovo Ideapad 3 Review.

Lenovo is officially out of the gaming phone market

GadgetByte

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March 29, 2023

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Lenovo is officially out of the gaming phone market

Lenovo entered the gaming phone market with its Legion Duel gaming smartphone in 2020. But Lenovo has now officially announced its plan to discontinue “Legion” lineup of gaming phones.

Why did Lenovo decide to discontinue Legion gaming phone series?

Speaking with Android Authority, a spokesperson for Lenovo said, “Lenovo is discontinuing its Android-based Legion mobile gaming phones as part of a wider business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation. As a leader in gaming devices and solutions, Lenovo is committed to advancing the gaming category across form factors, as well as focusing on where it can bring the most value to the global gaming community.”

It appears that Legion phones were not that profitable for the company from the very beginning. Legion phones were only available in a select few European, Asian, and Latin American markets—while they never made their way to the US. They were also fairly expensive and Lenovo ultimately couldn’t compete with the ROG Phone lineup from Asus.

Legion Y90, the company’s last hurrah, was well-received in the tech community but it still didn’t have much of a commercial success. That may very well have been the final nail in the coffin for Lenovo to decide to discontinue its Legion gaming phone business.

Future of the gaming smartphone industry

The gaming phone industry—although niche—has always been a tough and competitive one. Many brands have tried their hands in this market but only a handful of them remain resilient in this space. Including Asus (ROG Phone series) and Nubia with its RedMagic line.

Razer, a prominent gaming accessory manufacturer, also tried its luck in this industry. But it got out in 2019 with only two generations of gaming phones to show for it. Xiaomi also seems underconfident with its gaming-focused Black Shark series.

As Lenovo has decided to discontinue its Legion gaming phone series, the competition is drying out—which is a massive loss for consumers.

Meanwhile, check our review of the Poco F4 GT

Honor Play 7T Series goes official with Dimensity 6020, 50MP dual cameras

Honor

Mintu

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March 29, 2023

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Honor Play 7T Series goes official with Dimensity 6020, 50MP dual cameras

Honor has refreshed its Play series with two new phones in China: Honor Play 7T and Honor Play 7T Pro. They both are mid-range smartphones powered by the Dimensity 6020 chipset. Here, we’ll go through the specifics of Honor Play 7T and 7T Pro in detail, along with its expected price in Nepal.

Honor Play 7T Series Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, the Honor Play 7T Pro boasts a flat frame design with 7.43mm thickness and a hole punch display upfront. While the vanilla model goes with a curved frame at 8.27mm and a teardrop notch screen instead.

Likewise, looking at the rear side, the Play 7T features a rectangular camera module whereas the Pro houses a dual circular design intersecting with each other.

Design

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Talking of the display, the Honor Play 7T Pro sports a Full HD+ 6.7-inch panel. The screen is a Low-Temperature PolySilicon LCD (LTPS) that is said to offer a better pixel resolution. On the other hand, the non-pro model has a 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution. Regardless, the displays on both models support a 90Hz refresh rate.

Performance

As for the performance, both siblings share the same MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset under the hood. This 7nm-made silicon supports 5G connectivity and consists of two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2GHz and six power-efficient cortex A-55 cores running at 2.0GHz. For handling graphics, the SoC gets the support of Mali G57 GPU.

Memory-wise, both models are available in two configurations: 8/128GB and 8/256GB. On the software side, the Honor Play 7T series boots on Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12.

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Camera

Moving on, both smartphones bear a dual camera setup headlined by a 50MP main sensor. It is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensing unit. On the front side, you get an 8MP selfie camera on the Pro and 5MP one on the vanilla model.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Honor Play 7T Pro is a 4000mAh battery that supports 40W fast charging. Meanwhile, the Play 7T packs a bigger 6000mAh cell with 22.5W fast charging support. Talking of the connectivity options, both models support 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. For biometrics security, there is a fingerprint reader infused on the power keys of the Honor Play 7T series.

Honor Play 7T Series Specifications:

Display:
- Honor Play 7T: 6.74″ HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
- Honor Play 7T Pro: 6.7″ FHD+ LTPS, 90Hz refresh rate
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G (7nm)
CPU: 2x Cortex-A76 (@2.2 GHz) + 6x Cortex-A55 (@2.0 GHz)
GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
Rear Camera:
- Main: 50MP primary sensor
- Secondary: 2MP depth sensor
Front Camera:
- 7T: 5MP (teardrop-notch)
- 7T Pro: 8MP (hole-punch cutout)
Battery:
- 7T: 6000mAh, 22.5W fast charging
- 7T Pro: 4000mAh, 40W fast charging
Color Options:
- 7T: Magic Night Black, Start Dram Sliver, Charm Blue Sea
- 7T Pro: Magic Night Black, Xingmeng Silver, and Moyuqing Green

Honor Play 7T Series Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the official pricing begins at CNY 1099 and CNY 1499 for the 7T and 7T Pro, respectively. We can expect the Honor Play 7T Series price in Nepal to start from NPR 25,999 if and when it launches here.

Smartphone	Configuration	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Honor Play 7T	8/128GB	CNY 1,099	NPR 25,999
Honor Play 7T	8/256GB	CNY 1,299	NPR 29,999
Honor Play 7T Pro	8/128GB	CNY 1,499	NPR 34,999
Honor Play 7T Pro	8/256GB	CNY 1,699	NPR 38,999

Meanwhile, you can check our Honor X9a review.