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POCO F5 is here with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 12-bit AMOLED display

POCO

GadgetByte

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May 9, 2023

POCO F5 is here with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 12-bit AMOLED display

POCO F5 is finally here. Alongside its “Pro” sibling, the phone has officially made its debut in India. And it brings a bunch of highlighting features like the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chip, a 12-bit AMOLED display, and more. So let’s discuss all about the new POCO F5, alongside its features, specs, expected price in Nepal, availability, and more.

POCO F5 Overview:

Before moving forward, you should know that the POCO F5 is simply a rebranded Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which is a China-exclusive phone.

Performance

As I mentioned above, this phone brings Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm) chip onboard. And compared to Snapdragon 870 on last year’s POCO F4, this is a significant performance boost. For starters, despite being part of the Snapdragon 7 series, the 7+ Gen 2’s core architecture is comparable to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. But with slightly underclocked Cortex-X2 and Cortex-A710 cores.

The chip boasts a similar “1+3+4” CPU cluster, consisting of one Cortex-X2 (@2.91 GHz), three Cortex-A710 (@2.49 GHz), and four Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz) cores. Whereas handling the graphics side of things is Adreno 725 GPU, compared to Adreno 730 on the 8+ Gen 1.

Furthermore, POCO F5 ships with 8/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. And in terms of software, it boots on Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO out of the box. POCO has committed to 2 years of OS and 3 years of security updates for this phone. To keep things nice and cool, POCO has used a 3725m² vapor chamber cooling system alongside 14 graphite layers.

Display

Besides the chipset upgrade, there are some substantial changes in the display department as well. POCO F5 sports a 6.67″ 12-bit AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, this FHD+ screen also flaunts impressively thin bezels on all four sides.

Protected by Gorilla Glass 5, POCO says this display has 1,000 nits of max brightness and 1,920Hz PWM dimming too. And to enhance your media consumption experience, it supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. There’s also something called “Adaptive HDR” that adjusts HDR videos based on ambient lighting conditions.

Cameras

In terms of cameras, POCO F5 gets a triple sensor setup at the back. This includes a 64MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro shooter. The selfie camera is a 16MP unit, housed inside the hole-punch cutout.

Rest of the specs

POCO F5 gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. And the company ships a compatible power adapter inside the box itself. For security, there’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, while the phone also has an IR blaster and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Wireless connectivity options for the POCO F5 include WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. The phone is available in Carbon Black, Snowstorm White, and Electric Blue color options.

POCO F5 Specifications:

Body: 161.11 x 74.95 x 7.9mm, 181 gm
Display: 6.67″ 12-bit AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 5
Other Properties: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1920Hz PWM dimming
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 5G (4nm)
Memory: 8/128GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
OS: Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO on top
Rear Cameras: Triple (with LED flash);
– 64MP f/1.79 primary sensor, OIS

– 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor, 119° FoV
– 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor
Front Camera: 16MP f/2.45 (hole-punch cutout)
Battery: 5000mAh with 67W wired charging
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)

POCO F5 Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, POCO F5 will go on sale from May 16 at INR 29,999 and INR 33,999 for the 8/256GB and the 12/256GB variant, respectively. ICICI Bank card holders can get an additional INR 3,000 off during the first sale. We expect the POCO F5 price in Nepal to start at NPR 52,999 if and when it launches here.

POCO F5	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB	INR 29,999	NPR 52,999
12/256GB	INR 33,999	NPR 59,999

Check out our POCO F5 review

Redmi Buds 4 with 10mm dynamic driver, ANC launched in Nepal

Redmi
TWS

GadgetByte

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May 9, 2023

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Redmi Buds 4 with 10mm dynamic driver, ANC launched in Nepal

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Buds 4 TWS in Nepal. In this article, we will walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Redmi Buds 4 in Nepal.

Redmi Buds 4 Series Overview:

Body

The Redmi Buds 4 series includes the Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro, the latter of which is a more premium offering. Aside from the in-ear style, the Redmi Buds 4 and 4 Pro have a different visual look. The Buds Pro 4 features a stem-style earbud, and theBuds 4 has a canal-style design. Nonetheless, both support touch gestures to play/pause music, activate voice assistants, and so on. They are also dust and water-resistant to IP54 standards.

Design

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Audio

The Buds 4 uses a 10mm Dynamic driver in conjunction with a 0.006mm diaphragm for audio. It is tuned by Xiaomi Acoustic Lab to produce a more professional frequency curve, deep bass, and brighter vocals. It also has hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) of 35dB which is complemented by a dual microphone setup. It has a dual-transparency mode for listening to ambient noise.

The Buds 4 Pro, on the other hand, has dual 10mm and 6mm drivers. When paired with an Android device, the earbuds deliver Hi-Res Audio and LDAC at 990 kbit/s. It also comes with Xiaomi’s immersive sound system, which delivers a surround sound experience by utilizing a proprietary HRTF sound algorithm.

Moreover, the Buds 4 Pro provides Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) of up to 45dB. You can customize the ANC levels in ANC levels Light, Balanced, and Deep modes. Much like the vanilla TWS bud, the Pro variant also has a dual-transparency mode that allows you to listen to ambient noise.

Other than this, the Buds 4 Pro has a low latency of 59ms during gaming, whereas the standard earbuds use Bluetooth 5.2 connection, which helps to reduce gaming latency, according to Xiaomi.

Rest of the specs

In terms of battery life, the Redmi Buds 4 can last up to 30 hours with the charging case, while the Buds 4 Pro lasts slightly longer at 36 hours. The earbuds can be instantly connected to devices once the charging case is opened. Likewise, both earbuds support touch gestures and can be paired with a smartphone via the Xiaomi Earbuds app.

Redmi Buds 4, Buds 4 Pro Overview:

Driver:
- Buds 4: 10mm Dynamic driver
- Buds 4 Pro: 10mm + 6mm dual driver
Connectivity: Wireless, 10 meters range, USB Type-C
- Buds 4: Bluetooth v5.2
- Buds 4 Pro: Bluetooth v5.3
Music time:
- Buds 4: 30 hours (with charging case)
- Buds 4 Pro: 36 hours (with charging case)
Control: Touch (customizable)
Game Latency: 59ms (Buds 4 Pro)
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes;
- Buds 4: 35dB
- Buds 4 Pro: 45dB
IP rating: Yes, IP54
Colour:
- Buds 4: Light Blue, White
- Buds 4 Pro: Polar Night, Mirror Lake White

Redmi Buds 4 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Redmi Buds 4 retails at an asking price of Rs 6,999 in Nepal. Similarly, the Redmi Buds 4 Pro is also launching soon for an expected price of Rs. 11,999.

TWS Earbuds	Price in Nepal
Redmi Buds 4	NPR 6,999
Redmi Buds 4 Pro	Coming Soon

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Poco Watch.

Redmi Buds 4 Lite launched in Nepal with an AirPods-like design, IP54 rating

Redmi
TWS

Yural Maskey

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May 9, 2023

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Redmi Buds 4 Lite launched in Nepal with an AirPods-like design, IP54 rating

Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest budget TWS for 2023 – the Redmi Buds 4 Lite in Nepal. So let’s see what Xiaomi has to offer with Redmi Buds 4 Lite and its official price in Nepal.

Redmi Buds 4 Lite Overview:

Design

As the name suggests, these earbuds are aimed at a younger audience that enjoys bright colors. Xiaomi is offering them in four vibrant shades—Sunset Orange, Trendy Green, Sunny White, and Midnight Black.

The earbuds are semi-in-ear, with slightly curved ear tips and a short stem that resembles the Apple AirPods. It fits snugly into the case horizontally, which Xiaomi claims make taking the earphones easier. It weighs 3.9 grams each and is splash and dustproof according to IP54 standards.

Audio

As for the audio, each bud is fitted with a 12mm dynamic driver that has a double-layer polymer composite diaphragm. This will offer bright and clear treble while the bass stays thick and powerful, says Xiaomi.

Similarly, the earbuds accept touch gestures for control. Like, a double click will answer incoming calls and play/pause music, while three consecutive clicks will hang up/reject calls and play the next music. There’s even a low-latency game mode that can be activated by holding the stem of each earbud for 1.5 seconds.

Xiaomi has offered Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. And you can pair it with both Android and iOS devices. Moreover, the earbuds are built-in with a high-sensitivity microphone that works in tandem with a noise reduction algorithm to offer clearer calls.

Others

Each earbud has a 5-hour playback time. And with the case, you can enjoy music for up to 20 hours. It can be charged via a USB Type-C port.

Redmi Buds 4 Lite Specifications:

Weight: 3.9 gm (each bud), 34.55 gm (with charging case)
Drivers: 12 mm, Double-layer polymer composite diaphragm
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
IP Rating: Yes, IP54
Audio: High-sensitivity microphone, Environmental noise cancellation
Control: Touch gestures (taps/long press)
Charging Interface: USB Type-C
Battery & Charging: Single charge – up to 5 hours, with case – up to 20 hours
Color Options: Sunset Orange, Trendy Green, Sunny White, Midnight Black.

Redmi Buds 4 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Redmi Buds 4 Lite in Nepal is set at NPR 3,499. It is available for purchase from our affiliate partner Hukut Store.

Earbuds	Price in Nepal (Official)
Redmi Buds 4 Lite	NPR 3,499

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Note 12.

Vivo X90s tipped to feature MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9200+ chip

Rumor
Vivo

Mintu

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May 9, 2023

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Vivo X90s tipped to feature MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9200+ chip

Vivo launched the “X90” series of flagship phones just a few months ago. As camera-centric phones, the Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and Vivo X90 Pro+ garnered much attention among the competition. And now, the company is ready to add a slightly upgraded entry to this lineup, called the Vivo X90s. In this article, we’ll walk through all the rumored specs and leaks of this upcoming phone.

Vivo X90s Rumors:

Design and Display

Popular Indian tech site, Mysmartprice, first spotted the Google Play console listing of this smartphone. The listing showcases the phone’s display, revealing a hole-punch cutout and curved sides.

Image: MySmartPrice

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Similarly, it has a 2800 x 1260 pixels resolution—just like the X90 and X90 Pro. And going by the rumors, the X90s will share a similar design language as other phones in this lineup.

MediaTek Dimensity 9200+

Having said that, the biggest highlight of the Vivo X90s is going to be its MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor. MediaTek is officially announcing this chip on May 10, but it is already rumored to move past its rival, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, in terms of benchmarks.

Tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) says its AnTuTu score will be around 1,350,000. Compared to the standard Dimensity 9200, the 9200+ will have a slightly higher clocked Cortex-X3 core at 3.35 GHz (versus 3.05 GHz). Besides this, the Google Play listing also reveals 12GB of RAM on the X90s. As for the software, we expect it to run on Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13.

Camera

As a member of the X90 series, it will likely sport a 50MP Sony IMX866 primary sensor. And while we don’t about the rest of its camera setup, Vivo will bring its custom V2 ISP for those camera optimizations.

Others

Likewise, the phone will support 120W fast charging as per DCS. For wireless connectivity, it will support WiFi 7. Other details regarding the memory configurations, battery capacity, and such are unknown for now.

Vivo X90s Price and Availability

The price of this phone is likely going to be higher than the regular Vivo X90, which currently retails at INR 59,999 in India. We will update this article with pricing and availability details as soon as they are available.

Meanwhile, you can check our Vivo X90 Pro review

Vivo V27e with 64MP OIS camera, Aura ring light launched in Nepal

Vivo

Mintu

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May 8, 2023

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Vivo V27e with 64MP OIS camera, Aura ring light launched in Nepal

Vivo announced the V27 series with three new smartphones—Vivo V27e, V27, and V27 Pro—back in March. The V27e is the most affordable entry in the lineup and has made its way to Nepal official. So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Vivo V27e in Nepal.

Vivo V27e Overview:

Helio G99

The Vivo V27e features a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset under the hood. This is the same chipset as the V25e; thus, you shouldn’t expect any performance improvement this time around. The 4G silicon is based on a 6nm process and features two Cortex-A76 cores and two Cortex-A55 cores. Handling the graphics is Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.

The V27e arrives with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. On the software side, it boots on Android 13-based FunTouch OS 13.

Design and Display

While the V27 and V27 Pro have curved displays, Vivo has gone with a flat screen for the V27e. This is still an AMOLED panel measuring 6.62 inches with Full HD resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

As a design-centric product, V27e’s purple color variant has a feather-like print on the back. At the same time, the black variant is plain and clean. There’s also a ring LED flash on the rear, named the Aura Light.

It has three light bulbs inside it, which as per Vivo, are light-sensitive, enabling auto brightness adjustment for clicking low-light pictures. The smartphone has a thickness and weight of 7.8mm and 186 grams, respectively.

Camera and Other Specs

Moreover, the V27e has a camera setup headline 64MP which also supports OIS. The rest of the two are a couple of useless 2MP depth and macro sensors. Selfies are taken care of by a 32MP camera.

Fueling the V27e is a 4600mAh battery with support for 66W charging. Connectivity options include a USB Type-C port, 4G LTE, Dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.2. And for biometrics, you get an under-display fingerprint scanner along with face unlock.

Vivo V27e Specifications:

Display: 6.62-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
Software & UI: FunTouch OS 13 based on Android 13
Rear Camera: Triple;
– 64MP primary, OIS
– 2MP depth
– 2MP macro
Front Camera: 32MP
Security: Under display fingerprint sensor
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery: 4600mAh with 66W fast charging

Buy V27e here (9801100037)

Vivo V27e Price in Nepal and Availability

The V27e price in Nepal is set at Rs. 41,999. This price is for the sole 8/256GB variant. The company is offering a Noise Color Fit Grand smartwatch worth Rs. 5,299 on pre-booking of V27e.

Vivo V27e	Price in Nepal
8/256GB	NPR 41,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V25 / V25e.

POCO X5 Pro Review: Better Than Redmi Note 12 Pro?

Nikhil Shrestha

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May 7, 2023

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POCO X5 Pro Review: Better Than Redmi Note 12 Pro?

In this review, I will be going through my experiences with the POCO X5 Pro. This guy is the successor to one of my favorite midrange phones of 2022—the POCO X4 Pro. So it comes as no surprise that the company hasn’t tried to do anything differently this time since the only notable upgrade on the X5 Pro vs X4 Pro is in the chipset department.

So… can the POCO X5 Pro carry on that “value for money” heritage like its predecessor, or are you better off with something like the Redmi Note 12 Pro (review)? Let me get into all that—but first—let’s see talk a look at the specs and pricing of the POCO X5 Pro.

POCO X5 Pro Review: Specifications

Body: 76 x 162.9 x 7.9mm, 181gm, Glass front/back, Plastic frames, IP53 dust/splash resistant
Display: 6.67-inches OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit color depth, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 402 PPI, 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm mobile platform)
CPU: Octa-core:
– 1x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz)

– 3x Cortex-A78 (2.20 GHz)

– 4x Cortex-A55 (1.90 GHz)
GPU: Adreno 642L
Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 12 with MIUI 14 for POCO on top
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
– 108MP, f/1.88 Samsung ISOCELL HM2
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultrawide sensor, 119° FoV
– 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch cutout)
Audio: Dual stereo speakers, Headphone jack, Dolby Atmos Audio
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Face unlock
Battery: 5000mAh with 67W wired charging
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS L1 / Glonass G1 / Beidou B1 / Galielo E1, USB Type-C, 5G
Sensors: Proximity, Ambient Light, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer, Gyro, IR Blaster
Price in Nepal: NPR 39,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 42,999 (8/256GB)
Buy POCO X5 Pro here

POCO X5 Pro Review:

Design

76 x 162.9 x 7.9mm, 181gm
Glass front/back, Plastic frames
IP53 dust/water resistance

The first thing you will notice about the POCO X5 Pro is, it copies a bunch of design elements from last year’s X4 Pro. It has got the same flat-edge design at the back and a wide camera layout that’s sure to turn some heads.

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What’s good to see here is you get an official IP53 dust and splash resistance, while the IR blaster and the headphone jack continue to live on. Nice! But when actually holding the phone in my hands, I immediately noticed quite a few downsides. While the POCO X4 Pro had a glass back, POCO is using plastic construction this time.

I really dig the shift to a matte finish, this playfully colorful power button, and everything, but the X5 Pro simply doesn’t feel as premium. The move from glass to plastic has also shaved off a chunk of the phone’s weight, so I also find that heft to be missing on this guy. Not that it feels utterly hollow or anything but that’s another downside to using a plastic back panel.

Display

6.67-inches OLED
120/240Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
Gorilla Glass 5 on front

Unlike the build quality, its display is pretty great though. Here, You’re looking at a gorgeous 6.6” AMOLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate that should serve just fine no matter what you’re doing. Be it playing games, watching YouTube videos, or scrolling through your Reddit feed for hours at a time. It can even play Dolby Vision-mastered content on Netflix now!

Plus, thanks to its incredible 900 nits of peak brightness, I’ve had no trouble using this phone outdoors either. Now that number sounds awfully low compared to X4 Pro’s 1200 nits, but as I said in my Redmi Note 12 Pro+ video, global peak brightness, and HDR peak brightness are two completely different things.

So rest assured, this is not a downgrade of any kind; but rather a nice upgrade to 700 nits of max brightness on X4 Pro. The one thing I’m still noticing is that the X5 Pro is a little slow at adjusting brightness on its own sometimes. Hopefully, POCO will fix this with a future update.

POCO X5 Pro’s stereo speakers also complement the binge-watching experience quite nicely, although they sound a bit sharp at max volume.

Performance

Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Up to 8GB RAM, Up to 256GB storage
Android 12-based MIU 14

As for performance, we get a Snapdragon 778G here, which we all know is an almost two years old chip but its maturity actually works in its favor, instead of against it, since smartphone makers and app developers have had plenty of time to optimize their products for the 778G.

And this Qualcomm chip still stands its ground against other midrange processors in 2023 like MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080. Hence, needless to say, the X5 Pro has handled my everyday chores without breaking a sweat. Multitasking and all.

Gaming

When it comes to gaming, Snapdragon 778G’s Adreno GPU has also been better optimized to push through higher settings in the most popular titles. Take Apex Legends for instance. While Dimensity 1080-powered Redmi Note 12 Pro caps out at 50 fps, POCO X5 Pro hits a steady 60 fps with better visual fidelity.

Other games like Genshin Impact and Asphalt 9 also manage higher average fps here, but all this comes at the cost of slightly hotter temperatures in most cases. And since this phone has a pretty slim design, it seems that POCO is deliberately limiting performance on high-fps games since having to constantly render more than 60 fps would wreak absolute havoc on the thermals.

As a result, high fps games like Injustice 2 and Mech Arena never hit 120 fps—finishing off with just 58 and 55 fps averages after significant frame drops throughout the gameplay.

I’ve tested many 778G-powered phones before so I know performance throttling when I see it. And this is where I’m a little disappointed with POCO. For a brand that has built its reputation within the mobile gaming community since its very foundation, I think they could have given a vapor cooling system here to tackle the throttling issue.

Software

Moving on, the POCO X5 Pro boots on the latest MIUI 14, but it is still based on Android 12 and Not the latest Android 13! You know POCO already doesn’t have a good track record with software updates so maybe they should have shipped with a newer Android 13 here.

Anyhoo, MIUI 14’s upgrades are mostly on the inside instead of anything cosmetic. Xiaomi says it has mainly worked on optimizing system performance and resources this time. The number of bloatware apps is also remarkably low in MIUI 14 and you can uninstall almost all of them except for the core system apps. And I also like the fact that POCO is committing 2 generations of OS and 3 years of security updates for the X5 Pro.

Cameras

Triple camera setup on the back
(108MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
16MP selfie (hole-punch cutout)

Cameras

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Let’s talk about cameras! Here despite using the same sensors from last year, I’m actually surprised by how good POCO X5 Pro’s cameras are. Maybe this has something to do with Snapdragon 778G’s superior image signal processor as well but POCO has really managed to get the most out of the cameras on this phone.

Normal Images

I feel like POCO has taken a page out of Samsung’s image optimization book to deliver photos with vibrant colors and punchy contrast that looks pleasing to the eyes.

Daytime

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You might prefer Redmi Note 12 Pro’s shots if you’re a fan of neutral colors but I guess most people will be happy with X5 Pro’s images. It’s only in some scenarios that I have wished POCO could tune the colors better, but otherwise, the cameras are good overall.

Nighttime Images

Nighttime

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As for lowlight images, I like how it retains good color details alongside rich contrast and exposure. However, unlike the Note 12 Pro, the POCO X5 Pro doesn’t have OIS so the photos might come out blurry sometimes. But with a steady pair of hands, I won’t say you’ll be missing out on a lot.

Portrait Images

Portraits / Selfies

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But the one thing I am not a fan of is, how this phone handles human subjects. The way POCO’s algorithm tries to maintain a subject’s skin tone from both the main and the selfie camera is a wild hit-or-miss.

Videos

For videos, if you remember, POCO X4 Pro couldn’t record videos at 4K resolution because of the chipset’s limitation but 4K recording is back on the X5 Pro. To compensate for the lack of OIS, POCO is heavily relying on frame cropping to help with steadier footage. It does not work perfectly all the time resulting in a weird pulsing effect. So, for videos, this phone has really average capabilities.

Battery

5000mAh battery
67W wired charging

Anyway, the battery life on this thing is quite impressive. The POCO X5 Pro has easily been getting me through an entire day with roughly 7 hours of screen-on time on average, which is a solid A in my book. And as for juicing it up, the included 67W charger takes just 15 minutes to fill it up to 50%. Or about half an hour more till 100%.

POCO X5 Pro Review: Conclusion

So wrapping it all up, I must say the POCO X5 Pro is a very good midrange phone. This is especially true in 2023 because there aren’t as many value-for-money midrange devices these days compared to what we used to get not too long ago.

Yes, the X5 Pro isn’t perfect by any means either, and I really wish POCO would come up with some original designs instead of resorting to simple re-brandings. But if you’re looking to buy a well-rounded midrange phone in Nepal for some 40,000 right now, this looks like a good value; especially compared to the Redmi Note 12 Pro.

Watch our video review of the POCO X5 Pro.

POCO X5 Pro Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

120Hz OLED display
Reliable performance overall
Takes good daytime and nighttime photos
Impressive battery life

Cons:

Portraits, selfies need improvement
Somewhat compromised thermals
Still on Android 12

OPPO A16 gets a price cut in Nepal; now available for Rs. 19,990

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May 7, 2023

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OPPO A16 gets a price cut in Nepal; now available for Rs. 19,990

OPPO A16 is now available for purchase at a discounted rate in Nepal. The phone made its debut last year and has now seen its first price cut. Anyway, let’s discuss the key features of OPPO A16 in more detail, along with its latest price in Nepal.

OPPO A16 Overview:

OPPO A16 is a budget-oriented smartphone with a triple camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery. In fact, it is quite similar to the OPPO A15 that was launched prior to it.

Design and Display

OPPO A16 features a 6.52-inch LCD panel with a HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. There is a layer of polycarbonate and acrylic plastic on top for protection. The phone has a water-drop notch for the 8MP selfie camera.

OPPO has gone with a metallic-matte finish on top of the 3D curved body. It is available in two colors – Crystal Black and Space Silver.

Performance and Memory

Running the show underneath is the Helio G35. Except for the MediaTek HyperEngine support, it brings no improvement over the P35 that is on the A15. The chipset is paired with 3/4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 32/64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. You can expand the latter using an external MicroSD card.

It runs on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11. Here, OPPO has included software features like System Booster and Game Assistant. The former is said to reduce system lag, while the latter lets you control performance level, brightness level, and notifications while gaming.

Camera

Moving on, OPPO A16 flaunts a triple camera setup at the back. The 13MP primary camera has an 80° Field of View and even supports autofocus. Accompanying it are two additional 2MP sensors for portrait and macro shots.

AI beautification, Dazzling Mode, and Bokeh filters are some of the AI features that A16 supports.

Rest of the specs

OPPO A16 gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery. It charges over the Type-C port. There is no mention of fast charging capability, but it has Super Nighttime Standby Mode and AI Optimized Night Charge. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. As for wireless connectivity, you get dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

OPPO A16 Specifications:

Display: 6.52-inch LCD with HD+ resolution (720 x 1600 pixels)
Rear Camera: Triple (13MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 8MP sensor
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35 (12nm mobile platform)
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
Software: Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1 on top
Battery: 5,000mAh, Type-C port
Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted), Face Unlock

OPPO A16 Price in Nepal and Availability (Official)

There are two memory configurations of OPPO A16 in Nepal. The price of the 3/32GB variant of the OPPO A16 is Rs. 18,990, whereas the 4+64GB variant now costs Rs. 19,990 (previously Rs. 22,990). You can buy it from OPPO-authorized retail stores across Nepal.

OPPO A16	Price in Nepal
3/32GB	Rs. 18,990 (out of stock)
4/64GB	Rs. ~~22,990~~ 19,990 [until May 2023]

Meanwhile, check out our early impressions of OPPO F19 Pro.

Asus VivoBook 16X 2022 is now available in Nepal

Mintu

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May 7, 2023

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Asus VivoBook 16X 2022 is now available in Nepal

Asus VivoBook Series is a well-known name amongst ultrabook lovers. Nagmani International, the authorized distributor for Asus laptops has launched the Vivobook 16X 2022 in Nepal. This new laptop comes in two variants of CPUs— Ryzen 5 5600H and Ryzen 7 5800H. Let’s get into the specs, features, and official price of the Asus VivoBook 16X 2022 in Nepal.

Asus VivoBook 16X 2022 Overview:

Design and Display

Let’s start with the design first. The Asus VivoBook 16X 2022 sports a metal chassis finish off with an antibacterial treatment. The ultrabook is also US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard certified, proving its durability. Likewise, the chiclet keyboard is backlit with number keys and a 1.4mm key travel. Asus has also provided num keys on the touchpad itself for a modern vibe. And the laptop is 180 degrees

The Vivobook 16X boasts a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) FHD IPS-level panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which gives you more vertical screen space to work with. The display has a 300-nit brightness and a 45% NTSC color gamut. As for the color options, it is available in Quiet Blue or Transparent Silver shades.

Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of Asus Laptops here

Performance

Under the hood, the VivoBook 16X gets the horsepower of AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600H or a Ryzen 7 5800H processor. The former is a Hexa-core CPU with a maximum clock speed of up to 4.2GHz and 16MB of L3 cache. While the latter is a more powerful octa-core processor with a maximum clock speed of 4.4GHz and 16MB L3 cache. On the GPU side, both variants share AMD Radeon graphics. Likewise, the memory configurations include 8GB of expandable RAM and either 512GB or 1TB of SSD.

Ports and Connectivity

Talking of the port options, you get two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a USB 2.0 Type-A, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, an HDMI 1.4, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a DC in port on the VivoBook 16X laptops. For wireless connectivity, it supports WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 as well.

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Battery and Others

Fueling the laptop is a 3-cell 50Wh battery with 90W charging support. Other attributes include a 720p web camera with a privacy shutter, Built-in Microphone with Cortana and Alexa Support, and Stereo Speakers with SonicMaster.

Asus VivoBook 16X Specifications:

Body: 14.11 x 9.75 x 0.78-inch, 1.88kg
Display: 16-inch WUXGA, FHD, 60Hz, 300 nits brightness
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600H, Ryzen 7 5800H
Graphics: AMD Radeon
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4
Storage: 512GB (Ryzen 5), 1TB (Ryzen 7) PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Battery: 50Wh Li-ion polymer
Charging: 90W
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3
Color Options: Quiet Blue, Transparent Silver
I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 1.4, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and a DC-in port.

Asus VivoBook 16X 2022 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Asus VivoBook 16X price in Nepal starts from NPR 91,111 for the Ryzen 5 5600H version while the Ryzen 7 variant costs NPR 108,888.

Asus VivoBook 16X 2022	Price in Nepal (Official)
Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 91,111
Ryzen 7 5800H, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD	NPR 108,888

Meanwhile, you can watch our Honor Magicbook X14 review.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED now back in stock in Nepal

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May 6, 2023

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Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED now back in stock in Nepal

Asus announced the world’s first 17″ folding laptop last year. It was launched in Nepal shortly but was not available in stock. However, Asus Nepal has once again made the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED available for purchase in Nepal. So, let’s take a look at the specifications, features, availability, and official price of the Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED in Nepal.

Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED Overview:

Display, Design

Naturally, with a folding mechanism, the main focus of this laptop is its screen. A 17.3-inch OLED screen with a 2560×1920 pixel resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio, and 500 nits of brightness is on display here. You can fold the panel in half to make two 12.5-inch screens with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels.

This allows you to use it in various modes, much like a regular 2-in-1 device. In laptop mode, you can use half of the display as an actual screen and the other half as a keyboard.

There is also a physical keyboard that can be paired with it to provide a more normal typing experience. Next, with the desktop mode, one can utilize the entire canvas with a Bluetooth-connected keyboard. With a 19.05mm key pitch and 1.4mm key travel distance, Asus claims this is its best laptop keyboard ever.

You also get an extended mode in which the display is laid vertically and partially folded to maximize vertical screen real estate. You can also use it as a tablet by holding the device like a book.

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Design

Besides the display, the design is worth spending a few moments reading as well. The ZenBook 17 Fold weighs only 1.5kg and features a magnesium alloy chassis and a glass panel on the back with an etched Asus logo.

The brand claims that the hinge has been tested for over 30,000 open-and-close cycles. Even if you fold and unfold the laptop 15 times per day, this will last for five years. There aren’t many ports, which is considerable for such a small and foldable laptop. There are two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack here.

Performance

On to the performance, it is powered by an Alder Lake U-series processor designed for ultra-thin devices. You get an Intel Core i7-1250U processor with 10 (2P, 8E) cores and a Turbo Boost clock speed of 4.70GHz. Memory configuration includes 16GB of soldered LPDDR5 RAM, and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 storage. Unsurprisingly, it boots on Windows 11.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, the ZenBook 17 Fold has a 75Whr battery, which is already better than most ultrabooks on the market. Asus claims up to 9 and a half hours of screen-on time with this. It charges with a 65W adapter via the Thunderbolt 4 port.

Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED Specifications:

Body: 4.90 x 11.32 x 0.34-inch, 1.50kg
Display:
- Unfolded: 17.3-inch OLED, 2560×1920 pixel resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio, 500 nits of brightness
- Folded: 12.5-inch, 3:2 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1280 pixels resolution, 500 nits
Processor: Intel Core i7-1250U
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5
Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Battery: 75Wh Li-ion polymer
Charging: 65W
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5
Color Options: Tech Black
I/O Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (supports display/power delivery), 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED laptop is Rs. 555,555 for the sole Intel Core i7 variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. You can buy Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED from Nagmani International in Nepal.

Laptop	Price in Nepal (Offical)	Availability
Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED	Rs. 555,555	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Apple MacBook Air M2.

DJI’s latest 8K cinematic drone, the Inspire 3 is now available for pre-order in Nepal

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May 6, 2023

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DJI’s latest 8K cinematic drone, the Inspire 3 is now available for pre-order in Nepal

DJI’s Inspire has been the leading cinema drone lineup from the brand since it was first introduced in 2014. Following the first-generation Inspire came the Inspire 2 in 2016, which means it’s definitely time for a refresh now. Finally, the company has announced the long-awaited Inspire 3, which is already available for pre-order in Nepal. So in this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and price of the DJI Inspire 3 in Nepal.

DJI Inspire 3 Overview:

As expected from a long-awaited successor, the Inspire 3 comes with a whole lot of improvements over the Inspire 2. Let’s start things off with the design.

Design

Both the Inspire 2 and Inspire 3 have a similar arachnid-like design, but DJI has made some notable design improvements to enhance the drone’s mobility. It is now 20% more aerodynamic which reduces air resistance and in turn, delivers a slightly better battery life of 28 minutes compared to 25 minutes on its predecessor.

The Inspire 3’s improved design also means better agility. While both models can reach a top speed of around 58 mph, the Inspire 3’s maximum dive speed has increased from 9 m/s to 10 m/s, and the vertical ascend/descend speed has increased from 6 m/s and 4 m/s to 8 m/s.

The company is able to achieve this, all while making the drone heavier. It tips the scale at 3995 grams which is 550 grams more than the Inspire 2. But this increased weight also means an increased payload of 4310 grams compared to the previous model’s 4250 grams.

Furthermore, the Inspire 3 features new foldable quick-release propellers that are easy to store and don’t require re-installation before each flight. You can also lift or lower its landing gear which allows the camera to tilt up to 80 degrees and rotate 360 degrees with no sight obstructions.

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Camera

The major upgrade in the Inspire 3 is in terms of cameras. The drone carries a full-frame Zenmuse X9-8K Air, which as per DJI, is their lightest yet.

This is a 35mm full-frame camera sensor capable of recording videos at up to 8K RAW, 8K/75fps for Apple ProRes RAW, and 8K/25fps for CinemaDNG. To note, the ProRes RAW format is a first for any DJI drone. And to use it, as well as the CinemaDNG standard, you must first purchase a license key worth $979.

Regardless, the X9-8K Air supports 14+ stops of dynamic range to capture shots in complex lighting situations. And it comes with dual native ISO, making it a capable cinematic drone to capture videos in low lights.

Like Inspire 2, the Inspire 3 also support interchangeable lenses. DJI specifically has a lineup of DL-mount lenses which has now gained an additional 18mm F2.8 full frame lens and a new telephoto lens designed for 8K recording. The DL lens comes in 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm options.

Operation Modes

As usual, DJI has included a range of shooting modes to aid aerial content creation. The WayPoint Pro is the newest addition to the Inspire 3 which uses a real-time kinetic (RTK) system to achieve accurate positioning with centimeter-level precision. WayPoint also has two modes, called Repeatable Routes and 3D Dolly.

With Repeatable Routes, the drone will fly along the same route multiple times, maintaining the same altitude, speed, gimbal angle, and camera settings. This feature ensures that cinematographers can get the same shots every time they record a video.

Alternatively, 3D Dolly allows the cinematographer to manually control the drone to move back and forth along the same route while adjusting speed, gimbal angle, and other parameters to suit the needs of the shot.

The updated Spotlight Pro feature is also worth noting since it can automatically detect and lock onto subjects. Meanwhile, the drone’s obstacle-sensing capabilities have also been improved, with the option to turn on or off horizontal, upward, and downward sensing. Users can also manually set an obstacle alert range to suit the needs of different situations.

Controller

Moving on, Inspire 3 uses the RC Plus controller. It has a 7-inch display with a brightness of 1200 nits and can operate for 3.3 hours, which can be extended up to 6 hours using an external WB37 battery.

The controller also has a dual-control mode, which allows you to receive live feeds and control the drone independently. For video transmission, it uses DJI’s latest proprietary “Occusync” tech, the O3 Pro which can stream 1080@60fps feed and can cover a range of up to 15km.

DJI Inspire 3 Specifications:

Weight: 4310 grams
Camera: Zenmuse X9-8K Air Camera Sensor
Recording: Up to 8K (ProRes RAW / CDNG)
Flight Time: 28 mins
Ascent Speed (Max): 8 m/s
Descent Speed (Max): 8 m/s (Vertical) / 10 m/s (Tilt)
Positioning: RTK Positing System
Shooting Modes: Waypoint Pro, Spotlight Pro
Controller: DJI RC Plus
Video Transmission 1080p@60fps (Up to 15km)
Battery: 4280mAh
App: DJI Pilot 2

DJI Inspire 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The DJI Inspire 3 price in Nepal is Rs. 22 lakhs. At this price, you will get a DJI Inspire 3 Aircraft, Zenmuse X9-8K Air Gimbal Camera, RC Plus remote controller, 6x TB51 Intelligent Battery, Charging Hub, and more. You can pre-book the product from Hukut Store.

Drone	Price in Nepal
DJI Inspire 3	Rs. 22 lakhs

Meanwhile, check out our review of the DJI Mini 3 Pro.