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

Mintu

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May 15, 2023

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.

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.

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

Meanwhile, check our Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 review

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

Aarohan Niraula

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May 14, 2023

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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

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

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

Samsung

GadgetByte

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May 14, 2023

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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.

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

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	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our Samsung Galaxy A23 review

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

Nikhil Shrestha

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May 12, 2023

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Meanwhile, check our AYANEO Air review

Ultima Watch Magic launched with BT calling, affordable price tag

Mintu

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May 12, 2023

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Ultima Watch Magic launched with BT calling, affordable price tag

After garnering commendable attention around its audio products and budget wearables, Ultima has now launched “Watch Magic” in Nepal. This is the second smart wearable from the Nepalese OEM company. In this article, we’ll go through the specs, features, specs, and official price in Nepal of the Ultima Watch Magic.

Ultima Watch Magic Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, the Ultima Watch Magic sports a squarish body. It has a typical pin/buckle silicone strap, while the watch itself is IP68 dust/water resistant. You get a circular button aligned middle of the right frame for navigation. And moving to the bottom, that’s where you’ll find a PPG sensor. Ultima ships this watch in two color options: Black and Copper.

As for the display, it is a 1.83-inch TFT LCD panel with 2.5D curved glass. This screen has a fairly sharp 240 x 284 resolution and 500 nits peak brightness as well. In terms of watch faces, you get to choose from 200+ options here.

Health and fitness tracking

Moving on, Ultima Watch Magic provides all the basic health tracking and fitness features such as heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, female health tracking, sleep, and street monitoring, etc. For sports enthusiasts, Ultima has provided 110+ sports modes on this smartwatch.

Smart features

One of the main USPs of the Watch Magic is its Bluetooth calling feature, thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker. You even get a dial pad on the watch itself to make phone calls on the go. Besides that, it can display regular notifications from your phone’s apps, set reminders, act as a camera shutter, control music playback, and such. It also supports Nepali language across the watch’s UI.

Battery and others

Moving on, Ultima has not disclosed the exact battery capacity on the Watch Magic but says it should last up to 7 days on a full charge. You can get an entire day’s worth of battery backup with just 10 minutes of charging as well. This smartwatch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth 5.2. And all your health and fitness data can be viewed in the “Ultima Smart” app.

Ultima Watch Magic Specifications:

Body: Plastic, IP68 dust/water resistant
Display: 1.83″ TFT LCD, 240 x 284 pixels, 500 nits brightness
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Battery: Up to 7 days (typical usage)
Sensors: PPG optical sensor
Health Tracking: 10+ (24/7 heart rate, SpO2, sleep, female health)
Sports Modes: 110 exercise modes
Full Specs of Ultima Watch Magic here

Ultima Watch Magic Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Ultima Watch Magic price in Nepal is NPR 3,999. However, if you buy it from authorized stores like Hukut, you can receive NPR 1,000 off and get the watch for just NPR 2,999.

Smartwatch Model	Price in Nepal	Availability
Ultima Watch Magic	~~NPR 3,999~~ NPR 2,999	Hukut

Meanwhile, you can check out our Ultima Nova smartwatch review

Huawei Watch 4 Pro is here with LTPO AMOLED display, eSIM support

Aarohan Niraula

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May 12, 2023

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Huawei Watch 4 Pro is here with LTPO AMOLED display, eSIM support

After quite a long wait, Huawei has finally upgraded its Watch 3 series of smartwatches. And the new Huawei Watch 4 Pro comes with even more premium build quality and a bunch of upgraded health and fitness tracking features. So in this article, we’ll be discussing more about the Huawei Watch 4 Pro, including its specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Huawei Watch 4 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

While the vanilla Huawei Watch 4 has a 46mm dial, the Pro model features a bigger 48mm case. It is also forged with more durable materials. According to Huawei, the Watch 4 Pro’s TC4 titanium alloy is three times stronger compared to regular titanium. This smartwatch is 5 ATM water resistant as well.

Thanks to its bigger case, this smartwatch also houses a bigger display. And its 1.5″ LTPO AMOLED screen gets sapphire glass protection too. There’s a rotating crown and a button on the right side for launching app shortcuts and navigation.

Meanwhile, check all the prices and specs of Huawei smartwatches

Features

Huawei Watch 4 Pro offers the same health and fitness tracking features as the regular Watch 4. It can track more than 100 sports modes, while there’s also an “AI running coach” to help you train better. Then there’s the “Fall Detection” feature which can alert your emergency contact with a single tap.

Similarly, Huawei Watch 4 Pro can read 7 health parameters like heart rate, SpO2, stress, ECG analysis, skin temperature measurement, arterial stiffness, and respiratory data with a single click. And all these readings are presented in a simple report inside the “Huawei Health” app.

Battery Life and Others

When it comes to battery, the Watch 4 Pro is rated to last up to 4.5 days under normal usage or up to 21 days under the power-saving mode. Unlike Huawei Watch 4, it also supports eSIM for LTE connectivity.

Huawei Watch 4 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Huawei Watch 4 Pro starts at EUR 549 in Germany, which gets you the base version with a brown leather strap. Whereas the premium titanium strap variant costs EUR 150 more. We expect the Huawei Watch 4 Pro price in Nepal to start at NPR 73,999 when it launches here shortly.

Huawei Watch 4 Pro	Price in Europe	Price in Nepal (Expected)
48mm (Leather strap)	EUR 549	NPR 73,999
48mm (Titanium strap)	EUR 699	NPR 93,999

Meanwhile, check out our Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review

Sony Xperia 1 V launched with a 52MP “EXMOR T” main sensor, 4K OLED display

Mintu

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May 11, 2023

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Sony Xperia 1 V launched with a 52MP “EXMOR T” main sensor, 4K OLED display

After the multiple rumors sprouts, the Sony Xperia 1 V is finally here. This flagship phone bears some impressive specs, such as an EXMOR T sensor for mobile, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and more. Let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Sony Xperia 1 V in Nepal.

Sony Xperia 1 V Overview:

As the name suggests, the Xperia 1 V is the successor to last year’s Xperia 1 IV, which came with a 4K display and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Sony has only been launching one flagship phone per year—although the company did experiment with a “PRO” lineup as well in 2021.

EXMOR tech from the Alpha cameras

Sony is one of the pioneers when it comes to camera tech. What’s new here is that its 52MP 1/1.35″ primary camera uses an “EXMOR T sensor for mobile”, borrowed from Sony’s “Alpha” lineup of cameras for better pro-grade photographic capability. Here, instead of placing photodiodes and pixel transistors in the same substrate, the EXMOR T sensor’s “dual-layer” technology places them in different layers and then stacks them on top.

This optimization allows for a wider dynamic range with more details and higher contrast. And Sony claims 2x improvement in low light photography compared to its predecessor.

Likewise, there’s a 12MP ultrawide (16mm) and a 12MP telephoto camera (85 – 125mm) with OIS and f/2.3 – f/2.8 variable aperture. For selfies and video calls, a 12MP 24mm sensor is present upfront. Sony has also used its “EXMOR RS for mobile” tech on Xperia 1 V’s cameras. Furthermore, there is ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating on all lenses, whereas the ToF sensor says “hasta la vista” this time.

Design and Display

As a flagship phone, Sony has also emphasized on the build quality of this thing. Its rear side uses hardened glass in a frosted finish with tiny convex shapes for better resistance against fingerprint smudges and scratches. The phone is IP65 and IP68 dust/water resistant too. Not to forget, the Xperia 1 V has Gorilla Glass Victus protection at the back and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the display. The phone is available in three color options: Black, Platinum Silver, and Khaki Green.

Up front, the Xperia 1 V sports a flat 6.5″ OLED display with a wide 21:9 aspect ratio and no notch like its predecessor. And Sony continues to provide a 4K resolution alongside a 120Hz refresh rate on the Xperia 1 V as well. To top it all off, this screen also adapts the BRAVIA HDR remaster technology for high-quality visuals and colors.

Performance

Moving on, the Xperia 1 IV gets the horsepower of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip on the core. This 4nm processor houses a Kryo Prime core (3.2 GHz) based on Cortex-X3. It is backed by four performance cores (2.8 GHz) and three efficiency cores (2.0 GHz). The chip is paired with 12GB RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. On the software side, the phone boots on Android 13 out of the box.

More importantly, Sony says it has also improved the thermal solution here. The Xperia 1 V gets a 60% larger heat diffusion sheet, which should help with overheating concerns.

Battery and Others

Moving on, Xperia 1 V is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging and Qi wireless charging support. The phone also retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and storage expansion of up to 1TB via a microSD card. To note, Sony is one of the very few smartphone makers to still offer both of these features on its flagship phones. Moving on, the connectivity options consist of WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C Gen 3.2, and NFC.

Sony Xperia 1 V Specifications:

Body: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front), Gorilla Glass Victus (back)
Durability: IP65/IP68 dust and water resistant
Display: 6.5″ 4K OLED panel, 21:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, BRAVIA HDR remaster
Rear Cameras: ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating
– 52MP 1/1.35″ primary, EXMOR T for mobile, f/1.9, 24mm, OIS
– 12MP 1/3.5″ telephoto, f/2.3 – f/2.8, 85-125mm, OIS
– 12MP 1/2.5″ ultrawide, 16mm, 123° FoV
Video: Up to 4K HDR at 120fps (all three cameras)
Front Camera: 12MP 1/2.9″ sensor (top bezel)
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G (4nm)
Memory: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB storage (expandable)
Battery: 5000mAh with 30W USB-PD fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Audio, Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, eSIM
Ports: USB Gen 3.2 Type-C
Colors: Black, Platinum Silver, Khaki Green

Sony Xperia 1 V Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Sony Xperia 1 V is set at USD 1,399 / EUR 1,399. It is already up for pre-order and will be available from June. Although it’s very unlikely that the phone will launch here, we can expect the Sony Xperia 1 V price in Nepal to begin from NPR 220,999 if and when it does.

Sony Xperia 1 V	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB	USD 1,399	NPR 220,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 13 Pro

Huawei Watch 4 announced with enhanced health tracking features

Aarohan Niraula

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May 11, 2023

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Huawei Watch 4 announced with enhanced health tracking features

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship smartwatches, the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro, They are successors to the Huawei Watch 3 series launched back in 2021. And these smartwatches promise upgraded functionality and a fashionable design on top of everything else. Let’s learn more about the Huawei Watch 4, including its specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Huawei Watch 4 Overview:

Design and Display

As expected, Huawei Watch 4 has a circular dial with premium build quality. Its 46mm stainless steel casing is home to a 1.43″ AMOLED screen, which supports new celestial watch faces.

From left to right: Watch 4 Pro (Leather, Titanium), Watch 4

There are also a couple of buttons on the side for quicker navigation. In terms of durability, the Watch 4 is 5ATM water resistant. This smartwatch is currently available with a single black fluoroelastomer strap, but we expect more options once it’s available in other markets like China.

Features

Huawei Watch 4 offers more than 100 sports modes along with a brand new AI running coach. Some of the sports modes include free diving, cycling, jogging, and more. There is also a “Fall Detection” feature that can alert your emergency contact with a single tap.

Other than this, Huawei Watch 4 has got you covered in the health tracking side of things as well. This includes heart rate, SpO2, stress, ECG analysis, skin temperature measurement, arterial stiffness, respiratory data, and more. There is also a new feature that measures all these 7 health parameters in a single go and compiles them in a single, easy-to-read report.

Battery life and others

According to Huawei, the Watch 4 can last up to 3 days under normal usage—or up to 14 days with power-saving mode turned on. And unlike its Pro sibling, it doesn’t have LTE connectivity via an eSIM.

Huawei Watch 4 Price in Nepal and Availability

In Germany, the price of the Huawei Watch 4 is EUR 449 and it will go on sale from June 8. We expect the Huawei Watch 4 Price in Nepal to be NPR 60,999 when it launches here shortly.

Huawei Watch 4	Price in Europe	Price in Nepal (Expected)
46mm	EUR 449	NPR 60,999

Meanwhile, check out our Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review

Realme 11 announced with Dimensity 6020 5G, 90Hz sAMOLED display

Realme

GadgetByte

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May 11, 2023

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Realme 11 announced with Dimensity 6020 5G, 90Hz sAMOLED display

In this article, we will be discussing the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Realme 11 in Nepal. It is the cheapest entry in the newly announced Realme 11 series, which also consists of a Pro and a Pro Plus model.

Realme 11 Overview:

Design and Display

Like the other two phones in the series, Realme 11 also sports a large circular camera island at the back. The phone has flat sides with rounded corners. It is available in two color options: Summer Orange and Star Trail Black. The former has a vegan leather finish, whereas the other avoids it for a textured black finish.

The phone sports a 6.43-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel. It is a flat screen that refreshes at a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen boasts 180Hz touch sampling rate, which can boost to 1000Hz for brief periods in games. There is no HDR support though it can get up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Realme 11 packs the new Dimensity 6020. It is a 7nm chip that shares a lot of similarities with the Dimensity 810. It features two Cortex-A76 performance and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. Graphics is handled by Mali G57 CPU, As for memory, you get up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256Gb UFS 2.2 storage.

Camera

At the back, you get two cameras. The first is a 64MP Omnivision OV64B40 sensor with f/1.79 aperture and 25mm lens. It is paired with a 2MP depth-sensing camera. Over on the front, the left-aligned punch-hole cutout has an 8MP selfie camera. You can take 1080p 30fps videos with both front and rear cameras.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Realme 11 is a 5,000mAh battery and it supports 33W fast charging. It ships with Android 13-based Relme UI 4. You get an in-display optical fingerprint scanner with heart rate detection for biometrics. There are no stereo speakers, but it does retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Realme 11 Specifications:

Body: 72.9 x 159.8 x 7.93 – 7.98mm, 182-183gm
Display: 6.43-inch Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1000 nits peak brightness
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Dimensity 6020 5G (7nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage
Software & UI: Realme UI 4.0 on top of Android 13
Rear Camera: Dual (64MP primary, 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 8MP (punch-hole)
Audio: Single speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging

Realme 11 Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)

The phone is currently up for pre-order in China, where it starts at CNY 1,599. As such, we expect the price of Realme 11 to start at NPR 34,999 when it launches here later.

Realme 11	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB	CNY 1,599	NPR 34,999
12/256GB	CNY 1,799	NPR 38,999

Google leaps into the foldable phone market with “Pixel Fold”

Nikhil Shrestha

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May 11, 2023

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Google leaps into the foldable phone market with “Pixel Fold”

Alongside Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and a bunch of software announcements, Google finally took the wraps off the “Pixel Fold” at I/O 2023. This is the company’s first foldable smartphone, and it looks to give Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold lineup a serious run for its money. Let’s learn more about the Google Pixel Fold, including its features, specs, expected price in Nepal, and more.

Google Pixel Fold Overview:

Display

Pixel Fold is a book-style foldable phone, much reminiscent of the OPPO Find N2 and Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2. That’s because instead of a tall display with a narrow aspect ratio like Samsung prefers in its foldables, Google has gone the opposite way with a short and wide display. You’re looking at a 5.8″ cover (external) screen with a broad 17.4:9 aspect ratio, which expands to a big 7.6″ 6:5 display.

Both of them are 120Hz OLED screens. But Pixel Fold’s external display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, whereas just like Galaxy Z Fold 4 or any other Samsung foldable, its main display has an Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) protective layer. Likewise, these two differ in terms of brightness levels too. With 1,200 nits (HDR) and 1,550 nits (peak) brightness on the cover display, compared to 1,000 nits and 1,450 nits on the main one.

Design and Build

Google is also pretty confident with the build quality of this thing. According to the company, Pixel Fold’s custom-made stainless steel hinge has “fluid friction across the full 180° range of motion to securely support different postures”. That means it can firmly stay upright at different angles, like a mini laptop. And Google has built-in something called “tabletop mode” too, which splits supported app’s content into two halves for better controls and user experience.

At 12.1mm, Pixel Fold is also some of the slimmest foldable phones out there. But it is a fair bit heavy, weighing 283 grams. More importantly though, this guy doesn’t leave a gap when folded—which makes Samsung the only big player in this segment with foldables that have a noticeable gap when shut.

Surprisingly enough, Google’s first foldable phone is also IPX8 water resistant. So far, only Samsung and Huawei have managed to make their book-style foldables watertight. Other than this, the Pixel Fold brings a familiar camera housing at the back, and the phone available in two color options: Porcelain and Obsidian.

Performance

As expected, Google Pixel Fold is powered by Tensor G2 chip. This has been paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and either 256 or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, while it runs on Android 13 out-of-the-box. Besides the aforementioned tabletop mode, the company has also introduced a bunch of software features to make the most out of Pixel Fold’s large screen real estate.

Google Pixel Fold - Dual Screen mode — Dual Screen mode

Things like “drag and drop” and “split screen” are nothing extraordinary but “Dual Screen” is the one feature that really caught our eye. With this, you’ll be able to use both the external and the internal display at once. It also has a taskbar to quickly switch between apps or launch a new one. And the taskbar will automatically go away when you’re not using it.

Cameras

Pixel Fold’s camera setup is pretty interesting. At the back, you get a 48MP f/1.7 1/2″ main camera with OIS, alongside a 10.8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and a 10.8MP f/3.05 telephoto sensor with an impressive 5x optical zoom. Or up to 20x digital zooms. For selfies, there’s the 9.5MP front camera on the cover screen or the 8MP inner camera.

But instead of using a hole-punch cutout or hiding it under the display, Pixel Fold gets thick bezels for this camera. We’re assuming Google went this route with concerns for accidental touches, but how this affects the user experience remains to be seen. Anyway, besides the dedicated front cameras, the phone also lets you take selfies from its much more capable rear camera setup. As for videos, you can shoot at up to 4K 60 fps from the main and the front camera, while the one on the internal display maxes out at 1080p 30 fps only.

Battery and Others

Google has used a modest 4821mAh battery on its first foldable phone, with support for 30W wired charging. And also Qi wireless charging. There’s a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button for authentication. Its stereo speakers support “Spatial Audio” for a more immersive listening experience as well. In terms of wireless connectivity, there is WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.

Google Pixel Fold Specifications:

Durability: IPX8 water resistant, Stainless steel frame
Dimensions:
- Folded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm
- Unfolded: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm
Display:
- Cover: 5.8″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus
- Main: 7.6″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, UTG
Resolution:
- Cover: FHD+ (2092 x 1080 pixels), 17.4:9 aspect ratio
- Main: QXGA+ (2208 x 1840 pixels), 6:5 aspect ratio
Chipset: Google Tensor G2 5G (5nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 13 (upgradeable)
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
– Primary: 48MP f/1.7 sensor, 1/2″, OIS
– Ultrawide: 10.8MP f/2.2 sensor, 1/3″, 121.2º FoV
– Telephoto: 10.8MP f/3.05 sensor, 1/3.1″, 5x optical zoom
Selfie Camera: 9.5MP f/2.2 (outer), 8MP f/2.0 (inner)
Audio: Stereo speaker with Spatial Audio, No headphone jack
Security: Side-mounted (capacitive), Face unlock
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano + eSIM), WiFi 6E (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / Galileo / Glonass / QZSS, NFC, 4G LTE (VoLTE), 5G
Battery: 4821mAh with 30W wired charging, Qi wireless charging
Color Options: Porcelain, Obsidian

Google Pixel Fold Price in Nepal and Availability

According to Google, Pixel Fold will be available in the US, UK, Japan, and Germany. Its 256GB variant costs USD 1,799 and you can pre-order it right now. Although it’s highly unlikely that Google Pixel Fold officially arrives in Nepal, we expect its price to be around NPR 295,000 if it does.

Foldable	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Google Pixel Fold	USD 1,799	NPR 295,000

Meanwhile, check out our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 long-term review