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Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: The “Do It All” Flagship Phone

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Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: The “Do It All” Flagship Phone

Over the past two weeks, I have been testing Xiaomi’s most expensive phone to date—the Xiaomi 13 Pro to prepare for this review. Alongside one of my current daily drivers, the Samsung Galaxy S23+.

So when we think about Xiaomi, it’s mostly always the value-for-money Redmi series we talk of. But if you are not aware, Xiaomi has also been making flagship phones for over a decade now! Yet, their flagships have honestly never been competitive enough to challenge the likes of Samsung and iPhones! They were more like upper midrange phones with a slightly better camera and a flagship processor.

But that’s all changing!

In the past couple of years, Xiaomi has been investing heavily in R&D and trying to bring a true flagship to the market! Last year, we saw that with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra—and now we have the Xiaomi 13 Pro, which the company seems very confident in since this phone is launching globally as well.

It is also priced quite competitively at INR 80,000 in India or NPR 129,999 here in Nepal. The Indian market also enjoys a flat INR 10,000 bank discount, whereas Xiaomi Nepal is offering a 50W wireless charging stand worth NPR 9,999 for free on every pre-order. For that price, I think this is a proper flagship killer!

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: Specifications

  • Body: 74.6 x 162.9 x 8.38mm, 229 grams, Bio-ceramic material, Gorilla Glass Victus back, Aluminum frames, IP68 dust/water resistant
  • Display: 6.73-inch E6 AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, LTPO 3.0, Gorilla Glass Victus, 10-bit colors, 1920Hz PWM dimming
  • Other Properties: 1900 nits (peak) brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
  • Resolution: WQHD+ (3200 x 1440 pixels), 522 PPI, 20:9 aspect ratio,
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G (4nm mobile platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core:
    – 1x Cortex-X3 (3.2 GHz)
    – 2x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz)
    – 2x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz)
    – 3x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 740
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5x RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 4.0 storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with Leica professional optical lens, LED flash)
    – Primary: 50MP, f/1.9 Sony IMX989, 1″ type sensor, 23mm, HyperOIS
    – Ultrawide: 50MP, f/2.2, 115° FoV, 14mm, AF (5cm macro)
    – Telephoto: 50MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical, 75mm, OIS, Floating telephoto lens
  • Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0 (hole-punch cutout)
  • Audio: Built-in stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio (Wired and Wireless), No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, Barometer, E-compass, Flicker, Gyroscope, Hall, Proximity, IR blaster
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / NavIC, 4G LTE (VoLTE), 5G
  • Battery: 4820mAh with 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge (120W adapter provided)
  • Wireless Charging: Yes (50W), 10W reverse wireless charging
  • Color Options: Ceramic Black, Ceramic white
  • What’s Inside The Box: Xiaomi 13 Pro, USB-A to USB-C cable, 120W power adapter, Clear case, SIM ejector tool, User manual and other documents
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 129,999 (12/256GB)

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review:

I am saying “proper” because there are phones like the OnePlus 11 and iQOO 11 that cost much cheaper, but who are we kidding? These phones are not “flagship killers” because their cameras are pretty average for their class. And they don’t have premium features like wireless charging, IP68 rating, and such either!

And this is where the Xiaomi 13 Pro comes in! Here, you get all the flagship goodies you can think of, and it is also cheaper than something like the Galaxy S23+ and Pixel 7 Pro!

Design and Build

  • 74.6 x 162.9 x 8.38mm, 229 grams
  • Glass front/back, Aluminum frames
  • IP68 dust and water resistant

Okay, let’s kick off this Xiaomi 13 Pro review with the design side of things. So this phone looks quite clean, nice, and premium. Especially this shiny white color variant that I have with me. You also get Gorilla Glass Victus protection up front and scratch-resistant ceramic glass on the back. And the high-quality aluminum frames also add to the phone’s robust build quality.

Xiaomi 13 Pro - Design

However, it feels very heavy because of the uneven weight distribution. So, I found it very difficult to hold in my hands and especially when typing with one hand on this thing. After a week or so, I eventually got used to it to some extent, but still, I think Xiaomi should have worked better to make the design more ergonomic! On the contrary, the S23+ is much lighter, has a nice grip, and feels really good to hold in my hands!

Other than that, Xiaomi has included an official IP68 rating here. And after 2021’s Mi 11 Ultra, this is the only other Xiaomi flagship in the global market with IP68 certification, if I’m not mistaken! The side buttons here are also conveniently placed where my thumb rests and it provides good tactile feedback.

Display

  • 6.73-inches 2K WQHD E6 AMOLED panel
  • 120/240Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
  • 1900 nits (peak) brightness, Dolby Vision HDR
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection

Moving on to the display, Xiaomi is offering a high-quality Samsung-made E6 AMOLED screen on the 13 Pro. It has got everything from a QHD resolution to LTPO adaptive refresh rate and a 10-bit color depth! It also gets quite bright and is comfortable to read through even outdoors on a sunny day or during nighttime.

I also love the colors coming out of this display. There’s HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support as well, making it ideal for watching movies on streaming services like Netflix.

Great stereo speakers

Plus, its stereo speakers get quite loud with good treble and base. No complaints! The only thing I am not a big fan of here is the curved sides. Even after customizing the touch setting to a small area, there are still some accidental touches here and there, and yeah… its curves are just not very useful apart from the aesthetics. However, the overall touch responsiveness of this screen is top-notch.

Xiaomi 13 Pro - Display 2

I like how the Xiaomi 13 Pro has an excellent set of vibration motors too. So, whether you are typing, tapping the navigation button, or just interacting with the phone, you will enjoy its great haptics. The fingerprint sensor is also placed in what I call the “goldilocks zone” which is not too down below or not too up top.

But I think companies should start opting for ultrasonic sensor instead of optical ones on their flagship phones because it feels more premium, more secure to use, and works when your hand is sweaty as well!

Performance

  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G SoC (4nm)
  • 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128/256/512GB (UFS 4.0) storage (fixed)
  • Android 13 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 on top
  • 3 years of OS, 5 years of guaranteed security updates

Likewise, I still am not a big fan of the MIUI operating system, although they have addressed a lot of issues with the latest MIUI 14 update. You get a lot of customization options to play with here, the memory management is great, and I like the always-on display implementation too.

Still, I feel like they could do one-handed usage better—like with Samsung’s One UI—and the overall UI/UX can get better as well!

Xiaomi 13 Pro - Design 2

Another thing I have noticed is that the Snapdragon Gen 2 chip on the Xiaomi 13 Pro is not as optimized as the one on Galaxy S23+. Despite its vapor cooling solution, I noticed the phone getting warm when I am charging, recording videos, or using mobile data. It doesn’t overheat or throttle—it just gets warm.

But when I do similar things on my S23+, I didn’t face any of such issues. So, I hope Xiaomi sorts it out with a future update. And speaking of updates, the Android update commitment is also fewer on the Xiaomi 13 Pro than what Samsung and OnePlus are currently offering. So I think they should at least match the competition in this regard.

Plus, at the time of scripting this review, I have already received the monthly March security update on my S23+ while that’s still a no-show on the Xiaomi 13 Pro! So, Xiaomi has got to improve in this aspect!

Gaming experience

Software aside, the overall performance of the Xiaomi 13 Pro is as fast as any 8 Gen 2 phone and I am pretty sure it will keep on working fast in years to come!

As expected, games also run very well on this thing. I got stable 60 fps gameplay on popular titles like PUBG, Asphalt 9, and Mobile Legends at the highest of settings. And more importantly, its thermals in these games were similar to the S23+ as well.

Sadly, high refresh rate games such as Mech Arena and Injustice 2 still don’t run at a smooth 120fps and I am noticing huge frame drops here and there too. The phone also gets quite hot while playing Genshin Impact in the highest setting. This is obviously not a chipset issue since these games play well on other 8 Gen 2 phones, so you can expect Xiaomi to optimize it with an update or two.

Battery

  • 4820mAh battery with 120W fast charging
  • 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless charging

Battery-wise, I am getting pretty good results, if not great! “Great” is something like the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra which gives me 7 – 7.5 hours of screen on time on my usage pattern. On the Xiaomi 13 Pro, it’s more along the lines of 6 hours of screen time, which is similar to that of the S23+.

Xiaomi 13 Pro - Charging

Charging on the other hand is wickedly fast here. The 120W charger—that you get inside the box for free—takes the phone from 0 to 100% in just 27 mins. And you can even turn ON the boost mode which fills up the battery even faster in like 22 minutes only!

Cameras

  • Triple camera setup at the back
  • (50MP primary, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto)
  • Leica professional optical lens
  • 32MP selfie camera (hole-punch cutout)

Xiaomi 13 Pro - Back Cameras

Okay so far in this review, I have talked about the design of Xiaomi 13 Pro which is acceptable; the display and user experience: excellent; the performance: top-notch; and the battery: very good. But what makes the Xiaomi 13 Pro worth considering, in my opinion, is its reliable set of cameras.

Here, we get a 50MP triple-camera setup, consisting of a 1-inch IMX989 23mm main lens, a 14mm ultra-wide lens, and a 75mm telephoto 3.2x zoom lens. And Xiaomi says—unlike other smartphone brands—their mobile camera division and Leica engineers have worked together deeply to bring the best of both worlds.

Daytime Images

And the results I am getting from the 13 Pro in fact look very promising. It’s simply a massive improvement from last year’s Xiaomi 12 Pro. Although this is only the second Xiaomi phone with Leica optimization, I am absolutely loving the photos it takes.

As you can see from these samples, Xiaomi’s images finally have a nice color science which is even better than the Galaxy S23+ in some scenarios, like this flower shot. Even in this photo, Jenny’s fur looks more natural with better sharpness. But in some images, it messes up the whites and saturation, so I hope to see this improve over time.

Lowlight Images

During low light, that massive 1-inch Sony sensor captures plenty of light. Some photos turn out reddish, but you can fix that by capturing the photos with night mode.

By the way, I am clicking photos mostly with “Leica Vibrant” mode, as the “Leica Authentic” mode is a little flat for my taste with a vignetting effect.

Portrait Images

Apart from this, the biggest improvement you will see from this camera is the portraits. The default 75mm telephoto lens clicks some stunning images with good skin tone, plenty of sharpness, and the right amount of background blur.

In fact, I like most of the portraits from Xiaomi in comparison to the Galaxy S23+. The edge detection nearby the hair area is not great, but it can easily be overlooked!

This 75mm telephoto zoom lens can also capture some really good 3x zoomed-in images with plenty of details.

You can even click good-looking closeup macro images from this camera.

Ultrawide Images

Still and all, there are 3 areas where this camera is not as good as the Galaxy S23+.

First I feel like the ultrawide angle lens photos are decent—yes—but still not on par with what S23+ delivers. That’s especially true during low light conditions.

Selfie Images

Secondly, its selfies are pretty average for the class as well.

The reason why the selfies don’t come out as good as the ones from the back cameras is that there’s no Leica optimization for selfies, and you also get pretty average hardware. Even the selfie videos are limited to just 1080p 30fps and the output is mediocre at best.

Videography

Lastly, although the videos across all resolutions and all lenses have nice stabilization with good details and sharpness, their dynamic range, contrast, and highlight management are still not on par with Samsung and iPhone. But when the light is uneven, you can capture great-looking videos!

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: Conclusion

Ok, I think I have discussed everything about this phone by now! And I really like what Xiaomi has done here! It is easily the most improved flagship of 2023 and the best thing is that it’s priced quite aggressively in South Asian markets like Nepal and India.

So I genuinely think it’s worth paying extra for this phone over the likes of the OnePlus 11 and iQOO 11.

However, if budget is not a constraint, then Galaxy S23+ is a better overall phone as it comes with a better design, and you get a better software experience, a better front camera, and better videos too! But overall, I am happy to see Xiaomi making a good flagship phone, FINALLY! And hopefully, they keep on improving it with software updates. Given its top-quality hardware, the cameras can definitely get better, thermals could improve, and MIUI can get better as well.

  • Watch our video review of Xiaomi 13 Pro

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Excellent set of cameras
  • Top-tier flagship performance
  • Scratch-resistant ceramic back
  • Top-quality AMOLED display
  • Nice stereo speakers
  • Decent battery endurance
  • Speedy wired and wireless charging

Cons:

  • Slightly heavy and unergonomic design
  • Videography not as good as iPhone or Samsung
  • Average selfies, only 1080p recording option
  • The phone gets warm occasionally

This budget Oppo earbuds brings ANC, spatial audio, LDAC playback for just $75!

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This budget Oppo earbuds brings ANC, spatial audio, LDAC playback for just $75!

Alongside the Oppo Find X6 series and Oppo Pad 2 tablet, the company has launched a pair of affordable wireless earbuds as well. The new Enco Free 3 is the successor to 2021’s Enco Free 2. Let’s learn more about Oppo Enco Free 3 TWS earbuds, including their official specs, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Oppo Enco Free 3 Overview:

Design

Oppo Enco Free 3 boasts the same design as its predecessor. The earbuds have an in-ear design with a stemmed finish, while its oval charging case has a translucent upper pane. At just 4.3 grams each, these earbuds are quite lightweight too.

Oppo Enco Free 3 Design

Enco Free 3 comes with an IP55 dust/water resistance rating and is available in “Blue Frost White” and “Bamboo Shadow Green” color options.

Audio and Connectivity

For audio, it features 12.4mm drivers, with the speaker diaphragm made of TPE, PU, and bamboo fiber. Enco Free 3 is the first wireless earbuds with a bamboo fiber diaphragm, which reportedly helps keep things lightweight as it is 60% lighter than traditional drivers.

Oppo Enco Free 3 Drivers

Moreover, these earbuds support up to 49dB ANC, a low latency mode for gaming, Hi-Res audio, and even spatial audio. It pairs with devices via Bluetooth 5.3 and features LDAC, LC3, AAC, and SBC codecs.

Battery and Charging

Here, each earbud has a 43mAh battery, that delivers 5.5 hours of music playback with ANC on. Or 7 hours with ANC turned off under AAC codec. According to Oppo, the Enco Free 3 can be fully charged in 90 minutes and the case (with earbuds) in 120 minutes.

Oppo Enco Free 3 Specifications:

  • Driver: 12.4mm moving coil
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, 10 meters range)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 40kHz
  • Driver sensitivity: 107 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Microphone sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa
  • Codec: LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
  • Battery: 43mAh (earbud), 440mAh (case)
  • Music time: 5.5/7 hours (ANC on/off, 50% volume), 22/30 hours (with case)
  • Charging time: 120 minutes (USB-C)
  • IP rating: Yes, IP55 dust and splash resistance (earbuds only)
  • Color: Blue Frost White, Bamboo Shadow Green

Oppo Enco Free 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

These earbuds are already available for sale in China at CNY 499 (~ USD 73). We expect the price of Oppo Enco Free 3 in Nepal to be NPR 10,999 if and when it launches here.

Earbuds Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oppo Enco Free 3 CNY 499 NPR 10,999
    • Meanwhile, check our top picks for best budget wireless earbuds

    Jabra Elite 4 goes official with ANC, multipoint Bluetooth connectivity

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    Jabra Elite 4 goes official with ANC, multipoint Bluetooth connectivity

    Jabra’s latest pair of entry-level TWS earbuds is here. The new Elite 4 now comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), fast pairing, and more. In this article, let’s walk through the specs, features, and expected price of Jabra Elite 4 in Nepal.

    Jabra Elite 4 Overview:

    Design

    Jabra Elite 4 looks pretty much the same as the Elite 3 launched in 2021. You get an oval-sized charging case that houses the two in-ear buds. Each bud weighs 4.6 grams, whereas the charging case weighs 33.4 grams. And there is an IP55 rating for protection against dust and water splashes (earbuds only). It is available in Dark Gray, Navy, Lilac, and Light Beige color options.

    Jabra Elite 4 - Color Options

    Audio

    Jabra Elite 4 features the same 6mm audio drivers and supports SBC and Qualcomm aptX codecs. But while the Elite 3 settled with just passive noise isolation, its successor now has full-fledged active noise cancellation (ANC). There’s also the “HearThrough” mode which lets you listen to the sound around you without having to take off the earbuds. It’s got 4 microphones in total for clearer phone calls as well.

    Connectivity

    Moving on, Jabra Elite 4 comes with Bluetooth 5.2 support and is compatible with the “Jabra Sound+” app for customization, OTA updates, and stuff. These earbuds also feature Microsoft Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair, and Spotify Tap playback (only on Android phones). In addition, you can also operate voice commands with Google Assistant & Siri.

    Moreover, it supports multipoint Bluetooth connectivity which lets you connect the earbuds with up to two devices simultaneously.

    Battery

    With the charging case, these earbuds let you enjoy up to 22 hours of playback with ANC turned on while it extends up to 28 hours, turning it off. And with the earbuds alone, that number comes down to 5.5 and 7 hours, respectively.

    Jabra Elite 4 Battery and Charging

    There’s no wireless charging onboard but Jabra Elite 4 does support wired fast charging. With this, you get 1 hour of playback after just 10 minutes of charge. Similarly, the case (with earbuds in) takes around 3.5 hours for a complete refill.

    Jabra Elite 4 Specifications:

    • Weight: 33.4 gm (case), 4.6 gm (earbud)
    • IP Rating: IP55 (earbuds)
    • Driver: 6mm drivers
    • Audio Codec: Qualcomm aptX, SBC
    • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 (multipoint connectivity)
    • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Yes
    • Companion App: Jabra Sound+ (Android | iOS)
    • Battery: Up to 5.5/7 hours (ANC on/off, earbuds only)
    • Colors: Dark Gray, Navy, Lilac, Light Beige

    Jabra Elite 4 Price in Nepal and Availability

    The official price of Jabra Elite 4 is set at USD 99.99, and it’s already up for purchase in the US. We expect the price of Jabra Elite 4 in Nepal to be NPR 15,999 if and when it launches here.

    TWS Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
    Jabra Elite 4 USD 99.99 NPR 15,999

    • Meanwhile, you can check our picks for the best budget wireless earbuds

    Xiaomi 13 Pro with a huge 1″ sensor, Leica cameras launched in Nepal

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    Xiaomi 13 Pro with a huge 1″ sensor, Leica cameras launched in Nepal

    Xiaomi took the stage at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) to unveil its new flagship smartphones globally. This includes Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro, both of which bring top-shelf Qualcomm chips and Leica-branded cameras. And now, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has made its way to Nepal as well. In this article, we will discuss the Xiaomi 13 Pro in more detail, including its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.

    Buy Xiaomi 13 Pro here

    Xiaomi 13 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

    The official price of Xiaomi 13 Pro in Nepal is NPR 129,999 for 12/256GB configuration. You can pre-order it right away from authorized stores like Hukut. The company has also waived off the service charges for 24 months. And if you have a Nabil Bank credit card, you can buy Xiaomi 13 Pro at 0% EMI as well.

    Xiaomi 13 Pro Price in Nepal Availability
    12/256GB NPR 129,999 Hukut Store

    Xiaomi 13 Pro Overview:

    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

    Although it is not the first phone to do so, Xiaomi 13 Pro packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 from Qualcomm. The chip is built on top of TSMC’s new 4nm process and brings a new 1+4+3 core arrangement, led by Cortex-X3-based Kryo Prime cores.

    The performance cluster features 2x Cortex-A715 and 2 Cortex-A170 cores—all clocked at 2.8GHz. Finally, there are 3 Cortex-A510 cores handling the least demanding tasks. As for graphics, you get the new Adreno 740 GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing. It is based on Arm’s Immortalis GPU.

    Genshin Impact Performance

    All in all, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 has 35% faster CPU and 25% GPU performance, while also being 40% and 45% more power efficient, respectively. It is paired with LPDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

    To help the Xiaomi 13 Pro run cool even under heavy workloads, Xiaomi has opted for a 3400 sq. liquid-cooled vapor chamber. Likewise, the phone can automatically adjust the performance level on the go depending on the task at hand.

    • Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of Xiaomi phones and devices here

    Xiaomi Surge chips

    Backing the chip will be a couple of in-house Surge co-processors. First is the Surge P1 chip, which helps the phone achieve 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. The chip was announced last year and was first used in the 12 Pro.

    The other is the Surge G2, which is a smart battery management chip. Together, the two chips form Xiaomi Surge Battery Management System that we first saw on the 12S Ultra. The dual-chip strategy help achieve long battery life and safe and efficient charging on the new Xiaomi 13 Pro. That aside, the battery on the latest flagship also gets a size bump from 4,600mAh to 4,820mAh.

    Xiaomi 13 Pro Battery

    Camera

    This triple 50MP camera setup on the Xiaomi 13 Pro will have Leica’s official branding and new “Master” lenses, which were missing on the vanilla 12 Pro.

    Leading the line is the Sony IMX989 camera with optical image stabilization and octa-PD phase focus. It is the same 1-inch sensor that 12S Ultra debuted with. Accompanying it is a 115° ultrawide angle lens that doubles as a macro shooter. Finally, there is a telephoto lens with a 75mm equivalent focal length.

    Xiaomi 13 Pro Camera Setup

    Leica has even lent its professional color grading. Users of the Xiaomi 13 Pro can choose between Leica Authentic and Leica Vibrant modes that offer realistic and overall brighter photos, respectively.

    Design and Display

    Another major addition to the Xiaomi 13 Pro is the IP68 dust and water resistance. While flagships from Samsung have had this for years, it was always missing in Xiaomi’s high-end offerings. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. The back of the phone is made of ceramic and comes in two flavors: Ceramic Black and Ceramic White.

    Design and Display

    Xiaomi 13 Pro sports a 6.73-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED screen which is the same as its predecessor offered. It has a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. The touch sampling rate is listed at 240Hz. It covers the entirety of the DCI-P3 color space and boasts a peak brightness of 1900 nits. For protection, Xiaomi has opted for the last-gen Gorilla Glass Victus.

    Xiaomi 13 Pro Specifications:

    • Body: 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.38/8.7mm, 229/210 gm; IP68 rating
    • Display: 6.73″ E6 AMOLED curved panel, 120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1900 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colors
    • Resolution: WQHD+ (3200 x 1440 pixels)
    • Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm Mobile Platform)
    • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 4 storage (fixed)
    • Software & UI: Android 13 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 on top
    • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
      – 50MP Sony IMX989, OIS
      – 50MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 115º FOV
      – 50M f/2 telephoto lens, OIS
    • Front Camera: 32MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
    • Audio: Dual speaker setup, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless
    • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
    • Battery: 4820mAh (single-cell)
    • Charging: 120W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless

    Check out our review of the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

    Realme 10T with a 90Hz display, Dimensity 810 5G chip is now official

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    Realme 10T with a 90Hz display, Dimensity 810 5G chip is now official

    Realme has added yet another member to its “10” series of smartphones. But the new Realme 10T is simply a rebranded version of Realme 9i 5G that launched last year. So let’s get into the specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Realme 10T 5G.

    Realme 10T 5G Overview:

    Design and Display

    Starting with the design, the phone has flat frames with squared-off edges and a laser-light design on the back. This smartphone is 8.1mm thick and weighs around 187 gm. Realme 10T is available in Dash Blue and Electric Black color options.

    Realme 10T 5G Design and Display

    Getting to the display, it sports a 6.6″ FHD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Moreover, it comes with a 180Hz touch sampling rate and 400 nits of peak brightness.

    Performance

    Under the hood, this phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset. Manufactured under a 6nm node, this SoC features an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 (@2.4 GHz) cores and six Cortex-A55 (@2.0 GHz) cores. For graphics, there is an integrated Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.

    MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G SoCThe chipset is further accompanied by 4/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, which is expandable via a microSD card. You get the option to expand RAM up to 16GB via virtual RAM as well. In terms of software, Realme 10T disappointingly boots on Android 12-based with Realme UI 3.0.

    Cameras

    As for the cameras, Realme 10T 5G has a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP f/1.8 lens. Then you have a couple of 2MP sensors (portrait and macro). For selfies, there’s an 8MP sensor under the waterdrop notch.

    Realme 10T 5G Rear Cameras

    Rest of the specs

    Realme 10T 5G is fueled by a big 5000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. For security, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. In terms of wireless connectivity, you get dual-band WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 support with SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs.

    Realme 10T 5G Specifications:

    • Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm, 187 gm
    • Display: 6.6-inch FHD IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 400 nits (peak) brightness
    • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G (6nm)
    • CPU: Octa-core (2× Cortex-A76 @2.4 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @2.0 GHz)
    • GPU: Arm Mali-G57 MC2
    • Memory: 4/8GB RAM
    • Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
    • Software & UI: Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 on top
    • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
      – 50MP, f/1.8 primary sensor
      – 2MP portrait sensor
      – 2MP macro sensor
    • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 (waterdrop notch)
    • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
    • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W Dart Charge
    • Color Options: Electric Black, Dash Blue

    Realme 10T 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

    Currently, Realme 10T is up for sale in Thailand at a starting price of THB 6,999 (~ USD 205) for the 4/128GB and THB 8,999 (~ USD 265) for the 8/256GB variant. We expect the price of Realme 10T 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 29,999 if and when it launches here.

    Realme 10T 5G Price in Thailand Price in Nepal (Expected)
    4/128GB THB 6,999 NPR 29,999
    8/256GB THB 8,999 NPR 38,499
      • Meanwhile, check out our review of Realme 10.

      Microsoft Bing, Edge get even more capable with DALL-E image creator

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      Microsoft Bing, Edge get even more capable with DALL-E image creator

      Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI has been something of a turning point for both companies; mostly Microsoft. Powered by ChatGPT, the company’s Bing search and Edge browser have become a lot more capable in the past couple of months. And now, Microsoft has integrated OpenAI’s DALL-E AI image generator into Bing and Edge to make them even more powerful.

      Bing and Microsoft Edge with DALL-E

      The new “Bing Image Creator” is currently in preview for Bing and Edge users. According to Microsoft, it will first be available in Bing’s “Creative Mode” and will eventually be fully integrated into Bing’s chat experience. You can access it on Edge by clicking on the Bing Image Creator icon in the sidebar.

      As a result, users will now be able to generate images based on their text queries right from Microsoft-made tools. Interestingly, the company says it has used an advanced version of the DALL-E model for this.

      Bing chat response including images
      Image: Microsoft

      Microsoft has also implemented additional safeguards in addition to the ones from OpenAI. It will prevent you from creating potentially dangerous images, and it also includes watermarks in images generated by AI to keep things transparent.

      AI-powered visual stories and knowledge cards

      Likewise, Microsoft has brought “Stories” and “Knowledge Cards 2.0” to all Bing users. In case you’re unfamiliar, Knowledge Cards 2.0 is an AI-powered infographic-inspired experience that provides fun facts and key information at a glance, whereas stories display images and short videos that are linked to content.

      In related news, Microsoft announced last week that it would integrate its generative AI technology into some of its most popular business apps, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel too.

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (2022) with Dolby Voice launched in Nepal

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      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (2022) with Dolby Voice launched in Nepal

      Lenovo has just launched the third-gen ThinkPad X13 laptop in Nepal. This premium business laptop is designed for professionals constantly on the road. So, let’s get into the specs, features, latest price, and availability of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (2022) in Nepal.

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3: Overview

      Performance and Memory

      Like all other ThinkPad refreshes last year, the X13 Gen 3 is available with 12th Gen Intel Core and AMD Ryzen Pro 6000 series CPUs. The Intel versions boast greater generational performance gains thanks to the “Alder Lake” hybrid architecture. In addition to the usual U-series SKUs, Lenovo offers the laptop with the new P-series processors with more cores and higher TDPs. As a result, there are six CPUs to choose from.

      In contrast, there are just two AMD processors. The base variant comes with the hexacore Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U, while you can get the Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U if you need the performance from those extra cores. While these two don’t have the same performance lift as their Intel counterparts, the new Radeon iGPUs fare better than Intel’s Iris Xe.

      Memory and Upgradeability

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 ships with the newer LPDDR5 RAM but is clocked differently on different models. It’s clocked at 6400MHz on the AMD models— higher than the 4800MHz on the Intel versions. The RAM is soldered to the motherboard, and you can choose between 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB of dual-channel RAM. Likewise, you can get up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Lid

      Productivity and Security Options

      The ThinkPad Gen 3 is also part of Lenovo’s theme of hybrid workforce. As a result, it improves on communication and connectivity side of things. One key addition to the 2022 model is Dolby Voice which uses dynamic leveling and spatial audio to enhance voices during calls. You can equip the laptop with a new Full HD webcam. Some even have IR sensors for Windows Hello authentication.

      Design and Display

      Lenovo has added a 54.7 Whr battery with 40% better endurance than the standard 41 Whr option. Because of the different battery sizes, the weight of the laptop ranges from 1.20 to 1.28 kg. Fortunately, there is no such disparity in thickness, although there are three design options. The first features an all-aluminum finish, whereas the other two replace the metal lid of PPS and carbon fiber, respectively.

      As for the display, Lenovo is continuing the same 16:10 IPS display as last year. You can go with WUXGA or a sharper WQXGA panel. The latter offers more color accuracy, while the former also brings a touch option.

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Display

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (2022) Specifications:

        Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (AMD) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3i (Intel)
      Display  13.3” WUXGA non-touch IPS, 300/500 nits, 72% NTSC
      13.3” WUXGA multi-touch IPS, 300 nits, 72% NTSC
      13,3” WQXGA non-touch IPS, 400 nits, 100% sRGB
      Processor  AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U
      AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U      		 Up to Intel Core i7-1265U
      Up to Intel Core i7-1280P
      Graphics  AMD Radeon 660M / 680M (Integrated) Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
      Memory  8/16/32GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5-6400 (Soldered) 8/16/32GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5-4800 (Soldered)
      Storage  Up to 1TB M.2 SSD
      OS Windows 11 Home
      Battery 41/ 54.7 Wh Li-Polymer
      Rapid Charge  (~ 80% in 60 minutes)
      Power Adapter  45/65W USB-C Adapter
      Keyboard Full-size LED (Optional: Backlight)
      Camera  HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter
      FHD Webcam with Privacy Shutter (Optional: IR sensor)
      Ports  Standard Ports:

      1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
      1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4a)
      1x USB4® 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a)
      1x HDMI, up to 4K/60Hz
      1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

      Optional Ports:

      1x Smart card reader
      1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

      		 Standard Ports:

      2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 2.0)
      1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
      1x HDMI, up to 4K/60Hz
      1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)

      Optional Ports:

      1x Smart card reader
      1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)
      Audio  2 x 2W Speakers with Dolby Atmos
      Microphone  Dual-microphone array, 360° Far-Field, Dolby Voice
      Connectivity WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
      Security Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, TPM 2.0 (Optional)
      Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock
      Colors Thunder Black, Storm Grey

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (2022) Price in Nepal

      The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 costs Rs. 134,000 in Nepal for the Ryzen 5 Pro variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. You can buy the 2022 ThinkPad X13 from ITTI and other computer stores.

      Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Price in Nepal
      13.3″ WUXGA Display, Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U,  16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 134,000

       

      Adobe’s AI image generator tool “Firefly” threatens DALL-E, Midjourney

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      Adobe’s AI image generator tool “Firefly” threatens DALL-E, Midjourney

      Generative AI tools are all the rage these days. From AI chatbots to image generators, these tools have dramatically changed the way we work. And now, Adobe has thrown its hat in the ring with its own image synthesizer called “Firefly”. As of 2023, it has released the second version of its Image Model, as well as integrated new Vector and Design models.

      Adobe Firefly Overview:

      Firefly is the first generative AI product from Adobe, and it’s currently in the beta stage. In case you didn’t know, generative AI refers to a type of artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is capable of translating ordinary words (or other forms of inputs) into images, text, video, documents, art, and more.

      Adobe Firefly Beta Illustrations
      AI illustrations from Firefly

      Contrary to other AI image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney, Firefly is a bit more versatile in what it’s capable of. It can generate still images, edit video effects, and even work with 3D compositions. Firefly also has “creative building blocks” like brushes, vectors, textures, and more to help with your creative workflow. Other than this, it lets you create stylized texts too; like Microsoft’s WordArt on steroids.

      An interesting take on training the AI model

      More importantly, the company says Firefly has been trained on models using data from Adobe Stock Library, those that are licensed content for training, or out-of-copyright materials. Alexandru Costin, VP of generative AI and Sensei at Adobe said, “We can generate high quality content and not random brands’ and others’ IP because our model has never seen that brand content or trademark.”

      Hence, the company is confident that Firefly’s results will not infringe any copyrights or steal human artists’ work. Adobe is also planning to pay artists who are willing to contribute to training the AI.

      On top of that, Adobe is also working on a way for artists to choose the “Do Not Train” option to prevent their content from being used for the training model. The company is also working to enable users to integrate Firefly’s API into various platforms to enable custom workflows and automation.

      Adobe Firefly Availability

      As aforementioned, Firefly is still in the beta stage right now. You can request access to the platform from here—even if you don’t have a Creative Cloud subscription. Adobe Firefly will first be available on apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, and Experience Manager.

      The new Nokia C12 Pro is same as the Nokia C12 with a bigger battery

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      The new Nokia C12 Pro is same as the Nokia C12 with a bigger battery

      Not long after announcing the Nokia C12, HMD Global has launched the Nokia C12 Pro in the Indian market. Featuring the same barebone specs but with a bigger battery, Nokia C12 Pro is pretty identical to its vanilla sibling. In this article, we’ll be going through the specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Nokia C12 Pro.

      Nokia C12 Pro Overview:

      Design and Display

      The C12 Pro’s design is the same as the C12. You get a waterdrop notch display for the front camera and a thick bezel on the bottom. Its build quality consists of plastic frames, while the phone’s rear panel has a metallic finish and a 3D pattern for a better grip. Nokia C12 Pro is available in Charcoal, Dark Cyan, and Light Mint finishes.

      Nokia C12 Pro Design and Display

      Up front, you’re looking at a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a static 60Hz refresh rate. And it has just HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution as well. Nokia has not mentioned the protection type but the screen is rated to be scratch resistant. Likewise, the C12 Pro is also IP52 certified for protection against dust and water drips.

      Performance

      Although the official site doesn’t mention the chipset, it’s likely that the C12 Pro houses the same Unisoc SC9863A1 SoC (28nm). This is an entry-level processor with an octa-core CPU, consisting of four Cortex-A55 (@1.6 GHz) and four Cortex-A55 (@1.2 GHz) cores. In terms of memory configuration, there are two variants to choose from 2/64GB and 3/64GB. By the way, it also supports virtual RAM expansion by 2GB.

      To complement such a low-powered processor, the Nokia C12 Pro boots on Android 12 Go Edition. Instead of the full-fledged Android 12. With a lighter UI, you also get the “Go Edition” of popular Google apps like Maps, Docs, Gmail, and Files—which aren’t as resource-hungry. Likewise, the company has promised 2 years of security updates for this phone.

      Camera

      Moving on, this budget phone sports a single 8MP camera at the back; supported by an LED flash. Interestingly, this camera can take portrait and night mode shots too. Then there’s a 5MP camera up front for selfies and video calls.

      Nokia C12 Pro Camera

      Rest of the specs

      Nokia C12 Pro gets its juice from a removable 4000mAh battery, which is 1000mAh more than the regular C12. Unfortunately, it still supports just 5W charging via a micro USB port. As for connectivity options, this 4G phone brings dual SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, and there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack too.

      Nokia C12 Pro 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: 2/3GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable)
      • 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 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

      In India, the Nokia C12 Pro costs INR 6,999 for the 2/64GB and INR 7,999 for the 3/64GB model. We expect the Nokia C12 Pro price in Nepal to start from NPR 12,499 when it launches here shortly.

      Nokia C12 Pro Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
      2/64GB INR 6,999 NPR 12,499
      3/64GB INR 7,999 NPR 14,499

      Google’s ChatGPT rival “Bard” finally launches in US and UK

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      Google’s ChatGPT rival “Bard” finally launches in US and UK

      After demoing it about a month back, Google has finally launched its conversational AI called “Bard”. It runs on Google’s LaMDA language model and is currently under an experimental phase, available to select users in the US and the UK. Bard is Google’s direct answer to the widely popular conversational AI “ChatGPT” from OpenAI.

      Google Bard AI Chatbot Overview:

      As mentioned before, this chatbot is powered by Google’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) and uses a wide range of data available online to provide users with relevant and high-quality responses. According to Google, this is a supplement to “Search” rather than a replacement for traditional search engines.

      Google Bard Welcome Screen

      Its homepage is similar to that of ChatGPT and GPT-4-powered Bing. But contrary to the competition, Google includes a disclaimer at the bottom that reads, “Bard may display inaccurate or offensive information that does not represent Google’s views.” Unlike other chatbots, Bard displays three responses to a single query, all of which are nearly identical with minor differences.

      Also supports voice input

      Each response includes a prominent “Google it” button that takes users to a related Google search. You can also ask Bard questions using your voice, just like you do with Google Assistant; something not available in ChatGPT.

      Google Bard Disclaimer

      So far, several users from the United States and the United Kingdom have tested Bard. And most of them say Bard responds faster than its competitors, possibly because there are fewer users on the platform. But they’ve also highlighted that Google’s solution lacks the same level of creativity and accuracy (mostly while doing maths and grammar).

      Also read:

      Google Bard vs OpenAI ChatGPT:

      Everyone is waiting to see who will win this AI battle between ChatGPT and Bard. And as of now, ChatGPT seems to produce accurate results in the majority of cases because it is better trained than Bard.

      Bard is indeed immature in comparison to ChatGPT as of now, but Google is constantly taking user feedback and improving Bard.

       

      Google Bard: Availability

      As mentioned before, this AI chatbot from Google is currently available in the US and UK only. And Google says it will expand to more countries and languages over time.

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