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Oppo Find X6 series arrives with flagship chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek

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March 21, 2023

Oppo Find X6 series arrives with flagship chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek

After multiple leaks and rumors, Oppo has finally launched the Find X6 series. The lineup includes two models, a vanilla and a Pro model, which arrive with flagship chipsets from MediaTek and Qualcomm, respectively. Let’s get into the specs, features, expected price in Nepal and availability of Oppo Find X6 and X6 Pro.

Oppo Find X6 Series Overview:

New design

Oppo has been continually exploring new elements for its phone’s design. Last year’s Find X5 Pro featured a slight variation of the “Gradient Arc” design, which has been a staple of Oppo’s flagships since 2021. But it looks like the company has changed things with the Find X6 series.

As the renders suggested, the back of the Oppo flagships now arrives with a big circular module that houses a triple camera setup. The Find X6 Pro is 9.1mm thick while it weighs 218 grams for the glass variant. Its “Desert Silver Moon” color variant features a premium leather back and is even thicker at 9.5mm. Other color options—Cloud Black and Flying Spring Green—both have an all-glass back.

On the other hand, the vanilla X6 is thinner and lighter at 8.96mm and 207 grams, respectively. It also has identical design language as the “Pro” model, except that Oppo isn’t offering Find X6 in a leather finish. Also, the Find X6 Pro bags an IP68 dust/water rating while the vanilla model gets a relatively weaker IP64 dust/splash resistance.

Display

Getting to the display, Oppo Find X6 Pro has a 6.8-inch E6 AMOLED display with a 2K resolution (3168 x 1440 pixels). The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO 3 technology and 10-bit colors. Meanwhile, the vanilla X6 comes with a 6.74-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution (2772 × 1240 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Interestingly, Find X6 Pro’s display has a whopping 2500 nits of peak brightness—which is the highest ever on the smartphone. The previous titleholder, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, maxed out at 2000 nits. Likewise, the vanilla Find X6 settles for 1450 nits of peak brightness instead. The Pro model can also play Dolby Vision and HDR10+ videos, while the Oppo Find X6 only supports the latter.

Camera

After Xiaomi and Vivo, Oppo has finally used a 1-inch camera on the X6 Pro, which is a 50MP Sony IMX989 sensor. If you recall, it’s the same sensor you’d find on the new Xiaomi 13 Pro and Vivo’s X90 Pro series. This has been complemented with a 23mm equivalent lens with an f/1.8 aperture.

Oppo Find X6 Pro’s remaining camera setup is equally impressive. The company has used a couple of 50MP 1/1.56-inch IMX890 sensors; one for ultrawide shots which uses a 15mm f/2.2 lens and has a 110° field of view. Whereas its periscope telephoto shooter brings a 65mm f/2.6 lens and is capable of 3x optical or up to 120x digital zoom. Both the primary and periscope cameras have been optically stabilized.

On the other hand, the regular Oppo Find X6 also sports a triple 50MP setup with OIS on the primary and periscope units as the Pro sibling. But, it skips that 1-inch IMX989 sensor for the IMX890 instead, while the ultrawide unit also uses Samsung’s 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor instead. Thankfully, it uses the same periscope camera as the Find X6 Pro. Both phones bring a 32MP IMX709 selfie shooter up front.

Hasselblad and MariSilicon X

In addition to the new camera sensor, the Oppo Find X6 series also benefits from Hasselblad’s color calibration and the MariSilicon X NPU. The Find X6 series is the second product out of Oppo and Hasselblad’s 3-year partnership.

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Performance

Getting to performance, Oppo Find X6 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200, while the Pro variant goes for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 instead. Although both of them are flagship-level chips, the 8 Gen 2 has slightly better performance overall. Both phones use a vapor chamber cooling mechanism to keep the thermals in check.

As for the software, the Find X6 duo boot on ColorOS 13.1 built on top of Android 13. Likewise, users can choose between 12GB and 16GB RAM LPDDR5x variants with 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0 storage options.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the Oppo Find X6 Pro is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W Qi wireless charging. And the X6 packs a smaller 4800mAh battery with 80W wired but no wireless charging support. Other key properties of these phones include an X-axis linear motor, an optical in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics, and WiFi 7 connectivity.

Oppo Find X6 Series Specifications:

	Find X6 Pro	Find X6
Display	6.82-inch 120Hz E6 AMOLED	6.74-inches 120Hz E6 AMOLED
Properties	LTPO 3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2500 nits (peak), Gorilla Glass Victus 2	LTPO 3, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
Resolution	2K (3168 x 1440 pixels), 510 PPI	1.5K (2772 × 1240 pixels), 460 PPI
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G (4nm)	Dimensity 9200 5G (4nm)
OS	ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13
Memory	12/16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
Rear Camera	50MP 1-inch IMX989 primary, f/1.8, 23mm, OIS 50MP 1/1.56-inch IMX890 periscope, f/2.6, 65mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50MP 1/1.56-inch IMX890 ultrawide, f/2.2, 15mm, 110° FoV	50MP 1/1.56-inch IMX890 primary, f/1.8, 24mm, OIS 50MP 1/1.56-inch IMX890 periscope, f/2.6, 65mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS 50MP 1/2.76-inch JN1 ultrawide, f/2.0, 15mm, 112° FoV
Front Camera	32MP IMX709, f/2.4, 21mm
Security	Optical in-display fingerprint scanner, 2D Face Unlock
Audio	Stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos)
Connectivity	5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery	5000mAh, 100W wired charging		4800mAh, 80W wired charging
Wireless Charging	Yes (50W Qi)		No
Colors	Green, Black, Gold

Oppo Find X6, Find X6 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the Oppo Find X6 and Find X6 Pro start at CNY 4,499 and CNY 5,999, respectively. There’s no word on international availability yet but we expect the Oppo Find X6 and Find X6 Pro price in Nepal to start from NPR 103,999 and NPR 137,999 if and when it launches here.

Smartphone	Variants	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oppo Find X6	12/256GB	CNY 4,499	NPR 103,999
Oppo Find X6	12/512GB	CNY 4,999	NPR 115,999
Oppo Find X6 Pro	12/256GB	CNY 5,999	NPR 137,999
	16/256GB	CNY 6,499	NPR 149,999
	16/512GB	CNY 6,999	NPR 160,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Oppo Reno 8 Pro.

Oppo Pad 2 is here with Dimensity 9000, Dolby Vision•Atmos support

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March 21, 2023

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Oppo Pad 2 is here with Dimensity 9000, Dolby Vision•Atmos support

Oppo first entered the tablet market with the Oppo Pad last year, followed by the Pad Air. Following their success, the company has launched Oppo Pad 2 in China today. Let’s take a look at what the Oppo Pad 2 has to offer, including its features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal.

Oppo Pad 2 Overview:

Based on the design and specifications, the Oppo Pad 2 appears to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Pad, which will be available in the global market in April.

Design and Display

Design-wise, the Oppo Pad 2 is made of metal and has rounded corners. It weighs approximately 552 gm and is impressively thin at just 6.54 mm. Furthermore, this tablet has a polished back design that does not pick up fingerprints easily. You can buy this tablet in two colors: Nebula Gray and Light Feather Gold. There are also POGO pins on the left frame to connect Oppo’s “Smart Touch Keyboard” accessory.

In terms of display, we get an 11.61-inch LTPS LCD panel with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, it sports a 2K resolution (2800 x 2000 pixels) along with a 7:5 aspect ratio. Oppo says the Pad 2’s screen achieves a peak brightness of 500 nits.

Oppo also claims that this display has impressive color accuracy with ΔE<2. This tablet supports both Dolby Atmos audio and Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced content consumption too. You can also use Oppo Pencil (with 2ms latency) here to boost your productivity. But neither the keyboard nor the stylus ship with the tablet itself.

Performance

Under the hood, Oppo Pad 2 is powered by a flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G (4nm) chipset. And when it comes to memory, this tablet is available with 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and either 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage options. In terms of OS, we get Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1 out of the box.

Rest of the specs

At the back, there is a single 13MP f/2.2 camera inside a rather distinct circular module. A front-facing 8MP camera is available for video conferencing and selfies. Oppo Pad 2 is fueled by a 9510mAh battery with 67W SuperVOOC charging. It doesn’t have a fingerprint reader onboard, so the biometrics option on this tablet is just face unlock. There’s no cellular connectivity either, while it does support tri-band WiFi 6.

Oppo Pad 2 Specifications:

Body: 258.03 x 189.39 x 6.54mm, 552 gm
Display: 11.61-inches LTPS LCD panel, 144Hz refresh rate, 144Hz touch sampling rate, Dolby Vision, 500 nits brightness (typ)
Resolution: 2K (2800 x 2000 pixels), 7:5 aspect ratio, 296 PPI
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G (4nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
Software & UI: Android 13 with ColorOS 13.1 on top
Rear Camera: Single (13MP f/2.2)
Front Camera: Single (8MP f/2.0)
Audio: Quad-speaker setup, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: Tri-band WiFi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.3, USB 2.0 Type-C
Battery: 9510mAh with 67W fast charging
Accessories: Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Oppo Pencil (not included in the box)
Color Options: Nebula Gray, Light Feather Gold

Oppo Pad 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

This tablet is currently exclusive to China at a starting price of CNY 2,999 for 8/256GB and CNY 3,999 for the high-end 12/512GB. There’s no word on global availability yet but we expect the starting price of Oppo Pad 2 in Nepal to be NPR 65,999 if and when it launches here.

Oppo Pad 2	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB	CNY 2,999	NPR 65,999
12/256GB	CNY 3,399	NPR 74,999
12/512GB	CNY 3,999	NPR 87,999

Meanwhile, check our review of the Redmi Pad.

Honor 70 Lite with Snapdragon 480+, 50MP triple cameras goes official

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March 21, 2023

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Honor 70 Lite with Snapdragon 480+, 50MP triple cameras goes official

Honor’s latest midrange offering, the Honor 70 Lite is here. It is the cheapest phone in the Honor 70 lineup, which consists of the vanilla Honor 70 and Honor 70 Pro, Pro+. Let’s learn more about the Honor 70 Lite, including the features, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Honor 70 Lite Overview:

Design and Display

Honor 70 Lite has a boxy design with curved edges like iPhones. It is 8.68 mm thick and weighs around 194 gm. Available in three colors: Titanium Silver, Ocean Blue, and Midnight Black, the silver option also has a gradient finish at the back which emits rainbow-like colors depending on how light hits the surface.

Moving on to the display, Honor 70 Lite features a 6.5″ TFT LCD panel with an HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Honor has also obtained TÜV Rheinland certification for this display to reduce eye strain.

Performance

Under the hood, this phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G SoC which is based on 8nm architecture. It has an octa-core CPU, with two Cortex-A76 (@2.2 GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8 GHz) cores. Do note that Honor’s official site lists the Cortex-A55’s clock speed at 1.9 GHz. An Adreno 619 GPU is integrated for graphics.

Furthermore, this chip has been paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The phone also supports Honor’s “RAM Turbo” virtual RAM expansion technology, which can assign 3GB of internal storage as RAM when necessary.

On the software front, the Honor 70 Lite comes pre-installed with Android 12-based MagicUI 6.1 on top. This is quite disappointing since Android 13 has been out for a while now, whereas even Android 14 is making its way to the market pretty soon.

Cameras

At the back, there is a triple camera setup with a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor, as well as a couple of 2MP f/2.4 macro and depth sensors. For selfies, there is an 8MP f/2.0 camera on the front, hidden beneath the waterdrop notch. Both the primary and the selfie cameras can record videos at 1080p @ 30fps.

Rest of the specs

Honor 70 Lite is fueled by a 5000mAh battery with 22.5W Honor SuperCharge support. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security. For clearer calls, you also get dual MIC noise cancelation technology here. On that note, its mono speaker is Hi-Res Audio certified as well.

Honor 70 Lite Specifications:

Dimensions: 163.66 x 75.13 x 8.68 mm
Weight: 194 gm
Display: 6.5″ TFT LCD, HD+ resolution, 90Hz
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8nm)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
OS: Android 12 with MagicUI 6.1 on top
Rear Cameras: Triple (with LED flash)
– Primary: 50MP, f/1.8
– Macro: 2MP, f/2.4
– Depth: 2MP, f/2.4
– Up to 1080p 30 fps videos
Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 (Up to 1080p 30 fps videos)
Battery: 5000mAh with 22.5W Honor SuperCharge
Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1
Audio: Hi-Res Audio, 3.5mm headphone jack
Colors: Titanium Silver, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black

Honor 70 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

This mid-range phone from Honor is already up for sale in the UK at GBP 199.99 for the sole 4/128GB variant. We expect the price of Honor 70 Lite in Nepal to be NPR 30,999 if and when it launches here.

Honor 70 Lite	Price in the UK	Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/128 GB	GBP 199.99	NPR 30,999

Meanwhile, check our review of Honor X9a.

Retroid Pocket Flip is a portable gaming console with a clamshell design

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March 21, 2023

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Retroid Pocket Flip is a portable gaming console with a clamshell design

Handheld gaming consoles have grown in appeal in recent years. The space is dominated by Valve’s Steam Deck and a bunch of retro handheld makers. One such brand is Retroid Interactive which has launched its new console, the Retroid Pocket Flip. So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Retroid Pocket Flip in Nepal.

Retro Pocket Flip Overview:

Design and Display

The key highlight of the Retro Pocket Flip is its clamshell folding design. It not only helps to protect the screen when not in use, but the hinge allows you to open the display at a preferred angle which makes it handy for gamers. The device isn’t that heavy either, measuring 270 grams. But is a bit thick at 25.4mm.

The thickness is largely due to the trigger buttons located at the back. These are L1, L2, R1, and R2 shoulder buttons with analog triggers. Along with them, you get M1 and M2 keys which are user-programmable.

Moreover, you get a standard array of button on the bottom half of the console, including D-PAD, ABXY keys, and analog sticks with hall sensors that also works as L3 and R3 buttons when you click them. The Retroid Pocket Flip is available in five color options: Black, Indigo, 16-bit, Sporty Red, and Watermelon.

Display

As for the display, you get a 4.7-inch screen with HD resolution (1334 x 750 pixels). The touchscreen’s peak brightness is rated at 450nits. Likewise, it supports 720p HDMI video output for streaming.

Performance

Powering the core of the Flip is a Unisoc T618 SoC. This entry-level Octa-core SoC consists of two fast ARM Cortex A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and six power-efficient ARM Cortex A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. Accompanying the chip is a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU at 850MHz.

Likewise, the Pocket Flip runs on Android 11 OS and comes with 4GB LPDDR4-1866 RAM and 128GB of eMMC microSD card reader. To keep the thermals in check, Retroid has also provided an Active Cooling solution. The official image shows vents for the airflow, indicating fans inside the portable device.

Connectivity, and Ports

The gaming device relies on WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. Talking of ports, it includes a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a micro HDMI port, and a microSD card reader. Retroid has also given two 1-watt speakers for the audio output.

Battery and Others

The setup is fueled by a 5000mAh battery. It includes an official game launcher and emulator frontend for launching and managing the games. The company also provides OTA support for incremental software updates and bug fixing.

Retroid Pocket Flip Specifications:

Dimensions: 139 x 82 x 25.4mm, 270 grams
Design: Clamshell (Flip) Design
Button Layout: YAXB layout, 3DS L3/R3, Analog Triggers, Programmable M1/M2 Buttons
Chipset: Unisoc T618 Octa-core SoC
GPU: Mali-G52 MC @852MHz
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4-1866
Storage: Up to 128GB external MicroSD card support
Battery: 5000mAh
Ports: 1x USB Type-C, 1x Micro HDMI, 1x eMMC 5.1 MicroSD card reader, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio: 2x 1-watt Speakers
Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 5.0, Bluetooth 5.0

Retroid Pocket Flip Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Retroid Pocket Flip is USD 159 for the Black, Indigo, and 16-bit colors. While the Sporty Red and Watermelon color models cost USD 164. We can expect the Retroid Pocket Flip price in Nepal to start from NPR 25,000 if and when it launches here.

Retroid Pocket Flip Colors	Official Price	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Black, Indigo, 16-bit	USD 159	NPR 25,000
Sporty Red, Watermelon	USD 164	NPR 26,000

Meanwhile, you can watch our Aya Neo Pro 2021.

2-in-1 HP Envy laptops (2023) available for a discounted price in Nepal!

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March 21, 2023

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2-in-1 HP Envy laptops (2023) available for a discounted price in Nepal!

HP’s Envy x360 laptops are 2-in-1 machines with touchscreen and stylus support. The 14-inch model of the HP Envy x360 (2023) available in Nepal with Intel’s 13th Gen Core CPUs is now up for grabs for a very appealing ask. Without further ado, let’s delve into the specs, features, and the latest price of the HP Envy x360 14 (2023) in Nepal.

HP Envy x360 14 (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability

The official HP Envy x360 14 (2023) i5 price in Nepal is NPR 115,000. However, you can purchase this laptop at just NPR 89,000 from the Hukut Store right now. You can also get the Core i7 model with 16GB RAM and 1 TB SSD for just NPR 125,000.

HP Envy x360 14 (2023)	Price in Nepal
Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	NPR 89,000
Core i7-1535U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	NPR 125,000

HP Envy x360 14 (2023) Overview:

Design and Display

As the name implies, the HP Envy x360 has a 360-degree hinge for a convertible body. This allows for 2-in-1 usage, i.e. a laptop and a tablet. Its build quality is also pretty sturdy, thanks to the metal chassis. This laptop weighs 1.5 kg and is 0.75 inches thick.

Likewise, the display here is a 14-inch FHD IPS touchscreen with 250 nits peak brightness and an edge-to-edge glass design. You also get a USB-C Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Natural Silver Pen (stylus) on this model. HP Envy x360 14 (2023) is available in 13.3-inch and 15-inch models too, but they aren’t available in Nepal currently.

Meanwhile, check out all the specs and prices of HP laptops in Nepal

Performance

This 2-in-1 laptop is powered by 13th gen Intel Core i5-1335U and i7-1255U processors. Both of which are 10 cores / 12 threads CPU(s). It has up to 4.6 or 4.8GHz GHz of turbo frequency and 12MB of L3 cache. Assisting on the graphics side is an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU. Besides that, you get 8GB onboard RAM memory and a 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.

Ports and Connectivity

In terms of I/O ports, Envy x360 14 (2023) houses 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C (Power Delivery, Display Port 1.4, HP Sleep & Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x microSD card reader, and 1x headphone/microphone combo jack. As for wireless connectivity, you get WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

Remaining specs

Running the juice for the laptop is a 43Wh Li-Ion polymer battery that charges via a 65W USB Type-C power adapter included in the box. Furthermore, the laptop consists of a fingerprint reader, precision touchpad, 5MP HD IR camera, dual-array microphones, and dual speakers audio by Bang & Olufsen.

HP Envy x360 14 (2023) Specifications:

Design & Build: Aluminum build, 12.68 x 8.3 x 0.75-0.77 inches, 1.5 kg
Display: 14-inches IPS panel, Multi-touch, Stylus support
Resolution: FHD (1920×1080) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet (single color – silver)
Processor: 13th Gen Intel “Raptor Lake” CPU, Core i5-1335U / i7-1355U
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x RAM @4266MHz
Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics: Intel Irix Xe (integrated)
Audio: Stereo speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost
Battery: 3-cell 43 Wh Li-Ion battery, Fast Charge
Power Supply: 65W Type-C adapter
Webcam: HP IR 5MP 720p HD camera
Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
I/O ports: 1x USB Type-C (Power Delivery / DisplayPort 1.4 / HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A, 1x 3.5mm mic/headphone jack, 1x microSD card reader
Meanwhile, check our HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review

The new Midjourney 5 update takes photorealism to a whole ‘nother level

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March 20, 2023

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The new Midjourney 5 update takes photorealism to a whole ‘nother level

These days, almost everyone has heard of ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer). And its latest iteration, GPT-4, can now respond to both text and image queries. Although its response is still text-based. But what if you wanted to transform your queries into images? That’s where AI art tools like DALL-E 2, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney come in. And the latest Midjourney 5 (v5) update fixes some of the most pressing issues with such generative tools, to deliver incredibly photorealistic results.

What is Midjourney?

First, let’s learn a little more about Midjourney. It is an artificial intelligence (AI) art tool (or an image synthesizer) that is trained on an AI model based on millions of existing human-made artworks. And based on those models, it responds to user prompts with images. David Holz, a former student researcher at Max Planck, is the founder of Midjourney. Unlike most other AI tools, Midjourney responds to prompts via bot commands in Discord. Its main rivals are DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion.

How is it different from DALL-E 2?

Midjourney generates artistic and visually appealing photos, whereas DALL-E 2 tries to provide us with actual photos most of the time. Check the images below for a better idea.

DALL-E 2 vs Midjourney 4

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What’s new in Midjourney 5?

The new Midjourney 5 update—which is currently only available to paid subscribers—takes its AI capability to the next level. With Midjourney v5, you will get even more realistic and detailed images than with version 4. Midjourney has previously faced criticism for the way it handled human hands and teeth, as it depicted 7 fingers in one hand and a garishly unnatural number of teeth.

However, these issues have been addressed in version 5.

Midjourney 4 vs 5 — Source: Ars Technica

For the best results, Midjourney v5 requires you to type in a more detailed prompt in a proper sentence rather than just a bunch of words separated by commas. Version 5 also features improved blending. Midjourney used to simply join two images when asked to blend them, but now the blending is nearly perfect.

But texts in images still remain a challenge. If you want to add text to your image accurately, you must use Photoshop or other tools. According to Midjourney officials, version 6 will be released within the next two months.

Meanwhile, check our full review of Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Nokia 6310 (2021) Price in Nepal [Updated]

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March 20, 2023

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Nokia 6310 (2021) Price in Nepal [Updated]

Nokia 6310 is a keypad-style phone that brings dual-SIM connectivity, a removable battery, and expandable storage. Here, we will be discussing the key specs, features, official price, and availability of the Nokia 6310 (2021) in Nepal.

Nokia 6310 Overview:

Nokia 6310 DS (2021) is a reimagination of the phone of the same name that came out all the way back in 2001. The new Nokia 6310 retains the overall shape and design of its predecessor while improving on the specs and internals. You can get the phone in three colors: Black, Dark Green, and Yellow. But the Black variant isn’t available in Nepal yet.

Anyway, the phone sports a bigger 2.8-inch curved display with a QVGA resolution. The chipset in use is the Unisoc 6531F. It has been paired with 16MB of RAM and 8MB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded up to 32GB using an external MicroSD card.

Nokia 6130 runs on the company’s Series 30+ software. It means that the phone comes with the iconic Snake game built-in. In addition, the fonts are now larger, and the menus are more zoomed in for better readability. There is also a dedicated Accessibility mode that allows users to configure one-icon view, change font size further, and increase volume to the maximum.

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Nokia 6130 DS also has a 3.5mm headphone jack that you can connect to listen to music from the phone. Moving on, the radio on this device is both wired or wireless and therefore can work without any external antenna.

At the back, you can notice a 0.3MP camera. Just below it lies the flash, which can be used as a torch when needed.

In terms of battery, Nokia 6130’s 1140mAh cell boasts a total standby time of up to 21.7 days. Similarly, the total talk time offered by the phone is 19.45 hours. It charges via a micro-USB port and the company has included a charger in the box.

Nokia 6310 DS Specifications:

Dimension: 14.1 x 135.5 x 56-mm
Display: 2.8-inch curved QVGA screen
Chipset: Unisoc 6531F
OS: Nokia Series 30+ (S30+)
Memory: 16MB RAM, 8MB internal storage (expandable up to 32GB)
Camera: 0.3MP rear camera with LED Flash
Battery: 1150mAh cell, Supports micro-USB (USB 1.1) port
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), Bluetooth 5.0, GSM 900/1800 bands, 3.5mm headphone jack
Other features: Torch, MP3 Player, Wireless radio

Nokia 6310 Price in Nepal and Availability

Nokia 6310 DS is already available in Nepal, where its price is Rs. 6,699. You can buy the Nokia 6310 DS in Nepal both from authorized online and offline stores.

Feature Phone	Official Price in Nepal	Availability
Nokia 6310 DS	Rs. 6,699	Authorized stores

Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and mini-review of Xiaomi Pad 5.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is a dual-screen laptop with top-shelf Ryzen processor

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March 19, 2023

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is a dual-screen laptop with top-shelf Ryzen processor

Asus’s ROG series is a pretty sought-after name among gamers. The Taiwanese company has recently launched the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) series with the new AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor. But what makes it an interesting option among gamers, creators, and alike is its dual screen. Here, we will look into the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) in detail, including its expected price in Nepal.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) Overview

Design

The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) comes with two screens placed side by side. This is a pretty identical design to its 2022 counterpart where the secondary display rises through a hinge when you open the lid. It comfortably sits at a 13° angle, which as per Asus, is perfect for content watching and casual usage.

Alongside that, users can also view the motherboard with RGB accents when the lid is opened. Neat! The laptop also carries the classic ROG design with the ‘Fearless Eye’ logo on the lid, complemented with RGB light. You can also find the RGB light in the diagonal iridescent slash on the back, which showcases the dual design language of the laptop.

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

Display

On the front, the Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) houses dual displays, as aforementioned. The primary screen is a 16-inch Mini LED display with a Quad HD+ resolution. It refreshes at 240Hz with a 3ms response time for those swift gaming actions.

The panel is TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue light emission. On top of that, it also bags VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Other attributes of the display include a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1100 nits peak brightness, 1024 dimming zones, Dolby Vision, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.

Meanwhile, the secondary display is a 14″ IPS touchscreen with a 4K resolution. It gets the Corning Gorilla Glass DXC protection, alongside anti-fingerprint coating. Asus is claiming 40% improved hardness and lesser surface reflections with the DXC.

Performance

Powering the core of the gaming laptop is the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor. To compare, the Ryzen 9 7945HX comes neck to neck with Intel’s Core i9 13900HX. This powerful chipset is based on a 5nm fabrication process and has 16 cores and 32 threads. Likewise, AMD has infused a larger 64MB L3 cache here.

The chip is paired with 32GB DDR5 RAM which is expandable up to 64GB. The laptop supports 2TB + 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD. Likewise, the MUX switch enables direct use of the discrete GPU directly to the display, bypassing the integrated graphics.

Talking of the graphics, Asus is providing four NVIDIA GeForce card options here: RTX 4090, RTX 4080, RTX 4070, and RTX 4060. The highest variant with the 4090 boasts a whopping 175W max TGP. Besides the GPU, the four models share the same specs across the board.

Cooling

With such gaming hardware onboard, you certainly require a good cooling mechanism under the hood. And Asus hasn’t made a compromise in this aspect either.

The laptop uses Thermal Grizzly’s Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal thermal interface material which offers 17X higher thermal conductivity compared to the standard thermal paste. This results in up to 15°C cooler CPU temperature, as per Asus. And unlike the regular thermal paste, the liquid metal interface never dries out, ensuring better-sustained performance.

Moreover, the machine uses Arc Flow fans which ensure 13% more airflow with less noise. On top of that, there are 5 heat pipes and quad heatsinks covered by ultrathin copper fins, allowing better heat dissipation with lower air resistance.

Ports and Connectivity

Talking of the ports options, the gaming laptop has 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, (DisplayPort, PD, G-SYNC), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, and 1x 2.5G LAN port. And the wireless connectivity includes triple-band WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

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Battery and Others

The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 draws its juice from a 90Wh battery. This 4-cell Li-iOn cell supports 330W fast charging. Likewise, there is a 1080p webcam for video, while audio is handled by 6 speakers (dual-force woofer) with Dolby Atmos & Hi-Res Audio support. The keyboard is backlit chiclet and offers per-key RGB.

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) Specifications:

Design & Build: Magnesium-aluminum alloy build, 13.98 x 10.47 x 0.81 ~ 1.17-inch, 2.67 kg
Color Options: Moonlight White, Eclipse Grey
Display:
- Primary: 16″ anti-glare Mini LED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, 1100 nits (peak)
- Secondary: 14″ IPS touchscreen, 4K resolution
Resolution: QHD+ resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Chiclet-style backlit keyboard (per key RGB)
Trackpad: Multi-touch trackpad
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU, 16C/32T, 5.4GHz Max Boost Frequency, 64MB L3 Cache
RAM: 16GB DDR5 on-board, 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (Up to 64GB)
Storage: Up to 4TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Graphics: Up to NVIDIA RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6 VRAM)
Audio: 6x speaker (dual-force woofer, Dolby Atmos audio, Hi-Res certification, Smart Amp Technology)
Battery: 90 Watt-hours 4-cell Li-Ion battery
Power Supply: 330W AC power adapter
Webcam: 1080p Full HD
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
I/O Ports: 1x 3.5mm audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC), 1x 2.5G LAN port

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) Price in Nepal

As of now, the company has only revealed the price for RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 variants which is at USD 3,499 and USD 3,999 respectively. We can expect the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023) to cost NPR 554,999 for the RTX 4080 model & NPR 634,999 for the RTX 4090 variant if and when it launches in Nepal.

Asus Zephyrus 16 Duo (2023)	Price (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
RTX 4080	USD 3,499	NPR 554,999
RTX 4090	USD 3,999	NPR 634,999

Meanwhile, you can check our Asus TUF F15 (2022) review.

iQOO Z7 with Dimensity 920 5G SoC launched in India

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March 19, 2023

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iQOO Z7 with Dimensity 920 5G SoC launched in India

iQOO has finally launched the iQOO Z7 smartphone in India after weeks of teasers. Powered by a Dimensity 920 SoC, the phone packs a 64MP dual camera setup with OIS. In this article, we’ll be talking about the specs, features, and expected price of the iQOO Z7 in Nepal.

iQOO Z7 Overview:

Design and Display

The Z7 takes the design cues from Vivo. It looks appealing with a color-changing back panel on the Norway Blue color variant. Another color option for the smartphone is Pacific Night with a plain look. Likewise, the phone is pretty slim at 7.88mm in thickness with flat frames.

The display on the Z7 is a 6.38-inch AMOLED panel with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. This Full HD+ display refreshes at 90Hz while the touch sampling is rated at 360Hz. Likewise, the waterdrop notch screen infuses an under-display fingerprint reader for biometrics security.

Performance

As for the performance, iQOO Z7 is powered by a Dimensity 920 SoC. This 5G chip is based on a 6nm fabrication process. It has a 2+6 core architecture with Cortex-A78 (@2.5GHz) as the performance cores and Cortex-A55 (2.0GHz) as the efficiency cores. Likewise, handling the graphics is the Mali-G68 GPU.

The smartphone comes in two memory configurations: 6/128GB and 8/128GB. It boots on Funtouch OS 13 built on top of Android 13 out of the box.

Camera

The iQOO Z7 arrives with a dual-camera setup. The primary camera is a Samsung ISOCELL GW3 64MP snapper with OIS. It is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensing unit. The main camera can record up to 4K 30fps videos with decent stabilization. Meanwhile, there is a 16MP camera upfront for selfies and video calls.

Battery and Others

Fueling the setup is a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging. Moreover, the connectivity options on the Z7 include 5G, WiFi 6, VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.2, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

iQOO Z7 Specifications:

Display: 6.38-inch AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G (6nm)
Memory: Up to 8GB RAM, Up to 128GB storage
OS: Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13
Rear Camera: Dual (64MP primary + 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 16MP
Security: Fingerprint (under display)
Battery: 4,500mAh with 44W wired charging
Color Options: Pacific Night, Norway Blue

iQOO Z7 Launch and Availability

The official price of the Z7 begins from INR 18,999 in India. We can expect the iQOO Z7 price in Nepal to start from NPR 35,999 if and when it launches here.

iQOO Z7	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB	INR 18,999	NPR 35,999
8/128GB	INR 19,999	NPR 37,999

Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and review of the iQOO 11.

Dell Inspiron 14 is company’s first laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC

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March 19, 2023

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Dell Inspiron 14 is company’s first laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC

Dell’s Inspiron series is home to the company’s budget and mid-range laptops with Intel or AMD processors. This year though, the lineup is getting a new member with Snapdragon SoC. It’s the Inspiron 14 (3420) which comes with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 at a pretty affordable price. So, let’s delve into the specs, features, and expected price of the Dell Inspiron 14 (3420) in Nepal.

Dell Inspiron 14 (3420) Overview:

Design and Display

As a budget offering, Dell has opted for a plastic build for the Inspiron 14. Though the plastic used in the laptop is eco-friendly as its made with up to 13.3% post-consumer recycled content. Dell has also made efforts to reduce waste by using packaging made with up to 98.2% recycled or renewable content.Furthermore, it is a fanless machine, which means less noise. And it also contributes to the laptop’s thin and lightweight body, which measures 17.52mm and 1.44 kg, respectively. On the front, you get a 14-inch WVA screen with narrow bezels on three sides. The resolution here is Full HD with 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Performance

As aforementioned, the Inspiron 14 (3420) is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 SoC under the hood. This makes it the first Dell laptop with Snapdragon processor.

This 2nd gen CPU is built on Kryo architecture with 4 Kryo 495 Gold cores and 4 Kryo 495 Silver cores. On the graphics side, there is an Adreno 690 GPU based on a 7nm fabrication process that has a maximum power of 7W.

Talking of the memory configuration, the laptop consists of 8GB of LPDDR4x-2133 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The RAM is non-upgradable, while you can upgrade the storage.

Ports and Connectivity

Moving to the port options, the Inspiron 14 (3420) provides two USB 3.2 gen 2 Type-C ports with PD and DP support, a USB 2.0 Type-A port, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. As for wireless connectivity, it uses dual-band WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 technology.

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Rest of the Specs

The device is fueled by a 2-cell, 40Wh battery. It is accompanied by a 65W AC charger. Dell is claiming up to 16 hours of HD local video playback with a full charge. Likewise, it boots on Windows 11 Home OS out of the box.

Other features of the Inspiron 14 (3420) include a 1080p webcam, dual digital microphone, and dual speakers tuned by Qualcomm Aqstic Audio Technologies.

Dell Inspiron 14 (3420) Specifications:

Design & Build: Plastic chassis, 323.67 x 219.76 x 17.52 mm, 1.44 kg
Color Options: Platinum Silver
Display: 14-inch WVA Display, Antiglare Coating
Resolution: Full HD (1920 × 1800 pixels)
Keyboard: Non-Backlit
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 SoC
Graphics: Adreno 690 (integrated)
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x-2133 (soldered)
Storage: 256TB NVMe SSD (upgradeable)
Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2,1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x audio jack, 1x microSD reader
Battery: 40Wh battery, 2-cell, 65W AC power adapter

Dell Inspiron 14 (3420) Price in Nepal and Availability

The laptop is available for purchase at a price of USD 499.99. We can expect the price of Dell Inspiron 14 (3420) to be NPR 74,999, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Dell Inspiron 14 (3420)	Official Price	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8GB RAM, 256GB SSD	USD 499.99	NPR 74,999

Meanwhile, you can check our Dell Inspiron 16 laptop review.