Asus recently unveiled ZenBook 14 Flip OLED in Malaysia with Intel’s Raptor Lake P-series processor. And this laptop is now available in Nepal as well. In this article, we will walk you through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (2023) in Nepal.
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (2023) Overview:
Design and Display
As hinted by the name, the Zenbook 14 Flip is a convertible laptop with an all-metal chassis. The 360° hinge here enables users to use this laptop in modes like tablet, tent, and stand. You can even use it with Asus Pen 2.0 (stylus) which has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The pen tip is interchangeable with four types of pointers—2H/H/HB/B. It charges via a USB-C port.
Moreover, it’s a pretty slim and lightweight machine measuring 15.9mm and 1.5kg, respectively. Asus has also managed to secure a US MIL-STD 810H military-grade certification for the ZenBook 14 Flip. You can get it in two color options: Foggy Silver and Ponder Blue.
The display here is a 14.0-inch 2.8K Glossy OLED panel that has a 16:10 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass protection. There’s also 90Hz refresh rate support, while the peak brightness maxes at 550 nits. Furthermore, it comes with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, TÜV Rheinland, and VESA certification, along with HDR True Black 500.
Performance
Under the hood, Zenbook 14 Flip is powered by the latest 13th gen Intel CPUs. It is available in two processor choices—Core i5-1340P and i7-1360P. But only the Core i7 variant will make its way to Nepal. Memory-wise, it comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
Moreover, the laptop also bags Intel Evo certification, which means it meets Intel’s standards for ensuring long-term performance. You can learn more about Intel Evo here.
As for the I/O options, it has one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 2x Thunderbolt 4 with power delivery support, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, and 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack. This laptop has Dual-band Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5 for wireless connectivity.
Rest of the specs
This laptop is fueled by a 75Wh battery and supports Type-C charging at 65W. For audio, you get Herman Kardon-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Likewise, there’s a Full HD camera on the top bezel of the screen that also features a two-way AI noise cancelation microphone. Additionally, you get a Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with 1.4mm key travel as well as windows hello for security.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (2023) Specifications:
Design&Build: Metal build, 12.26″ x 8.80″ x 0.63″ ~ 0.63″, 1.5 kg
Processor: Intel Core i7-1360P Processor 2.2 GHz (18MB Cache, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 cores, 16 Threads)
RAM: 8/16GB DDR5 on-board
Storage: Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Audio: Stereo Harman Kardon speakers with Dolby Atmos
Battery: 75 Watt-hours 4-cell Li-Ion battery
PowerSupply: 65W AC power adapter
Webcam: 1080p Full HD
Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi 802.11 6E, Bluetooth 5
I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (w/ DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (2023)Price in Nepal
The price of the Asus ZenBook 14 Flip OLED (2023) in Nepal is NPR 208,333. This variant ships with Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 2.8K OLED touchscreen. You can buy this laptop at an official price from Nagmani International.
After the “Kamehameha” move by the U.S. over Huawei, the company dealt a major blow. Slowly, it is trying to regain some share with new smartphone launches. Alongside the Mate X3, the brand has now launched the flagship Huawei P60 series. In this article, let’s go through the specs, features, and expected price of the Huawei P60 series in Nepal.
Huawei P60 Series Overview:
The Huawei P60 Series comprises three models—P60, P60 Pro, and P60 Art. All of these phones share similar specs but the P60 Art is a China-exclusive model.
Design
To begin with, Huawei has implemented a uniform design on the P60 and P60 Pro. Both siblings look identical with a rectangular camera module, placing the main sensor in a bigger circular rim in the middle. Both the vanilla P60 and Pro’s White color variants consist of a mother-of-pearl design with some artistic texture. Besides that, the other color options are Black, Emerald Green, and Purple, which has a plain matte finish.
On the other hand, P60 Art features a slightly different camera island with curved asymmetrical sides. While from the front side, all of the models share the same look with an equal dimension of 161 x 74.5 x 8.3mm. They also bag an IP68 rating against dust and water drips. The P60 Art is available in Blue, Gold color options.
Display
Coming to the display, the P60 series sports a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Full HD+ screen comes with LTPO tech for switching the refresh rate between 1-120Hz on all three models. On top of that, there are TÜV Rheinland Certifications (Color Accuracy & Precise Color Projection) on the displays.
Likewise, the quad curve display also gets the 1440 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for eye protection and supports up to 300Hz touch sampling rate. And talking of display protection, the brand has infused “Kunlun” glass on the Pro and Art models while the vanilla P60 misses out on this.
Performance
As for the performance, the P60 series get the horsepower of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Due to Huawei’s inability to use Qualcomm’s 5G modem because of the ban and restrictions imposed by the U.S.A., this 5nm chipset can only support 4G connectivity. Nevertheless, the silicon still packs a punch in terms of performance and power with its prime Cortex X2 core at 3.2GHz and Adreno 730 GPU.
Memory-wise, the vanilla P60 is available in three configurations: 8/128GB, 8/256GB & 8/512GB while the P60 Pro can be availed in two configurations—8/256GB and 12/256GB variants. Meanwhile, the P60 Art comes with 12GB of RAM and either 512GB or 1TB of internal storage.
As for the software, the entire lineup boots on EMUI 13.1 for the global and HarmonyOS 3.1 for the Chinese region. And sadly, there is no GMS (Google Mobile Services) support for the OS.
The P-series is always known for state-of-the-art cameras. Here as well, Huawei has provided a capable camera setup across the board. The P60 houses a triple-camera setup with 48MP main (OIS), 13MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto (OIS) sensors. The main camera is capable of changing its aperture from f/1.4 to f/4.0.
Moving on, the P60 Pro also features the same 48MP main camera with variable aperture and OIS. Its telephoto camera is also a 48MP shooter backed by OIS. This 90mm periscope lens can digitally zoom up to 200X, aiming to compete against the likes of the S23 Ultra. And there is the same 13MP ultrawide lens here too.
The P60 Art also enjoys a triple-camera setup and borrows the same primary and telephoto lens from the Pro model. The ultrawide sensor gets a megapixel boost, making it a 40MP shooter.
Regardless of the models, all the siblings share an RYYB color filter for better low-light imageries and a 13MP front camera. On top of that, the Huawei Xmage lens branding follows all across.
Battery and Others
Fueling the P60 and P60 Pro is a 4815mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging on the former and 88W on the latter. The Art version packs a bigger 5100mAh silicon carbon cell with the same 88W charging speed support. Likewise, the entire lineup also extends 50W wireless charging support.
Talking of connectivity options, the P60 Series includes 4G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1, two-way satellite connectivity, and GPS. For biometrics security, there is an under-display fingerprint reader on all three phones.
Huawei P60 Series Specifications:
Huawei P60
Hauwei P60 Pro
Huawei P60 Art
Display Size
6.67-inch AMOLED
Properties
120Hz refresh rate, LTPO, 444PPI
Resolution
1.5K (2700 x 1220 pixels)
Chipset
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
OS
EMUI 13.1 (Global), HarmonyOS 3.1 (China)
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB
512GB, 1TB
Rear Camera
48MP Primary f/1.4-f/4.0, OIS
12MP Telephoto, OIS
13MP Ultrawide lens
48MP Primary f/1.4-f/4.0, OIS
48MP Telephoto sensor, 200X Digital Zoom, OIS
13MP Ultrawide lens
48MP Primary f/1.4-f/4.0, OIS
48MP Telephoto sensor, 200X Digital Zoom, OIS
40MP Ultrawide lens
Security
Under Display Fingerprint Scanner, 2D Face Unlock
Audio
Stereo speakers
Connectivity
4G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Two-way Satellite connectivity
Battery
4815mAh, 88W wired, 50W wireless
4815mAh, 80W wired, 50W wireless
5100mAh, 88W wired, 50W wireless
Colors
Black, Emerald Green, Purple, White
Black, Emerald Green, Purple, White
Blue, Gold
Huawei P60 Series Price in Nepal and Availablity
The vanilla P60 model retails at CNY 4,488 with the 128GB variant. On the other hand, the P60 Pro and Art’s price start at CNY 6,988 and CNY 8,988 respectively. We can expect the price of the Huawei P60 series in Nepal to begin from NPR 112,000 if and when it launches here.
Apple Watch’s non-invasive (i.e. without having to draw blood) blood glucose measurement feature has been in development for over a decade now. We’ve been hearing that Apple is “ready” to bring it to market every once in a while. But a new report from reliable Apple leakster Mark Gurman says an Apple Watch with blood glucose monitoring is still several years away from production.
Blood glucose reading in Apple Watch Series
The traditional method of taking blood glucose readings requires one to inject a sample of their blood and send it to a lab. Or using a home kit that still needs a blood sample. Both of which are invasive processes. So you can already imagine that implementing non-invasive blood glucose measurement on a compact device like an Apple Watch is a tricky ordeal.
According to Gurman, Apple is likely to use a silicon photonics chip to shine light from a laser through the skin to determine the body’s glucose concentration. But the main challenge for the company is fitting this sensor inside the small and slim body of an Apple Watch. And Gurman suggests figuring this out could take another 3-7 years for Apple.
If this technology eventually comes to market, it will be able to warn Apple Watch users if they are prediabetic and encourage them to make healthier lifestyle changes to lower the chances of developing diabetes. In case you didn’t know, there is currently no cure for diabetes. And it can only be managed through strict dietary plans or regular medications. So, prevention is obviously the best option here.
Apple has been working on this technology since 2010. And the project was initiated by Steve Jobs himself after he bought “RareLight”. It was a company that envisioned non-invasive blood glucose monitoring. The technology was then being worked on in a secret facility by Avolonte Health LLC before being transferred to the Exploratory Design Group (XDG).
Xiaomi’s event at MWC 2023 saw the launch of the company’s latest flagship offerings – the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro. The lineup also gained a new member shortly, the Xiaomi 13 Lite, which is now available in Nepal as well. Here, we will walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Xiaomi 13 Lite in Nepal.
Xiaomi 13 Lite Overview:
For starters, the 13 Lite is heavily based on the Xiaomi Civi 2, which is a China-exclusive phone. Thus, everything from the design to the specifications of these smartphones is nearly identical. Although there are a few minor differences too.
Design
Staying true to the name, the Xiaomi 13 Lite brings a lightweight and slim body measuring 171 grams and 7.23mm, respectively. The front and rear also have curves all around to make the smartphone fit snugly in your hands.
The design difference between this and its predecessor is that it has two cameras on the front in a pill-shaped cutout. There are also two LED flashes on each side, dubbed “Xiaomi Selfie Glow” which will help in bright photos and videos, especially at night.
Cameras
Talking of the sensors here, one is a 32MP ultrawide camera with a 100° field-of-view (FoV), and the other is an 8MP depth sensor. The latter will be used for natural-looking bokeh effects in portraits, while the 13 Lite uses the wider FoV of the main lens for a feature called “Dynamic Framing”.
Cameras
1 of 2
Front
Rear
It works in a manner similar to Apple’s “Center Stage”, which intelligently detects faces and keeps them in the frame. The camera has three zoom levels for this: 0.6x, 0.8x, and 1x. By the way, this setup is a bit different from that of Civi 2 as it features two 32MP cameras.
At the back, you get an array of three cameras, headlined by the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. This sensor has seen the light of the day in a number of premium phones, including the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition, and Oppo Reno 8 Pro, to name a few.
According to Xiaomi, this 1/1.56″ sensor with 1.0m pixels and f/1.8 aperture can capture 123% more light than the 108MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture on last year’s 12 Lite. However, the 8MP ultrawide lens with 119° FoV and 2MP macro camera remain unchanged from last year.
Display
Moving on, here you get a 6.55” curved AMOLED screen with 12-bit color depth and Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support. It’s a Full HD resolution panel with 1000 nits of peak brightness. And Xiaomi has also included 1920Hz PWM dimming to combat screen flickering. Not to forget, it refreshes at 120Hz and has a touch sampling rate of 240Hz.
Xiaomi has protected the display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and the phone has an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. Although the back is also made of glass, it does not have any layer of protection, and the frames are made of plastic.
In charge of the performance side of things is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. Despite the phone’s slim form and size, Xiaomi has still managed to fit in a custom stainless steel vacuum chamber occupying 2360mm² for improved thermals.
Memory-wise, you get to choose between 8/128GB and 8/256GB variants. But the phone boots on MIUI 14 which is still based on Android 12.
Others
Fueling the Xiaomi 13 Lite is a 4500mAh battery that charges via a 67W adapter which is included in the box. For audio, you get stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 4G (LTE), and 5G are among the connectivity options. There is also NFC support, though its availability may vary by region. For biometrics, you get an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Battery: 4500mAh with 67W wired charging (67W power adapter provided)
Color Options: Lite Blue, Lite Pink (Black not available in Nepal)
Xiaomi 13 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability
The official price of Xiaomi 13 Lite in Nepal is NPR 54,999 for the 8/128GB and NPR 57,999 for the 8/256GB variant. It is available starting today and can buy Xiaomi 13 Lite in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.
After the high-end ThinkPad T14/T14s and X13, it’s the turn for the modest E14. The fourth entry into the ThinkPad E-series is now available in Nepal. So, let’s get into the details of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4, including its specs, features, and latest price in Nepal.
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Overview:
Design and Display
Lenovo targets the ThinkPad E14 at small businesses and office personnel who are always on the move. So, it is designed to be strong and portable. For this, Lenovo has used anodized aluminum on the laptop’s top and bottom. Alternative to this all-metal chassis is the aluminum top with a polycarbonate bottom cover setup which is slightly thicker but weighs less. There are two colors to choose from: Black and Mineral Metallic.
You are offered two choices for display too. Most of the models feature an IPS panel, but there are also SKUs with inferior TN panels. Even the most basic IPS screen offers better viewing angles and brightness levels than the TN screen. Users also get 100% sRGB coverage and touch support as optional upgrades.
Lenovo updates the internal components every year. The 2022 iteration of ThinkPad E14 is available with 12th Gen Intel “Alder Lake” and AMD Ryzen 5000-series processors. On the Intel side, you can go as low as Core i3-1215U and as high as Core i7-1260P. The AMD variants are powered by the “Barcelo” refresh of Zen 3 processors. You can configure the laptop with up to AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. Also exclusive to the Intel variation is the option for MX550 discrete graphics.
Lenovo has included a touch-style fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button as a security measure. The webcam is secured with a sliding shutter. You also get an IR sensor for Windows Hello authentication on select models. Each model comes with a Kensington lock against theft and TPM solution.
The laptop boot on Windows 11 with the redesigned taskbar with Microsoft Team integration for collaboration. In addition to the webcam mentioned above, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 features Harmon Kardon speakers and dua array mics for conference calls.
FHD Webcam with Privacy Shutter (Optional: IR sensor)
Ports
1x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.2) 1x HDMI 1.4b 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) 1x RJ-45 (Optional)
1x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
1x Thunderbolt 4 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort™ 1.4) 1x HDMI 1.4b 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm) 1x RJ-45
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 Price in Nepal and Availability
You can now buy the AMD version of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 in Nepal. The Ryzen 7 5825U model costs Rs. 139,000 for the configuration with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It is available through ITTI and other Nepali computer stores.
Samsung has been refreshing its portfolio of budget and mid-range smartphones lately. After Galaxy A34 and A54, the company has now added a new device to its F series lineup, the Galaxy F14. In this article, we will look at the specs, features, and expected price of the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy F14 5G Overview:
Design and Display
Expect in few areas, the Galaxy F14 have a lot in common with the recently announced Galaxy M14. That starts with the design itself as the smartphone boasts a curved back panel, and a Infinity-V cutout on the front. It has a plastic back / frame, alongside a 6.6-inch display on the front.
This is an PLS LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, and Full HD+ resolution. Samsung has also offered a Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the display, which is missing from Galaxy M14, by the way.
The smartphone measures 9.4mm while it weighs at 205g. The naming of the color variants for Galaxy F14 is a bit interesting this time around as Samsung calls them O.M.G. Black, G.O.A.T. Green, and B.A.E. Purple.
Performance
Regardless, powering the smartphone is Samsung’s homegrown Exynos 1330 SoC, which also backs the A14 5G and M14 5G. This 5nm silicon boasts 5G with 13 bands and has two Cortex A78 cores running at 2.4GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. And there is Mali-G68 MP2 GPU onboard for handling the graphics.
Memory-wise, the phone is available in two configurations: 4/128GB and 6/128GB. Likewise, the internal storage is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. Users can also virtually expand the RAM up to 12GB. The phone boots on Android 13-based OneUI 5 out-of-the-box. Samsung has also promised 2 major OS updates and 4 years of security updates.
Camera
For the optics, Samsung has opted for a dual camera setup on the F14 5G. The primary lens is a 50MP shooter with an f/1.8 aperture. It is followed by a 2MP macro sensor. Whereas on the front side, you get a 13MP camera for snapping selfies and taking video calls.
Furthermore, the device draws its juice from a 6000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. There is a side-mounted fingerprint reader for biometrics security as well. Other features of the F14 5G are Samsung Wallet, Voice Focus, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 5, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy F14 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the F14 5G retails at INR 14,490 for 4/128GB and INR 15990 for the 6/128GB model. As an introductory offer though, Samsung is currently offering them at a discounted price of INR 12,990 (4/128GB) and INR 14,990 (6/128GB). We can expect the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G price in Nepal to start from NPR 24,999, if and when it launches here.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Watch 3 at the Redmi 2023 Conference event back in December last year. The smartwatch has now made its way to the global market. Successor to the Watch 2, the new wearable brings a larger display and improved specifications. Here we will take you through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Redmi Watch 3 in Nepal.
Redmi Watch 3 Overview:
Design, Display
The Watch 3 features a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 341PPI. This is 14.8% larger and 1.3 times denser than its predecessor. The display is capable of reaching a brightness of 600 nits, making it plenty suitable for outdoor use. As usual, it comes with a range of watch faces to choose from, and the screen refreshes at 60Hz.
In terms of design, the Watch 3 has a flat-screen and a single button on the right side for navigation. At a weight of just 37 grams, it isn’t heavy either. And Xiaomi has offered a 5ATM water resistance rating, making it suitable to be used in humid conditions or even while swimming.
The Watch 3 inherits things like 24 x7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 evaluation, and sleep tracking from its predecessor. There is support for over 121 fitness modes, including 6 professional workout types. Additionally, the watch includes 10 predefined running courses with varying intensity levels.
Individuals can select a course that aligns with their current fitness level and athletic background. And as they engage in the chosen course, they will receive verbal instruction and guidance from trained coaches. To enable this, Xiaomi has added a speaker right in the watch.
There’s also microphone support, which allows users to make and take calls right from the Redmi Watch 3. Like its predecessor, it has a built-in GPS for tracking routes.
Battery and Charging
Moreover, the company claims the Watch 3 is more power efficient than its predecessor. About its actual battery capacity, it packs a 289mAh cell which is rated to provide up to 12 days of battery life.
The connectivity option on the Redmi Watch 3 includes Bluetooth 5.2. And it is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
The Watch 3 is available in Black and Ivory colors and is priced at EUR 119. However, the wearable should cost less in the south-Asian market since European price are generally higher. We expect the price of the Redmi Watch 3 to be NPR 15,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.
Huawei was among the first companies to enter the foldable industry. It joined the bandwagon back in 2019 with the Mate X, which was followed by Mate X2 in 2021. And the company has now introduced a new member to its “X” series of foldable phone lines, the Mate X3. So let’s walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Huawei Mate X3 in Nepal.
Huawei Mate X3 Overview:
Thinner and lighter form factor
Huawei first gave a sneak peek of the Mate X3 with the catchy tagline “light as a wing, firm as a rock”. And indeed, the company lived up to its promise, as the foldable is much lighter and slimmer than its predecessor.
While the Mate X2 weighed in at 295 grams and measured 8.2mm unfolded, the X3 brings these numbers down to just 239 grams and 5.33mm, respectively. This makes the Mate X3 Huawei’s lightest foldable yet.
The Mate X3 has also secured an IPX8 rating, which is still a rarity in this space. In fact, this is the first Huawei foldable to bag an IP certification for water resistance. Although there’s no foldable yet with a dust-resistance rating. Huawei has also given a “wet-hand mode” which lets you use the foldable, you guessed it, in wet hands.
Likewise, the foldable relies on a dual-track waterdrop style hinge for its fold mechanism. It’s crafted with 700Mpa wing aluminum, which as per Huawei, gives it a sturdy build. The hinge also uses non-porous technology and a dual-rail drive structure that makes it light and water-resistant. The company offers two options for the rear panels: glass and vegan leather.
The phone has a 7.85″ LTPO foldable display—which is slightly smaller than the 8″ panel on the Mate X2. It has a 2496 × 2224 pixels resolution and 426 PPI. The cover display, on the other hand, remains the same at 6.4″. It boasts a 2504 × 1080 pixels resolution with the same 426 PPI. Likewise, Huawei has provided 1440 Hz PWM dimming on both displays for eye protection.
On top of that, the Mate X3’s screen bags TÜV Rheinland certifications for Color Accuracy & Precise Color Projection, making it the first foldable to do so. The inner display also has LTPO technology, meaning it can refresh from 0-120Hz, while the outer display settles for the LTPS technology for better adaptive refresh rate control. Both displays have a punch hole for housing the selfie cameras.
For display protection, the company has used “Kunlun” glass on the outer display. It’s the same glass used in the Mate 50 series. According to Huawei, this is an ultra-high-strength drop-resistant glass with a 10-fold increase in drop resistance.
Meanwhile, the multilayered inner display also boasts a layer of non-Newtonian fluid materials that offers 4X drop resistance. Both displays bag a five-star drop-resistance certification from Switzerland’s SGS.
Performance
Under the hood, the Mate X3 gets the horsepower of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. However, this will only support the 4G network due to the U.S.A’s restriction on Huawei. The silicon is based on TSMC’s 4nm process and features a prime X2 core at 3.2GHz frequency. It is coupled with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
For keeping the thermals in check, the Mate X3 uses a cross-hinge cooling system with a unique flexible conductive layer. This helps to share the heat across the dual parts of the screen with a 20% larger heat dissipation area than its predecessor. Likewise, the phone boots on EMUI 13.1 for the global market, and HarmonyOS 3 in China. Both ROMs are deprived of Google Play services.
Camera
Coming to the optics, the Mate X3 sports a triple camera setup. On the rear side, you are looking at a 50MP Sony IMX 766 main camera, accompanied by a 13MP ultrawide and 12MP telephoto shooter with a 5X optical zooming capability.
The brand has provided OIS support for the primary and periscope lenses except for the ultrawide unit. All of the lenses enjoy X-Mage coating and filters. Meanwhile, there are two 8MP front cameras on the punch-hole sides of both the outer and inner displays.
Battery and Others
Fueling the foldable phone is a 4800mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging support. It supports 50W wireless charging too. Additionally, there is also the Collector’s Edition version with a bigger 5060mAh silicon carbon battery.
Talking of the connectivity options, the Mate X3 includes two-way satellite connectivity, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (L1 + L5 dual-band), NavIC, NFC, and a USB 3.1 Type-C port.
The Mate X3’s pricing begins from CNY 12,999 with the base 12/256GB variant. We can expect the Huawei Mate X3 price in Nepal to begin from NPR 275,000 if and when it launches here.
Samsung has quietly added a new member to its “M” series of smartphones, following the launch of the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34. Still, the new Galaxy M54 appears to be a slightly tweaked version of the Galaxy A54 only. Let’s have a look at the Samsung Galaxy M54 along with its expected price in Nepal, full specifications, availability, and more.
Samsung Galaxy M54 5G Overview:
Design and Display
The design of the Galaxy M54 is pretty identical and consistent with what we have seen in this year’s Galaxy lineup of phones. Including the more expensive Galaxy S23 series. But to keep the cost low here, the phone’s back panel and frames are made entirely of plastic, with a metallic design on the camera housing and a glossy finish on the back.
In terms of dimensions, Galaxy M54 is 8.4mm thick and weighs 199 grams. It’s available in Silver and Dark Blue finishes. Moving on, the Galaxy M54 5G has a big 6.7″ Super AMOLED Plus display with a Full HD resolution and a fast 120Hz refresh rate. It also borrows the “Vision Booster” feature for enhanced brightness outdoors. This screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 as well.
Performance
Under the hood, Samsung has used the same Exynos 1380 5G (5nm) chip here as the Galaxy A54. It has an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 (@2.4 GHz) and four Cortex-A55 (@2.0 GHz). For graphics, there is an integrated Mali-G68 MP5 GPU.
This chipset has been paired with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage which is further expandable via a microSD card. Samsung ships Galaxy M54 with Android 13-based One UI 5.1. The company has also promised 4 generations of OS and 5 years of security updates for this phone.
Moving on, there is a triple camera setup at the back here, led by a 108MP f/1.8 main sensor with OIS. It is joined by an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor.
For selfies and video calls, we get a 32MP f/2.2 camera housed inside the hole-punch cutout on the screen. You can shoot up to 4K 30 fps videos from both its primary and selfie camera.
Rest of the specs
Being an M-series phone, the Galaxy M54 5G is fueled by a massive battery. A 6000mAh one, to be precise. It supports 25W fast charging but you won’t get the charging brick with the phone itself. In terms of wireless connectivity, there’s dual-band WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3. For security, Samsung has given a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy M54 Specifications:
Dimensions: 164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm, 199 gm
Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
– 108MP, f/1.8 primary, OIS
– 8MP, f/2.2 ultrawide sensor
– 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
– Up to 4K 30 fps videos
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.2 (hole-punch cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Battery: 6000mAh with 25W charging support
Color Options: Dark Blue, Silver
Samsung Galaxy M54 Price in Nepal and Availability
Although Samsung has officially listed the phone on its Middle East website, there’s no info on pricing just yet. We expect the price of the Samsung Galaxy M54 in Nepal to be NPR 49,999 when it launches here shortly.
Meanwhile, check our full review of Galaxy S23 and S23+.
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
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.
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.
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)
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!
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!
Gaming: Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Galaxy S23+
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PUBG Mobile
Asphalt 9
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
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.
Gaming: Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Galaxy S23+
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Mech Arena
Injustice 2
Genshin Impact
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+.
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)
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
Daytime
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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.
vs Galaxy S23+
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Xiaomi 13 Pro
Galaxy S23+
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Galaxy S23+
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Galaxy S23+
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Galaxy S23+
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Galaxy S23+
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
Lowlight
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Xiaomi 13 Pro
Galaxy S23+
Xiaomi 13 Pro (Night Mode OFF)
Galaxy S23+ (Night Mode OFF)
Xiaomi 13 Pro (Night Mode ON)
Galaxy S23+ (Night Mode ON)
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.
Xiaomi 13 Pro – Leica True Color Imaging
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Vibrant
Authentic
Vibrant
Authentic
Vibrant
Authentic
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
Portrait
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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.
vs Galaxy S23+
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Xiaomi 13 Pro
Galaxy S23+
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!
Telephoto
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1x
3.2x
1x
3.2x
This 75mm telephoto zoom lens can also capture some really good 3x zoomed-in images with plenty of details.
Macro
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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+.
Ultrawide
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Galaxy S23+
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Galaxy S23+
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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.
Selfie
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Galaxy S23+
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Galaxy S23+
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Galaxy S23+
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.
Display
The smartphone measures 9.4mm while it weighs at 205g. The naming of the color variants for Galaxy F14 is a bit interesting this time around as Samsung calls them O.M.G. Black, G.O.A.T. Green, and B.A.E. Purple.
