Like clockwork, Vivo Nepal is back with its annual sales carnival. The fifth edition of Vivo’s sales carnival will span from December 1 to December 31. And under this, customers get a chance to win big prizes including a 43″ Videocon Smart TV, discounts on Vivo phones, and more.
Vivo’s Journey In Nepal
The Chinese smartphone company entered the Nepalese market in 2017. And in its four years here in Nepal, the company has been enjoying a decent market share. Vivo introduced the first in-display fingerprint sensor device in Nepal with its Vivo V11 Pro. Similarly, the Vivo V15 brought the first-ever pop-up camera phone in Nepal.
Furthermore, its affordable Y-series and stylish S-series have also been a hit among customers. The company serves its customers through 1000+ retail stores and 4 service centers. And through their official online partner, Daraz.
Vivo Annual Sales Carnival 2022
Vivo’s 5th annual sales carnival has kicked off today (December 1) and will be valid till December 31, 2022. In this month-long sales carnival, customers can benefit from heavy discounts on selected handsets alongside a chance to win different prizes.
Besides this, on the purchase of each Vivo phone, customers will also get a chance to win some big prizes. On all Vivo smartphones that cost above Rs. 30,000 (like Vivo Y35, Vivo Y55, Vivo V23 Series, and Vivo V25 series), the company is offering 6 months of additional warranty. Likewise, two lucky customers will win a pair of Noise TWS earbuds. As for the weekly prize, Vivo Nepal is offering a Zeblaze smartwatch for two buyers throughout the sales carnival—while one winner will get a brand new Vivo Y15C for free. Finally, as the grand prize, two lucky customers will take home a 43″ Videocon Smart TV each.
To participate, you must register your phone at “vivodashain.com” or simply scan the QR code in the image above. As always, winners will be decided via a lucky draw. You can keep up with the Vivo Sales Carnival through the company’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) or through Vivo-authorized retail stores across Nepal.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V25 and V25e
Corning Gorilla Glass is a name that smartphone enthusiasts look for to ensure durability on a smartphone. There have been many iterations of Gorilla Glass protection, but the toughest you can find on any smartphone is Victus. That will change soon, as the company has unveiled the Gorilla Glass Victus 2—its next generation of display protection. Read along to know more about Corning’s latest breakthrough in glass technology.
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Overview:
Smartphones have grown in size over time, resulting in more screen real estate. While a larger screen diagonal may provide a better experience, it also puts your phone at greater risk of damage if dropped on a hard surface.
Strength and durability
That’s what Corning hopes to improve with the Gorilla Glass Victus 2—increased drop resistance, particularly on surfaces like concrete. The latter is the mixture of cement, sand, and rocks and is, by definition, not a smooth structure. And when your smartphone falls into it, a piece of gravel sticking out can concentrate all of the force in one spot. That simply means more harm to your beloved device.
To combat this, Corning has reformulated its aluminosilicate solution to withstand drops of up to 1 metre (waist height) on concrete. And on a pitch road made of asphalt, the Victus 2 is claimed to survive drops of up to 2 metres (head height).
Victus 2 Durability
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Drop Test
Scratch Test
On the other hand, the Victus 2 matches the scratch threshold number of the original Victus from 2020, that is 8 Newtons. It’s still better than the competition which can only survive half the force.
The improvements have had no effect on the size of new glass. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is 0.14-1.2mm thick, just like Victus. Corning, on the other hand, can also tailor the thickness to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Furthermore, the softening point of Victus 2 has been raised slightly from 827 to 878 degrees Celsius. The core glass’s refractive index remains unchanged at 1.51 and 1.52 for the compression layer.
Overall, the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 offers significant improvements in drop resistance. While other properties of the glass remain pretty similar to the last generation. As said by Gorilla Glass division VP Scott Forester to The Verge, it is because smartphone OEMs wanted better drop protection on concrete because “30% of the drops they were having were on concrete, more than any other surface.”
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Availability
Corning says smartphone OEMs are currently evaluating Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and it is expected to hit the market within a few months. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23 series (S23 Ultra, S23/S23+) could be the first to debut with it.
Before jumping into this review of the Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400), a quick confession. I love my MacBook, I really do. But as someone who was in the Windows ecosystem not too long ago, I do miss a couple of things here.
Like the ability to easily snap windows for example, or play thousands of games both new and old. Because of this, I’m on the lookout for a Windows laptop that can do all this stuff every once in a while. One that’s also thin, lightweight, and has a long-lasting battery life. The MacBook has thoroughly spoiled me with its portability and battery endurance after all. So when I stumbled upon the 2022 edition of the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED from Asus, I knew I had to test it out.
Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) Review: Specifications
Design & Build: Aluminum / plastic build material, 12.50 x 9.0 x 0.74-inches (W x D x H), 1.45 kg, Asus Antibacterial Guard
Color Options: Solar Silver, Quiet Blue, Cool Silver
Webcam: 720p HD camera, Privacy shutter, Built-in array microphone (with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support)
Connectivity: WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.0
I/O Ports: 1x USB 4 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Micro SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
Price in Nepal: Rs. 200,000 (16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
What’s Inside The Box: Laptop, 150W power adapter, Asus backpack, User manual and other documents
Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) Review:
Just listen to some of its specs. From the latest Ryzen 6000 processor to RTX 3050 graphics, and a frickin’ OLED display, it’s got it all.
That too on a fairly compact chassis, weighing less than 1.5 kg! And at USD 1,200 for the 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD configuration, it’s not crazy expensive either. At least in the international market. Here in Nepal, it is fairly costly at NPR 2 lakhs! So… is it the perfect Windows alternative to the M2 MacBook Air? Let me discuss all that in this Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) review.
Design and Build
12.50 x 9.0 x 0.74-inches (W x D x H)
1.45 kg, Asus Antibacterial Guard
Aluminum / plastic hybrid build material
The Vivobook Pro’s design is equal parts subtle and equal parts elegant. Available in either silver or blue color options, it has an anodized metallic lid with a not-so-subtle branding on the side, for somewhat unique visual aesthetics. And I must say that this “Quiet Blue” finish looks especially gorgeous in person. The only thing is though, it catches fingerprint smudges rather easily.
Apart from the lid, the rest of the body here is plastic-made. But thanks to this nice matte finish, it doesn’t feel too cheap or anything. And Asus says this laptop’s surface has also been treated with an anti-bacterial coating; which apparently prevents bacterial growth by up to 99%. I have no way of verifying if that’s true or not, so I guess I’m gonna have to take their word on this one. The Vivobook Pro is also military-standard 810H certified for greater durability even though it’s not a big fat gaming laptop like those under the TUF series from Asus. Nice!
So whether you’re a germaphobe or a generally clumsy person, these things should give you some peace of mind.
Okay, it probably goes without saying that I’ve absolutely loved handling this laptop! Besides the sleek and lightweight design that makes traveling with the Vivobook Pro so incredibly comfortable, its grippy rubber feet do a great job of keeping the laptop firmly on a desk as well. And the ability to open it up with just a finger is also a nice touch.
You’ve been… Thunder(bolt) struck
Now, AMD notebooks have historically fallen behind those with an Intel CPU when it comes to I/O choices. Mostly because Intel’s Thunderbolt interface wasn’t available on AMD processors. But that kinda changes with the Ryzen 6000 series. While Thunderbolt is still very much proprietary to Intel, the company has open-sourced Thunderbolt 3 to be used under the USB4 specification. As a result, this USB4 port on the Vivobook Pro is capable of a lot of things. Like connecting an external GPU, an 8K 60Hz display, or up to 40 Gbps data transfers!
Ports
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Left
Right
Other than this, you’ll also find one HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one micro SD card reader, and one 3.5mm headphone jack on the right, whereas the left side is home to a couple of USB 2.0 Type-A ports.
That’s a pretty congested port placement, right? So if you’re right-handed like me, having to run basically all the important cables from this side is going to be hectic when using a mouse—especially when you’re working with a dual-monitor setup. Talking about multiple monitors, I’m quite fond of this “ScreenXpert” feature which lets me effortlessly control my app windows between different screens. It works so well that I can’t believe this is something that’s not built into Windows itself!
Display
14″ glossy non-touch 2.8K OLED panel
90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
Pantone validated, SGS Eye Care display
If it wasn’t obvious from the name already, one of the—no, the biggest highlight of the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is definitely its display. This 14” OLED panel with a sharp 2.8K resolution and a modern 16:10 aspect ratio is an absolute feast for the eyes! Asus has been consistently knocking it out of the park with OLED laptops in recent years, and I’m happy to see that tradition is well and alive with this Vivobook Pro as well.
Everything just… looks super crisp, super vibrant, super lively, and with a super rich contrast; I love it! Outdoor visibility isn’t an issue either, with 408 nits of peak brightness as we measured. But since this is a glossy, reflective panel to let all that burst of color out, finding a proper shade is important if you don’t want all the ambient light sources bouncing off of your screen.
Anyway, it had been a while since the last time I used a laptop with an OLED display and wow, I had forgotten just how much I was missing out on all this time! And the reason this display looks so good is also because of its rich color palette. With an incredible 100% DCI-P3 color gamut that’s Pantone validated for accuracy, this is a great work monitor for graphic designers, video editors, and basically anyone who needs a color-accurate screen.
A++++++ display
The factory color calibration on our unit was also spot-on with almost no major difference when trying to re-tune it with a professional colorimeter. As for the color space, we found that the Vivobook Pro covers 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3, and 95% AdobeRGB gamut. So yeah, no false advertising there.
Display Properties
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Color Gamut
Gamma
Brightness
If all that wasn’t enough, Asus has also installed multiple color profiles—including sRGB, DCI-P3, and Display P3—so that you can get started right away. And you can continue to work on this laptop for long hours without risking dry eyes or other similar issues since it is also TUV Rheinland certified against low blue light emission.
Really, it’s got everything you could possibly ask for in a flagship display.
That 90Hz refresh rate might not sound like a lot, and yes, many people argue that they can’t tell the difference between a 60Hz and a 90Hz display on a smartphone. But on a substantially larger screen like this one, 90Hz is definitely a big deal. And one last thing. Burn-in has always been a concern with OLED displays but in 2022 machines like this one, there are a bunch of features like pixel shifting and pixel refresh to prevent OLED burn-in, so I wouldn’t worry about it.
Keyboard
Full-size backlit keyboard
1.4mm travel distance
Like the display, the keyboard on the Vivobook Pro is fantastic as well. The “Enter” key gets a special shoutout with its stripey… thing but overall, this keyboard means business. The keys are well laid out and they have a nice rubbery, spongy feedback that makes me want to just keep typing whatever. And thanks to the short 1.4mm travel distance and a fairly quiet sound profile, this is easily one of the best laptop keyboards I’ve used in 2022 so far.
Of course, it’s also backlit but this is where things could’ve been a little better. That’s because the keyboard backlight bleed here can be distracting when you’re working in a somewhat dark room. Almost forgot to mention, this power button also integrates a fingerprint reader for a snappy Windows Hello login.
Trackpad
Glass trackpad
NumberPad support
I don’t have any major complaints with this trackpad too. It’s certainly not as good as the one on the M2 MacBook Air, but this glass trackpad is decent in itself.
It lets me glide my fingers smoothly and it is also large enough for different gestures and stuff. Plus, if you’re someone who uses a lot of number-crunching softwares like spreadsheets, for example, then I’m sure you’re gonna find this NumberPad a lot more useful than I do. To me, it does come in handy every now and then but I don’t like how often I accidentally trigger it, and there’s no way to disable it without messing with the driver itself.
But more importantly, the trackpad on our unit randomly decides to lag sometimes. I’ve checked, I’ve double-checked its sensitivity settings, updated to the latest drivers, performed a clean Windows reinstall, and still nothing. I even tried switching to the built-in Windows trackpad driver instead of the one from Asus, but that didn’t do the trick either.
Audio
Down-firing stereo speakers
Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos support
Let’s move on.
The Vivobook Pro attempts to be a proper entertainment unit with its down-firing stereo speakers. Asus is especially proud of how loud they can get and yeah, it is indeed pretty loud at full volume. But compared to the M2 MacBook Air, I’m not too thrilled about the details here—especially in low frequencies like bass. And none of the default equalizer presets sound that good, but with a little bit of patience, I was able to create a custom EQ that sounds good enough to my ears.
Webcam
720p HD camera
Built-in privacy shutter
The usual 720p webcam on this laptop isn’t gonna blow you away either. I do like this privacy shutter but as far as the camera quality is concerned, it’s fine for casual video calls. Just not as impressive as the MacBook Air’s 1080p camera.
And full disclosure, I’ve never cared too much about AI noise-cancellation technology on laptops simply because they turn out to be a gimmick most of the time. But the Vivobook Pro has genuinely impressed me with how effectively it can cut out the background noise. It’s so good!
Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU (45W TDP)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics (4GB GDDR6)
16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Let’s now move to the performance side of this Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) review. Our unit carries AMD’s Ryzen 7 6800H processor and RTX 3050 graphics. And that’s the only AMD configuration for this laptop, by the way. On the Intel side of the fence though, you can choose between a 12th Gen i5 or i7 CPU—with the same graphics option. But it seems that Asus hasn’t launched the Intel version of this laptop globally because I can’t find it available anywhere except Taiwan where it sells for roughly USD 1,350.
Anyway, although you can choose from multiple storage options, Asus only ships the Vivobook Pro with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM. And you can’t upgrade it down the line either; on both Intel and AMD models. But despite this, it has handled my casual everyday usage just fine. Editing 4K video projects on Premiere Pro with multiple layers has also not been a problem. I even edited a few After Effects projects with simple text animations and it handled all that without breaking a sweat.
Vivobook Pro 14 OLED vs M2 MacBook Air
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Adobe Premiere Pro
Blender
Cinebench R23
While this is something the M2 MacBook Air doesn’t struggle with either, I found the Vivobook Pro to deliver much faster rendering times in tools like Blender and Premiere Pro since it has a much more powerful dedicated graphics unit.
It’s time to play some games!
Besides content creation, this laptop also lets you play games. Including a few modern ray-traced titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Control at 1080p medium to low settings. And guess what, even to this day, gaming is something macOS simply sucks at. Out of 7 games I tested, only CS: GO was available on the MacBook without having to use any virtualization tools like Parallels.
Not just average fps, but the Vivobook Pro also manages a far smoother gaming experience overall. You can also enjoy popular games like GTA V, Forza Horizon 5, FIFA 23, and Overwatch 2 with above 70 fps on average at medium to high graphics settings here. But make sure you’re using a Game Ready driver instead of a Studio driver when you’re gaming. Not only does it bring game-specific optimizations, but I’m also getting slightly higher fps with the Game Ready driver.
Vivobook Pro 14 OLED – Gaming
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Cyberpunk 2077 (RTX Medium)
Cyberpunk 2077 (RTX off)
Control (RTX Medium)
Control (RTX off)
GTA V (Normal)
Forza Horizon 5 (High)
FIFA 23 (High)
Overwatch 2 (High)
For cooling, this laptop’s dual-fan “IceCool Plus” thermal technology is only meant to handle up to 60W of heat; from the CPU and the GPU combined! So since the Ryzen 7 6800H alone has a TDP of 45W, expect some major thermal throttling when pushing the settings or when playing some graphics-intensive games.
On top of this, since its screen isn’t G-SYNC or FreeSync certified, you will also notice screen tearing when playing some fast-paced titles like Overwatch 2. Having said that, you can avoid all this for a pretty decent gaming experience by assigning a max frame rate inside the game (or NVIDIA Control Panel) or turning on VSync.
RTX 3050 TDP?
Side note, Asus hasn’t specified RTX 3050’s TDP on the Vivobook Pro anywhere on its product page. And looking it up on the NVIDIA Control Panel, we found that it’s rated at 65W. But that’s literally impossible here since as I mentioned before, its cooling system is designed to dissipate no more than 60W of heat. And when playing heavy games or running some graphics-intensive benchmarks, I found that it maxes out at 45W most of the time. Just like the CPU.
Benchmarks
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Fire Strike Extreme 1.1
Fire Strike Ultra 1.1
Time Spy 1.2
PugetBench for Photoshop
PugetBench for Premiere Pro
All things considered, the Vivobook Pro’s fans do a decent job of keeping the temperature in check. It gets the hottest in the middle of the keyboard deck where I measured a peak temperature of just 42 – 43°C. Not bad. However, since its exhaust vent is sandwiched between the hinge and the display, some of the hot air gets routed directly to the screen. That would be concerning if this laptop had relatively more power-hungry processors that would dissipate more heat, but as things stand, it’s not a big deal at all.
Battery
63 Watt-hour 3-cell battery
150W AC power adapter
Finally, let’s talk about battery life. Powered by a modest 63Wh cell, the Vivobook Pro consistently gave me about four and a half hours of screen-on time under regular usage. That’s nowhere near MacBook Air level but I guess it’s not terrible either. But what is impressive is that under the “Standard” fan profile, the laptop stays whisper quiet and the keyboard deck also rarely gets warm; making it perfect for taking it to your college or office.
To juice it up, Asus ships this rather clunky 150W AC adapter. I would’ve given the Vivobook Pro a perfect ten in terms of portability but I must deduct a point because of this. And I don’t think it needs a 150W power supply anyway. We know that the laptop maxes out at 60W TDP, which means even 100W charging is more than sufficient. And that’s exactly what its USB4 port can handle, by the way. So if you’ve got a USB4 cable and a USB-PD charger that can push at least 100W of power, you can ditch the AC adapter.
Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) Review: Conclusion
Okay, let’s wrap up this review of the Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) now. So is this the perfect Windows alternative to the M2 MacBook Air? Maybe not a “perfect” alternative but it’s certainly a close one. Look, there are some things it does better than the MacBook; like the spectacular OLED display, extensive port selection, and all its gaming possibilities.
Or at the very least, it comes toe-to-toe with what Apple is offering in terms of portable build quality, clean design, and a killer keyboard.
So if you don’t want to switch to macOS (or can’t because of its limitations) and are looking to buy a capable 14” Ultrabook without spending too much, the Vivobook Pro is easily one of the best options out there. I’m certainly not gonna recommend it to content creators with a demanding workflow, but casual users who want a little bit of gaming and light editing can definitely consider this.
And I think just how much you value an OLED display will also have a big say on whether the Vivobook Pro is going to be worth it to you or not. If you answered yes, then great. And if you answered no, then there are a few alternatives you can consider. The Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X, for example, brings a similar set of CPU and GPU. But with a touchscreen and up to 32GB memory option. Or, last year’s ROG Zephyrus G14 is another stunning 14” Ultrabook that is currently available at really attractive prices.
Watch our video review of the Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400)
Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M6400) Review: Pros and Cons
So, I have been using the Google Pixel 7 for a month now and I took a little bit of time to bring this review because when it comes to Pixel phones, there are always a lot of bugs to deal with in the first month or so. And a lot of things still needed polishing. So after receiving a couple of updates, I am absolutely loving my Pixel 7!
Just like last year’s Pixel 6, I think Google has once again struck the right balance between awesome experience and good value this year as well. I still think Google could have done more, possibly, and totally killed the semi-flagship lineup from OnePlus, Vivo, and even Samsung’s lower flagship models like the Galaxy S22! But still, given everything this phone offers, I think Pixel 7 could well be “the phone of the year!”
Google Pixel 7 Review: Specifications
Body: 73.2 x 155.6 x 8.7mm, 197gm, Aluminum frames, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 dust/water resistant
Battery: 4355mAh with up to 20W fast charging (no power adapter provided), Qi wireless charging support, Battery Share
Color Options: Obsidian (Black), Snow (Silver), Lemongrass (Light Green)
What’s Inside The Box: Google Pixel 7, USB-C to USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Quick Switch Adapter, User manual and other documents
Price in Nepal: N/A
Starts at USD 599 (US) or INR 59,999 (India)
Google Pixel 7 Review:
If you look at their specs side by side, Google hasn’t made any drastic changes from last year’s Pixel 6. You still get a very similar design, similar display, same camera hardware (besides the selfie camera), and the same Google experience we know and love. But I still think Google has done a decent job to make the Pixel 7 a proper phone for someone who wants to upgrade from a mid-range device!
Trust me, you are going to love it if you are currently using a mid-range phone!
Cameras
Dual camera setup at the back
(50MP main, 12MP ultrawide)
10.8MP selfie camera (hole-punch cutout)
Cameras
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Back
Front
And the first thing you will really fall in love with it—just like me—is undoubtedly its cameras. If you look at other similarly-priced phones like the OnePlus 10T or the Asus Zenfone 9, they are not very consistent in different situations.
Pixel 7 - Daytime
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But with the Pixel 7, you are going to get the best photography experience with incredibly natural color science in most of the images. It delivers an excellent dynamic range and the white balance is consistently on point as well.
Normal Images
Before the Pixel 7, I was using the iPhone 14 Pro Max as my daily driver, which you might know has one of the best cameras in the world right now.
Daytime
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Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
It also costs you a fortune though. However, for almost half the price, you are going to get as good—if not better—results from the Pixel 7 versus the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Portrait Images
Just look at these portrait shots; they are simply amazing!
Portrait
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Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
I think with every iteration of Pixel phones, we are seeing improvements in terms of software optimization and I feel like other smartphone brands are just not doing enough!
Selfie Images
Selfie
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Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Having said that, I still think that Google needs to up its game when it comes to selfies since it’s not as good as what the primary camera manages.
Ultrawide Images
Ultrawide
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Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
The same goes for the ultra-wide angle shots as I found the field of view to be a little narrow compared to iPhones and Samsung.
Lowlight Images
Plus, the sensor size is pretty small on this ultra-wide angle camera compared to the main lens, so it does struggle at times, while also taking a tad more processing time.
Ultrawide lowlight
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Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pixel 7
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Especially during low light conditions. Yes, Google’s computational algorithm is great, but if they used better, bigger sensors for the ultra-wide camera, I am 100% sure the quality will get even better.
Videography
I also think Pixel 7’s videos are alright given the price tag as I found them to have good colors with nice stability. Even so, it’s nowhere near what Apple offers.
So if you are someone who likes filming Instagram reels of your pet or you are an aspiring content creator, iPhones still offer better videography in most lighting conditions. But if you are a casual user like me, the ones from the Pixel 7 are decent as well.
The only thing I don’t like about it is the low-light ultra-wide shots. It’s just terrible!
The new Cinematic Mode could also use some work, given how good the portrait photos were that we saw earlier. When the subject is still, it can capture decent cinematic shots, but once there is any sort of movement, it loses focus. Maybe this could improve with updates, let’s hope.
Design and Build
73.2 x 155.6 x 8.7mm, 197 grams
Gorilla Glass Victus front/back, Aluminum frames
IP68 certified against dust/water damage
Now just like the cameras, Google also hasn’t made any drastic changes in terms of design on the Pixel 7 either. But I guess I am completely fine with it. They have upgraded the robustness by offering Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and the back this time, whereas the camera module now gets a metallic build.
And as expected, it is IP68 as well. So yeah, it’s quite a well-built phone. Actually, I accidentally dropped it a few times from about a meter or so, and it was able to survive it all without any damage. Great! And about that new camera module, I have seen quite a few people dislike it. But I like it, and I think it makes it unique and recognizable if someone is holding a Pixel phone.
The thing I’m most fond of about this new camera module the most is that it doesn’t wobble when putting the phone face down on a flat surface. But like with last year’s Pixel 6, it accumulates a lot of dust, so I have to clean it up every now and then. Likewise, because of all the heavy materials like Gorilla Glass Victus, metal frames, and a metallic camera module squeezed inside a relatively smaller body, the Pixel 7 is a bit dense and heavy! So it took some time for me to get used to its heft.
Button placement could’ve been better
But I still haven’t gotten used to this weird button placement. The power button here is placed slightly higher than where my thumb usually rests, which means I always keep hitting the volume-up button instead. Maybe they could have placed the volume buttons on the left or gone with a different texture or tactile feedback here!
Display
6.3-inches FHD+ OLED panel
“Smooth Display” 90Hz refresh rate
Gorilla Glass Victus protection
Okay, this is something you should eventually get used to, but I feel like the Pixel 7 could have definitely done better in the display department. As you can see, its bezels are still quite prominent, which makes it look a bit generic like a mid-range phone. Moreover, the thing that’s kinda a miss is that it only refreshes at 90Hz. And because of this, I didn’t find the Pixel 7 to be as smooth as I had hoped.
So yeah, Google should have given a 120Hz refresh rate here just like the Pro model for that added fluidity.
The overall quality of the display is good though, if not flagship-level good. The peak brightness is now at 1,400 nits, so it’s plenty bright. HDR10+ works really well on all streaming platforms, and the color accuracy is also appreciable!
Excellent haptics
I am also enjoying typing on this thing, which is partly because of how good the haptic feedback is. The speaker quality is also okay-ish for the price. It’s not that loud, but I like the overall soundstage. Clear vocals, decent treble, and slightly pronounced bass. So I’m not complaining! The optical in-display fingerprint sensor has also gotten a bit faster with the latest November update, but still, the competition has it beat—both in terms of speed and reliability. So I do hope Google will get a better fingerprint sensor supplier next year!
Performance
Octa-core Google Tensor G2 5G SoC (5nm)
8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Android 13 (stock)
Now, getting to performance, this is the one area where Google received a lot of bashing last year because of mediocre gaming results and bad heat management. It did improve with a few updates eventually, but the performance was still nowhere near the competition!
This year, we have the new 2nd gen Tensor chip co-developed with Samsung, called Tensor G2. But its performance leap isn’t that significant. Sadly, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and even the last-gen A15 Bionic are still faster and will yield better performance say in 2 to 3 years compared to Google’s custom processor.
But for now, this Tensor chip is plenty powerful for everyday tasks. Even for gaming, I found that the Pixel 7 does a better job than the Pixel 6. You can now play games at higher graphics settings and achieve better-sustained stability as well. Still, Tensor has a long way to go to match the raw performance of Apple or Qualcomm chips.
Pixel 6 vs Pixel 7 – Gaming
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PUBG Mobile
Genshin Impact
Injustice 2
It’s just a second-gen product after all, so I hope Google catches up soon! Maybe collaborating with TSMC instead of Samsung will do the trick because you know, Samsung isn’t particularly doing that well in the silicon industry right now. All the high-end chips from Apple and Qualcomm are now manufactured by TSMC.
Some helpful Pixel-exclusive features
Anyway, what the Tensor G2 does better is with AI-related tasks. Many of the standout Google-exclusive features like fixing blurry photos, extracting text and images on the go, and removing the background noise while you are on a call, all of these are only possible with the new and improved Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
Google also promises 3 years of OS and 5 years of security updates for the Pixel 7. Call me greedy but I think they could have given 4 years of OS upgrades since Samsung’s out here offering exactly that. Even on some of its mid-range phones!
Battery
4355mAh with 20W charging
Lastly, as for the battery life, it’s pretty average. But this is me speaking, who is used to the incredible battery endurance of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. On my typical usage with mobile data turned on all through the day, I always have to charge the phone at around 8 PM, whereas my iPhone 14 Pro Max still had like 40% battery left.
So coming from that, I can’t say I’m a big fan of the Pixel 7’s battery endurance.
Google has also gone with a conservative approach to charging, just like Apple and Samsung. The Pixel 7 only supports 20W PD charging, which rapidly charges the phone from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes and takes it up to 80% in an hour. After that, the charging is very slow to conserve the phone’s battery health, and it takes an additional 40-45 minutes to hit 100%.
Google Pixel 7 Review: Conclusion
Wrapping up this review, despite some obvious downsides, the Google Pixel 7 is an outstanding semi-flagship phone! And if you are someone who wants to upgrade from a mid-range device to the Pixel 7, it is going to be a great upgrade. Trust me!
One crucial thing that I forgot to mention is that if you are living in India, the Pixel 7 is slightly overpriced right now at Rs. 60,000. During the first sale, I got around Rs. 6,000 off using bank offers, although that offer is no longer available. But I am pretty sure that there are going to be similar offers in the coming days, so watch out for that!
Watch our video review of the Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7 Review: Pros & Cons
Pros:
Excellent primary camera
Sturdy build quality
Great OLED display
Nice haptics
Reliable everyday performance
Helpful Pixel-exclusive features
Cons:
Ultrawide camera not as impressive
Just 90Hz refresh rate
Tensor G2 isn’t as powerful as other flagship chips
Xiaomi recently released six new TVs in Nepal including the Xiaomi Smart TV 5A. It’s the company’s entry-level Android TV which has now received a price drop in Nepal. So, let us go through the specifications, features, availability, and official price of the Xiaomi Smart TV 5A in Nepal.
Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Overview:
Display
While only the 43-inch variant of the Xiaomi Smart TV 5A is available in Nepal, the company also offers the TV in 32-inch and 40-inch sizes. Irrespective of the screen size, Xiaomi Smart TV 5A features an LED-backlit LCD panel, 60Hz refresh rate, and 178° viewing angle. The 43-inch and 40-inch variants have FHD resolution while the 32-inch one settles for an HD resolution.
The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A also uses the proprietary Vivid Picture Engine to tune colors. contrast and depth. It sports a metal frame with thin bezels which give it a premium look.
Processor and Software
The Xiaomi Smart TV 5A (43) is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, which is paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. In terms of software, it ships with Android TV 11 with Xiaomi’s PatchWall. In addition, features like Chromecast and Google Assistant come built-in with the TV.
The TV has two 12W speakers outputting a total of 24W. They also support DTS: X and Dolby Audio. Unfortunately, the 32-inch variant lacks DTS: X audio.
The I/O selection is also quite decent with two HDMI, two USBs, an AV, an ethernet port, and a headphone jack. One of the HDMI ports also features Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Besides, it also has Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi.
Xiaomi Smart TV 5A Price in Nepal and Availability
The 43-inch Mi TV 5A was initially launched at Rs. 52,999. But as a part of the #WorldCup2022 offer, you can get it at a discounted price of Rs. 47,999. The offer is valid from November 20 to December 18, 2022, only. The TV is available for purchase from Hukut and other authorized Xiaomi stores across Nepal.
In this review, I’ll go over my experience with the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 2022 Intel edition. Lenovo’s IdeaPad series has consistently ranked high on our list of the best budget Ultrabooks. In fact, we liked last year’s Ideapad 3 so much that it was our top choice for the best budget laptop. Available in most markets around the world with both Intel and AMD options, this lineup has been a go-to option for many students or just about anyone looking for a reliable budget laptop. And when Lenovo refreshed it with Intel’s 12th Gen CPUs, it promptly grabbed our attention.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 2022 (Intel) Specifications:
Design & Build: All-plastic build, 359.2 x 236.5 x 19.9 mm, 1.63 kg
I/O: 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x Card reader, 1x 3.5mm jack, 1x Power connector
What’s inside the box: Laptop, power adapter, quick start guide
Price in Nepal: Rs. 87,000 (TN) | Rs. 93,000 (IPS)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 2022 (Intel) Review:
So we ordered the IdeaPad 3 2022 a few weeks back, and since then I have been using it as my daily driver. Our unit is loaded with the Core i5-1235U CPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB storage, and it costs Rs. 87,000 in Nepal, some Rs. 58,000 in India, and $530 in the US. But if this price is slightly higher than your budget, you can also go with the i3 variant with the same memory configuration for a couple of bucks less.
Besides this, Lenovo also sells the IdeaPad 3 with Ryzen 5000 CPUs under the 2022 lineup. However, Intel’s 12th gen processors are much better options considering all the performance upgrades they bring.
Performance
Intel Core i5-1235U CPU (Up to 4.4GHz)
8GB DDR4-3200 RAM, 256GB M.2 SSD
Anyway, Intel’s U-series processors are all about prioritizing energy efficiency over raw performance. And i5-1235U on this laptop is no exception. Based on the new hybrid architecture, this CPU has two performance cores and eight efficiency cores, while it comes with the Iris Xe integrated GPU to handle all the graphics-related tasks.
With this, the IdeaPad 3 can handle most of your non-demanding, everyday tasks with ease. I spend the majority of my day in the office working on scripts and articles, alongside light editing on Photoshop, while I have at least half-a-dozen tabs running in the browser and I’m yet to experience any stutters so far.
By the way, the laptop has a Lenovo Vantage app, which allows you to choose between three different performance modes. And I found that the “Intelligent Cooling” mode gives the best results under such casual usage with a good balance of performance and battery life. Alongside very quiet fan noise even when multitasking.
And while gaming, I set it to “Extreme” where its single fan can get loud under heavy workloads. But it does a good job of maintaining the thermals. However, since this is an ultrabook, you can’t expect much on the gaming front. Still, if you want to lighten up your mood, you can play games at low settings with a fair amount of stability.
As for the memory, the laptop comes with 8GB of soldered RAM and you get an additional SO-DIMM slot to get that performance benefit by adding extra RAM. Additionally, I found the read and write speed of its onboard 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD to be quite satisfactory. It’s user-replaceable, and you can even add an extra HDD or SSD on the vacant SATA interface.
Battery
45Wh, 65W power adapter
Moving on, since the Intel i5-1235U is stuffed with efficiency cores, I was able to get a good battery life out of the IdeaPad 3. On a full charge, its 45Wh cell lasted me like 5 to 6 hours. And charging this thing is quite convenient too since it supports Rapid Charging protocol, which can fuel the laptop from 0 to 80% in about an hour. This feature isn’t enabled by default but you can turn it on under the “Lenovo Vantage” app I talked about earlier.
Design
All-plastic body, Smooth finish on the lid
359.2 x 236.5 x 19.9 mm, 1.63 kg
Design-wise, the 2022 edition of this laptop looks the same as the IdeaPad 3 we reviewed last year with a brushed matte finish on the lid and the keyboard. I wouldn’t necessarily complain about this inheritance because first, it looks plenty premium, and second, it is well-built too. There is no concerning flex in the keyboard and the hinge is also quite sturdy. You can even lay the lid on a considerable amount if that’s important for you.
Design
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Back
Ports (left)
Ports (right)
Another thing that I really appreciate about this laptop is its “Flip-to-open” feature like you get on a MacBook. Although it’s a small add-on, it genuinely enhances the usability of the laptop. You can then sign in to your PC via the fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button. That’s quite convenient!
In terms of I/O, you’ll find one micro SD card slot and one Type-A port on the right. Similarly, Lenovo has installed one Type-A, HDMI, Type-C, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack each over on the left.
Furthermore, its keyboard has well-spaced-out keys with good travel distance. There’s also a dedicated Numpad section over on the right, which is slightly compact but gets the job done. But I’m quite surprised to see that this keyboard isn’t backlit for some reason. I guess this is region-specific, as the IdeaPad 3 in the United States and India do enjoy a backlit keyboard.
But what’s more disappointing is this trackpad. Yes, it has a smooth surface and is responsive when using multi-finger gestures but it’s too small and off-centered. So using it hasn’t been a pleasant experience at all. To be honest, I prefer using an external mouse with this laptop instead.
Display
15.6″ TN panel, Anti-glare
FHD resolution, 45% NTSC
Now on to the display, it has the same 15.6-inch TN panel as last year’s model. If you want something better, Lenovo also offers IdeaPad 3 with an IPS screen instead. Still, the TN panel on this year’s model is of noticeably better quality this time around. Most importantly, it does not suffer from the poor viewing angle issue we encountered with the IdeaPad 3 2021.
All that sounds great and all but this is still just an average screen to look at. Covering just 45% of the NTSC gamut, colors look a bit dull here; something that’s clearly noticeable in regular use or while watching YouTube videos and such. This isn’t something I would nitpick since mediocre displays is pretty common across budget laptops. And I find it to be good enough for my office work and such.
On the other hand, the IdeaPad 3 has 250 nits of brightness, so it’s only ideal for indoor use. I have also noticed mild backlight bleeding on the bottom of the screen. But it’s nothing to worry about since it is only visible when watching really dimly-lit content with the lights off.
Audio and Webcam
Dual 1.5W speakers
720p Webcam
Speaking of which, its stereo speakers sound quite clear actually. So I’m sure you will have a decent content consumption experience here.
Let’s now talk about its microphone and webcam quality. As with most Windows laptops, this thing ships with a 720p camera, which shoots soft and grainy videos. Thus, you may want to invest in a good external webcam if you need to attend business conferences and meetings more frequently. I find the audio pickup from the built-in microphones to be satisfactory, but its background noise cancellation works nowhere near as effectively as promised.
Conclusion
Wrapping it all up, I think the IdeaPad 3 2022 (Intel) checks most boxes for a good low-cost Ultrabook. It comes with a capable 12th Gen CPU, a modern design, a decent keyboard, and quite nice battery life with fast charging support. While I fully agree that Lenovo should’ve gone with an IPS panel this time, as I mentioned earlier, this display isn’t nearly as bad as last year. So yeah, it’s quite a well-rounded package.
Check out our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (2022).
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 2022 (Intel) Review: Pros and Cons
Gigabyte has launched its 2022 edition of the AORUS 5 gaming laptop in Nepal. This one comes with the 12th Gen Intel H-series processor and RTX 3070 graphics. So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE 4 in Nepal.
Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4 Overview:
Design, Display
The AORUS 5 is a mainstream gaming PC with a typical gamer black chassis that weighs 2.3kg. It comes with a 15.6-inch screen and a refresh rate of 144Hz, 240Hz, or 360Hz, all with a 1080p resolution. However, only the 360Hz model is currently available in Nepal.
Then there’s the full-size keyboard with three-zone RGB lighting. According to Gigabyte, the keys are Fully Anti-Ghosting N-Key Rollover with a keystroke lifespan of 10 million.
The laptop is powered by a 14-core Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700H processor with a maximum clock speed of 4.7GHz. This is coupled with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, which has a maximum graphics power of 130W and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. It has 16GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. And since there are extra slots built into the motherboard, you can easily upgrade the RAM/ROM configuration.
Gigabyte has also equipped this gaming laptop with WINDFORCE Infinity all-copper cooling technology for efficient cooling. This setup includes two fans with 83 blades, five heat pipes, and multiple cooling fins to efficiently remove heat generated by the CPU and GPU.
Moreover, Gigabyte claims that the AORUS 5 uses “Microsoft Azure AI,” which detects the currently-running app and optimizes the hardware power/wattage settings for the CPU and graphics. It is said to be the world’s first laptop to use this technology.
Rest of the specs
Fueling this machine is a 99Wh cell that charges via a 230W power adapter. In terms of ports, there are two USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), one Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), one UHS-II SD Card Reader, and a DC input on the right. Likewise, you get an HDMI 2.1, a mini DP 1.4, a USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), one audio jack (Head Phone out/MIC in), and an RJ45 LAN port on the left. Wireless connectivity option includes WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 media.
Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE 4 Specifications:
Design & Build: 35.7(W) x 25.4(D) x 2.36 ~ 2.74(H), 2.3kg
Realme has expanded its Narzo lineup in Nepal with the launch of Narzo 50A Prime. Initially, the smartphone does not include a charging adapter in the box. But the company has now released variants that include a charger right into the box of the box. In this article, we will discuss the key specs, features, official price, and availability of Realme Narzo 50A Prime in Nepal.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime Overview:
The moniker makes the Narzo 50A Prime sound like an upgraded version of the Narzo 50A already in Nepal. However, the phone actually builds on the Realme C35 with a new design and a chip underneath.
Design and Display
Realme Narzo 50A Prime features a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch for a selfie camera. It’s an FHD+ panel with a peak brightness of up to 600 nits. The phone refreshes at the standard 60Hz but boasts a touch sampling rate of up to 600 nits.
Over on the back, Realme Narzo 50A Prime keeps the Kevlar-inspired textured design of the Narzo 50 and 50A, but with a redesigned camera bump. The phone measures 8.1mm in thickness and weighs around 192.5 grams. Realme offers the phone in two color options: Flash Black and Flash Blue.
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, Realme Narzo 50A Prime is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612. The processor is built on a 12nm processor and features 2 Cortex-A75 and 6 Cortex-A55 cores; all clocked at 1.8GHz. Realme has paired the processor with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM. You can choose between 64GB and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is also an option to expand the memory using a MicroSD card slot.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime’s redesigned camera bump is home to a triple camera setup. The 50MP primary sensor is accompanied by a 2MP macro and a 2MP portrait lens. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated ultrawide module. On the front, you can find an 8MP selfie shooter.
You can shoot 1080p/30fps videos with the rear camera, whereas the selfie camera maxes out at 720p/30fps.
Rest of the Specs
Despite its thin profile, Realme Narzo 50A Prime packs a 5,000mAh battery inside, which the company claims can last up to 17.2 of online video playback on YouTube. Then we have support for 18W fast charging for a quick refill. There is a physical fingerprint scanner on the side for biometrics. The phone boots on Android 11-based Realme UI R Edition.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime Price in Nepal and Availability
You can now buy Realme Narzo 50A Prime from Hukut and other authorized stores across Nepal. Realme Narzo 50A Prime costs Rs. 20,299 and Rs. 21,799 with no charger for the 4/64GB and 4/128GB variants, respectively. The model with the charger in the box costs NPR 20,999 for the 4/64GB and NPR 22,499 for the 4/128GB variant.
Skyworth has just launched the SUE9500 4K UHD TV in Nepal via their official distributor Smart Appliances. It is by far the most advanced offering from the brand in Nepal and is available in three screen sizes. Moreover, you can get it for 33% less as part of the “Skyworth Bigger Screen, Bigger Dream” campaign for the ongoing FIFA World Cup (2022). So, let’s discuss the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Skyworth SUE9500 4K UHD QLED TV in Nepal.
Skyworth SUE9500 4K UHD QLED TV Overview:
Display
You can get the Skyworth SUE9500 QLED TV in three different screen sizes: 55”, 65”, and 75”. The company also has a smaller 50” variant, but it is not available in the Nepali market yet. Irrespective of the screen size, SUE9500 uses a 10-bit QLED panel with its in-house picture quality enhancer. The Quantum Dot technology, together with Skyworth’s in-house picture quality enhancer, allows the SU9500 to cover 93% of the DCI-P3 gamut.
Skyworth SUE9500 supports a couple of HDR formats, including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. There is even a Filmmaker Mode that disables all the additional processing, letting you enjoy your movie as intended by the filmmaker.
Skyworth Eye Care Technology
Another neat feature of the SUE9500 QLED TV is TUV Rheinland-certified Eye Care Flicker Free technology. It even includes additional features such as dedicated night mode, eye-protection mode, and auto volume control mode for a more comfortable TV experience.
For audio, you get two down-firing speakers of 10W output each. You also get Dolby Atmos support for more realistic stereo sound effects.
Powering the TV is an unspecified quad-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz. You get 2GB of DDR RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The TV ships with Android 10 TV OS with Google TV on top. This makes the Skyworth SUE9500 4K UHD QLED TV compatible with over 8000+ Android apps and a wide range of IoT and smart home equipment.
You also get additional features such as a personalized content recommendation engine, Chromecast, and hands-free Google assistant.
Rest of the features
Moving on, Skyworth SUE9500 QLED TV looks modern with its minimalistic “Boundless” design that results in a 97% high screen-to-body ratio. It stands on a U-shaped metal base made with a special die-casting technique. Talking about ports, you get 2x USB, 3x HDMI, 1x LAN, and 1x Digital out, along with RF and AV In. There is even dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connectivity.
Skyworth SUE9500 QLED TV Specifications:
Display: 55/65/75-inches QLED display, 93% DCI-P3
Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
HDR: Yes, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Response Time: 8ms
Video Processor: Chameleon Extreme 2.0 Processor,
Sound: 2x 10W Speakers
Audio Decoder: Dolby Audio
Processor: Quadcore (4x 1.5GHz Cortex A53), Mali G52 MP2 GPU
Memory: 2GB DDR RAM, 16GB storage
OS: Android TV 10 OS with Google TV
Voice Assistants: Google Assistant (Hands-free)
Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2
I/O Ports: 3x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet (LAN), 1x RF, 1x Digital Output 1x AV input
Skyworth SUE9500 4K UHD QLED TV Price in Nepal and Availability (Official)
The price of the Skyworth SUE9500 4K UHD QLED TV in Nepal starts at Rs. 169,900 for the 55” variant. Likewise, the 65” and 75” models for Rs. 225,000 and Rs. 325,000. However, you can get the SUE9500 TV at discounted rates until December 15 as part of Skyworth’s World Cup offer.
Skyworth SUE9500 4K UHD QLED TV
Price in Nepal (Official)
World Cup Offer (Valid till December 15)
55”
Rs. 169,900
Rs. 135,900
65”
Rs. 225,000
Rs. 178,900
75”
Rs. 325,000
Rs. 255,500
Meanwhile, check out the best TV deals for World Cup [Nepali]
Oppo has updated its premium mid-range lineup with the Reno 9 series. The lineup will include three phones: the Reno 9, the Reno 9 Pro, and the Reno 9 Pro+. In this article, we will look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Oppo Reno 9 and Reno 9 Pro in Nepal.
Oppo Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro Overview:
Design, Display
The regular Reno 9 and 9 Pro share a similar design language, especially on the front. They sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a center-aligned punch-hole camera cutout. The screen refreshes at 120Hz and boasts 2160Hz PWM dimming and 950 nits of peak brightness. The Reno 9 and 9 Pro are available in three colors: black, gold, and gradient gold.
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Reno 9 Pro
Reno 9
Performance and Memory
The two models also differ from the inside. While the Reno 9 comes with the Snapdragon 778G, it is replaced by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max on the 9 Pro. Likewise, you get up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM on the Pro model while the vanilla Reno 9 maxes out at just 12GB. Both phones are available with up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Fueling the two phones are 4,500mAh batteries and both have 67W fast charging with the charger included in the box.
The vanilla Reno 9 flaunts a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary and a 2MP monochrome portrait sensor. As for the 9 Pro, it houses a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide. Another difference between the Oppo Reno 9 and Reno 9 Pro is the availability of the in-house 6nm imaging NPU – MariSilicon X. Both phones have a 32MP front camera.
Oppo Reno 9/ 9 Pro Specifications:
Display: 6.7-inches FHD+ AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 120/240Hz touch sampling rate, Up to 950 nits brightness
Chipset:
Reno 9: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (6nm mobile platform)
Reno 9 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max (6nm mobile platform)
Memory: up to 16GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Software& UI: Android 13 with OPPO’sColorOS 13 on top
Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash)
Reno 9: 64MP primary + 2MP monochrome
Reno 9 Pro: 50MP primary + 8MP ultrawide
Front Camera: 32MP Sony IMX709 f/2.4 sensor (hole-punch cutout)
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
Battery: 4,500mAh with 67W wired SuperVOOC
Oppo Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Reni 9 series is currently up for pre-order in China where the price starts at CNY 2,499 and CNY 3,499 for vanilla and the Pro models, respectively. We can expect the price of the Oppo Reno 9 and 9 Pro to be NPR 59,999 and NPR 79,999, respectively, if they launch in Nepal.
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