Despite rumors of the demise of the Fan Edition (FE) series, it looks like the FE is here to stay and better than ever. Fresh rumor has it that Samsung is quietly working on the Galaxy S22 FE. Here we will go through all the leaks and rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE.
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE Rumors:
Revealing the news that there will be Galaxy S22 FE is a budding leaker @OreXda. In a tweet, the leakster says that we can expect the S22 FE along with the Galaxy Buds 2 Live soon. Another tipster, Dohyun Kim, supports the claim, but he believes there will be no Fan Edition smartphones for the Galaxy S23 series.
In another twist, it was reported a few days back that Samsung may skip the Galaxy A74 next year. And now @RGcloudS, a new leaker, tweeted that the Galaxy S22 FE will be stepping in to take its place.
He also suggests that the smartphone will be powered by the Exynos 2300 SoC and will rock an HM6 108MP sensor. He went on to say that the Galaxy Tab S8 FE will also be powered by the Exynos 2300 chip; even though earlier leaks say it will be powered by MediaTek’s Kompanio 900T SoC.
The Galaxy S22 FE is expected to be unveiled at the Unpacked Event, which might take place on February 1. This year’s Unpacked event may have two parts, with Samsung possibly announcing the Galaxy S22 FE and Galaxy Tab S8 FE in the second.
In terms of pricing, @RGcloudS believes the S22 FE will be priced similarly to the Galaxy A73. The latter was announced earlier this year for $499.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
This is my review of the HP Envy x360 13 (2022) after using it as my daily driver for more than two weeks. So 2-in-1 laptops are useful for many things. It can be a collaborative canvas for creative professionals, a note-taking tool for students (and just about everyone), a cool multimedia device, or you can always use it as a boring old laptop as well. And perhaps the least discussed benefit of such convertible devices is how they prevent accidental breakage thanks to the flexible hinge.
I can’t tell you just how many times I’ve accidentally tried to adjust a laptop to 180° without realizing it can’t do so. Hope that habit doesn’t stick once I get back to my MacBook after this!
But the thing is, good 2-in-1 laptops don’t come cheap. While the ones that are relatively cheaper compromise on some critical aspects to bring down the price. But what if I told you that I’ve found a great 2-in-1 laptop that doesn’t cost you a fortune? What if I told you that you could have the best of both worlds? After using the new HP Envy x360 (2022) for the past couple of weeks, I truly believe this is one of the best 2-in-1 laptops in its price segment right now.
Seriously.
From a premium metallic build quality, a modern 16:10 display, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and more, this Envy takes a lot of charm off of HP’s high-end “Spectre” lineup, to be honest. And starting at just USD 699, INR 86,999 in India, or NPR 140,000 here in Nepal, it undercuts the competition like Dell’s XPS 13 (2-in-1) by a significant margin too.
HP Envy x360 13 (2022) Review: Specifications
Design & Build: All-aluminum build material (recycled metal), 11.75 x 8.46 x 0.63-inches (W x D x H), 1.38 kg
Audio: Down-firing stereo speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen
Battery: 4-cell 66 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
Power Supply: 65W HP Smart AC adapter (USB Type-C)
Webcam: HP True Vision 5MP infrared (IR) camera, Dual-array digital microphone (with temporal noise reduction)
Connectivity: WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2
I/O Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0, HP Sleep and Charge support) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x Micro SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
Price in Nepal: Rs. 140,000 (8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
What’s Inside The Box: Laptop, 65W HP Smart AC adapter (USB Type-C), User manual and other documents
HP Envy x360 13 (2022) Review:
Design and Build
11.75 x 8.46 x 0.63-inches (W x D x H)
1.38 kg, Recycled aluminum build material
Okay, except for a few small things, the Envy x360’s design is absolutely amazing. And it’s got all that you’d want from a portable 13” machine. Everything from the lid, and the keyboard deck, to the base of this laptop is made from aluminum. Actually recycled aluminum to be exact. Besides all the performance and experience upgrades, sustainable manufacturing is another key area that hardware makers should be focusing on, and I’m glad to see HP on this path.
And the use of such recycled materials hasn’t made this laptop any less premium to hold either. I love how the sandblasted finish on both the cover and the keyboard deck feels super nice to lay your hands on, and also how it keeps fingerprint smudges in check. And weighing around 1.3 kg only, the Envy x360 is super comfortable to carry to your college or office as well.
So far so good
I also like how HP’s clean and premium design has been complemented with great durability here. It doesn’t have those military-grade certifications or anything but I can tell you that this laptop is quite sturdy—especially for a 2-in-1 device. There’s minimal flex on the lid or anywhere else, and neither does that 360° hinge show any signs of weakness.
Even the port selection is rather amazing on this thing. You get two Thunderbolt 4 connections on the right, both with up to 40 Gbps data rate, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort support, and more. HP insisted on using a separate AC power pin on the last-gen Envy x360, and I’m really glad that has changed this time.
Ports
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Left
Right
Then you have a couple of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports on either side, a micro SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack. As you can see, HP has protected the USB-A ports here with a cover… thingy, which helps to maintain the laptop’s thin profile as well. But this also means I have to lift the laptop almost every time I need to plug in anything with a USB-A connection because doing so when you have it on a flat surface is just not as easy.
Display
13.3″ glossy WUXGA IPS touchscreen
60Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB color gamut
400 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT
Supports HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen
Moving on, HP lets you pick from three display options for this year’s Envy x360. I’ve been using the base variant with a 13.3” glossy IPS panel, a tall 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 1200p resolution, whereas you can also get it with a sharper 1600p screen. Other than this, there’s an OLED option as well, with an even sharper 2.8K resolution and a low blue light filter.
It goes without saying that the OLED display gives you the best visual experience out of all three choices, but don’t underestimate this IPS panel just yet.
HP promises 100% sRGB color coverage here and we found that to be perfectly accurate. Alongside 77% AdobeRGB and 78% DCI-P3 gamut.
Display Properties
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Color Gamut
Gamma
Brightness
So whether you’re browsing the web, streaming a video, or sketching your next art project, this screen is not going to disappoint. HP says it ships select models of the Envy x360 by color-calibrating the screen right out the gate. But it seems that the base variant doesn’t fall under that list; which is why our unit of the Envy x360 looked a little off by default.
Great display overall
Anyway, this screen gets bright enough for outdoor usage too, hitting 466 nits at 100%—which is actually quite higher than the official claim of 400 nits. I am especially impressed with its incredible 1,530:1 contrast ratio. As someone who prefers to use dark mode all day every day, I really appreciate the deeper blacks that this display manages.
One more thing, I’m also really glad HP decided to skip that “Sure View” privacy filter this time because even when keeping it off, the last-gen Envy x360 suffered from poor viewing angles. For a 2-in-1 laptop that’s meant to be used in all sorts of ways, such limiting viewing angles was pretty counterproductive, and yeah… I couldn’t be happier here.
And as far as the touchscreen experience is concerned, it’s quite nice.
In most markets, HP also ships a compatible stylus for free so that you can get on with your work at once. And it’s great for taking notes or drawing up sketches and stuff. It feels comfortable to hold, the input latency here is minimal, and it just… glides through the display without much resistance. There are even a couple of customizable buttons to further simplify your workflow. It would’ve been nicer if HP had also given different pressure sensitivity levels on this stylus, but for casual users like myself, I can’t say that matters a lot.
Keyboard and Trackpad
Full-size backlit keyboard
Plastic trackpad with Precision drivers
For the most part, the Envy x360’s keyboard is fairly nice too. The keys don’t feel crammed in and they have a nice texture and travel distance for a reassuring typing experience. For me, its feedback itself feels a bit stuffy though, and I’m not a fan of how loud they sound either.
The engraving on the keycaps has gotten better on the 2022 edition of the Envy x360. But I will say that HP could’ve done an even better job with a more contrasting color than sea blue. The Envy x360’s plastic trackpad does its job fine enough. You may notice a bit of resistance—especially when using three or four-finger gestures—but I won’t say it’s a deal-breaker in any way.
Audio
Down-firing stereo speakers
Audio by Bang & Olufsen
Okay, so the audio quality of this laptop actually surprised me. HP has gone with a usual set of down-firing speakers here, tuned by Bang & Olufsen, that sound pretty decent with some tuning and tweaking. Its soundstage also feels wide and with rich details—except in terms of low frequencies—although that’s to be expected.
Webcam
HP True Vision 5MP IR camera
Dual-array digital microphone
The Envy x360 also has a fantastic camera.
In fact, its 5MP infrared webcam is easily the best I’ve seen on a Windows machine in a long, long time. And we have Intel to thank for it. You see, this is an “Intel Evo” laptop, which means it has to meet a bunch of strict standards set by Intel. One of those guidelines under the third-edition states that for a laptop to be “Intel Evo” certified, it must have a 1080p / 30 fps camera or higher.
And believe it or not, this 5MP webcam far exceeds Intel’s requirements to deliver great picture quality with nice details and highlights. The audio pickup from its dual array microphones is pretty awesome. Because of its higher resolution, this camera even enables features like “Auto Frame” which keeps you at the center of the frame all the time. Just like “Center Stage” on Apple’s iPads. There’s even a built-in light adjustment tool to help in low-light conditions and such.
Performance
Intel Core i7-1250U CPU (9W TDP)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (Integrated)
8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD
On to performance, the 13” HP Envy x360 can be configured with an Intel Core i5-1230U or a Core i7-1250U processor. You don’t get an AMD option for the 13” model and neither is it available with a discrete GPU. Yet.
And their “U” suffix tells us that these Intel chips prioritize power efficiency over pure performance. They’re both 10-core processors with two performance and eight efficiency cores, sure. But with just 9W of base power (that can boost to up to 29W), these CPUs aren’t meant to handle any kind of demanding workloads.
Core i5-1230U
Core i7-1250U
Cores / Threads
10 (2x P, 8x E)
10 (2x P, 8x E)
12 Threads
12 Threads
E-cores Max Frequency
3.30 GHz
3.50 GHz
P-cores Max Frequency
4.40 GHz
4.70 GHz
Intel Smart Cache
12MB
12MB
Graphics
Iris Xe
Iris Xe
Execution Units
80 (850 MHz)
96 (950 MHz)
Base Power
9W
9W
Max Turbo Power
29W
29W
Instead, you can expect snappy everyday performance here. Including web browsing, using Office Suite of applications and stuff; alongside the quietest, coolest thermals and the best battery life. And long story short, I don’t have any major issues with the performance of the Envy x360.
I am using the Core i7 variant which has slightly higher clock speeds and more powerful Iris Xe integrated graphics. But the Core i5 model won’t be drastically underpowered at all. This laptop has passed through my everyday chores which consist of loading up a bunch of Chrome tabs, editing word processor and spreadsheet documents, listening to music on Spotify, and light image editing on Photoshop almost perfectly fine. Almost.
Reliable casual performance
As I said before, the Core i7-1250U is not that powerful of a processor. And when putting it against some relatively resource-heavy apps, I did notice some mild slowdowns. In Adobe Photoshop, for example, applying Content-Aware Fill or using the Object Selection tool takes just a tad bit longer than you’d expect.
Benchmarks
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Cinebench R23
Night Raid 1.1
Time Spy 1.2
PugetBench for Photoshop
PugetBench for Premiere Pro
And since the base configuration of the Envy x360 comes with just 8GB of RAM, I needed to reload a few Chrome tabs every now and then after keeping them idle for a while. Mind you that this is all without Google Chrome’s new “Memory Saver” feature turned on. So yeah, if you’re looking to buy this laptop, I’d highly recommend getting the one with 16GB RAM because, like most 2-in-1 notebooks in 2022, the Envy x360 also has a soldered memory.
HP Envy x360 13 (2022) - Gaming
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Asphalt 9: Legends
CS: GO
Fall Guys
I also tried playing some less demanding and some indie games on this thing and yeah… turns out you can have a decent gaming experience here. As long as you adjust the settings properly. And even with the fan settings maxed out, I could barely hear it spin. The right half of the keyboard deck does get slightly warm too, but it’s not a big deal.
Battery
66 Watt-hour 4-cell battery
65W HP Smart AC adapter (USB Type-C)
As for the battery life, HP has upgraded to a big 66Wh cell this time, which lasted me through around 6 – 7 hours of continuous usage almost every day. That’s actually a bit shorter than Intel Evo’s “at least 9 hours of battery life on FHD displays” claim, but this is an impressive result nonetheless.
And technically, the Envy x360’s 1200p resolution is higher than FHD. So I guess we can cut some slack in that regard as well. For juicing it up, HP gives you a sleek 65W USB Type-C power adapter that takes roughly 90 minutes for a full charge. And of course, if you have a 65W or higher USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 compatible charger, you can use that too.
HP Envy x360 13 (2022) Review: Conclusion
Summing up this review, the HP Envy x360 13 (2022) is an awesome 2-in-1 laptop that brings the right balance between portability and versatility. It’s got a premium, reassuring design, great battery endurance, a nice display, decent performance, and a webcam like no other in its category.
All that at a pretty amazing price too; thereby seriously undercutting the most obvious choices in terms of 2-in-1 laptops. Like Dell’s XPS 13 (2-in-1). So if you’re an aspiring digital artist, a school/college student, or just someone searching for a reliable 2-in-1 laptop for their business or office work, I can definitely recommend this to you. HP frequently puts the Envy x360 on sale as well, so if you can nab it at lower prices, even better!
Watch our video review of the HP Envy x360 13 (2022)
Lenovo has just announced its latest budget-friendly tablet, the Tab M9. It’s the successor to last year’s Tab M8 and has received some major upgrades in all the right places. So let’s get into the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Lenovo Tab M9 in Nepal.
Lenovo Tab M9 Overview:
Design and Display
To begin with, the Lenovo Tab M9 boasts a 9-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 800 x 1340 pixels; an increase in size and resolution compared to the previous model, the Tab M8. The screen’s peak brightness has also been raised from 350 nits to 400 nits. However, the bezels around the screen are still fairly thick. The tablet will be available in Arctic Grey and Frost Blue, both with a two-tone back panel.
Powering the tablet is a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC which is a significant improvement over the Helio A22 in Tab M8. Lenovo has also improved the memory protocol, switching from LPDDR3 to LPDDR4X from the previous model. While storage remains unchanged at eMMC 5.1. You can choose the tablet with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
Likewise, the device gets its juice from a 5100mAh battery that charges via a 10W USB-C adapter. Lenovo claims that the Tab M9 is good for up to thirteen hours of video playback.
Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of tablets from Lenovo here
Rest of the specs
For your camera needs, the company has included an 8 MP sensor on the back which supports autofocus, by the way. And there is a 2 MP shooter on the front for video chats.
Furthermore, because the Helio G80 is a 4G SoC, cellular connectivity is limited to LTE. Other wireless connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, and GPS. Thankfully, Lenovo has included a 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot, both of which are essential for a low-cost tablet.
Lenovo Tab M9 Specifications:
Body: 215.43mm x 136.76mm x 7.99mm; ~344 g (0.76 lbs)
Display: 9-inch IPS display, 1340 x 800 pixels, 400 nits
Audio: 2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: 4G LTE, Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5
Lenovo Tab M9 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Tab M9 will be available in Europe beginning February 2023, with a starting price of EUR 159. However, the price of other memory configurations has not been disclosed by the company as of now. Lenovo will also sell a clear case or folio case for the device separately. We expect the price of Lenovo Tab M9 to start at NPR 25,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.
Tablet
Price in Europe
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Lenovo Tab M9
EUR 159
NPR 25,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the best budget mid-range tablets.
As Nepal Government lifted the ban on the import of phones over $300, smartphones brand are preparing to launch their latest midrange and premium phones. One such brand is Realme which has just launched the 10 Pro+ here. So without further ado, let’s dive into the Realme 10 Pro+’s specifications, features, availability, and official price in Nepal.
Realme 10 Pro+ Overview:
Design, Display
The biggest highlight of the Realme 10 Pro+ is its display. It is the company’s first phone with a 61° OLED curved screen and 2.33mm ultra-narrow bezels. The display measures 6.7 inches in size and refreshes at 120Hz. Whereas, there’s also a 2160Hz high-frequency dimming technology, which provides a more comfortable viewing experience at night. The screen can also reproduce over 1 billion colors, has a brightness of 800 nits, and supports HDR content thanks to HDR 10+ certification.
Realme has used a customized 0.65mm secondary tempered high-strength glass for durability, claiming that it is drop-resistant and has passed the industry’s rigorous 1-meter drop test. The display makes room for an in-display fingerprint scanner as well.
Design-wise, the 10 Pro+ differs significantly from its predecessor. Realme says this new design is inspired by hyperspace tunnels and the light refraction on the rear panel is said to create a three-dimensional effect. Likewise, the device has two camera rings protruding from the back. All this comes in a slim profile of 7.78 mm and weighs 173 grams.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor. It’s a new mobile silicon built on a 6nm node with two Cortex-A78 cores running at 2.6GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz. The same SoC is present in the recently announced Redmi Note 12 series as well.
Furthermore, Realme has used a 4D game vibration motor to improve the gaming experience. Memory options include 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage. As for the software, the smartphones ship with the new Realme UI 4.0, which is based on Android 13.
Cameras
Talking about the cameras, the Realme 10 Pro+ has three of them at the back. The primary sensor is upgraded from 50MP to 108MP, while the 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lenses remain unchanged. We do not know if the device will have OIS support like its predecessor since the company hasn’t mentioned it.
The main camera employs new 9-in-1 pixel fusion technology. And, according to Realme, the amount of light that enters the camera in the dark has increased by 123% compared to the previous generation. It has a 16MP camera for selfies.
Rest of the specs
Aside from that, the smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The connectivity option includes USB Type-C, Dual-band WIFI, 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. Likewise, it has two stereo speakers, one on top and one on the bottom, for audio.
Colors: Sea Blue, Night Black, and Starlight (White)
Realme 10 Pro+ Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the Realme 10 Pro+ in Nepal is Rs. 45,999 for the sole 8/128GB variant. You can purchase it from offline retail shops and e-commerce platforms like Daraz and Hukut
Ever since Qualcomm lifted the curtain off the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, it’s been raining flagships. Brands like Vivo, iQOO, Xiaomi, and Motorola have all launched their premium phones powered by the chip, and Nubia just joined them. Nubia just unveiled the Z50 series in China, which brings the flagship Snapdragon chip along with the company’s latest camera technology. In this article, we will discuss the key specifications, features, expected price, and availability of the Nubia Z50 series in Nepal.
Nubia Z50 Overview:
Power and Performance
As with all the recent flagship launches, the new Nubia Z50 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The chip was announced last month and brings a number of substantial upgrades over last year’s 8 Gen 1. It is built on a new and improved 4nm process (TSMC) and introduces an experimental 1+4+3 architecture with a Cortex-X3-based Prime core, Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A710 performance cores, and Cortex-A510 efficiency cores.
All the visual renderings for games are handled by the new Immortalis GPU-based Adreno A70, which is 25% faster, 45% more power efficient, and brings hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
Nubia has paired the chip with a dedicated AI-powered chip to help lengthen the battery endurance and the life of the 5,000mAh battery itself. It doesn’t bring any improvement on the charging aspect since it has the same 80W support as its predecessor.
Super Stable Frame 3.0
For a smoother gaming experience, Nubia has included the latest version of Super Stable frame technology which promises twice the frame rates. It also consumes 15% less power. Users can choose between 3 different performance modes, 4 GPU optimization options, and 5 display settings.
Software Experience
Nubia Z50 is the first phone to ship with the new MyOS 13 custom skin. It is based on Android 13, and Nubia has promised 30% smoother than last year. Likewise, the company has also assured that the software has zero advertising. Another addition to the UI is eight dynamic wallpapers, each based on a planet in our solar system.
Even when packed with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a smart battery management chip, the main highlight of the Z50 is not the performance, nor is it the performance. First confirmed by the official teaser video, Nubia is banking on the camera capability of the Z50 for its success.
The phone has debuted a new custom camera module with a 35mm equivalent focal length, which the company says takes in light equivalent to over a 1-inch sensor size. Nubia has also integrated a new Beauty mode that retains as maximum detail possible while also maintaining a natural skin tone.
Accompanying the primary camera is a 50MP ultrawide sensor which also doubles as a macro camera. There is a third ring to the side of the dual-camera setup which houses a multi-channel sensor and a quad-ring flash. This helps increase color accuracy by 35%.
Design and Display
As shown in the initial official renders, Nubia Z50 sports a curved display with a tiny punch-hole cutout. The premium-ness also extends to the bezels, which are minimal. By the way, it is a 6.67–inch AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and 100 nits of peak brightness.
Over on the back, it has a two-tone scheme, as the portion around the camera module has a softer finish. It also has the Nubia branding. Nubia Z40 is available in three colors: Black, White, and Green. The first two, we believe, have glass backs, while the Green one has a leather-like texture which is said to improve the group while also withstanding damage against water and oil.
There are a total of three sensors arranged in a triangular shape on top of the rectangular camera module raised so slightly over the rear panel. One of the sensors also has a red accent around it.
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac/ax, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, GPS
Color: Black, Blue, Green
Nubia Z50 Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the Nubia Z50 starts at CNY 2,999 for the base 8/128GB variant. It is already up for pre-order in China. Nubia is not that active in Nepal, but if it ever brings the Z50 here, we expect the price to be at NPR 74,499.
Only a couple of months into the business, Nothing may already launch a new sub-brand called “Particles by XO”, as hinted by a media report. The first product from this sub-brand, rumored to be a pair of TWS earbuds, has reportedly been spotted online. More on Nothing’s sub-brand “Particles by XO” in this article.
Tipster Kuba Wojciechowski has exclusively informed 91Mobiles about Nothing’s new sub-brand. However, it is unclear whether “Particles by XO” is the actual name. Or if the “Particles” is a lineup and “XO” is the sub-brand.
Rumored Design
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Earbuds
Case
Regardless, the first leaked image of the TWS earbuds gives a good idea of the design. Unlike standard TWS or Nothing’s transparent earbuds, these new earbuds will have a unique shape like a peanut with an L-shaped form factor. Likewise, the charging case also looks fairly simple, without any transparent themes.
On the other hand, “Particles by XO” is rumored to be a US-only brand. Since reports suggest that the name has only been trademarked in the United States.
Furthermore, 91mobiles has also revealed some key details about the earbuds. B154 is the codename for it. And, the firmware from Nothing’s serve reveals that the TWS earphones will include high-end features such as the LHDC codec and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). So these will be premium earbuds.
“Particles by XO” Launch and Availability
For the time being, there’s no word from the company about the new sub-brand or its products. We will refresh the article as soon as there is a new update.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Nothing phone (1).
Let’s take a look at the key features of the Dell Alienware m15 R6 along with its latest price and availability in Nepal.
Dell Alienware m15 R6 Overview:
Design and Display
The chassis of the Dell Alienware m15 R6 is based on the brand’s Legend Industrial Design. Its surface has a special coating that reduces stains without changing the color of the chassis. The only color option available is called Dark Side of the Moon. Depending upon configurations, the Alienware m15 R6 weighs between 2.42 and 2.69 kg.
Coming to the display, you get a 15.6-inch panel with Dell’s ComfortView technology. Buyers can choose between 165/360Hz FHD and 240Hz QHD panels. The former boasts a brightness of 300 nits and a 100% sRGB color gamut. Similarly, the QHD panel is brighter at 400 nits and has 100% DCI-P3 coverage. It also supports NVIDIA G-Sync and Advanced Optimus, both of which are optional on the FHD model.
There are four processors to choose from starting with the hexa-core Intel Core i5-11400H all the way to up to Core i9-11900H. The Core i7-11800H forms the middle ground between the two. It’s quite odd that Dell didn’t go for the higher performance Core i9-11900HK which is available with the XPS 17 9710.
Moving on, you can configure the m15 R6 with up to RTX 3080 GPU (115W). Aside from the RTX 3050 Ti (80W), every mobile GPU supports Dynamic Boost by up to 10W. Dell Alienware m15 R6 comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. Similarly, it supports up to 2TB and 4TB SSD storage in single and dual-drive configurations, respectively.
Keyboard and Trackpad
Coming to the input, the standard model comes with the 4-zone AlienFX RGB keyboard with 1.7m key travel and anti-ghosting technology. However, users can also go with the more advanced Cherry Mx ultra-low-profile mechanical keyboard that offers key travel of 1.8mm. It also supports N-key rollover and per-key AlienFX lighting. The multi-touch gesture touchpad comes with integrated left/right keys.
Rest of the specs
For I/O, you get one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with Power Delivery. It also features Thunderbolt 4 on configurations with RTX 3060 GPU and higher. In addition, the laptop has three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI 2.1, one audio jack, and an Ethernet jack. Alienware m15 R6 has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity.
Fueling the whole setup is an 86 Whr Lithium-Ion battery. It is backed by Alienware Battery Defender technology. You get a 240W power adapter with the laptop.
Dell Alienware m15 R6 Specifications:
Design and Build: Alienware Legend Industrial Design
Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5.2, Killer E2600 Ethernet (1Gbps)
Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with PowerDelivery (Thunderbolt 4 optional),3x USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1X HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x audio jack
AC adapter: 240W AC adapter
Dell Alienware m15 R6 Price in Nepal & Availability
The price of the Dell Alienware m15 R6 (2021) in Nepal is Rs. 340,000 for the Core i7-11800H variant with RTX 3070 Super, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. You can buy the m15 R6 along with other Dell Alienware gaming laptops from Hukut Store in Nepal.
Here, you will find the latest price and availability of the Redmi 10A in Nepal, along with the detailed specs sheet and features.
Redmi 10A Overview:
Note that Xiaomi Nepal has brought the global variant of the Redmi 10A to Nepal, which is pretty different from the phone’s Indian SKU. While the global variant packs a 13MP dual camera setup, the Redmi 10A available in India comes with a single 13MP camera.
Design, Display
Redmi 10A offers a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution. The display is similar to its predecessor and features the same tear-drop notch.
However, Xiaomi has switched up the rear camera module to a large square encompassing the fingerprint sensor. The phone has 3 colors to choose from: Charcoal Black, Sea Blue, and Slate Grey.
Camera
For photography, there is a 13MP primary camera supported by a 2MP depth sensor on the back. Over on the front, Xiaomi has included a 5MP selfie shooter. Yet again, the camera setup is similar to Redmi 9A.
Performance
The device is powered by a MediaTek MT6762G aka, Helio G25, which is the same as Redmi 9A. Over on the memory front, it has up to 4GB of RAM and either 32, 64, or 128GB of storage.
Furthermore, the Redmi 10A boots on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. In the Geekbench test, it scored 791 and 3630 points in single-core and in multi-core tests, respectively.
Redmi 10A is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. It supports 10W fast charging via the power brick included in the box.
Besides that, the phone also includes a fingerprint sensor which was absent in 9A. It is a 4G handset with support for single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Redmi 10A Specifications:
Body: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9mm, 194 gm
Display: 6.53-inch LCD, 60Hz
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek MT6762G Helio G25 (12nm Mobile Platform)
The price of the Redmi 10A in Nepal starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base 3/32GB variant while the 3/64GB model costs Rs. 15,999. Likewise, the newly-launched 4/128GB configuration goes for Rs. 17,999. You can buy Redmi 10A in Nepal from Xiaomi-authorized stores like Hukut.
In this review, I will go over my experience with the Redmi Note 12. So Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 12 alongside the Note 12 Pro series a while ago in China. While I was really impressed with all the strides Xiaomi had made on the Pro models, I am always more excited about the budget-friendly option in the Note lineup. Because of the incredible value, they offer for the price.
Redmi Note 12 Specifications:
Body: 165.9 x 76.2 x 8mm, 188 grams, IP53 dust/water resistant
Sensors: Proximity, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyro, IR Blaster
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging
Colors: Black, White, Blue
Price in Nepal: N/A
Redmi Note 12 Review:
For me, the entry-level phones in the Redmi Note series are like a team that consistently qualifies for Champions League. I mean, just take the Redmi Note 10 and Note 11 from the past couple of years. Both of them were massive hits. So naturally, I had high hopes for the new Redmi Note 12 as well!
And based on my experience with the phone, I can say that Redmi has once again managed to make it to the qualifying round, if not win the game altogether. Don’t just take our word for it—I’ll be sharing all the goods and the bads of the phone in this review.
But first, let’s talk about the pricing. I ordered Redmi Note 12 from China, by the way. And it cost me around USD 200 for the 6/128GB variant. But you will not have to do all this hustle since Xiaomi is officially launching the Note 12 series globally on January 2023. Anyway, for the price, there’s a lot to love about this phone.
Design
165.9 x 76.2 x 8mm, 188 grams
Glass front, Plastic back, Plastic frames
IP53 rating
First things first, I really like how minimal and clean it looks. I have the white color variant here with me which has a silver finish on the frames. And I think it looks quite attractive. Plus, the back panel has a matte finish to it as well, so you don’t have to worry about getting fingerprints or smudges on it easily.
One thing you must have noticed by now is that Note 12 looks incredibly similar to its expensive Pro sibling. So since I already loved the design of the 12 Pro+, I feel the same way about this guy as well.
Note 12 (Left) | Note 12 Pro+ (Right)
But given that this is a budget phone, it is obvious to expect plastic back here. While a glass sandwich build would’ve been great, I think this actually works in the phone’s favor as it weighs only 188 grams and measures 8mm thick. And you know how much I like slim and lightweight phones, right?
By the way, it also enjoys an official IP53 rating which means that splashes of water won’t be hurting the phone all that much. And how can I miss the IR blaster and the 3.5mm headphone jack that Xiaomi still doesn’t forget in its phones?
Display
6.67″ Samsung AMOLED, FHD
120Hz refresh rate
1200nits brightness
Design-aside, the Redmi Note 12 brings some quality-of-life improvements on the display side of things as well. For instance, compared to the 90Hz screen on last year’s Note 11, it has a higher 120Hz refresh rate instead. As a result, I’ve been really enjoying that extra smoothness when scrolling through all sorts of apps and UI/UX here. Xiaomi has also upped the peak brightness to 1200 nits this time, so I’ve had no problems reading messages or watching movies when I’m outdoors on the Redmi Note 12 either.
Now, this is an AMOLED screen—a Samsung-made AMOLED screen to be precise—so you know exactly what to expect here. Just pitch black contrast and good color saturation for a great display experience.
But something that I’ve noticed about the Note 12’s display (as well as the 12 Pro+) is that they don’t tend to boost the colors by default to make it look extra pleasing to the eyes. I actually like this kind of calibration, although you can always change that inside the display settings if things look a bit muted to you.
But what’s weird here is that our unit of the Redmi Note 12 misses out on Widevine L1 certification for high-res streaming. From what I can tell, this is a Chinese MIUI ROM thing and the global variant of the phone should carry Widevine L1 verification.
Audio
Mono speaker
3.5mm headphone jack
While I’m quite fond of this display, the Redmi Note 12 has slightly disappointed me in terms of audio since it only has a single loudspeaker instead of a stereo setup. It gets loud enough just fine but coming from the stereo speaker setup on the Redmi Note 11, it’s certainly disappointing to see Xiaomi take an unnecessary step back.
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6nm)
Up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, Up to 256GB UFS 2.2
Android 12-based MIUI 13
On a positive note, possibly the most notable upgrade I’ve found on Redmi Note 12 has to be on the performance front. It’s powered by the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip, which outclasses the Snapdragon 680 on the Redmi Note 11 by a big margin. You can tell the difference just by the real-life usage, and it’s also clearly evident in benchmark scores, as you can see!
Benchmark
Redmi Note 12
Redmi Note 11
AnTuTu v9
Total
372305 (↑ 56.84%)
237386
CPU
113131
94596
GPU
93317
41655
Memory
64022
50848
UX
101835
50287
Geekbench 5
CPU (Single Core)
627 (↑ 66.76%)
376
CPU (Multi-Core)
1803 (↑ 8.47%)
1662
So my usage of the phone has been plenty fluid so far. Apps open quick enough, and I haven’t faced any problems regarding memory management either. Likewise, the improved performance of the SoC also means that the Note 12 is capable of handling light to medium games pretty easily.
For instance, Apex Legends runs at its full potential in Normal graphics and Very High settings where the gameplay is extremely stable. Whereas, in the case of PUBG Mobile, the game maxes out at HD graphics and High frame rate where I found the gameplay to be a bit stuttery. So, for the best possible experience, I would recommend dialing it down to Smooth graphics and High frame rate.
Likewise, the thermal performance of the phone is fairly commendable too. Even with non-stop sessions of a few graphics-intensive games like PUBG Mobile or Apex Legends, I didn’t notice the phone getting that warm or anything. So to further check the sustained performance of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip, I also ran a CPU throttling test for up to 30 minutes, and the phone never throttled below 95% even in one instance. Great!
CPU Throttling
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15 minutes
30 minutes
Furthermore, software-wise I feel like the Chinese version of MIUI has better fluidity and animations compared to the global MIUI ROM. It has been quite an experience, to be honest. On the other hand, there’s always… something with the global version that keeps it from being this reliable. So here’s to hoping that Xiaomi will change things around this time.
Cameras
Dual rear cameras
(48MP primary, 2MP depth)
8MP selfie
Cameras
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Back
Front
Let’s talk about the cameras now. And sadly, Xiaomi has skipped the ultrawide sensor on the Redmi Note 12 and there are only two sensors this time around; a 48MP main sensor paired with a 2MP depth lens.
Normal Images
Normal Images
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But thankfully, its main camera can actually take decent photos in ample lighting conditions. Part of this might be due to Snapdragon 4 Gen 1’s new ISP too. The photos turn out a bit contrasty overall and it does struggle with dynamic range sometimes, but the detail and sharpness levels are pretty good.
Nighttime Images
Night Photos
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Nighttime
Nightmode
Nighttime
Nighttime
Nightmode
Nighttime
Nightmode
Likewise, nighttime images also look good with decent exposure, especially when you have Night mode turned on.
Portrait Images
Portrait
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The Redmi Note 12 does a pretty good job with the portraits as well. Unlike your typical budget phones from Xiaomi that mess up the subject’s skin tone to a weird reddish tint, the Note 12 tries to avoid that as much as possible.
Selfie Images
Selfies
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But the photos from its 8MP selfie camera are not the greatest. They’re not that sharp and people’s skin tone also looks somewhat pinkish.
Videos
Getting to the videos, the phone can only record 1080p 30fps videos from both the front and back. And, yes the stabilization isn’t that great here, but the rear camera can shoot decent videos with balanced colors overall.
Battery
5000mAh battery
33W fast charging
Finally, the battery life on the Redmi Note 12 has been superb. Even with heavy usage consisting of hours of gaming, photo/video shooting, and casual web browsing all through the review period, I managed to net out around 8 hours of screen on time on Note 12. And for charging, you get a 33W adapter inside the box which takes around 1 hour to fully juice up the cell.
Redmi Note 12 Review: Conclusion
So wrapping up this review, I feel like the Redmi Note 12 is a pretty great budget phone—one that will be a strong contender against other budget phones to come out in 2023. Obviously, there are areas where Xiaomi has made some sacrifices, such as the lack of an ultrawide sensor and stereo speakers.
But budget phones always make compromises in one way or the other. And thankfully, the compromise is not on aspects like performance which would have ruined the overall smartphone experience. So if you can look past all this, I think the Redmi Note 12 still offers great value.
Realme initially launched this latest 10 series last month, which is finally going global. On the other hand, the company is adding new members to the series. Realme 10s went official in China, and here we will discuss the specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.
Realme 10s Overview:
While Realme 10s is the latest phone in the company’s portfolio, the specs it offers are not entirely new. Realme has based it on the 9i 5G, which is also available in Nepal, with a few changes here and there.
Design and Design
To start with, Realme 10s has an uncanny visual resemblance to the 9i 5G. It has the same boxy design with a textured CD-inspired finish on the back. The frames of the 9i 5G are completely flat, and the corners are the only part of the phone that still retains a little bit of curve. The phone is 8.1mm thick and weighs around 191 grams. Users can choose between two available color options: Streamer Blue and Crystal Black.
On the front, Realme 10s has a 6.6-inch LCD screen with a 2408 x 1080 pixels resolution. The resultant pixel density is 401 PPI. The screen refreshes 60 times per second and boasts touch sampling rate of 180Hz. It has 400 nits of typical brightness and a waterdrop notch.
Camera
The notch is also home to the 8MP selfie camera. Realme 10s has two more sensors on the back. The first is a 50MP sensor which acts as the primary camera. Accompanying it is a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. The phone has no dedicated camera module, and the sensors stick out of the rear panel in what Realme calls the dual-ring design.
Under the hood, Realme 10s packs the Dimensity 810 5G. Based on a 6nm process, the chip packs two Cortex-A76 performance (@2.4GHz) and 6x Cortex-A55 (@2GHz). It is what handles all the processing going on the 10s. The chip is a slightly overclocked version of the Dimensity 700 on the vanilla Realme 10 5G but offers nothing new compared to the 9i 5G.
Realme has paired the chip with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and users can choose between 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. You can add an additional 6GB of RAM using the virtual RAM feature. There is even a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Rest of the specs
Fueling the Realme 10s is a 5,000mAh battery, and it supports 33W fast charging. Realme includes a compatible charger in the box that can take the phone from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. Since it uses an LCD panel, the fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button on the side. On the audio front, you get a single speaker that you can adjust to 17 different levels up to 87 dB. Despite Realme announcing its latest custom skin, 10s is stuck on last year’s Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.
The price of Realme 10s in China starts at CNY 1,099 for the base 8/128GB variant. There is another memory variant with double the storage that costs CNY 1,299. If it launches in Nepal, we expect the price of the Realme 10s to start at NPR 27,999 in Nepal.
Realme 10s
Price in China (Official)
Price in Availability
8/128GB
CNY 1,099
NPR 27,999
8/256GB
CNY 1,299
NPR 32,999
Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and early impressions of Realme 10 5G.
The screen can also reproduce over 1 billion colors, has a brightness of 800 nits, and supports HDR content thanks to HDR 10+ certification.
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