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Poco M4 5G goes global with Dimensity 700 & a new camera setup

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Poco M4 5G goes global with Dimensity 700 & a new camera setup

A few months ago, Poco unveiled the company’s cheapest phone, M4 5G, in India. The phone has now made its global debut with few changes in the camera department. In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Poco M4 5G in Nepal.

Poco M4 5G Overview:

Performance and Overview

Poco M4 5G is powered by Dimensity 700 chip which comes with a dedicated 5G modem. This is the biggest change coming from M3 to M4 5G. Poco M4 5G supports a total of 7 5G Bands in India, whereas there is a total of 12 5G bands on the global version.

Moving on, Poco M4 5G is available in two memory configurations. The base variant features 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage. The higher-end variant comes with 6GB of RAM and double the storage.

Design and Display

Poco has even experimented with the design of the Poco M4 5G. The slate on which the cameras reside now expands across the width of the phone. You can also notice a textured-like finish on the rear panel. Poco also has a name for this new design—Hypnotic Swirl. Color options include Power Black, Cool Blue, and Yellow.

Poco M4 5G color options

As for the in-hand feel, Poco M4 5G comes with flat frames with curved edges. It measures 8.9mm in thickness and weighs around 200 grams.

Over on the front, you get a 6.58-inch LCD screen with an FHD+ resolution. It sports a waterdrop-style notch which makes it look outdated compared to its predecessor which had a notch.

But if you can look past it, you are getting a 90Hz screen with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. In addition, it even has Gorilla Glass 3 protection and an official IP52 rating.

Camera

Last year’s Poco M3 had only three cameras as it ditched the ultrawide module entirely. Now, Poco has removed one more sensor, leaving just two on the M4 5G.

Poco M4’s camera specs will vary depending upon the region. The Indian variant features a 50MP primary camera, paired with a 2MP depth sensor, whereas the new global version replaces the former with a 13MP snapper.

Likewise, the global variant comes with a 5MP selfie camera. For comparison, the Indian version of the Poco M4 5G has an 8MP sensor.

Pooc M4 5G Camera Setup

Battery

Poco M4 5G gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery. It’s smaller than the 6,000mAh cell on the M3 but comes with the same 18W fast charging tech. But Poco includes a 22.5W power brick in the box. Likewise, it even supports 5W reverse charging that you can use to charge your accessories.

The phone runs Android 12 out of the box with MIUI 13 on top. Other notable features of the M4 5G include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and Hi-res audio certification.

POCO M4 5G Specifications:

  • Body: 76.09 x 163.99 x 8.9mm, 195 gm, Polycarbonate build, IP52 rated
  • Display: 6.58-inches IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, Up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MIUI 13 for on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
    – 50MP (Indian) / 13MP (Global) Primary
    – 2MP macro
  • Front Camera: 8MP (Indian) / 5MP (Global)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W fast charging (22.5W adapter provided)
  • Color Options: Cool Blue, Power Black, POCO Yellow

Poco M4 5G Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)

The price of Poco M4 5G in the global market starts at EUR 219. It is soon expected to launch in Nepal as well. As such, we expect the price of Poco M4 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 22,500.

Poco M4 5G Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/64GB EUR 219 NPR 22,500
6/128GB EUR 249 NPR 26,500
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Poco M4 Pro 5G.

JBL Flip 6 with 20W output is finally up for pre-order in Nepal

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JBL Flip 6 with 20W output is finally up for pre-order in Nepal

JBL Flip 6 is the newest addition to the Flip lineup, offering IP67 water resistance and more than 12 hours of battery life. The speaker is finally available for pre-order in Nepal. In this article, we will look at the specifications, features, availability, and price of the JBL Flip 6 in Nepal.

JBL Flip 6 Overview:

Design

Compared to its predecessor, the JBL Flip 6 has undergone a redesign. The speaker now has a bolder JBL logo and smoother edges. According to JBL, the bold design represents bold audio.

JBL Flip 6 - Design

Because it is dust and waterproof, the speaker is suitable for any environment, including a pool or a skatepark. Furthermore, the available colors are grey, black, teal, blue, and red.

Rest of the specs

The audio setup of the JBL Flip 6 is comprised of two passive radiators for deep bass, a woofer, and a dedicated tweeter. It has a dynamic frequency response range of 63Hz to 20KHz and outputs 20W.

For connectivity, JBL has gone with Bluetooth 5.1 and the speaker supports PartyBoost as well. PartyBoost allows the user to connect two or more compatible speakers.

The user can also use the JBL Portable app to tweak the sound of the JBL Flip 6. Besides, the speaker can be connected to up to two devices simultaneously.

Fitted with a 17.28Wh battery, JBL claims music playtime of more than 12 hours. The battery charges fully in just about 2 and a half hours via USB Type-C.

The Type-C port offers protection against damage and notifies the user in case of contact with moisture.

JBL Flip 6 Specifications:

  • Body: 17.8 x 6.8 x 7.2cm, 550 gms
  • Output: 20W
  • Frequency Response: 63Hz – 20 kHz
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
  • IP Rating: IP67 dust-and-waterproof
  • Battery: 17.28Wh Li-ion
  • Backup: Up to 12 hours
  • Charging: Type-C port (100% in 2.5 hours)
  • Color Options: Blue, Black, Grey, Teal, Red

JBL Flip 6 Price in Nepal and Availability

The JBL Flip 6 is currently available in Nepal for NPR 16,500. You can buy your Flip 6 from official dealers like Hukut Store.

Portable Speaker Price in Nepal Availability
JBL Flip 6 NPR 16,500 Hukut Store
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the JBL Flip 5.

Harman Kardon launches a couple of premium speakers in Nepal

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Harman Kardon launches a couple of premium speakers in Nepal

Harman Kardon, a well-known maker of audio accessories, has released two speakers in Nepal. These are the Onyx Studio 7 and Citation 200, two premium speakers from the firm. So, let us have a look at the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 and Citation 200 in Nepal.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 Overview:

Design

The main attraction of Onyx Studio 7 is its design. The speaker has a spherical body with a metal ring around it that gives it a space-like vibe, similar to Saturn’s rings.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 Design

The ring cleverly doubles as a handle for carrying. You may also use the handle as a stand to prop up the speaker on flat surfaces. As fascinating as it appears, this added appeal adds to the device’s weight since it weighs 3.295 kg.

For controls, there is a power, playing, and volume up/down on the top of the speaker along with tiny indicator light. 

Audio

Inside you get two 1-inch tweeters and a single 4.8-inch woofer that has a rated power output of 50W and a frequency range of 50Hz to 20kHz.

The Onyx Studio 7 is Bluetooth 4.2 compliant, but only supports the SBC audio codec. The speaker can wirelessly connect with another Onyx Studio 7 to form a pair. The company promises a battery life of up to 8 hours with an 11.70Wh battery. 

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 Specifications:

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 268.0 x 302.5 x 159.5 mm
  • Weight: 3.295 kg/ 7.26 lbs
  • Transducers: 1 x Woofer (120mm), 2 x Tweeter (25mm)
  • Rated Output Power: 50 W RMS
  • Frequency response: 50 Hz — 20 kHz (-6dB)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: > 80 dB
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Battery: 11.70Wh (up to 8 hours)
  • Charging: 5 hours

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 Price in Nepal, Availability

Similar to the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7, Citation 200 is sold by EvoStore in Nepal and costs Rs. 41,000.

Speaker Price in Nepal 
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 Rs. 41,000

Harman Kardon Citation 200 Overview:

Design

Next up, Citation 200 is another beefier speaker from Harman Kardon. The outer cover is made of fiber and weighs 2.85 kg. It, like Studio 7, features a carrying handle, but this time the leather covering is held in place by metallic buttons.

Harman Kardon Citation 200 Design

Since it has IPX4 water-resistance rating, the speaker can endure light rain. There are LEDs integrated into the front of the speaker that light up when you alter the volume or invoke Google Assistant.

The control panel is located on the top of the speaker and includes power on/off, Bluetooth pairing, and volume controls, as well as a button to play/pause music, stop timers and alarms, and trigger the voice assistant.

Audio

Citation 200 has a 25mm tweeter and a 120mm woofer for audio. They combine to deliver a 50W of output with a frequency range of 40Hz to 20kHz. You can even pair two of these to create stereo sound.

Furthermore, there are two microphones on the aforementioned control panel to allow you to communicate with your Google Assistant. Since the speaker supports WiFi 5, it can also be connected to the internet. You can link it over Bluetooth with your primary device. 

Harman states that the speaker’s battery life is around 8 hours. Charging using a USB-C connector takes about 3 hours.

Harman Kardon Citation 200 Specifications:

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 178 x 219 x 172mm 
  • Weight: 2.85 kg
  • Transducers: 1 x Woofer (120mm), 1 x Tweeter (25mm)
  • Rated Output Power: 50W RMS
  • Frequency response: 40 Hz — 20 kHz (-6dB)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: > 80 dB
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Battery: 4800mAh (up to 8 hours)
  • Charging: 3 hours

Harman Kardon Citation 200 Price in Nepal, Availability

Just like the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7, the Citation 200 is available to purchase in Nepal from EvoStore and has a price tag of Rs. 61,000. 

Speaker Price in Nepal  Availability 
Harman Kardon Citation 200 Rs. 61,000 Evostore
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite.

Weekly Tech Quiz #11

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Weekly Tech Quiz #11

Welcome to the eleventh edition of our weekly tech quiz. Take our quiz to put your tech knowledge to the test (no cheating, obviously). There are 15 questions in total, so it shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes. And the questions could be from any field—smartphones, gaming, music, and more. Let’s go!

Xioami Pad 5 Pro 12.4 official with Snapdragon 870, 50MP cameras

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Xioami Pad 5 Pro 12.4 official with Snapdragon 870, 50MP cameras

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 is the latest addition to the brand’s popular Pad 5 lineup. In this article, we will take a look at the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 in Nepal.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 Overview:

Design and Display

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 comes with quite a few design changes. The rear camera module has been redesigned to look a lot like the ones on Xioami 12 series phones. The company also provides new color options: Black, Silver, and Green.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 - Display

Over on the front, the bezels are thinner and the display size is bumped to 12.4 inches. However, the display specs are fairly similar with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2.5K resolution, HDR 10 support, and Dolby Vision certification.

Performance and Memory

The performance on the new 12.4-inch Pad 5 Pro is handled by the Snapdragon 870. It is the same processor as the 11-inch Pad 5. Thus, we can expect similar performance from the tablet.

For this iteration, Xiaomi has paired the processor with up to 512GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. Furthermore, it runs MIUI Pad 13 based on Android 12 which offers additional functionality for better screen-state utilization and multitasking.

Camera

For optics, Xiaomi has fitted the slate with a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. Over on the front, it packs a 20MP selfie camera.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 - Camera

Rest of the specs

The tablet has a 10,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. According to the company, it can charge fully in under 68 minutes.

For an immersive audio experience, the Pad 5 Pro 12.4 flaunts a quad-speaker system and two microphones. It also supports Xiaomi’s stylus and keyboard attachment.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 284.9 x 185.2 x 6.66 mm, 620g
  • Display: 12.4″ IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz sampling rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typical) brightness
  • Resolution: WQHD+ (1600 x 2560 pixels), 244 PPI
  • Rear Camera: 50MP primary + 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 20MP
  • Processor: Snapdragon 870 5G
  • Memory: 6/8/12GB RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • OS: MIUI Pad 13 on Android 12
  • Battery: 10,000mAh, 67W Fast Charging
  • Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Color Options: Black, Silver, Green

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 is currently available only in China. The price for the base 8/128GB variant is set at CNY 2,799 and goes all the way up to CNY 3,999 for the CNY 3,999 variant. We expect the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 to start at NPR 59,999 if it launches in Nepal.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 Price in China  Price in Nepal (Expected) 
6/128GB  CNY 2,799 NPR 59,999 
8/256GB  CNY 3,299 NPR 69,999
12/512GB CNY 3,999 NPR 85,599
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.

Redmi K50 Ultra goes official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 120W fast charging

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Redmi K50 Ultra goes official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 120W fast charging

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the newest member of its K-series, the Redmi K50 Ultra. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside makes it the most powerful phone in the series. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Redmi K50 Ultra in Nepal.

Redmi K50 Ultra Overview:

Performance

The new K50 Ultra is the first, and so far, the only Redmi phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. This makes it even more powerful than the K50 Gaming Edition with the standard Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

The new SoC is based on TSMC’s 4nm process node, resulting in a 30% increased power efficiency. In addition, the Plus variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 boasts 10% gains in CPU and GPU as well as a 20% improvement in AI capability.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Xiaomi has paired the chip with a vapor chamber covering an area of 3,723 sq mm. On the software side, Xiaomi’s FEAS 2.1 technology on the Redmi K50 Ultra promises stable fps during games, even promising 120fps on games like Honor of Kings.

Design and Display

Redmi K50 Ultra stands out among other K50 models because of the design. Xiaomi has based the phone’s design around the Xiaomi 12 and 12S. And it’s clear from the rectangular camera bump at the back. Xiaomi offers the phone in three color options: Black, Silver, and Black.

Furthermore, there is even a special “Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Summer Edition” limited to 20,000 units.

Redmi K50 Ultra Color Options

Over on the front, the Redmi K50 Ultra sports a 6.67-inches OLED screen with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels. Xiaomi claims that the power consumption of this 1.5K screen is in close approximation to a normal FHD screen. Redmi K50 Ultra’s screen refreshes at 120Hz and boasts 480Hz touch sampling rate

It’s a 12-bit screen with DCI-P3 coverage and support of HDR (HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Adaptive HDR).

Camera

The center-aligned punch-hole of the Redmi K50 Ultra encloses the 20MP Sony IMX596 selfie camera. It can capture 1080p videos and has advanced features like screen fill light and voice control photo. Over on the back, we get a triple camera setup consisting of a 108MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro sensor.

The 108MP camera in question utilizes Samsung’s ISOCELL HM6 sensor. It even has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and can record 4K videos.

Redmi K50 Ultra Camera Setup

Rest of the Specs

Fueling this whole setup is a 5,000mAh lithium-ion battery. Using Xiaomi’s proprietary charging technology, the Redmi K50 Ultra can attain charging speeds of up to 120W. In addition, the phone is also compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3+ and Power Delivery 3.0 chargers.

Redmi K50 Ultra has an in-display fingerprint scanner that can also record your heart rate. There is a stereo speaker but no headphone jack. As for wireless connectivity, the phone has dual-5G standby, Wi-Fi 6E, and NFC.

Redmi K50 Ultra Specifications:

  • Body: 75.9 x 163.1 x 8.6mm, 202 gm
  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 12-bit display, HDR10+, DCI-P3
  • Resolution: 1.5K (2712 x 1220 pixels)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MIUI 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple (w/ flicker sensor, LED flash);
    – 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 (OIS)
    – 8MP ultra-wide camera
    – 2MP f/2.4 macro camera
  • Front Camera: 20MP Sony IMX596 (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Stereo Speakers
  • Security: In-display mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, 360º Ambient Light, Proximity, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 120W fast charging

Redmi K50 Ultra Price in Nepal and Availability

Xiaomi has scheduled the first sale of the Redmi K50 Ultra in China on August 16. Prices start at CNY 2,999 for the 8/128GB variant. We expect the price to start at NPR if Xiaomi launches the Redmi K50 Ultra in Nepal.

Redmi K50 Ultra  Price in China (Official)  Price in Nepal (Expected) 
8/128GB CNY 2,999 NPR 60,000
8/256GB CNY 3,299 NPR 66,000
12/256GB CNY 3,599 NPR 72,000
12/512GB CNY 3,999 NPR 80,000
12/512GB (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Edition) CNY 4,199 NPR 85,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Poco F4 GT.

Kacific and Space Link officially inaugurate broadband satellite internet service in Nepal

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Kacific and Space Link officially inaugurate broadband satellite internet service in Nepal

Kacific Satellites, in collaboration with Space Link and Everest Link, has officially inaugurated its Ka-band-based broadband satellite internet service in Nepal. At the launch event held yesterday in Kathmandu, the company officially kicked off its operation in Nepal.

What is satellite internet?

Unlike your typical fiber-based or wireless internet, satellite internet is a bit different. Simply put, its entire process starts with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) sending a geostationary satellite into space that orbits the Earth. The satellite is responsible for transmitting signals to and from the end-user and the “Earth Station”.

Here, the Earth station (or ground station, or gateway) is essentially what delivers internet radio signals to the satellite, which it then forwards to the local modem.

How internet satellite works
Image: Viasat

And to receive signals sent by satellite, a receiver dish or a VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) antenna is installed at a location with a clear view of the sky. That’s quite the oversimplification, but I hope you get the idea.

This is mostly ideal for rural or some geologically complex areas where fiber or dial-up internet is inaccessible. That unavailability may be due to the complicated logistics to expand fiber services, unfavorable economies of scale, or some other reasons entirely.

Nepal Political Map New
Political map of Nepal

Regardless, the arrival of satellite internet service in Nepal is quite a significant achievement. That’s because now, the digitally unserved or underserved communities of the country—especially the Himalayan region—will finally have access to the wonders of the internet.

What is Kacific Satellites?

Kacific Satellites is a global broadband satellite operator that currently serves a total of 25 countries in South East Asia and the Pacific territory through 56 satellite spot beams. It is also the largest Ka-band operator in the said region. The company launched its first Ka-band geostationary high throughput satellite (HTS) in December 2019, called “Kacific1”.

Ka-band (or KA band, or Kₐ band, or K-above) defines frequencies in the range of 26.5 – 40 GHz that are used for satellite communication. Here in Nepal, NTA (Nepal Telecommunications Authority) approved the use of the Ka-band spectrum (19.7 – 21.2 GHz downlink, 29.5 – 31 GHz uplink) for satellite internet in March 2021.

Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA)

So with the foundation set, Kacific Satellites has been testing on setting up a Ka-band terminal in Nepal for quite some time now. But mind you that an international satellite internet provider can’t directly offer its services to the end-user. According to the existing Nepali regulation, it has to route through an NSP (Network Service Provider) and an ISP (Internet Service Provider).

The legal route

In this case, Space Link (NSP) acquired the license for the use of the Ka-band spectrum in March of last year. And to offer Kacific’s satellite internet services in Nepal, it has teamed up with Everest Link (ISP) since a licensed NSP isn’t allowed to provide internet services to the end customer either.

However, Kacific clarified that other ISP or NSPs could also collaborate with the company to extend its services in Nepal if required.

Kacific Satellites - Coverage Area Satellite Internet in Nepal
Kacific1 coverage area

And in December 2021, the company successfully tested a Ka-band terminal in Nepal where it achieved 80 Mbps download and 16 Mbps upload speed. The company has since completed the final stages of testing, and has thus commercially rolled out its services in Nepal. Kacific also conducted a live video feed demo and speed test demo of the Gigstarter 10 User plan during the event, with the following results:

  • Download: 59.79 Mbps
  • Upload: 9.28 Mbps
  • Ping: 659 ms

What’s it gonna cost?

Brace yourselves. While satellite internet’s accessibility is no match for fiber-based internet, that does come at a price. Quite literally. Space Link currently has the following seven subscription tiers for its satellite internet services in Nepal:

Download speed Upload speed Monthly cost One-time terminal fee
Gigstarter
Simple 3 Mbps 3 Mbps Rs. 17,610 Rs. 88,140
Everyday 15 Mbps 10 Mbps Rs. 25,415
4 User 30 Mbps 10 Mbps Rs. 31,950
7 User 50 Mbps 15 Mbps Rs. 75,034 Rs. 159,100
Rs. 88,140
(offer price)
10 User 60 Mbps 20 Mbps Rs. 108,921
25 User 70 Mbps 20 Mbps Rs. 278,353
60 User 100 Mbps 20 Mbps Rs. 550,655 Free

Note: The aforementioned prices are inclusive of VAT. FUP is applicable to all plans.

Apart from the monthly fee, its one-time installation cost is quite staggering too. The 1.2 meters satellite dish alone costs Rs. 88,140 for the Simple to 4 User plan. While the VSAT terminal is free of charge on the top-end Gigstarter 60 User package, it costs Rs. 159,100 for the remaining plans. But the company is currently offering it for Rs. 88,140.

According to Kacific, this discounted rate will be applicable to a handful of customers on a first-come-first-serve basis. Then there’s the charge for the MDM2010 satellite modem, whereas transportation and other tertiary costs are to be incurred by the end customer too.

Likewise, the satellite dish is also non-returnable. You do get a 1-year warranty but that’s it. That means, in case you’re unsatisfied with the service, you can’t return the dish and get a refund. Kacific did mention that a buyback program of sorts was being discussed internally, but we have no way to tell if and when that program will actually come into action as of now.

Kacific satellite internet in Nepal: Final words

So it’s pretty clear that satellite internet service from Kacific and Space Link is out of reach of many Nepali households. Instead, it’s mostly suited for government offices, hospitals, communities, corporations and business houses, and such. Then again, satellite internet (by its very nature) is expensive compared to fiber or dial-up internet. To minimize the cost burden to a certain degree, one can enroll in the Kacific Authorized Distributor (KAD) program.

This is basically a referral program where individuals or businesses can earn up to Rs. 45,000 by signing up a new customer. But their responsibility also includes installing network equipment to the customer’s location and making sure that the customer renews their subscription.

Despite all this, Kacific has finally enabled high-speed internet services to the remote, geographically challenged region of Nepal. According to NTA’s latest MIS report (April – May 2022), the internet penetration rate in Nepal is abysmally low at just 38%. Even though 93% of the population are covered by cellular network.

So satellite internet is a crucial infrastructure to introduce internet to remote areas of the country. Not just this, it can also play a critical role in terms of establishing communication during natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, and floods. Kacific also offers enterprise backup solutions where financial institutions, hospitals, etc. can switch to satellite internet for immediate connection in case their existing fiber-based network fails.

  • Meanwhile, check out our picks for the best mid-range smartwatches

CyberOne is Xiaomi’s first full-sized humanoid robot, and it looks pretty cool

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CyberOne is Xiaomi’s first full-sized humanoid robot, and it looks pretty cool

Xiaomi no longer remains a smartphone company as it has been aggressively diversifying its portfolio. From robotics to electric vehicles, the corporation has been attempting to dominate the industry in every manner conceivable. In the meantime, Xiaomi yesterday followed its foldable event with the announcement of CyberOne, a humanoid robot.

Xiaomi CyberOne Overview:

This isn’t the first time Xiaomi has released a robotic device. Last year, it released the CyberDog, which, as our intuition suggests, is where the moniker for its humanoid robot comes from.

On the surface, the CyberOne looks far behind what Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot can do. The latter has mastered mobility and parkour abilities and can outperform the CyberOne many times more.

However, Xiaomi’s CyberOne was an intriguing showcase. It is a full-size bionic robot, standing 177cm tall and weighing 52 kg. Probably because of the metal suit it is wearing, the company nicknamed it “Metal Bro” (luckily not Iron Man) and even gave it the zodiac sign of Leo. Quite unusual yet interesting!

Xiaomi CyberOne -1

Anyways the robot’s face is a curved OLED display that allows it to observe the world in 3D. You could have spotted the bot conversing with the company’s founder, Lei Jun, at the event. So to enable it Xiaomi has fitted two microphones inside the robot’s body. And it gains mobility thanks to Xiaomi’s self-developed algorithm, which can coordinate the movement of 21 joints.

Xiaomi says these sophisticated mechanisms and artificial intelligence to learn these skills were developed by the company’s specialized Robot labs. The conglomerate has substantially invested in R&D in a variety of sectors, including software, hardware, and algorithm innovation.

As a result, Xiaomi is making a number of claims, including the ability to distinguish 85 environmental semantics and comprehend 45 human semantic emotions. Xiaomi notes:

Humanoid robots rely on vision to process their surroundings. Equipped with a self-developed Mi-Sense depth vision module and combined with an AI interaction algorithm, CyberOne is capable of perceiving 3D space, as well as recognizing individuals, gestures, and expressions, allowing it to not only see but to process its environment. In order to communicate with the world, CyberOne is equipped with a self-developed MiAI environment semantics recognition engine and a MiAI vocal emotion identification engine, enabling it to recognize 85 types of environmental sounds and 45 classifications of human emotion. CyberOne is able to detect happiness, and even comfort the user in times of sadness. All of these features are integrated into CyberOne’s processing units, which are paired with a curved OLED module to display real-time interactive information.

Xiaomi’s forerunner

CyberOne is a first-generation humanoid robot from Xiaomi, and most of its aspects have yet to be explored. However, it has surpassed Tesla’s humanoid robot, which Elon Musk announced last year. Working is probably preferable to simply talking.

All of this indicates that CyberOne is not yet ready for commercialization purposes. However, it is projected to cost between 600,000 and 700,000 yuan (about $89,100 and $104,000).

  • Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Xiaomi launches its second-gen folding smartphone with Leica partnership

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Xiaomi launches its second-gen folding smartphone with Leica partnership

It’s foldable everywhere! Hot on the heels of Samsung and Motorola announcing their latest fold phones, Xiaomi is having its own foldable reveal party today. The company has launched its new Mix Fold 2 smartphone in China. So let’s have a look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in Nepal.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Overview:

Design

The most noticeable change in this year’s foldable from Xiaomi is its slimmer body. When unfolded, the Mix Fold 2 is only 5.4mm thick, making it the world’s thinnest foldable to date. In comparison, the newly released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is 6.3mm thick, while Xiaomi’s first-generation Fold is nearly 7.62mm thick.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Design -1

Moreover, the Fold 2 is 55 grams lighter than its predecessor and weighs 262 grams. Xiaomi has also made changes to the device’s hinge. The Fold 2 now boasts an independently designed water-drop style hinge as opposed to the U-shaped hinge on the first-gen Mix Fold.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Hinge

As a result, the crease on the main display is less noticeable now. For starters, a similar waterdrop hinge is already in use in the Oppo Find N.

Display

In terms of display, the MIX Fold 2 has a 6.56-inch E5 AMOLED panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 +, 120 Hz frame rate and brightness up to 1000 nits are also included.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Design

The internal screen has a size of 8.02 inches, a resolution of 2K, and again a 120Hz refresh rate, but this time with LTPO 2.0 technology. The latter will allow the screen to hover its refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz based on the content on the screen. Likewise, the screen covers the DCI-P3 color space and has a brightness of up to 1000 nits (peak up to 1300 nits).

Moreover, according to Xiaomi, the main screen is made of Eco-OLED POL-LESS material, which consumes 25% less power and delivers 33% better light transmission. Surprisingly, its usage eliminated the need for a polarizer layer on the screen. There is simply an Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) above the display, which is only 0.03 mm thick and 2.25 times more durable. The smartphone also has a 360-degree light sensor and up to 16,000 levels of automated backlight brightness adjustment.

Performance

Furthermore, the Mix Fold 2 is the fourth foldable to launch with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU in less than 24 hours. To keep the thermals under control, Fold 2 is equipped with a multi-layered heat dissipation system. It comprises a sheet of graphene with an area of 3715.8 mm2 and a vapor chamber with an area of 2520.2 mm2.

Munch like Samsung and Motorola, Xiaomi is introducing neat software tricks on its foldable with the new MIUI Fold 13. The UI includes a bottom bar with a row of applications for easy access. The brand also claims that over 4,000 of the most popular apps have been modified to adapt to this screen real estate..

Camera

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Cameras

The Mix Fold 2’s camera hardware includes a Leica-tuned triple sensor setup positioned in a horizontal hump at the back. The primary improvement here is the use of the 50MP Sony IMX766 in the main camera module. Accompanying this is a 13MP ultrawide and an 8MP 2x telephoto shooter. On the other hand, there’s no camera sensor on the main as well as the cover display.

Rest of the specs

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 comes with a 4500mAh battery and supports 67W wired fast charging. It can charge a smartphone to 38% in 10 minutes and 100% in 40 minutes.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Specifications:

  • Display:
    • Cover: 6.56″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits, HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass Victus
    • Main: 8.02″ ECO-OLED, 120Hz (LTPO 2.0), 1300 nits, DCI-P3, UTG
  • Resolution:
    • Cover: FHD+ (2320 x 1080 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio
    • Main: 2K (2160 x 1914 pixels)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G (4nm Mobile Platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core:
    – 1x Cortex-X2 (3.19 GHz)
    – 3x Cortex-A710 (2.75 GHz)
    – 4x Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 730
  • Memory: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MIUI Fold 13 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – Primary: 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766, OIS
    – Ultrawide: 13MP f/2.4
    – Telephoto: 8MP f/2.6, 2x optical zoom, Dual PD focusing
  • Selfie Camera: N/A
  • Battery: 4500mAh battery with 67W wired charging

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Mix Fold 2 will go on sale in China at a starting price of CNY 8999 for the base 12GB+256GB variant. The higher-end 12GB+512GB and 12GB+1TB variants will set you back CNY 9,999 and CNY 11,999, respectively. We expect the price of Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 to start at NPR 180,000 if it makes its way to Nepal.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB CNY 8,999 180,000
12/512GB CNY 9,999 NPR 190,000
12GB, 1TB CNY 11,999 NPR 235,000
  • Meanwhile, go through our a year-long review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Motorola Moto X30 Pro launched as world’s first 200MP camera smartphone

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Motorola Moto X30 Pro launched as world’s first 200MP camera smartphone

Motorola launched the world’s first smartphone with a 200MP camera dubbed the Moto X30 Pro. The same event also introduced the world to the refreshed Razr 2022 foldable. Here, we will go through the Motorola Moto X30 Pro and its specs, features, availability, and price in Nepal.

Motorola Moto X30 Pro Overview:

Massive 200MP Primary Camera

The main highlight of the Moto X30 Pro is, no doubt, its camera. The phone is the first commercial product with Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor, which the company announced last year.

Motorola previously shared the first photos from X30 Pro’s 200MP sensor on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging site. The company even briefed that the 200MP camera will take 50MP photos natively with 4-in-1 pixel binning.

It is a different approach than the 108MP cameras on current mainstream flagships that utilize nona-binning (9-in-1). Motorola even claimed that HP 1’s 4-in-1 binning is superior to the 9-in-1 binning on other phones.

Motorola Frontier 200MP camera leaked image

On the videography front, ISOCELL HP1  can shoot 8K videos at 30fps should the phone’s processor allow it. The phone also supports Optical Image Stabilization. As you can see in the pictures, the 200MP camera has resulted in a massive camera bump on the Moto X30 Pro.

It even raises higher than the other two sensors. Talking about the two sensors, one is a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x zoom and the other is a 50MP ultrawide. These are not as groundbreaking as the 200MP sensor, but impressive nonetheless.

The front camera has a 60MP sensor with 4-in-1 binning.

125W Fast Charging

Moving on, the Moto X30 Pro is Motorola’s first phone to have 125W fast charging support. The power brick uses GaN technology and weighs around 130 grams. Besides that, the phone also supports 50W wireless charging.

Motorola claims that the mAh battery on the smartphone can go from 0% to 100% in just 19 minutes.

Motorola 125W Charger

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

In terms of performance, the Moto X30 Pro features Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It is a mid-year refresh of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and is based on TSMC’s 4nm process.

There are two RAM configurations of the phone. The base variant has 8GB of RAM, whereas Motorola also offers a 12GB option. More so, the available storage options are 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

Design, Display

In terms of design, the phone features a familiar slab shape, a rectangular camera bump, and a curved display. Its back panel has a Motorola logo in the middle and bottom. The phone is available in 4 colors: blue, white, grey and black.

Motorola Moto X30 Pro - Design, Display

The smartphone brings a 6.7” FHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The 10-bit panel covers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and supports HDR 10+ and DC dimming. It is rated for 1,250 nits peak brightness and offers a 1,500Hz touch sampling rate.

Motorola Moto X30 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7″ FHD+ Curved AMOLED panel, 144Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 10-bit color depth, HDR10+
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MYUI 4.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple
    – 200MP Samsung HP1 Primary, OIS
    – 50MP Ultrawide
    – 2x Telephoto
  • Front Camera: 60MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Battery: 4700mAh, 125W wired charging, 50W wireless charging

Motorola Moto X30 Pro Price in Nepal

The base 8/128GB variant of the Motorola Moto X30 Pro retails for CNY 3,699 in China and goes all the way up to CNY 4,499 for the 12/512GB variant. We expect the price of Moto X30 Pro to start at NPR 78,599 if it makes its way to Nepal.

Moto X30 Pro Variant  Price in China  Price in Nepal (Expected) 
8/128GB  CNY 3,699 NPR 84,999 
12/256GB  CNY 4,199 NPR 88,999 
 12/512GB CNY 4,499  NPR 95,399

 

  • Meanwhile, check out our unboxing of the Moto G82.
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