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Price Drop Alert: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 just got a whole lot cheaper in Nepal

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July 28, 2022

Price Drop Alert: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 just got a whole lot cheaper in Nepal

As we inch closer to the official unveiling of the next-gen foldable, Samsung has reduced the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 by a huge margin. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, and official price in Nepal of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel clocked at 120Hz and a secondary 1.9-inch screen for notifications and quick settings. The latter is a Super AMOLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate and is 4x bigger than the last-gen Flip. You can easily customize it to add the widgets of your likes.

Moreover, the device is protected with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus on the front as well as on the back. However, the cover display Gorilla Glass DX protection. Just like the Fold 3, the Flip 3 also comes with Armor Aluminium frames. Likewise, as per Samsung, with the PET coating on the main screen, its hardness is increased by 36%, and the hinge can survive over 200,000 folds.

Also Read:
- Xiaomi announces Mi Pad 5 lineup to take on Apple’s iPad series
- Realme Book (Slim) with 2K display, slim form factor launched

Performance

The Z Flip 3 is nothing less than the Fold 3 in terms of performance. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. In total, the device packs a 3300mAh battery split into two halves: the upper body containing 930mAh and the lower body with 2370mAh. Similarly, it comes pre-installed with OneUI 3.1 on top of Android 11.

Camera

Moving on to the cameras, it features two 12MP sensors – a primary f/1.8 lens with OIS and an ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture. In addition, the main screen houses a 10MP lens on a punch-hole cutout.

The rear cameras can shoot up to 4K videos @ up to 60fps. It also supports 960fps super slow-mo at HD resolution, 240fps slow-mo at 1080p, and 4K Hyperlapse videos.

Rest of the specs

Besides, the Z Flip 3 supports 15W fast charging via the USB-C port on top of 10W wireless charging. The device also gets an IPX8 certification against water damage. Moreover, the connectivity option includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS, Nano-SIM, and eSIM.

For biometrics, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button. On the audio side of things, it has a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Specifications:

Weight: 183 gm
Display:
- Main: 6.7-inches Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
- External: 1.9-inches Super AMOLED “Cover Display”, 60Hz, Gorilla Glass DX
Resolution:
- Main: FHD+ (2636 x 1080 pixels), 21.9:9 aspect ratio
- External: 300 x 112 pixels
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; 5nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (1x Cortex-X1 @ 2.84GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.42GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.80GHz)
GPU: Adreno 660
RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM / 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top
Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
– 12MP, f/1.8 primary sensor; Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
– 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
– Single LED flash
Front Camera: 10MP, f/2.4 aperture; PDAF
Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted
Connectivity: Nano-SIM, eSIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS, USB Type-C
Battery: 3300mAh battery with 15W wired / 10W wireless / 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Green (not available in Nepal)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The latest price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in Nepal is Rs. 89,999. Previously it was 124,999. You can buy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 from authorized stores like Hukut and Sherisha Mobile Hub in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3	Price in Nepal
8/256GB (Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream)	Rs. ~~124,999~~ 89,999

Check out our early impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Review: Bang for the Buck

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Redmi Buds 3 Lite Review: Bang for the Buck

Yesterday, Xiaomi unveiled its latest pair of budget TWS earbuds, Redmi Buds 3 Lite, in Nepal. The new earbuds boast promising specs and features, all while retailing for under Rs. 3,500. But is it any good? Let me share my real-life experience with the Redmi Buds 3 Lite in this review.

Before we begin this review, let’s take a quick look at the official specs sheet of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Specifications:

Dimension:
- Earbud: 24.5 x 16.7 x 24.6 mm, 4.2 gram each
- Charging Case: 60 x 46 x 23.7mm, 36 grams (with earbuds)
Color Options: Black
Sound Driver: 6mm dynamic driver
Noise Cancellation: Environment Noise Cancellation (for calls) only
Microphone: Yes,
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2 (10m wireless range)
IP Rating: Yes, IP54 (earbuds only)
Battery:
- Earbuds: 36mAh
- Case: 315mAh
Playback Time:
- Earbuds: 5 hours
- With case: 18 hours
Control: Touch-based control (Double Tap, Triple Tap, Long Press)
Charging: 5V wired charging
Companion App: No
Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,399 (Buy Here)

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Review:

The Redmi Buds 3 Lite made its initial debut in October of last year as the Buds 3 “Youth Edition”. It then made its way to the Indian market before launching in Nepal.

In India, it’s priced at INR 1,999. However, if you can get it for just Rs 1,499 for the first two days of the sale starting July 31. It is a couple of hundred cheaper than the latest Realme Buds Air 3 Neo, making it the cheapest TWS earbuds from a major smartphone in the brand.

Even in the Nepali market, it is among the cheapest TWS earbuds one can get.

What’s in the box

As you can see, the Indian/Nepali retail unit of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite is compact and red for the most part. However, Xiaomi even ships it in an all-black box depending upon the region.

Inside the box, we get the charging case with earbuds inside, two pairs of ear tips, and an additional pair of ear hooks.

Interestingly, Xiaomi doesn’t ship any type of charging cable inside the box. It might be a problem if you don’t have extra Type-C cable lying around.

Design and Comfort:

Ear hook design
IP54 rating (earbuds only)

Light, Portable Charging Case

The elliptical shape of the charging case looks quite familiar. It is an all-plastic build which makes it prone to scratches. Fortunately, they are quite visible because of the matte black finish on top. The overall build quality is good for the price. In addition, the case is light and portable as well.

Ear Hook Design

Coming to the actual earbuds, the design itself is a step away from anything I have seen from Redmi so far, especially with the ear hooks on board.

I am quite fond of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite’s fit. The earbuds are snugly and offer a decent level of passive noise cancellation.

Still, the best part of these earbuds, for me, is their lightweight design. You can really feel them on your ear, which is a good thing since you can wear them for prolonged music sessions.

Controls

Touch control
Double/triple tap, long presses

The outer surfaces of the earbuds are touch-sensitive and they respond to taps and long presses. You can play or pause the earbuds by pressing and holding on to either of the earbuds.

And as you might have guessed it doesn’t feel that intuitive. It would have been a lot better had the earbuds recognized a simple tap instead.

Furthermore, a double tap skips to the next track while a triple tack can summon your phone’s voice assistant.

And one more thing — since the touch-sensitive surface is quite limited, it will take some time to get used to it.

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.2 support
No companion app

As for connectivity, you get the latest Bluetooth 5.2 with support for fast (automatic pair). Throughout this review period not once did I experience any connection drop or any other connectivity issues on my Redmi Buds 3 Lite.

Sadly, there is no companion app to alter the earbud’s settings. But the exclusion of app support is understandable given the budget nature of the earbuds.

Sound Quality

6mm dynamic drivers

As far as the music quality goes, I will have to say I’m quite impressed. Redmi Earbuds 3 Lite is adequately loud and the overall sound quality is surprisingly balanced, almost.

It doesn’t over-emphasize bass, which is what most companies do with budget earbuds. While the Redmi Buds 3 Lite is thumpy enough, there’s no low bass to enjoy. Mids sound a little suppressed too. However, it is good enough for poppy and trendy tunes.

vs. Jabra Elite 3

To show you how it fares against some more expensive earbuds I tested it against Jabra Elite 3, which is our current pick for the best budget TWS earbuds.

As for pricing, it costs around INR 3,699, double the Redmi Buds 3 Lite’s introductory price. For that, the Jabra Elite 3 does have a more balanced sound profile. The mids are more prominent here and the sound stage is wider.

But this doesn’t make the Redmi Buds 3 Lite any less exciting. For what it’s worth, Redmi Buds 3 Lite is still an exceptional performer.

Game Mode, Call Quality & More

It is not that bad for phone calls either. The voice does sound a little muffled when attending calls but it’s not too bad.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite even has a dedicated gaming mode, which you can activate by holding the controls of both left and right earbuds.

To be honest, this feature is more gimmicky than practical. My suggestion — is don’t pick the Redmi Buds 3 Lite for gaming. Instead, go for something with aptX or other low latency codecs.

And you also don’t get features like ANC like on more expensive earbuds.

Battery Life

36mAh (earbuds) / 315mAh (charging case)
5 hours battery life (earbuds) / 18 hours (with case)

Now, let’s talk about battery life. Redmi promises up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge with the 36mAh battery of the earbuds.

However, my pair of Redmi Earbuds 3 Lite, averaged 4 hours of endurance during my review period. But this was with the volumes set at high. I believe you can get closer to the claimed battery life by listening at lower volumes.

On top of that, the case provides two more charge cycles. So battery endurance is not something you need to be concerned about if you are looking to buy Redmi Buds 3 Lite.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Overview: Conclusion

All in all, Redmi Buds 3 Lite might just be the budget earbuds that you are looking for. It’s light and comfortable and even comes with ear-hooks for fitness enthusiasts.

The audio quality is exceptionally well considering this is among the cheapest earbuds out there. Battery life is also solid on this one. All this is hard for any other earbuds to match in the budget segment.

Watch our video review of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Review: Pros and Cons

Pros

Lightweight design with ear hooks
Comfortable fit
Balanced sound
Good battery life

Cons:

Restricted sound stage
Gimmicky Game mode
Non-intuitive control
No charging cable in the box

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 launched with powerful Snapdragon SoCs, 120Hz OLED display

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Huawei MatePad Pro 11 launched with powerful Snapdragon SoCs, 120Hz OLED display

Yesterday, Huawei concluded its “Summer 2022 Smart Office Launch” event where it introduced the MatePad Pro 11. It is the company’s latest tablet that runs Harmony OS 3.0 out of the box. In this article, we will look into the specs, features, availability and expected price of the Huawei MatePad Pro 11 in Nepal.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 Overview:

Design, Display

The MatePad Pro 11 flaunts a 11-inch display with a punch-hole cutout on the front. This is an OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

Not to forget, the display also supports 1 billion colors (10-bit), has color calibration of delta E < 1, and 1,440Hz high frequency PWM dimming. Likewise, it is the first tablet to be certified by TÜV Rheinland’s new Full Care Display 3.0 standard.

In terms of design, it comes with chamfered edges and a circular camera module on the back that appears to be inspired by the Huawei Mate line of smartphones. It weighs 449 grams and is as slim as 5.9mm.

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Performance

For sheer power, the tablet comes with two different CPU choices: Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870. However, regardless of which chipset you choose, you will have the option of up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of ROM.

The tablet also utilizes 3D graphene and a vapor chamber cooling for sustained performance during high workloads. It boots on Harmony OS 3.0, which brings a revamped multitasking interface and the ability to stack groups of widgets on top of each other to make the home screen seem less cluttered.

The difference between these two chipset variants is in the charging aspect, since the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888-powered device offers 66W fast charging and the Snapdragon 870 one has a charging capacity of 40W.

However you just get a 40W adapter in the box with a high-end model while the vanilla variant comes with a 22.5W adapter. The actual battery capacity on both models remains 8330mAh.

Rest of the specs

As for the optics, on the rear, there is a dual camera setup headlined by a 13MP primary module and an 8MP ultra wide lens. The front-facing camera has a resolution of 16MP.

There are also a couple of accessories available for this tablet. The MatePad Pro supports Huawei M-Pencil that has been updated for improved grip, and a smoother writing experience.

Along with it, you can also purchase the new magnetic smart keyboard which has 1.5mm key travel distance. It’s a detachable keyboard and you can adjust the kickstand from 120° to 165°.

Interestingly, the keyboard case has a built-in antenna, which turns it into a “Wi-Fi amplifier” that helps in better signal reception. The keyboard and case will be bundled with some versions of the tablet and will be optional for others. For audio, it features a six-unit speaker with Huawei Sound support.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 Specifications:

Display: 11″ OLED, 120Hz, 10-bit, 16:10, delta E < 1, 1,440Hz high frequency PWM dimming
Resolution: WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels), 274 PPI
Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary, 8MP ultrawide)
Front Camera: 16MP
Processor: Snapdragon 888 (5nm) / Snapdragon 870 (7nm)
Memory: Up to 12GB RAM, Up to 512GB storage
OS: Harmony OS 3.0
Audio: Six-unit speaker with Huawei Sound
Battery: 8330mAh, 66W (SD 888) / 40W (SD 870)
Color: Crystal White, Galaxy Blue, Obsidian Black

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 Price in Nepal and Availability

The MatePad Pro 11 is now available for pre-order in China, with the Snapdragon 870-powered WiFi-only variant starting at CNY 3,499. The Snapdragon 888-powered tablet, on the other hand, starts at CNY 3,799. We expect its price of MatePad Pro 11 to start at NPR 75,000 if Huawei plans to launch it in Nepal.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11	Configuration	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
With Snapdragon 870	8/128GB, WiFi	CNY 3,499	NPR 75,000
With Snapdragon 870	8/256GB, WiFi	CNY 3,999	NPR 85,000
With Snapdragon 888	8/128GB, WiFi	CNY 3,799	NPR 80,000
	8/256GB, WiFi	CNY 4,299	NPR 90,000
	12/512GB, WiFi	CNY 5,499	NPR 113,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme Pad Mini.

These are the best laptop deals to look out on the “ Daraz Mahabachat Bazar” sale

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July 27, 2022

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These are the best laptop deals to look out on the “ Daraz Mahabachat Bazar” sale

This year’s Daraz “Mahabachat Bazar” campaign is already live, including plenty of discounts, offers, and coupons to help you save money. And, as always, we’re here to bring you the best tech deals in this Daraz Mahabachat Bazar campaign. So let’s go through them.

Best Tech Deals on Daraz “Mahabachat Bazar”

Asus L510MA-WB04

This Asus L510MA-WB04 ultrabook is intended for people on a tight budget. It is powered by Intel’s Celeron N4020 CPU and includes 4GB DDR4 RAM as well as a 128GB SSD, which provides faster read and write speeds than a hard disk. The front-facing screen is 15.6-inch in size and boasts a Full HD resolution with an anti-glare coating. This should be a reasonable alternative for people on a limited budget whose jobs aren’t particularly demanding. However, if you do a lot of multitasking or editing, there are other options in this post.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Compact 3 is a slim and lightweight entry-level notebook. The laptop is powered by an 11th-gen Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage. During this deal, MegaTech, the official distributor for Lenovo products in Nepal, is offering this laptop for Rs. 66,900. The purchase also includes a three-year official warranty.

HP 15

HP 15 is yet another Windows laptop on this list. It is powered by the Ryzen 5 5500U processor which is powerful enough for daily tasks, and it comes with 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB M.2 SSD for a fluid multitasking experience.

During this offer, you can get it for Rs. 73,000 without any bank discounts or anything. Including the discount will lower the price even further.

HP 15s

Moving on, another deal from HP during this sale is the HP 15s. Like the HP 15, it is powered by a Ryzen 5 5500U CPU with 8GB RAM, however, it has a larger 512GB SSD. Naturally, you’d have to spend a little more for this extra storage, but the price difference between the two isn’t significant.

Acer Extensa 15

Next up on this list of best tech deals on Daraz “Mahabachat Bazar” campaign is theAcer Extensa 15, powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor with Iris Xe integrated graphics. It also features 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, so it should be plenty for most day-to-day operations. It is available for Rs. 79,990 and you can also use vouchers to get a flat Rs. 5000 off any item purchased for more than Rs. 75,000.

Dell Inspiron 3501

The Dell Inspiron 3501 is a 15.6-inch ultrabook powered by Intel’s 11th Generation Core i5-1135G7 processor with a turbo clock of up to 4.20 GHz. Intel’s integrated Iris Xe GPU powers the graphics processing. It costs roughly 80,000 rupees and comes with 4GB of RAM and 1TB of HDD storage. Again you can use bank discounts and coupons to lower the price.

Dell Inspiron 15

Dell Inspiron 15 is a mid-range laptop featuring a Tiger Lake Series processor. It has an 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. In addition, there is an Nvidia GeForce X350 graphics card inside for your light GPU demands.

Asus VivoBook Flip

The VivoBook Flip, as the name indicates, features a 360-degree hinge and a touchscreen that allows pen input. The screen in this case is a 14.0-inch FHD IPS panel with a glossy finish. It has a Ryzen 5 5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage. A 3-cell 42Wh Li-ion battery powers this 2-in-1 notebook.

HP Pavilion X360

The HP Pavilion X360 is the 11th-gen Core i5 laptop with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Jere. you’re getting a 14″ IPS LCD screen with Full HD resolution. But besides this casual stuff, this is a 2-in-1 laptop, which means it can be used as a tablet or with a compatible stylus.

Acer Nitro 5 2021

The Nitro line of gaming laptops is quite popular in Nepal, especially among those searching for a budget gaming laptop. This Nitro 5 gaming laptop is fitted with a Tiger Lake H-series CPU with a turbo clock speed of 4.4GHz. A GTX 1650Ti GPU with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM is used for graphics. On the front, there’s a 15.6-inch screen with 144Hz refresh rate support, so you can enjoy smoothness when gaming.

Apple MacBook Air M1

The Apple MacBook Air with an M1 processor is next on the list. It is currently available at a discounted price of Rs. 164,000, down from Rs. 168,000. Add to that the coupons and bank discounts it will be available at an even lower price. As part of this campaign, they are giving out coupons worth Rs. 7000 when you buy a product costing more than Rs. 1 lakh. If you’re looking to buy the MacBook Air, this is a great offer.

MacBook Pro 14-inch

The MacBook Pro 14-inch joins this list. It combines premium aesthetics with a powerful Apple M1 Pro chipset. You also get an all-aluminum chassis and a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a peak brightness of 1600 nits. In addition, it supports a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate which dynamically adjusts the refresh rate dependent on the content on the screen. Other notable features include WiFi 6 compatibility and Thunderbolt 4 port support.

Asus Rog Strix Scar 15

Moving on, if you’re looking for a capable gaming machine, the Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 can be a suitable choice. This beast is equipped with a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics, allowing it to give a solid gaming experience in demanding games. Furthermore, the 1TB SSD will meet all of your storage requirements for those GBs of game files. As is customary, Asus provides a two-year warranty period.

Realme C31 with Unisoc T612, 5000mAh battery launched in Nepal

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Realme C31 with Unisoc T612, 5000mAh battery launched in Nepal

Realme has just announced its latest C-series phone in Nepal, Realme C31. It is the successor to last year’s Realme C21. Let’s learn more about the specifications, features, and official price in Nepal of the Realme C31.

Realme C31 Overview:

Display And Design

Realme C31 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with an HD resolution. Moreover, this budget phone expectedly lacks a high refresh rate.

But the phone does feature a new camera bump at the back which resembles more expensive Realme devices like the GT 2 series. Likewise, the C31 has curves on the sides for a more comfortable grip. Still and all, we’re greeted with a teardrop notch on the front for the selfie camera.

Realme C31 is available in two colorways: Dark Green and Light Silver. The phone weighs 197 grams and is 8.4mm thick.

Performance And Memory

Running the show on the Realme C31 is the Unisoc T612 chipset which is an entry-level octa-core processor. The T612 is manufactured under a 12nm node and has two Cortex-A75 (@1.8GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8GHz) CPU cores. Handling the graphics is Arm’s Mar-G57 GPU.

The base variant of Realme C31 sports 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Besides, Realme also offers a 64GB variant with 4GB RAM.

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Camera And More

Realme C31’s new rear camera island boasts a triple camera setup. The 13MP primary camera comes with an f/2.2 aperture. It is accompanied by an f/2.4 macro and an f/2.8 monochrome sensor. The aforementioned teardrop notch on the front houses a single 5MP selfie shooter.

On the other hand, Realme C31 is powered by a 5000mAh Li-Po battery. Unfortunately, it boots on Android 11 with Realme UI R on top. Likewise, this budget phone has a single speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As for biometrics, there’s a fingerprint reader embedded into the home button.

Realme C31 Specifications:

Display: 6.5-inches LCD panel, 60Hz
Resolution: HD+, 1600 x 900 pixels
Chipset: Unisoc T612 4G (12nm)
RAM: 3/4GB LPDDR4X RAM
Storage: 32/64GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable upto 1TB)
Software & UI: Android 11 with Realme UI R edition
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash)
– 13MP f/2.2 primary lens
– Macro lens, f/2.4
– Monochrome, f/2.8
Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.0 (notch)
Body: 64.74 x 76.19 x 8.43mm, 197gm
Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh (10W microUSB charging)

Realme C31 Price in Nepal (Official)

The official price of Realme C31 in Nepal is Rs. 17,799 for the sole 4/64GB memory variant. You can buy Realme C31 from authorized stores like Hukut.

Realme C31	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
4/64GB	Rs. 17,799	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our unboxing & review of Realme 9 Pro+

Redmi Buds 3 Lite with lock-in design, IP54 rating now available in Nepal

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July 27, 2022

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Redmi Buds 3 Lite with lock-in design, IP54 rating now available in Nepal

After its launch in India a few days back, Redmi has now launched the Buds 3 Lite in Nepal. It is the company’s latest budget wireless earbuds outside of China. In this article, we will discuss the key specs, features, official price, and availability of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite in Nepal.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Overview:

Design

Redmi Buds 3 Lite is a cheaper alternative to last year’s AirDots 3 Pro. That being said, its design is nothing like we have seen in past Xiaomi/Redmi TWS earbuds, especially with the earbud hooks. Redmi includes two pairs of hooks in the box in addition to the three different-sized pairs of ear tips.

The earbuds weigh 4.2 grams each and have IP54 dust and water resistance. They come in a color-matching elliptical charging case with an LED indicator on the front. The weight of the case with the earbuds inside is 36 grams.

Control and Connectivity

Redmi Buds 3 Lite comes with Bluetooth 5.2 chip inside for connectivity. In addition, it even supports automatic pairing, so you won’t have to manually pair them over and again.

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The outside of the earbuds is touch-sensitive for control input. Redmi Buds 3 can recognize double taps, single taps, and long presses.

Audio Features

Redmi Buds 3 Lite features a 6mm dynamic audio driver tuned by Xiaomi’s own Sound Lab. Since it’s a budget offering, there is no Active Noise Cancellation. But it does have the Environment Noise Reduction feature that uses software algorithms to enhance the clarity of voice during calls.

For gamers, there is a dedicated low-latency mode as well. However, Xiaomi has not mentioned the lowest latency achievable with the Redmi Buds 3.

Battery and Charging

Finally, Redmi Buds 3 Lite can last up to 5 hours on a single charge. The charging case extends it to up to 18 hours. There is a Type-C port on the bottom of the case for charging.

Read our review of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite.

Redmi Buds 3 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

The Buds 3 Lite retails for an asking price of Rs. 3,399 in Nepal and is available for purchase via Hukut store and authorized sellers across the nation.

TWS Earbuds	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Redmi Buds 3 Lite	Rs. 3,399	Hukut store

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Buds 3 Lite.

Hamrobazar caught promoting Nothing phone (1) from grey channels

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July 26, 2022

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Hamrobazar caught promoting Nothing phone (1) from grey channels

We have got great news—you can now buy the most hyped phone of the year in Nepal – the Nothing Phone (1), courtesy of Hamrobazar. A phone with such immense market buzz arriving so quickly in Nepal sounds great and all, but when giving it a second thought, the cracks begin to show. Like… how is it possible and how is it legal even? Stick with us as we peel off the layers of this whole “Nothing phone (1) on Hamrobazar” fiasco.

The phone (1) costs GBP 399

Back in April, the Government of Nepal (GoN) imposed an import ban on 10 categories of non-essential items, which also included phones over the price of USD 600. The ban was a low-key effort by the government to manage the depleting foreign exchange reserve.

And a couple of months later in July, the government decided to extend the ban with a few changes here and there. The most notable one being the extension of the import ban on phones over USD 300. Considering the current state of Nepal’s economy, the policymakers saw banning said imports as an important way to minimize the outflow of national forex reserve.

But here we are—talking about Nothing phone (1) that costs GBP 399 in the UK for the entry-level model, which roughly translates to USD 480 in today’s market. Nothing is a UK-based company, by the way. And even when referring to its price in India—where the phone (1) is the cheapest—it still converts to a little over USD 400. So it begs the question how is the Nepal government even allowing all this?

How is the government even allowing all this?

Long story short, it is not. At least technically. Nothing, being a new company, has not officially set its foot in a lot of markets including Nepal. In fact, the phone (1) isn’t available in the US and Canada either. So for Nothing to officially enter the Nepali market, it first needs to appoint authorized distributors. But that hasn’t happened so far.

And given the existing import policy, Nothing wouldn’t want to either since the phone (1) costs well above the legal threshold. Therefore, all units of the Nothing phone (1) to arrive in Nepal, including the ones on Hamrobazar, are grey products.

A few of them might be personal imports like from someone who’s returning to Nepal from India; that’s always possible. But the vast majority of these phones have not followed the proper official procedures, which points to tax evasion and whatnot.

Hamrobazar is promoting an illegal product

Now, it’s sad to see that Hamrobazar is providing a platform to sell such illegal products. Not to mention, the company is even promoting them! Hamrobazar’s rules page clearly mentions (in bold) that it does not allow ads that are deemed illegal as per Nepalese law. But the platform doesn’t seem to be doing a great job screening the listings.

We all know that it’s an online classified marketplace with hundreds of sellers uploading products daily. So, one can assume that the illegal listings of the Nothing phone (1) might have flown under the radar of the screening team.

But all that benefit of the doubt goes down the drain when you see Hamrobazar promoting said listings via its official social media handles. Even the company’s CEO Rohit Tiwari has shared the post on his personal timeline.

Once again, it is possible that Hamrobazar’s team, including the CEO, might still be unaware of how the phone (1) got here. This just shows sheer negligence from the team to learn about a particular product before promoting them on their platform.

The incompetence of the system

We know a lot of you will read this and might still go and order the phone (1) from Hamrobazar. After all, as I mentioned earlier, there is no sign of it launching officially in Nepal anytime soon. So what’s wrong with getting a phone that you like?

If you fall in this group, you are directly promoting the grey market, which, you may argue is not something that normal Joe like you and I can control. I mean, if Nepal’s legal system had been competent enough, there would not even be a grey market in the first place.

There have been multiple talks, time and again, about Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) implementing Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) to shut down grey phones and discourage illegal imports. But MDMS has been nothing short of a running joke within the smartphone industry in Nepal as the system is yet to see the light of day—even more than a year after it was slated to go live.

Back to the phone (1)

While MDMS was meant to discourage grey sellers, NTA’s failure to implement it has actually had an inverse impact on the market. No wonder there are multiple sellers importing phones like Nothing phone (1) illegally and selling them on public platforms so casually.

The grey importers are also making huge profits on a per unit basis on the phone, more than what an authorized distributor would normally be allowed. After all, they don’t pay the 13% VAT, 5% excise duty, and all the other variable or fixed costs that an official vendor would bear.

What’s even worse is that it’s not just such a niche/enthusiast phone market that grey importers exploit. They even undercut authorized distributors in high-demand products like the iPhones, thus suffocating legitimate businesses.

What’s it for the general consumer?

Besides getting the phones of your choice even at cheaper-than-normal prices, there is no other reason to get products from the grey market. First, you won’t get a VAT bill for your purchase. After-sales service for such phones is pretty much absent too.

And don’t fall for their promised warranties as there is no guarantee that these stores will even be in business tomorrow! Even if they are, don’t expect company-level after-sale service on your phone since they simply don’t have the same access to repair parts as the authorized distributors.

If you use the phone where it’s not officially available, it won’t receive timely software updates either. It’s no secret that smartphone companies prioritize OTA upgrades in regions based on the user base.

And by some miracle, if MDMS actually goes live somehow, the system can simply shut your device out of all network providers in Nepal—which means you won’t be able to use your SIM card on such phones.

Watch: MDMS explained

Realme launches its first PC monitor with 75Hz refresh rate, sRGB coverage

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Realme launches its first PC monitor with 75Hz refresh rate, sRGB coverage

Realme’s “first 5G-Led AIoT Launch” just went live with a bunch of new products from the company including its first-ever monitor. So, let’s have a look at the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Flat Monitor in Nepal.

Realme Flat Monitor Overview:

Display, Design

The Realme Flat Monitor features a 23.8-inch VA panel with Full HD resolution and an anti-glare coating. It features a 75Hz refresh rate and a low 8ms response time for a smooth viewing experience.

It can display 16.7 million colors and has a maximum brightness of 250 nits. Likewise, the panel has a viewing angle of 178° and an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Furthermore, Realme Flat Monitor also has a nearly bezel-less design and a thin metal stand, which makes the monitor look modern. The ultra-slim 6.9mm profile adds to the aesthetics of Realme’s first monitor.

Unfortunately, it skips out on height and swivel adjustments.

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Rest of the specs

The Realme Flat Monitor misses out on additional features like in-built speakers and auto brightness. For connectivity, it has an HDMI 1.4, a VGA, and a Type-C port. Additionally, it has a DC power input.

Realme Flat Monitor Specification:

Screen Size: 23.8-inch
Panel Type: VA
Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels); 16:09 aspect ratio
Refresh rate: 75Hz refresh rate
Response Time: 8ms
Brightness: 250 nits (Peak)
Color Gamut: sRGB
Ports: 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA, 1x USB Type-C port, 1x DC power input

Realme Flat Monitor Price in Nepal and Availability

Realme’s first Flat Monitor is now available in India via Flipkart for INR 12,999 and it comes with 3 years of warranty. You can even get it for Rs. 10,999 as part of Realme’s introductory offer. We expect the Realme Flat Monitor to cost around NPR 30,000 when it launches in Nepal.

Realme Monitor	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
23.8-inch	INR 10,999	NPR 30,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of Realme 9.

Realme Buds Air 3 Neo with 10mm audio driver coming soon to Nepal

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July 26, 2022

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Realme Buds Air 3 Neo with 10mm audio driver coming soon to Nepal

After its initial launch in China, Realme has introduced the successor to last year’s Buds Air 2 Neo in India. It is a less expensive alternative to the recently released Buds Air 3. In this article, we will look into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Buds Air 3 Neo in Nepal.

Realme Buds Air 3 Neo Overview:

Design

The Buds Air 3 Neo comes with an oval-shaped case and the same stem style as the Buds Air 3. These are in-ear earphones with a metal-like finish on the bud’s stem and support touch controls. The buds are water-resistant to IPX5 standards and come in White and Blue color variants.

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Features

Each bud has a 10mm Bass Boost driver and also supports Dolby Atmos. Interestingly, it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC) which was present in its predecessor. But it does support AI environment noise cancellation (ENC) to suppress outside noise to some extent. For calls and meetings, it has a dual microphone setup.

Furthermore, the TWS buds offer an 88ms low latency option for gaming. You can link it to your smartphone using the Realme Link app, and it also supports quick pairing with smartphones/tablets running Realme UI.

The buds can last up to 7 hours on a single charge and can deliver up to 30 hours of music playback time with the charging case. Finally, the case charges via a USB Type-C port.

Realme Buds Air 3 Neo Specifications:

Color options: Streamer White, Starry Night Blue
Sound driver: 10mm Bass Boost driver
Noise cancellation: AI ENC, Dual-mic
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2
Water resistance: Yes, IPX5 waterproof (earbuds only)
Battery life:
- Earbuds: Up to 7 hours
- With case: Up to 30 hours
Companion app: Realme Link (Android | iOS)

Realme Buds Air 3 Neo Price in Nepal and Availability

The Buds Air 3 Neo will be available for purchase in India from July 27 for INR 1,999. We expect the price of Realme Buds Air 3 Neo to be NPR 3,500 when it will launch in Nepal.

TWS Earbuds	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Buds Air 3 Neo	CNY 1,999	NPR 3,700

Meanwhile, take a look at our pick of the best budget wireless earbuds of 2022.

Realme Watch 3 with Bluetooth calling, LCD screen launched

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July 26, 2022

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Realme Watch 3 with Bluetooth calling, LCD screen launched

Realme introduced a host of goods today at its 5G-Led AIoT launch event. Among them is the Realme Watch 3, the company’s most recent wearable and the successor to last year’s Watch 2. Here, we will go through the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Watch 3 in Nepal.

Realme Watch 3 Overview:

Design, Display

The Watch 3 has a 35% bigger screen than its predecessor, measuring 1.8-inch. This is still an IPS display, but Realme has trimmed the bezel all around for premium looks. Remember that the Watch 2 has a large bezel on the top and bottom, thus this is unquestionably a favorable deployment.

Similarly, the screen can achieve 500 nits of brightness, which is actually 100 nits less than the Watch 2. The wearable supports over 100+ watch faces and is available in grey and black color variants.

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Features

The Watch 3’s most notable feature is that it now allows Bluetooth calling. It has a built-in speaker, complemented by AI environmental noise cancellation (ENC), and a built-in power amplifier for improved call quality. You can pair the smartwatch with your phone via the Realme Link app.

In terms of health and fitness features, the Watch comes with 24/7 heart-rate monitoring. You can also continuously record blood-oxygen levels, and the watch can track other health indicators like sleep and steps. There is also support for over 110+ sports modes like yoga, hiking, and walking. However, it doesn’t a built-in GPS so route tracking should be dependent on your smartphone’s location.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the Watch 3 gets its juice from a 340mAh battery that is rated to deliver up to 7 days of up-time. It charges via proprietary magnetic charging.

Realme Watch 3 Specifications:

Design: Polycarbonate body, Silicon wrist band
Display: 1.8-inches IPS LCD, 500 nits brightness
Water ResistanceLeve: IP68
Compatibility: Android 5.0+ / iOS 11 (Bluetooth 5.0)
Companion App: Realme Link (Android | iOS)
Sports Mode: 110+
Battery: 340mAh
Charging: Magnetic charger
Extras: Built-in speaker, AI ENC, Built-in power amplifier
Color options: Grey, Black

Realme Watch 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Watch 3 carries a price tag of INR 3,499 in India. It is available to purchase through Flipkart.com and the company’s official site from August 2, 2022. We expect the price of the Realme Watch 3 to be NPR 6,500 when it launches in Nepal.

Smartwatch	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Watch 3	INR 3,499	NPR 6,500

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme Pad Mini.