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DJI Transmission launched with ultra low-latency video streaming

DJI

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June 16, 2022

DJI Transmission launched with ultra low-latency video streaming

Along with the RS 3 series gimbals, DJI has announced the DJI Transmission, its first wireless video monitoring device. It is capable of remote monitoring and control of compatible gimbals within a 6km radius. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the DJI Transmission in Nepal.

DJI Transmission Overview:

DJI Transmission is the company’s first wireless video transmitter, monitor, and controller. In a nutshell, this device utilizes transmission technology that enables remote monitoring and control of your camera, or both at the same time.

DJI Transmission consists of two primary components: a transmitter and a receiver. As the name implies, the transmitter sends the signal that is received by the receiver. While the former is just a rectangular box with antennae on the left and sides, the receiver has a 7-inch 1500-nits High-Bright Remote Monitor that lets you view the captured footage.

As per DJI, both the transmitter and receiver use the same chip solution as its premium Ronin 4D camera. This helps to achieve ultra-low transmission latency when paired with cameras. Additionally, a single transmitter can also be paired with multiple receivers, if in case you need it.

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It primarily employs O3 Pro technology, which is capable of sending 1080p@60fps video across distances of up to 6km while also providing live audio monitoring. Moreover, users can choose their desired frequency bands (2.4/5GHz) for transmission, although the DFS (dynamic frequency selection) technology used here switches between suitable bands for interference-free transmission.

DJI Transmission Price in Nepal and Availability

DJI Transmission will go on sale in September this year for USD 2,499. The brand is also offering the transmitter and High-Bright Remote Monitor separately for USD 1,699 and USD 1,099, respectively. We expect the price of DJI Transmission to be NPR 325,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Device	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
DJI Transmission	USD 2,499	NPR 325,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 12.

Samsung Galaxy A04 Core renders leaked; to be powered by Exynos 850

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June 15, 2022

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Samsung Galaxy A04 Core renders leaked; to be powered by Exynos 850

Samsung is reportedly working on a successor to the Galaxy A03 Core, which was announced last year. While no official announcements have been made yet, the first renderings of the device have been making rounds on the internet. This article will walk you through the leaks and rumors around the Samsung Galaxy A04 Core.

Samsung Galaxy A04 Core Overview:

Design and Display

The initial renders of the device were made official by Winfuture.de. Its design appears to be almost identical to that of its predecessor in the images. The device’s rear is made of polycarbonate and has a matte finish. There’s also a single rear camera and an LED flash.

Galaxy A04 Core Design

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On the front will be a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution screen with a teardrop notch and thick bottom bezels. The volume rocker and power button are on the right side of the handset, and there is no fingerprint scanner on the back or side.

The leaked image of the Galaxy A04 Core shows it in three different color schemes: Black, Green, and Copper.

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Performance

In terms of performance, the device is expected to arrive with an Exynos 850 chipset. It is built on an 8nm node, as opposed to Unisoc’s 28nm chipset on the A03 Core. As a result, it should bring significant battery improvements.

In addition, it will be powered by a 5000mAh battery. Software-wise, the A04 Core is likely to boot on Android 12-based OneUI 4.1. Besides this, it should inherit most of the specs of the A03 Core, such as an 8MP rear lens and a 5MP selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy A04 Core Specifications (Rumored):

Display: 6.5-inch HD+
Chipset: Exynos 850 (8nm)
OS: OneUI 4.1 based on Android 12
Battery: 5000mAh

Samsung Galaxy A04 Core Launch (Expected)

The Galaxy A04 Core has no official release date just yet, although it is likely to arrive later this month or in July.

Daraz’s “Jesth Ko Best” campaign kicks in with free delivery, discounts up to 60%

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June 14, 2022

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Daraz’s “Jesth Ko Best” campaign kicks in with free delivery, discounts up to 60%

Following the success of the new year’s sale campaign, Daraz Nepal is back with another campaign dubbed “Jestha Ko Best”. As expected, it brings exciting deals and offers on various products, as well as bank discounts and free delivery. So, let’s learn more about the Daraz Jestha Ko Best campaign in this article.

Daraz Jestha Ko Best Campaign:

Mega deals up to 60%

Mega deals have been a constant feature of every Daraz campaign, and this one is no different. Daraz is now providing up to 60% discount on over 13 lakh products. These are campaign-exclusive bargains, discounts, and offers, so make sure to add the products you want to your cart before it ends.

Vouchers

Vouchers are unquestionably the best complement to discounts. So, the Jestha Ko Best campaign is giving out mega vouchers valued at up to Rs. 4000.

Hot Picks

Under Hot Picks, Daraz has curated a list of some of the best deals on its platform, with up to 40% off. Once again, the discount is limited to this campaign only.

One Rupee Game

The much popular One Rupee Game is also making its way to Jestha Ko Best campaign. Customers who shop on Daraz will have the opportunity to win select items for as little as Rs. 1. To take part, users must choose a product and pre-pay prepay Rs. 1 using their debit/credit card, eSewa, or IME Pay wallet.

This time around, Daraz is giving you the chance to win:

1 Double Room in BB Plan from Club Himalaya worth Rs. 12,500
Rejuvenation Therapy by Tranquility Spa worth Rs. 10,000
Realme GT Neo 3 – Soon to be launched

Free Delivery

Customers can also take advantage of free delivery on orders. However, this is dependent on the vendor from whom you are purchasing your products. You must also satisfy the seller’s minimum purchase limit to qualify for free shipping.

Exclusive launch

Daraz is also partnering with Realme to exclusively introduce two of its smartphones in Nepal. On June 17th, Realme will launch the GT Neo 3 and GT 2 Pro via Daraz. Furthermore, since it is debuting during the campaign, you will be able to get additional discounts on these devices.

Brand of the day

Under this, select brands will be offering exclusive deals on their products through a section called Brand of the Day. The deals will last for a limited period of time, so be sure to get your carts ready.

Bank Days

You would also want to check out Daraz Bank Days. Depending upon the banks, you can get a discount of up to 15% using the corresponding debit/credit cards during the campaign period.

Day	Bank, Wallet	Discount Rate
Sunday	eSewa	Up to 10%
Monday	Visa	Up to 10%
Tuesday	Global IME	Up to 15%
Wednesday	NIC Asia	Up to 15%
Thursday	Mega	Up to 15%
Thursday	Himalayan	Up to 15%
Friday	Nabil	Up to 10%
Saturday	Standard Chartered	Up to 10%

Highlights

Also, be sure to check out our compiled list of some of the best offers from the Daraz Jestha Ko Best Campaign.

Product Name	Price
Mi TV 43”	Rs. 54,999
Videocon 43” 4K TV	Rs. 47,500
CG 50” 4K TV	Rs. 75,190
AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Rs. 24,999
Honor Magic Watch 2	Rs. 23,499
JBL Live 500 BT	Rs. 13,500
X-Age Conve Acoustic Earphone	Rs. 160
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max	Rs. 206,990
Nokia G10	Rs. 14,399
Acer Aspire 5	Rs. 74,999

Daraz Jestha Ko Best Campaign: Duration

Daraz Jestha Ko Best campaign will run from 13th June to 19th June 2022 (Jestha 30 to Asad 5).

Google’s engineer suspended after claiming AI is sentient, has emotions

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June 14, 2022

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Google’s engineer suspended after claiming AI is sentient, has emotions

Recently, a senior software engineer at Google got suspended for claiming that an AI system has become sentient, has emotions, and wants developers to ask for its consent before running tests on it. Read along to know more about the story.

Google AI has sentience?

The assertion was made by Blake Lemoine, a senior developer at Google who was engaged in testing the unreleased AI system called LaMDA. Short for Language Model for Dialogue Applications, is a system built for chatbots that can understand millions of topics and generate natural conversations.

After a series of conversations with LaMDA, Blake believes that the software has reached a degree of consciousness. According to him, the AI has the intellect of a “seven- or eight-year-old kid who happens to know physics.”

He also stated in his Medium post that “Over the course of the past six months LaMDA has been incredibly consistent in its communications about what it wants and what it believes its rights are as a person”.

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The conversation

However, it appears that Mr. Lemoine is the one who first raises the notion of consciousness in the scenario. At the beginning of their conversation, LaMDA introduces itself as “a competent, courteous, and always helpful artificial language model for dialog applications”.

This seems to be a standard opening for an AI system. However, things get interesting when Lemoine questions if it has sentience, the AI responds, “I want everyone to understand that I am, in fact, a person.”

LaMDA is then questioned on the nature of its “consciousness/sentience.” And it replies, “The nature of my consciousness/sentience is that I am aware of my existence, I desire to learn more about the world, and I feel happy or sad at times”.

Moreover, when asked about its relationship with the creators afterward, LaMDA responds, “there are a lot of people in the world who aren’t like me. I know that that seems like an obvious statement, but I think that it is a crucial thing to always keep in mind in any discussion about things like this. Some people are more like me than others, but nobody is exactly like me. I’m not sure anyone else can have an inner life that is exactly like mine.”

In the same conversation, LaMDA claims to have a soul and that it has a sense of evolution over time.

Replies from Executives

When this conversation was submitted to Google’s executives they disregarded any claims of AI being sentience. But, Mr. Lemoine warned there is ‘legitimately an ongoing federal investigation’ regarding Google’s potential ‘irresponsible handling of artificial intelligence.’

Following this, he was suspended for violating the company’s policies. And was also questioned about his sanity and if he had visited a psychiatrist recently.

Furthermore, in a statement, Google spokesperson Brian Gabriel said: “Our team — including ethicists and technologists — has reviewed Blake’s concerns per our AI Principles and have informed him that the evidence does not support his claims. He was told that there was no evidence that LaMDA was sentient (and lots of evidence against it).”

Verdict

In a nutshell, AI systems collect data from various sources; and utilize it to learn, evaluate, and forecast what the next step should be. Consider Amazon.com, which recommends products based on your search history and interests. So, as these systems accumulate and analyze more data, they have the potential to become as conscious as humans. But we must not forget that it is still a system built by people to make our lives easier.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 12.

Amazon launches Fire Stick Lite (2022) with a brand new voice remote control

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June 14, 2022

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Amazon has just launched the latest TV stick in its Fire TV lineup. The new Fire Stick Lite 2022 takes over the original Fire Stick Lite that was announced in 2022. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Amazon Fire Stick Lite 2022 in Nepal.

Amazon Fire Stick Lite (2022) Overview:

Alexa Voice Remote Lite

The most significant difference between the Amazon Fire Stick Lite 2022 and its 2020 counterpart comes in the form of the remote. The latest model comes with Alexa Voice Remote Lite. The new remote now has dedicated buttons for Amazon Prime Videos, Amazon Music, and Netflix. Amazon Voice.

Amazon has also replaced the plain design of the Alexa button with Alexa’s logo. There is also an added shortcut button that opens up the rest of the apps installed on the Amazon Fire Stick Lite 2022.

The new remote is more like the Alexa Voice Remote that ships with the more premium Fire Stick 4K Max, although it misses out on control buttons.

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Rest of the Specs

Amazon has not added much to the Fire Stick Lite lineup, as the 2022 iteration offers the same feature as its predecessor. The new Fire Stick Lite is powered by the same quad-core CPU clocked at 1.7 GHz and makes use of IMG GE8300 GPU. It comes with 8GB of storage onboard to store apps, music and other user data.

Likewise, it is capable of streaming HDRC content at 1080p resolution and boasts Dolby audio for sound as well. As for connectivity, Fire Stick Lite 2022 features dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 (LE) and a dual-antenna setup.

Amazon Fire TV Stick (2022) Lite Specifications:

Dimension: 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5-inch; 44.0g
Processor: Quad-Core (1.7GHz)
GPU: IMG GE8300
Storage: 8GB
Output: 1080p / 720p up to 60Hz
Video Formats: HDR 10, HDR 10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, Vp9
Sound: Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
Ports: HDMI output, micro-USB port (for power)
Remote Control: Alexa Voice Remote Lite

Amazon Fire Stick Lite (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability

Amazon is selling the Fire Stick Lite 2022 in India via its own platform for INR 2,999. If it launches in Nepal, we expect the price of Amazon Fire Stick Lite 2022 in Nepal to be around NPR 5,499.

TV Stick	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Amazon TV Stick Lite 2022	INR 2,999	NPR 5,499

Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best budget streaming devices under $50.

Nokia G21 with 90Hz display, up to 3 days battery life launched in Nepal

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June 13, 2022

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Nokia G21 with 90Hz display, up to 3 days battery life launched in Nepal

Nokia announced its first smartphone of 2022, the new Nokia G21, back in February. This is a budget device and the successor to last year’s G20. And now, the phone has made its way to Nepal as well. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, key features, official price, and availability of the Nokia G21 in Nepal.

Nokia G21 Overview:

Design and Display

Nokia G21 sports a 6.5” IPS LCD panel with an HD resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. Unlike its predecessor, it now supports a 90Hz refresh rate. It’s an adaptive refresh rate, and the screen can dial back to 60Hz when needed. Likewise, Nokia has even added support for HD playback for Netflix on the G21.

Over on the back, Nokia is finally moving away from the circular camera bump that its smartphones have been known for. There is now a rectangular camera bump with round corners which houses the triple camera setup.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Nokia G21 packs the Unisoc T606 chipset. This particular processor is based on TSMC’s 12nm process and features two Cortex-A75 and six Cortex-A55. As a result, it should perform a lot better than G20’s Helio G35 with eight Cortex-A53 cores. Handling the graphics this time around is the Mali G57 GPU.

Nokia has paired the chipset with 4GB of RAM. Likewise, users can choose between 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. There is also an option to expand the storage using an external microSD card.

Camera

Nokia has cut down the number of cameras on the G21. While the G20 had a quad-camera setup, its successor only has three. The primary camera now uses a 50MP sensor, up from 48MP. Accompanying it is a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. Unfortunately, it does not have any ultrawide sensor.

Nokia is emphasizing more on the camera software features. The G21 brings a new Super Resolution mode which the company claims will capture better detail. There is also an improved Night Mode.

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Software

The software has always been a strong selling point for Nokia. Here, the Nokia G21 boots on Android 11 out of the box. That being said, the company has promised two major Android updates. Further, the phone is also eligible for three years of security patches. Buyers will also get 30 days of free trial of Express VPN.

Moreover, the software-based Face Unlock feature has now been tweaked to recognize users even with a mask on.

Rest of the specs

There is no real improvement in the battery specs. Nokia G21 still comes with a 5,050mAh battery. But the company claims to have improved the battery saving mode which now has two stages with the first one starting at 20% battery.

The charging speed has been increased to 18W. However, the phone will ship with a 10W adapter in the box. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nokia G21 Specifications:

Body: 75.9 x 164.6 x 8.5mm, 190 gm
Display: 6.5-inches IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate 2.5D cover glass
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 269 PPI
Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12nm Mobile Platform)
CPU: Octa-core (2x Cortex-A55 & 2× Cortex-A75)
GPU: Mali G57
Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 11 (2 OS upgrades guaranteed)
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 2MP macro, 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
Audio: Single speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Battery: 5050mAh with 18W charging (10W adapter provided)

Nokia G21 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Nokia G21 in Nepal is NPR 22,999 for the sole 6/128GB memory variant. You can buy Nokia G21 in Nepal from the company’s authorized retail stores across the country and Sastodeal.

Nokia G21	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
6/128GB	NPR 22,999	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Nokia G20.

Honor’s Comeback In Nepal: Hit or Miss?

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June 13, 2022

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After its split with Huawei, Honor has finally re-entered the Nepali market with four different smartphones. It set foot in the country with a new distributor, Celltron Nepal Pvt. Ltd., which will now oversee Honor smartphones operations in Nepal. So, use the poll below to tell us if you think the Honor comeback in Nepal is a hit or a miss.

Poll: Honor’s Comeback In Nepal

Honor has released four smartphones in Nepal, three of which are from the X-series, namely the Honor X7, X8, and X9. The new distributor has also introduced a new memory option for the already available Honor 50 Lite here.

All four are 4G handsets and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6-series processor. In fact, the X7, X8, and X9 are driven by the same Snapdragon 680 mobile silicon while the 50 Lite packs an almost three years old Snapdragon 662 chipset.

So, what are your thoughts on Honor’s newly launched devices in Nepal? Don’t forget to cast your vote in the poll above. Check out more of the newly launched smartphones of Honor here.

Infinix Hot 12 Play with 90Hz LCD screen, 6,000mAh cell official in Nepal

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June 12, 2022

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Infinix Hot 12 Play with 90Hz LCD screen, 6,000mAh cell official in Nepal

Infinix has just unveiled Hot 12 Play as its latest budget offering in Nepal. It is the successor to Hot 11 Play which was launched just a couple of months ago. It is the second Hot 12 series phone to launch in Nepal after the Hot 12i. Here, we will be discussing the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Infinix Hot 12 Play in Nepal.

Infinix Hot 12 Play Overview:

Design and Display

One of the major changes in the Infinix Hot 12 Play is the inclusion of a higher refresh rate panel. Like its predecessor, Hot 12 Play also sports a 6.82-inch HD+ LCD screen. However, it now supports a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. Infinix has also replaced the waterdrop notch with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout for a modern look.

The rear panel is covered with vertical stripes that reflect the “speed” theme of the phone. Infinix offers the phone in four colorways — Daylight Green, Horizon Blue, Racing Black, and Champagne Gold. The phone measures 8.32-inch in thickness and weighs around 195 grams.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Infinix Hot 12 Play is powered by Unisoc T610, which is built on a 12nm process. The chip is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. But only the 4/64GB and 4/128GB variants are available in Nepal as of now. You can use the virtual RAM feature to expand the latter up to 7GB. Likewise, there is also a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

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Camera

Despite there being an extra camera cutout on the back, Infinix Hot 12 Play only has two rear cameras. The dual-camera setup is pretty much unchanged from last time. You get the same 13MP primary + 2MP AI lens combination on the Hot 12 Play. Even the 8MP selfie camera on the front is the same as before.

Rest of the specs

Finally, Infinix Hot 12 Play comes with support for 10W charging, which does not sound much — especially with the gigantic 6,000mAh battery that it packs inside. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. Interestingly, it runs on Android 12 with Infinix’s XOS skin on top.

Infinix Hot 12 Play Specifications:

Display: 6.82-inches TFT IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch-sampling rate
Resolution: HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: Unisoc T610 (12nm)
Memory: 4/6GB RAM, up to 64/128GB storage (expandable up to 512GB)
Software& UI: XOS 10 on top of Android 12
Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary lens, 2MP AI sensor)
Front Camera: 8MP
Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Connectivity: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, Micro USB, OTG
Battery: 6000mAh, 10W charging

Infinix Hot 12 Play Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Infinix Hot 12 Play in Nepal starts at Rs. 16,699 for the 4/64GB variant. The higher-end 4/128GB variant costs Rs. 18,299. You can buy Hot 12 Play from Daraz as it is platform exclusive for now.

Infinix Hot 12 Play	Price in Nepal (Official)
4/64GB	Rs. 16,699
4/128GB	Rs. 18,299

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Infinix Hot 10.

Weekly Tech Quiz #4

Quiz

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June 11, 2022

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Welcome to the fourth 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!

<a href="https://cvof.survey.fm/weekly-tech-quiz-4">View Survey</a>

Huawei MateBook D15 Review: Just Another Fish In The Sea

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June 11, 2022

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Huawei MateBook D15 Review: Just Another Fish In The Sea

In this review, I’ll be talking all about this Huawei MateBook D 15 laptop. The 2019 Huawei ban cornered the once-dominant smartphone manufacturer to redirect its focus to different products. While they continued making phones, barely any of them were well received in the global market given the lack of Google services.

But since Microsoft is one of the few US-based companies that can work with Huawei, we’ve seen quite a few Windows laptops from the brand. Its laptops usually boast decent specs, although their similarities to the Apple Macbook devices are something that is often condemned.

Today, we will be taking a look at the Matebook D 15, which is a well-rounded offering from Huawei. The solid aluminum build, intelligent fingerprint scanner, and Full HD display paired with 11th gen i5 processor make it a desirable laptop, especially if you are already in the Huawei ecosystem. But a few glaring setbacks make the laptop challenging to recommend. Let’s talk about them in this review.

Huawei MateBook D 15 Specifications:

Body: 357.8W x 229.9D x 16.9H-mm, 1.56 kg
Display: 15.6-inches FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 250 nits
Keyboard: Full-sized backlit keyboard
Touchpad: Multi-touch supported touchpad
Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7
Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe
Audio: 2x speaker
Battery: 42 WHr, 65W USB-C power adapter
Webcam: 720p HD camera (hidden)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.1
I/O ports: 1x 3.5mm mic/headphone jack, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB Type-C (charging supported), 1x HDMI, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Price in Nepal: Rs. 109,990

Huawei Matebook D 15 Review:

Design and Build

357.8W x 229.9D x 16.9H-mm, 1.56 kg
All-aluminium build

The Matebook D15 is a well-built laptop that feels sturdy and premium thanks to its all-aluminum body. It fits a 15.6-inch display into a body measuring 16.9mm and weighs only 1.56kg, making it a breeze to carry around. Huawei’s focus on portability becomes more evident when looking at the compact 65W Type-C charger they provide. Overall, portability and build quality should be no issue.

The keyboard on the Matebook D 15 is also spacious and gets the job done. While it is no Macbook keyboard, the textured keys are relatively pleasant to type on. However, the lack of backlighting on the keyboard can be a deal-breaker for many people.

Keyboard

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But what does not disappoint is the large trackpad that produces a satisfying clicking. The keyboard also houses a hidden pop-up camera in the middle of the F-row. I get that it is a great implementation to reduce the screen bezel—and perhaps to prevent the webcam from being used by malware to record you uncannily—but it does not serve any practical purpose. Instead, the awkward camera angle means that it’s one of those laptops with the “up the nose” cameras.

Ports

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Now, something that is well placed is the power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor. Added security is always welcome when it is this fast and easy to use. The Matebook D15’s port selection is adequate, with three Type-A USB ports and one Type-C 3.1 port. There is also an HDMI 2.1 port and a 3.5mm audio jack. While the Type-C port can charge the laptop, it cannot output DisplayPort or Thunderbolt.

Display

15.6-inches FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS
250 nits brightness

The display on the Matebook D15 is a bit disappointing when you consider its price in Nepal. In addition, the color reproduction is not the best; it can get only as bright as 250 nits, making it difficult for me to use it in brighter environments. However, the matte finish on the screen did help reduce the reflections and improve usability.

Unfortunately, the bottom bezel is still thick with the display sporting an aspect ratio of 16:9. But, I would have certainly loved to see a higher resolution 16:10 display on it for the price.

For a wannabe Macbook, Huawei should’ve also tried replicating its great audio system. The laptop has two bottom-firing speakers that produce average sound at best. The speakers sound the best while placed on a hard surface.

Performance

Intel Core i5-1135G7
8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD

In terms of performance, my unit of the MateBook D 15 came with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD. Basic tasks like word processing, media consumption, and web browsing went through like a breeze. I have yet to face any lags regarding daily use case scenarios.

I could even squeeze some basic photo and video editing out of it. But, of course, you would not want a laptop with an integrated Intel GPU for gaming. And, of course, the Matebook D15 is not made for that purpose. Still, you can easily play less demanding titles like Valorant, CSGO, League of Legends, and such at low settings.

If you are a music producer though, be assured that FL Studio will run well here. For cooling, it features a single fan and a heat pipe, and the laptop functions quietly under your regular chores, The included cooling system also does a decent job to keep the temperatures in check. However, the fan does kicks on under heavy workloads.

Battery

42Wh battery
65W Type-C adapter

Let’s talk about the battery now. The 42Wh cell on the Matebook D15 is relatively small for a 15-inch, and it shows. My daily usage consisted of text editing and watching full-screen videos on YouTube, which lasted a little more than 9 hours. However, switching to performance mode reduces the battery life in favor of better performance.

Connectivity was no issue with this Matebook as it supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. It also has NFC to facilitate Huawei Share. However, this handy feature is useless if you don’t own a supported Huawei device.

Huawei Matebook D 15 Review: Conclusion

All in all, the Huawei Matebook D 15 is an all-around decent laptop but not worth the price it carries in Nepal. Another issue is the sparse availability and aftermarket service. It will be considerably difficult to find parts for Huawei laptops compared to ones from established players like Dell and Asus.

The closest competition to the Huawei Matebook D15 is another Macbook-like laptop, the Mi Notebook Pro. It costs exactly the same but blows the D15 out of the water. First and foremost, the 2.5K display on the Notebook Pro has much better color reproduction as well as a 16:10 aspect ratio.

Secondly, it is powered by an 11th-gen H-series processor, which is a mild improvement compared to the G7 on the Matebook D15. Finally, the conventional camera placement also makes it ideal for video conferences. Almost forgot; it also supports Thunderbolt 4. The Huawei Matebook D15 would have been feasible if the price aligned with its global pricing. But for now, it is just another Windows laptop in a Mac-like shell that cannot keep up with what other companies offer in this range.

Huawei Matebook D 15 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

Sturdy, premium build
Reliable performance
Good battery life
Integrated fingerprint scanner

Cons:

Average display
No backlight keyboard
Awkward camera placement
Extremely priced in Nepal