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Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Leica cameras

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July 4, 2022

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro official with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Leica cameras

Today, Xiaomi held an online event in China, where the company announced the latest 12S flagship series. The series is home to three new devices, including the vanilla 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra. We have already covered the 12S Ultra in our other post, and here we will be looking at the Xiaomi 12S and 12 Pro, including their specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Overview:

Xiaomi 12 and 12S Pro are a mid-year refresh of the vanilla 12 and 12 Pro. Thus, the two bring some mild upgrades over the Xiaomi 12 series launched in December.

Performance and Memory

The biggest difference between the Xiaomi 12S phones and their non-S counterparts is in the chipset. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro were among the first phones to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Likewise, the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro, along with the Ultra model, are the first to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

This new chip is based on TSMC’s 4nm process, unlike the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, built on Samsung’s process. Likewise, the chip features an overclocked Cortex X2 Prime core and boasts a 10% better CPU, 10% faster GPU, and 20% greater AI performance. So, expect Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro to have better all-round performance than their non-S siblings.

Camera

Moving on, the Xiaomi 12S duo is also among the first products to be part of the company’s new partnership with Leica. As a result, you can notice the Leica branding just below the LED flash in the camera bump.

Coming to the camera hardware, both Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro come with a triple camera setup, led by the 50MP IMX707 sensor from Sony. It is the same sensor used in the Xiaomi 12 Pro. As a result, there is no change in the camera hardware going from Xiaomi 12 Pro to 12S Pro hardware.

On the software side, however, Xiaomi has introduced AI Image Solution 2.0 which utilizes both hardware and software for improved cameras.

On the other hand, IMX707 on the Xiaomi 12S means it now has a bigger sensor than the regular Xiaomi 12.

Apart from the primary sensor, Xiaomi has included two other 50MP sensors for ultrawide and telephoto on the 12S Pro, whereas we only get a 13MP ultrawide and a 5MP tele-macro sensor on the 12S.

Over on the front, both phones feature a 32MP selfie shooter enclosed inside the center-aligned punch-hole cutout.

Design and Display

The Xiaomi 12S duo has nothing new to offer on the design side. The two sport the same glass sandwich design as their non-S counterpart. The only thing that sets them apart is the Leica branding on the camera bump at the back.

Upfront, Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro sport curved AMOLED screens of 6.28” and 6.73” sizes, respectively. Both are 10-bit panels with support for 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. They even sport Gorilla Glass Victus protection and an optical in-display fingerprint scanner.

That being said, you will have a more premium experience with the 12S Pro as it has QHD+ resolution, LTPO 2.0 technology, and a peak brightness of 1500 nits, all of which are missing on the regular 12S.

Rest of the Specs

Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro come with different-sized batteries as well. The former packs a 4,500mAh battery, while the latter brings a slightly larger 4,600mAh battery. Likewise, the 12S Pro supports 120W fast charging against 12S’s 67W solution. Furthermore, both phones are capable of 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Xiaomi 12S Series ships with MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. On the connectivity front, Xiaomi has included support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. They also feature stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Specifications:

Display:
- 12S: 6.28″ FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass Victus
- 12S Pro: 6.73″ WQHD+ LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Up to 480Hz touch sample, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1500 nits brightness
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 12 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 on top
Rear Camera:
- 12S: 50MP Sony IMX707 (OIS) + 13MP ultrawide + 5MP tele-macro
- 12S Pro: 50MP Sony IMX707 (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto
Front Camera: 32MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Audio: Stereo speakers, tuned by Harmon Kardon, No headphone jack
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Proximity, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, IR Blaster
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou / NavIC / GLONASS / QZSS, NFC, 5G, USB Type-C
Battery:
- 12S: 4500mAh, 67W fast charging, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
- 12S Pro: 4600mAh, 120W wired charging, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Xiaomi 12S series is currently exclusive to China where the price starts at CNY 3,999 and CNY 4,699 for the 12S and 12S Pro, respectively. We expect the price of Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro to start at NPR 85,000 and NPR 100,000, respectively, if and when they launch in Nepal.

Xiaomi 12S Series		Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Xiaomi 12S	8/128GB	CNY 3,999	NPR 85,000
	8/256GB	CNY 4,299	NPR 90,000
	12/256GB	CNY 4,699	NPR 100,000
	12/512GB	CNY 5,199	NPR 110,000
Xiaomi 12S Pro	8/128GB	CNY 4,699	NPR 100,000
	8/256GB	CNY 4,999	NPR 105,000
	12/256GB	CNY 5,399	NPR 115,000
	12/512GB	CNY 5,899	NPR 120,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy F13 with 6000mAh battery, 50MP camera launched in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy F13 with 6000mAh battery, 50MP camera launched in Nepal

South Korean smartphone giant, Samsung has announced a new member of the F-series in Nepal. Dubbed Galaxy F13, it’s a budget offering that comes with a big 6000mAh battery. In this article, we will walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Samsung Galaxy F13 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Overview:

Like with most other F-series phones, Samsung didn’t build the F14 from the ground up. It is more or less based on the Galaxy M13 that was announced a few months ago. The only major differentiating factor between the two is battery.

Design and Display

The design of the Galaxy F13 is similar to that of other F-series phones. It sports a rectangular camera module with a matte finish on the rear. Samsung offers the phone in three colorways: Waterfall Blue, Sunrise Copper, and Nightsky Green.

On the front is a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Galaxy F13 has teardrop style notch at the top and a thick bottom chin. Samsung hasn’t entertained the display with a higher refresh rate or touch sampling rate and the brightness is limited to 480 nits.

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Performance, Software

Samsung Galaxy F13 is powered by the Exynos 850 SoC. To reiterate, is the same 8nm the same mobile silicon used in last year’s Galaxy F12. Anyways, it features eight cores of Cortex-A55 arranged in two clusters with maximum clock speed of 2GHz.

Memory option includes 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. You can expand the storage up to 1TB since the device supports a microSD card. Likewise, it also has the RAM Plus feature that uses the internal storage to give the phone effective RAM of 8GB.

Furthermore, Galaxy F13 boots on OneUI 4.1 based on Android 12. However, the company hasn’t pledged anything about the future software update.

Rest of the specs

The camera hardware on the Samsung Galaxy F13 includes a combo of 50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, the aforementioned teardrop notch houses an 8MP camera. The biometric option features a fingerprint scanner on the side.

Likewise, as aforementioned, it gets its juice from a big 6000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging. And, thanks to the bigger battery inside, the phone is quite thick and hefty at 9.3mm and 207 grams.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Specifications:

Display: 6.6-inch LCD, Full HD+ resolution, 480 nits
Processor: Exynos 850 (8nm)
Memory: 4GB RAM, up to 128GB storage
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 8MP
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 2D Face Unlock, Samsung Knox
Battery: 6000mAh, 15W charging
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Samsung Galaxy F13 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Samsung Galaxy F13 in Nepal is Rs. 23,999 for the 4/128GB variant in Nepal. You can buy Samsung Galaxy F13 from Hukut and other authorized stores across Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F13	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
4/128GB	NPR 23,999	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy F23.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G gets a little price hike in Nepal

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G gets a little price hike in Nepal

OnePlus has increased prices of couple of its latest mid-range phones citing the increased import duty, including the Nord CE 2 5G. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, official price, and availability of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 in Nepal.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Overview:

Design and Display

Looking at the back of the phone, it’s not that hard to tell that OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G gets its design cues from last year’s Find X3 Pro. Though it has a rectangle camera island, the curves are quite similar to what last year’s Oppo flagships had.

The device has a thickness of 7.8mm and weighs just 173 grams. Users can choose between two color options — Bahamas Blue and Gray Mirror.

Upfront, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 has a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel as its predecessor. It even retains the 90Hz refresh rate. Further, it also has HDR10+ certification and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Performance and Software

Under the hood, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 comes with the Dimensity 900 5G. This chipset brings two Cortex-A78 (@2.4GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@2GHz) CPU cores alongside Arm’s Mali-G68 MC4 GPU.

In terms of memory, the phone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The latter can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 boots on Android 11 with OxygenOS 11.3 out of the box, which is quite disappointing for a phone of this price in 2022. Anyways, OnePlus has promised two years of major OS updates and an additional year of security patches.

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Cameras

The aforementioned camera bump encloses a triple camera setup led by a 64MP primary sensor. Accompanying it is an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor. Over on the front, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 has a 16MP sensor for selfies and video calls. It is enclosed by the left-aligned punch-hole cutout.

Rest of the Specs

Furthermore, the handset gets its juice from a 4,500mAh cell which supports 65W SuperVOOC charging. To note, the SuperVOOC is Oppo’s charging tech and it seems OnePlus is slowly adopting Oppo’s environment in bits and parts. The phone even retains the headphone jack.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Specifications:

Dimensions: 7.32 x 16.06 x0.78-cm; 173 grams
Display: 6.4-inch 90Hz OLED, FHD+ resolution
Front Camera: 16MP IMX471 (punch-hole cutout)
Rear Camera: Triple (64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G
Software: Android 11 with OxygenOS 11.3
Memory: 8GB LPDDR4XRAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 1TB)
Battery: 4500mAh with 65W SuperVOOC charging
Colors: Gray Mirror, Bahamas Blue
Read our review of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Price in Nepal and Availability (Official)

The official price of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (8/128GB) in Nepal is Rs. 48,999 after the latest price change. The company is also providing one-year screen breakage insurance on every purchase of the Nord CE 2 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
8/128GB	Rs. ~~47,499~~ 48,999	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus Nord CE 2.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G gets a little more expensive in Nepal

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G gets a little more expensive in Nepal

OnePlus launched the Nord CE 2 Lite in the Nepali market in May. The phone has now received a price hike because of the bump in the import duty. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, latest official price, and availability of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G in Nepal.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Overview:

Design and Display

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G comes with a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with a left-aligned punch-hole cutout. The company has opted for an LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Likewise, the screen supports both the sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut.

Over on the back, Nord CE 2 Lite 5G brings a dual-tone finish unique to the lineup. The area around the camera back is full of stripes, while the rest of the panel has a simple matte finish. There are two color options to choose from: Blue Tide and Black Dusk. Moreover, the phone has a thickness of 8.5mm and weighs around 195 grams.

Performance

Inside, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite packs the Snapdragon 695 chipset from Qualcomm. It’s a new chipset based on a 6nm platform that has been quite popular in the mid-range segment lately. It has already been featured in phones like Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro.

OnePlus offers the phone in two memory configurations. The base variant has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an 8GB RAM variant with the exact same storage. The storage is expandable up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.

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Camera

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite flaunts a triple camera setup at the back. Leading the lineup is a 64MP primary shooter. There is no Optical Image Stabilization. However, it does bring Electronic Image Stabilization. Accompanying it are two 2MP cameras for macro and portrait shots. Unfortunately, OnePlus has not included a dedicated ultrawide lens here.

On a side note, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor on the front for selfies.

Rest of the specs

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G gets juice from the built-in 5,000mAh battery. It even has 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. In addition, the phone has 9 temperature sensors and a dedicated chip safeguarding the battery.

The phone runs on the latest Android 12 with OxygenOS 12 on top. It is also confirmed to receive two years of major software and three years of security updates

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Specifications:

Body: 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5mm; 195 grams
Display: 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6nm)
Memory: 6/8GBGB RAM, 128GB storage
Software & UI: Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 on top
Rear Camera: Triple-camera (64MP primary + 2MP macro + 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
Color options: Blue Tide, Black Dusk
Read our review of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Price in Nepal & Availability

After the recent price revision, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is now available at Rs. 40,999 in Nepal for the sole 8/128GB variant. For context, it was initially launched at Rs. 39,999. If you buy OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite from authorized stores like Hukut, you will be eligible for one year of breakage insurance.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
8/128GB	NPR ~~39,999~~ 40,999	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

OnePlus 10RT bags certification in India; to feature 120Hz AMOLED screen

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OnePlus 10RT bags certification in India; to feature 120Hz AMOLED screen

Following the debut of the OnePlus 10R a few months ago, the firm is now preparing to introduce another sub-flagship phone in India named the OnePlus 10RT. It is the successor to last year’s OnePlus 9RT, which recently gained BIS certification. So, let’s go through all of the leaks and rumors surrounding the upcoming OnePlus 10RT.

OnePlus 10RT Rumors Roundups:

BIS Certification

The smartphone was recently certified by BIS with the model number CPH2413. The news came as a surprise since the OnePlus 10T was expected to be the company’s last flagship of the year. In any case, its inclusion in the BIS confirms the device’s existence.

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Specifications

In addition to certification, Mukul Sharma, a reliable tipster from India, revealed a few specifications of the device. Per him, the OnePlus 10RT will have a 120Hz AMOLED display and will be available in two storage options: 8/128GB and 12/256GB. In terms of software, it is likely to ship with OxygenOS 12, which is based on Android 12.

The smartphone will include a triple camera arrangement on the back, led by a 50MP lens. Following that are 8MP and 2MP lenses, which will most likely feature ultrawide and macro sensors. On the other hand, the front display will house a 16MP camera.

OnePlus 10RT Specifications (Rumored):

Display: 120Hz AMOLED, Full HD+ resolution
Memory: Up to 12GB
Storage: Up to 256GB
OS: Android 12-based OxygenOS
Rear Cameras: Triple;
– 50MP primary
– 8MP ultrawide
– 2MP macro
Front Camera: 16MP
Colors: Green, Black

OnePlus 10RT Launch and Availability

For the time being, we can only confirm that the OnePlus 10RT is in the works and will launch in India sooner or later. Aside from that, no further information about the device’s launch or availability has surfaced online just yet.

Weekly Tech Quiz #7

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Welcome to the seventh 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-7">View Survey</a>

Sony launches three new headphones kickstarting their Inzone series

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Sony launches three new headphones kickstarting their Inzone series

Sony has released three headphones in their new Inzone series, in addition to two monitors. These headphones are aimed at gamers with a variety of budgets. Let’s learn about the specs, features, availability, and price in Nepal of Sony Inzone headphones.

Sony Inzone Headphones Overview:

Sony’s three Inzone Headphones have a similar design language. The white exterior and black paddings are shared by all three headphones. They all come with a non-detachable microphone because they are designed for gaming.

The feature set offered is what distinguishes the headphones. The H3, the most affordable of the bunch, is wired, whereas the H7 and H9 are wireless headphones.

360 spatial sound is supported by all three models. The Inzone Hub PC software lets the user make changes to the sound profiles as well as the spatial audio.

Inzone H9 and H7

The Sony Inzone H9 and H7 headphones support both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection via a dongle. The headphones can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth and to a PC via the dongle at the same time.

The foldable boom mic mutes itself while folded up. Furthermore, Sony has included a physical button to change the balance between game sound and voice chat.

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The 40mm drivers on the H7 and H9 have a frequency response of 5Hz-20,000Hz.

Additionally, the H9 also supports active noise cancellation. With ANC turned off, it lasts up to 32 hours. On the other hand, the H7 lacks ANC but has a battery life of 40 hours.

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Inzone H3

The Inzone H3 is a straightforward gaming headset with no fancy wireless capabilities. It has an easily accessible knob for volume control on the left earcup.

Like the previous headphones, the H3 has a 40mm driver too but the frequency response ranges from 10Hz to 20,000Hz.

Sony Inzone Headphones Price in Nepal and Availability

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Inzone M3 (wired headphone) retails at USD 100 while the wireless M7 and M9 model carries a price tag of USD 230 and USD 300. We expect the price of Sony Inzone headphones to start at NPR 15,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Sony Inzone Headphones	Official Price	Price in Nepal (Expected)
M9	USD 300	NPR 41,000
M7	USD 230	NPR 33,000
M3	USD 100	NPR 15,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus TUF Gaming F15 (2022).

Worldlink to upgrade existing FTTH network to 10 Gbps XGS-PON technology

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Worldlink to upgrade existing FTTH network to 10 Gbps XGS-PON technology

Worldlink, the country’s largest ISP, is soon upgrading its current FTTH network with XGS-PON technology. This will make it the first firm in Nepal to upgrade to XGS-PON for its network. Read along to know more about the Worldlink XGS-PON technology.

Worldlink XGS-PON Overview:

What is XGS-PON?

Before diving into the story, let’s first discuss what is PON technology in general.

Passive optical network, or PON, is a telecommunications technology that employs fiber-optic to transfer data from a single source to multiple endpoints. XGS-PON, on the other hand, is an upgraded standard for PON that can handle data transfers of 10 Gigabits.

But, the most significant advantage of this technology is that it enables symmetrical data transmission in both the upstream and downstream directions. This means—contrary to the current trend—users will experience the same upload and download speeds.

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Current system

Worldlink currently relies on Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology for data transmission and it does not provide symmetric download and upload speeds. Additionally, it has a download speed of 2.5 Gbps and an upload speed of just 1.25 Gbps. As a result, XGS-PON deployment in Worldlink’s infrastructure will not only enable symmetric data transfer but will also be able to meet rising bandwidth demand.

Furthermore, this technology has slightly lower latency, and each XGS-PON port will theoretically be able to give internet connections to 256 clients, which is double the present 128 users.

Testing and Launch

Worldlink has already completed the necessary tests to update the company’s Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON). It has also announced plans to upgrade its current FTTH network to the XGS-PON network beginning next week.

Moreover, thanks to this technology, Worldlink will now be able to provide consumers with connections that are faster than 1Gbps. For even better service, the ISP giant is planning to test 25G-PON in the near future in partnership with Nokia.

Meanwhile, check out our review of Worldlink’s 300Mbps Mesh WiFi.

Sony launches two monitors in its new Inzone lineup

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June 30, 2022

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Sony launches two monitors in its new Inzone lineup

Sony is a giant in the console gaming industry. And now, the brand has introduced a new lineup of gaming hardware called “Inzone”. This series currently has two new monitors and three headphones designed for PS5 and PCs. In this article, we will cover the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Sony Inzone monitors in Nepal.

Sony Inzone Monitors Overview:

Inzone M9

Starting off with the Inzone M9, this monitor has a 27-inch IPS LCD panel with a 4K resolution. While it has a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, it drops to 120Hz via HDMI.

Besides, it offers features such as Full Array Local Dimming which help improve the contrast. The Inzone M9 is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified and its brightness peaks at 600 nits. When it comes to colors, it covers 95% of DCI-P3. Sony has included an adjustable RGB strip on the back for customization.

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Inzone M3

Like the M9, Sony’s Inzone M3 is a 27-inch monitor too. Unlike the M9, this monitor features a lower 1080p resolution. However, it has a higher refresh rate of 240Hz and 99% sRGB coverage. The M3 is edge-lit and DisplayHDR 400 certified.

Similarities

Besides the 27-inch screen size, these two monitors have a lot in common. Both of them support HDR 10 and HLG and an impressive gray-to-gray responsive time of 1ms. Free Sync is absent but they support G-Sync and Variable Refresh Rate through HDMI 2.1.

The monitors can be connected to a PC as well as a PS5, and the USB passthrough connections switch accordingly to the video input.

Sony Inzone Monitors Specifications:

Model	M9	M3
Screen Size	27”	27”
Display Panel	IPS LCD
Resolution	4K	1080p
Color Gamut	95% DCI-P3	99% sRGB
HDR	HDR600	HDR400
Response Time	1ms (GTG)
Refresh Rate	144Hz	240Hz
Adaptive Technology	G-Sync, VRR
I/O	1x Display Port 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Jack, 3x USB Type-A, 1x USB Type-B, 1x USB Type-C

Sony Inzone Monitors Price in Nepal and Availability

The Sony Inzone M9 is currently available for pre-order at the price of USD 900. Likewise, the Inzone M3 will be available by the end of 2022 for USD 530. The M9 is expected to retail at around NPR 120,000 and the M3 at NPR 70,000 when they launch in Nepal.

Sony Inzone Monitors	Official Price	Price in Nepal (Expected)
M9	USD 900	NPR 120,000
M3	USD 530	NPR 70,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus TUF F15 (2022).

Arm’s 2nd gen of Armv9 CPUs unveiled with up to 25% performance boost

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June 30, 2022

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Arm’s 2nd gen of Armv9 CPUs unveiled with up to 25% performance boost

The Cortex-X3 and Cortex-A715 cores are the next flagship CPUs from ARM. The new cores come with a significant performance boost and will power premium Android phones in 2023. Continue reading to learn more about the Arm 2nd gen v9 CPUs.

Arm 2nd gen v9 CPUs Overview:

The Cortex-X3 builds on last year’s Armv9 architecture. Alongside this, the company has also introduced a new Cortex-A715 core and an improved Cortex-A510 core.

Cortex-X3

To begin with the elephant in the house, the Cortex-X3 offers a 25% boost in performance over the current best Cortex-X2. It is also said to be more efficient, and capable of delivering the same level of performance while consuming less power.

Furthermore, Arm claims to deliver up to 34% higher single-threaded performance than the latest mainstream laptops. Android Authority compares it to the Intel Core i7-1260P, a power-hungry 28W CPU.

Cortex-X3 also improves upon DynamIQ Shared Unit (DSU-1010) platform and can now support up to 12 cores and 16MB of L3 cache. This allows for more scalability, allowing Arm CPUs to be adapted for everything from phones to high-end laptops.

Cortex-A715, Cortex-A510

The Cortex-A715 core, on the other hand, also brings a fair set of improvements; the most significant of which is the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit processors. This is Arm’s roadmap for fully transitioning to 64-bit, and we will see 64-bit only Android smartphones starting next year. It has a 20% higher energy efficiency than the last year’s Cortex-A710 cores. The performance increase is 5% and is said to match the performance of the Cortex-X1 CPU from 2020.

Arm has also upgraded the Cortex-A510 core for energy efficiency (5% more efficient than the previous generation). This should result in better battery life.

Composition

With Arm releasing new CPUs, the 2023 flagship processor cluster will have Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, and Cortex-A510 cores. Chipmakers (Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Samsung) may use 1+3+4 designs like the current flagship chips, or they can also go with 1+4+4 or 2+2+4 cluster designs.

Watch our gaming comparison of Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with iPhone 13 Pro Max.