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Poco M4 Pro launched as the first-ever M-series phone with sAMOLED screen

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Poco launched the M4 Pro 5G smartphone globally in November 2021. The brand has now released a 4G variant of the device as the first-ever M-series phone with an sAMOLED display. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Poco M4 Pro 4G in Nepal.

Poco M4 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

As aforementioned, the M4 Pro 4G flaunts a Super AMOLED screen measuring 6.43-inch. The display refreshes at 90Hz and has a 180Hz touch sampling rate, Full HD+ resolution with 1000 nits of peak brightness. Moreover, the panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection while it has SGS Seamless and Eye Care certification. 

Poco M4 Pro Design

 

In terms of design, it has a similar design on the front and back as the M4 Pro 5G. That means, the back still has a camera island that spans across the phone’s width while the front has a punch-hole screen. 

The device weighs 179.5 grams and measures 8.09mm thick. Like the 5G variant, the M4 Pro 4G also comes with IP53 water and dust resistance. It will be available in three color configurations—Power Black, Cool Blue, and Poco Yellow.

Performance

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 processor. It’s an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. Likewise, the graphics are handled by Mali G57 MC2 GPU. 

Over on the memory front, it comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The handset also supports virtual RAM expansion up to 11GB whereas you can expand the storage up to 1TB via a microSD card. 

Furthermore, the handsets boots on MIUi 13 for POCO. But, at its core, it’s still running on Android 11. 

Camera

Contrary to the dual-camera setup on the 5G model, the M4 Pro 4G brings a triple camera setup at the back. It’s led by a 64MP primary sensor. To note, this is the first-ever M-series phone to have a 64MP sensor. Accompanying this is the 8MP ultra-wide and gimmicky 2MP macro sensor. There’s a 16MP sensor on the front for selfies. 

Rest of the specs

The smartphone gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The biometric option includes face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. For Audio, it has a stereo speaker setup and a 3.5mm headphone jack.  

Poco M4 Pro Specifications:

  • Body (W x H x D): 73.87 x 159.87 x 8.09mm, 179.5 gm
  • Display: 6.43-inches AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling, 1000 nits (peak), Gorilla Glass 3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 for Poco on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (64MP f/1.8 primary, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.4 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM 4G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W Pro fast charge
  • Color Options: Poco Yellow, Power Black, Cool Blue

Poco M4 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The M4 Pro is launched at a price tag of EUR 219 for the 6/128GB model and for EUR 269 for the 8/256GB variant. It can be purchased at an early bird price of EUR 199 and EUR 249 for the 6/128GB and 8/256GB models, respectively. We expect the price of the Poco M4 Pro to start at NPR 35,000 when it launches in Nepal.

Poco M4 Pro 4G Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB  EUR 219 NPR 35,000
8/256GB EUR 269 NPR 40,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Poco M4 Pro 5G.

Poco X4 Pro 5G launched with Snapdragon 695, 120Hz AMOLED screen

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In a virtual event on Monday, Poco unveiled the Poco X4 Pro 5G smartphone globally. It’s the successor to the X3 Pro from last year and is basically the global variant of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G under Poco branding. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Poco X4 Pro 5G in Nepal.

Poco X4 Pro 5G Overview:

Design and Display

The X4 Pro flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of up to 360Hz. Similarly, the panel has a DCI-P3 color gamut, a peak brightness of 1200 nits, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Poco X4 Pro 5G Display

Furthermore, the device features a boxy design as found on most smartphones these days. This time around, the brand has replaced the X3 Pro’s round camera module with a rectangular camera cutout. However, like with other M-series smartphones, the camera island spans the whole width of the device.

The handset will be available in Poco Yellow, Laser Black, and Laser Blue color. The back features a 2.5D glass with a lighting effect going from the bottom of the device. 

Performance

Powering the X4 Pro 5G is a Snapdragon 695 5G processor. It’s a 6nm SoC with two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. However, the 695 on the X3 Pro is a bummer given that the X3 Pro boasts a Snapdragon 860 processor. 

Anyways, it supports a total of 12 5G bands. The silicon is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The latter is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. Likewise, the smartphone boots on MIUI 13 for POCO. 

Camera

On the rear, it sports a triple camera module with a 108MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The front houses a 16MP camera on the punch-hole for selfies and video calls. 

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the X4 Pro 5G offers a dual-speaker setup with Hi-Res audio and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A Z-axis linear motor is also included for haptics and vibration.

Fueling the device is a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. You’ll get a compatible adapter inside the box. Despite having an AMOLED screen, it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 

Poco X4 Pro 5G Specifications:

  • Body (W x H x D): 76.1 x 164.19 x 8.12mm, 205 gm
  • Display: 6.67-inches AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 360Hz touch sampling, 1200 nits (peak), DCI-P3 Gorilla Glass 5
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 695 (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: MIUI 13 for Poco on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (108MP f/1.9 primary, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.4 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Connectivity: 5G, Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W fast charge
  • Color Options: Poco Yellow, Laser Black, Laser Blue

Poco X4 Pro 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

The X4 Pro retails at EUR 299 and EUR 349 for the 6/128GB and 8/256GB variants, respectively. You can get the base variant for EUR 269 and the higher model for EUR 319. We expect the price of Poco X4 Pro 5G to start at NPR 45,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.

Poco X4 Pro 5G Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB EUR 299 NPR 45,000
8/256GB EUR 349 NPR 50,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our unboxing of the Poco X4 Pro 5G.

MWC 2022: Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro lineup official with 12th Gen Intel processors

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Samsung has just announced its latest flagship notebook lineup. The new Galaxy Book2 Pro lineup consists of four laptops — two of which feature 360-degree hinges. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Series (Book2 Pro, Pro 360) in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro Series Overview:

Design and Display

The Galaxy Book2 Pro comes in two screen sizes — 13.3” and 15.6”. The former comes in a more portable form factor. Otherwise, you get the same AMOLED panel with an FHD resolution of 1920 and 1080 pixels on both.

Samsung has opted for a more advanced Super AMOLED touch panel on the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 models. It’s still an FHD panel but boasts 120% coverage of DCI-P3 and up to 500 nits of brightness in HDR playback. Not to forget the 360-hinge that gives these laptops their name. Samsung even ships a compatible S Pen in the box.

MWC 2022: Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 with Intel 11th Gen CPU, Windows 11 goes official

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Huawei introduced the latest iteration of the flagship Matebook X Pro laptop at MWC 2022 event. The new model builds on the strengths of its predecessor while improving in several areas. However, instead of opting for a 12th gen processor, it comes with a last-gen CPU. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 in Nepal. 

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 Overview:

Design and Display

The Matebook X Pro 2022 flaunts a 14.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with 3.1K (3120 x 2080 pixel) resolution. It’s a bump from a 13.9-inch screen with 3000 x 2000 pixels resolution on the 2021 model. Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 Design and DisplayThe panel refreshes at 90Hz and boasts a 3:2 aspect ratio. As per Huawei, this is the world’s first TÜV Rheinland Pro-level color accuracy display with dual-color gamuts—sRGB and DCI-P3. The screen is also VSEA Display HDR 400 certified and has a color accuracy of Delta E less than 1 (△E<1).

Moreover, it features a peak brightness of 500nits. The notebook has a metal build and weighs just 1.38kg. The top has a slim 6mm bezel that houses an integrated HD webcam. The Matebook X Pro 2022 comes in a sole Space Grey color.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 Keyboard and Touchpad

The laptop has a full-size backlit chiclet keyboard with a 1.5mm key travel distance. The biometrics option includes a fingerprint sensor in the power button. The touchpad also supports the Huawei Free Touch feature, which allows using different gestures for screenshots, screen recording, volume control, and others. 

Performance

At its core, the laptop is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor. It’s a quad-core processor with 8 threads, 5GHz of max turbo frequency, and 12MB of cache memory. 

Over on the memory front, it has 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD storage. 

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 cooling

Likewise, the graphics are handled by integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU. To keep the thermals in check, the laptop comes with a dual shark-fin cooling system with an ultra-slim vapor cooling heat dissipation module. On to the software front, it boots on Windows 11. 

Battery and Audio

Moving on, fueling the device is a 60Wh LiPo battery that charges via a 90W GaN charger. Interestingly, the laptop has four USB-C ports, all of which allow charging, DP, and data transfer. On the left, there’s also a 3.5mm headphone port. For audio, Huawei has outfitted Matebook X Pro 2022 with six speakers. 

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 310(W) x 221(D) x 15.5 (H) mm, 1.38kg
  • Display: 14.2-inch, 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, 3:2 aspect ratio, DCI-P3, sRGB, △E<1 color accuracy
  • Resolution: 3.1K (3120 x 2080 pixels), 264PPI
  • Keyboard: Full-size backlit chiclet, 1.5mm key travel
  • Touchpad: Touchpad with HUAWEI Free Touch
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-1195G7
  • Software: Windows 11 Home
  • Memory: 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, 1TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD
  • Camera: 720P HD
  • Battery: 60Wh LiPo battery, 90W GaN charger
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Speakers: Six speakers
  • Colors: Space Grey

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Matebook X Pro 2022 costs EUR 1,899 for the sole 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD configuration. We expect the price of Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 in Nepal to be NPR 270,000 if and when it launches in Nepal. 

Huawei Matebook X Pro 2022 Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Core i7, 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, 1TB SSD EUR 1,899 NPR 270,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V23 Pro.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Price in Nepal [Updated]

Alongside its latest flagship 12 series, Xiaomi even launched the Watch S1 series in the global market last month. One of the two watches unveiled during the event is now available in Nepal. In this article, we will look into the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active in Nepal.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Overview:

Body

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 466 × 466 pixels resolution. What separates it from the vanilla Watch S1 is the design. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active, as indicated by its moniker, is targeted at users with an active lifestyle. As a result, it has a sporty design, in contrast to the classic look of its other sibling.

Read our review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active here

The frame of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is made up glass fibre-reinforced polyamide. It weighs 36.3 grams without the strap. Xiaomi ships the watch with two different kinds of strap. Black and blue-colored straps use TPU as the main material, while the white one uses silicone.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Design

Features

In terms of features, the S1 Active enjoys 117 sports modes, including 19 professionals ones. It packs a heart rate sensor along with blood oxygen and a dual-band positioning for outdoor activity tracking. Moreover, it’s 5ATM water-resistant as well. The Watch S1 even hosts a microphone and speaker to pick calls from the watch itself.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, the S1 is fueled by a 470mAh battery which Xiaomi says can provide 12 days of endurance under mixed usage. For wireless connectivity, it brings Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), and Bluetooth 5.2. Additionally, it is compatible with handsets running Android 6.0 or iOS 10.0 and above.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Specifications:

  • Dimension: 46.5 x 47.3 x 11 mm (excluding straps)
  • Body: Glass fibre-reinforced polyamide
  • Band: Silicone (White) / TPU (Black and Blue)
  • Display: 1.43″ AMOLED, 60Hz, 466 × 466 pixels
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
  • Audio: Microphone, speaker
  • Battery: 470mAh, Up to 12 days (mixed usage)
  • Compatibility: iOS 10.0 or Android 6.0 and above
  • Water Resistant: 5ATM (up to 50m)
  • Sensors: Heart rate, blood oxygen, acceleration, gyroscope, geomagnetic, air pressure, ambient light, capacitance, GPS (Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS)
  • Health Tracking: 24/7 hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2, Sleep tracking
  • Sports Modes: 117 sports modes (19 professional)

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Price in Nepal (Official)

The official price of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active in Nepal is Rs. 24,999. The watch is available from Xiaomi-authorized stores like Hukut.

Smartwatch Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Rs. 24,999 Hukut Store
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Watch 2 Lite.

Nubia Z40 Pro brings MagSafe-like magnetic charging to Android

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After weeks of teasing, Nubia has finally launched the Z40 Pro in its home country of China. The phone is a successor to last year’s Z30 Pro and boasts a couple of industry-firsts for an Android smartphone. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Nubia Z40 Pro in Nepal.

Nubia Z40 Pro Overview:

Camera

Nubia Z40 Pro is the first phone to come equipped with the Sony IMX787 primary camera. It’s a 64MP shooter with a 1/1.3” sensor and a 35mm equivalent lens. It uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to shoot 16MP pictures natively.

Accompanying the primary shooter are a 50MP ultrawide and an 8MP telephoto lens. The latter has 5X zooming capability. Nubia has also included Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the primary camera as well as the telephoto lens.

Nubia Z40 Pro Camera

Upfront, Nubia Z40 Pro features a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls. It is enclosed inside the center-aligned punch-hole cutout.

Magnetic Charging

Nubia is also offering a special “Gravity Edition” of the Z40 Pro with a magnetic charging capability. This makes it the first commercial Android phone to have such a charging solution. However, Nubia has made some compromises in the Gravity Edition to incorporate the new technology.

While the regular Z40 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery, Gravity Edition only has a 4,800mAh cell. Likewise, it also charges slower over the wire at 66W against the 80W charging on other variants.

Nubia Z40 Pro Magnetic Charging

Performance and Memory

No surprises here — the Nubia Z40 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The company has even included a vapor chamber cooling setup with a total heat dissipation area of 3500mm2.

The base variant features 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the top-end model has 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Irrespective of the memory configuration, Z40 Pro comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Out of the box, the phone boots on Android 12 with MyOS 12 on top.

Design and Display

Nubia Z40 Pro features a 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED panel with curves at the edges. It’s a 10-bit display with a peak brightness of up to 1000 nits. Further, it even has support for 144Hz refresh rate.

Over on the back, it features a new camera bump. The rear panel is made up of AG Matte glass, and there are two colors to choose from. It weighs around 199 grams and measures 8.46mm in thickness.

Nubia Z40 Pro Color Options

Nubia Z40 Pro Specifications:

  • Dimension: 161.9 × 72.9 × 8.4 mm, 199 gm
  • Display: 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz variable refresh rate, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2400) pixels
  • Rear Camera: Triple, 64MP Sony IMX787 (OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide + 8MP 5x telephoto lens with OIS
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (punch-hole)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software: Android 12 with MYOS 12
  • Battery: 5,000/4800mAh, 66/80W wired, 15W magnetic charging (GE)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac/ax, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, GPS
  • Color: Interstellar Black, Galaxy White

Nubia Z40 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)

Nubia Z40 Pro is currently exclusive to the Chinese market, where its price starts at CNY 3,399 for the regular models and CNY 4,299 for the Gravity Edition. If it launches here, we expect the price of the Nubia Z40 Pro in Nepal to be NPR 67,500.

Nubia Z40 Pro Configurations Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vanilla Models 8/128GB CNY 3,399 NPR 67,500
8/256GB CNY 3,699 NPR 73,000
12/256GB CNY 3,999 NPR 78,500
12/512GB CNY 4,499 NPR 88,500
Gravity Edition 12/256GB CNY 4,299 NPR 85,500
16GB/1TB CNY 5,999 NPR 118,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V23 Pro.

Oppo’s first tablet goes official with Snapdragon 870, 2.5K 120Hz screen

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The Find X5 Series is all the buzz right now with its Marisilicon camera chip and Hasselblad collaboration. However, Oppo also announced the arrival of its first tablet in the same event. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Oppo Pad in Nepal.

Oppo Pad Overview:

Design and Display

Oppo Pad brings an 11-inch LTPS LCD panel with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. It even has support for a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 playback. As you would expect from a flagship tablet, it also brings support for a stylus, which in this case, is Oppo Pencil.

  • Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of tablets from Oppo here!

Oppo’s stylus boasts 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and wireless fast charging. Oppo has also made a smart magnetic keyboard to go with the tablet. However, it doesn’t have a trackpad.

Oppo Pad Color Options

As for design, Oppo has opted for flat-edges and a dual-tone finish. You can notice the horizontal stripe with bold Oppo branding on the left. The tablet weighs around 510 grams and measures 7mm in thickness.

There are two colors to choose from, Black and Aurora Purple. The Purple variant goes through a 9-layer design process and has a dual-layer textured. There is also a limited artist edition made in collaboration with James Jean.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Oppo Pad packs the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is also on the China-exclusive Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro. The chipset is slightly better than the Snapdragon 860, which is on the Xiaomi Pad 5 that is available in Nepal. Oppo has paired the tablet with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Keeping the tablet cool is a heat dissipation system with a total area of 27413mm2. It incorporates multi-layered graphite + silicone design.

Rest of the Specs

Oppo Pad with Oppo Pencil

Oppo Pad features a quad-speaker setup featuring 2nd gen ACC speakers. They even offer Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio effects. The tablet has a total of two cameras. The one on the front has an 8MP sensor, whereas the rear camera uses a 13MP sensor.

Fueling the tablet is an 8,300mAh battery, and Oppo has included support for 33W fast charging. The tablet boots on Android 11-based ColorOS for Pad, which brings a suite of new features like multi-finger gesture, parallel windows, and multi-device collaboration.

Oppo Pad Specifications:

  • Body: 252.2 x 163.8 x 6.99-7.05mm, 507-510gm
  • Display: 11-inches LTPS LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 120Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, 480 nits brightness (typ)
  • Resolution: WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio, 275 PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with ColorOS for Pad on top
  • Rear Camera: Single (13MP f/2.2 sensor)
  • Front Camera: Single (8MP f/2.0 sensor)
  • Audio: Quad-speaker setup, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, USB 2.0 Type-C
  • Battery: 8360mAh with 33W fast charging
  • Accessories: Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Oppo Pencil (not included in the box)
  • Color Options: Black, Aurora Purple, Artist Limited Design

Oppo Pad Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)

Oppo Pad is now available in China, where its price starts at CNY 2,299. This doesn’t include the Oppo Pencil and smart magnetic keyboard which cost CNY 499 and CNY 399, respectively. The company has committed to global availability yet. However, if it launches here, we expect the price of Oppo Pad in Nepal to start at NPR 47,500.

 Oppo Pad  Price in China (Official)  Price in Nepal (Expected)
 6/128GB CNY 2,299   NPR 47,500
 6/256GB  CNY 2,699  NPR 55,500
 8/256GB  CNY 2,999  NPR 62,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.

Oppo Find X5 Lite launched with triple cameras, Dimensity 900

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Alongside the flagship Find X5 and X5 Pro, Oppo has also launched the vanilla Find X5 Lite. Here, we will look into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Oppo Find X5 Lite in Nepal. 

Oppo Find X5 Lite Overview:

Design and Display

The X5 Lite features a 6.4” AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch-sampling rate. It’s a Full-HD panel with HDR+ certification, 76% DCI-P3 color gamut, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. 

Oppo Find X5 Lite Design and Display

Moreover, the device has a rectangular camera cutout on the back and is available on Startrails Blue and Starry Black colorways.

Performance

In terms of performance, Oppo Find X5 Lite features a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC—a mid-range 6nm mobile processor. This is paired with 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. You can extend the storage via a microSD card while the device also supports 5GB of virtual RAM expansion. It boots on Android 12-based ColorsOS 12.1

Camera

Oppo Find X5 Lite Camera

Unlike the X5 and X5 Pro, there’s no fancy in-house camera chip or Hasselblad partnership in Oppo Find X5 Lite. It has a triple camera setup on the back led by a 64MP primary lens. Completing the setup is an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, there’s a 32MP camera on the punch-hole cutout. 

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a 4500mAh battery that charges via a 65W charger. Yet, there’s no wireless charging option. The device also has a 3.5mm headphone jack while there’s an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics. 

Oppo Find X5 Lite Specifications

  • Display: 6.4″ FHD AMOLED panel, 90Hz, 180Hz touch sampling,  76% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Rear Camera: Triple
    – 64MP primary lens
    – 8MP ultrawide camera, 118° FOV
    – 2MP macro lens
  • Front Camera: 32MP
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)
  • Memory: 6GB LPDDR4 RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
  • UI: ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12
  • Battery: 4500mAh, 65W SuperVOOC
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Colors: Startrails Blue, Starry Black

Oppo Find X5 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

The Find X5 Lite retails at an asking price of EUR 480 for the sole 6/256GB model. We expect the price of Oppo Find X5 Lite to cost NPR 70,000, if and when it launches in Nepal. 

Oppo Find X3 Lite Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/256GB EUR 480 NPR 70,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V23 Pro.

Oppo Find X5, X5 Pro with in-house “MariSilicon X” chip, OIS camera goes official

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Oppo has finally unveiled its Find X5 series globally via a virtual event. The lineup consists of three phones, and here we will be discussing the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Oppo Find X5 and X5 Pro in Nepal. They are the first Oppo phones to feature MariSilicon X chip and Hasselblad camera optimization.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Overview:

The Find X5 series is a direct successor to last year’s Find X3 smartphones. Here, Oppo has ditched the Find X4 moniker as the number “4” is considered unlucky in the Chinese tradition. While Oppo has a total of four smartphones in the X3 lineup, the Find X5 series arrives with only three.

Design and Display

To begin with, the Oppo Find X5 Pro has a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution and 1300 nits of peak brightness. Likewise, it’s a 10-bit display with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 1000Hz touch sampling rate.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Design and Display

Moreover, the front has a Gorilla Glass Victus protection, while at the rear, there’s a ceramic panel. The ceramic has better heat conductivity than glass. As a result, it should help the device to stay cool. Similarly, it’s IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. In terms of design, this time around the camera island is more unusual. Though it still has the Gradient Arc slopes, the shape of the bump itself is irregular.

Performance

Inside, the phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. For better thermals, there’s a vapor chamber cooling which is 75% larger than the one installed on its predecessor. The processor is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It boots on Android 12 based ColorOS 12.1. The OS also brings a new “Multi-Screen Connect” feature that allows users to seamlessly switch between phone and Windows PC.

Camera

Oppo Marisilicon X chip

Moving on, Oppo has fitted its in-house 6nm MariSilicon X chip that brings major improvements in the camera department. The chip helps to reduce noise in the image and allows to capture 4K night videos with better colors than typical night footage. Furthermore, as per OPPO, it enables the capture of HDR videos at 20-bits per channel—that translates to a 120 dB dynamic range. 

Talking about ISP, the phone rocks three sensors at the back. The primary and ultra-wide camera uses Sony’s 50MP IMX766 sensor. This is joined by a 13MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical and 5x hybrid zoom. The main lens also has a 5-axis optical image stabilization (OIS).

The Find X5 Pro also comes with Hasselblad camera calibration that relies on the new 13-channel color sensor. Furthermore, the cameras include a glass front element, which enhances color accuracy and reduces chromatic aberration. Over on the front, there is a 32MP Sony IMX709 sensor with RGBW sub-pixels. As per Oppo, the sub-pixel allows for 60% more light.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, compared to its predecessor, Oppo has fitted in a larger 5000mAh battery on the Find X5 Pro. It charges via 80W wired SuperVOOC charging and 50W wireless AirVOOC charging. Oppo has also included a Battery Health Engine, which increases battery life and can withstand up to 1600 charge cycles before the battery health drops to 80%.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5mm; 218g
  • Display: 6.7″ QHD+ LTPO AMOLED panel, 120Hz, 1300 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Rear Camera: Triple (w/ Marisilicon chip)
    – 50MP Sony IMX766 primary lens, OIS 5-axis stabilization
    – 50MP Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera, 112° FOV
    – 13MP telephoto lens
  • Front Camera: 32MP
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • UI: ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 80W SuperVOOC, 50W AirVOOC
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, AGPS/Beidou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS
  • Colors: Ceramic White, Glaze Black

Oppo Find X5 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Find X5 Pro is priced at EUR 1,299 for the sole 12+256GB configuration. We expect the price of Oppo Find X5 Pro to be NPR 180,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB EUR 1,299 NPR 180,000

Oppo Find X5 Overview:

Design and Display

The Find X5 has a 6.55″ 10-bit FHD+ AMOLED panel. Although it’s not an LTPO panel as Find X5 Pro, it has a 120Hz refresh rate. Similarly, it has a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. However, it lacks an official IP rating.

Oppo FInd X5 Design and Display

The back of the device has the same design as the top-tier X5 Pro, however, it’s not a ceramic panel. It’s a glass back with a matte finish and a fingerprint-resistant frame. The Find X5 is available in White and Black colors.

Performance

Under the hood, the device packs a Snapdragon 888 processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It boots on ColorsOS 12.1 and supports the new “Multi-Screen Connect” feature. Likewise, it has vapor chamber cooling to keep the temperature down.

Camera

The Find X5 borrows many camera features from its elder sibling, including the 6nm MariSilicon X chip and Hasselblad camera calibration. The camera setup is likewise comparable to the X5 Pro, with two 50MP Sony IMX766 main and ultra-wide sensors. A 13MP telephoto lens rounds out the setup.

The primary camera has OIS, but not the 5-axis OIS that’s included in the Pro variant. Over on the front, there’s a 32MP IMX615 selfie camera, but with no RGBW filter.

Rest of the specs

Moreover, the handset gets its juice from a tad smaller 4800mAh cell that supports 80W SuperVOOC and 30W AirVOOC charging. For biometrics, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Oppo Find X5 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 160.3 x 72.6 x 87mm; 196g
  • Display: 6.55″ FHD LTPS AMOLED panel, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Rear Camera: Triple (w/ Marisilicon chip)
    – 50MP Sony IMX766 primary lens, OIS
    – 50MP Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera, 110° FOV
    – 13MP telephoto lens
  • Front Camera: 32MP
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm)
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • UI: ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12
  • Battery: 4800mAh, 80W SuperVOOC, 30W AirVOOC
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, AGPS/Beidou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS
  • Colors: White, Black

Oppo Find X5 Price in Nepal and Availability 

The Find X5 costs EUR 999 for the sole 8/256GB variant in Europe. It will be available for purchase from March 14. We expect the price of Oppo Find X5 Pro to be NPR 140,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.

Oppo Find X5 Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/256GB EUR 999 NPR 140,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V23 Pro.

AQFiT W6 Review: Best Smartwatch Under Rs. 5,000?

AQFiT W6 is the latest budget smartwatch from the India-based smart wearable brand. The watch offers SpO2 monitoring, an official IP68 rating, and a battery life of up to 10 days which sounds too good for a smartwatch under Rs. 5,000. So, we decided to test it ourselves. In this review, I will be sharing my experience of using the AQFiT W6 for three weeks. Before we start, let’s quickly glance at the specs of the AQFiT W6.

AQFiT W6 Specifications:

  • Display: 1.69″ IPS LCD, 240 x 280 pixels
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 LE
  • Chipset: Realtek RK8762CK
  • Battery: 200mAh (Up to 30 days of standby time)
  • Charging: magnetic charger
  • Companion App: Coolwear (Android | iOS)
  • IP Rating: IP68 dust and water-resistance
  • Price: Rs. 4,999

AQFiT W6 Smartwatch Review:

Design and Display 

  • Metal frame, plastic back
  • 1.69″ IPS LCD screen
  • IP68 rating

Let’s start with the design. Here, AQFiT has provided a metal body with a plastic bottom. The former is quite rare in the budget segment. Likewise, the weight distribution is quite good too. It does not feel bulky by any means. That being said, I am not impressed with its strap that feels a little cheap. Thus, I recommend getting a decent third-party strap whenever possible.

I noticed some discoloration on the edges of the AQFiT W6, the third week into the review. AQFiT also doesn’t mention any protection on the display and that could be an issue in the long run. Moving on, there is a physical button on the right side of the watch. While the smartwatch does have a raise-to-wake, I did not find it reliable. As a result, I was instead using the button for the most part.

Decent Color Saturation

AQFiT W6 has a rectangular display with a diagonal length of 1.69-inch. It is an IPS display with a big chunk of bezels all around. The brightness is what we usually get in a smartwatch of this segment. During my review, the brightness of AQFiT W6 fared well indoors but I found it to be on the lower side for outdoor usage.

Thus, you will face visibility issues with the AQFiT W6 on a bright sunny day. On the flip side, the color saturation is actually good for the price.

AQFiT does provide over 60 different watch faces, but the ones I actually liked were few and far between. That being said, there are some live watch faces too, which is cool given the price tag of the watch. Further, you can even make a custom watch face by uploading your pictures if you don’t like the default ones.

Watch UI 

AQFiT W6 runs on a proprietary software platform. Scrolling through the UI is not a swift experience, but it is to be expected from a b budget smartwatch. You can find the quick toggle screen on the bottom of the Home screen. Here, you can find shortcuts for brightness, Do Not Disturb, Find My Phone, and other features and settings.

Likewise, pulling up from there opens up the main menu. From here, you can change watch faces, start a workout and even read your phone’s notification. As expected, you can reply to these notifications/messages. The watch can store up to 5 of these notifications at a time, and you can either view or delete them.

Going sideways from the home screen, you will find different cards giving you insight into your health, fitness, and workout data. There are also cards for weather and music. During this review, I tested music control on the AQFiT W6 with Spotify, and it worked quite well. I was able to control music playback as well as adjust volume right from the watch.

Companion App

  • Coolwear app
  • Compatible with Android 5.0/+, iOS 9.0/+

Coolwear Companion App

For the aforementioned weather and music playback features, you must connect your watch to your phone via the Coolwear app. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Straightforward UI

In my review, I found the UI of the AQFiT W6 to be pretty straightforward. The home screen has all the data related to your fitness and workout. Furthermore, the app also has options to start a workout and change different settings of the watch. Similarly, if you happen to misplace your watch, you also have the option to ring it as long as the smartwatch is still connected to the phone.

Fitness/Health Tracking

  • Heart rate, SpO2, Sleep monitoring
  • 10 sports mode
  • No built-in GPS

In my review, I found the step counter of the AQFiT W6 a little deceiving. The watch would often record more steps than actually taken. That being said, I found the sleep tracking to be accurate. The bedtime and wake-up time recorded by the watch was pretty accurate. Likewise, it even categorizes sleep time into deep and light sleep. Furthermore, heart rate and blood oxygen readings were usually within the realistic range.

For all the fitness freaks, AQFiT W6 has 10 built-in sports modes, which football, cycling, skipping, and more. There is also a dedicated swimming mode. However, I would not recommend taking the watch to a pool as it only has an IP68 rating. If you want a smartwatch to swim with, look for something with a 5ATM certification instead.

The watch doesn’t have a GPS built-in, but you can use your phone’s GPS to record your workout sessions from the Coolwear app. The app also has five more workout modes.

Battery 

  • 200mAh battery
  • Magnetic-pin charger

Now, let’s talk about the battery. Inside, AQFiT W6 packs a 200mAh battery, which the company claims to be enough for 7-10 days on normal usage. However, throughout my review period, I found the AQFiT W6 to offer 5 days of endurance on average. Likewise, the company ships a magnetic-pin charger in the box that fully charges the watch in 1 hour and 50 minutes.

AQFiT W6 Review: Conclusion

So, should you buy the AQFiT W6? Well, if you are in the market for a smartwatch but don’t want to spend much, AQFiT W6 could be a decent option under Rs. 5,000. Usually, budget smartwatches in this price range have promising specs but compromise on design and comfort. However, it’s not the case with the AQFiT W6. The design, display, and battery endurance of this smartwatch are well worth the price.

That being said, if a smartwatch is not an absolute necessity to you, fitness bands like Mi Band 6 and Honor Band 6 offer more tracking options, AMOLED screens, and greater battery endurance.

AQFiT W6 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Metal frame
  • Display saturation is good for the price
  • Compatible with both Android and iOS

Cons:

  • No display protection
  • Strap feels
  • Slight inconsistencies in readings