When it comes to power banks, it’s widely assumed that larger capacity is better. While there are other factors to consider, they often get overlooked. Recently, a Chinese DIY expert demonstrated a 27 million mAh power bank that he built from the ground up. Yes, you heard it right — he made a 27 million mAh power bank just for bragging right.
27 million mAh power bank Overview:
News broke out after a video titled “I made a 27,000,000-mAh Portable Power Bank” was uploaded on YouTube. The same video is also available on Weibo. That being said, I feel the title is a little misguiding. I mean – that power bank doesn’t look portable to me. Other than that, Handy Geng has an actual working power bank that he can show off to his friends.
In his video, he explains his motivation to build the power bank. Basically, he was fed up having the smallest power bank in his friend circle and wanted something to show off to them.
“It seems everyone else has a bigger power bank than mine. I’m not so happy with that”
For his power bank, Handy Geng took a big battery and wrapped it around a silver-colored metal. Next, he installed a charging port and 60 output ports. The whole setup is placed on wheels so it can be moved around when needed.
Thanks to its sheer size and capacity, this 27 million mAh power bank can act as a mini power station during power cuts. It has a 220V voltage rating and standard three-plug outlets to connect home appliances.
In his video, you can see Handy Geng enjoying fishing on the riverside with his TV, washing machine, and induction cooker running off the power bank all at once. The power bank can even charge electric bikes as shown in the video.
Meanwhile, check out our unboxing of the Redmi Note 11.
Panasonic has developed a new method for molding lens that it claims will improve the performance of far-infrared cameras. In addition, the company even claims that it has halved the production cost of lenses with this new method which uses chalcogenide glass.
New Far-infrared camera lens from Panasonic
As mentioned earlier, Panasonic is using Chalcogenide glass which it says has excellent transmission characteristics in the far-infrared. This new technique allows the company to manufacture a wide range of lenses, including the world’s first highly hermetic frame-integrated lens without adhesive.
Panasonic believes its latest breakthrough in glass molding technique will help promote the use of far-infrared sensors/lenses in different fields. These are used to monitor and detect heat/objects in energy management systems and security cameras.
In addition, far-infrared sensors are also seeing increased usage in self-driving autonomous vehicles, where they help detect distant people and objects at night.
In the present context, far-infrared sensors use low-cost silicon as the lens material. Panasonic notes that the material is not ideal when pushing for higher pixel counts because of its low transmittance.
To avoid this, manufacturers use germanium spherical lenses. But then they have to address the increased aberration, which requires the use of complex combinations of different lenses. All this adds to the size and manufacturing cost of the lenses.
By contrast, Panasonic’s latest far-infrared lens modules boast higher performance, low cost, and are ready for mass production.
Advantages
The new glass molding technique announced by Panasonic does not use any adhesive. As a result, it significantly reduces the risk of gas contamination. Likewise, it also protects the edge of the lens while also improving the accuracy during the installation of the lens on the barrel.
Applicable for aspherical and diffractive lenses of varying size
Frame-integrated lenses without gas contamination
Enhanced performance of sensors
The company has already started the production of new far-infrared aspherical lenses with this technique at the Yagamata Factory. Panasonic is also taking prototype orders.
Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and first impressions of the Redmi Note 11.
In this review, I’ll be discussing the new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which has been grabbing a lot of headlines lately. Most reviewers have been quite critical about the phone because of how late it launched & maybe because of its relatively higher price tag too. But recently, one of the favorite reviewers—Dave2D—had some positive remarks about it in his video, thus bringing some fresh perspective on the S21 FE.
And the reason why I think this phone is receiving a mixture of love and hatred is that if you really dig in, it does offer something that no other phones do in this price range. But at the same time, there are some crucial things that Samsung could have done better here.
Anyway, how you take the Galaxy S21 FE also depends on the region you live in. If you’re located in someplace where the Pixel 6 is readily available, this phone comes off as an unwise, costlier choice. I, on the other hand, live in South Asia where Pixel phones have not launched yet. So my review of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a little different and is therefore going to circle around the Nepali and Indian sub-continent.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Specifications:
Body: 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm, 177 gm, Plastic back/aluminum frame, IP68 dust-and-water resistance
Battery: 4500mAh with 25W fast charging (no adapter provided)
Wireless Charging: Yes (15W), Wireless PowerShare
Color Options: Olive, Lavender, Graphite (White not available in Nepal)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 89,999 (8/256GB)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review:
I have been using the S21 FE as my primary device for about three weeks now alongside the OnePlus 9RT which I recently shifted to—while my team members have been testing the Xiaomi 11T Pro and Vivo V23 Pro.
All these phones have incredibly competitive specs and are available at a much cheaper price than this. So, does it make sense to chip in almost 20% more and go for this phone? Let me discuss all about it in this review of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
Display
6.4-inches FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel
120/240Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
Optical in-display fingerprint scanner
Alright, first things first, allow me to discuss the things that I absolutely love about this phone, starting with the display. Samsung has made sure to make the Galaxy S21 FE a good multimedia device by including an excellent “almost flagship-level” display with great colors, contrast, and brightness levels. And the fact that the bezels on this thing are next to non-existent makes the viewing experience even better.
Yes, I know it does not have a crazy-high touch sampling rate as you get with Xiaomi or Realme phones, but the core quality and the color calibration of this screen are quite appreciable and are in fact on par with the likes of the flagship Galaxy S21+.
The optimized 120Hz refresh rate further elevates the user experience and throughout my use, I’ve never faced a single instance of jittery or sluggish UI—or any kind of touch response issues whatsoever. To top things off, you also get Gorilla Glass Victus protection here.
No ultrasonic fingerprint reader
So, the S21 FE’s display is one of the best things about it. However, to bring down the cost, Samsung has replaced the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that you’ll find on its flagship phones with an optical one instead. For me, it hasn’t really made a big difference in usability since it is equally fast and accurate. But given the price, I certainly would have appreciated an ultrasonic implementation more.
And maybe the hole-punch cutout could’ve had a smaller diameter as well.
Regardless, I do love how this display is complemented by an awesome pair of dual speakers whose output is loud and crisp. As I mentioned in my impressions video, it isn’t S21+ level good, but I can assure you that it won’t disappoint in any way. The audio quality has balanced mids and highs where the vocals and instruments sound really good too.
Left: Galaxy S21+ | Right: Galaxy S21 FE
But coming from the S21+, the only thing I miss here is an LTPO screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE’s inability to dynamically adjust the refresh rate based on the content on the display definitely has had a less-than-ideal effect on the battery life, which I’ll talk about more in the latter portion of this review. For now, let’s get into the cameras—which is another aspect to love about the S21 FE.
Cameras
Triple camera setup at the back
(12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto)
32MP selfie camera (punch-hole)
Cameras
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Back
Front
Although it borrows the same cameras from the S20 FE, it is reliable enough to be your point-to-shoot companion.
Normal, Nighttime
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Be it in daylight or low light conditions, you can get well-detailed and social media-ready images from this phone. And this is one area where Samsung is ahead of brands like Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, or even OnePlus for that matter.
Normal, Ultrawide Images
Here, the normal daytime images from the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE have that classic “punchy” color optimization which makes the photos look appealing. Similarly, this camera is able to maintain details and dynamic range really well too.
Daytime
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The only aspect where I think it could do better is maintaining highlights and exposure in a bright environment.
Normal vs Ultrawide
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Normal
Ultrawide
Normal
Ultrawide
And this holds true for both regular and wide-angle shots. Other than that, it can pull off some really good pictures from its normal as well as ultra-wide sensors.
Telephoto Images
And one of the reasons why the S21 FE’s cameras stand out in this price bracket is also because it has a dedicated telephoto lens capable of 3x optical zoom.
Telephoto
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1x Normal
3x Telephoto
1x Normal
3x Telephoto
1x Normal
3x Telephoto
So if you are more into zoom photography, you can get more detailed zoomed-in shots here.
Portrait Images
Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE natively uses its telephoto lens for portrait shots as well—which translates to incredible subject focus.
Portrait
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But you sure can notice the slightly punchy color reproduction here as well.
Selfie Images
Selfie
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Selfie
Portrait Selfie
Selfie
Portrait Selfie
Like the portraits, the S21 FE also takes wonderful selfies. The subjects look bright and the phone delivers consistent results through and through.
Nighttime Images
During nighttime, the onboard OIS works well to preserve details. And shooting with Night Mode turned on further improves the exposure and detail levels.
Nighttime
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Nighttime
Night Mode
Nighttime
Night Mode
Nighttime
Night Mode
Nighttime
Night Mode
Sadly, you’ll need to be a bit patient since it takes around 10 seconds to process a single shot. So, I definitely feel like Samsung needs to work on bringing down the processing time via an update soon.
Videography
Even in terms of videos, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE holds its ground. Like the S21+, it can shoot steady 4k 60 fps footages with great quality and color science. The microphone quality is equally impressive with decent background noise cancellation.
It’s only the selfies videos where the phone doesn’t have the best of the stabilization at 4k resolution—under both 30 or 60 fps mode. 1080p footages don’t suffer from shakiness though. But even so, I wish the company had provided better stabilization by cropping the frame a little since that would have been really helpful for vloggers.
Overall, apart from selfie videos, the S21 FE’s cameras do quite a good job in most aspects. And it sure is one reliable option for anyone looking for a good camera phone. Goes on without saying that it is certainly better than the OnePlus 9RT or the Xiaomi 11T Pro on the camera front.
Now, I have been using Samsung’s flagship phones as one of my primary devices for years and I have been quite vocal on how One UI is one of my favorite Android skins. As you’d expect, the Galaxy S21 FE brings the same software experience as other Samsung flagships, meaning the 120Hz display is optimized amazingly (barring the lacking adaptiveness, of course), the dark mode is also well-implemented, and there are no software bugs or anything unlike the Pixel 6 or Xiaomi’s MIUI.
Plus, the Galaxy S21 FE runs on the latest Android 12-based One UI 4 out-of-the-box and Samsung even promises 3 years of major software and 4 years of security updates for this.
Moving on, the phone ships with either Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 depending on your region. Here in South Asia, we have the Exynos variant and for the most part, its performance is up to the mark—especially when it comes to CPU-intensive workloads. Multitasking with the heaviest apps hasn’t been a problem so far and the RAM management on this thing is really good too.
Not the most capable GPU
However, unlike with CPU, the S21 FE couldn’t maintain a consistent graphics performance on my tests. In demanding games like Genshin Impact—as you can see from this chart—the phone struggles to maintain a steady fps count throughout the gameplay at the Highest settings and 60 fps mode.
Genshin Impact
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Highest graphics, 60fps, Motion blur off
High graphics, 60fps, Motion blur off
Even dialing down the settings to High graphics quality does not help with the stability.
Likewise, in Mech Arena, where the phone supports 120 fps gaming, it starts off with a relatively high 113 fps—but dips to as low as 77 fps after just a few minutes into the game. And this fluctuation is noticeable all through the gaming session.
Mech Arena – 120 fps
I didn’t find any stability issues when playing PUBG though, as the game delivered a stable 58-60 fps on average at Smooth graphics and Extreme frame rate settings—whereas COD is also well playable with a constant 60 fps even at the highest of settings.
During all my gaming sessions, I didn’t face any major heating issues either, although the phone got slightly warm near the camera module on a few occasions. And this is great news because the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets have been subject to a great deal of criticism for having a bad thermal performance under load.
In any case, since I’m not a heavy gamer, Galaxy S21 FE’s regular day-to-day—as well as gaming performance—has been plenty enough for me.
Design & Build
74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm, 177 grams
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
IP68 certified against dust/water damage
On a different note, I think Samsung should have put a little more thought into this phone’s design. Because of the plastic back, it feels a bit too light and un-ergonomic for a semi-flagship phone since it doesn’t have that heft.
And this is where I have to disagree with what Dave2D said in his video about the plastic back on this phone being a better implementation. On the contrary, in my experience, plastic backs get scratches and scuffs easily—which in turn makes your device look really old really fast. Plus, plastic is more susceptible to discoloration in the long run as well.
Thankfully, the frames here are made of aluminum which prevents the S21 FE from totally feeling like a mid-range device.
Likewise, it also misses out on good haptics. The vibration feedback here is quite similar to what you’d find on a mid-range phone these days. And for something that costs NPR 89,999, I find this to be quite disappointing. Even a sub-50K phone like the POCO F3 (Mi 11X) has better haptics than this one.
Buttons, Ports
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Volume rockers, Power button
Speaker, USB-C, SIM tray
However, I do appreciate the fact that Samsung has included IP68 dust-and-water resistance as well as Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front. Considering my relatively rough usage pattern, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has held up admirably so far. I’ve even accidentally dropped it a few times but everything’s nice and intact.
Battery
4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging
Finally, the one thing that’s surprised me here is the average battery life. I don’t know why it’s delivering such a sub-par screen-on time despite featuring a modest 4500mAh battery. But I guess this has a lot to do with the display’s lack of energy-saving LTPO backplane technology.
I am a pretty heavy user and the Galaxy S21 FE lasted for a little less than a full day when keeping the display to 120Hz at all times. But if you are someone who isn’t on their phone most of the time, then it’s probably not going to be a big concern for you.
Plus, with a compatible 25W charger—which you’ll have to buy separately by the way—it fuels up within 1.5 hours. While I realize it’s not as fast as what other brands are offering these days, considering the long-run battery health, I’m perfectly fine with it.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review: Conclusion
Wrapping up this review, after having used the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE for a good number of days, I must say that it has definitely grown on me. It has an awesome display, the cameras and performance here are—although not flagship level—incredible for the price, and the great stereo speakers alongside the reliable One UI software make for one satisfying smartphone experience.
And looking at the Nepali market, there aren’t many options in the sub 1 lakh category either. The two-and-a-half years old iPhone 11 was recently discounted heavily but it’s no longer available. Xiaomi’s Mi 11 and Mi 11X Pro are also competent devices, but they’re pretty much out-of-stock in the market—whereas Pixel 6 and OnePlus 9RT are straight-up unavailable in Nepal.
Then again, maybe Samsung Nepal should’ve launched the 8/128GB variant at around Rs. 80,000 which would’ve been a lot more digestible price point. As a result, the S21 FE is not an extraordinary phone, but it isn’t exactly terrible either.
Plus, if you can wait for the upcoming S22 series, bumping your budget a little for the standard Galaxy S22 could be a wiser purchase decision. We’re pretty familiar with Samsung Nepal’s impressive pre-booking offers, so that’s definitely something to look out for as well.
Watch our review video of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE:
AQFiT is an Indian brand that specializes in smart wearables. The company has just launched its latest budget smartwatch in Nepal—the AQFiT W6. It boasts a compelling set of features for a smartwatch under Rs. 5,000. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, official price, and availability of AQFiT W6 in Nepal.
AQFiT W6 Smartwatch Overview:
AQFiT W6 sports a rectangular 1.69-inch IPS display. It’s an HD panel with a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels. The bezels around the screen are quite noticeable, especially at the chin. Moreover, the display is enclosed inside a body that is IP68-rated against dust and water.
Powering the smartwatch is a Realtek RTL8762CK chipset. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 LE and connects to your phone via Coolwear app.
AQFiT W6 offers plenty of features for a budget smartwatch. It has 24×7 heart rate monitoring. There is even blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement which is quite rare in this price range. Other tracking features include sleep monitoring, step counters, calorie counter, and water reminder. There are also 10+ sports modes which even include swimming.
AQFiT W6 gets its juice from a 200mAh battery with 30 days of standby. Likewise, it boasts an endurance of 7- 10 days on normal usage. It charges via a 2-pin charger which is included in the box.
AQFiT W6 SmartwatchPrice in Nepal and Availability
The official price of the AQFiT W6 budget smartwatch in Nepal is Rs. 4,999. It is available for purchase via TechStudio and other authorized stores in the country.
Vivo has unveiled the Y75 5G smartphone in India. It’s a 5G-ready handset and comes with Android 11 out of the box. Here, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Vivo Y75 5G in Nepal.
Vivo Y75 5G Overview:
Design and Display
The Vivo Y75 5G sports a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution. However, the screen has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. In terms of design, it has a rectangular camera module on the back and a waterdrop style notch on the front. The device is available in Starlight Black and Glowing Galaxy colors.
Powering the device is a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. Despite the fact that it’s a 5G-ready chipset, Vivo has only included support for only one 5G band—n78 in this case. Moreover, it comes with a sole configuration of 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. You can virtually extend the RAM up to 4GB. Over on the software, it runs on Android 11 based Funtouch OS 12.
Camera
As for the optics, the Y75 comes with a triple-rear camera arrangement. There’s a 50MP primary lens and a couple of 2MP macro and bokeh sensors. Likewise, you will find a 16MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
Rest of the specs
Besides this, the handset comes with a 5000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. For biometrics, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The Vivo Y75 is launched in India at a price tag of INR 21,990 for the 8/128GB variant. It’s available for purchase via the Vivo India official site and authorized stores in the country. We expect the price of Vivo Y75 5G to be NPR 40,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.
Device
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vivo Y75 5G
INR 21,990
NPR 40,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme 8s 5G.
Apple’s 3D Face ID is among the most secure biometrics authentication system among today’s smartphones. That being said, it’s not always easy to use, especially when we have to constantly protect ourselves with face maks in public. Apple is finally addressing the issue. The new iOS 15.4 beta has a new feature that lets users use Face ID with a mask on, but with consequences.
Face ID with Mask
As mentioned earlier, the new authentication feature is only available in iOS 15.4 beta. It was first reported by Brandon Butch (via Twitter) and MacRumors.
How does it work?
According to Apple, “Face ID with Mask” uses unique features around the eye for authentication. Thus, for users to use this feature, they will have to re-do a scan of their faces. Users can easily turn the feature off with a toggle whenever they don’t feel like using it.
There is also a new “Add Glasses” option inside the Face ID with Mask, which will come in handy if you use spectacles. However, sunglasses are not supported yet.
While the new Face ID with Mask feature will make life easier for iPhones — it is not the safest and even Apple admits it. It has left a warning in the settings that says that Face ID is the most accurate when it’s set up for full-face recognition.
Not for everyone
In addition, not everyone will be able to use it. According to the report by Macrumors, the new Face ID with Mask feature is only available for iPhone 12 and 13 lineup. Thus, there is no reason for users with iPhone 11 and older models to get excited about this new biometrics authentication feature.
Apple still has the “Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch” for these users. It was introduced as part of the iOS 14.5 update.
Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
In this post, we have listed down all the Micromax mobiles that are currently available in Nepal, along with their technical specifications and official price.
Micromax: Brand Overview
Today, the South Asian smartphone market is ruled by Chinese brands. But before the arrival of the likes of Xiaomi and Realme, Indian brands occupied a large chunk of the market. Brands like Micromax and Karbonn were quite huge back then. However, they eventually fizzled out as Chinese brands gained popularity with their value-for-money products.
That being said, Micromax came back from the dead in late 2020. The company capitalized on the growing anti-Chinese sentiments of the Indian people to position itself as a viable alternative. Micromax didn’t revive the previous series that it had success with the likes of Canvas and Yu but chose to start fresh with the In series.
It only took some months for Micromax to re-enter the Nepali market after its latest rejuvenation. Global Business Group is the sole distributor of Micromax smartphones in Nepal.
Micromax Smartphone Price in Nepal 2022 [Update]
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Micromax Phones
Price in Nepal
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Micromax In Note 1
Rs. 18,990 (4/64GB) Rs. 21,490 (4/128GB)
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Micromax In 2b
Rs. 16,190 (4/64GB)
Micromax In Note 1
Micromax resumed its operation on Nepali soil with the In Note 1. It was a decent first attempt with decent specs and promise for a stock Android experience. The phone sports a 6.67” FHD LCD panel. The phone is powered by Helio G80, which is a capable SoC for the price change. There are two memory configurations to choose from — 4/64GB and 4/128GB.
At the back, the phone flaunts a triple camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, and two 2MP auxiliary lenses. Providing the necessary juice is a 5,000mAh battery, and the company includes an 18MP charger in the box.
Micromax In 2b is built around a 6.52” HD+ IPS panel. As expected, it sports a plastic build with a physical fingerprint scanner at the back. The phone is powered by an Unisoc T610 octa-core processor with Arm’s Mali G52 MP2 handling the graphics. Micromax ships the phone with stock Android 11.
In terms of optics, it has a 13MP rear camera accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. Over on the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera. Fueling the phone is a 5,00mAh battery which supports a charging speed of up to 10W.
Where to buy genuine Micromax phones in Nepal at the official price?
Global Business Group is the official distributor for Micromax smartphones in Nepal. You can buy genuine Micromax smartphones in Nepal from offline and online stores.
Conclusion
So, this concludes our latest price list of Micromax mobiles in Nepal. Micromax provides some of the best budget smartphones in the present market. However, the phones only land here months after their Indian launch.
After losing the battle in its home ground around 2014, Micromax made a comeback in the Indian market with IN 1b. Its successor—the IN 2b is now officially launched in Nepal. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of Micromax IN 2b in Nepal.
Micromax IN 2b Overview:
Design and Display
To begin with, the IN 2b has a 6.52-inches IPS LCD panel with an 89% screen-to-body ratio and 400 nits of brightness. The display boasts an HD resolution of 720 x 1600 and a 20:9 aspect ratio. In terms of design, the phone’s rear panel looks similar to Xiaomi’s Redmi 9T (9 Power) with its radiating glow.
Yet, Micromax IN 2b has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader instead of a side-mounted unit on the competition. Regardless, its back panel also houses the speaker setup and the dual-camera module. On the front, you get a teardrop notch for the selfie camera and a big bottom bezel that we are used to seeing in a budget device.
Under the hood, the device packs a Unisoc T610 octa-core SoC, paired with up to 6GB RAM. The processer is fabricated on a 12nm node and the core cluster includes two Cortex-A75 (@1.8GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8GHz) CPU cores. Handling the graphics is Arm’s Mali G52 MP2. Furthermore, it comes with 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage.
The major upgrade that IN 2b sees is on the software department, as the device boots on stock Android 11. To compare, its predecessor featured the Android 10 Go edition instead. You’re getting a clean, ad-free stock Android experience here.
On top of this, Micromax is still promising 2 years of Android updates on this phone. According to the company’s benchmark results, the IN 2b posts over 176,000 on AnTuTu v8.5.3. This is quite impressive considering how other phones in this price range feature a comparatively under-powerful Helio G25/G35 chipset.
Camera
The camera department doesn’t get any changes though, as it has the same 13MP primary lens followed by a 2MP depth sensor. Likewise, the front houses a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. The rear camera can capture up to 1080p videos at 30fps and can also click HDR photos.
Rest of the specs
Aside from this, Micromax IN 2b gets a 5000mAh battery that charges via a 10W adapter using the USB Type-C port. Furthermore, there’s a 3.5mm audio jack too. The phone is available in Black, Blue, and Green color options. The company also ships the phone with a earphone inside the box, which is extremely rare on phones these days.
Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable up to 256GB)
OS: Android 11 (stock)
Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary + 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 5MP (teardrop notch)
Security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Face Unlock
Battery: 5000mAh with 10W wired charging (USB-C)
Color Options: Blue, Black, Green
Micromax IN 2b Price in Nepal and Availability
The Micromax IN 2b is launched in a sole configuration of 4/64GB in Nepal at an asking price of NPR 16,190. It is available for purchase through Daraz as well as authorized retail stores near you.
Micromax IN 2b
Price in Nepal
Availability
4/64GB
NPR 16,190
Authorized stores
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy M32.
OnePlus launched the Buds Z2 in China back in October. And now, it’s finally available in the Nepali market. Here, we will be discussing all the specs and features of the new OnePlus Buds Z2, along with its official price and availability in Nepal.
OnePlus Buds Z2 Overview:
Design
Last year, OnePlus launched the Buds Z as a cheaper alternative to the Buds Pro. Here, the Buds Z2 looks exactly the same as the original Buds Z. It follows the stem design with silicone ear tips, and is available in two colors: Obsidian Black and Pearl White. These TWS earbuds have IP55 certification, while the case is IPX4 rated against splash damage.
Furthermore, the black variant of the earbuds weighs 4.5 grams, while the white color option is slightly heavier at 4.6 grams. Similarly, their respective cases weigh 40.5 and 42 grams. The case charges via a USB-C port.
Inside, the OnePlus Buds Z2 features a bigger 11mm dynamic driver (Buds Z had a 10mm driver). To compare, it’s the same audio driver used in the more expensive Buds Pro. There is support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio as well.
On the other hand, these earbuds also feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). With its triple mic setup on each earbud, OnePlus says the Buds Z2 can reduce ambient noise by up to 40dB. To let in the world outside, it supports Transparency Mode as well.
As for connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.2. These earbuds also support the Google Fast Pair (GFP) protocol. Users can change different settings of the earbuds through the HeyMelody app which is available for both Android and iOS users.
Rest of the specs
Aside from this, each earbud has a 40mAh battery that promises up to 7 hours of music playback. It can be extended up to 38 hours with the 520mAh battery of the charging case. OnePlus also claims that just 10 minutes of charge can provide 5 hours of playback time. (case + earbuds).
Furthermore, these earbuds have touch controls to play/pause music, wake assistant, and switch noise control mode.
Samsung is currently teasing the upcoming S22 series, which it will unveil in the next Galaxy Unpacked event. Amidst all this preparation, Samsung has announced the world’s first “all-in-one” fingerprint security chip for payment cards. With the new S3B512C security IC chip, Samsung is looking to make card transactions both faster and safer.
Samsung S3B512C All-in-one Security IC Chip:
S3B512C is the first “all-in-one” security IC (Integrated Circuit) chip from Samsung, designed in collaboration with Mastercard. This new chip combines fingerprint sensor, Secure Element (SE), and Secure Processor in one common IC.
The fusion of three different components on a single S3B512C security chip removes the need for individual ICs and the manufacturing cost associated with each. Samsung also believes that it will help cards manufacturers in optimizing and designing payment cards.
Potential Applications
Samsung S3B512C “all-in-one” security chip will add an extra layer of security to payment cards. However, it can act as an authentication mechanism for identity document cards. membership cards and even building accesses.
This will open the way for cards manufacturers to replace PINs with fingerprint data. Similarly, these cards will offer more resistance to fraud as the owner’s biometric data is on the card itself.
Here, the fingerprint scanner will read the user’s biometrics data. It is then stored on the Secure Element (SE), which protects it from being tampered with. SE is also responsible for the authentication of encrypted data via a proprietary algorithm.
Then there is the Secure Processor, which analyzes and processes fingerprint data on the sensor. S3B512C also has an anti-spoofing technology to prevent hackers from getting in using illegitimate methods.
Security Certifications
As for security, Samsung’s “all-in-one” S3B512C IC security chip has passed Mastercard’s latest Biometric Evaluation Plan Summary (BEPS) specifications for biometrics payment cards. In addition, it also has EMVCo and Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (CC EAL) 6+ certifications.
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