Realme’s “first 5G-Led AIoT Launch” just went live with a bunch of new products from the company including its first-ever monitor. So, let’s have a look at the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Flat Monitor in Nepal.
Realme Flat Monitor Overview:
Display, Design
The Realme Flat Monitor features a 23.8-inch VA panel with Full HD resolution and an anti-glare coating. It features a 75Hz refresh rate and a low 8ms response time for a smooth viewing experience.
It can display 16.7 million colors and has a maximum brightness of 250 nits. Likewise, the panel has a viewing angle of 178° and an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Furthermore, Realme Flat Monitor also has a nearly bezel-less design and a thin metal stand, which makes the monitor look modern. The ultra-slim 6.9mm profile adds to the aesthetics of Realme’s first monitor.
Unfortunately, it skips out on height and swivel adjustments.
The Realme Flat Monitor misses out on additional features like in-built speakers and auto brightness. For connectivity, it has an HDMI 1.4, a VGA, and a Type-C port. Additionally, it has a DC power input.
Realme Flat Monitor Specification:
Screen Size: 23.8-inch
Panel Type: VA
Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels); 16:09 aspect ratio
Refresh rate: 75Hz refresh rate
Response Time: 8ms
Brightness: 250 nits (Peak)
Color Gamut: sRGB
Ports: 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA, 1x USB Type-C port, 1x DC power input
Realme Flat Monitor Price in Nepal and Availability
Realme’s first Flat Monitor is now available in India via Flipkart for INR 12,999 and it comes with 3 years of warranty. You can even get it for Rs. 10,999 as part of Realme’s introductory offer. We expect the Realme Flat Monitor to cost around NPR 30,000 when it launches in Nepal.
After its initial launch in China, Realme has introduced the successor to last year’s Buds Air 2 Neo in India. It is a less expensive alternative to the recently released Buds Air 3. In this article, we will look into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Buds Air 3 Neo in Nepal.
Realme Buds Air 3 Neo Overview:
Design
The Buds Air 3 Neo comes with an oval-shaped case and the same stem style as the Buds Air 3. These are in-ear earphones with a metal-like finish on the bud’s stem and support touch controls. The buds are water-resistant to IPX5 standards and come in White and Blue color variants.
Each bud has a 10mm Bass Boost driver and also supports Dolby Atmos. Interestingly, it lacks active noise cancellation (ANC) which was present in its predecessor. But it does support AI environment noise cancellation (ENC) to suppress outside noise to some extent. For calls and meetings, it has a dual microphone setup.
Furthermore, the TWS buds offer an 88ms low latency option for gaming. You can link it to your smartphone using the Realme Link app, and it also supports quick pairing with smartphones/tablets running Realme UI.
The buds can last up to 7 hours on a single charge and can deliver up to 30 hours of music playback time with the charging case. Finally, the case charges via a USB Type-C port.
Realme Buds Air 3 Neo Specifications:
Color options: Streamer White, Starry Night Blue
Sound driver: 10mm Bass Boost driver
Noise cancellation: AI ENC, Dual-mic
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2
Water resistance: Yes, IPX5 waterproof (earbuds only)
Realme Buds Air 3 Neo Price in Nepal and Availability
The Buds Air 3 Neo will be available for purchase in India from July 27 for INR 1,999. We expect the price of Realme Buds Air 3 Neo to be NPR 3,500 when it will launch in Nepal.
TWS Earbuds
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Buds Air 3 Neo
CNY 1,999
NPR 3,700
Meanwhile, take a look at our pick of the best budget wireless earbuds of 2022.
Realme introduced a host of goods today at its 5G-Led AIoT launch event. Among them is the Realme Watch 3, the company’s most recent wearable and the successor to last year’s Watch 2. Here, we will go through the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Realme Watch 3 in Nepal.
Realme Watch 3 Overview:
Design, Display
The Watch 3 has a 35% bigger screen than its predecessor, measuring 1.8-inch. This is still an IPS display, but Realme has trimmed the bezel all around for premium looks. Remember that the Watch 2 has a large bezel on the top and bottom, thus this is unquestionably a favorable deployment.
Similarly, the screen can achieve 500 nits of brightness, which is actually 100 nits less than the Watch 2. The wearable supports over 100+ watch faces and is available in grey and black color variants.
The Watch 3’s most notable feature is that it now allows Bluetooth calling. It has a built-in speaker, complemented by AI environmental noise cancellation (ENC), and a built-in power amplifier for improved call quality. You can pair the smartwatch with your phone via the Realme Link app.
In terms of health and fitness features, the Watch comes with 24/7 heart-rate monitoring. You can also continuously record blood-oxygen levels, and the watch can track other health indicators like sleep and steps. There is also support for over 110+ sports modes like yoga, hiking, and walking. However, it doesn’t a built-in GPS so route tracking should be dependent on your smartphone’s location.
Rest of the specs
Moving on, the Watch 3 gets its juice from a 340mAh battery that is rated to deliver up to 7 days of up-time. It charges via proprietary magnetic charging.
Extras: Built-in speaker, AI ENC, Built-in power amplifier
Color options: Grey, Black
Realme Watch 3 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Watch 3 carries a price tag of INR 3,499 in India. It is available to purchase through Flipkart.com and the company’s official site from August 2, 2022. We expect the price of the Realme Watch 3 to be NPR 6,500 when it launches in Nepal.
Smartwatch
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Watch 3
INR 3,499
NPR 6,500
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme Pad Mini.
Last month, Realme launched the Pad X in China. The tablet has now been introduced in India as the company’s premium choice within the Pad series. Here, we will go through the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Realme Pad X in Nepal.
Realme Pad X Overview:
Design, Display
Realme Pad X’s design language is nothing like the previous tablet from the brand. It sports an iPad Air and Xiaomi Pad 5-like flat frame design. The tablet is relatively thin at 7.1mm and weighs approximately 499 grams. Three color options are available: Star Grey, Sea Salt Blue, and Bright Chessboard Green flashier.
Moreover, you can find the power button on top, whereas the volume rockers lie on the right side of the frame.
As for the display, Realme offers an 11-inch LCD panel with a 2K resolution and a peak brightness of up to 450 nits. It also supports DC dimming and has TÜV Rheinland-certified hardware-level blue light filter.
The screen supports stylus input as well. Optionally, one can purchase the newly introduced Realme stylus that magnetically attaches to the tablet’s frame. There is also a folio case and a smart keyboard up for grabs.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset handles the performance on the Realme Pad X. Although the processor supports 5G, the tablet is available in a sole Wi-Fi-only variant. Likewise, the tablet is available in two storage options: 4/64GB and 6/128GB.
It is also the first Realme tablet to run Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 out of the box. The UI has been optimized for tablets and supports features like PC connect, split-view, and a brand new portrait centering function.
Camera and Battery
The rectangular rear camera bump on the Realme Pad X houses a single 13MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. Over on the front, a 105° 8MP shooter is housed in the bezel.
Moving on, the Realme Pad X has a large 8,340mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. In addition, Realme claims 19 hours of video playback, 11 hours of video calls, and 138 hours of music listening.
The Realme Pad X starts at INR 19,999 for the base 4/64GB, WiFi-only variant in India. Besides that, customers can additionally purchase a magnetic stylus for INR 5,499 and a smart keyboard for INR 4,999. We expect the Realme Pad X to retail at a starting price of NPR 37,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.
Realme Pad X
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/64GB, WiFi
INR 19,999
NPR 37,000
4/64GB, 5G
INR 25,999
NPR 47,000
6/128GB, 5G
INR 27,999
NPR 49,000
Meanwhile, check our review of the Realme Pad Mini.
Alongside the Spark 8, Tecno has launched another entry-level smartphone in Nepal called the Tecno Pop 5 LTE. As implied by the name, this is a 4G handset powered by MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. In this article, we will go over the main specifications, features, expected price, and availability of the Tecno Pop 5 LTE in Nepal.
Tecno Pop 5 LTE Overview:
Design and Display
The rear plastic panel of the Tecno Pop 5 LTE has a dual-tone finish. Similarly, the back has a rectangular camera bump as well as a fingerprint sensor. Ice Blue, Deepsea Luster, and Turquoise Cyan are the three color options available from Tecno for the Pop 5 LTE.
For the display, you get a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. A selfie camera is housed in the dot notch.
Performance and Memory
As aforementioned, Tecno Pop 5 LTE is powered by a budget Helio A22 chipset, paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone runs on Android 11 Go Edition.
It has a single 8MP primary camera on the back and a 5MP front selfie camera. The Tecno Pop 5 LTE gets its fuel from a 5,000mAh battery that charges via micro-USB.
The sole 3/32GB variant of the Tecno Pop 5 LTE costs NPR 13,990 in Nepal. Additionally, the company offers 100 days replacement and 13 months warranty. The phone is available in Tecno retail stores across Nepal.
Big Digital, Nepal’s only and largest multi-brand electronic retail chain, has opened its first store at Gwarko, Lalitpur. Swastima Khadka, the company’s brand ambassador, officially inaugurated the store on July 20. Continue reading to learn more about Big Digital.
Big Digital Overview:
Big Digital is the country’s first retail chain of consumer electronics brands. It is a part of Triveni Group, which is the retail business arm of many national and international companies in the country, including Yasuda and Samsung.
The new retail chain is being launched with the intention of assisting customers in their purchasing decisions. The promise will be fulfilled through a diverse choice of brands and products, as well as a refined and quality shopping experience.
Currently Big Digital offers products from over 90 brands under a single roof. This includes household appliances, mobile phones, laptops, televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, and even musical instruments.
Besides covering a range of brands, Big Digital is committed to selling only genuine products that are imported into the country through authorized distributors. That means, the consumers will receive products at genuine prices, with VAT bills as well as warranty assurances.
As previously stated, Big Digital opened its first store in Gwarko Complex, Gwarko, Lalitpur. It spans three floors and 6,000 square feet. However, according to them, this is not the largest store, but rather one of the smallest, and they are already planning on expansion.
Shortly, Big Digital will launch its stores in Pulchowk and Sitapaila, which will have a larger of roughly 12,000 square feet. Vikramesh Ojha, the CEO of Big Digital, said,” The prime objective behind establishing the store is to offer the international brands of superior quality to Nepali consumers in an exceedingly easy manner.”
What is Big Digital aiming at?
It is very obvious that Big Digital wants to improve customers’ offline purchasing experiences in Nepal. It is following in the footsteps of other well-known retail chains in the global market like Walmart in the US and Reliance Digital in India.
With this, customers will be able to enjoy the convenience of buying all electronic items under one roof. Add to that, the purchasing decision gets much easier as you can choose the product based on your personal experience; meaning can physically touch, feel, and understand the nature of that particular item.
This has always been the perk of offline stores and Big Digital hopes to further improve the experience with its well-facilitated infrastructure and service. So for the convenience of users, each gadget in the Big Digital store will have a QR code placed nearby. With only a scan, you may learn all there is to know about the item.
Not only this, but the company is also providing deals and offers on purchases made through the store to attract customers. They are currently giving away gift cards worth Rs. 5000, Rs. 2,000, and 100% cashback to three lucky customers. Similar to that, they were also giving away a free laptop with the purchase of a 75″ UHD TV, albeit the promotion was only good through July 24. But you can keep checking out their official handles to stay up-to-date with new offers.
Future ambitions
Big Digital’s future plans include opening stores in 25 different locations in the next three years. Likewise, the company is planning to launch over 50 stores in the next five years. And in the long term, it seeks to open stores in all 7 provinces across Nepal.
Additionally, they aim to exclusively introduce different products and services through their platform in the near future. As they expand, it would be advantageous for companies to partner with them. And this would also benefit customers as they will be able to buy the product easily at their nearby Big Digital stores.
All of this is still up in the air since the business needs to make strides to establish itself in the market. This comprises everything from maintaining an overall positive shopping experience to exciting deals and discounts.
Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best phones under INR 25,000 or NPR 45,000.
On June 30, Samsung Foundry began mass production of the first-generation 3nm chip. Fast forward to a month, the company held a ceremony in South Korea to celebrate the first batch of its Multi-Bridge-Channel FET (MBCFET)-based chips. Let’s take a look at what Samsung’s new 3nm chips have to offer.
Samsung 3nm Chip Overview:
While TSMC’s 3nm process will not go into mass production until the second half of 2022, Samsung has already shipped its first batch. A Chinese crypto mining firm is the first to receive the new chips from Samsung.
The company plans to use the 3nm GAA technology for high-end smart devices in the future. But for the time being, the chips will mine Bitcoin.
According to Dr. Siyoung Choi, President of Samsung Foundry, the 3nm mining chips are 23% to 45% more energy-efficient than previous node-based chips.
GAA Technology
The new 3nm chips from Samsung employ GAA technology in the form of Multi-Bridge-Channel FETs (MBCFET). The 3nm GAA transistor architecture overcomes the limitations of FinFET, resulting in higher power efficiency and faster performance.
Samsung is launching its first nanosheet transistor application with chips for high-performance, low-power computing applications. However, it plans to expand to mobile processors.
The proprietary technology uses nanosheets to create wider channels. In comparison to GAA transistors with nanowires, this allows for higher performance and energy efficiency, according to Samsung.
Samsung will be able to optimize the 3nm chips to meet the needs of its customers by adjusting the width of the nanosheet channels.
Comparing the first-gen 3nm chip from Samsung to the older 5nm process, up to a 45% reduction in power consumption can be observed. Moreover, it offers a performance boost of 23%, all while having a 16% reduction in area.
The second generation Samsung 3nm chips are expected to reduce the power consumption by up to 50%, improve performance by 30% and reduce the area by 35%.
2nm chipset by the end of 2025
According to Samsung’s roadmap, the company will be ready to mass produce the second generation of 3nm chipsets in 2023. Furthermore, the 2nm process node is being developed, and Samsung expects to mass produce 2nm chips in 2025.
Months after its initial announcement, Tecno has now launched the Spark 8 in Nepal. It’s an entry-level smartphone with an octa-core chipset at its helm. In this article, we will be discussing the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of Tecno Spark 8 in Nepal.
Tecno Spark 8 Overview:
Design and Display
Tecno Spark 8 sports a 6.6-inch LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. It’s an HD+ panel that offers a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. At the back, the phone has an extended camera bump which even encloses a fingerprint scanner. The rear panel also features a big “Stop at Nothing” etching with a dazzling finish. You can choose the smartphone in four colors to choose from—Purple, Black, and Black.
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, Spark 8 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25. It is available with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. Furthermore, Tecno has used what it terms Super Boost system optimization, which is said to boost the multitasking experience by 40%. In terms of software, the phone runs Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 on top.
The phone has a dual-camera setup, led by a 16MP primary camera. It is accompanied by an AI lens. The third cutout holds an LED flash for somewhat brighter photos in low-light situations. Over on the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera accompanied by dual flashlights. Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh battery charged via a 10W adapter.
Tecno Spark 8 Specifications:
Display: 6.52″ LCD panel, HD+ (720 x 1612 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G25
Memory: up to 4GB RAM, 64GB storage storage
Software: Android 11 with HiOS 7.0 on top
RearCamera: Dual (16MP primary, AI lens)
Front Camera: 8MP with dual LED flash
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging
Sensors: G-sensor, Ambient Light, Proximity
Tecno Spark 8 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Spark 8 is launched in Nepal at NPR 15,990 for the sole variant of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. In addition, the company is offering 100 days of replacement time and a total of 13 months of warranty. You can purchase the smartphone at Tecno retail stores all across Nepal.
Smartphone Model
Price in Nepal
Tecno Spark 8
Rs. 15,990
Meanwhile, check out our unboxing of Redmi Note 11.
HP refreshed its Spectre X360 laptop series with a taller 3:2 and other hardware specs. The laptop is finally available in the Nepali market. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, official price, and availability of the HP Spectre x360 14 in Nepal.
HP Spectre x360 14 Overview:
Design and Display
As mentioned earlier, the biggest highlight of the HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14 is its display. HP finally listened to the users and gave them the 3:2-inch screen with extra vertical space. Despite the Spectre x360 14 moniker, the display measures just 13.5-inch.
This laptop comes in two display options: WUXGA+ IPS (1920 x 1280) and 3K2K OLED (3000 x 2000). Both are edge-to-edge touch panels with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT.
The OLED panel boasts 100% DCI-P3 coverage but with just 400 nits of brightness. On the other hand, the IPS screen has 100% sRGB coverage.
HP Spectre x360 14 supports Adaptive Color technology that adapts the screen’s color and brightness based on the ambiance. Furthermore, the in-house Display Control automatically adjusts the screen’s color accuracy depending on the app that you are using.
Performance and Memory
Over on the inside, HP Spectre x360 Convertible 14 packs the 11th Gen Intel core processors. You can choose between Intel Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1165G7. Both are quad-core processors, but the Core i7 variant boasts higher boost clock speeds and larger L3 cache.
Since none of the variants offer discrete graphics, you will have to do with the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. As for memory, the laptop comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD.
Fueling the laptop is a 66 Wh Li-ion battery, and HP ships the laptop with a 65W Type-C adapter. You get two Thunderbolt 4 (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4), a SuperSpeed USB Type-A port, and a headphone/microphone jack connectivity.
HP Spectre x360 14 boasts a quad-speaker setup with Audio by Bang & Olufsen and HP Audio Boost. Upfront there is a 720p HD camera with dual-array microphones. The camera even has an IR sensor for Windows Hello biometrics.
HP Spectre x360 14 Specifications:
Display:
WUXGA+: 13.5-inches IPS panel Multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, 100% NTSC color gamut, 1000 nits, HP Sure View, BrightView
3K2K: 13.5-inches OLED panel Multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 400 nits, HP Sure View, BrightView
Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake CPU Core i5-1135G7 / Core i7-1165G7
RAM: 8/16GB LPDDR4z RAM @3733MHz
Storage: up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics: Intel Irix Xe (integrated)
Audio: Stereo speakers, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost
Battery: 4-cell 66 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
Power Supply: 65W Type-C AC adapter
Webcam: HP True Vision 720p HD IR camera with camera shutter, dual-array microphones
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth 5.0
I/O ports: 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort 1.4 / HP Sleep and Charge), 1x SuperSpeed USB Type-A, 1x 3.5mm mic/headphone jack, 1x Micro SD card reader
HP Spectre x360 14 Price in Nepal
The price of HP Spectre x360 in Nepal starts at 230,000 for the Core i5 variant with WUXGA+ screen, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. You can also opt for the Core i7 variant, which costs Rs. 320,000 in Nepal but comes with an OLED screen and double the RAM and storage.
Alongside refreshing the Omen series, HP also announced Victus—a new lineup of affordable gaming laptops—a while ago. Intel variants of the laptop is now available in Nepal, adding to the pre-existing Ryzen models. Let us discuss the specs, features, and more of the HP Victus 16 as well as its price in Nepal.
HP Victus 16 Overview:
Victus by HP is a new lineup of gaming laptops that will complement the existing Omen range of notebooks. HP is basically looking to make gaming more accessible to players that aren’t able to invest in high-end laptops quite yet. For the time being, there’s only one entry in this series.
Design and Display
Here, the Victus 16 borrows heavily from the Omen lineup in terms of design. It comes with sharp edges and a clean look. The Victus logo can be seen in a number of places, including underneath the panel, at the back, and on the speaker grills.
The laptop flaunts a 16.1-inch screen with up to a QHD resolution. In addition, the screen has a refresh rate of 165Hz, 300 nits brightness, EyeSafe low-blue light safety, and 100% sRGB color coverage. However, the one available in Nepal has a 60Hz FHD panel with 250 nits brightness.
Similarly, the Victus 16 that’s available here is powered by Ryzen 5 5600H CPU and Radeon RX 5500M GPU with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM. To note, the RX 5500M is comparable to NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650/Ti.
On the storage front, this gaming laptop comes with up to 1TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD, dual SSDs in RAID 0 config, or Intel Optane memory. This is paired with up to 32GB of DDR4-3200 memory, It uses the Omen font on the keyboard, as well as dedicated keys for the Omen Gaming Hub, power, and calculator.
Rest of the specs
Moving on, wireless networking solutions here include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2. The laptop has one USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), two USB Type-A, one RJ45 (LAN), one combo audio jack with DTS: X Ultra, one Mini DisplayPort, one HDMI 2.1, and one USB Type-C port in terms of I/O ports.
HP Victus 16 Specifications:
Display: 16.1-inch IPS, Up to 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms, anti-glare, Low Blue Light, 300 nits, 100% sRGB
Resolution: Up to QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Keyboard: Full-size keyboard with NumPad
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Graphics: Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5500M
RAM: Up to 32GB of DDR4-3200
Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Dual SSDs in RAID 0, or Intel Optane
Audio: Bang & Olufsen tuned dual speakers
Battery: 4-cell 70 Wh Li-ion polymer
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E AX210, Bluetooth 5.2
Color Options: Mica Silver, Performance Blue, Ceramic White
I/O Ports: 1x USB Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge), 2x USB Type-A, 1x RJ45, 1x AC Smart pin, 1x combo audio jack, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB Type-C, (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge)
HP Victus 16 Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of HP Victus 16 (2021) in Nepal is NPR 125,000. This gets you AMD Ryzen 5 5600H CPU, Radeon RX 5500M GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 60Hz FHD display. You can buy HP Victus 16 in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.
