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iQOO Z6 Pro launched with Snapdragon 778G, 90Hz AMOLED screen

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iQOO Z6 Pro launched with Snapdragon 778G, 90Hz AMOLED screen

iQOO has launched the Z6 Pro smartphone in India today. It’s equipped with a Snapdragon processor and sports a triple camera setup. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the iQOO Z6 Pro in Nepal. 

iQOO Z6 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

iQOO Z6 Pro features a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel. This is a Full HD+ resolution screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Similarly, the brightness on this thing can go as high as 1300 nits, and is also HDR 10+ certified to enjoy HDR content on streaming platforms. 

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G Design and Display

At the back, there’s a triple camera setup housed inside a rectangular module. The smartphone measures 8.49mm thick and weighs 187 grams. iQOO Z6 Pro will be available in two color options—Phantom Dusk and Legion Sky.

Performance

Under the hood, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. This is coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. To keep thermals under control in intensive workloads, iQOO has installed a 32923 sq. mm liquid cooling area that can reduce the CPU temperature by 12 degrees. 

Furthermore, the device has a Z-axis linear motor, which improves the gaming vibration experience. Likewise, you get the latest Android 12-based FunTouch OS 12 custom skin. 

Cameras

iQOO Z6 Pro Cameras

Camera-wise, the phone sports a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens on the rear. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 16MP camera on the waterdrop style notch.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the smartphone is a 4700mAh battery that supports 66W FlashCharge. For biometrics, it has a in-display fingerprint sensor. Similarly, the connectivity option includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C port. 

iQOO Z6 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 159.6 x 73.5 x 8.49mm; 187g
  • Display: 6.44-inch AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling, HDR 10+, 1300 nits (peak)
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (6nm)
  • Memory: Up to 12GB RAM, Up to 256GB storage
  • OS: Android 12 based Funtouch OS 12
  • Rear Camera: Triple (64MP primary +8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP (teardrop notch)
  • Security: Fingerprint (in-display)
  • Battery: 4700mAh with 66W wired charging
  • Color Options: Phantom Dusk, Legion Sky

iQOO Z6 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

iQOO Z6 Pro is launched in India at INR 23,999 for the base 6/128GB variant. Similarly, the 8/128GB and 12/256GB variant retails at INR 24,999 and INR 28,999, respectively. We expect the price of iQOO Z6 Pro to start at NPR 40,000 if iQOO plans to launch it in Nepal. 

iQOO Z6 Pro  Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB INR 23,999 NPR 45,000
8/128GB INR 24,999 NPR 47,000
12/256GB INR 28,999 NPR 50,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the iQOO Z6.

Nepal bans import of 10 types of luxury goods including flagship phones

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Nepal bans import of 10 types of luxury goods including flagship phones

Earlier this month, Nepal Rastra Bank instructed commercial banks to stop issuing Letter of Credit (LC) for the import of non-essential goods. The motive behind the move was to prevent further widening of the country’s trade deficit. Today, the government has imposed a ban on the import of ten types of luxury goods.

Import Ban on Luxury Items

Nepal’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies has banned the import of “luxury” items into the country till mid-July. Nepal’s foreign exchange has dropped significantly over the past few years, and the government wishes to prevent it from dropping further with this import ban.

Though the import ban was only made official today, commercial banks had already stopped issuing Letter of Credit for imports of non-essential goods weeks prior. Likewise, the government is also keen on controlling the outflow of money via illegal crypto and hundi transactions.

List of Banned Luxury Items

The following is the list of items banned for import following today’s decision:

  • Kurkure, Kurmure, and other similar products
  • All kinds of liquors (except raw materials)
  • Cigarettes and tobacco products (except raw materials)
  • Diamonds
  • Smartphones over $600 in price
  • Color Television over 32” of screen
  • Jeeps, cars, and vans (except ambulances and hearses)
  • Motorcycle of 250cc and above
  • All kinds of toys
  • Playing cards

However, this ban does not apply to products imported by diplomatic missions for their personal usage. Likewise, the government has also assured importers that products that have already completed all the import procedures via bands before April 26 will also remain unaffected by this decision.

Right Move?

It is clear by now that Nepal’s economy is not the strongest. Increasing imports coupled with factors such as declining remittance have contributed to this situation. In this regard, the decision to ban imports of non-essential and luxury items is a welcome change. Some may even argue that it should have been done earlier.

For instance, even if smartphones have been an integral part of our daily life. One simply doesn’t need to have the latest flagships. Good phones have gotten cheaper over the years and can a get decent all-rounders even in the sub-30K market today.

However, this alone won’t fix Nepal’s economic woes. It is high time that the country started focusing on increasing production.

  • Meanwhile, check our list of best budget phones for 2022.

Poco unveils its first smartwatch with AMOLED screen, built-in GPS

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Poco unveils its first smartwatch with AMOLED screen, built-in GPS

Alongside F4 GT, Poco has officially announced its first smartwatch, called the Poco Watch in a virtual event. It comes with a bunch of exciting features like an AMOLED display, 5ATM water-resistance rating, and built-in GPS. So, without further ado, let’s go through the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Poco Watch in Nepal.

Poco Watch Overview:

Design and Display

Poco Watch flaunts a 1.6-inch AMOLED panel on a square-shaped module and has a 320 x 360 resolution. This screen is enclosed inside a body that is 5ATM rated for water resistance, so a dive in a pool or open water won’t be a problem. Likewise, it features over 150 watch faces to choose from. 

Poco Watch Design and Display

The Poco Watch weighs 31 grams including the TPU strap. The smartwatch itself is available in three color options, namely Blue, Black, and Ivory whereas you can choose from five different strap color options—Blue, Black, Ivory, Pink, and Olive. 

Features

In terms of health and wellness features, the Watch is equipped with an optical heart rate sensor for all-day heart rate monitoring. It can also track your blood oxygen level (SpO2), sleep, and sports 100+ exercise modes like yoga, hiking, cycling, and others.

Poco Watch Heart Rate Sensor

Furthermore, it also brings a built-in multi-system GPS to locate and track the location during your morning workout sessions. You can pair the watch with your Android or iOS smartphone via the Mi Fit app. Fueling the smartwatch is a 225mAh battery that provides up to 14days of battery life on normal usage. 

Read our review of Poco Watch here.

Poco Watch Specifications:

  • Body: 39.1 x 34.4 x 9.98mm, 31 grams (including strap)
  • Display: 1.6-inches AMOLED panel, 320 x 360 pixels, 301 PPI
  • Strap: TPU wristband
  • Water Resistance Level: 5ATM
  • Companion App: Mi Fitness (Android | iOS)
  • Sports Mode: 100+ fitness modes
  • Battery: 225mAh (up to 14 days)
  • Colors: Blue, Black, Ivory

Poco Watch Price in Nepal and Availability

In terms of pricing, the Poco Watch retails at EUR 79. We expect the price of the Poco Watch to be NPR 9,000, if and when it launches in Nepal. 

Smartwatch Price (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Poco Watch EUR 79 NPR 9,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Watch 2 Lite. 

Poco F4 GT unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120W charging, and more

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Poco F4 GT unveiled with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120W charging, and more

After a series of leaks and rumors, Poco F4 GT is finally official for the global market. The announcement was made during a virtual event where the company also unveiled its first earbuds and smartwatch. Anyways, here, we will walk through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Poco F4 GT in Nepal. 

Poco F4 GT Overview:

In a nutshell, the F4 GT is the same phone as the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition that went official in China a while ago. 

Design and Display

Here, the smartphone has gaming aesthetics with an “X” shaped pattern on the rear panel and LED strips on the camera frame. The latter lights up in case of any notifications and can be customized through MIUI settings. 

Poco F4 GT Display

Moreover, the F4 GT has a glass back, and the frames are made of metal. Like its predecessor, the phone retains tactile triggers on the right frame. The Poco F4 GT is available in three color options—Stealth Black, Knight Silver, and Cyber Yellow. 

On the front, there’s a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. This is a 10-bit color depth screen with HDR10+ certification and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. 

It also supports a feature called 1920Hz high-frequency Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) dimming that reduces the discomfort caused by strobes on the eyes in low-brightness situations.

Performance

Powering the smartphone is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone also packs LiquidCool Technology 3.0 which features 4,860mm2 dual vapor chambers that ensure stability and peak performance in intensive workloads. 

In terms of software, the F4 GT comes pre-installed with MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12. Similarly, fueling the device is a 4700mAh cell that supports 120W fast charging. 

Cameras

Poco F4 GT Design and CamerasCamera-wise, there’s a triple camera setup on the rear led by a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor. Accompanying this is an 8MP ultrawide with a 120º field of view (FOV) and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, there’s a 20MP Sony IMX596 sensor. 

Rest of the specifications

Aside from that, the F4 GT is outfitted with a CyberEngine super wideband X-axis linear motor for haptics. The audio, on the other hand, is handled by quad-speakers that support Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Hi-Res Audio Wireless. Moreover, the connectivity option includes WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Despite having an AMOLED display, the F4 GT includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics.

Poco F4 GT Specifications:

  • Body: 76.7 x 162.5 x 8.5mm, 210 gm
  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit display, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus, DCI-P3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Cores: 1x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) + 3x Cortex-A710 (2.5GHz) + 4x Cortex-A510 (1.80GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 730
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MIUI 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 64MP Sony IMX686 primary
    – 8MP ultra-wide camera, 120º FOV
    – 2MP f/2.4 macro camera
  • Front Camera: 20MP Sony IMX596 (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Quad speakers, Dolby Atmos
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, 360º Ambient Light, Proximity, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster
  • Haptics: CyberEngine ultra-wideband X-axis vibration motor
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6e (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, 5G (dual SIM)
  • Battery: 4700mAh with 120W fast charging
  • Extras: Triggers, 4,860 sq. mm Vapour Chamber Cooling, Tactical RGB Glow

Poco F4 GT Price in Nepal and Availability

Poco F4 GT is launched at an asking price of EUR 599 for the base 8/128GB variant and EUR 699 for the higher 12/256GB model. However, as an early bird offer, the phone is available for EUR 100 less in both memory configurations. We expect the price of the Poco F4 GT to start at NPR 65,000, if and when it launches in Nepal. 

Poco F4 GT Price (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB EUR 599 NPR 65,000
12/256GB EUR 699 NPR 75,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Poco F3 GT.

Poco Buds Pro goes official with 35dB ANC, Genshin Impact customization

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Poco Buds Pro goes official with 35dB ANC, Genshin Impact customization

Today, Poco held an event where it pulled the curtains off the F4 GT. The gaming phone was accompanied by a couple of AIoT products. Among the two AIoT products launched today, we will be discussing the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition in Nepal.

Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition Overview:

Long Time Coming

Back in 2020, the then Poco India General Manager, C Manmohan created a poll to ask fans what next product would they like to see from Poco. Around 38% of fans voted for TWS earbuds. The company then put out a teaser poster, too. However, we did not hear about the said TWS until now.

Genshin Impact Customization

Poco Buds Pro is the company’s first product in the growing audio accessory market. The company has designed the buds and the charging case after Klee – a popular character from Genshin Impact.

The charging case is elliptical in shape and is red in color. There is an LED indicator on the front and a Type-C charging port at the bottom. The exterior of the case is all-red, while the interior has a gold-colored shade.

Inside, there is a pair of in-ear wireless headphones. They are mostly red except for the gold and brown highlights on the controls.

In addition to the Klee-inspired color scheme, Poco even ships Klee’s backpack carrying case with the Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition. Fans will also appreciate the fact that Poco has designed the earbuds’ in-line voice to match that of Klee.

Rebranded Redmi AirDots 3 Pro

Unsurprisingly, Poco’s first TWS earbuds sports the same design as last year’s Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. Redmi even released a special Genshin Impact Edition earlier this year. Poco Buds Pro is indeed a rebranded version of Redmi Buds Pro.

Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition has an in-ear design with interchangeable silicone tips. Each earbud weighs around 4.9 grams, and they even have an IPX4 splash-proof rating. The complete package with the charging case weighs around 55 grams.

As a result, Poco Buds Pro offers nothing new in terms of specifications and features. It comes with 9mm composite dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. There is also support for dual-connection that you can use to connect the TWS earbuds to two devices simultaneously. The earbuds even have in-ear detection.

As per the company, Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition’s Active Noise Cancelation technology is effective for noises of up to 35dB. There is also a Transparency mode that users can use when they need to be aware of their surroundings.

As for battery endurance, we are looking at up to 28 hours of continuous music playback with the charging case. It is with the ANC turned off and volume set to 50%. The charging case takes around 2.5 hours to fully charge via the Type-C port. It even supports wireless charging.

Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Specifications:

  • Weight: 4.9 grams (each earbud), 55 grams (case + earbuds)
  • Color options: Black, White
  • Sound driver: 9mm Dynamic driver, 32 Ohm
  • Noise cancellation: Yes (ANC up to 35dB), Triple-mic call noise reduction
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, 10m effective range, dual-connection
  • Water resistance: Yes, IP68 waterproof (earbuds only)
  • Battery life:
    • Earbuds: Up to 6 hours (50% volume, ANC off)
    • With case: Up to 28 hours (50% volume, ANC off)
  • Charging time: 1 hour (earbuds), 2.5 hours (case + earbuds)
  • Extra: Wear Detection, 39ms low latency mode, Qi Wireless charging, Transparency Mode

Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition Price in Nepal

Poco has launched the Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition with an asking price of EUR 69 in the international market. If it launches in Nepal, we can expect the price of the Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact in Nepal to be around NPR 7,500.

TWS Earbuds  Price in Europe (Official)  Price in Nepal (Expected) 
Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition EUR 69 NPR 7,500
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy Buds 2.

Vivo X80 series launched with top-tier Qualcomm and MediaTek chips

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Vivo X80 series launched with top-tier Qualcomm and MediaTek chips

After tons of leaks and rumors, Vivo has finally pulled the curtains off of its latest Vivo X80 series which includes two devices—the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro. These devices were released as a follow-up to their X70 series counterparts, which were well-received for their cameras. As a result, it’s natural to expect the Vivo X80 series to be camera-focused smartphones. In this article, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Vivo X80 series (Vivo X80, X80 Pro) in Nepal.

Vivo X80, X80 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, the Vivo X80 series comes with a large camera island on the back with a matte finish. However, the actual camera sensors are housed inside another circular cutout.

Vivo X80 Design and Display

Both the smartphones in the series have a curved edge on the front and a flat back panel; and are available in three color options, namely Orange, Black, and Blue.

In terms of display, they come with a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits of brightness, and a P3 color gamut. However, the X80 features a Full HD resolution screen whereas the Pro has a 2K display with 10-bit color depth, ΔE≈0.45 color accuracy, and 1000Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, the latter is also an LTPO 3.0 technology, which allows it to alter the refresh rate between 1 Hz and 120 Hz depending on the content.

Performance

Inside, Vivo has packed the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip. Nonetheless, the X80 Pro also comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Memory-wise, both the X80 and X80 Pro are available with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The company has also included vapor chamber cooling to keep the temperature in check during heavy workloads.

Cameras

In terms of cameras, the X80 Pro features a quad-camera setup led by a 50MP GNV 1G primary sensor that also supports OIS. Accompanying this is a 48MP ultrawide, a 12MP portrait, and an 8MP periscope sensor that brings 5x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom.

Vivo X80 Cameras

On the contrary, the vanilla X80 has a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor and a couple of 12MP Sony IMX663 sensors for ultrawide and portrait lenses. On the front, both the devices feature a 32MP selfie snapper.

Furthermore, both of them include the company’s proprietary Vivo V1 chip for enhanced image processing capabilities. Likewise, there’s ZEISS T* coating on the camera module that eliminate the undesirable effects of stray light.

You also get to enjoy several cameras features like the micro-gimbal, Night Portrait 4.0, ZEISS Cinematic Bokeh, ZEISS Natural Color 2.0, time-lapse 3.0, and more.

Rest of the specs

Over on the battery front, the X80 boasts a 4500mAh cell with 80W fast charging support. According to Vivo, the device can be charged up to 50% in 11 minutes and fully charged in 34 minutes. Similarly, the X80 Pro has a 4700mAh battery that also supports 80W wired charging. It also enables wireless charging of 50W.

The X80 series will ship with the Android 12 OS-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box. Rest of the specs include NFC, X-axis linear motor, dual stereo speakers, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Vivo X80, X80 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 1500nits peak brightness
  • Resolution:
    • X80: FHD+ (2400 x 1800 pixels)
    • X80 Pro: 2K (3200 x 1440 pixels)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: Up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, Up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software & UI: OriginOS Ocean based on Android 12
  • Rear Camera:
    • X80: Triple (50MP primary, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP portrait)
    • X80 Pro: Quad (50MP primary, 48MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto, 8MP periscope)
  • Front Camera: 32MP (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Stereo speaker
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Battery:
    • X80: 4500mAh with 80W wired SuperVOOC charge
    • X80 Pro: 4700mAh with 80W wired SuperVOOC charge, 50W wired charging
  • Color options: Orange, Black, Blue

Vivo X80, X80 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

As for the pricing, the vanilla Vivo X80 has a starting price of CNY 3699 for the base 8/128GB variant. Whereas, the X80 Pro starts at CNY 5,499 for the base 8/256GB model. However, the 8/256GB configuration is only available with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. The price for X80 Pro’s 12/256GB and 12/512GB is the same for both the Snapdragon and MediaTek variants though. We expect the price of the Vivo X80 Series to start at NPR 80,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Device Configurations  Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vivo X80 8/128GB CNY 3,699 NPR 80,000
8/256GB CNY 3,999 NPR 85,000
12/256GB CNY 4,399 NPR 90,000
12/512GB CNY 4,899 NPR 100,000
Vivo X80 Pro 8/256GB (Snapdragon Edition only) CNY 5,499 NPR 110,000
12/256GB CNY 5,999 NPR 120,000
12/512GB CNY 6,699 NPR 135,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo T1 5G.

Oppo K10 Pro goes official with Snapdragon 888, 80W fast charging

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Oppo K10 Pro goes official with Snapdragon 888, 80W fast charging

Oppo has just announced the K10 Series in China. It consists of two game-centric smartphones with flagship-grade processors and a Razer-optimized vibration motor. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Oppo K10 Series (K10 5G and K10 Pro) in Nepal.

Oppo K10 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

Despite the fact that the K10 Pro is a phone aimed at gamers, it manages to maintain a minimal design language with no flashy gamer aesthetics. Oppo K10 Pro has a large camera bump on the back that runs across the top of the phone. Furthermore, it seamlessly blends in with the body to improve grip and comfort while gaming.

Oppo K10 Pro Design And Display

Regarding the display, Oppo has gone with a flagship-grade E4 AMOLED panel from Samsung. The display refreshes at either 60Hz or 120Hz and reaches maximum brightness levels of 1300 nits.

Performance

Inside, Oppo K10 Pro is driven by the mighty Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset from last year. Moreover, the smartphone comes fitted with a stainless steel vapor cooling solution to combat heating and for sustained performance.

The memory option includes up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage to ensure smooth gaming. Furthermore, the handset runs on Android 12 wrapped around ColorOS 12.1.

Camera

Moving on, the Oppo K10 Pro’s primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 that also supports optical image stabilization (OIS). It’s worth noting that this is the same sensor found on the more expensive Oppo Find X5 Pro. In addition, the camera bump on the back houses an 8MP ultrawide sensor as well as a 2MP macro sensor. Oppo has installed a 16MP sensor in the front hole-punch for selfies and video calls.

Oppo K10 Pro Camera Layout

Rest of the specs

Moving on, Oppo K10 Pro features a 5,000mAh battery consisting of two 2500mAh cells. It supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging technology. 5G and WiFi 6 are built into the handset for connectivity.

Aside from the usual bells and whistles, Oppo has collaborated with Razer to distinguish the K10 Pro from other gaming phones in the market. The Oppo K10 Pro’s flagship-level X-axis linear motor has been fine-tuned by Razer to provide a mechanical keyboard-like feel.

Oppo K10 Pro Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 162.7 x 75.7 x 8.56 mm, 199 grams
  • Display: 6.62” E4 AMOLED (1080 x 2400 pixels) FHD panel; 120Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch sampling rate
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • Storage: 128/256GB UFS 3.1
  • Software: Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 50MP primary lens
    – 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
    – 2MP Macro lens
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 80W fast charging
  • Color Option: Sunny Blue, Titanium Black

Oppo K10 5G

There is also a vanilla Oppo K10 5G for those on a tighter budget. While the Snapdragon 888 powers the K10 Pro, it is replaced by the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 Max on K10 5G. This new chip is essentially the Dimensity 8100, but with slower clock speeds. At the launch event, Oppo stated that the performance difference between the two chipsets was negligible. As a result, Oppo chose the Dimensity 8000 Max for longer battery life.

Furthermore, the Oppo K10 5G features an IPS LCD panel rather than the AMOLED, while maintaining the 120Hz refresh rate. It also settles for a peak brightness of 600 nits and Panda Glass protection.

The camera setup is also a little different as the K10 5G gets a downgraded 64MP camera. That being said, the rest of the cameras are identical, even the 16MP selfie shooter.

Finally, the K10 5G’s 5,000mAh battery supports 67W SuperVOOC charging as opposed to the pro’s 80W. The rest of the features are similar to those of the K10 Pro.

Oppo K10 Series Price in Nepal and Availability

Oppo K10 Series will go on sale in China starting April 28. The price starts at CNY 1,999 for the vanilla K10 and CNY 2,499 for the K10 Pro. Oppo is yet to launch any K-series phones in Nepal, but if the K10 series does make its way here, we expect the price to start at NPR 46,999 and NPR 53,999 for K10 and K10 Pro, respectively.

Oppo K10 Series  Price in China (Official)  Price in Nepal (Expected)
 

Oppo K10

 8/128GB CNY 1,999 NPR 46,999
8/256GB CNY 2,199 NPR 50,999
12/256GB CNY 2,499 NPR 53,999
 

Oppo K10 Pro

 8/128GB CNY 2,499 NPR 53,999
8/256GB CNY 2,799 NPR 60,999
12/256GB CNY 3,199 NPR 68,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the IQOO 9 SE.

Oppo A76 Review: The Bottom Of The Barrel

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Oppo A76 Review: The Bottom Of The Barrel

Oppo’s A-series is home to the company’s affordable and mid-range phones. One of the most recent additions to this series in Nepal is the Oppo A76, which I’ve been using for about 3 weeks now. And, I’ll be letting you know about my experience with this phone and if it is worth purchasing or not in this review of the Oppo A76. Spoiler alert, it’s not. Well, to me at least, so fair with your own judgment after reading this review.

Before we begin, let’s clear the air on cost. Oppo A76 is available in a single 6/128GB variant which will set you back NPR 29,990 here in Nepal and INR 17,499 in India.

Oppo A76 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm, 189 grams
  • Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD, 2-level refresh rate (60Hz, 90Hz), 180Hz touch sampling rate, 480 nits brightness (typical), 600 nits (max)
  • Resolution: HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels), 269 PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • Storage: 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Software & UI: ColorOS 11.1 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary, 2MP portrait)
  • Front Camera: 8MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging

Oppo A76 Review:

Design and Build

  • 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm, 189 grams
  • Plastic back/frame, Glass front

First off, I really liked the design of this phone. Initially, I found the Glowing Blue colorway that I have with me to be a bit bright for my taste. But it grew on me after a few days of usage. But if you’re someone who prefers a subtle look, you should check out the black shade instead. Likewise, the matte finish on the back and sides meant less-to-no fingerprint and smudges, which is always welcome.

Oppo A76 Design -1

Moreover, despite the back being plastic made, the phone has a superb in-hand feel. During my time with the phone, I had absolutely zero issues with one-hand usage from the get-go. It felt comfortable to hold and use, thanks to the ergonomic design. Plus, the phone is not hefty either, as it weighs just 189 grams.

Oppo A76 received several design accolades from my colleagues. A handful of people asked me if it was a OnePlus Nord series phone, but they were quite startled to find out it was a smartphone from Oppo. Moreover, this might be a small and ignorable detail, but I appreciate how the bundled case had a frosted finish on the sides.

Display

  • 6.5-inch IPS LCD
  • HD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio
  • 90Hz refresh rate

Getting on the display, it features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, the screen here has an HD+ resolution, whilst most companies in this price category ship a Full HD+ panel. Xiaomi, on the other hand, offers an FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen on the cheaper Redmi Note 11. So, Oppo has missed the mark by a continent with this one.

Oppo A76 Display

Even the Realme 9i, a similarly priced phone from Oppo’s sister company, offers you an FHD display with 400ppi pixel density compared to the A76’s 269ppi. With such a low PPI, small texts look almost pixelated to my eyes. Not only this, the Realme 9i outshines the Oppo A76 in another department too. More on that later.

 What about the Audio?

  • Bottom-firing speaker

Oppo takes another major L in the audio department. While the competition has made stereo speakers widely available in this price range, the Oppo A76 still rocks a single speaker.

Oppo A76 Ports

Maybe Oppo used a super capable speaker to make up for not having a stereo setup? Well, kind of? The speaker on the A76 sounds better than the ones on budget phones, but it cannot keep up with the stereo speakers on phones in this price bracket.

On rare occasions, there were static noises while using my KZ ZEX via the 3.5mm headphones port on the Oppo A76. At first, I thought something was wrong with my earphones, but I didn’t face this issue with the Realme 9i that I was testing alongside it.

Sadly, I’ve had a not-so-good multimedia experience with the Oppo A76. I love watching YouTube videos, movies, and shows on my phone, and the ease of just laying on my bed with a phone in hand, feasting away on content, is something I’m a sucker for. But, with the sub-par display and mono speaker on the Oppo A76, I barely enjoyed anything.

Performance

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm)
  • 4/6GB RAM, 128GB storage

In terms of performance, like many sub-30k phones this year, Oppo has gone with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. So how does it fare in day-to-day performance? Frankly speaking, I did not face any sort of micro-stutter or lags in casual usage scenarios as the UI seems to be well optimized for the 90Hz refresh rate. Plus, the ColorOS 11.1 experience on the Oppo A76 is a breeze.

Oppo A76 User Interface

Moreover, the personalization section in the settings allows for exciting visual overhauls. You can change the wallpaper and theme and play around with icon styles, app layout, colors, fonts, and the notification drawer style.

Additionally, the dark mode has three style options gentle, medium, and enhanced. I prefer to use the Enhanced option as it gives an all-black finish to the UI. All of this makes the UI look polished and cohesive.

Unfortunately, the phone still runs on Android 11. Moreover, the phone comes with many pre-installed bloatware apps, including TikTok and the utterly useless PUBG Mobile Gift Box. No worries tho, as most of them can be uninstalled.

GamingOppo A76 Gaming

 

While the processor provides enough power for your day-to-day usage, it is not suitable for intensive workloads like heavy gaming. Having said that, the Snapdragon 680 on the Oppo A76 is adequate for casual gamers.

Here, Call of Duty: Mobile maxes out at Very High graphics quality and Medium frame rate. However, the frame rate is quite choppy on these settings, so I suggest you game at Low graphics and High frame rates. PUBG: Mobile can go up to Balanced graphics and Medium frame rate. But for the best possible experience, you have to dial down it to Smooth graphics and a High frame rate.

Moreover, Mobile Legends ran on High graphics and Ultra frame rates with minimal stutters. I couldn’t get Mech Arena to run on the 90fps setting despite there being an option to do so. Oh, and Oppo provides 5GB virtual RAM, but it does next to nothing to improve the performance.

Battery

  • 5000mAh, 33W fast charging

Oppo A76 Charger

In my not-so-scientific battery test, the phone charged from 0% to 100% in approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. It might not be much, but the 33W fast charging is a chef’s kiss at this price point. With the screen on time of 11 hours and 44 minutes, the phone was at 6% at the end of 48 hours. Most of my time was spent playing Call of Duty: Mobile and watching penguinz0 on YouTube. I have zero complaints about the battery life, which is to be expected from a fairly big 5000mAh battery and a power-efficient 6nm Snapdragon 680 chipset.

Camera

  • Dual camera setup at the back
  • (13MP main, 2MP depth)
  • 8MP selfie camera (hole-punch cutout)

The Oppo A76 has a dual-camera setup led by a 13MP primary sensor. Accompanying this is a 2MP portrait lens. Unfortunately, there’s no ultrawide sensor here. For context, the Samsung Galaxy A22 features an 8MP ultrawide camera for around Rs. 4k less.

Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie shooter housed in a punch-hole cutout. For this review, I compared the cameras on the Oppo A76 against the Realme 9i.

Normal Images

The Oppo A76’s images have a reddish hue, whereas the Realme 9i’s photos are punchier, making them more pleasing to the eye. Furthermore, the A76’s photos are softer and hazier while the Realme 9i’s images have more detail.

Portrait Images

Moving on, Realme’s portrait photos are better looking as Oppo’s image has a pale skin tone. However, the edge detection is rather comparable on both phones.

Selfie Images

In terms of selfies, the Realme 9i capture image with better colour and contrast.

Lowlight Images

For regular nighttime photographs, Oppo’s images are a little muddier than Realme’s. 9i’s images grew brighter and more detailed when switched to night mode.

Videos

Both phones’ rear and front cameras can capture 1080p video at 30 frames per second. The videos from the rear camera are very shaky and useless. The narrative remains the same for selfie videos too.

Oppo A76 Review: Conclusion

That’s about it for the review. Honestly, I just loved the battery life and how easy it is to use the phone singlehandedly. But besides that, there isn’t much that impressed me. Thus, I find it extremely difficult to recommend the phone to anyone at its current price.

Oppo A76 Design

I primarily play CODM on my phone, but the Oppo A76 struggled to keep up with it. Besides, the multimedia experience was a little meh, courtesy of the average display and single speaker.

I expected an Oppo phone to do well in the camera department, but the phone failed to perform once again.

Oppo’s choices leave me bamboozled as I do not know who this phone is for. By no means is the phone terrible, but for the price Oppo is asking for the phone, you will be better off with other devices.

Oppo A76 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Good design and in-hand feel
  • Exceptional battery life
  • 33W fast charging

Cons:

  • 720p display with a low pixel density
  • Mono-speaker
  • No Android 12 update yet
  • Below average camera performance

OnePlus Ace debuts with Dimensity 8100-MAX, 150W charging

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OnePlus Ace debuts with Dimensity 8100-MAX, 150W charging
OnePlus Ace has been launched in the Chinese market. It comes with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX chip encased in a fresh new design, although the overall phone itself is a repackaged Realme GT Neo 3 that launched a while back. Let’s learn about the specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the OnePlus Ace.

OnePlus Ace Overview: 

Design and Display 

OnePlus has gone with a total design overhaul on the Ace. The phone features flat frames and round corners which no prior OnePlus device has had. Moreover, a seam in the middle divides the rear panel into two parts creating a two-tone finish. Then there’s the new squarish camera module that houses three lenses in a triangular fashion and an LED flash.
OnePlus Ace Design, Display
Moving on, the front of the OnePlus Ace is home to a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED panel that supports a fluid 120Hz refresh rate. Besides, there’s support for up to a 720Hz touch sampling rate for gaming. It covers 100% of the DCI P3 color gamut whilst boasting brightness of up to 1000 nits as well. The HDR10+ support on the device allows for a pleasant binging experience.

Performance and Memory 

Driving the OnePlus Ace is the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX SoC. Besides the onboard GPU, OnePlus had added an additional graphics unit to handle games and boost frame rates. Moreover, the included HyperBoost feature aims to reduce frame drops and stutters. Also, the phone uses the largest Vapor Chamber of all of the OnePlus phones to date.
All of this has been paired with fast UFS 3.1 storage of up to 512GB and LPDDR5 RAM of up to 12GB. The device boots on Android 12-based ColorOS 12 out of the box. Yet, if the phone ever makes its way to the international market, it will boot on OxygenOS 12.

Camera

Moving on, the OnePlus Ace has a triple camera island on the back, with the primary sensor being a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. The phone also has an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, the phone includes a 16MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3P9SP lens on the front hole-punch cutout.
OnePlus Ace Camera Array

Rest of the Specs 

The 4,500 mAh battery on the OnePlus Ace supports 150W SuperVOOC fast charging which takes the phone from 0% to 100% in around 17 minutes only. Moreover, OnePlus claims retention of 80% battery health even after 4 years of usage. For this, the phone has received TÜV Rheinland certification too.
Regarding connectivity, there’s support for 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and WiFi 6E on board. For security, OnePlus has included an in-display fingerprint sensor.

OnePlus Ace Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7” OLED (1080 x 2412 pixels) FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Software: Android 12 with ColorOS 12
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 50MP primary lens (OIS)
    – 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens
    – 2MP macro Lens
  • Front Camera: 16MP (hole-punch cutout)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX (5nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • Storage: 128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 (fixed)
  • Battery: 4500mAh, 150W fast charging

OnePlus Ace Price in Nepal and Availability

OnePlus Ace is currently only available in China, with prices ranging from CNY 2,499 for the 8/128GB model to CNY 3,499 for the 12/512GB model. If the OnePlus Ace launches in Nepal, we expect its price to start at NPR 56,499.
OnePlus Ace Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB CNY 2,499 NPR 56,499
8/256GB CNY 2,699 NPR 60,999
12/256GB CNY 2,999 NPR 67,999
12/512GB CNY 3,499 NPR 74,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the iQOO 9 SE.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G goes official with 108MP camera, Dimensity 900

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G goes official with 108MP camera, Dimensity 900

Samsung has been on a roll of launching new smartphones in its A and M-series. The most recent device released by the company is the Galaxy M53 5G. It’s the successor to last year’s M52 and comes pre-installed with Android 12 straight out of the box. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Overview

Design and Display

Compared to the rectangular camera bump of its predecessor, the Galaxy M53 5G brings a squared-shape camera module at the back. The new look is inspired by last year’s M62 and has been consistent across all M-series phones in 2022.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Design and Display

On the front, you get a punch-hole cutout for the selfies and the screen measure 6.7-inch. It’s a Super AMOLED Plus display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The Galaxy M53 is available in Blue, Green, and Brown color options.

Dimensity 900 SoC

In terms of performance, Samsung is replacing Qualcomm which powered last year’s M52 in favor of MediaTek. Specifically, the handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC. It’s a 6nm chip with 5G compatibility and two Cortex-A78 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. However, the chip doesn’t support the WiFi 6 network standards, as a result, the M53’s connectivity maxes out at WiFi 5.

It is available in a sole memory configuration of 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Yet, you can expand the internal storage via a microSD card. Likewise, the smartphone boots on the latest Android 12-based One UI 4.1.

108MP Camera

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Camera

Just like the newly announced A53 5G, M53 5G has a 108MP primary camera, which is quite an improvement over last year’s 64MP shooter. However, this comes at a price as the rest of the camera modules are downgraded. While the M52 has a 12MP ultrawide sensor, the M53 has just an 8MP sensor and Samsung has introduced a 2MP depth sensor while downscaling the macro to 2MP. For selfies, it has a 32MP camera on the front.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the phone is a 5,000mAh battery, which has 25W wired charging support. However, you will have to shell out extra bucks for the charger as there won’t be any charger in the box. Similarly, biometric options include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a face unlock.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7-inches FHD+ Super AMOLED “Infinity-O”, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G (6nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with Samsung’s One UI 4.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Quad (with LED flash);
    – 108MP primary sensor
    – 8MP ultrawide sensor
    – 2MP  depth sensor
    – 2MP macro sensor
  • Front Camera: 32MP (hole-punch cutout)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 25W wired charging (no power adapter provided)
  • Colors: Blue, Green, and Brown

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Price in Nepal

Galaxy M53 5G will be available in India starting April 29 for INR 26,499 for the 6/128GB and INR 28,499 for the 8/128GB configuration. There’s also INR 2,500 bank discount for ICICI credit card owners. We expect the price of the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 44,999 when it launches here shortly.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB INR 26,499 NPR 44,999
8/128GB INR 28,499 NPR 47,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our early impressions of the Galaxy A53 5G.
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