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Honor MagicBook 16, 16 Pro with AMD CPUs, 144Hz display goes official

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September 28, 2021

Honor MagicBook 16, 16 Pro with AMD CPUs, 144Hz display goes official

Honor just concluded its “Smart Life” launch event in China, where it announced a trio of new laptops. Here, we will be taking a look at the Honor MagicBook 16 and 16 Pro that pack AMD’s Ryzen 5000 series CPU in a lightweight build. Let’s get into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Honor MagicBook 16 and 16 Pro in Nepal.

Honor MagicBook 16, 16 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

As the moniker suggests, the Honor MagicBook 16 series laptops feature a 16.1-inch FHD display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It uses a matte IPS panel that boasts 100% sRGB coverage. Moving on, we get 300 nits of brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate.

Bezels around the screen are quite minimal. The one on the bottom has an Honor branding, while the top bezel houses a 720p webcam. While both the laptops measure 18.2mm, the Pro variant is slightly heavier (1.87 kg > 1.84 kg).

Performance and Memory

Inside, Honor MagicBook 16 series can be configured with up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor. It’s an 8 cores/16 threads CPU with a base frequency is 3.2 GHz that can go as high as 4.4 GHz for a single core.

When it comes to GPU, the Pro model has an edge over the vanilla MagicBook 16 as it can be configured with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 or RTX 3050. There is no option of a dedicated GPU on the vanilla model.

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Battery and Charging

Fueling the MagicBook 16 series is a 56Wh lithium-ion battery. Honor ships the Pro and the vanilla model with USB-C power adapters of 135W and 65W, respectively.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, these laptops come with a full-size backlit keyboard. A fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button for biometrics. Unfortunately, it lacks a dedicated numeric keypad.

The port selection on these laptops is pretty good though. Here, you get two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, a headphone jack, and an HDMI port. For wireless connectivity, Honor has included support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.

The latter can be used for inter-device linking using the Honor Magic-Link feature. On the software front, the MagicBook 16 series runs on Windows 10 Home Edition, while it’s slated to get the Windows 11 update shortly.

Honor MagicBook 16 Series Specifications:

Design & Build: 368 x 236 x 18.2mm
Weight:
- MagicBook 16: 1.84 kg
- MagicBook 16 Pro: 1.87 kg
Display: 16.1″ matte IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, 300 nits
Resolution: FHD (1920×1080) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Full-size backlit keyboard
Security: Fingerprint sensor (Power key)
Processor:
- MagicBook 16: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / Ryzen 7 5800H
- MagicBook 16 Pro: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
RAM: 16GB DDR4 (3200MHz)
Storage: 512GB SSD
Graphics:
- MagicBook 16: Integrated Radeon Graphics
- MagicBook 16 Pro: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / RTX 3050
OS: Windows 10 Home Edition
Audio: Stereo speakers with Nahimic sound, Dual-microphones
Battery: 56Wh Lithium polymer battery
Power Supply:
- MagicBook 16: 65W USB-C
- MagicBook 16 Pro: 135W USB-C
Webcam: 720p HD camera
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC
I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x headphone out

Honor MagicBook Pro 16, 16 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 and 16 Pro starts at CNY 4,999 and CNY 6,499, respectively. There is no hint of any international availability yet. Still, if Honor MagicBook 16 and 16 Pro make their way to Nepal, we expect their price to start at NPR 100,000 and NPR 125,000, respectively.

Honor MagicBook 16 series		Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
MagicBook 16	Ryzen 5 5600H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	CNY 4,999	NPR 100,000
MagicBook 16	Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	CNY 5,499	NPR 110,000
MagicBook 16 Pro	Ryzen 7 5800H, GTX 1650, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	CNY 6,499	NPR 130,000
MagicBook 16 Pro	Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	CNY 7,299	NPR 147,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of Asus VivoBook 15 (K513).

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Impressions: A Powerful Upgrade

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September 27, 2021

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Impressions: A Powerful Upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A52 was a huge success and building upon it, the company just launched the Galaxy A52s 5G. It brings a significant upgrade in the performance department besides a couple of other touch-ups. And this is our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Specifications:

Body: 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm, 189 gm, IP67 dust/water resistant
Display: 6.5-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 on top
Rear Camera: Quad (with LED flash);
– 64MP f/1.8 primary lens, AF, OIS
– 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 123º FOV
– 5MP f/2.4 macro sensor
– 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Front Camera: 32MP f/2.2 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Light, Virtual Proximity
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C
Battery: 4500mAh with 25W fast charging (15W adapter provided)
Color Options: Awesome – Black, Green, Violet
- Awesome White not available in Nepal
Price in Nepal: Rs. 53,999 (6/128GB) | Rs. 55,999 (8/128GB)

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Impressions:

Usually, we know that Samsung’s A series of devices compromise on the performance aspect, but not this time. Samsung has offered quite the powerful Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, which competes directly against MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1200, and is only ever-so-slightly less powerful than the Snapdragon 870.

And as you can see, the benchmark scores reveal the same.

		Galaxy A52s 5G	Realme GT Neo	POCO F3
		Snapdragon 778G	Dimensity 1200	Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu v9.1	Total	497018	682056	652974
	CPU	151763	170490	177806
	GPU	153539	235502	236428
	MEM	75575	130273	95462
	UX	116141	145791	143278

Even during my brief time with the phone, I have found the performance on this thing to be quite good, which is all thanks to Samsung’s excellent One UI optimization. This, paired with the powerful hardware underneath delivers fluid UI transitions, fast app opening times, and smooth performance—that is further complemented by the 120Hz refresh rate.

How’s gaming on this phone?

With the new processor, gaming is another aspect that has seen a significant improvement. Now, games like PUBG mobile run at HDR graphics and Ultra frame rates at max while it can hit Extreme frame rate when setting the graphics to Smooth as well.

Similarly, COD caps out at Very High graphics and Very High Frame rates, although you can push it to Max frame rates at the expense of visual fidelity under High graphics.

Thus, compared to the standard Galaxy A52, the A52s 5G definitely looks more promising for the gamers out there. Still and all, it would have been better if Samsung had offered a 360Hz or higher touch sampling rate. As things stand, the Galaxy A52s 5G only has a 240Hz touch sampling rate, which is nothing exceptional.

Also, if you are thinking of getting this phone, I would suggest you go for the 8GB variant since I feel like 6GB of RAM isn’t quite enough. Regardless, the company has taken comparatively big strides in terms of 5G bands as the phone supports 12 of them in total.

The only other brand that provides that many 5G bands in a similar price range is Realme. Except for these two, most other companies settle with 1 or 2 5G bands only, so that’s a job well done by Samsung in terms of future-proofing the phone.

Tried and tested design

Okay, moving on, its design remains the same as that of the last-gen Galaxy A52. Wow, labeling A52 as “last-gen” feels quite weird seeing how the phone launched like 5-6 months ago only. Then again, the smartphone industry is so fast-paced these days, what can you do?

Anyway, to be honest, I don’t mind this design consistency at all. I absolutely loved Galaxy A52’s looks and Samsung deciding to continue with that is the right move, in my opinion. The A52s is lightweight, compact, and feels good—if not premium—on the hands.

In terms of color options, you get 4 choices for the Galaxy A52s 5G that includes, Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, Awesome Green, and Awesome White—the latter of which isn’t available in the Nepalese market for now.

Regardless, the phone sports Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and Samsung is also offering IP67 dust-and-water resistance here. It’s important to note that no other brand in this very price segment offers this level of ingress protection. Also, Samsung has been thoughtful enough to keep the headphone jack alive with the A52s 5G.

Fluid 120Hz smoothness

Upfront, you get a 6.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which is a significant upgrade over the 90Hz panel on the standard A52. As expected, this is an excellent display with great colors and balanced contrast.

And just like its predecessor, this display is complemented by a set of stereo speakers too. But unfortunately, there’s no HDR playback support on Netflix as of yet.

When getting into aspects like the cameras, this is where you can expect really good performance from this phone. We’ve seen how similarly priced devices like the OnePlus Nord 2, Poco F3 GT, and Realme X7 Max don’t quite offer a half-decent, reliable camera experience. On the contrary, with my brief time with Samsung’s latest mid-ranger, I can confidently vouch for the cameras on this phone.

Class-leading cameras

A52s comes with a familiar quad-camera setup that consists of a 64MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a couple of 5MP sensors for macro and portrait shots.

I managed to go around with the phone for a couple of camera samples and as you can see from these photos, they have that classic Samsung touch with vibrant and punchy colors.

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Additionally, thanks to OIS, the images are able to maintain good sharpness even under low lighting conditions. I also found that the A52s can process human subjects better than say the OnePlus Nord 2.

Low Light

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Portrait

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Even the ultrawide shots from the phone are wider, with better dynamic range and details than the Nord 2.

Ultrawide

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In the videography department, Samsung is offering up to 4k 30 fps recording, aided by gyro EIS for stabilization here. Even the front camera shoots at up to 4k 30 fps videos on this thing.

Moving to the battery side of things, there’s no upgrade this time around. You get a modest 4,500 battery and since this is an early impressions video, I haven’t gotten around to do a thorough endurance test yet. But I will extensively test it out and let you guys know the final result in my full review which should be out pretty soon.

Furthermore, the phone supports 25W fast charging. And while initial reports suggested that a compatible 25W power adapter would be available in the box itself, turns out Samsung ships the good ol’ 15W charger instead.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Impressions: Conclusion

Okay, so that was all for my hands-on impressions of the all-new Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. It is definitely an exciting piece of smartphone although it could’ve seen some aggressive pricing. But still, A52s 5G is an exciting device.

First and foremost, it offers a superior camera performance than the likes of the Nord 2 or the Poco F3 GT. Then there are other unparalleled features like an IP67 rating, Samsung’s One UI experience, and 3 years of guaranteed software updates.

Watch our video impressions of the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.

Here are the best deals to look out for on the Daraz Dashain Dhamaka sales

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September 26, 2021

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Here are the best deals to look out for on the Daraz Dashain Dhamaka sales

Daraz’s annual Dashain festive celebration, the Daraz Dashain Dhamaka, is once again upon us. Like last year, this campaign brings a whole lot of discounts, mega giveaways, free vouchers, deals, and more. So, let’s go through all the offers constituting the Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2078 sales.

Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2078 Overview:

Bank, IME Pay Discounts

One of the major highlights of this event (like any other from Daraz) is bank discounts. The company has partnered with eight major banks, namely Nabil, NIC Asia, Sanima, Global IME, NMB, Machhapuchchhre, Bank of Kathmandu, and Citizens Bank to offer discounts on debit/credit card pre-payments.

Here, users can get up to 20% off (max Rs. 2,000) on pre-payment via debit card while one can get up to 20% off (max Rs. 2,500) on pre-payment from a credit card. This is a limited-time offer, so you’re gonna have to pick up the pace to enjoy these discounts.

You can also avail yourself of weekly bank days discounts on pre-payment via debit/credit cards.

Day	Bank	Discount Rate		Max Discount
Day	Bank	Credit Card	Debit Card	Max Discount
Monday	Sanima	Up to 15%	Up to 10%	Rs. 500
Wednesday	NIC Asia	Up to 15%	Up to 10%
Thursday	Machhapuchchhre	Up to 15%	Up to 10%
	Himalayan	Up to 15%	Up to 50% (pre-payment)
	Mega	Up to 15%	Up to 10%
Friday	Nabil	Up to 10% (pre-payment)
Saturday	Standard Chartered	Up to 10% (pre-payment)

Furthermore, if you are an IME Pay user, you can enjoy pre-payment savings of up to 10% (max Rs. 1,000).

Best Deals

Besides pre-payment discounts, Daraz is offering exclusive deals on 1 million products from 100+ categories. Here are the best ones that you should check out:

Product	Price
Samsung RT34T46324R Curd Maestro 5-in-1 Convertible Refrigerator	Rs. ~~78,990~~ 65,000
Dell 3511 laptop (i5 11th Gen/ 8GB/ 256 SSD/ 15.6″)	Rs. ~~95,000~~ 80,490
Philips HL7511 550-Watt Mixer Grinder	Rs. ~~7,000~~ 4,999
Philips HTL3320/10 Soundbar	Rs. ~~38,999~~ 29,999
Panasonic (NA-148MB3L01) Universal Motor Front Load Washing Machine Use code “DDSLASH3500” for extra Rs. 3,500 off	Rs. ~~68,590~~ 56,499
Philips Air Fryer (HD9270/90) Use code “DDSLASH2000” for extra Rs. 2,000 off	Rs. ~~34,999~~ 25,999
Apple M1 MacBook Air (8/256GB) Use code “MACMA10HAJAR” for extra Rs. 10,000 off	Rs. ~~159,000~~ 147,999
Apple iPhone 11	Rs. ~~86,990~~ 84,999
Motorized Treadmill (5101CA)	Rs. ~~90,000~~ 83,999
Foldable and Portable Multi-Purpose Laptop Table	Rs. ~~1,599~~ 849
Lotto T6593 Blue/Black Sports Sneakers	Rs. ~~7,500~~ 4,050

One Rupee Game

Daraz’s “One Rupee Game” is another appealing offer for shoppers. Under this, they can select one product of their choice and pay just Re. 1 at the checkout. If lucky, you’ll get the product at just Re. 1, otherwise, the amount will be refunded to your account.

This year’s One Rupee Game sees a bunch of exciting products to win from:

Shree Balaji Diamond Earrings
Realme C21Y (4/64GB)
Two nights and three Days Couple’s Round Trip to Pokhara
Yasuda 2-in-1 Alkaline Water Purifier + Hot & Cold-Water Dispenser
Mantra Mukti Acoustic Guitar with Free bag, capo, pick, string, and strap

Free Delivery

Customers can also benefit from free delivery on orders. However, this is vendor-specific and won’t be applicable to all products. In addition, to qualify for free delivery, you must meet the seller’s minimum order amount.

Image Review and Win

Moreover, you can also participate in another offer called “Image Review and Win”. Here, customers can win vouchers worth Rs. 100 simply sharing an image review of a product they recently bought on Daraz.

Add to Cart

Daraz’s Add to Cart deal is yet another recurring offer. Under this, one can win Daraz discount vouchers worth Rs. 500 by simply adding products to their cart.

EMI

Furthermore, Daraz has collaborated with the following four banks to provide EMIs with 0% interest and no downpayment either:

NIC Asia Bank
Machhapuchchhre Bank
Sunrise Bank
Citizens Bank

Brand Partners

Daraz is also partnering with different brands to offer up to 70% off on products. These include Xiaomi, Philips, Aamayra, Rohto, Converse, Lotto, Wildhorn, Erke, CG Digital, Panasonic, New Balance, Beardo, Mee Mee, Masala Beads, Mamaearth, Fantech, Samsung, and Realme.

Varieties of vouchers

Now, to further reduce the price of the items you’re adding to your cart, there are tons of vouchers available up for grabs. It includes Mega, Collectable, Seller, Early Bird, and New User vouchers.

Mega Giveaway

Finally, one fortunate customer will win a brand new TVS NTORQ 125 scooter worth Rs. 221,900 if they make any purchase throughout the campaign period.

Other assorted offers

Similarly, users can also win other vouchers from different in-app games, Daraz Gems, and Daraz Live.

Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2078: Duration

The Daraz Dashain Dhamaka 2078 sales will run from 26th September to October 7th (Ashoj 10 to Ashoj 21).

Campaign	Duration
Daraz Dashain Dhamaka	September 26 – October 7 (Ashoj 10 to Ashoj 21)

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme Book Slim.

Realme C21Y with Unisoc T610, 13MP triple cameras launched in Nepal

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September 26, 2021

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Realme C21Y with Unisoc T610, 13MP triple cameras launched in Nepal

Realme C21Y is now official in Nepal. It is a budget smartphone that rivals the likes of the Samsung Galaxy F02s, Redmi 9 Power, Micromax In 2b, and is more or less similar to the company’s own C21 which is also available here. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of Realme C21Y in Nepal.

Realme C21Y Overview:

Design and Display

The C21Y features a 6.5-inch HD+ screen with an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio and a 20:9 aspect ratio. This panel boasts a peak brightness of 400 nits. It has a teardrop cutout on the top to house the selfie camera.

Additionally, the phone’s back has a glossy finish with triangular patterns. For biometrics, there’s a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Realme C21Y is available in Cross Blue and Cross Black color options.

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Performance

On the performance side of things, it is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T610 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. This chipset is coupled with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Camera

Moving on, Realme C21Y has a triple camera arrangement at the back. There’s a 13MP primary, a 2MP B&W, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, you get a 5MP selfie camera inside the aforementioned waterdrop notch. Here, the rear camera is able to record 1080p videos at 30fps.

Rest of the specs

Realme C21Y is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that also supports reverse charging. Moreover, it boots on Android 11-based Realme UI on top. For wireless connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS with AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS. Likewise, the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack and a micro-USB port.

Realme C21Y Specifications:

Body: 164.5 x 76 x 9.1mm, 200gm
Display: 6.5-inches “Mini-drop” IPS LCD panel, 400 nits brightness
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: Unisoc T610 (12nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2×1.8GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Arm Mali-G52
Memory: 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage (expandable up to 256GB)
Software & UI: Realme UI on top of Android 11
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash)
– 13MP f/2.2 primary lens, PDAF
– 2MP f/2.4 macro lens, 4cm
– 2MP f/2.4 B&W sensor
Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2 AI selfie camera
Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Beidou / GLONASS, Micro USB
Battery: 5000mAh, Reverse charging
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Light, Magnetic induction
Color options: Cross Blue, Cross Black

Realme C21Y Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Realme C21Y in Nepal is Rs. 17,899 for the 4/64GB model. Similarly, the 3/32GB variant costs Rs. 16,199.

Realme C21Y	Price in Nepal
3/32GB	NPR 16,199
4/64GB	NPR 17,899

Meanwhile, check out our review of Realme 8.

Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ launched with bezel-less design, Dolby Audio

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September 24, 2021

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Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ launched with bezel-less design, Dolby Audio

Along with the Narzo 50 series, Realme has also unveiled the Smart TV Neo 32″ in India. So let’s look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ in Nepal.

Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ Overview:

Design and Display

Like the Realme Smart TV Full HD launched earlier this year, the Smart TV Neo also features a 32″ LED-backlit panel. However, its resolution is limited to HD only. The company has also implemented a bezel-less design as it has with all other TVs in this lineup. This panel is TUV Rheinland Low Light Certification for low blue light emission.

Processor and GPU

Powering the TV is a quad-core ARM chip with four Cortex-A35 CPU cores. Similarly, the graphics are handled by Mali 470 GPU, which has support for Realme’s Chroma Boost Technology.

Audio

Getting to audio, Realme has included two speakers on the Smart TV Neo 32″, each capable of 10W output. This TV even supports Dolby Audio for immersive sound effects.

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Rest of the specs

As for software, Realme has not mentioned Android TV in any of its teasers, launch event, and product page. It has led us to speculate that the Smart TV Neo 32″ is not running on Android TV, thereby missing out on Play Store, Google Assistant, and Chromecast. The TV does come with Quick Cast and YouTube built-in.

Moving on, Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ supports Wi-Fi connectivity and is equipped with two HDMI, one USB, one AV, and one LAN port.

Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ Specifications:

Display: 32-inch HD+ LED-backlit LCD
Sound: 2-unit 20W speaker
Audio Decoder: Dolby Audio
Processor: MediaTek quad-core CPU (Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-470 GPU
Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 2.4GHz
I/O Ports: 2x HDMI, 1x AV, 1x tuner, 1x USB, 1x LAN

Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ Price in Nepal and Availability

Realme Smart TV Neo (32″) is priced at INR 14,999 in India and it will go on sale starting October 3rd. As of now, the company has not launched any TV in Nepal. Still, if it launches Realme Smart TV Neo 32″ in Nepal, we expect its price to be around NPR 30,000.

TV Model	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Smart TV Neo 32″	INR 14,999	NPR 30,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Panasonic HX750 55″ 4K TV.

Huawei Nova 9 series official with Snapdragon 778G 4G, up to 100W fast charging

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September 24, 2021

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Huawei Nova 9 series official with Snapdragon 778G 4G, up to 100W fast charging

Huawei has just launched the Nova 9 series, which includes two smartphones—the Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro. These phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset and feature up to 100W fast charging. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Huawei Nova 9 and Nova 9 Pro in Nepal.

Huawei Nova 9, 9 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the display, the Nova 9 has a 6.57-inch OLED screen with 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution. Whereas, the Nova 9 Pro packs a larger 6.72-inch panel with a 2676 x 1236 pixel resolution. Both these displays are curved and boast a 120Hz refresh rate, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and the P3 wide color gamut.

Huawei Nova 9 Series

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However, the main difference between the two is the centered punch-hole cutout for a single selfie camera on the Nova 9, while the Pro model has a pill-shaped cutout on the top left for two cameras. On the rear, there’s a gigantic camera setup reminiscent of Huawei’s P50 series, with the Nova logo at the bottom.

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Performance

Under the hood, as aforementioned, both phones pack Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G processor. However, Qualcomm has disabled 5G connectivity on this chip as a workaround to sell its chips to Huawei.

Long story short, the US restricts any American-owned companies from supplying 5G chips to Huawei. Here, the Snapdragon 778G 4G has been paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Nova 9 series boots on Huawei’s HMS-based HarmonyOS 2.0 out-of-the-box.

The battery is another area where they differ substantially. The Nova 9 and 9 Pro feature a 4300mAh and a 4000mAh cell, respectively. Likewise, the former supports 66W fast charging support contrary to 100W on the 9 Pro.

As per Huawei, the Pro model can fully juice up in just 20 minutes. Plus, it also has a VC (Vapor Chamber) and graphene cooling system to keep the device temperature down.

Camera

On to the cameras, the Nova 9 series has a quad-camera setup at the back led by a 50MP f/1.9 RYYB sensor. This is followed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle, a 2MP depth-of-field, and a 2MP macro camera.

On the front, the vanilla model has a single 32MP selfie camera. The Pro model, on the other hand, gets an additional 32MP sensor for ultra-wide shots.

Rest of the specs

Moreover, both phones have an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for biometrics. For connectivity, they feature Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and GPS.

Huawei Nova 9, 9 Pro Specifications:

Display:
- Nova 9: 6.57-inch OLED, 2340 x 1080 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, P3 wide color gamut
- Nova 9 Pro: 6.72-inch OLED, 2676 x 1236 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, P3 wide color gamut
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G (6nm)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
Software: Harmony OS 2.0
Rear Camera: Quad (with LED flash);
– 50MP f/1.9 RYYB primary sensor
– 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor
– 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
– 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor
Front:
- Nova 9: 32MP f/2.0 sensor
- Nova 9 Pro: 32MP f/2.0 main + 32MP f/2.4 ultrawide
Battery:
- Nova 9: 4300mAh, 66W charging
- Nova 9 Pro: 4000mAh, 100W charging
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC, NFC, GPS

Huawei Nova 9, 9 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Huawei Nova 9 and 9 Pro starts at CNY 2,699 and CNY 3,499 respectively for the base 8/128GB model. We expect the price of the Huawei Nova 9 and 9 Pro in Nepal to start at NPR 55,000 and NPR 70,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Huawei Nova 9 series	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Nova 9 (8/128GB)	CNY 2,699	NPR 55,000
Nova 9 (8/256GB)	CNY 2,999	NPR 60,000
Nova 9 Pro (8/128GB)	CNY 3,499	NPR 70,000
Nova 9 Pro (8/256GB)	CNY 3,899	NPR 75,000

Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best mid-range phones of 2021.

iQOO Z5 with Snapdragon 778G, 120Hz IPS display goes official

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September 24, 2021

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iQOO Z5 with Snapdragon 778G, 120Hz IPS display goes official

After a couple of weeks of teasers, the iQOO Z5 is now official in China. To note, the phone is launching next week in India as well. So, let’s get into the specs, features, rumors, and expected price of the iQOO Z5 in Nepal.

iQOO Z5 Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, the iQOO Z5 flaunts a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ resolution. It’s an HDR10 panel with 650 nits brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

The phone has a glossy design at the back. On the front, there is a punch-hole cutout for a selfie camera. iQOO Z5 is available in three color options: Dream Space, Twilight Dawn, and Blue Origin.

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Performance

Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 778G chipset coupled with 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It’s a 5G chipset with up to 2.4GHz of clock speed. Fueling the smartphone is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. As per iQOO, a full charge can offer 96 hours of music playback, 18.3 hours of video playback, and 10.4 hours of gaming.

Camera

Moreover, the device has a triple rear camera arrangement led by a 64MP Samsung GW3 sensor. Accompanying this is an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro sensor. You’ll find a 16MP selfie shooter in the aforementioned punch-hole cutout.

Rest of the specs

On the software front, iQOO Z5 ships with OriginOS based on Android 11 in the Chinese market. Yet, it’s expected to arrive with Funtouch OS 12 in the international market. In terms of audio, it has stereo speakers and a headphone jack. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.

iQOO Z5 Specifications:

Display: 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 120Hz refresh/240Hz touch sampling rate
Resolution: FHD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels)
Chipset: Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm)
Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
Rear Camera: Triple (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 16MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Battery: 5000mAh, 44W fast charging
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-Res Audio

iQOO Z5 Price in Nepal and Availability

iQOO Z5 will go on sale in China from September 28 at a starting price of CNY 1,899 for the 8/128GB model. Similarly, the 8/256GB and 12/256GB models cost CNY 2,099 and CNY 2,299, respectively. We expect the price of iQOO Z5 in Nepal to start at NPR 40,000 if and when it launches here.

iQOO Z5	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB	CNY 1,899	NPR 40,000
8/256GB	CNY 2,099	NPR 44,000
12/256GB	CNY 2,299	NPR 48,500

Meanwhile, check out our review of the iQOO Z3.

Surface Laptop Studio launched as Microsoft’s most powerful 2-in-1 laptop

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Surface Laptop Studio launched as Microsoft’s most powerful 2-in-1 laptop

Microsoft has just announced its new creator-centric device, called the Surface Laptop Studio. It is positioned as a replacement and successor to the Surface Book line. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is encased in a magnesium-aluminum case. It has a full-sized keyboard, a Precision Haptic touchpad, and a 180-degree Dynamic Woven Hinge. The hinge lets you slide the display forward over the attached keyboard to turn it into a tablet.

Moreover, you can use it in Laptop, Stage, and Studio mode. The laptop flaunts a 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 2400 x 1600 pixels resolution. The screen comes with Dolby Vision support and is also compatible with Surface Pen.

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Performance

Under the hood, the Laptop Studio draws power from Intel Core i5-11300H or i7-11370H. Likewise, the graphics are handled by Intel’s integrated Iris Xe GPU on the i5 variant, while the i7 model gets dedicated graphics in the form of GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6 VRAM) from NVIDIA.

In terms of memory, it can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. Fueling the device is a 56.3Wh battery that the company claims can provide up to 19 hours of battery life.

Moreover, the Surface Laptop Studio boots on Windows 11. It has a TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security and also supports Windows Hello face authentication.

Rest of the specs

Aside from this, this device comes with two USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4, a Surface Connect port, and a headphone jack. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. Over on the audio, there are dual far-field Studio microphones from Microsoft and quad Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Specifications:

Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.0 x 0.7 inches
Weight: 1.7 kg (i5) / 1.8 kg (i7)
Display: 14.4 inches, 2400 x 1600 (201 PPI), 3:2 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, 120Hz refresh rate, Surface Slim Pen 2
Chipset: Intel Core i5-11300H / Core i7-11370H
Memory: 16/32GB LPDDR4x RAM, Up to 2TB SSD
Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe (i5) / NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti 4GB (i7)
Software: Windows 11
Camera: Front-facing 1080p IR camera
Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, two far-field Studio mics
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Battery: Up to 19 hours (i5), Up to 18 hours (i7)
Security: Firmware TPM (Hardware TPM 2.0 only on enterprise version)
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, 1x 3.5mm audio jack, 1x Surface Connect

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Surface Laptop Studio starts at USD 1,599.99 for the i5, 16GB/256GB model and goes up to USD 3,099.99 for the i7, 32GB/2TB variant. We expect the price of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio to start at NPR 220,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Intel i5, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Iris Xe	USD 1,599.99	NPR 220,000
Intel i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Iris Xe	USD 1,799.99	NPR 245,000
Intel i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 Ti	USD 2,099.99	NPR 285,000
Intel i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 3050 Ti	USD 2,699.99	NPR 365,000
Intel i7, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, RTX 3050 Ti	USD 3,099.99	NPR 420,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus Zephyrus G14 2021.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 goes official with a 120Hz screen and Intel’s 11th gen CPU

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September 23, 2021

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 goes official with a 120Hz screen and Intel’s 11th gen CPU

Alongside the new Surface Duo 2, Go 3, Microsoft also launched the new Surface Pro 8 and Pro X 2-in-1 PCs at the September launch event. In this article, we will get through the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and Pro X in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8, Pro X Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, both the Pro X and Pro 8 boast a 13” PixelSense display with 2880 x 1920 pixels resolution (267 PPI). However, the latter has support for a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. Though the screen runs at 60Hz, it can dynamically jump to 120Hz during touch and stylus input.

That being said, both Surface Pro 8 and Pro X are compatible with Surface Slim Pen 2 and Surface Pro Signature Keyboard.

Performance

Powering the Pro 8 is either the Intel Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1185G7 CPU. It can be configured with up to 32GB of LDDR4X RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. The graphics, on the other hand, are handled by integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU. With this configuration, Microsoft is citing it as the “most powerful Pro”.

Likewise, the Pro X is also available in two chip configurations—Microsoft SQ1 and SQ2. The former comes with Adreno 685 GPU, while the latter has Adreno 690 graphics. It is paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of SSD.

Moving on, both come pre-installed with Windows 11 out-of-the-box. But interestingly enough, the LTE variant of the Pro X still runs Windows 10 Home and will be upgraded to the new OS when available.

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Camera and Audio

In terms of the camera, either of the devices carries a 5MP lens on the front and a 10MP sensor on the back. The latter can record up to 4K video. Plus, they support Windows Hello face authentication as well. Now, like the Surface Go 3, the Surface Pro 8, and Pro X have 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio.

Rest of the specs

Furthermore, the I/O options include two USB-C, a Surface Connect, and a Surface Keyboard port in the Pro X. Similarly, the Pro 8 has two USB-C with USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Surface Connect and a Surface Type Cover port.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8, Pro X Specifications:

Display:
- Pro 8: 13” PixelSense, 2880 x 1920 (267 PPI) resolution, 120Hz, 3:2 aspect ratio, GPU Ink, Dolby Vision
- Pro X: 13” PixelSense, 2880 x 1920 (267 PPI) resolution, 3:2 aspect ratio
Chipset:
- Pro 8: Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1185G7
- Pro X: Microsoft SQ1 / SQ2
Graphics:
- Pro 8: Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
- Pro X (SQ1 / SQ2): Adreno 685 / Adreno 690
Memory:
- Pro 8: 8/16/32GB LPDDR4x RAM, up to 1TB SSD
- Pro X: 8/16GB LPDDR4x RAM, up to 512GB SSD
Front Camera: 5MP sensor
Rear Camera: 10MP, up to 4k video recording
Audio: 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio
Software:
- Pro 8: Windows 11
- Pro X: Windows 11 (Wi-Fi), Windows 10 Home (LTE)
Connectivity:
- Pro 8: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
- Pro X: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Extras: Surface Slim Pen 2, Surface Pro Signature Keyboard compatibility
Battery (Pro 8 / Pro X): 50.2Wh / 45.8Wh

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price in Nepal and Availability

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is available at a starting price of USD 1,099.99 for the 8/128GB, Core i5 variant, going up to USD 2,599.99 for the Core i7 model with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage. We expect the price of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 in Nepal to start at NPR 150,000 if and when it launches here.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD	USD 1,099.99	NPR 150,000
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD	USD 1,199.99	NPR 165,000
Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	USD 1,399.99	NPR 190,000
Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD	USD 1,399.99	NPR 190,000
Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD	USD 1,599.99	NPR 215,000
Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	USD 1,899.99	NPR 260,000
Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD	USD 2,199.99	NPR 300,000
Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD	USD 2,599.99	NPR 355,000

Microsoft Surface Pro X Price in Nepal and Availability

The base model (SQ1, 8/128GB, Wi-Fi) of the Surface Pro X starts at USD 899.99. We expect the price of the Microsoft Surface Pro X in Nepal to start at NPR 125,000, if and when it launches here (but like the Pro 8, they’re unlikely to arrive in Nepal officially).

Microsoft Surface Pro X	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
SQ1, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, WiFi	USD 899.99	NPR 125,000
SQ1, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, LTE	USD 999.99	NPR 135,000
SQ1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, WiFi	USD 1099.99	NPR 150,000
SQ1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, LTE	USD 1299.99	NPR 175,000
SQ2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, WiFi	USD 1299.99	NPR 175,000
SQ2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, LTE	USD 1499.99	NPR 205,000
SQ2, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, WiFi	USD 1499.99	NPR 205,000
SQ2, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, LTE	USD 1799.99	NPR 245,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2.

Redmi G 2021 launched with latest gaming CPUs from AMD and Intel

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September 23, 2021

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Redmi G 2021 launched with latest gaming CPUs from AMD and Intel

Redmi forayed into the gaming laptop market last year with the Intel-powered Redmi G. A year later, the company has announced its successor with both Intel and AMD CPU options. Here, we will be discussing the specs, key features, expected price, and availability of the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop in Nepal.

Redmi G 2021 Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Redmi G 2021 doesn’t look any different than its predecessor. It features a 16-inch chassis with sharp-angled edges. There’s a 16.1-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate.

This time around, the screen can operate at 72Hz, too. The bezels on the sides are minimal. On the contrary, its top bezel houses a webcam, whereas the bottom chin features the “Redmi G” branding.

Processor and Cooling

Moving on, Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop is offered in both Intel and AMD variants. The Intel variant is powered by Core i5-11260H hexa-core CPU with a turbo frequency of up to 4.4GHz. This has been paired with RTX 3050 GPU.

On the other hand, the AMD model features a Ryzen 7 5800H octa-core CPU and a maximum clock speed of up to 4.4GHz. It is coupled with RTX 3060 GPU.

Likewise, the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop has Hurricane Cooling 3.0 thermal solution for keeping the temperature down. It consists of dual fans, four air outlets, and up to five copper heat pipes.

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Rest of the specs

Here, the Intel model comes with a 55Wh battery which is the same as that of last year. On the other hand, the AMD variant packs a bigger 80Wh battery. Similarly, they are shipped with 180W and 230W power adapters, respectively. Both configurations are available with 16GB RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

Other features of the Redmi G 2021 include Wi-Fi 6, DTS:X audio, backlit keyboard, Xiao AI Smart assistant, and a USB-C port. The Intel model even supports Thunderbolt 4.

Redmi G 2021 Specifications:

Display: 16.1″ Anti-glare panel, 100% sRGB, 72/144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits
Processor: Intel Core i5 11260H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / RTX 3060
RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200
Storage: 512GB PCIe x4 NVMe SSD
Ports: 1x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x Mini DP 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x power input, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (2×2) + Bluetooth 5.1
Keyboard: Full-Size backlit keyboard (three levels of brightness)
Webcam: 720p camera
Battery: 55Wh (Intel) / 80Wh (AMD)

Redmi G 2021 Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi G 2021 is currently exclusive to the Chinese market where its price is CNY 5,699 and CNY 6,999 for Intel and AMD models, respectively. If it launches here, we expect the price of the Redmi G 2021 gaming laptop in Nepal to be NPR 115,000 and NPR 140,000, respectively.

Redmi G 2021 Gaming Laptop	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Intel Core i5-11260H, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	CNY 5,699	NPR 115,000
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD	CNY 6,999	NPR 140,000

Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of Mi 11.