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POCO M4 Pro 5G Impressions: A Quick Upgrade

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POCO M4 Pro 5G Impressions: A Quick Upgrade

It’s only been 4 months since the launch of the POCO M3 Pro and we already have its successor! Here with me is the new POCO M4 Pro 5G which is basically a re-branded Redmi Note 11 that launched in China a few weeks ago. And as the rumors suggest, it might arrive as Redmi Note 11T in India. Having used the POCO M4 Pro 5G for about a day, this is my early impressions of the phone.

In terms of pricing, the phone’s base 4/64GB variant costs EUR 229 while its 6/128GB version retails at EUR 249. So yeah, like any other 5G midrange phone, this one’s priced a bit on a higher-end as well.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Specifications:

  • Body: 75.78 x 163.56 x 8.75mm, 195 gm, Polycarbonate build
  • Display: 6.6-inches “Dot Display” IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, Up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 gamut, Gorilla Glass 3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 399 PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 for POCO on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash);
    – 50MP, f/1.8 primary sensor
    – 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 119º FOV
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.45 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Audio: Stereo speaker setup, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyro, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, 5G
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W Pro fast charging (33W adapter provided)
  • Color Options: Cool Blue, Power Black, POCO Yellow
  • Price in Nepal: N/A (not launched yet)

POCO M4 Pro 5G Impressions:

As you might already know, the POCO M3 Pro that launched a while back was not very well received. It was mostly criticized for compromising a lot of features to accommodate 5G. But this time, the company has made sure to bring a few notable upgrades by providing a more powerful processor, dual speaker setup, and a faster charging protocol.

Even design-wise, the M4 Pro feels slightly better with this matte sandstone finish—as opposed to the cheap-feeling shiny plastic back of the M3 Pro. This is still a plastic body though, as expected from a budget smartphone, but it’s sturdy enough and has a definite heft to it.

An eyesore of a camera layout

Having said that, I cannot not address this huge camera layout that covers almost 30% of the phone’s back. For me, it’s definitely an over-the-top design choice and I believe it would have looked much better without the back bar encasing the camera module.

POCO M4 Pro 5G - Back Cameras

More about this camera layout, at a glance, it certainly looks like the M4 Pro has at least 4 cameras. But don’t be fooled—the two of them are just random circles that mimic a camera lens and there’s nothing to it really. The phone actually features a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary and an 8MP ultra-wide lens at the back alongside a 16MP camera on the front for selfies.

And at a time when most smartphone manufacturers have been adding useless 2MP macro and depth cameras just for the sake of it, I think this is a very brave move from POCO to decide not to be a part of that marketing gimmick!

Regardless, I’ve only had a day with this phone so I wasn’t able to take a lot of pictures. I did take a few and here are the samples. The images retain an acceptable amount of details but the colors look a bit dull.

Even the portraits and selfies don’t have pleasing fuller colors to them. So, I am not expecting a lot from this camera setup.

A familiar display

The display side of things pretty much remains the same as the POCO M3 Pro though. You’re getting a Full HD LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. However, one thing I’ve noticed is that the touch response has improved by quite a bit here.

It’s 240Hz instead of the standard 180Hz, so the touch response when playing fast-paced games or scrolling is good here. Then again, in terms of the core quality, you cannot expect the same vibrancy and contrast-rich color reproduction as an AMOLED screen from this IPS panel—although this one is good enough for casual usage or watching videos.

And because it does not have an AMOLED display, POCO has opted for a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which works really well.

By the way, the phone is Widevine L1 certified, so you can watch videos on different streaming services in Full HD resolution. There are no any HDR capabilities in this display though!

POCO M4 Pro 5G - Display

As I mentioned earlier, POCO has included a dual speaker setup here with the earpiece acting as the secondary speaker. It is definitely better than the mono speaker on the M3 Pro, but don’t get your hopes too high. The quality of these speakers is just average!

Decent performance leap

Moving on to the performance, the M4 Pro brings an upgraded Dimensity 810 5G chipset compared to the Dimensity 700 on its predecessor. This chipset is basically the Helio G96 with slightly boosted clock speeds. But because it is based on a 6nm process, it’s certainly superior in terms of performance and battery efficiency.

For the most part, the 810 seems to handle the resource-heavy MIUI 12.5 here pretty well. And with the spacious 6GB RAM onboard, I’ve had no issues with multitasking between 6-7 apps either. I also managed to play a few sessions of PUBG and the phone could handle the game smoothly with graphics set to Smooth and frame rates to Ultra.

Yet, I do have to mention that the bloatware situation on the M4 Pro is a little too much. It comes with a lot of crappy games and useless apps pre-installed which take up a lot of space. Likewise, I have the global unit of this phone and it supports 12 5G bands in total.

POCO M4 Pro 5G - Charging

Finally, the POCO M4 Pro 5G gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery which should be able to provide a good endurance since I’m yet to drain its battery to 0% after testing it for 7-8 hours.

POCO M4 Pro 5G Impressions: Final Words

So, that was all for my quick impressions of the new POCO M4 Pro 5G. It definitely is a decent upgrade over its predecessor with a more capable chipset, dual speakers, faster charging, and a more versatile camera setup.

As a result, it does look like a solid budget 5G phone for the European market. But, the competition here in the South Asian region in that midrange segment is quite crazy. And POCO must price it more competitively to make it a viable product.

  • Watch our unboxing and impressions video of the POCO M4 Pro 5G.

Energizer’s feature phone debuts in Nepal with pre-loaded apps like Facebook and YouTube

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Energizer’s feature phone debuts in Nepal with pre-loaded apps like Facebook and YouTube

Energizer, a French brand owned by Avenir Telecom, manufactures mobiles and accessories products. The company has now entered the Nepali market by launching three feature phones. In this article, we will look at all the models of Energizer mobile available in Nepal and their official price.

Arel Nepal is the official distributor for Energizer in Nepal. Although the company also offers smartphones, Arel Nepal has only brought three feature phones for now.

Energizer Mobile Price in Nepal (Summary 2021) 

Energizer Mobiles List  Price in Nepal
E2 रू 1,499
E3 रू 1,699
E241s (Smart feature phone) रू 4,799 (512MB+4GB)

1. Energizer E2

To begin with, Energizer E2 features plastic housing on the front as well as rear and weighs 74.3 grams. On the front, there is a 1.8-inch TFT panel with 128 x 160 pixels resolution and 116 PPI density.

Energizer E2 Design and Display

It is powered by a Unisoc SC6531E processor and comes with 32MB RAM and 32MB of internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card. Similarly, it has a single camera and a flashlight at the back. Backing this phone is an 800mAh battery which the company claims can provide 100 hours of standby time.

For charging, it has a micro USB port. Besides this, it has a loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, and also supports wireless FM.

Energizer E2 Specifications:

  • Display: 1.8″ TFT display, QVGA (128 x 160)
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC6531E
  • Memory: 32MB RAM, 32MB storage (expandable up to 32GB)
  • Camera: Yes, rear face only
  • Battery: 800mAh
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, Micro USB, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 2.1
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 1,499

2. Energizer E3

The next product on the list is the Energizer E3 which is a slightly upgraded model over E2. It flaunts the same 1.77-inch TFT display with a 128 x 160 resolution. Powering the mobile is a Unisoc SC6531E processor coupled with 32MB of RAM and 32MB of internal storage. You can also expand the storage up to 32GB via a microSD card.

Energizer E3 Design and Display

However, this model features a larger 1000mAh battery and a camera on the front as well as on the back. Likewise, it has a micro USB port for charging and you can also enjoy wireless FM via the loudspeaker. Rest, there is a 3.5mm headphone jack and it also supports Bluetooth v2.1.

Energizer E2 Specifications:

  • Display: 1.8″ TFT display, QVGA (128 x 160)
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC6531E
  • Memory: 32MB RAM, 32MB storage (expandable up to 32GB)
  • Camera: Yes, front and rear
  • Battery: 1000mAh
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, Micro USB, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 2.1
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 1,699

3. Energizer Energy E241s

Now, Energizer E241s is the most interesting product of them all. It boots on KaiOS and brings dozens of pre-installed app on a feature phone. Yes, you can enjoy Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and can even track your route via Google Maps.

Energizer Energy E241s Design and Display

Moreover, it also supports 4G/VoLTE in case you want to use high-speed mobile data or there’s WiFi connectivity as well. Fueling this phone is a 1900mAh battery which is claimed to provide 6 days of standby time. It has a 2.4-inch TFT display with 240 x 320 resolution.

In terms of the camera, you get a VGA sensor on the front and rear. Under the hood, it has a Unisoc SC9820E processor which comes with Mali T-820 GPU. Memory-wise, it features 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage which is expandable up to 128GB.

Energizer Energy E241s Specifications:

  • Display: 2.4″ TFT display, QVGA (240×320)
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC9820E
  • Memory: 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage (expandable up to 128GB)
  • Software: KaiOS
  • Camera: Yes, front and rear
  • Battery: 1900mAh
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, Micro USB, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi (2.4GHz)
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,799

Conclusion

For service inquiries, you can contact Arel Nepal at [email protected] or message them on their Facebook page.

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A couple of new patents suggest Apple may be working on a drone

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A couple of new patents suggest Apple may be working on a drone

Tech behemoth Apple is assumed to be working on a self-driving car, yet the project has a long way to go. Now, the company seems to be working on a drone, since the patent for it has surfaced online recently. So, let’s walk through the details surrounding the new Apple drone patents.

Apple Drone Patents:

Patently Apple, a site that covers Apple-related news, was the first to uncover two new Apple drone patents. They depict small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones that communicate with wireless controllers over a mobile network. The patent was initially submitted in Singapore, but it eventually found its way to the US Patent and Trademark Office in February and April and was awarded to Apple on November 11.

From the files

The first patent called “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Controller Association” lists the details of using wireless controllers to operate Apple’s UAV. It includes information about apparatuses, systems, and methods for pairing/unpairing UAVs to/from UAV controllers.

Drone Patent

According to the application, the controllers would have at least one antenna for cellular connection with the drone. They will also be outfitted with memory and processing elements that would allow them to recall past tasks delivered by the controllers.

The second patent application, titled “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Tracking and Control” is about tracking and controlling drones or UAVs using a cellular network system. Here, Apple mentions “UAVs may be utilized to travel to remote, inaccessible, and/or inconvenient locations to perform various actions”.

According to the patent, a smartphone, presumably an iPhone, could be used to operate the drone; while game consoles such as the Nintendo DS or Gameboy Advance can power the UAVs.

Apple Drone Patents: Verdict

Although Apple’s new patents have appeared online, it is not certain that the company is working on a drone. Nonetheless, the patent certainly hints at its interest in the drone industry.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme GT Neo 2.

This iPhone 13 Pro Max has a real T-Rex tooth and costs a fortune

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This iPhone 13 Pro Max has a real T-Rex tooth and costs a fortune

Luxury smartphone maker, Caviar, has launched a version of the iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max with a fragment of a T-Rex tooth. Called the Tyrannophone, the phone is already up for order, but in a limited number.

Tyrannophone: iPhone 13 Pro Max with T-Rex tooth

The TERA Collection

Tyrannophone is the middle-ground offering between Tetradiamond and Monsterphone; the three of which form the Caviar’s TERA collection. The Monsterphone sports a hardened Titanium panel, while the Tetradiamond has over 1,000 diamonds on its back.

Tyrannophone

Tyrannophone still manages to steal the show with the integration of a fragment from an 80 million years old dinosaur. The body of the Tyrannophone is made using a high-impact lightweight composite foundation with engravings. The back also uses gold-plated inserts to resemble lightning.

Tyrannophone design

3D T-Rex

What catches the eye is the sculpture of Tyrannosaurus Rex, which all believed to be the biggest carnivorous dinosaur ever until the recent discovery of Spinosaurus. Still, it remains among the most popular and terrifying dinosaurs to have ever roamed the Earth. Hence, its inclusion by Caviar in the TERA collection.

The sculpture is made using titanium and has a black Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coating. Caviar has used real amber for the eye of the dinosaur. Similarly, one of the teeth is made using a fragment from a real T-Rex tooth from 80 million years.

Tyrannophone Price and Availability

Of course, the Tyrannophone has terrifyingly costly, priced at USD 8,610 for the vanilla iPhone 13 Pro and USD 9,150 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both variants come with 1TB of storage. You can order one from Cavier’s official site. Caviar will only be making a total of seven Tyrannophones, making it a very exclusive offering.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 13 Pro Max. 

Daraz Nepal sees record sales during this year’s 11.11 shopping frenzy

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Daraz Nepal sees record sales during this year’s 11.11 shopping frenzy

The much-touted Daraz 11.11 sale is finally over, and the company has set a new sales record this year. As usual, 2021’s “Biggest One Day Sale” went live on November 11 at midnight where the e-commerce giant made record sales worth Rs. 36 crores within 24 hours.

Daraz 11.11 sales hit a new record:

The marketplace sold items worth Rs. 6 crores in the first hour after the sale went live at midnight. It’s a whopping 130% increase over last year’s sales in the first hour of the campaign’s premiere. Furthermore, Daraz says more than 50% of purchases were made using online pre-payment methods such as wallets and banks, surpassing last year’s figure.

Growth to new businesses

Moreover, 55% of enterprises and small retailers that were a part of the 11.11 sale signed up to the platform during the pandemic. Over the last year and a half, Daraz has been working to help small and medium-sized businesses grow their sales.

On this record hit, Bjarke Mikkelsen, CEO and Founder of Daraz Group said, “We are delighted with today’s results. It underlines the strength of our marketplace where customers trust the quality of products that they purchase on Daraz, and it illustrates how SMEs are able to unlock the online potential of their business.”

Instant delivery

Moving on, Daraz is now concentrating on delivering the products on time to every single order. According to the information provided to us, the first 11.11 order was delivered at 8 AM on the same day. Similarly, they had employed over 1,000 additional delivery riders to expedite the distribution process throughout 47 cities.

Lino Ahlering, MD of Daraz Nepal, said, “We are extremely glad to achieve such a milestone with all our partners. I also want to really thank all our customers for their immense trust and loyalty. 11.11 is the outcome of a full year of hard work and it’s a moment of pride for all of us to host such a record-breaking campaign”.

He added, “Now our entire focus is on ensuring our customers around the country are getting their orders as fast as possible. With the significant investments undertaken into our logistics infrastructure, we are very confident that we will deliver on our promises, making it not only the biggest 11.11 but also the one with the best experience so far.”

Daraz 11.11 sales record: What’s next

After the enormous success of this year’s 11.11, Daraz has announced that it will provide several of the most popular bargains and other brand highlights over the next week too.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Realme GT Neo 2.

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop SE to compete with Chromebooks

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Microsoft launches Surface Laptop SE to compete with Chromebooks

Microsoft recently unveiled the all-new Surface Laptop SE, which is aimed towards school students. Along with it, the company also announced Windows 11 SE, built specifically for students and schools. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Microsoft Surface Laptop SE in Nepal.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Overview:

Design and Display

The Surface Laptop SE boasts an 11.6-inch TFT LCD panel with 1366 x 768-pixels resolution. Now, this is Microsoft’s first Surface device with a 16:9 aspect ratio in more than seven years, after the company shifted to a 3:2 ratio for their Surface devices with the Surface Pro 3.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Design and Display

Moreover, the device has a thickness of 0.70-inch and weighs around 1.12 kg. It features an all-plastic body and a hinge that goes up to 135°. The Surface Laptop SE is only available in the Glacier color option.

Performance

On the performance side of things, you can pick between Intel Celeron N4020 or Celeron N4120. Memory-wise, you get 4GB or 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage.

For security, the device features a nano security lock slot and firmware TPM. Fueling the Surface Laptop SE is a 35Wh battery that Microsoft claims can provide you up to 16 hours on typical usage.

Windows 11 SE

In terms of software, this laptop boots on the new Windows 11 SE. This OS is intended to compete with Chrome OS and is tailored for Microsoft applications such as Edge, Office, and OneDrive.

Microsoft Windows 11 SE

Similarly, it only supports a limited number of third-party apps and doesn’t even include Microsoft Store to download new apps. As per the company, it will bring a “distraction-free” environment for students.

Besides that, PC manufacturers like Acer, ASUS, Dell, Dynabook, Fujitsu, HP, and others will launch their Windows 11 SE-powered devices later this year and into 2022 as well.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, in terms of connectivity, there’s one USB-A, one USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For charging, it has a barrel-pin connector on the right edge. It utilizes Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.0 LE for wireless connectivity.

Furthermore, it has a 2W stereo speaker setup for audio and a 1MP front-facing camera with 720p resolution.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Specifications:

  • Dimension: 283.70 x 193.05 x 17.85 mm, 1.12 kg
  • Display: 11.6” TFT LCD, 1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Processor: Intel Celeron N4020 / Celeron N4120
  • Memory: 4/8GB DDR4 RAM, 64/128GB eMMC storage
  • Camera: 1MP front-facing (720p HD)
  • Audio: 2W stereo speaker, single digital microphone
  • Ports: 1x USB-C, 1x USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x DC connector
  • Battery: 35Whr (Up to 16 hours of battery life)
  • Color Option(s): Glacier

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Price in Nepal and Availability

Surface Laptop SE is priced at USD 249 for the 4/64GB model while the 8/128GB variant costs USD 329. It will be available via authorized Surface Education resellers in early 2022 in Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US. We expect the price of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE in Nepal to start at NPR 35,000 if it launches here.

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
4GB RAM, 64GB storage USD 249 NPR 35,000
8GB RAM, 128GB storage USD 329 NPR 45,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our pick for the best budget laptops of 2021.

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 with Ryzen 5700U, stylus pen now in Nepal

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Asus VivoBook Flip 14 with Ryzen 5700U, stylus pen now in Nepal

Earlier this year, Nagmani International launched Asus VivoBook Flip 14 with the latest processors from Intel and AMD. The company has now brought high-end models of this laptop. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of the new Asus VivoBook Flip 14 laptops in Nepal.

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 Overview:

Design and Display

The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 comes with a metal chassis. Its Intel variant is thinner (18.2mm > 17.6mm) but weighs the same as the AMD model (1.5kg). As the name suggests, this laptop has a 360º hinge, whereas its touchscreen also supports stylus input. The display here is a 14.0-inch FHD IPS panel with a glossy finish. It covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut and boasts a brightness of up to 250 nits.

The Intel variant is available in two colors but the AMD config is only available in the Bespoke Black version. The latter has a diamond-cut logo and a color-blocked Enter key.

Performance and Memory

Here, the Intel version of VivoBook Flip 14 that’s available in Nepal is available with i3 10th gen, i5 11th gen, or i7 11th gen CPUs. On the other hand, the AMD variants have Ryzen 5 4500U, Ryzen 5 5500U, or Ryzen 7 5700U CPU.

Similarly, RAM configurations stretch from 4 to 16GB—although you can upgrade them all with up to 16GB. Coming to the storage, you get to choose between 256GB and 512GB of NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD on either model.

Rest of the specs

Fueling these 2-in-1 laptops is a 3-celled 42Wh Li-ion battery. There is a 45W AC adapter included in the box. For audio output, you get a built-in speaker in both, but the one in the AMD variant is tuned by Harman/Kardon.

Moving on, Flip 14’s backlit chiclet keyboard has a key travel distance of 1.5mm. The AMD version comes with NumberPad 2.0 which lets users use the touchpad as a LED-illuminated numeric pad as well.

Getting to ports, the VivoBook Flip 14 has two/three Type-A, one Type-C, one HDMI, one audio combo jack, one DC-in, and a MicroSD card reader. The actual data transfer speed may differ between the two models.

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 Specifications:

AMD (TM420) Intel (TP412 / TM470EA)
Dimension 32.40 x 22.0 x 1.82cm 32.70 x 22.50 x 1.76cm
Display 14-inch IPS Touch Display, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, Stylus support
Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080)
Processor Ryzen 5 4300U / Ryzen 5 5500U / Ryzen 7 5700U Core i3-10110U /  Core i5-1135G7
Graphics Radeon Graphics Intel UHD
RAM 8GB (Max: 16GB) 4/8GB (Max: 16GB)
Storage 256 / 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD 256 / 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
Input
  • Backlit Chicklet Keyboard (1.5mm)
  • NumberPad 2.0
 Backlit Chicklet Keyboard (1.5mm)
Ports 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (2x in Intel model), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x combo audio jack, 1x DC-in, 1x MicroSD card reader
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
Battery 3-cell 42Wh Li-ion battery (45W AC adapter)

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of Asus VivoBook Flip 14 (AMD) in Nepal is NPR 81,111 for the Ryzen 4300U variant and goes up to NPR 138,888 for the Ryzen 5700U model. Similarly, the Intel variant of Asus VivoBook Flip 14 starts at NPR 83,333 (i3-10110U) and peaks NPR 120,000 (i5-1135G7).

You can buy Asus VivoBook Flip 14 in Nepal from its official distributor Nagmani International or other authorized stores. When buying from official sources, you also get an Asus Bag, an Asus mouse, and 2 years of international warranty on the laptop.

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 Price in Nepal Availability
Intel Core i3-10110U, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD NPR 83,333 Hukut
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 120,000 Hukut
AMD Ryzen 3 4300U, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Stylus NPR 81,111 Hukut
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Stylus NPR 116,666 Hukut
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Stylus NPR 138,888 Hukut
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus ZenBook Flip 13.

Realme records exponential growth in the Nepali market in Q3 2021

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Realme records exponential growth in the Nepali market in Q3 2021

Canalys has published its latest report on smartphone shipments in Nepal, and it shows Realme with the biggest year-on-year (YoY) growth. With this, the company has become the third biggest smartphone brand in Nepal. In this post, we will be discussing the unprecedented growth of Realme in Q3 2021, while also comparing it with the performance of other major smartphone brands.

Growth of Realme Nepal in Q3 2021

According to the said report, Realme has now become the third biggest smartphone brand in the country in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021. The report is based on the estimated sell-in smartphone shipments in the last quarter.

As per the report, Realme now has a 14% share in the Nepali smartphone market. Only Samsung and Xiaomi boast a larger market share. That being said, it has the biggest YoY growth of the three. Realme was able to ship 257% more smartphones compared to Q3 of last year.

Despite reigning as the biggest smartphone brand in the country, Samsung faced a 39% annual decline in smartphone shipment during this period. Similarly, Xiaomi registered a 55% year-on-year decline in the same period. They are still the top two smartphone brands in Nepal, with a 39% and 24% market share, respectively.

Another interesting aspect of the report shows Transsion in the fourth position with a 7% market share. If you were unaware, Transsion is a Chinese conglomerate that owns Itel, Infinix, and Tecno.

Both brands returned to the Nepali market last year, offering budget and mid-range smartphones. Transsion was able to achieve 171% annual growth in the last quarter. Just behind it is Oppo with a 6% market share. That being said, its shipments fell by 47% compared to Q3 2020.

The reason behind Realme’s growth

Realme debuted in Nepal in 2019 with Pashupati Tradeline as its sole authorized distributor. However, it could not replicate its global success in the country because of uncompetitive pricing. On top of it, Realme Nepal’s portfolio was mostly limited to entry-level phones, with interesting series such as the number series and X-series either never making it to the country or arriving way too late.

So, the company decided to overhaul its strategy in Nepal. It re-entered the market with Jagadamba Mobiles (Shanker Group) and vowed to keep the price competitive. The company even revised its pricing to something more reasonable and is currently expanding its portfolio with exciting devices like the GT Neo 2.

Realme plans to become the second-biggest smartphone brand in the country, and given its latest progression, this goal may be well within its reach.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme 8i.

Redmi Note 10S gets a new 8/128GB variant in Nepal

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Redmi Note 10S gets a new 8/128GB variant in Nepal

Xiaomi has launched a new 8/128GB variant of the Redmi Note 10S in Nepal. Previously, the device was available with 6GB of RAM and either 64 or 128GB storage. So, let’s walk through the specifications, features, and official price of the Redmi Note 10S in Nepal.

Redmi Note 10S Overview:

Here, Note 10S is the only device in this lineup to come with a MediaTek processor. Furthermore, a closer look at the specs makes it clear that it is a slightly modified version of the standard Redmi Note 10.

Design and Display

On the front, the phone has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. This screen features an 8-bit color depth and 1100 nits of peak brightness. It is also IP53 rated for dust-and-splash resistance. Redmi Note 10S comes with a Z-axis haptic motor. Aside from that, it flaunts the Evol design, as seen on the other entries in the Note 10 series.

Redmi Note 10S Display Design

Performance

Redmi Note 10S is powered by the Helio G95 chipset. As I mentioned earlier, it’s the only phone in the lineup so far to feature a MediaTek processor. This SoC comes with MediaTek’s HyperEngine technology that promises better management of resources (hardware and network) for smoother gameplay.

Complementing the chipset is 6 or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be paired with either 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. You can also expand the latter using a microSD card that gets a dedicated slot in the SIM tray.

Camera

Redmi Note 10S has a quad-camera configuration with a 64MP f/1.79 main sensor leading the setup. This 1/1.97” sensor has individual pixels that measure 0.7µm. It is accompanied by an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor with a 118º Field of View.

Redmi Note 10S Camera Setup

In addition, there are two additional 2MP f/2.4 sensors for macro and portrait shots. The rear camera setup is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps. You get a 13MP selfie shooter with AI Beautify upfront. It can record 1080p videos at 30fps.

Rest of the specs

In addition, Redmi Note 10S gets a stereo speaker system for an immersive audio output. The phone also has Hi-Res Audio certification. Fueling the device is a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and a compatible charger is included in the box itself.

Redmi Note 10S Battery

Redmi Note 10S Specifications:

  • Body: 160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29 mm, 178.8 gm, IP53 dust/water resistant
  • Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, 1100 nits (peak), 4,500,000:1 contrast, 60Hz refresh rate, SGS Low Blue Light certified
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: MIUI 12.5 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Quad (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 13MP f/2.45 lens (punch-hole)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Stereo speaker, Hi-Res audio
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Ambient Light, Proximity, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyro, IR Blaster
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W charger inside the box)
  • Color Options: Onyx Gray, Pebble White, Ocean Blue

Redmi Note 10S Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of the Redmi Note 10S in Nepal is NPR 25,999 for the 6/64GB variant whereas the 6/128GB model costs NPR 28,999. Similarly, the new 8/128GB configuration is available for NPR 29,999. You can purchase Redmi Note 10S from Xiaomi authorized retail stores across Nepal or its e-commerce partners.

Redmi Note 10S Price in Nepal
6/64GB NPR 25,999
6/128GB NPR 28,999
8/128GB NPR 29,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Redmi Note 10.

Here are the best tech deals on today’s Daraz 11.11 sale

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Here are the best tech deals on today’s Daraz 11.11 sale

Daraz 11.11 is undoubtedly the biggest online shopping event in Nepal. Started in 2018, the fourth edition of the Daraz 11.11 is already live. In this post, we will be guiding you through the best tech deals of Daraz 11.11 2021 and how to make the most of this shopping frenzy.

Best Tech Deals on Daraz 11.11 2021

In this year’s 11.11, there are some great deals up for grabs. According to the company, a total of 1.1 million products have received a price drop under this campaign, which also includes tech gadgets. On top of the flat discounts on MRP (Maximum Retail Price), Daraz has even partnered with major banks to offer additional discounts of up to 15% on payments via cards.

Under this, you can reduce the cost by up to Rs. 3,000 or Rs. 3,500 by paying through Debit and Credit card, respectively. Similarly, eSewa and IME Pay users can also get discounts of up to 15% or Rs. 1,111 during certain hours of the day. You can also get freebies with select products.

Bank card discounts are only applicable for November 11 and some of the bank discounts have already run out. So, hurry up if you are eyeing to buy anything.

Best Deals on Laptops/PC

Laptops/PC MRP Price after Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Bank Discount Price after eSewa/IME Pay discount
M1 MacBook Air 13 (8/256GB) Rs. 159,000 Rs. 143,999
  • Rs. 141,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 141,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 142,888
M1 MacBook Pro 13 (8/256GB) Rs. 205,000 Rs. 178,999
  • Rs. 175,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 175,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 177,888
Dell Inspiron 3500 (11th Gen Intel i5, 8/256GB) Rs. 90,990 Rs. 80,990
  • Rs. 77,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 77,490 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 79,879
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (10th Gen Intel i5, 8/512GB) Rs. 90,000 Rs. 78,990
  • Rs. 75,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 75,490 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 77,879
Acer Aspire 5 (10th Gen Intel i5, 8/256GB) Rs. 90,000 Rs. 76,990
  • Rs. 73,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs, 73,490 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 75,879
Lenovo V15 (Ryzen 3 3000, 8/256GB) Rs. 64,000 Rs. 54,999
  • Rs. 51,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 51,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 53,888
Gaming PC (Ryzen 3400G, RX Vega 11 GPU, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD, 1TB HDD) Rs. 120,000 Rs. 83,458
  • Rs. 80,458 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 79,958 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 82,347

Best Deals on Smartphones

Smartphones MRP Price after Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Card Discount Price after online payment (eSewa/IME Pay) Freebies
Apple iPhone 12 (Out of Stock) Rs. 120,999 Rs. 113,999
  • Rs. 110,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 110,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 112,888
OnePlus 9 Pro 5G Rs. 119,990 Rs. 117,767
  • Rs. 114,767 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 114,267 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 116,656
  • 1 Year Breakage Insurance
  • Bullet Wireless Z/ Buds Z/ Type-C bullets earphones on every purchase from the flagship store
Realme GT Neo 2 Rs. 54,199 Rs. 51,199
  • Rs. 48,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 48,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 50,888 –
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G Rs. 34,999 Rs. 31,679
  • Rs. 28,679 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 28,179 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 30,568 –

Best Deals on TVs

TV MRP Price after Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Card Discount Price after eSewa/IME Pay
Mi TV 4X (65”) Rs. 139,999 Rs. 107,799
  • Rs. 104,799 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 140,299 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 106,688
Konka UDL65NR672LN (65” 4K) Rs 152,990 Rs. 116,399
  • Rs. 113,399 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 112,899 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 115,288
LG 55UN7300 (55” 4K) Rs. Rs. 105,600 Rs. 105,600
  • Rs. 102,600 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 102,100 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 104,489
TCL 55P3FS (55” curved FHD) Rs. 119,990 Rs. 74,990
  • Rs. 73,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 73,490 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 73,879
Mi TV 4X (55” 4K) Rs. 89,999 Rs. 78,399
  • Rs. 75,399 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 74,899 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 77,288
Samsung UA3T5400 (Out of Stock) Rs. 77,790 Rs. 54,999
  • Rs. 51,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 51,499 (Debit Card)
 Rs. 53,888
Mi TV 4X (43” 4K) Rs. 64,999 Rs. 53,899
  • Rs. 50,899 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 50,399 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 52,788
Palsonic 32QF7000 (32” FHD) Rs. 35,400 Rs. 26,499
  • Rs. 23,499 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 22,999 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 25,388
Samsung UA32T4400 (Out of Stock) Rs. 51,490 Rs. 34,999 Rs. 31, 999 (Debit Card)

Rs. 31,499 (Credit Card)

 Rs. 33,888
Konka KE32MS316 (32”) Rs. 31,990 Rs. 24,999
  • Rs. 21,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 21,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 23,888

Best Deals on Android Tablets

Android Tablet MRP Price after Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Card Discount Price after eSewa/IME Pay payment
Lenovo Tablet M10 FHD Plus 2nd Gen (4+128GB) Rs. 43,990 Rs. 42,490
  • Rs. 39,490 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 38,990 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 41,379
Lenovo M10 HD (4+64GB) Rs. 33,990 Rs. 32,990
  • Rs. 29,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 29,490 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 31,879
Lenovo M10 HD (2+32GB) Rs. 25,990 Rs. 25,490
  • Rs. 22,490 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 21,990 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 24,379
Lenovo M8 HD 2nd Gen (3GB+32GB) Rs. 21,490 Rs. 20,990
  • Rs. 17,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 17,841 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 19,879
Lenovo M8 HD 2nd Gen (2GB+32GB) Rs. 18,990 Rs. 18,490 Rs. 15,717 (Debit Card)

 

 Rs. 17,379

Best Deals on Smartwatches/Fitness Bands

Smartwatch/Fitness Band MRP Price after Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Card Discount Price after eSewa/IME Pay
Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Rs. 34,990 Rs. 33,241
  • Rs. 31,990 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 31,490 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 32,130
Amazfit Bip U Pro Rs. 11,500 Rs. 9,999 Rs. 8,499 Rs. 8,888
IMILAB W12 Rs. 6,490 Rs. 6,199 Rs. 5,270 Rs. 5,270
Honor Band 6 Rs. 6,499 Rs. 5,999 Rs. 5,099 Rs. 5,100

Best Deals on Camera/Drone

Camera/Drone MRP Price after Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Card Discount Price after eSewa/IME Pay
Canon EOS 3000D Rs. 61,000 Rs. 56,000
  • Rs. 53,000 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 52,500 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 55,889
DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo Rs. 86,000 Rs. 77,999
  • Rs. 74,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 74,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 76,888

Best Deals on Home Appliances

Home Appliances MRP Price Daraz 11.11 Discount Price after Card Discount Price after online payment Freebies
LG Washing Machine FV1408S4VN (8.0 kg) Rs. 108,000 Rs. 89,999
  • Rs. 86,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 86,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 81,888 Free Aerial detergent
LG FC1408S3E Washing Machine Rs. 99,590 Rs. 83,520
  • Rs. 80,520 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 80,020 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 82,409 Free Aerial detergent
Samsung Washing Machine (Out of Stock) Rs. 90,990 Rs. 71,890
  • Rs. 68,890 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 68,390 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 70,799 –
Konka Washing Machine Rs. 61,190 Rs. 47,999
  • Rs. 44,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 44,499 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 46,888 –
Palsonic Washing Machine Rs. 91,333 Rs. 68,999
  • Rs. 65,999 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 65,499
 Rs. 67,888 –
Philips Low Fat Air Fryer Rs. 24,399 Rs. 17,999 Rs. 15,300 Rs. 16,888 –
Philips Powerpro Comp Bagless Vacuum Rs. 20,399 Rs. 16,999 Rs. 14,450 Rs.15,888 –
LG VC53203NNT Vacuum Cleaner Rs. 19,890 Rs. 16,800 Rs. 14,280 Rs. 15,789 –
LG GLK292SLTL.APZQ Refigerator (258 Ltrs) Rs. 52,890 Rs. 45,690
  • Rs. 42,690 (Debit Card)
  • Rs. 42,190 (Credit Card)
 Rs. 44,579 Kent Halogen heater
Colors Fin Oil Room Heater Rs. 8,999 Rs. 7,649 Rs. 6,502 Rs. 6,538 –
  • Check out our video buy guide on best tech deals of Daraz 11.11 2021.
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