Months after the official launch of the Axon 30 series, ZTE has finally unveiled the standard Axon 30. So, let’s check out the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of ZTE Axon 30 5G in Nepal.
ZTE Axon 30 5G Overview:
Axon 30 5G is a follow-up to last year’s Axon 20 5G, which is the world’s first commercial phone with an under-display camera (UDC). Its successor builds on the first-gen tech, bringing further improvements.
Under-display selfie camera
Let’s start with the main highlight of ZTE Axon 30, the under-display selfie camera. Axon 20 5G’s UDC suffered from low resolution and transmittance, and ZTE has tried to fix that here. First, the screen above the camera now has a high pixel density of 400 PPI.
It is composed of 7 different layers of highly transparent material. In addition, the company has included an independent display chip and 3 processing technologies for display enhancement. Here, the 16MP under-display camera uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to form a 2.24μm pixel.
Display and Design
Moving on, Axon 30 5G inherits the already impressive display specs from its successor. You get the same 6.92-inch 10-bit AMOLED screen with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. ZTE has integrated faster refresh and touch sampling rates of 120Hz and 360Hz, respectively.
Axon 30 also is the first phone to have eye-protection certification from TÜV, SGS, and UL. There is also a DC Dimming feature to reduce screen flickering in low brightness.
Anyway, ZTE has replaced the glass back compared to other entries in the Axon 30 series with a 3D polymer shell here. It has a nano-level glow texture overlay on top.
Running the show underneath is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 SoC. While it is not the most powerful chipset out there, it is still a healthy upgrade from Snapdragon 765G on the Axon 20 5G.
The phone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In addition, the virtual RAM feature lets users use 5GB of internal storage like RAM.
Camera
At the back, you have a quad-camera setup led by the 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP depth, and a 5MP macro sensor. While there are not many changes in the camera specs, the camera module has certainly gone through a bold makeover.
Rest of the specs
Fueling the phone is a 4200mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging. It ships with ZTE’s MyOS 11 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.
ZTE Axon 30 will go on sale in China from August 3. Its price starts at CNY 2,198 for the 6/128GB variant. The company has teased Axon 30’s global launch too. ZTE has teased its comeback in Nepal as well. We expect the price of ZTE Axon 30 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 45,000 if it launches here.
ZTE Axon 30 5G
Price in China
Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB
CNY 2,198
NPR 45,000
8/128GB
CNY 2,498
NPR 50,000
8/256GB
CNY 2,798
NPR 56,000
12/256GB
CNY 3,098
NPR 62,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro.
After months of anticipation, Carl Pei’s Nothing is finally unveiled its first product —Ear (1). The Ear (1) is just the beginning of a long and exciting journey for Nothing. Here we will be discussing the key specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Nothing Ear (1) in Nepal.
Nothing Ear (1) Overview:
The deal with transparency
Ear (1) is bound to stand out among its competitors because of the unusual design choice. That looks to be the primary design inspiration for the TWS. In the interview with TechCrunch, CEO Pete Lei said, “It turns out, there’s a reason why there’s not a lot of transparent consumer tech products out there.”
On the other hand, transparent design is very hard to pull off. You are trying to make something look perfect when it would have been covered completely in traditional design. This, in part, has contributed to the delayed launch of the product.
Not so original design
Keeping the transparency aside, the Ear (1) reminds me of Oppo Enco W51, which we reviewed a while ago. You have an AirPod-like stem design with silicone tips at the end. Nothing ships Ear (1) with three pairs of the latter for optimum fit. Each earbud weighs around 4.7 grams.
Sound and Connectivity
Inside, you get an 11.6mm dynamic Graphene driver. AAC and SBC are the only codecs supported here. Thus, you won’t be able to enjoy high-fidelity using Ear (1).
As for connectivity, Ear (1) comes with the latest Bluetooth v5.2. It is compatible with Android (v5.1 and above) and the latest iPhones (11 and later). It even supports Fast Pairing with select Android smartphones.
Moving on, Nothing Ear (1) comes with hybrid Active Noise Cancellation. It is the Apple AirPods-like feature that Carl Pei was referring to earlier. You even have the option to switch to transparency Mode; when you don’t want complete isolation from the surrounding.
Nothing has included three high-definition microphones for the AI-powered environmental noise cancellation.
Customization Options
The steam of the earbud is home to touch-sensitive controls. It supports tap (double and triple), tap and hold, and sliding input. Users have the option to customize the triple tap and tap and hold as per their liking.
Talking about the companion app, it offers four sound preset to choose from – all tuned by Teenage Engineering. You can even adjust the noise cancellation level from the app.
Rest of the Specs
On a full charge, the Ear (1) can last up to 4 hours with the ANC turned on Turning off the ANC will add two hours of playback. With the case, the number increases to 24 hours and 34 hours, respectively. Ear 1 supports fast charging which provides a combined 8 hours of playback (case+earbuds) with a quick 10-minute charge.
You can fully charge the case in 52 minutes. It even supports wireless charging but it is slower as it takes around 2.5 hours.
Nothing has been very confident about the pricing of the Ear (1). While it is not going to be dirt cheap, the company says it is affordable given the features it packs.
For context, Nothing Ear (1) is priced at $99 in the US, £99 in the UK, INR 5,999 in India, and €99 in Europe. The first sale is on July 31 on Nothing’s official site.
The company will be focusing on direct sales to keep the price down. It has already announced partnerships with Samarttech and Selfridges. UK, India, Europe, and North America will be the primary market for Nothing. In total, Nothing will be available in 45 different countries.
We can expect the price of Nothing Ear 1 in Nepal to be around NPR, if and when it launches here.
Nothing Product
Price in India
Price in Nepal [Expected]
Ear (1)
INR 5,999
NPR 10,000
There will be more
In addition to TWS, Nothing is also working on two other products. While we don’t know what they are, we believe they will all follow the same “principle unique design and seamless connection”.
Nothing has also clarified that they have not yet thought of utilizing any of Essential’s intellectual properties in its products. Nothing bought Essential for trademarks, but it has no further plans for the time being.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Last year, Oppo entered the smartwatch market with the Oppo Watch. Today, the company has launched its successor in the form of Oppo Watch 2. Here, we will be discussing the key specifications, features, expected price in Nepal, and availability of Oppo Watch 2.
Oppo Watch 2 Overview
Design and Display
Coming from the company’s first smartwatch, Oppo hasn’t made many changes to the design. Oppo Watch 2, like its predecessor, features a square display with curved edges. You can choose between two sizes – 42mm and 46mm.
Here, the 46mm case option hosts a larger 1.91″ AMOLED panel whereas the 42mm option brings a 1.75″ screen instead. Despite this, both displays cover 100% of DCI-P3 color space and a 326 PPI. Also, like the last-gen Oppo Watch (46mm), these displays retain 3D curvature on the sides.
You can customize the watch with a wide range of watch faces. Oppo lets you create a watch face of your own as well. The watch also inherits the AI Wear dial feature that lets users make new watch faces using pictures taken from a smartphone.
Moving on, the silicone strap of the first-gen Oppo Watch now has a buckle design. There is a calfskin version if you are interested.
Performance
Inside, Oppo Watch 2 runs on Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon Wear 4100, which is a healthy upgrade from the Wear 3100 on its predecessor. Here, this chip features four Cortex-A53 CPU cores and is fabricated under the newer 7nm process node.
According to Qualcomm, Wear 4100 uses 25% less power and boasts 2.5 times greater graphics prowess. Oppo has paired it with Ambiq’s Apollo 4s co-processor. The watch will use Wear 4100 in Smart Mode, whereas it will switch to Apollo 4s under Battery Saving Mode.
The latter also limits the smart capability of the watch. However, users can still use the health/workout monitoring and notification feature. The switch is automatic when in full smart mode, thanks to Oppo’s UDDE (Ultra Dynamic Dual Engine) technology.
Moving on, its 24-hour heart rate monitoring can detect irregular beats. Similarly, the sleep-tracking feature can detect breathing problems too. You can even use it together with a blood glucose meter, weight scale, and blood pressure monitor.
Oppo Watch 2 supports over 100 different sports modes. It even supports the automatic detection of at least six of them. As a safety precaution, Oppo has added fall detection and a one-key SOS emergency call to the watch.
Smart features
This smartwatch has eSIM support in China, but it is to be seen if the company retains the feature when it eventually launches globally. Oppo has included a stress detection feature on the watch as well, and the new Relax app to go with it.
It also has a built-in GPS (triple positioning system) to accurately track your training route and movement. Oppo Watch 2 can double as a viewfinder and trigger for your smartphone’s camera app too.
Moving on, it ships with ColorOS Watch 2.0, which the company has optimized to run over 50 different popular apps, including Baidu Maps, WeChat, and NetEase Cloud Music. But we expect its global variant to run on Google’s Wear OS—or the new Wear platform co-developed by Google and Samsung.
Additionally, it features an E-Game mode. When turned on, it will redirect all your phone’s notifications to the watch. In addition, Watch 2 can record your heart rate and calories consumed during the period.
Battery and Charging
In terms of battery, the larger 46mm variant features a 510mAh battery that the company claims can last up to 4 days in Smart Mode. It can be stretched to 16 days using Power Saver mode. On the other hand, the 42mm variant packs a smaller 360mAh cell that can last for 2.5 days and 10 days, respectively.
Similarly, Oppo claims that 10 minutes of charging using VOOC 2.0 technology can provide one day of battery on the 46mm variant. This number climbs to 15 minutes for the smaller 42mm case.
Oppo Watch 2 Specifications:
Body:
41mm: 42.78 x 36.79 x 11.40mm, 31 gm, 20mm case
46mm: 46.37 x 38.51 x 11.55mm, 35 gm, 22mm case
Display:
42mm: 1.75-inches 3D AMOLED, 372 x 430 pixels
46mm: 1.91-inches 3D AMOLED, 402 x 476 pixels
Display Properties: 60Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 326 PPI
Oppo Watch 2 will be available in China starting August 6, where its price at CNY 1,299 and CNY 1,499 for the 42mm Bluetooth, eSIM variants, respectively. Similarly, the 46mm eSIM model costs CNY 1,999. We expect the price of Oppo Watch 2 in Nepal to start at NPR 25,000 when it launches here.
Oppo Watch 2
Price in China
Price in Nepal (Expected)
42mm, Bluetooth
CNY 1,299
NPR 25,000
42mm, eSIM
CNY 1,499
NPR 30,000
46mm, eSIM
CNY 1,999
NPR 40,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Oppo Watch.
In this review, I’ll be discussing the new Samsung Galaxy M32. I have used this phone for around two weeks now alongside the Redmi Note 10S, which is arguably one of the best midrange phones right now. I have already talked a lot about the Samsung Galaxy M32 in my early impressions so I will try to keep this review short and share my experiences here.
Battery: 6000mAh with 25W fast charge (15W adapter inside the box)
Color options: Light Blue, Black, Laser Green
Price in Nepal: Rs. 24,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 27,999 (6/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy M32 Review:
Allow me to start things off with what I have liked about the M32 and the aspects where it is better than the Note 10S. First, it has to be the display.
Display
6.4-inches FHD+ Super AMOLED display
90Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Although both these phones share a similar AMOLED Full HD screen on paper, I found the one on the M32 to be superior. It has better colors, especially the skin tone in videos, and the contrast levels are also quite accurate. Plus, with the 90Hz refresh rate on board, this screen feels smooth while navigating through the UI.
This is especially noticeable if you are coming from a 60Hz panel. Its brightness is sufficient for both indoors and outdoors usage too. And I didn’t notice any touch issues on the M32 either which is usually the case with the Redmi Note series phones.
Surprisingly enough, Samsung has included Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 protection here, while the Note 10S only features Gorilla Glass 3. So, apart from the outdated and ugly-looking notch, this phone pretty much delivers an excellent viewing experience.
Battery
6000mAh battery with 25W fast charging
Only 15W adapter provided inside the box
Likewise, the battery is another major win for the Galaxy M32. Here, Samsung has fitted in a big 6000mAh cell on a relatively small body. And during my time with it, I didn’t feel like I was holding a typical bulky phone. Regardless, I got around 9 hours of SOT (Screen-On Time) under heavy usage which translates to, like, at least a day and a half of battery back up.
On moderate usage, I managed to squeeze out up to 11 hours of SOT which makes it an easy 2-day battery phone. With all this, I can confidently say that the Galaxy M32 is almost in the same league as the Galaxy M62 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max when it comes to battery endurance.
For charging, I didn’t use the 15W power brick provided inside the box since it will definitely take a lot of time to fill up this mammoth 6000mAh battery. Instead, I got myself Samsung’s 25W PD (Power Delivery) charger which is compatible with the M32. Here, this 25W charger takes just 1 hour 45 minutes to take the phone from 0 to 100%.
It would have been better if Samsung retired its 15W charger and started providing a 25W charger on the phones that support it by default. Or maybe just don’t include one altogether since this move effectively goes against the eco-friendly practices that we saw in the company’s flagship Galaxy S series smartphones this year.
Anyway, another show-stealer for the Galaxy M32 is its camera quality. You see, at this price range, the cameras of almost all the Chinese brands are sub-par and I think this is where Samsung truly shines thanks to its excellent optimization.
Normal Images
Here, its normal images have excellent colors and look brighter and livelier in comparison to the ones from Redmi Note 10S. The highlight preservation is also spot-on in most scenarios, whereas the Note 10S messes up with exposure.
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Similarly, M32 locks the focus perfectly in difficult situations, while Note 10S fails miserably. Hence, Galaxy M32’s primary camera is much better than the Note 10S by a long shot.
Portrait Images
Additionally, portraits also share the same story, where the M32’s photos are livelier. The ones from Note 10S aren’t bad by any means, but I prefer the skin tone and background colors of the M32.
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Also, I got more consistent results with the M32 than the Note 10S in terms of color optimization.
Selfie Images
Moving on, selfies are also superior on the M32.
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It optimizes your skin tone, making them look better whereas you will find that the images from Note 10S have this unnatural contrast.
Wideangle Images
The other two lenses, the ultra-wide-angle, and the 2MP macro camera are kinda hit or miss.
Wideangle
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Redmi Note 10S
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Here, although the ultra-wide-shots look better than the Note 10S on most occasions with a wider field of view, overall, it outputs soft and darker images.
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Wideangle
Plus, the dynamic range isn’t as good as the main camera either.
Macro Images
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The macro images, well, as you can see, lack sharpness, and are quite dull.
Nighttime Images
Similarly, as the sun does down, nighttime images don’t work as well as daytime shots.
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They are lacking in terms of details and overall, the images are not worth sharing on social media.
Night Mode
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Night mode doesn’t do any big favor either, but it does improve the exposure and details by a bit.
Videography
Nevertheless, let’s now talk about not-so-good aspects of the M32 and the key areas where you’ll find the Note 10S doing a much better job. The first thing that comes to mind has to be its video ability. While M32’s photography department is outstanding for the price, it doesn’t reciprocate this achievement when it comes to the videos.
In fact, it’s inferior to the last-gen Galaxy M31. Here, you can only shoot up to 1080P 30fps videos and there’s no 4K 30fps or 1080P 60fps mode. The stabilization is poor and neither has Samsung included the Super Steady Mode here.
In comparison, Xiaomi provides EIS on the Note 10S, and hence, its footage comes off better stabilized. If it’s any consolation, the ultra-wide-angle videos from the M32 are steadier than those from its main cameras. Likewise, the slow-mo videos do a better job on the M32 if you compare it against the Note 10S.
Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI Core 3.1 on top (upgradeable)
Another aspect where the Galaxy M32 is just about average is in the performance department. It features MediaTek’s Helio G80 chipset, which is found on much cheaper Redmi devices, and Samsung’s own Galaxy F22.
I got myself the base 4GB RAM variant of the M32. After using it for 2 weeks as my daily driver, I found that its performance isn’t as bad as I’d initially anticipated, although it still isn’t as good as the competition.
Plus, the bigger culprit for this sub-par performance is the eMMC storage. Here, the Helio G80 powering the phone doesn’t support the faster UFS 2.1 standard. Now that’s quite hysterical because Samsung is the world’s No. 1 flash memory brand and the first company to develop 3D V-NAND storage.
With the eMMC storage protocol, the random read and write speed is much slower on Galaxy M32 in comparison to UFS 2.1 storage-powered phones. As a result, anything from opening apps to installing them is a tad bit slower on the M32.
UI/UX
Still, Samsung’s One UI rendered no problem throughout my usage. Unlike with Xiaomi phones, dark mode is well-optimized, the 90Hz mode is smooth for the most part, and there is no overheating issue either.
Plus, Samsung is offering quarterly security updates for up to 4 years and at least 2 generations of Android updates with the M32. That being said, the ultimate truth remains that this is a slower phone compared to the Redmi Note 10S, and you will notice this especially when playing graphically demanding games.
Gaming experience
Even when I played Genshin Impact in the lowest of settings, the gameplay isn’t smooth as I’d hoped for. But since this game is extremely GPU-hungry, I will let it slide. Moving on to PUBG Mobile, I played the game under Smooth graphics and Ultra frame rates here and Samsung seems to have optimized it enough to run it smoothly.
I didn’t feel any choppiness or lags either and the gameplay was much better than Genshin Impact. Still, the graphics detail you’re getting isn’t as good as the one on the Note 10S. Call of Duty Mobile, which is one of the optimized games to run even in low-end chipsets, plays smoothly on the Galaxy M32 at Medium graphics and High frame rates.
Similarly, higher FPS games like Wargames, Critical Ops, and Mortal Kombat run smoothly at 90fps and fully utilize this 90Hz screen.
So, it seems like Samsung has optimized games to run fairly smoothly on this phone despite the hardware limitations. Plus, after more than an hour of gameplay, it only drained the battery by 10%, which is quite impressive. Still, let me reiterate that demanding titles like Genshin impact don’t yield a good experience and the overall UI/UX experience isn’t very smooth here.
Design & Build
74 x 159.3 x 9.3mm, 196 grams
Plastic back/frame, glass front
Adding to the list of average aspects of the M32 is its design. It has a plastic back and during my usage, my unit has already suffered some scratches on the back. Additionally, Samsung could have given some colorful options as they did with the A22 as well.
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And finally, you only get a mono speaker here. Even though this speaker is okay when watching movies, I kinda miss the stereo effect when listening to songs on Spotify.
In Samsung’s defense, they have retained a 3.5mm headphone jack and included a good DAC too. Moreover, this side-mounted fingerprint scanner works pretty well and I faced no trouble with it.
Samsung Galaxy M32 Review: Conclusion
To wrap up this review, if not for the performance, the Samsung Galaxy M32 would have almost been the perfect midrange phone of 2021. I don’t mind its plastic body or the fact that it doesn’t have a stereo speaker. But, reliable performance is something of an absolute necessity for heavy users like me. Also, if you are a demanding user and play a lot of games, you should stray far from this phone.
That being said, if you are a moderate user like my sister, who only plays lightweight games like Ludo and Candy Crush, but wants an excellent battery life, great display, and reliable cameras that can take good photos from both front and the back, the Galaxy M32 is indeed an ideal phone for you.
Likewise, if you don’t have enough budget for the M32, you can consider getting the cheaper F22 which I am currently testing out. And from my early impressions, I can tell you that you won’t be missing out on too much with the F22.
Here, we have listed all the Gionee mobiles launched in Nepal, along with their specs, features, official price, and availability.
Gionee is a name that I assume most of us are familiar with. The Chinese smartphone brand ruled the Nepali market even before the arrival of Xiaomi and Realme. At some point, it was even the third-largest smartphone brand in Nepal. However, the company announced bankruptcy in 2018 after it failed to pay its debt of USD 2.9 billion. Gionee’s the then Chairman Li Lirong even admitted to using the company’s fund for gambling.
Almost two years after the incident, Gionee returned to the Nepali market with the launch of M100 in 2020. The company has launched quite a few phones in the market since then.
Gionee Mobiles Price in Nepal [Summary]
Smartphone Model
Price in Nepal
Gionee P15
Rs. 11,599 (4/64GB)
Gionee M100
Rs. 13,999 (4/64GB)
Gionee M12
Rs. 24,999 (6/128GB)
Gionee M15
Rs. 23,699 (6/128GB)
Rs. 27,499 (8/128GB)
Gionee P15
Here, the Gionee P15 is an entry-level phone built around a 6.52-inch LCD panel. It has an 8MP selfie camera enclosed by a waterdrop notch. Powering the phone is UNISOC SC9863a. It is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Other features include a 13MP triple camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Gionee P15 specifications:
Display: 6.52-inches HD+ LCD panel
Chipset: Unisoc SC9863a (28nm)
Memory: 2GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 256GB)
Software & UI: Android Go Edition (unspecified version)
Rear Camera: Triple (13MP + VGA + VGA)
Front Camera: 8MP (notch)
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
Battery: 5,000mAh
Price: Rs. 11,599 (2/32GB)
Gionee M100
Gionee M100 features a 6.2-inch HD+ panel with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. At the back, there is a 13MP camera accompanied by a 0.3MP sensor. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio P23. It gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery.
Gionee M100 Specifications:
Display: 6.2-inches HD+ In-Cell Panel
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P23 (16nm)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB, expandable via a microSD card
Likewise, Gionee M12 features a 6.55-inch IPS panel with a left-aligned punch-hole cutout for the 16MP selfie camera. At the back, you have a 48MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, and two 2MP sensors.
Under the hood, Gionee M12 packs MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. Fueling the phone is a 5100mAh battery with support for 10W charging.
Gionee M12 Specifications:
Display: 6.55-inches HD+ panel, 720 x 1600 pixels
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22 (12nm)
Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 256GB)
The final entry in our list of Gionee mobiles price in Nepal is the Gionee M15. It features a 6.67-inch FHD+ panel with a center-placed punch-hole cutout. The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio G90. It ships with Android 11 out-of-the-box.
At the back, its camera module encloses a 48MP primary, a 5MP ultrawide, and two additional 2MP sensors. There is a 16MP selfie camera up front. Fueling the phone is a 5,100mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
Nokia has announced the third smartphone in the revamped X-series of smartphones. The new XR20 is based largely on the X20 that was launched back in April. Nokia has mostly worked on X20’s design and made it more durable. Here, we will be taking a detailed look at the new Nokia XR20, its specs, features, and expected price in Nepal.
Nokia XR20 Overview:
Design and Display
The ‘R’ in the Nokia XR20, we believe, indicates the phone’s rugged design. Though it features the same 6.67-inch FHD+ panel as the X20, XR20’s display is more durable, thanks to Gorilla Glass Victus protection. This screen boasts a brightness of up to 550 nits and can be used with wet hands and gloves.
Nokia XR20 has a ruggedized body with the MIL-STD-810H certification. It weighs around 248 grams and is 10.64mm thick. XR20 is IP68 rated against dust and water damage, while the Gorilla Glass Victus protection carries on to the back of the phone as well.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, Nokia XR20 packs Snapdragon 480, which is Qualcomm’s cheapest 5G-ready chipset yet. It is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
On the software front, the phone runs on Android 11. Nokia has committed to providing three years of OS upgrade and an additional year of security updates, just like Samsung.
At the back, Nokia has reduced the camera count from four to two. Fortunately, it’s the 2MP sensors that it has gotten rid of. You still get the Zeiss-branded dual-camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary and a 13MP ultrawide sensor.
The two sensors, along with the LED flash are diagonally arranged resembling an “X” shape inside the squarish camera bump. To note, this is a deviance from the circular bump on other Nokia phones we’ve seen lately. Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie shooter inside the punch-hole cutout.
Rest of the specs
Fueling the phone is a 4,630mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging. It even supports 15W wireless charging. Nokia is including a wired charger in the box as well, which is absent on the X20.
There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. Also, Nokia has included a user-programmable button on the top. Apart from all this, Nokia is promising 3 years of warranty on XR20.
Nokia XR20 Specifications:
Body: 81.5 (W )x 171.64 (H) x 10.64mm (D), 248 gm, Gorilla Glass Victus
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Battery: 4630mAh with 18W wired charging, 15W wireless charging
Color Options: Granite, Ultra Blue
Nokia XR20 Price in Nepal and Launch
The price of the Nokia XR20 starts at GBP 399.99 for the 4/64GB variant, while the 6/128GB model costs GBP 499.99. It will go on sale in the UK from today. We expect the price of the Nokia XR20 in Nepal to start at NPR 60,000 if and when it launches here.
After the massive success of the Galaxy S20 FE last year, Samsung launched the Fan Edition of the Galaxy Tab S7 back in May. The tablet has now arrived in the Nepali market as well. Here, we will be discussing the key features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, along with its official price and availability in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Overview:
It seems that Samsung has just retired the term “Lite” from the name and replaced it with FE (Fan Edition) here. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a metal case enclosing the display. Here you can choose between four color options: Mystic – Black, Silver, Green, and Pink. Its 12.4-inch screen is as big as that of Tab S7 Plus. Unfortunately, this is a TFT LCD panel instead of the AMOLED screen on the former.
This display has a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution and there is no support for a high refresh rate either. Samsung is including an S Pen inside the box, using which one can take notes and make sketches. You can easily convert handwriting to text using Samsung Notes too.
Similarly, the Multi-Active Window feature allows users to open up to three apps simultaneously. You can even set combinations of apps to launch them in Multi-Active Window.
You can attach a keyboard to the tablet too and use it as a laptop thanks to Samsung Dex. Under this, even the UI changes to something more PC-like. Unlike the S Pen, the Book Cover Keyboard is not included in the box. In addition, the tablet can act as a second display for supported Windows 10 devices using Wireless Display.
Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 750G chipset. It’s a popular mid-range 5G silicon but still doesn’t compare to the Snapdragon 865+ on the Tab S7 and S7+.
In terms of memory, the base variant has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is a 6GB RAM variant with 128GB storage as well. You can further extend the storage up to 1TB using an external MicroSD card.
Moving on, the 8MP camera at the back has autofocus and can shoot 1080p 30fps videos. There is a 5MP front-facing camera for video calls. Featuring a massive 10,090mAh battery, Samsung says the Galaxy Tab S7 FE can last up to 12 hours over an LTE network.
In terms of wireless connectivity, this tablet comes with dual-band Gigabit Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. There is a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port for data/charging. Unlike the quad-speaker array on the standard Tab S7 and S7+, Samsung has substituted that with a dual speaker setup instead. Tuned by AKG, it does support Dolby Atmos audio though.
RAM: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
Audio: AKG tuned dual-speaker, Dolby Atmos
OS: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Features: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted), Samsung Dex, S Pen, Daily Board
Battery: 10,090mAh with 45W fast charging (15W charger inside the box)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Price in Nepal
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (LTE) is now available in Nepal for NPR 69,999. This price is for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. Compared to the Indian price of INR 46,999, Samsung Tab S7 FE is cheaper by NPR 5,200 here in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Price in India
Price in Nepal
4/64GB (LTE)
INR 46,999
NPR 69,999
6/128GB (LTE)
INR 50,999
N/A
Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE here:
After the AU7700 series, Samsung is expanding its premium 4K TV options in Nepal with the new AU8000 lineup. The company has launched two new television sets in Nepal under the AU8000 series – UA75AU8000 and UA85AU8000. As the name implies, the former is a 75-inch TV while the latter measures 85-inch. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Samsung AU8000 TV in Nepal.
Samsung AU8000 TV Overview:
Design and Display
Starting with the design, the Samsung AU8000 comes with an AirSlim design and a 3-side bezel-less display to give it a modern look. Here, these 75-inch and 85-inch TV sets boast a 4K UHD resolution and HDR10+ support.
Similarly, both these TVs have 2200 PQI (Picture Quality Index) and sport Dynamic Crystal Color technology for contrast-rich content. Unlike the AU77000, they support Ambient Mode as well which allows you to use the TV as a piece of home decor by applying wallpaper when not in use.
Furthermore, the AU8000 series boasts Motion Xcelerator which reduces the shakiness of the picture and delivers an immersive viewing experience. Powering both of them is a Crystal Processor 4K processor capable of upscaling all content to 4K-level picture quality.
Over on the audio front, there are two 20W bottom-firing speakers with Dolby Digital Plus support. It is also compatible with Q-Symphony with which you can parallelly use the TV’s built-in speaker and soundbar to create spatial audio.
There’s a PC Mode that you can use to sync your PC, mobile, and laptop on the TV itself. It now works with Windows and Macs.
Likewise, the AU8000 boots on Linux-based Tizen OS and comes with multi-voice assistant support, including Bixby, Alexa, and Google Assistant. You also get an Auto Game Mode (ALLM) that triggers the lowest latency setting for a smoother and lag-free experience.
Rest of the specs
Besides this, the port connectivity options include three HDMI (one with eARC), two USB, one AV, one Digital Audio Output, and one RF in port. On the wireless connectivity side of things, it utilizes Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth v5.2.
Samsung AU8000 Specifications:
Display: 75/85-inches, HDR 10+, Motion Xcelerator, HLG, Dynamic Crystal Color
Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Picture Engine: Crystal Processor 4K
Sound: Dual speakers (20W), Dolby Digital Plus, Q-Symphony
Motion Rate: Auto Motion Plus
Operating System: Tizen OS
Connectivity: 3x HDMI (with eARC support), 2x USB 2.0, 1x AV, 1x RF in, 1x Digital Audio Output, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
Other Features: Bixby assistant, Game Mode, Ambient mode, PC Mode
Samsung AU8000 Crystal 4K UHD TV Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the Samsung AU8000 Crystal 4K UHD TV in Nepal is NPR 336,990 for the 75” variant, while its 85″ option costs NPR 477,990. You can buy AU8000 Crystal 4K UHD TV from Samsung authorized retail stores across Nepal.
Currently, there are three major cellular network service providers in Nepal: state-owned Nepal Telecom, Ncell, and Smart Telecom. The question about which among the three offers the best service is often asked. However, as made evident by a recent test, neither one of them met the basic requirements of quality and services. Here, we are discussing the results of NTA’s network quality test on Nepal Telecom (NT), Ncell, and Smart Telecom.
NT, Ncell and Smart fail NTA’s quality test
The test in question was carried out by Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) in three major cities of the Kathmandu Valley. NTA considered 20 locations inside the capital, 6 in Lalitpur, and 4 in Bhaktapur. In addition, the test took place in and around Ring Road.
Methodology
For the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of a network, NTA uses Drive Test. Under this, the testing phone(s) are placed in a vehicle and moved around a certain route. The phones are configured to connect to the most appropriate network (2G/3G/4G) and are used for making voice and data calls of up to 40 seconds.
Drive Test Route
1 of 3
Nepal Telecom
Ncell
Smart Telecom
Key Performance Indicators
NTA has three major Key Performance Indicators to determine the quality of the network. For this test, it excluded the ping test and HTTP browsing delay that were part of past tests.
Call Setup Time
First is the call setup time. It is the time required by the network to initiate a call. According to NTA’s standard, a call setup time needs to be 5 seconds or less. However, none of the three telecom service providers were within the threshold.
Network Service Provider
Call Connection Time
NTA’s Threshold
Nepal Telecom (NT)
9.34s
5s
Ncell
5.27s
Smart Telecom
10.27s
Still, Ncell performed comparatively better than NT and Smart, while the latter had the longest call setup duration.
It is the number of successful calls out of a hundred inside the particular network.
Ncell also has the best call setup success rate of 94.43%. NTC comes second with 90.51% while Smart Cell lags behind with an 84.74% success rate. However, none of the three meet the NTA’s threshold of 99%.
Network Service Provider
Call Setup Success Rate
NTA’s Threshold
Nepal Telecom (NT)
90.51%
99%
Ncell
94.43%
Smart Telecom
84.47%
Drop Rate
Moving on, the drop rate is the number of automatic disconnections per 100 calls. Nepal Telecom, Ncell, and Smart Telecom all had call drop rates below 1%. NTA requires this KPI to be under 2%.
Network Service Provider
Call Drop Rate
NTA’s Threshold
Nepal Telecom (NT)
0.87%
2%
Ncell
0.20%
Smart Telecom
0.45%
Need for a fourth player
As revealed by the test, Nepali consumers are using services from NT, Ncell, and Smart Telecom that are below the standard set by NTA. What’s worse is that we don’t have many options outside of the major three.
CG has time and again promised to provide reliable and affordable telecom service. Unfortunately, it is yet to receive a unified license from the Government of Nepal.
CG Net has already shown how a single provider can spice up the market if it is determined. And Nepal desperately needs similar magic in the telecom industry.
After all the rumours and teasers, OnePlus launched the successor to last year’s OnePlus Nord on July 22. And now it has made its way to Nepal too ?. The Nord 2 5G is a significant upgrade in multiple many ways. It is the first OnePlus phone with a MediaTek chipset while it is also the first major launch after the OnePlus-Oppo merger. With that out of the way, let’s take a detailed look at the specs, features, official price & availability of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G in Nepal.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G Overview:
Design and Display
Nord 2 features a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. The pill-shaped cutout is gone, which is now replaced with a single punch-hole. Thankfully, the Nord 2 5G retains the iconic alert slider, which was left out on the recent OnePlus Nord CE. The phone has Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, while the frames are polycarbonate.
Nord 2 has taken its design cues from the OnePlus 9 series. There are three colors to choose from – Blaze Haze, Gray Sierra, and Green Woods. The latter has a vegan leather finish and is India-exclusive. The other two feature a dual-layer 3D AG glass.
Dimensity 1200-AI SoC
OnePlus has collaborated with MediaTek to include additional AI features to the Dimensity 1200 using the Open Resource Architecture. As a result, OnePlus has given the chip a new name—Dimensity 1200-AI.
The added features on Nord 2 5G brings improvements in camera, display, and performance. For photography, there will be AI Photo/Video Enhancement and DOL-HDR.
In addition, there is the Color Boost feature that will make the colors pop more on YouTube videos. Gamers will be able to enjoy high refresh rates on games like Brawl Stars. OnePlus is also promising to add more games in the future.
Software-wise, Nord 2 runs on OxygenOS 11.3. This is the first OnePlus phone to ship with OxygenOS-ColorOS merged codebase. A notable addition here is a game optimization app called OnePlus Game. The phone will receive two years of major software updates and an additional year of security updates.
Camera
At the back, Nord 2 has a OnePlus 9-like camera module. However, the placement of the flash is different. The primary camera here is the 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. To note, this is the same sensor as in 9 Pro‘s ultrawide camera. You do get Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Digital Overlap HDR (DOL-HDR) on the primary sensor. It is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps.
Moving on, there’s an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP monochrome sensor completing the triple camera array. There is no macro sensor this time around. Upfront, you get a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor for selfies and video calls.
Besides this, assorted camera features on the Nord 2 include the new Nightscape Ultra, Dual Video, Night Portraits, and the aforementioned AI Photo and Video enhancement.
Rest of the specs
Like the OnePlus 9 series, the phone is fueled by a 4,500mAh battery. The Nord 2 matches the flagship devices in charging speed too. OnePlus has included the same 65W fast charging here, which is a notable upgrade from the 30W charging on the original Nord. For this to work, OnePlus has divided the battery into two cells.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G will go on sale in Nepal from July 27 at a starting price of Rs. 59,999 for the 8/128GB memory variant. Likewise, the higher-end 12/256GB costs Rs. 69,999. Both the variant gets 1-year breakage insurance.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Price in India
Price in Nepal
6/128GB
INR 27,999
N/A
8/128GB
INR 29,999
NPR 59,999
12/256GB
INR 34,999
NPR 69,999
Meanwhile, check our long-term review of the OnePlus Nord CE.
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