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Motorola Moto G60 Review: Stock Android Doesn’t Cut It

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Motorola Moto G60 Review: Stock Android Doesn’t Cut It

In this review, I’ll be discussing the Motorola Moto G60. As we know, the company takes pride in the clean, stock Android experience in its phones. While that’s certainly a crucial advantage to have at one’s side, a great smartphone should excel at other key areas like design, display, and cameras as well.

Yet, the company is pretty behind when it comes to delivering a well-balanced smartphone—at least when considering the price and competition. Well, to find out if Motorola Moto G60 succeed in this regard, I took it for a spin alongside Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro for a couple of weeks, and I’ll be sharing my thoughts about the former in this review.

Motorola Moto G60 Specifications:

  • Body: 169.6 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm, 225 gm, Water-repellent design
  • Display: 6.8-inches “Max Vision” IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1080 x 2460 pixels), 20.5:9 aspect ratio, 396PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G 4G (8nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 618
  • Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with Motorola’s My UX on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
    – 108MP f/1.7 ISOCELL HM2 primary sensor, PDAF
    – 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 118º FOV, 2.5cm Macro Vision
    – 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 32MP f/2.2 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Ambient Light, Sensor Hub
  • Connectivity: Hybrid Dual-SIM (Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / LTEPP / SUPL, NFC, USB Type-C
  • Extra: Google Assistant Button, ThinkShield for Mobile
  • Color Options: Dynamic Grey, Frosted Champagne
  • Battery: 6000mAh with 20W TurboPower
  • Price in Nepal: N/A (not launched yet)

Motorola Moto G60 Review:

Design & Build

  • 169.6 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm, 225 gm
  • Plastic back/frame, Glass front
  • Water repellant design

Starting this review with the design, the Motorola Moto G60 is for those who’re looking for a capable content consumption device rather than something that’s compact and enjoys a universal fit. Thus, if you’re used to lightweight phones, its big and bulky form-factor is destined to be uncomfortable.

Motorola Moto G60 - Redmi Note 10 Pro - Design
Left – Moto G60 | Right – Redmi Note 10 Pro

Keeping it side by side with the Note 10 Pro, the Moto G60 is wider and comparatively heavier. Weighing 225 grams (plus a couple of grams more with the silicone case), I must say it took me a couple of days to get used to the phone.

But after a while, I found holding it to be quite comfortable, thanks to its ergonomic design. Further aiding this cause is Moto G60’s curved back design. Still and all, because this is a big phone, using it one-handed is a definite struggle for someone with small hands like me.

Inferior all-plastic build

Anyway, Motorola lets you pick between Dynamic Grey and Frosted Champagne color options. And while Xiaomi offers a dual-glass body on the Note 10 Pro, Motorola disappoints with a typical all-plastic construction that we’re used to on budget phones. Plus, with its glossy finish, the company is axing its own feet.

Since this finish attracts fingerprints and smudges by a ton, I will strongly suggest you put on a case/wrap on the Moto G60. The back of the phone also hosts a rectangular camera module with a unique turquoise finish. You can notice a physical fingerprint reader with the classic Motorola logo embedded into it.

While my index finger naturally reached out to the sensor (only after few days of use), I still wished it was positioned a little lower. However, for a mid-range phone, I can’t complain about the unlock speed or accuracy.

Crammed button placement

Additionally, you can trigger the notification panel with a swipe gesture too, which comes in quite handy. The Moto G60 supports 2D face unlock as well, although it’s rather sluggish, taking an average of 2 seconds to work. Moving on, there’s a power, volume, and Google Assistant button on the right frame of the device.

Interestingly, the power button enjoys tiny nudges for easy recognition. Even though I don’t have a problem with the tactile feedback of either of these buttons, as you could probably tell, I am bothered by the placement of the Google Assistant button.

Non-customizable Google Assistant button

Motorola could’ve easily relocated it to the left, but for some reason, it’s chosen to render the button’s usability to a minimum. As a result, instead of going for a dedicated button, I often found myself using the voice command or the home screen shortcut to access the voice assistant.

Even more disappointingly, Motorola doesn’t let you set custom actions for this button, and a third-party app is unable to do so either. Besides this, Moto G60’s top frame includes a headphone jack and a microphone while the bottom portion brings a USB-C port, a speaker grille, and a primary microphone.

Finally, you’ll find the Hybrid SIM tray on the left which has been complemented by a rugger gasket to prevent water/moisture from getting in. That reminds me—Moto G60 boasts a water repellent design although the company hasn’t bothered for an official IP rating. So, this phone should survive under light drizzles or water splashes.

Display

  • 6.8-inches FHD+ IPS LCD screen, 396 PPI
  • 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 certified

Okay, let’s now get on to the display. Bringing the Note 10 Pro to the mix once again, Motorola’s offering lags behind in this department as well. This AMOLED vs LCD battle is over before it begins.

Still, as I mentioned earlier, Moto G60 is a decent option for those with video streaming in mind—someone who’s constantly on Facebook or watching videos on YouTube, TikTok, and such. To be clear, this conclusion is solely based on the phone’s large display.

Motorola Moto G60 - Note 10 Pro - Display
Left – Moto G60 | Right – Redmi Note 10 Pro

More specifically, the Moto G60 has a massive 6.8” IPS LCD screen. Motorola calls it “Max Vision” and has implemented a near-cinematic 20.5:9 aspect ratio here. As a result, watching movies and such results is a pretty pleasant experience since there’s not much letterbox to account for.

While we’re on the subject of content consumption, this is also an HDR10-certified screen. So, you will be able to enjoy rich blacks and brighter brights on compatible videos. I noticed that watching HDR videos on YouTube results in a mild warm tone even though there’s nothing wrong with the playback quality itself.

Still, to my dismay, I found out that the phone can’t play HDR contents on Netflix. It is Widevine L1 certified for HD playback but no dice with HDR videos. Because this is something that can be fixed with a quick OTA hotfix, I’m hoping that Motorola will provide an update that addresses this issue soon.

Not so bright outdoors

Regardless, because this is a Full HD screen, I didn’t face any problem with the screen’s sharpness. Indoor visibility is plenty sufficient, which extends to cloudy outdoors too. But of course, Moto G60 does struggle to maintain sufficient illumination when you’re under direct sunlight.

Furthermore, in the default “Natural” display profile, I found that the colors tend to look slightly warm. Switching to the “Saturated” mode, things look better with decent white balance—although having the option to play around with color temperature settings as on MIUI devices would’ve been even better.

Motorola Moto G60 - Display

Likewise, following the 2021 smartphone trend, Motorola has included a 120Hz refresh rate support on the Moto G60. What’s even more impressive is that I couldn’t notice micro-lags or stutters when using this phone under the 120Hz mode, unlike Xiaomi and POCO’s mid-rangers.

So, whether you’re scrolling through Facebook, Chrome, or browsing through the UI, everything feels smooth here. Under the display settings, you can also enable auto-refresh rate, which automatically adjusts between 60 and 120Hz depending on the content.

Performance

  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G 4G SoC (8nm)
  • 6GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Android 11 with Motorola’s My UX on top

Despite the comparatively sub-par display, Moto G60 delivers pretty great results when it comes to performance. Like the Redmi Note 10 Pro, this is also powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 732G. However, Motorola only offers a single memory configuration of this phone—with 6GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage.

As aforementioned, you’re getting a stock Android experience on this phone which might’ve already piqued the interest of many Android enthusiasts. From the fairly well-optimized UI/UX to the ad-less operating system, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Moto G60.

I also compared its performance with the Redmi Note 10 Pro to see how they differ. Multitasking between 10 lightweight to relatively demanding apps, the G60 took 56 seconds on average while the Note 10 Pro was slower by 6-7 seconds most of the time. To note, we have the 6GB RAM variant of both these phones.

Multi-tasking with ease

Apart from the tardiness, the Note 10 Pro lags behind in terms of effectively keeping apps in memory too. In the same multitasking test, the phone had to reload Spotify and Messenger whereas the G60 was able to keep Spotify in memory. With all this, it’s fair to conclude that Motorola’s My UX is objectively better optimized than Xiaomi’s MIUI.

Motorola Moto G60 vs Redmi Note 10 Pro - Cameras

Despite being a mid-range phone, I was quite content with Moto G60’s performance as it handled my everyday usage with almost zero problems. Popularized by Vivo, smartphone makers these days tend to throw big numbers with their “Extended RAM” feature.

Although My UX lacks an exact substitute, you will find something called “Adaptive Performance” on the Moto G60. According to the company, turning it on will aid in effective RAM allocation by using AI. It might also be one of the reasons for my satisfactory multitasking experience on this phone.

Benchmarks:
Motorola Moto G60 Redmi Note 10 Pro
Androbench Sequential Read 504.94 MB/s 502.11 MB/s
Sequential Write 247.40 MB/s 257.45 MB/s
AnTuTu v8.5 Total 253755 272948
CPU 75764 86648
GPU 78327 76386
Memory 45011 51040
UX 54653 58874
Geekbench 5 CPU (Single Core) 555 493
CPU (Multi-Core) 1514 1575
Compute (OpenCL) 1284 1277
PCMark (Work 3.0 Performance) 9259 9061
3DMark (Wild Life) 1115 1117

For added security, Motorola ships Moto G60 with “ThinkShield” security found in its parent company Lenovo’s laptops. There’s no exact way to know how or when this feature is active but Motorola says it’ll keep your phone safe from security threats like malware, phishing, and network attacks.

Now, even though I enjoy a stock Android UI, having a couple of helpful customization features is always a good thing—and something that saves My UX from being monotonous. Apart from the classic “chop” and “twist” gestures, I’m fond of the features like Peek Display, Audio Effects, and Gametime too.

Gaming experience 

With the latter, you can block calls/notifications, record/cast screen, and so much more. “Acoustic Light” is another interesting feature here. Under compatible games like PUBG and COD Mobile, it mimics in-game SFX to indicate where the enemy is firing from and such with a light glow on the four edges of the screen.

Talking about gaming, you can play PUBG Mobile smoothly under Balanced graphics and Ultra frame rate. But if you wish for a better visual enhancement, you can push it to Smooth graphics although I found the phone’s temperature getting comparatively higher under this.

After 30+ minutes of gaming, I clocked its CPU and battery temperature to be around 40ºC and 37ºC, respectively. Likewise, COD Mobile renders a lag-free gaming experience in High graphics/Max frame rate or Very High graphics and Very High frame rate.

With 240Hz of touch sampling rate on board, I couldn’t notice any delay in touch response either. Plus, 120Hz-optimized games like Critical Ops deliver smooth 120fps gameplay under High details.

Cameras

  • Triple-camera setup at the back
  • (108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth)
  • 32MP selfie camera in the teardrop notch

Let’s now get into the cameras. Moto G60, like the Note 10 Pro, includes Samsung’s 108MP ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Completing its triple-camera setup is an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP depth sensor.

Normal Images

Here, in normal daytime images, I noticed that these phones primarily differed in terms of color tone. While G60 settles for a mild yellowish tint, you can notice photos from the Note 10 Pro to have a slight reddish hue.

They’re quite similar in terms of dynamic range but oftentimes, the Note 10 Pro retains low black levels and contrast. The high-detailed 108MP shots from both phones are rather indistinguishable though.

Unfortunately, Moto G60’s camera app gave up on me on multiple occasions when I tried clicking 108MP photos. To get everything working again, I had to clear the app’s storage data.

Additionally, it shows a camera error when attempting to shoot 1080p/60fps videos—with the aforementioned solution working on this instance too. So, I really hope Motorola pushes an update fixing the camera stability issue quite soon.

Ultra-wide Images

Moving on, Note 10 Pro’s low contrast streak continues on the wide-angle images as well.

Nonetheless, it does manage to retain better exposure and highlights. Additionally, ultra-wide shots from Moto G60 are ridiculously over-sharpened.

Portrait Images

Coming to the portraits, the dynamic range and exposure control are superior on the Note 10 Pro while the G60 comes out victorious in regards to edge detection.

Plus, subjects look relatively reddish on the Note 10 Pro.

Macro Images

Now, while Moto G60 doesn’t have a dedicated macro sensor, its wide-angle camera shoots close-up shots.

To compare, macro photos from Moto G60 look comparatively more vibrant although they’re similar in terms of details.

Selfies Images

I’m also fond of selfie images from the Moto G60 with its superior dynamic range and well-maintained black levels.

Yet, the Note 10 Pro does recover when it comes to portrait shots since it manages impressive exposure control with decent dynamic range.

But just like the regular portrait shots, subjects look reddish here whereas the G60 has better edge detection too. Having said that, there is a noticeable yellowish tint on the portrait selfies from G60.

Nighttime Images

Getting to the nighttime images, the Note 10 Pro manages better HDR and exposure control most of the time.

With sufficient lighting, the Moto G60 takes superior photos when turning on night mode—while it falls behind under extreme low-lighting situations.

Having said that, both these phones are prone to rabid lens flare, although it’s less so on the G60.

Videography

On to the video side of things, either of these phones can shoot up to 4K/30fps footage. Even though videos come off jittery from the G60, it is way steadier. Because of the camera crash issue I mentioned earlier, I couldn’t compare the 1080p/60fps modes between them.

Anyway, the 1080p/30fps are similar from both devices—be it in terms of details or stabilization. You can shoot under the same resolution from the wide-angle camera too. Here, the G60 retains the jitteriness while also introducing a slight greenish tint.

Upfront, selfie videos are capped to 1080p/30fps. Moto G60’s greenish hue continues in this regard while it also has a narrower field of view. On the contrary, Note 10 Pro brings the classic reddish look. Interestingly, the G60 also supports 1080p/60fps videos although the FOV is extremely narrow.

Battery

  • 6000mAh battery with 20W TurboPower charging

Equipping a massive 6000mAh battery, I’m thoroughly impressed with Moto G60’s battery endurance. Under lightweight to medium usage, I managed to get a solid 10 hours of screen-on time. This consisted of setting the refresh rate to auto and brightness to around 50%.

Throwing a couple of gaming sessions into the mix, the G60 still manages an immaculate 8 hours of SOT.

Motorola’s official claim reads 54 hours of endurance while my test concludes that this is easily a two-day phone. Unfortunately, the Moto G60 juices up rather slow. Using the Quick Charge 4.0 compatible 20W power adapter, it takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes on average to take this phone from 0 to 100%.

Audio

  • Bottom-firing mono speaker

Like the charging speed, G60’s audio quality leaves things to be desired as well. At a time when the competition like the Note 10 Pro offers a stereo speaker setup, Motorola has gone with a simple bottom-firing mono speaker here. While it is fairly loud, it does not provide the same degree of immersive music experience as the Note 10 Pro’s speakers.

Regardless, I do prefer the stronger haptic feedback on the G60. Apart from this, its call quality is perfectly fine and I had no issues with the proximity sensor either.

Motorola Moto G60 Review: Conclusion

Wrapping up this review, the Motorola Moto G60 has wowed me with its stock Android experience and top-notch battery endurance. Despite this, it falls behind when it comes to other fundamental pillars of a great smartphone, like design and display.

Motorola Moto G60 - Design

Even disregarding the plastic build quality, G60’s bulky form factor is an easy turn-off for many. And, as I’ve demonstrated throughout this review, the LCD screen and mono speaker on Motorola Moto G60 are no match for the Note 10 Pro’s AMOLED panel and stereo speakers.

Overall, Motorola could have done a lot better to make the G60 a competitive contender in the mid-range smartphone market. So if you don’t care much about the stock Android experience, this shouldn’t be on the top of your top choice.

Motorola Moto G60 Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Water-repellent build quality
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Stock Android experience
  • Impressive multitasking
  • Helpful customization options
  • Can shoot fairly stable videos
  • Exceptional battery endurance

Cons:

  • Not the best value for money
  • Big and bulky design
  • Unattractive glossy finish
  • Lacks an AMOLED panel
  • Unoptimized camera app
  • 20W charging is pretty slow
  • Lacks a stereo speaker setup

Oppo unveils its latest “invisible” under-display camera technology

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Oppo unveils its latest “invisible” under-display camera technology

Oppo was the first to showcase the under-display camera (UDC) technology in 2019. Two years on, the technology has not matured enough to be viable for commercial products on a wide scale. That could soon change with the latest under-screen camera technology from Oppo, which the company claims solves all the issues of previous-gen solutions.

Oppo unveils next-gen under-display camera technology

Oppo announced its newest under-display camera technology via a press release. This development is a result of the latest display hardware combined with a proprietary AI algorithm.

Uniform high-resolution screen

You could notice the dip in resolution and unusual texture above the under-screen camera in previous technologies. Oppo has addressed this issue by making changes in the pixel arrangement and circuitry.

Ebook on Oppo latest under-display camera

To maintain uniform sharpness throughout the screen, the company has reduced the size of individual pixels. This allows the screen above the under-display camera to have a high pixel density of 400 PPI – the same as the other portion of the screen.

1-to-1 pixel circuit

Oppo has also moved from the industry-standard 1-to-2 to a new 1-to-1 pixel circuit. While a pixel circuit drove 2 pixels in the past, it will only drive one pixel under this.

Oppo new 1-to-1 pixel circuit
Oppo’s new 1-to-1 pixel circuit

This, when combined with Oppo’s AI solution, helps in better control of color brightness of individual Red, Green, and Blue diodes within a 2% deviation.

According to the company, this combination also increases the durability of the screen by up to 50%.

New imaging technologies

Oppo may have fixed the screen issues, but enthusiasts are still skeptical of the imaging screen. Other factors kept constant, a high-res screen has lower light transmittance, which could result in blurry selfies and glares. Oppo has turned to US Research Institutes to combat these problems.

Selfie sample from Oppo latest under-display camera phone
Image sample

An AI diffraction reduction modeled trained using tens of thousands of images will keep diffraction in check. Together with other HDR and Auto White Balance algorithms, Oppo says the selfies from its latest under-display camera will turn out clear and natural.

The proposed standard for under-display camera

If you didn’t already know, Oppo is not the only brand working on under-display selfie camera phones. As such, the company has proposed standards for the under-screen camera to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It includes 7 different key-performance metrics – transmittance, reflectance, uniformity, gamma correction, color shift, and brightness decay.

Oppo latest under-display camera: Timing of the announcement

As mentioned earlier, several brands are working on under-display camera phones. ZTE has already launched two commercial phones (Axon 20, Axon 30) with this tech so far. Additionally, Samsung will launch its first phone with a UDC on August 11. The upcoming Mi Mix 4 is also said to have an invisible under-display camera solution.

Thus, it looks like Oppo is trying to get people talking about its innovation before Mi Mix 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 steal the limelight.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Oppo F19 Pro.

Vivo patents pyramid-like pop-up camera mechanism for “superzoom” effect

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Vivo patents pyramid-like pop-up camera mechanism for “superzoom” effect

Vivo is a company that has a history of incorporating innovative ideas into smartphones. It was the first brand to use an in-display fingerprint scanner, gimbal-stabilized camera, pop-up camera, and more. Vivo is now working on a smartphone with a pyramid-like pop-up camera mechanism for high-multiple zooms.

Vivo patents “high-multiple zoom” pop-up camera

LetsGoDigitial was the first to report about Vivo’s latest innovation. According to the report, the company has already filed a patent at WIPO under the “Camera module, electronic device and camera module control method.” As per the patent, the new pop-up camera will allow high-multiple zooms, which the company says, is not possible in today’s phone.

Pyramid-like structure

There are also multiple concept images of the technology. They reveal four lenses stacked on top of another, forming a pyramid-like structure with a tapering top. 

Unlike the pop-up cameras we have seen so far, the lenses here face the rear side of the phone. Here, multiple lenses overlap with each other to offer a wide range of optical zoom.

Vivo high multiple pop up zoom patetnt images

The patent doesn’t reveal the magnification factor of the structure but states that it will be greater than what smartphones are capable of these days.

The number of cameras in a smartphone at the back has increased over the years. As such, a pop-up mechanism can help keep the rear panel clean.

Problem with pop-up cameras

On the other hand, durability is an issue with any pop-up mechanism. Moving components like motors used in pop-up cameras wear down with time. On the other hand, they also put stress on the battery. These are some of the key reasons the industry quickly resorted back to notch and punch-hole cutouts for front-facing cameras.

The deal with these crazy smartphone ideas

As of now, Vivo’s multiple high zoom pop-up camera is limited to patent. Smartphones brand are known to file patents for every new idea they have. The majority of these patents do not even make it into the prototype phase. The ones making it into a commercial product are even less.

Vivo high multiple pop up zoom camera

Let’s take the example of Vivo. Earlier, it was reported that it is working on a detachable drone smartphone camera. However, there is no progress in the story since then.

Vivo high-multiple zooms: Gimmicky at best?

Moving on, some of the “crazy ideas” that have made it to actual products have been more of a marketing gimmick than a practical implementation. So, we’re not sure how to feel about the Vivo high-multiple zooms patent just yet.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V20.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 with Ryzen 5900HS, RTX 3060 now available in Nepal

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 with Ryzen 5900HS, RTX 3060 now available in Nepal

Asus unveiled the new ROG Zephyrus G14 during CES 2021. This highly portable gaming laptop has been updated with the latest Ryzen 5000 series CPU and RTX 30 series GPU. And great news, it’s finally available in Nepal. Here, we will be discussing the key specs of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021, along with its official price and availability in Nepal.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021) Overview:

Equipped with AMD’s 8-core Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, the Zephyrus G14 can be configured with up to the RTX 3060 Max-Q GPU (65W). On the other hand, the lower-spec models will only get the GTX 1650 (50W) graphics although that’s not available in Nepal. And since 3060 is an RTX card, you can also enjoy NVIDIA’s high-end features such as ray-tracing and DLSS 2.0.

Display and Design

ROG Zephyrus G14 is a 14″ gaming laptop with two display variants. One is a 2K 120Hz model with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. However, those who want to save a few bucks can opt for the 1080p 144Hz option with 100% sRGB color instead. The 144Hz configuration is what’s available in Nepal for now.

Anyway, the Asus Zephyrus G14 retains the AniMe Matrix display on the lid. This time around, the company has also corporated Tamagotchi-style character animation into it. Like its predecessor, the color options available here are Eclipse Gray and Moonlight White.

asus rog zephyrus g14 2021 design

Battery and Connectivity

Other specs include up to 48GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 1TB NVMe storage. Similarly, there’s a 76Wh battery with 180W charging via the AC adapter. You can also juice it up via one of the two USB-C ports, although the max power supply is restricted to 100W here.

In terms of I/O, the Zephyrus G14 has one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port (with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery). Then there are 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, another USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, and 1x HDMI 2.0b port. Furthermore, it brings Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 in terms of wireless connectivity.

Thermals

Moving on, the 2021 edition of G14 also retains the Ergolift design. The main chassis lifts from the rubber feet at the bottom of the screen. This helps to improve the airflow and aids in a more comfortable typing experience as well. The laptop draws in air from the bottom while it will let out hot air from the vents under the screen and from the sides.

Furthermore, liquid metal has been applied to the AMD CPU, which should also help with the thermals. Zephyrus G14’s expensive sibling, the G15 also includes updated Arc Flow fans but that’s absent here.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021) Specifications:

  • Size & Weight: 12.75 x 8.74 x 0.78-inch, 1.64kg
  • Screen: 14″, 16:9 non-touch matte panel (120Hz WQHD / 144Hz FHD)
  • Processor: Up to AMD Cezanne Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series (Up to RTX 3060 Max-Q)
  • Memory: Up to 48GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM (16GB soldered, 1x DIMM)
  • Storage: 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6 (Intel AX2021), 2×2 with Bluetooth 5.1, LAN
  • Ports: 2x USB Type-A, 1x USB Type-C (Data, DisplayPort 1.4, Charging), 1x USB Type-C (Data only), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, Kensington Lock
  • Battery: 76Wh, 180W power adapter (USB Type-C charging up to 100W)
  • Features: White backlit keyboard, Quad-speakers, Fingerprint sensor in the power button, AniMe Matrix lighting
  • Extras: 2 years warranty, ROG sleeve, 1080p external camera, ROG Gaming Mouse 

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 Price in Nepal

The official price of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 in Nepal is NPR 258,889. This is for the RTX 3060 variant with 144HZ FHD screen, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. You can buy ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 in Nepal from Nagmani International, which is the authorized distributor of Asus products in the country.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 Price in Nepal Availability
144Hz FHD, Ryzen 5900HS, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD NPR 258,889 Hukut

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021): Early thoughts

With an upgraded specs sheet and an attractive design, the Zephyrus G14 (2021) will certainly be a powerhouse of a portable laptop. Furthermore, Asus has retained the 1.6kg weight on this one, making it one of the most lightweight gaming laptops of the year.

The last-gen G14 was plagued by heating issues. So, I am looking forward to testing how this one will handle sustained loads. The G15 has also received an update and there’s the ROG Flow X13 too. So, they might take some limelight away from the Asus Zephyrus G14 (2021). Thus, we’ll be sure to review this one and give our detailed opinion about the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

  • Check out our review of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2020).

Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace-based RTX 40 series GPUs expected to repeat Maxwell – Pascal history

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Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace-based RTX 40 series GPUs expected to repeat Maxwell – Pascal history

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to know that Nvidia is already working on its next generation of GPUs, the RTX 40 series. And speculations have begun to circulate that the upcoming Ada Lovelace architecture-based RTX 40 series will offer the same level of performance boost that we saw in the 9-series Maxwell to 10-series Pascal GPUs.

Nvidia RTX 40 Series Rumors Roundup:

Performance leap in Pascal GPUs

GTX 10 series is one of the most successful lineups of graphics cards in Nvidia’s history. Based on Pascal micro-architecture, it brought huge improvements in performance, efficiency, and overall value; in comparison to the Maxwell-based GeForce 9 series cards.

Even today, GTX 1080 Ti is regarded as one of the best “Ti” cards ever made. Team green, on the other hand, was unable to achieve such a performance leap in the Turing (RTX 20 series) and Ampere (RTX 30 series)-based cards.

History to repeat

Now, the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series is expected to deliver the same performance leap over the RTX 30 series. As aforementioned, they will be based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, and are expected to be fabricated using TSMC’s 5nm process node.

Furthermore, leakers are pegging the flagship card’s power consumption to be in the 400W to 500W range. In fact, this is greater than even the astoundingly powerful RTX 3090 (350W). And with the boost in power, the performance will see a significant improvement as well—almost double the performance of RTX 3090!

In terms of clock speeds, the Ada Lovelace-powered NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs are said to offer clock speeds between 2.2 to 2.5 GHz. This is a significant jump from the 1.7-1.9GHz clock on the Ampere cards.

However, Pascal-based cards have already surpassed the 2.0GHz clock speed. Yet, AMD presently reigns supreme, having promised clock speeds exceeding 2.5Hz on its RDNA 2 GPUs.

NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Release Date

A tipster on Twitter also mentions the release date of these crazy powerful RTX cards. According to him, the release date for RTX 40 series card would be in Q4 2022 or Q1 2023. This is unsurprising given Nvidia’s goal of providing a worthy upgrade to its current-generation GPUs.

The Price Concern

Aside from performance, the bigger concern that remains is whether Nvidia will release the RTX 40 series at a price that regains the true feel of Pascal GPUs. That’s because GTX 1080 Ti provided the best value of any Ti graphics card at USD 699.

In addition, following the official introduction of the 1080 Ti, Nvidia also reduced the price of its standard lineup to USD 499 for GTX 1080 and USD 349 for the GTX 1070. But given the current situation, if component shortages continue, expecting a card that provides real value is a pipe dream.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Asus TUF Dash F15 2021.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i launched in Nepal with 11th gen Intel CPU and GeForce MX450

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i launched in Nepal with 11th gen Intel CPU and GeForce MX450

Lenovo’s IdeaPad lineup of laptops is best-suited for working professionals. Now, expanding its IdeaPad portfolio in Nepal, Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad Slim 5i. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, official price of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i in Nepal.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Overview:

Design and Display 

IdeaPad Slim 5i sports a 15.6″ IPS display with 300 nits of brightness and 45% NTSC color coverage. This Full-HD panel has an anti-glare layer. There is a small protrusion at the top which houses the webcam.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Display and Design

Furthermore, you get to enjoy slim bezels on all sides of the display. Keeping portability in mind, the Slim 5i weighs just 1.6 kg.

Performance

In terms of performance, the device is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. It’s a quad-core CPU with 12MB cache memory and a top clock speed of 4.7 GHz.

Over on the graphics, it comes with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU with 2GB GDDR6 VRAM. Memory-wise, the IdeaPad Slim 5i brings 16GB of soldered DDR4-3200MHz RAM. There’s a 1TB HDD and 256GB of PCIe SSD storage onboard.

Rest of the specs

Besides, the IdeaPad Slim 5i gets its power from a 57Whr battery, which according to the company, can give up to 11 hours of screen on time.

On to the audio, it has a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Audio. For a better visibility, its keyboard comes with a white backlight.

Likewise, the I/O connectivity options include an SD card reader, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Always On), an HDMI, a 3.5mm jack, and one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Specifications:

  • Display: 15.6-inch IPS display, 300 nits, anti-glare, 45% NTSC
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Processor: 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 4.7GHz)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM (Soldered)
  • Storage: 1TB HDD + 256GB PCIe SSD
  • Keyboard: Backlit keyboard (white)
  • Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 11AX (2×2), Bluetooth 5.1
  • Battery: 57Wh (65W AC adapter)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio
  • Ports: 1x card reader, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1x Always On), 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i in Nepal is NPR 143,000. You can buy IdeaPad Slim 5i from authorized Lenovo stores across Nepal like ITTI.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i  Price in Nepal
i7-1165G7, MX450, 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 256GB PCIe SSD NPR 143,000

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Asus TUF Dash F15 2021.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 with Ryzen 5 5500U goes official in Nepal

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 with Ryzen 5 5500U goes official in Nepal

Lenovo has launched a new budget notebook in the Nepali market – the IdeaPad 3 15 2021. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 in Nepal.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 Overview:

Design and Display 

To begin with, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 flaunts a 14-inch IPS LCD panel with 250 nits of brightness. Thus, you can expect it to get bright enough for indoor usage, rather than outside. In addition, it sports a backlit keyboard and is available in a solitary Abyss Blue color option.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 Design and Display

In terms of design, the Ideapad 3 15 has significant bezels on the top and bottom of the screen, while the sides get slender bezels. On top, you get a 720p webcam with a dedicated privacy shutter. Furthermore, the device scales approximately 1.7kg and measures 19.9mm in thickness. 

Performance

Powering the laptop is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor. It’s a hexa-core APU with 8MB cache memory and a max boost clock speed of up to 4.0GHz. The graphics department is handled by the integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 GPU.

Alternatively, you can also go for the Intel Core i5-1165G7 variant, which comes with GeForce MX450 GPU from NVIDIA.

Over on the memory, it is available with 8GB DDR4-3200 RAM and 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD storage. Fueling the device is a 42Whr battery. 

Rest of the specs

Moreover, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 boots on Windows 10. On the audio side of things, it gets a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Audio. Likewise, the wireless connectivity option includes Wi-Fi 5 (2×2 802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.0.

In terms of port selection, you get one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only), one USB 2.0 port, an HDMI 1.4b, an SD card reader, one 3.5mm jack, and a power connector.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 Specifications:

  • Display: 14-inch IPS panel, 250 nits brightness 
  • Resolution: Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U (6C/12T, 4.0GHz) / Intel Core i7-1165G7 (4C/8T, 4.70GHz)
  • Graphics:
    • Integerated: Radeon RX Vega 7 / Intel Iris Xe 
    • Discrete: NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  • Memory: 8GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM 
  • Storage: 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • Keyboard: Backlit keyboard
  • Connecitivity: Wi-Fi (2×2 802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 42Wh, 65W AC adapter
  • Webcam: 720p with privacy shutter
  • Audio: 2x 2W speaker, Dolby Audio
  • Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only), 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x card reader, 1x 3.5mm Jack, 1x power connector

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 Price in Nepal and Availability

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 is available in Nepal at a starting price of NPR 85,000 for the Ryzen 550U variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD variant. The Intel Core i7-variant with GeForce MX450 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD costs NPR 104,990. You can purchase IdeaPad 3 15 2021 from authorized Lenovo stores across Nepal like ITTI. 

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 2021 Price in Nepal
Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD NPR 85,000
Intel i7-1165G7, MX450, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD NPR 104,990

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 2021.

A brief conversation with Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth on the future of Realme Nepal

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A brief conversation with Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth on the future of Realme Nepal

Nepal’s smartphone market just underwent one of the most exciting developments in recent times. While we’d been consistently let down by Realme Nepal’s launch delay and overpricing market tendencies, the company is effectively burning its bridge and heading for the new dawn under the new management. Now, the Realme India division will be looking after the operations of Realme Nepal—under direct leadership from Madhav Sheth whom we got to interview to clear out a few questions about this development.

In case you’re unaware, Mr. Sheth is the Vice President of Realme Global and the CEO of Realme India and Europe. We, alongside a few other Nepali tech bloggers, got a chance to talk with him about the future of Realme Nepal, and here’s how it went:

Q. Now, how long will be the delay between Realme product launches between Nepal and India?

A. It will be almost consecutive. Maybe not more than 15-20 days or at max a month. But I think it would be almost at the same time.

Q. About the products themselves, what variants will be coming to Nepal: Indian or Global?

A. (I think) whichever is easily able to reach (to) the market faster. So, it may be a global variant if they are available. I’ll make sure the global variant reaches faster. So, whichever is faster in our launches—whichever is faster to the consumers—that’s what we’ll bring.

Q. Can you disclose the upcoming devices in Realme Nepal’s portfolio?

A. (Realme) GT and GT Master is gonna be the upcoming device(s) which we’re also planning to launch in Nepal.

Q. What about the Realme X7 series?

A. (Realme) X7, X7 Max will be there but I’m talking about the new series which we’re going to launch, which is GT and GT ME (Master Edition). We’re even going to launch (them) in India. So I think those are going to be launched in Nepal as well—almost at the same time.

Q. How about the pricing of these products?

A. It will be very competitive, similar to India. (The pricing of) all our products will be almost similar to India—converted to Nepali rupees.

Q. Why didn’t Realme India intervene before, seeing the outlandish product prices set by Realme Nepal?

A. I have a different approach towards (the) market. I don’t handle (the) entire Realme, (but) I handle some of the markets of Realme. My approach is always working backward which is working for the consumers. This means that for me, consumer pricing, or consumer expectation, or consumer experience is the only thing that matters.

When I started this Nepal market, I told my management that if you really want to break through the Nepal market, you need to go through the consumer approach, not just to the distribution approach. So we need to find the right set of distributors, we have to cut off the trade margin that we could’ve very clearly.

We wanted to make sure trade margins are down to half, more than half. We make sure that basically, (the) consumer gets the right price. And that’s something that I came and did first thing. The price waterfall was my first job in Nepal—to have (the) right price waterfall from India pricing. Because we know what are the consumer expectations from India to Nepal.

Because they’re always comparing Indian websites or Indian prices to Nepal. And Nepal(i) consumers will definitely not prefer to feel cheated when they see Indian consumer prices. So that was the first task which I wanted to do. As I said (earlier), I work backward which means the consumer should not feel cheated.

The first thing we worked upon was the pricing. The second thing was the distribution margins, the third thing we worked upon was the penetration of distribution, (the) fourth thing we worked upon was which are the retailers we want to work with, the fifth thing was area distribution/zonal distribution—how we can reach to the right set of consumers.

(The) sixth thing we worked upon was the product strategies, what are the products we would launch. Only a few or all the products we have to launch here. But when I came to Nepal, my perception completely changed.

I was on a flight to Nepal with Nepal Royal Airways. Five people sitting next to me—all of them using an iPhone. (Maybe not specifically an iPhone but) a high-end phone which means the consumers want a good device in Nepal also. It’s just (about) giving more choices to the consumers.

I’m not saying that I’m one of the best but what if I’m able to give another few choices to the consumers. And that’s what we wanted to do. Realme is all about creating choices and giving more options to the consumers. That’s what we want to do.

[] Even in general, what we’ve found out is that if you have a 6/128GB and an 8/128GB variant of a phone, people tend to go for the higher-end option instead of the cheaper 6/128GB option. So, yeah there is a very good market for mid-range to high-end products.

A. Yeah. If the price difference is not too much, people who really understand specs would go for the (higher-end) 8/128GB version. Because they know what 8GB can bring to them—because RAM and ROM both are different things.

RAM, if you have a bigger RAM, you can store a lot of apps and they can run much better. But if you have (a) lower RAM variant with higher ROM, then your apps won’t run (comparatively) better because apps need space to run. RAM is one of the most important things for this particular task. So the internal RAM is extremely important.

Q. With Realme India looking after Realme Nepal as well, can we expect other Realme sub-brands like Dizo and Narzo to launch subsequently?

A. We are planning for Narzo and other AIoT products very soon. Probably what we want is that Realme establishes itself in the next 2-3 months’ time. Entire supply chain, product planning, launches, market strategies, consumer pricing—managing all these things is what I plan to do. If that is executed on the crowd at the right time, then you’ll see a lot of (Realme) products on the Nepal market.

Q. Competitors like Xiaomi have aggressively put on AIoT devices in the Nepalese market. So, can we hope to see something similar from Realme Nepal in the coming days?

A. I’m sure. You’ll see more competition here now. Once Realme comes into the picture, it’s always been known for being disruptive when it enters any market. Specifically, what happens is, when people get more choices, brands become more active, more proactive. What has happened up till now is that somebody is enjoying about 50% market share. And they haven’t bother about the customer pricing.

But when a bunch of competition comes into play, not only do the customers get more choices, but they start understanding the ground reality as well. And the ecosystem needs to have more choices. Not only for the consumers but for the entire ecosystem.

So, even if someday Realme occupies 80% market share, I wouldn’t prefer to be a part of the 80%. Because it’s not the right thing. Ideally, there should be 4-5 options in every single price range. That’s what I believe.

Q. The general consensus about Realme smartphones in Nepal is that they’re not privy to timely software updates. How will Realme Nepal address such issues?

A. When Realme launches an update, it’s always global. As I said, a lot of devices that have been imported unofficially in Nepal may not have been connected to the right network(s). Hence, that may be why we haven’t been able to send them the upgrades.

And this is another problem I’d like to mention. We manufacture stocks for India, we expect them to be latched to the networks in India. When we send the said updates, we have a complete ecosystem that determines which batch will receive them. Until now, we haven’t put Nepal’s telecom operators into consideration because we’ve assumed that those stocks were made for India.

So, we have indeed released batch updates for our products globally. But you can always share with me the phone’s IMEI number and I would also like to understand using that as a test kit, why the updates haven’t gone through.

Q. With respect to product launches and everything, the number of Realme service centers in Nepal is quite low. What can we expect from the reformed Realme Nepal in this regard?

A. There was no proper linkage of service centers before. And I’m going to make sure that spare parts are specifically available according to the volumes. What happens here has a lot to do with the economies of scale. Initially, nobody used to focus over here. There was no official channel to sell the products.

If there is no official channel, then there’s no official service center. That means there are no spare parts available. And that was what affecting the brand reputation too. Because when customers like you go to buy a Realme product, you couldn’t have known if it is from the official channel or not. You’re just gonna buy from them.

But practically we (Realme India) are not present here. Hence, I think that’s one of the key reasons took this step of coming down directly to Nepal—to set up everything from scratch.

Q. Can you also talk about building Realme Community for Nepal?

A. We’ll definitely be having a Realme Community page. But what we’re trying to create is a global community now. Realme Community India, or Europe, or Malaysia, or Nepal—everybody would be a part of one community where we’re creating groups for products now. Rather than countries, we’re creating groups for products.

Maybe some country-specific content as well, but we will emphasize more on the products. Like, say she searches for Realme 6. She can go to the community and find all the content related to Relame 6 globally, not just Nepal. So, she can get more knowledge about the product because people from all the regions will be sharing the updates. It’s gradual progress.

Q. Is launching Smart TVs a priority for Realme Nepal right now?

A. See, setting priority is everything. There’s a customer, there’s demand. The bigger point is if I’m able to bring it the right way. With the right pricing and the right product. And at the same time, you have to ask what are the challenges you’re gonna face, do I have to take the same Jagdamba route or some other distribution route?

Because maybe Jagdamba is good at mobile phones and not particularly TVs or laptops. So we’re still evaluating that particular facet. And then we’ll go further.

Q. So, if Realme Nepal eventually launches laptops and TVs, then it might appoint new distributors? 

A. Yeah, that is possible. As of now, no—but yes, it is possible for sure. Even for Narzo, we can somebody else. Narzo is definitely going to have a different distribution channel in Nepal like in India.

Q. Are previous Realme distributors in Nepal still a part of the organization or is Jagdamba the only one remaining?

A. We are talking with previous distributors as a part of our company culture. We are continuously talking to them and we’re assuring them we should work together for the best results. Because we need all the best people around Nepal to bring better results for the consumer. As I said earlier, for me, distribution is just a layer to reach customers.

It may be Jagdamba, it may be anyone else—that person has to match my vision. That person has to be very customer-focused and should be able to deliver the right products to the right place at the right time. All this, while ensuring that the pricing hasn’t been compromised. The dealer’s confidence should’ve been built by the channel.

Because the most important part in an offline market is about settling the schemes to the dealers. Suppose we’re launching a scheme worth NPR 6 crores for about 100 days. Now, the scheme has to go to the consumers and the dealers. It shouldn’t just be a PR announcement. That is the value which a company should make sure that it’s delivering.

And that is basically what we look into in any partnership. That’s the most important part. What we say, we have to fulfill it. Shanker Group has been known for keeping its promises even on spoken deals, and that’s extremely important. What they speak, they have to stand by it till the last line. Words are extremely important to me than any of the written commitments.

Realme re-enters Nepali market with a new distributor and disrupting strategies

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Realme re-enters Nepali market with a new distributor and disrupting strategies

Realme has re-entered the Nepali market, with a new distributor and a promise to offer uncompromised devices at competitive prices. The company officially made a comeback in Nepal today in the presence of Madhav Seth (CEO of Realme India and Europe), at an event held in Soaltee Crowne plaza today. As Realme re-enters the Nepali market, let’s take a brief look at this change.

Realme re-enters Nepali market:

On its new journey, Realme has joined hands with Shanker Group as its distributor for Nepal. Shanker Group is a well-known Nepali conglomerate that oversees more than 30 companies across 14 business sectors.

Furthermore, Realme is seeking to tie up with a plethora of new partners to boost its product penetration in Nepal. The firm aim is to rank among the top two smartphone brands in Nepal by 2022. Moreover, Madhav Seth will now lead Realme’s Nepal business operations in addition to his duties in India and European markets.

What to expect?

With Mr. Seth now in charge of the country’s operations, Realme is definitely aiming to achieve new heights in the Nepali market. The brand will now focus on launching its products at democratized prices for Nepali consumers. In addition, Realme intends to extend its product portfolio not just in the smartphone market, but also in the AIoT segment in the near future.

Speaking at the event, Madhav Seth said,

“It is yet another feather in the cap of Realme’s remarkable journey and we have received great success in India and will look forward to receiving a similar achievement in Nepal where we are providing our latest and innovative products at democratized prices to Nepali users.

We aim to be among the TOP 2 smartphone brands in Nepal by 2022. As I embark on this newly added role to lead Realme’s Nepal operations, I am really thrilled and looking forward to bringing fantastic Realme products to Nepal users”.

Key takeaways

With the new management on board, Realme Nepal is set to have an entirely new market strategy. Besides aggressive pricing and timely launches, here are some more things to be excited about Realme’s Second Coming:

  • Realme GT and GT Master Edition launching soon in Nepal
  • Narzo-branded products and a bunch of AIoT devices coming soon
  • Realme service centers to be more streamlined across Nepal

Achievements

Under the leadership of Madhav Seth, Realme is currently among the top four smartphone brands in India, Czech Republic, and Greece. Furthermore, Realme is also among the leading 5G smartphone brands in India, with a 23% market share in Q2 2021. Plus, it is the fastest brand to surpass 50 million cumulative smartphone sales in India. Thus, we can anticipate a deluge of affordable products with timely launches from Realme Nepal.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme X7 Max.

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513 with Ryzen 7 5800H launched in Nepal

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Asus ROG Strix G15 G513 with Ryzen 7 5800H launched in Nepal

Asus has launched its new gaming machine in Nepal, called the ROG Strix G15 G513QE. It packs some intriguing features for a mid-range gaming laptop, like RTX 3050 Ti and Ryzen 7-series CPU. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, official price of the Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE in Nepal.

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE Overview:

Design and Display

Strix G15 G513QE features a 15.6 inch Full HD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel covers 75.35% and 100% of Adobe and sRGB color space, respectively. Furthermore, it boasts a response time of just 3ms.

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE Design and Display

In terms of design, this gaming laptop comes with an aluminum capped lid and a textured base. In addition, the G513QE has slender bezels on three sides of the screen, while the bottom gets an eyesore bezel that houses a ROG Strix branding.

Performance

Over on the performance side of things, the machine is powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 5800H CPU coupled with 16GB of DDR4 RAM. The processor can reach a clock speed of up to 4.4GHz and features 16MB of cache memory.

Storage-wise, it comes with a 512GB NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD). Likewise, the graphics renderings are handled by Nvidia’s RTX 3050 Ti that comes with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Rest of the specs

Moreover, the device sports an RGB-backlit keyboard and boots on Windows 10. The I/O options include a Type C USB 3.2 (Gen 2) with Power Delivery and Display Port, three USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type-A, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an HDMI port. Fueling the G513QE is a 90Wh Li-ion battery.

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE Specifications:

  • Display: 15.6 inch anti-glare display, 144Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 75.35% Adobe, 100% sRGB
  • Resolution: FHD (1920×1080 pixels)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (8 cores / 16 threads)
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU
  • Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM
  • Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
  • Keyboard: Backlit RGB Keyboard
  • Connecitivity: Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1
  • Battery: 90Wh Li-Ion
  • Audio: 2x 4W speaker, Smart Amp Technology
  • Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / Power Delivery, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • Extras: Free backpack, mouse, ROG webcam, 2 years of warranty

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE Price in Nepal and Availability

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE is available in Nepal at an asking price of NPR 210,000 for the 16/512GB variant. You can buy it from Nagmani International (official distributor) and other authorized stores. Buying it from official sellers will get you 2 years of warranty, a gaming backpack, a gaming mouse, and a ROG webcam for free as well.

Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QE Price in Nepal Availability
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 210,000
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