Vivo Nepal has opened up pre-booking for Vivo V21 4G. On the other hand, it has silently launched the entry-level Y1s in the market. Here, we are discussing key specifications, features, official price, and availability of Vivo Y1s in Nepal.
Vivo Y1s Overview:
Vivo Y1s features a 6.22-inch HD LCD panel with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. It has a 3D curved back for a comfortable grip. Furthermore, the phone is available in two gradient colors – Aurora Blue and Olive Black.
Under the hood, its packs a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, which is based on TSMC’s 12nm process. It features two 4x clusters of Cortex-A53 CPU cores with a maximum clock frequency of up to 2.3GHz.
As for memory, you get 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 256GB using the hybrid card slot.
Vivo Y1s has a total of two cameras. At the back, it houses a 13MP sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture while the front gets a 5MP lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Both the front and the rear cameras support beauty mode and time-lapse recording.
Fueling the phone is a 4030mAh battery that charges over the micro USB 2.0 port. Y1s boots on Funtouch OS 10.5 based on Android 10 out-of-the-box. Other features include 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi 2.4G, Bluetooth 5.0, and OTG.
Vivo Y1s Specifications:
Display: 6.22-inch LCD with HD+ resolution (720 x 1520 pixels)
Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.2
Front Camera: 5MP, f/1.8
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P35 (12nm mobile platform)
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Memory: 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable up to 256GB)
Software: Android 10 with FuntouchOS 10.5 on top
Battery: 4,030mAh, USB 2.0
Security: Face unlock
Vivo Y1s Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the Vivo Y1s in Nepal is NPR 13,599 for the sole 2GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. You can buy Vivo Y1s from the company’s authorized retail stores across Nepal.
Vivo Y1s
Price in Nepal
Availability
2/32GB
NPR 13,599
Authorized retail shops
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo iQOO 7.
Dell’s XPS 13 is among the best Ultrabooks that you can buy. Its latest iteration comes with 11th Gen Intel processors and integrated Iris Xe graphics. Now, this Intel Evo-certified laptop is finally available in Nepal via the official distributor. In this article, we will go over the key specs, features, official price, and availability of the Dell XPS 13 9310 in Nepal.
Dell XPS 13 9310 Overview:
Design and Display
XPS 13 9310 comes with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis. The XPS logo is laser-etched onto the lid. It comes in two color schemes – Platinum Silver exterior with Black interior and Frost exterior with Arctic White interior.
Inside, you get a 13.4-inch FHD+ InfinityEdge display with up to 500 nits of brightness. You can choose between touch and non-touch panels. While its OLED and UHD+ options exist in the international market, they are yet to be available in Nepal.
Performance and Memory
The XPS 13 9310 is powered by Intel’s 11th gen Tiger Lake processors. You can choose between Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7. Both are quad-core CPUs with eight threads. However, the Core i7 variant can reach a higher clock speed of up to 4.7GHz compared to 4.2GHz on its smaller sibling.
You can configure the laptop with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD of internal storage.
Dell XPS 13 9310 is equipped with two speakers which are capable of 2.5W output each, with a peak power of 4W. As with other Dell laptops, the speakers here are custom-tuned with Waves Maxx Audio Pro.
Moving on, this laptop features a 720p webcam and two digital array microphones. There is a fingerprint scanner for biometrics. Its backlit chiclet keyboard boasts a key travel distance of 1mm. It is accompanied by a glass surface Precision touchpad.
Battery and Ports
For wired connections, Dell XPS 9310 features two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm headphone combo jack. You also get a MicroSD card slot.
Dell has included the Killer AX500-DBS Wi-Fi 6 card. It automatically detects and prioritizes traffic for video streaming, communication, and gaming for the interrupted experience.
Powering the setup is a 4-celled 52Wh battery. Dell boasts that this laptop can last over 11 hours on a full charge when streaming Netflix.
Processor: 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 / i7-1165G7
Storage: 512GB
Graphics: Iris Xe (integrated)
RAM: 8 LPDDR4x (4267MHz)
Battery: 4-cell 52 Watt-hours
AC Adapter: 45W Type-C
Webcam: HD 720p
Audio: Dual-Speakers (2x 2.5W, 4W peak)
Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5.1
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt with DisplayPort and PowerDelivery, 1x audio combo jack, 1x MicroSD card slot
Dell XPS 13 9310 Price in Nepal & Availability
The price of Dell XPS 13 9310 in Nepal starts at NPR 214,740 for the base Core i5 model Similarly, the Core i7 variant of the Dell XPS 13 9310 costs NPR 308,850. You can buy it from the Neo Store, which also provides insurance and a one-year warranty.
In the US, the XPS 13 9310 is available for as low as USD 1,100. However, its price in Nepal is exorbitant even if you get it from the official distributor.
Expanding its premium laptop lineup, Lenovo has launched Yoga Slim 7 Carbon in Nepal. It is a lightweight machine powered by the latest 11th Intel processor. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Overview:
Design and Display
Starting with the design, the Yoga Slim 7 is built with a carbon fiber chassis and has 9 MIL-STD-810G military-grade durability. It weighs only 966 grams and has 14.5mm of thinness, making it the ideal laptop for anyone wanting a lightweight premium machine.
The device flaunts a 13.3” anti-glare IPS display with Quad HD resolution. The panel reserves 100% sRGB color space, has a peak brightness of 300 nits, and supports Dolby Vision. Furthermore, the bezels around the screen are pretty narrow too.
In terms of performance, the device is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 which can hit a max clock speed of 4.7GHz (single-core). It is a quad-core processor with 12MB cache memory. Storge-wise, this Ultrabook packs 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD. Likewise, the rendering task is handled by integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Moreover, it boots on Windows 10 Home edition and comes with a 50Whr battery. As per Lenovo, a quick charge of 15 minutes can provide up to 2 hours of run time.
Rest of the specs
Aside from this, it features 2x 2W Harman-branded speakers that are Dolby Atmos-certified as well. For security, it has a 720p IR camera with support for Windows Hello. Over on the wireless connectivity, the machine supports Wi-Fi 6 (ax, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.1.
Lenovo has provided decent port options here, although will miss out on a Type-A connection here. There’s a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4, and one headphone/mic combo jack (3.5mm). Thankfully, you do get a USB-C 3-in-1 hub inside the box which introduces USB-A, HDMI, and VGA connection.
Battery: 50Wh (Up to 9 hours battery life), Quick Charge
Connectivity: WiFi 6 (11ax, 2×2), Bluetooth 5.1
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2 (PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4), 1x headphone/mic combo jack (3.5mm), USB-C 3-in-1 hub
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon Price in Nepal and Availability
Lenovo has launched the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon in Nepal at an asking price of NPR 198,000. However, at present, it is available for a discounted price of NPR 177,000. In Nepal, you can buy Yoga Slim 7 Carbon from Megatech Group, which is the authorized distributor of Lenovo products.
Daraz is making your shopping experience fun again with its newest campaign called the Maha Bachat Bazar. It includes limited discounts, iPhone 12 via the 1 Rupee Game, free delivery, and other perks. The campaign has gone live from today, that is 18th July, and will last till the 24th of July. In this post, we will examine the best deals, offers, and other highlights of the Daraz Maha Bachat Bazar Sale campaign.
Daraz Maha Bachat Bazar OveDrview:
One Rupee Game
Daraz has been including the “One Rupee Game” in most of its sales campaigns for some time now. Under this, customers can choose one product of their choice and checkout for the said product by paying Re. 1 only.
This time around, the company is offering iPhone 12 worth Rs 133,000 and Shree Balaji Diamond Earrings worth Rs. 50,000 for just one Rupee. The users need to make a pre-payment of 1 Rupee from their debit/credit card or the IME pay account. To note, one customer can participate for only 1 prize. If you’re lucky enough, you might be able to own the item for just one rupee while the amount will be refunded if you don’t win the contest.
Free Delivery
Likewise, customers can also enjoy free delivery on orders. However, this depends on the seller from which you’re buying your products. Additionally, you need to meet the minimum purchase amount set by the seller for free delivery.
Coupons
Under this, Daraz has brought two offers: “Kupan nai Kupan” and “Maha Bachat Kupan”. Kupan nai Kupan is a bunch of collectible vouchers with which customers can enjoy discounts made available by the sellers. Similarly, Maha Bachat Kupan is Bachat vouchers with which you can avail big discounts on products. You can avail discount vouchers of up to Rs. 4,000.
Deals
Besides coupon discounts, Daraz is also easing up your buying decision by grouping the best deals under Rs. 1,000, Rs. 1,500, and Rs. 2,000. With this, customers can easily find the best deals in the aforementioned price range.
Mega Giveaway
Now, here comes the most exciting part – the mega giveaway. In this campaign, Daraz is offering a brand new MacBook Pro 13 to a lucky customer. To be eligible, all you need to do is shop during this Maha Bachat Bazar. Easy peasy!
Banks, Visa, IME Pay Discounts
Like other campaigns, Daraz is giving continuity its discount scheme from its various partner banks. Make sure to make most of these bank discount days.
Day
Bank
Discount Rate
Max Discount
Credit Card
Debit Card
Monday
Sanima
Up to 15%
Up to 10%
Rs. 500
Wednesday
NIC Asia
Up to 15%
Up to 10%
Thursday
Machhapuchchhre
Up to 15%
Up to 10%
Himalayan
Up to 15%
Up to 10% (pre-payment)
Mega
Up to 15%
Up to 10%
Friday
Nabil
–
Up to 10% (pre-payment)
Saturday
Standard Chartered
–
Up to 10% (pre-payment)
Similarly, Daraz is offering Visa Debit and Credit card pre-payment discounts up to Rs. 500. On top of this, if you’re an IME Pay user, you can get discounts of up to 20% (max Rs. 1,000) on pre-payment.
EMI
Additionally, if you’re looking to purchase products on Easy Monthly Installments or EMI, Daraz has got you covered as well. Daraz has partnered with select banks to offer EMIs for the tenure of up to 3 months. Factors like tenure, maximum capital, and the minimum purchase will differ according to the bank.
Banks
Tenure
Max Capital
Min Purchase
NIC Asia
3 month
Rs. 1,40,000
Rs. 15,000
Sunrise
3/6 months
Approved Limit
Rs. 15,000
Citizen
3/6 months
Approved Limit
Rs. 10,000
Machhapuchchhre
3/6 months
Approved Limit
Rs. 15,000
Brand Partners
Daraz is partnering with some of your favorites brands to offer discounts throughout the campaign too. These include Suzuki Nepal, Samsung, Panasonic, Motorola, CG Digital, Erke, Lotto, Titan, Goldstar, Masala Beads, Wildstone, and MeeMee.
Other assorted offers
That’s not all. New or first-time users will get straight Rs. 200 off on their first purchase. Also, users can add favorites products to their cart and get a chance to win vouchers worth Rs. 500 every day. You can participate in One Day Flash Sale, Rush Sale, Bachat Offer, and many other schemes too.
Highlights
Here, we have listed some of the deals/exclusive launches of the Daraz Maha Bachat Campaign, which are worth checking out.
Product Name
Price
Samsung Galaxy M32
Rs. 24,999
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
Rs. 44,999
Hitachi 50” Smart LED TV
Rs. 54,999
Amazfit Bip U
Rs. 8,999
Canon Pixma g2020
Rs. 18,500
Realme 7
Rs. 32,990
Samsung 43” 4K Ultra TV
Rs. 69,999
Palsonic 32” Full HD TV
Rs. 25,500
Panasonic Front Load Washing Machine
Rs. 57,000
Samsung Canister Vacuum
Rs. 12,062
Daraz Maha Bachat Bazar: Duration
Like I mentioned in the beginning, the Daraz Maha Bachat campaign will run from 18 July to 24 July 2021 (Shrawan 3 to Shrawan 9).
Campaign
Duration
Daraz Maha Bachat Bazar
July 18 – July 24
Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus Nord CE.
After the launch of Gionee M100 last year, the company has launched yet another smartphone in Nepal. This time, it’s the Gionee M12. Here, we will be discussing the full specifications and key features of the Gionee M12, along with its official price in Nepal.
Gionee M12 Overview:
Design and Display
The phone is built around a 6.55-inch panel with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. It has a left-aligned punch-hole cutout that contributes to the 91% screen-to-body ratio. Gionee M12 comes in a 3D curved body. Users can choose between two color options – Black and Green.
Performance and Memory
The variant of the Gionee M12 that has arrived in Nepal is powered by Helio P22. There is also a Helio A25-powered option but that is yet not available in Nepal. Here, seeing P22 in action is quite disappointing as you can easily get the other phones with the newer and more powerful Helio G-series chipsets in the same price segment.
As for the memory, the M12 comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The latter can is expandable up to 256GB using an external MicroSD card.
The quad-camera setup at the back consists of a 48MP primary camera. Gionee has opted for the ISOCELL GM1 sensor with f/1.79 aperture. There is a 5MP ultrawide sensor with a 115-degree Field of View. The two are joined by two additional sensors for macro and portrait shots. There is a 16MP selfie shooter up front in the aforementioned punch-hole cutout.
Rest of the specs
Gionee M12 is powered by a large 5,100mAh battery with support for 10W charging. There is a physical fingerprint scanner at the back of the phone. It ships with Android 10 out-of-the-box.
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 price of Gionee M12 in Nepal is NPR 24,999, which doesn’t make sense given the market competition. Once a big player in Nepal, Gionee needs to adopt more aggressive pricing if it wants to relive its past glory. We don’t see Gionee M12 getting much success when devices like Redmi Note 10 are available at a similar price.
Gionee M12
Price in Nepal
Availability
6/128GB
NPR 24,999
Authorized Retail Stores
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
Since its inception in 2019, MediaTek’s Helio G series chipsets have been a popular choice in budget and lower-midrange smartphones. Yesterday, MediaTek announced two new silicons in this lineup—Helio G96 and Helio G88.
MediaTek Helio G96 Overview:
Here, the Helio G96 builds on the specs of last year’s Helio G95. It has the same core configuration with 2x Cortex-A76 and 6x Cortex-A55 CPU cores. Interestingly, MediaTek has downgraded the GPU from Mali G76 to Mali G57. The new GPU has half the core count of the G76.
On the other hand, the chipset supports LPDDR4X RAM @ 2133 MHz and UFS 2.2 storage. The latter is an upgrade over G95’s UFS 2.1.
Moving on, Helio G96 has support for up to 108MP cameras, which is gaining popularity in the mid-range segment. Other camera features include dual-camera bokeh capture, Camera Control Unit (CCU), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), and Rolling Shutter Compensation. Video recording capability is still capped at 4K/30fps.
Over on the display, it supports up to 120Hz refresh rate on an FHD+ panel. Other features include Cat 13 LTE connection and Bluetooth 5.2.
Moving on, the Helio G88 retains the CPU core configuration of its predecessor (Helio G85) as well. It features 2x Cortex-A75 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores. The Mali G52 MC2 is also left untouched.
The only notable difference lies in the display and camera departments. This processor supports up to 64MP cameras—up from 48MP on the G85. Similarly, Helio G88-powered phone will support a 90Hz refresh rate on an FHD+ panel, which is not possible on G85.
Helio G88, G85 Specifications:
G88
G85
Core Arrangement
2x Cortex-A75 + 6x Cortex-A55
Max. Clock Frequency
2.0GHz
GPU
Mali G52 MC2
RAM
LPDDR4X @ 1800 MHz
Storage
eMMC 5.1
Display
90Hz @ FHD+
90Hz @ HD+
Camera
Up to 64MP
Up to 48MP
Video Recording
Up to 1080p/30fps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
v5.0
Both MediaTek Helio G96 and Helio G88 support HyperEngine 2.0 Lite game technologies. However, the company has not detailed what’s new here.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite.
There is no doubt that CG Net has revolutionized Nepal’s internet market with its low-cost 120Mbps plans. Then came DishHome with Rs. 233/month 25Mbps plan for its Lifestyle HD subscribers. And now, Subisu has announced a 150Mbps plan under the “Internet Chha Kamaal Speed Super Babaal” offer. And yeah, you guessed it—this is the highest bandwidth residential internet plan available in Nepal right now.
Subisu 150Mbps Internet Overview:
This new plan from Subisu replaces CG Net’s 120Mbps plan as the highest bandwidth consumer-grade internet plan in the country. It comes bundled with a Clear TV subscription. Users have an option to connect up to 4 TVs under this plan.
In terms of pricing, customers will have to pay for the set-top box and 5GHz Wi-Fi router. You can pay the package fee annually or bi-annually. However, the price of the router is waived completely if you opt for the yearly package.
Anyway, the annual and bi-annual packages will cost you NPR 28,318 and NPR 17,079, respectively. Below is the breakdown of the pricing:
Subisu 150Mbps Internet
6 Months
12 months
Recurring charge
NPR 13,540
NPR 26,549
5GHz Router
NPR 1,327
FREE
1x Set-top Box
NPR 2,212
NPR 1,769
Total
NPR 17,079
NPR 28,318
Extra
Up to 4 Clear TV Connections
Note: All the prices mentioned above are exclusive of 13% VAT.
How to book?
To note, the Subisu “Internet Chha Kamaal Speed Super Babaal” 150Mbps plan is available for users inside the Kathmandu Valley only. You can book the plan from Subisu’s official website, or contact them via phone/email.
So what do you think of the latest offer from Subisu? Should ISPs focus on higher bandwidth plans, or should they bring lower bandwidth plans at a more affordable cost instead? Let us know in the comments below.
Meanwhile, check out our hands-on review of CG Net (Nepali).
Valve has announced its first Nintendo Switch-like handheld gaming console, called the Steam Deck. It lets you play your favorites Steam games on the go. So, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Valve Steam Deck in Nepal.
Valve Steam Deck Overview:
If you’re unaware, Valve is a video-game developer company that also has its hands in the hardware business. It is behind the popular titles like Dota 2, CS: GO, and others.
Design and Display
Here, the Steam Deck is similar to the Nintendo Switch (or Switch OLED) in that it is a handheld gaming machine with full-sized controllers. It also has a detachable dock that allows you to easily connect it to an external monitor.
Steam Deck features a 7-inch optically bonded LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and an ambient light sensor. This handheld gaming PC measures 298mm x 117mm x 49mm and weighs 669 grams.
As per its specifications, it is more than a simple game console—it’s a portable PC. Powering the device is an AMD APU with Zen 2-based 4C/8T CPU that has a max turbo frequency of 3.5GHz. On the GPU front, it features octa-core Radeon graphics based on RDNA 2 architecture. Valve says this APU has a configurable TDP between 4 – 15W.
Memory-wise, it comes with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, and three storage options to choose from. The base variant has 64GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1), 256GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4), 512GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4). There’s also a micro SD card slot to expand the storage.
However, the company has confirmed that despite the difference in storage protocols, “there is no in-game difference in frame rates or graphics quality”. In terms of software, the Deck boots on Arch-based SteamOS 3.0. You can even install Windows on the Steam Deck if you’d like.
Controls
Furthermore, this handheld gaming PC is crammed with all the controls you’d expect to see on a console. It has A, B, X, and Y buttons, as well as a D-pad, L and R analog triggers and bumpers, View and Menu buttons, and four assignable grip buttons.
Similarly, there are two 32.5mm square trackpads on the left and right. When compared to the Steam Controller, these trackpads offer 55% lower latency. For easier control, it includes a 6-axis IMU gyroscope too.
On the wireless connectivity front, it utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band WiFi (ca). Unlike the Nintendo Switch, it supports Bluetooth audio as well. Additionally, there’s a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 support that is capable of transferring up to 8K videos at 60Hz.
Rest of the specs
Besides all of this, the console boasts a stereo speaker setup with a dual-microphone array and stereo 3.5mm headphone jacks. Likewise, with 40Whr of battery, Valve promises up to 8 hours of gameplay (depending on the game).
A dock sold separately
Steam Deck, like the Nintendo Switch, has a dock that lets you connect it to your computer or monitor. This USB Dock provides Display Port, HDMI 2.0, an Ethernet adapter, and three USB (2x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-A 3.1) inputs. As expected, you’ll have to buy it separately although Valve hasn’t confirmed the price just yet.
Valve Steam Deck Specifications:
Body: 11.7 x 4.6 x 1.8-inches, 669 grams
Display: 7-inches diagonal, 1280 x 800 (16:10), 60Hz LCD touchscreen
CPU: AMD Zen 2 4C/8T, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: AMD RDNA 2, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
Controls: Two analog sticks with capacitive touch, D-pad, face buttons, analog triggers, bumpers, assignable grip buttons, “view” and “menu” buttons, gyro
Trackpads: Two (left and right)
Wireless connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0
Wired connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support, up to 8K @ 60Hz
Battery: 40Whr, up to 8 hours of gameplay
Charging: 45W USB Type-C PD 3.0 power supply
Valve Steam Deck Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Valve Steam Deck starts at USD 399 for the 64GB model. The company will start its shipping in December in the US, UK, Canada, and EU while other regions will have to wait until 2022. We expect the price of the Valve Steam Deck in Nepal to start at around NPR 57,000 if it launches here.
Valve Steam Deck
Price in the US
Price in Nepal (Expected)
64GB
USD 399
NPR 57,000
256GB
USD 529
NPR 75,000
512GB
USD 649
NPR 92,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite.
Vivo has launched two new mid-range devices in China under the “S” lineup. The new S10 series offers impressive specs inside and a beautifully crafted body. In this article, we will be talking about the key features of the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro, along with their expected price in Nepal.
Vivo S10 and S10 Pro Overview:
Design and Display
Here, the Vivo S10 and S10 Pro are similar in a lot of aspects, including their design and display. Both come with a 6.44″ flat Super AMOLED panel which supports a 90Hz refresh rate. Vivo S10 series has a bathtub-like notch which is quite rare in Android phones these days. There is an optical fingerprint scanner underneath the screen.
The thickness and weight of these phones vary according to the color variant. The gradient version is the heaviest and the thickest at 175 grams and 7.43mm, respectively. Vivo has used a photochromic material for the back. Thus, these phones will reflect differently depending on how light strikes their surface.
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, Vivo S10 and S10 Pro pack MediaTek’s Dimensity 1100 SoC. It’s a high-end chipset based on TSMC’s 6nm process. It features four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 CPU cores. For 5G, it integrates the Helio M70 modem (only sub-6GHz). Memory-wise, you can choose from 8/12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage here.
Here, the S10 Pro differs from the vanilla model in one major way, which is the 108MP ISOCELL HM2 camera. This 1/1.52″ sensor uses nona-binning to capture 12MP native shots. On the other hand, the standard Vivo S10 features a 64MP primary shooter instead. Other than this, both phones share an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor.
Upfront, the S10 series has a dual-camera setup with a 44MP main selfie camera. Accompanying it is an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The front cameras are equipped with a dual-LED flash as well.
Rest of the specs
Vivo S10 and S10 Pro are powered by a 4,050mAh battery each, with support for 44W fast charging. The phones run on OriginOS based on Android 11. You can choose between four color options: Gradient, Lime, Velvet White, and Fluorite Black.
Vivo S10 and S10 Pro Specifications:
Display: 6.44″ Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 98% NTSC
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G (6nm Mobile Platform)
Connectivity: 5G (sub-6GHz), Dual Nano-SIM, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4050mAh with 44W Flash Charge
Vivo S10, S10 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
Vivo S10 and S10 Pro will be available in China from July 23 where their price starts at CNY 2,799 and CNY 3,399, respectively. If Vivo S10 and S10 Pro launch in Nepal, we expect their price to start at NPR 55,000 and NPR 68,000, respectively
Vivo S10 series
Price in China
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Vivo S10
8/128GB
CNY 2,799
NPR 55,000
8/256GB
CNY 2,999
NPR 60,000
Vivo S10 Pro
12/256GB
CNY 3,399
NPR 68,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo iQOO 7.
Researchers at the University of California have developed a tiny sweat-powered wearable device that can use the sweat of the wearer to produce electricity. Though its capacity is limited for now, researchers believe they can scale the technology to a point where it can power a smartphone.
Sweat-powered Wearable Overview:
This sweat-powered wearable resembles a Band-Aid. It comes in the form of a thin and flexible strip that you can wrap around your fingertip.
Passive energy generation
Unlike other similar power-generating wearables, this doesn’t require active user participation. It can produce electricity when the wearer is passive as well. Even when the wearer is asleep, the device won’t stop generating electricity.
Sweat-powered wearable technology
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In addition, it can also generate power from physical activities that involve finger pressing, such as typing, playing piano, and tapping Morse code.
Here, the carbon foam electrodes in the device absorb the user’s sweat. The enzymes present in the electrode initiates a chemical reaction between the lactate and oxygen molecules of human sweat to produce electricity.
In addition, there is a piezoelectric material that produces electricity separately when pressed. The electricity produced this way is stored in a small capacitor and discharged when necessary.
Why fingertips?
Here, fingertips are among the sweatiest parts of the human body. Each fingertip has over a thousand sweat glands. They result in sweat volume that is 100 to 1000 times bigger than any other body part. However, we rarely feel the sweat on our fingers as they are always exposed to air.
Present Scale
At its current state, the sweat-powered wearable can generate up to 400 millijoules of energy from ten hours of sleep. Researchers believe it can power a smartwatch for 24 hours. However, it is the production capacity from a single fingertip. Applying it over all ten fingers will produce 10 times the energy. In the initial test, it has powered a display-equipped Vitamin C indicator.
What do you think of this sweat-powered device? Would you like it wrapped around your fingertips? Do let us know in the comments below.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Tab A7 Lite.
