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Pixel 10 review: Good phone, bad value?

Dip Khatiwada

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September 23, 2025

For the past few weeks, we have been daily-driving the Google Pixel 10 – yes, another compact phone in 2025! If you look at the number of compact phones that have been launched this year – it’s quite astonishing! Literally, every brand has its own small phone in 2025 because data shows demand for compact devices has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. For me, in terms of pure value, the Vivo X200 FE is still unbeatable – it has nice, balanced specs for just INR 55,000! And then we have last year’s iPhone 16, which is currently available at a crazy price of just INR 52,000. The only downside is the 60Hz refresh rate display, but if you can look past that, it’s a great deal!

Meanwhile, the latest iPhone 17 (which I’ve already pre-ordered!) looks insanely good and might just end up being the phone of the year. Even Google’s last year model, the Pixel 9, is going to be available under INR 40,000 during Flipkart’s Big Billion sale!

So, before I go and talk about my experience with the Pixel 10, let’s be real – for INR 80,000, I honestly feel like it’s a bad value no matter how you look at it! And if you compare the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 side by side, the differences are so minor that it’s hard to justify paying almost double the price.

Google Pixel 10 Specifications

Display: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Google Tensor G5 (3nm process)
RAM: 12GB (all configurations)
Storage: 128GB, 256GB options
Rear Cameras: 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS), 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical zoom, OIS), 13MP ultrawide (120° FoV)
Front Camera: 10.5 MP
Battery: 4,970mAh with 30W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless charging
Build: Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 rating, 100% recycled aluminum
OS: Android 16 with 7 years of updates
Connectivity: Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Dimensions: 152.8 × 72 × 8.6mm, 204g

Google Pixel 10 Review

Performance

Now, let’s start with the usual suspect: Performance. But unironically, the biggest thing I was expecting from Google this year was a major leap in performance. They finally moved away from Samsung’s fabrication to TSMC, the same company that makes Apple’s chips, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon lineup, MediaTek’s Dimensity series, and even chips for AMD and Intel.

So, my expectation was.. Oh, finally, the new Tensor G5 is going to be on par with the competition. But I am really disappointed to see the scores! In all the benchmarks I compared, it’s just so far behind, and this is especially frustrating when Qualcomm and MediaTek are about to drop their next-gen flagship chips in just a few days’ time.

Now, Google doesn’t usually brag about raw performance gains. Instead, they always say their focus is on the “user experience” side of things. And to be fair, that’s true if you’re just a basic user.

Software

The software experience here is excellent: fluid animations, smooth navigation, and honestly, it feels fast in day-to-day use. I also noticed it doesn’t heat up as quickly as older Pixels during light tasks, which is a nice improvement.

But as soon as I start doing something demanding, like when I am on a group video call on Messenger for like 15-20 minutes, the back of the phone gets really hot that I literally had to place it on a stand instead of holding it.

And when it comes to GPU performance, things are even more disappointing. A phone at this price point should be able to handle games effortlessly, but the Pixel 10 struggles. Even with PUBG Mobile, it can’t maintain a stable 60fps — the frame drops and jitters are constant, and the phone heats up quickly.

Battery and Charging

Anyway, one area where the Pixel 10 does redeem itself is battery life. Google has bumped up the battery capacity this year — it’s still not the fancy Si-Ca tech we see in almost all Chinese phones — but combined with the more efficient 3nm Tensor G5, the results are impressive.

I’ve been consistently getting around 7 hours of screen-on time (SOT) on heavy days, even when gaming or shooting a lot of photos and videos. And on lighter, more typical days, the Pixel 10 easily stretches to 8–9 hours of SOT, which is honestly one of the best endurance I’ve seen on a Pixel so far.

Another new addition to the Pixel 10 series is magnetic Qi2 wireless charging. It comes with built-in magnets on the back, which is basically Google’s take on Apple’s MagSafe, which Google is calling PixelSnap.

But here’s the disappointing catch: the official PixelSnap charger costs a whopping 4,500 rupees, which is the exact same price as Apple’s MagSafe. I wanna call this a rich man’s luxury flex.

Design and Display

Ok, moving on to design and display, it’s practically the same as last year! Same compact form factor, same signature camera module. Yeah, it’s not as thin as the Galaxy S25, but I don’t really mind that.

The overall build is excellent; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, aluminium frames, and overall, it feels solid and premium in the hand. And I think the 6.3-inch screen is also that perfect sweet spot for compact size.

Likewise, last year’s Pixel 9 already had top-tier display quality, and the Pixel 10 improves with even better brightness numbers. Outdoors, side by side with the S25, just look at how brighter the Pixel 10 is!

That said, I wish Google had gone with an LTPO panel. Instead, it can either go 60Hz or 120Hz, with no in-between adaptive refresh.

Still, the colours are excellent, HDR10+ works beautifully across all the OTT platforms I tested, touch response is so satisfying, and the haptics are easily the best I have seen on any compact phone right now. Even the speakers are fairly impressive – they have a nice bass punch with fuller sound, and overall, they are enjoyable.

Camera

So, the reason why I am calling the Pixel 10 a bad value is partly because of the camera experience I had with this phone.

Yes, Google has provided an additional 5X telephoto lens for zoom shots – which is great. But the main and ultra-wide cameras actually are a downgrade compared to last year’s Pixel 9. The ultra-wide camera doesn’t even have autofocus, which means you can’t take proper macro close-up shots!

Now, to be fair, because Pixel is so good with software processing and optimisation, the regular photos still come out quite decent.

I tested the Pixel 10 against the Galaxy S25, which, in my opinion, is currently the best compact camera phone. And from my experience the Pixel 10 does manage highlights better, especially in direct sunlight. When it comes to Zoom, 5X and beyond, the Pixel 10 clearly has the advantage. It’s a dedicated 5X telephoto lens, plus Google’s AI sharpening makes zoom shots much more detailed. The only catch is that Pixel only goes up to 20X zoom!

The Pixel tends to go for a more natural look, keeping shadows and contrast balanced. Samsung, on the other hand, produces punchy, contrasty images and crushes the shadow. If you zoom in, Pixel also holds onto more detail. But, in terms of color temperature, Pixel often leans warmer, while Samsung goes for a cooler tone – and depending on the scene, that could be good or bad.

Ultrawide

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On the ultra-wide side, Pixel’s field of view is definitely wider than the S25. Just like the main camera, it manages highlights better and keeps colors on the natural side. But this sometimes makes the photos look a bit flat, whereas I found Samsung’s ultra-wide shots are vibrant and eye-catching.

In low light, I like how Pixel handles glares from bright sources. Likewise, in some out of our samples, Samsung gives a weird yellow tone, but Pixel keeps it accurate. And in this candle shot, the warmer look on Pixel actually makes it look really pleasing.

Night time

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Where both phones struggle is in low-light ultra-wide shots, because of the smaller sensors, images look soft and lack detail, which is disappointing at this price point.

Selfie

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Moving to the front camera, Pixel 10 didn’t get an upgrade; it’s the same 10.5MP sensor as before. But it does have a wider field of view compared to the S25, the colours on Pixel are on a natural side, while Samsung again goes for a vibrant tone. Both look good; it just depends on your preference.

But there are two areas where the Pixel really disappointed me!

Portrait

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No. 1. The Portraits. If you know me, you know that I take a lot of portraits, and honestly, Portrait on Pixel Phones hasn’t improved in years. Samsung is just better across the board – sharper details, more accurate edge detection, and better skin tones. Samsung also has a dedicated 3X portrait lens, while Pixel simply crops into the main sensor for 3X portraits which means you will get subpar detail, depth accuracy, and weird oversharpening.

Another weird part is that Pixel doesn’t even allow native 5X portrait shots. You first need to take a 5X photo and then manually apply the portrait effect. Sometimes it works, but most of the time it’s unreliable and just a hassle.

The second big disappointment is video quality. From the main camera, videos look soft, with some weird jitters at times – and for a phone at this price, that’s pretty average. On the positive side, ultra-wide video and selfie videos are better.

Google Pixel 10 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

Amazing software as always
Decent battery life
Great design
5X telephoto & natural colors

Cons:

Expensive and poor value for money
Weak in gaming
Camera is actually worse than the Pixel 9
Portraits & video quality underwhelming

Google Pixel 10 Review: Conclusion

So, like I said at the start – yes, the Pixel 10 is a good phone, but you should definitely not buy it at the full INR of 80,000. Yes, Pixel’s biggest strength has always been its fantastic software experience. And this year, Google has added some really cool new AI features like Gemini Live and Magic Cue.

But here’s the problem – most of these AI features right now are exclusive to the US market right now. And that’s just… weird. Especially because, if you remember, right before launch, Google mocked Apple by saying, “Don’t buy a phone just for a feature that’s coming soon.”

And yet, here we are – with the Pixel 10, most of its hyped AI features like Magic Cue are also in the “coming soon” category!

Meanwhile, check out our video review of Pixel 10

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is official with flagship specs

Dip Khatiwada

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September 23, 2025

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MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is official with flagship specs

MediaTek just unveiled the Dimensity 9500, the latest in their lineup of high-end smartphone processors. It brings faster performance, smarter AI, and more efficient power usage compared to its predecessor. This article will discuss everything about the latest Dimensity 9500, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Overview

Performance and CPU

At the heart of the 9500 is a new third-generation “All Big Core” CPU design. It has one C1-Ultra core clocked at 4.21GHz, three C1-Premium cores at 3.5GHz, and four C1-Pro cores at 2.7GHz. MediaTek says this setup delivers 32% higher single-core and 17% higher multi-core performance compared to the Dimensity 9400. The ultra core alone uses up to 55% less power at peak loads

One notable addition is SME2 support, which boosts AI-based processing. Tasks like object detection run 57% faster with half the power use. The NPU 990 is still the main workhorse for AI, but SME2 is a handy tool for models not optimized for AI hardware.

GPU and Gaming

The Dimensity 9500 pairs the CPU with an Arm G1-Ultra GPU. Peak performance is up 33% over the 9400, and power efficiency improves by 42%. But It funny that ray tracing on a phone still sounds wild, but MediaTek is serious about it. As Ray tracing sees a huge jump, with up to 119% faster performance and support for 120fps interpolation. Unreal Engine 5.5 and 5.6 MegaLights, as well as Nanite, are supported, which means more detailed lighting and models in mobile games.

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AI and NPU

The NPU 990 doubles compute power over the 9400 and introduces BitNet 1.58-bit support for large model processing. This reduces power use by up to 33% while generating 3 billion parameter LLM outputs, handling 128K token-long text, and producing 4K images. The Super Efficient NPU can run small AI models continuously with 42% lower power, thanks to its compute-in-memory design. It’s also the first time a mobile NPU architecture seems designed to run AI 24/7 without draining the battery

Camera and Imaging

The Dimensity 9500 brings MediaTek Imagiq 1190, which handles RAW pre-processing up to 200MP. You get 30fps continuous focus tracking and 4K 60fps portrait video. MiraVision Adaptive Display adjusts contrast and colors depending on light conditions, panel characteristics, and content, which could help if you spend time outdoors or in dark rooms. OPPO’s Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300 will take advantage of these improvements, with 200MP multi-frame processing and portrait video capture.

Connectivity and Efficiency

The 9500 includes integrated LTE/5G modem with 7.4Gbps downlink, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6. AI-powered network selection and congestion prediction offer 20% higher accuracy and 50% lower latency. MediaTek also claims 10% lower 5G and 20% lower Wi-Fi power usage, which could mean a noticeable battery life boost. It’s a small detail, but I find the AI-based network tweaks interesting. Most people won’t notice them, but under heavy load, it should make calls or cloud gaming feel smoother.

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Specifications

Process Node: TSMC 3nm N3P
CPU: 1x C1-Ultra @ 4.21GHz, 3x C1-Premium @ 3.5GHz, 4x C1-Pro @ 2.7GHz
GPU: Arm G1-Ultra 12-core with hardware ray tracing
NPU / AI: MediaTek NPU 990 with BitNet 1.58-bit support, Super Efficient CIM NPU, 128K token LLM, 4K image generation
RAM: LPDDR5X @ 10,667Mbps
Storage: UFS 4.1, four-lane
Rear Camera: Up to 200MP RAW pre-processing
Video Recording: 4K 60fps portrait, 4K 120fps Dolby Vision (electronic stabilization)
Continuous Focus Tracking: 30fps
Display Tech: MiraVision Adaptive Display (dynamic contrast and color adjustments)
5G / LTE: Integrated sub-6GHz and mmWave, max 7.4Gbps download
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6
Network Enhancements: AI-powered network selection, congestion prediction, reduced latency
Power Efficiency: Up to 55% lower peak power for Ultra CPU core, 10% lower 5G power, 20% lower Wi-Fi power

MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Availability

The Dimensity 9500 will power upcoming phones like the OPPO Find X9 Pro and Vivo X300. The global launch is expected in Q4 2025, with Nepalese availability likely soon after.

Check out our review of Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs X200 Ultra

MSI Modern 14 H 2025 with MSI AI Engine has launched in Nepal

Baman Prasad Guragain

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September 23, 2025

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MSI Modern 14 H 2025 with MSI AI Engine has launched in Nepal

The all-new MSI Modern 14 H 2025 has arrived in Nepal. This productivity-focused laptop comes with the Intel Core Series 2 processor along with a tint of MSI AI Engine. In this article, we will explore its specifications and features, including the official MSI Modern 14 H 2025 price in Nepal.

MSI Modern 14 H 2025 Overview

Looks and Feel

Just by the design, this MSI product looks sleek with this metallic top cover and a classic black look. The MSI Modern 14 H, which is designed for mobility, is pretty thin, measuring at just 18.6 mm.

The keyboard we get is also a backlit keyboard with a dedicated co-pilot button. This keyboard also comes with the flip-n-share button, which makes it easy to share the screen when the laptop is rotated to 180 degrees.

Processor and Memory

The MSI Modern 14 H, like stated earlier, is powered by the “Raptor Lake” processor. The laptop is available in three CPU options, and all of them have the Intel’s integrated graphics.

The processors include the Intel Core 5 210H, Intel Core 7 240H, and at last the Intel Core 9 270H. While they are from the same series, the performance of each of them compared to the other is vastly different. The most powerful out of the three, the Core 9 peaks at 5.8 GHz, followed by the Core 7 at 5.2 GHz and, at last, the Core 5 at 4.8 GHz. Nevertheless, all of them are able to handle your normal day-to-day tasks easily.

All of the processors are paired with 16GB (8GB x 2) of DDR4 RAM, which can be upgraded up to 64GB as a 32GB x 2 configuration. You also get 512GB or 1TB of storage depending on the processor you choose, but sadly it doesn’t have an extra slot.

AI features

Like I said earlier, the MSI Modern 14 H has a dedicated co-pilot button. But co-pilot isn’t the only AI feature in this device. The notebook has its own MSI AI Engine that is able to detect what the user is doing and will adjust to the respective hardware settings for best performance.

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Connectivity and rest

Apart from Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support. You can connect two monitors with the help of an HDMI port as well as a Type-C port, giving you a triple-screen setup. Other than that, it also has three Type A slots, an audio combo jack, and an Ethernet port.

The ports have tactile indicators as well, allowing you to accurately locate ports by just touching them.

The battery is also a 53.8W cell, which can be charged via the given 90W charger. It also supports USB-C PD charging. You also get an HD camera that can be closed through the physical shutter for privacy.

MSI Modern 14 H 2025 Specifications:

Dimensions: 313.7 x 236 x 18.6 mm
Weight: 1.6 kg
Display: 14-inch IPS LCD panel, FHD+ (1920×1200)
Processor:
- Intel Core 5 210H (8C/12T), 4.8 GHz max boost
- Intel Core 7 240H (10C/16T), 5.2 GHz max boost
- Intel Core 9 270H (14C/20T), 5.8 GHz max boost
Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics (integrated)
Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB/1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Headphone Combo Jack
Battery: 53.8Wh battery (charges via 90W Adapter)
Webcam: HD (720p) camera with privacy shutter
Audio: 2x 2W speakers
Keyboard: Single Backlit Keyboard (White) with Copilot Key
Touchpad: Windows Precision touchpad
Security: TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock

MSI Modern 14 H 2025 Price in Nepal and Availability

The MSI Modern 14 H 2025 is now available for purchase in Nepal. You will be able to buy this laptop from various MSI-authorized stores, where you will get a free mouse and a sleeve bag along with 2 years of warranty. The official price of the device starts from NPR 130,717 for the Core 5 variant and goes up to NPR 162,398 for the Core 9.

MSI Modern 14 H 2025	Price in Nepal (Official)
D2RMG – MSI Modern 14 H (Intel Core 5 210H, 16GB, 512GB, 14” FHD+)	NPR 130,717
D2RMG – MSI Modern 14 H (Intel Core 7 240H, 16GB, 512GB, 14” FHD+)	NPR 142,192
D2RMG – MSI Modern 14 H (Intel Core 9 270H, 16GB, 1TB, 14” FHD+)	NPR 162,398

Meanwhile, check out our Asus Strix G16 2025 review.

Coolpad C15 arrives in Nepal with Helio G36 and a 5,000 mAh battery

Baman Prasad Guragain

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September 23, 2025

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Coolpad C15 arrives in Nepal with Helio G36 and a 5,000 mAh battery

Finally, after more than one year, the Coolpad C15 has arrived in Nepal. And like Coolpad’s other smartphones under the “C” series, this guy also has quite an eye-catching design. So, without wasting any more time, let’s learn all about the Coolpad C15, including its features, specifications, and official price in Nepal.

Coolpad C15 Overview

Build and display

The Coolpad C15 has this unique glossy texture at the back that catches light in a pretty interesting way. Coolpad also says the back of this phone has anti-scratch and fingerprint-resistant properties, while it’s available in “Midnight Black,” “Ripple Purple,” and “Dreamy Blue” color options. Its power button also doubles as a fingerprint reader.

The C15’s display is nothing extraordinary, though. It has a typical 6.56-inch IPS panel with an HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits of maximum brightness.

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Performance and battery

With MediaTek’s Helio G36 chip inside, the Coolpad C15’s performance isn’t that great. Even considering that this is a budget phone because at a similar price, you can get Samsung’s Galaxy A07 (review) with a much more powerful Helio G99 chip.

It also boots on the older Android 14-based COOLOS, while the C15 has either 4/6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. But if that isn’t enough for you, it can also accept up to a 512GB microSD card. Other than this, the Coolpad C15 has a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

Camera and rest

The Coolpad C15 has a 50MP dual AI camera at the back that consists of a 50MP primary and a 2MP macro lens. While there’s an 8MP selfie camera inside a teardrop notch cutout on the front.

For connectivity, we see the normal Dual-SIM setup along with Wi-Fi 5. And even though the Coolpad C15 is a budget phone, this guy supports NFC.

Coolpad C15 Specifications:

Design, build: 164.2 x 75.7 x 8.8 mm, 196 gm, No IP rating
Display: 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm mobile platform)
Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
Software & UI: COOLOS on top of Android 14
Rear Camera: Dual (50MP main, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 8MP sensor (teardrop notch)
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE
Sensors: Accelerometer, E-compass, Light, Magnetic, Proximity
Battery: 5000 mAh with 18W charging (18W power adapter provided)

Coolpad C15 Price in Nepal and Availability

In Nepal, the official price of the Coolpad C15 is NPR 15,499 for the 6/256GB variant. We know that Coolpad Nepal advertises its memory capacity at 12GB, but we should warn you that they’re referring to the additional 6GB with the RAM Expansion feature. Anyway, you can buy Coolpad C15 in Nepal from authorized stores across the country.

Coolpad C15	Price in Nepal (Official)
6/256GB	NPR 15,499

Meanwhile, watch our Redmi 15 and Redmi 15C review

OnePlus 15 leaks ahead of launch, revealing new camera module and SD 8 Elite Gen 5

Dip Khatiwada

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September 23, 2025

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OnePlus 15 leaks ahead of launch, revealing new camera module and SD 8 Elite Gen 5

If you’ve been following smartphone developments, OnePlus, like Xiaomi who skipped their Xiaomi 16 series for the 17, have also botched the OnePlus 14. And here we are with OnePlus quietly preparing the OnePlus 15. Real-life photos of the device surfaced at the 2025 Peace Elite Professional League Summer Finals, and it’s already raising eyebrows. Now, let’s jump in this article, where I’ll discuss everything about the OnePlus 15, including rumored specs, performance, and availability.

OnePlus 15 Overview

Design and Display

The OnePlus 15 keeps a familiar squarish camera module in the upper-left corner, similar to the OnePlus 13T. Two lenses sit in a pill-shaped arrangement, while another lens and LED flash are separated on the right. Color options have shifted a bit. Earlier leaks suggested Absolute Black, Dune, and Mist Purple. But the latest image shows a clean White variant making its debut.

The 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED screen hits 1.5K resolution with a silky 165Hz refresh rate. That’s something worth pausing on. iPhone just recently moved to 120Hz in the iPhone 17, but OnePlus is pushing into “pure gaming territory” here. Most gaming-focused phones cap at 144Hz, but this seems like OnePlus wants to go a step further.

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Performance and Software

The OnePlus 15 will be among the first devices to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Dimensity 9500 has been recently announced, and performance looks strong there, but it remains to be seen what Qualcomm can bring with its new flagship. The Snapdragon 8 Elite in the previous OnePlus 13 was already particularly powerful, and this new Gen 5 (previously rumored as 8 Elite 2, which is also getting confusing with Qualcomm’s naming changes every couple of years) will appear in the OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17 Pro, S26 Ultra, and many other flagships to come. Geekbench results for the OnePlus 15 show 3709 in single-core and around 11,000 in multi-core, and 16GB of RAM is confirmed. We expect, the storage option starts from 256GB.

Battery and Camera

The setup packs three 50 MP lenses, including a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and OnePlus’ new “DetailMax Engine” is meant to sharpen shots. We do not know, what sensors will be provided in these camera sets.

Battery is expected to be substantial as well. A 7000 mAh cell has appeared in regulatory filings, supporting 120W fast charging. Large batteries like this are becoming common, but combined with the high refresh rate and big display, power management will be critical.

OnePlus 15 Specifications (Rumored)

Design & Build: Squarish camera module, pill-shaped dual lens + separate lens with LED flash
Colors: Absolute Black, Dune, Mist Purple, White
Display: 6.78-inch flat LTPO OLED, 1.5K resolution, 165Hz
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory: 16GB RAM
Rear Camera: Triple 50 MP (including periscope telephoto 3x optical zoom), DetailMax Engine
Battery: 7000 mAh, 120W fast charging

OnePlus 15 Launch and Availability

OnePlus hasn’t shared an official launch date yet. Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s 17 series featuring the same chip is set to debut this month, so the OnePlus 15 might not be far behind.

Coolpad C16 launched in Nepal with a “COOL Halo Design”

Baman Prasad Guragain

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September 23, 2025

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Coolpad C16 launched in Nepal with a “COOL Halo Design”

Alongside the Coolpad C15, the more affordable Coolpad C16 has arrived in Nepal in Nepal. And for a budget phone, we gotta admit that it has a pretty interesting design. So in this article, we will look at the specifications and features of the new Coolpad C16, besides its official price in Nepal.

Coolpad C16 Overview

Design and display

The Coolpad C16 has a “COOL Halo Design” at the back with a big circular camera module, similar to what we’ve seen on a bunch of flagship Chinese phones. Like Xiaomi 15 Ultra (review), Vivo X200 Pro (review), and Honor Magic 7 Pro. It’s even available with a soft, vegan leather finish and comes in three colors that Coolpad calls “Midnight Black,” “Woodland Green,” and “Gulf Blue.”

For display, we are getting a 6.75-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution. It also features a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 400 nits of maximum brightness.

Performance and optics

Powering the Coolpad C16 is the Unisoc T606 processor. This is a pretty decent chip for a budget phone, and it has been paired with 4/6GB of DDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of eMMC storage. You also have the option to expand the storage via a microSD card, while the phone runs on Coolpad’s COOLOS based on Android 14.

As for the cameras, the Coolpad C16 has a triple rear camera setup. This includes a 50MP f/1.8 main camera, a 2MP f/2.4 macro shooter, and a depth camera with unspecified specs. Whereas you get an 8MP front camera sitting inside a teardrop notch here.

Battery and rest

The Coolpad C16 has a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging support. Which is actually a downgrade compared to 18W charging on the Coolpad C15. That said, Coolpad says you can expect up to 10 hours of continuous gaming or 45 hours of online music playback on a single charge with this phone.

Although this device has NFC support, the variant that is coming to Nepal will not sport it, sadly. Other than that, it supports Wi-Fi 5, has dual nano SIM slots, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

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Coolpad C16 Specifications:

Design, build: 167.9 x 77.9 x 8.7 mm, 215 gm, No IP rating
Display: 6.74-inch IPS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12nm mobile platform)
Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: COOLOS on top of Android 14
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 2MP macro, depth camera)
Front Camera: 8MP sensor (tear-drop notch)
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Face Unlock
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light, Magnetic, Proximity
Battery: 5000 mAh with 10W charging (10W power adapter provided)

Coolpad C16 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Coolpad C16 in Nepal is NPR 12,999 for the 4/128GB. But be warned that even though Coolpad Nepal is officially advertising it as an “8/128GB” phone, that extra 4GB of RAM comes from virtual RAM expansion. You can buy the Coolpad C16 in Nepal from authorized stores across the country.

Coolpad C16	Price in Nepal (Official)
4/128GB	NPR 12,999

Meanwhile, watch our Redmi 15 and Redmi 15C review

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 launched with PaperMatte display

Dip Khatiwada

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September 23, 2025

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Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 launched with PaperMatte display

If you are following Huawei’s development in recent years, they have managed to resurrect an almost fallen empire. The amount of ventures they have been able to provide top-rate devices even with massive sanctions has been nothing less than brilliant. Similarly, MatePad is also one of those lines Huawei has been showing its prowess. Last August, they launched the MatePad Air 2025, which featured eye-protection technology. They have now launched another device that’s very similar to this one, with some exceptions. Now, let’s jump into this article, where I will discuss everything about the latest Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 Overview

Display and Design

The MatePad 12 X 2025 has a 12-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2800 × 1840 pixels. Brightness goes up to 1,000 nits, and it has an adaptive refresh rate that reaches 144Hz. HDR Vivid is supported, and the so-called PaperMatte coating reduces glare and mimics the feel of paper. It works with the Huawei M-Pencil Pro, and Huawei claims it helps reduce eye strain and improve readability, even outside. The tablet is slim at 5.9mm and weighs 555 grams, available in Green and White.

Performance and Software

Inside, there’s the Kirin T92B chipset. To be blunt, Kirin chips are not that great. They’re not even at the level of what companies were producing three or four years ago. It’s abysmally weak in raw power. But HarmonyOS has something most others don’t. Huawei optimizes each app to run well on their system, and it shows. And yeah, Qualcomm and Dimensity chips have gotten so strong now that we’re hitting the level where we don’t even need more. The tablet pairs the Kirin with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and has a 3D vapor chamber for heat dissipation.

Camera and Battery

The rear camera has 50 MP and an LED flash, while the front is 8 MP for video calls. Six speakers and dual microphones handle audio. Battery sits at 10,100 mAh with 66W fast charging. It has dual-band Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.2, keeping the tablet up to date in wireless tech.

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 Specifications

Design & Build: 555g, 5.9mm thin, Green/White
Display: 12-inch LCD, 2800 × 1840, 144Hz, HDR Vivid, PaperMatte
Chipset: Kirin T92B
Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
Software & UI: HarmonyOS 4.3
Rear Camera: 50 MP, LED flash
Front Camera: 8 MP
Audio & Microphones: Six speakers, dual microphones
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2
Battery: 10,100 mAh, 66W fast charging

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025 has been officially announced in various locations worldwide. In the UK, the tab is available for GBP 599. I am skeptical if it ever makes it here, but in any case, if it does, then we expect its price in Nepal to start at no less tha NPR 60,000.

Huawei MatePad 12 X 2025	Price in the UK (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB/256GB Wi-Fi	£599	NPR 60,000

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Honor Magic V5—the world’s thinnest foldable phone—is here in Nepal

Dip Khatiwada

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September 22, 2025

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Honor Magic V5—the world’s thinnest foldable phone—is here in Nepal

Honor launched the Magic V5 in China a couple of months ago, claiming it as the world’s thinnest foldable phone. And it’s now officially available in Nepal as well, with some interesting freebies. So in this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Honor Magic V5, including its official price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Honor Magic V5 Overview

Design and Display

The Honor Magic V5 boasts a 7.95-inch foldable OLED inner display with a resolution of 2352 × 2172 pixels, alongside a 6.43-inch OLED outer screen with 2376 × 1060 resolution. Both screens feature smooth 120Hz refresh rates and support a wide color gamut of 1.07 billion DCI-P3 colors. The inner display is protected by Glory King Kong flexible armor, while the outer screen uses durable Giant Rhino Glass.

Both panels offer HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, and ZREAL technologies, reaching peak brightness levels up to 5,000 nits. For eye comfort, they incorporate 4320Hz PWM dimming, motion smoothing, natural light adaptation, and low-power LTPO eye protection. The device’s “Eagle Eye Imaging System” supports AI-powered super zoom up to 100×, enhanced with optical image stabilization (OIS) and laser autofocus.

The Magic V5 folds down to just 8.8mm in thickness for the Ivory White model, while other color versions are slightly thicker at 9mm. For comparison, the OPPO Find N5 measures 8.93mm folded. When unfolded, the Honor Magic V5 is 4.1mm thick, marginally slimmer than OPPO’s 4.2mm.

However, the Huawei Mate XT (a trifold phone) is thinner at 3.6mm but lacks a USB-C port. The Magic V5 weighs between 217 and 222 grams, which makes it slightly heavier than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 at 215 grams.

Camera

The Honor Magic V5 features a powerful triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.6 aperture, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 122° field of view (f/2.0), and a 64MP periscope telephoto lens (f/2.5) that offers 3x optical zoom.

The telephoto camera is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS), laser autofocus, a color temperature sensor, and supports digital zoom up to 100×. For selfies and video calls, the device includes 20MP front-facing cameras (f/2.2) on both the inner and outer displays.

Performance

The Magic V5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and supports up to 16GB of RAM. It houses a 5,820mAh battery with wireless charging support.

Durability and Software

Honor rates the phone with IP58 and IP59 dust and water resistance, close to the durability standards of non-foldable phones. It runs on MagicOS 9.0.1, based on Android 15, and Honor has even committed to 7 years of OS + security updates for this phone.

Honor Magic V5 Specifications

Design, build: 217 – 222 gm, IP58 + IP59 rating
- Folded: 156.8 x 74.3 x 8.8 – 9 mm
- Unfolded: 156.8 x 145.9 x 4.1 – 4.2 mm
Display:
- Cover: 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate
- Main: 7.95-inch AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm mobile platform)
Memory: 16GB RAM, 512GB storage (not expandable)
Software & UI: MagicOS 9.0.1 on top of Android 15
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP main, 64MP telephoto, 50MP ultrawide)
Front Camera: 20MP sensor (hole-punch, cover display + main display)
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 7 (tri-band), Bluetooth 6, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Galileo / BeiDou / QZSS, USB-C, NFC, 4G LTE, 5G
Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometric pressure, Ambient light, Compass, Gravity, Gyroscope, Hall, Infrared, Proximity
Battery: 5820 mAh with 66W charging (66W power adapter provided)

Read full specs of Honor Magic V5 here

Honor Magic V5 Price in Nepal and Availability

In Nepal, the official price of the Honor Magic V5 is NPR 266,999 for the 16/512GB variant. You also get a couple of freebies with the purchase of this foldable phone:

including Honor Watch 4 (worth NPR 21,990)
and Honor Choice Earbuds Clip (worth NPR 10,999).

Honor Nepal has also confirmed with us that the Magic V5 is available for purchase with 0% EMI, although there are only limited stocks of the phone here. So you might need to hurry up if you wanna grab a Magic V5 for yourself.

Honor Magic V5	Price in Nepal (Official)
16/512GB	NPR 266,999

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MSI Modern 15 H AI 2025 launched in Nepal with Core Ultra processor

Sujal Dev Pant

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September 22, 2025

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MSI Modern 15 H AI 2025 launched in Nepal with Core Ultra processor

The MSI Modern 15 H AI (2025) is the business and productivity-focused laptop from MSI. The laptop now ships with Intel’s latest powerful “Arrow Lake” processor. MSI has just landed two different varient of Modern 15 H AI in Nepal, which even comes with 2 years of international warranty. So, without any delay, let’s dive deep into its features, specifications, and price in Nepal of MSI Modern 15 H AI (2025).

MSI Modern 15 H AI (2025) Overview:

Design and display

Starting with design, the MSI Modern 15 H AI comes in a metallic chassis tested against MIL-STD-810H military test for robustness and durability, with the MSI logo at the center. It comes in a compact form factor of 15 inches, where we even get an independent numeric pad for efficient input. We also get a 180° lay-flat hinge.

The laptop measures just 19.6mm in thickness and weighs around 1.9kg. We also get a single White backlit keyboard with a copilot key.

Opening the lid, we are welcomed with a basic 15.6-inch IPS panel with a resolution of (1920×1080) pixels. The panel comes with a basic color coverage of 45% NTSC and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.

Performance and Memory

As I said in the beginning, under the hood of the MSI Modern 15 H AI, we get the flagship “Arrow Lake” processor from Intel.

We have two options to choose from one is the Intel Core 7 255H with 16 cores, 16 threads, with a max frequency of 5.1 GHz, and the other is the top-of-the-line Intel Core 9 285H with 16 cores, 16 threads, with a max frequency of 5.4 GHz. You can pick any option as both processors are capable of performing high-end tasks with ease.

We get a bunch of AI features in this new modern 15, thanks to its dedicated NPU, the Intel AI Boost, but it’s limited to just 13 TOPS.

For multitasking, the laptops come with a standard 16GB DDR5 RAM, which comes in dual channel and can be max upgraded to 96GB. The storage is handled by a 5126GB NVMe SSD.

Rest of the specs….

Fueling the Modern 15 H AI is a 54Wh battery, and MSI ships a 90W adaptor inside the box. We also get Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth version 5.3 for wireless connection. We also get a basic HD (720p) camera with a webcam shutter for more privacy. Other than this, we get a 2x2W speaker.

Modern 15 also doesn’t disappoint in ports either, we get 3 USB Type A USB3.2 Gen1, one Micro SD Card Reader, one HDMI 2.1, and a last Type C USB3.2 Gen2.

MSI Modern 15 H AI (2025) Specifications:

Dimensions: 359 x 241 x 19.6 mm
Weight: 1.9 kg
Display: 15.6-inch, FDH (1920×1080) resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
CPU:
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (16C/16T), 5.1 GHz max boost clock
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (16C/16T), 5.4 GHz max boost clock
GPU: Intel Arc 140T GPU (Integrated)
Memory: 16GB DDR5 (5600 MHz) RAM, 512GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage
Ports: 3x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x Mirco SD Card, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Type-C USB3.2 Gen2
Battery: 54Wh battery (charges via 90W AC adapter)
Webcam: HD (720p) camera with a camera shutter
Audio: Dual speakers (2x 2W)
Keyboard: 24-Zone RGB Keyboard with Copilot Key
Touchpad: Windows Precision touchpad
Security: TPM 2.0

MSI Modern 15 H AI (2025) Price in Nepal and Availability:

The official price of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025) in Nepal starts from NPR 163,645 for the Ultra 7 255H and goes up to NPR 156,162 for the Ultra 9 285H. You can purchase this laptop from various MSI Authorized Stores, where you will get 2 years of international warranty and a free MSI Sleeve Bag, MSI Mouse M88.

MSI Modern 15 H AI (2025 Models)	(Official) Price in Nepal
C2HMG – MSI Modern 15 H AI (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,16 GB, 512GB, 15 ” FHD)	NPR 156,162
C2HMG – MSI Modern 15 H AI (Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 GB, 512GB, 15 ” FHD)	NPR 163,645

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Honor Mobile Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

Yural Maskey

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September 22, 2025

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Honor Mobile Price in Nepal [2025 Updated]

After its split from Huawei, Honor is bouncing back into the global market with a lineup of mid-range and flagship smartphones. Along the same line, the brand has now made a comeback in Nepal with a new authorized distributor. In this post, we will go through a list of Honor mobiles that are available in Nepal, along with their specifications, features, availability, and official price.

Honor: Brand Overview

To reiterate, Honor is a prominent Chinese smartphone company that was founded in 2013 as a sub-brand of Huawei. While the latter is focused on the high-end and offline market, Honor debuted as an online-focused brand with a range of low-cost and mid-range handsets.

However, when the Huawei ban went into effect in 2019, things changed drastically for both corporations. This barred smartphone manufacturers from utilizing the resources of American corporations, which meant they no longer had access to Qualcomm, Google, and other tech giants’ products and services.

This has significantly impacted both companies, especially in their mobile division. To address this, Huawei sold Honor to Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology, which opened the way for Honor to resume using Google Mobile Services (GMS) on its handsets.

Since then, the company has been riding high in the global market. The brand has made a successful comeback with its flagship number series, as well as entered into the foldable arena with the Honor Magic V.

Honor in Nepal

Honor made its formal debut in Nepal in 2018 through Kratos Technologies Pvt. Ltd. But, this was before the US sanctions and its split with Huawei. Now, as the company is trying to gain a firm foot in the global market under a new holding, it has also opted to go with new management and a distributor in Nepal. Honor is also trying to get into the flagship segment through devices like the Magic 5 Pro.

The brand has now appointed Celltron Nepal Pvt. Ltd. as the official distributor of Honor smartphones in Nepal. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all Honor mobiles in Nepal, along with their specs and official price in Nepal.

Honor Mobile Price in Nepal 2025 (Summary)

Honor Mobile List	Price in Nepal
Honor Play10 (3+64GB)	Rs. 10,999
Honor X5b (4+64GB)	Rs. 12,999
Honor X5b Plus (4+128GB)	Rs. 14,499
Honor X6c (6+128GB)	Rs. 16,999
Honor X7c (8+256GB)	Rs. 24,999
Honor X8c (8+512GB)	Rs. 33,999
Honor X9c Smart (12+256GB)	Rs. 38,999
Honor X9c (12+256GB)	Rs. 48,999
Honor 400 Lite (12/ 255GB)	Rs. 39,999
Honor 400 (12/ 512GB)	Rs. 67,999
Honor 400 Pro (12/512GB)	Rs. 88,480
Honor Magic V5 (16+512GB)	Rs. 266,999

1. Honor Play10

The new Honor Play10 is the company’s most affordable phone in Nepal for now. It costs NPR 10,999 for the sole 3/64GB variant—and as you’d expect from a phone at this price—the Play10’s specs are just modest at best. You’re looking at a big 6.74-inch IPS display, but with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a teardrop notch for the front camera.

Available in “Ocean Cyan” and “Midnight Black” finishes in Nepal, the Honor Play10 is also IP52 rated against dust and minor water drops. Powering the phone is MediaTek’s Helio G81 chip, alongside 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be further expanded by up to a 1TB microSD card.

This budget phone’s cameras are nothing exciting either, which include a 13MP primary and a 5MP selfie shooter. But its battery life should be pretty stellar—lasting at least a couple of days under light to moderate use—thanks to that 5,000 mAh battery.

Honor Play10 Specifications:

Display: 6.74-inches HD+ IPS LCD, 60Hz
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm Mobile platform)
Memory: 3GB RAM, 64GB internal storage
Software & UI: Android Go
Rear Camera: 13MP primary
Front Camera: 5MP
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Battery: 5,000mAh, 10W wired charging
Price in Nepal: Rs. 10,999 (3/64GB)

2. Honor X5b

The Honor X5b is the latest offering in the X5 Series. It brings a Helio G36 Octa-core chip designed for budget phones. Paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, you can expect a decent performance alongside light gaming. For photography, there is a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie snapper.

In terms of display, the Honor X5b features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. Lastly, fueling this guy is a 5200mAh battery with slow 10W wired charging support.

Honor X5b Specifications:

Display: 6.56-inches HD+ TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm Mobile platform)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage
Software & UI: Magic UI 8.0 based on Android 14
Rear Camera: 13MP primary
Front Camera: 5MP
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Battery: 5,200mAh, 10W wired charging
Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,999 (4/64GB)

3. Honor X5b Plus

The Honor X5b Plus is a Plus version of the vanilla X5b. It features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD screen with a 720 x 1600 resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has uniform bezels with a raindrop notch, giving it a budget-friendly yet acceptable design.

The device sports a glass front with a plastic back and midframe, with a rectangular cutout for the camera and LED flash. Powering the phone is the MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, a 12nm processor with eight Cortex-A53 cores. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card slot. For cameras, the Honor X5b has a single 50MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an upgrade over the 13MP sensor on the vanilla X5b.

Honor X5b Specifications:

Display: 6.56-inches HD+ TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm Mobile platform)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage
Software & UI: Magic UI 8.0 based on Android 14
Rear Camera: 50MP primary
Front Camera: 5MP
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Battery: 5,200mAh, 10W wired charging
Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,499 (4/64GB)

4. Honor X6c

After using Honor X6c for a while, we’d have to say it’s a solid phone for the price. What caught our attention first was how sturdy it feels – Honor wasn’t kidding about that drop resistance certification. I’ve accidentally dropped it a couple of times and it’s held up well.

The 6.61-inch screen is bright enough to use outdoors, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel smooth, which is nice to have on a budget phone. The battery life is excellent too – the 5,300 mAh battery easily gets me through a full day, and when I do need to charge, the 35W fast charging is pretty quick.

The camera setup is basic but does the job for everyday photos. The 50MP main camera takes decent shots in good lighting, though don’t expect flagship-level quality. I like that they kept the headphone jack – it’s becoming rare these days. The side fingerprint scanner works well, and that dedicated AI button is actually useful for quick translations and scanning documents. For around Rs. 17,000, you’re getting a phone that feels more expensive than it is, runs smoothly for daily tasks, and should last you a good while thanks to that solid build quality.

Honor X6c Specifications:

Display: 6.61-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Brightness: Up to 1,000 nits
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM: 6GB / 8GB
Storage: 128GB / 256GB (expandable)
Rear Camera: 50MP main + QVGA depth sensor
Front Camera: 5MP punch-hole selfie camera
Battery: 5,300 mAh, 35W fast charging
OS: MagicOS 9 (Android 15)
IP Rating: IP64
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Fingerprint: Side-mounted
Price in Nepal: Rs. 16,999 (6GB/128GB), Rs. 18,999 (6GB/256GB)

5. Honor X7c

The Honor X7 series is coming together with a new ‘X7c’ added to the lineup in the sub-25,000 market. It’s got a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 685 chipset than its “X7a” and “X7b” siblings and plenty of memory with a sole 8/256GB configuration. But the headlining feature here is an IP64 rating alongside a 5-star drop resistance claim.

The weak link here is definitely the TFT LCD screen. It measures 6.77 inches, can display over 16 million colors, and goes up to 800 nits, but the resolution is just 720p. The refresh rate at 120Hz is definitely an improvement over the X7b’s 90Hz, but the X7c surprisingly downgrades the resolution from FHD+ to just HD. The rest of the specs look good on paper, though with a 108MP main camera (misses out on an ultrawide lens), stereo speakers, a large 6000mAh cell, and 35W fast charging.

Honor X7c Specifications:

Display: 6.77-inches HD TFT LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage
Software & UI: Magic UI 8.0 based on Android 14
Rear Camera: 108MP primary + 2MP depth
Front Camera: 8MP
Battery: 6,000mAh, 35W wired charging
Price in Nepal: Rs. 24,999 (8/256GB)

6. Honor X8c

The Honor X8c is the latest addition to the midrange table in Nepal. Boasting a similar design pattern to the X8b series, we get an iPhone-like dynamic island notch on the front side. Also, the display now refreshes at 120Hz, and this AMOLED panel stretches at 6.7-inch. Other than that, you get a dual camera setup with a 108MP primary camera and a 5MP ultrawide. Upfront, there is a 50MP selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the device gets a Snapdragon 685 SoC, fabbed under a 6nm process. As it’s a budget midrange chip, it’s just okay for social media usage and some light gaming on the go. However, the phone goes big on storage with a whopping 512GB of storage, paired with 8GB of RAM. Fueling the device is a 5,000mAh battery with 35W fast charging support.

Honor X8c Specifications:

Display: 6.7″ FHD+ AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Snapdragon 685 (6nm Mobile platform)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 512GB internal storage
Software & UI: Magic UI 9.0 based on Android 15
Rear Camera: Dual (108MP primary + 5MP ultrawide)
Front Camera: 50MP f/2.1 (pill-shaped cutout)
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
Battery: 5000mAh, 35W wired charging
Price in Nepal: Rs. 33,999 (8/512GB)

7. Honor X9c Smart

The Honor X9C Smart is basically a toned-down version of the Honor X9c. The camera module is still circular while the 5-star drop resistance is also here. But the display here is not an AMOLED panel, it’s a TFT LCD panel instead with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it gets its horsepower from a Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC. This 6nm fabbed chip boasts two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. It is available in a sole 12/256GB trim in Nepal. Lastly, the Honor X9C smart boasts a dual camera setup: 108MP main sensor + 5MP ultrawide unit, and fueling this guy is a sizeable 5,800mAh battery with 35W fast charging support.

Honor X9c Smart Specifications:

Display: 6.8” TFT LCD, FHD resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
Rear cameras:
- Main: 108MP, sensor, f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP, f/2.2
Front camera: 16MP, f/2.45, 1080p video
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra 5G, 6nm
Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
Operating system: MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14
Battery: 5,800mAh with 35W fast charging
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
Colors: Ocean Cyan, Moonlight White
Price in Nepal: Rs. 38,999 (12/256GB)

8. Honor X9c

The Honor X9c is a durable smartphone with an SGS-certified design that can withstand drops from up to 2 meters, along with a scratch-resistant exterior tested against steel wool and IP65 water resistance.

It can also function in extreme temperatures from -30°C to 55°C. The device features a 6.78-inch curved OLED display with a resolution of 1,224 x 2,700 pixels, 10-bit color, and an impressive 4,000 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, offering 5G connectivity and a single memory configuration of 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, operating on MagicOS 8.0 (Android 14).

For photography, the Honor X9c sports a 108MP main camera with OIS, 9-to-1 pixel binning, and 3x in-sensor zoom, alongside a 5MP ultra-wide camera and a 16MP front camera. It supports 4K video recording on the rear and 1080p on the front. The phone houses a large 6,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging, providing up to 26 hours of online video playback.

Honor X9c Specifications:

Display: 6.78” curved OLED, 1,224 x 2,700px resolution, 10-bit color, 4,000 nits brightness, 3,840Hz PWM dimming
Rear Cameras:
- Main: 108MP, 1/1.67” sensor, 0.64µm pixels, f/1.75, OIS, 4K video support, 9-to-1 pixel binning, 3x in-sensor zoom
- Ultra-Wide: 5MP, f/2.2
Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.45, 1080p video
Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 5G capable
Memory Options: 12/256GB
Operating System: MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
Audio: No 3.5mm headphone jack; stereo speakers with 300% volume boost
Colors: Titanium Purple, Jade Cyan, Titanium Black
Battery: 6,600mAh with 66W fast charging, up to 26 hours of online video playback
Price in Nepal: Rs. 48,999 (12/256GB)

9. Honor 400 Lite

The Honor 400 Lite is the most affordable entry in the 400 series, offering a more restrained spec sheet while retaining a similar design language. It has a flat frame and slim profile, weighing just 171 grams and measuring 7.29mm thick. The display remains a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, though the resolution is reduced to 2412 x 1080 pixels. Despite being a Lite model, it boasts a peak brightness of 3,500 nits, which is unusually high for its class. The phone is also IP65 rated and features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Internally, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra, a mid-tier chip paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. While not as powerful as the Snapdragon chips found in the higher-end models, it’s sufficient for basic multitasking and everyday apps. The rear camera setup consists of a 108MP main sensor and a 5MP ultrawide, a noticeable downgrade from the triple-camera systems on the regular and Pro models. The software experience is the same, running MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15.

The battery capacity stands at 5,230mAh with 35W wired charging—lower than the 6000mAh and faster charging found in the other 400 series phones. However, features like stereo speakers and a new AI camera button show that Honor still aims to provide a rounded experience within the Lite category. Available in Mars Green, Velvet Black, and Velvet Gray, the 400 Lite offers a simplified alternative for users who don’t need flagship specs but still want a modern design and display

Honor 400 Lite Specifications

Design: Flat frame, sleek design
Dimension: 161 x 74.55 x 7.29 mm
Weight: 171 grams
Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits
Protection: IP65 splash resistance, in-display fingerprint scanner
Resolution: 2412 x 1080 pixels resolution
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra
Graphics: IMG BXM-8-256
OS: MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 256GB
Rear Camera: 108MP primary camera, 5MP ultrawide
Battery: 5,230mAh, 35W wired charging
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
Audio: Stereo speakers
Additional Features: Multipurpose AI camera button
Color options: Mars Green, Velvet Black, Velvet Gray
Price in Nepal: Rs. 39,999 (12/256GB)

10. Honor 400

The Honor 400 is a mid-range smartphone that is also an upgrade to its predecessor (Honor 200). It features a 6.55-inch curved AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and over a billion colors, offering a visually sharp experience. At 184 grams and 7.3mm thick, it maintains a relatively slim and lightweight form. The phone is also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, which provides some basic protection against the elements.

Under the hood, the device runs on the same chip as the honor 200 (Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor built on a 4nm process), paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It comes preloaded with Android 15 and Honor’s MagicOS 9.0. On the back, there’s a 200MP main sensor with OIS and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, while the front houses a 50MP selfie camera. These specs suggest the phone is geared toward users who prioritize mobile photography and performance in everyday use.

Powering the device is a 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which supports both 80W wired and wireless charging. Other notable features include stereo speakers, eSIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It does not include a headphone jack. In Nepal, the Honor 400 is available for Rs. 67,999 for the 12/512GB variant.

Honor 400 Specifications

Dimensions: 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm / 184g
Display: 6.55″ AMOLED curved display, 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07B colors
Resolution: 2736 × 1264 pixels
Durability: IP65 dust and water resistance
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)
Memory/ Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X / 512GB
OS & UI: Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0
Rear Camera: 200MP main (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)
Front Camera: 50MP (f/2.1)
Battery: 6000mAh silicon-carbon cell /80W wired SuperCharge, 80W wireless, 5Wreverse charging
Audio: Stereo speakers (no 3.5mm jack)
Connectivity: eSIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Price in Nepal: Rs. 67,999 (!2/512GB)

11. Honor 400 Pro

The Honor 400 Pro builds on the foundation of the regular 400 with several meaningful upgrades, particularly in durability, performance, and camera capabilities. The phone is slightly larger and heavier, featuring a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with 10-bit color depth and the same 120Hz refresh rate. While the resolution is slightly lower than the Honor 400 on paper, the Pro model includes IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance—an upgrade over the 400’s IP65 rating, making it more resilient in harsher conditions.

A notable leap lies in performance. The 400 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a flagship-level processor that delivers higher processing power and efficiency than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 found in the standard 400. Storage also gets a boost with faster UFS 4.0 support, offered in both 256GB and 512GB variants, paired with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM. The rear camera system sees an upgrade as well, adding a dedicated 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS, alongside the same 200MP main sensor and 12MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, a secondary 2MP depth sensor joins the 50MP selfie camera.

Battery specs remain similar, with a 6000mAh silicon-carbon cell, but charging is faster: 100W wired charging is a step up from the 80W on the regular model, though wireless charging drops slightly to 50W. Connectivity also improves with support for Wi-Fi 7 over Wi-Fi 6, aligning the device more closely with flagship standards. Like the Honor 400, there’s no headphone jack, but stereo speakers, eSIM, NFC, and in-display fingerprint scanning are present. Overall, the 400 Pro extends the base model’s capabilities without straying far from the same design language.

Honor 400 Pro Specifications

Dimensions: 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 205g
Display: 6.7″ AMOLED curved display, 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color
Resolution: 2700 × 1224 pixels
Durability: IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X
ROM: 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0
OS & UI: Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0
Rear Camera: 200MP main (f/1.9, OIS), 50MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x zoom, OIS), 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)
Front Camera: 50MP (f/2.0) + 2MP (depth)
Battery: 6000mAh silicon-carbon cell
Charging: 100W wired SuperCharge, 50W wireless SuperCharge
Audio: Stereo speakers (no 3.5mm jack)
Connectivity: E-sim, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical), Face unlock
Price in Nepal: Rs. 88,499 (12/512GB)

12. Honor Magic V5

The Honor Magic V5 is the latest device by the Chinese company in its foldable segment. The device has been positioned as the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone, showcasing Honor’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of mobile technology design.

Industry observers have noted that the Magic V5 represents a considerable engineering achievement, with Honor managing to reduce the overall thickness while packing in flagship-level specifications.

The device features a large foldable OLED display with high refresh rate capabilities, powered by a top-tier Snapdragon processor and complemented by substantial RAM and storage options. It has been noted that the camera system includes multiple high-resolution sensors, designed to compete with traditional flagship smartphones in photography performance.

Honor Magic V5 Specifications

Thickness folded: 8.8mm (Ivory White), 9mm (other colors)
Thickness unfolded: 4.1mm
Weight: ~217g
Display: 7.95″ foldable, 6.43″ outer, 120Hz LTPO OLED (inner and outer screens)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM: Up to 16GB
Battery: 5,820mAh with wireless charging
Rear cameras: Triple setup including 64MP periscope lens
Water and dust resistance: IP58 and IP59
Software: MagicOS 9.0.1 (based on Android 15)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 266,999 (16/512GB)

Honor Mobile Price in Nepal: Conclusion

As we mentioned earlier, Honor has re-entered the Nepali market with a new distributor. While its phones have been criticized in the past for having an exorbitant price, the new distributor has introduced products at a decent price tag. We’ll have to wait and see how the company’s new approach plays out in the long run.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the price of Honor mobile in Nepal?

The price of Honor mobiles in Nepal ranges from Rs. 11,990 to Rs. 239,999.

Where to buy Honor Phones in Nepal?

You can buy Honor phones in Nepal from authorized stores across online and offline platforms for official warranty and good after-sales support.

Which Honor phone is the best for cameras?

The Honor Magic 6 Pro is the best Honor phone for cameras.

Which is the most expensive Honor phone in Nepal?

The most expensive Honor phone in Nepal is the Honor Magic V2 which costs Rs. 239,999 for the 16/512GB version.

Will I get a warranty if I buy an Honor phone from the grey market?

No, you won’t get a warranty if you have purchased an Honor phone from a grey/unofficial channel.