Lenovo has refreshed its Legion lineup of gaming laptops with Intel’s latest 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H processors. Legion 5i is the cheapest of the bunch and the only one to have an option with two display sizes. Here, we will be discussing the official specifications and key features of the Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) along with its expected price in Nepal.
Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Overview:
Design and Display
Like I mentioned earlier, the Legion 5i comes in two display sizes – 15” and 17”. The latter comes with a 17.3” FHD panel with either a 60Hz refresh rate or a 144Hz Dolby Vision-enabled screen.
On the other hand, the 15.6” model offers more display options starting with a standard FHD panel to up to 165Hz WQHD screen with 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision, and G-SYNC compatibility. The third option offers the same specs but with an FHD resolution. Lastly, there is a 120Hz variant without any of the bells and whistles like Dolby Vision.
As expected, the 17” model is heavier than the 15” counterpart. The former comes in Phantom Black color while the latter has an additional Stingray White option.
Performance and Memory
Lenovo Legion 5i is powered by the latest 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake-H Core i7 CPUs. Users can make a choice between Core i7-11400H and Core i7-11800H processor while there are multiple GPU options—all from the NVIDIA RTX 30 series. The most premium model packs RTX 3070 with 130W maximum power.
Lenovo has also included an AI Engine to boost the frame rates on AAA titles. You also get the Coldfront 3.0 thermal system that boasts better airflow than the previous generation.
Legion 5i 2021 (15”) can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 (3200MHz) RAM and 2TB of M.2 PCIe SSD. On the other hand, the 17” gets up to 32GB RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD (Gen3/Gen4).
Rest of the specs
In terms of connectivity, you get one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two Thunderbolt, an Ethernet, an HDMI 2.1, a card reader, an audio jack, and a DC input. The ports are located on the sides and the rear side of the laptop. Talking about wireless connectivity, it supports Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Lenovo is claiming a battery life of up to 8 hours on this machine. Legion 5i (2021) supports Rapid Charge Pro and each variant will have at least have a 170W slim adapter.
Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Specifications:
17”
15”
Display
17.3” IPS, 72% NTSC, 300 nits
15.6″ IPS panel
Optional Display Technologies
60/144Hz refresh rate
120/165Hz, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-SYNC, 100% sRGB
Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)
WQHD (2560 x 1400)
FHD (1920 x 1080)
Keyboard
Legion True Strike
Backlight
White / Blue / 4-Zone RGB Backlight
White Backlight
Performance
11th-gen Intel Core i7-11800H / i7-11400H
GPU
Up to NVIDIA GTX 3070 (130W, 8GB GDDR6, 1560MHz)
RAM
8/16GB DDR4 (3200MHz)
Up to 32GB DDR4 (3200MHz)
Storage
Up to 2TB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD
Up to 1TB PCIE SSD (Gen3/Gen4)
Webcam
HD with E-shutter
Audio
2x 2W speaker with Nahimic 3D sound
Battery
Up to 8 hours, Rapid Charge Pro
Power Adapter
170W Slim Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi 6 802.11 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.1
I/O Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt, 1x Ethernet, 1x audio jack, 1x DC input, 1x HDMI 2.1
Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability
Lenovo Legion 5i will be available in the US from July at a starting price of $969.99. We expect the price of the Lenovo Legion 5i (2021) in Nepal to start at NPR 135,000 when it launches here shortly.
Lenovo Legion 5i (2021)
Price in the US
Price in Nepal (Expected)
i7-11400H, RTX 3060
$969.99
NPR 135,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of Lenovo Yoga 7i (2021).
MSI has announced a bunch of new laptops following Intel’s announcement of the new Tiger Lake-H mobile gaming CPUs. On that note, we have a 2021 refresh of the MSI Creator 17 too. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of MSI Creator 17 in Nepal.
MSI Creator 17 Overview:
Display
The all-new Creator 17 is a refreshed version of its 2020 edition, which was the world’s first laptop with a mini LED display. Likewise, the new Creator 17 has a 17.3-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160) mini LED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the panel has a brightness of up to 1000 nits, 100% DCI-P3 color spectrum coverage, and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification.
When it comes to the bezels, they are also quite thin. These specs are very accommodating for a laptop display. Still, MSI hasn’t upgraded this screen to a taller 16:10 aspect ratio as this is still a 16:9 display.
On the performance front, the MSI Creator 17 can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9-11980HK processor, 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of solid-state storage via two NVMe SSD slots. On the GPU front, you have three Nvidia cards to pick from. It is available with RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6), RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6), or RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6).
MSI Creator 17’s I/O ports consist of one Thunderbolt 4.0, one USB Type-C Gen 3.2, one HDMI, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, an SD card reader, and an RJ45 (LAN) port. Furthermore, it has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2 networking options. The laptop boots from a 99.9Wh battery which charges via a 230W power adapter provided inside the box itself.
MSI Creator 17 Specifications:
Body: 396.1(W) × 259.4(D) × 20.25(H)mm, 2.45 kg
Display: 17.3-inch UHD Panel, mini LED, 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 1000 nits brightness
I/O ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4.0, 1x USB Type-C Gen 3.2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x SD card reader, 1x RJ45
MSI Creator 17 Price in Nepal and Availability
MSI has not yet announced the price and availability of Creator 17 but says it will be announced in the coming weeks. So, we will have to wait to know the price of MSI Creator 17 in Nepal. But given its top-of-the-line specs, it will easily end up costing over 4 lakhs in Nepal.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021).
When Intel launched its 11th-gen H35 processors back in CES 2021, it wasn’t exactly the powerhouse everyone was hoping for. With a TDP of just 35W, these CPUs attempted to balance portability and performance—while introducing a new class of lightweight gaming laptops. Thankfully, Intel also teased high-TDP mobile gaming processors during the same event which have finally seen the light of day. So, let’s take a look at the new Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H mobile CPUs for high-end gaming laptops.
Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H mobile processors:
There are a total of five CPUs in the Tiger Lake-H lineup starting with the Core i5-11260H. All of them are based on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin Willow Cove architecture. The new Willow Cove Core brings a lot of improvements over its predecessor. There are eight cores on each die.
Likewise, they bring 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes to connect graphics cards and storage—contrary to how AMD still went with PCIe Gen 3 in its latest Ryzen 5000 mobile processors. Anyway, based on the configuration of the lanes, some even support bootable SSD RAID 0. Furthermore, it comes with integrated Xe-LP graphics, AV1 decoding, and Thunderbolt 4 controllers built-in.
The processors have a standard rating of 45W whereas there is a 35W option for each processor except the top-of-the-line Core i9-11980HK. All these CPUs have at least 6 cores and they also support Hyper-Threading.
The most premium offering in the lineup is the Core i9-11980HK. Its base clock frequency is listed at 2.6GHz and 3.3GHz for the 45W and 65W, respectively. It can be boosted up to 4.5GHz on all cores. Similarly, it has a 4 Core turbo speed of 4.9GHz. In addition, it also supports Turbo Boost Max 3.0 that allows can boost the select two cores to up to 5.0GHz.
The Xe graphics integrated into the chip features up to 32 execution units with a max frequency of 1450 MHz (base frequency @ 350MHz). The GPU specs are uniform over the lineup except for the entry-level Core i5-11260H that has a maximum frequency of just 1400MHz. The highlight here is that i9-11980HK is the only unlocked chip in the Tiger Lake-H lineup. Users can overclock it using Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU).
Core / Threads
Base Frequency (GHz
Max Turbo (GHz)
Integrated Graphics
35W
45W
65W
1C
2C
4C
6C
8C
Execution Units
Base/Max Frequency
i9-11980HK
8/16
–
2.6
3.3
5.0
4.9
4.7
4.5
32
350/1450 MHz
i9-11900H
8/16
2.1
2.5
–
4.9
4.8
4.6
4.4
i7-11800H
8/16
1.9
2.3
–
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.2
i5-11400H
6/12
2.2
2.7
–
4.5
4.3
4.1
N/A
i5-11260H
6/12
2.1
2.6
–
4.4
4.2
4.0
N/A
350/1400 MHz
vPro Platform
Intel has also announced its commercial lineup of Tiger Lake-H processors to be used in enterprise setups. Their specs are somewhat similar to that of the consumer-level SKUs but they are based on the vPro platform. The vPro platform comes with additional features for security, productivity, device management, and stability. The Core-H CPUs are meant for high-performance business laptops while the W-11000 processors are for mobile workstations.
Core / Threads
Base Frequency (GHz)
Max Turbo (GHz)
35W
45W
1C
2C
4C
6C
8C
W-11955M
8/16
2.1
2.6
5.0
4.9
4.7
4.5
i9-11950H
8/16
2.1
2.6
5.0
4.9
4.7
4.5
W-11855M
6/12
2.6
3.2
4.9
4.7
4.4
N/A
i7-11850H
8/16
2.1
2.5
4.8
4.8
4.6
4.3
Intel 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H Mobile Processors Availability
Intel has confirmed that its 11th-gen Tiger Lake-H mobile processors are being used in more than 80 models across consumer, commercial, and workstation models. Also, it has already shipped over a million processors to its partners.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 2021.
Over the last decade, Nepal’s internet infrastructure has grown significantly. Yet, the perpetual bitter truth here is that people with internet connections in their home/office are dissatisfied with their ISP (Internet Service Provider), no matter which one it is. So with this poll, we want to know which ISP in Nepal do you think is the best.
Poll: Best ISP in Nepal
We know that Worldlink is the largest ISP in Nepal (based on the total number of subscribers). And the company is continuously expanding its services in collaboration with different international brands. Worldlink has installed hotspots in over 10,000 locations throughout Nepal and hopes to take that number to 30,000 in total.
On the contrary, Vianet managed to grab the headlines recently with its 100 Mbps internet package. That too at the same price as its existing plans.
Subisu and Classic Tech are two other major players in the Nepali ISP market. While the former grew its customer base and rose to become Nepal’s second-largest ISP, the latter is known for its competitive pricing. Classic Tech has matched Vianet in adding 100 Mbps broadband to its home plane, while Subisu customers can enjoy speeds of up to 60 Mbps.
On the other hand, Nepal Telecommunications’ Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) service has done well; gaining over 60,000 subscribers in the last ten months of lockdown. With this, NTC has risen healthily among Nepal’s best performing FTTH service providers.
Altogether, we have 40 ISPs providing their service in Nepal, with some meeting the needs of their subscribers and the others failing to do so. So, vote in our poll to select your pick for the best ISP in Nepal.
Amidst the ongoing lockdown, Smart Talk Pvt. Ltd. has launched OnePlus 9 in Nepal. It is one of the authorized distributors of OnePlus smartphones in the country. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the OnePlus 9 in Nepal.
OnePlus 9 Overview:
Design and Display
Starting with the display, the OnePlus 9 sports a 6.55-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED panel. It is a 120Hz refresh rate screen but it’s not an adaptive one as in the Pro model. Other than that, the display features a left-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
At the back, we get a re-designed camera bump complete with the Hasselblad branding. It is home to the triple camera setup. Also, the frame is made from polymer instead of aluminum. The phone is available in three color options – Stellar Black, Arctic Sky, and Winter Mist. Both the front and the back of the OnePlus 9 are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Performance and Memory
Like the Pro model, the vanilla OnePlus 9 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone is available with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. You also get the new Cool Play cooling mechanism.
It will ship with ColorOS 11 in the Chinese market. However, it will retain the beloved OxygenOS 11 (based on Android 11) for the global market.
The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 48MP Sony IMX689 sensor which comes with DOL HDR. Users can record 4K videos at 120fps. Similarly, 8K videos are capped at 30 fps. Accompanying the primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera. It uses a freeform lens that reduces the distortion from 20% to just 1%.
Thus, OnePlus is claiming that it will “practically eliminate edge distortion” that has been common with ultrawide cameras in smartphones. Completing the triple camera setup is a 2MP monochrome sensor.
Battery and Connectivity
OnePlus 9 comes with the same 4,500mAh battery that is in the Pro model. It also retains the 65W fast charging technology, while supporting wireless charging as well.
However, the charging speed maxes out at 15W compared to 50W in the Pro model. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.
Rear Camera: Triple;
– 48MP f/1.2 Sony IMX689 primary sensor, OIS
– 50MP f/2.2 Sony IMX766 ultra-wide sensor with freeform lens
– 2MP monochrome sensor
Front Camera: 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX471 sensor (punch-hole)
Security: In-display Fingerprint Scanner, Face Unlock
Battery: 4500mAh with 65W fast charging, 15W Wireless Charging
Colors: Arctic Sky, Astral Black, Winter Mist
OnePlus 9 Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of the OnePlus 9 in Nepal is NPR 104,999 for the 12/256GB variant. You can buy OnePlus 9 in Nepal from authorized retail stores like Sherisha Mobile Hub.
OnePlus 9
Price in Nepal
Availability
12/256GB
NPR 104,999
Out of Stock
Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Nepal is increasing at an alarming rate, and so are the death tolls. In the midst of all this tragedy, Rabi Lamichhane’s initiation, the Doko app, looks to ease things by a bit. Doko app will now help treat COVID-19 patients who cannot afford to be admitted to pricey hospitals.
Doko App Overview:
Inside the app, you just need to play a game to help corona patients. Isn’t that fascinating? Rabi Lamichhane says no one will lose in the game—anyone who participates will win. To begin, ensure that you have registered with the app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Then, how we can help?
After successfully signing up, you must register for an episode called “Kam Ka Kura.” You can see a daily package and a weekly package here, which can be subscribed for NPR 19 and NPR 49, respectively. When you choose a package, you’ll be taken to the payment options page. After you make the payment, you will be enrolled in the game.
Here’s the take. The money we pay during registration goes straight to COVID-19 patients’ care. The game will have a duration of almost 45 minutes and will be playable three days a week. Not only you are helping the team, but you can also win NPR 1 lakh if you correctly answer all of the questions.
So, either you win for yourself or you can choose to donate to the money. This is why Rabi Lamichhane said no one will lose in the game. He added that if the app receives more user engagement, the advertisements will also help generate money for treatment.
Janamaitri Hospital has collaborated on this initiative and will offer all necessary facilities for COVID-19 patients at a fee they can afford, or for free. The hospital, which is located in Balaju, Kathmandu, has over 100 normal beds, 12 ICU beds, and 7 ventilators.
Conclusion
We wholeheartedly applaud this initiative launched by Rabi Lamichhane & the team and Janamaitri Hospital to help treat COVID-19 patients with the revenue generated from the Doko app. And what we want to say is let’s make the best use of the app, which will benefit both the team and you (if you win the game). Also, please take all precautionary steps recommended by the government or local authorities to remain safe. Learn more about the initiative here.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A52.
Every now and then, we come across the news about chipset vulnerabilities. Well, adding to the list is a modem-based security flaw in Qualcomm chipsets that can be exploited simply by sending a well-crafted SMS. A research company in Israel discovered this flaw in the Qualcomm chipsets, which powers millions of phones worldwide.
Qualcomm chipset flaw:
Mobile System Modem (MSM) is a technology that has been found on Qualcomm chipsets since the 1990s. According to Check Point Research, exploiting this, hackers can target a mobile device simply by sending an SMS. And this has long been a subject of interest in security research.
Furthermore, MSM is still present in today’s Qualcomm chipsets including the latest 5G-ready ones. They are used by some of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and others. According to the security company, up to 30% of all Android phones contain the Qualcomm modem software that contains this weakness.
Attackers only need to send a specially designed SMS to gain possession of the device; granting it permission to read messages, view the phone’s call history, and even unlock the SIM card. Devices that do not receive security patch fixes on a regular basis are on the radar of this flaw.
After the flaw was brought to light, a Qualcomm spokesperson confirmed that the company is aware of the issue and has already released a patch. Qualcomm representative reports to Tom’s Guide as “Qualcomm Technologies has already made fixes available to OEMs in December 2020, and we encourage end-users to update their devices as patches become available.”
However, the flaw’s catalog number, CVE-2020-11292, is not listed in any recent Android security bulletin. Even so, it is possible that Google used it in a previous security update without listing it in the bulletin. According to Qualcomm, the issue will be addressed publicly in the June 2021 security update. Thankfully, GSMArena has pointed out that Samsung has already patched this vulnerability in many of its Galaxy devices.
Verdict
So, it is critical that practically every Android smartphone manufacturer push out an update fixing this issue ASAP. But unfortunately, we know not every OEM can or will do this. Only a handful of companies push updates on a regular basis. And regardless of any brand, this issue affects all Snapdragon-powered phones.
Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of Samsung Galaxy A52.
Lenovo’s 2021 refresh of IdeaPad Flex 14 is now available in Nepal. It is a relatively affordable 2-in-1 convertible laptop with Lenovo digital pen support. So, let’s take a look at the specifications, features, price, and availability of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 2021 in Nepal.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 2021 Overview:
Design and Display
Weighing just 1.4 kilograms, this laptop is very compact. Its top, left, and right bezels are quite minimal although the bottom bezel is thicker compared to most modern laptops. But, this is necessary to provide a comfortable grip when using the device in tablet mode.
Following that, Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 has a 14-inch IPS panel with FHD resolution. This glossy touchscreen has a brightness of up to 250 nits and covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut. Besides that, since it allows 360-degree rotation, the laptop can be used in different modes like tablet, tent, and stand on top of the standard laptop mode. A 720p HD webcam is also mounted inside a 3.0 mm cutout.
Performance
Here, you can choose between AMD’s Ryzen 5 5500Uand Ryzen 7 5700U. This is complemented by 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM and 256GB solid-state drive (SSD). For graphics, it has the integrated AMD Radeon Graphics GPU. Besides that, it uses a 4 cell 52.5 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery. Getting to audio, the laptop gets a stereo speaker setup with Dolby Audio support.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 has a decent number of peripheral device connectivity options. An HDMI 1.4b, a USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-C, a DC power-in, and a headphone jack are located on the left side. On the other hand, the right frame houses a power switch, an SD card reader, and two USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A ports, one of which is always on and can be used to charge mobile devices even when the device is turned off.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 Specifications:
Body: 12.66 x 8.56 x 0.7-0.82-inches, 1.4 kg
Display: 14″ IPS display, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 250 nits, 45% NTSC color gamut
CPU: Ryzen 5 5500U / Ryzen 7 5700U
GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200 MHz RAM, 256GB SSD
I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (1x USB charging), 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (with Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 4-in-1 Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm combo Jack, DC port (round)
Connectivity: WiFi 6 (802.11 ax), Bluetooth 5.0
Battery: 4 Cell 52.5Wh Li-Ion battery
Accessories: Lenovo Digital Pen provided inside the box
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 2021 Price in Nepal
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 2021 is now available in Nepal where its price starts at NPR 115,000 for the Ryzen 5 5500U variant. There is also a variant with Ryzen 7 5700U that costs NPR 129,990. This 2-in-1 convertible laptop is available for purchase from authorized computer stores including ITTI. Here, ITTI is also offering one year of warranty, a laptop bag, and a mouse for free with the purchase of this laptop.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14
Price in Nepal
Ryzen 5 5500U, 16/512GB
NPR 115,000
Ryzen 7 5700U, 16/512GB
NPR 129,990
Meanwhile, check out the review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo.
Lenovo has unveiled two new Yoga series laptops in Nepal—particularly, the 2021 edition of Yoga 7 and Yoga 9 2-in-1 laptops. In this article, we will look at the specifications, features, price, and availability of the Lenovo Yoga 7 2021 and Yoga 9 2021 in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2021 Overview:
Design and Display
Lenovo Yoga 7 is a compact laptop designed for people who work on the go. It features a 14-inch IPS touchscreen with a 360-degree hinge and a brightness of up to 300 nits. It supports stylus input and has a 72% of NTSC color gamut. The laptop is pretty lightweight at 1.4 kg and comes in a slim dimension of 0.62-0.7 x 12.61 x 8.45-inches.
Under the hood, you get the Intel Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 processor. It is a quad-core CPU with a base clock speed of 2.80 GHz and a 4.70 GHz max turbo boost. On the memory front, it has 12GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM and a 512GB SSD. For graphics, it has Intel’s integrated Iris Xe GPU. Besides that, the Yoga 7 2021 is fueled by a 71Whr 4-cell Li-Ion battery.
Rest of the specs
Other noteworthy features include a 2 x 2W front-facing Dolby Atmos speaker and a 720p HD webcam on the top bezel. It has a USB 3.2 Gen 1 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (both Power Delivery compliant), a headphone/mic combo, and a NOVO hole for I/O communications.
CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7 @2.80GHz, Max turbo up to 4.70GHz
GPU: Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
Memory: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, 512GB SSD
Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 / PowerDelivery / DisplayPort), 1x headphone/mic combo, NOVO hole
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax), Bluetooth 5.0
Battery: 4 Cell Li-Ion 71Whr battery
Body: 0.62-0.7 x 12.61 x 8.45-inches, 1.4 kg
Lenovo Yoga 7 2021 Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Lenovo Yoga 7 2021 in Nepal is NPR 135,000. You can buy this 2-in-1 laptop from ITTI in Nepal. Moreover, the company also offers one year warranty, a free laptop bag, and a mouse. In addition, you can book a free delivery anywhere in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga 7 2021
Price in Nepal
i7-1165G7, 12/512GB
NPR 135,000
Lenovo Yoga 9 2021 Overview:
Display and Design
Along with the Yoga 7, the Lenovo Yoga 9 2021 is now available in Nepal as well which is a comparatively premium offering and therefore holds a bigger price tag. It’s another 2-in-1 laptop from the company with a lightweight design. It weighs 1.4 kg, similar to the Yoga 7, and has a width of 8.51 inches.
On the front, it has a 14-inch IPS panel with FHD resolution and 400 nits of brightness. It also supports Lenovo Active stylus. Furthermore, the screen has thin bezels and supports Dolby Vision HDR.
Powering the Yoga 9 2021 is the 11th-gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor. It is a quad-core CPU with an Intel Turbo Boost speed of up to 4.80GHz. It comes with 16GB LPDDR4X-4267MHz RAM and 512GB PCIe solid-state drive. There is no dedicated graphics card thus you will have to rely on the integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU for all your graphics-related work.
Rest of the specs
One of the most intriguing features of Yoga 9 has to be its audio setup. The laptop has a Rotating Sound Bar system incorporating Dolby Atmos to provide a surround sound experience. There are also two subwoofers, two tweeters, and two webcam microphones. For connectivity, it uses Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.1.
CPU: Intel Core i7-1185G7 @3.00GHz; Turbo up to 4.80GHz
GPU: Intel Iris Xe
RAM: 16GB LPDDR4X 4267MHz
Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
Ports: USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On), 2 x USB-C 4.0 / Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort & Power Delivery), Headphone / mic combo
Connectivity: WiFi 6 802.11AX (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5.1
Battery: Up to 15 Hours
Body: 12.57 x 8.51 x 0.57 – 0.61-inches, 1.4 kg
Lenovo Yoga 9 2021 Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Lenovo Yoga 9 2021 in Nepal is slightly more than that of Yoga 7 2021. It costs NPR 198,000 and it can be purchased from ITTI. Like the Yoga 7, you’ll also get one year warranty, a laptop bag, and a mouse for free with the purchase of Lenovo Yoga 9 2021.
Lenovo Yoga 9 2021
Price in Nepal
i7-1185G7, 16/512GB
NPR 198,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of Lenovo Yoga 7i (2021).
Hey guys. I hope you are doing well and taking all the necessary precautions against the recent spike in COVID 19 cases. In this article, I am going to give my long-term review of the Samsung Galaxy A52.
We have already briefly discussed the phone in our early impressions and even talked about the phone at length in our detailed comparison against the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. But soon after that, one of our team members has been extensively using it as his daily driver for almost a month now, and here’s what we think about this phone.
Samsung Galaxy A52 Specifications:
Body: 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm, 189 gm, IP67 dust/water resistant
Battery: 4500mAh with 25W fast charging (15W adapter provided)
Color options: Awesome – Black, Blue, White, Violet (No white color in Nepal)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 41,999 (8/128GB)
Samsung Galaxy A52 Long-Term Review:
First off, because of the global chipset shortage as well as the recent lockdown in India subsequently resulting in limited manufacturing, Galaxy A52 is currently out-of-stock in most parts of the world.
And since we’ve seen a lot of positive reviews of this phone, its demand is also really high. So yeah, the supply chain has been disrupted by this—and it’s not just with the A52, but practically with every smartphone brand in 2021.
As expected Samsung is charging a little bit higher for this phone compared to the competition like the Note 10 Pro Max or the Realme 8 Pro. But as I said in my comparison video, A52 is the better overall phone, in almost every aspect.
Design and Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
IP67 dust and water-resistant
So, let me start this review with what we have liked about the Samsung Galaxy A52. First off, I think the overall heft and the ergonomics of the phone are spot-on. It’s not that heavy or as wide as with the Note 10 Pro Max, so that’s great about this device.
Also, the color choices that Samsung is offering with its latest A-series are quite the eye-candy. Plus, it has got an IP67 rating as well, which came as a big surprise because it’s truly a one-of-a-kind feature for a phone at this price range. In fact, even the more expensive phones like Mi 11X Pro or the OnePlus 9R are void of any sort of ingress protection.
Anyhow, one major complaint shared by some users about this phone is how it comes with a plastic back as well as the frames. But, in my usage, this matte back didn’t feel that cheap and the build is solid. No cheap creaks and such. But since plastic is plastic, it can get easily scratched and discolored over the long run. So far, we haven’t had such issues yet, but that’s something you have to take care of by maybe getting a cover or a skin.
Display
6.5-inches FHD+ Super AMOLED screen
90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Up to 800 nits brightness, SGS Eye Comfort
Likewise, I haven’t faced any problems with the display like flickering or unresponsive touch. This AMOLED screen is also bright, the auto-brightness works fine, and the colors, as well as the touch response, are great. The in-display fingerprint sensor isn’t the fastest but if you turn off the animation, it works just fine.
Another highlight of the Galaxy A52 when it was announced was its 90Hz refresh rate, but I guess that’s no longer a highlight seeing how the cheaper Note 10 Pro brings a 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED screen.
And honestly speaking, for me, the difference between a 60Hz and 90Hz screen isn’t that big of a deal. So, I think maybe Samsung should have provided a 120Hz screen just like with the 5G variant of Galaxy A52.
As a result, the perceived smoothness while scrolling through the UI is definitely better on a 120Hz screen in phones like Note 10 Pro Max. But when it comes to the actual performance, well, here the Galaxy A52 does it better than the competition, which comes off as a big surprise because technically, Note 10 Pro Max has a relatively better Snapdragon 732G chipset.
Performance
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC (8nm)
Up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/2256GB storage (expandable)
Hence, despite the inferior Snapdragon 720G at work, Samsung has optimized One UI well enough to run better and smoother. We haven’t faced any instance of lags or hints of slowing down on this phone either, even after installing over 50 apps and cycling through them every day.
I got the 8GB RAM variant whose memory management has also been satisfactory, and the multitasking is decent too.
Still, I think, Samsung should have given the Snapdragon 750G or the Dimensity 800U here—the 5G-ready ones, given its price tag. Yes, the 5G variant delivers exactly this but what I’m trying to say is that maybe A52 didn’t need a separate 4G and 5G model in the first place.
Moving on, another aspect that we have liked about the Galaxy A52 is its cameras—both front and back. It doesn’t have a 108MP sensor like what other brands are offering lately at a similar price.
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But trust me, with its 64MP primary sensor, you are going to get a better image overall – be it in terms of color science, details, or dynamic range. Plus, it shoots better ultra-wide shots from its 12MP sensor.
Nighttime Images
The one area where the 108MP lens reigns supreme is in the nighttime shots.
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As you can see from these samples, the nona-binned shots of the Note 10 Pro Max bring out less noise and more details on the images during low light conditions.
vs Galaxy A72
We also compared the A52’s camera against the more expensive Galaxy A72 which comes with the same chipset and lenses. And as expected, both of them capture identical photos almost all the time.
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So, as I said in our full review of the Galaxy A72, until and unless you absolutely favor a big phone, the A52 is a much better value since it’s like $100 cheaper and gives you an almost exact smartphone experience.
vs Galaxy M62 (Day time)
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And a lot of you were asking me to compare the Galaxy F62’s camera with the A52 as well. I did, and my final verdict is that you are going to get better photos from the A52.
Since you get Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) here, this phone can deliver better sharpness and details in both daylight as well as low-light shots. Plus, you are also getting a natural color tone and nice exposure maintenance as opposed to oversaturated ones from the F62.
What I don’t like about Galaxy A52
Now, let me talk about the things I didn’t like about this phone. First is its gaming performance. It’s just about average if you ask me, and this is solely because of the hardware limitation as the Snapdragon 720G doesn’t have a great GPU inside. And, if you can cash in a little bit more, you can get the Mi 11X or the iQOO 7 that boasts a much more powerful Snapdragon 870 chipset.
Even the cheaper Poco X3 Pro with its Snapdragon 860 will give you way better fps in this regard. As a consolation, even with continuous gaming, the A52 doesn’t heat up that bad, so that’s something I guess.
Another thing I didn’t like about the phone is that it doesn’t capture well-stabilized videos despite featuring OIS. The 1080P 30fps videos are somewhat okay, but it completely lacks stabilization in 4K 30fps or 1080P 60fps mode.
This definitely isn’t a hardware limitation and feels more like Samsung not wanting to provide such standout features because it wants to distinguish this mid-range phone from the company’s expensive ones.
No 25W power brick inside the box
And lastly, this might come off as me nitpicking but I feel Samsung should’ve provided a 25W power adapter instead of the 15W brick that ships inside the box. Although the difference between the two isn’t night and day, I think the company has been a little greedy here.
Plus, you don’t get great haptics with the A52. I would rate them as only average. Samsung is offering stereo speakers, although it’s nothing that will blow your mind. The battery life has also been okay-ish. I would constantly get around 6 hours of screen-on time, which on my usage translates to like a day’s endurance. So, that’s good!
And finally, about the software update situation, it is kinda weird. That’s because the A52 5G gets monthly security updates whereas this 4G variant only gets quarterly updates instead. I find this a bit strange. That being said, Samsung will be offering 3 years of OS upgrade on this phone, which is something only Samsung does in the Android world and it’s unfortunate seeing how other manufacturers haven’t jumped in on this bandwagon yet.
Conclusion
So, what do I make of this phone? As I’ve discussed throughout this review, I think Samsung has delivered a strong well-balanced mid-range phone with the Galaxy A52. Yet, I feel like the company is charging like, maybe 10 to 15% more for this phone because well, it’s Samsung!
Plus, I still won’t recommend this phone to those who prefer raw performance over everything else, like for someone who plays a lot of games. For that, I think you are better off with the newly announced Mi 11X or the iQOO 7.
