After Vianet introduced up 100Mbps internet for the first time in Nepal, Classic Tech has followed suit with its latest “Toofan” packages. This allows the company’s consumers to subscribe to up to 100Mbps bandwidth on their home plan. So, let’s get started learning more about the Classic Tech Toofan offer.
Classic Tech “Toofan” Offer Overview:
Under this, Classic Tech is offering three separate plans. You can select from 50Mbps, 80Mbps, or 100Mbps plans. In addition, users can access Classic Prabhu TV for free with each subscription. Furthermore, the company is also dropping all charges on Wi-Fi Fiber Router, FTTH cables, and STB activation.
Price
Classic Tech has revealed Toofan offers at a competitive price. The price of the annual subscription of the 50Mbps plan is NPR 14,994. Similarly, the 80Mbps and 100Mbps packages cost NPR 17,396 and NPR 21,596, respectively. In addition, to activate the internet, you’ll have to pay NPR 500 as the ONU deposit charge. Plus, NPR 500 is levied on activating the STB for Classic Prabhu TV.
On the subscription of any Toofan package, a customer will receive 5 meters of ethernet cable free of charge during the course of TV installation. Besides that, if you require an additional ethernet cable, you will be charged NPR 33 per meter.
Plan
Speed
Max Classic Prabhu TV Connection
Yearly Price (Without 13% VAT)
Toofan-50Mbps
50 Mbps
2
NPR 14,994
Toofan-80Mbps
80 Mbps
3
NPR 17,396
Toofan-100Mbps
100 Mbps
3
NPR 21,596
To round out the pricing, adding a secondary TV to the package would cost NPR 1,500 for STB activation and NPR 1000 for STB deposit, respectively. Similarly, for the connection of 3 TVs, a fee of NPR 3,000 needs to be paid for STB Activation, as well as a fee of NPR 1,500 for STB deposit.
Internet
12 Months (Without VAT)
Wi-Fi Fiber Router (Rental)
NPR 0
FTTH Cable
NPR 0
ONU Deposit
NPR 500
Classic Prabhu TV
STB Activation (Primary)
Free
STB Deposit
NPR 500
Classic Prabhu TV (Secondary)
STB Activation
NPR 1,500
STB Deposit
NPR 1,000
Classic Prabhu TV (Tertiary)
STB Activation
NPR 3,000
STB Deposit
NPR 1,500
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Realme has just launched the successor to last year’s Buds Q wireless earbuds. It’s a budget earbuds from the company and therefore misses out on Active Noise Cancellation which is present in the latest iteration of the Buds Air series. Here, we will be taking a look at the specs, key features of the Realme Buds Q2 along with its expected price and availability in Nepal.
Realme Buds Q2 Overview:
Realme has not changed the look of the earbuds going from Buds Q to Buds Q2. The latest earbuds still feature the pebble-like design and are IPX4 rated against water splashes. In fact, the only change in the design is the addition of the color option. Buds Q2 is now available in a blue option on top of the black variant like in its predecessor.
Also, the touch control area now features a kaleidoscope design which looks pretty unique. Each earbud weighs around 4.1 while the charging case weighs around 39g with the earphones inside.
Moving on, Realme Buds Q2 features a 10mm dynamic driver with a composite diaphragm. It now comes with a new Bass Boost+ technology. These earbuds have a frequency response range of 20 – 20kHz. There is Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity with a theoretical range of 10m.
It also supports instant connection so that it connects to your phone as soon as you take the earbuds out of the case and you can start listening to music. The touch controls can be customized to your liking using the Realme Link app.
Realme has also worked on the Game Mode. It now boasts latency as low as 88ms, down from 119ms on the Buds Q. As I mentioned earlier, there is no Active Noise Cancellation here but you still get Environmental Noise Cancellation that kicks in during phone calls. These earbuds boast a battery endurance of up to 5 hours on a single charge and up to 20 hours together with the charging case. You can get up to 120 minutes of endurance with just 10 minutes of charging.
Realme Buds Q2 Specifications:
Audio Driver: 10mm Dynamic driver with Bass Boost+
Realme Buds Q2 is now available in Pakistan where its price is PKR 3,999. We can expect the price of Realme Buds Q2 wireless earbuds in Nepal to be NPR 3,500 when it launches here shortly.
TWS Earbuds
Price in Pakistan
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Buds Q2
PKR 3,999
NPR 3,500
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
Since Apple outfitted its latest MacBook Pro with the splendid M1 chip in 2020, it performed far better than expected. And now, we are expecting the announcement of the new MacBook Pro at the upcoming WWDC event on June 7th. Thanks to a slew of intriguing rumors, there is a lot of speculation about what the next edition of Apple 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops could contain, including the M1X (M2) chip.
Apple M1X MacBook Pro Overview:
The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will correct old mistakes with the return of MagSafe, more ports, and physical function keys. These updates have been speculated for some time now. And following the recent leaks of 15 pictures from one of Apple’s suppliers following a ransomware attack, things are more certain than ever.
Design
The 14-inch model replaces the existing 13.3-inch model, while the 16-inch variant will replace the existing 16-inch model. With the 14-inch version, the overall casing size seems to be identical to the MacBook Pro 13-inch. However, a small improvement in the panel size can be seen primarily as the machine’s top and side bezels are reduced.
Similarly, there had been talks of Apple launching a 14-inch MacBook in 2020. But with the company wanting to use mini-LED screens in the latest versions and complications resulting from the pandemic, it was pushed to 2021.
Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned Apple analyst, predicts that the latest versions will enter the MacBook family with significant design updates. Both models will have a flat-edged design, identical to the iPhone 12, and will not have curved edges like current models. The 14-inch model will also have the same heat pipe as the existing 16-inch MacBook.
As expected, the 16-inch variant will be able to accommodate a larger heat pipe, additional thermal pads, and a 35% increase in heat sink capacity.
There have been reports that the next MacBook will not be unveiled at WWDC 2021 due to chip shortages. However, Nikkei Asia reports that the next wave of Apple silicon, tentatively called “M2,” has begun production. This implies that we will see new MacBooks earlier than predicted.
Ports
Even if the chassis modifications are minimal, the redesigned 2021 models will have some changes. Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the Pro versions will have additional ports, but their specifications are still unknown.
The next-generation MacBook Pro is said to have an SD card reader too, making it easy for users to transfer pictures captured with smartphones, drones, and other related gadgets.
No Touch Bar
Furthermore, Kuo mentioned that the OLED touch bar on the latest MacBook Pro will be removed. In its place, physical control buttons will return. Mark Gurman reported that Apple has already tested MacBook Pro models without a Touch Bar.
Apple MacBook Pro (M1X) 2021 Launch Date
The forthcoming M2 chips (or branded as M1X) have already entered mass production, and Apple is expected to announce 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook at WWDC 2021. Similarly, shipments could begin as early as July.
Alternatively, Apple could unveil the tentative M2 chip at WWDC 2021, bringing the final launch of the MacBook to July. It also lends credence to reports that the latest models will be released in the second half of the year.
Meanwhile, check out our impressions on MacBook Pro M1 [Nepali].
Apple has finally started rolling out the iOS 14.5 update for its users. The new update is the biggest since Apple announced iOS 14 back in September last year and is a follow-up to iOS 14.4 that came in January earlier this year. Here, we will be discussing the biggest changes and exciting features included in the iOS 14.5 update.
iOS 14.5 Update Overview:
Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch
Since iPhones do not feature fingerprint scanners and Face ID doesn’t work well when putting on a mask, users have been facing trouble unlocking their iPhones during the pandemic. However, Apple has addressed the issue on the latest iOS build. Users will now be able to unlock their iPhones using their Apple Watch.
For this, they’ll need to bring their unlocked Apple Watch in close proximity to their iPhone. Then, just glance at their iPhone to unlock it. This feature works with iPhone X and Apple Watch Series 3 and newer devices.
Changes to Siri
Apple has removed the default Siri voice with the iOS 14.5 update. From now on, users will have to choose the Siri voice at the time of initial setup. They also have more Siri voices to choose from. Apple has turned to Neural Text to Speech technology to make Siri sound more natural. Similarly, Siri is now capable of initiating Group FaceTime calls. It can even make emergency calls when the user is unable to do so. Additionally, Siri can notify you of incoming calls via AirPods or compatible Beats headphones as well.
Because of the new App Tracking Transparency feature, iOS apps will now have to ask for user’s permission for cross-platform tracking. This means apps and websites won’t be able to track your activities outside of them without your consent. Users can review and make changes to the permissions from the Settings after the initial prompt.
Report accidents in Apple Maps
Though this feature is limited to the US and China, it’s an exciting one nonetheless. Users can now report cases of accidents and speed check on iPhone via Siri. Alternately, users can also clear such incidents off the map. They can share their expected time of arrival with friends and family using Siri or keyboard controls too.
New Emojis
For all the love birds out there, you can now select between different skin tones when sending a couple’s emoji. Similarly, Apple has added numerous new emojis including a face exhaling, face with spiral eyes, and hearts on fire.
Other features:
Apple Podcasts has been redesigned to facilitate listening, saving, and downloading.
Lenovo has announced the successor to last year’s Yoga Duet 7. The new Yoga Duet 7 2-in-1 convertible builds on its predecessor with a more up-to-date processor. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 2021 in Nepal.
Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 2021 Overview:
The Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 2021 is more of a refresh than an update to its predecessor. The design has remained pretty much the same. Yoga Duet 7 2021 comes in a body that measures 11.7 x 8.1 x 0.36-inches and weighs around 799 grams.
Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 comes with a 13.0-inch IPS panel with a 2160 x 1350 resolution. The aspect ratio here is 16:10. This panel covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut and boasts a brightness of up to 450 nits. It also has support for a 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus pen.
The keyboard here is detachable and you can use it wirelessly via a Bluetooth connection. The keys have a travel distance of 1.3mm and since they’re backlit, you will have no problem using it at dark either.
It’s internal where Lenovo has made the most changes. The Yoga Duet 7 now comes with Intel Tiger Lake processors in place of the Comet Lake CPU. Users can make the choice between Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1165G7. It is available with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM which is now faster at 3200MHz. Similarly, the internal storage maxes out at 1TB NVMe SSD.
Another notable change is the addition of a Thunderbolt 4 port. Additionally, this 2-in-1 features three USB Type-C ports, one 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card reader. The stereo speaker setup supports Dolby Atmos sound. There is a 5MP camera both on the front and on the back. The one on the front also supports Windows Hello authentication.
Fueling the whole setup is a 41Wh battery which the company claims can last up to 13 hours of local video playing. It supports PD (Power Delivery) charging via the Type-C port.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.1 x 0.36-inches, 799 grams
Display: 13″ IPS display, 2160 x 1350 pixels, 450 nits, 100% sRGB color gamut
CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7 / Core i7-1165G7
RAM: Up to 8GB DDR4 3200MHz
Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe NVME M.2 SSD
Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (PD, DP), 1x USB Type-C, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio: Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Camera: 5MP Front + 5MP Rear
Battery: 41Whr, USB-C Power Delivery charging
Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 2021 Price in Nepal
The Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 2021 will be available in China from 30th April at a starting price of 6,499 Yuan. Last year’s Yoga Duet 7 was launched in Nepal as Yoga Duet 7i. If the 2021 edition of the Lenovo Yoga Duet 7 launches in Nepal, we expect its price to start at NPR 130,000.
Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy Book series of Ultrabooks and 2-in-1s during the latest unpacked event. The new lineup mostly consists of laptops designed for normal day-to-day usage, with one exception. Here, the Galaxy Book Odyssey promises additional speed and performance for those who seek it. It also marks the debut of RTX 3050, 3050 Ti GPUs. Let’s take a look at the complete specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey Overview:
This gaming laptop comes in a full-metal body with a Mystic Black finish on top. It measures 356.6 x 229.1 x 17.7mm and weighs around 1.85kg. The display here is a 15.6-inch LCD panel with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Under the hood, the laptop packs 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake-H processors. Users can choose between Core i5 and Core i7 variants. However, Samsung has not mentioned the specific SKUs of the CPUs.
Like I mentioned earlier, you get NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 30 series mobile GPU. To be more specific, it is powered by either RTX 3050 or RTX 3050 Ti. This is the first time that these GPUs have landed on an official product and we are yet to know their nitty-gritty details. Hopefully, we will hear about them from NVIDIA soon.
Talking about memory, the base variant comes with 8GB of RAM. Samsung is also offering the laptop with 16GB and 32GB of RAM. Similarly, Galaxy Book Odyssey can be configured with up to 1TB of NVMe SSD.
Fueling the setup is an 83Wh battery that supports 135W USB Type-C charging. Getting into I/O, you get two USB-C, three USB 3.2 Type-A, one HDMI, one ethernet, one combined audio jack, a security slot, and a microSD card slot. Other features include Dolby Atmos sound, a fingerprint scanner on the power button, an HD webcam, and Pro Keyboard.
Specifications:
Design&Build: All-metal body, 356.6 x 229.1 x 17.7mm, 1.85kg
Extras: Fingerprint scanner (Power Key), Dolby Atmos, 720p HD camera, Pro Keyboard
Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey Price in Nepal
Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey will be available in the US from August at a starting price of $1,399. We expect the price of the Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey to start at NPR 175,000 if it launches in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy Book Model
Starting Price (US)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Galaxy Book Odyssey
$1,399
NPR 175,000
Check out our review of the MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M).
Samsung has launched a bunch of new laptops in the Galaxy Unpacked event held yesterday. These new products boast the power of PC but in a form factor that is as portable as Galaxy smartphones. Here, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Samsung Galaxy Book, Book Pro, and Book Pro 360 in Nepal.
New Samsung Galaxy Book series:
The new Samsung Galaxy Book series is designed to take care of your day-to-day tasks. These are the most mobile laptops in the company’s lineup to date, yet they do not compromise in power as all of them are powered by 11th gen Intel Core processors. Some even offer options for dedicated GPU. The laptops in the new lineup are built from 6000 and 5000-series aluminum.
They can increase productivity with features like Second Screen, Link to Windows, and Microsoft Your Phone. Similarly, it can fit in your existing Galaxy ecosystem as well. Features like Easy Bluetooth Connection, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share and Samsung Notes help you transition between different Galaxy devices with ease.
Samsung Galaxy Book Overview:
It offers the most modest specs among the new latest Galaxy Book lineup. The laptop weighs around 1.61 kg and is 15.4mm thick. It comes with a 15.6-inch TFT LCD panel with an FHD resolution. Galaxy Book is powered by Intel Tiger Lake-U processors. Users can choose between Core i3, i5, and i7 CPU. Cheaper options with Intel Pentium Gold or Celeron processors are also available.
Handling the graphics is the integrated Intel Iris Xe but there is also the option for NVIDIA’s GeForce MX450. Users can configure it with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe SSD.
Fueling the setup is a 54Wh battery that supports 65W charging via the Type-C interface. Talking about ports, you get two Type-C, two USB A, an HDMI, an audio combo jack, a Kensington lock, a microSD card, and a nano-SIM slot. It has LTE connectivity to go along with Wi-Fi 6.
Moving on, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro comes in two display options – 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch. As expected, the former is thinner and lighter. Unlike the standard Galaxy Book, the Book Pro features an AMOLED panel. The display covers 120% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and boasts a brightness of up to 500 nits.
You can choose between 11th gen Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors. There is Intel Iris Xe for graphics. The 15.6” model also has the MX450 option but its availability will vary according to the region. It can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD.
Port selection varies according to the display variant. The 15.6” model features one Thunderbolt 4, one Type-C, an audio combo jack, an HDMI, and a microSD card slot. The 13” model misses out on the HDMI port but you will get a nano-SIM slot on the LTE variant. You also get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support.
The 13” model features a 63Wh battery while the 15.6” variant has a slightly bigger 68Wh battery. Both support 65W charging via Type-C port. Other features include an HD webcam, speakers tuned by AKG, fingerprint sensor on the power key.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 Overview:
Moving on, Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that is also available in a 13.3” and a 15.6” model. Its Super AMOLED display has support for touch input and stylus pen. By the way, the latter is included in the box itself. Other specs are fairly similar to the Galaxy Book Pro. Users get to choose from 11th gen Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors.
Intel Xe graphics is available with Core i5, Core i7 model while the lower-end Core i3 variant sees the Intel UHD treatment. Unfortunately, there is no option for a dedicated GPU here. The 13” model can be configured with 16GB of RAM while the 15” model can go up to 32GB. Despite this, both are available with up to 1TB of NVMe SSD.
The 13” model has a nano-SIM slot and is 5G-ready. This feature is not available on the 15” model. Other than that, both feature a Thunderbolt port, two Type-C ports, an audio combo jack, and a microSD card slot. Both models are Wi-Fi 6E ready as well and have support for Bluetooth 5.1. Other specs including battery, charging, biometric, audio are the same as that of Galaxy Book Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Book, Book Pro, Book Pro 360 Price in Nepal
In the UK, the Samsung Galaxy Book starts at £700, while the 13.3” and 15.6” model of the Galaxy Book Pro starts at £1,100 and £1200. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 starts at £1200 for the 13.3” model and £1250 for 15.6”. All the prices mentioned here are for the variant with Core i5 and 8GB RAM.
If they launch here, we expect the starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Book in Nepal to be around NPR 120,000. Similarly, the price of the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro in Nepal can start at NPR 187,000 and NPR 205,000 for the 13.3” and 15.6” variants, respectively. Finally, the price of the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 in Nepal might start at NPR 205,000 and NPR 215,000 for the 13” and 15.6” variant, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Book Series
Starting Price in the UK (Core i5, 8GB RAM)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Galaxy Book Pro
£700
NPR 120,000
Galaxy Book Pro 13
£1,100
NPR 187,000
Galaxy Book Pro 15
£1,200
NPR 205,000
Galaxy Book Pro 360 13
£1,200
NPR 205,000
Galaxy Book Pro 360 15
£1,250
NPR 215,000
Check out our review of the MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M).
The National Innovation Center (NIC) is calling out qualified individuals to study the possibility of manufacturing electric vehicles in Nepal. This news comes almost a week after Yatri Motorcycle received mixed reactions from the public because of the pricing of their “Made in Nepal” electric motorcycles. In this post, we will be concentrating on what NIC believes will power electric vehicles (EVs) in Nepal.
NIC’s vision for electric vehicles in Nepal
Dr. Mahabir Pun, Chairman of the National Innovation Center, shared NIC’s vision of electric buses in Nepal via his social media handle. NIC wants to carry out research and development in the field of supercapacitors and is looking for qualified and interested individuals for the same.
The research team will be led by Prof. Suman Koirala. If you think you are the guy for the job, you can get in touch with Dr. Mahabir Pun with the following contact details:
Once it’s successful, NIC will be looking to develop electric vehicles powered by the technology.
Technologies powering the EV
Usually, the power source of an electric vehicle is its battery. EVs come with different types of batteries of which lithium-ion is the most popular one. These batteries store energy in the form of chemicals. They have two electrodes (one positive and one negative) separated by an electrolyte. The current is created when ions from one electrolyte flow to the other. Once the battery drains, it needs recharging. The process involves reversing the flow of ions.
कसैलाई Super-capacitor को क्षेत्रमा अनुसन्धान गर्ने राम्रो आईडिया छ भने सम्पर्क राख्नु होस्। यस्तो चिज बाट छोटो दुरीको बस चल्छ। यो १० सेकेन्डमा चार्ज हुन्छ। फाइदा धेरै छ। फोटो हेर्नुस। Prof. Suman Koirala को नेतृत्वमा काम गर्नु पर्नेछ। फोन – 9841592361, इमेल [email protected]pic.twitter.com/SDXsowupnh
On the other hand, capacitors store energy in the static state. Here, two electrodes are separated by an insulating material otherwise known as dielectrics. When the two electrodes are connected to a circuit, an electric field is generated which produces current. A supercapacitor or an ultracapacitor is basically a capacitor with high capacitance and low voltage limit. One can implement it by using large electrode plates with reduced distances between them.
Merits and demerits of supercapacitors
There are multiple advantages of using supercapacitors instead of traditional batteries in EVs. First is the charging speed. The charging period for supercapacitors is in minutes which is significantly less than the hours that traditional batteries take. Also, supercapacitors don’t degrade at the same rate as batteries. Thus, they can add to the lifespan of EVs.
On the other hand, they have their shortcoming as well. They can store only a fraction of the energy that lithium-ion batteries can hold. The second problem is their discharging. Supercapacitors cannot hold a charge for long and thus are only useful for short routes where they can be recharged frequently.
Meanwhile, check out the first look of Project One (P1) electric bike. [Nepali]
Samsung has just announced the first 5G device under the M-series. The Galaxy M42 is powered by Snapdragon 750G that comes with a 5G modem. Here, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Overview:
Here, Galaxy M42 5G is the successor to Galaxy M40 that launched two years ago. According to the reports, Samsung had to cancel the M41 last year as the display intended for the phone failed to meet the required standard.
Design and Display
Moving to the M42 5G, the device sports a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display. And for some reason, Samsung has used an HD+ panel here with an Infinity-U notch for the selfie camera. The company is yet to confirm it but it seems like the device has an in-display fingerprint scanner. If true, it will be another first for the M-series.
The back of the device features a square camera bump with an LED flash just outside of it. Galaxy M42 5G is available in two color options – Prism Dot Black and Prism Dot Gray. The phone has a glossy finish and a layered pattern which the company claims to be more comfortable to grip.
Under the hood, the M42 5G packs Snapdragon 750G. It’s a 7nm chipset that debuted last year with the Redmi 9 Pro 5G. It features two Cortex-A77 cores clocked at 2.2Ghz and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. For 5G, it integrates the Snapdragon X52 modem that is also used in the higher-end chipsets like the 765G and 768G. Samsung has included Game Booster and Frame Booster features to improve the gaming capability of the phone.
Users can choose between 6GB and 8GB RAM. Both RAM variants feature 128GB of internal storage which is expandable. The device ships with Android 11 based on One UI 3.1 out-of-the-box
Camera
The square camera module at the back encloses a quad-camera setup. An LED flash resides just outside of the module. Coming to the specs, the primary camera here is the 48MP ISOCELL GM2 sensor. It is accompanied by an ultrawide sensor with a 123° Field of View. There are two additional 5MP sensors for portrait and macro shots.
This setup can record 4K videos at 30fps. Similarly, users can make use of features like Single Take, Night Mode, Hyperlapse, Super-Slow motion, and Flaw Detection. There is a 20MP selfie shooter at the front.
Rest of the specs
Galaxy M42 5G is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that offers up to 36 hours of talk time on a single charge. A 15W charger is included in the box. The phone comes with Samsung Knox security. It also has NFC that users can use for contactless payment via Samsung Pay.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Specifications:
Display: 6.6-inches “Infinity-U” Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: HD+ (720x 1600 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (8nm)
Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1 on top
The price of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G in India is INR 21,999 for the 6/128GB and INR 23,999 for the 8/128GB variant. The sale starts on 1st May. We expect the starting price of the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G in Nepal to be around NPR 37,000 when it launches here shortly.
Samsung Galaxy M42 5G
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB
INR 21,999
NPR 37,000
8/128GB
INR 23,999
NPR 40,000
Meanwhile, check out our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy A52 (4G).
Vivo’s gaming sub-brand announced the iQOO 7 earlier this year. The device has been repackaged as iQOO 7 Legend in India. It is accompanied by iQOO Neo5 which has been rebranded as the vanilla iQOO 7. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the global variants of iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend in Nepal.
iQOO 7 Legend Overview:
Design and Display
iQOO 7 Legend sports a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. It also supports an instantaneous touch sampling rate of 1000Hz. The phone has a center-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. This results in a 91.4% screen to body ratio.
Additionally, the screen covers 105% of the NTSC color gamut and has support for HDR10+ display technology as well. It’s a pressure-sensitive screen with a left and a right partition.
At the back, we get to see the rectangular camera bump. The device is available with tri-color textured lines on the right side that resembles a racing track. It is to represent the partnership with BMW M Motorsport.
Performance and Memory
On the performance side of things, the new Snapdragon 888 brings double-digit improvements over its predecessor. The new chipset performs 25% better in CPU-related tasks and 35% better in GPU-related tasks compared to the iQOO 5. Additionally, iQOO has implemented a new antenna layout on this phone for better signal and reduced interference. iQOO 7 Legend uses three antennas smart switching for better results.
For cooling purposes, iQOO has included a 4096mm2 vapor chamber along with a capillary structure power pump. To aid gamers, there is Multi-Turbo 5.0 that optimizes network speed, memory, and power consumption for a better gaming experience.
Camera
The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 48MP primary camera accompanied by a 120-degree ultra-wide camera and a 13MP portrait lens. The primary camera has support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for steady images and videos. Some of the features of the rear camera setup include – vlog mode, Super Night View 5.0, Dark Night Vision 2.0, Panorama Night View.
Rest of the specs
Moving on, the phone has a 4000mAh battery but the charging speed is just 66W. That is a significant drop from the 120W charging on the Chinese variant of the iQOO 7. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics. In terms of connectivity, it supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. The phone ships with Origin OS based on Android 11 out of the box. It has a stereo audio setup that is Hi-Res compatible.
iQOO 7 Overview
iQOO 7 sports a similar display but it lacks the pressure-sensitive partition. The rear panel also looks different as it comes with a rectangular camera bump. The AG Matte glass panel is available in two color options – Storm Black and Solid Ice Blue Blue.
The device is powered by Snapdragon 870. It is the same chipset as last year’s Snapdragon 865 but with a higher frequency Prime core. There is also a dedicated display chip that the company claims will help the device maintain stable fps. The liquid cooling system on the phone features a graphite sheet with a 6,000mm2 surface area.
The rear camera setup consists of a 48MP Sony IMX598 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie shooter. Fueling the device is a larger 4,400mAh battery with the same 66W charging speed.
iQOO 7, 7 Legend Specifications:
Display: 6.62-inch AMOLED; 105% NTSC color gamut, HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate; 91.4% screen ratio
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Connectivity: 5G network, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1/5.2, and NFC
Battery: 4,000mAh / 4400mAh with 66W fast charging
iQOO 7 and 7 Legend Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend in India starts at INR 31,990 and INR 39,990, respectively. The pre-order starts on May 1. If it launches here, we expect the price of iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend in Nepal to start at NPR 55,000 and NPR 70,000, respectively.
