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Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) now available with even more options

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Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) now available with even more options

The Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) launched in Nepal back in September 2020. However, back then, only a single variant (with RTX 2060) was available. But now, more SKUs of the laptop have made it to the Nepali market have expanded its selection. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, price in Nepal, and availability of Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020).

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) Overview

Design and Display

The body of the Acer Predator Helios 300 2020 is made up of both plastic and metal alloy. Acer has used Aluminum alloy on the display top and the keyboard base area. The frames and the bottom of the laptop are made up of ABS plastic. The blue highlights on an otherwise black body try to give that gaming vibe. Predator Helio 300 maintains an angular design on the edges and corners.

Acer Predator Helios 300 2020 Design

The variants that are available in Nepal comes features a 15.6-inch IPS display with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is listed with a brightness of 300 nits. The display supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz and boasts an overdrive response rate of up to 3ms (Gtg response). Similarly, the panel covers 72% of the NTSC color gamut.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the new Acer Predator Helio 300 packs the Intel Core i7-10750H processor. This 10th-gen processor from Intel features six cores and double the number of threads. It can attain a clock speed of up to 5.0GHz. There is also a variant with Intel Core i5-10300H that you can get for lower price.

For graphics, there are options for up to graphics are handled by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. It comes with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. However, most of the variants that are available in Nepal come with GTX 1660 Ti. There is also a variant with RTX 2060. Based on NVIDIA’s Turing GPU architecture, these GPUs support real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading.

Acer Predator Helios 300 2020 Performance

Keeping the setup cool is Acer’s 4th-gen Aeroblade 3D technology. This cooling system is shared between all of the latest Predator laptops. The fourth-gen cooling solution features fans with a serrated edge that allows more air to pass through. There are altogether 59 fan blades and each of them is just 0.1mm thick. When the laptops start heating, the Predator CoolBoost gets activated. It then increases the speed of the fans based on the heat generated.

Rest of the specs

The laptop relies on a 4-cell Li-ion battery of 3720mAh capacity. To limit the network latency, Acer has included Killer’s E2600 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i, and Control Center 2.0. The Killer E2600 can detect and accelerate the highest priority network traffic. The Killer Ax1650i offers up to 2.4Gbps of throughput (theoretical) using 160Mz channels.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) Specifications:

  • Design & Build: Aluminum alloy shell, plastic frame, and bottom
  • Dimension: 14.31 x 10.04 x 0.9-inches; 5.07lb
  • Display: 15.6-inches matte FHD IPS LCD (1920×1080) panel, 72% NTSC, 144 refresh rate; 16:9 aspect ratio; 3ms overdrive response time
  • Keyboard: Full-size; Backlit (4-zone RGB)
  • Processor: up to 10th-gen Intel Core i7-10750H (Up to 5.0GHz)
  • RAM: up to 16 DDR4 RAM @2933MHz
  • Graphics: up to 8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
  • Battery: 4-cell 3720mAh battery
  • Max Power Supply Voltage: 180 Watts
  • Storage: 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
  • Webcam: 720p HD webcam
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac , Bluetooth 4.0

Acer Predator Helios 300 2020 Price in Nepal and Availability

The starting price of Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) in Nepal is NPR 190,000 for the Core i5 model. The price can go up to NPR 224,000 depending upon the specs you choose to go with. You can buy Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) in Nepal at ITTI and other authorized stores.

Acer Predator Helio 300  Model Price in Nepal
FHD 144Hz, Core i7-10750H, GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD NPR 190,000
FHD 144Hz, Core i7-10750H, RTX 3060, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD NPR 224,000

  • Check out our review of the Acer Predator Triton 500 (2020).

Nokia 5.4 launched: Comes with a punch-hole display and a quad-camera setup

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Nokia 5.4 launched: Comes with a punch-hole display and a quad-camera setup

Nokia 5.3 saw a delayed-release in Nepal compared to the phone’s international launch. However, it had been reported that the brand is already working on its successor. And the successor is finally here. Let’s learn more about the specs, features and expected price and availability in Nepal of the new Nokia 5.4.

Nokia 5.4 Overview

Nokia 5.4 comes as another addition to the Nokia 5 series which is basically a mid-range segment. This device runs on the Snapdragon 662 and has a Nordic design, similar to that of the Nokia 3.4.

Design

This time around, Nokia has made some changes on the front of the device. The Nokia 5.3 came with a 6.55-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch on the top. However, the screen size of the Nokia 5.4 is comparable to that of Nokia 3.4. Thus, the upcoming Nokia 5.4 has screen that is closer to 6.4-inch in diagonal length. And it has a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. This time around, Nokia has included a punch-hole instead of a notch to house the front camera.

A capacitive touch-sensor is there on the back just below the camera module. And talking about the colors, there are two options – Polar Night and Dusk.

nokia 5.4

Camera

On the back, there’s a quad-camera setup in a circular cutout. The primary sensor is of 48MP. A 5MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens complete the setup. Up front, there’s a 16MP sensor inside the punch-hole.

Internal specs

Nokia 5.4 runs on the Snapdragon 662 SoC. It is the same chipset that the Poco M3 and the Moto G9 series devices are equipped with. The chipset can be paired with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage.

The device packs in a 4000mAh battery that charges at 10W via the USB-C port.

Software Experience

As expected, the phone ships with Android 10. However, an update for Android 11 is already on the work. The major selling point of the device will still be its software experience. It will offer a near-stock Android experience. The Android One Program will guarantee 2 years of the software update and 3 years of security updates.

Nokia 5.4 Specifications:

  • Body: 6.34 x 2.99 x 0.34-inches; 181gm
  • Display: 6.39-inches IPS LCD panel
  • Resolution: 1560 x 720-pixels; 19.5:9 aspect ration
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 4/6GB RAM
  • Storage: 64GB, 128GB
  • Software & UI: Android 10 (under Android One program)
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 48MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
    – 5MP ultra-wide lens;
    – 2MP depth sensor
    – 2MP macro sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.0 lens
  • Security: Physical Fingerprint Scanner (rear-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio
  • Sensors: Gyro Proximity, Accelerometer
  • Battery: 4000mAh with 10W charging
  • Colors: Polar Night, Dusk

Nokia 5.4 Price in Nepal & Availability (expected)

Nokia 5.4 will be available for purchase in Europe later this month. The base configuration i.e 4/64GB variant is priced at €189. There are other two variants, 4/128GB and 6/64GB. However, they are yet to receive official pricing.

HMD Global will probably launch this device in other regions including Nepal. However, a specific date has not been revealed. And the price of the base variant of Nokia 5.4 in Nepal will be around NPR. 28,000.

Smartphone Model Price (expected)
Nokia 5.4 (4/64GB) NPR. 28,000
  • Also, check out our review of Nokia 5.3.

Rumors of Apple Silicon M1X suggest an even more powerful MacBook Pro

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Rumors of Apple Silicon M1X suggest an even more powerful MacBook Pro

Apple started its transition into Arm-powered MacBooks a few weeks ago. For a start, Apple introduced a MacBook Air, a 13-inch MacBook Pro, and a Mac mini. The Apple Silicon M1 that powers the new Macs have put its predecessor far behind. And now, rumors have already started circulating about the Apple Silicon M1X which will supposedly power the upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro. In this post, we will be taking a look at all the rumors of the Apple Silicon M1X and the 16-inch MacBook Pro that it will power.

But some… uninspiring news first

As I mentioned earlier, Apple’s transition from Intel processors to its Apple Silicon will take almost two years. Yes, that’s right – Intel-powered Macs will still be around. Apple will still launch new Macs with Intel processors. According to recent rumors, Apple will launch a 16-inch MacBook Pro in the first three months of 2021.

The original leak by Apple News stated that the launch will take place on March 16. However, if LeaksApplePro is to be believed, the launch will take place in the first two months. He has also added that the 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro will be for developers and that regular users should avoid it altogether. This Intel-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro will be a mere refresh and come with AMD GPU. Similarly, there won’t be any significant changes in the design.

M1X – The next Apple Silicon for Macs

Let’s talk about Apple’s second Arm-based chip for its Macs. Though we are calling it the Apple Silicone M1X for this post, it might not be the case when it’s official. LeaksApplePro, who initially talked about this chip has stated that the name has not been finalized. But what’s in the name, anyway?

The new chip is expected to feature a total of 12 cores. Eight of them will be performance cores while the rest will be efficiency cores. To compare, the M1 features an octa-core architecture with four high-performance cores and an equal number of efficiency cores. Even with eight cores, it has outperformed Intel processors in the last-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro. Thus, people have high expectations with the M1X chip. And it is not just about performance. In addition to the added performance, the M1 in the 13-inch MacBook Pro resulted in two times the battery endurance. Can Apple pull this off with the 16-inch MacBook Pro? We just have to wait.

Arm-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro

According to the LeaksApplePro, the launch of the Arm-based 16-inch MacBook Pro will take place after that of the Intel refresh. While the information on this upcoming MacBook is scarce, the leak suggests that it will have smaller bezels. Just last week, Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable Apple analyst, had suggested that the new Arm-based MacBook Pro will have to feature a new design.

16-inch MacBook Pro (Apple Silicon M1X) Availability

If we were to believe Ming-Chi Kuo, the new Apple Silicon M1X-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro will be available in the second half of 2021. However, LeaksApple Pro has given a more particular date: June 1st. However, it’s all rumors for now so take the info with a grain of salt.

Apple MacBook Model Availability (Expected)
16-inch MacBook Pro with M1X 2021

  • Watch our review of the Acer Swift 3 2020 (Intel).

ZTE announces a budget smartwatch with up to 21 days of battery life

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ZTE announces a budget smartwatch with up to 21 days of battery life

ZET has launched a new smartwatch in its home country of China. The company had grabbed headlines earlier this year becoming the first smartphone brand to implement an under-display camera in a commercial smartphone. In this post, however, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of ZTE Watch Live in Nepal.

ZTE Watch Live Overview:

Design and Display

The new ZTE Watch Live measures 40.6 x 34.6 x 10.8mm and weighs around 35.7 grams. It comes with a square screen that measures 1.3-inch with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The downside here is that the company has opted for a TFT LCD screen instead of an OLED panel which we expect on such devices. ZTE has rounded the watch at corners and placed a physical dial on the right side of the watch. The wrist band is made up of silicon. The watch is IP68 certified against dust and splash.

ZTE Watch Live Design

Health & Fitness Monitoring

The watch supports 24 hours of heart rate monitoring. Similarly, you can use it to determine your blood oxygen (SpO2) level. It can even keep track of your sleeping habits and help you maintain your stress level. For fitness freak, the ZTE Watch supports up to 12 different types of activity tracking. This includes walking, skipping, cycling, swimming, etc.

Smart Features

ZTE Watch Live comes supports Bluetooth 4.2 wireless transmission that you can use to connect it to your smartphone. Once connected, it can remind you of upcoming notifications, calls, messages, and even weather forecasts. The watch even allows you to control music playing on your device. It can also be used at a remote camera shutter. It is equipped with Find My Phone function in case you have a habit of misplacing your device too.

ZTE Watch Live Smart Features

Battery

ZTE has not revealed the exact capacity of the batteries used in the ZTE Watch Live. But the company claims that the watch can last anywhere between 15 – 21 days on a single charge. A magnetic charger is included in the box.

ZTE Watch Live Specifications:

  • Body: 40.6 x 34.6 x 10.8mm, 35.7gram
  • Display: 1.3-inches TFT LCD panel
  • Resolution: 240 x 240 pixels
  • Water Resistance Level: IP68 rating
  • Activity Tracker: 14 different modes
  • Battery Endurance: 15–21 days
  • Charger Type: Magnetic charger

ZTE Watch Live Price in Nepal & Availability

ZTE Watch Live is available for pre-order in China where its price is 229 Yuan. As of now, there is no hint of an international launch. However, we can expect the price of ZTE Watch Live in Nepal to be around NPR 5,000 if it launches here.

Smartwatch Model Price (China) Price in Nepal (Expected)
ZTE Watch Live 229 Yuan NPR 5,000
  • Also, check out our review of Realme Watch.

Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) with the new A14 Bionic Launching Soon in Nepal

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Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) with the new A14 Bionic Launching Soon in Nepal

Apple launched the iPad 10.2 (2020), Watch Series 6, and Watch SE in the Time Flies event held in Sept. But it was the iPad Air 2020 that stole the show with its A14 Bionic chipset. With the fourth-generation iPad Air, Apple has bridged the gap between the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineup. Let’s learn more about the new iPad Air 2020 along with its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Apple iPad Air 2020 Overview

Design and Display

Compared to its predecessor, the new iPad Air 2020 features a larger screen that measures 10.9-inch diagonally. The larger display means the new iPad Air has an all-screen design like the premium iPad Pro. The Liquid Retina display has support for True Tone and Wide Color (P3). Similarly, the display is fully laminated and it has an additional coating to avoid fingerprints and reflection. Unlike the new 8th-gen iPad that only supports the first-gen Apple Pencil, the 4th-gen iPad Air supports the second-gen Apple Pencil.

4th Gen Apple iPad Air design

Since the space around the screen has been reduced to a significant extent, Apple has moved the Touch ID toward the top right corner of the device. The Touch ID uses Secure Enclave and is both faster and smaller compared to the previous generation of biometrics.

Performance

The highlight of the device is the new A14 Bionic chipset. iPad Air 2020 is the first device to house the chipset that is expected to be used in the upcoming iPhone 12 lineup as well. It is also the first chipset based on TSMC’s 5nm process node. With the new process, Apple has managed to fit in 11.8 billion transistors in the new processor (to compare, the A13 Bionic had 8.5 billion transistors).

Apple Bionic A14 Chipset

It features an improved hexa-core CPU and quad-core graphics unit. With the new setup, Apple is claiming up to a 40% boost in CPU and a 30% boost in graphics performance compared to the last generation iPad Air that featured the A12 Bionic. The new 16-core Neural Engine is capable of completing up to 11 trillion operations in a single second. That is an astonishing 38% improvement over A13.

Camera

Here, the iPad Air 2020 features a 12MP wide camera with f/1.8 aperture at the back. If that spec sounds familiar, it is because it is the same one that Apple used in the iPad Pro and iPhone 11. Unfortunately, the ultra-wide shooter and LiDar scanner are not available in the iPad Air. It is capable of recording 4K videos at up to 60fps.

Apple iPad Air 2020 Camera setup

On the front, there is a 7MP FaceTime HD camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both cameras use backside illumination technology and support Smart HDR and Auto Image Stabilization.

Rest of the specs

The new iPad Air 2020 is backed by a 28.6 Watt-Hour lithium-polymer battery which can last up to 10 hours of web surfing (Wi-Fi). It can be charged using a USB Type-C port which has been preferred over Apple’s proprietary Lightning port. There is also a magnetic connector to connect accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Smart Folios.

Apple iPad Air (2020) Specifications:

  • Body: 9.74 x 7 x 0.24-inches; 458gm (WiFi), 460gm (WiFi + Cellular)
  • Display: 10.98-inches LED-backlit IPS Retina Display; 500 nits, Fingerprint-resistant; Wide Color (P3), True Tone, 1.8% reflectivity
  • Resolution: 2360 x 1640 pixels; 264 PPI
  • OS: iPadOS 14
  • Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
  • Rear Camera: 12MP f/1.8 aperture
  • Front Camera: 7MP f/2.0 aperture
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, iBeacon, GPS / GNSS (Cellular model)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer, Three-axis Gyro
  • Security: Touch ID integrated into the power button
  • Supported Accessories: Apple Pencil (second-generation), Smart Folio Keyboard, Magic Keyboard.
  • Battery: 28.6 Wh Li-Poly battery
  • Charger: 20W USB C charger
  • Colors: Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue

Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) Price in Nepal and Availability

The Apple iPad Air (2020) is set to launch in Nepal with a starting price of NPR 95,000. It is expected to be available from the 3rd week of December from Oliz and Evo Stores.

iPad Air 2020 Model Price in Nepal
Apple iPad Air (2020): 64GB, Wi-Fi  Rs. 95,000  89,000
Apple iPad Air (2020): 64GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular Rs. 115,000
Apple iPad Air (2020): 256GB, Wi-Fi Rs. 119,000  110,000
Apple iPad Air (2020): 256GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular Rs. 138,000  135,000
  • Check out our review of Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and iPad 10.2 (2019).

Redmi Watch launched in China at an eye-catching price

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Redmi Watch launched in China at an eye-catching price

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched its first smartwatch alongside the Redmi Note 9 5G series. The Redmi Watch, as it is called, comes with some common smartwatch features. However, its pricing has caught many people’s eyes. Let’s look into the features and the expected price in Nepal, availability of the Redmi Watch.

Redmi Watch Overview:

Whether the Redmi Watch will be available elsewhere, we don’t know yet. However, speculation is that this watch could be available in the global market as Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite.

The Redmi Watch sports a rectangular 1.4-inch color display. It has a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels and 2.5D glass. The design of this watch is similar to the Apple Watch. However, the price… is miles apart. You can choose between Elegant Black, Ivory White, and Ink Blue colors for the watch. And the additional colors available for the TPU straps are Cherry Blossom Pin and Pine Needle Green.

The watch measures 41 x 32 x 11.9 mm in dimensions and weighs just 35g. However, don’t let its small size fool you as its 230mAh battery is rated to last for 7 days with normal usage—and 12 days with the power-saving mode on.

Redmi watch pink

Health, Fitness Tracking

As with every other smartwatch, the Redmi Watch too comes with fitness-related features. The features include heart-rate monitor, sleep-tracking, breathing training, and more. But that’s pretty limited considering how its competitor like Honor Band 6 comes with a much more diverse set of health tracking features like blood oxygen level (SpO2) and women’s health tracking.

Additionally, it also includes seven different sport modes such as outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, walking, swimming, and free activities. This number is also outshined by the Honor Band 6, which has 10 sports modes altogether. Also, the watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.

Redmi Watch can be customized with over 120 watch faces with the help of the Mi Fit app (Android | iOS). For pairing, the device uses Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) and it also comes with NFC. Other features include Xiao AI and Alipay support for Chinese users.

Redmi Watch Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi Watch will be available in China from December 1, where its price is CNY 299 ($45). However, its promotional price is CNY 296 ($40). If it becomes available in Nepal, the Redmi Watch could come with an expected price of NPR 6,000.

Smartwatch model

Price (China)

Price in Nepal (Expected)

Redmi Watch

CNY 299

NPR 6,000

  • Check out our review of the Realme Watch.

Redmi Note 9 4G unveiled with a new design and 6,000mAh battery

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Redmi Note 9 4G unveiled with a new design and 6,000mAh battery

Yesterday, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 9 series in China. The lineup consisted of three new devices different from the Note 9 devices available outside of China. The cheapest of the three is the Redmi Note 4G. It is also the only-non 5G device in the lineup. Let’s talk about the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Redmi Note 9 4G in Nepal.

Redmi Note 4G Overview

Design and Display

If you look at the spec-sheet, the Redmi Note 4G is similar to the recently launched Poco M3. However, Redmi has made some changes to the Note 4G in order to differentiate it from the M3.

The biggest change is in the design. In fact, from the back, the Redmi Note 4G looks nothing like any previous device from the company. The textured “Star Man” (machine-translated) looks something out of Realme’s design page. The latter happens to be Redmi’s biggest competition in the market.

Redmi Note 9 4G Design

On the front, there is an FHD+ IPS LCD screen with a diagonal size of 6.53-inch. It has a waterdrop notch on the top to house the selfie camera. Redmi is claiming a screen-to-body ratio of 90.34%.

Performance and Memory

Redmi Note 9 4G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. It has a maximum clock speed of 2.0GHz. The graphics are handled by Adreno 610 GPU. It is available in three RAM options – 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. Also, one can choose between 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. The company is betting on the UFS 2.2 technology for faster read and write speed.

Camera

The phone flaunts a triple camera setup on the back. The 48MP primary camera and the 2MP depth sensor is the same that we saw in the Poco M3. However, Redmi has opted for an ultra-wide camera for the third sensor. It has a Field of View of 120-degree. In the Poco M3, there is a 2MP macro lens in its place. Using the rear cameras of the Redmi Note 4G, one can shoot 1080p videos at up to 30fps. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera. It is also capable of shooting 1080P videos at 30fps.

Redmi Note 9 4G Camera Setup

Rest of the specs

Redmi Note 9 4G is backed by a massive 6,000mAh battery. The phone also supports 18W fast charging. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the side of the device. It also comes with dual stereo speakers. The phone ships with MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

Redmi Note 9 4G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm mobile platform)
  • RAM: 4/6/8GB
  • Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 (expandable)
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 48MP primary camera
    – 8MP ultra-wide sensor
    – 2MP macro lens
  • Front camera: 8MP (notch)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Face unlock
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo
  • Battery: 6000mAh with 18W fast charging

Redmi Note 9 4G Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi Note 9 4G will go on sale in China starting December 1, whose price starts at 999 Yuan. As of now, Redmi has no intention of making the device available outside of China. So, if and when it launches here, we expect the starting price of Redmi Note 9 4G in Nepal to be NPR 20,000.

Redmi Note 9 4G variant Price (China) Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/128GB 999 Yuan NPR 20,000
6/128GB 1099 Yuan NPR 22,000
8/128GB 1299 Yuan NPR 25,000
8/256GB 1499 Yuan NPR 28,000
  • Also, check out our unboxing and review of Redmi 9. 

Daraz Black Friday 2020 kicks off with exclusive launches and brand discounts

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Daraz Black Friday 2020 kicks off with exclusive launches and brand discounts

Daraz Nepal has started its latest campaign to help aid customers with their Christmas shopping. Black Friday sales day, is observed traditionally in the United States only. However, over the years, its popularity has grown around the world, including in Nepal. Thus, it’s not surprising to see e-commerce platforms take this opportunity to boost sales. And that’s where Daraz Black Friday 2020 comes in. Starting from 27th November to 30th, this 4-day event has a lot to offer.

Daraz Black Friday 2020 New/Exclusive Launches

Infinix Smart 5

Infinix Smart 5

Infinix Smart 5 will be exclusively launched during Daraz Black Friday 2020. It sports a 6.6-inch IPS display with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The phone runs on the MediaTek Helio A20 chipset clocked at 1.8 GHz. The available memory/storage configuration of this device is 3GB/64GB. It is being launched for NPR 12,990.

Realme 7

Realme 7 - Display [1]

This is one of the two recently launched devices from Realme that will be available during Daraz Black Friday 2020. Realme 7 has a 6.5-inch display with a circular cut-out on the top left corner. Furthermore, it refreshes at 90Hz and packs in a total of 2400 x 1080 pixels resulting in a 405PPI density. Powering the device is the gaming-centric MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It is available for NPR 35,990.

Realme 7i

Realme 7i design

Realme 7i is the most affordable smartphone in Realme’s 7-series. It has a 90Hz display and a quad-camera setup on the back. However, unlike Realme 7, it only has an HD+ resolution. Moreover, the chipset on this one is the Snapdragon 662 rather than Helio G95 or the G90T. It is available for NPR 29,990.

Offers from other brands

  • Samsung: Up to 35% off
  • Whirlpool: Up to 18% off
  • Dell: Up to 11% off
  • Baseus Nepal: Up to 25% off + free delivery
  • UGREEN: Up to 25% off + free delivery
  • My Power: Up to 20% off
  • Digicom: Up to 60% off
  • Corn Nepal: Up to 31% off
  • Lenovo: Up to 17% off
  • Home Glory: Up to 20% off

Discount Vouchers For Daraz Black Friday 2020

  • FRIDAY2K: Rs. 2000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 40,000
  • FRIDAY1500: Rs. 1500 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 30,000
  • FRIDAY1K: Rs. 1000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 15,000
  • FRIDAY400: Rs. 400 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 5,000

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G goes next level with a 108MP camera, SD 750G and more

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Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G goes next level with a 108MP camera, SD 750G and more

After all the leaks and teasers, Redmi has finally launched the Note 9 lineup in China. The new lineup consists of three phones. In this post, we will take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in Nepal.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Overview

Design

The device sports a 6.67-inch FHD display. It is an IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole on the top center to house the selfie camera. The screen is slightly bigger than its smaller sibling Redmi Note 9 5G.

The major talking point of the device is its 120Hz refresh rate. Similarly, the touch sampling rate here is 240Hz. The screen is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. As with the Redmi Note 9 5G, the brightness can get as low as 1 nit for comfortable viewing at night time.Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Design

At the back, Redmi has included a circular camera module that houses the triple camera setup. The rear panel has a gradient finish to it. The Redmi branding towards the bottom is also subtle which is not the case with the Redmi Note 9 4G.

Performance and 5G

Under the hood, the new Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G features Snapdragon 750G. It features 2 Cortex A77 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The graphics are handled by Adreno 619. The chipset also has Qualcomm’s 5th Generation AI Engine. The chipset features the same integrated 5G modem as in the Snapdragon 765G. The 360-degree antenna setup includes 11 different 5G antennas placed around the body of the phone.

While the Redmi Note 9 5G comes with 7 different temperature sensors, the Pro variant comes with three more sensors. The intelligent system on the phone samples the device temperature against the test data and applies the optimal thermal solution. Similarly, Redmi claims that the three-dimensional liquid cooling system on the Pro variant can keep the temperature down by up to 5-degrees Celsius.

Camera

Another talking point of the device is its 108MP quad-camera setup. Xiaomi has opted for Samsung Isocell HM2 sensor for the primary camera. It is a 1/1.52” sensor with support for the 9-in-1 pixel binning technique. The device has dual-native ISO and an improved night mode (Super Night View 2.0) for better low light photography.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Camera Setup

It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. Completing the quad-camera setup are two 2MP cameras, one for portrait and the other for macro photography.

On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera that can take 1080P videos at up to 30fps. It also comes with an EIS stabilization.

Rest of the specs

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is backed by a 4,820mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The 33W fast charger can charge the device from 0 to 100% in just 58 minutes. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the right side of the device. As with most of the Redmi devices, it comes with an IR sensor. The phone also has dual-stereo speakers and a linear motor that is optimized for 100 different scenarios.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Specifications

  • Display: 6.67-inches IPS LCD; Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080); 19.5:9
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G; 8nm Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Adreno 619
  • RAM: 6/8GB
  • Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2
  • Software & UI: MIUI 12
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 108MP primary shooter
    – 8MP ultra-wide lens
    – 2MP macro lens
    – 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Security: Fingerprint Scanner (side-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-stereo speakers
  • Battery: 4820mAh with 33W fast charging

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will go on sale in China starting from December 1, where its price for the base variant is CNY 1,599. As of now, there is no hint of an international launch. However, if it were to launch here, we expect the price of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 32,000.

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G Variants Price (China) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB 1,599 Yuan NPR 32,000
8/128GB 1,799 Yuan NPR 36,000
8/256GB 1,999 Yuan NPR 40,000
  • Here’s our long-term review of the Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Redmi Note 9 5G with Dimensity 800U goes official in China

Nikhil Shrestha
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Redmi Note 9 5G with Dimensity 800U goes official in China

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is known for its incredible value-for-money smartphones. Recently, the company crossed a big milestone by selling 140 million units of Redmi Note series of phones since the company’s early days in 2014. And today, the much-leaked Redmi Note 9 series went official in China, where it showcased a total of three new phones. Here, I’ll be discussing the Redmi Note 9 5G including its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Redmi Note 9 5G Overview:

Redmi Note 9 5G is currently exclusive to China and the company has revealed that it doesn’t have any plan to launch the device globally for now. However, rumors suggest that it could launch in the international market after a while under the Redmi Note 9T disguise.

Design & Display

Starting with the design, the Redmi Note 9 5G sports a very Redmi-esque, a very familiar look. From its circular camera module to a similar color scheme, the phone is quite reminiscent of the Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Ultra. But while those devices come with a motorized selfie camera, the Note 9 5G settles for a punch-hole cutout instead.

Redmi Note 9 5G - Display

Moving on, the phone is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides and even though it doesn’t come with an official IP rating (which is unfair to ask from a device of this stature anyway), it does come with anti-splash coating. This should at least keep you from worrying in case of accidental water splashes. Redmi Note 9 5G includes a linear vibration motor as well, for better haptic feedback on your gaming or typing sessions.

Getting to the display, you get a 6.53-inches FHD+ IPS LCD panel here. With minimal bezels and the aforementioned cutout, the phone manages an impressive 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. Another feature I’m impressed by is its ability to dial down the brightness to as low as 1nit. Add that with the TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, the Redmi Note 9 5G is very easy on the eyes. Unlike its Pro sibling, this panel still refreshes at 60Hz only.

Performance

One of the major headlining features of the phone lies in its performance. Powered by the Dimensity 800U, the Note 9 5G is an incredibly powerful device. This 7nm silicon from MediaTek consists of 2 high-performance Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six efficient Cortex-A55 cores @2.0GHz. Handling the graphics is Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. As the phone’s name itself implies, this is a 5G-ready device since the 800U has an integrated 5G modem.

MediaTek Dimensity 800U

Redmi Note 9 5G supports dual-5G mode (meaning standby 5G connectivity in both SIMs), and the company has included a 360-degree antenna for optimum signal reception. All this is complemented by 6/8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of a faster UFS 2.2 internal storage. Besides, there are 7 intelligent temperature sensors that facilitate an effective cooling mechanism.

If you’re eager for a benchmark, Redmi says the Note 9 5G managed to score a whopping 345,370 on AnTuTu, which is a massive leap from the global variant of any of the Note 9 series. The phone runs on the latest MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out-of-the-box.

Cameras

When it comes to cameras, the phone packs a triple-lens setup at the back. There’s a 48MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor (with 118-degree field of view), and a 2MP macro lens.

Redmi Note 9 5G - Cameras

Apart from taking regular photos, Note 9 5G includes various productive camera features like Document mode and ID photocopying mode, which lets you take pictures as a document scanner or get a printable A4 file, respectively. Similarly, the cutout at the top-left corner of the display houses a 13MP selfie shooter.

Battery & others

Redmi Note 9 5G gets its juice from a big 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging via USB Type-C connection. And with features like 5G Ultra Save (that automatically toggles between network to save power), Smart Switch, etc. you should easily get more than a day’s power from the 5000mAh cell. Other notable features of the phone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speaker setup, IR blaster, etc. For security, Note 9 5G comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Redmi Note 9 5G Specifications:

  • Body: 6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 inches, 200 gm, Gorilla Glass 5, Anti-splash coating
  • Display: 6.53-inches IPS LCD panel, 403PPI, Gorilla Glass 5, 60Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 800U (7nm Mobile Platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G57 MC3
  • RAM: 6/8GB
  • Storage: 128/256GB UFS 2.2 (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: MIUI on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
    – 48MP primary camera, f/1.8
    – 8MP ultra-wide lens, f/2.2, 118-degree FOV
    – 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.3 sensor (punch-hole)
  • Security: Physical fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speaker
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / BDS, USB Type-C, 4G LTE, sub-6GHz 5G (DSDS)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W fast charging
  • Colors: Cloud Ink Gray, Flowing Shadow Purple, Castle Green

Redmi Note 9 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi Note 9 5G is already up for pre-order in China where its price is ¥1,299 for the 6/128GB variant. We expect the price of Redmi Note 9 5G in Nepal to be around NPR 26,000, if and when it launches later on.

Redmi Note 9 5G variant Price (China) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB ¥1,299 NPR 26,000
8/128GB ¥1,499 NPR 30,000
8/256GB ¥1,699 NPR 35,000
  • Watch our review of the Redmi Note 9.
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