Samsung has finally unveiled its first 5nm smartphone chip. Yesterday, the company announced the new Exynos 1080 5G SoC at an event in China. Let’s learn more about Samsung Exynos 1080 5G along with its key specifications, features, and availability.
Samsung Exynos 1080 5G Overview
Architecture
Exynos 1080 5G is based on a 5nm EUV FinFET process. It is an octa-core chipset with three-tier architecture (or tri-cluster design). It consists of four Cortex-A78 cores and Cortex A55 cores. Among the four Cortex-A78 cores, one is clocked higher at 2.8GHz and it will act as the Prime core. The rest of the Cortex-A78 cores are clocked slightly lower at 2.6GHz. Similarly, the four Cortex-A55 cores are clocked at 2.0GHz.
For graphics duty, Samsung has included Mali-G78 MP10 GPU, which is based on Arm’s second-generation Valhall architecture. Smartphone manufacturers can opt to work with either LPDDR5 and LPDDR4x RAM.
AI
Here, Exynos 1080 5G comes with a powerful NPU and a DSP which allows it to compute up to 5.7 trillion operations in one second. Thus, it can support a wide range of AI applications.
5G
Like its predecessor, the Exynos 1080 5G also comes with an integrated modem for 5G connectivity. It supports both spectrums of 5G connectivity: sub-6GHz, and the faster mmWave. Samsung claims that Exynos 1080 5G can reach a downlink speed of up to 5.1Gbps on a mmWave 5G network. Similarly, it is also Wi-Fi 6 ready and comes with support for Bluetooth 5.2.
The new Exynos 1080 5G chipset can support smartphones with up to 144Hz of refresh rate on an FHD panel. Even in a QHD+ resolution, the chipset can support a refresh rate of 90Hz. Thanks to its advanced dynamic range technology, the chip can also handle HDR10+ contents. The technology widens the range of visible content by dynamically optimizing brightness settings for colors and contour enhancement.
Camera
In terms of cameras, it can support a 200MP camera in a single-camera setup. The chip can support six individual camera sensors as well. In a dual-camera setup, manufacturers can use a 32MP + 32MP setup. Once the AI detects objects and scenery in the frame, the ISP on the Exynos 1080 5G can optimize the setting for a better shot. This SoC also supports true 10-bit video recording.
Max Camera: up to 200MP single sensor / 32MP + 32MP dual-camera setup
Video Support: up to 4K 60FPS (10-bit video recording)
Display Support: FHD+ @144Hz / WQHD+ @90Hz
Connectivity: 5G (mmWave and sub-6GHz), Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2. FM Radio
Samsung Exynos 1080 5G Availability
Samsung has announced that the Exynos 1080 5G will first be used in a Vivo smartphone (most likely the upcoming X60 series). We can expect smartphones with Exynos 1080 5G to be available in early 2021.
Smartphone Chip
Availability
Samsung Exynos 1080
2021
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Since Apple announced the Arm-based MacBook during the “One More Thing” event, people have once again started discussing the difference between Arm and x86 and what each brings new to the table compared to the table. In this post, we will take a looking at the difference between Arm and x86, and dive deeper into Apple’s transition into Arm-based Apple Silicon from Intel’s x86 architecture.
Apple switches from Intel’s x86 to Arm
Instruction Set Architecture
To the core, Arm and x86 are two CPU architecture with different instruction sets. An instruction set is the collection of basic operations that a CPU can complete. Here, Arm is an example of Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) whereas x86 is based on Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC). The difference?
CISC tries to include instruction that can implement high-level commands directly. This in turn simplifies the compilation process but results in a set with more complex instructions.
RISC on the other hand focuses on efficiency. It features simpler instructions that can be completed as fast as possible (one instruction in one cycle).
CISC-based CPU tries to complete command by using the least number of instructions without caring about the power consumed. On the other hand, a RISC-based CPU tries to complete command using the simplest of instruction, saving a substantial amount of power.
However, the difference between the two architectures has been blurred, to say the least. RISC based processor have become powerful. Apple even claimed laptop-like performance with the A12Z on its iPad Pro. Similarly, even recent x86 processors from Intel acts like a RISC machine in the sense that each instruction is converted into micro-operations for efficient execution.
Efficiency
Another reason Arm is more efficient than its Intel counterpart is because it has been adopting what it calls a big.LITTLE architecture. It compromises two clusters of cores – power cores (or big cores) and efficient cores (little). The power cores kick in whenever the system needs to run a demanding task, while the rest of the tasks are handled by efficient cores. This core design is used in almost all of the major smartphones today.
Thus, it would not have been difficult for Apple to go with Arm since the company has been trying to make its MacBooks slimmer and more battery efficient. The latest M1 Silicon features four high-performance cores paired with four high-efficiency cores.
Intel’s Setback
The primary reason Apple made the decision to make the switch from Intel’s x86 architecture to Arm is that Intel has failed to deliver improvements in a timely manner. Apple has been working with Intel since 2006 when the company decided to ditch PowerPC for Intel processors. However, in recent times Intel has been struggling with its process node. Intel was supposed to launch the 10nm processors in 2016 but then even today the process is far from a polished product. As a result, the company has been relying on refinements of its 14nm process. All these setbacks can turn off a company as ambitious as Apple.
Apple has used TSMC’s 5nm process node for the M1 silicon and it is making some big claims about it. First, Apple is advertising it as the world’s best performance per watt. It has also made a tremendous improvement with battery life. The new 13-inch MacBook is now claimed to have almost twice the battery life.
Greater Control and Optimization
To clear things off, Arm doesn’t manufacture actual cores or CPUs. Instead, what it does is design core architecture and sell it to other companies that can use, or modify it as they see fit. On the other hand, Intel does all the research, design, and manufacturing itself. While Apple needed to wait for Intel’s chip before unveiling its own product it will no longer require to do so.
Apple has an architectural license from Arm that allows Apple to design and manufacture its own chip. This allows the company to have greater control over the kind of hardware support it wants to include in the chips. The result is a computing device that has been highly optimized based on what Apple thinks its customer requires.
But how smooth will the transition be?
Even before Apple, Windows came with its own product based on Arm. Microsoft Surface Pro X came with an Arm-based processor and a version of Windows that was specially designed for Arm. However, the Surface Pro X suffered mainly because of the lack of native app support. As mentioned earlier, Arm involves a different instruction set than x86. Thus, apps designed to work on the platform are not readily compatible with the other. Surface Pro X could run 32-bit Windows apps using emulation but there was no support for 64-bit applications.
To avoid that, Apple has optimized macOS Big Sur to run on Arm-based silicon. The company has also promised that all the native apps will be supported on the new MacBooks. And the rest of the apps can be made compatible using Rosetta 2 translator. And since new MacBooks run on Arm-based Apple Silicon, they can also run iPad and iPhone apps.
Check out our long-term review of the iPhone SE (2020).
You’ve probably heard of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 by now, and I’ll be discussing the phone at length throughout this review. But, bear with me here for a moment. Doesn’t it feel as if the smartphone industry has reached the saturation point? Like, what more can the manufacturers add to come up with an exciting device—on a regular slab of a smartphone? Faster processors and better cameras are a given but in today’s market, they most likely fall into the category of “iterative upgrade”.
And not just the buyers—more importantly, OEMs have long realized this harsh fact as well. Consequently, they have been experimenting with new form-factors and wandering in the uncharted territory, in the search for something truly noble. Companies like Samsung, Huawei, and Royole have already found success in the foldable industry, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 seeks to establish itself as the sole tenant of the ivory tower—the most premium & luxurious smartphone money can buy.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Specifications:
Body: 282 grams, No IP certification, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (Back), Aluminum frame
Folded: 68.0 x 159.2 x 16.8mm | Hinge: 13.8mm
Unfolded: 128.2 x 159.2 x 6.9mm | Frame: 6.0mm
Display: Dual-display;
Main Screen: 7.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X “Infinity Flex” Display, 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, UTG layer, No Gorilla Glass protection, HDR10+
Cover Screen: 6.2″ Super AMOLED Display, 60Hz Refresh Rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution:
Main Screen: QXGA+ (2208 x 1768 px), 373 PPI, 22.5:18 aspect ratio
Cover Screen: HD+ (2260 x 816 px), 386 PPI, 25:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (7nm+ mobile platform)
Z Fold 2 is officially the third generation foldable phone from the company. Addressing the drawbacks of the original Fold, it is Samsung’s testament and the proof of its commitment towards the future of smartphone design. That is reflected in the name itself as the Fold 2 falls under the new Z lineup—which consists of Samsung’s portfolio of other foldable devices including a couple of flip phones.
The Design, The Fringe
And The Bodacity Of This Hinge
Glass front (cover screen), glass back, aluminum frame
As expected, no dust/water resistance of any kind
If you recall, the first-gen Galaxy Fold was indeed groundbreaking, but utterly thwarted by what Huawei was offering with the Mate X (that had few issues of its own). A dismissable cover display, flimsy, unreliable hinge, an off-putting notched main display—all of them have been re-engineered for the better. The most noticeable & evidently necessary improvement can be seen on the metal cover hinge. Called “Hideaway Hinge”, the Z Fold 2 is incredibly sturdy. I personally don’t have a point of reference regarding the original hinge on the first Fold. However, I can vouch for the sturdiness of the one on the Fold 2.
Using a CAM mechanism, the phone can stay open on various angles, while being able to stand on its own between 75 and 115-degree. Samsung makes use of the hinge’s stability into a feature called “Flex Mode”. Appropriately named, I know. Under this, the large main display is divided into two separate but uniform areas, letting you use an app in a whole new way. Here, control, input fields, etc. are separated to the bottom, while the actual content is visible at the top.
Just like a laptop—a tiny, pocketable laptop.
For instance, in the native camera app, the top portion functions as a viewfinder whereas the preview of the previous shot, shutter button, and other controls are neatly arranged right below. Moreover, with this setup, I can easily take long-exposure photos without requiring any external stabilizer. I checked to see if this extravaganza worked in third party camera apps like Manual Cam, but was left disappointed.
Not just that, very few apps support Flex Mode for now. Besides Camera, other native apps like Calendar, Clock, Calculator, Gallery, Samsung Notes, and a handful of third-party apps like Google Duo, YouTube conform to Flex Mode. Moving on, the hinge is fortified by small elastic brushes to prevent dust and other unwelcome particles from getting inside. As far as I can say, my review unit of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 doesn’t seem to have let in any amount of dirt and similar undesirable nanoparticles.
“Handle with Care”
Aside from the aforementioned sweeper technology, this could also be a direct result of how delicately I cared for the phone throughout the review period. To be fair, that is 100% warranted considering how the Z Fold 2 expectedly lacks any kind of ingress protection—not to mention, the phone costs a full 2 grand! Using the Fold 2 in its full unfolded glory is, as one could imagine, an absolute delight.
At 282 grams, it is definitely not lightweight. Holding the phone like you would a tablet feels lavish, and unsurprisingly futuristic. When you get to folding the device, there’s a satisfying clack—while the two plastic nubbins on the top & bottom-right edge of the main display’s bezel absorb the pressure of the fold, and ensure the display’s protection.
Talking about folding the Fold 2, Samsung is yet to achieve a gapless hinge, like on Motorola’s new razr/5G. Anyway, it is a thick boi and therefore obviously feels like you’re holding two phones at once, or a bar of gold—whichever analogy floats your boat. Likewise, the Z Fold 2 has a metal frame, Gorilla Glass 6 back, whereas the cover display is reinforced by Gorilla Glass Victus. Despite all these, I can’t speak for the phone’s absolute durability because of all the intricate engineering inside. One swift drop and it could be game over for the Fold 2. Could.
Some more handy features
Here, the right frame of the device houses the volume rockers and a side key that doubles as a fingerprint sensor too. By default, the always-on nature of the side key is turned off, and you can toggle it on from the settings. What’s more, you can also swipe down the scanner to open up the notification panel—another feature that isn’t enabled by default. At any rate, the sensor works perfectly fine when the phone is unfolded.
However, because of its relatively small diameter, getting it to work with a folded Z Fold 2 was a challenge sometimes. That’s because my thumb (or at least some portion of it) would reach out to the other frame instead of the one with the fingerprint sensor. Additionally, the top & bottom left frame hold the stereo speaker setup, while a USB-C port lies at the bottom right.
Unfolding The Future—A Big Display
Unfolded: 7.6-inches QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED
LTPO backplane, up to 120Hz refresh rate (adaptive)
Folded: 6.2-inches HD+ Super AMOLED, Gorilla Glass Victus
Let’s talk about the display now. Like I mentioned earlier, one of the biggest complaints of the original Fold was its unappealing cover display. At just 4.6-inches, getting things done on the go on the front panel was an uninspiring journey. Well, Samsung has heard that complaint loud and clear and therefore, the Z Fold 2’s cover display is a 6.2” edge-to-edge AMOLED screen—that can pass as a usable regular smartphone display.
From making calls, using navigational apps, and more, the cover display has got your covered. One-handed typing is also a lot more comfortable on this screen—which is a direct reflection of its narrow aspect ratio. Technically, with its 2260 by 816-pixel count (plus an aspect ratio of 25:9), it is an HD+ panel. But make no mistake, it is incredibly sharp. And I don’t think I need to talk about the quality of a Samsung display. Refreshing at the standard 60Hz, there is this sort of “continuity error” when shifting from the cover to the main display. Let me get back to that in a while.
Even though practically every app works perfectly fine here, watching videos on YouTube or any other source in landscape orientation is an unpleasant experience. With a big letterbox on the sides, the actual content needs to be crammed into the abnormally widescreen. But then again, there’s a larger, tablet-sized screen at your disposal that renders this argument obsolete, to some extent.
Achieving the fold
When unfolded, you’re greeted with a large 7.6” Dynamic AMOLED display—enough to make a grownup geek out. Like, I’m still in awe that something this futuristic is in the palm of my hand, and I could easily carry it around in my pocket. Wow! Anyhoo, this display uses Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) layer that debuted on the Galaxy Z Flip. While it is supposedly a lot better than the plastic-coated screen on the original Fold, it is obviously not as durable as a regular glass-front smartphone display.
And Samsung has had to implement multiple layers of different materials to achieve the foldability, usability, and durability of the screen. It goes: AMOLED panel » UTG » a protective layer » and a factory-applied screen protector. You can tell the difference between the physical quality of the cover and the main display right away. This one feels considerably more plasticky. But with time, I must say I got pretty used to it.
Moreover, the camera bezel on the first Fold is now replaced with a minimalistic punch-hole cutout. It houses a 10MP selfie camera, just like the one on the cover display. And I’m guessing it’s to maintain symmetry between the two screens, these identical camera sensors are placed in an alignment. But I do feel like Samsung could’ve done a better job at this since the diameter of the cutout on the main display is relatively larger than the one on the front.
Dynamic refresh rate
Moving on, Z Fold 2’s vivid 7.6” screen also enjoys up to 120Hz of adaptive refresh rate, unlike the cover display. Using an LTPO backplane, the screen automatically switches between 11Hz and all the way up to 120Hz depending on the content. For example, when scrolling through the UI or on apps like Facebook, YouTube, etc. the refresh rate jumps to 120Hz. And when viewing static content or some less graphics-intensive tasks like reading emails or looking up photos, it is dialed down to just 11Hz—saving battery in the process.
Hey, what’s up with the crease?
Okay, now allow me to address the elephant in the room—the crease. Yes, it’s there, and yes it could be distracting. But hold on. The crease sort of just disappears when looking at it upright—at eye-level, with the device unfolded to 180-degree. Even when interacting with a bright background, I couldn’t notice it. And to further make sure that you don’t interact with the crease, the default Samsung Keyboard has this nifty split mode.
Under this, the keys are separated into the opposite edge of the screen, and you gotta type using two thumbs. It does take a to get used to but now, I’m pretty good at it. If this doesn’t work for you, then you can still use it like in a traditional smartphone through the floating keyboard option.
The Software Side Of Things
One UI 2.5 on top of Android 10
A multitasking powerhouse
Anyway, besides using regular apps, playing games on Z Fold 2’s big screen is an awesome experience. However, because of its unusual form-factor, most games haven’t been optimized properly and one could notice the loss in graphics quality if you really look for it. Here, in PUBG Mobile, even with the highest graphics settings turned on, the rendering of the textures looks way too jaggy—which is unnatural considering the phone’s top-of-the-line silicon. Just like on the cover display, watching videos on the big main display is also greeted with a giant letterbox. And as usual, Instagram still doesn’t “agree” to a non-iPhone-esque form factor.
By and large, the Z Fold 2 is meant to be used as a mini-tablet, right? Most of my interactions with the phone would happen on the main display too. For this, a tablet-like UI feels like the way to go. But weirdly enough, even though this layout is available, it is yet another useful feature that’s disabled by default. Under “Screen layout and zoom” in the display setting, selecting the ”see more content at the same time” option gives a more-or-less tablet-like viewing experience.
Now, this doesn’t work in all apps but in those that it does, it’s a game-changer. For instance, apps like Gmail, My Files, YouTube, etc. get a lot more productive with this setting turned on. Talking about productivity, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 also lets you do more at once on its big screen. You can simultaneously use up to three apps on the main screen and easily switch between them as you see fit as well. What’s more, is that you can even group the ones you frequently use into a shortcut and then launch ‘em all at once from the edge panel.
App continuity
Literally on top of this, you can open up to 5 apps under the “Pop Up” window at once. They can also be grouped into a small bubble to minimize. “App Continuity” is another immersive feature on the Z Fold 2. With this, apps seamlessly stay open on the cover screen when folding the phone. Once again, not all apps are privy to this luxury. On the reverse, transferring apps from the cover to the main display is also half-baked and didn’t work as nice in some games I tried.
For example, in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the game’s UI isn’t extended to utilize the entirety of the main screen—and requires a restart to do so. Besides this, practically every app I use on my regular phone work perfectly fine on Z Fold 2’s main display. Apps don’t crash or misbehave on its new foldable form-factor with an atypical 22.5:18 aspect ratio, which is a relief.
Performance: Beast In The Beauty
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (7nm+)
12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
Powered by the flagship Snapdragon 865+ SoC, the Z Fold 2 is an absolute beast of a performer as well. With 12GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, everything is as smooth as smooth can get. To note, there’s also a 512GB variant, but that’s limited to a handful of markets like China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. If you recall, the first-gen Fold had the single 12/512GB memory configuration and this downgrade feels like a cost-saving tactic more than anything.
Samsung’s recent flagships have become a subject of criticism in the global market because of the use of the company’s in-house Exynos 990 silicon. It is comparatively weaker than its Qualcomm counterpart which has been tried-and-tested multiple times. Thankfully, Z Fold 2 ships with the same 5G-ready SD865+ wherever available. Maybe that’s a production limitation too seeing how niche of a phone it is. Because of all this, everything works as perfectly fine as you’d expect from a flagship smartphone.
Here are some benchmark scores to substantiate the claim.
Benchmark
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AnTuTu v8
3DMark (Wild Life)
AndroBench
Geekbench 5 (Compute)
Geekbench 5 (CPU)
PCMark (Work 2.0)
High-demanding titles like PUBG Mobile can be cranked up to their max settings without any hiccup. However, there is no high refresh rate mode like on select OnePlus phones. Yet, the larger screen real-estate makes all the difference in your gameplay. Likewise, Z Fold 2 doesn’t heat-up that bad either. At around 70-80% brightness, I played the game for about an hour straight. And the phone got quite warm, with the camera module area getting considerably hot—although nothing alarming.
Not The Best Of Cameras
Triple-cameras at the back
(12MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto)
10MP punch-hole selfie camera (cover, main screen)
Moving on to the cameras, the Z Fold 2 has a couple of 10MP selfie shooters on the cover and the main display. Similarly, you can find a trio of 12MP lenses at the back—one for wide-angle, one for ultra-wide-angle, and one for telephoto shots. Right off the bat, this is not Samsung’s most impressive camera setup on a phone. That crown goes to the Note 20 Ultra for now.
Normal Images
From 8K recording to 50x hybrid zoom, such headlining features have been dropped on the Fold 2. In its own right, the images from its cameras are adequately fine, don’t get me wrong. They have plenty of details, and the dynamic range is just fine as well.
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But it’s just that they pale in comparison to Samsung’s other flagship phones. Here, you can shoot stabilized videos up to 4K/60fps and its telephoto lens does have a modest 2x optical & 10x digital zoom.
Wideangle Images
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And just like the images from the main sensor, the wideangle shots share the same story. But, the colors do tend to look extra punchy and vibrant.
Selfie Images
Selfies from either of the 10MP sensor look nice too, although there is a slight reddish tint on the subject.
Selfie
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Front Camera
Front Camera
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
However, you can take selfies from the objectively superior rear-camera setup, whose images don’t have that same red tint.
Furthermore, Z Fold 2’s cover display can also be fashioned into a live preview screen, where you can show the subject how the photo or video is turning out. There’s also this video recording feature called “Auto framing”. Here, the camera adjusts the focus and zoom, depending on the number of human subjects in the frame.
Decent Battery & Killer Speakers
4500mAh dual-cell battery with 25W wired charging
11W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging
True stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos audio)
Getting to the battery, the phone comes with a 4500mAh battery. With the adaptive refresh rate turned on and using the main screen for 90% of the time, I managed to net out a day’s battery life almost every day (5-6 hours of screen on time). Unfortunately, even though Z Fold 2 uses a dual-cell battery design, Samsung doesn’t make use of rapid charging technology to deliver more power at once. Instead, it supports 25W wired, 11W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
The audio on this device is something to talk about too. With its stereo speaker setup, the Z Fold 2 can get really loud—plus a fair bit of details to enjoy. Although, the audio does get noticeably muffled when listening to orchestral or other kinds of music with a bunch of instruments at full volume. That holds true even for simple acoustical songs too. The speakers are also placed in a way so that they don’t get blocked by your hands; unless you deliberately try to.
Final Words
All in all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a cutting-edge gadget that symbolizes the future of smartphone design. Being able to unfold a phone into a mini-tablet is truly remarkable. And Samsung’s efforts to make the phone feel as natural as possible is commendable. What’s more impressive is that it redefines the “luxury smartphones” category. Now, slapping in chunks of gold, diamonds, or other precious gems into a device to rank up its stature, just feels obtuse.
Having said that, there are still a lot of factors going against the Fold 2, to consider it as a viable product and not just an item of grandeur. No matter how you spin it, $2K is still an insane amount of money for a phone. From its bulky design to relative delicacy, it’s hard to recommend the phone to anyone but an enthusiast. Still, if you want the most lavish and futuristic smartphone money can buy; it doesn’t get better than the Z Fold 2—at least for now.
Watch our video review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Because of the ongoing pandemic, most of us have been compelled to work and learn from home. This has resulted in a surge in the demand for Chromebooks in the market. Thus, chip manufacturers are now coming up with products specifically designed for Chromebooks. Earlier, we saw AMD add to its lineup of Chromebook chipsets and now, MediaTek has done the same. Let’s learn more in detail about the new MT8192 and MT8195 Chromebook processors from MediaTek.
New Chromebook Chips from MediaTek
MediaTek MT8195 and MT8192 are the latest Chromebook processors from the company. The latter is based on a 7nm process and is targeted towards mainstream devices. On the other hand, the MT8195 is based on a refined 6nm process and will only be used in premium offerings.
MediaTek says that the APU used in the two processors can handle a wide range of voice and vision-based applications. Similarly, these chips also have dedicated DSPs for Voice Wakeup (VoW) feature. The ISPs on these chips support HDR, and also feature a hardware depth engine. Chromebook manufacturers can opt for a super-large 80MP 4-cell camera, a single 32 camera, or a dual-camera setup of 16MP + 16MP.
MT8192 has four Cortex A76 cores paired with four Cortex A55 cores. For AI processing, it comes with MediaTek’s APU 2.0. It can perform up to 2.41 trillion operations per second. In terms of graphics, it has Mali G57 in a five-core configuration. It supports 2133MHz LPDDR4x memory and UFS 2.1 storage. Furthermore, it can support 120Hz refresh on an FHD+ panel. However, manufacturers can also opt for a standard 60Hz refresh rate with WQHD resolution. It also supports two FHD displays simultaneously.
MediaTek MT8195
The MT8195 is built upon TSMC’s 6nm process. Here, the company has gone with Cortex A78 cores instead of Cortex A76. It also has a more recent APU in the form of MediaTek APU 3.0. It is capable of performing 4 trillion operations per second. Other than that, it features a five-core Mali G57 GPU, quad-channel LPDDR4X memory, and UFS 2.1 storage. It can support up to three displays simultaneously. Other features include support for Dolby Vision 7.1 surround sound and Codec AV1 hardware video accelerator.
Both the chipset have 4K HDR video decoding, while also supporting PCI Express Gen 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 1.
MediaTek MT8192 and MT8195 Availability
Chromebooks powered by MediaTek MT8192 will be available starting from the second quarter of 2021. While MediaTek has not specified any time period, MT8195 will appear in premium Chromebooks and other smart devices on a later date.
Xiaomi is Nepal is best known for its smartphones because of its aggressive pricing. However, the brand has a wide portfolio of products beyond smartphones. Just recently, we saw Xiaomi launch Mi chargers and power banks in Nepal. And now, the company has launched an automatic soap dispenser along with foaming handwash. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser and Simpleway Foaming Handwash in Nepal.
Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser
Given the current situation created by COVID-19, the launch of an automatic soap dispenser actually makes sense. With it, the company is promoting contactless hygiene. For the same, Xiaomi has included an infrared sensor on the dispenser. It can detect hand within the range of 60-90mm. The dispenser only takes around 0.25 seconds to dispense foam. It maintains gas to liquid foaming ratio at 12:1.
Xiaomi has used a rubber damping structure along with a high-efficiency motor to make it operate silently. The soap dispenser has a compact design with a matte finish on top. It is made from eco-friendly material.
Key Features:
60–90mm infrared sensing
0.25 seconds quick-out
Silent Motor
Spill-proof
Compact finish
Mi Simpleway Foaming Handwash
Here, the Mi Simpleway Foaming Handwash is to be used with the soap dispenser. Xiaomi claims that its natural ingredients make the pH level of the foam closer to that of human skin. In addition to cleaning, it also hydrates and moisturizes your hands.
Key Features:
Balanced pH level
Hydrating and Moisturizing
Fragrance
Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser Price in Nepal, Availability
The price of Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser in Nepal is Rs. 2,299, while the pack of three Simpleway Foaming Handwash costs Rs. 1,499. The pricing is a little excessive as they are available in India for INR 999 and 599, respectively. Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser & the foaming handwash will soon be available via Xiaomi stores across Nepal.
In an attempt to make 5G smartphones more accessible, MediaTek has launched its latest 5G-enabled Dimensity chipset. The new Dimensity 700 is just below 720 in MediTek’s hierarchy of 5G chips. Let’s learn more about the new MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset along with its specs, features, expected price, and availability.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 Overview
Performance
Here, the Dimensity 700 sports similar core architecture as the Dimensity 720. It is based on TSMC’s 7nm process node, that the company claims is 25% more efficient than the 8nm process. It features an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores.
The former is clocked higher than that on the 720 (2.2GHz > 2.0 GHz), whereas the Cortex-A55 cores have the same clock speed of 2.0 GHz as the 720. For graphics, MediaTek has included Mali G57 GPU in a core-configuration like it did on the 720. It can support up to 12GB of 2133MHz LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 (2-lane) storage.
5G connectivity
MediaTek claims that it is the first mainstream 5G smartphone chip to support both 5G Carrier Aggregation (2CC 5G-CA) and Dual 5G SIM. Thus, users can benefit from the 30% greater throughput layer coverage and seamless handover between two 5G connection areas across a coverage layer. With Dual 5G, the chip supports dual standby (DSDS) and Voice over New Radio (VoNR).
MediaTek 5G UltraSave feature aims to improve battery life. It includes technologies Network Environment Detection, OTA Content Awareness, Dynamic BWP, and Connected Mode DRX (C-DRX). These technologies intelligently manage 5G connections for better battery endurance.
Display and Camera
While it doesn’t come with MediaTek’s MiraVision display technology, the Dimensity 700 can support up to 90Hz refresh rate on an FHD+ display.
It supports up to 64MP main sensor along with features like AI enhancements. It also supports multi-frame noise reduction courtesy of the image accelerators. Similarly, other features include hardware depth engine (for real-time Bokeh effect), anti-distortion, and facial detection. There is no support for 4K video recording and it maxes out at 2k @ 30FPS.
Dimensity 700 features an integrated noise suppression technology that is optimized for power and size. The chip can listen for multiple trigger words to wake up virtual assistant from Google, Amazon, Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC Specifications:
Process: TSMC 7nm process
Core Architecture: 2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex A76 cores + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex A55 cores
GPU: Mali G57 MC3 (950 MHz)
Memory Support: 2133 MHz 12GB (up to 12GB)
Storage Support: UFS 2.2 (2-lane)
Max Camera: 64MP main sensor
Video Support: up to 2K 30FPS
Display Support: Up to 2520 x 1080 pixels, 90Hz
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
MediaTek Dimensity 700 Chipset Availability
The first smartphone powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC will launch in the first quarter of 2021. The chip is said to be used in smartphones priced under $250.
Fitbit is one of the most popular health trackers, smartwatch, manufacturers in the world. It has now officially re-entered Nepal by launching Fitbit Inspire 2, Charge 4, SE, Versa 2, SE, and Versa 3 on the Daraz 11.11 sales day. Let’s check out the specs, official price, availability of different Fitbit fitness trackers, smartwatch in Nepal.
Fitbit: Brand Overview
Before that, let us first begin with a bit of background. Fitbit Inc. was founded in the year 2007. And it primarily manufactures activity trackers. Over the years, the company has gone on to become one of the leaders in wearable technology. Eventually, the company was acquired by Google in November 2019. The estimated cost of acquisition—$2.1 billion.
From a financial standpoint, it was a great move. However, the acquisition of Fitbit by Google was a concern for many. Primarily, people were concerned about the privacy of their data. Google and data privacy really don’t go hand-in-hand. Thus, it was a reasonable concern, on the customer’s part. However, having said that there have not been any reported issues regarding this topic. So, it’s just a point for concern for now and nothing more than that.
Fitbit Fitness Trackers, Smartwatch Price in Nepal (Summary)
Fitbit Fitness Trackers, Smartwatch Models
Price in Nepal
Daraz 11.11 Offer Price
Inspire 2 (Black)
Rs. 17,999
Rs. 17,099
Charge 4 (Black)
Rs. 24,999
Rs. 23,749
Charge 4 SE (Granite)
Rs. 27,999
Rs. 26,599
Versa 2
Rs. 29,999
Rs. 28,499
Versa 2 SE
Rs. 32,999
Rs. 31,349
Versa 3
Rs. 39,999
Rs. 37,999
Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker
Inspire 2 is the latest fitness band from Fitbit. It was launched alongside the more-advanced Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. It has a monochrome OLED screen. Compared to its predecessor, it comes with Active Zone Minutes, improved design, and a brighter screen. It has 20+ exercise modes, advanced sleep tools, and 24/7 heart rate tracking. It also supports menstrual health tracking for women.
Though it doesn’t come with as many sensors that other trackers in this list do, it has its own perks. For instance, with Inspire 2, users get a year of Fitbit premium trial. It also has the best battery endurance of up to 10 days.
Fitbit Inspire 2 Specifications:
Display: Monochrome OLED touchscreen
Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0
Battery Capacity: 10 days of battery life;
Water-resistant: Yes; up to 50m
Interchangeable bands: Yes
Compatibility: Android (v7.0+), iOS (iOS 12.2+) & Mac OSX 12.2
Smartphone Companion App: Fitbit App
Sensors: 3-axis accelerometer, optical heart rate monitor, vibration motor
Features: Notifications, 24/7 Heart Rate, Menstrual Health Tracking, Food Logging, All-Day Activity, Cardio Fitness Level, Sleep Tracking, etc.
Color: Black, Lunar White, Desert Rose
Extra: 1 year trial of Fitbit Premium
Price in Nepal: Rs. 17,999 17,099
Fitbit Charge 4/SE Fitness Tracker
Fitbit Charge 4 was announced as the successor to Fitbit Charge 3. The two bands sport almost similar designs with monochrome OLED screens. The highlight is that it comes with a built-in GPS. Thus, the tracker does not need to depend upon your phone’s GPS for accurate tracking. Other than that, it comes with Active Zone Minutes, 24/7 heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, SmartTrack, and all-day activity tracking. The battery endurance is fairly impressive at two days. With the GPS turned off, it can last up to 7 days. However, with the GPS turned on, the battery will last only up to 12 hours.
There is also a Special Edition of the Fitbit Charge 4. While the features remain the same between the SE and non-SE model, the former comes with a more fancy granite reflective woven band paired with a black tracker. Fitbit also throws an extra black classic band with the Charge 4 SE.
Features: 24/7 heart rate, heart rate zone, workout intensity map, active zone minutes, goal-based exercise modes, Spotify control, female health, all-day activity tracking, sleep monitoring, etc.
Color option: Black, Rosewood, Storm Blue / Black
SE Color Options: Granite Reflective Woven Band / Black Tracker (Black Classic Band extra)
Fitbit Charge 4 Price in Nepal: Rs. 24,999 23,749
Fitbit Charge 4 SE Price in Nepal: Rs. 27,999 26,599
Fitbit Versa 2/SE Smartwatch
Fitbit Versa 2 was the successor of the original Versa. On its release, it had Fitbit’s first on-device microphone. It was also the first Fitbit smartwatch to come with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant built-in. It has an NFC chip for Fitbit pay. Similarly, it comes with an always-on display, automatic activity tracking, PurePulse, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, GPS connection.
Users can also opt for the Special Edition of the Fitbit Versa 2. The Fitbit Versa SE comes with a woven band. It is available in two color options – Smoke Woven and Pink & Navy Woven. Fitbit throws an extra Olive Classic band with the former and a Navy Classic Band on the latter. That’s not all—with the Fitbit Versa 2 SE, users also get three months trial of Fitbit premium.
Colors: Black / Carbon Aluminum, Stone / Mist Grey, Petal / Copper Rose Aluminium, Bordeaux / Copper Rose, Emerald / Copper Rose
SE color options: Smoke Woven / Mist Grey Aluminum (Olive Class Band Extra), Navy & Pink Woven / Copper Rose Aluminium (Navy Classic Band)
Extra Feature on SE: 3 months trial of Fitbit Premium
Fitbit Versa 2 Price in Nepal: Rs. 29,999 28,499
Fitbit Versa 2 SE Price in Nepal: Rs. 32,999 31,349
Fitbit Versa 3 Smartwatch
Fitbit Versa 3 is the latest member of the Versa lineup. It was launched alongside the Fitbit Sense but doesn’t come with the sensors that the Sense has. Other than that, the features are almost the same. Compared to its predecessor, it comes with an in-built GPS. Thus, it won’t be reliant on your smartphone’s hardware for location tracking. It comes with both: a microphone and a speaker.
Fitbit Versa 3 will also receive an update that will allow users to take calls from the wrist. It is expected to arrive before the end of 2020. It is also the only tracker in this list to support fast charging.
Colors: Black / Black Aluminum, Pink Clay / Soft Gold Aluminum, Midnight / Soft Gold Aluminum
Price in Nepal: Rs. 39,999 37,999
Where to Buy Fitbit fitness trackers, smartwatch in Nepal?
Fitbit has officially re-entered the Nepali market on Daraz 11.11 sales day—this time, with Barun Enterprise, a subsidiary of Sharda Group, as the authorized distributor. The six products are exclusively available via Daraz. Besides the 11.11 offer price, you can also apply different eligible discount vouchers to further bring down the buying price. Admittedly, the price of Fitbit fitness trackers, smartwatch in Nepal is a little expensive compared to the western market. But, compared to India, it is actually quite competitive.
Over the past couple of years, Sony has managed to become almost synonymous with noise-canceling technology—a feat once held by other companies like Bose. 2018’s WH-1000XM3 from the company can be accredited as one of the major drivers of its achievement. From its cozy design to excellent sound quality and most importantly—the industry-leading noise cancellation, it still stands out as one of the best Bluetooth headphones you can buy. And now, it’s got a much-awaited successor. The new Sony WH-1000XM4 builds on its predecessor while bringing a couple of nuanced, yet necessary upgrades. Well then, how has Sony managed to outdo itself with the WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphone—allow me to discuss in this review.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Specifications:
Weight: 255 grams (approx.)
Headphone Type: Closed, Dynamic
Driver Unit: 1.57″ (40mm), dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW (when connected via cable with the headphone turned on); 101 dB/mW (when connected via cable with the headphone turned off)
Features: NFC, DSEE Extreme, Edge AI, 360 Reality Audio, Speak to Chat, Precise Voice Pickup, Touch Sensor control (right earcup)
In The Box: Headphone, Carrying Case, Headphone Cable, USB-C Cable, Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use
Color Options: Black, Silver
Companion App: Sony Headphones Control (Android | iOS)
Price in Nepal: Rs. 54,000 (with 1-year brand warranty)
Sony WH-1000XM4 Review:
Design & Comfort
Premium plastic build with soft earcups
Closed-back, over-the-ear design
Starting with the design, Sony hasn’t made any major revision in terms of how the X(Mark)4 looks and feels compared to the XM3. It has a premium plastic build with soft, comfortable earcups, while also being pervious to sweat, water damage. Yes, these are still not IP-certified against any level of ingress protection. So, you gotta be extra careful when taking these out on your workout sessions or maybe even on humid days.
Likewise, XM4’s earcups are incredibly plush and offer a tight fit. The headband could still use a little bit of work though. They’re a bit narrow and its padding is also considerably tighter to my liking. As a result, I often found myself adjusting the headphones on my head every now and then. Because of the aforementioned attributes of the headband, you can also feel this mild, yet consistent degree of pressure, stiffness resulting in a fatigued wearing experience in the long-run. Furthermore, after wearing it for a while, it does start to feel quite hot.
Adjusting the headband
I did try adjusting the length of the headband for a better fit. But, losing the firmness turned out to be an even worse tradeoff over the minimal discomfort. Since I don’t put on closed-back over-the-ear headphones like the XM4 that often, this may be the inexperienced side of me talking. Having used these pair of headphones for a little less than a month now, I would say I’ve been relatively more numb to the unease.
But before you get any wrong idea, let me reiterate: the degree of discomfort was always marginal, to begin with. And if you’re someone who’s used to these kinds of headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM4 should feel right at home.
Moving on, it is available in either black or silver color options—just like its predecessor. With its overall matte finish with gold-accented Sony logos on either side, these headphones gracefully matched my style too. Something that blends well with the ambiance and nothing remotely flashy—yeah, that’s the sweet spot. Anyway, the left earcup has the NFC engraving as well as all the physical buttons, the LED indicator, and the 3.5mm headphone jack. On the contrary, the right earcup houses the touch sensor control panel, and a USB-C charging port.
Pairing & Control
Bluetooth v5.0, NFC connectivity
Power, Custom button (customizable)
Touch sensor control (right earcup)
3.5mm aux connection
Getting to pairing the XM4 with your phone, tablet, PC or other device is fairly boilerplate. Now equipped with Bluetooth 5.0, all you gotta do is press the dedicated power button for a couple of seconds to turn it on; and then follow the due diligence to get it working with your device. Like I said earlier, it also retains NFC connectivity. So, if your phone supports NFC, connecting with the XM4 is all the more seamless. Just tap the NFC icon on the headphone, and you’re good to go.
Additionally, there’s also 3.5mm aux port for wired connection. This has been, and for the foreseeable future, looks to rule reign supreme over its wireless counterpart. True audiophiles with trained ears always favor wired audio accessories for reasons more than one. From their high-bandwidth, low-latency audio streaming to other advantages, most of the time, I went down the wired route as well. As I discovered in the span of the review, the Sony WH-1000XM4 doesn’t sound all that different whether you’re connecting your device via Bluetooth or the aux cable.
And that goes beyond trying to awaken the dormant audiophile in me, no. I was surprised to see that on the box of the XM4, it has the “Made for iPhone | iPod” branding—just like on XM3. Yeah, iPod isn’t something that comes up that often in today’s conversations and is almost a retro piece of tech that I cherish with all my heart. Therefore, I connected my iPod Classic with the headphone to test out its audio quality. I don’t really know what or how Sony optimized it for the iPod, but it sounded great—so I guess that’s all that matters in the end.
Hello, multipoint connection!
More importantly, the XM4 brings one of the most demanded features which was lacking in its predecessor—multipoint connection. You can now simultaneously pair these headphones to two devices at once and seamlessly switch between them. I must admit, I found it more useful than I’d presumed. During work, I tend to stream my tunes from my laptop and therefore connected the XM4 to it, while also pairing it with my phone.
With this, any time I received a call, I could just toggle the media playback from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Or, you can also turn off the Bluetooth settings of the desired device to disable its playback. Except for the prompt notification which reads “Bluetooth device 1/2 dis/connected”, I didn’t notice any delay when switching between two devices either. So, kudos to Sony for listening to its customer feedback and introducing such a practical feature. However, the multi-device connection does come at the sacrifice of LDAC codec, as both devices default to AAC streaming under this setting.
Besides the power button, there’s also a “Custom” button which was labeled “NC/AMBIENT” on the XM3. Frankly speaking, calling it feels like a bit of a reach; as all you can do is set it to either trigger ambient sound control, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa. Expectedly, I set it to the foremost option since that’s actually the most practical of the three (at least for me)—and also because I can already trigger Google Assistant by long-pressing the right earcup.
The touch sensor is slightly conflicting
Anyway, the touch control works well once you get the hang of it. Swiping it left/right plays the next/previous track while an up/down swipe controls the volume level. Similarly, you can double-tap to play/pause the audio, whereas the same action can also accept or hang-up on calls. But I would say that the control feels slightly off sometimes. The headphone would, on rare occasions, misread my swipe-up gesture to turn up the volume and activate Google Assistant instead. Unfortunately, the touch sensor is non-functional when connecting it via the 3.5mm jack.
Now, let’s talk about the noise-cancellation properties of the XM4. Equipped with the same QN1 HD noise-canceling processor as its predecessor, it’s no wonder why people love this thing! The Dual Noise Sensor technology makes use of two microphones on each earcup; that feed the captured ambient to the processor. Then, the improved algorithm alongside the new Bluetooth Audio SoC dynamically adjusts music to deter noise signals for a soothing listening experience.
For the best noise-canceling experience, Sony recommends you optimize it to the way you put on the headphone (the position of your hair, whether you wear glasses or not) and a couple of other factors like atmospheric pressure. Sounds intricate but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. All you gotta do is long-press the custom button for a couple of seconds or use the app to begin the optimization process—and the whole operation is completed within 10 seconds.
In any case, as expected, the XM4’s noise cancellation is top-notch. It obviously can’t block every noise signal and works the best against low (fan noise, HVAC, etc.) and even mid-frequency ambient sounds. But once you turn on some music at a respectable volume, the headphone then sucks you into your own blissful realm, void of any disturbances from outside. Under regular setting like a living room with a TV running in the background, people talking, etc. the XM4 manages to stay excellently quiet while I could faintly hear the TV program or the ongoing conversation. Yet, once again, play some tunes and it’s all gone—almost.
Real-life scenario
I also took a stroll outside with the XM4 where construction work was going on to pitch the road. Here, the sound coming from the pitching machine dominated my listening experience with bike horns distinctively making their way into the headphone as well—while other ambient white noises like people talking were practically imperceptible. Furthermore, during my test, I also tried out its noise-canceling prowess against different noisy scenarios like an active office, campfire, and airplane cabin—from a pre-recorded audio file.
For this, I confined myself into a small, quiet room (approx. 200 sq. feet) and played the said audio from the Galaxy Z Fold 2’s incredible stereo speakers. Now, I realize this might not be the most technical/realistic of testing scenarios—but, I firmly believe it gives a fair assessment of XM4’s noise-canceling ability. Anyway, under these settings, the XM4 managed to drown out most of the noise. The rumbles from the airplane cabin or the office’s HVAC system do manage to slip in and so does the crackling of the woodfire. But, the difference in putting on the headphone with NC-on is immaculate.
Moving on, the Sony WH-1000XM4 is blessed with a bunch of ways noise-canceling works on this headphone. First off, there’s this thing called “Adaptive Sound Control” that dynamically lets in different levels of ambient sound depending on your frequent location. For instance, the noise cancellation is dialed down when you’re at a bus station or such where you’d want to hear the surrounding. On the other hand, it is cranked up to the max in settings like your room where you wouldn’t want any distraction. I particularly didn’t find this very useful as I don’t travel around much. But if you’re someone who can make use of it, this is a nice feature to have.
Speak-to-Chat
Another headlining feature on the XM4 is called “Speak-to-Chat” which works exactly how it sounds. It detects when you start speaking and turns off the music while letting in ambient sound. Yet, I honestly don’t see a respectfully practical use-case for this feature. Like, if I’m just listening to my music and start singing along—it’s activated. That’s not all. This feature can be accidentally triggered even when you are grunting or clearing your throat.
Changing the voice detection sensitivity to low did help with the accidental triggers, although I’m still weirded out when it cuts off my music. You can manually turn it off by clicking the Custom button or placing your hand over the right earcup. This mode also automatically reverts back in 30 seconds by default (with 15 seconds as the lowest value), which is some sort of relief—but still annoying. So, I turned it off altogether. Maybe Sony could come up with an intelligent way to detect whether the wearer is trying to engage in a conversation, or just jamming to the music.
Nevertheless, the “Quick Attention” feature comes in quite handy though. As I mentioned earlier, by placing your hand over the right earcup, the Sony WH-1000XM4 lets in the ambient noise, while turning down the music volume—a feature I personally didn’t find that useful throughout my review. The thing is, it feels kinda awkward talking to people this way—and a tad bit disrespectful too. Like, if I wanted to engage in a conversation, personally speaking, I would just take off the headphones altogether. Still, for a quick chat, this feature is very helpful indeed.
Audio Quality
40mm CCAW driver with LCP diaphragm
4 Hz – 40,000 kHz frequency response
SBC, AAC, LDAC audio codecs
Dual-microphones in each earcup
Even though the XM4 is a noise-canceling-first headphone, its audio quality is equally spectacular. It has the same 1.57” (40mm) circumaural driver with aluminum-coated LCP diaphragm, and 4Hz-40kHz of frequency response. Likewise, it also supports DSEE Extreme for upscaling compressed digital music files in real-time. I tried streaming music from Spotify, YouTube, and my local MP3, FLAC audio files and I gotta admit—I couldn’t really tell the difference between turning DSEE Extreme on or off.
The XM4 also supports Sony 360 Reality Audio technology; and the company even provides one year’s free subscription code inside the box. Unfortunately, I couldn’t experience this feature as it works only on a couple of streaming services like Deezer, Tidal, nugs.net—and I don’t have a subscription to any of those.
In any case, it is a decent pair of headphones for audiophiles. However, you might be slightly disappointed to hear that unlike XM3, it doesn’t support Qualcomm’s aptX and aptX HD audio. Anyhoo, the default audio profile of the XM4 was a-bit distasteful for me. So, using the Headphones Connect app, I went on to tweak the equalizer setting on the Sony WH-1000XM4 for the review. After messing around with it for a while, I was finally happy with the “Excited” preset, with “Clear Bass” dialed down to +6.
Excellent listening experience
To test the audio quality for the review, I listened to differnet kinds of songs on the Sony WH-1000XM4. Listening to the Blade Runner 2049 main theme by Hans Zimmer & Benjamin Wallfisch was a breathtaking experience. The booming rumbles across the track and the high frequencies sounds ethereal—almost making up for the fact that I missed this masterpiece on the theater. Florence + The Machines’ Cosmic Love has great vocal separation and I could almost clearly enjoy the drum, harp, and other instruments. But, there is some distortion in the high frequencies when cranking the volume to 80% or louder.
Moreover, Bob Dylan’s Man of Constant Sorrow has a clear, raspy voice (signature Dylan) and warm guitars. I also rewatched Akira (1988) and now have a newfound respect for the film’s sound design team. From the rowdy, chaotic ambiance of Neo Tokyo to the grueling and ghastly soundtrack, XM4 was able to deliver in almost every aspect of the movie. In addition, the microphone quality of the XM4 is pretty nice. The audio is clear and I had no problem with my calls or video meetings. Even in a fairly noisy environment, I received no complaint from the receiver’s end about the quality of my voice.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention. There’s also a sensor on the left earcup of the headphone which detects whether you’ve put the headphones on or not. Sad to say, it didn’t reach my expectation and was quite inconsistent. I found that the sensor worked best when I’d unnaturally extend the headband to take it off. Weird. If you just slide it off, it would still continue to play the audio most of the time.
Also, resuming the playback is at odds with what you’d normally expect. To sum up, the XM4 desperately needs a firmware upgrade to fix this issue. During my review period, I only received a single update on the Sony WH-1000XM4 that addressed its pairing issue with a Windows machine.
Battery Life
Up to 30 hours listening time with Noise-Canceling
Getting to the battery, the WH-1000XM4’s endurance remains the same as its predecessor. This is pretty commendable considering how it weighs a gram lesser than the XM3 while coming with additional sensors. Sony says these headphones can last up to 30 hours with noise-canceling turned on, and 8 more hours with NC off. During my review, I got around 20-22 hours of playback on the Sony WH-1000XM4. I usually listened to music around 70% volume with AAC codec, DSEE Extreme on, and most of the time with noise-cancellation turned on as well.
As you’d expect, the mileage will vary depending on how you tune the headphones to your liking. The XM4 also supports a quick charge feature that can get you 5 hours of juice with just 10 minutes of charging. To note, I never got to deplete its charge to nill—and hooked up the charger with approximately 10% battery remaining. Here, it took me about 2 hours and 28 minutes to fully juice up the headphone via the USB-C cable. Also, the USB cable that comes within the box could’ve been a little longer.
Conclusion
Wrapping it all up, the WH-1000XM4 once again cements Sony’s dominance in the noise-cancellation industry. It improves on the already impressive set of headphones and brings some subtle, quality-of-life upgrades that many would appreciate—including me. It’s a solid pair of headphones that offer the best-in-class noise-free listening experience at a premium price. And hey, if you want the best-of-the-best and the XM4 falls under your budget, it’s an easy recommendation. Having said that, if you already own a pair of WH-1000XM3, there is little to zero reason to do so, unless you really want a taste of the iterative improvements.
So, Daraz 11.11 is upon us. The event that started 11 years ago as the World’s Singles Day by Alibaba in China. And it has gone on to become one of the most successful shopping events. As a matter of fact, over a year ago, Daraz 11.11 in Nepal usurped the total sales volume of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Year-end campaigns combined. Now, that’s something, right? As always there are going to be a lot of deals during the 11.11 sales. And we are here to keep you up to date regarding the best tech deals of Daraz 11.11. However, these are just the deals that we’ve come to know about till now. There will be flash sales as the day progresses. So, make sure that you tune back in so that you will remain updated about the best deals.
Daraz 11.11 in Nepal
In Nepal, Daraz 11.11 started in 2018, and this is the third iteration. There were many complaints in the past regarding delivery time, wrong delivery, and so on. However, Daraz with its increased resources would probably not want to mess up this time. Especially because more people these days are reliant on online shopping due to the ongoing pandemic.
Now, the pandemic’s effect can be seen in Daraz 11.11 sales too. Most of the products are not offering direct discounts. Rather, most of them are offering bank discounts and vouchers. That is you get 20% off (up to Rs. 3000) on your purchase if you make pre-payments through one of the partner banks. However, make sure that your debit or credit card has been activated for online transactions. Then that there are a few early bird vouchers that you can benefit from. Also, many products are offering promotional vouchers. You can use the codes provided in the product detail section. Those codes can be used if you meet the conditions, such as minimum purchase, during checkout. And take advantage of heavy discounts. Finally, there are some exciting games that you can participate in. Without further ado, let’s dive into the best tech deals of Daraz 11.11.
Best Deals On Smartphones
Oneplus 8T: Rs. 93000 Rs. 89,999 (12/256GB), Additional Rs. 3000 discount using Code 11MOB3K, Additional Rs. 3000 discount on pre-payment via partner bank debit/credit card
Samsung S20 FE: Rs. 73,588 Rs. 70,000 (8/128GB), Rs. 79,540 Rs. 75,000 (8/256GB), Additional Rs. 3000 discount on pre-payment via partner bank debit/credit card
Black Shark 3: Rs. 98,490 Rs. 89,490 (12/256GB), Additional Rs. 3000 discount using Code 11MOB3K, Additional upto Rs. 3000 discount on pre-payment via partner bank debit/credit card
Poco M2 Pro and Poco C3: Bank pre-payment discount (upto Rs. 3000)
Samsung Galaxy M21: Rs. 22,999 Rs. 21,999 (4/64GB), Rs. 27,499 (6/128GB), Additional Rs. 3000 discount on pre-payment via partner bank debit/credit card
Samsung Galaxy M31: Rs. 30,999 Rs. 29,999 (6/128GB), Rs. 35,699 Rs. 34,999 (8/128GB), Additional Rs. 3000 discount on pre-payment via partner bank debit/credit card
As with the smartphones, on TVs too you’ll get a 20% (up to Rs.3000) discount on pre-payment via partner bank debit/credit card and additional Rs. 3000 discount using Code 11TV3K for TVs that costs over Rs. 40,000. Use Code 11TV2K for TVs under Rs. 40,000.
Asus TUF505DT-RB73 (Ryzen 7 3750H): Rs. 155,000 Rs. 140,000
Dell Latitude 7490 (8th Gen Intel Core i5): Rs. 129,990 Rs. 91,990
Dell Latitude 5310 (10th Gen Intel Core i5): Rs. 125,000 Rs. 107,999
Other Exciting Offers:
Whirlpool: upto 25% off on items
Fantech: upto 50% off on items
CG: upto 20% off on items
Yasuda: upto 20% off on items
Homeglory: Minimum 15% off on items
Midea: upto 25% off on items
X-Age: upto 50% off on items
Early Birds Vouchers:
CG Digital: 3% off via early bird voucher, minimum purchase of Rs. 15000 (voucher code:3PERCNT)
246 Impex Store: Rs. 125 off on minimum purchase of Rs.1000 (voucher code:246IMP125)
Evo Store: Rs. 200 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 2000 (voucher code: EVO200)
Sony: Rs. 2000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 35000 (voucher code: SONYEB2000), free delivery on minimum purchase of Rs. 3000
Midea: Rs. 1000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 40000 (voucher code: MIDEA1000), on all air conditioners
Fantech: Rs. 400 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 2000 (voucher code: FANTECH111)
Gadget Bazazr: 7% off on minimum purchase of Rs. 5000 (voucher code: GADGETBZ)
Videocon: Rs. 1000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 30000 (voucher code: VIDEO1000)
Afno Pasal: Rs. 200 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 2000 (voucher code: AP1111)
Converse Shoes: Rs. 1000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 5000, Rs. 2000 off on minimum purchase of Rs. 10000
Conclusion
You might have noticed that the number of deals this year as compared to previous years has decreased drastically. That’s all down to the pandemic. It has disrupted the manufacturing process, supply line, basically our everyday life. Furthermore, demands for mobiles and laptops have increased during this pandemic. Students have to have either a laptop or a mobile phone to attend online classes. Hence, this surge in demand has seen brands unable to maintain proper stock. Additionally, the difficulty to get flights to bring in products has led to a decrease in the stock for the majority of the brands.
In past, we used to see a lot of deals during the Daraz 11.11 sales. However, even well-established brands such as OnePlus and Xiaomi have not put forth any deals this year. It further shows the effect that COVID-19 has had. Anyway, as other flash deals starts to pop-up, we will keep you updated about it. Thus, make sure that you tune back in, so, that you don’t miss out on the best tech deals of this year’s Daraz 11.11.
Vivo isn’t the first company that comes to mind when asked which OEM comes up with the best value-oriented smartphones. Because its offerings have traditionally ranked performance below good looks and better cameras, the aforementioned response seems reasonable. Having said that, this formula has undoubtedly worked for Vivo as it manages to enter the charts of the highest smartphone selling brands every quarter. So, obviously, what the company is doing—is working. And today, I have the new Vivo V20 in for review.
What is easily one of the most alluring mid-range smartphones I’ve ever seen or had the opportunity to review, the Vivo V20 is actually so much more than that. But let’s talk about the design for a minute. It’s gorgeous, it really is. Available in three color options altogether, fair to say that the Sunset Melody variant that I have with me is the best of the bunch.
Changing its hue, from golden to blue—ah, this gradient finish is mesmerizing.
And the matte glass back is all the rage as well. This AG (Anti-Glare) matte glass also makes for an exceptional grip and the phone is surprisingly not as slippery as one might think. Furthermore, the back is resistant to scratches, whereas the AF (Anti-Fingerprint) coating gets rid of most of the smudges that you would normally. And the ones that do manage to make their way on the panel can be taken care of with one swift wipe.
Similarly, the rectangular rear camera module at the back is something to talk about too. With its dual-layer structure for the sensors and the dual-LED flash, the V20 will wobble when placed on a flat surface. But all’s well by slapping in the clear case that comes inside the box. However, this thing is so darn pretty that it’s a pity that one would have to put on a case. Anyway, the phone has a plastic frame with a glossy finish, although something a little more subdued would’ve been my ideal choice.
Textured power button
On the right, you’ll find the power and the volume buttons. Interestingly, the power button is also textured, so you can always tell when you have your finger on it. Moreover, the buttons are incredibly well-placed and I could therefore easily reach them with no trouble. The top frame stays clean while the left side houses a SIM tray which can take two SIMs alongside a micro SD card. Finally, there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port, and the speaker grille at the bottom.
Buttons, Ports
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Power, Volume button
Headphone Jack, USB-C, Speaker
All of this is packaged into a slim, lightweight body with a subtle 2.5D curve through the edges. Vivo V20’s weight distribution is excellent as well so… it looks like Vivo has nailed the design side of things on this phone. Only one other thing I wish it had was an IP rating of sorts seeing how the much cheaper POCO X3 manages to include an IP53 certification.
Display
6.44-inches FHD+ AMOLED panel
No Gorilla Glass protection
Standard 60Hz refresh rate
Moving to the front, the phone has a 6.44-inches FHD+ AMOLED display. This is neither compact nor too big to be absolutely unpocketable which is another major win for the Vivo V20 I’d say. Still, the company could’ve definitely worked to bring down the bezels because frankly, they disturb the harmony of the phone’s overall aesthetics. Minimizing the considerably large chin and the bezels on the other sides would’ve been absolute icing on the cake.
Anyway, it’s quite odd that Vivo has gone with a traditional teardrop notch instead of how the cool kids on the block are rather going with a minimalistic punch-hole cutout. With this, Vivo V20 manages to achieve a relatively meager 83.7% screen-to-body ratio. And seeing how the company was arguably a pioneer in introducing innovative motorized mechanisms in its earlier V-series of smartphones, this feels like a blatant letdown.
Disregarding all of these, the display is excellent in itself. Since it’s an AMOLED panel, you will be able to enjoy darker darks and brighter whites thanks to the incredible 2 million:1 contrast ratio.
Likewise, the phone’s display is completely flat with rounded edges on all four sides. Also, it comes with a screen-protector pre-applied—which is always something nice to have. But that feels more like a mere compensation for the lack of a Gorilla Glass protection of any kind, than a cost-saving luxury to the users. Furthermore, V20’s display is also the house to an optical in-display fingerprint sensor.
Fingerprint, face unlock
It does demand a little bit of pressure to get it working but once you do, it works almost every time. The sensor is pretty fast and on a few occasions, I was surprised to see it work even when my finger was a little wet. You can also opt for face-unlock as your go-to biometrics option. Despite not being secure enough, it is respectably fast.
Talking about the core panel itself, everything’s A+ here—although a higher 90/120Hz refresh rate would’ve been even nicer. I didn’t notice any sort of discoloration around the edges of Vivo V20 either. The colors are vibrant and the screen can get plenty bright even when you’re in a brightly lit environment. Compared to the OnePlus Nord, the color scheme of the Vivo V20 in its default setting is slightly cool, but maybe that’s the other way around. The Nord’s panel is a little warmer. But, you can mess around with the color levels in the settings.
The “Professional” color mode, in particular, caught my eye. To my surprise, watching sitcoms under this option with moderately muted hues was quite fun. Objects and the human subjects looked a lot more natural and easy on the eyes. So yeah, that’s neat.
Performance
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8nm)
8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128/256GB internal storage (expandable)
While V20’s design and display are pretty stellar, if the history of Vivo is any indication, its performance wouldn’t follow suit. And in the strictest sense of words, that is still true. For instance, let’s take a look at a couple of similar-priced smartphones. The OnePlus Nord comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 765G SoC with an integrated 5G modem, whereas the Realme X3 comes with last year’s flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 855+.
Yep, Vivo V20’s Snapdragon 720G most certainly doesn’t compare against the competition—especially the Realme X3. Albeit comparatively underpowered, the V20 didn’t disappoint me in my day-to-day usage. Paired with 8GB of RAM and either 128 or 256GB of storage, memory on this phone wasn’t an issue either. But for some reason, I occasionally noticed how app installation takes a bit longer to complete.
Gaming
When it comes to gaming, the phone maxes out at the “High” frame rate and “HD” graphics in PUBG Mobile. And here, I didn’t notice any major stutter or lag, even though the way the game renders graphic elements feels a little weird. Other than that, the gameplay is pretty solid with an average of 40-45fps. On the other hand, OnePlus Nord can push to Ultra frame rate and HDR graphics—a tier above what the Vivo V20 can do.
Similarly, I also played Call of Duty Mobile for my review of the Vivo V20. It can be cranked up to Max frame rate and High graphics and the gameplay is extremely smooth. Other relatively lightweight games like PES 2021, Injustice 2, Clash Royale, etc. run without a problem either. And the heat management on Vivo V20 is fairly impressive as well, even though it doesn’t have a dedicated vapor chamber liquid cooling like its Pro sibling. The phone does get a little warm after about half an hour or more of gaming, but it cools off pretty quickly.
Software
Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11
The first phone in Nepal to ship with Android 11 out-of-the-box
Now, if you’ve read/watched our review of any Vivo smartphone in the past, you’ll remember how we’ve spoken critically of its software. Vivo’s custom skin to Android—Funtouch OS, has always received harsh words of criticism, and deservedly so. But surprise-surprise, the latest Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 11 is ridiculously good. I mean, crazy good. It’s almost a complete overhaul from the previous version and to my liking, Vivo has heavily leaned into a stock Android look and feel, while being inspired by OnePlus’ Oxygen OS.
The phone has Quickstep as its default launcher and almost every other default apps are supplied by Google. While looking a lot like stock Android, Funtouch OS 11 sort-of manages to overcome one major criticism of its inspiration—about how drab or boring stock Android can get. There is a lot of customization, and helpful ones at that too.
Uninterrupted gaming experience
For instance, there’s the new Ultra Game Mode which optimizes system resources, blocks notifications, and better gameplay. There’s also a sweet shortcut where you can shake the phone to active the torch, just like on Motorola phones (but doesn’t turn it off… huh?). And because it is based on Android 11, you can enjoy different Android 11 exclusive features like Bubbles, built-in screen recording, etc.
Weird enough, the revamped power menu on Android 11 takes abnormally long to activate on this phone. I was also impressed with this feature called “Wisdom Engine”. What it does is give a notification whenever an app(s) consumes a more-than-usual level of the battery in the background, and you can choose to end its process. On top of the visual overhaul, it’s little features like this, that has really made me admire Funtouch OS 11 on the Vivo V20 during my review.
In the more recent news, Vivo has officially confirmed Origin OS, which is supposed to be a complete redo of Funtouch OS. I can only hope that the upcoming Android skin from Vivo abides by the current version of Vivo’s Funtouch OS, and doesn’t try & do anything extravagant.
Cameras
Triple-cameras at the back
(64MP primary, 8MP multi-function, 2MP mono)
44MP front-facing camera inside the notch
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Back Cameras
Front Camera
Time to talk about the cameras. Vivo V20 has a triple rear-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor that takes 16MP pixel-binned images by default. The 8MP multi-function sensor is responsible for wide-angle, macro, and portrait images, whereas the 2MP monochrome lens lets you take fun B&W photos & videos.
Normal Images
Here, the regular images from the 64MP sensor are great. They look vibrant with a hint of warm tone that looks pleasing to the eyes. Comparing it to the OnePlus Nord’s 48MP primary sensor, it’s neck-and-neck.
Normal
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V20
Nord
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Nord
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Nord
Both lenses take 4-in-1 binned images by default, and the photos look almost indistinguishable with comparable dynamic range. However, images from the V20 tend to have slightly better sharpness and are less riddled with noise.
Pixel-binned
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V20 - 16MP
Nord - 12MP
Similarly, the detail preservation and color balance are also better on the V20. But once again, let me remind you, the difference I’m talking about is marginal to the core.
High-res
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V20 - 64MP
Nord - 48MP
Taking a look at the respective high-res shots from the two phones, one can clearly see how Vivo V20’s 64MP lens is capable of taking sharper, clearer images with incredible details.
Wideangle Images
The wide-angle images are similar on the V20 and Nord too.
Wideangle
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Nord
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Nord
Still, the latter maintains better highlights and has a wider dynamic range, while the Vivo V20 manages to generate photos with punchier colors like before.
Portrait Images
Moving on to the portrait shots, it’s a little daunting to see how the bokeh effect on the OnePlus Nord looks… unsettling. As you can see in these samples, subjects tend to look abnormally dark, although they don’t look as overprocessed & smooth like on the V20.
Portrait
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Nord
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Nord
Similarly, the saturation is a little high on the V20 in comparison, but that could align with what one prefers. Personally, I’d take the smooth & punchier portraits from the Vivo V20 over the ghastly ones from the Nord any day—and this sentiment remained constant throughout the review period.
Selfie Images
Coming to the front, Vivo V20 equips a 44MP selfie camera with eye AF, whereas the opposition has a dual-selfie-camera setup consisting of a 32MP primary and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.
Selfie
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V20
Nord
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Nord
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Nord
V20 is a clear winner in terms of regular selfies as its background exposure is miles ahead and the photo looks lively with a warm color tone. Thanks to eye AF, the phone manages to lock focus quickly and the selfies come off looking pretty sharp as well. Portrait selfies, on the other hand, are alike on V20 & the Nord in terms of the bokeh effect and the overall image quality.
Nighttime Images
Let’s take a look at the nighttime images now. Here, the superior Spectra 355 ISP of the OnePlus Nord shows what it’s capable of.
Normal Nighttime
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Nord
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Nord
As evident from these shots, both normal nighttime & the night mode images on the Nord have better sharpness with minimal noise.
Night Mode
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Nord
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Nord
This doesn’t mean the night shots are terrible on the V20 as it does have better colors and one can even say that the highlights are better maintained on it.
Wideangle Night Mode
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OnePlus Nord also wins out on wide-angle night mode images since V20’s results look a bit hazy.
Videos
Video-wise, the Vivo V20 can shoot 4K/30fps recordings from both front and rear cameras, and you can take videos from the wide-angle camera as well. It also has gyro-EIS on both lenses. While minimizing your field-of-view to the extreme, oddly enough, “Super Anti-Shake” mode from the back camera maxes out at 1080p/50fps, whereas the “Steadiface” mode on the selfie camera can be tuned to 4K/30fps.
The videos turn out well stabilized on the aforementioned resolution, so that’s nice. Making use of the 2MP monochrome lens, you can also shoot fun photos & videos where the subject stays in color while the background turns black-in-white. Throughout the review, I personally didn’t find these features of the Vivo V20 that enticing, to be honest. There’s also the option to take bokeh videos, and the dual-video mode lets you record footage from both selfie, and/or primary, wide-angle lens. All in all, the Vivo V20 is a capable camera smartphone for photos as well as videos.
Battery
4000mAh battery with 33W Flash Charge
Battery life
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Screen-on time
Screen-on time [2]
Getting to the battery, the phone equips a moderate 4000mAh cell. On paper, that doesn’t seem very impressive, I know. But, you’d be surprised to learn that I consistently managed to get 7–8 hours of screen-on-time on the Vivo V20 during my review. Normally, I’d have the phone at about 50–60% brightness with Always-on Display turned off, and my usage mostly consisted of gaming, binging YouTube, and switching between multiple social-media apps. So, suffice to say, the V20 can easily last you a day, with plenty of juice to spare.
Also, the overnight battery drain on the phone is pretty minuscule as I recorded a loss of about just 1–2% every day. When it comes to charging, the phone supports 33W FlashCharge which is super fast, adequately fast, I would say. At 1% juice remaining, I charged the phone and got to 50% in just 24 minutes. Similarly, Vivo V20 climbed to 80% in 42 minutes, and to the complete 100% in 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Audio
3.5mm headphone jack, Single bottom-firing speaker
Wired headphone provided inside the box
In terms of audio, call quality on the Vivo V20 is great—no complaints there. The single bottom-firing speaker isn’t that impressive though. I mean, it is good enough for listening to podcasts and such, but don’t expect to enjoy any sort of deep bass or rich details from these speakers.
Vivo also ships a wired earphone inside the box. The ear tips are shaped like Apple’s classic AirPods and there’s also a microphone and a playback control button. Its audio is decent—loud enough, with a fair amount of bass and details, although nothing mind-blowing.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the V20 is a classic mid-range Vivo phone, done better—to the point where it almost makes perfect sense for the mainstream consumers. The keyword here being “almost” since the onboard Snapdragon 720G isn’t the ideal silicon for the price that Vivo’s asking for the phone. But that has always been an Achilles heel in the company’s portfolio—and one that it tries to make up from the phone’s other aspects like design and camera.
Well, the question remains, “has this tradition been executed to perfection on the Vivo V20?” The answer is going to vary a lot. To reiterate, the phone would’ve been an absolute steal had the company gone with Snapdragon 765G instead. Besides better performance, its inherent 5G capability is a big point in the bank at a time when the shipment of 5G smartphones is seeing a massive rise. Also, the regular 60Hz refresh rate and the teardrop notch feel like a big swing-and-a-miss on the V20. But if you can look past that and appreciate its design, camera prowess, and more, I feel like the Vivo V20 is an exciting device, and something worth checking out.
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