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Realme announces Narzo 20 series; will not launch in Nepal

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Realme announces Narzo 20 series; will not launch in Nepal

Realme today launched its new youth-centric budget smartphone series in India. They unveiled the new Realme Narzo 20 series via an online event. The Narzo 20 series comes as a successor to the Narzo 10 series and consists of three devices. Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20, and the Narzo 20A all fall in the same price range. And these devices will compete with the Redmi 9 series. From the looks of it, the Narzo 20 series brings in a great selection of devices in the budget segment. Let’s find out what the Realme Narzo 20 series brings to the table, including the expected price in Nepal of these devices.

Narzo 20 Pro Overview

Starting off the list is the Realme Narzo 20, which brings in the Super Dart fast charging. It is the 65W fast charging capability that we had seen in the Realme 7 Pro. However, Narzo 20 Pro is the first device in the budget segment to sport this feature. With this charging speed, it can charge up its 4500mAh battery from 0% to 100% in just over 38 minutes.

narzo 20 pro

Besides the super-fast charging capability, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. It has a refresh rate of 90Hz, a touch sampling rate of 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 480nits. There is a small punch-hole to house the 16MP Sony IMX471 selfie camera.

On the rear, this device sports a new “V” design and a quad-camera setup. The setup includes a 48MP Samsung GM1 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensors. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Helio G95 gaming chipset. It can be configured with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. 

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel; 83.4% screen to body ratio; Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Resolution: FHD+(2400 x 1080 pixels); 405PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G95
  • GPU: Mali-G76 MC4
  • RAM: 6/8GB
  • Storage: 6/64GB; 8/128GB (UFS 2.1 storage)
  • Software & UI: Realme UI on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Quad; 48MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture + 8MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.3 aperture + 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture + 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 4500mAh; 65W SuperDart Charge
  • Color Options: White Knight, Black Ninja
  • Price: INR. 14,999 (6/64GB) | INR 16,999 (8/128GB) 

Narzo 20 Overview

The vanilla Narzo 20 does not feature the 65W super-fast charging capability. However, what it does have is a humongous 6000mAh battery. It can support 43 hours of call time or 18 movies on a single charge. Furthermore, it also comes with an 18W fast charging and reverse charging capability.

There is some downgrade in terms of the screen of the Narzo 20 and its Pro variant. This one despite having the same screen size only offers HD+ resolution. Furthermore, the refresh rate is also of 60Hz only. The screen has a water-drop notch to house the 8MP selfie shooter.

narzo 20

Around the back, the design is similar to that of the Nazo 20 Pro. However, the vanilla version only has a triple-camera array on the back. It consists of the same GM1 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. And oh, the fingerprint sensor, unlike the side-mounted one on the Pro, is located on the back panel itself.

Powering the device is the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. It too is a gaming chipset and is an upgrade from the G80 SoC that was there in the Narzo 10. The processor here is complemented by 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage.

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel; 81.7% screen to body ratio
  • Resolution: HD+(1600 x 720 pixels); 270PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 4/64GB; 4/128GB
  • Software & UI: Realme UI on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Triple; 48MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture + 8MP Ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.3 aperture + 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • Battery: 6000mAh; 18W Fast Charging
  • Color Options: Glory Silver, Victory Blue
  • Price: INR. 10,499 (4/64GB) | INR 11,499 (4/128GB) 

Narzo 20A Overview

Finally, the most affordable of the lot is the Narzo 20A. However, despite being the cheapest of the lot, the device by means is a joke. Its display including the selfie camera is similar to that of the Narzo 20. On the back too most of the features are the same, barring the camera setup. 

narzo 20A

It has a triple-camera array on the back. However, the primary lens is a 12MP shooter. It is accompanied by a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP mono lens. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 665 chipset. As a matter of fact, the Narzo 20A is the first device in this series to be powered by a Qualcomm SoC. The available configurations are of 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. And the whole device is backed up by a 5000mAh battery.

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel; 82.3% screen to body ratio
  • Resolution: HD+(1600 x 720 pixels); 270PPI
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 665
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 3/32GB; 4/64GB
  • Software & UI: Realme UI on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Triple; 12MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture + 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture + 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Security: Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh; 10W charging
  • Color Options: Glory Silver, Victory Blue
  • Price: INR. 8,499 (3/32GB) | INR 9,499 (4/64GB) 

Narzo 20 series Price in Nepal & Availability

All three devices of the Realme Narzo 20 series have different availability dates. The Narzo 20 Pro will be available in India from September 25 and the standard Narzo 20 will be available from September 28. Similarly, the 20A will be available from September 30. All three devices can be purchased from Flipkart and Realme.com.

The Narzo 20 Pro is priced at INR. 14,999 for 6/64GB variant and INR 16,999 for 8/128GB variant. Similarly, the Narzo 20 is priced at INR 10,499 for the 4/64GB variant and INR 11,499 for the 4/128GB variant. Finally, the price of the Narzo 20A (3/32GB) is INR 8,499 and the Narzo 20A (4/64GB) is INR 9,499.

Narzo 20 series Price in Nepal (unofficial)

Since the Narzo series are exclusive to India, it will not launch in Nepal. We can, however, see Realme launch these phones in different names outside of India. 

Smartphone Model

Price in Nepal 

Realme Narzo 20 Pro (6/64GB)

NPR. 28,000

Realme Narzo 20 Pro (6/128GB)

NPR. 31,500

Realme Narzo 20 (4/64GB)

NPR. 20,500

Realme Narzo 20 (4/128GB)

NPR. 23,000

Realme Narzo 20A (3/32GB)

NPR. 17,500

Realme Narzo 20A (4/64GB)

NPR. 19,000

OnePlus 8 Pro Long-Term Review: Still A Beast!

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OnePlus 8 Pro Long-Term Review: Still A Beast!

This year, it seemed like OnePlus put on a different image altogether, something we’ve not seen OnePlus do since its inception. From finally launching a full-fledge flagship phone to introducing a new midrange Nord series, the company is expanding its portfolio to compete against the top players. And we are also hearing some rumors of cheaper $200 to $300 OnePlus phones and I’m super excited to see how they turn out to be. But here, I am going to talk about the OnePlus 8 Pro in this review.

OnePlus 8 Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 6.51 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches; 199 gm; IP68 certification
  • Display: 6.78-inches Fluid AMOLED panel; 120Hz refresh rate; HDR10+; 513 PPI; 90.24% screen-to-body ratio; Gorilla Glass 6 protection
  • Resolution: QHD+ (3168 x 1440 pixels); 19.8:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; 7nm+ Mobile Platform
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
  • GPU: Adreno 650
  • RAM: 8 / 12GB LPDDR5
  • Storage: 128 / 256GB UFS 3.0 (non-expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 10 with Oxygen OS on top
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 48MP, f/1.78 1.12 µm Sony IMX689 primary shooter, OIS, EIS
    – 48MP, f/2.2 Sony IMX586 ultra-wide sensor, 120º FOV
    – 8MP, f/2.44 telephoto lens, OIS, 3X hybrid optical zoom, up to 30X digital zoom
    – 5MP, f/2.4 color filter lens
    – Dual LED flash
  • Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.45 1.0 µm Sony IMX471 sensor, OIS
  • Security: Optical in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Audio: Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM slot, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS/Galileo/SBAS, NFC, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4510 mAh; Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging, Warp Charge 30 Wireless, Reverse wireless charging
  • Colors: Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue, Onyx Black
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 110,000 (8/128GB) | Rs. 125,000 (12/256GB)

OnePlus 8 Pro Review:

After using the phone for like months now for the review, I must say OnePlus 8 Pro is one tough cookie. Truth be told, there have been a few controversies surrounding it like some users reporting the green tint issue, to the blunderous infrared color filter camera. However, we have also seen good and some exclusive developments like the 90 fps gameplay on PUBG and Fortnite. And of course, duly fixing the aforementioned bugs.

So, after all this time, how has the OnePlus 8 Pro held up? Is it still worth buying over say, the more expensive Galaxy Note 20 Ultra? Well, Let’s find out.

Design

  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6 back & front, metal side-frame
  • Curved front and back for a comfortable grip
  • Really tall phone so could be unpocketable to many

OnePlus 8 Pro - Design [1]

Okay, let’s talk about the design first. Having used a lot of devices in and out simultaneously alongside the OnePlus 8 Pro, I feel like it is a bit too heavy. On the other hand, the cheaper OnePlus 8 has this amazingly ergonomic lightweight design, which I wished was the case with the Pro model as well.

If not for the cameras, I would actually go for the vanilla OnePlus 8 instead of its expensive brother. Another complaint I have with this design is how the curves on the sides will result in accidental touches especially when you use the phone with one hand. For instance, I would be using Instagram and while trying to reach the taskbar, I would accidentally scroll or sometimes I would click on a different video on YouTube and stuff like that. So, that has been really annoying!

Other than that, the phone is really well-built and looks gorgeous. The native cover that comes inside the box however has gone yellow now and I guess it’s time for me to get another one. Also, I didn’t put on a screen protector but the in-built one has done a fine job preventing scratches on my unit.

OnePlus 8 Pro - Alert Slider

And let’s not forget how useful this alert slider is. It has this wonderfully satisfying feedback that makes using it a lot more fun.

Display

  • 6.78-inches QHD+ Fluid AMOLED panel
  • 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate

Moving on, the OnePlus 8 Pro also ticks all the boxes for a flagship-level display. It’s sharp, has excellent colors, viewing angles, and gets plenty bright as well. So, if you are really into watching videos or editing pictures, you are in for a treat!

The best thing about it is the fact that it does not limit you to only having a higher resolution or higher refresh rate; you get to enjoy both, in most instances that is. What I mean is, the phone automatically adjusts the screen resolution according to what you do on your phone, so, if you are watching a video or reading, the screen will dynamically be adjusted to 60 Hz and if you are gaming, the display will be set to a higher resolution. Basically, this is done to save battery, which is done pretty well here

I am also using the Note 20 Ultra right now and comparing these phones’ display quality, Note 20 Ultra is slightly better, but again, this is just me nitpicking.

Display Issues

Similarly, some users had this green tint issue while viewing the content in low brightness with dark mode and 120Hz refresh rate turned on. OnePlus did provide an update, but it resulted in a new red tint issue. So, it is possible that some buyers received defective units, so I really hope OnePlus improves its quality assurance.

OnePlus 8 Pro - Display [2]

The display also houses an optical in-display sensor which we all know is quite fast. However, I’ve always liked Samsung’s ultrasonic sensor more, as it works even when your hands are wet or greasy. And you guys know these days, we wash or apply sanitizer on our hands more often than ever, and seconds later you might need to unlock your phone. So… that’s only possible with Samsung.

Also with the optical sensor, if you unlock your phone in the dark, this sensor will glow blindingly bright, which isn’t the case with the ultrasonic sensor.

But keeping these minor issues aside, I absolutely love OnePlus 8 Pro’s display. The only thing that it still does not have is an Always-on Display (AoD) feature which is scheduled to arrive with the Oxygen 11 update, so everything’s good.

Performance

  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC (Global)
  • 8/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage (non-expandable)

Now, performance is where I’m really satisfied with this phone.

OnePlus 8 Pro - OxygenOS

Yes, you don’t get the newer Snapdragon 865+ but that’s not a big deal, because the difference between the regular SD 865 and 865+ is pretty minor! Even during months of usage, the OnePlus 8 Pro is yet to give me a reason to complain.

I consider myself a pretty heavy user and have tons of apps and games installed, so trust me when I say OnePlus 8 pro is a powerhouse. And I have to give credit to OnePlus’s amazing software optimization for making this phone perform so well. Moreover, the multitasking experience is incredibly smooth too. Apps install and open really fast, all without a hint of stutter.

Gaming

And even for gaming, OnePlus partnered with PUBG and Fortnight to bring 90 fps mode exclusively on the OnePlus 8 series. And during my review, I must say the OnePlus 8 Pro has given me some competitive advantage over my opponent at times on top of better gaming experience.

OnePlus 8 Pro - PUGB Mobile 90 fps

Talking about updates, the phone is going to receive the Android 11 with the Oxygen OS 11 on top very soon and you can even try out the beta version right now. Just a few days ago, I received the August security patch, while my Note 20 Ultra is already on the September patch. Delayed security updates from a company with such good rapport in terms of software is a little embarrassing.

Cameras

  • Quad cameras at the back
  • (48MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto, 5MP color filter)
  • 16MP front-facing camera inside the punch-hole cutout

Okay, now let’s get to the cameras. Straight up, the camera performance of this device is good but not the best.

Normal Images

The main primary lens, so far, has been showing consistent results in my usage. It captures great details in images and balances the whites very well.

And when you are focusing on a particular subject, you get a nice natural depth effect that makes the shots look even better.

However, I’ve had a few instances where the primary camera takes a second or two to lock focus on a narrow subject like this one.

Portrait Images

Also, one thing I haven’t been able to ignore is how the images tend to look a little undersaturated, especially while clicking portraits. I mean, the subjects look washed out a little bit.

Like, I am not looking for an explosive pop in colors like the Note 20 Ultra. But, something a little punchier would certainly look better.

I guess this problem prevails because the portraits are taken from the telephoto lens. And it doesn’t seem to be as well optimized in terms of colors as the main camera.

Wideangle Images

But, I definitely love the fact that OnePlus has opted for a 48MP Ultra-wide-angle lens which none of the other companies do.

Yet, because it’s not of the same quality as the primary lens, the details and dynamic range vary between them.

Telephoto Images

Talking about the telephoto camera, it’s not flashy as the Note 20 Ultra or the Oppo Find X2 Pro.

But, its 3X optical zoom lens has been able to get me upto 10x digital shots with acceptable details in many scenarios.

Macro Images

The macro images, which are produced by the ultra-wide-lens, also have good details.

I know this is the first time I am praising the macro camera of any device, but this one’s actually pretty good.

Nighttime Images

Moreover, the nightscape feature works really well too, and surprisingly, even the normal night time shots have good enough details.

All thanks to the cameras taking 2 seconds to process the shot in the normal mode.

Selfie Images

Likewise, I’m a fan of OnePlus 8 Pro’s selfies camera as well.

In comparison to ones from the Note 20 Ultra, they tend to look a tad bit hazy for some reason! Regardless, it can maintain exposure and balance skin tone well, so no problems in that regard.

Videos

In terms of videos, like with other flagship smartphones, you can opt for the 4k 60fps option for high quality, stabilized videos. I also have been impressed by how well its autofocus works in videos. However, OnePlus could definitely work a little on the HDR in selfie videos because when you click videos against the sun, they tend to look a bit hazy.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time with the OnePlus 8 Pro’s camera. I think the company is finally closing the gap against flagship phones from Samsung, Apple, and Huawei; although it still has a long way to go before actually catching up with the industry leaders.

OnePlus 8 Pro - SIM Tray, Type-C, Speaker

Similarly, the dual stereo speakers on this thing are amazingly loud and even though its audio is not as balanced as the Note 20 Ultra, I assure you that you will have a very pleasant experience listening to the audio from this phone! And I also have to appreciate the fact that the haptic motor here has been improved a lot from the older OnePlus devices. As a result, the vibrational feedback from this phone is quite pleasant and satisfactory.

Battery

  • 4510 mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging
  • Warp Charge 30 Wireless, Reverse wireless charging

Lastly, I have to talk about the battery and spoiler alert: I have good things to say about it. Even when turning on the 120Hz refresh rate at QHD resolution, I got a full day of use. On days when I clicked a lot of videos and gamed a lot, I had to charge it in the evening. Similarly, on normal use, the OnePlus 8 Pro has been giving me a consistent 7-8-hour screen on time.

In terms of juicing up the device, I have been charging it with the native 30W charger and it fills up in an hour. It’s not wickedly fast as the 65W or 120W chargers that you can find in certain phones these days, but the 30W charger is kinda middle ground here in terms of battery durability.

OnePlus 8 Pro - Warp Charger

You also have support for 30-watt wireless charging here and there’s also reverse wireless charging. I haven’t tested with a wireless charger, well because I don’t own one. About the reverse wireless charging, I didn’t find it to be very useful as the OnePlus 8 Pro is really selective of what it charges. It didn’t charge my Watch Active 2, but it did charge my Note 20 Ultra. So, I have not been able to charge my accessories on the go; which is a bummer because that would have been a more realistic use case scenario.

Conclusion

So, to sum it up, the OnePlus 8 Pro has been a great daily driver for me for all these months. Performance and software experience definitely has been the best things about the phone. Regarding the cameras, some things could have been a little better which I hope the company fixes with updates.

Overall, I can finally say that OnePlus finally has a proper flagship phone in its arsenal with no compromise. For what it’s worth, it is priced really well too. It ticks all the boxes and is still an excellent alternative for enthusiasts who want a flagship experience at a relatively lower price than what companies like Samsung and Apple charge for their top-of-the-line smartphones.

  • Watch our video review of the OnePlus 8 Pro.

OnePlus 8 Pro Long-Term Review: Pros & cons

Pros:

  • Well built, sturdy enough (although a little heaving than OnePlus 8)
  • Excellent display with the smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Top-notch performance and some exclusive gaming deals
  • Good versatility in the overall camera arrangement
  • Decent battery life and easily lasts through the day

Cons:

  • The price-point may not be digestible to the OG OnePlus fans
  • Camera performance is “ok” but doesn’t hold against other flagships
  • Charging speed is slower compared to OPPO, Huawei flagship phones

ISOCELL Vizion is Samsung’s answer to the Apple-Sony ToF Partnership

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ISOCELL Vizion is Samsung’s answer to the Apple-Sony ToF Partnership

While the Note20 lineup bettered the S20 lineup in numerous areas, the latter had something that the former did not – a ToF Sensor. One of the reasons for the exclusion was Sony, the manufacturer of the ToF sensor, prioritizing Apple over Samsung. To avoid such situations in the future, Samsung is now reportedly working on its own ToF sensor. The upcoming ISOCELL Vizion Time of Flight (ToF) sensor from Samsung has been spotted in EUIPO.

But first, what is a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor?

Time of Flight Sensor (or simply ToF) is a special kind of sensor that is capable of measuring the depth and distance of the object in the frame. The sensor produces a light beam that strikes an object which returns back to the sensor. The ToF sensor then measures the time taken by the light to reflect back to the sensor and evaluates the distance of the object, taking account of the speed of the beam.

In smartphones, the sensor is used in photography. It is used to create beautiful bokeh effects for photos as well as videos. There are different applications that use the ToF sensor to measure the distance of the object in focus.

DepthVision Camera

We have seen Samsung use ToF sensors in some of its flagships including the Note20 and the S20 lineup. Samsung likes to call it the DepthVision camera. It is based on the same working principle. In Samsung flagships, features like “Live Focus” videos and “Quick Measure” use this sensor. The former lets the user blur out the video’s background in real-time while the latter is a standalone app that helps the user analyze the dimensions (width, heights, area, and volume) of the object in focus.

Samsung replaced the DepthVision camera in the Note20 lineup with a Laser AF. A report from The Elec suggested that Samsung won’t be using the sensor in its upcoming flagship as the company doesn’t see a real-life use of the sensor. It is also not the most demanded feature in smartphones right now. Thus, we should not be surprised if the sensor is dropped in the upcoming S21 lineup as well.

Apple’s exclusive Deal with Sony

However, reports suggest that the exclusion of the ToF sensor in the Note 20 lineup was due to some complications with the manufacturer. As of now, Sony is the only major manufacturer that supplies ToF sensors to smartphone brands. Earlier, Apple struck an exclusive deal with Sony that meant Sony will make the superior ToF available only for Apple. The DepthVision camera is an indirect ToF sensor with half the range of the direct ToF sensor is used in the latest iPad Pro’s LiDAR module.

Samsung ISOCELL Vizion Camera

Because of Apple’s exclusive deal with Apple, Samsung’s silicon department is developing its own ToF sensor. As a result, the company has now filed for a trademark for the ISOCELL Vizion sensor. The application was submitted to EUIPO on September 18. The description of the sensor suggests that Samsung could use the sensor for 3D face detection as well. ISOCELL Vizion EUTM file summary

However, it still does not guarantee that Samsung will use it in its upcoming flagship. Reports suggest that the company is still not convinced that the feature is a necessity in today’s flagship. Samsung will watch how the consumer reacts to ToF sensors in the upcoming Apple devices and then decide to use it in its smartphones later.

Samsung ISOCELL Vizion Sensor Availability

At the earliest, the Samsung ISOCELL Vizion might make its debut with the Note 21 lineup or whatever decides to call the successor to the Galaxy Note 20 lineup.

ToF Sensor Availability (Expected)
Samsung ISOCELL Vizion Note 21 Lineup
  • Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Realme C17 with 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 460 finally goes official

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Realme C17 with 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 460 finally goes official

I don’t know about you but Realme thinks a higher refresh rate screen will do wonder in the lower market segment. It looks to be the new trend in Realme devices. After the Realme 7i, C17 is now official with a 90Hz panel. Let’s check out all the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Realme C17 in Nepal.

Realme C17 Overview

Realme C17 Navy Blue

Realme C17 is the followup to Realme C15. In terms of the competition, it is comparable to Oppo A53 and the rumored OnePlus Clover.

Design and Display

The main talking point of the device is the 90Hz panel that it houses. It is the cheapest Realme phone to have a 90Hz panel. “Smooth display” is what Realme wants you to remember the device for. However, with an HD+ resolution, don’t expect it to be as smooth as other devices with better resolution. The 6.5-inch LCD screen features a circular cutout on the top left corner of the screen to house the front camera. Realme is boasting a screen to body ratio of 90%. The screen is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The back panel features a sunrise design with the rays originating from the rectangular camera bump. It also features the mount for the physical fingerprint scanner. The device is available in two colors – Navy Blue and Lake Green.

Performance and Camera

Realme C17 Camera setup

Realme C17 is powered by the Snapdragon 460 paired with Adreno 610. It is an entry-level chipset from Qualcomm. It is the same processor that is in the Oppo A53. The phone will be available in a single memory configuration – 6GB + 128GB. The RAM is based on LPDDR4X technology while the internal storage is based on UFS 2.1.

Similarly, Realme C17 flaunts a quad-camera setup at the back. The primary camera has a 13MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.8. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera offering up to 119-degree Field Of View. The rest of the setup includes a 2MP macro lens (4cm focus distance) and a 2MP black and white lens. The 8MP front camera can shoot portraits using a software-based background blurring.

Rest of the specs

Backing up the whole setup is a 5,000mAh battery. It supports 18W fast charge that will fill the device up to 32% in the first 30 minutes. Realme C17 also supports reverse charging, thus, you can also use it as a power bank. For security, it has the aforementioned rear-mount fingerprint sensor.

Realme C17 5000mAh battery

Realme C17 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9mm; 188g
  • Display: 6.5″ LCD panel with HD+ resolution (1600 x 720 pixels); 90Hz refresh rate; 90% screen to body ratio; Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera, 13MP primary lens + 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera + 2 MP macro lens + 2MP B&W depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Processor: Octa-core 11 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB onboard, expandable
  • Battery: 5000 mAh, 18W Fast Charging (USB Type-C)
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Colors: Lake Green, Navy Blue

Realme C17 Price in Nepal and Availability

Realme C17 is now available in Bangladesh, where its price is BDT 15,990. We can expect to see the Realme C17 launch in Nepal with a price tag of around NPR 23,000.

Smartphone Model Price in Bangladesh Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme C17 BDT 15,990 NPR 23,000
  • Check out our review of Realme C3.

Exynos 1000 has reportedly outperformed the Snapdragon 875

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Exynos 1000 has reportedly outperformed the Snapdragon 875

Lately, Samsung has been facing backlashes because of its strategy of launching its flagship devices with different processors based on the market. Different tests have shown that Samsung’s in-house Exynos chipset is trailing behind its Snapdragon counterpart when it comes to performance and battery efficiency. However, Samsung may have found a way to fix this. Rumors suggest that Exynos 1000 has overpowered the Snapdragon 875 in Geekbench tests.

Exynos 1000 vs Snapdragon 875

Architecture

Exynos 1000 and Snapdragon 875 are the upcoming flagship processor from Samsung and Qualcomm, respectively. The biggest news here is Samsung’s decision to discontinue its in-house Mongoose cores. The two processors will feature 8 cores in a 1+3+4 arrangement. Samsung and Qualcomm have both gone for ARM’s latest Cortex X1. However, it has been reported that Samsung, on witnessing a problem with the new core, decided to clock it even higher. Rumors suggest the setup will be completed with three Cortex A78 cores and four Cortex A55 cores. It is not just the core setup, the Exynos 1000 and Snapdragon 875 will both be based on Samsung’s 5nm process. Cortex A77 vs X1 A78 cores cluster

The two processors will feature different graphics units. Qualcomm is expected to include its Adreno GPU while Samsung will still be relying on Mali GPU. Unfortunately, we will only be able to witness Samsung flagships with AMD’s custom GPU starting from 2022. An early leaked suggested that the first custom made AMD GPU will offer thrice the performance of Adreno GPU on the SD 865.

Comparison

Earlier, a well-known tipster Ice Universe acknowledged the fact that Exynos 1000 (code-named Olympus) will still lag behind SD 875 in terms of CPU and GPU. According to him, the SD 875 will even overpower the A14 Bionic chipset on the iPhone 12 lineup. However, recently, he tweeted that Samsung has improved power efficiency greatly. And that the user will no longer have to worry about getting an Exynos variant.

A post on a Korean forum has now gone viral where the author claims he has access to early Geekbench results of two units of the upcoming Galaxy S21 (powered by Exynos and Snapdragon, respectively) and Xiaomi Mi 11 (powered by SD 875). According to the post, the SD 875-powered S21 outperformed the Mi 11 in the single-core test (1159 > 1102) but on the other hand, lagged behind in the multi-core test (4113 > 4090).

The biggest surprise comes from the Exynos-powered S21 which managed to defeat both SD 875-powered S21 and Mi 11. It managed to score 1302 points in the single-core test and 4250 points in multi-core tests. The architecture of both the processor is almost similar. Thus, the higher score of the Exynos 1000 is because of the higher clocked prime cores. Yet, we will have to wait a while to actually verify if said claims are true or not.

  • Check out our review of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Oculus Quest 2 unveiled with a $100 cheaper starting price tag

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Oculus Quest 2 unveiled with a $100 cheaper starting price tag

Oculus has announced the successor to the original Quest. The new Oculus Quest 2 features a brand new design, new controllers, and improved display. The best part is that it retails for even less than that of the original Quest. Let’s learn more about Oculus Quest 2, including its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Oculus Quest 2 Overview

New Design

Compared to the original quest, its successor is both slimmer, lighter, and thus, more portable. Oculus has managed to reduce the weight of the VR headset by up to 10%. The new headset is also said to be more comfortable. It features two built-in IPD (Inter-Pupillary Distance) mechanism that allows the user to choose from three settings. Users can adjust the IPD for their comfort.

Oculus Quest 2 Design

Improved AI and Graphics

Oculus Quest 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XPR2 platform. It comes with 6GB of RAM. Thus, it offers better processing and AI capabilities compared to the Oculus Quest. Oculus has also improved the graphic processing prowess. The new AR headset can handle 90Hz contents. As of now, the feature is limited to select system applications. The supported app includes Home Environment, Explore, Store, Browser, and Oculus TV.

To enjoy the feature, the user must activate it from the Experimental features. Oculus will be making the feature available to third-party developers in the near future. Oculus has bumped the resolution on the new VR headset. We are talking about 1832 x 1920 pixels for each eye. That is about 50% more pixels than that on the first-gen Oculus.

Ergonomic Touch Controllers

Oculus has introduced new touch controllers to improve comfort. The new design is based on the original touch controllers but is said to be more comfortable. Oculus says that with the added comfort of the new ergonomics users will be able to perform better in games. The new touch controllers are also more power-efficient than their predecessors. They are optimized to offer up to four times better battery endurance than the original Quest Touch controllers. Other than this, the controls remain the same.

Oculus Quest 2 Touch Controllers

Supported Games and Library

Quest 2 will support all the existing Quest library contents. It will also be compatible with upcoming gaming titles such as the Star Treks: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, Myst, Jurassic World Aftermath, Warhammer 40,000, Battle Sister, Pistol Whip: 2089, The Climb 2, and others. It also supports Oculus Link, which allows users to play Rift games by connecting the VR headset to a gaming PC. Thus, the Quest 2 will also support PC titles such as Asgard’s Wrath, Stormland and Lone Echo. Quest 2 will also support Lone Echo II and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond when the two are launched.

Oculus Quest 2 Package

Oculus Quest 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

Oculus Quest 2 (64GB) is available for pre-order in select markets including the US, UK, and Japan for a price of $299. The 256GB variant is not available as of now. We might not see the Oculus Quest 2 launch officially in Nepal but one can expect to get hands-on it through unofficial channels for an expected price of NPR 45,000.

AR Headset Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oculus Quest 2 (64GB) $299 NPR 45,000
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Sony Xperia 5 II launched: Alpha camera phone with gaming capabilities

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Sony Xperia 5 II launched: Alpha camera phone with gaming capabilities

Sony has everyone talking with the announcement of its latest flagship smartphones – Xperia 5 II. It is a compact flagship phone designed for gamers and photographers. Read along to know more about the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Sony Xperia 5 II in Nepal.

Sony Xperia 5 II Overview

Design and Display

Sony’s flagship smartphones can be easily distinguished from devices by other brands as they still feature top and bottom bezels. This allows the company to insert front-facing stereo speakers that the company claims will sound better than other mainstream smartphones. The Xperia 5 II features a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen. The display in itself isn’t a big one but it comes with a tall aspect ratio of 21:9. It is actually wider than many of the phones out in the market today.Sony Xperia 5 II Display Xperia 5 II is officially the first phone from Sony to feature a higher refresh rate. The panel supports a 120 refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Earlier, Sony claimed that its display on the Xperia 1 II with its “Motion Blur Reduction” feature was comparable to mainstream 90Hz panels. On top of the higher refresh rate, Xperia has included 240Hz Motion Blur Reduction technology for a blur-free experience.

Performance and Memory

Sony Xperia 5 II is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC, which is a popular choice for 2020’s flagships. But looking at the price and the gaming features that the company has packed in the phone, we are left to wonder what stopped Sony from including the more powerful SD 865+. You can manually set the parameters like refresh rate, touch sampling rate, and motion blur for the game you wish to play. Sony Xperia 5 II GamingCompared to the Xperia 1 II, the 5 II comes with an improved cooling arrangement that consists of a graphite heat sink. Another useful feature in the Xperia 5 II is the HS Power Control feature, which lets the charger power the phone directly without first routing power through the battery. This feature is said to stop the device from heating during longer gaming sessions.

Other gaming-centric feature includes support for PS4 Remote Play and Dual-Shock Controller compatibility.

Camera

Another area where the Xperia 5 II excels is the camera department. The camera setup is almost similar to that of the Xperia 1 II, except that the latter includes an additional ToF sensor. There are three 12MP Zeiss powered sensors arranged vertically inside a pill-shaped camera module. The primary lens uses a 1/1.7” Exmor RS (mobile) sensor with an 82-degree Field of View. Similarly, the ultra-wide-angle camera extends the Field of View up to 124-degree. The third sensor comes with a 3x zoom capability.

Sony Xperia 5 II Camera Setup

Sony claims that the device is capable of recording slow-mo videos at 120fps and 4K HDR videos up to 60fps. They could also be used for zooming in and zooming out. The primary camera supports OIS while the zoom lens can make us of both OIS and EIS. Under the Steady shot, the primary camera also supports 5-axis stabilization.

The 8MP front-facing camera uses a 1/4″ sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. It comes with support for HDR, Steady Shot, display flash, hand, and smile shutter.

Rest of the specs

The whole setup is backed by a 4,000mAh battery with support 21W USB PD charging. It can charge the device up to 50% inside 30 minutes. The traditional design of the phone means that Sony can fit in the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a rare feature in the premium market segment.

There is a dual-stereo speaker on the front of the device. The device supports Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio (TIDAL and other compatible services). Thanks to DSEE Ultimate, users can enjoy Hi-Res like audio by connecting to the device to their favorite earphones, whether wired or wireless.

Sony Xperia 5 II headphone jack

Sony Xperia 5 II Specifications:

  • Dimension: 158 x 68 x 8mm; 163g
  • Display: 6.1-inches OLED panel; 120Hz; 240Hz touch sampling; 240Hz Motion Blur reduction, HDR support; 100% DCI-P3; Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 865; 7nm Mobile Platform
  • GPU: Adreno 650
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB UFS (expandable up to 1TB via a hybrid SD card slot)
  • Software: Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
    – 12MP the primary shooter
    – 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens (124-degree FOV)
    – 3X telephoto lens
    – Dedicated shutter button
  • Front Camera: 8MP camera (f/2.0)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Hi-RES, 360 Reality Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dual stereo speakers
  • Connectivity: Dual hybrid sim, 5G/4G/3G/2G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/n(2.4GHz / 5GHz)/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, A-GPS/A-GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo/QZSS, NFC, Type-C
  • Battery: 4000 mAh battery with 21W USB PD fast charging

Sony Xperia 5 II Price in Nepal and Availability

Sony Xperia 5 II bears a price tag of $949 and it will go on sale from December 4 with pre-order starting from September 29. If it launches here, we expect the price of Sony Xperia 5 II in Nepal to be around NPR 120,000.

Smartphone model International Pricing Price in Nepal (Expected)
Sony Xperia 5 II $949 NPR 120,000
  • Check out our review of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Garmin Forerunner 745 smartwatch for pro-athletes launched

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Garmin Forerunner 745 smartwatch for pro-athletes launched

A smartwatch is an excellent gadget to have on you; especially if you’re an aspiring, amateur, or even a professional athlete. While the ones from the most popular manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei don’t fully give-in to the performance-monitoring roots, there are a few who do. Here, Garmin has always been one of the frontrunners in this market. And now, the company has launched Forerunner 745 with blood oxygen monitoring and other exciting upgrades. Let’s discover more about the Garmin Forerunner 745 including its features, expected price in Nepal, and availability.

Garmin Forerunner 745 Overview

Fitness Tracking

The Forerunner 745 is the successor to 2016’s 735XT and comparatively under-powerful than Garmin’s premium Forerunner 945. It is designed with pro-athletes in mind and has got a feature-set to back its professional heritage. It has a pulse oximeter that monitors the blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level in your body which can deliver a more thorough insight on your sleep habits and more. Moving on, the Garmin Forerunner 745 also provides training guidance and daily recommendations depending on your training pattern.

Garmin Forerunner 745 - Biking

And after every workout, you can get see how effective it was (with aerobic and anaerobic feedback), and how long it’s going to take before you’re ready for the next round of workout by counting in factors like stress, sleep level, daily activity, etc. The watch comes with different sports apps for a bike ride, track run, cycling, triathlon, swimming (open water, pool), etc.

Brick Workouts

Under different races or brick sessions (a workout that combines multiple disciplines like a bike ride, run, and a swim), although the watch can’t automatically switch between those, it does have a button that you can press to toggle different sports mode. There’s VO2 Max monitoring as well for determining your expected level of performance under any workout. Complementing this is how the Forerunner 745 takes account of your pace, heart rate (and its variability) when you’re running to indicate your ability to perform – in real-time.

Forerunner 745 also has a built-in GPS system (with GLONASS and Galileo) for accurate location tracking. It features something called “Body Battery Energy Monitoring”. This tracks your body’s energy levels to determine the best time for you to exercise and rest. Also, the “Trendline” routing feature gives you the best possible route between any two points; be it a road or trails by using the user data of other Garmin smartwatch users.

Rest of the specs

Garmin has packaged all this into a fairly lightweight body weighing 47 grams. It has a 1.2-inches transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP) color display with 240 x 240 pixels. Protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass DX, it also supports Always-on Display (AoD). Forerunner 745 has a silicone strap while its bezels are made from fiber-reinforced polymer. It is 5ATM water-resistant and can record up to 200 hours of activity data.

Garmin Forerunner 745 - Color options

In terms of battery life, the Garmin Forerunner 745 can last up to 7 days in Smartwatch Mode. Similarly, it is rated at up to 21 hours in UltraTrac, 16 hours in GPS, and 6 hours in GPS with music mode. You can also store up to 500 songs and sync music, playlists from different streaming platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. It has Garmin Pay integrated as well, meaning you can make payments using this watch. A handy feature here is that if it senses you’re in some sort of danger or something worse has occurred, the watch automatically sends your current location to emergency contacts.

Garmin Forerunner 745 Specifications:

  • Body: 1.72 x 1.72 x 0.52-inches; 47 grams
  • Display: 1.2-inches transflective Memory-In-Pixel (MIP) color panel; Corning Gorilla Glass DX; 240 x 240 pixels
  • Strap: Silicone straps
  • Storage: Up to 500 songs
  • Water Rating: 5 ATM (up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes)
  • Battery Life: Up to 7 days (Smartwatch mode), 21 hours (UltraTrac mode), 16 hours (GPS without music), 6 hours (GPS with music)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, WiFi, NFC, GPS / GLONASS / Beidou
  • Companion App: Garmin Connect (Android | iOS)
  • Colors: Neo Tropic, Magma Red, Whitestone, Black

Garmin Forerunner 745 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Garmin Forerunner 745 is available for purchase in the US & UK for $499.99 and £449.99, respectively. We can expect the price of Garmin Forerunner 745 to be around NPR 65,000 if and when it launches in Nepal.

Smartwatch model Price in Nepal (Expected)
Garmin Forerunner 745 NPR 65,000
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Microsoft Your Phone that can run smartphone apps on PC gets wider availability

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Microsoft Your Phone that can run smartphone apps on PC gets wider availability

Microsoft and Samsung have had a tight bond over the years. From shipping a large percentage of Samsung smartphones with Microsoft’s Office Suite applications to other assorted integrations, one could even say that in some intricately contrived way, Microsoft never actually left the smartphone scenario. And with the latest release of the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, these two companies cemented their relationship even further. From bundling the Project xCloud to allowing Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series owners to run their phone’s app on a PC via the Microsoft Your Phone app, it’s clear that their collaboration isn’t ending anytime soon.

Microsoft Your Phone x Samsung

And now, as promised, Microsoft has expanded the availability of this service to much more Samsung Galaxy smartphones. In a post by Microsoft Your Phone’s official Twitter handle, the company confirmed that the feature will be widely available to a bunch of different Samsung Galaxy devices; starting September 18th.

With the availability window of 48 hours since the day of the announcement, it’s likely that some users have already had their hands on it. Here, without using cables of any sort, you can connect your Samsung phone to your Windows 10 PC (provided that they are connected to the same network). After this, using the “Your Phone” app, you can simply access your phone’s applications on the computer itself.

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Besides the luxury of using phone apps, one can also mirror the phone screen or get notifications on the PC. Moreover, it also lets your pin the Android apps onto the Start menu or taskbar. But as of now, it doesn’t support running two apps simultaneously at once although you can use one alongside one/more Windows applications. Similarly, you can’t resize the app window size on the computer.

Availability

Like I said in the beginning, this feature was initially exclusive to the Note 20 series. But now, it is available in a bunch of Galaxy devices including Samsung’s foldables, S-series, and few devices under the A-series. Here’s the complete list:

Series Device Model
Galaxy A A8s, A30s, A31, A40, A41, A50, A50s, A51, A51 5G, A60, A70, A70s, A71, A71 5G, A80, A90s, A90 5G
Galaxy S S9, S9+, S10, S10+, S10 Lite, S10e, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra
Galaxy Note Note 9, Note 10, Note 10+, Note 10 Lite, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra
Galaxy Fold Fold
Galaxy Z Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold 2 5G
Galaxy XCover XCover Pro
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Oppo Reno4 SE with Dimensity 720 set to launch next week

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Oppo Reno4 SE with Dimensity 720 set to launch next week

The Oppo Reno4 series debuted in China back in June and then went global in August. And now, the company is planning to expand the lineup with Reno4 SE. Like the first two smartphones, it will also land in China before making the global debut. Let’s check out the preliminary specs, features, and the official launch date of Oppo Reno4 SE.

Overview

Though Oppo has not revealed the complete specs sheet of the upcoming Reno4 SE, the listing of the device in Oppo’s official site and other Chinese online retailers have plenty of information to dwell on. The render in the official listing reveals a phone with a circular cutout on the top left corner of the screen. If the rumors are true, the Reno4 SE will sport a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ display. The fingerprint scanner will be placed under the display.

Similarly, the rear panel of the Reno4 SE sports a flashy gradient design. There is a triple-camera setup enclosed inside a square camera module. A line goes that divides the module in half also gives a dual-tone design.

Unlike the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro, the Reno4 SE will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 720 which supports 5G connectivity. The phone was spotted in China Telecom’s product listing in two memory configurations –  8/128GB and 8/256GB.

Oppo Reno4 SE 65W charger

Reports suggest that the triple camera setup will consist of a 48MP camera accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. They will be joined by a 2MP sensor. On the front, there will be a 32MP selfie camera sensor inside the punch-hole.

Oppo Reno4 SE will rely on a 4,300mAh battery for the juice. It will actually contain two 2,150 cells combined together. The device will support 65W fast charging. The device will ship with ColorOS 7 based on Android 7.

Oppo Reno4 SE confirmed specs (till now):

  • Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole display
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimansity 720
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 48MP primary sensor
    – 8MP ultra-wide-angle
    – 2MP sensor
  • Front Camera: 32MP primary lens
  • RAM: 8GB DDR4X
  • Storage: 128GB / 256GB
  • Software: Android 10 with ColorOS 7 on top
  • Security: Fingerprint (in-display)
  • Battery: 4300mAh with 65W fast charging

Oppo Reno4 SE Official Launch Date

Oppo will officially unveil the Reno4 SE on September 21. The device will first land on China before elsewhere.

Smartphone Model Official Launch Date
Oppo Reno4 SE September 21
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