Huawei has launched the Pura X, a new foldable smartphone that combines both book-style and clamshell designs. The device was recently announced in China alongside the Freebuds 6, which we have talked in a separate article. This article will discuss everything about the latest Huawei Pura X, including its expected price in Nepal, specifications and availability.
Infinix has introduced the Note 50 Pro+ 5G, expanding its Note 50 series. The device targets the mid-range segment, offering features like a curved AMOLED display, fast charging, and a periscope telephoto camera. This article covers the specifications, pricing, and availability of the latest Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G.
The Note 50 Pro+ 5G features a 6.78-inch AMOLED curved display with an FHD+ resolution. Additionally, it supports a 144Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 1300 nits. On the design side of things, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G features a silver/white back with subtle stripes and a small blue-red accent.
Its prominent square camera module houses four lenses and a flash. The phone has a slim profile with flat edges and visible “Infinix” branding on the back. The design is clean and modern with a metallic finish that gives it a premium look.
Infinix has equipped the device with the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor. It comes with 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. Furthermore, users can expand the RAM virtually by up to 12GB.
The smartphone houses a 5,200 mAh battery. It supports 100W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. In addition, Infinix has included the Cheetah X2 power management chip for better efficiency.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX896 sensor with OIS, an 8MP secondary lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens. It offers 3x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. For selfies, the phone features a 32MP front camera.
The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has an in-display fingerprint scanner, JBL dual speakers, and an X-axis linear motor. Moreover, it includes Bio-Active Halo AI lighting and runs Android 15 with XOS 15. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an IR blaster, and a USB-C port. Additionally, the device carries an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G is priced at $370 for the 12GB+256GB variant. If launched in Nepal, it would start at no less than NPR 59,500.
| Device Name | Price in the US (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G | $370 | NPR 59,500 |
So this is the new Nothing Phone (3a) that I’ve got in for review today. And like every other Nothing phone… ever… this guy has also created a lot of buzz in the tech community.
There’s a new camera, a quirky new button that I have so much to talk about, and a few other upgrades over last year’s Nothing Phone (2a) (review). And if you think about it, all that stuff makes it a pretty balanced phone under NPR 50,000 right now. At least on paper.
But you know how they say “the devil is in the details”, right?
So instead of rushing this review… I took my time… and waited for the first software update to drop to get a proper idea about the Phone (3a). And after daily-driving it for all this time, I’ve actually found a bunch of interesting stuff that you must know before you buy one of these. So… stick around till the end for all the details.
Alright. As always, I wanna start my review of the Nothing Phone (3a) with the positives first.
And I knew I was gonna love its design just by looking at it. Nothing is one of the few smartphone brands that knows how to make phones that aren’t boring to look at, and the Phone (3a) keeps that energy alive just fine. With a few useful upgrades.
So while its frames are still all-plastic, Nothing has upgraded the back panel to glass for a better hands-on feel this time. And it now has a better IP rating too. IP64 vs IP54. Which means although you’ll still need to be extra careful taking it out in the rain or to the swimming pool, the Phone (3a) is completely sealed against dust.
And of course, how can I forget Nothing’s funky Glyph lights? This is such a cool visual element that it’s always the first thing I check out every time I get to use a new Nothing phone.
Other than the pure “coolness” of it all, I also love how genuinely useful its “Essential Notifications” feature is. Which basically keeps me from being distracted by all the unnecessary notifications by only lighting up when I receive a notification from select apps that I have pre-programmed. So cool!
But we had all this on older Nothing phones as well. If I remember correctly, my one issue with the Glyph Interface was that its progress bar only worked with a couple of apps like Uber, Zomato, and Google Calendar. And a year later… I’m a little sad to see that Nothing still hasn’t made any progress on that front.
Instead, the Phone (3a) has a fancy new button called “Essential Key” that sits ri…ght below the power button. I know you’re probably wondering about accidental presses, but I must say that once the muscle memory kicked in, it really wasn’t much of a problem for me.
And I kinda like to think of it as this mishmash between a note-taking app and a voice recorder… but on steroids.
Thanks to artificial intelligence. So I can single-press it to take a screenshot, long-press to attach a voice memo, and double-press to enter the “Essential Space” itself where all my memories and ideas rest.
And no, you can’t remap this button to do something else, by the way.
The AI then comes in and analyzes everything — by extracting texts from an image or transcribing and summarizing my recordings if needed — to generate useful insights or action points.
That’s the plan, at least.
But I feel like Essential Space is pretty half-baked right now. And for an AI product, it simply doesn’t feel all that “intelligent” to me… you know? Don’t get me wrong, it works perfectly fine for organizing my screenshots, voice notes, and stuff, although I expected a bit… more.
For example, there was this one time when I recorded a memo asking it to remind me to buy some flowers for my mom. Sounds simple enough, right? But instead of following up with a “what time?” or “when?”, the Phone (3a) randomly decided to set the reminder at 10 in the morning the next day.
If I asked Google’s Gemini to do the same, it’s actually intelligent enough to ask some follow-up questions before getting the job done.
Then there’s also the big “privacy-shaped question mark” since a…ll this AI processing is happening on the cloud. Not locally ‘cause the Phone (3a)’s neural processor is just not that powerful enough. I guess I can definitely see Nothing’s full vision for the Essential Space being a lot more intuitive and a lot more on-device in the future but… it isn’t quite there yet.
Anyway, the Phone (3a)’s display feels quite familiar to me. I’m looking at a big 6.77-inch AMOLED display with slightly thick (but uniform) bezels like always, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, excellent colors, high-frequency PWM dimming, and pretty much everything else I’d expect from a midrange phone these days.
I did notice that it looked a bit warm by default, but I easily fixed it by adjusting the color temperature slider.
I also love typing on this thing because of the fast touch response and sharp haptics. Whereas I found its stereo speakers to be louder and with a bit more oomph compared to the Phone (2a) as well.
Plus, the Phone (3a) can get much brighter too. Both in terms of full-screen brightness for clear visibility on sunny outdoors or when you’re watching HDR content.
Which reminds me. This guy has no trouble playing your local HDR videos (or ones on YouTube), but since Nothing refuses to pre-install Netflix on its phones, I don’t get HDR playback on Netflix.
The other thing you need to know is that Nothing has also swapped out Gorilla Glass 5 for an inferior Panda glass this time. And the fingerprint sensor still sits at the bottom of the display, making it difficult to reach for someone like me with small hands.
Let’s talk performance now. So Nothing has gone with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip this time, and I’m not entirely sure if that was the right call because it’s barely an upgrade over the Phone (2a)’s Dimensity 7200 Pro.
No matter what benchmark you look at.
I was at least expecting Nothing to jump to UFS 3.1 storage instead of the slower UFS 2.2 speeds but that didn’t come true either.
That being said, the Phone (3a) did manage better average fps and better 5% low fps when I played PUBG and Genshin Impact on these two. And since the new guy has an incredible 40% larger vapor chamber, I noticed how it stayed cooler than the (2a) by 2 – 3°C as well.
Of course, the Phone (3a) isn’t meant to be a gaming machine. And you should probably look into something like the POCO X7 Pro (review) or the newly launched iQOO Neo 10R if you’re a serious gamer.
But the thing is, you won’t be getting the clean, smooth, and fun software experience of Nothing OS 3.1 on those gaming beasts. You guys already know that this is one of my favorite Android skins, and with version 3.1, Nothing’s main focus was basically two things:
So I can now customize the lockscreen with new clock styles and new widgets, I can change how the quick settings page looks, Nothing’s own “Gallery” app is a thing now, I can also group my apps into different categories like on iOS, and then there’s a bunch of other under-the-hood stuff. Like optimizing the camera app for slightly faster image processing, which is definitely something I’ve noticed in real-life usage.
I know it doesn’t have those fancy image editing or text-generating AI features that you find on every other phone these days, although the bottom line is that you’re gonna end up loving what Nothing has done with its latest software.
The Phone (3a) also has 3 more Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates to its name, so that’s just as exciting. That’s certainly not “Samsung” level of updates but I can live with 3+6 years of updates on a midrange phone.
As for battery life, there isn’t much of an upgrade on the Phone (3a) since it has the same 5,000 mAh lithium-ion (not silicon-carbon) battery as the Phone (2a). Which gives me 7 – 8 hours of screen time on my regular usage… like the Phone (2a).
The charging speed has slightly gone up to 50W from 45W, but you still don’t get a charger inside the box, and the journey from 1 – 100% still takes a little over an hour.
It’s time to talk about the cameras now, and I just wanna say that I was quite excited to test the Phone (3a)’s cameras. Mostly because this is the first Nothing phone with a dedicated 2x telephoto lens.
So I compared its cameras with the Phone (2a) and… yep. Its zoom shots are clearly better than the digital crop on the Phone (2a). Be it in terms of details or dynamic range. The Phone (3a) does tend to mess up the white balance sometimes… but yeah.
A dedicated zoom lens means better portraits as well. And this guy takes much better portraits than the (2a) as expected. Once again, it’s got better details and the edge detection is more accurate too.
I especially like how well it renders the skin tones ‘cause the Phone (2a)’s portraits noticeably favor a contrasty look and a pinkish tint for some reason. What’s even more impressive is that I can even shoot 70mm and 100mm portraits from the Phone (3a) with minimal loss of details.
I’m also digging the selfies from the Phone (3a). Just like the portraits, it manages a more natural skin tone, the background exposure is well taken care of, plus it’s got a wider field of view too.
But when I got to the main camera, I found a lot of inconsistencies with the Phone (3a). It uses the same 50MP sensor as the one on the Phone (2a) as far as I can tell, although they have wildly different tuning.
So they both preserve a nice amount of details and the (3a) does have better dynamic range sometimes — but even so — I actually prefer what the Phone (2a) captured like… 60 – 70% of the time. Mostly because of how nice its colors and contrast are. The (3a) also likes to blow out the highlights from time to time whereas it simply fails to process the color red. Turning anything on the frame with a bright red color → orangish.
Surprisingly enough, the Phone (3a)’s downgraded ultrawide camera doesn’t suffer from this issue… at all. Which also means that this thing doesn’t have the best consistency between all of its cameras. Now I say “downgraded” because you’re getting a smaller, lower-res 8MP sensor with a narrower field of view compared to the (2a)’s 50MP ultrawide shooter.
But I gotta be honest, the Phone (3a)’s ultrawide shots during the day aren’t too bad. And it actually has better dynamic range most of the time.
When it gets dark, you can clearly see how it tries to brighten up the image almost every single time. Sometimes that works in its favor, sometimes it doesn’t… but I was getting better-looking lowlight shots from the Phone (3a)’s main camera overall. Although the larger sensor on the Phone (2a) means its ultrawide photos during the dark are significantly better.
And in terms of videos, I can shoot at up to 4K 30 fps from the main camera on both of them. Unlike the Phone (2a), which can even shoot ultrawide videos at 4K 30 fps, while the (3a) maxes out at 1080p 30 fps.
Anyway, the core quality of 4K recordings between these two is quite similar, stabilization-wise. You’re definitely gonna notice some jitters now and then, while I found the Phone (3a)’s footage to have a warmer color tone and the same issue with highlight management as on its photos. It’s the same with the (3a)’s 1080p 60 fps selfie videos, which are also weirdly contrasty somehow.
Even though Nothing has already pushed one camera-centric update, there’s a lot more work to be done. And before I forget, I can also create and share a custom camera preset on the Phone (3a). All the cool kids on the block like Apple and Samsung have a similar feature so no way Nothing was gonna miss out on that!
Okay.
So to wrap up this review, I’d say the Nothing Phone (3a) is one hell of a midrange phone. Besides the head-turning design, it also has a fantastic OLED display, all-day battery life, and a smooth software experience. A combo that’s truly hard to find in this segment. And like last year’s Nothing Phone (2a), this is among the few midrange devices that carefully avoid any of those “dealbreaker” types of issues.
Of course, this one’s not for the gamers. You can go with something like the Infinix GT 20 Pro (review) if you want the best gaming experience under NPR 50,000 rupees.
And like I mentioned before, the Phone (3a)’s cameras also need a bit of tender loving care. Particularly in terms of color consistency, highlight management, and consistency across the lenses. But looking back at Nothing’s history of software updates, I’m sure these things will be sorted out with a couple of future updates. Making it such a balanced midrange phone.
| Pros | Cons |
| • Unique design with Glyph lights | • AI features feel underdeveloped |
| • That 2x telephoto camera is a charmer | • The consistency between the cameras could’ve been better |
| • Excellent AMOLED display | • No significant performance boost over the Phone (2a) |
| • Nothing OS 3.1 is smooth and fun to use |
Oppo has expanded its F series lineup with the release of the F29 5G and F29 Pro 5G. While the two models look quite similar, they differ in terms of specifications. We’ve already covered the Oppo F29 5G, so now let’s dive into the details of the Oppo F29 Pro 5G, including its specs and price in Nepal.
The Oppo F29 Pro 5G comes with a premium design and a unique texture. Additionally, the phone meets IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, ensuring protection against dust and splash. It is also certified with military-grade MIL-STD-810H-2022, offering added durability. The F29 Pro is even teased to support underwater photography.
The phone comes in Granite Black and Marble White colors. On the front, it sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that delivers vibrant colors with 1 billion shades. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. With a typical brightness of 600 nits and a peak brightness of 1200 nits for high brightness content the screen ensures excellent visibility. Moreover, the bezels are slim giving the phone a modern and sleek look. For security, it features an under-display fingerprint sensor and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection.
Under the hood, the Oppo F29 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset built on a 4nm process. This includes 2 Cortex A78 cores clocked at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex A55 cores clocked at 2 GHz which provides solid performance for daily tasks and moderate gaming. For graphics, the phone is equipped with the Mali-G615 MP2 GPU. It runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15.
In terms of memory, you get options of 8GB RAM with 128/256GB storage or 12GB RAM with 256GB storage, all backed by UFS 3.1 technology for faster data transfer. As for the battery, the Oppo F29 Pro 5G has a 6,000 mAh capacity, which is smaller compared to the base variant’s 6,500 mAh battery. However, it supports fast 80W charging allowing the battery to be charged up to 45% in just 20 minutes.
The Oppo F29 Pro 5G features a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP macro sensor. Like the F29 5G, it lacks an ultra-wide camera. On the front it has a 16MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture. Both cameras can capture videos at 4K at 30fps.
In terms of connectivity, the F29 Pro 5G supports Bluetooth 5.4 and comes with a USB Type-C port for charging. The phone includes AI LinkBoost Technology and Hunter Antenna Architecture, which boosts signal strength by up to 300%. It also supports 4×4 MIMO for frequency bands B40, B3, and B39. For navigation, it supports GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, and other sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
The Oppo F29 Pro 5G has been launched in India at a price of INR 27,999. When it launches in Nepal, the price is expected to be around NPR 50,000.
Oppo Smartphone
Price in India (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
F29 Pro 5G
INR 27,999
NPR 50,000
If you aren’t aware of the news, Dell, the laptop and PC maker, has decided on a major rebranding of its laptop lineup. Say goodbye to the Inspirons, Latitudes, and XPS-es, and say hello to the new DELL PRO MAX PREMIUM (that’s real, I didn’t make it up, I swear). Regardless, we’ll surely dive more into that once the 2025 models start landing in Nepal but for now, let’s direct our attention to the XPS 13 9350 (2024) including its features and specifications, alongside price in Nepal and availability.
Since Dell was probably planning for a big redesign in 2025, the 2024 models are pretty similar to their 2023 counterparts in terms of design philosophy. We have already covered the first batch of XPS 13s for 2024 with Core Ultra Series 1 chips (Meteor Lake) here. So, check that one out if you want a wider range of options because today we are only going to talk about the XPS 13 9350 which houses an Intel Lunar Lake chipset.
The chassis is the same as other 2024 iterations measuring 295.3mm x 199mm in width and depth while it is slightly more than 15mm in height. Still, a super portable machine at just 1.2 kgs, and the build quality is top-notch with a CNC-milled unibody and ultra-modern aesthetic. The display can be configured with up to 13.4” touch OLED at 3K+ resolution, 400+ nits of brightness, and 100% DCIP3 colors. The currently available configuration has a nontouch IPS screen but it goes up to 120Hz.
Under the hood, the XPS 9350 houses Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake processors. The specific variant that has landed in Nepal houses an Ultra 7 256V. But don’t worry about missing out or anything since all SKUs of Lunar Lake have the same 8 cores and threads with only slight differences in clock speeds and cache. Well, it’s a bit more complicated than that because it’s not about just the CPU anymore!
The Lunar Lake, similar to Apple’s M series, features a system-on-a-chip (SoC) design that integrates the CPU, GPU, NPU and Memory on the same silicon die. So, with the higher tier SKUs, you are also getting an improved GPU, stronger NPU, and more memory. The variant of the XPS 9350 available in Nepal ships with the Arc 140V GPU with 8 Xe cores at up to 1.95 GHz, a 47 TOPS NPU, and 16GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory. For storage, there’s a tiny M.2 2242 SSD inside (swappable) with a capacity of 512 gigs!
Running things underneath is a 55Wh battery that charges via the Type-C port on either side. That leaves just another Thunderbolt 4 for all your connectivity needs…what a bummer! Regardless, Dell is at least generous enough to ship you a dongle alongside the machine for Type-A and HDMI connections. On the wireless side, you have WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
There’s a Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button alongside an HFD webcam and an IR blaster on the top bezel. And there’s a quad-speaker setup despite the tight housing with a 2W + 2W configuration totalling a total peak output of 8W. The sexy-looking zero-lattice keyboard stays the same as before with roughly a millimeter of travel and touchbar up top alongside the same glass haptic touchpad as before.
The newest Dell XPS is now available in Nepal via the Hukut Store. Dell XPS 13 9350 (2024) price in Nepal is NPR 209,999 for the Core Ultra 7 256V alongside 16GB of RAM and a 512GB NVME Gen 4 SSD.
Dell XPS 13 9350 (2024)
Price in Nepal
Availability
Core Ultra 7 256V, 16/512GB, 13.4” FHD+ IPS 120Hz
NPR 209,999
Hukut
Oppo launched the F29 5G and the F29 Pro today. In this article, we’ll be discussing the base variant, which comes with features like the Snapdragon Gen 1 chipset and a huge 6,500 mAh battery. Let’s dive into the details of Oppo F29 5G including its specifications and expected price in Nepal.
The Oppo F29 has a similar design to the recently launched Oppo A5 featuring a sleek and premium look with Solid Purple and Glacier Blue colors. The phone comes with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. Additionally, it has a 360-degree Armour Body and Military-grade MIL-STD-810H-2022 certification. Must be tough huh? One of the features I find really cool is its ability to support underwater photography.
The phone has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that delivers vibrant colors with 1 billion shades. The resolution is 1080 x 2412 pixels, and the display supports a 120Hz refresh rate making it smooth for daily use. With a typical brightness of 600 nits, it’s good for everyday lighting conditions. It can peak at 1200 nits when displaying high-brightness content. The bezels are slim giving the screen a modern look, and there’s an under-display fingerprint sensor for security.
Under the hood, the F29 features the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset (built on a 4nm process) with 4 Cortex A73 cores and 4 Cortex A53 cores. This is good enough for everyday tasks but if you’re into heavy gaming, you might want to consider other options. For graphics, the device uses the Adreno 710 GPU. On the software side the F29 runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. As for storage, you get 8GB of RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage both featuring UFS technology.
The Oppo F29 packs a pretty solid battery with a capacity of 6,500 mAh which makes it the largest in the F series so far. With this battery, you can expect great battery life throughout the day. Plus, it supports 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging which should recharge the phone quickly.
The F29 has a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 2MP telephoto lens. However, it’s missing an ultra-wide camera which isn’t particularly surprising for me given Oppo’s recent trend of excluding this feature from their budget phones. The rear camera can shoot videos in 4K at 30fps which is quite impressive for the price range tho. On the front there’s a 16MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture which is also capable of shooting 4K videos at 30fps.
In terms of connectivity, the F29 includes Bluetooth 5.4 and a USB Type-C port for charging. The phone features AI LinkBoost Technology and a Hunter Antenna Architecture, which is claimed to boost signal strength by up to 300%. Additionally, it supports 4 x 4 MIMO for frequency bands B40, B3, and B39. For navigation, it supports GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, and other sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
The Oppo F29 5G has been launched in India at the price of INR 23,999. When it launches in Nepal, we anticipate the price to be around NPR 38,000.
Oppo Smartphone
Price in India (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
F29 5G
INR 23,999
NPR 38,000
Google launched the Pixel 9 series a back in August 2024, comprising the base model, Pro model, Pro XL variant, and the Fold option. Like always, the American company has now added an affordable option with the “a” suffix to the series. Here in this article, let’s get into the specs, features and expected price of Google Pixel 9a in Nepal.
Under the hood, the Google Pixel 9a features the Tensor G4 chipset, the most powerful Google SoC to date. It is complemented by a Titan M2 security processor. This 4nm processor features a Cortex-X4 at 3.1GHz, three Corte-A720 cores at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex A520 cores at 1.9GHz. In terms of memory options, it is available in two options: 8/128GB and 8/256GB. Likewise, this smartphone boots on Android 15 OS, and Google has promised 7 years of OS updates and security patches too.
Talking of the design, the Pixel 9a takes a minimal approach with a monotone color on the back and a minimal camera module. The middle frame is made of aluminum while the display is a 6.3-inch pOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. phone includes a 6.285-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2424 pixels. Additionally, the display offers peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits and HDR brightness of 1,800 nits. As for the ingress protection, it is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. Likewise, Google ships this guy in four shades: Iris, Peony, Porcelain, and Obsidian.
Getting to the optics, the rear camera module consists of two sensors. The main camera is a 48MP f/1.7 (Samsung ISOCELL GN8), while the ultrawide camera is a 13MP f/2.2 (Sony IMX712). The front camera is also a 13MP Sony IMX712. It also enjoys AI features such as Add Me, Best Take, and Magic Editor from the Pixel 9 Series. Meanwhile, fueling the device is a 5100mAh battery with 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging support. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, NFC, and USB-C 3.2.
The Pixel 9a is priced at USD 499 for the base 8/128GB trim and USD 599 for the 8/256GB model. If it ever makes its way here, we expect the Google Pixel 9a price in Nepal to begin from NPR 69,999.
| Google Pixel 9a | Price in the US | Expected Price in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $499 | NPR 69,999 |
| 256GB | $599 | NPR 79,999 |
Sony is working on two new camera sensors that will change smartphone photography. The company is making a 200MP sensor for top-end phones and a 100MP sensor for both high-end and mid-range devices. These new sensors aim to challenge Samsung, which currently leads the market for high-megapixel camera sensors.
The 200MP sensor stands out because it’s larger than typical smartphone sensors at over 1/1.3 inches in size. This means it can capture more light, which helps take better photos in dark settings. The 100MP sensor will be part of Sony’s IMX8 series and will likely appear in phones using Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and Dimensity 9500 chips.
Many Chinese smartphone companies like Oppo, Vivo, Realme, and OnePlus plan to use these new sensors. They’ll likely move away from the 50MP sensors they currently use. Sony will use the 200MP sensor in its own phones first before selling it to other companies.
Samsung already has a strong position with its 108MP and 200MP ISOCELL sensors. The Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro both use 200MP sensors today. However, Sony is taking a different approach by targeting both flagship and mid-range phones, while Samsung focuses mainly on top-tier devices.
The 100MP sensor should appear in phones by late 2025. Sony will put the 200MP sensor in its own phones sometime in 2025 before selling it to other manufacturers.
There’s still debate about whether more megapixels actually improve photo quality. While higher resolution can capture more detail, companies like Apple and Google show that software processing matters just as much. Sony’s larger 200MP sensor could provide better low-light photos and improved zoom capabilities because of its physical size, not just its megapixel count.
Sony’s new sensors will create more competition in the smartphone camera market. The company’s strategy of using these sensors in its own phones while also selling them to others helps spread their technology widely. For consumers, this likely means more phones with high-resolution cameras at various price points in the coming years.
Oppo introduced the Oppo A5 Pro at the end of 2024, and now two more models join the series: the Oppo A5 and the Oppo A5 Energy Edition. In this article, we will go over the specifications of the Oppo A5 and its expected price in Nepal.
The Oppo A5 features a sleek, premium design with a high-quality finish. It comes in three distinct colors: Zircon Black with a purple tint, Crystal Diamond with a rainbow pattern, and a Blue variant with a ripple design. On the back the phone has a quad-camera island, two actual cameras, the other mostly for show, along with an LED light. The device weighs 185 grams and is only 7.65 mm thick.
On the front, the phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen has slim bezels of just 1.39 mm and features a punch hole for the front camera. For added security, it comes with an under-display fingerprint scanner. Additionally, the phone is IP69 certified for durability and includes 360-degree NFC support.
The Oppo A5 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, which includes 4 Cortex A73 and 4 Cortex A53 cores. This provides smooth performance for daily tasks, but it’s not ideal for gaming. The phone runs on ColorOS 15, based on Android 15.
In terms of battery, the A5 comes with a massive 6,500 mAh capacity. For the camera setup you get a 50 MP main lens, a 2 MP portrait camera (though no ultra-wide sensor), and an 8 MP front camera for selfies. The phone is available in various configurations, including 8/12GB RAM, 8/256GB storage, and 12/256GB or 12/512GB storage.
The Oppo A5 has been launched in China with a starting price of CNY 1,299 for the 8/12GB version. When it arrives in Nepal, we can expect the price of the Oppo A5 to be around NPR 26,000.
Oppo A5
Price in China (Expected)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB
CNY 1,299
NPR 26,000
8/256GB
CNY 1,499
NPR 30,000
12/256GB
CNY 1,799
NPR 35,000
12/512GB
CNY 1,999
NPR 40,000
The Asus Vivobook 14 2023 edition was the latest iteration of the Vivobook series, offering a range of exciting updates and improvements over its predecessor, the VivoBook 14 2022. With upgraded processors, displays, RAM, and storage options, as well as enhanced design features, the Vivobook 14 (2023) is still an excellent choice for students, professionals, and anyone in need of a portable mainstream laptop. Recently, this old soul received a new variant, so here we’ll briefly talk about the features of the Asus Vivobook 14 (2023) along with its official price and availability in Nepal!
The general-purpose laptop features a 14″ anti-glare FHD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It has an IPS-level panel for wide viewing angles, a 180° lay-flat hinge, and vibrant colors, with options for 45% NTSC and 100% sRGB coverage. There is an even cheaper non-IPS option available in some regions. Regardless, all the models of the Asus Vivobook 14 (2023) come with TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emissions, promoting eye comfort during extended use. With an 82% screen-to-body ratio, the laptop offers an impressive visual experience.
It is available in multiple color options, such as Quiet Blue, Transparent Silver, and Terra Cotta, allowing users to choose a style that suits their preferences. It has a sleek design and solid build quality, measuring 17.9mm thick and weighing around 1.40 kg.
The 2023 model of the Asus Vivobook 14 features the latest 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” mobile processors from Intel. Asus also provides models with 12th-generation CPUs, which are generally cheaper and feature updated designs compared to last year’s model.
You can configure the laptop with up to Core i7-1355U — a 10-core CPU with a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and a turbo boost up to 5.0 GHz. Additionally, it has 12 threads and a 12MB cache, offering decent multitasking capabilities. As for GPU, there are two options: Intel Iris Xe graphics for models with Intel Core i5 and i7 models and Intel UHD graphics for the Core i3 variants.
By default, Asus ships the Vivobook 14 (2023) with 4GB and 8GB of DDR4 of soldered memory. Fortunately, you get an additional SO-DIMM slot so you can add an 8GB stick. This allows for a total system memory of up to 16GB, providing improved multitasking and performance capabilities.
The camera setup on the laptop consists of a 720p HD webcam that allows for high-definition image capturing. Additionally, it features a privacy shutter, which provides physical cover over the camera when it’s not in use.
It has a chiclet-style keyboard with a 1.4mm key-travel distance and an optional white backlight, providing illumination for the keys in low-light conditions. The laptop includes a precision touchpad. Additionally, some models of the VivoBook 14 come with a NumberPad feature, integrating a touch-sensitive numeric keypad into the touchpad.
The Asus VivoBook 14 sports SonicMaster technology for improved audio quality, with built-in speakers providing impressive sound. It also includes a built-in array microphone that reduces background noise and supports Cortana voice recognition, enabling hands-free interaction with the virtual assistant.
The laptop offers wireless configuration of up to Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3, providing compatibility with Bluetooth-enabled devices. Also, for wired connection, it has a USB 2.0 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and a DC-in port for power supply.
The laptop keeps a 45W AC adapter with a 19V DC output, supporting a universal input range of 100~240V AC. It also features a 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion battery, ensuring reliable and efficient power for extended usage.
The Asus VivoBook 14 2023 is available in Nepal from a variety of retailers— Nagmani International, the official distributor of Asus Products in Nepal, Hukut, and others. The price of the Asus Vivobook 14 (2023) starts at Rs. 86,000 for the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 version, while the 13th Gen version is priced higher at Rs. 88,599.
Asus Vivobook 14 (2023)
Price in Nepal (Official)
X1404VA: 13th Gen Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14″ FHD
Rs. 93,000 86,000
X1404VA: 13th Gen Core i5-1334U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14″ FHD
Rs. 88,599
X1404ZA: 12th Gen Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14″ FHD
Rs. 86,000
