Last year, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi released its own TWS earbuds – the Redmi AirDots. These earbuds were well received by the public because of what it offered for a budget price. And now, the company has launched its true successor – the Redmi AirDots 2. Check out the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Redmi AirDots 2 in Nepal.
Redmi AirDots 2 Overview
Design and Build
When it comes to design, AirDots 2 offers nothing new. For some reason, the company has kept the design unaltered in both Redmi AirDots and AirDots 2. It follows a minimalistic design. The buds are round with silicone tips that go into the ear. Redmi will be providing three silicone tips altogether.
The earbuds also weigh the same at 4.1 grams each. Likewise, the design of the charging case has also remained unchanged.
Features
The driver inside the earbuds is also untouched. We get the same 7.2mm sound driver that we saw in the original AirDots. Redmi claims that they have fine-tuned the driver for medium and high frequencies. The new Bluetooth 5.0 adapter supports XiaoAI Voice Assistant. It can be activated by tapping twice on either of the earbuds.
The new chip also ensures a faster and smoother connection. Redmi claims that the data transfer speed has now been doubled. AirDots 2 also supports DSP Intelligent Noise Reduction technology which will reduce background noises while you are on call for a clearer sound.
These features are similar to what Redmi AirDots S offers. However, it has a dedicated low latency mode which is yet to be confirmed in the AirDots 2.
Battery and Charging
Redmi hasn’t disclosed the capacities of the battery included in the earbuds and the charging case. But it has promised up to four hours of continuous playback on a single charge. The charging case can boost it up to 12 hours.
Redmi AirDots 2 Specifications:
Weight: 4.1 gram (Each earbud)
Driver: 7.2mm
Wearing type: In-Ear
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth)
Battery Backup: 4 hours (up to 12 hours with charging case)
Redmi AirDots 2 is available in China through the company’s crowdfunding campaign at a price tag of 79 Yuan. Once the campaign ends, it will have a retail price tag of 99 Yuan. We expect the price of Redmi AirDots 2 in Nepal to be around Rs. 3000 when it launches here.
The ongoing pandemic has practically redefined normalcy to everyone. Even though many countries are now easing the lockdown to revitalize the economy, mass gatherings of people in settings like parks, restaurants, concerts, and cinema halls are still prohibited. While you can’t do anything about some of them, you can bring the theatre experience to your home. And that’s exactly what we have today. The ViewSonic M1 Mini Projector is an ultraportable of its kind, with an emphasis on media consumption and the ability to easily transport it wherever you’d like. Let’s discover more in this review of ViewSonic M1 Mini Projector.
ViewSonic M1 Mini Projector Specifications:
Body: 4.3W x 1.1H x 4.1D-inches; 300 grams
Display System: 0.2″ DLP
Light Source: LED
Lens: f/1.7 (f=7.5mm)
Resolution: FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels); 16:9 aspect ratio
Compatibilty: Max – 1920 x 1080 pixels | Min – 640 x 480 pixels
Brightness: 120 LED lumens / 50 ANSI lumens
Display Size: 24 – 100 inches / 0.6 – 2.54 meters
Throw Distance: 2.1 – 8.7 feet / 0.6 – 2.7 meters
Throw Ratio: 1.2:1
Keystone: Vertical (+/-40°)
Light Source Life: 30,000 hours
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 120,000:1
Color Depth: 1.07B Color (10-bit RGB)
Audio: 2W JBL speaker
Battery: 5000mAh cell; Up to 2.5 hours endurance
Ports: 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 1.4 (w/ HDCP 1.4), 1x Micro USB
Price: $177.99 (International) | Rs. 35,000
ViewSonic M1 Mini Projector Review:
Design
Small, sleek, pocketable, and fashionable
Boasts a unique smart stand to easily place it on a surface
No on-board controls on the projector itself
Take a look at this thing. So sleek, so small – it can comfortably fit inside an average-sized pocket. Kinda reminds me of Sony’s Minidisc Walkman. Remember those? Anyway, the M1 Mini has a squarish form-factor measuring 4.1-inches in height, 4.3-inches in width, and 1.06-inches in depth when placing it in a standing position.
At just 0.3 kilograms, its lightweight build further adds to pocketability, while the curved edges complement its gentle design. The top of the projector features a colorful replaceable plate with three options provided inside the box. And the one I’ve installed right now is this grey variant which seamlessly blends into the all-around color-scheme of the device.
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Front
Power Switch, IR Receiver
Micro USB, USB Type-A
Projection Lens, IR Receiver
You can also see a “ViewSonic” branding inside a grey circular disc sitting atop the projection lens. It’s purely decorative and doesn’t serve any other function in the process. On the right is the speaker grille followed by a Micro USB port for power & recharge, and a USB 2.0 Type-A port. Similarly, the bottom left corner houses a metal bar where you can latch the lanyard cable for an easier carry.
There’s a power toggle button, a reset pin, led indicators, and an IR receiver at the back. Additionally, M1 Mini has an HDMI 1.4 (with HDCP 1.4) input port on the right. Furthermore, the front left corner of the projector is where you’d find the plastic-made focus ring to adjust focus. It rotates in a 360º angle and I had no problem operating it.
An Innovative Smart Stand
ViewSonic has placed it just far enough so that your finger doesn’t get in the way of the lens residing right on its side. Next to the lens, is a front-facing IR receiver and a vent for letting out air.
Finally, let’s talk about the belle of the ball: the Smart Stand.
While the majority of portable palmtop projectors employ a “tripod” mechanism for adjusting their elevation, the M1 Mini has a clever built-in stand. Stretching alongside the front and right side of the device, this hinged stand completely covers the lens when not in use.
The front portion of the stand has “ViewSonic” naming etched into it as well. Capable of bending 90º on either side, you can pivot the stand below the projector to aim the projection to fit your frame. On the contrary, swaying the stand above lets you freely place the device on its four rubber feet at the bottom of the device. All in all, the company has really nailed the design of the M1 Mini.
Remote
Battery-operated and the only way to get around the device
Inadequate controls for media playback (fast forward/backward)
Now, that was about the physical design of the projector itself. Notice the sorry lack of onboard controls? Well, no need to worry as the ViewSonic M1 Mini ships with this small remote powered by a CR2032 battery. It’s got the basic control buttons like power, home, 4-side navigation with an OK button in the middle, settings, and return.
One thing to note here is that the power button doesn’t necessarily turn off the device. Rather, it puts it on standby mode which means the M1 Mini is still consuming some power during this time. To completely shut it off, you’re gonna have to reach out to the power switch on the projector itself.
Moreover, the remote is fairly responsive too. Provided that you’re pointing at the IR receivers on either side, it’ll work just fine. ViewSonic says the effective range between the remote control and the device is within 8m/26ft which is no problem at all for an average-sized room.
Display & UI
A minimal FWVGA resolution with support up to FHD
Has a pretty low brightness of 50 ANSI lumens
LED light source with 30,000 hours of rated lifespan
Coming to the display side of things, the ViewSonic M1 Mini is a lamp-free projector with an LED light source, a 0.2” DLP chip, and a rated brightness of 120 LED lumens/50 ANSI lumens. In terms of pixel-count, it has a native FWVGA resolution of 854 by 480 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio; with support for VGA (640×480) to Full-HD (1920×1080) videos. Obviously, the M1 Mini downscales such high-res content to fit into its inherent resolution.
Similarly, its LED light source has a rated lifespan of 30,000 hours. To put it into perspective, that’s about 20.5 years with 4 hours of everyday use. Moving on, this is a short-throw projector with a throw ratio of 1.2:1 and a throw distance of 0.64 to 2.66 meters. What it means is that the ViewSonic M1 Mini casts a big projection even though the surface and the lens are quite close.
On top of this, it has a fixed optical zoom.
Thus, you’ll have to physically shift the position of the projector to adjust the image size. Likewise, it has a 10-bit RGB color depth, a dynamic contrast ratio of 120,000:1, and 125% Rec. 709 color space. Here, the image size it can project ranges between 24 to 100 inches. Additionally, the M1 Mini has a ±40º vertical keystone for adjusting the alignment of the image on the screen.
User Interface
Now, let’s move on to the user interface. On average, it takes about 10–12 seconds to get to the home-screen after turning the projector on. You’re greeted with a simple UI with 5 menus: Photo, Music, Movie, HDMI, and Settings. There’s a battery-level indicator on the top-right and the ViewSonic icon on the top-left corner of the screen. You can navigate around them using the left-right keys on the remote. In the same way, pressing the up or down key will open a dialogue prompt to turn off the “Auto V Keystone” feature.
Entering the settings is made easy with its dedicated button. Under the first option, you can change the display settings like color mode, brightness, etc. For some reason, I was locked out of changing this under v1.01 firmware. So, I tried upgrading it to the latest one (v1.03). Thankfully, it worked.
Under the second option from the top, you can change language, keystone value, rearrange the projection orientation, etc. Here, the latter refers to how and where you’d be placing the M1 Mini. You can set it under 4 options: front table, front ceiling, rear table, and rear ceiling.
Performance
Multiple color modes including an option for customization
A few color inaccuracies and doesn’t get bright enough
Some problems on video playback regarding audio/video codecs
With all that out of the way, allow me to finally talk about how the image from the ViewSonic M1 Mini actually looks. Right off the bat, it’s not the brightest star in the sky made evident with the feeble 50 ANSI lumens. Having said that, it gets plenty bright provided there is little to zero ambient light. You can mess around with brightness, saturation, etc. under display settings in “User” mode, though such values are set in stone for other in-built presets.
During my review, I placed the ViewSonic M1 Mini projector exactly 1.1 meters away from the frame. And the projector generated exactly 40” image (diagonally) as advertised. In an environment with sufficient lighting, I found that the “Brightest” color mode worked best, with light source level bumped to full (100%). If that’s not the case, you can toggle on the eco level instead, which operates it under 70% brightness instead. Also, the “TV” & “Movie” modes are optimized for sports and movie contents respectively.
: Video
I went about watching different kinds of movies on the M1 Mini under various display settings via a USB flash drive. Disappointingly, it can only play media files from a thumb drive and the lack of a document processor feels like a major missed opportunity. Anyhoo, first, I played season 1 episode 2 “Cut Man” of Marvel’s Daredevil. The brightest mode worked as advertised and images were quite sharp with decent saturation level as well. Although, they do degrade as you move the projector further away from the screen.
Even in this minimal test setting, I could notice some wild color inaccuracies and oversaturation under TV mode. I first witnessed it during the show’s intro, where even though everything is supposed to be of red hue, the color red has more of a pinkish tone to it. This setting also slightly oversaturates green as seen clearly in the esteemed hallway fight scene in the same episode.
Besides, the “Movie” mode gives off slightly warmer images. But hey, if you don’t prefer any of these, you can always tweak the display settings under “User” mode. ViewSonic M1 Mini supports different video formats like AVI, MP4, TS, TSP, MKV, MOV, MPG, DAT, VOB, RM, and RMVB. However, I discovered that the audio and video codec of the file plays a part incompatibility as well. The aforementioned episode of Daredevil was of MKV file format with AVC video and AAC-LC audio codec.
A little bit of complication
Then, I tried playing the pilot episode of Community I had, which was of MKV file format as well. But for some reason, I got an “Unsupported Format” message. It wasn’t a corrupted file and played just fine on my laptop and phone. So, I looked them up on MediaInfo. I found out that this file had HEVC video and AAC-LC SBR audio codec. Then, I checked the “Horse Girl” video file I had whose audio wouldn’t play in the projector. While it was encoded using the compatible AVC video codec, turns out, its “E-AC-3 JOC” audio stream wasn’t supported.
With all these findings from my review, I can conclude that the ViewSonic M1 Mini projector is only capable of playing the most basic of video files with similar encodings. Furthermore, it doesn’t support soft-coded subtitles either, though video files hardcoded subtitles work just fine. Also, in case your file has more than one audio tracks, it’ll play the first one encoded, with no option to toggle between them.
: Audio
In the audio department, you get a 2W mono JBL speaker on the left side of ViewSonic M1 Mini. Music files and videos get loud enough for an average classroom, bedroom, or small office space; provided that there is pin-drop silence. Though you obviously won’t get a dynamic audio output, it is good enough for the price. The vocals & instruments are clear and pleasing to hear. This projector supports MP3, WMA, M4A, and AAC music formats.
Yet, I tried playing a superior FLAC file and it worked with no hiccup; even though it’s not listed in the official product description. You also get a view of the file’s metadata like album art, title, artist name, bit rate, etc. on the right side while the music plays.
: Photo
Getting to photos, you can use the M1 Mini as an image viewer too. It’ll display the images in a slideshow, reminiscent of those old videos people used to edit on Windows Movie Maker. It only supports 4 file formats: JPG, JPEG, BMP, and PNG. This lack of GIF & TIFF file support is disappointing. On the other hand, images are fine with decent details and contrast when mirroring your computer’s screen or giving presentations using an HDMI cable.
Battery
5000mAh built-in battery; charges via Micro USB cable
Can take power from phones & power banks too
Time to talk battery life. The ViewSonic M1 Mini has a built-in 5000mAh battery. In my test, I got about 2 hours of endurance in normal & about 15 minutes more in eco mode. You get a big battery low icon in the middle of the screen when the charge is low and it won’t go unless you plug it into a power source or turn off the machine.
It takes about 2 hours to recharge the projector from 0 to 100% using a 5V/2A charger. You can also use a power bank or your smartphone to transfer the juice into the device.
Final Words
Wrapping it all up, the ViewSonic M1 Mini is a good-looking and a standout pocket projector, pun intended. Its unique stand makes adjusting the device easier. It also has a built-in battery and mono speaker which is great. The image projection, however, is of pretty low resolution and therefore is only feasible for a compact room. Having said that, there are a lot of other constraints as well; like limited I/O, no wireless connectivity, no on-board controls, and excessive heating. Yeah, this projector runs hot even after mere seconds of turning on the device.
Watch our video review of the ViewSonic M1 Mini Projector!
ViewSonic M1 Mini Projector Review: Pros & Cons
Pros:
Portable and good-looking design with a smart stand
The audio from the projector is decent for a compact room
Has a built-in battery and can take power from other devices
Easy to operate, decent display, and a long-lasting LED light source
Cons:
Doesn’t get bright enough for a little larger room
Can’t play different audio, video, or image formats
Very few I/O ports and no option for wireless connectivity
No onboard control & have to use the remote for everything
Minimal FWVGA resolution, therefore not the sharpest images
Over the past few years, streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime TV have been gaining momentum in the country. People looking to buy TV these days opt for smart TVs so that they can enjoy content from these streaming services. The problem with most of the TVs available in the market is that they are underpowered and the features are limited. A solution to this problem could be a discrete setup box (or streaming box). These boxes come with their own processor, software, and UI. Today, we will be taking a look at Apple TV 4K set-top box, along with its specs, features, price, and availability in Nepal.
Apple TV 4K Overview
Apple TV 4K is probably the most powerful setup box available in the Nepalese market today. It’s the fifth iteration of Apple’s TV lineup and was first launched in 2017.
Design and Ports
Talking about the design, Apple TV 4K can be mistaken for its predecessor as both are similar design and dimension wise. It’s a 3.9-inch square box with rounded corners. The box is 1.4-inches high and weighs around 425 grams. On the top, the logo confirms that it is indeed an Apple TV. There is an IR receiver on the front of the device that communicates with the Siri Remote. The ports are on the backside. With Apple TV 4K, you get a Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI 2.0a port, and power input.
Talking about the remote, it’s 4.88-inch in length and has a width of 1.5-inch. It is 0.25-inch thick and weighs around 45 grams. The buttons are concentrated in the middle of the remote.
Internal Specs and Software
Apple TV 4K features Apple’s A10X Fusion Chip. It’s a chipset based on the 64-bit architecture that has also been featured in Apple’s iPad lineup. Users can choose between 32GB and 64GB of internal storage. The box runs on Apple TV OS. Basically, it’s iOS with some modifications done to implement it on TV. It comes with its own App Store with TV-focused content. Other notable inclusions are Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple TV app, and Siri. Users can command Siri to perform different tasks using the dedicated button on the Siri button.
Apple TV 4K lets you stream HD and 4K contents. It also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats for deeper and realistic color. However, to make most of the box, you need to connect it to a compatible TV. Apple has made sure the user will have the best sound experience as well by including Dolby Atmos for 360-degree surround sound experience. In fact, it was the first streaming box to support both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision at the time of its launch.
You can stream 4K contents from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as well. However, 4K streaming on YouTube is not supported yet. Other than that, you can also enjoy Apple’s own streaming service, Apple TV+.
Other features
You can make Apple TV 4K the center of your smart home. The TV box lets you control all the HomeKit-enabled devices. If you love playing games on TV, the Apple TV 4K supports a variety of controllers including Sony’s DualShock 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller. It also supports multiuser so that each user gets a personal experience.
Apple TV 4K Specifications:
TV Box Dimension: 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.4-inches, 425g
Siri Remote Dimension: 1.5 x 0.25 x 4.88-inch, 45g
Processor: A10X Fusion Chip (64-bit architecture)
Storage options: 32GB / 64GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz), MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, IR receiver
Ports: HDMI 2.0a, Gigabit Ethernet port, Power supply
Siri Remote: Bluetooth 4.0, IR transmitter, Accelerometer, and three-axis gyro, Lightning connector (for charging)
Accessibility: VoiceOver, Zoom, Reduce Motion, CC and SDH support, Audio Description, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control
Apple TV 4K Price in Nepal and Availability
Apple TV 4K is now available in Nepal with a price tag of NPR 26,500 for the 32GB model and NPR 32,500 for 64GB model. You can buy it from different Oliz Store outlets or through its official website.
Apple Set-top Box Model
Price in Nepal
Apple TV 4K (32GB)
Rs. 26,500
Apple TV 4K (64GB)
Rs. 32,500
Check out our review of the ViewSonic M1 Mini projector
If you remember, last year’s Galaxy A50 was one of the highest-selling midrange phones of 2019. The company had already updated it with the A50s but disappointingly, it came with very few and insignificant upgrades. And now, we have another phone under the A50 lineup – the Galaxy A51.
This time around though, there are quite some interesting improvements. However, the competition has gotten fiercer than ever in 2020, coming from brands like Realme and Redmi. I have used the Galaxy A51 for a long-time, and here is our detailed review.
Samsung Galaxy A51 Specifications
Display: 6.5-inches Full-HD+ “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED panel
Chipset: Exynos 9611
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card)
Software & UI: Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top
Rear Camera: Quad-camera; 48 MP, f/2.0 primary shooter, 5MP, f/2.4 macro lens, 12MP, f/2.2 super wide-angle lens, 5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor, Single LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.2 aperture
Security: Optical Fingerprint-Scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 4000 mAh with 15W Quick Charge
Design
Compared to A50, I found some major improvements with the Galaxy A51. First, the 3D-holographic cut patterns look amazing. And in terms of color choices, I have the white and the blue variant with me and both look very soothing to the eye.
Aesthetically, you get all your buttons on the right while the left side is reserved for SIM tray, and down below, you get a Type-C port, a speaker, and our beloved headphone jack. The cameras at back also have a new look, similar to that of Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series. You still get a plastic back & frame in here, but what I really like about the phone is how light it is (172gms).
I recently reviewed the Poco X2 and Realme 6 Pro, and they were all boxy and heavy, whereas the A51 feels really thin, light, and comfortable to use. So overall, I liked the design and the build of the phone, if not for the plastic back & frames.
Display
Display-wise, it has a signature Samsung AMOLED panel. And the centered punch-hole cutout makes the A51 aesthetically pleasing. Talking about the panel itself, it is a big 6.5-inches display with a quite cinematic 20:9 aspect ratio.
And yes, the display quality is excellent as we’ve come to expect from Samsung. Here, the colors are great and so is the contrast ratio. Additionally, the phone gets a decent amount of brightness as well, with almost no compromise on visibility even when you’re outdoors, in a well-lit environment.
Moreover, the touch response on the Galaxy A51 is fantastic. Although it is still a regular 60Hz panel, navigating through the phone is quite swift. Just for comparison, I tried it out against the Realme X2 which has an AMOLED panel as well.
However, the superiority of A51 was quite apparent upon rather a quick inspection. However, there is the rather dated Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the phone so I did manage to get minor scratches on it.
Camera
The Galaxy A51 has a quad rear camera setup. There’s the 48MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and finally a 5MP macro sensor.
Talking about the primary camera, as we’ve usually seen on Samsung phones, the A51’s 12MP pixel binned shots have an incredible amount of details with decent dynamic range, and punchy colors as usual. Compared to the OPPO F15, I was quite surprised to see how the Galaxy A51 held its fort. It produces quite eye-catching colors, especially the sky in comparison.
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Getting to the night time images, it’s just about average. So, I had to use the night mode to get a usable image. But what’s definitely distinguishable are the images from the ultra-wide-angle lens. Here, the A51 takes the crown as it’s got the better of everything – from width to detail to the dynamic range to colors.
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Talking about macro shots, like I’ve been saying in many of our phone reviews, it’s just a gimmick and is way less practical. In the case of A51 as well, it’s not very useful, though you can get acceptable images with good lighting.
Macro
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The A50s had good portrait imaging capability and the same goes here with the Galaxy A51 as well. The edge detection in portraits is fairly good. Under good lighting, you can get some truly amazing portraits like this one here. The camera does smoothen the subject’s skin a little bit, but the end result is good I must say.
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Similarly, the regular and portrait selfie images are decent on the Galaxy A51 with better colors, details, and sharper focus. The software-based portrait selfies don’t have the best edge detection but look good for what its worth.
Normal v Portrait Selfie
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Portrait Selfie
Normal Selfie
Portrait Selfie
Getting on to the videos, though it supports 4K recording, it is limited to 30fps and lacks stabilization. On the contrary, you still get quite stable videos in 1080p videos. Similar to the photos, the videos have quite good colors and dynamic range too. And as expected on Samsung phone, you also get the super steady mode, slow-mo, and super slow-mo video modes.
Performance & Software
Talking about the software version, the Galaxy A51 runs on the latest Android 10 with One UI 2.0 on top. The difference between the original One UI 1.0 to this version of One UI is great. Though there aren’t many visual changes, I did notice that it is a lot smoother.
The UI is so easy to get used to and everything is just there, so easily reachable. It is actually designed for huge phones. And I must say that I really like the changes to it from the previous version of One UI. The transitions seem so much faster and smoother and the layout of items has been managed differently and for good. The camera UI looks better. Overall, it looks more colorful and managed. I have always complained about One UI being slow on budget and mid-range phones and I am happy that Samsung finally seems to have listened!
Having said that, there is still a slight hint of lag while navigating through apps and multitasking. Comparatively, it’s just not as swift as say the one in the POCO X2 or Realme X2. And It’s definitely because of the same-old Exynos 9611 chipset that’s powering it, which is just a slight improvement over the Exynos 9610 on the original Galaxy A50.
What’s even non-acceptable is how Samsung’s new Galaxy M21 with much less going price, shares the same chipset to the A51. We’ve been consistently complaining about the company’s chipset selection in their A-series devices and at this point, I am really tired of. I mean how inconsiderate can you get?
The Galaxy A71 we reviewed a couple of weeks back has the Snapdragon 730 and its performance is, let’s say, good. If you think about it, A51 should be the one powered by SD 730 while the A71 could’ve gone with an even better chipset.
When it comes to gaming, the performance is similar to that of the last year’s A50. Graphic intensive games like PUBG runs at acceptable 40fps mark in smooth graphics and ultra frame rates, while COD is playable on high graphics and high refresh rate. But as you push the settings higher, you get a ton of stutters & lags to a state of not being able to enjoy the gameplay. Also, the phone got a little warm near the camera module when gaming for a little while. Therefore, with its underperforming SoC, the Galaxy A51 is definitely not for the gaming-centric audience.
In terms of memory, there’s either 4, 6 or 8GB of RAM with 64 or 128GB of storage. The one I have has a 6/128GB configuration, with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Security
As for the in-display fingerprint sensor, it is much faster and accurate than its predecessor and with the recent update, it’s gotten even better. But Despite this, it is nowhere near comparable to what the competitors are offering with their larger and faster sensor. But at the end of the day, it gets the job done and you’ll get used to it pretty soon. Likewise, the software-based face unlock is okay too but still isn’t the fastest.
Battery & Charging
The 4000mAh cell in fact yields similar endurance to the Galaxy A50 & A50s, and gives a solid one-day battery life. In my time with the phone, it gave me around 6 hours of screen-on-time which consisted of around 2 hours of binging YouTube, about an hour of gaming, and over an hour of social media usage.
Though the endurance itself is amazing, the charging… not so much. You’re still stuck with 15W fast charging, which now can be seen on budget Samsung phones. So, it would have been much nicer if Samsung had included a 25W charging technology like thy Galaxy A71. With the 15W charger, it takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes for the Galaxy A51 to get charged from 0 to 100%.
Audio
The audio quality on this phone is okay-ish too. It has a mono speaker that gets the job done, but I think Samsung should include a stereo setup at least on their upper A-series device to make it more value-packed and distinguish its A-series from M-series. Similarly, there is no problem with the 3.5mm headphone jack. And even in terms of call quality, the audio is loud and clear.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I got in a dilemma as to how I should give a verdict to the Galaxy A51. While reviewing it, I kept on asking myself who is this phone for? And I think it’s perfect for casual smartphone users, who don’t give much emphasis on performance & gaming. Someone like my sister, who doesn’t play high-end games, and just wants a stylish phone with a great camera and display, because she binges a lot of Amazon Prime contents on her phone.
So… Apple dropped a brand new iPhone back in April and it is a big one. Well, “big” not in terms of the physical dimensions but in the sense of what it represents, and how its mere existence is a major red flag to the upper-mid-range market; you know where Android OEMs thrive. The new iPhone SE (2020) or the iPhone SE 2 as everyone’s calling it, packs a damn powerful A13 Bionic chipset, has an IP rating, wireless charging, all for the starting price of just $399. And it is finally available for purchase in Nepal, albeit at a slightly exorbitant price.
iPhone SE 2 Overview
Design
Right off the bat, the iPhone SE 2 isn’t a classically fancy smartphone you’d expect in 2020. It borrows the same design choice we last saw in the company’s iPhone 8 series – thick bezels at the top and a Touch ID on the bottom. While you’d think Apple’s fit in the Face ID sensors and whatnot found in the newer iPhones with that bathtub notch, the Touch ID’s all you have on the SE 2. From unlocking the phone to making transactional approvals, you know where your thumb needs to be.
Moreover, the iPhone SE 2 shares a lot of similarities with the standard iPhone 8 in terms of design. Same dimensions & weight, glass/aluminum body,IP67 dust/water resistance, wireless charging; no wonder Apple was quick to discontinue the iPhone 8 & 8 Plus. There are three color options available: Black, White, and a special (PRODUCT) RED variant. Here, the company will be donating a certain amount to the global COVID-19 relief fund on the money made from the sales of each iPhone SE 2 (PRODUCT) RED. Nice!
Display
Besides the apparent dated design, the one other thing that the iPhone SE 2 is getting being criticized for the most is its small display. Apparently, the 4.7-inches Retina HD IPS panel just isn’t doing it for people these days and I can understand why. The one consistent change in the smartphone industry in the past couple of years is unmistakenly the way phones have been getting bigger. A phone with a pocketable large screen is what the manufacturers have been trying to achieve by cutting the bezels & other techniques.
But the iPhone SE 2’s display isn’t downright terrible. It is about 18% larger than the original iPhone SE and as aforementioned, is the same as the iPhone 8, or the iPhone 7, 6, etc. Expecting a large OLED panel with minimal bezels on an iPhone lineup pre-established as a compact & economic model isn’t a great idea.
Performance & Memory
It’s powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset; the same one in the latest iPhone 11 series. Need I say more? Well, I do but how cool would it have been if I didn’t? This hexa-core SoC based on TSMC’s 7nm N7P process is still wiping the floor with other flagship chipsets which is absolutely humiliating for the Android smartphone market. Even the latest Snapdragon 865 falls behind it in terms of single/multi-core CPU and GPU performance. And that’s something you’ll find in $1000 phones (though there are a couple of exceptions as well). To quote Android Central:
The cheapest iPhone has a more powerful processor than the most expensive Android phone.
Furthermore, let’s briefly talk about software support. The iPhone SE 2 runs on iOS 13 out-of-the-box and you know it’s gonna get software updates for years to come. To put things to perspective, the iPhone 6s/6s Plus from September 2015 is updated to the same iOS 13. Software support on a device almost half a decade old? That’s something absolutely unheard of in the Android community.
Moving on, the original iPhone SE (2016) came with a storage option starting from 16GB. But that’s simply not enough for 2020, and Apple knows that. Therefore, the base model of iPhone SE 2 has 64GB storage. You can also opt for the 128 or 256GB options by adding either $50 or $100 respectively. While 64GB may already suffice for many, the phone does have features like 4K video recording which can eat up a lot of memory in a matter of minutes. So I think the 128GB iPhone SE 2 for $449 is the best deal of the three.
Cameras
Getting to the cameras, there are two of them – one up front, and one at the back. Let’s discuss the back camera first. It’s a 12MP f/1.8 wide lens just like the iPhone XR. Now though that may not seem like a lot, Apple’s capable software-based photography makes it a compelling option anyway. You can still shoot portrait images with various studio lighting effects, 5x digitally zoomed photos. Moreover, it also brings the “Smart HDR” & 4K@60fps (with OIS) video recording option found in Apple’s more expensive set of phones.
On the other hand, the front camera is a standard 7MP f/2.2 lens. It also supports portrait images with those lighting effects, 1080p@30fps video recording, Auto HDR, and more. However, Apple’s Animoji support remains absent on this one.
Battery
In a typical Apple fashion, the company hasn’t disclosed the exact battery capacity on the iPhone SE 2. Their product launch events have always leaned on to using comparison-based information delivery rather than spit out the specific details in many cases. Here, Apple says that iPhone SE 2’s battery “Lasts about the same as iPhone 8“. Therefore, we can conclude with some degree of uncertainty that its battery size is the same 1821mAh cell of the iPhone 8. It also supports 18W fast charging which can take the phone to 50% with half an hour of charge. Similarly, the phone supports Qi-based wireless charging too.
iPhone SE 2 Specifications:
Body: 5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29-inches ; 148 gm; IP67 dust/water resistant
Display: 4.7-inches Retina HD IPS panel; True Tone, Wide Color (P3) display; 625nits brightness; 326PPI
Resolution: HD (1334 x 750 pixels); 16:9 aspect ratio
Security: Touch ID sensor (front-mounted fingerprint sensor)
Connectivity: Nano-SIM (and/or eSIM), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS with A-GPS/GLONASS, Lightning connector
Audio: Stereo speaker
Battery: “Lasts about the same as iPhone 8”, 18W fast charging, Qi-based wireless charging
Colors: Black, White, (PRODUCT) RED
iPhone SE 2 (2020) Price in Nepal, Availability
The Phone SE 2 is officially available for purchase in Nepal. And it can be done from Apple authorized resellers like Oliz and Evo Store. Although the base variant costs $399 in the US, the price of iPhone SE 2 in Nepal starts at Rs. 70,000.
Oppo has launched yet another Enco headphone in Nepal. This time, however, it is not a TWS. The newly launched Oppo Enco M31 is neck-band style wireless headphones. Read along to know more about the device, including its specs, features, price, and availability of Oppo Enco M31 in Nepal.
Oppo Enco M31 Overview
Design and Build
The Oppo Enco M31 is a neckband style wireless headset. It sports a metallic core made up of shape memory alloys. It is hidden within the liquid silicone rubber. The curved neckband has a smooth surface for comfortable wearing. The earbuds have silicone tips, so you can change them for a better fit. Enco M31 also has magnets behind the buds that users can use to stick the earbuds when not in use. Sticking the two earbuds automatically disconnects it from the paired device. When separated the connection is automatically restored.
Sound Quality
Oppo Enco M31 is equipped with 9mm full-range dynamic driver. The titanium-plated diaphragms can extend frequency up to 40KHz. For lower frequency, Oppo has included independent bass chambers. Like the Enco W31, it also has a dedicated bass mode. The Enco M31 supports the usual SBC and AAC codec. On top of that, it also supports Sony’s proprietary LDAC codec. If your smartphone runs on Android 8 or above, chances are your phone supports LDAC codec. All you need to do is enable it under the developer option. With the LDAC codec, Oppo claims transmission speed of up to 990Kbps.
Oppo Enco M31 comes with a multi-function button alongside dedicated buttons for volume control. Tracks can be changed by pressing and holding volume up or down key for one second. You can play or pause the current track by pressing the multi-function key. Pressing the button twice will switch between Balanced and Bass modes. Similarly, pressing the button thrice will activate your device’s voice assistant.
Battery and Others
Oppo Enco M31 features an 88mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery which promises up to 12 hours of music playback at 50% volume (SBC, AAC codec). If you are using the LDAC format, expect battery endurance of up to 8 hours. It takes almost an hour to charge the device completely using the Type-C charger. The neckband has an IPX5 certification against low-pressure water jets. Similarly, the neckband also supports AI-powered noise reduction during calls.
Oppo Enco M31 Specifications:
Driver: 9.2mm, dynamic
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth)
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (44.1KHz) / 20Hz – 40KHz (LDAC)
Music Time: 12hours (non-LPDCcodec), 8hr (LPDC)
Audio Codec: AAC, SBC, LPDC
Battery capacity: 88mAh
Charging time: 60min
Bluetooth Version: v5.0
Sweat Resistance: Yes, IPX5 Rating
Noise Reduction: Yes, AI-powered
Power Case Charger: Type-C
Color: Green, Black
Oppo Enco M31 Price in Nepal and Availability
Oppo has launched the Enco M31 exclusively via Daraz in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 4,990.
TWS model
Price in Nepal
Oppo Enco W31
Rs. 4,990
Check out our list of best wireless earbuds (by mobile brands)
Oppo debuted its Enco lineup of wireless earbuds in Nepal with Enco Free. Then, it launched the budget Enco W11. And now, the company is following it with Enco W31. The Oppo Enco W31 features advanced specs and a heftier price than the Enco W11. Check out the complete specs, features, price, and availability of Oppo Enco W31 in Nepal.
Oppo Enco W31 Overview
Design
The Oppo Enco W31 earbuds come with a pebble-shaped charging case, which is different from what we saw in both Enco W11 and Enco Free. Interestingly, the LED indicator is now on inside the case so you will have to open the lid to check the battery status. The case along with the earbuds inside weighs around 50 grams. The earbuds feature a stem design with the heads of the earbuds bulky than the stem. Oppo claims that the design with the silicone tips will ensure a better fit. The Oppo Enco W31 is available in two color options – Black and White.
Connectivity
Here, the Oppo Enco W31 comes with Bluetooth v5.0. It can connect to devices that are within its 10m radius. With the Binaural Bluetooth Transmission, data can be transmitted to both the earbuds simultaneously. As a result, the transmission is smoother than other budget earbuds with Master-Slave transmission. You can even choose to use only one earbud at a time. Enco W31 also supports low-latency transmission in phones powered by Snapdragon and MediaTek processors.
Sound Quality
Oppo Enco W31 features 7mm dynamic drivers with a sensitivity of 95 dB at 1kHz. The earbuds cover the audible frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz. Oppo has included dual TPU composite graphene diaphragm. With the Enco W31, you can enjoy your favorite music in two modes – Balance Mode and Bass Mode. The former provides a more balanced sound whereas the latter boosts lower frequencies for a better bass experience.
Wearing Detection and Controls
Oppo is advertising the quick pairing feature on the Enco W31. However, it is not compatible with all smartphones. The feature is available in Oppo smartphones running on at least ColorOS v7.0, excluding A-series, F-series, and some Reno devices. The device has an optical sensor that can automatically play or pause the music depending on whether you are wearing it or not.
Users can use the touch-based control to change music, switch between modes, and to summon voice assistant. A double-tap on the right bud plays the next song in the queue. Similarly, a double-tap on the left bud will switch between Balanced and Bass modes. A triple tap on either side will activate your phone’s default voice assistant.
Battery and Durability
Each earbud feature 25mah battery that can last up to 3.5 hours given that you are listening at 50% volume. It can be boosted to up to 15 hours with the charging case, which has a 350mAh battery. Both the battery size and endurance are inferior to the Enco W11. It takes 150 minutes to charge the earbuds, which is more than what it takes to charge the Enco W11 that has a larger battery.
This TWS has an IP54 certification against dust and minor splashes. Thus, you can take it to for workouts.
Oppo Enco W31 Specifications:
Driver: 7mm, dynamic
Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth)
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Music Time: 3.5hours ( with 50% volume), 15hr (with charging case)
Oppo has launched the Enco W31 exclusively via Daraz in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 6,990.
TWS model
Price in Nepal
Oppo Enco W31
Rs. 6,990
It isn’t necessarily a better TWS than W11 as it has smaller drivers, longer charging time despite having a smaller battery, and is more prone to water damage. However, it comes with automatic wear detection, low-latency mode, and a dedicated bass mode. Thus, be sure of what we want before buying any of the two.
Check out our list of best wireless earbuds (by mobile brands)
Honor has launched the Ryzen Editon of the MagicBook 14 and 15. The laptops feature the latest AMD’s Ryzen 4000U processor. Read along to learn more about the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Honor MagicBook 14 and 15 (Ryzen Edition) in Nepal.
Ryzen Edition MagicBook 14 and 15 Overview
Display
As the moniker implies, MagicBook 14 features a 14-inch display. Similarly, the MagicBook 15 sports a 15.6-inch display. These displays utilize LCD panels. The bezels on the MagicBook 14 and 15 measure 5.3mm and 4.8mm, respectively. The screen to body ratio on the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 are 84% and 87% respectively. The display has a viewing angle of 178-degree.
The bodies of these ultrabooks are made up of metal. MagicBook 15 has a thickness of 16.9mm and weighs around 1.53kg. Similarly, MagicBook 14 thinner at 15.9 and weighs 1.38kg.
Performance
These devices are powered by AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors. You get to choose between Ryzen 5 4500U and Ryzen 7 4700U. They are both based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture and can attain clock speed of up to 4GHz. Unfortunately, these processors don’t support Simultaneous Multithreading, so the threads count on the 4500U and 4700U are six and eight, respectively. The graphics are handled by Radeon RX Vega 6 and Vega 7.
The APUs are paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD. There is also a Ryzen 5 variant with 8GB +256GB exclusive to MagicBook 15. The RAMs used here are DDR4 RAMs. Similarly, the storages included are PCIe NVMe SSD.
Battery, Ports, and Others
Both the device feature 56 Watt-hour battery with support for 65W fast charging. Similarly, the in-box USB-C charger weighs around 160gms and can charge the MagicBook 15 up to 53% in 30 minutes. Users get 1 x USB Type-C port (with fast charging support), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A port, an HDMI port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. For biometrics, the ultrabooks feature a fingerprint sensor. Interestingly, the front-facing camera pops up from one of the keys.
Honor MagicBook 14 / 15 2020 Specifications:
Display: 14-inch / 15-inch display, 84% / 87% screen to body ratio, 100%, 178-degree viewing angle
Weight:1.38 kg / 1.58 kg
Resolution: FHD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U/ AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics
RAM: 8/16GB DDR4
Storage: 256 /512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Ports: 1 x USB Type C port (with fast charging support), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x HDMI port, and 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 56W-hr battery
Powerd Adapter: 65W USB-C fast charger, 160g
Honor MagicBook Ryzen Edition 2020 Price and Availability
Honor MagicBook 2020 Ryzen Edition is will go on sale starting from July 22 with a starting price of 3,599 Yuan. The price of Honor MagicBook 14 is 3,999 Yuan and 4,499 Yuan for Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7, respectively. Similarly, the price of similarly specced Honor MagicBook 15 is 4,199 Yuan and 4,699 Yuan, respectively. We expect the starting price of Honor MagicBook Ryzen Edition 2020 to be around NPR. 63,000 in Nepal, if it launches.
Ultrabook Model
Expected Price in Nepal
Honor MagicBook 15 (Ryzen 5 4500U, 8GB + 256GB)
~ Rs. 63,000
Honor MagicBook 14 (Ryzen 7 4700U, 16GB + 512GB)
~ Rs. 70,000
Honor MagicBook 14 (Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB + 512GB)
~ Rs. 79,000
Honor MagicBook 15 (Ryzen 5 4500U, 16GB + 512GB)
~ Rs. 74,000
Honor MagicBook 15 (Ryzen 7 4700U, 16GB + 512GB)
~ Rs. 82,000
Check out the rumors of the Ryzen C7 mobile chipset.
In a market dominated by Apple’s iPad lineup, it’s rare to see companies release an Android tablet. There has been a sharp decline in the demand and supply of Android tabs; however, there are brands that are still launching them. And Honor is of them. The Huawei sub-brand has announced two new tablets. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Honor Tablet 6 and Tablet X6 in Nepal.
Honor Tablet 6, X6 Overview
The Honor Tablet 6 is a successor to last year’s Honor Tablet 5. There are some apparent differences between the design of the two devices. First, Tablet 6 is designed to use in landscape orientation. Therefore Honor has shifted the front camera from the top to the side of the device. The front of the device doesn’t have any branding, giving a cleaner look. On the back, the camera is now enclosed inside a square camera module instead of a circular one.
Honor Tablet 6 features a 10.1-inch LCD screen. It sports FHD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The tablet is 7.55mm thick and weighs 460 grams. On the other hand, Honor Tablet X6 features a 9.7-inch display with a resolution of 1200 x 800 pixels. While the Honor Tablet 6 supports Honor Magic Pencil stylus, we aren’t sure if the X6 has it too.
Performance
Both tablets run on the Kirin 710A processor. It’s a 14nm chip which is slightly different than the Kirin 710 that Honor included in the Honor Tablet 5. The chipset four Cortex A73 cores as performance cores and four Cortex A53 cores as efficient cores. Tablet 6 and Tablet X6 have 3GB and 4GB RAM variants respectively. Tablet X6 is available in 32GB and 64GB storage variants while Tablet 6 also has a 128GB variant.
Honor Tablet 6 series features a 5MP main camera at the back. On the front, there is a 2MP sensor. Similarly, users get a 5,100mAh battery. It can be charged via the USB-C port but there is no information about the actual charging speed. On the software front, Honor Tab 6 series ships with Magic Ui 3.0 on top of Android 10.
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels (Tablet 6) / 1200 x 800 pixels (Tablet X6)
Rear Camera: 5MP
Front Camera: 2MP
Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 710A; 14nm node
GPU: Mali-G51
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage: 32/64/128GB
OS: Magic UI 3.1 on top of Android 10
Battery: 5,100 mAh
Honor Tablet 6, X6 Price in Nepal and Availability
Honor Tablet 6 series will go on sale in China starting July 28th. The price of Honor Tablet 6 & X6 starts at ¥1299 and ¥1099 for 3/32GB Wi-Fi only model. We expect the starting price of Honor Tablet 6 and Tablet X6 in Nepal to be Rs. 24,500 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.
Honor Tablet Model
Price in China
Expected Price in Nepal
Honor Tablet X6 (WiFi: 3/32GB)
¥1,099
NPR 20,000
Honor Tablet X6 (WiFi: 4/64GB)
¥1,199
NPR 22,000
Honor Tablet X6 (4G: 3/32GB)
¥1,199
NPR 22,000
Honor Tablet 6 (WiFi: 3/32GB)
¥1,299
NPR 24,500
Honor Tablet 6 (WiFi: 4/64GB)
¥1,399
NPR 27,000
Honor Tablet 6 (WiFi: 4/128GB)
¥1,699
NPR 32,000
Honor Tablet 6 (4G: 4/64GB)
¥1,599
NPR 29,500
Honor Tablet 6 (4G: 4/128GB)
¥1,899
NPR 35,000
Check out our review of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
It wasn’t until this year that 5G smartphones started getting mainstream. 5G network is still out of reach for the majority of the world’s population. We are yet to witness the true potential of this groundbreaking innovation. However, Samsung is already working on its successor. Yes, you heard it right – Samsung is already thinking of a 6G network. The Korean tech giant has outlined its vision on the upcoming 6G network on a white paper titled “The Next Hyper-Connected Experience for All.”
Samsung’s vision for 6G network
The white paper states that Samsung started working for the next hyper-connected experience as early as May 2019. Samsung Research, which is the R&D hub within the company’s SET Business, set up an Advanced Communication Research Center solely to focus on 6G networks.
Sunghyun Choi, who heads the Advanced Communication Research Center, stated that it’s never too early preparing for 6G. According to the company, it will take nearly a decade of research to commercialize the 6G. The ongoing study builds on the industry’s knowledge about the existing network technologies.
Supported Technologies
The researchers believe that the first implementation of 6G could come as early as 2028. However, it would take two more years for the mass rollout. Both humans and machines would be able to make use of the new network. With it, technologies like extended reality (XR), high-fidelity mobile hologram and the digital replica will start to become common.
The latter is a rather new concept. According to the paper, we would be able to create digital replicas of physical entities (in the virtual world) with the help of advanced sensors, AI, and communication technologies. This will allow users to observe and detect problems in a distant environment without being physically present there.
While 5G was more about the performance, 6G will focus on three different aspects – performance, architecture, and trustworthiness. 6G will be characterized by the peak data rate of 1,000 Gbps and air latency less than 100 microseconds. The data rate is 50 times better than that of 5G. Similarly, the latency is one-tenth of that of 5G.
6G will also be resolving issues related to the computation capability of mobile devices and the implementation of AI. The network will also be flexible for the integration of new network entities. Since it will be dealing with huge user data and AI technology, the trustworthiness will also be taken care of.
The paper also lists some technologies that could be part of the 6G technology. It includes the terahertz (THz) frequency band, novel antenna technology, duplex technology, an advanced network, topology, and spectrum sharing.
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The earbuds have silicone tips, so you can change them for a better fit. Enco M31 also has magnets behind the buds that users can use to stick the earbuds when not in use. Sticking the two earbuds automatically disconnects it from the paired device. When separated the connection is automatically restored.
The Enco M31 supports the usual SBC and AAC codec. On top of that, it also supports Sony’s proprietary 
The neckband has an IPX5 certification against low-pressure water jets. Similarly, the neckband also supports AI-powered noise reduction during calls.
The earbuds feature a stem design with the heads of the earbuds bulky than the stem. Oppo claims that the design with the silicone tips will ensure a better fit. The Oppo Enco W31 is available in two color options – Black and White.
