Along with the Xiaomi 15s Pro, the company also introduced the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, which also runs on the new Xring 01 chipset. This is Xiaomi’s biggest tablet so far, with a 14-inch display, and it’s also the brand’s first Ultra model. In this article, we’ll look at all the details about the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, including its features and expected price in Nepal.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra Overview
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra comes in a slim 5.1mm design and weighs 609 grams, which is heavier than the earlier version. Unlike its smaller siblings, the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro that come with 11.2-inch IPS LCDs, the Ultra model packs a large 14-inch OLED screen. This screen is twice as bright (yes, that bright!) with 1,600 nits brightness and supports DC+ PWM dimming.
Moreover, the display resolution is 3,200 x 2,136 pixels and it refreshes at 120Hz. It also supports 12-bit color with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. To protect it, you get Gorilla Glass 5. Plus, the nano-texture layer helps cut down on reflections. On the side, there’s a power button with a built-in fingerprint scanner for security.
Performance and Battery
The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra runs on the Xring 01 chip, made using a second-gen 3nm process. This chip includes a 10-core CPU with a prime core that reaches up to 3.7GHz. It also has a 16-core ARM Immortalis G925 GPU and a 6-core NPU capable of 44 TOPS of AI computing, which sounds impressive even for demanding tasks.
This device comes in three options: 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB, all using fast LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The Pad 7 runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2. Inside, there’s a big 12,000mAh battery that supports super-fast 120W charging.
Connectivity and Rest
On the connectivity end, the USB-C port offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed (up to 10 Gbps). You also get Wi-Fi 7 (be, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and even an IR blaster. The top has a magnetic spot to attach and charge an optional stylus. If you want a laptop-like feel, there’s also a magnesium alloy keyboard available.
Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra Specifications
Build: 5.1mm thickness, 609g weight
Display: 14-inch OLED, 3,200 x 2,136 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 12-bit color
Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted on power button)
Connectivity: USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster
Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra Launch and Availability
The company launched the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra at CNY 5,700 for the 12GB/256GB base model in China. When it comes to Nepal, we can expect the price of the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra to be around NPR 109,000.
Samsung is reportedly working on three new foldable phones, and the most talked-about one is the Galaxy Z Fold7. Let’s take a closer look at the rumored specifications.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Rumor Overview
Here’s what we’ve learned so far!
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is expected to join the rank of the best foldable phones and might even top the list. However, based on the current rumors, its success could go either way. The new Z Fold7 will be taller, wider, and thinner than the last model. Also, it’s getting slimmer bezels around the main display, which is a nice touch.
Reliable leaker UniverseIce says those bezels might be only 1mm thick, down from the 1.9mm on the Galaxy Z Fold6, which is a huge visual upgrade in my opinion. Meanwhile, the Z Flip7 is rumored to have 1.2mm bezels, so it seems Samsung wants thinner borders to be a standout feature on these foldables.
Image: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The expected dimensions of this device are 158.4 x 143.1 x 3.9 mm. Powering the Z Fold7 will likely be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite globally, which sounds promising and much better than any compromise with a weaker chip. Some of Samsung’s other foldables might not get the same treatment.
Samsung is also working on the Galaxy Z Flip7 and the budget-friendly Z Flip7 FE. Right now, it looks like the Z Flip7 will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite in North America and China, while other regions may get the Exynos 2500 which might not perform as well in intense tasks. As for the mysterious Z Flip7 FE, we still don’t know much, but it’s expected to run on the older Exynos 2400. That choice feels a bit underwhelming for a 2025 device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Pricing
It’s still too early to know for sure how much the Galaxy Z Fold7 will cost. But we hope Samsung keeps it at $1,899 for the 256GB version, just like the Z Fold6. Two price hikes in two years wouldn’t sit well with most fans.
Xiaomi launched the 15S Pro this Thursday, and its main highlight is the new XRING O1 chipset. This powerful 3nm processor with 10 cores is made by Xiaomi itself. The phone also includes 16GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and a large 6,100mAh battery. In this article, we’ll cover everything we know about the Xiaomi 15S Pro, including its specs and expected price in Nepal.
Xiaomi 15S Pro Overview
In-house chipset
Let’s start with the talk of the town. Xiaomi 15S Pro features an XRING O1 chipset that uses TSMC’s advanced second-gen N3E 3nm process. Inside, you’ll find a 10-core CPU setup with 2 Cortex-X925 prime cores running at 3.9GHz, 6 Cortex-A725 performance cores working between 1.9GHz and 3.4GHz, and 2 Cortex-A520 efficiency cores at 1.8GHz. With a whopping 19 billion transistors, this chip is packed with potential.
Backing the CPU, there’s a strong 16-core ARM Immortalis-G925 GPU and a 6-core NPU that handles up to 44 TOPS. Xiaomi proudly claims that this chip crossed 3 million points on AnTuTu, and in Geekbench, it scored over 3,000 in single-core and 9,000 in multi-core tests. That’s impressive for a first-gen in-house chip. What’s even better is the improved efficiency, thanks to a smart cooling system that boosts heat dissipation by 30%, four energy-saving modes, and a dedicated micro-control unit.
Display and Battery
Now, let’s talk about the display and battery. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is sleek and sturdy at 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.33 mm and weighs 216 grams. Up front, it features a stunning 6.73-inch 2K OLED LTPO display with a resolution of 3,100 x 1,440 pixels. The screen refreshes up to 120Hz and hits up to 3,200 nits of peak brightness. It also includes 1920Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. And yes, it’s protected by Xiaomi’s latest Ceramic Glass 2.0. This combination makes it one of the brightest and clearest displays available.
Security-wise, there’s an in-display fingerprint sensor, and with an IP68 rating it’s resistant to dust and water. Under the hood, it packs a big 6,100mAh battery, which supports both wired and wireless fast charging. Xiaomi pairs this with 16GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. On the software side, the phone runs on HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15, giving an optimized experience out of the box.
Moving to the cameras, the Xiaomi 15S Pro uses Leica-tuned lenses with a triple rear camera setup. The main sensor is a 50MP Light Fusion 900 (1/1.31-inch) with f/1.44 aperture and OIS. You also get a 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 sensor paired with a 115-degree ultra-wide lens and macro capability.
Completing the trio is a 50MP Sony IMX858 periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x lossless in-sensor zoom, f/2.5 aperture, and OIS. On the front, Xiaomi includes a 32MP OV32B40 selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, which is great for selfies and video calls.
As for connectivity, the phone comes with 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NaVLC, NFC, and a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port. Audio is also top-notch, with stereo speakers supporting Dolby Atmos for immersive sound.
Connectivity: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NaVLC, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
Audio: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Xiaomi 15S Pro Price in Nepal and Launch
The company has launched the Xiaomi 15S Pro for a starting price of CNY 5,499 for the 16/512GB variant. When and if it makes its way here, we can expect the price of the Xiaomi 15S Pro in Nepal to start from NPR 110,000.
Honor is on a spree of launching new products. Just a while ago, it unveiled the Honor 400 Series, and we have a new tablet as well. Dubbed the Honor Pad 10, this tablet packs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and a 120Hz display. This article will talk about the specs, features, and expected price of the Honor Pad 10 in Nepal.
Honor Pad 10 Overview:
Design and Display
Talking of the design, the Honor Pad 10 sports a sleek, minimalist design with flat edges and a metal-like finish. It is just 6.29mm thin and weighs around 525 grams. On the display side, you are greeted with a 12.1-inch TFT LCD panel with a sharp 2.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for some motion smoothness. This display boasts a 249 PPI density, 500 nits of peak brightness, and 1.07 billion colors support.
Performance
Running the things from the core is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. This 4nm SoC from 2023 still packs some punch with 1 core Kryo Prime (Cortex-A715) at 2.6GHz, 3 cores Kryo Gold (Cortex-A715) at 2.4GHz, and 4 cores Kryo Silver (Cortex-A510) at 1.8GHz. On the GPU side, you get an Adreno 720 doing its job. All of this is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It runs MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15, bringing a clean UI and several AI-powered features such as AI Honor Notes, AI Voice-note Sync, AI Notes Assistant, and AI Writing tools.
Camera, Battery, and Extras
Moving on, the Honor Pad 10 sports a single 8MP camera on both the rear and front sides. Which should be enough for document scanning, and casual selfies. Meanwhile, powering the tab is a 10,100mAh battery with 35W SuperCharge support. Connectivity options include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and a USB-C port. Furthermore, you get a six speaker setupo with Honor Spatial Audio.
AI Features: AI Honor Notes, Voice-note Sync, Notes Assistant, Magic Portal, Honor Connect
Colors: Gray (Global), Cyan (Malaysia-exclusive)
Honor Pad 10 Price in Nepal and Avaialbility
In Malaysia, the Honor Pad 10’s pricing is MYR 1,499 for the sole 8/256GB version. We expect the Honor Pad 10 price in Nepal to be NPR 54,999 if and when it launches here.
Oppo has officially launched the Oppo A5x 5G in India, expanding its A-series lineup. This new offering arrives with a Dimensity 6300 5G chip and a 120Hz LCD panel. Here in this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of Oppo A5x 5G in Nepal.
Oppo A5x 5G Overview
Design and Display
In terms of design, the Oppo A3x 5G boasts a typical Oppo vibe with flat frames and rounded corners. You get an IP65 rating and MIL-STD-810H, adding some sturdiness. Oppo ships this guy in two shades: Midnight Blue and Laser White. Likewise, the smartphone boasts a 6.67-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. Additionally, you get Splash Touch and Glove Touch tech, allowing you to use this phone with wet fingers or while wearing gloves.
Performance
Under the hood, this new Oppo phone gets its horsepower from the Dimensity 6300 SoC, a 5G silicon. This 6nm fabbed SoC boasts 2 cores Cortex-A76 at 2.4GHz and 6 cores Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz. Handling the graphics here is Mali-G57 MP2 GPU. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. And booting this phone is ColorOS 15 built on top of Android 15.
Camera
Getting to the optics, the Oppo A5x 5G houses a dual camera setup. It is headlined by a main 32MP sensor and a decorative AI lens. Upfront, there is a 5MP sensor fulfilling your selfie and video calls needs.
One of the standout features of the Oppo A5x 5G is its massive 6,000mAh battery, complemented by 45W fast charging. Connectivity features include 5G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth, GPS and a USB Type-C port.
Oppo A5x 5G Specifications
Display: 6.67″ LCD with HD+ resolution (1640×720 pixels)
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2
Rear Camera: 32MP
Front Camera: 5MP (hole-punch notch)
Battery: 6000mAh cell, 45W charging
IP rating: Yes, IP65
Color: Midnight Blue, Laser White
Oppo A5x 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the official price of the Oppo A5x 5G is INR 13,999 for the sole 4/128GB trim. We expect the Oppo A5x 5G price in Nepal to be NPR 24,999.
The ever-so-popular Zenbook 14 from Asus recently received a beefy upgrade with new Intel Core Ultra and Ryzen 8000 chipsets. And it’s now officially available in Nepal as well. In this article, let’s talk about the design, features, upgrades, official price in Nepal, and availability of the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024).
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) Overview:
Design and Display
Like always, the Zenbook 14 sports a premium feeling design. The all-aluminum build and compact form factor see little change here. But thanks to the efficient processors, the 14-inch chassis is even slimmer (14.9mm compared to 16.9mm) and lighter (1.20-1.29 kg compared to 1.39kg) than its predecessor.
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Intel variant
AMD variant
We also get to see the unique lines aesthetic that we saw previously on the lid of the Zenbook S13 OLED. But unlike the plasma ceramic material there, the lid is made of aluminum on Zenbook 14. The new Zenbook is available with “Ponder Blue” and “Foggy Silver” color options on the Intel model while there’s a stunning “Jade Black” colorway for the Ryzen variant. You also get the iconic “Ergolift hinge” that can open to 180°.
Moving on to the display, you can configure the Zenbook 14 (Meteor Lake) with a 3K OLED panel that can go up to 120Hz. FHD display with 60Hz is also sold in some markets. But besides the difference in resolution and refresh rate, all variants of the Zenbook enjoy 100% DCI-P3 coverage, up to 600 nits of HDR peak brightness, excellent contrast, VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 600, TÜV Rheinland-certification, and an 87% screen to body ratio. Oh, and there’s also a touchscreen variant with stylus support.
Performance: Intel Meteor Lake and AMD Hawk Point
The main highlight of the new Zenbook 14 is what’s powering it inside. The Zenbook will now run on Intel’s Meteor Lake and AMD’s 8000 series Hawk point chips. On the blue side, it can be configured with a Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, and even a Core Ultra 9 185H. While on the AMD end, you find the Ryzen 7 8840HS processor.
Both teams have put a major focus on the AI capabilities of their processors with dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPUs). Intel’s “AI Boost” and AMD’s “AI Accelerator” will play vital roles in tasks involving the use of AI like background removal, summarization, and generation of text and images.
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Similarly, there’s a massive boost when it comes to the integrated graphics on the new Intel Zenbook. According to the company, there’s up to a 20% boost when compared to the Iris Xe powering the previous generation. As for Ryzen models, there’s the same ol’ Radeon graphics but you can expect a bit better performance than its predecessor with the Ryzen 7 7730U chip.
The Zenbook 14 OLED can be configured up to 32GB of LPDDR5X at 7467 MT/s and up to 1TB of NVME Gen 4 SSD.
Battery Life
The Zenbook 14 (2024) houses a respectable 75Wh battery that promises 15+ hours of battery life for the Intel variant and 17+ hours for the AMD one. You can charge the Zenbook 14 with up to 65W via USB-C.
The Zenbook 14 with Meteor Lake now houses 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, alongside a USB A port, and HDMI port. On the AMD model, you the Thunderbolts are replaced by a USB-4 and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. Similarly, there’s dual-band WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Similarly, it features a full-sized, backlit keyboard with a 1.4mm key travel and dished keycaps (0.2mm). While it lacks a dedicated number pad, it includes the ErgoSense touchpad with NumberPad 2.0. The top-mounted 1080p webcam has 3D Noise Reduction, and the audio setup consists of two Harmon Kardon-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos, complemented by a dual-mic array.
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED 2024 Specifications:
Design&Build: Metal build, 220 x 312 x 14.9 mm, 1.2-1.29 kg
AMD Ryzen 8840HS (8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz)
Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics , AMD Radeon
RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X (7467MHz) on-board
Storage: Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Audio: Stereo Harman Kardon speakers with Dolby Atmos
Battery: 75 Wh battery
PowerSupply: 65W USB-C AC power adapter
Webcam: 1080p Full HD
Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi 802.11 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
I/O Ports:
(Intel): 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
(AMD): 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 4 Type – C ,1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Asus Zenbook 14 2024 Price in Nepal [Updated]
The official starting price of the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) in Nepal is NPR 145,500 for the base Ultra 5 variant, whereas the top-end variant with Ultra 9 processor costs Rs. 204,900.
“Republic of Gamers”, aka “ROG” is a series of high-end gaming laptops from Asus. And the 2023 models of the ROG Strix are now available at a discounted rate in Nepal. Learn more about the specs, features, and official price of Asus ROG Strix G16 2023 in Nepal in this article.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) Overview:
Performance
Running the show on the core are Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors: i5-13450HX, i7-13650HX or i9-13980HX.
The Core i5-13450HX is a 10 core processor, whereas the i7-13650HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the higher-end i9-13980HX features a whopping 24 Cores (8P + 16E) and boost clock speed of 5.6GHz.
Making it a gaming powerhouse is NVIDIA’s 40 Series GPUs. Variants with RTX 4050, RTX 4060, and RTX 4070 have made it to Nepal. The 4050 is the starter of the bunch with 6GB of DDR6 VRAM and a maximum TGP of 140W with ROG Boost. Similarly, the 4060 and 4070 follow up with higher VRAM (8GB) and the same 140W TGP (115W + 25W).
In other markets, the ROG Strix G16 (2023) is available with up to Intel Core i9-13980HX and RTX 4080 GPU configurations.
To keep the thermals in check, the ROG Strix G16 uses “ROG Intelligent Cooling” with triple fans and “Conductonaut Extreme” material (Liquid Metal). This has been complemented with a full-width heatsink and a full-surround vent. And last but not least, there is a MUX switch enabling the users to drive display output solely from the discrete GPU for a better gaming experience. This laptop can be configured with up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
As a gaming laptop, the ROG Strix G16 (2023) throws some gaming vibes with a sturdy look and design. Alongside the glowing ROG logo on the back panel, there’s an RGB lighting system here that spans across the bottom chassis. And as the name implies, it features a 16-inch display. This anti-glare FHD+ screen has a 16:10 aspect ratio, covers 100% sRGB color space, and has Dolby Vision HDR support.
Bearing a 165Hz refresh rate, the screen has a 7ms response time and NVIDIA’s G-Sync support too. By the way, Asus also sells this laptop with up to QHD+ resolution, 3ms response time, and 240Hz refresh rate in other markets.
Ports and Connectivity
In terms of ports, Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) has got you covered as well. You get 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DP/PD/G-SYNC), 1x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, DP), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, and 1x RJ45 LAN port. And for wireless connectivity, there is WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
Fueling this gaming laptop is a 4-cell Li-ion 90Wh battery with 280W charging. For audio, there are two speakers with sound amplifier technology and Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res support. Other than this, ROG Strix G16 (2023) consists of a 720p webcam, a backlit chiclet keyboard with 4-Zone RGB lighting, and a touchpad with Numberpad.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) Specifications:
Display: 16-inch anti-glare display, Up to 240Hz, 3ms response time, Dolby Vision HDR
Resolution: Up to QHD+ (2560 x 1440 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio
The Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) price in Nepal starts at Rs. 193,555 for the Intel Core i5-13450HX and RTX 4050 variant. There are 3 other variants with more powerful CPU/GPU as well. All ROG Strix G16 (2023) models in Nepal feature a 16″ WQXGA 165Hz screen, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and atleast 512GB of SSD.
So today I have the all-new CMF Phone 2 Pro in for review, which was launched a few weeks ago in Nepal for NPR 34,999. And if you look at the Nepali smartphone market right now, you’ll notice that there aren’t a lot of phones in the 35K segment. So, should you buy the CMF Phone 2 Pro? Or are there any better alternatives in this price range?
CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Specifications
Design and build: 164 x 78 x 7.8 mm, 185 gm, IP54 rating
Alright, I have been testing the CMF Phone 2 Pro for the past 10 days. And the one thing that immediately stood out to me is how this phone has a couple of interesting, meaningful upgrades over the CMF Phone 1.
Design and build
164 x 78 x 7.8 mm, 185 gm
Glass front, plastic back/frames
IP54 dust/splash resistant
So last year, Nothing introduced this sort of modular design on the Phone 1, which created quite the buzz. You can’t actually change the entire back panel on the Phone 2 Pro — but what you can do is — you can unscrew the screws and add an additional cover for different accessories. And I like this implementation better for 2 reasons:
Number 1: Nothing is able to bump the IP rating from IP52 to IP54, so we get better splash resistance this time.
And number 2: A lot of people reported frequent damage to the back panel on the Phone 1 because of all the screw, unscrew action. And the extra back panels were quite expensive, so users would be spending a lot of money for the thrill of modularity. But that won’t be the case anymore!
Anyway, you still get plastic back here like last year, but I love how Nothing has worked on the build quality this time. The CMF Phone 1 felt a bit cheap in my hands, but this one feels more premium to hold. Nothing has also trimmed the bezels a bit this time, so from the front, too, the Phone 2 Pro looks quite modern.
Moving on, I also like the display experience on this phone a lot. This is the same display that we get on the Nothing Phone (3a) (review) that starts at NPR 48,999. So not only can it get super bright, but the overall quality of this screen is top-notch too.
This is also a 10-bit panel vs an 8-bit panel we got on the CMF Phone 1, and it is able to play local HDR videos and even HDR videos on YouTube really nicely. There is no HDR playback support on Netflix on this phone, though!
Nothing has also improved the haptics this time. Last year, I complained about the buzzy vibration on the CMF Phone 1, but this year, typing on the Phone 2 Pro is actually a pleasant experience.
I only wish the company had provided stereo speakers for a better multimedia experience. The Phone 2 Pro carries a single speaker setup that sounds horrible at the highest volume, so I won’t recommend you set its loudness beyond 80 – 90%.
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm)
8GB RAM, 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
When it comes to performance, we get the Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset here, which isn’t all that different from the regular Dimensity 7300 that we got on the Phone 1. So there really isn’t much of a performance upgrade this time.
That being said, the Phone 2 Pro still manages smooth everyday performance. Even its gaming performance is quite good for the price actually.
You can play games like PUBG and Mobile Legends here at a fairly stable 90 fps. I even tried Genshin Impact in high settings and 45 fps mode, and I was able to get an average of 40 fps. Which is not bad for a midrange phone at all.
Although I have to tell you, while the stability in games was good, the temperatures reached above 40°C in most of the games I played. And considering it’s not even peak summer yet, there are chances that things might escalate.
Software
Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.2 on top
3 years of OS and 6 years of security updates
As for software, Nothing OS is pretty interesting to use. It looks quite unique, and you also have a ton of customization options (especially with widgets). If you are someone who likes minimalism, I’m sure you will appreciate what Nothing provides. And except for Samsung and Motorola, Nothing is among the handful of smartphone brands that ships their devices with almost no bloatware apps.
There’s also the “Essential Space” feature that you can access via a dedicated “Essential Key” located below the power button. Here, you can save voice memos or text notes with your screenshots, which a lot of people find quite intuitive, but I didn’t make much use of it, to be honest.
Top: Power button | Bottom: Essential Key
In terms of updates, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will get 3 years of OS and 6 years of security updates. I’ve already received two updates on this phone so far, fixing minor performance and a couple of camera issues. So, for a relatively new company like Nothing, the software support that they provide even in their budget offerings is quite commendable.
Cameras
Triple camera setup at the back
(50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto zoom)
16MP selfie camera (hole-punch cutout)
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Cameras
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Getting to the cameras, I am extremely happy about the upgrades Nothing has brought out this time. We only got a main camera setup and a useless 2MP depth sensor on last year’s CMF Phone 1, but this year, you also get an ultrawide and a 2x telephoto lens.
Portraits
And yeah, this is the only phone with a dedicated zoom camera in this price segment in Nepal.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Portraits
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It can take excellent portraits at multiple zoom ranges like 2x, 3x, and 4x without losing much in the detail department.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Portraits
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They do have a slight warm tone with a little hint of extra contrast, but I love the subject focus, the background blur, and the skin tone it manages. The images don’t get overexposed even when you shoot in scorching Sun, so that’s great too.
Selfie images
The selfies also have a slight pinkish tone like the portraits, but again, it looks good, so no complaints.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Selfies
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And with the recent update, the color consistency has also been improved in the photos. There used to be a little lag while processing portraits as well, which has been fixed to some extent. So I’m pretty happy about it.
Main camera
Even the main camera has good colour reproduction 90% of the time.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Daylight images
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That remaining 10% is when the camera goes overboard with warm tones and overcompensates highlights.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Daylight images
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But other than that, the details are good, the dynamic range is well preserved — and overall — you will get nice pictures from the CMF Phone 2 Pro.
The only thing that I would call out in its camera performance is:
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Lowlight images
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First, the Phone 2 Pro can’t handle bright lights very well at night.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Lowlight images
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Like… the normal nighttime photos are detailed and nice, no issues, but as soon as you are shooting bright things, it’s not able to process them.
CMF Phone 2 Pro - Ultrawide images
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Daytime
Daytime
Lowlight
Lowlight
And the next thing is that its ultrawide camera’s performance is only okay. Nothing extra. Especially during the night.
What about videos?
Videography-wise, I won’t complain. At least when it comes to the main camera. The footage at 4K 30 fps is considerably stable, thanks to EIS. Even from the front and the ultrawide camera, stabilization isn’t an issue, but do note there is no option to shoot at 4K from both the lenses. Just 1080p.
Battery and charging
5,000 mAh battery (33W wired charging)
No power adapter inside the box
The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a surprisingly good battery life, even though it only has a 5,000 mAh battery. I was able to get straight 8 hours of screen on time here, or even 9 hours on some days with light usage.
Obviously, the backup on this phone is not as good as something like the iQOO Z10 with a gigantic 7,300 mAh battery that gave me like 12 hours of screen-on time. But I feel confident saying that the Phone 2 Pro will last you an entire day even on heavy usage.
But unlike its Indian unit, you don’t get a charger inside the box in the global market. Including Nepal. And with a compatible power brick, the Phone 2 Pro takes an hour and 10 minutes to go from 0 – 100%.
CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Conclusion
Okay. So, wrapping up this review, I definitely think the CMF Phone 2 Pro is an excellent smartphone at around NPR 35,000 in Nepal. Its single speaker setup sucks, and I wish Nothing had gone with a slightly more powerful processor as well, but I’d still say this is quite a balanced smartphone
It has a cool design, versatile cameras, a nice bright display, decent battery life, and a clean software experience, which is very rare in this price range. And compared to other phones in this segment, like the Galaxy A16 (review) and Redmi Note 14 5G (review), the CMF Phone 2 Pro is in a different league altogether.
Watch our video review of CMF Phone 2 Pro
CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Pros and cons
Pros
Cons
• Incredible value for money
• No charger inside the box
• A versatile camera setup with a 2x telephoto lens
• Not much of a performance upgrade over CMF Phone 1
A new ride-sharing app is here in Nepal with the cheapest fare rate. Yes, you heard that right, we have now Yango being launched here in a trial phase. It’s a tech ecosystem that offers ride sharing, e-grocery, maps, and delivery services in over 30 countries. Here in this article, we’ll talk about the Yango App and its services in general.
Yango App Overview:
About Yango
Originating as a brand under Yandex Taxi, Yango has evolved into an independent tech ecosystem headquartered in Dubai.Operating in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, Yango offers a range of services, including ride-hailing, delivery, and digital solutions.
And to bring it here in Nepal, taximandu and Yangoi have entered into a partnership. Arjun KC, Managing Director of Taximandu, said, “The experience of international technology will now be available to Nepali passengers and drivers as well.”
A New Player with Promo Offers
Yango’s entry into Nepal introduces a fresh competitor to established services like Pathao and InDrive.Leveraging its global experience, Yango plans to collaborate with local taxi operators and drivers and provide the cheapest fare to customers. As part of the promotional offer, bike rides are available at a minimum of 40 rupees and taxi rides at NPR 180, during this soft launch. Not to worry, riders are also getting a bonus scheme. In fact, only a 3% commission rate is levied for the next three years.
For Drivers: Yango offers a low commission rate of around 3% per ride, much lower than competitors, to attract drivers, along with special launch bonuses. Drivers are paid weekly, depending on their local partner.
For Riders: Yango keeps fares competitive by taking its revenue from driver commissions. Riders benefit from upfront fare estimates, ensuring pricing transparency.
Features of Yango
Like every other ride-sharing app, Yango also works pretty much the same. Here are some features of this app:
Real-Time Tracking: Passengers can monitor their rides in real-time, enhancing transparency.
Transparent Pricing: The app provides upfront fare estimates, ensuring clarity for passengers.
Display Traffic: This app can also show the en route traffic, just like Google Maps, to plan your route and schedule accordingly.
Safety Features: Yango says it has included 20 safety features to ensure the safety of both passengers and drivers.
Live Traffic on Yango App
Can Yango App Compete?
Nepal’s ride-sharing market is rapidly growing, led by platforms like Pathao, inDrive, Tootle, and JumJum. Pathao offers ride-sharing, food delivery, and parcel services across major cities, while inDrive has become the most downloaded app in the country with its unique fare negotiation model between drivers and passengers.
And Yango is making its debut in Nepal’s ride-hailing sector with a strategy centered on offering a notably low commission rate—around 3%—to attract drivers, which could result in better ride availability and more affordable pricing for users. Setting itself apart from competitors, Yango provides upfront fare estimates, offering a straightforward and transparent alternative to InDrive’s bargaining-based model and Pathao’s fluctuating pricing.
While rivals like Pathao and InDrive have already built extensive networks and expanded into services like deliveries, Yango is focusing solely on ride-hailing, aiming to establish itself through driver-friendly incentives and a simplified pricing approach. And with the cheaper rates, Yango can penetrate quite well into a price-sensitive market like Nepal. Only if it could retain the same after its trial/promo period!
Tootle is Nepal’s first ride-hailing app, launched way back in 2017. Despite doing well in the beginning days, Pathao entered the competition, followed by Indrive, bringing tough competition to this Nepali service. But Tootle is doing all it can to get back in the scene. Now, we have the Tootle Pro, a subscription-based model for its fellow riders. Here in this article, we’ll talk about all the details about Tootle Pro and its benefits for the riders.
Tootle Pro Overview:
About Tootle
Before heading in, let me give a small intro about Tootle. As aforementioned, Tootle was launched in 2017, when the ride-sharing concept was still fresh as a sprout. It marked wide public attention, as using the taxi service was not feasible for a commoner, as the charges were just too high—even for a short distance. Tootle saw this opportunity and entered right through, providing an excellent alternative to book a ride at a much cheaper cost and just reach your destination even quicker by bike.
Things were running quite cool until the arrival of Pathao in 2018, which rigorously marketed itself to garner more customers. Then, inDriver (currently inDrive) landed here, bashing its way with a superinteresting option— “Bargaining”. And Tootle had to vanish from the scene until 2023, when it emerged again. Since then, the revival game has been going on. And now we have the Tootle Pro model, which we’ll be talking about below.
Tootle Pro, a Subscription model
So, what exactly is Tootle Pro? Well, it’s a subscription-based model for its riders. By subscribing to this service, riders won’t have to pay commission, at least for 28 days. Tootle is offering an introductory subscription fee of NPR 499 for bike riders and NPR 999 for the cab drivers. Just pay that amount and drivers can retain their ride earnings, however, it excludes standard insurance and TDS deductions.
Plan
Standard Rate
Introductory Rate
Validity
Bike Riders
NPR 999
NPR 499
28 days
Cab Drivers
NPR 1,999
NPR 999
28 days
Once the subscription period concludes, riders have the option to either renew their plan or switch back to the standard commission model. Which is 15% for bike rides and 12% for the taxi ride. Tootle states that this initiative is designed to provide more predictable earnings and improved transparency.
Tootle Pro: Is it worth it?
Okay, let’s do some maths to find out if Tootle Pro is really worth it for the riders or not. For a bike rider, let’s assume that he does 3 rides a day with 150 rupees per ride on average, then his total gross income in 28 days would be NPR 12,600. Let’s do a 15% commission rate on that, it would be NPR 1,890. Which is almost 4 times the NPR 500, which is the fee for Tootle Pro.
And as this model is available for a cab as well, we just can’t spare doing some maths for the cab riders. So, suppose a taxi driver does 3 rides a day at NPR 500 maximum, his gross income for 28 days would be NPR 42,000. And charging a 12% would be NPR 5040. So, here as well, paying NPR 999 sounds a much wiser thing, doesn’t it?
But we should also consider that these are the introductory offers. But even when the subscription models go up to NPR 999 for bike riders and NPR 1,999 for cab drivers, it still makes sense for both.
Tootle Pro: Final Thoughts
The ride-hailing scene in Nepal is getting even more competitive. With Indrive reigning as the king with a bargaining feature, Pathao has still managed to gain the trust of customers. And another ride-sharing app, “Yango” has launched with its super aggressive, cheaper fares. So, it’s going to get hard for Tootle. But yeah, the introduction of features like Tootle Pro marks a major advancement for Nepal’s ride-hailing industry, giving drivers greater control over their earnings, enhanced transparency, and more consistent financial planning.
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