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Redmi is launching a gaming tablet but you might not be able to get it!

Surakshya Acharya
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Redmi is launching a gaming tablet but you might not be able to get it!

Redmi is reportedly working on a gaming-focused tablet for China. This could be a successor to last year’s Redmi Pad Pro or more likely something else entirely. Here we’ll mainly cover the rumored chipset and availability details about the upcoming Redmi Gaming Tablet.

Redmi Gaming Tablet Overview

Popular tipster Digital Chat Station has shared details about the upcoming gaming tablet from Redmi. And from the looks of it, it looks like something entirely new with flagship-grade performance and features. This makes it unlikely to be the successor of the Pad Pro which shipped with a modest Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and a relatively affordable price tag.

Redmi Gamig Tablet Rumor

Display and Performance

According to the leak, the gaming tablet from Redmi will feature an 8.8-inch LCD screen with a high refresh rate (likely 144Hz), offering a smooth visual experience. Additionally, it will have a metal unibody design, combining durability with a lightweight build, perfect for extended gaming sessions. The choice to go with an LCD instead of OLED might mean a more affordable price tag for budget-conscious gamers but it might deter those looking for a content-consumption tablet. Regardless, if the pricing is right, it’ll appeal to both and more, so there’s still hope for that!

Under the hood, the tablet will be powered by the upcoming Dimensity 9400+ chipset. This processor promises higher CPU and GPU clock speeds to rival the Snapdragon 8 Elite. We are not sure about the detailed specification of this chipset either but it should have a similar design and performance to the already available Dimensity 9400.

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Rumors

 

Connectivity and Availability

In terms of connectivity, the tablet will include dual USB-C ports. Moreover, it will offer dual X-axis linear motors (vibration motor that provides vivid vibration feedback) for enhanced haptic feedback and a dual-speaker setup for rich audio.

The Redmi’s gaming tablet is expected to launch in early Q3 2025 alongside the Redmi K80 Ultra. Unfortunately, as for now, the tablet is rumored to debut in China and there’s no info on global availability.

Redmi Gaming Tablet Specs (Rumored)

  • Design:
    •  Metal unibody, lightweight and durable
  • Display:
    • 8.8-inch LCD, high refresh rate (144Hz)
  • Chipset:
    • Dimensity 9400+ (potential for high CPU and GPU clock speeds)
  • Connectivity:
    • Dual USB-C ports,
    • Dual X-axis linear motors for enhanced haptic feedback,
    • Dual-speaker setup for immersive sound

Final thoughts

If the rumors hold true, this device could offer an excellent balance of performance and value for mobile gamers. Unfortunately, it is likely that the device will stay exclusive to China at least for a while so only expect to get your hands on this gaming tablet in 2026.

Realme P3 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 6,000 mAh battery!

Surakshya Acharya
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Realme P3 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and 6,000 mAh battery!

Realme has expanded its P series lineup by launching the Realme P3 Pro 5G alongside the Realme P3 5G. These smartphones come with features like a 50MP primary camera and a massive 6,000 mAh battery. We’ve already covered the Realme P3x 5G in a separate article. Here we will dive into the details of the Realme P3 Pro 5G.

Realme P3 Pro 5G Overview

Design and Display

The Realme P3 Pro 5G offers a sleek, premium design. The Nebula Glow color model has an ocean waves-like pattern. The Galaxy Purple and Saturn Brown models feature a matte finish with a leather-like texture. On the back, the phone features a circular camera island with three lenses, though one of them isn’t actually a camera.

Realme P3 Pro 5G Design

On the front, the phone sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K (1,472 x 2,800 pixels) quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 450 ppi pixel density. Additionally, it boasts an IP68+IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.

Performance

Under the hood, the Realme P3 Pro 5G runs on an octa-core Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, which consists of one Cortex-A720 clocking at 2.5 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 clocking at 2.4 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A520 clocking at 1.8 GHz. Moreover, this Pro variant is packed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The device runs on Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15, offering a smooth user experience.

Camera and Battery

The Realme P3 Pro 5G features a 50MP primary camera with a Sony IMX896 sensor and optical image stabilization. The rear camera setup also includes an unspecified 2MP sensor. On the front, it has a 16MP selfie camera with a Sony IMX480 sensor.
Additionally, the phone is powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging.

6000 mAh battery

Connectivity and Other Features

For connectivity, the device supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It also comes with a USB Type-C port. In addition, the Realme P3 Pro 5G offers several AI features such as AI Best Face, AI Erase 2.0, AI Motion Deblur, and AI Reflection Remover to enhance the photography experience.

Realme P3 Pro 5G Specifications

  • Design: Premium, sleek design with a matte leather-like finish
  • Display: 6.83-inch 1.5K (1,472 x 2,800 pixels) quad-curved AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1,472 x 2,800 pixels
  • Protection: IP68+IP69 dust and water resistance
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
  • RAM: 12GB
  • ROM: 256GB
  • OS and UI: Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15
  • Rear Camera: 50MP Sony IMX896 (primary), 2MP (secondary)
  • Front Camera: 16MP Sony IMX480
  • Battery: 6,000mAh with 80W fast charging
  • Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C
  • Audio: Single speaker
  • Extras: AI features
  • Color Options: Nebula Glow, Galaxy Purple, Saturn Brown

Realme P3 Pro 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

The Realme P3 Pro 5G starts at INR 23,999 for the base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in India. When it launches in Nepal, we can expect the price of Realme P3 Pro 5G to be around NPR 40,000 for the base variant.

Realme P3 Pro  Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB INR 23,999 NPR 40,000
8/256GB INR 24,999 NPR 42,000
12/256GB INR 26,999 NPR 45,000

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Still the best!

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Still the best!

So, last year’s S24 Ultra was the phone of the year. MKBHD, MrWhosTheBoss, and many other creators, including us, gave the S24 Ultra the Best Phone of 2024 award! And as soon as 2025 began, Samsung launched the S25 Ultra!

Looking at the specs, there don’t seem to be many changes, to be honest. It looks like a boring upgrade. The only notable upgrades here are the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Elite chipset and a new 48MP ultra-wide camera.

Other than that, there’s nothing particularly new, but after using this phone for almost three weeks, I think I was wrong. The work Samsung has done on software and optimizations really makes this phone deserve all the love.

Maybe that’s why, in Nepal, the S25 Ultra sold out 4,000+ pre-booking units within just 2–3 days. Even globally, pre-bookings for the S25 Ultra have increased by more than 20% compared to the S24 Ultra. Just like how iPhones create hype during launch, Samsung’s Ultra phones are now generating similar excitement.

Plus, I don’t know how Samsung Nepal manages to price it so competitively! The S25 Ultra is NPR 23,000 cheaper in Nepal compared to India. On top of that, this time, we also get one time breakage insurance claims within 1 year.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications:

  • Display: 6.9″ QHD+ 120Hz (LTPO, 1-120Hz)
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
  • RAM: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
  • Cameras:
    • Rear: 200MP (Wide), 50MP (Telephoto 5x), 10MP (Telephoto 3x), 50MP (Ultrawide)
    • Front: 12MP (Wide)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
  • Software: One UI 7 (7 years of updates)
  • Colors: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium White Silver
  • Check the full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra here
  • Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra here

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review

UI and Software

  •  One UI 7 (7 years of updates)
  • Android 15

I think one of the major improvements of Samsung’s latest flagship(although it will also be rolled out in other Samsung devices) is its UI. Here, Samsung’s new One UI 7 is a game changer which I am pretty sure no Chinese brands can match right now, except for OnePlus to some extent!

This new One UI 7 is just so good – completely different & refreshing to what we got on the previous Samsung UI. I really like the new multitasking tray and this redesigned control centre which I know is heavily inspired by iOS 18, but since I am not an Apple Fan girl as many of you might think I am, I don’t mind it at all.

I also like the “Now bar” feature with which I can quickly toggle from down here from the lock screen. The Camera App is also easier to use, and the good lock app – it offers so much customization and functionality!

Samsung has however become a bit naughty though by not providing the One UI 7 update yet to any other Samsung phones apart from the S25 series! We are already heading to the end of Feb now and yet there’s no One UI 7 update on older Galaxy phones. There are even rumours that Samsung will only push the updates from April on older Samsung phones!   

And even on my S25 Ultra, I am yet to receive the January as well as February security patch. So far, I have not received any updates, not even one, to improve the cameras or performance and it still is running on the December security patch, which is just weird for a brand like Samsung.

Anyway, Samsung is still ahead with the S25 Ultra in the AI game. You could that say it offers better features than the iPhone and Chinese brands. But, it would have been awesome if some of the AI features like AI summary and AI grammar check would work on Gboard and Google Chrome. Right now, it only works on Samsung’s keyboard and Samsung’s browser.

Design and Build

  • 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
  • 218 g
  • Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2)
  • Glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor 2)
  • Titanium frame (grade 5)

Another thing Samsung did super weird with the S25 Ultra is remove the Battery and Gyrosensor from the S-pen. So, I cannot use the s-pen of S25 Ultra to click photos or for using air gestures.

Samsung says they removed the battery to decrease the weight of the phone and also the data shows that not that many people use it, but if you calculate the weight difference between the S24 Ultra’s S-pen and the S25 Ultra’s S-pen, it’s barely like 1 or 2 gms difference. So, it’s more like cost savings for Samsung.

So..No surprise, the whole Internet and all the Note fans have hated this decision because the ability to use S-pen to click photos was just that one feature which was just so cool!

Ok, enough criticism. Let’s talk about the positives. And the first thing I like about the S25 Ultra is the weight. Compared to the S24 Ultra, it is now like 15 gms lighter and I can actually feel the difference.

Plus, with the rounded corners of all 4 edges, the hands-on feel is more mature now. It definitely has better grip and handling.

For someone with small hands like me, the S25 Ultra is still this huge boxy phone, and because of the sharp flat frames, it is still somewhat uncomfortable during longer gaming sessions.

Samsung has also upgraded the protection on the front and back with the new Gorilla Glass Armor 2. Compared to last year, I didn’t find any difference in the reflection or scratch resistance, but if you check out other reviews, the S25 Ultra has survived drops onto concrete from as high as 2 meters.

This might also be partly because the S25 Ultra has Titanium Grade 5 frames Vs the Grade 2 we got on the S24 Ultra. The IP rating is sadly unchanged. It still has IP68 resistance against dust and water, so we still don’t get a more robust IP69 rating which we get on almost every Chinese flagship phone right now.

Display

  • 6.9 inches, 116.9 cm2 (~92.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
  • 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)

Anyway, I like the super thin bezels of the S25 Ultra’s display. And because of this, Samsung is able to make the size of the screen slightly bigger from 6.8-inch to 6.9-inch without increasing the overall dimension.

Other than that, this is practically the same display as last year with the same brightness, same resolution, same colours, and the same ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor.

Overall, the display on the S25 Ultra is still A+, despite minimal upgrades. It’s great for content consumption and the speaker is also a tiny bit better than what you get from VIVO or OnePlus.

I was just hoping the brightness to be slightly higher this time since both Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro get marginally brighter. S25 Ultra only reaches 1400 nits of peak brightness Vs 1800 nits on the 16 Pro and 2300 nits on the Pixel.

And also, it’s now time that Samsung goes for high PWM dimming! There’s still screen flickering at low brightness on the S25 Ultra – which could be a problem for some!

Performance

  • Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
  • 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X
  • 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)

Ok, another thing I like about the S25 Ultra is how fast it now feels Versus the S24 Ultra. It might be because of the One UI 7 optimization or the new, more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, but I am noticing much smoother animations and apps opening now.

Not only that, the Gaming side of things is also much better than what we got with the S24 Ultra. The SD 8 Elite is roughly 30% faster than the SD 8 Gen 3, and as you can see from this chart, I got better stability and much better temperature on the S25 Ultra in most games I tested.

Battery and Charging

  • 5000mAh with 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Charging

However, one major missed opportunity for Samsung is in the battery department since we’re still getting the same 5000mAh battery here. Like Chinese brands, if Samsung had adopted Silicon Carbon batteries, they could have easily fitted a 6000mAh battery here without adding any extra weight.

But, that’s rumoured to be available only on S26 Ultra. So, right now, in comparison, the S25 Ultra’s battery life is very good, like it offers 8 hours of SOT, but it’s not as good as say the OnePlus 13 which offers 9 to 10 hours of backup.

Camera

  • 200MP (Wide), 50MP (Telephoto 5x), 10MP (Telephoto 3x), 50MP (Ultrawide)
  • 12MP (Wide)

Another missed opportunity for Samsung is also in the camera department. Since the only upgrade we get here is the Ultrawide camera! The main camera, 3X, 5X, and even the selfie camera are the same as last year’s S24 Ultra

 So, compared to the S24 Ultra, the S25 Ultra only brings small quality-of-life improvements. Like, the contrast in the images looks better now and the output is more balanced.

During the night too, I noticed slightly better color optimization and less noise from the S25 Ultra. The details when you zoom in look more natural from the S25 Ultra. Also, I don’t know if it’s because of the bigger camera rings, but the S25 Ultra is also able to manage glares better this time around.

Of course, with the updated Ultra-wide lens, you will now see better details when you zoom in from the S25 Ultra—both during daytime and low-light conditions.

The portraits are also slightly superior now. I found 3 improvements here.
No 1. It has a more consistent blur this time around and the depth mapping is quite nice. Number two: the S25 Ultra handles skin tones, highlights and contrast on the face better

And No 3 is the S25 Ultra has better edge detection than the S24 Ultra.

Even the selfie has got better optimization – the skin tones and highlight management are marginally better on the S25 Ultra Vs S24 Ultra!

Samsung also seems to have worked on the videography side, as I can clearly see that the overall smoothness and stabilization are better, the glare management is better and there is less noise as well. The same thing with ultra-wide videos, they are just more stable and have better quality, especially while shooting 4K 60fps videos during the night.

On the other hand, I have to praise Samsung for re-designing their camera UI so well; It has become more simple and everything you would want is just right there. Plus, I like that Samsung has included features like “AI Audio eraser” to enhance the audio and there are a ton of pro features like log videos and Smart filters where I can custom-select the colour/style of one picture to another for a similar vibe. 

But still, I believe Samsung should have included a better camera sensor with the S25 Ultra. For eg, instead of using the same old 10MP 3X lens, Samsung should have gone 200MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor which is made by Samsung themselves. This sensor is used by VIVO on their X200 Pro and it captures amazing 3.7X and 6X portraits, much better than Samsung. You can also click some dope macro photos from this lens, whereas Samsung still uses the Ultra-wide camera for macros! That’s so old school.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Faster performance, smoother animations
  • Better ultra-wide camera and low-light photos
  • One UI 7 is excellent
  • Much lighter design

Cons:

  • No major camera upgrades
  • Missing S Pen features (photo clicks)
  • Same battery size, no Silicon Carbon upgrade

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: Conclusion

So, overall this year’s S25 Ultra is only 10 to 15% better than the S24 Ultra. We could actually say that it’s just an iterative upgrade.

So, in my opinion, rather than getting the S25 Ultra right now, going with the S24 Ultra makes more sense if you are on a tight budget. Because sooner or later, the S24 Ultra will get the OneUI 7 update and S25 Ultra’s 15% improvement over the S24 Ultra will drop down to 10% because most of the software features are going to roll out to S24 Ultra too, and hopefully the camera optimizations too.

Anyway, in Nepal, the S25 Ultra makes a lot of sense to buy! Compared to other flagships, especially the iPhone, the S25 Ultra is much more affordable—it’s around NPR 44,000 cheaper than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Plus, with just a citizenship card, you can get it on 0% EMI by paying NPR 74,000 upfront and NPR 9,250 per month—something that isn’t possible with iPhones in Nepal to this day. So, if you’re buying a flagship, in terms of affordability, accessibility, and even reliability, Samsung is the better choice.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

My experience with macOS 1.0 in 2025!

Surakshya Acharya
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My experience with macOS 1.0 in 2025!

Guys I used macOS 1.0 in 2025! Yes, you heard that right. It is super easy and fun. By the end of this article, I’ll also share how you can try it out for yourself. Now let me share my experience using it with you.

macOS 1.0 Overview

macOS is an operating system designed by Apple for their Mac computers. It’s known for its clean design and seamless compatibility across devices. But I’ll let you in on a small secret: macOS 1.0 technically didn’t really exist. The first major release from Apple was actually called “System 1.0,” which launched in 1984 on the original “Macintosh 128K.” You might recognize it from the iconic ad by Ridley Scott. If not take a quick look, it’s fun.

macOS 1.0 UI

And you know what, macOS 1.0 actually came out a few months before Windows 1.0. However, since Windows was designed to work across a wide variety of hardware, it quickly became the dominant operating system at the time.

My experience with macOS 1.0

So, what does macOS 1.0 look like? Well, it’s a completely monochrome graphical interface. You get a desktop, a menu bar, and a handful of basic apps like a calculator, notepad, a scrapbook, an alarm, and even a paint program called “MacPaint 1.0.” There’s also a fun little puzzle game to play called “Puzzle.” One thing that really struck me was how forward-thinking the team was that the “Finder” option which we still use today, was already there! Not just that the menubar concept in System 1.0 is surprisingly similar to what we see in macOS today.

Fun features

This old guy packs some interesting features. The cursor looked just like an Apple Watch when an app was busy or loading something. That was a fun little detail! Unlike today, you couldn’t directly create a new folder. Instead, you’d need to duplicate the “Empty Folder” if you wanted to organize your files further. It’s a little quirky, but it worked for its time. Moreover, the system had to run smoothly on very limited hardware (usually 128KB or 512KB of RAM). Despite that, it provided a surprisingly fluid user experience for its time.

macOS 1.0 features

One of the coolest features I found was the drag-and-drop functionality. Even back then, you could move files between different folders and apps just by dragging them with the mouse. But thinking of it now, it’s something we all take for granted. Other than that, System 1.0 had a basic version of the trash bin, though it was just a folder called “Trash.” You could delete files and store them temporarily in the Trash before fully removing them. It was a simple concept, but it worked.

How you can try macOS 1.0 yourself

You might be eager to try it out for yourself now. Here’s the link for you. Cherry on top, you can even try out some other OS like System 2.0, System 2.1, and System 3.0.

Final thoughts

Using macOS 1.0 in 2025 was like stepping back in time and seeing how far Apple has come. Despite the limited hardware, the foundational elements of what we love about macOS today were already there. Try it on your own and enjoy!

 

Verbatim Chargers launched in Nepal, Find Price and Specs

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Verbatim Chargers launched in Nepal, Find Price and Specs

Verbatim, a brand now owned by CMC Magnetics Corporation, is coming to Nepal with a new distribution setup. Known for its recordable optical media, the brand has expanded its offerings to chargers as well. This article will deal more with what Verbatim is about and what kind of products it offers.

Verbatim Accessories Price in Nepal Overview

About Verbatim

Verbatim products coming soon to nepal

Originally an American company, Verbatim was widely recognized for its floppy disks in the 1970s and 1980s. After being sold to CMC Magnetics in 2019, the brand continues to provide a wide range of storage and flash memory products. While it also has charging accessories, which have now gone official in Nepal.

Verbatim Chargers in Nepal

Verbatim 35W GaN Charger

Verbatim 35W GaN Charger

Specifications:
  • Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Total Output: 35W Max
  • Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), Power Delivery, Quick Charge
  • No. of USB C Ports: 2
  • No. of USB A Ports: 1
  • USB-C1: 35W Max
  • USB-A: 18W Max
  • Color: Grey
  • Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit + Hybrid EU/UK plug
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,630

Verbatrim 65W GaN Charger

Verbatim 65W GaN Charger

Specifications:
  • Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Total Output: 65W Max
  • Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), Power Delivery, Quick Charge
  • No. of USB C Ports: 2
  • No. of USB A Ports: 1
  • USB-C1: 65W Max
  • USB-C2: 65W Max
  • USB-A: 30W Max
  • Color: Grey
  • Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit + Hybrid EU/UK plug
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 5,090

Verbatim 100W GaN Charger

Verbatim 100W GaN Charger

Specifications:
  • Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Total Output: 100W Max
  • Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), Power Delivery, Quick Charge
  • No. of USB C Ports: 3
  • No. of USB A Ports: 1
  • USB-C1: 100W Max
  • USB-C2: 100W Max
  • USB-C3: 65W Max
  • USB-A: 30W Max
  • Color: Grey
  • Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit + Hybrid EU/UK plug
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 9,440

Verbatim Universal Travel 100W Adaptor 

Verbatim 100W Travel GaN Charger

 

Specifications:

  • Input Current: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
  • Total Output: 100W Max
  • Technology: Gallium Nitride (GaN), Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 4+
  • No. of USB C Ports: 2
  • No. of USB A Ports: 2
  • No of AC Ports: 2
  • Plug Type: UK/US/EU/AU
  • USB-C1: 100W Max
  • USB-C2: 100W Max
  • USB-A1: 18W Max
  • USB-A2: 18W Max
  • Color: Grey
  • Package Contents: Charger 1 Unit + Hybrid EU/UK plug
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,530

Verbatim Accessories Price in Nepal: Summary

Verbatim Chargers Price in Nepal (Official)
Verbatim 35W GaN NPR 3,630
Verbatim 65W GaN NPR 5,090
Verbatim 100W GaN NPR 9,440
Verbatim 100W Travel GaN NPR 14,530

OnePlus Watch 3 is finally here with 5 days of battery life

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OnePlus Watch 3 is finally here with 5 days of battery life

OnePlus has introduced the Watch 3 with a bigger display, battery, improved durability, and health tracking features. The smartwatch comes with WearOS 5 and a new chipset for better performance. This article will discuss the latest OnePlus Watch 3, including its expected price in Nepal.

OnePlus Watch 3 Overview

Battery and Performance

OnePlus Watch 3 Price in Nepal

The OnePlus Watch 3 runs on Wear OS and offers up to five days of battery life in “Smart Mode, which is also an increase in battery/ life compared to its predecessor.  Power Saver Mode extends battery life to 16 days. Fast charging provides a full day’s usage in just 10 minutes. The smartwatch runs on WearOS 5 combined with RTOS and is powered by the Snapdragon W5 chipset with a BES2800BP co-processor. It includes 32GB of internal storage.

Build and Design

OnePlus Watch 3 Design

The OnePlus Watch 3 features a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2,200 nits. It has a titanium alloy bezel and a stainless steel body. In addition, the rotating crown provides easy navigation. The smartwatch comes in Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium color options. It uses a fluoro rubber strap and is protected by sapphire glass.

Features

The smartwatch includes wrist temperature, an 8-channel heart rate sensor, and a 16-channel blood oxygen sensor. It also introduces a vascular health test to measure arterial stiffness. Furthermore, an EKG feature is present but is not yet available in the US and Canada. The Health Check-In feature allows a 60-second assessment of multiple vitals. There are 100+ sports modes, including 11 professional modes. The circular polarized GPS antenna improves tracking accuracy in urban environments.

OnePlus Watch 3 Specifications

  • Display: 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2,200 nits peak brightness
  • Build: Titanium alloy bezel, stainless steel body
  • Protection: Sapphire glass
  • Navigation: Rotating crown
  • Colors: Emerald Titanium, Obsidian Titanium
  • Strap: Fluoro rubber
  • Health Sensors: Wrist temperature, 8-channel heart rate, 16-channel blood oxygen, vascular health test, EKG (limited availability)
  • Sports Modes: 100+ modes, 11 professional
  • GPS: Circular polarized antenna
  • Battery: 631mAh
  • Battery Life: 120 hours (Smart Mode), 48 hours (Heavy Use), 16 days (Power Saver Mode)
  • Fast Charging: 10 minutes = 1-day usage
  • OS: WearOS 5 + RTOS
  • Chipset: Snapdragon W5 + BES2800BP
  • Storage: 32GB

OnePlus Watch 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The OnePlus Watch 3 is priced at $329.99 in the US, €349 in Europe, and £319 in the UK. It costs $30 more than its predecessor. When it arrives in Nepal, the starting price is expected to be no less than NPR 52,800. Pre-order offers in some regions include discounts and free OnePlus Buds.

SmartWatch Price in the US (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
OnePlus Watch 3 USD 329.99 NPR 52,800

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus 13

Should you buy a budget smartwatch or a budget fitness band?

Surakshya Acharya
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Should you buy a budget smartwatch or a budget fitness band?

Alright, folks, here’s the question we’re diving into today: should you go for a budget smartwatch or a budget fitness band? I won’t be handing out the answer on a silver platter (no spoilers here!). Instead, I’m gonna break down the pros and cons of both options, and it’s up to you to decide what suits your vibe. So, let’s get into it!

Budget Smartwatch vs. Budget Fitness Band

Pros and Cons of Budget Smartwatch      

One of the first things you’ll notice about budget smartwatches is their variety of designs. Whether you’re into that Apple Watch Ultra look or prefer a more classic metal design, the budget smartwatch world’s got you covered. Seriously, the options are endless! Plus, you’ve got a variety of straps to choose from: silicone, leather, metal, Milanese… you name it, you can wear it. Budget smartwatches let you flex that stylish look without breaking the bank. And wait, there’s more! You can even get the features like “Bluetooth Calling” feature these days. Super Cool!

Apple Watch Ultra 2

But here’s the kicker: if you’re wearing a smartwatch for more than just the design, like for health and fitness tracking, ahhh… you might want to rethink. Unfortunately, the health tracking on these budget smartwatches can be, kind of all over the place. The sensors? Let’s just say they’re not exactly top-tier, and the user interface is also the meh kind. The same goes with the app support as well. Most of these budget smartwatches come from Chinese ODM manufacturers, which means the software tends to be generic at best. Nothing interesting.

Pros and Cons of Budget Smart Band

Now, on to budget fitness bands. By now, you’ve probably guessed the main difference: design isn’t exactly their strong suit. If you’re all about stylish, fancy wristwear, a fitness band might not be your cup of tea. But if you’re into actual health and fitness tracking then the smart band is the way to go. The tracking, software, UI, and app support are all reliable, which is why people are less interested in budget smartwatches these days. The sales of budget smartwatches are in decline. Wonder why?

Xioami Smart Band 7 Design
Image : Xioami Smart Band 7 Design

Let’s test it!

For the sake of science (and my own curiosity), I tested a budget smartwatch (Alewa Steel) alongside a budget smartband (Huawei Band 9). Talking about the results, let’s just say the differences were noticeable. The heart-rate readings from the smartwatch were all over the place, while the smartband’s heart rate, cadence, and pace were impressively accurate. The funniest part? I’m at the ATM, not even walking, and Alewa Steel says I’m moving at my top speed. This wasn’t the case with the band. In terms of software and app support, the fitness band clearly took the crown.

Budget Smartwatch vs. Budget Fitness Band: Comparision

Budget Smartwatches Budget Smart Band
Pros Available in multiple designs Good health and fitness tracking
Relatively affordable Polished UI and app
Cons Unreliable health and fitness tracking A bit more expensive
Poor Software, app support The design may not appeal to everyone

Conclusion

So here’s the TL;DR: If you’re all about aesthetics and don’t mind sacrificing a bit of accuracy in your health tracking, budget smartwatches are your best bet. But, if you want reliable data and solid fitness features with a side of no aesthetics, a budget fitness band is the way to go. You do you, my friend!

Realme P3x 5G goes official with IP68 + IP69 rating and 6000mAh battery

Mintu
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Realme P3x 5G goes official with IP68 + IP69 rating and 6000mAh battery

Realme has launched the Realme P3x 5G smartphone in India. Powered by the newly announced Dimensity 6400 SoC, the new midrange offering comes with a 50MP camera and 120Hz LCD panel. Without further ado, let’s head into the specs, features, and expected price of the Realme P3x 5G in Nepal, in this article.

Realme P3x 5G Overview:

Design and Display

In terms of design, the Realme P3x 5G brings a flat frame body with slightly curved corners and a slim 7.94mm thickness. You also get a flagship I68 + IP69 rating against dust and water damage. Realme ships this guy in three colors: Midnight Blue, Stellar Pink, and Lunar Silver. Except for the former one, the two cues bear a geometric pattern and a vegan leather pattern.

Realme P3x 5G Design and Display

As for the display, this smartphone sports a 6.72-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It can switch between 45/48/50/60/90/120Hz to save battery. Other than that, you get 240Hz of touch sampling rate here.

Performance

Under the hood, Realme has packed a Mediatek Dimesnity 6400 SoC here, which is actually a rebrand of the Dimensity 6300. So, there are two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.5GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 frequency. Likewise, handling the graphics chore here is the Mali-G57 GPU. Memory-wise, you get 6GB/8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. And booting the phone is Realme UI 6.0 built on top of Android 15.

Camera and Battery

Moving on, the Realme P3x 5G boasts a dual camera setup. It is headlined by a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensing unit. Upfront, there is an 8MP front camera for snapping selfies and taking video calls.

Likewise, the smartphone gets its juice from a 6000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G, VoNR, WiFi 5 (dual-band), GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

Realme P3x 5G Specifications:

  • Display:6.72-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 950 nits peak brightness
  • Protection: IP68/69 rating for water and dust resistance
  • Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
  • Memory and Storage: 6/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB of UFS 2.2 Storage
  • OS and UI: Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main sensor (OIS), 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 8MP front camera
  • Battery: 6,000 mAh with 45W wired fast charging
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
  • Audio: Single Speaker
  • Color Options: Midnight Blue, Stellar Pink, Lunar Silver.

Realme P3x 5G Price in Nepal and Availability:

In India, the Realme P3x 5G’s pricing begins at INR 13,999 for the base 6/128GB trim. We expect the Realme P3x 5G price in Nepal to start from NPR 23,999 if it launches here.

Realme P3x 5G Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB INR 13,999 NPR 23,999
8/128GB INR 14,999 NPR 24,999

HP Victus 15 2024 with Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4060 launched in India 

Aarohan Niraula
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HP Victus 15 2024 with Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4060 launched in India 

The Victus lineup has been a popular choice for budget-conscious gamers and now a higher-end variant sporting a Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU is now available for purchase in India. In this piece, let’s take a quick look at the HP Victus 15 (2024) with RTX 4060 and discuss possible availability in Nepal, alongside expected pricing and specifications. 

HP Victus 15 (2024) Overview

Performance 

The major highlight of this Victus 15 is the bang-for-buck performance with the Ryzen 9, RTX 4060 combo. There are various other configurations of the HP Victus 15 (2024) that are already available in Nepal so we hope this one arrives soon too.

Hp Victus 15 2024 Design

But getting to the nitty-gritty, the AMD CPU here is the Ryzen 9 8945HS Zen 4 processor with 8 cores 16 threads, and a peak clock of 5.2 GHz while the RTX 4060 is a good midrange GPU too. But there’s a slight problem here and that has to do with something called the TGP! You see a computer component that can only run at its full potential when fed enough power but the RTX 4060 here can only run at up to 75W when its theoretical limit is 140W! So, that’s a bummer but regardless, you are still getting very good performance for the price

Display and Design

Moving onto the display, you get your typical 15.6-inch Full-HD panel with an antiglare coating. It’s a 144Hz IPS screen that can hit up to 300 nits. Quite a common configuration for budget gaming as it can deliver high FPS without compromising visuals. But, there’s a catch here too. Just like any other Victus 15, this guy can only cover 62.5% of the sRGB gamut, so it might not be up to the mark for any color-sensitive work like video editing and photo manipulation.

HP Victus 15 2023 Review - Design
Victus 15 (2023) has a similar look

The rest of the specs are pretty cut-throat with a plastic build, decent I/O, and workable peripherals. The machine weighs 2.29 kilo and is available in ‘Mica Silver’ and ‘Performance Blue’ color options. There are two USB A ports, a Type-C port, an HDMI, an SD card reader, and a headphone microphone jack for wired connections while wireless options include dual stream WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Battery and Rest

Under the hood, there’s a relatively large 70Wh battery with a modest 120W adapter. HP says that you should be able to fill up to 50% in just half an hour. In terms of peripherals, you get a good enough plastic trackpad with gesture support, a membrane keyboard with white backlit, and a numpad on the side. There’s a 720p webcam on the top bezel with dual bottom-facing speakers. There are two SO-DIMM RAM slots inside supporting a theoretical maximum of 256GB (DDR5 5600) RAM while you only get a single M.2 SSD slot.

HP Victus 15 (2024) Specifications

  • Design and Build: Monotone design with a long central hinge
  • Dimensions: 357.90 mm x 255.00 mm x 23.60 mm
  • Weight: 2.30 kg
  • Display: 15.6”, IPS LCD, micro-edge, 16:9, 250 nits high brightness, 144Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD (1,920 x 1,080)
  • Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
  • Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600, dual-channel
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1x HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet, 1x SD Card reader, 1x 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Webcam: HD @720p
  • Keyboard: Full-size with dedicated numpad, backlit, touchpad
  • Connectivity: WiFi 6 + Bluetooth v5.4
  • Battery: 70Wh with 120W Power Adapter
  • Colours: Mica Silver, Performance Blue

HP Victus 15 2024 (Ryzen 9, RTX 4060) Price in Nepal

This specific variant of the HP Victus 15 is available in India right now but rumors have it it’ll soon be available in Nepal. When it makes it here, we expect the HP Victus 15 (2024) with Ryzen 9, RTX 4060 to cost around NPR 154,999. 

HP Victus 15 (2024) Price in India (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Ryzen 9 8945HS, RTX 4060 INR 112,000 NPR 154,999

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop: 

Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal [Updated]

Nikhil Shrestha
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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal [Updated]

The lower mid-range segment of smartphones has got a lot of great contenders for the crown. Those cheeky smartphone pushers could very easily and wrongfully sway an average consumer. Therefore, it is necessary to know what you’re buying before going on to buy them. You can buy a lot of great phones at the price of NPR 20000. And here is our updated pick for the best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal.

Note: In this list, we have also included a few smartphones that cost more than NPR 20000 — but not by a lot. We’ve done this so that you can further curate your choices, and also because we don’t want you to miss any good deal by spending NPR 500 – 1000 more. The prices of such products are marked with an asterisk (*) at the end.

Best mobile phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal: 

10. Samsung Galaxy M14

Samsung Galaxy M14 - Blue

Galaxy M14 (4G) is yet another option you can consider when shopping for the best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal. It’s available in two memory configurations: 4/64GB and 6/128GB and let me tell you one thing right away, if you can extend your budget, then definitely go with the 6/128GB variant. Definitely.

Price drop!

Because while Samsung’s One UI is great and all, that experience is simply not that enjoyable on the phone with just 4GB memory. And the good news is that the 6/128GB variant of Galaxy M14 recently saw a price drop in Nepal as well. It originally sold for NPR 22,999, and you can get it for NPR 20,999 these days.

Anyway, this is a typical budget phone from Samsung. It’s got a similar design language to what we’ve seen on most Samsung phones recently, you get an average display with a teardrop notch for the selfie camera, while its performance is nothing to write home about either. The Galaxy M14 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chip, which means you gotta be quite patient with this guy in everyday use.

In terms of software, it boots on Android 13-based One UI 5.0. Samsung has committed to 2 years of OS and 4 years of security updates for this guy, and it has already tasted the One UI 6.0 Core (Android 14) update. But even on a budget phone, Samsung flexes its camera muscles since the Galaxy M14’s 50MP main camera can take pretty impressive shots. Granted that there’s sufficient light and all that.

Samsung Galaxy M14 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7-inch PLS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: One UI 5.0 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 13MP sensor (teardrop notch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou / QZSS, USB-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 25W charging (no power adapter provided)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 20,999* (6/128GB)
  • Read our Samsung Galaxy M14 review
  • Buy Samsung Galaxy M14 here

9. Benco S1 Plus

Benco S1 Plus - White

At number 8 on our list of best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal is the new Benco S1 Plus. And just… look at it. The S1 Plus is available in a couple of more color options other than this silver variant — but there’s no denying it — this moon-like pattern looks gorgeous. Benco even says it has used “premium pearl materials” to make the back panel but I would take that with a massive grain of salt.

For a budget phone, the Benco S1 Plus has quite slim bezels too. Especially on the sides. While the display itself is a pretty decent one since it has 100% P3 colors, a 90Hz refresh rate, a Full HD resolution, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Benco has also tried its luck to copy Apple’s “Dynamic Island”, and there’s this separate UI element next to the selfie camera that pops up when you’ve connected the charger and things like that.

Still on Android 13

But the one thing I’m not happy to see here is that the Benco S1 Plus still boots on the old Android 13, for some reason. And it doesn’t help that Benco doesn’t promise any number of software updates here either.

The camera experience on this guy is pretty decent though. It’s got a 48MP sensor at the back, which can take pretty good-looking photos both during day and night. The S1 Plus also has a side-mounted fingerprint reader like most other budget phones out there, whereas it’s fueled by a big 5000mAh battery as well.

Benco S1 Plus Specifications:

  • Display: 6.8-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: Unisoc T616 4G (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Dual (48MP primary, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, USB-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Gyro, Proximity
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 19,999 (8/256GB)
  • Buy Benco S1 Plus here

8. Redmi 14C

Redmi 14C

The Redmi 14C is Xiaomi’s latest budget phone, recently launched internationally and is now available in Nepal. It features a distinctive design, differing from its predecessor, the Redmi 13C, with a centrally aligned circular camera island. The phone is offered in three color variants: Dreamy Purple, Sage Green, and Midnight Black. Its 6.88-inch display is large but only offers an HD+ resolution, with 8-bit colors and 70% NTSC gamut coverage. Despite these modest specifications, it impresses with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, making it appealing for users who value fluid screen interaction.

Powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, the Redmi 14C comes in three configurations, with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also supports memory extension up to 8GB, and its storage can be expanded, although the limit is unspecified. The phone runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS and sports a 50MP primary camera, with other cutouts on the back used for an LED flash and branding. The front has a 13MP camera for selfies and face unlock. It packs a 5,160 mAh battery with 18W fast charging, supports 4G, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band WiFi, NFC (in select regions), and has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button for enhanced security.

Redmi 14C Specifications:

  • Design: Flat frames with glass or leather back
  • Dimensions: 171.88 mm x 77.80 mm x 8.22 mm
  • Weight: 204 to 211 grams
  • Display: 6.88” LCD Panel, Up to 120Hz refresh rate, 8-bit color depth, 260 PPI pixel density, 70% NTSC color gamut, 600 nits peak brightness, Up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, DC dimming
  • Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1,640)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
  • RAM: 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB + Up to 8GB extendable
  • ROM: 128GB or 256GB eMMC 5.1 + expandable with MicroSD card
  • OS: HyperOS
  • Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary + Auxiliary lens of unspecified resolution)
  • Front Camera: 13MP Camera (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
  • Sensors: Virtual Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer, E-Compass
  • Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • Battery: 5,160 mAh cell with 18W fast charging
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G, Dual-band WiFi, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC (Regional), USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Color Options: Midnight Black, Sage Green, Dreamy Purple, Starry Blue
  • Pricer in Nepal: NPR 14,999 (4/128GB), NPR 15,999 (6/128GB), NPR 18,999 (8/256GB)
  • Buy Redmi 14C here

7. Tecno Spark 30C

Tecno Spark 30C

The Tecno Spark 30C is the latest smartphone from Tecno, featuring a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset and offering an affordable yet capable experience. The phone has a 6.67-inch display with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth experience for everyday tasks.

It comes in three color options: Orbit Black, Orbit White, and Magic Skin 3.0, with the latter standing out due to its vegan leather back panel. But the Orbit Black color variant we have reviewed looks stunning for a budget phone. Plus, the device is IP54-rated for water and dust resistance, making it fairly durable. Additionally, it is available in two memory configurations in Nepal: 6/128GB and 8/128GB.

Average Cameras

The Tecno Spark 30C also sports a 50MP primary camera with a dummy lens for aesthetics and an 8MP front camera for selfies. During our tests, we found the camera to be on average.

Powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, the phone can last through a full day of use. It comes with stereo speakers tuned with DTS technology, promising enhanced sound quality, and an IR blaster for added functionality. Running on Android 14, the Spark 30C offers a well-rounded experience for budget-conscious users looking for good performance and features without breaking the bank.

Tecno Spark 30C Specifications

  • Design: Flat design with monotone, gradient or patterned finish, Plastic or vegan leather back panel, IP54-rated
  • Display: 6.67-inch, LCD*, 120Hz refresh rate, wet and oily touch control
  • Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1,600)
  • Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm)
  • RAM: 6GB or 8GB + Equal capacity extendable
  • ROM: 128GB or 256GB
  • OS: Android 14
  • Rear Camera: Single 50MP Camera
  • Front Camera: 8MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh with 18W wired charging
  • Connectivity: 4G cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, IR Blaster, USB Type-C
  • Colour Options: Orbit Black, Orbit White, Magic Skin 3.0
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 16,490 (6/128GB), NPR 19,990 (8/256GB)
  • Buy Teno Spark 30C here

6. Honor X6b

The sixth spot on our best phones under 20000 in Nepal list goes to the Honor X6b. This budget offering from Honor comes with a Mediatek Helio G85 SoC under the hood. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Booting on MagicOS 8 based on Android 14, the Honor X6b offers an ad-free OS experience.

Honor X6b Design and Display

As for the design, this guy bears a flat frame body with a boxy form factor. It’s available in three colorways in Nepal: Forest Green, Starry Purple, and Midnight Black.

5-Stars Drop-Resistant Display

One of the USP of this phone is its 5-stars drop-resistant display, which should be sturdier than the normal displays found in this price range. It is a 6.56-inch TFT LCD panel with a 20.15:09 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. Other than that, this HD+ screen also offers DC dimming for minimizing eye strain in low-light environments.

Meanwhile, fueling the Honor X6b is a 5,200mAh cell that supports 35W of wired fast charging. On the optics side, there is a 50MP main + 2MP depth unit on the rear and a 5MP front snapper on the waterdrop notch cutout.

Honor X6b Specifications:

  • Display: 6.56-inch TFT LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate, 780nits of peak brightness
  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G85 4G (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 14 with MagicOS 8
  • Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 5MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB-C, 4G LTE, a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Gyro, Proximity, Gravity
  • Battery: 5200mAh Silicon Carbon with 35W charging (35W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 16,999 (6/128GB)
  • Buy Honor X6b here

5. Vivo Y19s

Vivo Y19s

Moving on, the newly launched Vivo Y19s takes the fourth medal on our list of best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal. Vivo has gone with a sharp look here with flat frames. While, Vivo has also secured IP64 dust and splash resistance for this guy.

A bright display

And there’s quite a bit to talk about on the display front as well. The Vivo Y19s has a typical 6.68-inch IPS display with a hole-punch cutout for the front camera. Likewise, it has a 90Hz refresh rate instead of 60Hz. Plus, the Y19s can hit an impressive peak brightness of 100 nits with HBM (High Brightness Mode) on. So if you’re outdoors a lot, then this is gonna be quite useful.

Then again, the Y19s’s performance is nothing extraordinary. It’s powered by the UNISCO T612 (12nm) chip that we’ve seen on a lot of other budget phones, although the one thing I like about Vivo phones is that they don’t compromise when it comes to memory. And you get up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Vivo Y19s enjoys a big 5150mAh battery, which should last you a couple of days at least. As for cameras, you get a 50MP main sensor at the back that can take decent photos, although that 0.08MP auxiliary lens is totally forgettable.

Vivo Y19s Specifications:

  • Display: 6.68-inch IPS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate, 1000nits peak brightness
  • Chipset: Unisoc T612 (12nm) 4G (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Funtouch OS 14 on top of Android 14
  • Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 0.08MP auxiliary)
  • Front Camera: 5MP sensor (teardrop notch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Proximity
  • Battery: 5150mAh with 15W charging (15W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 16,999 (4/128GB), NPR 18,499 (6/128GB)
  • Buy Vivo Y19s here

4. Tecno Spark 20

Tecno Spark 20 - Cyber White best phones under 20000 in Nepal

And the Tecno Spark 20 rightfully takes the bronze medal on our list of best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal. It goes big on design and memory, while the Spark 20 is quite competitively priced too. Matter of fact, this is the most affordable phone with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage you can find in Nepal right now.

In terms of design, the Tecno Spark 20 arrives in a bunch of different colorways, that either have a glass or leather finish. Its flat sides and the iPhone-like camera island look pretty bold as well, whereas Tecno has even secured IP53 dust and splash resistance for this thing. Whereas the Spark 20 gets a 90Hz IPS display too, although I would’ve liked it more if it had a sharper FHD resolution instead.

High-res cameras

As aforementioned, the Tecno Spark 20 goes big on cameras. And discounting its useless auxiliary lens, you get a 50MP primary and a 32MP selfie shooter here. Not just that but the Spark 20 has dual LED flash — both at the front and the back of the phone — for well-lit photos and videos even when it’s dark.

The rest of the spec sheet on this phone is quite standard stuff. It’s powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 chip — with Tecno’s HiOS 13 on top of Android 13 — alongside a healthy amount of memory and storage. There’s a fingerprint reader on the side, while the Spark 20 also has a big 5000mAh battery that should last a couple of days in light to medium usage.

Tecno Spark 20 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen, HD+, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 4G (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: HiOS 13 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, Auxiliary lens)
  • Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch cutout)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / AGPS / Glonass, USB-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Ambient light, E-compass, G-sensor, Proximity, Virtual gyro
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W charging (18W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 17,990 (8/256GB)
  • Buy Tecno Spark 20 here

3. Redmi 13 4G

Redmi 13 4G - Ocean Blue

The newly launched Redmi 13 4G takes the third spot on our list of best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal. It’s the successor to the Redmi 12 (which also makes a cameo on our list), and it brings a couple of upgrades here and there. Although there are some disappointing downgrades too.

Most notably in terms of cameras because while Xiaomi has swapped that 50MP main camera for a 108MP one here, the Redmi 13 4G gets rid of the useful ultrawide shooter for some reason. But when we tested them both, we found that the new 108MP sensor performs significantly better. It now has a 13MP selfie camera instead of an 8MP one.

HyperOS ftw

Getting to performance, the Redmi 13 4G enjoys MediaTek’s new “Helio G91 Ultra” chip. Having said that, this is nothing but a rebranded Helio G88 found on the Redmi 12. The good news, at least, is that it boots on Android 14-based HyperOS right out of the box.

Other than all this, the Redmi 13 4G has an identical 6.79-inch IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate. This one is also protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass, but Xiaomi hasn’t clarified exactly which generation of Gorilla Glass has been used here. Then there are a few upgrades in terms of both battery capacity and charging speed as well.

Redmi 13 4G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.79-inch IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra 4G (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128/256GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: HyperOS 1.0 on top of Android 14
  • Rear Camera: Dual (108MP primary, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 13MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Virtual proximity
  • Battery: 5030mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 18,999 (6/128GB) | NPR 21,999* (8/256GB)
  • Buy Redmi 13 4G here

2. OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G

OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G

And meet the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G, our second-best pick under NPR 20,000 in Nepal. Initially launched at 26,499 rupees for the 4/128GB, the price has now slashed to NPR 18,999, making it eligible and the king of this list. The key highlight here is the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 SoC, which is hands-down the best chip one can get for a sub-20K segment, without any grain of doubt. Plus it boasts 5G connectivity, cherry on top!

It is paired with 4GB of RAM which could have been at least 6GB. Still, it should cater to a normal user just decently for multitasking, if not great. Likewise, the phone boots on Android-13-based OxygenOS 13.1 on top. On the optics side, you’re looking at a 50MP primary + 2MP depth sensing unit and an 8MP front camera. Moreover, fueling the phone is a 5000mAH battery paired with a 33W fast charger while the display is a 6.72-inch LTPS LCD panel with a static 60Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.72-inch LTPS IPS LCD screen, FHD+, 60Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G (7nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: OxygenOS 13.1 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 8MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Virtual proximity, Gyroscope
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 18,999 (4/128GB)
  • Buy OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G here

1. HMD Crest

HMD Crest

HMD Crest is the latest entry to our list of best phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal, and it rightfully takes the first spot. Under the hood, it brings a fairly capable UNISOC T760, a 5G chip fabbed on a 6nm processor. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

OLED on a budget

This phone brings an OLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate for this range and it’s very commendable. So, you can expect great visuals and good contrast. On the optics side, it brings a dual-camera setup, comprising of 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensing unit. Upfront, there is a 50MP selfie snapper.

In terms of design, it features a flat frame design with slightly curved edges. For ingress protection, there is an IP52 rating as well. One peculiar feature here is that HMD offers home-based repairability for the screen, charging port, battery, and back panel. Likewise, fueling the HMD Crest is a 5000mAh cell with 33W fast charging support.

HMD Crest Specifications:

  • Display: 6.67-inch OLED screen, FHD+, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Chipset: UNISOC T760 5G (6nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 14
  • Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 50MP sensor (hole-punch)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 5 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB-C, 5G NR
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Gyroscope
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W charging (33W adapter inside the box)
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 18,999 (6/128GB)
  • Buy HMD Crest here

Summary list of best mobile phones under NPR 20000 in Nepal

S. No. Best phones under 20000 in Nepal Price
1 HMD Crest NPR 18,999
2 OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G (4/128GB) NPR 18,999
3 Redmi 13 4G (6/128GB) NPR 18,999
4 Tecno Spark 20 (8/256GB) NPR 17,990
5 Vivo Y19s (4/128GB) NPR 16,999
6 Honor X6b (6/128GB) NPR 16,999
7 Tecno Spark 30C (6/128GB) NPR 16,490
8 Redmi 14C (4/128GB) NPR 14,999
9 Benco S1 Plus (8/256GB) NPR 19,999
10 Samsung Galaxy M14 (6/128GB) NPR 20,999*

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