Xiaomi has introduced the RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) alongside the 14-inch variant. The 16-inch model features upgraded performance, a higher refresh rate display, and a larger battery compared to the 14-inch version. This article will discuss everything about the latest RedmiBook Pro 16, including its expected price in Nepal.
RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) Overview
Performance and Cooling
The laptop is powered by Intel’s second-generation Core Ultra processors, offering 80W performance release. It features LPDDR5X high-speed memory and a dual-fan, three-heat-pipe cooling system to maintain performance.
Display and Build
The 16-inch display has a 3.1K resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness. It supports a 100% P3 color gamut, full DC dimming, and Xiaomi’s eye protection features. The laptop is 15.9mm thick and weighs 1.88kg. The 99Wh battery supports 140W fast charging, providing extended usage on a single charge.
AI Features and Connectivity
The laptop includes six major AI capabilities with 37 AI-driven experiences, such as AI computing adjustment, AI document search, AI scanning, and AI cross-screen sharing. It supports Apple device file transfer and Xiaomi HyperOS Connect.
RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) Specifications
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H / Ultra 7 285H
Memory: LPDDR5X high-speed RAM
Cooling: Dual fans, three heat pipes
Display: 16-inch, 3.1K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, 100% P3 color gamut, full DC dimming
Battery: 99Wh, 140W fast charging
Build: 15.9mm thickness, 1.88kg weight
AI Features: 6 major AI capabilities, 37 AI-driven functions
OS & Ecosystem: Xiaomi HyperOS Connect, Apple device file transfer
RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) Price in Nepal and Availability
The RedmiBook Pro 16 (2025) The pricing details for China are as follows:
Samsung has just unveiled the 9100 Pro series, which is now the world’s fastest consumer SSD, boasting a mind-blowing read speed of 14.8 GB/s. In this article, let’s break down what makes this SSD special.
9100 Pro SSD Overview
Samsung is stepping into the world of high-performance PCIe 5.0 storage with their new 9100 Pro SSD. This drive has four lanes and supports the NVMe 2.0 protocol, allowing it to achieve lightning-fast read speeds of 14.8 GB/s. It’s a huge leap forward in SSD technology.
Available Sizes and Performance
When it launches in March, the Samsung 9100 Pro will be available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB options, all in the M.2 form factor. You’ll also be able to choose between a version with or without a heatsink. There’s more! In the second half of 2025, a huge 8TB version will be released as well.
4TB & 8TB Models: These are the top performers, reaching 14,800 MB/s read speed and 13,400 MB/s write speed.
How better compared to previous models?
When compared to Samsung’s previous 980 Pro, the 9100 Pro blows it away. The new drive’s random read and write speeds are at least twice as fast, with 2.2 million IOPS for reading and 2.6 million IOPS for writing. It’s a huge improvement in overall performance.
The 9100 Pro uses a new version of Samsung’s TLC V8 V-NAND flash and comes with their custom-built “Presto” SSD controller. Thanks to this new tech, the drive is more power-efficient than before, using less energy while providing top-notch speed. The 9100 Pro also offers better thermal control and energy consumption, especially with the heatsink version, which ensures the drive stays cool and lasts longer.
Why should you consider the 9100 Pro?
If you’re into heavy tasks like photo/video editing, creating AI content, or gaming, I think the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is worth considering. It offers incredible speed, reliability, and a solid storage solution for laptops, desktops, and even PlayStation consoles.
Alright. So today I have the all-new Vivo X200 Pro in for review. This is the first time Vivo has launched its flagship “X” series phone in Nepal — and I must say — the X200 Pro is a fantastic way to break that tradition. That’s mostly because this is such a fantastic camera phone that Apple and Samsung finally have something to be scared about.
Vivo X200 Pro review: Specifications
Design and Build: 162.36 x 75.95 x 8.20 – 8.49 mm, 223 – 228 gm, IP68 + IP69 rating
And I wanna start my review of the Vivo X200 Pro with the cameras itself. Last time’s Vivo X100 Pro (review) shocked me with its great portraits, and I absolutely fell in love with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (review)’s 3x floating camera. Its macro photos, the Leica black and white portraits. They were stunning! And this thing here shows that the gap between the camera quality from Chinese brands and Apple/Samsung is getting narrower!
The X200 Pro has a fresh new 200MP 3.7x periscope zoom lens this time, which is quite a departure from the 48MP or 50MP 5x we usually see from Apple and Samsung.
With this, I found that 85mm (3.7x) is the perfect focal length to click portraits since you don’t have to go too far away. And since this sensor has a monstrous 200 megapixels’ worth resolution, I can also click 135mm (6x) portraits without compromising on the details. A genius move from Vivo and gives me a lot of flexibility.
Portrait images
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Vivo has also been collaborating with Zeiss for all these years and I feel like that is truly starting to shine! I have clicked well over 100 portraits from the X200 Pro and they look stunning with precise edge detection and blur levels.
The bokeh it’s able to produce is easily the best I have seen on a smartphone. The skin tone is slightly processed and brightened — yes — and they might not look the most natural. But it is social media ready, and I don’t have to edit in post. This is also a pretty fast periscope lens with an f/2.67 aperture, so it’s perfect for taking it out on the streets for those sharp, crisp, and in-focus images.
B/W portraits
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I also liked all the different bokeh flares that Vivo provides in the camera app and different modes like black and white portraits which, again, come out fabulous.
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And the funny thing is that this 200MP sensor is Samsung-made. It’s the 200MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor to be precise, and you won’t find any Samsung phone using it. Even when I compared it with the Galaxy S25 Ultra (review), I prefer X200 Pro’s portraits more. The way it maintains subject focus and background bokeh is just… too good.
I can also shoot macro photos with excellent details and clarity at 3.7x, 7.4x, and 10x zoom levels from this sensor, by the way. This is a much better implementation than Apple and Samsung, where you need to take closeup shots from the ultrawide lens.
Photos from the main 50MP camera of the X200 Pro are also hard not to like. It has plenty of details and excellent dynamic range even in the most challenging condition like this! The white balance is consistent almost all the time, although I found that its photos have that extra punch in colors even when shooting in “Zeiss Natural” mode.
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Even during low light conditions, you will find plenty of details and nice exposure handling. And compared to the S25 Ultra, it controls noise much better too.
The third lens is an ultra-wide angle camera, which unfortunately remains unchanged from last year. So, it’s slightly behind the likes of Pixel and iPhone. The field of view is narrower and it’s not as bright or sharp as the main lens. Whereas I noticed how the X200 Pro likes to smoothen out the subject’s skin tone in selfies.
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Moving on, Vivo has also upgraded the videography aspect from last year. You can shoot 4K 60 fps from all the cameras — including from the front camera — which was missing on the X100 Pro. And when I compared it with the S25 Ultra, I noticed how everything from colors to dynamic range and stabilization are so similar between them. The iPhone 16 Pro Max (review) still shoots the steadiest videos I’ve seen on a smartphone, but the X200 Pro is a close second.
This thing can also shoot portrait videos, 10-bit Log videos, 4K 120 fps slow-mo videos, so yeah. The Vivo X200 Pro is an excellent camera phone with every single feature that you’d expect from a flagship device.
Design and build
162.36 x 75.95 x 8.20 – 8.49 mm, 223 – 228 grams
Glass front/back, aluminum alloy frames
IP68 + IP69 rating
Ok, I think I have talked enough about its camera now. And you know what? Other aspects of the Vivo X200 Pro are equally nice. First of all, although Vivo didn’t bother with a completely new design language this year, it still looks every bit as premium.
And instead of curved sides, we now get flat frames like on Apple and Samsung flagships. Vivo has also included an official IP68 and IP69 rating, which means it can stand full-on submersion and even high-temperature water jets!
Plus, even though there’s a big 6,000 mAh silicon carbon battery inside of this thing, the X200 Pro doesn’t feel that heavy. My only little complaint is that maybe Vivo could’ve chamfered the edges around that giant camera ring ’cause it’s quite sharp.
Moving on, the Vivo X200 Pro’s display is just as top-notch too. Vivo has gone with Chinese display maker BOE this time as well, and it. has. everything.
Including a smooth 120Hz refresh rate to an LTPO backplane that drops the refresh rate to just 1Hz to save power, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ playback on OTT platforms, and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. Whereas it can also hit almost 2,000 nits in auto brightness mode outdoors!
Vivo has also upgraded to an ultra-sonic fingerprint sensor this year which seems to be a trend among most Chinese smartphone makers. Like iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, and Xiaomi. This means the fingerprint sensor is now located at a perfect location, and it can unlock when my hands are wet!
I found its stereo speakers to be of excellent quality as well. Similar to what you get on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Plus, the X200 Pro also has a fantastic vibration motor so whether you’re typing up a message or getting a call, you’re gonna love its haptic feedback.
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 5G (3nm)
16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.0 storage (fixed)
Android 15 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 15.0 on top
4 years of OS and 5 years of security updates
The Vivo X200 Pro is also one of the few phones to be powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9400 chip. If you wanna know more about this processor, I suggest you watch my comparison video where I put it next to the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple’s A18 Pro!
I know you might be skeptical about a MediaTek chipset on a flagship phone, but you should know that the company’s processors are as good as the ones from Qualcomm and Apple. And whatever the differences may be, they are negligibly minimal.
And overall, I am very happy with the Vivo X200 Pro’s performance. Everything just feels so smooth. You can play most AAA games at a smooth 120 fps with excellent stability, while even games like Genshin Impact run well here without any hiccups or overheating at the highest of graphics settings.
As for the software, this guy boots up on Android 15 with Vivo’s new Funtouch OS 15. And I must say this new version of Funtouch OS has much better-looking icons, animations, and transitions which makes things like app-opening and multitasking super fast and intuitive. There are a bunch of AI features baked in as well, while Vivo also commits to 4 major Android upgrades and 5 years of security updates for the X200 Pro.
Having said that, I feel like Funtouch OS 15 still falls behind Samsung’s One UI in terms of the overall software experience. I know Vivo has been continually improving its Android fork year after year — but like all the hardware upgrades — I can’t wait to see a big overhaul in its software department as well.
Battery
6,000 mAh battery (90W wired charging)
90W power adapter inside the box
30W wireless charging support
I wanna talk about its battery life next. And as I mentioned above, Vivo’s latest flagship phone packs a massive 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery.
Pair that with a super-efficient LTPO AMOLED display and a super-efficient 3nm chip, I am easily getting like 7 hours of screen time even under a heavy usage pattern. This thing has even lasted me more than 10 hours on days when I wasn’t doing much of anything. And with the 90W power brick included inside the box, the X200 Pro goes from 0 – 75% in just 32 minutes. While a complete refill takes only 45 minutes.
Vivo X200 Pro review: Conclusion
Okay, so let me wrap up my Vivo X200 Pro review now. And after daily-driving this phone for more than 2 months, I must admit I’ve been incredibly impressed with this thing. Particularly with its cameras since no matter what phone I compare it with, I prefer the X200 Pro’s results more.
To be honest, the so-called “industry leaders” like Apple and Samsung have been super lazy with their smartphone innovations lately. And when it comes to cameras, Chinese brands like Vivo, Honor, Xiaomi, and Huawei have been leading the charge.
So if you’re a tech enthusiast who wants a state-of-the-art smartphone, if you want excellent cameras — especially for street photography and shooting portraits — then I’m sure you’re gonna love the Vivo X200 Pro. And I’m really happy how the Nepali smartphone industry finally has actual competition in the premium space other than Apple’s “Pro Max” iPhone and Samsung’s “Ultra” Galaxy.
Watch our video review of Vivo X200 Pro
Vivo X200 Pro review: Pros and cons
Pros
Cons
• It’s arguably the best camera phone right now
• The ultrawide camera could’ve been better
• A standout design
• Still falls behind the iPhone 16 Pro Max in terms of videos
This is the first time Xiaomi has launched a T-series phone in Nepal, and that too for a very competitive price. The Xiaomi 14T is priced at NPR 65,000 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. And it comes with some very interesting features such as Dimensity 8300 Ultra SOC and Leica branded cameras. I have used this phone for like 10 days and let’s know more in my Xiaomi 14T review.
Before getting in, let’s have a quick look at the specifications.
Talking about the design, the Xiaomi 14T comes in a monotone design with a glass back, and there’s also a vegan leather variant. However, the frame is plastic. A metal frame would have been more appealing. Likewise, it secures an IP68 rating, so even if this guy gets dipped in water, you shouldn’t worry much. But one small complaint is that the edges feel a bit sharp, which might be uncomfortable during long gaming or video-watching sessions. Talking of the protection, there is Gorilla Glass 5 upfront while the rear side has an unspecified shatterproof glass on the back.
Display
The display side is where the Xiaomi 14T truly shines! It has no compromises in display quality, a 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support, 3840Hz PWM dimming, and 1600 nits typical brightness (peaks at 4000 nits). In real-life usage too, the display is amazing. Colors are vibrant & punchy, making movies, series, YouTube videos, or even TikToks enjoyable. Pair that with dual speakers with good loudness & decent bass, and a 480Hz touch sampling rate.
However, one caveat here is the 144Hz refresh rate. Which is present on the paper but it is gimmicky. If you ask me why, it only reaches 144Hz in benchmark apps. In normal use, it’s locked at 120Hz, and even in gaming, it doesn’t go beyond that.
Performance
This is one of the strongest aspects of the Xiaomi 14T. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chip, paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM & 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Even though it’s a one-year-old chipset, it performs exceptionally well in both benchmarks and real-life usage. PUBG Smooth runs at 90fps with an average of 89.2 fps. I also played Genshin Impact and the results were impressive. The 14T managed to give me a 59.4fps average at High settings. The thermals are well-managed due to the large VC cooling system. Even in day-to-day usage & multitasking, the UI feels fast & optimized with no stutters.
Software & Updates
The phone runs Android 14 with HyperOS 1.0 out of the box. Android 15 has already been released globally, so hopefully, it will arrive in Nepal soon. One good note is that Xiaomi is providing 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates.
And speaking of HyperOS, it is feature-rich without any doubt. For someone who loves customizations, I love the lock screen and rich theme options on the Xiaomi 14T. Thankfully, there are no ads in the UI too. Except for some sneaky recommendations from GetApps and Music app, which I don’t even bother to use.
Some AI Features
Since we’re in 2025, AI is everywhere! The Xiaomi 14T comes with an AI Call Interpreter, AI Eraser, AI Film effects, and such. As the name implies, the finest one can interpret calls in different languages which is fun to use. Meanwhile, the AI Eraser works well and can remove unwanted objects or people from photos easily.
Cameras
Let’s talk about the Leica cameras now. The Xiaomi 14T is the first phone in Nepal to bring a collab with a camera-centric big name like Leica, that too in the 60K range. You get a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 2x telephoto with 50MP, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor.
Daylight
The Xiaomi 14T clicks good pictures with exceptional contrast and decent details. You get two modes here: Leica Authentic and Leica Vibrant. If you are up for a punchy output, you can go for the latter like I did.
Daylight
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Portraits
Since this phone has Leica branding, expectations were high. However, the camera optimization isn’t great. The portraits on the Leica Portrait mode bear a lot of contrast, I mean, just too much that the shadow areas go very dark. However, there is Master Portrait mode too, which eases the situation.
Portrait
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Leica Portrait
Master Portrait
Leica Portrait
Master Portrait
Leica Portrait
Master Portrait
And after learning this, I shot the rest of the portrait shots in Master Portrait mode. I defo suggest you do the same if you are planning to buy or already own this phone. And here are some 2x 50mm (Optical Zoom) and 3x 75mm (Cropped Zoom) shots. The results are not that appeasing though with reddish tones.
2x and 3x Portraits
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Ultra-wide camera
The Xiaomi 14T boats a 12MP UW camera instead of the usual 8MP we find in other phones. So, the details are good and the outputs look nice. Albeit there is a bit more contrast.
Ultrawide
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Selfies
Selfies are on the decent side although, sometimes they struggle with accurate skin tones.
Selfies
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Videos
You can shoot up to 4K 60fps recording from the rear camera but stabilization isn’t great. Dialing down it to 4K 30fps makes it slightly better though. Likewise, selfie video maxes out at 4K 30fps but here too stabilization is not that great. Overall, the camera performance is not that appealing! Leica branding is there, but for some optimization, the Xiaomi 14T needs urgent updates.
Battery & Charging
Fueling the Xiaomi 14T is a 5,000mAh battery that lasts a full day on moderate usage. For someone like me who is constantly checking tech news, updates, and some gaming in my free time, I felt the need to plug in by the evening. No complaints though! Xiaomi has bundled a 67W charger included in the box. A full charge takes 51 minutes, which is good.
Xiaomi 14T Review: Final Verdict
So, is the Xiaomi 14T worth NPR 65,000? For the most part, yes! The Dimensity 8300 Ultra’s excellent performance, no compromises on display, decent design (except for glass protection), and good battery life are the good markers for a worthy premium mid-ranger. However, the Leica branding would have shone if only the cameras were more optimized. And it’s 2025 already, so, it must have booted with Android 15 out of the box.
If camera quality is your priority, this phone isn’t the best choice. But due to the lack of great camera phones in this range, you’d have to increase your budget and consider options like the Samsung S24 FE or Honor 200 Pro. But aside from that, the Xiaomi 14T is a solid option for NPR 65,000! No doubt about that!
Xiaomi is a well-known name in the smartphone industry, but the company also makes a wide range of other products, including TVs, IoT devices, home appliances, and even electric cars. Recently, they launched their latest electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. In this article, we will discuss the specifications of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its availability.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Overview
Along with the Xiaomi SU7, the company has also launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. As per the CEO, these are the two top-notch products in Xiaomi’s fifteen years of existence. He also claimed that these two products will be the beginning of a new era.
Design and Feature
The SU7 Ultra comes with a sleek premium design. As per Lei, the company has tried making this car comparable to Porsche in performance, Tesla in technology, and German luxury car brands Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi in terms of luxury. It comes with a dimension of 5070 x 1970 x 1465 mm, weighs 2360 kg unladen, and 4-door sedan that seats 5 people comfortably.
Performance and Battery
In terms of performance, the EV comes with a max speed of 350 km/h along with a power of AWD 1139 kW (1548 hp) and an acceleration speed of 0-100 km/h in just 2 seconds. For battery, the car packs a capacity of 93.7 kWh battery giving it a long driving range. It can drive up to 630km (391 miles) on a single charge based on a special test, CLTC.
Speaking of connectivity, it uses a liquid-cooled 800V system for fast charging. Moreover, it can charge from 10% to 80% in just 11 minutes using DC fast charging. For regular home charging, the device uses a Type 2 charger.
The car has a 16.1-inch touchscreen in the center for controlling various features and a smaller 7.1-inch display for the driver’s information. Furthermore, the SU7 Ultra comes with a front-rear sensor, a 369-degree camera, and an automatic parking system to make parking easier.
On the safety and driving assistance, the car comes with airbags at the front, side, and rear, and a head airbag system for safety in case of a crash. On top of that, the device is featured with many advanced safety features such as LiDAR (Laser radar), cameras, and sensors to detect obstacles around the car, emergency braking that can stop the car if detects pedestrians or cyclists, Blind Sport Alert and Door Warning to keep you safe. The SU7 Ultra has a self-driving system which means it can drive itself, although you will likely still need to be in control in certain situations.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra garnered 3,680 pre-orders 10 minutes after the pre-sales began. The car has been launched with a price tag of 814,900 yuan (114,200 USD). The Nepali converted price is around NPR 16000000, but this car is not making its way anytime soon in Nepal.
Lenovo seems to have expanded its offering in the gaming display sector with the introduction of the Legion Pro 34. What makes it stand out among others is it’s the first 240 OLED gaming monitor from the brand. In this article, we will dive into the depth of Lenovo Legion Pro 34 specifications and expected price in Nepal.
Legion Pro 34 Overview
Design and Display
The Legion Pro 34 comes with an adjustable stand that lets you change the height, tilt, and swivel the monitor to your liking. It’s also VESA mount compatible, so you can easily mount it on the wall if you prefer.
Talking about the display, the monitor has a 34-inch curved OLED screen with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 and an 800R curvature for a more immersive experience. With a 240Hz refresh rate and a super-fast 0.03ms GTG response time, you’ll enjoy smooth gameplay with minimal blur.
Furthermore, the OLED panel delivers amazing contrast with a 1500,000:1 ratio, offering deep blacks and vibrant colors with no backlight bleed. The Legion Pro 34 covers 99% of the sRGB and 98.5% of DCI-P3 color gamuts, plus it supports 10-bit color depth, showing over a billion colors. The monitor has a peak brightness of 1300 nits and a typical brightness of 275 nits. This makes it a great choice for gaming and creative work alike.
For connectivity, the Legion Pro 34 has HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and a 15W USB-C port that supports 140W fast charging. It also includes multiple USB-A ports and an RJ45 Ethernet port for stable wired internet connections. The monitor also has a built-in KVM switch, letting you control multiple devices with just one keyboard and mouse.
It’s HDR True Black certified, which improves contrast and makes HDR content look more realistic. The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA AdaptiveSync, ensuring smooth gameplay without screen tearing. Plus, it has a VESA ClearMR 13000 certification to reduce motion blur during fast movements. Another cool feature is the AI-powered ambient light sensor that adjusts the brightness based on the lighting in your room.
Legion Pro 34 Price and Availability in Nepal
The Legion Pro 34 is priced at $999.99 in the US. In Nepal, we can expect the price to be around NPR 145,000.
Honor is getting ready to launch its affordable flagship phone, the Honor GT Pro. But hey don’t mix it up with the Honor Pad GT Pro, which came out a few months ago. This time, we’re talking about a smartphone! In this article, we will discuss everything we know about the upcoming Honor GT Pro rumor.
Honor GT Pro rumor roundup
The rumor mill, thanks to tipster Digital Chat Station, has revealed some key specifications of the Honor GT Pro. While we haven’t heard anything official just yet, this phone will likely compete with heavy competitors like the Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition and Redmi K80 Pro. It might just be the budget flagship we’ve all been waiting for.
What to expect?
The Honor GT Pro is expected to feature a 6.78-inch flat OLED screen with a 1.5K resolution. For security, it will come with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the phone is rumored to pack a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. And if this turns out to be true, it will be one of the most affordable phones with that powerful processor.
As for cameras, it’s said to sport a flagship-worthy 50MP primary sensor, along with a 12MP ultra-wide lens. When it comes to the battery, leaks suggest a massive 6,000mAh capacity, which is a big jump from the 5,300mAh found in the regular GT model. The better part here is it’s rumored to support 100W fast charging. Other than that, the company is also working on a model with a 700mAh battery, though these might not support 100W charging right away.
Honor GT Pro Availability
As for availability, the Honor GT Pro is expected to launch after the Honor 400 series, which is rumored to debut in May in China. It sounds like the Honor GT Pro is making big headlines soon. Stay tuned!
Samsung is preparing to launch three new models: the Galaxy A26, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A56. What’s grabbing attention right now is the promise of 6 years of software updates which is a rare feature in mid-range phones. Let’s talk about this piece of information along with other leaked information here.
Galaxy A series gets 6 years of updates
What we know so far!
Samsung recently released a teaser video, giving us a quick glimpse of the new Galaxy A series. The video suggests that the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56 will have a new design with a pill-shaped camera bump on the back. And one thing for sure is that these models will come with 6 years of software support. This means they’ll launch with Android 15 and may receive updates all the way up to Android 21.
When it comes to the display, the Galaxy A56 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, while the Galaxy A36 might come with a slightly smaller 6.64-inch display. Both models are likely to have a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. Inside, the Galaxy A56 will likely run on the Exynos 1580 processor. Along with that, it will come with up to 12GB of RAM and ample storage.
In terms of cameras, both the A56 and A36 will likely sport a triple rear camera setup. The A56 may feature a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP sensor, and a 5MP sensor. On the front, it will get a 12MP front-facing camera. The A36 is expected to have similar front and main cameras but with a 5MP macro sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens.
Unfortunately, we have no details about the Galaxy A26.
The new Galaxy A series smartphones are expected to debut this March 2. I am pretty excited about the launch because Samsung is brining something different to the table of mid-range smartphones this time.
Asus has updated its 16-inch portfolio with the redesigned Asus TUF A16 (2024) and TUF F16 (2024). The latter has already made its way to Nepal but with a slightly disappointing twist. In this piece, we will talk about both the TUF F16 of the 16-inch Asus gaming laptop in parallel alongside their features and official prices in Nepal.
Asus TUF A16 and TUF F16 (2024) Overview
Design and Display
The 2024 TUF gaming laptops get a re-design with a cleaner lid and improved thermals. There’s a large exhaust at the back with intake on the bottom but exhaust vents on the sides are gone now. The hinges are new as well and the front looks extra modern and minimal without the fancy LED or vents. Don’t worry though, as the accentuated WASD keys are here to stay with a single zone RGB backlit keyboard. The laptops weigh around 2.3 kilos measuring less than 18mm thick at their thinnest points.
As for the display, you can spec your TUF with up to a WQXGA IPS screen that refreshes at 165Hz and can go up to 400 nits. The 16” panel will have a 16:10 aspect ratio with response times as low as 3ms and cover the whole of the sRGB color gamut.
Intel, AMD, NVIDIA Party
The new TUF gaming laptops get a big spec bump with new processors across the board from AMD, Intel as well as NVIDIA. For the A16, you can go with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 260 while the F16 offers options with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. Talking about the GPU, you get NVIDIA’s shiny new 50-series cards up to the RTX 5070 with 8GB of GDDR7 memory and 115W TGP.
For the memory side of things, you can go up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and up to 2TB of NVME Gen 4 SSD. To keep things cool, these laptops now have a full-width heatsink, Arc Flow fans V2, and the full-width heatsink we mentioned earlier.
Connectivity and Extras
Lastly, the battery size remains the same at 90Wh with support for up to 100W via the Type-C port. Other ports include another Type-C (USB4/Thunderbolt 4), two Type-As, an HDMI, an ethernet port, and an audio jack. Wireless connectivity includes WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Just like in previous years, only the lid of the TUF is metal while the rest is plastic. They get a MIL-STD-810H rating for durability alongside a 180˚ hinge design. There’s a 1080p webcam with Windows Hello and dual speakers for stereo audio.
Asus TUF A16 and TUF F16 (2024) Specifications
Specs
TUF A16 (2024)
TUF F16 (2024)
Design
Metal/Plastic, 35.4 x 26.99 x 1.79~2.58cm, 2.2 kg
Display
Up to WQXGA 165Hz IPS AG, 3ms, 100% sRGB, 400 nits
Nagmani International, an authorized distributor of Asus laptops, has brought the new TUF F16 to the country with a 2-year international warranty alongside a 1-year perfect warranty against accidental damages. The Asus TUF F16 (2024) price in Nepal is NPR 154,900 for the Core 5 210 processor alongside the old RTX 3050 graphics with just 4 GB of VRAM!
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy A36, a mid-range smartphone, on March 2. While the company has yet to make an official announcement, leaks suggest the phone will feature a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 50MP primary camera. This article will discuss everything about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A26, including its expected price in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy A36 Overview
Display and Design
The Galaxy A36 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 1200 nits brightness and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7+. The phone has a glass back, a plastic frame, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Talking about the design, the entirety of A Series of phones including A36, gets a revamped in camera module.
Performance and Software
The device runs on Android 15 with One UI 7 and gets 6 years of upgrades. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. There is no microSD card slot for expansion.
Cameras
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro lens. It supports 4K video recording at 30fps and 1080p at 60fps. The front camera is a 12MP sensor that also supports 4K video. A 5000mAh battery powers the device, with support for 45W wired fast charging.
The phone includes an under-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, NFC (depending on the region), and Wi-Fi 6E. It retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and features USB Type-C 2.0 for charging and data transfer.
Samsung Galaxy A36 Specifications
Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC (market dependent)
Build: IP67 water and dust resistance, Gorilla Glass 7+
Samsung Galaxy A36 Rumors and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is expected to launch globally on March 2. While the official price is not yet confirmed, it is expected to be available in multiple color options, including blue. Based on conversion rates, the phone is likely to start at no less than NPR 50,000 when it arrives in Nepal.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A35
Pair that with a super-efficient LTPO AMOLED display and a super-efficient 3nm chip, I am easily getting like 7 hours of screen time even under a heavy usage pattern. This thing has even lasted me more than 10 hours on days when I wasn’t doing much of anything. And with the 90W power brick included inside the box, the X200 Pro goes from 0 – 75% in just 32 minutes. While a complete refill takes only 45 minutes.
