realme has officially launched its latest entry-level smartphone, the realme C75x, which brings several features to the budget-friendly market. This article will discuss everything about the realme C75x, including its expected price in Nepal.
realme C75x Overview
Display and Design
The realme C75x features a 6.67-inch LCD display with a 720p resolution. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 625 nits. The smartphone comes with drop resistance and an IP69 rating, ensuring protection against dust and water.
Performance
Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra processor. It has an 8-core CPU configuration, with 2x Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. This setup provides adequate performance for day-to-day tasks, such as social media browsing and content consumption. However, since it is a budget phone, users should not expect high-end gaming performance.
The realme C75x is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Users can expand the storage further with a microSD card.
Cameras
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor and a depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front, it features a 5MP selfie camera, designed for standard photo-taking.
The realme C75x is equipped with a 5,600mAh battery. It supports 45W fast charging, allowing users to quickly charge the device for extended use. For security, the smartphone offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Connectivity options include 4G support, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.0.
It’s 2025 and buying a budget laptop still sucks. You scour the internet looking for a…ll the options available but somehow they all compromise on a bunch of stuff. Including a couple of super important ones like display and performance. But the Lenovo V14 Gen 4 that I’ve got in for review today wants to change the way you look at budget laptops altogether.
‘Cause this thing has a nice display that you’ll actually want to look at, and its performance is equally powerful enough to keep up with pretty much everything you’ll do.
Lenovo V14 (Gen 4) review: Specifications
Dimensions, Weight: 12.76 x 8.47 x 0.78 inches (W x D x H), 1.43 kg
Keyboard: Full-size chiclet backlit keyboard, No backlighting
Security: No biometric option, TPM 2.0
Processor: Intel “Raptor Lake” Core i5-13420H
8C/12T, 4.6 GHz max turbo frequency, 45W base power
Graphics: Intel UHD graphics (48 execution units)
RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200 memory (non-upgradeable)
Storage: 512GB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0)
Audio: Down-firing stereo speaker system
Battery: 45 Watt-hours with 65W charging
Webcam: HD (720p) camera with a physical shutter
I/O Ports: 2x USB-A (with one USB 3.2 Gen 1 and one USB 2.0), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x RJ-45, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x power connector
And yes, the Lenovo V14 definitely punches above its class here. You’re looking at a 14” display with an IPS panel — instead of a TN panel with terrible viewing angles and terrible contrast — and nearly 400 nits of brightness.
Lenovo V14 Gen 4 – Brightness
I was actually quite surprised to see this guy hitting those brightness numbers since Lenovo’s official numbers say the V14 shouldn’t hit more than 300 nits. But even after I reran the test with a colorimeter, my unit of the V14 still bragged 396.7 nits at 100% brightness. Pretty awesome! However, I did find that it doesn’t have nearly sufficient brightness adjustment levels as I’d like because look at that table once again.
Notice anything… odd?
So while I’m more than happy that the Lenovo V14 has a fantastic peak brightness, it’s actually quite dim below 75%. And at lower brightness levels, the contrast ratio takes some hit as well. Neither of these is a dealbreaker, really, but just something to keep in mind.
Anyway, I also love how Lenovo went with an anti-glare coating here. Which means if you mostly use this laptop somewhere with a lot of ambient light or harsh light sources, then those annoying reflections are gonna be mu…ch less annoying to deal with.
Lenovo V14 Gen 4 – Color Gamut
And I gotta say the Lenovo V14’s color reproduction isn’t that terrible either. I mean… 65% sRGB is pretty good for a budget laptop. Not that good for color-sensitive works like photo editing but perfectly good enough for everything else.
Performance
Intel Core i5-13420H (45W base power)
8 cores / 12 threads, 4.6 GHz max turbo frequency
16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
And like I said in the very beginning, the performance side of things is equally impressive on this thing. That’s because instead of those “U” class processors (with frankly subpar performance), the Lenovo V14 has a much more powerful “H” series CPU inside.
More specifically, you’re getting Intel’s 13th Gen Core i5-13420H processor with four performance and four efficiency cores. What’s even better is that Lenovo has managed to ship it with 16GB of DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration alongside 512GB of PCIe 4.0 SSD! With some of the best read/write speeds I’ve seen on a laptop so far. Not just of the budget kind mind you.
Lenovo V14 Gen 4 – CrystalDiskMark
That means I basically had no problem going by my everyday work on the Lenovo V14. Including browsing Chrome with at least 10 – 12 tabs open (sorry Arc, I’ll meet you back on my MacBook Air), while also streaming music in the background on Spotify, and occasionally making some designs on Photoshop.
Whereas that combo of a powerful processor + plenty of memory and storage makes it a great fit for students who are just getting into programming as well.
And all that is with the “Adaptive Power Mode” by the way, which keeps the thermals and the noise from its single fan under control just fine. I could always switch to the “Performance” mode from the Lenovo Vantage app when I need that extra pinch of power at the expense of louder fan noise and hotter temperatures… which is exactly what I did when I tried playing a few games on this guy.
But here’s the thing.
The Lenovo V14’s integrated GPU is pretty weak. Weaker than what you get on Intel’s “U” series processors because this one has Intel’s UHD graphics instead of the newer, more powerful Iris Xe graphics. So… what you gain in that CPU horsepower, you will be losing a little in terms of GPU power.
That wasn’t much of a problem in CPU-bound games like Valorant although I actually had to lower the resolution to 720p to somewhat enjoy Counter-Strike 2.
Design and build
12.76 x 8.47 x 0.78 inches (W x D x H)
1.43 kg, All-plastic build
Let’s move on.
So it’s pretty clear that Lenovo V14’s display and performance are a step above what you’d find on a typical budget laptop, right? What about the build quality then?
Well… this is where its budget roots start to show ‘cause the V14 is completely made of plastic. The lid and the keyboard deck here have a nice, polished finish to sell you the illusion of something more expensive — and I’m also digging its minimal visual aesthetics + the 180° hinge — but yeah. The rest of the laptop, including the side I/O frames, the bottom deck, and the keys themselves, have this sorta gravelly, plasticky feel to them.
And if you’re someone with a habit of hitting the keyboard real hard when typing, you might wanna dial it down a notch on the Lenovo V14. Since I definitely noticed some flexing with its keyboard deck with frankly not a lot of pressure.
Lenovo V14 (Gen 4) - Ports
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The port selection on this thing is pretty good though. There are a couple of USB-A connections (one with a faster USB 3.2 Gen 1 spec and the other with a slower USB 2.0 speed), one RJ-45, one full-sized HDMI 1.4, and one USB-C port with 3.2 Gen 1 speed. The V14 charges via a barrel-pin connector but the good news is that the one available in Nepal comes with a 65W USB-C adapter instead. Or you can even fill it with any 65W USB-PD charger.
Battery
45 Watt-hour battery
65W power adapter (USB-C)
Then again, I found the Lenovo V14’s battery life to be strictly average. It’s got a tiny 45Wh battery inside which was only giving me 4 – 5 hours of screen time under my usual, casual usage. Even when I’d kept the performance mode to “Adaptive” and battery mode to “Balanced”.
Webcam
HD (720p) camera
Physical privacy shutter
And like every other budget laptop, I’m not impressed with the webcam quality on the V14 either. It has a typical 720p sensor with a physical privacy shutter that’s passable when you’re somewhere with good lighting but that’s about it. Expect a lot of blown-out highlights and digital artifacts like noise when attending a video call with this guy.
Oh and before I forget, the Lenovo V14’s downfiring stereo speakers are what I’d like to call “the good kind of bad”. They sound quite thin, hollow — and with absolutely zero bass — but it kinda reminds me of one of those old-timey radios. Is this the… “bittersweet symphony” thing that I keep hearing about?
Keyboard and trackpad
Full-size keys without Numpad
No backlight
Plastic multi-touch trackpad
Anyway, I gotta say the keyboard and the trackpad on this budget laptop are just about average as well. This plastic trackpad is a bit too small whereas this keyboard isn’t backlit to begin with. Not that I struggled to maintain my usual typing speed or anything, but the lack of a backlight and the gravelly feel of the keys I talked about before did rub me off the wrong way here.
Lenovo V14 (Gen 4) review: Conclusion
Alright.
So to wrap up this review, I think the Lenovo V14 (Gen 4) is easily the best budget laptop in Nepal right now. This thing is very much your run-of-the-mill cheap laptop in a lot of ways, although its display and powerful performance easily sets it apart from the rest of the herd. Which means if you’re a student, a small business owner, or just about anyone looking to buy a nice, affordable laptop under NPR 80,000, this is it.
Our video review of Lenovo V14 (Gen 4) is coming up pretty soon
Lenovo V14 (Gen 4) review: Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
• Good value for money
• A bit flimsy build quality
• Powerful performance with Intel’s “H” series CPU
We have already heard that the two biggest wallet platforms of Nepal Khalti and IME Pay are going to merge soon. If this turns out to be true, it will definitely give a head-to-head competition to eSewa, which is currently leading the wallet market in Nepal. In this article, let us discuss how the combination of Khalti and IME Pay will benefit users and how (and if) this will be a threat to eSewa.
Khalti and IME Pay Merge
What is a Digital Wallet?
So, we’re diving into the world of Khalti, IME Pay, and their big merger buzz today. But before we get lost in the juicy details, let’s start with the basics of digital wallets in Nepal.
A digital wallet is like your trusted friend, safely holding your payment information like credit cards, bank details, or other digital credentials. It’s fast, it’s easy, and, honestly, it’s a game-changer. Nepal’s wallet story started off with eSewa way back in 2009, and since then, it’s been a wild ride.
Is it better than Mobile Banking?
Now, here’s the fun part of my own life. I’ve tried mobile banking. Yup, those apps my bank keeps pushing, but I keep running back to wallets like Khalti and eSewa. This is because Wallets pack the exact features I need, like paying my electricity bill, sending cash to my cousin, settling a loan, or even ticketing to concerts or shows, all in a few taps. Mobile banking, on the other hand, is like a grumpy uncle. It is slow, it is stingy with features, and I will have to spend 11. 3 extra while transacting between two different mobile banking apps. This is not the case with digital wallet transactions. Furthermore, Wallets charge lower fees, do not have annoying yearly renewal costs (banks love sneaking those in), and they just feel more… me. In Nepal, I’ve noticed (on Reddit, I mean) that most folks agree that wallets are a better option compared to mobile banking.
Khalti and IME Pay teaming up
Okay, let’s talk about the hot gossip. Khalti and IME Pay might be tying the knot! As per the rumors, the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 16, 2025, tentatively named “IME Khalti.” No official announcement has been made yet, but the news is flowing like monsoon winds. As someone who uses both apps, I’m kinda excited about this big news. Could this merger shake things up? Here’s what I think.
So, what’s in it for me and you? Imagine all my bill payments, money transfers, and online shopping combined in a single “IME Khalti” platform! No more hopping from this app to that for different payments. Khalti’s always been my go-to for paying my phone bill; meanwhile, IME Pay’s my hero for remittances. If they blend Khalti’s smooth tech with IME Pay’s remittance magic, we might get the best of both worlds. Nepal’s migrant workers would cheer, too.
Plus, with eSewa dominance the spotlight, this merger could light a fire under everyone’s butts. More competition means better goodies, lower fees, cooler features, and maybe even friendlier customer support. I think that this merger might cut their costs, and if they’re nice, they’ll pass the savings on to us.
eSewa: The OG that’s still got swagger
But hey, everything I said earlier does not come that easily. Now, let’s chat about eSewa, the OG of Nepali wallets. Is this merger a threat to its crown? Honestly, I don’t think eSewa’s sweating bullets just yet. I’ve been an eSewa user since forever (it’s the first wallet I ever used), and it’s practically family for me now. After 15 years (born in 2009), it’s a name I trust, like my favorite chiya spot. With 80% of the market and 8+ million users, it’s got a fan base that’s tough to crack. Convincing someone to switch is a hard pass unless Khalti and IME Pay are coming with some insane games (offers) that people cannot just ignore.
There are places where Khalti and IME Pay fail to match eSewa. Back in 2018, the company teamed up with Nepal Airlines for domestic and international rights in the app. On the other hand, Khalti’s stuck with just local flights.
Not just that, eSewa has the cross-border feature from 2024, which means Indian tourists can pay the merchant with PhonePe or Google Pay via eSewa’s QR codes. Khalti’s got something similar, but eSewa’s 425,000 merchants make it king here. IME Pay? Not even flexing that muscle.
Oh, and eSewa also has eSewa Pasal, which is like a mini online mall in the app where you can buy items easily. Khalti and IME Pay don’t have that yet. Plus, in village areas, eSewa’s SMS feature (no internet needed) has saved many when Wi-Fi’s a myth. And what’s even cooler is that I can even enter an ATM and pull cash from my eSewa balance (from NIC Asia).
Here’s the cherry on top: eSewa’s rumored to launch an IPO soon. Not because F1Soft’s broke (haha, they’re loaded!), but to let us regular folks buy shares. I’d love to own a piece of eSewa, I mean if I got lucky enough to get allocated (I have hard luck getting). That’s a loyalty hack I don’t think IME Khalti is planning on adapting anytime soon. Well, it’s not that perfect- picture as I just made it sound. eSewa’s app glitches sometimes (ugh, those lags!), but let’s hope they will fix this soon. There are some major features eSewa lacks.
Khalti-IME Pay’s attack
As I already told you, eSewa’s not perfect, and I’ve felt the sting. The bank transfers usually cost NPR 5-10, and some merchant payments come with charges, too. This is because of the dominance thing. Likewise, Khalti gives you some cash back on top-ups or bills. IME Pay’s even sweeter with zero fees under NPR 10,000, plus 3% interest on the balance if you have got at least NPR 1,000 there. If both of these features got mixed, I might ditch eSewa for cheaper thrills.
Remittances are another core spot. Even though eSewa has agents (112,000+), it’s IME Pay that leads in the remittance part. While eSewa handles remittances via eSewa Money Transfer with a lot of agents, it’s not as laser-focused or trusted as IME Pay. Nepal’s huge remittance market (25% of GDP) craves specialized service, and IME Pay just feels right. Khalti’s user-friendly app could polish this strength. Post-merger, IME Khalti might dominate remittances, pulling users who prioritize sending money from abroad over eSewa’s broader.
My Final two cents
So, here’s the thought from my side. eSewa’s is no doubt still the wallet king of Nepal, sitting pretty on its throne with years of trust and loaded money. But Khalti and IME Pay merging is like two underdog teaming up to tease the giant with a stick. With cheaper fees, remittance feasibility, and better feel, IME Khalti could make eSewa sweat buckets. But one thing is for sure: it won’t happen overnight. eSewa’s got numbers of loyal fans, and breaking that will take time. Let’s see how marketing will go. For that, we will have to wait for the official confirmation and app launch with new features.
Together with the iPhone 15 lineup and the Watch Series 9, the top-of-the-line Apple Watch Ultra 2 has also made its debut with improved performance and features. So, let’s get right into the official specs, features, availability, and official price of the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Nepal.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Overview:
Design and Durability
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a big smartwatch with a titanium casing that weighs 61.4 grams. Its display is protected by sapphire crystal, while the back is a mixture of sapphire crystal and ceramic material.
On one side, you’ll find a GPS antenna for precise location tracking, dual speakers that enhance call and Siri audio, a siren emitting up to 86dB sound to attract help, and an Action button. This thing lets you customize functions like marking waypoints, starting workouts, and even activating the siren with a press and hold.
On the opposite side, there’s the side button, a depth gauge to measure underwater depth and temperature a three-microphone array to optimize voice clarity, and a digital crown for navigation.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
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In terms of endurance, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers an IP6X dust resistance. Moreover, it excels in water-related environments with 100m water resistance (WR100), and even for diving enthusiasts, it is rated up to 40 meters for swimming and diving according to EN13319 standards.
There are also band choices for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, including the Alpine Loop (available in Blue, Indigo, and Olive), Trail Loop (offered in Orange/Beige, Green/Gray, Blue/Black), and Ocean Band (in Blue and Orange). Supposedly, when paired with a new Trail Loop or Alpine Loop band, the watch becomes carbon neutral.
As for the display, there is a flat 49mm (1.92-inch) always-on Retina OLED screen protected by sapphire crystal, offering ~338 ppi density. Apple has also upgraded to 3,000 nits of peak brightness this time, so I wouldn’t be worried about outdoor visibility at all on the Watch Ultra 2. Except for the brightness, all other display specs are pretty much the same as the first-gen Apple Watch Ultra.
Like the Watch Series 9, this guy features an upgraded S9 chip too, whose GPU is 30% faster than the Apple S8. It also has a new four-core neural processing unit (NPU) for on-device Siri data processing, eliminating the need for constant WiFi or cellular network connectivity. Apple also claims the new chip allows for 25% better dictation for Siri than the previous model.
The S9 SiP includes an upgraded second-generation ultra-wideband chip, similar to the U1 chip, enabling precise location detection of nearby devices also equipped with this technology. This new dual-core CPU has 5.6 billion transistors — 60% more than the S8 chip.
Watch Ultra 2 is also one of the first Apple smartwatches to offer 64GB of storage. Likewise, WatchOS 10 is the biggest highlight of this guy. But of course, WatchOS 10 will be available for older Apple smartwatches too, including Watch Series 9 and newer.
Battery
With all these changes, if you’re expecting enhanced battery life, you will likely be let down. Apple is still promising the same old 36 hours of endurance under regular usage. However, the “Low Power Mode” sees an increase of 12 hours, going from 60 to 72 hours. It does feature fast charging for the watch, but the complete information about it is yet to be disclosed.
Intuitive Double Tap gesture
With the introduction in Ultra 2 and the simultaneous release in Watch Series 9, there’s a new gesture: the double tap. By simply tapping your thumb and index finger together, you can perform various actions like answering or ending a call, setting a timer, controlling media playback, silencing alarms, and even snapping photos or recording videos.
The gesture relies on data from the gyroscope, accelerometer, and heart rate sensor, all finely tuned by machine learning to prevent accidental activation. It sounds pretty intuitive to me!
Rest of the features
Other than this, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can track everything from your heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), stress, ECG levels, skin temperatures, and more. The updated Workout app on WatchOS 10 lets you train for different kinds of workouts. There’s even a workout feature that can intelligently switch between swimming, biking, and running on its own.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Specifications:
Dimensions (H x W x L): 49 x 44 x 14.4mm
Weight: 61.4 grams
Display: 1.92-inch Always-on Retina LTPO OLED, Up to 3,000 nits brightness, Sapphire crystal glass, 502 x 410 pixels
Design: Titanium case, Digital crown with haptic feedback, Action button
Water ResistanceLevel: WR100 (Up to 100 meters), EN 13319
Durability: IP6X dust-resistant
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter (-500m to 9000m), compass, SpO2, VO2max, temperature (body), temperature (water)
Processor: Apple S9 chip (dual-core)
Storage: 64GB (GPS + Cellular)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Dual-band WiFi (2.4/5GHz)
Apple in its latest launch event announced its next generation of products including its Watch Series 10. It was not dubbed “Watch X” as some rumors suggested. And it is now officially available in Nepal. Anyway, let’s take a deeper look at the Apple Watch Series 10 and also discuss its official price in Nepal.
Apple Watch Series 10 Overview
Design and Display
The Apple Watch Series 10 looks basically the same as its predecessors having the same design blueprint. However, what Apple has done is, that they cut down its size, making it the thinnest Apple Watch so far. It comes in two different builds, the first being the standard aluminium — available in Jet Black, Rose Gold, and Silver.
The other choice is what is turning out to be metal prime in recent times i.e. Titanium. It also comes in three shades: Slate, Gold, and Natural. The watch can withstand outdoor weather pretty easily as it is IP6X and 5ATM rated for dust and water resistance.
The Apple Watch Series 10 ships in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm. This number is derived by measuring the longer side of the watch. That being said, the wearable is available in two display sizes too. The smaller one stretches 374 x 446 pixels while the larger one measures 416 x 496 pixels.
Also, you’re looking at a wide-angle OLED panel here for better visibility from extreme angles, which is the first time for an Apple Watch. Furthermore, the screen can go up to 2,000 nits and drop as low as 1 nit brightness. Moreover, the watch wears a protective glass on top, which is Ion-X for aluminum casing, and Sapphire for titanium.
One of the primary reasons for the slimmer build of the Apple Watch 10 series is the new S10 SiP. It consists of a 64-bit dual-core processor, quad-core neural engine, and 64GB storage. The combination of all these helps the watch perform intelligent features like double-tap gestures, on-device Siri, dictation, automatic workout detection, as well as safety features like Crash/Fall Detection. In the meantime, it boots on watchOS 11 which offers new tricks of its own like Smart Stack, redesigned Photo face, and Translate app.
The key highlight of Apple Watch Series 10 is the ability to detect Sleep Apnea, wherein breathing stops repeatedly during sleep and can potentially be series. Likewise, the next feature that Apple introduced is depth and temperature sensing ability during water activity. This offers users useful insight during activities like snorkeling.
Additionally, the watch has a cellular variant as well, which can provide you with enough functionality that it won’t matter if you forget your phone at home.
It even has Voice Isolation for calling. Even with all this, the watch can last you up to 18 hours on normal usage. Meanwhile, it can go up to 36 hours on low power mode. After the charge has depleted it can reach up to 80% charge in just 30 minutes making it the fastest charging Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 10 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Apple Watch Series 10 price in Nepal is NPR 79,000 for the 42mm and NPR 85,000 for the 46mm model. Both of them are available with an aluminum case without cellular connectivity, and you can buy Watch Series 10 in Nepal from Apple-authorized stores like Hukut.
Honor is continuing its streak of new phone releases, and the latest addition to its lineup is the semi-flagship model, the Honor 200 Pro. This latest phone features the latest Snapdragon chip with a telephoto camera. And we have a Holi special offer on Hukut Store. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and official price in Nepal of the Honor 200 Pro.
Honor 200 Pro Overview
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
The latest Honor 200 Pro houses the recently announced Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Its predecessor, the Honor 100 Pro packed a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Meanwhile, the chipset is accompanied by 12GB/16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Similarly, the phone boots on Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0 on top.
Design and Display
The latest Honor 200 Pro features a 6.78-inch curved OLED display. It comes in FHD+ (2700 × 1224 pixels) resolution and has a refresh rate up to the standard 120Hz. Honor claims to hit 4,000 nits of brightness with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also has high-frequency PWM dimming of 3840Hz.
The design showcases the phone’s curved display on the front and its multi-camera setup on the rear in a circular camera module cutout. The available color options include black, pink, white, and light green/bluish hues.
Camera
The Honor 200 Pro camera setup consists of a rear triple camera system and a front-facing camera. The rear setup includes a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.3″ OmniVision OV50H sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 50MP 2.5x telephoto camera with a Sony IMX856 sensor with OIS, and 4K video recording capability. The front camera is a 50MP shooter with a Sony IMX906 sensor, f/2.1 aperture, a 3D depth camera, and 4K video recording support.
As for the battery juice, the Honor 200 Pro gets it from a non-removable 5200mAh cell, which supports 100W wired charging and 66W wireless charging as well. Connectivity options will include 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
Honor 200 Pro Specifications
Weight: 199g
Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ OLED curved display
Resolution: 2700 × 1224 pixels
Chipset: Octa Core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform
UI/OS: Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0
Memory: 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
Storage: 512GB or 1TB storage options
Rear Camera:
50MP main camera with 1/1.3″ OmniVision OV50H sensor, f/1.9 aperture, OIS
12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2.5cm macro option
50MP 2.5x portrait telephoto camera with Sony IMX856 sensor, OIS, f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording
The Honor 200 Pro price in Nepal is NPR 84,999, 74,999 for the sole 12/512GB trim. You can purchase the phone at this discounted rate only from Hukut Store.
Flagship phones have been all about the cameras today. Take the newly launched Honor Magi 6 Pro as an example. This guy comes with a 180MP periscope zoom lens, a 50MP main camera with variable aperture, and more. And it is available for a discounted price in Nepal. Without further ado, let’s get straight into the specs, features, and latest price of the Honor Magic 6 Pro in Nepal.
Honor Magic 6 Pro Overview:
180MP Periscope Lens
Let’s start with the elephant in the room. The Honor Magic 6 Pro rocks a 180MP periscope camera, the highest resolution yet on a mobile smartphone for a zoom lens. This optically stabilized lens can optically zoom up to 2.5X and up to 100X digitally. Likewise, the main camera is a 50MP ultra-dynamic shooter with a variable aperture of f/1.4 to f/2.0 for those photo enthusiasts. Last but not least is a 50MP ultrawide lens.
Talking of the videography aspects, there is no 8K recording though. The Magic 6 Pro can shoot up to 4K at 60fps. Upfront, there is a 50MP selfie snapper and a 3D ToF lens for 3D face scanning.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Like its Magic 6 sibling, the Pro variant also gets the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This 4nm fabbed silicon from Qualcomm features a prime Cortex-X4 core clocking at 3.3GHz, five Cortex-A720 cores at 3.2GHz, and two A520 cores running at 2.3GHz frequency. Handling the graphics core is an Adreno 750.
In terms of memory options, Honor ships this phone in three configurations: 12/256GB, 16/512GB, and 16GB/1TB. As for the software, the phone boots on MagicOS 8 built on top of Android 14.
Design and Display
Getting to the design, the Magic 6 Pro doesn’t look much different from the Magic 6. You get a flat frame design with slightly curved edges and a thickness of 8.9mm. The circular camera module is also identically engraved in a metal frame. Even the color options are the same: Qilian Snow, Sea Lake Green, Wheat Wave Green, Flowing Cloud Purple, and Velvet Black. In terms of ingress protection, the device secures an IP68 rating.
As for the display, there is a 6.80-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution (2800 x 1280 pixels). This 120Hz screen supports LTPO tech for dynamically switching between 1Hz to 120Hz. It is shielded by a Giant Rhinoceros Glass, with an impressive 10-fold anti-drop rating. Other attributes include 4320Hz of PWM dimming, HDR 10+ certification, 1.07 Billion colors, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support.
The Magic 6 Pro gets its juice from a 5600mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support. Plus, there is 66W wireless fast charging support as well. In terms of connectivity options, you get 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, infrared, GPS, NFC, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port. Furthermore, the device also packs an RF enhancement chip C1+ for enhanced network reception. It can also communicate directly to TianTong satellites via Hongyan Communication support.
Honor Magic 6 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability:
The official Honor Magic 6 Pro price in Nepal is NPR 129,999 for the sole 12/512GB trim exclusively on the Hukut Store. Hurry up, as it’s a limited time offer for Holi.
Xiaomi has officially introduced the Xiaomi 15 Ultra in Nepal. It is the ultimate flagship from the company featuring a Leica quad-camera system and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The device brings a 200MP Telephoto camera, high-resolution display, a powerful battery, and advanced AI capabilities. So lets learn everything about the latest Xiaomi 15 Ultra, including its official price in Nepal and pre-booking offers.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Overview
Leica Quad-Camera System
The Ultra series remains heavily focused on photography, even more so than Samsung and Apple’s flagships. It retains the large circular quad-camera module inspired by Leica cameras and is available in three versions: two-tone silver and black, along with plain black and white models.
The biggest upgrade in the camera system is a 200MP periscope camera with 4.3x zoom, offering improved low-light performance through a larger sensor, faster aperture, and higher resolution. Xiaomi refers to the phone as “Night God” to highlight its low-light photography capabilities. The other three cameras are 50MP each, with minor adjustments from the 14 Ultra. Notably, the main camera now has a fixed f/1.63 aperture, replacing the variable aperture from the previous model.
Additionally, the third-generation Photography Kit, an optional accessory, includes a case and a camera grip. It features a new red finish, a larger 2,000mAh battery that doubles as a power bank, and retains the same controls: shutter button, video button, zoom lever, and exposure dial.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra continues to boast a sturdy build with the profound camera module. The quad curved aluminum frame adds more to ergonomics for a proper flagship hands-on feel. Likewise, it features a 6.73-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 3200 nits. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The design incorporates Xiaomi’s Guardian Structure with Gorilla Glass 7i protection, an aerospace-graded glass fiber back plate. and IP68 water and dust resistance.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Compared to its predecessor, the 8 Elite has a significant performance margin. However, if you do not care about playing high-performance requiring games, the performance might just even be an overkill. Meanwhile, it runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0, based on Android 15. The device includes a 3D dual-channel cooling system.
In addition, Xiaomi has bought various AI features in its system. Xiaomi’s HyperAI features include a Creative Assistant and a Productivity Assistant. The Creative Assistant enables object removal, sky and reflection enhancement, blur reduction, and AI-driven image and video editing. The Productivity Assistant provides context recognition for tasks such as text, translation, and search, along with voice recognition for transcription and instant translation. It utilizes Google Gemini Nano 2 and Google Circle-to-Search for functionality.
Battery and Charging
It houses a 5410mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 80W wireless charging. It also offers 18W reverse wireless charging. Xiaomi claims the battery retains 80% capacity after four years of use. The phone supports dual SIM, Bluetooth 6.0, WiFi 7, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1.
The official Xiaomi 15 Ultra price in Nepal is NPR 149,999 for the 16/512GB RAM variant. It will be available for pre-booking from March 9 – 15, and those who do will also get an official Xiaomi 50W Wireless Charging Stand worth NPR 9,999 for free.
Smartphone
Price in Nepal
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (16/512GB)
NPR 149,999
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
When we hear the names Asus and Lenovo, the first thing that usually comes to mind is their range of laptops. However, these companies are into manufacturing smartphones as well. Giving this trend a continuity, Acer (a well-known laptop brand) is soon joining the world of smartphones. Yes, Acer is launching a phone! Let’s get into the depth of this news.
Here’s everything we know
Even though we know Acer is launching a phone, we are still unaware of the specifications it will carry. But one thing for sure is this new device will be launched this March 25 in India. We got to know this because the company has set up a promotional page on Amazon.in, featuring the tagline “The Next Horizon,”. However, the teaser offers no clues about the name or the number of smartphones that Acer plans to unveil during the event.
This does not come all of a sudden. Back in July 2024, Indkal Technologies announced a partnership with Acer to bring Acer-branded smartphones to India. Initially, the phone was planned for a 2024 release, but due to some reasons, the idea got rescheduled. After a year, the company is finally preparing to make its official announcement in the coming weeks. Moreover, the same partnership with Indkal Technologies also suggests that this handset from Acer will be priced between INR 15,000 and INR 50,000. This means that the company is targeting both the budget and premium midrange lineups.
Acer’s Acerpure brand
Back in January, two models of Acer branded smartphones, named Acerone Liquid S162E4 and Acerone Liquid S272E4, were listed on Acer India’s official website under the Acerpure brand.
Image: Acerpure
The listings mention features like a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, a 5,000mAh battery, an HD+ display, up to a 20MP camera, 4G support, and Android 14. There are no clues that tell us that this is the phone launching on March 25, but maybe….maybe it is. Looks like we will have to wait a few more days to know the real story.
The LOQ is Lenovo’s lineup of budget gaming computers announced back in 2023. We reviewed one of the units back then, but with the tides of time, there is a lot more in circulation today. Although LOQs do generally offer good specs and performance for their prices, this i5 + RTX 4050 combo caught my eye in particular for its awesome value proposition.
Today, I’ll be reviewing the Lenovo LOQ 15 2024 (15IAX9) with Core i5-12450HX, RTX 4050, and walk you through its strengths and weaknesses and whether you should get it or something else for around that 1.2 lakh mark!
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review (2024): Specifications
Dimensions: 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm, 2.38 kg
First, let me quickly clear some doubts you might have, although this LOQ has a 12th gen Intel processor, it’s a 2024 unit, alright! Lenovo actually announced three different ‘Intel’ models as a part of their 2024 lineup of the LOQ 15: 15IRX9, 15IAX9I, 15IAX9. The first one ships with newer 13th and 14th gen Intel processors while the latter two get older 12th gen chips. You are better off skipping the 15IAX9I entirely since it has a weak Intel Arc A530M GPU which leaves you with either the 15IRX9 or 15IAX9. Both of them are good choices, but the former gives you more choices in terms of configuration.
Enough of all that, all you needed to know from that confusing looking paragraph is that this is indeed a 2024 machine despite having an old processor.
Design and Build
1359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm, 2.38 kg
PC-ABS material (top, bottom)
In terms of design, Lenovo has gone ahead and smoothened out the kinks of the 2023 edition. The toy-esque blue plastic at the back is gone, now replaced by a subtler grey panel. The design is more streamlined, camouflages in professional settings easier, and sticks out less.
Besides that change, the exhaust is at the back now with a few ports on the right side and none on the left at all. The overall build is still solid with no deck flex at all while the screen can wobble a bit at times.
Moving on to the display, the LOQ has a relatively speedy 144Hz IPS screen that sports your typical 1920x1080p resolution. Unfortunately, you cannot go for a faster or higher res unit for this particular model, but the paper numbers are quite alright (actually pretty sweet) for a budget gamer.
When I tested the panel, I got a pretty nice 99% of the sRGB gamut, with good Gamma, and satisfactory brightness levels! That’s a rare find in this segment (1-1.2 lakh NPR) so it definitely puts the LOQ into spotlight among a sea of washed-out screens!
The bezels are a bit thick-ish towards the bottom and it kinda wobbles a bit from time to time, but I’d be judging it very harshly if I said the display was anything other than excellent for gaming at this price!
Keyboard
Full-size keys with Numpad
Single zone backlighting (white)
Now, let me tell you about a MAJOR gripe I have with my LOQ 15 and it’s this keyboard: its layout to be precise. You see, in Nepal, the LOQ 15IAX9 is generally only available with a UK key-layout which means jumbled up symbols and split keys.
I had a bad bad time missing my Shifts and Enters when cranking up articles for the first time, so I came up with this simple 3 step solution:
Set your ‘Preferred Language’ to English (United States) (to get the US layout)
Install Microsoft PowerToys (to remap keys)
Remap your (| \)-looking key to Shift and (~ #)-looking key to Enter!
Here's a visual demo
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Step 1: English (United States)
Step 2: PowerToys
Don't be confused about step 3, what's printed on the keyboard won't match what you type!
Voila! Now, you can type like you normally do but there’s a slight caveat. You see touch typers like me can type without looking down for individual keys, so what’s actually printed there doesn’t bother me. But if you’re someone who likes to hunt and peck, then using a US layout for a UK keyboard might get frustrating. Try finding ‘@’ for your next email and you’ll soon realise that maybe getting used to a new layout isn’t that bad.
With all that out of the way, the keys themselves are pretty nice on the LOQ with good feedback and spacing. I would rank them a tad higher than the Nitro Vs and Victuses of the world, but Lenovo could still improve in the fit and feel department. Oh, and there’s a white backlight too alongside a dedicated numpad but that’s expected. Maybe some RGB flair would help elevate it to the next level.
Trackpad
Plastic trackpad with integrated left/right keys
I actually quite liked the trackpad on the LOQ 2024. Lenovo’s following ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mantra here, so pretty much last year’s trackpad in a new chassis. It’s centered to the spacebar so there’s more room for those full-sized arrow keys on the right and just out of the way to prevent accidental touches. Pretty good for browsing around the internet or navigating the OS, but it’s not glass topped or anything and the clicks are also just a-okay!.
Speakers and Webcam
2x 2W speakers (downfiring), Nahimic Gaming Audio
HD (720p) camera, Electronic privacy shutter
Speakers and webcam are definitely not the strong suit of the LOQ 15. The down-firing set of stereo speakers aren’t very loud or full but they’ll get you through your Youtube needs just fine. The HD webcam spews dark and noisy images, but getting through your occasional zoom meetings won’t be a problem as well. I just wished these compromises didn’t exist at all, but they are not deal breakers when I am looking for an affordable PC to game on.
Performance
Intel Core i5-12450HX CPU (55-157W base power)
NVIDIA RTX 4050 (105W, 6GB GDDR6 VRAM)
24GB DDR5-4800 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
So, let’s get to the meaty part! The PERFORMANCE on the LOQ 15.
As you can see, the 12450HX is a ’12th’ gen Intel processor, an old soul as they say, but it’s still a relatively apt performer in 2025!
I ran some Geekbench and Cinebench CPU benchmarks and here’s how it stacks up against the competition. Not topping the charts for sure, but the multiple cores and high power intake do help keep things competitive.
But the GPU is where this LOQ really shines! For context, I have also added gaming results from a cheaper gaming laptop with RTX 3050 graphics that retails for around 1 lakh rupees just to show you how much more you’re actually getting paying a little extra!
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So, let’s start strong with Forza Horizon 5 and Red Dead Redemption II, where I was getting good average FPS numbers with stable 1% lows. Note that I played Forza on the “Extreme” preset for comparison reasons, but dialing it back down to ‘High’ will give you well above 60FPS for a super smooth gameplay. In Red Dead Redemption II with all the settings on ‘High’, the average FPS hovered around ~85ish with a 1% low of 66 FPS. There were barely any noticeable frame drops and I didn’t notice the LOQ getting uncomfortably hot or anything.
Since the 12450HX is not the strongest, performance in Counter Strike 2 left a little to be desired, but I’d recommend going for ‘Low’ settings in First-Person-Shooters anyway, and with that you are probably looking around that ~150FPS mark. Finally in Cyberpunk 2077 with vanilla settings (no RT, no Upscaling), the average FPS shot up to the 90s with a 1% low of over 40 FPS.
Basically, it’s SUPER WORTH IT to spend that extra 10-15k rupees to get this 4050 LOQ over a 3050 gaming laptop as you’ll get much better FPS numbers as you can see in the charts above. But, there’s another reason too. FRAME GEN!
If you’re unfamiliar, this tech is exclusive to NVIDIA’s 40 series and above and generates AI frames in between rendered ones to boost overall FPS numbers. With this in the field, the difference between the two laptops is night and day!
Memory
One of the other reasons I liked this particular configuration so much is because of the generous amount of memory it offers. There are dual 12 gig DDR5-4800 sticks inside for a total of 24GB of system RAM while the 512GB NVME SSD is also wicked fast for the price.
I mean just look at the read speed on this thing, no wonder loading applications and games feel like a breeze.
Credit: LaptopMedia
Moreover, there’s an empty M.2 slot for a 2280 SSD so you could easily expand the storage as your game library grows in the future.
Not for just Gamers
Given the color accurate screen, powerful processors, and affordable asking price, this LOQ makes a good proposition to more than just COD fans. I’d say it’s a damn good option if you want an entry level editing rig or want to dip toes in 3D animation. Even for students that need to run simulations or crank up a render in AutoCAD, this LOQ is good for all of it. The fans don’t ramp up unless they need to and I never had a problem with excessive heating as well.
Battery
60 Watt-hour Li-Po battery
170W AC power adapter
Having such powerful components inside drains the battery quite a lot in the default configuration. But I got a workable 5+ hours by disabling the dGPU, setting refresh rate to 60Hz, and lowering the brightness to 50%. In our continuous video playback test, this LOQ lasted around 8 hours in total. So, overall not as good as some Ryzen equipped gaming laptops with larger batteries, but still decent enough to use as a university or work computer. On purchase, you might get either a smaller 135W adapter or a 175W but try to negotiate with the seller to get the higher rated one as 135W just won’t cut it for this particular configuration.
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review (2024): Conclusion
Overall, the i5-12450HX, RTX 4050 equipped LOQ is the best laptop you can get at NPR 114,999 today. It’s got a powerful processor, a fast and accurate screen, and optimized thermals. While the speakers and webcam might not be particularly impressive, the value for money is there for anyone seeking their next college computer (looking at you engineering undergrads) or an affordable gaming rig!
It even made it to our best laptops list back in 2024: