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Apple Watch Series 7 price rate in the Nepali market

Apple held an online event for officiating some devices in the global market on September 14. One of the devices was the Apple Watch Series 7. It is now available in Nepal at a great deal. In this post, we will dig into the specs, features, availability, and the new price of the Apple Watch Series 7 in Nepal.

Apple Watch Series 7 Overview

Display and Design

The display size of the Apple Watch Series 7 is 70% brighter than the Watch Series 6. It sports 1.7mm bezels around the edges of the watch on the Always-On Retina display. The screen has a resolution of 448×368 pixels while getting protection from Ion-X strengthened glass. There are two case options – 41mm and 45mm.

Apple Watch Series 7 design

As per body, it is built inside an aluminum frame while the front and back are made of glass and ceramic/sapphire crystal respectively. The watch is IP6X certified for dust resistance and WR50 for water. It has round corners along the edges whose sole purpose is to increase durability in comparison to last year’s Series 6. The color variations for the watch are – Black, Gold, Blue, and Green. You can also choose your strap colors including Solo Loop as we previously saw on Series 6.

Features

Apple watches Series 7 runs on watchOS 8.0 and integrates 1GB RAM coupled with 32GB internal storage. It houses a Moving on, you can view 50% more text on the Series 7 watch compared to the Series 6. This happened because of the bigger screen size. The watch boots on watchOS 8 integrate a bike fall detection which will come in handy. It also has new cycling workouts alongside other features like Pilates and Tai Chi. Further, like all smartwatches these days, it also has a respiratory rate tracking system while you are asleep. Moreover, there is an electrical heart sensor and an ECG app.

apple watch series 7 features

Apple Watch Series 7 has a redesigned interface with larger menu tiles on the display. These apps include Stopwatch, Activity, and Alarms. You can see the feature of a full swipe-keyboard which enhances your interaction experience.

Rest of the Specs

The watch has Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS) for wireless connectivity. Further, it is fueled with a non-removable battery of Lithium Ion type. It can also be charged wirelessly. It has an estimated battery endurance of 18 hours on a single charge. You can charge 0-85% in just 45 minutes.

Apple Watch Series 7 Specifications

  • Body: 44/41mm
  • Body: Glass front, Aluminum frame
  • Display: Always-on Retina OLED screen
  • Control: Touch, Swipe, Digital Crown with haptic feedback
  • Battery Life: 18 hours, 85% charge in 45 minutes
  • OS: Apple watchOS 8
  • Certification: IP6X, WR50 (50m water-resistant)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Built-in GPS
  • Sensors: Built-in Compass, Barometer Altimeter, SpO2 Sensor, Second-Gen Optical Heart Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Accelerometer
apple watch series 7 color options

Apple Watch Series 7 Price in Nepal

These Apple Watch Series 7 has a price of NPR 71,300 for the 41mm screen size in Nepal. Likewise, the 45mm version costs you NPR 76,500.

ModelApple Watch Series 7 price in Nepal (official)
Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm)NPR 71,300
Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm – Nike Edition)NPR 71,300
Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm)NPR 76,500
Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm – Nike Edition)NPR 76,500

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Xiaomi 12S: The vanilla in the series

We saw the Xiaomi 12S Ultra in our previous article. And now, we will discuss the vanilla version of the device Xiaomi 12S with all its specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal. It also has a Pro version which we will be discussing real soon.

Xiaomi 12S Overview

Display and Design

The new Xiaomi 12S flaunts a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz high refresh rate. It has curved sides on the screen. The device also boasts HDR10+ contents with 10-bit color depth and Dolby Vision. Further, the display received DisplayMate’s A+ certification and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

Xiaomi 12S display

The phone weighs around 179/182 grams while embedding the dimension of 152.7×69.9×8.2mm. This is the same as the Xiaomi 12 but with an extra Leica branding. There are four color options in the device – Gray, White, Purple, and Green.

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is Qualcomm’s flagship processor – Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It is a 4nm chipset that integrates an octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2, three Cortex-A710, and four Cortex-A510 cores clocked at the speed of 3.19GHz, 2.75GHz, and 1.80GHz respectively. Likewise, the graphics depart is handled by Adreno 730. This gives 10% better CPU performance, 10% faster GPU, and 20% greater AI performance when compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Xiaomi 12S_ snapdragon

As per memory, you can choose from four configurations – 8/128GB, 8/256GB, 12/256GB, and 12/512GB of USF 3.1. Unfortunately, you cannot further expand the internal storage since there is no microSD card slot. On the software front, it comes with Android 12 out-of-the-box running on top of MIUI 13.

Camera and Audio

The Xiaomi 12S collaborates with Leica for a camera which you can notice beneath the camera bump. The new Xiaomi device sports a triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera of f/1.9 aperture. It has a 2.0-microns pixel capacity (4-in-1pixel binning) with the support of PDAF and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). It is a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX766 sensor that is replaced in Xiaomi 12 Pro. The device also has a 13MP ultra-wide lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a 123-degree field of view. This one however has a pixel capacity of 1.12-microns. Finally, the setup is completed with a 5MP telephoto macro shooter. However, it adds up with the AI Image Solution 2.0 to bring improvement.

Xiaomi 12S_ camera

Upfront, there is a 32MP selfie snapper of 0.7-microns pixel capacity. While the rear camera can record up to 8K videos at the rate of 24 frames per second with HDR10 contents and 4K videos at the rate of 30 frames per second with HDR10+ contents, the front camera is limited to 1080p videos at 30/60 frames per second. Moreover, the rear camera module also holds a Dual-LED dual-tone flash for better night shots.

Moving on to audio, there are stereo speakers for the loudspeaker. But it doesn’t have a 3.5mm jack for headphones. The speakers however are tuned by Harmon Kardon and sport 24-bit/192kHz audio.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the device is a medium 4,500mAh battery cell with 67W fast charging support. It also has 50W wireless charging capability alongside 10W reverse wireless charging. For biometrics, there is an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and a software-based face unlock system.

Xiaomi 12S_ battery

There is Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS (1) / BDS (3) / GALILEO (2) / QZSS (2) / NavIC, NFC, 5G, and USB Type-C for connectivity options. Likewise, other sensors include an accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Proximity, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, and finally an IR Blaster.

Xiaomi 12S Specifications

  • Display: 12S: 6.28″ FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software: Android 12 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 on top
  • Rear Camera: 50MP Sony IMX707 (OIS) + 13MP ultrawide + 5MP tele-macro
  • Front Camera: 32MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, tuned by Harmon Kardon, No headphone jack
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlocks
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Proximity, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, IR Blaster
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS / BEIDOU / NavIC / GLONASS / QZSS, NFC, 5G, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 4500mAh, 67W fast charging, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
Xiaomi 12S color options

Xiaomi 12S Price in Nepal

In China, the device sold for CNY 3,999 for the 8/128GB memory configuration. In Nepal, the Xiaomi 12S might have a starting price of NPR 85,000.

ModelXiaomi 12S price in ChinaXiaomi 12S price in Nepal (expected)
Xiaomi 12S (8/128GB)CNY 3,999NPR 85,000
Xiaomi 12S (8/256GB)CNY 4,299NPR 90,000
Xiaomi 12S (12/256GB)CNY 4,699NPR 1,00,000
Xiaomi 12S (12/512GB)CNY 5,199NPR 1,10,000

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The first phone with a Sony IMX989 sensor

Xiaomi has finally launched the 12S series in the Chinese market. There are two standard models – Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro alongside an Ultra one. In this post, we will dig into the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra in Nepal.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra Overview

1-inch type Sony IMX989 Sensor

Beginning with the most interesting feature of the phone – there is Sony’s 1-inch sensor. This is the first time we saw the Sony IMX989 flagship sensor in a smartphone. This was made with a collaboration between Xiaomi and Sony with a development cost of around USD 15 million. It’s specially designed for smartphones.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra sensor

We saw a 1-inch camera in the Xperia PRO – I before but it was Sony’s RX100 VII compact camera. They are large sensors compared to what we generally see in general smartphones to date.

Backed by Leica

Xiaomi has also collaborated with Leica for the optical imaging software for the Summicorn 8P lens that follows the 1-inch sensor. It shows some features like eliminating flare, chromatic aberration, and ghosting. They even bring an IR filter and an anti-glare coating with each lens.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra leica

Likewise, there is a new feature with two photographic styles called “Leica Authentic Look” and “Leica Vibrant Look” with natural-looking images to focus on light and shadow contrast adding depth to the photos.

Further, there is a triple camera setup at the rear panel – a 50MP wide-angle primary sensor and two 48MP Sony IMX586 ½.0-inch sensors. These two divides out as a 13mm ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture and a telephoto camera with 120mm with f/4.1 aperture.

Display and Design

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra sports a 6.73-inch E5 AMOLED screen with a 3200×1440-pixels resolution. It boasts 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ content, 1000nits HBM brightness level, and 1500nits of a peak. The refresh rate is flexible with the help of AdaptiveSync Pro. Then, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the screen.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra design

It weighs 225 grams and measures 9.1mm in thickness. The body is made up of eco-leather at the back and then the whole setup is embedded in an aluminum frame. Likewise, the camera bump is covered by a 23K gold ring. It is also IP68 rated for dust and water resistivity. There are two color options on the device – Black and Dark Green.

Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is driven by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor. It is a 4nm chipset with a 10% better CPU and 10% faster GPU, and 20% higher AI performance. Then, its teams with 8GB and 12GB of RAM accompanied by either 256 or 512GB of internal storage.

Moreover, the device ships with a 3D cooling system to improve its efficiency by 100%. In addition, there is Xiaomi Surge G1 and Surge P1 chips to boost your battery performance.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra snapdragon

Battery and Charging

Fueling the device is a 4,860mAh battery with 67W fast charging. You can charge your phone from 0 to 100% in just 41 minutes with it. It also supports 50W fast wireless charging that takes 52 minutes for a full charge. In addition, it also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra Specifications

  • Display: 6.73″ WQHD+ E5 AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, AdaptiveSync, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) / Xiaomi Surge G1, Surge P1
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software: Android 12 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple;
    – 50.3MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 (Hyper OIS)
    – 48MP Sony IMX586 ultrawide
    – 48MP Sony IMX586 telephoto
  • Front Camera: 32MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlocks
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Proximity, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, IR Blaster
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / GLONASS / BEIDOU / NavIC / GLONASS / QZSS, NFC, 5G, USB Type-C
  • IP Rating: Yes, IP68
  • Battery: 4,860mAh, 67W fast charging, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
Xiaomi 12S Ultra color options

Xiaomi 12S Ultra Price in Nepal

Let’s look at the price of the device. In the Chinese market, it starts from CNY 5,999 and goes up to 6,999. If the Xiaomi 12S Ultra ever reaches Nepal, we estimate its price to start from NPR 1,25,000.

ModelXiaomi 12S Ultra price in ChinaXiaomi 12S Ultra price in Nepal (expected)
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (8/256GB)CNY 5,999NPR 1,25,000
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (12/256GB)CNY 6,499NPR 1,35,000
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (12/512GB)CNY 6,999NPR 1,45,000

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro goes official: The first Pro in the lineup

Xiaomi has now introduced us to the first Pro Mi Band. It is none other than the Mi Band 7 Pro whose vanilla version Band 7 was released a few months ago. In this article, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro in Nepal.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro Overview

Design

Let’s begin with the design, the new Mi Band 7 Pro flaunts a metallic frame and is by far the most advanced fitness band by Xiaomi. Besides the frame, the body is made up of plastic. It weighs 20.5 grams and measures 11mm in thickness. Likewise, it is 5ATM certified against water which means you can take it to a swimming pool as well. There are two color options – Light Gold and Tint. There is a TPU wristband that you can replace by buying a separate silicone strap.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro display

For display, there is a 1.64-inch screen with a 2.5D curved rectangular glass protection. It also boasts a 70% screen-to-body ratio alongside a 326-pixel density. This is an upgrade compared to the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 and Redmi Smart Band Pro. You can also see the automatic brightness adjustment feature followed by an Always on Display mode. In addition, you can see more than a hundred watch faces which are even customization.

Health/Fitness Tracking

Further, the device comes with an optical PPG sensor for 24-hours heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) levels. It will immediately warn you if your SpO2 level drops and will guide you through a breathing exercise.

You can see over 117 sports modes in the device which includes 14 professional ones like swimming, running, and cycling. Moreover, you can track your sessions more efficiently with a 5-satellite GPS navigation system integrated into the device.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro GPS

Smart Functions

Moving on, the device also supports Xiaomi’s voice assistant in China. And to top this off, there is NFC support to help you with offline payments via AliPay and WeChat. You can see that the device shows compatibility with both Android and iOS devices. It will even notify with incoming calls and messages alongside other schedule reminders, weather forecasts, and music playbacks.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro Specifications

  • Body: 44.7 x 28.8 x 11 mm, 20.5gm (without strap)
  • Strap: Removable TPU straps (130~205mm)
  • Display: 1.64″ AMOLED panel, 2.5D curved
  • Resolution: 280 x 456 pixels resolution, 326 PPI
  • Connection: Bluetooth BLE (5.2), NFC
  • Compatible with: Android 6.0, iOS 10.0, and above
  • IP Rating: 5ATM water-resistance
  • Functions: Alarm, Camera Shutter, DND, Heart Rate Monitor, Notifications, Sleep Tracking, Step Counter, Blood Oxygen, Women’s Health
  • Sports Modes: 117 (14 professional)
  • Sensors: 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, PPG heart rate, Ambient Light Sensor
  • Companion App: Mi Fit (Android | iOS)
  • Battery: 235mAh, up to 14 days (typical) / 6 days (heavy)
  • Charger: Proprietary Magnetic charger (1 hour)
Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro color options

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro Price in Nepal

The band has started the sale in the Chinese market at CNY 399. If the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 8,500. However, we have no idea when it will enter the global market including the Nepali.

ModelXiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro price in ChinaXiaomi Mi Band 7 Pro price in Nepal (expected)
Xiaomi Mi Band 7 ProCNY 399NPR 8,500

Also Read:Xiaomi Mi Band 7: Carrying on the legacy

Samsung launched the Galaxy F13 in Nepal

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F13 in the Nepali market. The phone succeeds last year’s Galaxy F12. However, it is just largely based on Galaxy M13 launched a few months earlier. Here, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the official price of the Samsung Galaxy F13 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Overview

Display and Design

The Galaxy F13 sports a 6.6-inch PLS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution. It boasts 2408×1080-pixels capacity while the PPI density remains 400. Further, it has a teardrop style notch above the screen followed by a quite thick bezel below it. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and supports a 60Hz of refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Display and Design

The device has a rectangular camera module at the back of the device. It weighs 207 grams and embeds 165.4 x 76.9 x 9.3 mm in dimension. Further, it has a matte finished plastic panel that goes out in three color options – Waterfall Blue, Sunrise Copper, and Nightsky Green.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the device gets driven with Exynos 850 chipset based on an 8nm manufacturing process. This integrates an octa-core (4×2.0GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) CPU teamed up with Arm’s Mali-G52 graphics processor. Over to the software front, the device boots on Android 12 on top of One UUI Core 4.1.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Performance and Memory

Moreover, there are two configurations for memory – 4/64GB and 4/128GB of eMMC 5.1. You can also expand the internal storage up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

Camera and Audio

Moving on, there is a rectangular camera island with a triple camera setup at the back of the Galaxy F13. It is led by a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF support. Then, it gets followed by a 5MP ultrawide lens of a 123-degree field-of-view. Completing the setup is a 2MP camera for portrait shots.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Cameras

Likewise, there is an 8MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Both rear and front cameras can record videos up to 1080p at the rate of 30 frames per second. For audio, there is a loudspeaker system in the device, which gets followed up by a 3.5mm headphone jack for music and calls.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the phone is a massive 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. You can use the side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics which then gets followed by a software-based face unlock. Other sensors include an accelerometer, compass, and Virtual Proximity Sensing.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Battery and charging

Lastly, the connectivity options list out as Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS), and USB Type-C 2.0 port.

Samsung Galaxy F13 Specifications

  • Display: IPS LCD, Full HD+ resolution
  • Processor: Exynos 850 (8nm)
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 2D Face Unlock, Samsung Knox
  • Battery: 6,000mAh, 15W charging

Samsung Galaxy F13 Price in Nepal

The Samsung Galaxy F13 has already started sales in Nepal at the price of NPR 23,999 for the 4/128GB memory options. You can buy it from any Samsung authorized retail store.

ModelSamsung Galaxy F13 price in Nepal (official)
Samsung Galaxy F13 (4/128GB)NPR 23,999

Also Read:Samsung Galaxy M13: The latest installment of the M-series

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite: What’s different from the standard version?

OnePlus has launched two new smartphones in the Indian market – The OnePlus 10R 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. The latter is a mid-range smartphone derived from the standard OnePlus Nord CE 2. It launched inside the Nepali market a few months back and now it has got a price hike. Here, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the new price of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G in Nepal.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Overview

Display and Design

Beginning with the design, the new OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite brings a 6.59-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution. It has a high refresh rate of 120Hz and boasts sRGB alongside the DCI-P3 color gamut. It has a 1080×2412-pixel capacity paired with a 401-pixel density. Above a screen, there is a left-aligned punch-hole that holds the front-facing camera.

The device weighs 195 grams and measures 8.5mm in thickness. It has a dual-tone finish which is new to the Nord series. There are stripes around the camera which limits there with a simple matte plastic finish in the rest of the body at the back. Likewise, the screen is made up of glass which is then embedded in a plastic frame. There are two color options for the phone – Blue Tide and Black Dusk.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the handset runs on Android 12 on top of OxygenOS 12.1. You will also get two years of major security updates and three years of additional software updates. Then, the system is powered up with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G based on a 6nm manufacturing process.

It integrates an octa-core CPU with two Kryo 660 Gold (@2.2GHz) and six Kryo 660 Silver (@1.7GHz) cores. Likewise, the graphics depart is handled by Adreno 619 chipset. To note, this is the same processor we previously saw in Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro.

As per memory, there are two memory configurations – 6/128GB and 8/128GB of UFS 2.2. You can also expand the internal storage up to 1TB via a shared microSD card slot.

Camera and Audio

Over to the optics front, there is a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary lens with 0.7-microns pixel capacity, f/1.7 aperture, and PDAF support. This is a little disappointing considering there is no support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). However, you can see the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) here. Further, there are two 2MP lenses with an f/2.4 aperture each for macro and portrait shots respectively.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite price in Nepal

Upfront, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 selfie snapper with an f/2.0 aperture and 1.0-microns pixel capacity. Both rear and front cameras can record 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. Likewise, there is a loudspeaker system for audio followed by a 3.5mm headphone jack for music and calls.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a non-removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. You can also see 9 temperature sensors and a dedicated chip that keeps the battery safe. For biometrics, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner alongside a software-based face unlock. Other sensor includes an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

Lastly, there is Wi-Fi 802.11m Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS), and a USB Type C 2.0 port for connectivity.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Specifications  

  • Body: 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5mm; 195 grams
  • Display: 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6nm)
  • Memory: 6/8GBGB RAM, 128GB storage
  • Software: Android 12 with OxygenOS 12.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera (64MP primary + 2MP macro + 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Fingerprint scanner (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
  • Color options: Blue Tide and Black Dusk
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite price in Nepal

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G price in Nepal

The new price of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite in Nepal is NPR 40,990 for the 8/128GB memory configurations. Previously, it was priced at NPR 39,999. It is available for sale in all OnePlus authorized stores across Nepal.

ModelOnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite old price in Nepal OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite new price in Nepal
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (8/128GB)NPR 39,999NPR 40,000

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 with 65W SuperVOOC charging gets a price raise in the Nepali market

OnePlus launched a new installment in its Nord series – OnePlus Nord CE 2 in the Nepali market a few months back. This is the first smartphone by OnePlus in the global market since the year 2022. This is a mid-ranged phone with Dimensity 900 5G and SuperVOOC charging. And now the price of the device has been raised. Here, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and the new price of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 in Nepal.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Overview

Display and Design

The new OnePlus Nord CE 2 flaunts a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR10+ content and has a resolution of 1080×2400-pixels. The screen-to-body ratio, aspect ratio, and pixel density here measure 84.9%, 20:9, and 409 respectively. The screen here gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Above the screen, there is a left-aligned punch-hole cutout that holds the front-facing camera.

One Plus Nord CE 2 Display

As per the design, the Nord CE 2 has a similar design to last year’s Find X3 Pro. It weighs 173 grams only and has a dimension of 160.6×73.2×7.8mm. There are two color options for the model – Bahamas Blue and Gray Mirror.

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset based on a 6nm manufacturing process. It integrates an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A78 and six Cortex-A55 cores clocked at the speed of 2.4GHz and 2.0GHz respectively. Likewise, the graphics depart is handled by Arm’s Mali-G68 MC4 processor.

One Plus Nord CE 2 Processor

The handset comes in two memory configurations – 6/128GB and 8/128GB of UFS 2.2. Among these two, only the latter is available in the Nepali market. You can also expand the internal storage up to 1TB with the help of a dedicated microSD card slot. On the software front, the phone boots on Android 11 on top of OxygenOS 11.3. Since we have already seen Android 12 on most smartphones in 2022, this is not what we expected from OnePlus in this price range of phones. However, we can have two years of major OS updates and one more year of security patches in the Nord CE 2.

Camera and Audio

Under the hood, there is a triple camera set up with a 64MP primary lens that has an f/1.7 aperture, 0.7-microns pixel capacity, and PDAF support. Further, there is an 8MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 119-degree field of view. Completing the setup is a 2MP camera for macro shots. The module also holds a LED flash for better night shots.

One Plus Nord CE 2 camera_

Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie snapper with an f/2.4 aperture and 1.0-microns pixel capacity. Here, the back camera can record up to 4K videos at the rate of 30 frames per second and the front camera is limited to 1080p videos at 30/60 frames per second. Over the audio front, there is a loudspeaker system accompanied by a 3.5mm headphone jack for calls and music.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a medium 4,500mAh battery with a 65W SuperVOOC charging. It even supports reverse charging to charge some of your accessories. For biometrics, there is an optical under-display fingerprint sensor alongside a software-based face unlocks.

One Plus Nord CE 2 Battery

Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Furthermore, the connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS), NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Specifications

  • Dimensions: 7.32 x 16.06 x0.78-cm; 173 grams
  • Display: 6.4-inch 90Hz OLED, FHD+ resolution
  • Front Camera: 16MP IMX471 (punch-hole cutout)
  • Rear Camera: Triple (64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G
  • Software: Android 11 with OxygenOS 11.3
  • Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4XRAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Battery: 4,500mAh with 65W SuperVOOC charging
  • Colors: Gray Mirror and Bahamas Blue
One Plus Nord CE 2 slot

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Price in Nepal

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 has raised its price in Nepal to NPR 48,999 from NPR 47,999 for the 8/128GB memory configuration. The brand also provides a whole year of screen breakage insurance with every purchase of the phone. You can buy it via any OnePlus authorized retail store across Nepal.

ModelOnePlus Nord CE 2 old price in Nepal OnePlus Nord CE 2 new price in Nepal
OnePlus Nord CE 2 (8/128GB)NPR 47,999NPR 48,999

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Redmi Smart Band Pro starts sale in the Nepali market

Xiaomi Nepal has now launched the Redmi Smart band Pro in the market at the price of NPR 6,199. There are so many features of the watch which we will discuss here alongside its price in Nepal.

Redmi Smart Band Pro Overview

Body

Redmi Smart Band Pro design

The new Redmi Smart Band Pro sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED 8-bit screen with 194×368pixels resolution and 100% NTSC color space. This is a rectangular module with 450nits of brightness level. The display here gets its protection from 2.5D tempered glass. Likewise, the device works with gestures only since there are no buttons for any kind of manipulation. The body then is 5ATM certified against minor splashes.

Features

Further, you can see over 110 sports modes on the watch. This includes some standard ones like running, cycling, swimming, and walking. There is a PPG heart-rate sensor integrated into the device to monitor your heart rate 24/7. In addition, you can keep your Blood Oxygen (SpO2) in check as well.

Redmi Smart Band Pro heart rate

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the pairing of your Smart Band Pro and your phone should be easy with the Mi Fit app. Via the app, you can enable notifications, and incoming calls, and can even receive those calls.

Moreover, the watch gets its fuel from a Li-ion 200mAh battery cell that provides us up to 14 days of battery life on average usage.

Redmi Smart Band Pro Specifications

  • Display: 1.47″ AMOLED display, touchscreen, 194 x 368 resolution, 450nits
  • Strap: Silicone
  • Sensors: PPG Optical Heart-rate monitors, 6-axis-motion-control-sensor (3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope motion sensor), SpO2 sensor
  • Features: Sleep tracker, music playback controls, notifications, alarms, reminders, blood oxygen level
  • Water Resistance: 5ATM 
  • Compatibility: Android 6.0+ or iOS 10.0+
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 200mAh, magnetic charging base
  • Companion App: Mi Fit (Android | iOS)
Redmi Smart Band Pro display

Redmi Smart Band Pro Price in Nepal

The official price of the watch in Nepal is NPR 6,199. You can buy it via any Xiaomi authorized stores across Nepal.

ModelRedmi Smart Band Pro price in Nepal (official)
Redmi Smart band ProNPR 6,199

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Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors (2020) starts sale in the Nepali market

Samsung has now started the sale of its Odyssey Gaming monitors in the Nepali market. These are two curved monitors – G7 and G9, both of which are available here. To note, these are the first monitors with 1000R curvature and QLED displays. In this article, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the official price of Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors in Nepal.

Odyssey Gaming Monitors Overview

Odyssey G9

The first one Odyssey G9 brings a 49-inch Dual Qual High-Definition screen with 5120×1440-pixels resolution. It boasts a 240Hz refresh rate with a quick response time of 1ms. Likewise, there is a 32:9 aspect ratio with a peak brightness level of up to 1000cd/m2.

Samsung Odyssey G9 2020 Price in Nepal

The device comes with Quantum dot technology alongside an HDR1000 VA panel which will lead you to ultra-smooth screen transactions. And it also eliminates distraction and lessens the lag time. This is the most advanced gaming monitor in the Samsung Odyssey series.

Odyssey G7

Moving on, the Odyssey G7 is a smaller monitor in two screen sizes – 32 and 27. However, the refresh rate and response time are the same as we saw in G9. It has a Quad-High-Definition panel with 2550×1440-pixel resolution. Moreover, there is a 16:9 aspect ratio with Quantum dot technology and HDR600 VA screen. Lastly, the brightness level here is up to 600cd/m2.

Samsung Odyssey G7 2020 Price in Nepal

Odyssey G9 Specifications

  • Screen Size: 49-inch
  • Display Panel: Curved VA (1000R)
  • Resolution: Dual-QHD (5120×1440)
  • Lighting Design: Infinity Core
  • HDR: HDR1000
  • Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
  • Viewing Angle: 178° (H)/ 178° (V)
  • Frame Rate: 240Hz
  • Adaptive Technology: FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC
  • I/O: 2×Display Port 1.2, 1×HDMI 2.0, 2×USB

Odyssey G7 Specifications

  • Screen Size: 32-inch/27-inch
  • Display Panel: Curved VA (1000R)
  • Resolution: QHD (2560×1440)
  • Lighting Design: Core
  • HDR: HDR600
  • Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
  • Viewing Angle: 178° (H)/ 178° (V)
  • Adaptive Technology: FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC
  • I/O: 2×Display Port 1.2, 1×HDMI 2.0, 2×USB

Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors Price in Nepal

The official price of Samsung Odyssey Gaming monitors in Nepal starts from NPR 1,39,990 to NPR 3,19,990. It is available in all Samsung authorized stores across Nepal.

ModelSamsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors price in Nepal (official)
Odyssey G7 (27-inch)NPR 1,39,990
Odyssey G7 (32-inch)NPR 1,48,990
Odyssey G9 (49-inch)NPR 3,19,990

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Noise Audio Accessories entering soon in Nepal

Noise is an accessory brand from India whose services started in 2014. It was started by Amit and Gaurav Khatri with smartphone covers which slowly began expanding to the market of smartwatches, TWS earbuds, and so much more. Now the news suggests that Triveni Group has been assigned as the authorized distributor of Noise and here, we will see the expected audio accessories and their price in Nepal.

Noise Audio Accessories Price in Nepal [Expected]

ModelNoise Audio Accessories price in Nepal (expected)
Noise Air Buds ProNPR 5,500
Noise BeadsNPR 3,000
Noise PowrNPR 3,500
Noise Compact Gaming NeckbandNPR 3,800

Noise Air Buds Pro

We expect that the first earphone audio accessory to hit the Nepali market would be the Noise Air Buds Pro. It is an in-ear earphone with the support of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for subduing noises up to 25dB. In addition, there is a transparency mode to be aware of the background noises. You can also see the dual-microphone setup in the Air Buds Pro. The device gives more than 3.5 hours once you charge it and turn the ANC on as well.

Noise Air Buds Pro Price in Nepal

Noise Air Buds Pro Specifications

  • Drivers: 10mm driver
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (10m range)
  • Codecs: SBS
  • Battery Backup: 3.5 hours (ANC off), 4 hours (ANC on)
  • Charging Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes of fast charging = 4 hours of playback
  • Noise Cancellation: Yes, ANC (up to 25dB)
  • Durability: IPX5
  • Charging interface: USB-C
  • Noise Air Buds Pro Price in Nepal (Expected): Rs. 5,500

Noise Beads

Further, we have Noise Beads which are the cheapest accessory in the series. It can give you over 7 hours of endurance time in a single charge which can be extended to 18 hours when teamed up with the case. There is Bluetooth 5.1 for you to pair them to your phone which comes with Noise’s own “HyperSync” fast-pairing technology. Moreover, you can see voice assistant support on the device. It comes with Type-C charging and is also IPX5 rated for water resistivity.

Noise Beads Price in Nepal

Noise Beads Specifications

  • Drivers: 6mm driver
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 (10m range)
  • Codecs: SBC, AAC
  • Battery Backup: 7 hours (Earbuds), 11 hours (With charging case)
  • Noise Cancellation: No
  • Durability: IPX5
  • Charging:
    • Earbuds: Magnetic: (2 hours)
    • Charging Case: Type-C (1.5 hours)
  • Noise Beads Price in Nepal (Expected): Rs. 3,000

Noise Powr

Moving on, next on our list is Noise Powr – an over-the-ear headphone that integrates a 40mm audio driver. It is tuned with Noise’s proprietary TruBass technology that you can use with both wired and wireless connections. The battery life on the earbuds here is 25 hours with a full charge. To note, it can even connect the devices simultaneously.

Noise Powr Price in Nepal

Noise Powr Specifications

  • Drivers: 40mm driver
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 / Aux cable
  • Battery Backup: 24 hours
  • Noise Powr Price in Nepal (Expected): Rs. 3,500

Noise Combat Gaming Neckband

Lastly, there is the Noise Combat Gaming Neckband which is specially designed for gamers with blue breathing LEDs on them and a controller as well. There is a dedicated gaming mode on the earbuds with a very low latency of 45ms. And for calls, there is a dual-microphone for the in-game voice chats. And to top it off, there is an environment noise cancelation.

Noise Combat Gaming Neckband Price in Nepal

Noise Combat Gaming Neckband Specifications

  • Driver: 10mm
  • Frequency Response:
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (10m), Auto-pairing
  • Music Time: 25hours (at 70% volume), 12 hours in gaming mode
  • Charging Time: 40 minutes (8 minutes ~ 8hour playback)
  • Water Resistance: Yes, IPX5 Rating
  • Noise Combat Gaming Neckband Price in Nepal (Expected): Rs. 3,800

Conclusion

We are yet not sure which of the audio accessories will be available here and not sure of the price, but we can still estimate that their price would be within the average range. Now, all we can do is wait for it to officially launch in the market and start the sale.

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