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OnePlus Ace Racing Edition: The second Ace installment

We discussed the first OnePlus Ace series installment a few weeks back. And now it’s the turn of the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition which is just the toned-down version of the previous model. Here, we will dig into the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition in Nepal.  

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition Overview

Display and Design

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition starts at 8.7mm in thickness and weighs 205 grams. It looks a lot like the OnePlus 10 Pro which is already available in Nepal. There is a large camera bump that is like the 10 Pro. And on the side, there is a physical fingerprint scanner for biometrics. It is available in two color options – Athletics Grey and Lightspeed Blue.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition display

Further, the IPS LCD screen here measures 6.59-inches with 1080×2412-pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts 480nits of typical and 600nits of HBM. It also covers 100% of the DCI P3 color gamut. Moreover, there is a 20:9 aspect ratio and 87.6% screen-to-body ratio. Above the screen, there is a left-aligned punch-hole cutout that holds the front-facing camera.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the device gets its power from MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX. This is the same processor we saw in the standard, OnePlus Ace. It is a 5nm chipset that integrates an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 (@2.85GHz) and four Cortex-A55 (@2.0GHz) coupled with Arm’s Mali-G610 MC6 graphics processor. The latter boosts the frame rates which is helped by the HyperBoost feature that reduces frame drops and stutters.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition performance

Moreover, there is the largest Vapor Chamber that has ever existed in a OnePlus phone. It is an 80layer cooling system with a liquid-cooled vapor Chamber, graphite, and special conductive material. And for even smooth gaming, there is an X-axis linear vibration motor with O-Haptics effects. And to top it off, there is a virtual keyboard with haptics tuned by Razer.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition keyboard

Over to the software front, the OnePlus Ace boots on Android 12 on top of ColorOS 12.1. If the phone launches in the global market, it will have OxygenOS 12.1. Furthermore, you can have up to 12GB RAM coupled with up to 256GB of internal storage of UFS 3.1. You can’t even expand your internal storage because there is no card slot on the device.

Camera and Audio

Moving on, the phone has a triple camera setup with a 64MP lens with an f/1.9 aperture alongside the support for PDAF. Compared to the standard Ace, there was the support for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) as well. Likewise, there is an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 119-degree field-of-view. Then, the setup gets complete with a 2MP camera for macro shots.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition camera

There is a 16MP ISOCELL S5K3P9SP front-facing camera for selfies and videos. It lies above the screen and can record videos up to 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. On the other hand, the rear camera can record up to 4K videos. However, both still support gyro-EIS.

As per audio, there are stereo speakers with Dirac Audio for loudspeakers and also the 3.5mm headphone jack for music or calls. And if you decide to be wireless, it supports an aptX HD Bluetooth codec with reduced latency for gaming.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a medium Li-Po 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging. It can charge the device from 0-80% in 29 minutes only. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. In addition, the connectivity options list out as Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS), NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition battery

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition Specifications

  • Body: 75.8 x 164.3 x 8.7mm, ~188 gm
  • Display: 6.59-inches LCD panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DCI-P3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels)
  • Processor: Dimensity 8100-MAX (5nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software: Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – 64MP primary sensor
    – 8MP ultra-wide camera
    – 2MP macro lens (4cm focus)
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.05 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Audio: Stereo speaker setup
  • Battery: 5,000mAh with 67W Super Flash Charge
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition color options

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition Price in Nepal

We have received no news about the global launch of the device which makes us believe that it will be exclusive to China for some time. However, if the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to start around NPR 40,000.

ModelOnePlus Ace Racing Edition price in ChinaOnePlus Ace Racing Edition price in Nepal (expected)
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition (8/128GB)CNY 1,999NPR 40,000
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition (8/256GB)CNY 2,199NPR 44,500
OnePlus Ace Racing Edition (12/256GB)CNY 2,499NPR 49,500

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Realme Pad X: Realme’s most powerful tablet till today

Realme has launched Pad X – its most powerful tablet till today. It was launched alongside the Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition which we discussed a few days earlier. Here, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Realme Pad X in Nepal.

Realme Pad X Overview

Display and Design

The design of the Realme Pad X has a different approach than the other tablets it has launched before. It flaunts a flat-frame design as we have seen on other premium tablets like iPad Air and Xiaomi Pad 5. You can see the power button on top and volume adjusters on the right. It weighs around 499 grams and measures 7.1mm in thickness.

Realme Pad X display

In addition, it also has the Stylus support. You can buy the new Realme stylus we saw a while earlier. It even attaches itself to the tablet’s frame. And while we are on the subject, let’s not forget a folio case and a smart keyboard as well. The model is available in three color options – Bright Chessboard Green flashier, Sea Salt Blue, and Star Grey.

The device has a 10-6-inch big IPS LCD screen with a 2K resolution of 1200×2000-pixel capacity. It boasts 450nits of peak brightness and supports DC dimming as well. To top it off, it has received TÜV Rheinland certification for a hardware-level blue light filter.

Performance and Memory

Over to the software front, Pad X boots on Android 12 on top of Realme UI 3.0. The latter has been optimized for tablets with some features like PC connect, split view, and portrait centering function.

And the system is driven by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset based on a 6nm fabrication process. This combines an octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) CPU with Adreno 619 graphics.

Realme Pad X performance

There is no cellular version available for the device but only the Wi-Fi-only version. As per memory, there are two configurations – 4/64GB and 6/128GB.

Camera and Audio

There is a total of two cameras in the device – 13MP of f/2.2 aperture at the back and 8MP of f/2.0 at the front. The latter has a 105-degree field of view. You can record videos up to 1080p resolution at the rate of 30 frames per second. For audio, four stereo speakers are tuning out 24-bit/192kHz audio. Unfortunately, it lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack which means you must make it work with a Type-C earphone.

Realme Pad X camera

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the device gets its fuel from a non-removable 8,340mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It gives you 19 hours of video playback, 11 hours of video calls, and 138 hours of music playback. In addition, it also supports reverse charging. Lastly, there are features like Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth 5.1. However, it is a disappointment that there is no GPS on the tablet.

Realme Pad X Specifications

  • Body: 7.1mm thickness, 499 gm
  • Display: 11-inches IPS LCD panel, 450nits brightness
  • Resolution: 2K (1200 x 2000 pixels)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)
  • Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage
  • Software: Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0
  • Rear Camera: 13MP f/2.2 sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0 sensor
  • Audio: Quad speaker setup, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 8340mAh with 33W charging
Realme Pad X color options

Realme Pad X Price in Nepal

The tablet has only been released in the Chines market at the asking price of CNY 1,299 for the 4/64GB memory. We have no news about its launch on the global market. However, we can still estimate that if Realme Pad X launches in Nepal, it will have a starting price of NPR 27,500 for 4/64GB.

ModelRealme Pad X price in China (Official)Realme Pad X price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Pad X (4/64GB, Wi-Fi Only)CNY 1,299NPR 27,500
Realme Pad X (6/128GB, Wi-Fi Only)CNY 1,599NPR 32,500

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Evercade EXP: A new gaming console with cartridge support

We have now received a new retro gaming console from Evercade. It goes by the name Evercade EXP which is just a handheld gaming console that has started sale in the United States. In this article, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Evercade EXP in Nepal.

Evercade EXP Overview

Display and Design

We saw the first installment of Evercade – a handheld gaming console back in 2020. And now, we have seen its successor – Evercade EXP with a similar form factor as its predecessor. However, the new one has the inscribed button letters. And to top it off, you can see that the device has two new buttons – R2 and L2. It also has A and B buttons for gaming portrait mode. However, the standard button layout still lacks a joystick which is quite a disappointment.

Evercade EXP design

There is a start and select buttons on the device which are accompanied by the menu button on the right side. Further, it boasts a 4.3-inch IPS LCD screen with 800×480-pixels resolution. There is a single-color configuration of White but also a limited black edition with some other accessories.

Performance

The device is driven by a 1.5GHz processor that brings 4GB of in-built memory. There are more than 300 games in Evercade’s cartridge ecosystem and the EXP supports most of them. In addition, there is a TATE mode specially designed for classic vertical games. You can turn the device by 90 degrees and the games like Toaplan’s Truxton and Atari’s Centipede can be enjoyed while in the vertical mode. This can be accomplished by the A and B buttons.

Evercade EXP performance

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a 3,000mAh battery cell that gives us a usage time of 4 – 5 hours. Likewise, the charging is done via the USB Type-C port here. And for wireless connectivity, there is Wi-Fi support as well. Lastly, if you wish to play the games on an external monitor, you can connect the two devices via the HDMI port on the console.

Evercade EXP keys

Evercade EXP Specifications

  • Dimensions: 192.7 x 78.5 x 20.7 mm
  • Display: 4.3” IPS, 800×480 pixels
  • Processor: Unspecified 1.5GHz Processor
  • Storage: 4GB
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo jack
  • Wireless connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Wired connectivity: 720p Mini HDMI Output for TV
  • Battery: 3000mAh (4-5 hours of gaming)
  • Charging: USB-C Charging

Evercade EXP Price in Nepal

The device has just been announced and will be available in the market in the United State from winter 2022. However, the price has been fixed at USD 150 from the standard version with IREM Arcade 1 Collection and a USB Type-C cable. Likewise, the Limited edition with bundled carrying case, double-sided poster, art card, keyring, and certificate authenticity at just USD 227. If Evercade EXP ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 22,000 and ranging up to NPR 32,000.

ModelEvercade EXP price in the USEvercade EXP price in Nepal (expected)
Evercade EXP (Standard Edition)USD 150NPR 22,000
Evercade EXP (Limited Edition)USD 227NPR 32,000

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POCO F4 5G: Is it the rebranded Redmi K40S?

We have now received a new POCO smartphone – F4 5G alongside the POCO X4 GT at an online live stream. The F4 5G is not a phone built from the ground but is the rebranded Redmi K40S for the global market. In this post, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of POCO F4 5G in Nepal.

POCO F4 5G Overview

Display and Design

The new POCO F4 5G sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 100% DCI-P3 coverage panel with Truecolor professional color tuning, ΔE≈0.35, and JNCD≈0.35 color accuracy. The screen boasts 900nits of HBM brightness and 1300nits of the peak. In addition, it supports HDR10+ certification and has the Dolby Vision. Above the screen, there is a center-aligned punch-hole cutout that holds the front-facing camera. Then, the screen gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

POCO F4 5G display

As per the design, POCO F4 looks no different than its rebranded model – Redmi K40S. The only difference is the POCO branding instead of the Redmi. The body here weighs 195 grams and measures 7.7mm in thickness. It is also IP53 rated against dust and splash. The model is available in three color options – Night Black, Nebula Green, and Moonlight Silver.

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is the same old Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. This is no different from its predecessor – POCO F3. It is a 7nm chipset with an octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585) CPU coupled with Adreno 650 graphics processor. Over to the software front, the POCO F4 5G runs on Android 12 on top of MIUI 13 for POCO.

POCO F4 5G memory

Further, the phone comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1. For cooling, the device has its own LiquidCool 2.0 technology which keeps the CPU temperature in control. This means it will have a better cooling performance than the iQOO 9 SE and the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Camera and Audio

Under the hood, there is a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary lens of f/1.8 aperture and 0.7-microns pixel capacity. And to top this off, it also supports PDAF and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This is news for mid-ranged POCO phones. Then, it is followed by an 8MP ultrawide sensor with a 119-degree field of view and 1.12-microns pixel capacity. Completing the setup is a 2MP camera for macro shots. This is an improvement over its predecessor.

POCO F4 5G camera

There is a 20MP front-facing camera lying above the screen which has a 1.0-microns pixel capacity. Here, the back camera setup can record videos up to 4K resolution at 30/60 frames per second while the front is limited to 1080p.

Furthermore, there is a loudspeaker system with stereo speakers that tunes out 24-bit/192kHz audio. This means it supports Dolby Atmos and an X-axis linear vibration motor. However, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the device which means you can either use the USB Type-C 2.0 or rely on Bluetooth devices.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the device is a medium Li-Po 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging. The device can be charged from 0 to 100% in just 38 minutes. In addition, it also supports Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 3+. For biometrics, the device brings a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is integrated into the power button. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

POCO F4 5G battery

Lastly, the connectivity options list out as Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (A-GPS, up to dual-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (2), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC), region dependent NFC, and an IR blaster.

POCO F4 5G Specifications

  • Display: 6.67-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED, HDR10 +, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nit brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 870 (7nm)
  • RAM: up to 8GB LPPDDR5 RAM
  • Storage: up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software: MIUI 13
  • Rear Camera: 64MP primary lens with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens
  • Selfie Camera: 20MP
  • Battery: 4500mAh with 67W wired QC3 +/ PD3.0
  • Colors: Moonlight Silver, Night Black, Nebula Green
POCO F4 5G price in nepal

POCO F4 5G Price in Nepal

If the POCO F4 5G ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to start from NPR 50,000 for the 6/128GB memory configuration. In India, the phone has started the sale at the starting price of INR 27,999.

ModelPOCO F4 5G price in IndiaPOCO F4 5G price in Nepal (expected)
POCO F4 5G (6/128GB)INR 27,999NPR 50,000
POCO F4 5G (8/128GB)INR 29,999NPR 52,000
POCO F4 5G (12/256GB)INR 33,999NPR 58,000

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DJI Transmission: The brand’s first wireless video monitoring device

DJI has finally released its first wireless video monitoring device on the market. It recently unveiled the RS 3 series gimbals and now it has hit us with DJI Transmission. The device can control the compatible gimbals within a 6km radius and supports remote monitoring. In this article, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of DJI Transmission in Nepal.

DJI Transmission-1

DJI Transmission Overview

As mentioned earlier, DJI Transmission has launched as the first wireless video monitoring device from the brand. It works as a transmitter and a controller. The device uses transmission technology with two primary components – a transmitter and a receiver. The former is a rectangular box with antennae on the left that sends the signal, and the latter brings a 7-inch 1500nits High-Bright Remote monitor that receives the signal as the pictures.

Here, both the transmitter and receiver integrate the same chip solution as we can see in the premium Ronin 4D camera. This results in ultra-low transmission latency when we work with the cameras and to make it better, a single transmitter can also be paired with multiple receivers.

Moving on, the device can send videos up to 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second due to the O3 Pro technology that is available up to 6km. This also includes live audio monitoring. And if it comes to, you can choose your frequency bands (2.4/5GHz) according to your needs. However, you can see the Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) technology to switch between the bands which leads you to an interference-free transmission.

DJI Transmission

DJI Transmission Price in Nepal

We estimate that if the DJI Transmission ever launches in Nepal, it will have the price of NPR 3,25,000. In the United States, it costs you USD 2,499 and if you want the transmitter and High-Bright Remote Monitor, you need to buy them separately at the price of USD 1,699 and USD 1,099 respectively.

ModelDJI Transmission price in the USDJI Transmission price in Nepal (expected)
DJI TransmissionUSD 2,499NPR 3,25,000

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DJI RS 3 Series starts sale in the United States

DJI RS 3 series launched a few weeks back and they have now started their sale in the United States. There are two gimbals – DJI RS 3 and DJI RS 3 Pro in the series and are built on DJI’s Ronin 4D cameras we saw last year. They bring a third-generation RS stabilization system with performance enhanced by 20%. They have even improved in terms of making difficult shots and angles simper to pull off. Here, we will discuss the specs, features, and the expected price of DJI RS 3 and DJI RS 3 Pro in Nepal.

DJI RS 3, 3 Pro Overview

DJI RS 3

Starting with the vanilla model – RS 3, it is the smaller one among the two RS 3 series gimbals. It succeeds RS 2 we saw in the year 2020. The body weighs 1.3kg and has the endurance to hold up to 3kg of payload. This makes it ideal for quick-response shots. Following that is a newly built axis-locking technology to release and unfold the gimbals when you turn the device on. Videographers can highly benefit from this since it eliminates the need to rebalance the arms when multiple takes are required. You can also start the recording wirelessly with the help of the shutter button.

DJI RS 3 (2)

Further, there is a SuperSmooth mode on the gimbal that provides you extra stabilization when you are filming up to 100mm of zoom lenses. And when we put it with RS 2, it features a larger OLED touchscreen measuring 1.8-inches. This makes it easier for making changes in settings without an app. You can also see the physical gimbal mode switch which you can use to toggle between FPV modes, pan follow, pan, and tilt follow. It brings a new battery grip design with 12 hours of battery life and replaceable flexibility.

DJI RS 3 Specifications

  • Weight: 1.3kg
  • Payload: 3kg
  • Tilt Axis: -1120 to +2140
  • Roll Axis: -960 to +2400
  • Pan Axis: 3600
  • Ports: RSA/NATO, 1/4″-20 Mounting Hole, Cold Shoe, USB-C, Mini-HDMI
  • Latency: 60ms
  • Transmission: Up to 200m
  • Battery Life: 12 hours

DJI RS 3 Pro

Moving on, the DJI RS 3 Pro also brings the 1.8-inch display and axis-lock technology like that of the RS 3. The 1.5kg body flaunts a larger camera rig that has the endurance level of a 4.5kg payload.

DJI RS 3 feature

Likewise, RS 3 Pro ships with the Ronin 4D’s LiDAR focusing technology that makes working with manual lenses easier. You can pair the gimbal with the improved focus motor which will let you enable auto-focus on the manual lenses. Lastly, there is a feature where you can keep your shots stable and in focus in the hard situation by improving subject detection and tracking. This was made possible with the ActiveTrack Pro technology by the brand itself.

DJI RS 3 Pro Specifications

  • Weight: 1.5kg
  • Payload: 4.5kg
  • Tilt Axis: -1120 to +2140
  • Roll Axis: -960 to +2400
  • Pan Axis: 3600
  • Ports: RSA/NATO, 1/4″-20 Mounting Hole, Cold Shoe, USB-C, Mini-HDMI
  • Latency: 60ms
  • Transmission: Up to 200m
  • Battery Life: 12 hours

DJI RS 3, RS 3 Pro Price in Nepal

We have estimated the price of DJI RS 3 and DJI RS 3 Pro in Nepal to be NPR 80,000 and NPR 1,20,000 respectively. In the United States, it has a price of USD 549, and USD 869 is already open for sale.

ModelDJI RS 3, 3 Pro price in the USDJI RS 3, 3 Pro price in Nepal (expected)
DJI RS 3USD 549NPR 80,000
DJI RS 3 ProUSD 869NPR 1,20,000

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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 with Devialet tuning goes official

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 has finally launched in the European market. It succeeds last year’s FreeBuds Pro and brings some upgrades as well. In this post, we will discuss the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 in Nepal.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Overview

Design

The new Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 flaunts a rectangular stem that is like that of its predecessor. It then follows up with an in-ear design for your comfortability. The body is IP54 rated against dust and water resistivity. There are three color configurations for the TWS earbuds – Silver Frost (Black), Silver Blue, and Ceramic White.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 colors

Features

FreeBuds Pro 2 integrates quad-magnet drivers with a frequency level ranging from 14Hz to 48Hz. It supports Hi-Res Dual Sound System which means this is the world’s first earbuds with the given driver. In addition, there is an adaptive equalizer setting to revise the user behavior and adjust the audio accordingly so that your experience is even more enhanced.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 design

You can also see that Huawei has collaborated with a French Sound Technology brand Devialet to have a good audio enjoyment. Further, there is Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that can filter your background noise by up to 40dB. You can choose from three ANC modes – General, Cozy, and Ultra. Likewise, if you wish to be aware of your surroundings, you can use Awareness mode as well. And for the calls and conferences, there is a three-mic array for crystal clear sound delivery.

Battery

Moving on, the TWS will provide you 30 hours of battery life with the case which divides into 4 hours with the ANC turned on and 6.5 without the ANC.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 battery

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Specifications

  • Driver: 11mm Quad-magnet driver
  • Frequency: 14Hz to 48kHz.
  • Music Time: 4hr (with ANC), 30hr (with charging case)
  • Controls: Touch gestures
  • Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (up to 40dB)
  • IP Rating: Yes (IP54)
  • Color: Silver Blue, Silver Frost (Black), Ceramic White

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Price in Nepal

The earbuds have started on sale in the European market at the price of EUR 200. If Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 30,000.

ModelHuawei FreeBuds Pro 2 price in EuropeHuawei FreeBuds Pro 2 price in Nepal (expected)
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2EUR 200NPR 30,000

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Aya Neo 2 & Neo Slide goes official

Aya Neo has unveiled two new handheld game consoles named Aya Neo 2 and Aya Neo Slide respectively. They both integrate AMD’s most recent Ryzen and Radeon processors which will provide you a great experience. In this post, we will talk about the specifications, features, availability, and the expected price of Aya Neo 2 and Aya Neo Slide in Nepal.

Aya Neo 2, Neo Slide Overview

New Ryzen APUs with RDNA 2 and Radeon 680M

Both Aya Neo 2 and Aya Neo Slide bring the Ryzen 7 6800U processors powered by AMD’s Zen 3+ CPU and an iGPU built on the RDNA 2 architecture. The Ryzen 7 6800IU brings 8 CPU cores and LPDDR5-6400 RAM support.

Aya Neo 2 & Neo Slide_

Further, there is Radeon 680M graphics whose performance is like that of the NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti. This means the performance rate will be doubled for both Aya Neo 2 and Aya Neo Slide. This was made possible due to the Radeon 680M pumping 3.38 TFLOPS versus the Steam Deck’s 1.6 TFLOPS.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, Aya Neo tells us about the PCIe 4.0 storage, LPDDR5 memory, and USB 4.0 ports. The consoles will also have a fingerprint scanner and the latter – Aya Neo Slide comes with an RGB keyboard.

Aya Neo 2 & Neo Slide_-2

Aya Neo 2, Aya Neo Slide Price in Nepal

Aya Neo 2 & Neo Slide_-1

We have no official confirmation about when these consoles will be available in the global market or in Nepal, let alone with their price. However, we can still hope it enters the market soon and within the year 2022. We have also seen a low-budget gaming console – Aya Neo Air Plus which will be available from December 28, 2022. However, we can still estimate the device’s price to be more than USD 1,600. To note, the Aya Neo Next that powers up with AMD Ryzen 7 5825U has a price of USD 1415.

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Vivo Nepal launched Y55 with 44W flash charge in Nepal

We have now received a new installment of the Vivo Y-series – Y55. This is a mid-range phone with a 44W flash charge which is the focal point here. In this article, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the official price of the Vivo Y55 in Nepal.  

Vivo Y55 Overview

Display and Design

Beginning with the display, Vivo Y55 flaunts a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 2400×1080-pixels. It covers the DCI color gamut and has a 180Hz touch sampling rate. You can also see that the display has capacitive multi-touch and is made of 3D plastic.

Vivo Y55 Display and Design

His body weighs 182 grams and embeds 160.80×73.79×8.42mm in dimension. It has a smooth matte-looking surface on the rear panel alongside a rectangular camera island. There are two color options for the model – Ice Dawn and Midnight Galaxy.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the device brings Snapdragon 680 processor. It is a 6nm chipset that teams up with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This should be enough for you to use the phone daily with some low-power games and social media apps. You can also see the 4GB virtual RAM feature which will handle the phone if you ever need to opt for some more RAM capacity. Over to the software front, the phone boots on Android 12 on top of FunTouch OS 12.

Vivo Y55 Performance

Camera and Audio

There are three cameras in the rear panel on the island – 50MP primary of f/2.0 aperture, 2MP macro of f/2.4, and 2MP depth of the same f/2.4. You can also see the LED flash for better night shots on the phone. There are many modes in the Vivo Y55 like Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Double Exposure, Live Photo, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse, Pro, and Documents. 

Vivo Y55 Camera

Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie snapper with an f/2.0 aperture. You can utilize the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) in the back camera setup. For audio playback, there are quite some features like WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, AAC, and OPUS.

Rest of the specs

Vivo Y55 gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery cell that has the charging support of a 44W adapter. This will give you the endurance time of 10 hours of non-stop PUBG games and if that is not what interest you – there are 18 hours of endurance level on non-stop YouTube videos.

Vivo Y55 Battery and Charging

There are some sensors like an accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and e-compass. Lastly, there is a GPS with GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, and QZSS features.

Vivo Y55 Specifications

  • Body: 160.80 x 73.79 x 8.42 mm, 182g
  • Display: 6.44-inch AMOLED, FHD+ resolution
  • Processor: Snapdragon 680 (6nm process)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software: Android 12-based FunTouch OS 12
  • Rear Camera: Triple (50MP f/1.8 primary, 2MP f/2.4 depth, 2MP f/2.4 depth)
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.0
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 44W fast charging (50% in 28 minutes)
  • Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
  • Colors: Snow White, Black Star
Vivo Y55 Color Options

Vivo Y55 Price in Nepal

The official price of Vivo Y55 in Nepal is NPR 33,999 for the 8/128GB memory configuration. You can buy it in almost any Vivo-authorized retail store across Nepal.

ModelVivo Y55 price in Nepal (official)
Vivo Y55 (8/128GB)NPR 33,999

POCO X4 GT goes official in the global market

POCO has unveiled two new smartphones in the global market – POCO X4 GT and POCO F4 5G. Here, we will look at the former – POCO X4 GT with all its specifications, features, availability, and its price in Nepal. The device is the second installment of the X4 series from the brand and is rumored to be the rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro from last month.

POCO X4 GT Overview

Display and Design

Beginning with the design, the POCO X4 GT brings a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with 1080×2460-pixels resolution. It also has a DCI-P3 coverage alongside DC Dimming, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. Likewise, it boasts a 144Hz refresh rate teaming up with a 270Hz touch sampling rate. Then, the screen gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5. And to top it off, there are 500nits of typical brightness and 650nits of HBM.

POCO X4 GT Display

The device has a flat edge design with round corners and a slight curve for a good grip. Further, there is a rectangular camera bump that holds the rear camera setup. The body weighs 200 grams and measures 8.9mm in thickness. There are three color options available for the model – Black, Blue, and Silver.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the device is driven with MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset based on a 5nm fabrication process. It integrates an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at the speed of 2.85GHz and 2.0GHz respectively. The graphics depart here are handled by Arm’s Mali-G610 MC6 processor.

POCO X4 GT Performance

Over to the software front, the device boots on Android 12 on top of MIUI 13 for POCO. As per memory, there are two different configurations – 8/128GB and 8/256GB of UFS 3.1. This is an LPDDR5 RAM which gives you a good working device. Here, you can’t expand your internal storage since there is no slot for a microSD card. Moreover, for cooling purposes, the device brings a 7-layer heat dissipation structure. It keeps your chip cool for your enhanced experience.

Camera and Audio

Moving on, there is a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary lens with f/1.9 aperture, 0.8-pixel capacity, and PDAF support. It is then followed by an 8MP ultrawide sensor with 1.12-microns pixel capacity and a 120-degree field of view. Completing the setup is then a 2MP camera for macro shots. It can record videos up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second accompanied by 1080p videos at 30/60fps.

POCO X4 GT Cameras

Upfront, there is a 20MP selfie snapper with f/2.5 aperture and 1.0-microns pixel capacity. But unlike the rear camera setup, it is limited to recording 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. Furthermore, for audio, there is a loudspeaker system with stereo speakers that tunes out 24-bit/192kHz audio. It is also coupled with a 3.5mm headphone jack for music and calls.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the POCO X4 GT is a medium 5,080mAh battery with 67W fast charging that can charge from 0 to 100% in just 46 minutes. It also supports USB Power Delivery 3.0. For biometrics, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner followed by a software-based face unlock. Other sensors include an accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, and color spectrum.

POCO X4 GT Battery life and Charging

Lastly, some connectivity options list out as Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS), and a market-dependent NFC. In addition, you can also see the infrared blaster in the device.

POCO X4 GT Specifications

  • Display: 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD, HDR10 +, 120Hz refresh rate, 650nit brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 8100 (5nm)
  • RAM: 8GB LPPDDR5 RAM
  • Storage: up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software: Android 12-based MIUI 13 for Poco
  • Rear Camera: 64MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens
  • Selfie Camera: 20MP
  • Battery: 5080mAh with 67W fast charging
  • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
POCO X4 GT Color Options

POCO X4 GT Price in Nepal

We have already seen the device in the European market where it has a starting price of EUR 379 for the 8/128GB memory configuration. If the POCO X4 GT ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to start from NPR 52,999.

ModelPOCO X4 GT price in EuropePOCO X4 GT price in Nepal (expected)
POCO X4 GT (8/128GB)EUR 379NPR 52,999
POCO X4 GT (8/256GB)EUR 429NPR 58,999

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