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Oppo Enco R: The latest TWS from Oppo

A new pair of TWS has been unveiled by Oppo. Oppo Enco R is the latest sound accessory by Oppo which has already been released in the Chinese market. It will launch into the global market within a few months. This is a budget earbud with 20 hours of battery life. Here, we will be looking at the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Oppo Enco R in Nepal.

Oppo Enco R Overview

Design

The new Oppo Enco R looks a lot like the Apple AirPods since both features a stem and an open-ear fit design. They are very light in weight – 3.5 grams each and 40 grams with the case. The body is also IPX4 rated against water resistivity which means it can survive minor splashes and sweats.

Oppo Enco R Design

The elliptical charger case of the earbuds is designed to match the colors of the TWS earbuds. It has a green indicator LED on the front that shows you the charge status. Likewise, there is a Type-C charging port at the bottom of the case which is used for charging. Moreover, it is available in a single-color configuration – White.

Audio and Connectivity

The earbuds are driven with a 13.4mm audio driver and according to Oppo, it is twice as effective as the standard 12mm one. It also integrates a dedicated bass chamber that boosts the low frequencies for the mainstream audience. However, it still doesn’t have the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature. Instead of ANC, it uses a noise-reducing AI algorithm for clear calls.

Oppo Enco R Specifications

You can connect your earbuds to the phone via Bluetooth 5.2 with a low-latency mode with reduced latency up to 94ms. It is compatible with both Android and iOS platforms with Oppo’s HeyMelody app. You can check your battery status, switch between sound modes, and even update the firmware using the app.

Controls

Moving on, the earbuds have touch-based controls which will let you manage playback for your playlist, adjust the sound volumes, and even call out for your phone’s voice assistant. To top it off, you can also control your phone camera via the earbuds to shoot some pictures or even videos on some Oppo phones with the latest ColorOS software.

Oppo Enco R Controls

Battery and Charging

As we mentioned earlier, the earbuds give you a total playback time of 20 hours. It is while including the 300mAh case. If you exclude it, you can have around 4 hours of it and to charge them, it is 1.5hours for earbuds and 2 for the case.

Oppo Enco R Specifications

  • Driver: 13.4mm dynamic
  • Weight: 3.5 grams (each earbud), 40 grams (earbuds + charging case)
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.2, 10 meters range)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Driver sensitivity: 103 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Microphone sensitivity: -38dBV/Pa
  • Audio codecs: AAC, SBC
  • Music time (50% volume): 4 hours, 20 hours (with charging case)
  • Battery capacity: 27mAh (each earbud), 300mAh (power case)
  • Charging time: 1.5 hours (earbuds), 2 hours (case)
  • IP rating: Yes, IPX4 splash resistance
  • Power case charger: Type-C
Oppo Enco R Battery life and charging

Oppo Enco R Price in Nepal

If Oppo Enco R reaches Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 6,499. In the Chinese market, it is available for CNY 299.

ModelOppo Enco R price in ChinaOppo Enco R price in Nepal (expected)
Oppo Enco RCNY 299NPR 6,499

Also Read: Oppo Enco Free 2i: What’s new from the Enco Free 2?

Huawei FreeBuds 5i: What’s new from last year’s FreeBuds 4i

We have finally received the Huawei FreeBuds 5i with an improved design and battery when compared with its successor – the Huawei FreeBuds 4i. Here, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Huawei FreeBuds 5i in Nepal.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i Overview

Design

We have new in-ear earbuds as Huawei FreeBuds 5i. It brings a case like a cobblestone which then holds the earbuds very nicely. Compared to FreeBuds 4i, the 5i is very lighter and shorter as well. This means it feels very comfortable to your ears. To compare exactly, the device is 18% lighter.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i audio design

This happened despite the change in a battery of 410mAh instead of 215mAh in the earlier buds. Further, the device is available in three different color options – Cosmic Black, Ceramic White, and Island Blue.

Audio

Moving on, FreeBuds 5i is driven by a 10mm dynamic driver with an LDAC codec and Hi-Res Audio support. You can connect the buds to your phone with Bluetooth 5.2. It is also available to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i audio

Further, there is a gaming mode that lowers the latency to 94ms. It also has an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) mode to filter out the surrounding noise up to 42dB. In addition, you can three cancellation modes – depth, balance, and mild. They can be switched individually based on the ambiance.

Battery

The device has a 410mAh battery endurance level of 6 hours with ANC and if you turn it off, you can have it extended up to 7.5 hours. Likewise, if you use the case, you can have it for up to 28 hours. If you charge it for up to 15 minutes, you can have four hours of playback time.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i Specifications

  • Driver: 10mm dynamic audio driver
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.2), multi-device connection
  • Noise-canceling: Yes, ANC up to 42dB
  • Battery capacity: 55mAh (each earbud), 410mAh (case)
  • Music time
    • Buds: 55mAh (6hrs w/ANC | 7.5 hrs w/o ANC)
    • Case: 410mAh (18.5hrs w/ANC | 28hrs w/o ANC)
  • Power case charger: Type-C
  • Colors: Cosmic Black, Island Blue, Ceramic White
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Huawei FreeBuds 5i Price in Nepal

In the Chinese market, the TWS earbuds have started on sale at CNY 599. Similarly, if the Huawei FreeBuds 5i launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 14,000.

ModelHuawei FreeBuds 5i price in ChinaHuawei FreeBuds 5i price in Nepal (expected)
Huawei FreeBuds 5iCNY 599NPR 14,000

Also Read:Oppo Enco Free 2i: What’s new from the Enco Free 2?

Aya Neo Air Plus goes official with three configurations

Aya has been launching a few devices consequently. First, it was Neo 2 and Neo Slide, and now it’s Aya Neo Air Plus. This is the latest from the brand which is also the most affordable handheld gaming PC. And to top it off, it comes in both Intel and AMD processors. In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Aya Neo Air Plus in Nepal.

Aya Neo Air Plus Overview

As mentioned earlier, you can have the device with both Intel and AMD processors. There are two Intel options with Lake-U processors and one AMD option with Mendocino. Talking about the first one, there is an Intel Pentium Gold 8505 processor with a single P-core and 4E-cores with a maximum clock speed of up to 4.4GHz. Likewise, there is an Intel Core i3-11215U chipset with 2 P-cores and 4E-cores in the Intel option.

Aya Neo Air Plus Display and Design

Moreover, there is an AMD Mendocino chipset that brings along an RDNA 2 graphics.

Moving on, the screen measures 6-inches that supports 1080p videos. However, we are yet to know about the RAM or the internal storage. You can use any OS you want on the device – Windows, AYA Neo OS, and Steam OS.

Aya Neo Air Plus Specifications

Aya Neo Air Plus Price in Nepal

Though the device is announced, it will be shipped for quite a while in the future. The Intel versions will be available from December 28, 2022, and the AMD will be even later than the last week of February 2023. Still, the price tag in the United States is clear with the starting price of USD 249 going up to USD 299. If Aya Neo Air Plus ever reaches in the Nepali market, we estimate its price to start from around NPR 35,000.

ModelAya Neo Air Plus price in the United StatesAya Neo Air Plus price in Nepal (expected)
Aya Neo Air Plus (Intel Pentium Gold 8505)USD 249NPR 35,000
Aya Neo Air Plus (Intel Core i3-1215U)USD 299NPR 40,000
Aya Neo Air Plus (AMD Mendocino)USD 299NPR 40,000

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Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G launched with 33W fast charging

We had previously discussed the Realme Narzo 50 5G which was released alongside its Pro version – Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G. Both bring the MediaTek processors and are already starting the sale in India. In this post, we will see the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G in Nepal.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Overview

Display and Design

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz of refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. It boasts 1080×2400-pixels resolution and 411 PPI density. Then, the screen gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Display and Design

The phone has a quite sleek design conserving this is a mid-range gaming phone. It weighs 181 grams and measures 8mm in thickness. Further, there are two color options – Hyper Blue and Hyper Black.

Performance and Memory

The handset is powered up with MediaTek Dimensity 920. It is a 6nm chipset with an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A78 (@2.5GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (2.0GHz) cores coupled with Arm’s Mali-G68 MC4 for graphics. Realme claims that this is the most powerful 5G chipset to be used on a mid-range phone. Likewise, the device runs on Android 12 on top of Realme UI 3.0.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Features and specifications

There are two RAM configurations of 6 and 8GB and both are teamed up with a 128 internal storage with UFS 2.2. Unfortunately, there is no card slot for you to expand the memory but can use the 5GB virtual RAM if needed.

Moreover, you can see a five-layer cooling setup in the device which covers all the heat source components inside it. It is supposed to reduce the model’s core temperature by 10 degrees.

Camera and Audio

Over to the optical front, there are three rear cameras embedded inside a familiar rectangular camera bump. The setup is led by a 48MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 0.8-microns pixel capacity, and PDAF support. It is then followed by an 8MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view. Finally, the setup is completed with a 2MP macro shooter.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Cameras

On the front, there is a 16MP selfie snapper with an f/2.4 aperture. Both rear and front cameras can record videos up to 1080p at 30 frames per second. Likewise, there is a loudspeaker system with stereo speakers that tune out 24-bit/192kHz audio which means it supports Dolby Atmos. You can also use the 3.5mm headphone jack for music and calls.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G is a non-removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The charger is included in the box which is a good thing considering that most phones are just leaving it behind and we need to buy it separately. Realme claims that you can charge your phone from 0 to 50% in just 31 minutes.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Battery and charging

Moreover, there is an optical under-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics. In addition, you can also use the sensor for measuring your heart rate. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Lastly, the connectivity options list out as Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS), and USB Type-C 2.0.

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Specifications

  • Body: 160.2 x 73.3 x 7.99mm, 181 grams
  • Display: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 360Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G (6nm)
  • Memory: 6/8GB RAM
  • Storage: 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software: Realme UI 3.0 on top of Android 12
  • Rear Camera: Triple (48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 4cm macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Stereo speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Security: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor
  • Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Color Options

Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Price in Nepal

We have estimated the price of Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G in Nepal to start from NPR 39,000. In the Indian market, its price starts from INR 21,999 for the low-end variant – 6/128GB memory.

ModelRealme Narzo 50 Pro 5G price in IndiaRealme Narzo 50 Pro 5G price in Nepal (expected)
Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G (6/128GB)INR 21,999NPR 39,000
Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G (8/128GB)INR 23,999NPR 41,000

Also Read:Realme Pad Mini: The latest Realme Tablet

POCO Buds Pro goes official with a Klee Inspired design

POCO unveiled the smartphone F4 GT a few weeks back alongside two of the accessories. They were POCO Watch and POCO Buds Pro Genship Impact Edition. There was a poll for fans to ask what they want next from POCO and most of the votes were for TWS earbuds. And now, we have them. In this article, we will discuss the latter – POCO Buds Pro in terms of its specs, features, availability, and the expected price in Nepal as well.

Genshin Impact Customization

The most notable feature about the earbuds is that their design is inspired by Klee – one of the popular characters from Genshin Impact. The model has an elliptical design in red color with an LED indicator at the front and a Type-C charging port underneath it. However, the color inside the case is a kind of gold shade.

POCO Buds Pro design

Further, the earbuds have gold and brown highlights at their controls for more preciseness. To top that, you can also get Klee’s backpack with earbuds. And as if these features weren’t enough, the TWS has an inner voice that matches the sound of Klee.

Is the POCO Buds Pro the rebranded Redmi AirDots 3 Pro?

POCO Buds Pro resembles last year’s Redmi AirDots 3 Pro. It is safe to say that this is just another rebranded earbud with an in-ear design and interchangeable silicone tips. They weigh 4.9 grams each and are IPX4 rated against water resistivity. This means it can easily withstand minor splashes while you work out or something like that. Likewise, the case measures 55 grams with buds still in it.

POCO Buds Pro waterproof

You can connect the device to your phone via Bluetooth 5.2. It is also possible that you have a dual connection to connect the earbuds to two devices at the same time.

The device integrates a 9mm composite dynamic driver which delivers you a very well and smooth audio experience. In addition to this, you can also enjoy the feature of in-ear detection.

POCO Buds Pro_

Moving on, the earbuds support up to 35dB of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). However, if you don’t want the ANC but need to be aware of your surroundings, there is a Transparency Mode you can use.

POCO Buds Pro charging

Over to the battery part, the earbuds will provide you with 28 hours of playback time with a fully charged case. This is for average usage, i.e., 50% volume with no ANC. You can charge the buds fully in just two and a half hours. Moreover, it can be charged via the Type-C port beneath the case or with a compatible wireless charger.

POCO Buds Pro Specifications

  • Body: 4.9 grams (each earbud), 55 grams (case + earbuds)
  • Color options: Black, White
  • Sound driver: 9mm Dynamic driver, 32 Ohm
  • Noise cancellation: Yes (ANC up to 35dB), Triple-mic call noise reduction
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, 10m effective range, dual connection
  • Water resistance: Yes, IP68 waterproof (earbuds only)
  • Battery life:
    • Earbuds: Up to 6 hours (50% volume, ANC off)
    • With case: Up to 28 hours (50% volume, ANC off)
  • Charging time: 1 hour (earbuds), 2.5 hours (case + earbuds)
  • Extra: Wear Detection, 39ms low latency mode, Qi Wireless charging, Transparency Mode
POCO Buds Pro display

POCO Buds Pro Price in Nepal

In Europe, you can buy earbuds for EUR 69. If the POCO Buds Pro ever launches in Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 7,500.

ModelPOCO Buds Pro price in EuropePOCO Buds Pro price in Nepal (expected)
POCO Buds ProEUR  69NPR 7,500

Also Read:POCO M4 Pro 5G goes official with MediaTek Dimensity 810

POCO Watch: The first one from the brand

POCO has launched its first watch with an AMOLED display and a built-in GPS. The POCO Watch is the first one by the brand and here, we will talk about its price, specifications, and availability in Nepal as well.

POCO Watch Overview

Display and Design

Starting from the display, POCO Watch sports a 1.6-inch square-shaped AMOLED screen with 320×320-pixels resolution. The body weighs 31 grams and this includes the TPU strap for stability. It is also 5ATM rated against water resistivity which means you can swim wearing it.

POCO Watch Display and Design

There are more than 150 watch faces you can choose to personalize the watch. Further, the watch is available in three colors – Blue, Black, and Ivory. And as per the straps, there are five – Olive, Blue, Ivory, Black, and Pink.

Features

Moving on, you can see an optical heart rate monitor on the device which will help you with all-day monitoring while also tracking the SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) levels. Apart from that, you can also monitor your sleep. To top this off, there are over a hundred exercise modes including some standard ones like running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and so on. It can even track your location during those sessions due to the built-in GPS in the watch.

POCO Watch Features

Its data can be checked on the Mi Fit app which is available on both Android and iOS. Moreover, it gives you 14 days of battery life with normal usage with its 225mAh battery capacity.

POCO Watch Specifications

  • Body: 39.1 x 34.4 x 9.98mm, 31 grams (including strap)
  • Display: 1.6-inches AMOLED panel, 320 x 360 pixels, 301 PPI
  • Strap: TPU wristband
  • Water Resistance Level: 5ATM
  • Companion App: Mi Fitness (Android | iOS)
  • Sports Mode: 100+ fitness modes
  • Battery: 225mAh (up to 14 days)
  • Colors: Blue, Black, Ivory
POCO Watch Battery and Charging

POCO Watch Price in Nepal

The POCO Watch is rumored to hit Nepal soon at the price of NPR 9,000. For now, it has a price tag of EUR 79 on the European market. It is the first POCO smartphone and it will be soon available under budget.

ModelPOCO Watch price in EuropePOCO Watch price in Nepal (expected)
POCO WatchEUR 79NPR 9,000

Also Read:POCO F4 GT: The global edition of Redmi K50 Gaming

Asus TUF F15 2022: The latest laptop to launch in the Nepali market

The Nepali market has received the 2022 version of the Asus TUF F15 laptop. This is the 12th Gen laptop that followed Ripple Nova series to be available here. In this post, we will walk you through the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of Asus TUF F15 2022 in Nepal.

Asus TUF F15 (2022) Overview

Display and Design

Asus TUF F15 2022 is 4.5% smaller than the previous versions. It features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. It also boasts 62.5% of the sRGB color gamut. To note, the 2022 version of the laptop available in the Nepali market supports a 300Hz refresh rate and covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut.

Asus TUF F15 display

You can also notice a WQHD screen option, but it is yet to be available in Nepal. The laptop sells in two color configurations – Mecha Gray and Jaeger Gray.

Performance and Memory

Moving on, the laptop powers up with the latest Alder Lake processors by Intel among which Nepal has received the i7-12700H version. It supports up to 4.7GHz of clock speed accompanied by 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores.

Asus TUF F15 memory

For graphics, you can have RTX 3060 with 140W TGP. This divides into 115W regular power and 15W Dynamic Boost. However, if you are in the global market, there is RTX 3050 going up to RTX 3070 graphics processor. But whichever option you choose, there is a MUX switch to bypass the integrated graphics chipset with a new one.

Further, the device brings a dual-channel memory with a 32GB of storage option. In Nepal, you can buy the model with two DDR5 RAM with 8GB capacity each. Then, it teams up with 1TB M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) for the internal memory.

Rest of the specs

Asus TUF F15 2022 performance

Fueling the laptop is either a 56WHr or a 90WHr battery among which we can have the latter coupled with a 240W charging adapter. Lastly, there is Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity. If you want to use the laptop for video calls and conferences, there is a 720p camera above the screen.

Asus TUF F15 2022 Specifications

  • Display: 15.6-inch, FHD/QHD, up to 300Hz refresh rate, up to 100% DCI-P3
  • Keyboard: RGB LED-backlit
  • Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H / i7-12700H
  • RAM: 2x SO-DIMM (up to 32GB)
  • Graphics: Up to GeForce RTX 3070 140W (6GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 512GB / 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
  • Webcam: 720p webcam
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2
  • Ports: 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/G-SYNC), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x RJ45 LAN port
  • Battery: 4-cell 56/90 Wh Li-ion, 200/240W AC adapter
Asus TUF F15 2022 price in nepal

Asus TUF F15 2022 Price in Nepal

Recently, Asus released only one variant of the TUF F15 2022 in Nepal at the price of NPR 2,35,555. It is a 15.6-inch laptop with 100% sRGB support, Intel i7-12700H processor, RTX 3060 graphics, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. The device is available in Asus authorized stores. If you buy it now from Nagmani Enterprise, you can have two years international warranty, a bag, a mouse, and some other goodies.

ModelAsus TUF F15 2022 price in Nepal (official)
Asus TUF F15 2022 (15.6″ 300Hz, 100%sRGB, Intel i7-12700H, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)NPR 2,35,555

Also Read:Asus ROG Magic X unveils in the Chinese market

Huawei launched Mate Xs 2 with Snapdragon 888 chipset

We have now received the successor to Huawei Mate Xs – a folding phone. It is named Mate Xs 2 with an outer folding display and has started the sale in the Chinese market. In this post, we will talk about the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 in Nepal.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Overview

Display

The Mate Xs 2 brings a 7.8-inches Foldable OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, P3 color gamut, 10-bit color depth, and a 2480×2200-pixels resolution. It also has an 8:7.1 aspect ratio when unfolded. Likewise, when folded, the screen measures 6.5-inches with a 2480×1176-pixel resolution. There is also a 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming to help reduce the discomfort you can experience because of the strobes on the eyes in low-brightness situations.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 display

Although the foldable phone has the weak point where it folds, in this case, there is a four-layer polymer structure to make it stronger and more durable. Likewise, the screen has 4096-level pressure sensitivity which helps a great deal with the Huawei M-Pen 2s pen. The pen features an 82mAh battery that gives us 10 hours of usage time while we write non-stop. Further, if you choose to keep it on the standby mode, it has an endurance time of 40 days.

Design

Although this is the second generation of the Mate Xs series, Xs 2 still resembles its predecessor when it comes to design. The body is made up of aviation-grade titanium alloy, ultra-light fiberglass, and ultra-light and ultra-strong steel. However, the back panel is microfiber built which results in low weight when compared to the Mate Xs. While the Mate Xs 2 weighs 255 grams, the other one weighed 300 grams.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2

When folded, the thickness of the handset measures 11.1mm, and when unfolded, it’s 5.4mm. To note, this is an outer folding phone – folds exteriorly unlike most foldable phones on the market these days. Huawei has even used a double-rotor eagle-wing hinge which will leave no seam when you use it unfolded.

Performance and Memory

The handset is driven by a 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. There is an octa-core (1×2.84GHz Kryo 680 & 3×2.42GHz Kryo 680 & 4×1.80GHz Kryo 680) CPU that teams up with Adreno 660 for graphics. Further, the phone boots on HarmonyOS 2 which sports a new smart multi-window to accommodate the bigger screen. Huawei has also claimed that the top 300 apps in the AppGallery have been customized to fit the phone such that your experience will be smooth and enhanced.

For memory, you can have up to 12GB of RAM coupled with up to 512GB of internal storage. You can also expand the latter up to 256GB with Huawei’s Nano memory card. Moreover, to keep the device, cool during heavy usage, the device integrates a Graphene liquid cooling system.

Camera and Audio

Over to the optical front, there are three rear cameras led by a 50MP primary lens with an f/1.8 aperture that supports PDAF and Laser Auto Focus. Likewise, it is followed by an 8MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture, PDAF support, 3x optical zoom, 30x digital zoom, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Beyond these two, there is a 13MP ultrawide shooter with an f/2.2 aperture and a 120-degree field of view.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 feature

The front camera here is a 10.7MP ultra-wide-angled one that lies inside a punch-hole cutout above the screen. Both front and back cameras can record up to 4K videos at the rate of 30 frames per second. In addition, the back camera gets help from the Dual-LED dual-tone flash for better night shots.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 speaker sound

As per audio, there is a loudspeaker system on the device. However, it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack which is not surprising for a foldable phone these days.

Battery and Extras

Moving on, the phone features a non-removable 4,600mAh battery except for the 12/512GB memory option which comes with a 4,800mAh battery cell. However, both of them, come with the same 66W fast charging support. And both have the capability of reverse charging to charge your accessories. It can charge the phone from 0 to 90% in just 30 minutes.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 battery

You can use the side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security purposes on the phone. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, and color spectrum. Lastly, there is Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (A-GPS, up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC), NFC, and an infrared blaster. To top this off, there is a USB Type-C 3.1 port for charging and data transfer.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Specifications

  • Display: 120Hz OLED, P3, 10-bit, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
    • Unfolded: 7.8-inch, 2480 × 2200 pixels
    • Folded: 6.5-inch OLED, 2480 × 1176 pixels
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G (5nm mobile platform)
  • Main Camera: Triple:
    • 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor
    • 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto lens, OIS
  • Selfie Camera: 10.7MP, f/2.2
  • Memory: 8GB RAM with 256/512GB storage / 12GB RAM with 512GB storage (Collector’s Edition)
  • Software: HarmonyOS 2
  • Battery: 4600mAh / 4800mAh (Creator’s Edition)
  • Charging: 66W fast charging
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/ BEIDOU/ NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1
  • Color Options: Black, White, and Purple
Huawei Mate Xs 2 color options

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Price in Nepal

The new Huawei Mate Xs 2 is estimated to have a price of around NPR 2,00,000 in Nepal. This is for the 8/256GB memory option. Similarly, in the Chinese market, it starts from CNY 9,999.

ModelHuawei Mate Xs 2 price in ChinaHuawei Mate Xs 2 price in Nepal (expected)
Huawei Mate Xs 2 (8/256GB)CNY 9,999NPR 2,00,000
Huawei Mate Xs 2 (8/512GB)CNY 11,499NPR 2,30,000
Huawei Mate Xs 2 (12/512GB – Creator Edition)CNY 12,999NPR 2,60,000

Also Read:Huawei Nova 9 Pro: Is the pricing done right?

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition – inspired by “Naruto Shippuden”

Realme has introduced us to the Naruto Edition of the GT Neo 3. Let’s see what differences there in the standard and Naruto edition are. In this article, we will walk you through the specs, features, availability, and the expected price of the Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition in Nepal.

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition Overview

Display

The phone sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The latter is controlled by an independent display chip that adds frames to scenes which will boost your game performance since it leads to a smooth screen while reducing power consumption.

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition display

Further, there is a 10-bit panel alongside a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Above the screen, there is a center-aligned punch-hole cutout that holds the front-facing camera. The screen here gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Design

The body weighs 188 grams and measures 8.2mm in thickness. The rear panel of the handset has an AG Glass surface that provides a very comfortable grip. The color here is inspired by one of the popular anime characters named “Naruto Shippuden”. It is orange in color with a black part around the camera which represents Naruto’s clothing in the animated series.

Realme-GT-Neo-3-Naruto-edition2 design

Likewise, there is a leaf symbol lying next to the camera module to represent Konohagakure. Then, there is a Realme and Naruto logo underneath it. However, other specifications are the same as we saw in the standard GT Neo 3.

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor based on a 5nm manufacturing process. Previously, its successor GT Neo 2 had Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The Dimensity 8100 is a “power-efficient” version of the Dimensity 9000. 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. Likewise, the graphics depart is handled by Arm’s Mali-G610 MC6.

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition performance

Over to the software front, the device boots on Android 12 on top of Realme UI 3.0. Moreover, there are four different memory configurations – 6/128GB, 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB of UFS 3.1. Unfortunately, you cannot expand the internal storage since there is no slot for a microSD card.

Cooling

Moving on, Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition has a nine-layer heat dissipation structure for cooling purposes. It helps to keep the core temperature of the device in check all the time. The structure comes with a VC heatsink, 3D graphite layer, and diamond thermal gel. The former is made from steel and copper with a surface area of 4129mm2. In addition, the heat dissipation area here measures 39606mm2.

150W UltraDart Charging

Moving on, the Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition has a 150W UltraDart fast charging speed. There is a dual-cell 4,500mAh battery that uses the two parallel charge pumps that has a conversion rate of 98.5%. You can charge from 0 to 50% in just 5 minutes. There are 38 safety measures in the device that limits the temperature of the device up to 43° Celsius. The battery stays with 80% of the original capacity even after 1,000 charging cycles.

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition battery

However, you can also get the 80W SuperVOOC charging with a 5,000mAh battery just in case you are not interested in the earlier one. The latter can charge the battery from 0 to 100% in just 32 minutes.

Audio

For audio, there is a loudspeaker system with Dolby Atmos-backed stereo speakers that supports 24-bit/192kHz audio. It also has X-axis linear speaker and an Omni-directional NFC. Moreover, there is a new antenna matrix for a more enhanced experience. However, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack for music and calls.

Rest of the specs

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition ships with an under-display fingerprint sensor followed by software-based face unlock. Other sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Lastly, there are connectivity options like Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS), and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition Specifications

  • Body: 75.6 x 163.3 x 8.2mm, ~188 gm
  • Display: 6.7-inches AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1000Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5, 100% DCI-P3
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2412 x 1080 pixels)
  • Chipset: Dimensity 8100 (5nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Software: Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – 50MP primary sensor (OIS)
    – 8MP ultra-wide camera, 119.7º FOV
    – 2MP macro lens (4cm focus)
  • Front Camera: 16MP f/2.45 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
  • Audio: Stereo speaker setup, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 5,000mAh with 80W SuperVOOC | 4,500mAh with 150W
Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition package

Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition Price in Nepal

The phone has started on sale in the Chinese market at CNY 2,799. If the Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition ever reaches Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 65,000.

ModelRealme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition price in ChinaRealme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition price in Nepal (expected)
Realme GT Neo 3 Naruto EditionCNY 2,799NPR 65,000

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Sony LinkBuds S: The latest TWS by Sony

Sony has unveiled a new pair of wireless earbuds in the global market. It brings some interesting features like Active Noise  Cancellation (ANC). In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, availability, and the official price of Sony LinkBuds S in Nepal.

Sony LinkBuds S Overview

Body

The new Sony LinkBuds S sports a traditional closed-back design which is totally different from what we previously saw in its predecessor LinkBuds. The latter had a unique open-loop design which was comparatively easy on the eyes. Each earbud weighs 4.8 grams and is one of the lightest TWS in the present market with ANC and Hi-Res certification.

Sony LinkBuds S body

The phone case is a bit larger than that of the Apple AirPods Pro and is easy to carry around in your pocket. However, there is no pairing button on the case, and you’ll have to make it work with Sony’s Swift Pair approach which also provides you the service of quick pairing. Further, the earbuds are available in three color options – Black, White, and Beige (Desert Sand).

Features

Sony LinkBuds S features2

Though the earbuds are lightweight, Sony has made no compromise on the features. There is a Hi-Res LDAC audio coding technology alongside the DSEE Extreme upscales compressed digital music files. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) mode is also followed by an ambient mode, automatic wear detection, Adaptive Sound Control, and Auto Play. Moreover, the buds are IPX4 rated against water resistivity.

Battery and Charging

Fueling the TWS is a battery with an endurance level of 6 hours which can be extended to 20 if you include the case. You will have 60 minutes of playtime in just 15 minutes of charging time due to the quick-charge feature. Furthermore, you will have a notification via the Sony Headphones Connect app when your charge drops below 30%.

Sony LinkBuds S Specifications

  • Body: Approx. 1.69 x 2.36 x 1.09″
  • Driver: 5mm dynamic driver, 16 Ohm
  • Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Noise Cancellation: Yes, ANC
  • Playback Time: 6 hours (earbuds), 20 hours (with charging case)
  • Charging: USB-C port (Approx. 3 hours)
  • Water Resistance: Yes, IPX4 Rated
  • Companion App: Sony | Headphones Connect (Android | iOS)
Sony LinkBuds S colors

Sony LinkBuds S Price in Nepal

The new TWS is already up in the United States with a price of USD 199.99. BestBuy holds the Desert Sand Earbuds, and you can’t buy them somewhere else even if you wish to. However, other options are available elsewhere too. If the Sony LinkBuds S ever enters Nepal, we estimate its price to be around NPR 27,999.

ModelSony LinkBuds S price in the USSony LinkBuds S price in Nepal (expected)
Sony LinkBuds SUSD 199.99NPR 28,499

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