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Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro: Will it follow the new Pad 5 towards the Nepali market?

Xiaomi Nepal has launched the new Xiaomi Pad 5 inside the Nepali market. As we recall, this was one of the two tablets Xiaomi used to get back to the tablet market after three years of setback. There is also a Pro version of the Pad. Here, we will dig into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro in Nepal.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Overview

Display and Design

Starting with the display, the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro flaunts an 11-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has 10-bit TrueTone technology with HDR10 contents and Dolby Vision. The screen-to-body ratio measures 82.8% at approx. while the aspect ratio is 16:10. Further, it has 1600×2560-pixel capacity alongside 274 PPI density.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro display

The tablet embeds the dimension of 254.7×166.3×6.9mm while weighing 515 grams. The Pro model has the same dimension as the Xiaomi Pad 5 but weighs a little more. The device has a glass front and plastic back and embraces an aluminum frame. There are two color variations available for the pad – Back and White.

Stylus and Keyboard

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro gives the support of a magnetic keyboard and stylus. The former doubles as a protective cover with a dedicated button to exit from full-screen mode. Likewise, the latter has a 240Hz touch sampling rate with 12.2 grams of weight and two buttons. However, you will have to buy them separately since the box packs neither of them.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro features

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 based on a 7nm manufacturing process. It integrates an octa-core CPU with one Kryo 585, three Kryo 585, and four Kryo 585 cores clocked at the speed of 3.2, 2.42, and 1.80GHz respectively. Similarly, the graphics depart is handled by Adreno 650 processor.

There is a dual RAM configuration for the tablet – a 6GB and an 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with two memory options to choose from – 128GB and 256GB. The latter is of UFS 3.1 and cannot be expanded via a microSD card slot. On the software front, it boots on Android 11 on top of MIUI 12.5. The UI supports split-screen mode, multiple windows, and other features for the user’s desktop-like experience.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro battery

Battery and Extras

Under the hood, the tablet gets its fuel from the 8,600mAh battery cell with 67W fast charging support. There is a 13MP and 5MP dual camera setup on the device while above the screen lies an 8MP selfie snapper. As per audio, there is an eight-speaker system with Dolby Atmos in the Pad.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro audio

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Specifications

  • Dimension: 254.69 x 166.25 x 6.85mm, 515g
  • Display: 11″ TrueTone panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz sampling rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ) brightness
  • Resolution: WQXGA (1600 x 2560 pixels), 275 PPI
  • Rear Camera: 13MP + 5MP
  • Front Camera: 8MP (FHD/30fps videos)
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 870
  • Memory: 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • OS: Android 11 with MIUI 12.5
  • Battery: 8,600mAh, 67W
  • Audio: Eight speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Color Options: White and Black
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro color option

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Price in Nepal

The official price of the Xiaomi Pad 5 in Nepal is NPR 44,999 for the 6/128GB memory configuration. So, we estimate the price of Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro in Nepal to start around NPR 49,999.

ModelXiaomi Pad 5 Pro Price in Nepal (expected)
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro (6/128GB)NPR 49,999
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro (6/256GB)NPR 54,999
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro (8/256GB)NPR 57,999

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Redmi Note 10S: A new Note 10 lineup to try

Xiaomi has released yet another lineup in the Note 10 series. Yes!! You read it right!! Xiaomi has released the Redmi Note 10S in the Nepali market. In this post, we will be discussing the specifications and official Redmi Note 10S price in Nepal.

Redmi Note 10S overviews

Design and display

The Redmi Note 10S features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display protected by the corning Gorilla Glass 3. The IP53 rated dust and splash resistance seems to be fine along with an 8-bit color depth and 1100 nits of peak brightness.

Talking about outlooks, there is an Evol design similar to that of the others in the Note 10 series. Besides them, there is a Z-axis haptic motor. The color options available are Deep Sea Blue (Ocean Blue), Shadow Black (Onyx Gray), and (Frost White) Pebble White.

Performance and Memory

Redmi Note 10S is the first smartphone from the Note 10 series that features a MediaTek processor. It is powered up with an Helio G95 chipset that boasts HyperEngine technology. This means the handset supports nice gameplay.  

The Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU is accompanied by the Mali-G76 MC4 graphic processor that smoothens your experience even more.

Moreover, the model runs along with Android 11 on top of MIUI 12.5. The memory variants are 6/64GB, 6/128GB, and 8/128GB of UFS 2.2. The internal storage is expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot that comes within the SIM valve.

Camera and Sound

The quad-camera setup in the Redmi Note 10S has a 64MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Additionally, there is an 8MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture that gives 118̊ FOV. Completing the setup are two sets of 2MP lenses for macro and depth shots.

Upfront, it houses a 13MP selfie camera that features an AI beautify. The video shoot differs for the rear and front camera. Upfront there is only a 1080p video shot at 30fps but the back setup can shoot 4K videos at 30fps.

Moving on to sound, there is a stereo speaker system (24-bit/129kHz) with Hi-Res Audio certification. Moreover, it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack for music.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the Note 10S is a non-removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Furthermore, it has gone with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics but of course, has the face unlock as well. Other sensors are an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.

For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS), a region dependent on NFC, and a USB Type-C 2.0 for charging and data transfers. There is also an Infrared blaster.

Also Read:Redmi Note 10 Price in Nepal & Everything you need to know

Redmi Note 10S Key Specifications

Body160.46 x 74.5 x 8.29 mm, 178.8 gm, IP53 dust/water resistant
Display6.43-inch AMOLED panel, 1100 nits (peak), 4,500,000:1 contrast, 60Hz refresh rate, SGS Low Blue Light certified  
ResolutionFHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio  
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G95 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MC4
RAM6/8GB
Memory64/128GB
OSAndroid 11
UIMIUI 12.5
Back Camera64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro  
Front Camera13MP
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock
AudioStereo speaker (24-bit/129kHz)
Sensorsaccelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass
ConnectivityDual-SIM (Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / GLONASS / BEIDOU, NFC, Infrared Blaster, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
Battery5000mAh with 33W fast charging
Color optionsDeep-Sea Blue (Ocean Blue), Shadow Black (Onyx Gray), and (Frost White) Pebble White

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Redmi Note 10S price in Nepal

The Redmi Note 10S price in Nepal is Rs. 25,999 for the 6/64GB version. And the 6/128GB model costs Rs. 27,999 whereas the 8/128GB costs Rs. 29,999. You can buy Redmi Note 10S from any Xiaomi authorized retail stores across Nepal very soon.

ModelRedmi Note 10S price in Nepal
Redmi Note 10S (6/64GB)Rs. 25,999
Redmi Note 10S (6/128GB)Rs. 27,999
Redmi Note 10S (8/128GB)Rs. 29,999

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Xiaomi Nepal unveils the Pad 5 in market under 50,000

Xiaomi Nepal has launched the new Xiaomi Pad 5 inside the Nepali market. As we recall, this was one of the two tablets Xiaomi used to get back to the tablet market after three years of setback. Here, we will dig into the specs, features, availability, and the official price of the Xiaomi Pad 5 in Nepal.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Overview

Display and Design

Starting with the display, the Xiaomi Pad 5 flaunts an 11-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has 10-bit TrueTone technology with HDR10 contents and Dolby Vision. The screen-to-body ratio measures 82.8% at approx. while the aspect ratio is 16:10. Further, it has 1600×2560-pixel capacity alongside 274 PPI density.

Xiaomi Pad 5 display

The tablet embeds the dimension of 254.7×166.3×6.9mm while weighing 511 grams. The Pro model has the same dimension but weighs a little more. The device has a glass front and plastic back and embraces an aluminum frame. There are three color variations available for the pad – Cosmic Green, Pearl White, and Green.

Stylus and Keyboard

The Xiaomi Pad 5 gives the support of a magnetic keyboard and stylus. The former doubles as a protective cover with a dedicated button to exit from full-screen mode. Likewise, the latter has a 240Hz touch sampling rate with 12.2 grams of weight and two buttons. However, you will have to buy them separately since the box packs neither of them.

Xiaomi Pad 5 camera

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 based on a 7nm manufacturing process. It integrates an octa-core CPU with one Kryo 485 Gold, three Kryo 485 Gold, and four Kryo 485 Silver cores clocked at the speed of 2.96, 2.42, and 1.78GHz respectively. Similarly, the graphics depart is handled by Adreno 640 processor.

Xiaomi Pad 5 processer

There is a single RAM configuration for the tablet – a 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with two memory options to choose from – 128GB and 256GB. The latter is of UFS 3.1 and cannot be expanded via a microSD card slot. On the software front, it boots on Android 11 on top of MIUI 12.5. The UI supports split-screen mode, multiple windows, and other features for the user’s desktop-like experience.

Battery and Extras

Under the hood, the tablet gets its fuel from the 8,720mAh battery cell with 33W fast charging support. There is a 13MP single camera setup on the device while above the screen lies an 8MP selfie snapper. As per audio, there is a quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos in the Pad.

Xiaomi Pad 5 audio

Xiaomi Pad 5 Specifications

  • Dimension: 254.69 x 166.25 x 6.85mm, 511g
  • Display: 11″ TrueTone panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz sampling rate, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ) brightness
  • Resolution: WQXGA (1600 x 2560 pixels), 275 PPI
  • Rear Camera: 13MP
  • Front Camera: 8MP (FHD/30fps videos)
  • Processor: Snapdragon 860
  • Memory: 6GB RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • OS: Android 11 with MIUI 12.5
  • Battery: 8,720mAh, 33W
  • Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Color Options: Pearl White, Cosmic Gray, and Green
Xiaomi Pad 5 color option

Xiaomi Pad 5 Price in Nepal

The official price of the Xiaomi Pad 5 in Nepal is NPR 44,999 for the 6/128GB memory configuration. Likewise, the 6/256GB option costs NPR 49,999. They will be available in the authorized Xiaomi retail stores within a week or two.

ModelXiaomi Pad 5 Price in Nepal (expected)
Xiaomi Pad 5 (6/128GB)NPR 44,999
Xiaomi Pad 5 (6/256GB)NPR 49,999

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Google Pixel 6 Pro launched in the Global market

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is now official in the global market. They have the new custom Tensor System on a Chip (SoC). In this post, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Google Pixel 6 Pro in Nepal.

Google Pixel 6 Pro Overview

Display and Design

Starting with the design, Google Pixel 6 Pro flaunts a slightly curved 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz of dynamic refresh rate. It boasts 16 million colors with HDR10+ content. The screen gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus at the front and back. This setup is embedded in a polished aluminum frame. Further, it has a 1440×3120-pixel capacity and the PPI density remains 512.

Google Pixel 6 Pro display and design

Google Pixel 6 weighs 210 grams and the dimension is 163.9×75.9×8.9mm. The device is also IP68 certified for dust or water resistivity. Google claims that it can resist up to 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. There are three color options available for the handset – Sorta Sunny, Cloudy White, and Stormy Black.

Performance and Memory

The new Pixel phone comes with Google Tensor System on a Chip (SoC) based on a 5nm manufacturing process. This has been the major highlight of this phone. It integrates an octa-core CPU which divides with two Cortex-X1 cores, two Cortex-A76 cores, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at the speed of 2.80GHz, 2.25GHz, and 1.80GHz respectively. Likewise, the graphics depart is handled by Arm’s Mali-G78 MP20.

As per memory, there are three configurations –12/128GB, 12/256GB, and 12/512GB. The memory is of UFS 3.1 and can not be expanded with a microSD card slot or anything. On the software front, it comes with Android 12 out-of-the-box.

Camera and Sound

Moving on to optics, there is a triple-camera setup at the back of the Google Pixel 6 Pro. There is a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and 1.2-microns pixel capacity. It supports omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Another is a 12MP ultrawide lens with a 114-degrees field of view. It has 1.25 microns of pixel capacity. Lastly, there is a 48MP telephoto sensor with f/3.5 aperture and 4x optical zoom. The phone also features a Dual-LED flash while the cameras have the Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, and panorama mode. The video support is up to 4K resolution with 30/60 frames per second. The video mode also has gyro-EIS and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

Google Pixel 6 pro camera

Upfront, there is an 11.1MP selfie snapper with f/2.2 aperture and 1.22 microns pixel capacity. It can also shoot 4K videos at 30 frames per second. Further, there is a loudspeaker integrating stereo speakers. Unfortunately, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the device is a medium Li-Po 5,003mAh battery cell with a 30W fast charging capacity. It also supports 23W fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Moreover, there is a USB Power Delivery 3.0 while the charging is done via USB Type-C 3.1. Likewise, there is an optical under-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics which also includes a software-based face unlock system.

Other sensors are an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer. For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS), and NFC.

Google Pixel 6 Pro features

Google Pixel 6 Pro Specifications

Body163.9×75.9×8.9mm, 210g
Display6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1440×3120-pixel
ProcessorGoogle Tensor (5 nm)
OSAndroid 12
CPUOcta-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP20
RAM12GB
Memory128/256/512GB
Rear Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 48MP, f/3.5, 104mm (telephoto), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
Front Camera11.1 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (wide), 1.22µm
BatteryLi-Po 5,003mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 23W wireless charging
Sensorsaccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer
Securityoptical under-display fingerprint sensor + software-based face unlocks
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS), USB Type-C 3.1, and NFC
Color OptionsSorta Sunny, Cloudy White, and Stormy Black
Google Pixel 6 Pro color option

Google Pixel 6 Pro Price in Nepal

Google Pixel 6 Pro is now official in the Global market where its price is USD 999 for the 12/256GB version and if it ever launches in Nepal, its price should be around NPR 1,45,000. They have already started the sale in the US and Europe.

ModelGoogle Pixel 6 Pro Price in the USGoogle Pixel 6 Pro Price in Nepal (expected)
Google Pixel 6 Pro (12/256GB)USD 999NPR 1,45,000
Google Pixel 6 Pro (12/512GB)USD 1,099NPR 1,60,000

Also Read:Google Pixel: A brief look at June Feature Drop

Google Pixel 6: A new generation of Pixel Phones

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is now official in the global market. They have the new custom Tensor System on a Chip (SoC). In this post, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Google Pixel 6 in Nepal.

Google Pixel 6 Overview

Display and Design

Starting with the design, Google Pixel 6 flaunts a slightly curved 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a 90Hz of dynamic refresh rate. It boasts 16 million colors with HDR content. The screen gets its protection from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus at the front and the back has Gorilla Glass 6. This setup is embedded in an aluminum frame. Further, it has the 1080×2400-pixel capacity and the PPI density remains 441.

Google Pixel 6 display

Google Pixel 6 weighs 207 grams and the dimension is 158.6×74.8×8.9mm. The device is also IP68 certified for dust or water resistivity. Google claims that it can resist up to 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. There are three color options available for the handset – Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, and Stormy Black. The frame, however, is matte textured.

Performance and Memory

The new Pixel phone comes with Google Tensor System on a Chip (SoC) based on a 5nm manufacturing process. This has been the major highlight of this phone. It integrates an octa-core CPU which divides with two Cortex-X1 cores, two Cortex-A76 cores, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at the speed of 2.80GHz, 2.25GHz, and 1.80GHz respectively. Likewise, the graphics depart is handled by Arm’s Mali-G78 MP20.

As per memory, there are three configurations –8/128GB, 12/128GB, and 8/256GB. The memory is of UFS 3.1 and can not be expanded with a microSD card slot or anything. On the software front, it comes with Android 12 out-of-the-box.

Camera and Sound

Moving on to optics, there is a dual-camera setup at the back of the Google Pixel 6. There is a 50MP primary sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and 1.2-microns pixel capacity. It supports omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Completing the setup is a 12MP ultrawide lens with a 114-degrees field of view. It has 1.25 microns of pixel capacity. The phone also features a Dual-LED flash while the cameras have the Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, and panorama mode. The video support is up to 4K resolution with 30/60 frames per second. The video mode also has gyro-EIS and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

Google Pixel 6 camera

Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture and 1.12 microns pixel capacity. However, it can only shoot 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. Further, there is a loudspeaker integrating stereo speakers. Unfortunately, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the device is a medium Li-Po 4,614mAh battery cell with a 30W fast charging capacity. It also supports 21W fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Moreover, there is a USB Power Delivery 3.0 while the charging is done via USB Type-C 3.1. Likewise, there is an optical under-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics which also includes a software-based face unlock system.

Other sensors are an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer. For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS), and NFC.

Google Pixel 6 features

Google Pixel 6 Specifications

Body158.6×74.8×8.9mm, 207g
Display6.4-inch FHD+ OLED, 90Hz, 1080×2400-pixel
ProcessorGoogle Tensor (5 nm)
OSAndroid 12
CPUOcta-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP20
RAM8/12GB
Memory128/256GB
Rear Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31″, 1.2µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
BatteryLi-Po 4,614mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 21W wireless charging
Sensorsaccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer
Securityoptical under-display fingerprint sensor + software-based face unlocks
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS), USB Type-C 3.1, and NFC
Color OptionsSorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, and Stormy Black
Google Pixel 6 color option

Google Pixel 6 Price in Nepal

Google Pixel 6 is now official in the Global market where its price is USD 599 for the 8/128GB version and if it ever launches in Nepal, its price should be around NPR 85,000. They have already started the sale in the US and Europe.

ModelGoogle Pixel 6 Price in the USGoogle Pixel 6 Price in Nepal (expected)
Google Pixel 6 (8/128GB)USD 599NPR 85,000
Google Pixel 6 (8/256GB)USD 699NPR 1,00,000
Google Pixel 6 (12/128GB)USD 899NPR 1,30,000

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OnePlus 9RT: A new T variant in the 9-series

OnePlus has unveiled a new smartphone in the OnePlus 9-series. Previously, the brand had hit us with 9R and now it has given us a “T” version. In this post, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the OnePlus 9RT in Nepal.

OnePlus 9RT Overview

Display and Design

Starting with the design, the OnePlus 9RT looks a lot like the previous 9R. The phone flaunts a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED panel with HDR10+ content and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a pixel capacity of 1080×2400 and the aspect ratio remains 20:9. Likewise, it has 397 PPI density with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Further, the main highlight in the phone would be the 600Hz touch sampling rate. This is a huge improvement from 240Hz on previous smartphones.

OnePlus 9RT display and design

The handset weighs 198.5 grams while embedding the dimension of 162.2×74.6×8.3mm. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. There are three color configurations to choose from – Black, Silver, and Blue.

Performance and Memory

Powering the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset based on a 5nm manufacturing process. Previously, the OnePlus 9R integrated Snapdragon 870 processor. There is a Penta-layer cooling system that covers 19067.4 mm2 which leads to a 20% improvement in heat dissipation.

OnePlus 9RT features

There are three memory options for the smartphone – 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB of UFS 3.1. You can also add 7GB of virtual RAM if required. On the software front, there is Android 12 running on top of the ColorOS 12. However, this is expected to be replaced with OxygenOS if it launches elsewhere from China.

No Hasselblad Camera

Moving on to the camera, there is a rectangular camera module with round edges in the phone. It doesn’t have a Hasselblad camera but Sony 50MP IMX766 sensor in its place. It is the camera used in the ultrawide lens of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. However, in the OnePlus 9RT, there is a 16MP ultrawide lens with a 123-degree field of view. Completing the triple camera setup is a 2MP macro shooter.

OnePlus 9RT camera

Upfront, there is a 16MP selfie snapper with an f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera can shoot videos in 4K at the rate of 30 frames per second. It also has Auto HDR and gyro-EIS support. Likewise, the front camera can shoot the videos on 1080p resolution at the same rate.

Battery and Extras

Fueling the device is a Li-Po 4,500mAh battery cell with 65W fast charging. OnePlus claims 29 minutes for the full charge, i.e., 100%. Unfortunately, there is no wireless charging support for the phone. For biometrics, there is an optical under-display fingerprint sensor and a software-based face unlock system.

Further, there is a three-antenna Wi-Fi system with an average latency of 38ms. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO), and USB Type-C 2.0 for charging.

OnePlus 9RT Specifications

  • Display: 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED panel, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+, 1300nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, 600Hz touch sampling rate
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm)
  • Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor
    – 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens
    – 2MP macro sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor
  • Security: Fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 4500mAh with 65W charging
OnePlus 9RT color option

OnePlus 9RT Price in Nepal

OnePlus 9RT has the price of CNY 3,299 for the 8/128GB memory option in China. If it ever reaches in Nepal, we estimate the OnePlus 9RT price to be around NPR 70,000 for the same variant.

ModelOnePlus 9RT Price in ChinaOnePlus 9RT Price in Nepal (expected)
OnePlus 9RT (8/128GB)CNY 3,299NPR 70,000
OnePlus 9RT (8/256GB)CNY 3,499NPR 75,000
OnePlus 9RT (12/256GB)CNY 3,799NPR 80,000

The new Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch starts from Rs. 3,05,000 in Nepal

Apple recently launched two new MacBook Pros – 14-inch and 16-inch respectively. And they have already started pre-booking in Nepal. In this post, we will be looking at the specs, features, availability, and the official price of the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch in Nepal.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch Overview

Display and Design

Starting with the design, we should know that this is the first 14-inch MacBook Pro by Apple. It flaunts a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with mini-LED backlights that attains 1600 nits of maximum brightness. The MacBook Pro weighs 3.5 pounds while it embeds a thickness of 15.5mm. Further, the aluminum used in the chassis is 100% recycled. It also has a tiny bathtub-like notch above the screen which leads to the small bezels around the edges.

MacBook Pro 14-inch display

The 120Hz ProMotion helps to adjust the refresh rate based on the content you are viewing on the screen. It has 5.9 million pixels on the screen which exceeds the 16-inch MacBook pro. Moreover, it has physical Function keys and a wider Escape key in place of the Touch Bar.

Performance

Moving on to the performance, there are two options you can choose from – M1 Pro and M1 Max. The former double the transistors from last year’s M1 chip while integrating a faster 8 – 10-core CPU and 14 – 16-core GPU. It maxes out at 32GB of unified memory with 200GB/s of bandwidth. Moreover, it improvises from the M1 chip by 70% over CPU performance and 100% over GPU.

Likewise, the latter, M1 Max doubles its features to 64GB and 400GB/s respectively. There are 24 – 32-core graphics cores alongside 4096 execution units and a 10-core CPU. Lastly, the laptop has two active fans with an improved design which leads to 50% better airflow even if the fan speed is at its lowest.

MacBook Pro 14-inch port

macOS Monterey

Apple features the new version of macOS which brings out the most from the chips. The macOS Monterey also gets FaceTime, AirPlay, Live Text, and Visual Lookup and all the apps from mac runs natively.

There are over 10,000 universal apps and plug-ins in the macOS Monterey. The other apps run on the base of Intel x86 architecture. They get help from Apple’s Rosetta 2 translator.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the device is a battery cell with 17 hours of endurance which is very impressive. It also has fast charging support. You can charge the whole laptop in an hour. The MagSafe charger comes along with the laptop. As for ports, there are three Thunderbolt 4/USB Type-C, an HDMI, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The webcam integrates 1080p resolution with a wide aperture and a superior sensor. Further, there is a six-speaker sound system with 2 tweeters and 4 force-canceling woofers.

MacBook Pro 14-inch box content

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch Specifications

  • Body: 0.61H x 12.31W x 8.71D-inches, 1.6kg
  • Display: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED, 120Hz ProMotion, 1600nits peak brightness, Wide Color (P3), 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
  • Resolution: 3024 x 1964 pixels (Close to 16:10 aspect ratio), 254 PPI
  • Chip: Apple M1 Pro / M1 Max (5nm)
  • CPU: 8/10-core (M1 Pro), 10-core (M1 Max)
  • GPU: 14/16-core (M1 Pro), 24/32-core (M1 Max)
  • RAM: Up to 32GB (M1 Pro) / Up to 64GB RAM (M1 Max)
  • Storage: Up to 8TB SSD
  • OS: macOS Monterey
  • Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Webcam: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Ports: 3x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC, 1x MagSafe 3
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 70Whr LiPo, 67/96W USB-C power adapter
  • Color Options: Space Grey, Silver
MacBook Pro 14-inch color option

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch Price in Nepal

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch has already started the pre-order in Nepal at the price of NPR 3,05,000 for the M1 Pro, 8-core CPU, and 14-core GPU variant. You might have to wait for a month or two before it will be available in a physical store.

ModelApple MacBook Pro 14-inch Price in Nepal (official)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD)NPR 3,05,000
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD)NPR 3,80,000

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch now available in Nepal

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch with M1 pro and M1 Max processors are now available for pre-order in Nepal. Here, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and the official price of the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch in Nepal.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch Overview

Display and Design

The new MacBook Pro 16-inch flaunts a Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz of ProMotion adaptive refresh rate. It has a pixel resolution of 2234×3456 while the peak brightness measures 1600nits. Further, it has a P3 wide color gamut support. Above the screen, lies a notch that holds the 1080p camera with 2x better performance in low-light as well.

MacBook Pro 16-inch display

Likewise, there are thin bezels around the edges that are 3.5mm only. With this, Apple has given us the biggest design overhaul in the MacBook’s history.

The body embeds a 100% recycled aluminum body that passes 50% more air than the previous-gen MacBook. Lastly, there are physical function keys instead of the Touch Bar.

Performance

Moving on to the performance, there are two options you can choose from – M1 Pro and M1 Max. The former double the transistors from last year’s M1 chip while integrating a faster 8 – 10-core CPU and 14 – 16-core GPU. It maxes out at 32GB of unified memory with 200GB/s of bandwidth. Moreover, it improvises from the M1 chip by 70% over CPU performance and 100% over GPU.

Likewise, the latter, M1 Max doubles its features to 64GB and 400GB/s respectively. There are 24 – 32-core graphics cores alongside 4096 execution units and a 10-core CPU. Lastly, the laptop has two active fans with an improved design which leads to 50% better airflow even if the fan speed is at its lowest.

MacBook Pro 16-inch port

Software

Apple features the new version of macOS which brings out the most from the chips. The macOS Monterey also gets FaceTime, AirPlay, Live Text, and Visual Lookup and all the apps from mac runs natively.

There are over 10,000 universal apps and plug-ins in the macOS Monterey. The other apps run on the base of Intel x86 architecture. They get help from Apple’s Rosetta 2 translator.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the device is a battery cell with 17 hours of endurance which is very impressive. It also has fast charging support. You can charge the whole laptop in an hour. The MagSafe charger comes along with the laptop. As for ports, there are three Thunderbolt 4/USB Type-C, an HDMI, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The webcam integrates 1080p resolution with a wide aperture and a superior sensor. Further, there is a six-speaker sound system with the support of Spatial Audio.

MacBook Pro 16-inch box content

Apple MacBook Pro16-inch Specifications

  • Dimension: 0.66H x 14.01W x 9.77D-inches, 2.1 kg (M1 Pro) / 2.2 kg (M1 Max)
  • Display: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR, mini-LED, 120Hz ProMotion, 1600nits peak brightness, Wide Color (P3), 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio,
  • Resolution: 3456 x 2234 pixels (Close to 16:10 aspect ratio), 254 PPI
  • Chip: Apple M1 Pro / M1 Max (5nm)
  • CPU: 10-core (M1 Pro / M1 Max)
  • GPU: 16-core (M1 Pro), 24/32-core (M1 Max)
  • RAM: Up to 32GB (M1 Pro) / Up to 64GB (M1 Max)
  • Storage: Up to 8TB SSD
  • OS: macOS Monterey
  • Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard
  • Webcam: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Ports: 3x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC, 1x MagSafe 3
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 100Whr LiPo, 140W USB-C power adapter
  • Color Options: Space Grey, Silver
MacBook Pro 16-inch color option

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch Price in Nepal

The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch has started pre-booking in Nepal with a starting price of NPR 3,80,000. This price is for the M1 pro, 10-core, 16-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, and 512GB SSD. You can order your MacBook from Genxt Nepal-authorized e-commerce platforms like Hukut.

Model       Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch Price in Nepal (official)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD)NPR 3,80,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD)NPR 4,10,000
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB Unified Memory, 1TB SSD)NPR 5,30,000

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The new Amazfit Powerbuds Pro unveils with many health features

Amazfit has officially launched the Powerbuds Pro in the global market. These buds feature tons of health tracking stuff. In this post, we will dig into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro in Nepal.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Overview

Body

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro main

The new Amazfit PowerBuds Pro has a long stem design which makes it look standard. Each bud weighs 6.7 grams while the charging case weighs 42 grams. They are IP55 certified against dust and water. Likewise, you can get a solo color configuration on the buds – Frost White.

Audio

There are three noise cancellation modes in the Amazfit Powerbuds Pro while the brand claims an excellent level of Active noise cancellation (ANC). They are Indoor, Travel, Sports, and Adaptive respectively. The buds can filter up to 40dB of noise. Further, each bud integrates three sets of mics for crystal clear phone calls.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro ANC

To manipulate the ANC, you can long-press on either earbud. Similarly, it can play or pause the music playlist with a single press on buds and call manipulation with a double press. Lastly, if you want any of the virtual voice assistants, you can press the buds three times.

Health Features

There are health tracking features in the PowerBuds Pro which includes an in-ear PPG heart rate sensor and an in-built accelerometer. The former measures your heart rate during your workout sessions and the latter measures your spine angle while also alerting you if your posture is dangerous. It can also keep track of your calories burned since it records your steps. Lastly, it can recommend the music volume according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Different hearing protection standards will be suggested to you by the buds themselves.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro heart rate sensor

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the earbuds is a 68mAh battery cell each while the charging case has a 510mAh battery. You can get around 6 hours of music playback with ANC and 9 hours without it.

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro battery life

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Specifications

  • Weight: 6.7 gm (ear earbud), 42 gm (case)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.0
  • Audio: Active Noise Cancellation (up to 40dB), 3 mics
  • Control: Touch gestures
  • Charging Interface: USB Type-C
  • Battery:
    • Case: 510mAh
    • Buds: 68mAh, 5 hours and 45 minutes (with ANC on), 9 hours (ANC off)
  • Sensors: PPG optical heart rate (right ear only), Proximity, Accelerometer, Pressure
  • Health Features: Heart rate, posture detection, steps count, calories burnt
  • Companion App: Zepp (Android | iOS)

Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Price in Nepal

Amazfit Powerbuds Pro has a price of USD 150 in the global market and if it will ever make its way to Nepal its price is estimated to be around NPR 20,000.

ModelAmazfit Powerbuds Pro price in the United StatesAmazfit Powerbuds Pro price in Nepal (Expected)
Amazfit Powerbuds ProUSD 150NPR 20,000

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Apple iPad Mini: The new generation of iPads

Apple has officially launched two new iPads in Nepal. They feature the new A15 Bionic processor with iPadOS 15. Here, we will look at the specs, features, availability, and the official price of the Apple iPad Mini in Nepal.

Apple iPad Mini (2021) Overview

Display and Design

The new Apple iPad Mini flaunts an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD panel which boasts 500nits of typical brightness. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 77.4%. The pixel capacity measures 1488×2266 while the aspect ratio and PPI density are 3:2 and 327 respectively. The display is protected by Scratch-resistant ceramic glass with an oleophobic coating. Further, it has a Wide color gamut and sports True-tone.

apple ipad mini 2021 display

The handset measures 195.4×134.8×6.3mm in dimension while the weight remains 293 grams. Both frame and back panel are built from Aluminum which is finally fused with Corning Gorilla Glass at the front. Further, the display supports a second-generation stylus. There are four color variations in the iPad Mini – Space Gray, Pink, Purple, and Starlight.

Performance and Memory

As mentioned earlier, iPad Mini comes with Apple’s A15 Bionic chipset. The powerful chip is based on 5nm of the manufacturing process. It integrates a Hexa-core CPU and a 5-core Apple graphics processor.

apple ipad mini 2021 in nepal

iPad Mini comes packing iPadOS 15 out-of-the-box. As per memory, there are two configurations available for the model – 64GB and 256GB.

Camera

Moving on to optics, there is a single-camera setup at the rear panel of the iPad Mini. It also houses a Quad-LED dual-tone flash just below the camera. It has a 12MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture which can click HDR and panorama pictures with ease.

apple ipad mini 2021 camera

Upfront, there is a 12MP ultra-wide lens with f/2.4 aperture and 122-degrees field of view.  While the back camera can record 4K videos at 24/30/60 frames per second, the front camera is limited to 1080p at 25/30/60 frames per second. However, both front and back cameras feature gyro-EIS for stable videos.

Battery and Extras

Under the hood, iPad Mini is fueled with a 19.3Wh battery of Lithium-Ion origin. It is supposed to have a non-stop video playback time of 10 hours. The charging here is done via USB Type 3.1 port which is also the DisplayPort.

apple ipad mini 2021 expected price in nepal

There are stereo speakers for audio in the iPad Mini but lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack. For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS) for Wi-Fi + Cellular model only. Likewise, the sensors include an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer. Moreover, there is a physical side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics.

Apple iPad Mini (2021) Specifications

Body195.4×134.8×6.3mm, 293 grams
Display8.3-inch, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
DesignScratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
OSiPadOS 15
ProcessorApple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory64GB and 256GB
Back Camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 122-degrees
HDR
Video1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
AudioStereo Speakers
BatteryLi-Ion 19.3Wh
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS), and USB Type-C 3.1
Sensorsaccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Securityphysical side-mounted fingerprint scanner
ColorSpace Gray, Pink, Purple, and Starlight
apple ipad mini 2021 color options

iPad Mini (2021) Price in Nepal

The price of iPad Mini (2021) in Nepal is NPR 85,000 for the 64GB Wi-Fi only version. Likewise, you can buy the 256GB W-Fi only version and Wi-Fi + Cellular version in NPR 1,10,000 and NPR 1,32,500 respectively. For now, you can buy the phone from trusted authorized online platforms like Hukut.

ModeliPad Mini (2021) price in Nepal (official)
iPad Mini (64GB Wi-Fi Only)NPR 85,000
iPad Mini (256GB Wi-Fi Only)NPR 1,10,000
iPad Mini (256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular)NPR 1,32,500

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