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Buy Poco M2 in Nepal: Full Specs and Price Details

After showing a week-long eagerness over its comeback on its social media, Poco launched Poco M2 in Nepal. Still looking at the features it again feels like Poco hasn’t left rebranding Redmi phones yet. Poco M2 comes with almost similar features that we got to see in Redmi 9. The noticeable difference in its features has made this smartphone cost a few extra bucks. 

Poco M2 Overview

Poco M2 features an AI Quad camera, a powerful processor with good graphic experience, great display, and strong battery life. It is available in 6/64GB in Nepal. 

Display 

Speaking about its display, it features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display. It provides vibrant colors and satisfactory contrast levels with 400 nits and 1080 x 2340 screen resolution. The frame of this smartphone is a plastic build, yet it also consists of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and P2i for water and dust protection. 

Poco M2-FHD+Display

Performance and Battery

Performance-wise, it has the same chipset, Mediatek Helio G80, that was featured by Redmi 9. This 12nm chip is best for everyday gamers. Poco M2 incorporates a pair of powerful Arm Cortex-A75 CPU operating up to 2GHz, along with six Cortex-A55 processors. Moreover, its Mali-G52 class graphic processor can boost up to 950MHz for peak performance and highly-responsive user experience. Hence with this, you get a nice gaming experience. 

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The smartphone runs on Android 10 with MUI 11. It consists of 6GB RAM and options to choose between 64GB or 128GB for storage. The major noticeable difference between Redmi 9 and Poco M2 is its storage option. Redmi 9 has a 3/32GB and 4/64GB available in Nepal. 

With great performance comes a great battery life. Poco M2 has a 5000mAh non-removable battery. It supports fast charging for 18W. Consequently, you can easily rely on your phone battery even if you spend most of your time playing mobile games.

Camera

Like every other budget smartphone, Poco M2 also consists of an AI Quad Camera setup. With a 13MP for Primary sensors, it looks like the company could have worked on upgrading it on their Poco variant. However, it is accompanied by other lenses that are most commonly found on smartphones these days. It consists of an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 118° coverage. For close-up photography, you get a 5MP macro lens and for Depth of Field, there’s a 2MP Depth lens. You can get 1080p at 30fps for recording video. 

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For selfie, you’ll find an 8MP lens positioned at the waterdrop notch at the top.  

Poco M2 Specifications

  • Display: 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 400 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 
  • Dimension: 163.3 x 77 x 9.1mm 
  • Weight: 198g 
  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G80 (12nm) 
  • OS: Android 10, MUI 11
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB
  • Rear Camera: 13MP (f/2.2) Prime lens + 8MP (f/2.2, 118°) Ultra-wide lens + 5MP (f/2.4) Macro lens + 2MP (f/2.4) Depth lens
  • Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.0)
  • Battery: non-removable Li-po 5000mAh, Fast Charging 18W
  • Ports: USB Type-C (2.0), 35mm Headphone Jack
  • Colors: Brick Red, Pitch Black, and Slate Blue

Buy Poco M2 in Nepal

The price of Poco M2 in Nepal for the 6/62GB variant is NPR 18,999, which will soon be available, most probably, in all Mi stores and other retail stores in Nepal. However, 6GB/128GB has not been yet confirmed to arrive in Nepal. It is available in three colors: Brick Red, Pitch Black, and Slate Blue

Realme 7i Price and Availability in Nepal

After being launched on 17th September, Realme 7i is now making preparations to enter the markets of Nepal. Well, it hasn’t been that long since the “i” models by Realme has come to the markets. As a result, the comparison between the three phones: 5i, 6i, and 7i, only has some distinguishable differences. Let’s check at what can we expect from the new Realme 7i smartphone. 

Realme 7i Overview

Display and Design

Realme 7i features 6.5-inches of LCD, providing a 90% screen-to-body ratio. It has an ultra-smooth display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, which is better than the 60Hz of Realme 6i. But with 1600 x 720 HD+ resolution it feels like Realme could have tried improving this as all. The device has Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. It is 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9mm in size and weighs up to 188grams. 

realme-7i-colors

It is available in a stylish mirror design with colors inspired by the fantasy scenes in the Arctic regions. Fusion Blue reflecting the Artic Snow and Fusion Green that glows like Aurora. 

Processor 

Realme 7i is equipped with Snapdragon 662 Processor. Earlier, 6i had optioned for an Helio G70 chipset but before that 5i had Snapdragon 665. That is why performance-wise 5i and 7i don’t differ much. Similarly, it also used Adreno 610 which was also used in 5i. Furthermore, Realme runs in Android 10 with Realme UI

The device is available with 4GB RAM and storage of either 64GB or 128GB.

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Battery 

This smartphone holds the power of a 5000mAh battery. This massive battery is capable of 13 hours of continuous gaming. It comes with an 18W fast charge facility. Meanwhile, it also supports reverse charging. 

Camera

Realme 7i has a 64MP AI Quad Camera on the rear. It supports night filters, super nightscape, Max UIS for video stabilization, and cinematic mode. Moreover, along with the 64MP primary sensor, it has an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens of 119 ° Field of view, 2MP B&W (Monochrome Portrait) lens, and 2MP macro lens of 4CM. On the other side, the front camera consists of a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor. 

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Specifications

  • Display: 6.5-inch, 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display, 1600 x 720 HD+, Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Dimension: 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9mm 
  • Weight: 188g 
  • OS: Android 10 with Realme UI 
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 662 Processor
  • CPU: Octa-core 11nm processor 
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB
  • Rear Camera: 64MP primary camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle lens + 2MP B&W lens + 2MP Macro Lens 
  • Front Camera: 16MP In-display Selfie 
  • Battery: 5000mAh, 18W Fast charging, supports reverse charging 
  • Ports: USB Type-C, 3.5mm headset jack, Dual Nano-SIM, and 1 MicroSD
  • Colors: Fusion Green and Fusion Black 

Realme 7i Availability and Price in Nepal

The Facebook handles of Realme in Nepal have already conformed of Realme 7i and 7 both to be soon available in Nepal. However, we’re not sure about the price as of now. Since in the markets of India it is already available at INR 11,999, it is expected that Realme 7i’s price in Nepal will be around NPR 25,000. 

OnePlus Nord N100: Cheapest in the Nord Series

OnePlus has announced two budget smartphones: OnePlus Nord N10 and Nord N100. These two phones from the Nord series are to those OnePlus fans who couldn’t afford the newer ranges of OnePlus smartphones. A few months back OnePlus had also launched the OnePlus Nord, the first phone of the Nord series. However, the price was not affordable either. Consequently, the company has launched these two new phones in the lineup that has performance worth comparing to the original Nord as well as OnePlus 8T. Nord N100 is the cheapest one in the Nord series. 

OnePlus Nord N100 Overview 

OnePlus Nord N100 is a 4G Network phone, powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 and Adreno 610 that is designed for mid-range smartphones.

Display and Design

This budget smartphone comes with a 6.52-inch display. However, the screen corners are with a standard rectangle, which is why when measured diagonally it has 6.29 inches of display. OnePlus smartphones are popularly known for their AMOLED displays, but OnePlus has not equipped it on this model. Instead, it comes with an IPS LCD panel. The screen resolution is 720 x 1600 pixels and 299 Pixels Per Inch. It also features night mode and reading mode. 

Additionally, with big-screen comes a big sound experience. Hence, Nord N100 consists of dual stereo speakers with a noise cancellation feature. The phone has a 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.49mm dimension and weighs about 188g

Camera

For a budget smartphone like OnePlus Nord N100 including a Triple rear camera is more than satisfactory but not much as the original OnePlus Nord. It consists of a 13MP main camera with EIS for image stabilization. Moreover, it has a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth lens. This lens has Portrait, Pro Mode, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, Dehaze Color, and Filter features. 

The front consists of an 8MP selfie camera. This also includes Face Unlock, HDR, Screen Flash, and face retouching features. 

Performance 

OnePlus Nord N100 is powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 that allows you easy multi-tasking, gaming, and web browsing. For graphic experience, it is equipped with Adreno 610, which is designed for mid-range smartphones. Furthermore, the device uses Android 10 with Oxygen OS, which is the same as what is used in the OnePlus 8T. Nord N100 is a 4G network phone. 

Nord N100 is available with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The storage is expandable up to 256GB through a microSD card. 

Battery

In comparison with the original OnePlus Nord and N10, the battery is larger, despite it being the cheapest in its series. It consists of a 5000mAh non-removable battery that supports 18W fast charging. 

OnePlus Nord N100 Specifications 

  • Display: 6.52” HD+, 720 x 1600 pixels, 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Dimension: 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.49mm 
  • Weight: 188g 
  • OS: Android 10 with Oxygen OS 
  • CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 4GB 
  • Storage: 64GB UFS2.1 (expandable up to 256GB) 
  • Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2 prime sensor + 2MP, f/2.4 Macro lens + 2MP, f/2.4 Bokeh lens 
    • Video: 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 30 fps4, Time-Lapse 1080p at 30 fps
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 
    • Video: 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 30 fps, Time-Lapse
  • Battery: non-removable 5000mAh, 18W Fast Charging 
  • Unlock option: Rear-mounted Fingerprint, Face Unlock
  • Audio: Dual Stereo Speaker with Noise Cancellation 
  • Ports: USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, hybrid SIM slot (nano-SIM + nano-SIM/microSD)
  • Colors: Midnight Frost 

Price and Availability in Nepal

The new OnePlus Nord N100 is available at £179 ($233). The smartphone has not yet been available in Nepal. However, it is expected to cost about NPR 25,000 upon its arrival. 

OnePlus Nord N100Price in Nepal (Expected)
OnePlus Nord N100 ( 4GB/64GB)NPR 25,000

OnePlus Nord N10 5G launched as a budget 5G smartphone

After launching their flagship phone OnePlus Nord in July, the company has launched two new phones: OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. While these two phones have been launched as budget smartphones they give quite a competition to the phones of their own family. Especially, OnePlus Nord N10 5G consists of similar features that are also found in the original OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 8T but at a more affordable price. Even though N100 has taken a step back by being a 4G network phone, N10 still managed to stay as a 5G network phone that OnePlus had promised. 

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Overview 

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset that also provides a 5G network to the device. It consists of super-fast charging of 30T, 90Hz smooth display, quad camera, and many other exciting features on a budget smartphone.

Display

The new model has a 6.49-inch display with 1080 x 2400 (FHD+), 405 PPI resolution. The corners of the screen are within a standard rectangle. But, measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.49 inches in the full rectangle and 6.25 inches accounting for the rounded corners. 

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There is one major change from the original Nord – the panel is now an IPS LCD. This display has 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Furthermore, it has the other two modes for phone usage: Reading mode and Night mode. 

 Battery

With a capacity of 4,300mAh (non-removable), it’s a fraction larger than the Nord battery and it charges just as fast with Warp Charge 30T Fast Charging

Camera

The rear camera on the Nord N10 is actually slightly better equipped than that of the original. It features a 64MP sensor inside the main camera maintaining the 119° ultra-wide camera, along with, 8 MP sensor and dedicated two 2MP macro and depth modules. 

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Although the selfie camera has a single punch hole, the original Nord’s 32MP main camera drops down to 16MP for OnePlus Nord N10 5G. It also has Face Unlock, HDR, Screen Flash, Face Retouching feature.

Performance

The N10 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset, which is similar to the S765G chip used in the Oneplus 8 model with several key differences. It combines speed and strength with power efficiency for sustainable, superior connectivity. Hence, the upgraded Qualcomm Kryo 560 CPU and Qualcomm Adreno 619L GPU push performance to the next level, enabling robust, efficient computing and smooth graphics rendering. 

This smartphone is available with 6GB RAM and 126GB storage. The storage is expandable up to 512GB

OnePlus Nord N10 5G Specifications 

  • Display: 16.49-inch FHD+, 1080 x 2400 
  • Weight: 109g
  • Dimension: 163 x 74.7 x 8.97mm
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 
  • Network: 5G + 4G LTE
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 690
  • OS: Oxygen OS based on Android 10
  • GPU: Adreno 619L
  • RAM: 6GB 
  • Storage: 128GB UFS2.1, expandable memory support up to 512GB
  • Rear camera: 64MP prime sensor (EIS) + 8MP ultra-wide lens + 2MP Depth lens + 2MP Macro lens 
    • Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, 1080p at 120fps (super slow motion), 1080p at 30fps (Time-Lapse)
  • Front camera: 16MP
    • Video: 1080p at 30/60fps, Time-Lapse 
  • Battery: non-removable Li-Po 4300mAh, 30T Fast charging 
  • Ports: USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, hybrid SIM slot (nano-SIM + nano-SIM/microSD)
  • Color: Midnight Ice

Price and Availability in Nepal

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is available at £329 ($429). However, the price expected for Nepal is NPR 45,000, which shall arrive very soon in Nepal. 

ModelPrice in Nepal ( expected)
OnePlus Nord N10 5GNPR 45,000

Micromax makes a comeback with IN series: Note 1 and Micromax IN 1b

Micromax IN series; Challenging the Chinese smartphone companies, Micromax has made its comeback in 2020 launching their two new phones, Micromax IN Note 1 and Micromax IN 1b, in India. These two budget smartphones will go on sale in India starting from November 24.

Micromax IN series promises pure Android OS with no bloatware and Ads for a clear experience. Similarly, it guarantees 2 years’ update on the software. According to the CEO, Rahul Sharma, he addresses Note 1 as “India’s X-factor”. Note 1 consists of exciting features that are rare to come in budget smartphones. Meanwhile, 1B, which is cheaper, has features that are expected on such budget smartphones. Also, Micromax is a real challenger budget phones like Redmi Note 9, Pro Max, 9s, Realme Narzo 20, and many others.

Micromax IN Note 1 Overview

Performance and Battery

In this new Micromax IN lineup, you’ll find an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 Soc. Note 1 runs on Android 10 and has Mali-G52 MC2 that are designed for good graphics on mainstream phones. The device comes with 4GB RAM and an option to choose between 64GB or 128GB for internal storage.

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The device consists of a 5000mAh battery which Micromax claims are powerful enough to last up to 2 days. It also comes with an 18W Fast Charger. Moreover, Note 1 also supports reverse charging.

Design and Display

The smartphone features a 6.67-inch Full HD display with a punch-hole design. It provides 1080 x 2400 pixels’ resolution. The display supports up to 450 nits of brightness level. This X-factor phone has a matt-finish and is available in two classy colors: green and white.

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Camera

Micromax Note 1 has a quad-camera setup which is quite impressive on a budget phone. It has a 48MP AI quad-camera that also supports night vision. Meanwhile, it also consists of a 5MP wide lens giving a 115-degree field of view and two 2MP sensors giving macro shots and depth sensing.

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Furthermore, for the front camera, the phone consists of a 16MP sensor with a 78-degree wide-angle lens.

Micromax IN Note 1 Specifications

  • Display: 6.67” FHD+ display and Punch hole; 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
  • OS: Android 10
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB
  • Rear Camera: 48MP Primary Lens + 5MP Wide Lens + 2MP Macro Sensor + 2MP Depth Sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charger and Reverse Charging
  • Colors: Blue and White

Micromax IN 1b Overview

Performance and Battery

Micromax IN 1b consists of a chipset of MediaTek Helio G35 gaming processor with an octa-core processor. It runs on Android 10 and uses Imagination PowerVR GE8320 for the graphic experience. The device is available in either 2GB or 4GB RAM variants. Likewise, it also has options between 32GB and 64GB storage to choose from.

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This phone has a 5000mAh battery. But in comparison to Note 1, 1b supports only 10W of fast charging. It does support reverse charging and also comes with a USB Type C, which is rare to find in such budget phones.

Design and Display

This smartphone features a 6.52-inch mini-drop HD+ display. It consists of a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The front of the phone has a water-drop notch that houses a selfie-camera. 1b is given a metallic matte finish and is available in three colors: blue, purple, and green.

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Camera

The budget phone comes with AI dual rear camera. It has a Primary lens of 13MP with f/1.8 and is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera consists of an 8MP selfie camera sensor.

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Micromax IN 1b Specifications

  • Display: 6.52” mini-drop HD+ display; 720 x 1600 pixels
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35
  • OS: Android 10
  • CPU: Octa-Core (8 X 2.3GHz Cortex A53)
  • GPU: Imagination PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM: 2GB/4GB
  • Storage: 32GB/64GB
  • Rear Camera: 13MP Primary Lens + 2MP Depth Sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W Fast Charger; USB Type C
  • Colors: Blue, Purple, and Green

Micromax IN series: Availability and Price in Nepal

Micromax made its comeback by launching its two phones from the IN series in India. Micromax IN Note 1 starts at INR 10,999 whereas, Micromax IN 1b starts at INR 6,999. Likewise, we expect these models to be launched soon in Nepal with the starting price of NPR 19,000 for Note 1 and NPR 12,500 for 1b.

Micromax IN seriesPrice in IndiaPrice in Nepal
Micromax IN Note 1 (4GB/64GB)10,99919,000
Micromax IN Note 1 (4GB/128GB)12,49922,000
Micromax IN 1b (2GB/32GB)6,99912,500
Micromax IN 1b (4GB/64GB)7,99914,000

Daraz 11.11 Sale: Biggest Online Sale Day in Nepal

After the back to back success of Daraz’s biggest online sale day, they are set to launch their third annual Daraz 11.11 sale. Happening this November 11, 2020 (Kartik 26) Daraz is all geared up for the day. They’ve hired close to 900 delivery riders and customer care agents to ensure fast delivery in 27 cities nationwide and the best customer service.

What is 11.11? 

The idea of 11.11 goes back to the history of China that marks 11/11 (11th November) as Single’s Day. Unmarried people celebrate the occasion by treating themselves to gifts and presents. The trend of becoming the largest online shopping day in the world began when Alibaba offered discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours on 11th November 2009. This largest “Global Shopping Festival” was then celebrated in many countries across the world and surpassing Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Year-End campaigns combined in sales volume.

Seems like this year, Daraz is planning on giving the most opportunity to the sellers and buyers who couldn’t make a sale or purchase during the unexpected turn of events in 2020. This year’s Daraz 11.11. sale in Nepal will be hosting more than 6000 sellers, 160+ global and domestic brands, and more than 5 lakh products.

Safety Measures

On its third year of the sale, Daraz has estimated to host over 5 lakhs users during the day. And considering the current situation, a good delivery service also includes safety measures. 

Daraz has ensured the safety of employees and customers across all its locations. They are following stringent safety and hygiene rules. These include daily temperature checks of every employee, regular deep cleaning as well as strict shift planning to reduce occupancy in every location. All delivery riders are equipped with protective masks, gloves, and sanitizers. With all this strict planning it’s safe to welcome any Daraz’s purchase to your homes and workplaces. 

Play and Win

Playing games to win is so far the greatest opportunity for the buyers. 11.11 is not just benefiting you on the sale day with higher discounts. For more benefits there some pre-buying activities that will lead you to be lucky on the crazy sale day. Participate in the Daraz 1 Rupee Game. It offers customers a chance to win select products by paying Re.1 via card or eSewa. If the customers don’t win, their payment will be refunded.

Moreover, play the Add to Cart and Win Game to win products that you have added to your carts from the “win giveaway” tab of Daraz. This is highly encouraged. It not only helps the customer from losing out on a great deal but also provides a chance to win the item for free. So if there are any gadgets that you were planning on to get this festive season, you better hurry. You should add it to your carts before it’s gone.

There’s another game, Mission 11.11, where customers must complete certain missions to win exciting prizes. Then there’s a Ludo Tournament held between 11th to 13th November. Participants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal will be awarded a Daraz voucher worth Rs. 15000 and more. It is mandatory to register between 1 to 8 November to participate. Likewise, one lucky winner wins a brand new TVS Apache RR 310 worth Rs. 8 Lakh by simply making a purchase during 11.11.  

Start participating from today so that you get super lucky on 11th November. 

Banks and Payments

During the 24-hour sale, customers can get discounts of 20% (up to Rs.3000 off) by pre-paying via debit/credit cards of 11 partner banks. Cardholders of Nabil Bank, NIC Asia, Sanima Bank, Global IME Bank, NMB Bank, Mega Bank, Nepal Bangladesh Bank, Kumari Bank, Laxmi Bank, Century Bank, and Himalayan Bank are eligible for such discounts during 11.11. So make sure that you activate your cards for online payments. You could also verify your card activation by participating in the Daraz 1 Rupee Game.

Hence, in 2020 Daraz 11.11 sale aims to provide you with the best deals and service making sure every procedure of theirs is safe and hygienic. This is a huge opportunity to grab for both sellers and buyers. And if you are planning on getting a smartphone or laptop or TV, don’t forget to check their reviews first. 

Apple iPad Air (2020) Launched with no Face Unlock

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Apple iPad Air of 2020 has so much more to offer than last year’s iPad Air, meanwhile, is also cheaper than the iPad Pro yet has similar features. The device is available in two variants: Wi-Fi-model and Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 4th generation iPad Air is in fact the first device to use the A14 chipset, which can also be seen now in the iPhone 12 lineup.

iPad Air Overview

Starting with the display, the new iPad Air has 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display. It consists of a wide color display and a true tone display. 

Meanwhile, the screen is made fingerprint-resistant with an oleophobic coating. This is why Apple iPad Air has no fingerprint lock system on the screen or face unlock and comes with a Top button ID sensor. Well, the face unlocks system could have made it difficult for users wearing a mask to unlock their device in 2020, so it’s a good thing Apple decided to remove that feature. 

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iPad Air of 2020 has advanced its performance using an A14 Bionic Chip of 5 nanometers, which is similar to what’s used in the iPhone 12 series. In addition to that, the 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU makes the device faster and provides good graphics. It also has neural engines for next-level machine learning capabilities. This device comes with 4GB RAM and 65/256GB of storage. However, iPad Air is still a 4G-network device.

Apple-Bionic-A14-Chipset

While every other smartphone is upgrading themselves to introduce multiple rear cameras, this one here consists of only one 12MP wide camera. But to think logically, a tablet doesn’t require another fancy camera because of the size or purpose the device is used. Furthermore, the front camera comes with a 7MP, serves the purpose of FaceTime or any video calling options.

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The battery is still not a much-praised feature of this Apple iPad. It is equipped with a non-removable 28.6W Lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi models) and 9 hours (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) of surfing time. Even smartphone these days offers twice the battery life as the new iPad Air 2020. 

Specifications

  • Display: 10.9” Liquid Retina Display; 2360 x 1640 at 264ppi; 500nits brightness; supports Apple Pencil
  • Dimension: 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm
  • Weight: 458g (Wi-Fi models); 460g (Wi-Fi + cellular models)
  • Chipset: A14 Bionic Chip (5nm)
  • iOS software version: iOS14
  • CPU: Hexa-core 
  • GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics) 
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB, 256GB
  • Rear Camera: 12MP wide camera with f/1.8; five element lens
    • Video: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, 1080p at 120/240fps
  • Front Camera: 7MP with f/2.2
  • Battery: 28.6W LI-po battery
  • USB: USB-C Charge Cable; 20W USB-C Power Adapter 
  • Connectivity: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.0 
  • SIM card: Nano-SIM (supports Apple SIM), eSIM
  • Colors: Silver, Space Grey, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue 

Accessories for iPad Air

The additional accessories used for iPad Air are the same ones that worked with Apple iPad Pro. The display supports second-generation Apple pencil. It costs NPR. 20,500 in Nepal. Meanwhile, you can also use Apple’s Magic Keyboard ($299) and Smart Keyboard Folio ($179) or some third-party keyboards that’s available in Nepal like Brydge Pro (NPR. 22,500) 

Price and Availability in Nepal

The 4th generation iPad Air has not been available in Nepal yet. Since it comes in two variants, the Wi-Fi model is available at $599 and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model at $729. The price expected in Nepal is starting at NPR 78,000 and NPR 92,000, respectively. 

iPad Air (2020) ModelPrice in USPrice in Nepal (expected)
iPad Air 64 GB (Wi-Fi)$599NPR 78,000
iPad Air 256 GB (Wi-Fi)$749NPR 98,000
iPad Air 64 GB (W-Fi + Cellular)$729NPR 92,000
iPad Air 246 GB (W-Fi + Cellular)$879NPR 115,000

True Wireless and Noise-canceling earbuds: OPPO Enco X in Nepal

OPPC Enco Price in Nepal; After launching their wireless earphones, the OPPO Enco series has added another new model to the line-up, OPPO Enco X. The new TWS featured earbuds has not yet been made available in Nepal but is expected to be soon.

Let us move towards discussing its specs and features.

OPPO Enco X Overview

OPPO has reached out to partnership with Dynaudio, Denmark’s top audio brand. Daniel Emonts, an audio series creator at Dynaudio, has mastered the tune after 30 kinds of material exploration, 120 rounds of structural modifications, and 152 device selection for creating a truly natural sound for Enco X.

Design

In design, the new OPPO Enco X is no different from Apple’s Airpod. It consists of an angled earbud with silicone ear tips. The stem holds the center and is rather short.

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This wireless earphone is equipped with a coaxial dual unit design on the inside. It comes with a plane magnetic diaphragm, placed in the front, followed by the tri-layer moving coil unit and dual speakers

Meanwhile, the charging case is made a little different than the other Enco models. It comes in an oval-shaped design and a LED indicator positioned in the front.

OPPO Enco X is available in three colors: Black, White, and Green.

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Audio and noise reduction

The device is equipped with a DBEE3.0 sound system for Hi-Fi audio. It supports SBC, AAC audio codecs, along with Low Latency High-Definition Codec (LHDC). This is a very unusual feature to include in a TWS device.

For noise reduction, the device has a dual-core chip along with a dual-feed microphone feature. It includes four noise reduction mode- strong and weak noise reduction, transparency mode for ambient sounds, toggle noise reduction off mode.

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The ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) feature in the earlier model, Enco W51 and Enco W31 has worked best and we’re hoping the performance would remain similar to Enco X.

Bluetooth and connectivity

The device supports Bluetooth 5.2, enabling the transmission of music faster and steadily from up to 10 meters long distance. Moreover, Bluetooth 5.2 also supports low-latency dual transmission, bringing a faster connection experience. It is the benefit of having a TWS earbud is that one can share their earpiece with a friend in a meter distance, without compromising on the sound.

The limitation of the device is that some features like audio transmission format are only available on OPPO devices running Colors OS 7.1 and Colors OS 11. Else it connects to both Android and iOS with Bluetooth 5.2.

Battery

Enco X earbuds are expected to last up to 4 hours in strong noise reduction mode and 5.5 hours in noise reduction mode with a 44mAh battery. Whereas, the 535mAh battery is expected to last for 20 hours in strong noise reduction and 25 hours in noise reduction mode.

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It takes 80 minutes for earbuds to charge and 110minutes for the charging case to charge. On the other hand, the charging case also supports Qi wireless charging.

Specifications

  • Weighs: 4.8g each (earbud) + 42.5g (charging case)
  • Dimension: 66.3 x 49 x 21.7mm
  • Sound unit: 6mm plane diaphragm + 11mm moving coil unit
  • Speaker sensitivity: 104dB at 1Khz
  • Frequency response: 20hz-20khz
  • Microphone sensitivity: 38dBV/Pa
  • Audio Transmission format: SBC/AAC/LHDC
  • Music playback time @ 50%volume:
    • Strong noise reduction mode: 4hrs; 20hrs (with charging case)
    • Noise reduction off mode: 5.5hrs; 25hrs (with charging case)
  • Connectivity: True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
  • Bluetooth version: BT 5.2; ranges up to 10m distance
  • Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion battery; 44mAh (earbud) and 535mAh (charging case)
  • Charging time: 80mins (earbud) and 110min (charging case)
  • Noise-canceling: ANC
  • IP rating: IP54 dust and water resistance
  • Color: White, Black, and Green 

Price and Availability of OPPO Enco X in Nepal

The device launched in China is priced 999Yuan. However, OPPO Enco X has not yet arrived in the Nepali markets we expect the price to be around NRs. 18,500.

ModelPrice in ChinaPrice in Nepal (expected)
OPPO Enco X999YuanNRs. 18,500

Huawei Mate 40 Pro announced: Full Specifications and Availability

Huawei Mate 40 Pro is the new model launched on October 22nd in the Huawei Mate 40 series. The revolutionary flagship phone has introduced new and exciting features that meet the new height of the best technology in the industry. But looking at the EUR pricing, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro price in Nepal can be expected between NRs.1,60,000 – NRs.1,70,000

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, along with the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+, incorporates the world’s first 5 nanometer 5G System on Chip, Ultra Vision Cine Camera system, and the iconic Space Ring Design, as well as a smarter, more attentive digital experience.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Overview

Design & Display

With a 6.76-inch OLED display, the device consists of 2772×1344 pixels of full HD screen resolution. It has an 88-degree curvature, round corner design, and comes with two design variations: glass or leather. 

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The phone weighs up to 212g with 162.9mm height and 75.5mm width. The glass variant has 9.1mm of depth whereas vegan leather has 9.5mm of depth. 

Processor

The phone uses a Huawei Kirin 9000 processor with a 5G network connectivity. It is equipped with Android 10 and the latest EMUI10 update. Huawei Mate 40 Pro doesn’t use any Google’s service and runs on its own app store. 

Meanwhile, the device has a 24-core Mali-G78 for graphic experience and Dual Big Core and Tiny Core as a neural network. This neural network is for machine learning algorithms. It has an 8/256GB storage capacity. 

Camera

Huawei Mate 40 Pro features a Space Ring Design for its iconic and symmetrical camera. It has a 50MP wide lens with f/1.9, 20MP ultra-wide lens with f/1.8, and 12MP telephoto lens with f/3.4. It supports video at 4k with gyro-EIS for stabilization. 

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The front camera is a 13MP ultra vision selfie camera with an f/2.4 and a 3D depth-sensing camera.  

Battery

The device has a good battery of 4400mAh and supports 66W fast charging. Moreover, it also features wireless charging with 5W of fast wireless charging. 

Other Features

The intuitive gesture sensor and upgraded NPU has expanded your AI-touch free experience. Move your hands up-down and right-left to browse your phone, without having to touch the screen. Similarly, for screenshot, just use a grabbing motion, and to quiet your ringtone just stare at the screen and the volume gets lower on its own. Amazing right?

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The device also consists of a Physical volume button as well as a virtual key for controlling the volume. All Huawei Mate 40 series uses dual stereo speakers with strong bass experience. 

Also Read: Huawei P40 & P40 Pro Price in Nepal

Specifications

  • Display: 6.76” OLED Display; 2772×1344 FHD+
  • Dimension: Glass: 162.9×75.5×9.1mm ; Vegan Leather: 162.9×75.5×9.5mm
  • Weight: 212g 
  • Chipset: Huawei Kirin 9000 5G
  • OS: Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Service
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×3.13 GHz Cortex-A77, 3×2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4×2.04 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: 24-core Mali-G78
  • NPU: Dual Big Core + Tiny Core NPUs
  • Memory: 8GB RAM+ 256GB ROM
  • Rear Camera: 50MP Wide (f/1.9) + 20MP Ultra-wide (f/1.8) + 12MP Telephoto (f/3.4, OIS)
  • Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p at 960fps, 720p at 3840fps, gyro-EIS
  • Front Camera: 13MP Wide (f/2.4) 
  • Video: 1080p at 240fps
  • Sensors: Gesture Sensor, 3D Face Recognition, Gravity Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Barometric Pressure Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Laser Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor
  • Audio: 32-bit/384kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Battery: 4400mAh; 66W Fast charging; 5W Fast wireless charging
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) 
  • Colors: Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro Price in Nepal: NRs. 1,68,000 (8GB/256GB)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is priced EUR 1,199 for the 8GB/256GB variant. It is available in three colors: Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow. Since the device has just been launched the other day it’s quite not sure when will it be available in Nepal.

ModelHuawei Mate 40 Pro Price in Nepal (Expected)
Huawei Mate 40 Pro (8GB/256GB)NRs. 1,68,000

Vivo debuts with an 18-day battery life Vivo Watch

Vivo has finally upgraded its gear with the new Vivo Watch. China launched the product at the end of September 2020. The product is yet to be available in Nepal. We’re hoping that would be soon. 

One of its impressive and most popular features is the battery life. Vivo Watch offers 18-days battery life on one of its variants. There are more exciting features of the Vivo Watch. Let’s glance at it. 

Vivo Watch Overview

The new Vivo range has a round dial and comes in two sizes – 42mm and 46mm. The two models only differ in size and a slight change to the design. The 42mm variant consists of a 1.19-inch display whereas, the 46mm variant has a 1.39-inch display; both having an AMOLED display. 

This smartwatch has a stainless steel body with a brushed ceramic bezel. The difference in the design between the two variants is that 42mm has two right buttons on its right side, while 46mm has two flat buttons. Similarly, the 42mm watch comes in matte gray and brown dials; the 46mm watch has brushed silver and black dials paired to brown leather and black silicone straps. 

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For the straps, the model offers Nappa leather or Fluor elastomer rubber straps. It is available in four colors: black, brown, dark brown, and orange. Moreover, the device is also water-resistant of 5ATM rating

Vivo Watch has a dual processor setup, featuring ST as the main processor and Apollo as the co-processor. The device has a 2GB internal memory. It is set up with Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Beidou, JOVI voice assistant, and NFC traffic.

The device has impressive battery life. For the 42mm variant, the battery lasts for up to 9 days with its 226mAh battery. Similarly, for the 46mm variant, the battery lasts for up to 18 days with its 478mAh battery. 

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Features

Vivo Watch is a classy health tracker device. It consists of a 5-core optical heart rate monitor, blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, air pressure and altitude sensor, ambient light sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. On the other hand, it has an intelligent exercise recognition feature on the Sport Mode that can monitor outdoor/indoor running and walking, swimming, cycling, mountain climbing, trail running, elliptical machine, free training, and high-intensity interval training. Its app can also keep track of your sleep and stress level, score them, and provide breathing training.  

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Vivo Watch has the usual functions like alarm, notifications, remote camera shutter, music playback, Find my Phone, and JOVI voice assistant. 

Specifications

  • Dimension: 42x42x9.7mm and 46x46x10.6mm 
  • Display: 1.19” (42mm); 1.39” (46mm) with AMOLED 
  • Resolution: 390×390 pixels (42mm); 454×454 pixels (46mm)
  • Design: Glass front, 316L Stainless steel body, Ceramic bezels, and Rubber/leather straps
  • Weight: 42mm: 35.6g and 46mm: 46.8g
  • Chipset: ST + Apollo co-processor
  • Memory: 2GB 
  • Battery: non-removable 226mAh for 42mm (lasts up to 9 days); 478mAh for 46mm (lasts up to 18 days)  
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, Built-in GPS
  • Water Resistant: 5ATM 
  • Features: 5-core optical heart rate monitor, blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, air pressure and altitude sensor, ambient light sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor.

Vivo watch Price in Nepal and Availability

We expect the new Vivo Watch to arrive soon in Nepal. Up to the present time, both the variant in China has the same price, CYN 1,299. The expected price in Nepal is NRs. 25,000.   

ModelPrice in ChinaVivo Watch Price in Nepal (expected)
Vivo Watch (42mm/46mm)CYN 1,299NRs. 25,000