Sony Xperia 10 III to arrive with Snapdragon 690, 5G support

Sony appears set to unveil their first mid-range 5G smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 690. While there isn’t a name for it yet, it should presumably be dubbed the Sony Xperia 10 III. This comes after rumors of the Sony Xperia 10 II Plus being cancelled to make way for this.

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The Snapdragon 690 should make the Sony Xperia 10 III a much snappier device than the Xperia 10 II, while the upgraded ISP and other components should also provide a much needed boost to the Sony Xperia 10 III’s imaging capabilities. The Snapdragon 690 will be a pretty significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 665 that powers the current-gen Xperia 10 II.
It will also reportedly offer “more than 4 cameras”, which will be quite interesting to see considering that even the flagship Sony Xperia 1 II only packs three. Hopefully Sony doesn’t take the easy way out and throw in depth sensors and count them as cameras.

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On top of the Sony Xperia 10 III, Sony is also expected to introduce the Sony Xperia 1 III with the Snapdragon 875, which should surprise no one. A MediaTek-powered Xperia device is also reportedly in the works, which should arrive as the Sony Xperia L5.

I do think that this bit of news about the Sony Xperia 10 III comes just in time as Sony Malaysia slashes the prices on the Xperia 10 II by RM500. Will we see Sony unveil their first mid-range 5G smartphone for less than RM2000? We sure hope so!
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if Sony will still keep their 12MP camera systems or bump it up with their recent high-res sensors…
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Intel Core i9 9900K marks Intel’s return to solder — 9th Generation Intel Core processors start from just $262!

For those of you still holding on to your delid tools and are planning on upgrading to the 9th Generation Intel Core processors, you can start posting your WTS (want to sell) posts. You no longer need to (nor can you safely) delid the Intel Core i9 9900K, i7 9700K or i5 9600K, because their heatspreaders are soldered to the dies.
After so many years, Intel has finally decided to revert to soldered TIM (STIM, in Intel’s lingo). Perhaps these CPUs would run really hot? Considering the higher than ever clock counts and clock speeds in Intel’s mainstream enthusiast platform, solder may have more been a necessity than a move to please fans.

The Intel Core i9 9900K is clocked at up to 5.0 GHz, and features 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7 9700K has the same number of cores, but drops HyperThreading, a feature unique to the Core i7 family since the beginning of the Intel Core branding. It runs at a lofty 4.9 GHz too. The Core i5 9600K is clocked at up to 4.6 GHz, and features the same 6C/6T configuration as the i5 8600K. Prepare to shell out $488 (~RM2031) for the i9 9900K, $374 (~RM1557) for the i7 9700K and $262 (~RM1090) for the i5 9600K. All the CPUs work with the current generation Intel 300-series platform, as well as the new Intel Z390 platform.

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Here are the specifications in a nice little table.

Cores / Threads
Base / Boost Clocks
Cache
TDP
Price

Core i9 9900K
8C/16T
3.6 / 5.0 GHz
16MB
95W
$488

Core i7 9700K
8C/8T
3.6 / 4.9 GHz
12MB
95W
$374

Core i5 9600K
6C/6T
3.7 / 4.6 GHz
9MB
95W
$262

Which CPU is your pick? Let us know if you are eyeing the latest 9th Generation Core processors!
Pokdepinion: The Intel Core i9 9900K is definitely the most powerful CPU out there without moving on to the HEDT route. And AMD, now would be a good time to show that 10-core behemoth of yours…
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HUAWEI P20 Series Gets Price Cuts

HUAWEI has announced of a price-cut for their flagship P-series, the HUAWEI P20 and P20 Pro which you can now get at a more affordable price.
HUAWEI P20 Series Price Cut

The HUAWEI P20 Pro is equipped with the world’s first Leica triple camera with the highest total pixel count on a smartphone available in the market. This system features a 1 x 40MP RGB sensor, 1 x 20MP monochrome sensor as well as a 8MP sensor with telephoto lens, offering a professional photography experience.

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Now, you can get the P20 Pro for just RM2,899 (originally RM3,299) and the standard P20 at RM2,299 (originally RM2,599).
In addition to the news of the price reduction, they will be hosting a special National Day contest through the NEXT-IMAGE Awards 2018. You can submit your creative photo entries by using any HUAWEI device capturing the beauty of Malaysia (by August 31) and stand a chance to win the grand prize of USD$20,000 and also have the opportunity for your best work to be showcased to a global audience.
For more information on the NEXT-IMAGE Awards, you can click here to find out more.
Pokdepinion: That is quite a tempting price.. For those looking for a phone with good photography capabilities, well what are you waiting for? Also if you already have a HUAWEI device, you might want to participate in the contest. Who knows, you might win big!
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Ubisoft Announce All New Acer Predator Sponsorship For Rainbow Six Siege Pro League Season X

Ubisoft has today announce of their largest and most ambitious sponsorship ever for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Pro League and Majors as they’ve teamed up with Acer Predator across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. ‘

The deal takes place this month until November 2020, which kicks off this week with Rainbow Six Pro League Season X. With the partnership, it will see Acer Predator to be the official PC and monitor sponsor for their tournaments.
Acer will equip pro teams with high-end Predator desktops, laptops, and monitors during warm ups and official offline matches.

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The partnership also reveals of an invitation for fans to join global giveaway contests, and a unique in-game challenge to unlock an exclusive Predator in-game item. Fans of the game should watch the stream and follow Rainbow Six esports and Acer Predator on social media for the latest updates, sweepstakes and competition highlights.
For more details on upcoming esport tournaments from the game, you can check that out here.
Pokdepinion: I’ll definitely be on the lookout for that exclusive Predator in-game item!
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Launched – 5G For Affordable Devices

5G has enjoyed the limelight for a while now but it’s typically limited to flagship devices. Soon, you can have 5G connectivity for affordable smartphones as Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 480 SoC.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Launched
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There is a new entry in the Snapdragon 4-series SoC, and it’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. It is targeted for affordable smartphones and it has the Snapdragon X51 5G chip integrated, which is the same 5G chip found in the more powerful Snapdragon 690 SoC.

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The Snapdragon 4-series is seen as a mainstream option, with the Snapdragon 8-series dedicated for top-of-the-line flagship devices and Snapdragon 2-series for entry-level devices. With the addition of the new Snapdragon 480 SoC, it brings 5G connectivity to a larger audience, making it more accessible for the average consumer.
Previously, the chipset with 5G connectivity that is within reach for mainstream consumers would be the Snapdragon 690 and 765. The Snapdragon X51 5G chip itself is said to be capable of delivering up to 2.5Gbps and 800Mbps download speeds for 5G and 4G respectively. As for upload speeds, they are rated at 660Mbps and 210Mbps.
The Snapdragon 480 SoC will be equipped with an octa-core Kryo 460 CPU with clock speeds of 2.0GHz, Adreno 619 GPU, Hexagon 686 DSP, and Spectra 345 ISP. Apart from that, it will also include support for 120Hz refresh rate for Full HD+ displays and Quick Charge 4+.
As for what devices this new chipset will be powering, it is still unknown at this point in time. Given that we just started a brand new year, we would not be surprised to learn of new devices running this SoC sooner rather than later. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m curious to see how well this one can perform. I’m pretty sure I’ll get to see it for myself pretty soon.
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Sony Malaysia Launches RX100 VI Compact Camera – Large Aperture 24-200mm, Fastest AF

Sony Malaysia has officially launched the RX100 VI premium compact camera, with 24-200mm large aperture high magnification zoom lens and allegedly the world’s fastest AF speeds.
Sony Malaysia Launches RX100 VI Compact Camera
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
At a launch event in Putrajaya, the folks over at Sony Malaysia has officially launched the newest entry to their premium compact camera lineup, the RX100 VI. As opposed to being a complete all-around upgrade from the previous generation, the RX100 VI is meant for a slightly different use while still retaining the quality that the series has been known for.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
It is the first in the series to include a high magnification zoom lens, as it packs the ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8 – f/4.5 lens. A lens like this would normally be big in size but they’ve somehow managed to integrate it to this and still maintain its small size.

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The RX100 VI is equipped with the 20.1 MP 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and an upgraded BIONZ X image processing system with a frond-end LSI. This new proccessing chip is said to improve image quality optimization in all shooting environments.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
It also features a Fast Hybrid AF (autofocus) system with 315-point phase detection AF points on the sensor which enambles it to focus in just 0.03 seconds. It’s capable of shoothing up to 24 FPS at full resolution with continue AF / AE tracking and produce 4K resolution videos with full pixel readout and no pixel binning.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
One of the most interesting things mentioned by Sony Malaysia about this new model is the high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter (max speed at 1/32000 second). It helps reduce the rolling shutter effect which usually happens with fast-moving subjectts.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
For most parts, the RX100 VI compact camera looks identical to any of its previous iterations. It still has its flip-up screen which makes it great for vlogging and selfies, it’s still relatively the same size, has the pop-up EVF, and a programmable ring which people would normally use for either focusing or zooming. The pop-up EVF this time will be ready for use immediately after pressing the button, as opposed to the previous generation where you still had to pull the viewfinder in order to properly see things.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
During the live demonstration, we were shown samples of videos taken with the RX100 VI by Baki Zainal, a new ambassador for Sony Malaysia. While the video quality is crisp and clear, the audio from the built-in microphone felt rather hollow and noisy. Perhaps more in-depth testing is required before we give our verdict on that.
Picture taken with ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
The all-new RX100 VI premium compact camera by Sony Malaysia will be available from 20th July 2018 onwards. It will be retailing for RM4,899. The VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip for the RX100 and RX0 on the other hand will be available from 13th August 2018 onwards for RM399.
Pokdepinion: I had the RX100 III before and it had some autofocus issues. I personally would like to see if that is still a problem in the new model, along with its battery life.
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ASUS launches new ASUS EXPEDITION GTX 1070 — aimed for budget-oriented yet durable builds

ASUS just added a new graphics card to the EXPEDITION line-up with the new ASUS EXPEDITION GTX 1070 8GB, focusing on gaming cafes. The new ASUS EXPEDITION GTX 1070 is factory-overclocked at 1607/1797 MHz in OC Mode. It has 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM and each card has been tested exhaustively in ASUS iCafe Labs, with a intensive 144-hours diskless environment test.

The card also uses the ASUS Auto-Extreme automated production process which promises higher quality cards with an entirely automated manufacturing process. Additionally, it also will feature ASUS’ Zero-db fans technology that do not spin until the GPU temperature exceed 60 Celsius.

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The card measure at 9.45 inch in length with 5.16 inch in height, it uses two heat pipes and two fans with dual-ball bearing to reducing friction and improve cooling efficiency. In terms of display output, it will feature two HDMI, two DisplayPort and single DVI for better VR compatibility.

At the moment, ASUS has not disclosed the retail price of its ASUS EXPEDITION GTX 1070 8GB graphics card but it seems like the card will be widely available in SEA market, targeted at gaming cafes.
Product page: ASUS EXPEDITION GTX 1070 8GB
Pokdepinion: Now we have over 100 kinds of NVIDIA GTX 1070 graphics cards, it just matters which one fit the budget. Also, it now makes me wonder why the EXPEDITION line up which is made for durability in gaming cafe environments, why did  ASUS just use their existing TUF branding which signifies durability and endurance in the first place.
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There are many risks when it comes to data, especially if you are online. Now, it appears that Acer is the victim of a ransomware attack by a hacker group known as REvil, and they’ve put a price of USD $50 million for the Taiwanese giant’s data.
Acer Targeted With Million Dollar Ransomware Attack

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Acer is latest, high-profile victim of a ransomware attack by REvil, a known hacker group, and they are asking for USD $50 million from them if they want their precious data back. As high as that might sound, it’s actually a discounted rate, with the previous record amount being set at USD $30 million.
According to chats between an Acer representative and REvil, there is a 20% discount rate given to the company if they pay it by this Wednesday. Otherwise, the group will be jacking up the price to a whopping USD $100 million, double of what we mentioned previously.
It’s said REvil is leveraging the deal by using Acer’s corporate data. After somehow managing to break through the Taiwanese giant’s network, they started to steal a large amount of sensitive data. They’ve already listed an auction for this same data on their leaks site, which is said to potentially contain a customer database complete with account numbers and credit limits.
Acer routinely monitors its IT systems, and most cyberattacks are well defensed. Companies like us are constantly under attack, and we have reported recent abnormal situations observed to the relevant law enforcement and data protection authorities in multiple countries.
Acer official statement
According to cybersecurity experts who spoke with Bleeping Computer, they noticed a “bad actor” targeting an Acer Exchange mail server, which could potentially be the cause of this whole mess. With over 125,000 Exchange servers still vulnerable to showstopping vulnerability as of 10th March 2021, it’s quite possible.
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Pokdepinion: I hope the company can handle this well without incurring a heavy loss. It would certainly put a dent to their plans for the year, which would be a shame as I’m looking forward to plenty of things from them this year.
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HUAWEI openEuler OS Could Be The Perfect Candidate to Replace Android OS

Recently, HUAWEI released the source code for a Linux distribution based on CentOS called openEuler OS. While its purpose wasn’t explicitly mentioned, the optimized nature for ARM and x86 theoretically makes it ideal as a replacement for not only Windows, but also Android OS.
It’s no surprise that HUAWEI is looking for long-term solutions in order to be more independent since the issues between the US and China have grown worse. The HUAWEI openEuler OS may just be the first important step towards that direction.
For those of you who aren’t aware, openEuler OS is an open sourced version of EulerOS that started on 17th September 2019. The base OS itself is based on Linux CentOS, which means they are optimized for x86 (PC with Intel CPU) and ARM64 (architecture utilized by mobile devices like smartphones).

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Eric Xu, one of Huawei executives, has published a New Year message to employees in which he states that the company will remain on the Entity List in 2020. The executive adds that Huawei will not grow as quickly as it did in the first half of 2019. The company has achieved sales growth of 18% year-over-year in 2019.
Survival will be our first priority. To this end, we need to remain dedicated, always put our customers first, and keep creating value. Specifically, we will focus on the following four areas: sustaining growth, improving our capabilities, optimizing our organization, and controlling risks.Eric Xu
Nothing is set in stone just yet. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available.
Source: Gizchina
Pokdepinion: Well, if it’s for real, it’s something I’m looking forward to see. I’m sure a lot of people are as curious about it as me.
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U Mobile wins Malaysia Mobile Service Provider of the Year 2019

This is the second year in a row that U Mobile bagged the Malaysia’s Mobile Service Provider of the Year award. The award was bestowed upon U Mobile at the 2019 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards Ceremony. Aside from receiving the title of Malaysia’s Mobile Services, U Mobile also received three other awards.
U Mobile was recognized for its Excellence in Customer Experience in the area of Mobile Experience, Online Experience and Overall Experience in Telecommunications Industry. It’s worth noting that U Mobile won the exact same awards in 2018 too, testament to their dedication to customer service.
Does your experience with U Mobile tally with their awards?

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Pokdepinion: U Mobile’s affordable plans definitely pander to the younger community, which is probably the main demographic of users now?
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Google Stadia Price, Launch, and Games Teased for Summer 2019

This summer, three of the wishes you’ve been asking for will finally be granted:
💰 Price Reveal
🎮 Game Announcements
🚀 Launch Info
Stay tuned here for more Stadia details coming soon.
— Stadia (@GoogleStadia) May 24, 2019

Since its initial reveal at GDC 2019, Google Stadia has been rather quiet. I mean, if there’s nothing to show, it’s best not to even tease anything but it does get people curious as to what’s happening. It appears that we might not have to wait too long to learn more about it.
In a new tweet from the official Google Stadia account, it was announced that the latest information on the platform is set to be shared this Summer 2019. The tweet specifically stated that three big details regarding Stadia are set to be announced at that time; the price, launch information, and the games that will be playable on the service. Summer 2019 may seem a bit broad for a window but in case you’re not sure when that could happen, it would be anytime between late June to late September 2019.

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As Google stated in the tweet itself, these three things are really the main pieces of info that potential purchasers of Stadia have been asking for since it was first unveiled. Even though Google announced quite a bit about the platform months ago at GDC, there are still many questions left to be had about this new venture.
Like with any video game platform, the key to success is the games. Even if it was super affordable, people won’t bother if the games on the platform aren’t interesting to them. As such, we expect some blockbuster announcements when they’re ready to share more about Google Stadia.
Pokdepinion: While I’m personally excited for this, I do believe there are many countries that aren’t ready for this yet. Either internet speed is not fast enough, or the connection isn’t stable enough.
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Xiaomi Introduces 200W HyperCharge Technology

Xiaomi has been known to be one of the smartphone brands that innovate fast charging technologies and now it seems that they’ve stepped up a level by introducing a 200W HyperCharge solution.
Xiaomi 200W HyperCharge

The company released a video on their YouTube channel where they’ve showcased a 200W wired fast charger. In addition to that, there’s also a 120W wireless charger shown too.

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In the video, it is seen that the 200W solution can charge a 4000mAh battery to 100% in just 8 minutes, which is incredibly fast. On the other hand, the wireless charger is able to fully charge the battery in 15 minutes. They’ve tested the chargers on a custom build of the Mi 11 Pro.
Despite the news, there’s no confirmation on when or what devices will the chargers be available for. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: It’s pretty normal to think that with fast charging rates, there would be the impact of heat and and faster battery degradation. I don’t think the company would release them out just yet. Solid tests should be done beforehand on multiple devices.  While I personally think that there’s no need for a 200W fast charger, I guess that it’s good that they are pushing the boundaries for chargers. If not we wouldn’t see any progress.
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ROG announces all new lineup with 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and GeForce RTX SUPER GPUs!

If you have been holding out to get your new laptop, this is when to start really considering your options. Here’s the all-new lineup of gaming laptops from the Republic of Gamers, ranging all the way from the accessible ROG Strix G15 to the top-of-the-line ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. ROG has kitted out the laptops with all the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors and GeForce RTX SUPER graphics, for that superior gaming performance you would expect from the Republic of Gamers.
ROG Zephyrus Duo 15
The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is the ZenBook Pro Duo on steroids. It packs the innovative ROG ScreenPad Plus with the Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) Plus to deliver not only more screen area to work and game with, but also better cooling. Once opened, the area under the ROG ScreenPad Plus is essentially a huge intake, cooling the monstrous hardware under the hood.

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With options ranging up to the Intel Core i9-10980HK and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, this is ROG’s flagship gaming laptop. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 also comes with the option to be equipped with a FHD 300 Hz display or a 4K panel with 100% Adobe RGB coverage, depending on whether you want to focus on gaming or content creation. Both displays are PANTONE Validated, so you can perform color-sensitive work regardless of which panel you opt for.
ROG Zephyrus S17
Remember the ROG Zephyrus S (GX701)? Well, the ROG Zephyrus S17 is ROG’s attempt at streamlining their naming scheme for their 2020 lineup. The ROG Zephyrus S17 packs a 17.3″ 300 Hz display that can be paired with up to a GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H processor. The display also features PANTONE Validation for that precise color accuracy vital for creative work.

The ROG Zephyrus S17 will also sport a GPU Switch to let it switch between tear-free gaming with G-SYNC or better battery life with Optimus. When it comes to cooling, it features the AAS cooling system which opens up the bottom to improve airflow when the lid is opened. There’s the liquid metal TIM too to improve thermal conductivity from the CPU to the cooling system, improving cooling efficiency.
ROG Zephyrus S15

If you need a more portable package than the ROG Zephyrus S17 but you aren’t willing to lose any performance, this might just be the perfect choice for you. It comes with all the features and hardware of the ROG Zephyrus S17, but crammed into a smaller 15.6″ form factor. That includes configurations ranging up to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H processors, and also 300 Hz G-SYNC displays with the GPU Switch technology.
ROG Zephyrus M15

The ROG Zephyrus M15 is the evolution of the ROG Zephyrus M. It gets two fresh new finishes though, with Prism Gray and Prism Black joining the traditional Brushed Black finish. Users can pick from 240 Hz and 144 Hz FHD panels, or opt for a 4K display for high-resolution content creation. CPU options start with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H, while you can opt for GPUs ranging from the affordable GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, all the way up to the powerful GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. There’s also Thunderbolt 3 here, something which was missing from the ROG Zephyrus M.

The Prism Gray and Prism Black options are quite similar to the AMD-exclusive ROG Zephyrus G14 which packed mini-LEDs in its lid to form the AniMe Matrix display. There are no mini-LEDs here, but the finish is pretty similar with a lesser emphasis on the ROG logo.
ROG Strix SCAR 15/SCAR 17

ROG revamped the ROG Strix SCAR series with the new ROG Strix SCAR 15 and SCAR 17. These two models are mainly differentiated by their display size, but they can be configured to sport most of the same hardware. That includes 300 Hz displays, 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK, 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM and the latest GeForce RTX SUPER graphics. Design wise, the ROG Strix SCAR series are a lot more aggressive than the ROG Zephyrus series, perfect for those who want to shout “I am a gamer!” to everyone within sight.

There’s also the ROG Keystone II which lets you perform multiple actions simply by inserting or removing the nifty little NFC-enabled device. In place of the carbon weave pattern in the ROG Strix SCAR III, there’s some cybertext running across a portion of the palm rest to highlight its gaming roots, while the rest of the area is kept tastefully clean.
ROG Strix G15/G17

Need a more affordable option? There’s the ROG Strix G15 and ROG Strix G17 too. Both of these still pack the goods with configurations ranging up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPUs. They come with 144 Hz panels as standard, but can be configured with 240 Hz panels too. You can get the ROG Strix G15 and ROG Strix G17 in Glacier Blue and Original Black for you to showcase your personal style.

But if you really want to stand out, there’s the Electro Punk Strix G15. The ROG Strix G15 Electro Punk will come with a full set of gear including a 35 x 17″ Electro Punk mouse pad, a ROG Strix Go Core Electro Punk Headset, ROG Impact II gaming mouse and the ROG Ranger backpack, all of which featuring the Electro Punk color scheme.

The ROG Strix G15 also features similar cybertext embellishments on its palm rest area, with a decidedly more aggressive brushed pattern too on top of that.
Which one will be your choice? Will it be the innovative ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, or the aggressive ROG Strix SCAR 15? Or something in between?
Pokdepinion: I must say the SCAR 17’s cybertext on the palm rest area looks awesome, but the Prism Grey Zephyrus M15’s lid is probably the best looking out of all the laptops here…
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The rumoured Resident Evil 4 Remake might not actually follow the original game’s storyline exactly as some changes may have been made to it. Here’s what we know thus far.
Resident Evil 4 Remake May See Changes in Storyline

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Previously, Capcom seemingly teased that they are working on Resident Evil 4 Remake. While it was never explicitly confirmed by them, a number of industry sources have indicated it to be true. Now, we have some interesting details on the game’s alleged development.
It is said that the project started as the end of Resident Evil 2 Remake’s development, and was originally developed by M-Two, a game studio consisting of ex-Capcom and ex-Platinum Games developers who worked on the franchise’s remake of the 3rd game. It’s also said to be done that way to attract Shinji Mikami, the director of the original 4th game, but he declined as he believed that Tango Gameworks will fall without him.
Now, it appears that Capcom may not be making a 1-to-1 remake of the original game, as there is a slight shift in timeline. Instead of Leon S. Kennedy appearing in the Ganado Village in daytime, it will now be shifted to night, likely to add a bigger spook factor. This means other portions of the game will also see some changes as well.
From what we understand, the change isn’t arbitrary as Capcom is taking inspiration from cut demos of the original game to nail in the horror element. As for how different it will be, we will have to wait and see when the game is officially confirmed.
For now, Resident Evil 4 Remake is expected to be announced sometime this year, though there is no indication as to when exactly it will happen. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.

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Pokdepinion: This might be a remake that I’m truly excited to see. I’ve started to feel kind of “meh” remakes given the sheer amount of them, and it feels like a quick cash grab by some instead of focusing on brand new IPs. Hopefully, this will one of the few that will truly set a standard with it.

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Ducky Secret gaming mouse review — pure performance

Ducky is well known for making high quality mechanical keyboards like the popular Shine and Zero series as well as various types of keycaps to satisfy keyboard enthusiasts. However Ducky has recently moved forward, stepping out of their comfort zone to bring us their first gaming mouse, the Ducky Secret.

Unboxing
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The Ducky Secret’s packaging does not feature a window for you to peek at it or get a feel of the size. There isn’t even a product image on the front. I usually prefer to have a look at what I am getting so the packaging here is not getting any love from me. But then I am to review the device and not the box, so let’s get on with it.

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Appearance

The Ducky Secret looks simple. One word is enough to summarize the plain black appearance, translucent plastic strips on the sides through which the RGB lighting will shine and the printed Ducky branding on the rear. In fact if it wasn’t from such a prolific manufacturer of quality peripherals, it may actually be mistaken for a cheap office mouse, especially if you turn off the RGB lighting.

The front of the mouse is plain, you can see the unsleeved cable with the stress relief here.

Flip it over, you get four very generically shaped Teflon mouse feet, an engraved Ducky logo, a label, 4 function indicator LEDs, and a DPI button which controls a lot more than just the DPI, but more on that later. The cable here is not sleeved, which gives us a very flexible rubber coated cord.
Really simple.

Specifications

Body material
PBT

Sensor
Pixart PMW3310DH (Optical)

DPI
400/800/1250/1600/2400/3200/5000

USB report rate
125/250/500/1000 Hz

Switch type
Omron D2F-021F (made in Japan) x 3 (left, right, scroll click)
Omron D2F-021 (made in Japan) x 2 (both side buttons)
ALPS scroll encoder (mechanical)
Omron Tact switch (made in China) x 1 (DPI button)

Microprocessor
NXP 32-bit ARM

Cable
1.8 m, rubber coated

Weight
120 g (without weight tuning), max weight 137 g

Included accessories
1 set of replacement mouse feet
11 g weight (6 g weight pre-installed)
User manual

User Experience
The Ducky Secret doesn’t stand out from the crowd in terms of looks, number of buttons or even DPI count. So let’s begin using it to find out if it stands out in the competitive gaming mice market.
The first thing you will notice after plugging the mouse into your PC is the lack of drivers. True plug and play. One less software to load when booting up, less RAM usage. Great. The not so good news is that for every setting you want to change in the mouse, you will have to press the DPI button on the underside of the Ducky Secret.
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Is that why they called it the Secret, because everything has to be done under it? You do get quite a few configurable settings like 7 DPI steps up to 5000 DPI, 4 USB polling rate steps up to 1000 Hz, surface tuning with 4 presets and a custom surface tuning, as well as 4 levels of angle snapping, which I believe most gamers will leave disabled. Every setting is accessed via pressing the DPI button and another button on the mouse, after which the function LEDs will light up in a different color for each respective setting.

The RGB lighting is configurable by pressing the DPI button and the middle button at the same time. The RGB lighting features seem half-baked as there is only a choice of cycle mode where the mouse cycles through every color slowly, single color mode in which you scroll up and down to select the color you want, and off. If you don’t mind the limited modes, you will appreciate the even lighting. The brightness of the lighting is also not adjustable, but I find the brightness to be just right out of the box, so you won’t have to worry about a bright beacon of light irritating you out of the corner of your eye.
The lack of drivers also means more than just having a difficult time adjusting your settings. You also can’t set an alternate DPI with a single button press for better accuracy when sniping, or set macros for the side buttons.

The weight adjustments also require you to unscrew five screws to disassemble the mouse as the slots are on the inside of the top shell. You aren’t quite done with the screwing though. To install the weights, you will then have to unscrew four more screws to remove two thin plates that hold the weights in there. Then you have the choice of using either the 6 g weight, 11 g weight, or both for a total of an additional 17 g of weight. Not a whole lot of choice there. On the bright side, the stock 120 g weight of the mouse should mean that most users won’t have to add the additional weights for an adequate feel.

Alright, enough of the bad news, let’s get with to the good news.

While we have it open, let’s take a look at the innards of the Ducky Secret. Japanese Omron switches all around. 5 RGB LEDs light up the strips at the sides while the scroll wheel has a dedicated LED.
The mouse fit very well in my hands. I am a 183 cm guy and my hands are fairly large. I can use the Ducky Secret comfortably either by palm or fingertip gripping it.

The shape is quite similar to the famous Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0 which is very widely regarded as one of the better designed ergonomic mice out there. While I had to flex my fingers every hour or so when I use my G502, I never felt any discomfort holding the Ducky Secret. Gliding it around on my Razer Goliathus Omega or the Ducky Flipper Extra is effortless thanks to the real Teflon glides used. The buttons are clicky and offer an audible feedback when pressed. I really dig those Japanese Omron microswitches. In case you don’t know, Omron microswitches are considered to be the gold standard. The scroll wheel has a “tread” of rubber for grip, and each notch is noticeable. When pressed, it also feels exactly like any other button on the mouse, tactile and responsive, once again thanks to the Omron switches used. The sensor feels accurate. I never missed a click on an enemy in my many games of DotA 2, or anything I wanted to click on, for that matter. I also didn’t really find a need to tweak the DPI as there are only 7 steps (I spent wasted a lot of time tweaking the DPI on my G502 in 50 DPI increments, in an attempt to get the sweet spot), and once I set it to my preferred sensitivity (1600 DPI), I got right down to work/play. Improved productivity? Yep.Another good thing that I noticed was its low lift off distance. It stops properly tracking at1 CD’s height and stops tracking completely at about 2. This is a boon for low sensitivity gamers who lift their mouse and reposition it on the mousepad repeatedly.

The cord while not sleeved feels strong enough thanks to its really flexible nature and the presence of flexible stress reliefs on both ends of the cable. The USB connector is gold plated, with a longer-than-usual plastic grip that conveys a certain idea of toughness. Also worth noting is the PBT material that Ducky used for this mouse. PBT is commonly used in premium keycaps as it is more resilient than the more common ABS plastic which is less durable but easier to mold. I commend Ducky for molding the entire mouse body from PBT instead of throwing in rubber grips or, God forbid, rubber coat the entire shell. Those rubber surfaces just don’t add much to the usability of a mouse and rubber coatings just feel icky when they are beginning to wear out. Ducky also threw in replacement mouse feet in the package. All of these point to Ducky wanting you to keep using the Secret for a long time to come, and with the PBT shell, you need not worry about it looking worse for wear anytime soon.

Conclusion
This is a good first attempt from Ducky, but it is far from game-changing. The customization options on this mouse is quite poor, having to unscrew the mouse to add weights when most competitors have designed tool-less doors under the mouse for weight tuning. Changing any settings is also cumbersome as you will have to stop whatever you are doing and flip the mouse over to press the DPI button. The sensor while not providing a crazy DPI count, is accurate, which is more important. For its shortcomings, it does make up with a time-tested ergonomic shape, great sensor performance, all-Omron switches as well as an extra-durable PBT shell. If you don’t rank customizability among the top criteria when choosing a mouse but consider durability to be of the utmost importance, the asking price of RM299 may be quite attractive to you. At the time of writing Ducky is also throwing in a free Ducky Flipper Extra mousepad worth RM129, which actually makes the combo a very good deal. Actually, the difficulty of adjusting the settings may also have a silver lining. Less time wasted just tweaking the mouse, more time spent actually gaming/working with the mouse. Sometimes, simple is good. For its simplistic features, excellent sensor performance and durable shell and switches,

We express our thanks to Ducky Keyboard Malaysia for lending us the Ducky Secret review sample.

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Ryan Reynolds Introduces A New Streaming Platform Which Takes A Dig At Netflix

In a market filled with streaming platforms, Ryan Reynolds has introduced a new one called Mint Mobile+. The hilarious thing about it is that it only has one movie being offered.
Ryan Reynolds introduces Mint Mobile Plus

In the whole platform, there’s only his 2003 movie called Foolproof, which is not his most famous movie to say the least. The good thing about it is that you can watch the movie absolutely for free, albeit in a low SD quality.
As you can see, Mint Mobile+ looks pretty much similar to Netflix. In every category, you’ll see Foolproof, even if it is in a ‘Top 10’ list.

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After Mint Mobile+ was revealed, Ryan has hinted on his Twitter that it would not last long where he has said “Two minutes after launch and our crack data team has already determined Mint Mobile+ should probably be shut down by the weekend” but as of the time of writing, the website is still available.
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Pokdepinion: You keep being you, Ryan Reynolds and keep being classy.
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Here’s What Males Shop For Online On Shopee

It seems that Shopee has done a little bit of research towards their male customers, where they’ve revealed on what their shoppers spent on the most.
Not surprisingly, Shopee’s Mobile and Accessories category is the most visited category by guys in Malaysia. This is also thanks to smartphones such as Realme 2 Pro, HONOR 8X, which were snapped up early during their exclusive launches back in 2018.
In addition to that, it seems that male users preferred to purchase their mobile phones and accessories between 8pm and 9pm.

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This may come as a shock to some but men are starting to rely on tech to get house chores done for them as they spend on big-value items such as robot vacuum cleaners that cost upwards from RM1050.
To thank their shoppers, Shopee will be holding the Shopee for Men campaign, which will happen from the 21st to 25th of February 2019. You can enjoy the Shopee for Men collection on lowest price guaranteed or receive 200% money back, daily 200% cashback vouchers, 0% installment payment plan, and special RM25 deals with free shipping.
In those five days, they will also be offering some deals such as brands like Samsung, where they will be having their S10 pre-order sale with a RM100 cashback deal. The biggest promo will be on the 25th itself, where the campaign culminates with Super Men Day with irresistible prices and deals on the widest assortment of men products across all products.
Pokdepinion: Guys with their smartphones :P I’m quite shocked with the S10 pre-order sales though. I guess they earned the rights for Samsung’s soon-to-come flagship.
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Noctua NH-C14S Low Profile Cooler Review – It’s burger time

Previously we reviewed Noctua’s premium air cooler, the Noctua NH-D15. The performance is exceptional, and coupled with the silent fans even when under load are among the main reasons why it deserved the Gold Pokdeward. Today I have another cooler from Noctua for review, the Noctua NH-C14s, which is designed as a high performance low profile cooler for HTPCs.
Unboxing

The Noctua NH-C14S’s packaging is similar to the NH-D15’s, but smaller in size. We have here a few highlights of the Noctua NH-C14S listed. The most important features are probably the low profile mode, high clearance mode and offset design for PCIe clearance, all of which are important considerations when picking a cooler for a compact rig.

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At the back, we have detailed specifications printed on the box. Noctua NH-C14S is the improved version of the earlier NH-C14, solving most incompatibility issues while improving cooling performance at the same time.

On one side of the box we have specification tables for the cooler and the fans, with Noctua’s company introduction in multiple languages on the other side.

The straightforward and tidy packaging for this cooler has impressed me. Unlike before where they put the mounting kit and accessories in separated boxes, the new packaging packed everything into one same box. Upon unboxing we have two compartments, one for the mounting kit and accessories, with the other one containing the Noctua NH-C14S with the Noctua NF-A14 PWM fan.

In the accessories box, we have the Secufirm 2 mounting kit for AMD and Intel LGA 115X sockets. We also have installation guides for every socket, a L-shape screw driver and a plastic bag labelled “common parts”.

Inside the common parts bag, we have two Low Noise fan adapters, a Y-splitter, fan mounting wires, Noctua’s high end NT-H1 thermal paste and also an exclusive Noctua badge.

In the other box, we have the cooler itself with the cooler. Noctua NH-C14S is designed to be a compact, low profile cooler with the horizontal fin array. Noctua NH-C14S has a single 140mm Noctua’s NH-AF14 PWM installed. Instead of two PWM fans included like on the older NH-C14, the Noctua NH-C14S comes with only a single NH-AF14 PWM fan. You can purchase another fan separately for a push-pull configuration if you wish, as Noctua has already included the fan clips for it.
Appearance

Noctua NH-C14S still the same C-type cooler like its predecessor, the NH-C14, with a horizontal fin array placed above the baseplate. It’s now much taller to accommodate taller memory modules. The fin array is also thicker and denser now, resulting in more surface area for cooling, while weighing more at 820g. Also, new in the Noctua NH-C14S is the offset layout so that the cooler will not obstruct the top PCIe slot on most µATX and ATX motherboards.

Noctua NH-C14S can be configured in low-profile mode, high clearance mode or dual fan mode. In the high clearance mode, the fan is mounted on top of the fin array, increasing the clearance for memory modules up to 65mm tall. Meanwhile, both low-profile and dual fan modes will limit you to memory modules up to 40mm in height.

Six of Noctua NH-C14S’ heatpipes are attached to the CPU contact plate, while one is added in the middle, probably to strengthen the cooler’s structure. All of the Noctua NH-C14S’ heatpipes and CPU contact plate is made of copper, with nickel plating for corrosion resistance.

The finishing on the CPU base is not a shiny mirror finish but it looks beautiful, reminding me of ASUS’ Zen pattern on my ZenFone 3. For the mounting, Noctua’s SecureFirm 2 supports most AMD and Intel sockets except for LGA 775 and LGA 1366, for which Noctua offers a separate mounting kit for them. For the upcoming AM4 socket, Noctua offers a free upgrade kit.

The Noctua NH-C14S is configured in its low profile mode from the factory, with the fan blowing upwards through the fin array.  This is the best fan position as it sucks the warm air away from the motherboard instead of blowing down hot air onto the components.
Installation
The Noctua NH-C14S is going to be tasked with cooling the Intel Core i7 5820K in our bench rig. The installation with Noctua’s SecureFirm 2 kit is very easy, even easier than installing the NH-D15 due to the slightly less gargantuan dimensions of the NH-C14S.

As the ASUS X99 Deluxe uses a square Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM), mounting the cooler here is very easy. Skipping the backplate here, all I needed to do was install the bolts on every edge of the LGA 2011 socket frame.

Then install the mounting bar and secure with the thumbscrews. Make sure that the mounting bar faces outward. Apply the Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste before mounting and secure the Noctua NH-C14S with the provided L shape screw driver.

I tried this fan configuration but the hot air blowing from the cooler onto the RAM and VRM heatsinks was not desirable.
I personally choose to install the cooler in this position as its look very neat to me. For the fan configuration, I’m using high clearance mode with the fan pulling air through the fin array, as our Pokde’s benchrig is using high profile memory modules measuring 51mm in height.
Specification
Cooler Specification

Fan Specification

Test Machine
Hardware

Processor
Intel Core i7-5820K

Motherboard
ASUS X99-Deluxe

Memory
Avexir Blitz 16GB DDR4

Storage
Sandisk Ultra II 256GB

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Software

OS
Windows 10 64bit Annivesary

Utilities
LinX, OCCT, Intel XTU, RealTemp, CPU-Z, HWMonitor

Test Methodology
We are testing the Noctua NH-C14S on our official Pokde’s rig. With an Intel Core i7 5820K with a 140W TDP, it can pose a challenge for any cooler to tame the heat output when all the cores are under load. The CPU will be running [email protected] and also overclocked to 4.1 [email protected] Turbo Boost is disabled and SpeedStep enabled in both BIOS and operating system. For the testing phase, I will also be using three different tools to stress the CPU cores to the max: LinX, Intel XTU and OCCT. The tests are run for an hour each.
Our target is to monitor how high the temperatures can rise during the test. We also monitor closely during the test to check if any thermal throttling happens when the temperature hit the CPU’s Tjmax of 105°C. If it is just a spike there will be no thermal throttling unless it stays at the temperature for a certain period of time. This is just to see the maximum potential of the cooling performance of any CPU cooler. The fan speed settings are left at default. The system runs in an open test bench, with ambient temperatures of 25°C.
Noctua said that the NT-H1 doesn’t need any cure time, but I believe that it can get better after some thermal cycling. So, after applying new thermal paste, I ran a stress test for 1 hour before letting it sit for more than 12 hours. After the idle period, I stressed it again for 1 hour before shutting down the computer completely for more than 6 hours before I start recording the temperatures.
Performance
On the RealTemp software I manually set the Tjmax at 105°C, and for the results, I pick the maximum reading from HwMonitor. The highest temperature I got with the Noctua NH-C14S is 103°C when running OCCT and LinX. Of course, thermal throttling occurred during the stress test but it still manages to finish all the tests.
Stock Clocks

Overclocked

Comparing the results with the Noctua NH-D15’s, we can see a significant difference. Well this is because the higher end NH-D15 features two massive banks of cooling fins and two fans to start with. More surface area to dissipate the heat, better temperatures. While it may not match the NH-D15 in terms of performance, it remains equally quiet even when under load. I believe if the Noctua NH-C14S is running in its dual-fan configuration, the temperatures could be lower.
Recommended CPU:
Intel : LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156 processors
AMD: AM3+ (except AMD FX 8350, 8370, 9370, 9590), AM4 (except Ryzen R7 1700X and 1800X), FM2+ processor
Recommended form factor:
Mini-ITX, Mini-ATX
Conclusion
While the performance of Noctua NH-C14S is not that impressive when compared to the NH-D15, let us remind you that the NH-C14S is a low-profile cooler made for HTPC or SFF PC builds. While it struggles to tame the Intel Core i7 5820K on LinX, actually the Noctua NH-C14S is still one of the best in its class. If you are in search of a good CPU cooler for your Intel LGA 115X or AMD AM4-based ITX or mATX rig, the Noctua NH-C14S offers great cooling in compact dimensions.

The Noctua NH-C14S is backed by a 6-year warranty and priced at RM409 on Lazada. After considering its aesthetic, performance, bundled accessories and the warranty policy, the Noctua NH-C14S deserves our Silver Pokdeward.
Or if you are more interested with the older Noctua NH-C14, which is still a pretty good cooler, you can get it for around RM 298 in retail.
Our thanks to Noctua for providing us with the Noctua NH-C14S to review!
We would like to thank our sponsors for our very own benchmarking rig – The PokdeRig. These companies believe in us and put their trust into what we do. They deserve all the love in the world!
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HONOR MagicBook And HONOR 9X Pro Coming Soon To Malaysia

The folks at HONOR Malaysia has revealed that they will soon be bringing in their new HONOR MagicBook and HONOR 9X Pro.
They are set to unveil both products at Barcelona on the 24th of February 2020 (CET), which isn’t far away from now and Malaysia is one of the first countries to get them.
Focusing on ‘Intelligent Lifestyle’ as their theme for the launch, you can tune in on the conference live at 1.30am (Malaysia Time) on the 25th of February through HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page.

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The HONOR 9X Pro comes with an upgraded Kirin 810 chipset compared to the original’s Kirin 710. It sports a 6.59″ display and comes with a triple camera setup at the back. Under the hood there’s a 4000mAh battery, which you can charge with its 10W charger.
It shouldn’t be long for the release date of both products here in Malaysia, so do stay tuned for more updates here at Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Though the Kirin 810 was already released last year, we still haven’t gotten the chance to test a device that features it. Hopefully it’ll be a major improvement from the previous chip.
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Redmi Note 8 series to now start from RM599

Xiaomi Malaysia has just decided to bump up the value-for-money proposition of the Redmi Note 8 series by adjusting the SRP. That includes both the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro, making them all the more enticing choices for the budget-conscious smartphone shopper in the market for an affordable mid-range device.

The entire Redmi Note 8 series gets RM100 slashed off their previous price tags. Here’s the updated pricing for the Redmi Note 8 series:

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Redmi Note 8 (4GB + 64GB): RM599
Redmi Note 8 (4GB + 128GB): RM699
Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB + 128GB): RM899

Xiaomi Malaysia has apparently dropped the Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB + 64GB) variant, instead focusing on the 128GB variant. As Xiaomi Malaysia is gearing up to bring in the Redmi Note 9 Pro to Malaysia, this is somewhat to be expected. If you are interested in the Redmi Note 8 series, you can take a look at the specifications below:
Redmi Note 8 Series Specs

Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 8 Pro

Chipset
Snapdragon 665, up to 2.2 GHz, 11nm
Helio G90T, up to 2.05 GHz, 12nm

RAM
4GB
6GB

Storage
Up to 128GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable via microSD)
128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via microSD)

Display
6.3″ FHD+ display, Dot Drop notch
6.53″ FHD+ IPS display, Dot Drop notch

Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
64MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor

Selfie Camera
13MP f/2.0
20MP f/2.0

Battery
4000 mAh battery
4500 mAh battery
18W fast charging

Price
4GB + 64GB: RM599
4GB + 128GB: RM699
RM899

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is a great choice in the price segment, despite MediaTek’s cheating in benchmarks, as the overall gaming performance and user experience is still good despite the benchmark scores being irrelevant now. It’s also worth noting that it is now substantially more affordable than the next Helio G90T-toting smartphone in the market.
Pokdepinion: The Redmi Note 8 Pro is still a pretty good choice if you are considering a mid-ranger with a great camera and solid gaming performance.
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Parents Let Their 11-year Old Drive A Car Because They Were Sick Of Him Playing GTA

Over in the UK, a couple let their 11-year old son drove a car. The reason behind it? Well they were simply sick and tired of him playing GTA all day.
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The driver of this car was 11 years old… (yes, eleven!) A family member was fed up with the child playing Grand Theft Auto all day on the Playstation, so brought him out to practice driving on a car park Blackpool… The adult has been reported for traffic offences. #T2TacOps pic.twitter.com/TBqKmmOUfG— Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) March 1, 2020

The incident happened specifically at the Lancaster town of Blackpool, where as you can see the local road police posted on their Twitter page on the issue.
They’ve wrote “The driver of this car was 11-years-old. Yes, eleven. A family member was fed up with the child playing Grand Theft Auto all day on the PlayStation, so brought him out to practive driving on a car park in Blackpool. The adult has been reported to traffic offences”.

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While the idea of a 11-year driving a car is bad as it is, one could only imagine as to the reason of his parents allowing him to play a title such as GTA that’s not suited for minors.
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Pokdepinion: They’re sick and tired of their son playing games.. why don’t they do something normal instead like going out to eat or even go to the shopping mall together to spend some time with each other…?
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Ubisoft Opens Pre-registration For Assassin’s Creed Rebellion

Ubisoft has announced today that they’ve opened the pre-registration for Assassin’s Creed Rebellion, a new mobile strategy RPG game for both Android and iOS.
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion

The game, which is developed by Behaviour Interactive, features familiar faces in the game’s series.

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Set in Spain during the peak of the Inquisition, you’d need to build your Brotherhood by recruiting and train up to 40 Assassins. As you get stronger and gain more resources, you will be able to participate in missions by selecting three Assassins among your Brotherhood to infiltrate the Templars’ strongholds and put an end to their plans.

Assasin’s Creed Rebellion brings together a full roster of legendary characters including Ezio (of course he had to be there right?), Aguilar, Shao Jun, Claudia, and Machiavelli, with more than 20 new unlockable characters exclusively created for the game.
There will be a new version of the Animus in the game that will allow players to revisit and merge the memories of several past time periods and for the first time, meet and play simultaneously with some of their favorite Assassins within the same game.
You can now pre-register on Google Play or at their official website. Once you’ve registered, you will receive a notification when the game is available and will also receive a special in-game reward, including weapons from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and an exclusive character.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, the game looks interesting. Maybe I should give it a go.
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Elevate Your Home Experience with Samsung’s 2023 Neo QLED TVs

Step into a brand-new elevated home experience with Samsung’s latest offerings. The 2023 Neo QLED TVs and the BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator are designed to transform your home like never before. From stunning visuals to immersive sound quality and enhanced gaming capabilities, Samsung is taking home entertainment to the next level.
2023 Samsung Neo QLED TVs

Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs offer a feast for your senses with their cutting-edge technology and impressive features. Powered by the Neural Quantum Processor 8K, these TVs deliver exceptional image quality and detail. Whether you’re watching your favorite shows, playing games, or working, the Auto HDR Remastering, Real Depth Enhancer Pro, and Perceptional Color Mapping ensure an immersive visual experience like no other. The EyeComfort Mode reduces blue light for a comfortable viewing experience.

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Complete your visual experience with the captivating sound quality of the Neo QLED TVs. The top channel speakers, powered by Dolby Atmos, deliver a dynamic soundscape that tracks the action from every angle of your screen. The Adaptive Sound Pro enhances the work of artists by remastering and intelligently processing the sound, bringing it to the forefront.
Gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled with the gaming capabilities of the Neo QLED TVs. The Gaming Hub brings all things gaming into one place, offering premium performance streaming, accessory compatibility, and AI Upscaling of graphics. Features like Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro and FreeSync Premium Pro enhance your gaming experience with breathtaking 4K resolutions and lightning-fast responsiveness.

2023 Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV Price

Model Code
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)

85’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900C
RM43,699

75’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900C
RM28,699

65’’ Neo QLED 8K QN900C
RM21,699

85’’ Neo QLED 8K QN800C
RM32,699

75’’ Neo QLED 8K QN700C
RM18,199

65’’ Neo QLED 8K QN700C
RM15,199

2023 Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV Price

Model Code
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)

85’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95C
RM24,199

75’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95C
RM19,199

65’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95C
RM13,399

55’’ Neo QLED 4K QN95C
RM11,199

85’’ Neo QLED 4K QN85C
RM18,599

75’’ Neo QLED 4K QN85C
RM13,599

65’’ Neo QLED 4K QN85C
RM9,599

85’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80C
RM15,199

75’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80C
RM11,199

65’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80C
RM7,199

55’’ Neo QLED 4K Q80C
RM5,999

Samsung is offering an exciting launch promo for the 2023 Neo QLED TVs. To take advantage of the launch deals, visit the Samsung Malaysia Online Store and be one of the first to own your desired TV.
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Pokdepinion: For a home gaming experience, it’s a pretty solid choice. If you’re already within the Samsung ecosystem, it’s practically a no-brainer unless you’re not looking to upgrade.
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Samsung Unveils CHG90 Monitor – World’s First 49” 32:9 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor!

Samsung has recently unveil their newest CHG90 ultra-wide gaming monitor, which is the world’s first 49-inch with 32:9 ratio display monitor.
Samsung CHG90 Monitor
The brand new monitor from Samsung features a curved-design and new QLED “Quantum Dot” composition, which showcase details in games with crisper color and sharper contrast. It delivers a new metal core and supports both approximately 125% of sRGB color spectrum and 95% of the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI-P3) motion picture standard.
With its 32:9 aspect ratio and 3840×1080 double Full HD resolutions across a 49-inch screen, it extends the playing field for gamers. It delivers 1800R curvature and an ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angle, meaning users can view the display no matter from which angle (within a given space, of course).

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Samsung CHG90 has a refresh rate of 144Hz and a 1ms motion picture blur time, to reduce motion blur and consistent pictures. It features AMD Radeon’s FreeSync for silky smooth gaming and is also capable of displaying HDR content with twice the perceivable brightness and color compared to standard sRGB.
In addition, it has Picture-by-Picture function, which supports simultaneous connections of two external input, This means you can use the monitor to serve as two separate screens for different devices, ensuring multi-tasking with ease (and not to mention not having to buy two seperate monitors).
The Samsung CHG90 is now available for purchase at a price of RM6499. For more information, you can checkout Samsung’s website.
Pokdepinion: To be honest, I’ve never really fancy big monitors. At 32-inch, it’s just the perfect size for me (that’s what she said).
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Dell UltraSharp Webcam Fuses AI and DSLR Technology In a Compact Form

With most people still working from home and there being a rise in digital work due to the pandemic, there has been a significant increase for webcam demand. To cater to the increased demand, Dell has launched a new webcam that is said to bring AI and DSLR technology in a compact form, and it’s the Dell UltraSharp Webcam.
Dell UltraSharp Webcam

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The Dell UltraSharp Webcam is a USB-C webcam using the 4K Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor and multi-element lens that can capture up to 4K 30FPS. The smoother 60FPS option is available for Full HD and 720p HD resolutions. HDR will be available in all resolutions so you don’t have to worry about limiting yourself there. As for viewing angle, you can choose between 65°, 78°, and 90°.
For those looking for some versatility with their webcam, you can mount the Dell UltraSharp Monitor on your monitor or on a tripod. There is a quick release function so you can easily switch webcam positions quickly and with ease.
One of the things that make the Dell UltraSharp Webcam interesting is its AI capabilities. We got a live demonstration of the AI Auto Framing feature, which shows the webcam framing the video feed accordingly with where the user is, ensuring that they almost always remain centered. I’m sure there are limitations to this feature but we’ll have to test it ourselves to find out.

For those of you looking for extra customization options, it appears that the Dell UltraSharp Webcam will be lacking integration with a lot of popular external software like OBS Studio. This means that if you want to adjust the webcam settings, you will have to do so using the official Dell software only.
It’s worth noting that the Dell UltraSharp Webcam doesn’t have a built-in microphone. Dell cited that there is only so much space that you can play with inside a webcam to keep it compact, and they found that most built-in microphones in webcams tend to be of subpar quality based on customer feedback. As such, they chose to omit it completely.
The Dell UltraSharp Webcam will have a retail price of USD $199 / RM 1,112 and can be purchased now on the official Dell website.
Pokdepinion: Given the use of the Sony STARVIS, it’s natural to compare this to the likes of the Razer Kiyo Pro. It looks promising and would like to see how truly reliable the AI features are. If it does well, I foresee it serving digital content creators well moving forward.
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It appears that the whole loot box fiasco is far from over as the folks over at EA (Electronic Arts) is now under criminal investigation for FIFA.
EA is Now Under Criminal Investigation Regarding FIFA Loot Boxes

In a rather interesting development in the gaming industry, EA is now under criminal investigation which was launched by the Belgium government. The reason for this is because of the publishers refusal to change / remove the loot boxes in FIFA.

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Recently, the Belgium Gaming Commission made a ruling that loot boxes which are present in FIFA 18, Overwatch, CS:GO and other games were in violation with the Belgian Gambling Laws. They have since threatened huge fines and potential imprisonments if the publishers do not comply with the necessary changes.
They weren’t being unreasonable and understand that such change will require a bit of time. As such, the publishers were given 8 weeks to comply with the changes.
Director of the Belgian Gaming Commission, Peter Naessens, said:
Paid loot boxes aren’t an inoffensive component of games which act like games that require skill. Players are being tempted and misguided and none of the protective measures for gambling are being applied.
While 2K Games, Blizzard and Valve, already took measures to comply with Belgium’s gambling laws, EA has denied that loot boxes in FIFA are in violation and has done nothing to comply with the country’s gambling laws. As such, the publisher is now under criminal investigation.
According to Belgium publication Metro, EA has already received a warrant, and the file has been sent to Brussel’s public prosecutor’s office.
Source: wccftech
Pokdepinion: We didn’t think the issue could escalate up to this level but clearly they’re serious about this. Let’s see how this issue develops, not just with EA, but also with other publishers.
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NVIDIA Brings DLSS-Like Upscaling To Web Browsers With RTX Video Super Resolution

Have you ever wondered when games are capable of upscaling like DLSS or AMD FSR does, why wouldn’t videos do the same? Well, they do now. Or at least soon will be.
Source: NVIDIA Studio (YouTube)
NVIDIA has recently previewed its upcoming RTX Video Super Resolution technology in CES 2023, which applies the same principle from DLSS into videos you watch on YouTube or other streaming websites. What it’s designed for is to upscale 1080p to 4K clips on Chrome and Edge browsers.
The technique here is use NVIDIA’s Tensor cores to smooth out all the pixelated, jagged lines and blocky patches – caused by heavy compression artifacts – which is often seen on live gaming streams. The catch? You’ll need RTX 40 or RTX 30 GPUs for this feature to work. NVIDIA’s demonstration video below shows how it works (though it’s greatly exaggerated here which is likely for marketing purposes):

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It’s worth mentioning though, this feature is strictly for videos only – it will not affect games as these will still rely on traditional DLSS to do the upscaling (assuming the game supports the feature). NVIDIA says the RTX Video Super Resolution feature will begin rollout through a driver update in February this year.
Source: PCWorld
Pokdepinion: Since Team Green isn’t really giving a proper comparison on the video above – guess I’ll have to wait until February to see for myself.

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Logitech finally makes wireless gaming mic affordable — Get the Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED with HERO sensor for just RM199!

Logitech has announced today of their newest wireless gaming mouse, the Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED, which comes with HERO (High Efficiency Rated Optical) sensor.
Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED
With the new G304, it uses Logitech’s exclusive LIGHTSPEED wireless technology for a gaming experience that they themselves have said to be faster than most wired mouses. It also comes with their HERO sensor, which is capable of 10 times of power efficiency of previous generation of mice.
With its sensor, it offers responsiveness and accuracy, to be precise, it offers 400 IPS precision and also sensitivity of up to 12,000 DPI with no acceleration or smoothing. Ensuring that you have a fast gaming experience, the gaming mouse will also give you a 1ms report rate, offering a optimize connection, responsiveness as well as reliability for competition-level performance.

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As for its battery, you can get a whopping 250 hours of continuous gameplay at a 1ms report rate in Performance Mode turned on, while just using only one AA battery, sounds good enough? If you worry less on the ms rate, and want a longer battery life, you can just turn on its Endurance Mode. In this mode, it gives you 8ms report rate but on the other hand, its battery life last up to 9-months on a single AA battery.
Despite of what the mice offers, the G304 is not heavy or neither is it bulky. Thanks to its lightweight design, you can be sure that it will suit you whether you’re playing on a desktop rig or even a laptop.
Coming in Black color variant, the Logitech G304 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available here in Malaysia at Logitech’s authorized resellers starting from next month, July 2018. The price? Well as you can see from the title (and also written earlier in the article), it is priced at only RM199. For more information on the mouse, you can visit Logitech’s official website.
Pokdepinion: For what it offers and due to the fact that it is a wireless gaming mouse, RM199 is definitely a steal!
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[SPOILER] Call of Duty: WWII Trophy List Revealed

The full trophy list for Call of Duty: WWII has been revealed. Just be noted folks, SPOILER ALERT, in case some of you don’t want to get spoiled.

Call of Duty: WWII Trophy List Revealed

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With Call of Duty: WWII’s official release date less than two weeks away, players can now begin to plan for taking on the game’s many Trophies that will be up for grabs.
Over at exophase.com, the site detailed the entire list of trophies included in Call of Duty: WWII — including the rarity of each trophy. According to the list, the upcoming first-person shooter has a total of 51 Trophies (1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 10 Silver, and 38 Bronze); unlocking all the trophies accumulates to approximately 1230 points.
Included in the mix are a variety of challenges such as collecting all Memento Collectibles, beating the campaign on Veteran difficulty, receiving Prestige 1 while playing the online multiplayer as well as completing specific missions on any difficulty.
Call of Duty: WWII  is set to be released on November 3rd 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is expected to be selling like hot cakes because…well, it’s a Call of Duty game. Notably, this is the first time since the original Call of Duty game where players’ health will not automatically regenerate in single player campaign.
Instead, players are expected to regain their health via medics. Of course, not everyone will be happy with this new change but if it helps immerse the players in the World War 2 setting better, I don’t have any complaints. At least, not until I’ve tried the game myself.
Below is the full list of Trophies that will be offered for the title, including the value of each one:

Source: Exophase

Pokdepinion: Well, didn’t expect this much details to pop out from the game this fast. If you wanted a clearer idea of what to expect the game, well, here you go.
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New Among Us Patch v.2021.4.12 Brings Necessary Change and Bug Fixes

I’m sure many of you have enjoyed the new Airship map in Among Us. It brought us a massive new playground with lots of new things to do, but it also had its fair share of issues. In the newest udpate v.2021.4.12, it brought some necessary changes and bug fixes to the game.
Among Us Patch v.2021.4.12

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The new Among Us patch v.2021.4.12 isn’t a massive update by any means. However, it’s definitely necessary given the fixes that are included in it. According to developer InnerSloth, the full changelog of the patch includes:

Account login flow significantly reworked
Multiple users can now log in to the same device (no more MismatchedProductUserIDs error)
Missing skins from Airship Bundle should be fixed
Text graphical update
Updated translations
Setting an invalid birthdate no longer makes account initialization fail
Sabotage menu no longer replaces minimap for Impostors
Room names are now consistently layered on the map
Develop Photos task does not finish instantly
Comms sabotage can no longer be repaired by ghosts, Impostors can now repair
Other various bug fixes

This new Among Us patch is already out so you should be able to get it on all platforms the game is available on. There’s really no reason for anyone not to get this update.
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Pokdepinion: I’m still very hopeful that they would release proximity voice chat for the public in the near future. It’s a really smart idea and so much more fun can be had in the game with it…assuming you’re playing with friends of course.
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OnePlus 9 series delisted by Geekbench for cheating

Cheating in benchmarks isn’t exactly something new. We have often seen brands getting delisted by benchmarking tools for being caught trying to present their device in a better light than the competition. This time around, it is a bit more odd. Instead of boosting the performance, OnePlus was actually caught throttling the performance in commonly used apps on the OnePlus 9 series.
Is the OnePlus 9 Pro cheating in benchmarks?

When AnandTech benchmarked the OnePlus 9 Pro, they found that the device doesn’t even activate the fastest Cortex-X1 cores in the Snapdragon 888 in popular apps, instead relying on the slower but more efficient Cortex-A78 cores. They verified this by spoofing benchmarks as popular apps like Chrome and Twitter, and found that this resulted in lower scores.

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It seems that OnePlus has baked in a whitelist of sorts to limit performance in lighter apps where the user might not experience any issues with the lower performance, which will in turn offer better battery life and cooler temperatures. More intensive games and benchmarks are allowed to harness the full performance of the OnePlus 9 Pro, and it is with the latter that Geekbench has taken an offense to, calling it “benchmark manipulation.”

OnePlus provided the following statement to Android Authority regarding their benchmark results:
Our top priority is always delivering a great user experience with our products, based in part on acting quickly on important user feedback. Following the launch of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in March, some users told us about some areas where we could improve the devices’ battery life and heat management. As a result of this feedback, our R&D team has been working over the past few months to optimize the devices’ performance when using many of the most popular apps, including Chrome, by matching the app’s processor requirements with the most appropriate power. This has helped to provide a smooth experience while reducing power consumption. While this may impact the devices’ performance in some benchmarking apps, our focus as always is to do what we can to improve the performance of the device for our users.

Now it is worth mentioning that the Snapdragon 888 is one toasty chipset, and this might be the way that OnePlus aims to improve the overall user experience. Most users won’t even notice the difference, as the chipset is just that ridiculously overpowered for daily use. But it does mean that the performance represented by the scores in benchmarks aren’t the same as what you will get in daily use, so having higher benchmark scores on the OnePlus 9 Pro doesn’t mean anything in actual day-to-day use, for better or worse.

But at this point, it might highlight the pointlessness of getting the latest OnePlus 9 Pro over their last-gen flagships, considering that Android Authority actually found that the OnePlus 8 outpaces the OnePlus 9 Pro by nearly 4X in BrowserBench on Chrome, which is not in the performance whitelist, and thus sees throttled performance on the newer device.
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Pokdepinion: Imagine if OnePlus releases a Snapdragon 888+ smartphone but decided to throttle the performance in your daily apps to slower than a Snapdragon 865 device 🤣
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HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Not To Be Underestimated

Unboxing the HONOR Magic5 Pro
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Box

The HONOR Magic5 Pro comes in a simple black box with the model of the smartphone written on the top. There’s really nothing much to the box apart from it being standard sized rather than the slimmer ones you see in other flagships, and I’m sure you have a good idea why. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Box content

USB-C to USB-C cable
66W HONOR SuperCharge charging brick
SIM ejector pin
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
Clear protective case
The HONOR Magic5 Pro itself

A TP Protective Film will be pre-applied prior to phone being sold (in selected countries).
Specifications

SoC
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4nm
1 x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz + 2 x Cortex-A710 @ 2.8 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A510 @ 2GHz
Adreno 740 GPU

RAM
12GB

Storage
512GB UFS 4.0

Display
6.81″ (2848 x 1312) Quad Curved Floating Screen OLED Display
HDR10+
1800 nits
460ppi

Rear Camera
50MP f/1.6 wide angle camera, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
50MP f/3.0 periscope telephoto camera, 3.5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS
50MP f/2.0 ultrawide camera, 122°, AF
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
[email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60, HDR10, 10-bit video, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera
12MP f/2.4 wide angle (100°) selfie cam
TOF 3D depth camera
HDR
[email protected], [email protected]

Battery
5100mAh Li-polymer
66W HONOR SuperCharge (wired)
50W wireless fast charging
5W reverse wired charging
Reverse wireless charging

Dimensions
162.9 x 76.7 x 8.77 mm
219g

Ingress Protection
IP68

Software
MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13

Colours
Black, Meadow Green, Glacier Blue, Purple, and Orange

Performance
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Antutu v9
Starting off our benchmark suite with Antutu v9, we can see that the HONOR Magic5 Pro has a strong showing, matching up with the flagships of this year. This shouldn’t be a surprise since they’re using the same chip; Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The differences in score is likely due to different memory configurations and optimizations within the software itself. Regardless, it’s the 3rd strongest smartphone in our list of benchmarked devices.

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HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Geekbench 6
Then on Geekbench 6, it’s interesting to note that it lost out to a rival that’s using the same chip for both single and multi core portions of the test. There is a good chance it’s due to thermal throttling at some level as the device did feel rather warm by the end of the test. This also means that while the chip is capable of beating the Apple A15 Bionic, it’s not a given that it will do so.
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – 3DMark
Moving on to 3DMark’s Wild Life Unlimited test, It easily took the 2nd runner up spot in our list of benchmarked devices. In this specific case, the difference between the top 3 smartphones are negligible, so you can expect about the same level of performance for 3D graphics / gaming.
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – PCMark Work 3.0
Lastly on PCMark’s Work 3.0 benchmark, the HONOR Magic5 Pro isn’t particularly high, performing only slightly better than last year’s flagship chip. Regardless, it’s still an admirable score and is more than enough for most people in terms of power needed for everyday use.
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Battery endurance test
For those of you who are wondering about the battery life, the HONOR Magic5 Pro lasted 10 hours and 37 minutes (637 minutes) in PCMark’s Work 3.0 endurance test. This is with Smart Resolution and Dynamic Refresh Rate enabled, the two features that will provide an optimized viewing experience without killing off battery life. I did expect better given since it came with a slightly bigger battery and similar competitors can last noticeably longer but at least it’s not terrible.
To make up for it, the HONOR Magic5 Pro does come with a 66W HONOR SuperCharge brick inside the box, and it works pretty fast. From my own experience, here are the speeds I get from 2%:

15 minutes = 48% battery life
30 minutes = 77% battery life
44 minutes = 100% battery life

Camera

Personally, I knew the camera was gonna be good, but I wasn’t expecting too much out of it. To my surprise, the results were better than I expected. It’s capable of producing some very fine, sharp details with a good dynamic range that doesn’t feel like it’s overdoing it. In fact, the colours are generally more accurate to real life compared to similar flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra but has less noise compared to the OnePlus 11. Usually, you would want to shoot in higher resolution modes, like those 50MP modes, and downsize it to get a more natural look but you don’t need it here.
The same can be said with the ultrawide camera but with the zoom camera however, pictures end up looking somewhat artificial past 5x zoom, more so if you zoom further than that. It looks great up to 3.5x zoom and still looks relatively good at 10x zoom with decent lighting but the idea here is that you probably don’t want to zoom too far if you want excellent pictures like with the other two sensors. It really feels like the HONOR software optimizing the pictures have matured significantly at this point to be able to produce these results.
If you’re looking for a more affordable smartphone, check out our HONOR X9a review by clicking right here.
The Good
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Display
Apart from what has been mentioned, there are a good number of things that can be said about the HONOR Magic5 Pro. For starters, you get an attractive design that screams premium across the board. From the glass curvature to the large camera at the back, you know you’re in for a treat. It doesn’t cut down on practicality either since it is IP68 water and dust resistant.
Then you have the large 6.81-inch (2848 x 1312) floating screen OLED display with dynamic refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The resolution sits comfortably above Full HD, but not too high that it’s unnecessary and battery-draining. If I’m being honest, pictures don’t do it justice as it’s one of the best displays we’ve ever seen on a smartphone today.
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Camera bump
To further aid in its multimedia capabilities, you also get a solid dual-speaker setup here consisting of a top and bottom-firing ones. Unlike the last HONOR phone we reviewed, this one is pretty balanced. On top of that, you get volume that is more than adequate along with exceptional sound quality (for a smartphone at least) and a touch of bass. If you watch movies or play games on your smartphone often, you will have a good time with this for sure.
In terms of security, you do get both under-display fingerprint and face recognition, so you can opt for whichever is more convenient for you. The fingerprint scanner itself works lightning fast and I’ve only ever had issues with it after washing my hands since my fingers are still somewhat wet. Face recognition works well enough, just not as fast as the fingerprint option and kind of an annoyance if you often wear a mask.
Lastly, you get a host of good connectivity options with the HONOR Magic5 Pro. The use of Wi-Fi 7 is already a big surprise since most other devices are still using Wi-Fi 6/6E. Then you have the usual things like Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC but the one thing that caught me off guard was the inclusion of a technology that I thought was completely abandoned; IR Blaster. At this point in time, I’m certain many people will not make use of it but for those who do, it will add a whole other layer of convenience as you can use it to function an air conditioner remote, TV remote, and more.
The Bad
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review – Rear
The HONOR Magic5 Pro is a pretty solid flagship but it does have its fair share of drawbacks. For starters, while I did praise its design, it is rather slippery to hold, especially given its curvature. Users will also have to be careful when placing it on any surface as a slight incline could see it falling off real fast. With that being said however, this can be alleviated by using a protective case, and HONOR did include a clear one inside the box, but it’s still worth pointing out.
Another thing is on the display, and while the screen itself is wonderful, the pill-shaped cutout for the front camera is not pleasing to the eyes. It somewhat feels like we went back in time about 3-4 years ago given the look. The only solace I can find here is that you can purposely make use of that cutout for some funny, immersive wallpaper ideas.
HONOR Magic5 Pro Verdict
HONOR Magic5 Pro Review
The HONOR Magic5 Pro is an excellent flagship smartphone that differs quite a bit from other 2023 flagships launched so far. It has its ups and downs but one thing is for sure; you won’t be disappointed if you get this for as long as you’re willing to put in at least a bit of time to familiarize yourself with it. Not to mention, it’s one of the rare few that comes with a charger, and it’s a pretty fast one too, which is always a plus point. At the time of this publication, the official price in Malaysia has yet to be revealed so we can’t add the value factor just yet so stay tuned for that.
At the end of our HONOR Magic5 Pro review, I award this flagship smartphone with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to HONOR Malaysia for sending us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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Win an All-Expense Paid Trip to South Korea with Celcom – You Just Have To Do One Thing

The folks over at Celcom are giving the masses a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to South Korea. To participate, you just gotta do one simple thing.
Win an All-Expense Paid Trip to South Korea with Celcom

Need a break from your daily routine? Want to go somewhere far for a holiday? This might just be the thing for you. The folks over at Celcom are giving a chance to everyone in Malaysia to win all-expense paid trip for 5 days and 3 nights to South Korea.

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What do you need to do to stand a chance of winning the trip? Simple.
You just have to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with them. To be precise, you have the purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with any Celcom Mobile plan or EasyPhone plan anytime from now ’til 21st September 2018. There will be 3 lucky winners that will be selected for the holiday trip to South Korea.
You can actually get the device for RM94 per month with their EasyPhone plan, or for just RM158 when bundled with their Celcom Mobile Family plans. Of course, there will be some terms and conditions so be sure to check that out first before purchasing it.
For more details on the promo, click right here to find out.
Disclaimer: This post is NOT sponsored by Celcom
Pokdepinion: Well, if you were planning on getting the premium phablet, this would be a good choice but the question is, who’s feeling lucky?
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