OPPO A9 2020 unveiled packing quad-rear cams, 5000mAh battery and more for RM1199

Today, OPPO Malaysia has finally revealed the brand new OPPO A9 2020. Teased in early September 2019, the company has its eyes to revamp the A smartphone series and for just RM1199, here's everything you need to know about the mid-range tier device. Pre-order for the new A smartphone series has already begun and the official sales will start on 28 September 2019.

As previously teased, the A9 2020 is the first OPPO smartphone to feature a quad rear camera that consists a 48MP (main) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (portrait) + 2MP (monochrome) sensor module. On top of that, it also has an 8GB of RAM, 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB), 5000mAh battery, and a freaking Dolby Atmos dual stereo speaker located on the top and bottom of the device.

Besides that, the other tech specs that were introduced during the launch was a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, a 6.5-inch waterdrop notch display (Gorilla Glass 3 grade) that houses a 16MP front-facing camera, and ColorOS 6.0.1 based on Android 9 Pie out of the box.

In addition, it has a Game Boost 2.0 launcher that offers Frame Boost and Touch Boost for gaming convenience and optimization

All the necessary features including a USB C and 3.5mm headphone jack

Both the A9 2020 and A5 2020 have the same design, except the latter comes in black and white

In terms of features, OPPO Malaysia wanted to highlight its Ultra Night Mode 2.0 which is said to reduce noise for low-light photography with the help of HDR and Ulti-Frame technology. It's also compatible with ultra-wide shots so that's nice. On top of that, a video stabilizer is also available and can record up to 4K resolution.

Besides the A9 2020, the company also announced the A5 2020 at the price of RM699. It doesn't have that much difference except it uses a 12MP main camera, 8MP front-facing camera and runs on 3GB + 64GB memory capacity.

Are you going to get this phone and what do you think? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A9 2020 with quad camera, 8GB + 128GB and more set to be released in September

So previously, the phone with a quad-camera setup that OPPO Malaysia was teasing about turns out to be the OPPO A9 2020. Normally, the A series doesn't get that much recognition so we are surprised, but a welcomed one. Here's what we know about the smartphone so far.

According to the company, the A9 2020 sports a quad rear camera module comprising of a 48MP main sensor and an ultra-wide lens (we are guessing it's an 8MP sensor since it's common for entry-level devices). Besides that, the memory capacity is rather impressive, housing 8GB of RAM and 128GB ROM. The battery pack is 5000mAh as well.

From the image cover, the design seems to be in green and blue only. There's no information on its availability yet except scheduled to be released in September. Until then, stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A91 and A8 allegedly spotted, Reno3 design confirmed

The leaks just keep coming and the next one about OPPO touches on three devices. Following a leaked image posted on Weibo, we got to see some details of the OPPO A91 and A8 smartphones. Judging by what we see, these two should be upper mid-range devices.

Besides showing off the design of the two phones, the image also reveals a few tech specs. For the A91, it supposedly includes a 48MP quad-camera at the back, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and VOOC 3.0 fast-charging support. As for the A8, it features a AI-powered triple rear camera, 128GB of internal storage, a 6.5-inch display, and a respectable 4230 mAh battery.

The same image also seems to confirm what the Reno3 looks like. It has four cameras at the back, a front camera set behind a punch-hole, and high screen-to-display ratio. Having said all that, whether the source of this leak can be trusted remains to be seen, so it's best to take this particular news with a pinch of salt.

What do you think of this particular 'leak', is there anything that caught your eye? Do drop by our Facebook page to let us know! Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news like this.


OPPO A91 has finally been launched at Lazada's birthday event for the price of RM899

Today, OPPO has exclusively launched the OPPO A91 on Lazada's livestream birthday event. The mid-range device is coming to us for the price of RM999, but you can get it at RM100 off if you purchase it through Lazada during the pre-order period from today to 26 March 2020. Now, let’s find out what are the tech specs packed in this fresh and new OPPO device!

The OPPO A91 arrives in Malaysia with a 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED screen. It also packs a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset with support for 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. Other than that, the device comes with a 4025 mAh battery as well that supports 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0.

For photography, the OPPO A91 comes with a quad-camera setup that houses a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP Ultra Wide lens, a 2MP monochrome lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The device is on sale with only one colour option which is Lightening Black at the moment, but we would definitely like to see more colours showing up in the future. Last but not least, pre-ordering the device will also get you an OPPO backpack that is worth RM199.

Let us know what you think about the OPPO A91 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches in Malaysia!


OPPO A92 5G leaked equipped with Dimensity 800 chipset and 4035mAh from ~RM1091

It seems that an OPPO smartphone with the model number PDYM20/PDYT20 has been spotted on TENAA, which could very well be the OPPO A92 5G. While not much is exactly known in regards to the smartphone, the TENAA listing mentions that the device is expected to come with a Dimensity 800 chipset, 120Hz refresh rate display and it’s to be priced from RMB1799 (~RM1091).

Other than that, our source also states that the aforementioned device will come equipped with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, 16MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. As for the battery, the alleged OPPO A92 5G sports a 4035mAh internal battery with 18W fast charging.

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO A92 5G as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO A92 Malaysia release: SD 665 chipset, 5000mAh battery with 18W fast-charge and more price at RM1199

It seems that the OPPO A92 is finally taking off as a recognized entry-level series. Officially launched today in Malaysia and priced at RM1199, the smartphone will be available for pre-order (link here) now across the nation with a RM100 deposit. The official sale will be on 9 May 2020 and pre-order gifts include a Bluetooth Speaker (RM199) and a free 1-Year Extended Warranty. Also, the first 1000 customers who get it from the Astro Exclusive Deal will get the same gift with an extra Raya Reno Bag (RM199).

Coming in Twilight Black or Shining White, the OPPO A92 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset (nice!), 8GB of RAM, 128GB ROM, and runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10 out of the box. The screen panel is quite impressive too, measuring a 6.5-inch Neo Display with an FHD+ (2400 x 1080) resolutions. There won't be an in-display fingerprint sensor, as it's located on the right side.

In terms of camera, the rear camera module comprises of a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP combo with AI capabilities, as well as being able to record 4K video resolution. As for the front camera, it features a 16MP sensor and it's hanging out at the top left of the display as a cutout camera. Last but not least, the battery pack is 5000mAh and supports 18W fast-charging technology.

Alongside the phone, the Enco W31 was also introduced for RM259 and there's a special pre-order price for RM199 starting now until 8 May 2020. Coming in Black or White, the wireless wearable supports an IP54 dust and water-resistant feature, as well as having noise reduction with the dual-mic uplink. It also has a Bass Mode that enhances the bass sound so that's nice, I guess. The battery life can last up to 3.5 hours on average.

So what do you think of the OPPO A92? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A92 to be released soon with SD665 chipset and 48MP AI Quad camera

Recently, OPPO Malaysia has recently revealed that the OPPO A92 is expected to come with a 48MP AI Quad Camera in a C-shape camera layout in the rear. Other than the 48MP, the device also comes with an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens + 2MP Mono lens + 2MP portrait camera sensors while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

Furthermore, based on a statement by pricebaba.com, it seems that the OPPO A92 will most likely come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, as well as a 5000mAh internal battery. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked tech specs.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting OPPO A92 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO A92s is coming soon with a 120Hz screen and 5G connectivity

High refresh rate screens have been a trend for flagships for quite some time. Now, it looks like it is time for mid-range smartphones to get the feature as well. It has been found out that OPPO will soon launch the A92s, which is rumoured to be the first device to bring a 120Hz screen to the company’s A-series.

The OPPO A92s with a model number PDKM00 has passed through the benchmarking portal Geekbench, showing the performance of its MediaTek Dimensity 800 processor. According to the data, the device has scored a number of 2504 in the single-core test and 8130 in the multi-core test. The A92s was running on Android 10 OS with 8GB of RAM during the test.

Other than a 120Hz screen, the OPPO A92s will also be supporting 5G connectivity. The device will house a quad-camera setup at the back, including a 48 MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfie, there will be two front-facing cameras being placed in a pill-shaped cutout.

Back to the 120Hz refresh rate, it is said that the 120Hz might be referring to the touch sampling rate according to a poster leaked earlier. Therefore, we still need to wait until the official launch to find out what OPPO is going to offer with the new A92s. As for now, don’t forget the company is launching another new device for today too. You may log on to OPPO’s website and check out the OPPO Ace2’s live stream event.

Let us know what you think about the OPPO A92s’ rumours on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone rumours.


OPPO A93 5G release: SD480, 90Hz display and triple rear camera from ~RM1247

OPPO has unveiled the OPPO A93 5G in the Chinese market, and it is priced at RMB1999 (~RM1247) for the 8GB + 256GB variant. While there is no news on the Malaysia release date, it does give it an idea on what to expect when it is coming to the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone in question comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB ROM, 6.5-inch 90Hz display, and a 5000mAh battery that supports up to 18W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP rear while the front comes with an 8MP selfie camera.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the OPPO A93 5G? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS releases CES 2015 teaser trailer for a Zoom ZenFone?

While ASUS are all set to make a whole bunch of announcements at CES 2015 on 5 January 2015, they've released a teaser trailer on what they could be unveiling. The video asks you to "SEE WHAT OTHERS CAN'T SEE" but what you should really be paying attention to are the dots and spaces in the video. This is actually morse code for "OPTICAL ZOOM", confirming rumours we've heard about an optical zoom capable, perhaps being called the ASUS ZenFone Zoom. A good example would be something like the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom which retails for around RM1699 but if ASUS can push the price below RM1K, we're sure that the number of interested parties may increase. Hopefully, they'll also be able to make the telescoping zoom lens more compact but we'll find out more tech specs and features in the next few days. If you can't wait, do stand by here and watch their announcements for yourself. Check out the video and translate the morse code yourself below:


OPPO A93 5G tech specs and pricing leaked. To be unveiled on 15 January 2021.

It seems that the OPPO A93 5G variant priced at RMB2199 (~RM1374) may have been spotted on China Telecom, giving us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the global market. Unfortunately, due to the fact that 5G is not as prominent in Malaysia, it is highly unlikely that OPPO will be offering this variant in Malaysia for the time being.

In terms of the tech specs, the OPPO A93 5G comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset, 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, 6.5-inch FHD+ display and a 5000mAh battery which supports up to 18W fast charging. Camera-wise, the device packs a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has an 8MP front-facing selfie sensor.

As for the features, the phone comes with a 3.5mm slot, USB Type-C port, and it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Would you be interested in getting the OPPO A93 5G if it were to be available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO A93 Malaysia release: Helio P95 chipset & dual front cameras priced at RM1299

Previously, the OPPO A93 was revealed as a rebranded F17 Pro in overseas and it is now officially launched in Malaysia. We do not know the reason why they have renamed it but anyway, the price tag is RM1299 and the pre-order has begun today until 9 October 2020 with gifts worth RM199.

Available in Matte Black and Metallic White, the gifts that we reported before are an exclusive umbrella and an OPPO Bluetooth speaker. If you prefer to wait for the official sale launch, the A93 will be available at every OPPO Brand Stores, official online store and selected authorized dealers from 10 October 2020 onwards. By the way, My OPPO App users can stand to redeem a RM100 discount voucher (redeemable until 18 October 2020) exclusively on the A93. And for new A93 users, they can receive a free 10% discount voucher (until 31 October) on OPPO accessories from the said app.

To refresh your memory, the A93 features a MediaTek Helio P95 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, 6.43-inch Dual Punch-hole FHD+ AMOLED display (60Hz refresh rate), 4000mAh battery (18W fast charge), and ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 out of the box. As for the cameras, the quad rear camera consists of a 48MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (mono) + 2MP (depth) module, whereas the 16MP + 2MP (depth) dual selfie camera are on the front.

Before we end, OPPO Malaysia is also launching a TikTok Challenge called Ace Your Style for every Malaysian. The participants stand a chance to win prizes worth more than RM10,000 and get an opportunity to be in Ayda Jebat's upcoming music video. More details can be found on OPPO Malaysia's Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A93 is going to launch on 6 October with complimentary gifts worth RM199

Recently, the OPPO Watch was launched and now OPPO Malaysia is going to launch a brand new smartphone - A93. The device will be launching tomorrow which is 6 October and you may receive two free gifts during the pre-order period. The pre-order date is from 6 October until 9 October and you shall get an umbrella and Bluetooth speakers set as complimentary gifts.

The OPPO A93 is equipped with an AI portrait quad camera with a 108MP main camera. On top of that, the AI Night Flare Portrait is an OPPO-Exclusive feature. With two combination of the features which are the bokeh effect and lowlight HDR, it will make the selfie brightened and clear even in the low light conditions.

Furthermore, the device comes with a body measurement of 7.48mm, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. So are you excited about this device? Are you going to pre-order the OPPO A93? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


OPPO A93 release: 6.43-inch AMOLED display and 48MP quad-camera setup, starts from ~RM1,345

Today, OPPO has launched a rebranded device for the OPPO F17 Pro and it's called OPPO A93. It is said that the OPPO A93 will be the name of the device for the global market outside of India. The OPPO A93 is pretty much the same device as the F17 Pro in terms of design and also tech specs. With that said, let's have a recap on the features and tech specs of the F17 Pro (haha)!

The OPPO A93 features a MediaTek Helio P95 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution. Under the display, there's a 4000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It is worth mentioning that the F17 Pro comes with 30W fast charging support, so we're not sure why the downgrade.

For the quad-camera setup at the back, it brings a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there is a pill-shaped cutout on the top left of the screen to house a 16MP sensor with a 2MP one. Other features of the OPPO A93 include an in-display fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, GPS, and 4G LTE. The device is priced at 323 USD (~RM1,345) and will be available in Metallic White and Matte Black. For local market, it is expected to arrive on 6 October.

Let us know what you think about the OPPO A93 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone launches.


OPPO A93s 5G release: 5000mAh battery with cooling system, priced at ~RM1302

The OPPO A series is certainly one of the popular affordable phones in most Asian countries and there's a new one in China. Sources say that the latest OPPO A93s 5G was launched quietly and will go on sale on 30 July 2021 there. Without further ado, let's see what are the tech specs.

To kick-off, the A93s 5G does come with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset as speculated. As a lower mid-range phone, it also sports a respectable 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage with additional space via a microSD card slot. Running on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11, the phone has a 6.5-inch display that supports FHD+ resolution as well as a 90Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 colour gamut.

There is also an 8MP front camera as a punch-hole at the display. Meanwhile, the triple rear camera features the typical 48MP (main) + 2MP (portrait) + 2MP (macro). Of course, the biggest highlight of this phone is none other than the 5000mAh battery and even has a five-fold three-dimensional heat dissipation system for mobile gaming. The fast charging technology is 18W.

In China, the OPPO A93s 5G cost 1999 Yuan (~RM1302) and has three colour options - White Peach Soda, Summer Night Galaxy and Early Summer Guanghai (a state in China). We shall see if OPPO Malaysia choose to import this phone here so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A93s 5G spotted online, comes with Dimensity 700 chipset

Back in January, the OPPO A93 5G launched in China for 1999 yuan (~RM1287). This 5G variant never made its way to Malaysia, but another model is already on the way. In fact, the specs of the OPPO A93s 5G has surfaced online.

Spotted on Tianyi Telecom's website (via GSMArena), the OPPO A93s 5G spots the MediaTek MT6833 chipset, which is the Dimensity 700 chipset. It will also come with 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and a 5000mAH battery. Besides that, the phone is expected to have a 6.5-inch display (2400x1080).

In terms of cameras, it should have the same rear triple-camera setup (48MP+2MP+2MP) found on the OPPO A93 5G. It'll also have an 8MP punch-hole front camera and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Essentially, it's the OPPO A93 5G except with a different chipset.

The OPPO A93s 5G is expected to launch on 9 July 2021 for 2000 yuan (~RM1287). We don't know if this model will launch here, but would you be interested in getting it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


OPPO A94 5G release: Dimensity 800 chipset, 48MP quad-camera, and 50W fast-charging for ~RM1775

A trend we're noticing lately is that smartphone brands are launching 5G models separately. For instance, the OPPO A94 was announced last month on its own. But now the company has also unveiled the OPPO A94 5G for the European market.

According to Gizmochina, the OPPO A94 5G is actually a rebadged OPPO Reno 5Z. Unlike its 4G counterpart, it's equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 800. This 5G chipset comes with slightly more powerful Cortex-A76 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz and the Mali-G57 GPU. It also has a much better 50W fast charger. In exchange, the front camera has been downgraded to 16MP (vs 32MP).

Besides that, the specs for the two variants are virtually identical. This means you get the same 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and 4310mAh battery. The rear quad-camera is also the same 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP setup. In terms of design, the only thing that has changed is the positioning of the LED flash.

The OPPO A94 5G is set to retail in Europe for 359 Euros (~RM1775), though you can expect it to be closer to around RM1500 in Malaysia. We'll keep an eye out for an official Malaysia launch announcement, so stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


OPPO A94 release: Helio P95, 32MP selfie camera, 48MP main camera from ~RM1312

It seems that OPPO has recently unveiled the OPPO A94 smartphone in Singapore at the price of SGD429 (~RM1312) and it comes equipped with an Helio P95 chipset. Unfortunately, there’s no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date, so you might want to check back with us on that.

Other than the chipset mentioned above, the smartphone also comes with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.43-inch FHD+ display, as well as a 4310mAh internal battery that supports up to 30W VOOC fast charging. As for the camera, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front comes with a 32MP selfie camera.

The device runs on Android 11 operating system and it is available in either Fantastic Purple or Fluid Black colour schemes. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the OPPO A94 if it were to be available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO A94 specs officially revealed, houses Helio P95 chipset

When you talk about OPPO lately, most eyes are on the upcoming Find X3 series. But OPPO has more products hanging in the wings, with one of them being the OPPO A94. In fact, this device might also be launching soon, as its official product page has appeared.

OPPO has updated its UAE website with details of the OPPO A94, including the tech specs and official product renders. The phone will come with a Helio P95, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It also has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, a 48MP quad-camera setup at the back, and a 4310mAh battery.

This phone is meant to be more of a modest mid-range option. It doesn't have high refresh rates or a powerful main camera, but it does have a few useful features. For instance, it supports 30W of fast-charging and Super Power Saving Mode to keep its battery going. Those who like to take videos can also take special ones with Dual-View Video.

Although OPPO hasn't announced the launch date or price yet, this phone could be coming soon. In fact, it may launch alongside the Find X3 series later this coming week. With that said, would you be interested in getting it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


OPPO A94 to come equipped with 30W fast charging based on leaks

Based on a statement by IMDA, it seems that the upcoming OPPO A94 smartphone might come with support for up to 30W fast charging. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a Helio P95 chipset, 6GB RAM, 6.2-inch display, as well as a 4310mAh internal battery. As for the camera, the device comes equipped with a triple rear camera setup with up to a 48MP image sensor while the front camera spec remains largely unknown.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO A94 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS releases new ZenBook & Vivobook laptops with up to 8th Gen Intel Core i9, new ScreenPad and more

With Computex 2018 officially kicking off, it's now ASUS' turn to unveil a bunch of laptops. Led by ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih, we got to have a look at the ZenBook Pro 15, ZenBook Pro 14, ZenBook S, VivoBook S15 (S530), VivoBook S14 (S430), VivoBook S13 (S330), VivoBook S13 (S330), VivoBook Flip 14 (TP412) and special sneak peek at Project Precog, a concept notebook with the first convertible dual-screen notebook equipped with AI (for real).

There are a lot of other things that ASUS introduced too such as the VivoWatch BP, some networking and monitor products, and ASUS's own TUF gaming lineup. But in this news article, we will be looking at the new ZenBooks and VivoBooks. Oh, also, Gadot was also introduced as the new brand ambassador for ASUS PC product line.

Continuing as a high-performance Windows 10 notebook, the 15.6-inch 4K UHD NanoEdge PANTONE ZenBook Pro 15 is the strongest one with 8th Generation Intel Core i9 hexa-core processor, GeForce GTX 1050Ti GPU, 1TB PCIe x4 SSD, gigabit-class Wi-Fi and has Thunderbolt 3 ports, while the ZenBook Pro 14 comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 MAX-Q graphics. As the name suggests, its display size is 14-inch and uses FHD NanoEdge screen panel. Both models come with the iconic spun-metal finish in Deep Dive Blue and Rose Gold.

On the other hand, the smaller 13.3-inch ZenBook S (UX391) is a compact notebook that doesn't compromise quality seeing that its design has a military-grade MIL-STD-810G durability standard. Powered by 8th Generation Intel Core processors and a superfast PCIe x4 SSD, it also features up to a 4K UHD NanoEdge touchscreen, and delivers up to 13.5 hours battery life for all-day performance. Two of the three USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 3 and features Amazon Alexa support for easy voice-controlled assistance.

The new ZenBook laptop lineup look more or less the same

Side view of both the ZenBook S (top) and ZenBook Pro 15 (bottom)

The ZenBook S (right) has a nicer and edgier design, you can check out the hinge there

It's also worth mentioning that the new lineup is introducing a new ScreenPad which cleverly combines a touchpad with a high-resolution touchscreen for interaction with both Windows apps and dedicated programs called ScreenPad Apps

ScreenPad allow productivity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and YouTube, as well as being fully customizable offering developers to create new ways of integrating with desktop apps

For a more stylish and lightweight Windows 10 notebooks, the VivoBook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430) comes in Firmament Green, Star Grey, Silver Blue, Gun Metal and Icicle Gold in a unique woven texture design. Weighing only 1.8kg and 1.4kg respectively, they are both powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card, a dual-storage design up to a 512GB SSD and 2TB HDD. Then for the VivoBook S13 (S330), this slim 13-inch display notebook has an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics.

VivoBook Flip 14 (TP412) is a stylish new addition to the VivoBook Flip Series of convertible Windows 10 notebooks, featuring a 360°-flippable display that allows this device to be used in notebook, stand, tent and tablet modes, it weighs only 1.5kg and features an ASUS NanoEdge touchscreen, powered by up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB of memory and features up to a 1TB SSD for fast. In addition to that, it supports the ASUS Pen active stylus too.

The new VivoBook lineup also share some design similarities together, such as the side ports

Like the ZenBook S, the VivoBook S14 also has a special hinge design

VivoBook S13, check out those narrow bezels at the display!

No price and availability were mentioned during the event, but they might come in the third quarter of 2018 to Malaysia. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A95 4G found on Geekbench, features Snapdragon 662 chipset

A few months ago, OPPO has launched the OPPO A95 5G that featured MediaTek Dimensity 800U and was priced at ~RM1262. Here, we spotted the company is currently working on the A95 4G (model number CPH2365) variant and it appeared on Geekbench.

According to sources, the device will sport a Snapdragon 662 chipset that supports 4G connectivity, 8GB of RAM, and runs ColorOS 11 based on Android 11. Besides that, a leaker - Abhishek Yadav mentioned the device is also certified by NBTC, FCC, TKDN, and CQC. The device could feature a triple rear camera, 3.5mm audio jack port, and a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W charging. On the other hand, it may come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz of refresh rate.

Oppo A95 4G bags NBTC, FCC, TKDN & CQC certification.- Android 11- Color OS 11.1- Triple rear camera- 3.5mm audio jack along with earphone in box- 5000mAh battery with 33 Watt charging#Oppo #OppoA95 #4G pic.twitter.com/EcncQ5wgiv

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you looking forward to the A95 launch? What tech specs do you wish the device to feature? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


OPPO A95 5G release: MTK Dimensity 800U and 48MP triple-camera setup, starts from ~RM1,262

The new OPPO A95 5G goes official today after being spotted on China Telecom’s website earlier this month. It is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800U chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. Now, let's read on to find out what are the other tech specs that the new smartphone brings!

The OPPO A95 sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution and only a 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device comes with a 4,310mAh battery with 30W fast charging support through the USB-C port. The A95 will also run ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11.

For photography, it has a triple-camera setup that brings 48MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro modules. On the front, a 16MP shooter is placed in the punch-hole cutout located at the upper left corner of the screen. The device is now up for pre-order in China with the price of 1,999 Yuan (~RM1,262) and 2,299 Yuan (~RM1,452) for the 128GB and 256GB variants respectively.

Let us know what you think about this newly launched OPPO A95 5G on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


OPPO A95 Malaysia pre-order - SD 662 chipset & 5000mAh battery, priced at RM1099

Today, OPPO Malaysia has officially launched the OPPO A95 but it's not the 5G variant that was released in China, rather the 4G variant. As a local set, some of the tech specs turned out to be true from the previous leaks so here's what you need to know.

For starters, the OPPO A95 is priced at RM1099 and the pre-order has already begun today (15th) until the 19th of November 2021. Customers who pre-order OPPO A95 will be able to get an Enco Buds worth RM159 by adding on RM1 only! On top of that, My OPPO Members will be entitled to redeem an additional RM50 promo code on the My OPPO App.

That’s not all, customers who pre-order at the OPPO Official Store online and pick up at any OPPO Brand Stores will be getting an extended 6 months warranty worth RM49.90 and OPPO VOOC Powerbank worth RM229. Pre-order is available at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Authorized Dealers, OPPO Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners and E-comm partners such as Shopee, Lazada and Astro Go Shop.

For the tech specs and features, you can refer to them below:

The first sale of OPPO A95 will be starting from 20 November 2021 at the aforementioned OPPO stores as well as telco partners. Stay tuned for more trending tech gadget deals news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A95 - Worth getting it? | TechNave Unboxing and Hands-On Video

A few weeks ago, OPPO Malaysia had launched the OPPO A95 with a price tag of RM1099. Do check out the unboxing video if you want to know about this device.

The A95 comes with the OPPO Glowing Design and there are two colour variants to choose from. As for the tech specs, it sports a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 662 chipset, and also up to 5GB of RAM expansion. The device also features a 5000mAh battery that supports a 33W Flash Change. Besides that, it comes with a 16MP selfie snapper and AI triple rear camera with 48MP + 2MP + 2MP.

For more information, please check out the OPPA A95 unboxing video and be sure to stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


OPPO A95 render image and tech specs leaked

There are plenty of rumours before the OPPO A95 is launches. Here, we spotted the render images of the device, and some of the tech specs leaked.

Based on the renders image, there are two colour variants which are Starry Black and Rainbow Silver. The device also confirmed sports a Snapdragon chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As for the battery, it will be powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W Flash Charge.

On the other hand, the leaks also mentioned that the device will sport a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. According to Geekbench, it will come with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 3.5mm audio jack port, and USB-Type C.

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. What tech specs do you wish the device to sport? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


OPPO A96 Malaysia pre-order: SD680 chipset & up to 5GB RAM Expansion, priced at RM1299

Today, OPPO Malaysia has finally unveiled the OPPO A96 in Malaysia. At the price of RM1299, the pre-order for the A96 is now available today until 22 April 2022 with rewards starting from RM498. If you want to know more, read on below.

As we mentioned before in our previous news, the OPPO A96 features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has a RAM Expansion of up to 5GB which is a first in the OPPO A series lineup and users can also take advantage of the microSD card expansion. In addition, it is powered by a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset.

On the other hand, the OPPO A96 comes with a 5000mAh battery pack that supports a 33W SuperVOOC fast charging technology. According to OPPO, a 30-minute charge can boost the phone up to 55% and users may use the Super Power Saving Mode for long-lasting usage. The OPPO A96 also features Optimized Night Charging, which allows the phone’s AI to learn the user's sleep patterns and schedule a segmented battery charging plan during the nighttime.

Moving on, the phone also sports a 6.59-inch Punch-Hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p. The refresh rate can be auto-adjusted by OPPO's Adaptive Refresh Rate Technology based on what the user is doing. Other than that, it has a 16MP front camera and a 50MP (main) + 2MP (bokeh) dual rear camera setup.

As for the rewards from pre-ordering the A96, you can check out the details below:

Rewards worth up to RM334 from an OPPO Brand Store

Rewards worth up to RM548 from e-commerce channels

Rewards worth up to RM99 in OPPO authorised dealers and chain store partners

Last but not least, customers will also be eligible to receive additional rewards worth up to RM399 from KFC, Tealive, Sharp, Logitech and many more. All these deals will be redeemable via the My OPPO App and it's exclusively for My OPPO Members. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A96 is now officially retailing at an RM100 cheaper price in Malaysia

OPPO Malaysia today announced that it is slashing the retail price of the OPPO A96 in our country by RM100 with immediate effect. Hence, the new official retail price for the mid-range smartphone in Malaysia is RM1199.

In a statement today, OPPO said that it is excited to share the new accessible price point of the A96. Positioned as “Double the Storage, Double the Joy”, by the tech giant, the A96 comes in a 8/256GB variant with support for virtual RAM Expansion of up to 5GB.

Other notable specs of the device includes a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging, OPPO Glow design, 90Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC.

Check out our review of the smartphone here to find out more regarding the A96. If you’re interested to purchase the device, it is available with the new RM1199 retail price at the OPPO A96 at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Authorized Dealers, OPPO Authorized Online Store, Chain Store Partners and E-commerce partners such as Shopee and Lazada.

So, what do you guys think of the new price of the A96 in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


OPPO A96 officially goes on sale tomorrow with rewards worth up to RM733 up for grabs

OPPO Malaysia has announced that its latest A series offering, the OPPO A96 will officially go on sale in our country tomorrow (23 April 2022). In conjunction with that, OPPO is also offering Malaysians awesome offers with early purchases of the A96, including rewards worth up to RM733.

From now until 8 May 2022, OPPO will be going around the nation for the OPPO A96 Roadshow where consumers can experience the A96 first-hand and enjoy exclusive offers. These include a complimentary gift box (power bank and umbrella) worth RM99, alongside rewards worth up to RM399 exclusively for My OPPO Members.

What’s more, early bird customers who purchase the A96 at selected locations will also be rewarded with an OPPO Enco Air2 worth RM249. Better hurry up though, as stocks are limited.

The roadshows will also having exciting interactive games such as a lucky draw and photo-taking zone for OPPO fans to score more rewards. Interested? Here’s the list of where and when the OPPO A96 Roadshow will be taking place:

Besides the roadshows, customers will also be entitled to receive rewards starting from RM498 and up to RM742 when they purchase the A96 via different channels. Moreover, as part of the First Sale rewards, My OPPO Members are entitled to receive additional rewards worth up to RM399 from KFC, Tealive, Sharp, Logitech and many more.

Happening from tomorrow until 15 May 2022, check out the full details of the offer below:

The offers don’t stop there either! In conjunction with the Hari Raya festive season, OPPO is embarking on a tour with the theme “Double Your Raya Joy Mobile Truck Roving”, showcasing OPPO A96 and other innovative models through the experiential zone.

The public is invited to join the mini carnival with exciting rewards like lucky draw, photo-taking, Giant Congkak, Ketupak décor making and many others. Interested? Celebrate the festivities with OPPO from 30 April until 8 May 2022 at these locations:

For more information about the first sale and roadshow’s terms and conditions, please visit OPPO Malaysia’s official website here. You can also find out more about the A96 here.

So, will you be grabbing the A96? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on tech deals such as this!


OPPO A96 review - Relevant mid-range phone for 2022

Last month, OPPO Malaysia launched its latest OPPO A series mid-range smartphone - the OPPO A96. The phone comes with specs that can be expected for a device of this category in 2022, including a large battery, high refresh rate display, and virtual RAM.

The OPPO A96 is available in Malaysia for RM1299, so is it the best phone in that price gap? Read our review to find out!

The OPPO A96 features an OPPO Glow Design for the back that features a diamond pattern with a matte surface. This makes its surface difficult to leave fingerprints yet retains the sheen that makes it look like a more expensive phone. The back surface is made of plastic, but that's expected for a phone in this category.

The camera bump is relatively thin, housing just two cameras and the LED flash. But if you dislike camera bumps, there's a silicone case in the box if you want to flatten the back of the phone. The colour we received had a prominent Pearl Pink white. If you want something more low-profile, we suggest the Starry Black colour.

The OPPO A96 has a curved plastic frame. It has a fingerprint scanner that doubles as a power button on the right. The volume buttons, SIM card tray, and microSD memory card are on the left. Also, its speaker, USB-C port, and 3.5mm audio jack are at the bottom.

Right: Power button with the integrated fingerprint sensor

Bottom: 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, and speaker

Thin bezels on the sides and top, but has a thicker bottom bezel

On the front is a 6.59-inch screen with a relatively thin bezel border on the top left and right. However, the bottom has a comparatively thicker chin. A selfie camera is in the punch hole at the top left of the screen. The phone's design is standard for a mid-range device, though it's not as beautiful as last year's OPPO A95.

Although its exterior design wasn't that impressive, this OPPO A96 does have interesting specs for a mid-range phone. Here are the full tech specifications for this phone:

Although this phone uses an LCD panel that can't produce rich colours like AMOLED, it still has a fast refresh rate of 90Hz. This will make the use of this phone feel very smooth when you scroll the screen.

The display also has Adaptive Refresh Rate Technology, automatically adjusting the refresh rate according to the displayed content to extend battery life. Other phones may also have a 90Hz refresh rate, but they might not have the same automatic refresh rate adjustment feature as the OPPO A96.

Videos still look decent, despite the lack of an AMOLED display

As for the chipset, the Snapdragon 680 is a 6nm chipset that delivers fast performance for daily tasks like internet surfing, text messaging, social media and others. This chipset has been widely used in 2022 smartphones and could remain relevant for at least another year.

The OPPO A96's camera module is slightly lacking, with only two lenses - the 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. This means that those who love ultra-wide shots or macro-photography would be disappointed with this phone.

An important feature of the OPPO A96 is its large 5000mAh battery, which can easily last more than a day. While charging, the 33W SUPERVOOC charger can fully charge this battery in a short time. And fortunately, the charger is included in the box.

Like most current mid-range phones, the OPPO A96 has a RAM Expansion function that can expand the RAM by 2GB, 3GB or 5GB. In terms of internal storage, this phone offers a capacity of 256GB. You could also add more storage with a microSD memory card.

Configurable virtual RAM at 2GB, 3GB, or 5GB

As for the interface (UI), ColorOS 11.1 software is easy to use for Android users. But the phone has a lot of bloatware. While playing games, Game Space makes it easy for you to access functions often used for gaming, such as performance enhancement or screen recording. Currently, the OPPO A96 still has the Android 11 operating system. However, I'm sure it will receive the Android 12 update shortly.

Before we move on to the performance, here are the results generated from the Geekbench and 3DMark benchmark tests for the OPPO A96.

Since the chipset is just the Snapdragon 680, don't expect fast performance for heavy tasks like gaming. But if you just use the phone for daily tasks, it can perform brilliantly. In particular, the experience of using a 90Hz refresh rate display feels so different from old 60Hz screens.

For gaming, the phone delivered a decent performance in PUBG Mobile, COD Mobile, and Asphalt 9 at medium graphics settings. For a smoother gaming experience, we recommend setting the graphical settings to the lowest you can.

Asphalt 9 gameplay - graphics were all set to medium settings

Call of Duty Mobile gameplay - graphics were all set to medium settings

PUBG Mobile gameplay - graphics were all set to medium settings

As for the audio, the stereo speakers in this phone produce only moderate sound quality, and the volume is also not very high. Fortunately, this phone still has a 3.5mm audio jack, even as more mid-range phones from other brands start ditching it.

One thing we really like about this phone is its very durable battery life. It's capable of lasting more than a day. Even if the screen is left on from playing videos continuously, it recorded a screen time of almost nine hours on a full battery. If you want to make it last longer, you can activate Power Saving Mode or Super Power Saving Mode. This increases the battery life by up to three days.

As for the charging speed, the 33W SUPERVOOC can fully recharge an empty OPPO A96 battery in about 1 hour only. That's a pretty short charging duration for a mid-range phone.

Battery from 100% to 3% in 8 hours 25 minutes

Charging 4% to 99% takes 1 hour 6 minutes

Moving on, the fingerprint scanner on the right side works very fast. The face recognition is also quite responsive, except in low-light conditions.

Now, let's talk about its photography performance. Besides the basic ones, the OPPO A96 offers camera features like Portrait, Night, Slo-Mo, Panorama, and more. Like most phones in this category, the OPPO A96 can take great pictures in bright settings. On the other hand, your photos might look blurred in low-light conditions. Although Night mode can add some detail to your photos, it's not that noticeable.

The OPPO A96 offers good specs and a decent user experience for most people. If all you need is a phone for text messaging and browsing the internet, you won't experience any problems with this phone. Unfortunately, its RM1299 price tag means it faces stiff competition in the smartphone market.

This is because you can get alternatives that offer similar or superior performance for similar prices. One alternative is the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (RM1199), which comes with a 108MP main camera. Another option is the realme 9 Pro (RM1099) which performs on par with the OPPO A96 but has more cameras (including an ultra-wide camera).

There's also the OPPO A95 (RM1099), which has an AMOLED screen for better visuals. However, that model uses an older chipset and probably won't get an Android 12 update. In fact, the phone was already lagging behind when it launched in 2021.

That's it for our OPPO A96 review! Do you agree or disagree with our points? Let us know what you think in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news and reviews like this.


OPPO A97 5G release: 90Hz display, Dimensity 810 SoC and 12GB RAM at ~RM1322

After being in the rumour mills for a while, OPPO has finally unveiled it’s latest mid-range offering, the OPPO A97 5G. Launched in China today, the device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor paired with 12GB of RAM.

As reported by IT Home, at the device’s front, you are greeted with a 6.56-inch 90Hz LCD screen. It has a resolution of 2408x1080px and a teardrop notch at its top middle to house the selfie camera.

Speaking of which, the A97 sports an 8MP selfie camera at the front and a 48MP + 2MP dual-camera system at its rear. Besides that, the device also has a 5000mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging.

Completing the specs list are a sole 256GB storage configuration, Android 12 via ColorOS 12, 5G connectivity, dual-SIM and microSD hybrid slot, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The A97 comes in two colour options, black or blue and has a flat-frame design with a weight of only 188g.

The smartphone is available for pre-order in China starting today (11 July 2022) and will go on sale starting 15 July 2022 at 10am local time in the country. It is priced at CNY1999 or ~RM1322 in the region, with global availability not yet revealed by OPPO.

So, what do you guys think of the A97? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


ASUS reveals ROG Phone 5s series, coming with SD 888+, 360Hz touch sampling rate & more

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 series has been around for quite some time now, but ASUS just announced a new ROG Phone 5s series out of nowhere. According to sources, there is no official pricing and availability yet but we got the details of the tech specs below.

In the ROG Phone 5s series, there would be a ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro. As expected, this new series is equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset which clocks in at 3.0GHz (Cortex X1). Both phones also have an improved AI Engine that offers a 20% boost, which is said to deliver 32 TOPS as compared to the predecessor's 26 TOPS.

The ROG Phone 5s in Storm White and Phantom Black (left), ROG Phone 5s Pro in Phantom Black (right)

In terms of memory, the ROG Phone 5s Pro now sports up to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Basically on paper, that's technically better than the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate just by a bit due to the chipset. However, the pro variant also has a colour PMOLED display behind it so aesthetically, it looks cooler too. Apart from that, the S series also comes in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 256GB memory configuration.

The ultrasonic AirTrigger 5 feature is back as well and the pro variant also has two touch sensors on the rear. The ROG Phone 5s series also got an upgrade in the touch latency, now having 24.0ms which boosts up to a 360Hz touch sampling rate. As for the refresh rate and display, they remain the same (as well as for the rest of the tech specs).

We hope it would be only a matter of time when ASUS Malaysia announces the new ROG Phone 5s series into the Malaysian market. Are you excited about it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO A97 5G's colours revealed with launch imminent

The OPPO A97 5G is gearing to make a debut soon. We know it thanks to a listing on China Telecom that revealed its design and key specs. Now, tipster Evan Blass is here to fill our imagination with renders of the device in different colours.

The device is expected to have three colour options - Black, Blue and Pink. All of them are sporting a frosted back finish. Meanwhile, their right-hand side would house a power button that doubles as a fingerprint scanner. There's also a headphone jack at the bottom next to the USB-C port and speaker.

If you want to know about the tech specs, the A97 5G could feature a 6.56-inch LCD with a waterdrop notch for an 8MP selfie camera. The rear would house a dual-camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary module. In terms of battery, we're expecting a 5,000mAh cell.

What do you think about the OPPO A97 5G? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OPPO A98 5G Malaysia pre-order - SD 660, 8GB Extended RAM & more, priced at RM1399

Today, OPPO Malaysia has announced the arrival of the OPPO A98 5G for the market. Available for pre-order from today until 18 May 2023, customers can pre-order the phone at RM1399 with gifts worth up to RM377.

Coming in Cool Black and Dreamy Blue, the A98 features a Snapdragon 660 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD and a 5000mAh battery pack. It's worth mentioning the 8GB Extended RAM, totalling the RAM up to 16GB and you can add in more storage via microSD card up to 1TB. For a mid-range phone, it has a (SuperVOOC) fast charging speed of up to 67W.

With ColorOS 13.1 based on Android 13 out of the box, the A98 has a triple rear camera setup with 64MP (main) + 2MP (mono) + 2MP (microscope) setup, whereas the front camera is 32MP. In terms of features, the A98 also has 108MP mode, Ultra Night Mode, AI Portrait and AI Colour Portrait for camera lovers.

According to OPPO Malaysia, the gifts include an OPPO Band, True Wireless Earbuds, and a 1+1-year warranty. The pre-order can only be made at My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores and OPPO Official Online Store. You can visit the official website here for more information on OPPO A98 5G.


OPPO A98 5G receives SIRIM certification, may launch in Malaysia soon

Previously, we reported that the OPPO Pad 2 was spotted on SIRIM’s database, alluding to its potential release in Malaysia soon. Now, another OPPO device has been spotted getting certified by the national organisation for standards and quality: The OPPO A98 5G.

First spotted by The Tech Outlook, the SIRIM certification showed that the device carries the model number CPH2529. Moreover, the listing confirmed that the approval was given just recently, on 28 March 2023 to be exact.

Just like the Pad 2, A98 5G’s SIRIM certification was also applied by JIE BUSINESS SDN BHD. Given that both devices received certifications on the same day, it is likely that OPPO Malaysia will be releasing both devices simultaneously.

Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, we just have to wait for the official announcement by OPPO to find out. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this!


OPPO A98 5G review - A standard but beautiful mid-range phone for the casuals

Believe it or not, OPPO's A series is rather popular in Malaysia due to its affordable pricing. And not too long ago, the new OPPO A98 5G was released in Malaysia with nice features such as a large FHD+ display, a 64MP AI camera and more.

The OPPO A98 5G has a very fancy design, and the unit we received for review was Dreamy Blue (such a beauty!). Anyway, let's get on with some key features in our review below. Here are all the pros and cons of the OPPO A98 5G.

If you're familiar with OPPO phones, you would think that the A98 design is most probably inspired by the OPPO Reno8 T 5G (we think so too). The back cover is mesmerizing due to the colour-changing capability thanks to the refractive light, which gives it plenty of style points. So even though this is a mid-range device, it looks premium enough to stand out.

The 120Hz refresh rate is great for watching videos and playing games

The chin of the screen is a bit thick, but it's not too distracting once you look past it. And as mentioned, the back refracts light. Depending on the angle, you can see colour combinations between blue, orange, yellow and white. Also, we're glad to report that the back cover doesn't attract fingerprint smudges.

With a display size of 6.72 inches, many would think it's hard to hold. But actually, it's the opposite since even ladies with small hands shouldn't have problems holding the phone with one hand. It's quite comfortable, thanks to the 3D curved back cover. And despite the thickness of the rear camera bump, it fits the design and doesn't feel like some big black void.

Here are the tech specs of the OPPO A98 5G:

Admittedly, the Snapdragon 695 5G is not the fastest chipset in its segment. But we think this phone is aimed at casual users. Not everyone plays mobile games or does heavy tasks, after all. So if you're just using it for browsing social media apps and taking photos, the A98 won't let you down.

Since it's a mid-range phone, it comes with a few compromises. There's no HDR on the display, but at least you can toggle between 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rate and the phone has 950 nits peak brightness. Moreover, it has a microscope lens that can zoom up to 40x, which can be fun to use (more on that later), and 8GB Extended RAM to further boost system memory.

Running on the latest Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1, the OPPO UI is getting more user-friendly. But it still has a couple of bloatware problems (as usual). We have mentioned this many times, but it would be nice if OPPO didn't include any pre-installed apps we wouldn't use. But overall, our user experience was quite smooth, so we were satisfied.

You can't really expect the A98 to be that powerful for mobile gaming, but it's good enough to play some casual ones. It can also play Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile at medium or high settings. But it's not recommended if you want the frame rates steady.

Running mobile games on low to medium settings is good enough

The speaker is quite powerful, able to boost the volume to 200%

In terms of battery, the OPPO A98 5G did well. If you spend the whole day playing mobile games, you could get around six to seven hours of screen time. And on average, the A98 can easily last more than a day with minimal usage. Moreover, the 67W SuperVOOC charger only takes 44 minutes to fully charge the phone.

Most casual users will probably use the A98 for taking photos and videos, so here's our take after using it for two weeks. Overall, we were surprised by the results. The phone can take low-light images quite well, and the macro mode is surprisingly good at delivering details. Well, check out the photos below and judge them for yourself.

For RM1399, the OPPO A98 5G has a very competitive price for a mid-range phone. The advantages of this phone include a 120Hz screen, a long-lasting battery life, a unique microscope camera and an easy-to-use UI, making this a suitable device for most people. All in all, it's a budget-friendly 5G smartphone with pretty attractive features and functionality.

For alternatives, you can consider the realme 10 Pro for its higher resolution 108MP camera sensor for RM1299. Also, the OPPO A98 5G is comparable to the POCO X5 Pro 5G (check out our review here), which is RM1499 with a Snapdragon 778G chipset. So what should you go for? Well, the choice is yours.

Anyway, what do you think about the review? Do you feel that this is a smartphone you would be interested in? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more reviews like this.


OPPO AR Glass 2021 and OPPO CybeReal announced at the OPPO INNO DAY 2020

Other than the OPPO X 2021 smartphone that has a rollable OLED display, the company has announced a couple of other interesting technology products at the OPPO INNO DAY 2020 event as well including the OPPO AR Glass 2021 and OPPO Cybereal AR application. The products are built with “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World” in mind and through their 3+N+X technology development strategy.

The OPPO AR Glass 2021 is built with the Birdbath optical solution to bring an immersive experience. It will increase the contrast by 53%, brightness uniformity by 98%, and pixels per degree by 40% compared with its predecessor, delivering sharper and more refined images. The light emitted from its 0.71-inch OLED is refracted by the spectroscope to the human eye. Together with a customized large-amplitude speaker and a semi-open rear cavity acoustic design, it will offer a home theater-like experience that is equivalent to watching a 90-inch screen from 3 meters away. That is how impressive it sounds!

Other than that, the pair of AR glasses will also feature diverse sensors, including a set of binocular fisheye cameras, one ToF sensor, and one RGB camera. The fisheye cameras can track hand gestures to detect pre-defined interactive gestures. Therefore, users can make very accurate selections, such as tapping on the menu and zooming in and out on objects. For the ToF sensor, it is being used to ensure the accuracy and stability of 6DoF movements as well as the continuity of surroundings around the user at all times by scanning the surroundings and conducting plane detection.

Furthermore, the company has also introduced the OPPO CybeReal AR application that is powered by real-time, spatial calculation technology to enable high-precision localization and scene recognition. The application signifies OPPO's first step in scene-based digitalization. With its high-precision localization technology and AI scene-recognition, the CyberReal will come in handy by offering precise navigation in indoor environments like parking lots or shopping malls. OPPO is expecting to deploy the technology in virtual playgrounds, product displays, visual marketing in physical stores, and more as well in the future.

Let us know what you think about these impressive technologies announced by OPPO on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech news.


OPPO Ace 2 display specs leaked, comes with 90Hz refresh rate and 96% DCI-P3 color gamut

As predicted, news of the OPPO Ace 2 continues to surface. On Friday, a retail shop in China had already exposed the price of the device. But not long after, OPPO posted a new video to show some of the details for the display of the device. This time, it certainly seems that OPPO will be aiming to make its display match the phone's high specs.

According to the Weibo video, the OPPO Ace 2 will come with a 6.5-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, giving users a smoother visual experience while using the phone. The display also has a brightness level of 800nits and 96.3% DCI-P3 colour gamut, which should ensure good video quality. As far as we can tell, it's likely that OPPO's main target audience for this phone would be the more casual mobile game users.

Previously, it was also confirmed that the Ace 2 will feature Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset. There will also be up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and a 4000mAh battery. In terms of features, the phone will have a triple camera setup (48MP+8MP+2MP) at the back, 65W fast-charging, and 40W wireless charging.

If the alleged price leaked before is true, the OPPO Ace 2 will be a more affordable flagship than the Find X2 series. However, we're still unsure if it will make its way to Malaysia. Would you be interested in getting it if it is launched here? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on the phone.


OPPO Ace 2 promo poster appears in China, reveals some specs and retail price of ~RM2701

As OPPO gears up for its next smartphone launch, eager retailers have already jumped the gun. Regardless of whether it was intentional or not, a shop in China made a promotional poster for the OPPO Ace 2, revealing what seems to be its retail price and some specs. The poster being there isn't all that unusual, however, as the phone is slated for launch on 13 April 2020.

According to Ice Universe, a retail shop in China recently put up a handmade promo poster for the OPPO Ace 2 with some details of the phone on it. It's revealed to have a Snapdragon 865 chipset, a weight of 185g, 65W of fast-charging, 40W of wireless charging, and support for UFS 3.0 storage. All of that can be yours for a retail price of 4399 yuan (~RM2701).

Besides that, OPPO shared a video of the Ace 2 that shows the results of two battery tests. The first one is with gaming, where the phone lasted around 7.5 hours before shutting off. Then there's the video playback test, which lasted about 12 hours before the battery died. Suffice it to say, the Ace 2's 4000mAh has surprisingly long battery endurance.

If the pricing is true, then the OPPO Ace 2 could be a cheaper flagship alternative to the Find X2 series that was launched not long ago. Having said that, would you buy this phone if it launches in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


OPPO Ace2 has been launched today featuring a SD865 chipset and 40W wireless fast charging technology

The OPPO Ace2 has finally been launched today if you’ve been waiting for it. Being the successor of OPPO Reno Ace, the Ace2 didn’t disappoint at all with keeping the key features like 65W fast-charging and 90Hz refresh rate screen. Now, let’s find out what the new OPPO Ace2 has to offer!

This time, the OPPO Ace2 packs a powerful Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset that supports 5G connectivity. It is also paired with 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 3.0 storage to bring better performance. For display, the device sports a 6.5-inch OLED with FHD+ resolution, joined by a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.

For photography, the OPPO Ace2 comes with a quad-camera setup at the back that includes a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfie, there will be a 16MP front-facing camera as well being placed at the top left corner of the screen.

Other than that, the device also packs a 4000mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast wired charging. There’s another impressive charging technology that comes in a new accessory from OPPO which is called the 40W AirVOOC wireless charger. It is said that the wireless charging pad can offer the Ace2 a full charge cycle in just 56 minutes, and it is being sold separately with the price of 249 Yuan (~RM152).

The OPPO Ace2 offers three colour variants which are purple, grey and silver. For the price, the device starts at 3999 Yuan (~RM2453) for the 8/128GB model, 4399 Yuan (~RM2698) for the 8/256GB model and 4599 (~RM2821) for the 12/256GB model. Unfortunately, there is no official news on its global release yet, so we might have to wait for a while to get the device in our area.

Share with us your thoughts about the OPPO Ace2 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


OPPO Ace2 will come equipped with SD865 and quad-camera setup

OPPO has recently unveiled a poster of the OPPO Ace2 and it is expected to come equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset, and a quad-camera setup in the rear. In terms of the release date, the aforementioned smartphone will be launched in China on 13 April 2020 and there's no information on whether it'll be available for purchase in the global market.

While not much is officially known in regards to the OPPO Ace2 for now, the device is expected to come equipped with the chipset mentioned above, 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a hole-punch notch, up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Camera-wise, it is expected to rock a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera setup while the tech specs of the front-facing selfie camera remain largely unknown.

With all that said, do take the information regarding the tech specs with a grain of salt due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement about it. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the device for now.

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO Ace2 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO Air Glass 2 unveiled to support vision, phone calls, real-time translations and more

During the OPPO Inno Day event, OPPO also demoed its latest Assisted Reality glass — OPPO Air Glass 2. This isn't released commercially (yet), but here's what you can know about the new wearable.

Weighing only approximately 38g, OPPO Air Glass 2 features a super-lightweight design that includes the world's first resin SRG-diffractive waveguide lens developed by OPPO. These lenses will support vision correction and further customization.

Moreover, the OPPO Air Glass 2 will be able to make phone calls, conduct real-time translation, provide location-based navigation, convert voice into text for people with hearing impairments, and many more smart experiences. The new glasses are intended to demonstrate all-new possibilities in human-machine interaction and showcase OPPO's technological exploration of its four Smart Initiatives.

The OPPO Air Glass 2 presentation was kinda short and quick but OPPO did also introduce a new MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC and OHealth H1 family health monitor. You may read more about it at the hyperlinks given, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS reveals new ROG gaming PCs at CES 2020, including the ultraslim Zephyrus G14

ASUS is starting this year with a strong emphasis on gaming if what has been announced at CES 2020 would indicate. Earlier this morning, the company had announced a series of new gaming laptops and some gaming desktop PCs, all belonging to the Republic of Gamers sub-brand.

One of the most exciting new reveals is the Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop. It features an IPS display with a 144 or 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and an 81% screen-to-body ratio. The chassis is quite slim at 19.9mm and is light enough at 2.1kg, though the more important tech specs to note would be that it's using AMD's new Ryzen 7 4800H CPU. In addition, it can come with either an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060 GPU with 6GB of VRAM, up to 32GB of DDR4 (3200MHz) RAM, and up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage.

Next is the smaller, but no less powerful, Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. It sports much of the same specs as the Zephyrus, except it uses SDRAMs in place of standard RAMs and its only choice of GPU is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. Also, the IPS display comes in a combination of 60Hz refresh at a max resolution of 1920x1080, or 120Hz at 1920x1080.

Moving on, let's take a look at the TUF Gaming A15, F15, A17, and F17. The TUF Gaming A15 and F15 are 15-inch laptops, while the other two are 17-inch models. All four are equipped with AMD's latest Ryzen 4000 series mobile CPUs or Intel's 10th Gen Intel Core processors. They will also use Nvidia's Turing-based GPUs, displays with up to 144Hz refresh rate, up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe SSD.

Prefer to hunker down at home for your gaming sessions? ASUS has you covered with the Strix GA15 and GT15 gaming desktop PCs. These two are powered by either AMD's Ryzen 3000 series mobile CPUs or Intel's 10th Gen Intel Core processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU, up to 32GB (3200MHz) of DDR4 RAM, and up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe SSD. They will also come with handles, in case you decide to bring them to LAN parties.

If you need something with a lot more oomph, you can opt for the Strix GA35 or GT35 gaming desktop PCs instead. The Strix GA35 and GT35 are powerhouses come with the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 3950X CPU and ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GPU, so you can game at maxed-out settings stream and stream at the same time. It also has up to 64GB (3200MHz) of DDR4 RAM, an NVMe PCIe SSD of up to 1TB, and an HDD of up to 2TB. With specs like that, you can even use the machines for creative work like video rendering.

That's all of the major gaming-related products announced by ASUS so far. No price and availability yet but don't expect these to come to Malaysia that soon. Still, are you interested in any of them? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more CES 2020 coverage.


OPPO Air Glass is a monocle smart glass that functions as another display

Last week, OPPO hinted that it would have some big things to unveil during its INNO Day 2021. Among them would be a retractable mobile camera, mobile chip, and likely a foldable device. Well, OPPO has officially revealed some of its new products so let's take a look.

One of the most interesting things at the launch has to be the OPPO Air Glass. According to OPPO, this is an 'assisted reality' (aR, with the small 'a') smart glass, and said that it offers a "near-term, practical alternative to consumers to experience and enjoy some of the benefits of AR". OPPO's smart glass is unique in that it has a monocle design (one eye only). You can stick this to a pair of regular glasses via a magnetic attachment.

So, what's different with this aR smart glass? Allegedly, aR is different in that it doesn't overlay visuals onto objects or areas that you can see. Instead, it displays static 2D visuals that you can't exactly interact with. The only difference is that the display is right in the field of vision of your right eye. In other words, it's essentially an extra screen that shows you information. This can be things like your daily schedule, weather info, real-time speech-to-text translation, and more.

It's quite a neat concept, so do check the video above if you want to find out more. But what do you think about it so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


OPPO Air Glass release: Snapdragon Wear 4100, navigational support, up to 10.5-hour battery life, and more for ~RM3323

Remember the monocle that OPPO revealed during last year's OPPO INNO Day? The OPPO Air Glass is quite an interesting product, as it's a smart glass that's designed for 'assisted reality (aR)'. Yesterday, OPPO officially launched the device in China. So, let's take a look!

As previously revealed, the OPPO Air Glass is a smart glass with a monocle design. It has a thick main body that can be attached to the right side of your glasses, and a small glass lens where info can be displayed. You can also get the device in black or white colours. According to OPPO, the Air Glass' main characteristics are its beauty, lightweight body, universal compatibility, and utility.

Interestingly, OPPO is providing the option to get silver or black frames for people who don't wear glasses. In terms of specs, the OPPO Air Glass uses the Snapdragon Wear 4100. Currently, the device lets users connect to their smartphones to receive notifications, directions from navigational apps, or display texts so you can make presentations.

How does the OPPO Air Glass work? The info is processed by the chipset first before it is sent to a micro-LED display. Next, the visual on the display is projected to the less by a micro projector to the lens. Pretty cool, right? OPPO has confirmed that this device will be officially on sale starting 3 March 2022 for 4999 yuan (~RM3323).

So, is the OPPO Air Glass something you'd be interested in? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


OPPO April Flash Sale: Discounts up to RM100 and exclusive rewards when you purchase the A95 or A76

If you’ve been eyeing the OPPO A95 or the OPPO A76 for some time now, then this new promo may finally help you make that purchase decision. Happening from now until 10 April 2022, OPPO Malaysia is giving instant rebates of up to RM100 and Lazada exclusive rewards when you purchase the mentioned devices.

If you’re interested in the A76, this 5-day flash sale will give you an RM50 instant rebate. This means that you’ll be purchasing the device at RM849 instead of its retail price of RM899.

As for the A95, the flash sale would be giving you an instant rebate of RM100. You’ll essentially be buying the A95 at just RM999, instead of its RM1099 retail price.

Furthermore, customers who purchase either the A95 or A76 on 6th April 2022 via OPPO Official Online Store on Lazada will be entitled to receive a Magnet Sport Wireless Earphone and Touch 'n Go card worth a total of RM109. Meanwhile,  customers who purchase the A95 or A76 from 7th to 9th April 2022 on the OPPO Official Online Store on Lazada will be entitled to a MicroSD card (32GB) worth RM49.

To learn more about this A95 and A76 promotion by OPPO Malaysia, do visit the official website for the promo here. You can also visit the OPPO Official Online Store on Shopee or Lazada.

So, will you be snatching up this promo? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


OPPO Automobili Lamborghini edition to appear with Find X together on 17 July 2018

In case you forgot, we are just less than a week before the OPPO Find X launch in Malaysia. Scheduled for 17 July 2018, there is one more smartphone that will be coming along too and that will be the special Find X Automobili Lamborghini edition!

We don't think the special edition will make the same launch on the day, as it will be just a demo unit during the event. From our coverage event, there's not much difference between the standard Find X and special edition, except for two things which are the design and exclusive VOOC flash charge technology. The Find X Lamborghini edition's body material is made out of carbon fibre to represent the Lamborghini luxury cars look and feel, then for the VOOC flash charge technology, it's even faster than a regular charging duration as it can be fully recharged in just 30 minutes.

If you are dreaming of getting one in the near future (should OPPO Malaysia releases it officially), just know that the price tag is €1699 (~RM8013). Until then, stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO Band 2 Malaysia release: 1.57-inch AMOLED, up to 100 workout modes and 14-day battery life at RM249

Besides launching the OPPO A77s, OPPO Malaysia today also announced the release of the OPPO Band 2, its latest fitness tracking band for the local market. Featuring a 1.57-inch ultra-clear AMOLED display with a pixel density of 302ppi, the screen has a 500 nits peak brightness.

Besides that, the Band 2 is also lightweight at just 33g and comes with AI Outfit Watch Face 2.0, custom watch face widgets, pattern watch faces and other personalised watch faces. In terms of health tracking, it is equipped with a 6-axis motion sensor as well as heart rate and blood oxygen sensors.

The Band 2 also has upgraded running functionality, with heart rate monitoring during running, CRF assessment, running speed suggestions, and 13 running courses. Moreover, it supports up to 100 workout modes and auto-detection for 4 modes, namely walking, running, elliptical machine and rowing machine.

In terms of sleep tracking, the OSleep all-scenario sleep tracking allows you to set a sleep schedule before bedtime and the band will activate Sleep mode on the linked phone to get you ready for sleep. While you are asleep, the band will monitor your sleeping, wakeup, sleep duration, sleep phases (deep sleep and light sleep), rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and blood oxygen level, aside from assessing any snoring risks.

After waking up, you can check your sleep quality report and snoring report to better understand your sleep. Health features of Band 2 also include all-day heart rate monitoring, real-time stress monitoring and warning, sleep report, and water drinking reminders, to help you stay healthy.

In terms of battery life, OPPO claims that the Band 2 can last for 14 days on a single charge, with the magnetic fast-charging puck allowing you to use the band for a full day on just a 5-minute charge. In our country, the Band 2 is offered in Baby Blue and Midnight Black colour options and is priced at RM249.

The Band 2 will officially be available in Malaysia starting tomorrow (8 October 2022) and can be purchased at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Authorized Dealers, OPPO Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners and E-comm partners such as Shopee and Lazada. For more information, do visit OPPO’s official website here.

So, what do you guys think of the Band 2? Would you be grabbing one? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


OPPO Band 2 review - One of the best budget premium-looking smartbands

A year after launching the OPPO Band, OPPO is back with a new pair of wearables - the OPPO Watch 3 and OPPO Band 2. Check out our full review of the OPPO Band 2 below.

The OPPO Band 2 is a fitness tracker that features a 1.57-inch AMOLED rectangular display protected by 2.5D glass, as well as comes with the usual health functions including a heart rate monitor, Sleep tracking, NFC, 100 sports modes, 5ATM waterproof and more. In addition, it comes with an Apollo 3.5 chipset, 8MB PSRAM and 128 MB storage.

The design looks quite premium, to be honest

The new OPPO Band 2 looks sporty, stylish, and suitable for both men and women. Measuring 45 x 329 x 110.6mm and weighing about 33g, there is a magnetic contact for charging and a heart rate sensor at the back of the device. The body material is made of aluminium alloy and plastic at the bottom.

The unit we received was Baby Blue and from the design, it looks 'expensive' even though it's budget-friendly. It was reviewed by one of our writers from the TechNave BM team and since it's becoming quite common for people to wear smartwatches when sleeping, he also did the same besides exercising with it for a few days.

Our writer wore it daily and even went for a swim with it (waterproof up to 50 meters). The smartwatch helped track sleep with notifications about sleep needs and was able to keep an eye on a complete sleep schedule. Of course, it also has a step detector sensor which allowed him to manage and estimate calories burned throughout the day.

It can display the fonts under a sunny day rather well

In addition, there are also up to 100 sports activities including cycling, rowing, volleyball, tennis, baseball, cricket more. Other additional features are sedentary reminders, stopwatches, breathing exercises, notifications and more. On paper, this band should last 7-14 days of normal usage and 20 days of standby time. According to our writer, he only charged it once during his two weeks of usage which is most impressive.

To pair it with your phone, you need to download the HeyTap Health app on your smartphone, and that's available on the Apple App Store and Google Play store. Connect your device with a smartwatch via Bluetooth then the smartwatch time will be set automatically. It's pretty straightforward and not complicated to set up the pairing at all.

In the app, it can show you the notification section that includes messages, calls, music controls, weather, stopwatches, alarms, and find my phone. There is also NFC connectivity that allows cashless payments. You can also make calls, sync calendars, or receive smartphone notifications directly from the paired device. Obviously, you may check out the collected data from your heart rate, step counts or sleeping quality on the app too.

Like other smartbands, the OPPO Band 2 is more or less the same. However, it met our writer's expectations due to its quality build. The screen is also brilliant because it is clear even under the scorching sun. He said that when running it also feels like a bracelet and it's comfortable to do any activity. Plus, wearing it while sweating also doesn't result in it being sticky and that was a relief. For the price of RM249, we highly recommend it!

Pros: Premium design, lightweight, beautiful screen, 100 sports modes, NFC, wearable when swimming and durable battery

Conclusion: Suitable for athletes on a budget


OPPO Band Malaysia release: 1.1-inch AMOLED screen with 12-day battery life, priced at RM159

OPPO has finally brought the OPPO Band to Malaysia after so long. To celebrate the launch on 27 March, the fitness tracker will be having an exclusive sale on Shopee with a price of RM99 (Original price: RM159) that day. Therefore, if you're interested, make sure you don't miss this limited one-day sale!

To recap, the OPPO Band comes 1.1-inch AMOLED screen and a maximum battery life of 12 days. The fitness tracker also has a heart rate monitor, a SpO2 sensor that tracks the variability of oxygen levels in your blood, and supports up to 12 different sports including running, badminton, outdoor and indoor running, rowing, and more. For durability, it offers 50-meter water-resistance as well.

Let us know if you're excited about the launch on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget launches.


OPPO Band finally is coming to the global market!

OPPO launched the OPPO Watch in two sizes, the OPPO Watch 46mm and also the OPPO Watch 41mm last year in Malaysia. Today, the OPPO Band that was announced more than six months ago in China finally appeared in EEC certification with some of its tech specs as well.

The OPPO Band has the model of OB19B1 on the EEC certification. It comes with a1.1-inch AMOLED 2.5D glass display with a 126 x 294 resolution. Just like all the other bands, it has a heart rate monitor, blood oxygen level detection that works while you are asleep, and up to 12 different sports including running, badminton, outdoor and indoor running, rowing and more.

As for the batteries, the OPPO band has a 100mAh battery which can last up to 14 days of battery usage. It comes with a pogo pin charger that charges from 0-100% in 90 minutes. There are three versions launched in the China market, the standard OPPO Band, the OPPO Band Fashion, and the OPPO Band Eva. But we foresee, the global market will only get the standard version for now.With that said, there is still no official confirmation on the release dates and tech specs, so do take this with a pinch of salt. Let us know what do you think about the OPPO Band at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


OPPO Be A RENOgrapher winning photos announced, award ceremony on 9 January 2021

Over 5 weeks have gone by since the OPPO Be A RENOgrapher Photography Contest first started on 18 November 2020. Since then, many of you have sent in excellent entries. But now the time has come to see which photos are the best of the bunch.

As a recap, each category will have two winners for an OPPO and non-OPPO user. To determine this, OPPO users had to submit their entries with OPPO's watermark on their photos. Of course, you also have to include the relevant hashtags for your submission to be valid.

OPPO has already selected the overall winners for the four categories of Clearly Your Best Night, Clearly Your Best Portrait, Clearly Your Best Creativity, and Clearly Your Best Landscape. As a reminder, there will be 2 winners for each category for a total of 8 winners. Who are these amazing mobile photographers? Without further ado, take a look at their fine work below.

Clearly Your Best Night: OPPO user (left), Non-OPPO user (right)

Clearly Your Best Portrait: OPPO user (left), Non-OPPO user (right)

Clearly Your Best Creativity: OPPO user (left), Non-OPPO user (right)

Clearly Your Best Landscape: OPPO user (left), Non-OPPO user (right)

However, it's not quite the end of the contest just yet. OPPO Malaysia has yet to pick out the winners for the Ultimate Award, who will be winning travel packages. An exhibition hosted by OPPO Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia will also be held, where all winners will officially be announced. It will be held on 9 January 2021 in Sunway Pyramid, so do consider dropping by if you want to catch the hype! You can also find out more about the contest here.

One of the prizes for winners will be the OPPO Reno 4, a mid-range smartphone with a focus on excelling in mobile photography. It not only has a 6.4-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate that's great for movies, but also a rear quad camera setup with features like AI Color Portrait mode, Night Flare mode, Monochrome video mode, and 960fps AI Slow motion mode. For more info, you can also check out our review of its big brother, the OPPO Reno 4 Pro.

Before we forget, we also want to point out that the OPPO is currently running a Joy-full OPPO sales campaign. From now till 3 January 2021, you will be able to purchase selected OPPO products and get some extra gifts like a free OPPO Watch or Enco W11. There's also a JOY-FULL Virtual Marathon and Raffles, where there are prizes to be won. You can find out more here.

So, what are your thoughts on OPPO's photography contest now that it's over? Would you like to see more contests like this? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this.


OPPO CPH2219 smartphone could be the first to come with 33W fast charging

It seems that Twitter user Mukul Sharma has recently posted a tweet, showing an OPPO smartphone with the model number CPH2219 which comes equipped with up to 33W fast charging. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

OPPO CPH2219 appears on the China Quality Certification Center. Will feature 33W fast charging.#OPPO https://t.co/kaHUjRttDV pic.twitter.com/7mhSSOUAse

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO smartphone as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS showcased new OLED laptop lineup for creator, premium and business users

Just yesterday, ASUS showcased a new batch of laptops featuring OLED displays with models catering to different users. From creators to gamers, as well as professionals and casual users, here's a brief introduction of the world's first 16-inch 4K OLED HDR Display laptops - the ProArt Studiobook Pro and ProArt Studiobook, Vivobook Pro series, Zenbook series and ExpertBook business laptops.

Starting with the ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W5600 / W7600) and ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED (H5600 / H7600), they are equipped with the world’s first 16-inch 4K OLED HDR displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 3840x2400 resolution. The displays are also 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, PANTONE Validated and Calman Verified certifications, along with factory-calibrated Delta E < 2 colour accuracy and VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black accreditation for a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. As you can see, this is perfect for content creators.

The new Vivobook series also features up to a 4K OLED HDR 600-nit display and the same 16:10 aspect ratio. There are four new models - the 16-inch Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7600 / M7600), 15-inch Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500 / M3500), 14-inch Vivobook Pro 14X OLED (N7400 / M7400) and the 14-inch Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400 / M3401). The displays are up to VESA DisplayHDR 600 True Black certified for deep blacks and boast a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Additionally, the 14-inch models are available with a 2.8K 90 Hz OLED display.

As for the new Zenbook series, there is a new new 14-inch Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400/5401, UM5401) or the 14-inch convertible Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401, UN5401). These laptops are available with either a 4K OLED HDR display or a 2.8K OLED 90 Hz display, alongside a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and DisplayHDR 500 True Black compliance. To add on, Zenbook Flip 14 OLED's touchscreen supports up to a 4096-pressure-level stylus for intuitive natural input.

Finally, the ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302C) and ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302F) also come with OLED displays. ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED additionally features a touchscreen display and a 360° hinge for flexibility, allowing users to easily collaborate, share content or present at any angle.

ASUS Malaysia may import some of these new laptop models into the Malaysian market in the future. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO ColorOS 11 and Android 11 full review!

OPPO has just announced the latest Android 11 update alongside with its OPPO ColorOS 11 recently. So to take full advantage of Android 11, OPPO has work with Google and integrated most of the features that you will be getting on the stock Android as well as some tweaks and twerks of OPPO's own customisation features. So what's new on the features on the ColorOS 11?First off, Google has integrated its Google Lens feature to have the 3-finger screenshot and also the 3-finger hold and drag Google Translate. Besides, it also has an updated Personalisation Feature in the settings menu for you to customise from Wallpapers to icons and even caller ringtones. In addition, OPPO has added their own font named the OPPO Sans to allow users to customise the fonts to their own likings as well. Let's check out more in-depth review on the ColorOS 11 in the video below.

Also do click into the description on our Youtube Video to click on the timestamps you want to and also check out our last OPPO Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition unboxing video here!


OPPO ColorOS 12 first impressions indicate a more functional and customizable update

As phone brands around the world start their Android 12 rollouts, we managed to get some hands-on time with OPPO’s ColorOS 12. Amidst rumours of OnePlus also maybe using OPPO’s ColorOS, OPPO have come out with a number of new features for their ColorOS 12 update. These are our first impressions of the OPPO ColorOS 12.

Rolling out for the OPPO Find X3 Pro and other OPPO phones released in 2019, our first impressions of the new OPPO ColorOS 12 is that the overall look and feel of the user interface is more streamlined to fit with a specific yet personalized theme. Icons have smoother rounded corners and are more pastel coloured.

Are you Colour Blind? You can take an accurate Color Blindness Test to customize your own personalized ColorOS 12

This is particularly highlighted with the Accessibility 2.0 > color vision enhancement feature which runs a color blindness test and then configures the overall UI and menu icons to match. Trying this out with someone who actually has colour blindness reveals that this is more than just a fad as colours of the icons were actually tuned according to the test, making icons more easily viewed.

Other features like Omoji and the like weren’t readily available as they are set for release in December at the earliest (so it means it could come in 2022 as well). However, the features that we could test like Always-on Display 2.0 and others did bring another level of customization to the OPPO Find X3 Pro that was being tested than before.

The new ColorOS 12 interface looks cleaner with more pastel colours

All these seem to indicate that OPPO users are in for a treat when ColorOS 12 does reach them as the features have been thought out fully and are designed to not only help users but also make the overall experience better. While the PC connect feature does seem to offer easier file transfer and cross-device interaction, I would have liked it better if OPPO also implemented a Windows-like desktop platform as well.

We didn’t manage to test out the Anti-peeping Notifications and AI System Booster due to time constraints but these could not only help secure your privacy but also increase your phone’s overall performance. Have you managed to try out OPPO’s ColorOS 12 update yet? Let us know what you think about it in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Here's all the ColorOS 12 stand out features


OPPO Developer Conference unveils Omoji, ray-tracing for mobile devices, and more

In a bid to enhance their competitive edge, most companies invest in R&D for their products instead of only manufacturing them. OPPO is the same with its internal development team and had some interesting reveals at its latest conference.

During the OPPO Developer Conference (ODC) 2021, OPPO introduced an AI-driven tech that will use capture and replicate a user's facial expression. It's called Omoji and will be available via ColorOS, allowing OPPO mobile devices to create avatars for virtual worlds in apps or mobile games.

Next, the company also announced that ray-tracing will be added to its mobile devices in 1H 2022. As you may know, ray-tracing is a 3D rendering technique that produces more realistic lighting effects. Developed using the Vulkan API, this tech should enhance the visuals in mobile games, 3D live wallpapers, and more.

Third, there's heterogeneous computing. Sounds fancy, but it's essentially a performance and power optimisation solution. What it does is enhance the efficiency of devices in the utilisation of different cores, threads, and processors in a chipset. In theory, the solution should help developers create faster and more efficient apps.

Finally, OPPO also launched OPPO Health and OPPO Carlink, which are quite self-explanatory. The first one is for building better healthcare solutions using data from sensors and algorithms, which will probably be from OPPO's smartwatches and smart bands. As for Carlink, it's all about various car functions like casting from smartphone to car screen or opening car doors using a smartphone.

We can probably expect more detailed reveals for these technologies as they release, so do lookout for more announcements from OPPO. We'll keep an eye out for these announcements, so stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


OPPO Enco Air 3 Malaysia release - HiFi 5 chipset & more, priced at RM249

Besides the newly announced OPPO Reno 8T 5G and 4G models, OPPO Malaysia also revealed brand new OPPO Enco Air 3 wireless earbuds. It is now available for purchase at RM249, without any bundled goodies.

Despite that, the Enco Air 3 design looks different from your typical wireless earbuds. Coming with an upgraded jelly case lid design, it has a new 110° wide-open magnetic earbud case to give users improved flexibility to easily remove and replace the earbuds with one hand. Moreover, the earbuds also have a new Translucent Dewdrop Stems design at the ear tips.

Weighing at 3.7g only, the Enco Air 3 is equipped with OPPO’s all-new Alive Audio for OPPO earbuds, boosting the wireless earbuds with improved audio depth and dimension. What's more, OPPO integrated its Cadence HiFi 5 Inside chipset for the first time, as well as a digital signal processor (DSP), allowing users to enjoy cinema-like 3D surround sound with any smartphone.

On top of that, the Enco Air 3 also supports Bluetooth 5.3 and a Dual Device Seamless Switching feature. As the name suggests, the latter allows users to use wireless earbuds on two different devices at the same time and switch between them seamlessly.

That's all, folks. What do you think of the Enco Air 3? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.