realme 10 Pro series' price leaked before launching in Malaysia on 8 December

The realme 10 Pro series will land in Malaysia on 8 December. Thanks to a new report, we don't have to wait until that day to know about the devices' price tags.

Leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore has tweeted the prices of the realme 10 Pro and realme 10 Pro+ for Malaysia. According to Ambhore, the realme 10 Pro will cost RM1299 for the 8/256GB variant. Meanwhile, the Pro+ model will go for RM1799 for the 12/256GB variant. It's worth mentioning that these could be the highest configurations, so it's possible there are some other cheaper options.

The realme 10 Pro and Pro+ bring a similar back cover design. However, the realme 10 Pro features a flat 6.72-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, while the Pro+ gets a curved-edge AMOLED display. Both support a 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, they also have the same 5,000mAh capacity for the battery, but realme 10 Pro only supports 33W fast charge, and Pro+ comes with 66W. If you want to have more details, you may check out the launch coverage.

What do you think about the price tags of realme 10 Pro series in Malaysia? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


realme 10 Pro series release: 108MP camera, 5,000mAh battery, and realme UI 4.0, starts from ~RM1,016

The realme 10 Pro series has arrived with two devices, the realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+. Both come with a 108MP primary camera, a big 5,000mAh battery, and the latest realme UI 4.0. Now, let's continue reading to find out the other tech specs!

The realme 10 Pro features a 6.72-inch LCD with 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, while the touch sampling rate goes up to 240Hz. realme also claims that the screen can reach 680 nits of brightness. Under the hood, it gets powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. The mentioned 5,000mAh battery supports 33W fast charging.

Furthermore, the dual-camera setup on the rear consists of a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 sensor that is 1/1.67-inch in size with 0.64μm pixels and a Nonapixel pattern supporting nine-to-one pixel binning, coupled with a 2MP depth sensor. The front uses a single 16MP selfie shooter housed inside a punch-hole cutout.

On the other hand, the realme 10 Pro+ features a 6.7-inch AMOLED with higher touch sampling rate at 360Hz. It's also able to reach 800 nit peak brightness. Besides that, the other highlight goes to the 61-degree 2.5D curved sides, which is the first time realme does this in the number series. The Plus variant gets powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080, and its 5,000mAh battery supports 67W fast charge.

The rear camera setup brings a 108MP camera with a 6P f/1.75 lens on the front. There are also an 8MP ultrawide-angle camera with 112-degree FoV and f/2.2 lens, plus a 2MP macro shooter for close-up shots from 4cm. The front camera has the same configuration as the standard Pro model.

The realme 10 Pro's prices are 1,599 Yuan (~RM1,016) for the 8/256GB variant and 1,899 Yuan (~RM1,207) for the 12/256GB version. Meanwhile, the realme 10 Pro starts at 1,699 Yuan (~RM1,080) for the 8/128GB option, while the 8/256GB is at 1,999 Yuan (~RM1,271), and the 12/256GB will go for 2,399 Yuan (~RM1,525). They have the same colour options, which are Blue Gradient, Plain Black, and Star Light.

What do you think about the realme 10 Pro series? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launch coverages.


realme 10 Pro+ to pack MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip, tipped by telecom listing

The realme 10 series is about to debut in India on 9 November. We've already known much about the realme 10, including the design and the chipset it'll be using. Now, it's time for us to learn more about the Pro+ variant, as new information tipped that it'll feature MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC.

The configuration showed up on a Chinese telecom website. Apart from the chip, it also appears that the handset will adopt a straight-screen design, with a display measuring 6.7-inch and a 2412 x 1080 resolution. Meanwhile, it will also come with the Android 13 system out of the box. The device's dimensions are 161.5 × 73.9 × 7.95mm, while the weight is about 176g.

Furthermore, the rear camera setup will comprise three sensors - 108MP + 8MP + 2MP. The front will use a 16MP sensor for selfies and video calls. There's also a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charge powering the realme 10 Pro+. It's worth noting that the Pro+ is not the highest variant of the series, as the realme 10 Ultra is coming with the world's first to have a 2160Hz PWM ultra-high frequency dimming curved screen.

What do you think about these tech specs on the realme 10 Pro+? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


realme 10 confirmed to officially launch in Malaysia soon

realme Malaysia has confirmed that the realme 10 will launch in our country in the near future. Previously, the vanilla variant of the series was not notably missing when the company launched the 10 Pro 5G and 10 Pro+ 5G variants on our shores.

Teased via a poster on its official Facebook page, realme didn’t exactly show off the design of the device but only its marketing material of being the “terminator” smartphone. However, at the very bottom of the poster, it is confirmed that the realme 10 will launch soon albeit without an exact release date.

Given that this would be the entry-level variant of the realme 10 series, we expect the device to pack less powerful hardware compared to its Pro 5G and Pro+ 5G siblings. On the flip side, this means that the device would be more affordable and may prove to be one of the most bang-for-your-buck devices in Malaysia when launched.

Previously, the company already launched the realme 10 in other regions, though there’s a possibility that realme may tweak the specs a bit for our country. If it’s the same model, do expect the device to feature a 90Hz Super AMOLED panel, a 5000mAh battery and the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

So, what do you guys think of the impending arrival of the realme 10? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


5 ways HUAWEI Seamless Smart Life devices can increase your work efficiency

When people hear the word "Huawei", they would automatically think of their smartphone devices. As the company continues progressively introducing new products, they are now introducing a series of Smart Life devices to help Malaysians to live a more intelligent lifestyle. This includes a new version of the Huawei Matebook 13, Huawei Watch GT 2, Huawei x Gentle Monster, Huawei Freebuds 3 and Huawei WiFi Q2 Pro.

To recap from what we last reported last Friday, the Smart Life devices serve as an all-scenario ecosystem for the consumers. From laptop to even glasses, here are the 5 ways Huawei Seamless Smart Life devices can increase your work efficiency daily.

Like many users, we frown whenever we stumble upon a zone where the Internet WiFi just die. But with the Huawei WiFi Q2 Pro's dual-band auto-selection, seamless roaming, and automatic channel optimization, it helps to cover more areas than before and furthermore, we don't have to worry about the lack of WAN or LAN ports, as the device has an automatic network port identification technology.

To add on, it has a download speed of up to 1867 Mbps, optimizing your WiFi usage and if you purchase one during the promotion, you also get a Huawei WiFi Q2 Pro Satellite worth RM169 for free.

Not exactly a new technology feature, but it is indeed an improved version of the Huawei Share. Consumers can now use the Multi-Screen Collaboration to transfer their media files and data between the Matebook 13 and a Huawei smartphone of Watch GT 2 seamlessly, thanks to the NFC technology.

Speaking of transferring files, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are the first Huawei smartphones to offer this feature as it allows you to mirror your smartphone on the Matebook with just one quick tap. With this, you can freely drag and drop pictures, documents, videos, and others to achieve resource sharing and improve office efficiency. Productivity has never been so easy!

Wireless earphones are becoming a trend now and Huawei isn't missing it out. Introducing their own Freebuds 3 wireless earphones, these accessories feature a noise reduction technology depending on your environment that can balance the audio in real-time. Also, it uses a dual-channel synchronous transmission technology and has access to the Smart Assistant app, where you can have a hands-free experience as it recognizes your voice. In addition, the Freebuds 3 casing can also be charged wirelessly on top of the Mate 30 Pro!

Besides the Freebuds 3, the Huawei x Gentle Monster eyewear also allows network calling and listening to music but in style. The eyewear also has an AI-powered Intelligent noise reduction that ensures your calls and if people are talking to you in person, you can just simply take it off and your songs will pause automatically.

You don't need to worry about going under the rain either, it has an IP67 water and dust-resistant grade that protects it from being spoiled. If you're wearing glasses, you can even customize it with three optical glasses to fit your style.

Known for being able to last two weeks from a single charge, the Watch GT 2 will notify and remind you to not to sit down too long when you're working in the office. For your health benefit, it also helps to monitor your stress levels and breathing exercise to calm down, as well as monitoring your sleep and blood pressure to stay well informed of your health. Besides the health benefits, you can also change the WatchFace to fit your personality, as well as playing music and pick up phone calls too on-the-go.

From having a convenient way for you two transfer files with Multi-Screen collaboration and One Touch, as well as having a reliable ecosystem for your daily life, you can start your intelligent lifestyle soon with Huawei. So what are you waiting for? Don't wait and start the future now!

To learn more about the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Huawei x Gentle Monster eyewear, Huawei Watch GT2, Huawei FreeBuds 3 and others, be sure to visit consumer.huawei.com to check them out and stay tuned for more cool tech articles at TechNave.com.


Apple lost a lawsuit to a Brazilian and must deliver a free iPhone 12 charger adapter

Back in late March 2021, Apple was fined by Brazil's authorities for not including a charger adapter in the latest iPhone 12 box. Even though the company had paid $2 million already, they also have to include one now after losing a lawsuit to Mariana Morales Oliveira, from Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil.

The case was determined on 23 May, where Mariana gained a favourable win. According to Mariana's lawyer, Rafael Quaresma, the case is known as a "tied sale". He argued that since the charger doesn't come in the box, the customer will have to get an extra accessory which forces comes in another box. The environmental friendly that Apple promoted is also relative, as there is not much proof of the effect yet. You can read his statement about it below:

“THE ISSUE OF PROTECTING THE WORLD THAT APPLE CLAIMS, CLAIMED AT LAUNCH, DISCLOSED IN THE PRESS AND ALSO CLAIMED IN THE PROCESS THAT IT IS A CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. WHAT WE SAID AND THE JUDGE AGREED, IS THAT THIS PROTECTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT THAT APPLE SAYS IT HAS IS SELECTIVE PROTECTION. IT IS RELATIVE PROTECTION BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT STOPPED SELLING THE ACCESSORY. IT HAS NOT STOPPED MANUFACTURING THE CHARGER. SO FAR THE ONLY THING IS THAT IT DOESN’T COME WITH THE DEVICE. HOWEVER, YOU CAN STILL BUY IT SEPARATELY. IT’S KIND OF POINTLESS. ONLY THE CHARGER THAT COMES WITH THE SMARTPHONE POLLUTES THE ENVIRONMENT? THE SEPARATE CHARGER DOESN’T?”

Now that the lawsuit is over, Apple must oblige to it and deliver a free charger adapter to Mariana within 10 days. If the company failed to comply, they will have to pay another daily fine of 200 Brazilian Real (~RM158) until up to 5000 Brazilian Real (~RM3951).

So that's a nice win for Mariana, but this opens up a door for other iPhone 12 users who are reportedly not happy with the removal of charger adapters. For a country like Brazil (and many developing countries), this means having to spend more money. Apple should really rethink how to make this viable for the sake of an "environmentally friendly" approach.

Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


realme 10 series to debut next month, bringing three main highlights

realme just announced the arrival of its next number series, the realme 10. The brand is preparing to debut the devices next month but hasn't shared the exact date with us. However, there are some things we can know beforehand, as the CEO Madhav Sheth shared some teasers that reveal three main highlights of the series.

The three are design, display, and performance. Although the teasers don't share many details, two of them suggest that the series would have variants with flat and curved displays. Since realme has shared the news, we expect more information to arrive in the coming weeks.

We've got something exciting that you asked for, coming very soon. Can you guess the big reveal? Hint: Three major leap-forward technologies#realme10Series pic.twitter.com/piVAZCxJIk

Rumour has it the realme 10 4G will come with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout. It will offer an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device could get powered by an Helio G99 chipset paired with 4GB RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Meanwhile, the realme 10 Pro+ 5G will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with curved edges and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It will reportedly feature the Dimensity 1080 SoC alongside up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There should also be a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

Are you excited about seeing the realme 10 series? Let us know how you feel about it, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


realme 10 will run on Helio G99 chipset

While 5G is without a doubt the future, some countries (including Malaysia) will have most people using 4G for quite some time. That's why affordable 4G smartphones are still in demand, and the realme 10 4G could be a great option with its announced chipset.

Earlier this week, realme announced that the realme 10 series would launch in November 2022. Now, it's also confirmed that it would feature the Helio G99 4G chipset. In realme's test, it scored 400086 points on AnTuTu. It should comfortably outperform the realme 9 4G released earlier this year.

Shout out to the upcoming #realme10 that powered by the best-in-class G99 chipset! Describe your excitement with one emoji below pic.twitter.com/0FxRetukYW

Leaked renders have also revealed that the new models would have a slight design change. Specifically, the rear triple camera module has been swapped out for a dual camera module. The renders suggest that realme could have dropped the macro camera. Besides that, the company seems to be going for a different set of colours this time.

Overall, we can expect this generation to be notably different from before. If you ask us, the realme 10 series could be worth getting for those who are looking for a high-quality entry-level device. But what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this phone.


realme 10T 5G release: Dimensity 810 SoC, 90Hz LCD and 50MP main camera from ~RM909

As we’ve alluded to previously, realme unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone offering in Thailand today, the realme 10T 5G. Featuring a 6.6-inch 90Hz IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution, the device’s screen also sports a 400 nits max brightness, 90.4 per cent screen-to-body ratio and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.

According to realme's official Thai website, the display also features a water-drop style notch which houses a 16MP selfie camera. Meanwhile, at its rear, there’s a 50MP main + 2MP portrait + 2MP macro triple-camera setup.

Under the hood, the 10T 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The device also sports a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging via the USB-C port.

Other notable specs include dual SIM, 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.1, WiFi 6, a 3.5 audio jack, a microSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and colour options of either Dash Blue or Electric Black. In Thailand, the 10T 5G is priced at THB6999 or ~RM909 for the 4/128GB variant and THB8999 or ~RM1169 for the 8/256GB configuration.

As of the time of writing, realme has yet to reveal whether the device would be available in regions outside of Thailand. So, what do you guys think of the 10T 5G?

Would you get one if it’s available in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this.


realme 10T 5G to launch this 21 March, features Dimensity 810 SoC and 50MP main camera

realme has been quite busy lately, releasing a host of new smartphones in various markets including the realme C55, realme GT3 and the realme 10 Pro Coca-Cola Edition. Well, the company is not resting on its laurels as it is releasing yet another smartphone, the realme 10T 5G in Thailand.

Taking to its official Thailand Facebook page, realme announced that the smartphone is set for release on 21 March 2023 at 4pm local time in Thailand. Furthermore, the back design of the 10T 5G was also revealed, alongside its key specs and features. The device is set to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset, up to 256GB of storage, a 50MP main camera and a 90Hz display.

The main sensor seems to be part of a triple-camera setup with an LED flash, though one of the sensors look to be considerably smaller than the other two. As for the display, realme didn’t reveal what type of panel would be used.

The poster further suggests that the 10T 5G will be offered in black and light blue colour options. Well, we just have to wait until the official release this 21 March to know the full specs, design and more importantly, the price.

Will it be released in Malaysia too? There’s no official information as of the time of writing, so make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for other trending tech news.


realme 10s release - budget phone starting from ~RM685

Today, realme revealed a new realme 10s to the realme 10 series. According to sources, it was released in China and is not that different from the realme 9i 5G, as it has more memory capacity, faster-charging technology and one less camera behind.

Upon visiting the official realme website, the realme 10s features 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage (expandable up to 1Tb via microSD card) and 33W charging. The 50MP main camera is the same as the realme 9i 5G but uses a depth lens instead of portrait and macro lenses on the realme 9i 5G. It's worth mentioning that the realme 10s supports HiRes audio system.

As for the rest, the realme 10s also features a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD, an 8MP front camera, a 5000 mAh battery and runs on realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. At the moment, the phone cost 1099 Yuan (~RM685) and 1299 Yuan (~RM818) for the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB models respectively.

It's not known if the realme 10s will come here, as realme Malaysia has already confirmed that the realme 10 is launching soon. For your information, the realme 10 series consists of the realme 10 4G, realme 10 5G, realme 10 Pro and the realme 10 Pro+. The pro variants are already in Malaysia, starting from RM1299 which you can read all about it in our news coverage here.


realme 11 Pro Series 5G going global soon in June 2023

In the midst of chaos around Malaysia (TnG ewallet, Mid Valley fire, Coldplay tickets) yesterday, realme made an announcement at the same time about its realme 11 Pro Series 5G. In its tweet, it has been confirmed that the latest flagships are coming in June 2023.

If you recall, the realme 11 Pro Series 5G was released in China back in late April 2023. No price tag was revealed, though, same goes for the lack of tech specs but we do have some ideas. According to previous leaks, the realme 11 Pro Series 5G could have a 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a Dimensity 7 series chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, as well as a 5000mAh battery pack with 100W fast charging technology.

The only thing that was pretty much confirmed is the new Sunrise Beige leather-back design. realme said it was co-created by realme Design Studio and Matteo Menotto - former Gucci Prints designer, where the design inspiration came from Milan where Matteo grew up. The realme 11 Pro Series 5G will also come in Oasis Green and Astral Black.

On top of that, there is a triple rear camera in a huge circular bump. The main camera should be a 200MP sensor with ISOCELL HP SuperZoom, which realme said to be equipped on the realme 11+ Pro. It also has other camera features as advertised, such as Street Mode 4.0, HyperShot 2.0, Auto-Zoom, Moon Mode and of course, OIS.

For the Malaysian market, we can expect to see the realme 11 Pro Series 5G in June as well. So until then, just sit tight and stay tuned for our news coverage at TechNave.com.


realme 11 Pro confirmed to feature a curved display

Previously, we reported that realme will be releasing the realme 11 series next month, with the company hyping up the release on its Weibo account. Now, realme VP, Xu Qi Chase has taken to the social media platform to show off the front design of the realme 11 Pro.

In a teaser poster, the 11 Pro is put in between the GT Neo5 and Neo5 SE. While the screen of the device wasn’t turned on in the poster, you can clearly the curvatures on the sides of the panel.

This would be consistent with the previous 10 series, whereby the 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ have curved displays too. While realme has yet to reveal info on the vanilla 11 and 11 Pro+, the series was actually spotted getting TENAA certification recently, thus revealing the specs and features. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared details from the certification listing, including a snapshot of the series’ design.

Specifically, the tipster revealed that the 11 Pro+ variants of the series are powered by a 2.6GHz CPU on an unnamed Dimensity 7-series SoC. The smartphone also sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 1080p resolution as well as a 5000mAh battery with either 80W or 100W charging.

Besides that, the 11 Pro+ features a 200MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP auxiliary triple-camera setup at its rear. Completing the information from TENAA listing is 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and 183 grams weight.

So, are you excited about the 11 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


realme 11 Pro+ release: 200MP main camera and Dimensity 7050 SoC from ~RM1567

realme previously announced that it will be launching the realme 11 Pro series 5G in June and lo and behold, the realme 11 Pro+ has just been launched in India. Read on to find out more about the device.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. If you’re unfamiliar with the processor, it’s actually a rebranded Dimensity 1080, so you can expect the same type of computing prowess.

At the back, there’s a circular camera module amidst the faux leather design. The camera module consists of a 200MP main (Samsung ISOCELL HM3) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup.

At the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera placed inside the punch hole cutout at the middle centre of the display. The display itself is a 6.7-inch 120Hz curved AMOLED with a resolution of Full HD+, 950 nits peak brightness and HDR10+ support.

Other notable specs include a 5000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging, Android 13 OS via realme UI 4.0, stereo speakers, in-display fingerprint scanner, microSD card slot and colour options of either Astral Black, Sunrise Beige or Oasis Green. The two last colours feature the faux leather design.

In India, the 11 Pro+ is priced at INR27999 or ~RM1567 for the 8/256GB model while the 12/256GB configuration is INR29999 or ~RM 1678. As of the time of writing, realme hasn’t announced when it will be released in other markets, including Malaysia.

So, what do you guys think of the 11 Pro+? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


realme 11 Pro series 5G design officially unveiled in Sunrise Beige with a circular triple rear camera

The realme 11 series has been making a splash online and it was only yesterday that we got to know its launching date is coming soon. But besides that, the realme 11 Pro series 5G was also revealed officially by realme.

According to realme, there will be two variants - the realme 11 Pro+ 5G and realme 11 Pro 5G which will be unveiled in China on 10 May 2023. Coming with a leather back and a lace-like strip circle aligning its camera module, the design was co-created by realme Design Studio and Matteo Menotto - former Gucci Prints designer. The design inspiration came from Milan where Matteo grew up.

The Sunrise Beige colour scheme was inspired by the city of Milan where Matteo grew up, particularly when the rising sun comes upon the architecture with golden hue sunrays. Aside from Sunrise Beige, the realme 11 Pro Series 5G also offers Oasis Green and Astral Black - a total of three dynamic colour variants.

In terms of tech specs, rumours have it that the realme 11 Pro+ could feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a Dimensity 7 series chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, as well as a 5000mAh battery pack with 100W fast charging technology. Price and availability will soon be announced on the aforementioned launching date.


realme 11 Pro series bags TENAA certification, features 200MP main camera and Dimensity 1080 SoC

realme is touted to launch the realme 11 Pro series soon in China and thanks to the lineup’s listing on TENAA, some of their specs have been revealed. Comprising the realme 11 Pro and realme 11 Pro+, the TENAA certifications showed that they are powered by the same 2.6GHz octa-core processor.

While the SoC was unnamed in the listing, it is believed to be the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. As reported by GizmoChina, both devices feature similar specs except for their camera configurations and battery capacity.

Both sport the same 6.7-inch AMOLED panel at Full HD+ resolution and high refresh rate, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage and an in-display fingerprint scanner. However, the 11 Pro features a 4870mAh battery while the 11 Pro+ has a 5000mAh cell.

In terms of imaging, the 11 Pro has a rear 100MP main + 2MP dual-camera setup with a 16MP selfie camera at the front. Meanwhile, the 11 Pro+ is equipped with a rear 200MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro triple-camera setup and a 32MP front-facing sensor.

The smartphone series is expected to launch in May 2023, though do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed just yet. Hence, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for more trending tech news.


Apple made an extra ~RM27.2 BILLION by removing chargers and EarPods from iPhone boxes

Apple’s controversial move of not including chargers and EarPods when you purchase an iPhone drew the flake of many when it was first announced back in 2020. In fact, a lot of rival companies even poked fun and mocked the decision through various ads, most notably Samsung.

However, 2 years on, it seems that not including chargers with smartphone purchases has become the new industry standard practice. In fact, most of the major smartphone manufacturers have been doing the same or planning to do so in the future.

While Apple claims that the move was in order to cut waste and claimed that it would reduce annual carbon emissions by 2 million tonnes, there is another ‘green’ reason why Apple did this: money. Lots and lots of money!

According to a report by the Daily Mail, the move by Apple to not include chargers and EarPods in the box has indirectly made even more money for the tech giant. A whopping USD6.5 BILLION or ~RM27.2 BILLION to be exact!

An iPhone charger costs RM99 on the Apple store and according to critics, customers have been hit in the pocket because the withdrawal of chargers and airpods were not met with a reduction in price. In fact, some iPhone models even got pricier.

Experts believe that Apple could be saving ~RM148 on each iPhone. Since removing the chargers and EarPods from the box, Apple have sold around 190 million iPhones worldwide.

If you combine the total gains plus the reduction in shipping costs, Apple could be making as high as RM27 billion. That doesn’t even include the estimated RM12.3 billion that the company makes by the sale of accessories too.

No wonder all the other tech companies are following in Apple’s footsteps in removing chargers from the box. What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news such as this!


realme 11 series release: Up to Dimensity 7050 chipset, 1TB storage, 120Hz refresh rate, and more from ~RM1028

As announced last month, realme held a launch for the realme 11 series in China yesterday night. Once again, we're getting a total of three mid-range devices - the realme 11, realme 11 Pro, and realme 11 Pro+. Below is an overview of what each model offers.

Let's start with the standard realme 11. This phone is equipped with a Dimensity 6020 chipset, 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. It also has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 1000nits peak brightness. The battery is quite substantial at 5000mAh, but you only get a 33W fast charger.

Besides that, the realme 11 packs a 64MP Omnivision OV64B40 main sensor (f/1.79, 25mm focal length), a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP front selfie camera. It also comes with microSD support for up to 1TB of additional storage, and a 3.5mm audio jack for people who still use wired headphones or earphones.

Next, we have the fancier realme 11 Pro. It's powered by a Dimensity 7050 chipset, as well as up to 12GB of RAM. There's also a choice of 256GB or 512GB of storage. For the screen, you get a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, HDR10+ support, 2160Hz PWM frequency dimming, and 950nits of peak brightness.

Aside from that, the phone comes with the same 5000mAh battery and a 67W SUPERVOOC charger. It also sports Dolby panoramic dual speakers, a 100MP main camera, 2MP macro camera, and 16MP selfie camera. Unlike the standard variant, there's no microSD slot or 3.5mm audio jack.

Lastly, there's the top model of the three. The realme 11 Pro+ features the same Dimensity 7050 chipset and 12GB of RAM, but has variants with storage capacity of up to 1TB. It also has the same 6.7-inch AMOLED display, which sports the same features. This includes the 120Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, HDR10+ support, 2160Hz PWM frequency dimming, and 950nits of peak brightness.

For cameras, you'll get a large 1/1.4-inch 200MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro lens, and 32MP front camera. According to realme, the Pro+ model will also have advanced camera features like SuperOIS, Super NightScape, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Street Photography Mode 4.0, and more.

For those who are interested, you can check out the prices of the realme 11 series smartphones below. We're quite sure that realme Malaysia will launch the new series here, but we don't have a date for that yet so keep an eye out for our updates. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


realme 11 series to launch next month, features a 200MP main camera

realme has announced that the realme 11 series will be launching in China next month. Sharing a teaser poster on its official Weibo account, the company also revealed a glimpse of the camera module’s design.

No exact release date was given by realme except for the broad timeline of May 2023. Furthermore, no official specs were revealed either.

However, the realme 11 series was spotted getting TENAA certification recently, thus revealing the specs and features. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared details from the certification listing, including a snapshot of the series’ design.

Specifically, the tipster revealed that the 11 Pro+ variant of the series is powered by a 2.6GHz CPU on an unnamed Dimensity 7-series SoC. The smartphone also sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 1080p resolution as well as a 5000mAh battery with either 80W or 100W charging.

Besides that, the 11 Pro+ features a 200MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP auxiliary triple-camera setup at its rear. Completing the information from TENAA listing is 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and 183 grams weight.

So, are you guys excited about the release of the realme 11 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this!


realme 11 series to officially launch on 10 May 2023

realme has been teasing the upcoming realme 11 series on its official channels for quite some time. Now, the company has finally announced the release date of the lineup: 10 May 2023!

Taking to its official Weibo account, realme revealed that the 11 series will be unveiled in China during an event this 10 May at 4pm local time. The successor to the 10 series, realme has teased several of the lineup’s features in recent weeks.

Most recently, the company revealed that the 11 Pro would feature a curved screen similar to the GT Neo5 and Neo5 SE. The series was actually spotted getting TENAA certification, thus revealing the specs and features.

Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared details from the certification listing, including a snapshot of the series’ design. Specifically, the tipster revealed that the 11 Pro+ variants of the series are powered by a 2.6GHz CPU on an unnamed Dimensity 7-series SoC.

The smartphone also sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 1080p resolution as well as a 5000mAh battery with either 80W or 100W charging. Besides that, the 11 Pro+ features a 200MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP auxiliary triple-camera setup at its rear.

Completing the information from TENAA listing is 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and 183 grams weight. Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed, hence make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for other trending tech news!


realme 5 Pro Chroma White Malaysia release: only 500 units available at RM999

realme has officially announced that their Valentine Edition realme 5 Pro Chroma White will be available in Malaysia from 4 February 2020 at 12AM onwards on Shopee. Do note that there will be 500 units available, so act fast if you are interested in getting one for yourself.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone comes equipped with the same specs as the realme 5 Pro such as the Snapdragon 712 chipset, 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Other than that, it also has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera as well as a 16MP front-facing selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the realme 5 Pro Chroma White in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 5 series unveiled in Malaysia with 48MP quad-camera from RM599

At this very moment, realme has officially unveiled the realme 5, as well as the realme 5 Pro which is priced from RM599 and RM1099 respectively. As usual, realme’s main focus for the realme 5 series is to offer feature-rich devices at affordable prices. The realme 5 Pro will be available starting from 10 October 2019, while the realme 5's first sale will start from 17 October 2019 onwards. Do note that if you are keen on purchasing these devices online, it can be bought exclusively from Lazada only.

In addition to that, you will also be eligible for an exclusive Alan Walker earphones if you purchase the realme 5 Pro on 10 October 2019. In terms of the tech specs, the realme 5 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Camera-wise, it has a 12MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 13MP front-facing selfie camera embedded in the dewdrop notch. It has a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display at the front as well as a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging capabilities.

The realme 5 Pro, on the other hand, has a beefier Snapdragon 712 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB internal storage, and a slightly smaller 6.3-inch HD+ display. Moving on to the camera, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup and a single 16MP front-facing selfie camera embedded under the dewdrop notch. The Pro variant also comes with a 4035mAh battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charge support.

Would you be interested in getting the realme 5 series? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 5 series will be available for pre-order on LAZADA 10.10 sale starting from RM599

In conjunction with the Lazada 10.10 sale which will be happening tomorrow, the realme 5 series which includes the realme 5(3GB RAM + 64GB ROM), as well as the realme 5 Pro. Both these devices will be available for pre-orders during the aforementioned sale on Lazada starting from the price of RM599 and RM1099 for the Pro variant.

But that’s not all, those who pre-ordered the realme 5 Pro on 10 October at 10AM, will be entitled to a free Alan Walker realme Buds Wireless earphones. Would you be interested in pre-ordering the realme 5 series tomorrow? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 55-inch SLED smart TV release: 108% NTSC and 24W quad stereo speakers for ~RM2435

Last month, realme confirmed that it would be launching the world's first SLED TV. It's meant to be an alternative panel type that works similarly to QLED. Anyway, realme launched its 4K SLED TV yesterday during a live-streamed event.

realme recently entered the smart TV back in May when it launched a 4K TV. According to GSMArena, This SLED TV is a 55-inch 4K smart TV with slim bezels, providing an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94.6%. Equally impressive is the colour gamut for the TV, which is 108% of the NTSC colour standard. Additionally, it has a 24W Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. Other specs include a MediaTek chipset, 1.5GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. You can head to the product page on realme India website for more details.

Moving to features, the TV comes with Low Blue Light Certification from TUV Rheinland so it can be adjusted to be less eye-straining. It also has Chrome Boost picture engine and full HDR10+ support for better video quality. In addition to that, the SLED TV supports Google Assistant and Chromecast. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0 support and a total of nine other ports, including two HDMI and one eARC port.

It's quite an affordable TV too that's expected to sell at INR42999 in India, which works up to about RM2435. With that said, would you be interested in getting one of these if it comes to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


realme 5i and Buds Air will be arriving in Malaysia on 14 January 2020

It was only yesterday that some realme 5i unboxing videos got released at the same time (suspicious much). Now, realme Malaysia has officially announced that the phone will indeed be arriving on our local shores on 14 January 2020.

As far as tech specs go, the ones that realme Malaysia have confirmed is the huge 5000mAh battery, Snapdragon 665 chipset, and an ultra-wide quad-camera module. Comparing with the realme 5, the difference is super minimal as it would probably have a lesser memory setup of 4GB + 64GB and an 8MP front camera only, as well as having a simple green and blue design option.

Besides that, the launching event will also introduce the realme Buds Air that is equipped with "Super Low" Latency R1 chip, wear detection, wireless charging technology and more. Viewers at home will be able to catch the event live on Facebook and YouTube next Tuesday, 14 January 2020 at 3 PM.

Are you excited about the realme 5i? Stay tuned for more realme news at TechNave.com.


realme 5i series Malaysia release: SD 665 and 4GB RAM at the price of RM599

realme has officially announced that the realme 5i series has been officially unveiled in Malaysia, and it will be priced at RM599. In terms of the availability, the offline sale, as well as online sale of the device, will start from 18 January and 28 January 2020 respectively. Other than that, realme also unveiled the realme Buds Air which is a pair of wireless earbuds that supports wireless charging as well as Super Low Latency technology at the price of RM199 on 21 January 2020.

In terms of the tech specs, the realme 5i smartphone comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage, 6.5-inch HD+ display, as well as a 5000mAh battery. Camera-wise, it has an ultra-wide quad-camera setup consisting of a 12MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear sensors and an 8MP front-facing selfie camera.

As for the realme Buds Air, it comes with a custom R1 chip with Bluetooth 5.0 which allows it to have a faster and more stable connection. Furthermore, the case of the earbuds supports up to 10W wireless charging, negating the need to have a physical cable to have it charged.

In terms of the battery life, the realme Buds Air has enough juice to last about 17 hours total. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the realme 5i as well as the realme Buds Air? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 5i unboxing video uploaded to Youtube earlier than the official launch date

It seems that several unboxing videos featuring the realme 5i has been uploaded to Youtube, which is several days earlier than the official launch which is expected to take place in India. In the unboxing video, the person unboxed both the blue colour as well as the green colour variant of the aforementioned smartphone.

In addition to that, some of the unboxing videos also briefly showcased the realme 5i in its entirety as well. In the box, you will find the usual SIM ejector pin, silicon cover, MicroUSB cable as well as a 10W charger. While the devices in the video are still running on Android Pie, we can expect realme to switch over to Android 10 in the near future.

With all that said, what do you think of the realme 5i so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple making radical changes to upcoming iPhone, big displays up to 6.5-inch, a triple camera setup and more

The Apple iPhone 8 series was probably one of the most boring phones reveal in 2017, due to the fact that it has the exact same design as its predecessors and the only feature that was worth mentioning is the Portrait Lighting mode. But it seems that's about to change this year, at least to popular Japanese blog Mac Otakara.

While the site doesn't really guarantee a lot of accurate information, this one is still an interesting one. It's still too early to say anything but sources say that the upcoming iPhone series will have a 6.5-inch OLED display, using the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus. That's a really big phone right there and it could be slightly thinner. Then there's a 5.8-inch OLED iPhone as well, which is said to follow the iPhone X but with a bigger camera sensor. It's quite possible either one of these two are adopting a triple camera setup, but that's just a rumour.

You also probably have heard that there will be an 'affordable' iPhone too, this is because it's reported to use an LCD display measuring at 6.1-inch. All three upcoming iPhones will definitely have Face ID, a new iOS 12 software and oh, speaking of that, the new iOS 12 will allow the user to unlock the iPhone even if it's held horizontally. Pretty cool.

That's all for now about Apple, stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


realme 5s will be launched in Malaysia this Thursday

Here’s an exciting news for you! We have gotten an invitation to another realme launch event, where they are going to launch the new realme 5s. The device is going to have a slight upgrade compared to the realme 5 that was released earlier this year. Let’s find out more about the realme 5s!

The realme 5s has the same design as the realme 5 and it is coming with a Snapdragon 665 chipset. Instead of having only 3GB of RAM, the 5s will be upgraded to a 4GB of RAM. There will be a lot more space as well for you to store your stuff with a 64GB of storage.

From what we know, realme is focusing more on the camera upgrade instead. The realme 5s will sport a 48MP sensor as the main camera compared to the 12MP on the realme 5. The other cameras will be as follows: 8MP (wide angle) + 2MP (portrait) + 2MP (macro). There is also a 13MP front camera for selfie as well.

The other tech specs are mainly identical to the ones on the realme 5. For those who are getting a realme 5, we think it’s better to wait for the 5s as it sounds like a better bargain. For the price, we think it will be under RM1000 since it’s still a mid-range device after all.

Let us know what you think about the realme 5s on our Facebook page! For more smartphone launches, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


realme 5s with 48MP AI Quad Camera officially unveiled in Malaysia from RM799

Today marks the official launch of the realme 5s and the first offline sale will start from 14 December 2019 and 19 December 2019 on Shopee starting from the price of RM799. Not only that, but with every purchase of the realme 5s, you will be eligible for up to five free realme 5s phone cases.

However, if you were to purchase the aforementioned smartphone from Shopee, you'll also be given a pair of realme Buds 2 for free. In terms of the colours available, the smartphone will be available in Crystal Blue, as well as Crystal Red colour.

In terms of the tech specs, the realme 5s comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, 6.5-inch display with an HD+ display and a 5000mAh battery. As for the camera, it has a 48MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide camera + 2MP depth sensor as well as 2MP macro camera and a 13MP front-facing selfie camera.

The camera features various innovative technologies such as the Super Nightscape 2.0 and ChromaBoost, which can help the user take staggering pictures even in low-light conditions. Other than that, the device is also able to record videos with resolutions of up to 4k and up to 240FPS.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the realme 5s as soon as it is available? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 6 Malaysia release: 64MP main camera and 90Hz refresh rate display for RM999

First launched in India on 5 March 2020, realme has now launched its latest smartphone in Malaysia. This time around, say hi to the new realme 6, a mid-range device that offers good cameras and a great display. It will be available starting from 27 March 2020 for RM999.

The realme 6 is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T chipset and up to 4GB of RAM, enough for it to do well in games. It's also going to have a 6.5-inch FULL HD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, which would make your games look smoother. Other specs include up to 128GB of internal storage, a large 4300mAh battery, and support for 30W fast-charging.

Swap between 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rate, depending on your needs

Its cameras are definitely the realme 6's best feature. The phone comes with a quad rear-cameras, which consists of a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 12MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. As for the front, there's a 16MP lens that will let you take nice shots of yourself.

If you are interested in the realme 6, you can purchase it during Lazada's Birthday flash sale that's happening on 27 March 2020 at 12 to 2 am for a discounted price of RM799. With that said, what are your thoughts on the variant that's coming to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


realme 6 Pro Malaysia release: Snapdragon 720G chipset and 64MP AI quad camera from RM1399

The realme 6 series has been well-received in Malaysia. Originally, only the base realme 6 model was launched back on 22 March 2020. This was followed by a variant with more RAM about 2 weeks ago, before realme Malaysia confirmed that it's bringing in the realme 6 Pro too. Today, realme unveiled the new model via a live-stream on its Facebook page and confirmed that the phone will be available soon.

As you may expect, the realme 6 Pro comes with more powerful hardware. It's equipped with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a 4300mAh battery. To take advantage of the more powerful chipset, the phone comes with a 6.6-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate, so that your games will look ultra-smooth. Besides that, it also has 30W fast-charging to ensure your battery can be topped up quickly.

Of course, the cameras of the realme 6 Pro are also an important aspect of the phone. Like the base model, it comes with a quad-camera at the back that consists of a 64MP AI main camera, 12MP telephoto lens, 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The front camera consists of two lenses, one of which is a wide-angle selfie lens. Additionally, the camera software comes with fun modes like black & white, Slo-Mo, and more.

realme Malaysia has announced that the realme 6 Pro will have its first online sale at Lazada on 12 May 2020 for a retail price of RM1399. It'll also be available in all authorised dealer stores starting from 16 May 2020. With that said, would you be interested in purchasing this phone? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on the latest gadgets.


realme 6 Pro release: Snapdragon 720G & 16MP Dual Selfie Cameras | Unboxing & Hands-On!

The realme 6 Pro is finally launched in Malaysia with a Snapdragon 720G chipset coupled with an 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also comes with a 6.6-inch 90Hz refresh rate display for an ultra-smooth gaming experience and also a 30W fast-charging at the price of RM1399.

In terms of cameras, the realme 6 Pro sports a quad camera setup on the rear compromising a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro lens and a 12MP 2x telephoto lens. On the front, it comes with the dual pill-shaped selfie camera setup consists of a 16MP main selfie camera and an 8MP wide angle selfie camera. So let's check out the video below to take a closer look on the device.

Stay tuned for more in-depth reviews on TechNave.com!


realme 6 Pro with SD720G and 64MP AI Quad Camera will officially be unveiled in Malaysia on 11 May 2020

realme Malaysia has recently announced that the realme 6 Pro will be launched in Malaysia on 11 May 2020. While not much is known in regards to the exact pricing of the smartphone, we can expect the device to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, 6.6-inch 90Hz display, as well as a 64MP AI Quad camera in the rear.

As for the features, so far we know that the device will also come equipped with up to 20x zooming capabilities, 30W Flash Charge and more. Head over to realme Malaysia’s official Facebook page, if you want to catch the live unveiling of the realme 6 Pro.

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


realme 6 is arriving in Malaysia on 22 March via live stream

The realme 6 has already been launched in India during the first week of March, so it was only a matter of time for the phone to come into Malaysia. Well, we have gotten confirmation from realme Malaysia and the launching date is on 22 March 2020, 8.30PM via live stream.

From the teaser, the live stream will be available on their official Facebook and YouTube channel. Thanks to the Movement Restriction Order taking effect, this is actually the company's first live stream and they promise to blow up our night (sure, we hope so too). Anyway, the tech specs should be the same variant as India's as the Mediatek Helio G90T chipset, 64MP rear camera, 90Hz display and 30W flash charge are marketed on the image.

Our FIRST-EVER realme 6 LIVE STREAM is going to blow up your night! Tune in to the realme channels in less than 72...

We aren't sure which memory capacity variant we will get, but for the lowest one - 4GB + 64GB - it is around ~RM739 and should suit our local prices. There is also a realme 6 Pro but as always, the company will release the pro variant at a later date. Until then, stay tuned for our official coverage of the realme 6 only at TechNave.com.


realme 6 new variant release: 8GB RAM and 64MP main camera for RM1199

Last Friday, realme Malaysia announced that it would be bringing in a variant of the realme 6. Most of its specs will remain the same, but it will come with more RAM. Well, that variant has now been officially unveiled and you can order it from authorised sellers starting from 2 May 2020 for RM1199.

The realme 6 originally launched in Malaysia on 22 March 2020 and was well-received by local realme fans. However, some felt that 4GB of RAM wasn't enough for them. As a result, realme Malaysia decided to bring in a new variant that would double the RAM to 8GB. With that much RAM, you should be able to have more apps open without them closing on you arbitrarily.

As a reminder, the realme 6 is a mid-range smartphone sporting the Helio G90T chipset, which should combine with the 8GB RAM for decent mobile gaming performance. It also comes with 128GB of internal storage, a 6.5-inch IPS panel with 90Hz refresh rate, and a 4300mAh battery. For cameras, it sports the same 64MP AI quad-camera setup and a 16MP punch-hole front camera.

If you're interested in the new realme 6 variant, you can purchase it from Lazada on 2 May 2020 and get extra 6 months of warranty. So, would you be buying this new variant? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on the latest smartphones.


realme 6 series is not successor to realme 5 series but will instead be a more advanced series

The realme 6 series is launching in India tomorrow and we fully expect details to be revealed before the launch. In fact, the people at realme aren't shy about spoilers and have said that the realme 6 is the new Pro. But what does that even mean?

realme India's CMO, Francis Wang, made this statement in a tweet yesterday. It would seem that what he's trying to say is that rather than being a successor to the realme 5 series, the realme 6 series is not meant to be in the same range/level as the realme 5 series. It's expected to perform better and come with more bells and whistles. Of course, this also means that it will likely be more expensive. Wang even points this out in his tweet by explaining that it's from the "pricing perspective".

Currently, it's already been confirmed that there will be two models in the realme 6 series - the realme 6 and 6 Pro. Both are expected to come with a 64MP main rear camera with 20x digital zoom, 90Hz refresh rate display, and support for 30W fast-charging. The GeekBench score for the realme 6 Pro that surfaced recently also suggests that it may be using a Snapdragon 765 chipset, though some speculate that it may be a more affordable Snapdragon 720 chipset instead.

Whether realme would still make a succeeding series to the realme 5 is yet to be confirmed. But if the company is hoping to diversify its product portfolio like this, we hope that it at least has the decency to use different naming conventions to avoid confusion.

With that said, would you buy a realme 6 series smartphone if it comes to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


realme 6 series officially launched in India for starting price of ~RM739, Pro version comes with Snapdragon 720G chipset

The realme 6 series has finally launched and we predicted yesterday, it's commanding prices that are higher than the ones for the realme 5 series. It's available in two different models, which are the realme 6 and 6 Pro, with very different specs and features. Price for the realme 6 starts from Rs. 12999 (~RM739), while the realme 6 Pro will cost at least Rs. 16999 (~RM966).

According to Gizchina, the realme 6 and 6 Pro both feature a 6.5-inch FULL HD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, quad rear-cameras, and support for 30W fast-charging. These were all already confirmed before, so that's not all that surprising. Of course, the launch also confirmed that the two phones will use different chipsets. While the realme 6 will be using a lower-end Helio G90T chipset, the realme 6 Pro uses a more powerful Snapdragon 720G chipset.

Of the two, the realme 6 Pro obviously has a better feature set. It not only comes with two selfie cameras (16MP + 8MP ultra-wide) instead of one but also a 12MP telephoto lens at the rear, as well as dual UIS video stabilisation for its rear cameras. The Pro version will also has a Night Scape 3.0 mode that's great for taking long-exposure night shots if you have a tripod.

Right now, there's no word from realme about whether the realme 6 series would make its way here. But we might get an announcement on this within the next few weeks. With that said, would you buy a realme 6 or 6 Pro if it's sold in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for updates on its local availability.


Apple may approach a dual eSIM+physical SIM iPhone 14 instead of offering eSIM-only

As Apple continues to take away features such as the audio jack and eventually the Lightning port (the MagSafe introduction says it all), we won't be surprised if the company takes away the SIM card as well. Rumours about an eSIM-only iPhone have been floating around recently, so let's see what's the latest news this round.

Regarding the eSIM-only iPhone, GlobalData analyst Emma Mohr-McClune suggested that Apple is not likely to make a drastic change on the iPhone 14 for going eSIM only. This is because there are not enough evidence or leaks to back up this wild feature especially on how Apple would plan to transition everyone to that phase.

However, McClune thinks that Apple would rather launch a dual physical SIM and eSIM iPhone for the majority of the market. Furthermore, the telcos would also have a choice to see a new eSIM-only or the hybrid dual eSIM/physical SIM iPhone for the masses which is good for business. That being said, telcos will have to work hard selling their eSIM features.

In Malaysia, all the telcos offer eSIM but it's not even a popular choice seeing as how almost all Malaysian still prefer using a physical SIM card. The transition would prove difficult but it will have to start with those who are willing to adapt to the new technology. On top of that, this would only apply for the majority of iPhone users which has a lower count than Android users.

But what do you think of an eSIM-only iPhone or a hybrid model for that matter? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


realme 6 series with 64MP AI Quad Camera to be unveiled on 5 March 2020 in India

realme posted an image on their official website which mentions that the realme 6 series, which includes the realme 6 as well as the Pro variant, will be unveiled on 5 March 2020. While not much is known in regards to the full confirmed tech specs of the aforementioned smartphone, it will most likely come with up to a 64MP AI Quad camera, 90Hz FHD+ display as well as 30W flash charging.

Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the realme 6 series for now. Would you be interested in getting the aforementioned smartphone series 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.


realme 6i Malaysia release: Helio G80 chipset and 6.5-inch display from RM699

realme Malaysia has recently unveiled the realme 6i starting from the price of RM699 for the 3GB + 64GB variant while the 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at RM899, and they’re both available in White Milk, and Green Tea colour schemes. In terms of the availability date, the aforementioned smartphone will be available starting from 23 April 2020 on Shopee and 25 April 2020 onwards at all authorised dealers in Malaysia.

But that’s not all, on 23 April 2020 at 12AM onwards until 11.59PM, realme will be having a flash sale where you could get the realme 6i 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant at only RM599. In terms of the tech specs, the realme 6i comes equipped with the Mediatek G80 chipset, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 6.5-inch FHD+ display, as well as a large 5000mAh internal battery.

Camera-wise, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-rear camera as well as a 16MP front-facing selfie camera. Would you be interested in getting the realme 6i as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 6i release: Helio G80 chipset and 5000 mAh battery from ~RM761

As announced last week, the realme 6i was unveiled on 17 March 2020. The new realme device was launched first in Myanmar, though we expect it to eventually come to Malaysia too, as the phone was previously found in the SIRIM database. This phone will be available in White Milk and Green Tea colours.

Some of the device's specs have been revealed previously. For instance, we know that the realme 6i is the first device to use MediaTek's Helio G80 chipset, which comes with an 8-core CPU that runs at a maximum 2GHz and a GPU that runs at 950MHz. It also has up to 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 5000 mAh battery, and a 6.5-inch 720p display, according to GSMArena.

In addition, the realme 6i comes with a quad rear camera. It consists of a main 48MP camera, ultra-wide 8MP lens, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP black & white portrait lens. On the front, you will find the 16MP selfie camera behind the water-drop notch at the top. There's also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 18W fast-charger, and (of course!) a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The realme 6i will retail at MMK 249,900 (~RM761) for the 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant will cost MMK 299,900 (~RM913). There hasn't been any news on its launch in Malaysia but considering the current Restricted Movement Order, we probably won't see a local launch till April 2020.

Having said that, would you be interested in purchasing this phone when it launches here? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


realme 6i to be unveiled on 17 March 2020, comes with 48MP quad camera

As the saying goes "strike while the iron is hot", realme is not waiting too long before announcing its next release. We already know that the realme 6i was on the way, but now there's confirmation that it's coming sooner than some may think. The latest news confirms that the device will be unveiled on 17 March 2020.

According to GSMArena, the realme 6i is meant to be the third model of the realme 6 series that was launched last week. The design is largely the same, though the front selfie camera is placed in the centre of the top instead of top-left like the realme 6 and 6 Pro. Aside from that, it comes with the same quad rear camera setup.

Speaking of the camera, the main camera should be a 48MP main camera instead of 64MP. But for the other three cameras, we expect them to be the same 8MP ultra wide-angle, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth lenses. In addition, the realme 6i will come with a Helio G80 chipset, a 5000mAh battery, and support for 18W fast-charging.

The other specs of the device have not been revealed yet, but it's only a matter of time now that the launch date has been confirmed. With that said, will you be interested in buying this phone if it comes to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


realme 6i will allegedly have 48MP camera and 5000mAh battery, images found on FCC listing

The realme 5i may have just launched quite recently in Malaysia but the next model in the series is on the way. A new leak has revealed live shots of the realme 6i, showing off how the phone looks like. From the images, it seems that it will be fairly similar to the realme 5i.

The images were first found on an FCC listing, which also had pictures of a charger rated at 18W. According to leakster Sudhanshu, the device will sport a quad-rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera, a waterdrop notch, and a 5000mAh battery. He also claimed that it uses a micro-USB port, but from the image of the bottom part of the phone, we strongly believe that it's a USB Type-C port instead.

A search for the model number RMX2040 in the SIRIM Malaysia database will show you that the device is already certified. The realme 5i carries the model number RMX2030 instead, which means the two devices are definitely different models. However, with both looking nearly identical, we believe that it'll mostly differ in specs. It's possible that the realme 6i will use a more powerful chipset like the Snapdragon 765 chipset and at least 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB, which is enough to make it better than its predecessor.

Of course, we're just guessing here and don't have any concrete info from realme Malaysia yet. But with the SIRIM certification, you can bet that this new device will be coming our way, perhaps sooner rather than later. We'll keep an eye out for news on this, for now, so stay tuned to TechNave.com for future updates.


realme 6i will officially launch in Malaysia on 16 April 2020

It felt like as if the realme 6  was just released yesterday and suddenly, realme Malaysia have announced that the realme 6i will be arriving in our country pretty soon. There will be an official online launch on realme Facebook this Thursday, 16 April 2020 at 8.30PM.

Coming in Green Tea and White Milk, the realme 6i is the lesser variant to the big brother (realme 6) as it features a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. For your information, this is the chipset's first debut on the realme 6i and it's said to be made for handling mobile gaming performance. There are also two memory variants but we think it could just use 3GB of RAM and 64GB ROM, instead of 4GB + 128GB. Despite that, it has a bigger battery pack with 5000mAh.

The realme 6i also sports a quad-rear camera with 48MP+ 8MP + 2MP + 2MP, while the front camera is 16MP. To add on, it has the same 6.5-inch IPS LCD display as the realme 6. In terms of price, the realme 6 is RM999 so there's a good chance that the realme 6i will be below that price tag.

Are you looking forward to the realme 6i? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


realme 7 5G - Is it worth buying? | TechNave Unboxing and Hands-On Video

A few months ago, realme Malaysia have launched the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro. Here, the company had launched the realme 7 5G last week with the price tag of RM1299, so what are the differences by comparing with the previous models?

The realme 7 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset, 8GG of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.

Besides that, it sports a 16MP selfie snapper and an AI quad-camera setup with a 48MP (main camera) + 8MP (ultra-wide lens) + 2MP (B&W lens) + 2MP (macro lens). This device is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 30W Dart Charge.

For more information, please check out the realme 7 5G unboxing video, be sure to stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


realme 7 5G could be launched as the global variant of realme V5

Earlier rumour has suggested that realme will be adding a new member to the realme 7 series and it's called realme 7 5G. The series currently consists of realme 7, 7 Pro, and 7i and none of them has 5G technology. However, the latest report has come and it's saying that the realme 7 5G might just be a rebranded realme V5.

According to the source, the new smartphone has received a certification from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand carrying the model number RMX2111. The model number happens to be associated with the realme V5 that was launched back in August in China.

If it's true, the realme 7 5G will be the global variant of the realme V5. Therefore, the upcoming device will be featuring similar tech specs from the previously launched realme V5. Lastly, rumour has it that the realme 7 5G will be priced at 1,499 Yuan (~RM934) for the 6/128GB variant while the 8/128GB variant is at 1,899 Yuan (~RM1,183).

Let us know what you think about the realme 7 5G on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone updates.


realme 7 5G release: Dimensity 800U, 120Hz display, and 48MP main camera for ~RM1514

Last week, realme announced that it would be launching the realme 7 5G soon. The device was launched yesterday for Europe and India. As the name suggests, this is the 5G variant of the realme 7 that was launched in Malaysia back in September.

realme introduced the new device at a launch event conducted on Twitter yesterday. The realme 7 5G is confirmed to be powered by Mediatek's Dimensity 800U 5G chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It will have the same 6.5-inch LCD screen, but with the refresh rate bumped up to 120Hz. Moreover, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports 30W fast-charging.

In terms of cameras, the realme 7 5G uses different setup compared to the realme 7. While the front camera is still the same 16MP lens under a punch-hole, the former's quad rear camera has a 48MP main camera instead of 64MP. As for price, this mid-range device will retail in the UK for GBP 279 (~RM1514) but expect the price to be slightly lower in Malaysia due to currency and tax rates.

With that said, would you be interested in getting this 5G variant of the realme 7? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave.com to get updates on when this phone will come to Malaysia.


realme 7 5G release: First Dimensity 800U 5G chipset device in Malaysia priced at RM1299

Today, realme Malaysia is once again introducing a new smartphone for the berzillionth time and it's the realme 7 5G. The realme 7 5G is the 5G variant of the realme 7 series which was launched in Malaysia a few months ago, it's now available across Malaysia at the price of RM1299.

Surprisingly, the realme 7 5G is indeed coming with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset and it's the first phone in Malaysia to have it. Besides that, it's also using a 48MP quad-camera setup and a 16MP front camera that's hanging out on the 6.5-inch display which supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. The rest of the tech specs are pretty much the same - sporting an 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, 5000mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge technology, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and others.

If you're interested, the first online sale will be at midnight later (12 AM, 18 December 2020) at Lazada. Early birds will get a free realme Hipster Pouch with Limited Edition realmeow badge and an extra 1 Year Warranty. If you prefer to wait, the phone will launch on 25 December 2020 at every authorised dealer in Malaysia.

So what do you think about this phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple may be forced to put USB-C on iPhones after the EU agreed for a common charger

Yesterday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) agreed to a motion requiring for a common charger for portable electronic devices. Hence, the the European Union (EU) will soon require all technology firms, including Apple to put a USB Type-C port on their devices for charging.

The motion on the revised Radio Equipment Directive was passed yesterday by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee. It is hoped that a common charger can reduce e-waste and make the use of different mobile phones, tablets and other devices more convenient.

The new rule would also ensure that consumers won’t need to purchase a new charger and cable every time they get a new device. The only exemption to the rule is if the device is too small for a USB Type-C port such as smart watches.

Besides that, the EU would also make it mandatory for manufacturers to put clear information and labelling on new devices about charging options. This includes information on whether a product includes a charger.

MEPs claim that this can help avoid confusion and ease purchasing decisions for consumers. Moreover, MEPs also want the European Commission to present a strategy by the end of 2026 that allows for minimum interoperability of any new charging solutions, including wireless charging.

MEPs ultimate goal is to avoid fragmentations in the market, to continue to reduce environmental waste and to ensure consumer convenience. The EU also wants to void any “lock-in” effects created by proprietary charging solutions.

While most modern smartphones currently are using USB-C for charging and data transfers, Apple is stil sticking with the proprietary Lightning port on its iPhone. However, a majority of Apple's tablet devices ie the iPad lineup has already switched to USB-C.

Previously, we reported that Apple may be upgrading the lightning port to a faster USB 3.0 speeds. Well, that may have changed with Apple directly upgrading to USB-C after the decision by the EU.

What do you guys think of the EU’s move to standardise charging? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news.


realme 7 5G variant is coming to Malaysia on 17 December 2020

Wait, didn't realme Malaysia already release the realme 7 in Malaysia? Yes, you are right but this one is the realme 7 5G variant and it will be launching online via the company's Facebook page on 17 December 2020 at 12 PM.

In terms of tech specs, it's not known if the realme 7 5G will have similar or the same ones as the realme 7 or 7 Pro when it launches here. Initially launched in Europe and India, the realme 7 5G features a Mediatek Dimensity 800U 5G chipset, whereas the local sets that we have are using Mediatek Helio G95 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset respectively. For the record - no Dimensity-powered smartphones have been launched outside of China yet.

Besides the chipset, the realme 7 5G and realme 7 are quite similar. It is sporting up to 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, the same 6.5-inch LCD screen but with up to 120Hz refresh rate, and the same 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging technology. The main rear camera sensor is also 48MP instead of 64MP.

In terms of price, the phone could be around ~RM1514 as the original price is 279 Pounds. The realme 7 is RM1299 here in Malaysia so that's not too far off. Until then, stay tuned for our news coverage at TechNave.com.


realme 7.7 Big Sale: Enjoy up to 60% off selected devices on Shopee and Lazada this 7 July 2022

realme Malaysia today announced that it will be offering discounts up to 60 percent and other great deals for selected devices. Happening on 7 July 2022 via the realme 7.7 Big Sale on both Shopee and Lazada, fans will get exciting promotions on the brand’s latest releases, ranging from earbuds to different smartphone series.

These includes RM70 off for the 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition smartphone (8/128GB) on Shopee. Consumers can get the device for RM1429 on 7.7 Big Sale via this link here and even be entitled to receive a pair of Buds Air2 Neo upon purchase for free.

Besides that, you can also get the Pad Mini (3/32GB LTE) for a promotional price of RM709 via this Shopee link here. Completing the realme 7.7 Big Sale on Shopee is the Buds Q2s which can be purchased for only RM109 on 7 July 2022 via this link.

Furthermore, the Buds Q2s can also be purchased at the RM30 discounted price point via Lazada here. On realme Malaysia’s Official Online Store this 7 July, you can also get the Buds Air 3 Limited Edition for RM239 via this link here.

Besides that, fans of the recently-launched C35 smartphone will also get to purchase it at a discounted price during the 7.7 Big sale. In fact, you can get the 4/128GB variant of the C35 for RM719 via Lazada here.

The deals don’t just end there either as customers looking for a new phone to complement their trendy styles and personalities can stand a chance to win an all-new realme Narzo 50i. To enter the 7.7 Big Sale Giveaway available from now till 10th July 2022, just head on over to realme Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page.

So, would you be grabbing any of the deals offered by realme during its upcoming 7.7 Big Sale? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech deals and the latest tech news!


realme 7 and 7 Pro Malaysia released: 8GB + 128GB variants pre-order available now starting from RM1299

Today, realme Malaysia is introducing yet another smartphone entry which is the realme 7 series. The realme 7 and realme 7 Pro are priced RM1299 and RM1499 respectively and Malaysians can now pre-order it across the country. It will be available in Concept Stores, authorized dealers as well as its online store on Shopee.

If you are planning to get the realme 7, the 8GB + 128GB model will have its first offline sale on 26 September at every authorized dealer. If you pre-order now until tomorrow (25th), you will get a free neck massager (what lol).

As for the realme 7 Pro, this phone will come later on 3 October at every authorized dealer as an offline sale, whereas the online sale is on 29th at Shopee with a free realme Watch as a gift. If you pre-order this pro variant now until 2 October, it will be bundled with a free realme Buds Q White Edition.

In terms of the tech specs, the realme 7 and 7 Pro are more or less the same except that the chipsets are a Helio G95 and Snapdragon 720G respectively. Only the latter is using a 65W fast charging technology, whereas the former is using a 30W fast charging technology. For more information, you can visit the link here. Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


realme 7 series release: 90Hz display and 65W fast charging from ~RM845

Recently, realme has unveiled the realme 7 series, which consists of the realme 7, as well as the realme 7 Pro in India starting from the price INR14999 (~RM845). While there is no information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing, we do know that it be available on Flipkart, realme official store as well as online store in India.

In terms of the tech specs, the realme 7 comes equipped with Helio G95 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, up to 128GB ROM, 6.5-inch 90Hz display, and a 5000mAh internal battery which supports 30W fast charging. Camera-wise, the smartphone has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera setup, while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

The realme 7 Pro comes with largely the same specs except it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 32MP front-facing selfie camera and a 4500mAh internal battery that supports 65W fast charging. Last but not least, the phones are available in Mist White and Mist Blue for the realme 7, while the realme 7 Pro will have come with Mirror Silver and Mirror Blue colour scheme.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any of the smartphones mentioned 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.


realme 7 series to be unveiled on 19 November 2020 based on official poster

Based on a promotional image spotted on realme UK, it seems that the realme 7 series will be unveiled on their official Facebook page, Twitter, and YouTube account on 19 November 2020. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will most likely be available in the local market within a few weeks after the launch.

Unfortunately, there is not much information in regards to the aforementioned smartphone other than it will most likely start from the price of RMB1499 (~RM934). Other than that, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that realme has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Tune into the realme UK Livestream launch of #realme75G and our #realDeals Black Friday event.19.11.20 at 10 AM GMT. https://t.co/tnqHWSDBei

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the realme 7 series as soon as it is available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme 7 vs realme 7 Pro! 5 Things You Need To Know!

Yesterday, realme Malaysia launched the latest realme 7 series, the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro. Both smartphones have  similar outlook design but the beneath it, it's a total different platform and priced at RM1299 and RM1499 respectively. So, what are the difference between these two smartphones?

In terms of tech spec, the realme 7 comes with a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate whereas the realme 7 Pro comes with a smaller 6.4-inch AMOLED 60Hz display. Both are having the same quad-camera setup on the rear, 64MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide angle camera, 2MP Macro lens and 2MP B&W Portrait lens. On the front, the realme 7 has a 16MP selfie camera while the realme 7 Pro comes with a larger 32MP selfie camera. So let's check out the unboxing video and decide which is a better choice for you!

Stay tuned for more in-depth review on TechNave.com!


realme 7i and C17 Malaysia release: price announced for RM999 and RM899 respectively

Today, realme Malaysia is back again with another new variant - the realme 7i, this phone is the lesser version of the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro that were released in Malaysia during the end of September. Besides that, the realme C17 was also introduced as another budget-friendly device.

Priced at RM999 and RM899 respectively, the sale for the realme 7i will be available today (13 October) at 2PM onwards only on its online store at Lazada. Interested buyers will be able to get a 10,000mAh Power Bank 2 after purchasing online, if you wait for the first offline sale on the 17th, a pair of realme Buds Classic will be given away. As for the realme C17, it will be coming soon at Digi at a later date.

To refresh your memory, the realme 7i comes equipped with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 8GB + 128GB (expandable up to 256GB via microSD card), 6.5-inch HD+ display with up to 90Hz refresh rate, and a 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. For the camera module, you can find the quad rear camera (64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) whereas the front, there's the 16MP selfie snapper.

On the other hand, the realme C17 features a Snapdragon 460 chipset, 6GB + 256GB memory capacity, 6.5-inch HD+ LCD with the same refresh rate, as well as the same battery pack and charging speed. There's also a quad rear camera (13MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP), and the front camera is 8MP.

Are you going to get one? What do you think of it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


realme 7i and realme 7 release: Comes with 90Hz display, SD662 and 64MP image sensor from ~RM887

It seems that the realme 7i, as well as the realme 7 smartphones, have recently been unveiled in Indonesia starting from the price of IDR 3,199,000 (~RM887) and IDR 3,999,000 (~RM1109) respectively. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, the Indonesian pricing gives us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphones are released in Malaysia.

In terms of the tech specs, the realme 7i comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, up to 128GB ROM 6.5-inch HD+ display, and a 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

The realme 7, on the other hand, comes with largely the same tech specs as the 7i except for an Helio G95 chipset, 90Hz display, and 30W fast charging. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the realme 7 or realme 7i 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.


realme 8 5G & C25s Malaysia release: special launch price at RM799 and RM699 respectively

Today, realme Malaysia just announced two new devices launching in Malaysia (I lost count liao) and it's none other than the realme 8 5G as well as the realme C25s. If you're interested to know more about the sale, read on below.

Starting with the realme 8 5G, we will be getting the 8GB + 128GB variant here in Malaysia. The first online sale will be on 28 May 2021 at 12 AM for RM899 but as a special launch occasion, it will be released for RM799 exclusively on Lazada. On top of that, the phone will be also launching at every authorised store on the same day with a free Portable Smoothie Blender on a first come first serve basis.

On the other hand, the realme C25s will be on sale for RM699 but not in the stores. From the announcement, it will come soon at a local telco. Some highlight features of this budget-friendly device include a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 18W quick charge, 48MP AI Triple Camera, 4GB + 128GB memory configuration and more. You may refer to the rest of the tech specs in the image above.

What do you think of these new realme phones? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


realme 8 5G coming equipped with 5000mAh battery and 48MP main camera based on leaks

realme Thailand officially posted a bunch of promo images on their Instagram page, hinting that the realme 8 5G will be unveiled on 21 April 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysian release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

Based on the promo images, it seems that the smartphone in question will come equipped with a 90Hz display. Other than that, gsmarena mentioned that the realme 8 5G will come with a Dimensity 700 chipset, FHD+ display, and a 5000mAh internal battery that supports up to 18W fast charging.

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As for the camera, it will have a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front will have an 8MP selfie camera sensor. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that realme has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the exact tech specs and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting the realme 8 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.


Apple may be releasing four 5G iPhones with OLED displays in 2020

It’s almost the end of 2019 and smartphones rumours for 2020 are everywhere. We’ve heard Apple was going to release three 5G smartphones in the coming year, but now we have the latest rumour predicted by JP Morgan analyst, Samik Chatterjee. He said that there will be four 5G iPhones instead and all of them will be having OLED displays.

5G connectivity is going to be the upgrade for most of the smartphones in 2020. Of course, Apple couldn’t just skip this technology if it still wants to stay tough in the competition. Chatterjee predicted that there could be two high-end iPhones offering support for the fastest 5G technology, mmWave, while the other two lower-end iPhones may be limited to the sub-6GHz spectrum.

It does make sense for Apple to not use the same 5G technology in all of its smartphones to save costs. The other thing is mmWave will also be limited to cities and urban areas as its cover range is small compared to the slower sub-6GHz technology with a wider range. We think that as long as they’re 5G, they would still be faster than the 4G network that we’re using now. There is also a rumour saying that all iPhones will be using Qualcomm's X55 modems.

For OLED displays, Chatterjee mentioned that there will be 4 screen sizes of iPhones which including one 6.7-inch model, two 6.1-inch models, and another one 5.4-inch model. It is also said that Apple will ditch the 5.4-inch iPhone to be in its ‘Pro’ series and replaced by a 6.1-inch screen size iPhone alongside a 6.7-inch.

It’s good to see Apple is using OLED for all of the iPhones in 2020. It means that we don’t have to compromise with the screen resolution when we’re getting the lower-end devices like what happened for the iPhone 11 series. In addition to that, a rumoured 4.7-inch iPhone SE 2 was supposed to come out next year as well. We have no idea how Apple is going to fit it into its launch schedule with this rumour going on.

According to JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, Apple is planning a major shift in strategy when it comes to iPhone release cycles in 2021. Here is what that could look like: pic.twitter.com/5659frgA0E

More than that, Apple is also rumoured to be launching its new devices in the first half and second half of a year instead of launching all devices in September starting from 2021. This launching time frame would allow Apple to receive responses from the market, and later make improvements for devices that are launching in the second half of the year.

Do take these rumours with a pinch of salt as there is no official statement from Apple yet. Let us know about your opinions on our Facebook page! For more smartphone rumours, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


realme 8 5G is officially launching in Malaysia on 27 May 2021

Today, realme Malaysia has confirmed that they will be launching another phone (they just released the narzo 30 Pro yesterday). Scheduled for 27 May 2021, the realme 8 5G is coming soon to Malaysia. realme fans can check out the livestream on the realme Malaysia Facebook page at 12 PM.

As far as we know, the realme 8 5G has two memory configurations - 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB so we could get either one of them or even both. Besides that, it features a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset and a 6.5-inch LCD supporting a 90Hz refresh rate in 1080p resolution.

In terms of camera, you can find a 16MP front camera on the front as a punch-hole sensor. There's a quad rear camera too, where the 48MP main sensor is, alongside other typical lenses such as an ultrawide, depth and macro lens. The battery pack is 5000mAh with 18W fast charging support.

There's only a week left until the launch. So until then, stay tuned for our official new coverage at TechNave.com.


realme 8 & 8 Pro to get Dynamic RAM Expansion after OTA update

Do you hate apps auto-closing? Not all of us can afford phones with 12GB RAM (or more), but sometimes you just need that extra memory. In that case, virtual RAM could be what you need. The great news for realme users is that more models are getting this feature.

In a community post to realme India users, the company confirmed that the realme 8 series will be getting an update. This system update aims to optimise system performance and improve stability, which is why it'll only be available to a small group of users first. Once the company is sure there are no major bugs, then a broader rollout will be done.

Besides the system improvements, the big update to the realme 8 and realme 8 Pro will be the addition of the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) feature. As the name suggests, DRE expands the available RAM on a phone by using a device's internal storage as virtual RAM. This concept isn't new, as Windows PCs have been doing this for years.

Since it's a software feature, we can expect more devices to have DRE in the future. Having said that, do you find the feature useful or effective? Let us know what you think about it in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


realme 8 Pro 5G spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 750G and 8GB of RAM!

March was a full fuel month for realme with their new upcoming smartphones. From realme GT, realme GT Neo and realme 8 Pro. As of now we already confirm that the realme 8 Pro will be releasing soon in Malaysia, but today, we spotted another addition of the realme 8 Pro at GeekBench Benchmark which could be the realme 8 Pro 5G variant.

According to GeekBench Benchmark, the new realme device is codenamed as the RMX3161 that comes in with the Snapdragon 750G SoC. This chipset is found on the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Galaxy M42 5G and the latest Galaxy A52 5G. For your information, although this chipset is below the Snapdragon 765G, it's still surpassed the other 4G midrange Qualcomm chipsets.

The realme 8 Pro 5G has a GeekBench scoring of 657 on the single core and 1940 in multicore scorings. As of now, we know it runs on Android 11 straight out of the box with realme UI 2.0. The listing also showed that it has 8GB of RAM. We are assuming it to have a similar tech specs as the lineup such as 108MP ISOCELL HM2 main camera, 65W charger and a 4500mAh battery.

Either way, there is no official confirmation of the Malaysia releasing dates yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But we are not expecting it to be out on time together with the realme 8 Pro series since it's too close to the date. So stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


realme 8 Pro Malaysia release: 108MP quad rear camera & 50W SuperDart Charge, priced at RM1299

Today, realme Malaysia has officially announced the realme 8 Pro's price and availability in Malaysia. At the price of RM1299, the pre-order is now available at your nearest realme store or you can visit the realme website here to check it out.

The pre-order will last until 30 April so the first sale will begin on 1 May 2021 at every authorized dealer and realme Brand Stores across the nation. On top of that, customers who pre-order the realme 8 Pro from now onwards are granted freebies that includes 2 years warranty Premium Care+. There are also other lucky draw gifts worth up to RM195,000 in the Raya Syokmo dengan 8 Pro which a realme TV is involved.

To recap the tech specs, the realme 8 Pro features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset alongside 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The Super AMOLED display is 6.4-inches and you can see a 16MP front camera as the punch-hole cutout at the top left, whereas the quad rear camera consists of a 108MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth).

Inside the phone, there lies a 4500mAh battery with 50W SuperDart Charge technology support which is insanely fast. Moreover, it runs on realme UI 2.0 which is based on Android 11. You can get two colour options which are Infinity Blue and Infinity Black.

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


realme 8 Pro certified by FCC revealing a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charge

After realme India CEO posted a picture of realme 8's retail box, it left everyone wondering what kind of tech specs that the Pro variant will bring. Today, the device has been found certified by FCC with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

According to the document found, the device with the model number Realme RMX3081 is listed and it's believed to be the realme 8 Pro 4G. The battery's tech specs also match the company's SuperDart chargers'. Therefore, the realme 8 Pro is expected to have something similar to the realme 7 Pro by being able to go from 0% to 43% in the first 10 minutes. To fully charge, it only takes around 34 minutes.

Besides the battery, the realme 8 Pro has previously been confirmed to house a 108MP sensor by using Samsung's ISOCELL HM2 sensor. It is said that the realme 8 series will not be focusing much on the performance, but rather on the camera experience.

Let us know if you're excited about the arrival of the realme 8 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.