Honor 6 Plus review - Flat, thin, and feature-filled phablet with more than 3 day battery life

The Huawei Honor series of smartphones have always been about value and quality in nicely designed package. Rounding out the previous Honor 3C Lite, Honor 4C, Honor 4X and Honor 6 family is the Huawei Honor 6 Plus. Like the Honor 6 before it, it features 4G LTE Cat6 connectivity and IR (infra-red) blaster for universal remote control but also adds on a dual rear camera, massive 3600 mAh battery and improved HiSilicon Kirin 925 processor. Is it just a bigger Honor 6 or more than that? We find out with our review of the Honor 6 Plus smartphone below.

If you have seen the Honor 6 then you've seen the Honor 6 Plus as it uses literally the same design. This isn't entirely a bad thing though as it features the same attention to detail with all the buttons and trays symetrically aligned and the same well polished and durable metal frame on the top and sides. The back has the same pretty layered glass look which has a sort of diamond like underlaying pattern while the bottom is curved plastic. At 165g the Honor 6 Plus is light for a phablet but still manages to maintain a 5.5-inch full HD display. It is also quite thin at just 7.5mm which is the same as the Honor 6. Obvious upgrades to the Honor 6 Plus over the Honor 6 include the faster 1.8GHz HiSilicon Kirin 925 processor, 8MP front camera and much larger 3600 mAh battery along with a dual 8MP rear camera but for the full comparison check out our Honor 6 Plus vs Honor 6 Comparison tool. For the full tech specs and features list check it out below:

At 7.5mm thin, the Honor 6 Plus is just as thin as the Honor 6

Sturdy and well made, all the buttons and trays are aligned with a great overall feel to them

Adding on a bit more value to the pack are dual screen protectors for both the front and back of the Honor 6 Plus which come free in the bundle. Powered by the stable Emotion UI 3.0, you can wake up the Honor 6 Plus with a double tap and you can also double press the volume key to get a quick snapshot using the rear cameras. The dual rear camera setup is designed to offer wide aperture features which allow for after focus shots and bokeh effect shots. There are limitations though as the interface clearly says to take pictures of objects within a 2 meter range.

Check out the unboxing of the Honor 6 Plus

Considering it's RM1399 pricing and top-of-the-line features, the Honor 6 Plus is well placed as the flagship smartphone of the Huawei Honor range here in Malaysia and for the most part it does deliver near flagship level performance. This includes a flagship level 44051 score in AnTuTu, very high score of 13560 in 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited and 3118 multi-core score in GeekBench 3. Gaming benchmarks are good as well with a score of 35.7 frames per second in Epic Citadel and fairly smooth Asphalt 8: Airborne. The onscreen navigation bar does detract from the overall gaming experience though (as it takes up display space) but the phablet is responsive for most games. While it does get warm after a few games it does not become overly hot.

The Honor 6 Plus still manages flagship level performance

3DMark scores were impressive along with multi-core scores in GeekBench 3

The Honor 6 Plus does fairly well in Epic Citadel

It also handles Asphalt 8:Airborne on high visual quality settings as well

Unlike some other flagships, the battery life on the Honor 6 Plus is simply phenomenal. On normal to medium usage (browsing Internet, answering calls, chatting, play a game) we recorded 3 days usage and a bit more. In a specialized case where the device was used just to play Asphalt 8:Airborne 2-3 times a day with just WiFi on, the Honor 6 Plus lasted 5 days, proof that the agressive power-sipping power management is effective. There are downsides to this though as WiFi gets cut off almost completely when the phone is on standby unless you set it but even if you do, the Honor 6 Plus really lasts a long time, partly due to the massive 3600 mAh battery. Connectivity when the phone is active is just fine though with reasonable call quality and signal strength for the most part. The IR blaster works just fine as a universal remote and the Smart Controller app is already pre-loaded. We used it to turn on the TV but it didn't detect our air con, perhaps because ours is a rather unknown brand.

On normal usage we got well over 3 days battery life on a single charge with the Honor 6 Plus

For specialized mostly WiFi usage and Asphalt 8:Airborne, we recorded more than 5 days battery life

Camera performance is good for the most part, with excellent colour reproduction and fairly fast autofocus. The dual rear cameras and wide aperture feature are particularly useful for those of you who like bokeh effect pics and with the right subject and control, you can pull off some really stunning shots. The Wide aperture interface is simple and easy to use with real-time preview of what happens afterwards. Unfortunately, this wide aperture function is only useful for close objects within a 2 meter range and even then for objects with depth. Flat pictures (people in a single line, objects at the same distance, etc.) don't utilize the wide aperture feature that well. Wide aperture pics can be refocused afterwards but there is an increase in size of about 1MB or so. Under low-light conditions, the dual cameras work quite well, but to use the night mode fully, you need a tripod and about 15 seconds to get the shot. On the other hand, the 8MP front camera works wonderfully in both bright and low-light conditions, with the selfie panorama mode catching all the details in a dimly lit auditorium quite well.

While it may not be 13MP resolutions it is still very nice looking

The dual 8MP rear cameras create a 13MP image

The Honor 6 Plus front camera works well in bright conditions

And even in low-light conditions, complete with fairly fast selfie panorama mode

13MP, Super Night mode (requires a tripod and 15 seconds or so)

The Wide Aperture feature lets you do detailed afterzoom bokeh effects after the shot has been taken

There is a cost to it though with an increase in file size and decrease in resolution with the wide aperture picture on the right

Flat, thin and flagship-worthy, the Honor 6 Plus offers features that exceed even that of some flagship smartphones or phablets and while it doesn't bring anything new in terms of design to the table it still offers a solid phablet experience. Officially priced at RM1399 we have seen sellers offering it for lower pricing like RM1369 but it does offer nearly all of the features you'd come to expect in a flagship smartphone like an IR blaster, NFC, 4G LTE, 3GB RAM and an octa-core processor. The dual rear camera is a bit of an odd extra feature but for those who like bokeh or depth of field shots, the Honor 6 Plus is the perfect cameraphone.

There may be a slight drop in terms of resolution due to this setup, but for the most part, the dual rear camera setup works well. However, the one feature which sets it apart from all the other flagships is its awesome battery life, so if you're looking for a feature-filled smartphone that does everything and won't die on you after just 2 days then this is definitely the smartphone for you. Those looking for a bit more performance sould probably consider phablets like the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML which is more performance-focused but the combination of many features and excellent battery life still make the Honor 6 Plus a top contender in our books.

Check out our hands-on video of the Honor 6 Plus

*TechNave.com would like to thank Honor Malaysia for providing us with the Honor 6 Plus smartphone for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Honor 60 Pro to feature new Snapdragon 778G+ chipset

Earlier this week, Honor released a teaser to confirm that there would be an upcoming launch for the Honor 60 series on 1 December 2021. Reliable sources suggested that Honor would choose a Snapdragon chipset, and now we have an idea of which one it could be.

The benchmark of an Honor TNA-AN00 device was recently spotted on Geekbench. It's believed that this is the Honor 60 Pro, which scored 816 points and 2971 points for the single-core and multi-core CPU tests. Allegedly, it's using the new Snapdragon 778G+ chipset that was launched last month. It also comes with 12GB of RAM and runs on Android 11.

Honor 60 Pro (TNA-AN00) Spotted on Geekbench.Snapdragon 778G+Android 1112GB RAMFHD+ 120Hz Curved Display108MP Rear Camera50MP Front66W Charging pic.twitter.com/HSTZSUjHDS

For your info, the CPU listed as ARM SM7325 could belong to the Snapdragon 732G, 778G, or 778G+. But this CPU has a 1+3+4 CPU core configuration, not the 2+6 that the Snapdragon 732G uses. The Snapdragon 778G is probably not the choice either, as Honor has more reasons to pick the new and improved Snapdragon 778G+. Besides the above, it's also rumoured that the Honor 60 Pro could feature a 120Hz display and 50MP front camera.

Overall, we can expect the Honor 60 series to be a solid mid-range smartphone series with excellent features. Would you be interested in this new Pro variant? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Honor 60 SE 5G details officially confirmed, prices from ~RM1448

Last year, Honor launched its Honor 60 series smartphones. It was later rumoured that an Honor 60 SE model was also on the way. Some of the details for the device appeared in a leak yesterday, but now we have some official specs too.

Earlier today, Honor confirmed that the Honor 60 SE 5G can be pre-ordered in China. The front of the device looks the same as the Honor 60 Pro, with its punch-hole front camera and curved sides on the display. However, its triple-camera module uses a design that reminds us of the iPhone 13 Pro. Moreover, we can see that it's available in green and light blue.

The official poster also reveals a few features of the Honor 60 SE. It will come with a 120Hz display, 66W fast charging, and a 64MP vlog camera. In addition, the device would be available in two configurations - 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. These would be priced at 2199 yuan (~RM1448) and 2499 yuan (~RM1645), respectively.

The Honor 60 series has yet to be launched here, so we're not sure if this model would launch in Malaysia either. But what do you think of the phone so far? Drop us a comment below, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates about it.


Honor 6A Pro hands-on photos + new rumours about a new FullView display honor smartphone

Yesterday, we went to check out the newly released budget friendly honor 6A Pro and had a hands-on with it. You already know the official tech-specs, but for those who don't - this entry-level smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 3GB + 32GB memory, 5-inch HD display, 13MP main camera, 5MP front camera, EMUI 5.1 (based on Android 7.0 Nougat), 3020mAh battery and a multifunctional fingerprint scanner. For an entry-level smartphone, we think the price RM699 is just right. On the other hand, we also got some other rumours about honor Malaysia's future plans which is introducing a new exclusive game for the Malaysia market, the 11.11.17 special promo sale and a new honor FullView display. Check out the pictures below!

The back design looks great for an entry-level smartphone

Not only the multifunctional fingerprint scanner allows you for unlocking the phone, but as well as other multiple functions as wellsuch as, taking a photo/video, answering a call, stopping an alarm, browsing photos and showing the notification panel, with just one finger

Don't be alarmed, the headphone jack is at the top

The mysterious exclusive game for Malaysia, what could it be?

Prepare your wallets, it's going to be a huge sale on 11 November 2017!

The teaser of the honor FullView display smartphone, information is very discreetbut rumours have it that it may arrive before the end of the year

That's all from the honor news, the honor 6A Pro is now available in-stores across Malaysia for RM699. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Honor 6A coming to Malaysia for ~RM499 soon?

Honor Malaysia recently teased a new device coming to Malaysia and from the shape of the bottom half of the back, it looks a lot like the Honor 6A. Previously announced in China back in May, the smartphone was priced at $115 (~RM484) then with the following tech specs:

No Malaysia release dates but if the 3GB RAM / 32GB storage version makes it here for about RM499, we feel that it would still be quite relevant but what do you think? Would you buy the 3GB RAM / 32GB storage Honor 6A for below RM500? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for all the latest tech news and reviews.


Honor 6C Pro official revealed in Russia with 5.2-inch display and Mediatek MT6750

Huawei has officially (and quietly) announced another seemingly mid-range device called the honor 6C Pro. Apparently it is the buffed up successor of the mid-range Honor 6C which was revealed back in April.

The honor 6C Pro’s specs are not right up there with the latest honor 7X; but on paper, it looks like it can hold its own as a more affordable mid-range device. The honor 6C Pro has the followings specs:

Looks pretty standard to me, and with the right price, it may even get some traction.

However there have been no official news regarding its market availability so we’re not sure if it’ll make its way here to Malaysia or not; but if it does, you can almost bet that TechNave.com will be there to give you it’s Malaysian price and launch date.


Honor 6X goes through scratch, burn and bend tests, check out the torture test video

As usual for JerryRigEverything, they really like to test the durability of smartphones and the latest to go through this is the Honor 6X. Featuring a dual rear camera setup (12MP + 2MP) on a metal backside with a fingerprint scanner, the Honor 6X has yet to arrive here in Malaysia but we think this will be very soon. While you can watch the "torture tests" yourself below, all we can say is, best to get the phone with a case, so if Honor Malaysia comes out with an intro promo for that (hint, hint guys!) we really recommend you take it.


Honor 6X now RM200 off! Get one now for only RM1199!

Honor Malaysia has officially provided their customers a big price reduction for one of their iconic smartphone devices, the Honor 6X.

The Honor 6X is now retailing at the low price of RM1199 only from its original price of RM1399. If that’s the price for you, you can head on down to their official Vmall website, here, for a direct purchase.

Featuring a big 5.5-inch FHD display and of course the dual 12MP + 2MP camera setup, the Honor 6X is designed to give you that photographical edge. To assist you in your photo-quest, the 6X also rocks a Kirin 655 chipset with 4GB RAM and a generous 3340 mAh battery. On top of this, the Honor 7X also features a Smart File System them increases storage performance by preventing fragmentation, an extremely useful and unique feature.

Go ahead, check it out at their official store here or visit their website for more information.


ASUS Malaysia offers ZenFone users Top 10 ZenUI tips

Apart from coming out with the award winning ASUS ZenFone and ZenFone 2 smartphones, ASUS also came out with their own ASUS ZenUI interface. Featuring various utilities, apps and functions built into the user interface, the ZenUI provides one of the more complete Android ecosystems based on ASUS products and technologies. This time around, ASUS have come out with their Top 10 ASUS ZenUI tips which you can see below:


Honor 6X officially in Malaysia from RM1199 on pre-order, available on 17 February 2017

The Honor 6X features a metal body with dual rear cameras for around RM1K

Just as rumoured, the Honor 6X was officially revealed in a media workshop here from RM1199 for the 3GB RAM / 32GB storage version and RM1399 for the the 4GB RAM / 64GB storage. They can be pre-ordered from today till 16 February 2017 in grey, silver and gold with the first 50 pre-orders getting a free Honor turbine earphone, casing and RM100 petrol voucher.

Some of the more notable features include a Wifi bridge / repeater so you can share the wifi to areas with weaker signals, allowing you to share to up to 4 devices. The phone also has a built-in file fragmentation manager, helping to reduce the lag or slow down that usually happens as you fill up your phone's storage.

The 3GB RAM version will be made available on VMALL.my and the usual distributors (Lazada, DirectD, SenHeng Malaysia, Honor Concept Store at Plaza Lowyat) on 17 February 2017. The 4GB RAM version will come on 6 March 2017.

Check out our hands-on and tech specs of the Honor 6X below:


Honor 6X review - Zippy bokeh-ready value buster smartphone

Honor’s first dual rear camera for Malaysia, the Honor 6 Plus offered easy wide aperture or Bokeh camera effects at a value busting below RM1k price tag. Now, as metal bodied smartphones with fingerprint sensors become more common, the Honor 6X offers all that and the aforementioned dual rear camera Bokeh mode for around RM1k. Is it worth it? Find out in our full review of the Honor 6X below.

The Honor 6X offers a curved metal body with 2.5D glass front which looks fairly premium and feels solid. Build quality is done well with a smooth finish. On the back there is a slightly raised camera hump much like the Huawei Mate 9 featuring the 12MP and 2MP rear cameras with a dual tone LED flash. Below those is the fingerprint sensor.

At 162g the 6X is quite light despite the 5.5-inch full HD display but while the curved back fits nicely in the palm, the curve is a bit too pronounced at the sides, leaving it rather thin. This isn't an issue if you hold the 6X in portrait mode but I've had it slip and bonk me in the face a couple of times holding it up in landscape mode (but perhaps this is because my fingers are too fat). Apart from that, the overall design is solid and well done if a bit generic.

The Honor 6X is quite slim at 8.2mm thin

Going to need a pin tray for that dual SIM tray

Camera hump is a bit raised on the Honor 6X

The Honor 6X comes with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and support for up to 128GB microSD

For the most part, the Honor 6X ticks all the boxes in the midrange with its Kirin 655 processor, rear fingerprint sensor and other tech specs but it does offer some interesting features as well. This includes 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which is plenty for an around RM1.2K midranger. The fast rear fingerprint sensor is a good addition while the wifi bridge is an interesting feature if you want to extend your wifi for up to 4 devices that can’t get a connection.

The Honor 6X also has a gyroscope and testing it out on Google Cardboard showed that it definitely works. This could make it ideal for those wanting to try out VR or Virtual Reality affordably as the 5.5-inch full HD display offers enough detail to get by. It should work with most VR headsets but it would have been nice to try it out on the Honor VR headset but this isn’t readily available here in Malaysia.

You can go manual with the Pro mode on the Honor 6X

The other higher-end features are the 12MP + 2MP rear cameras as they offer a hardware based wide aperture mode for a more natural blurred background or Bokeh effect. This also includes the ability to select a point of focus after the shot has been taken. Other camera features include light painting, slo mo, a Pro mode for manual shots, good food and more while the front camera offer beautify and panorama.

The camera features for the rear cameras on the Honor 6X

The camera features for the front camera on the Honor 6X

Our Honor 6X review unit was still on EMUI 4.1 and Android 6.0 but the update for EMUI 5.0 and Android 7.0 has already been announced. Current features like the floating dock and others are still there. It should be just a matter of time until the update for the Honor 6X arrives.

Plenty of features to like even if it is still EMUI 4.1 and Android 6.0

Featuring an AnTuTu score of 571199, the Honor 6X places itself in the lower midrange with fairly zippy overall performance. Graphics performance was reasonable with a 3DMark score of 366 and Epic Citadel at 45.4fps but it comes just short of offering smooth playback on Asphalt 8:Airborne on high visual quality settings. Lowering these settings to medium makes gameplay smooth again, but it is clear that you probably shouldn’t play more graphically demanding games with the Honor 6X.

3DMark for the Honor 6X is a bit lower than expected

Performance is still good on Epic Citadel

You're going to have to lower visual quality settings to medium for lag free Asphalt 8: Airborne

The phone doesn’t get particularly hot but it does get a bit warm after a marathon binge gaming sessions. That being said, battery life was quite well, with about 1 day and a bit more on heavy usage. Audio quality is reasonably loud and clear but somewhat tinny especially on the higher registers. Wifi and 4G connectivity were very good and stable but we didn’t get the chance to try out the wifi bridge. The fingerprint sensor is fast and accurate as well.

Camera performance was good, delivering sharp and clear details with fairly fast autofocus even on the front camera. The cameras on the Honor 6X handle light very well, even with direct sunlight in the background. We particularly liked the wide aperture mode as it is quite useful for afterfocus shots. However, the lack of image stabilization means that night shots or shots in low-light conditions (like light painting) can get rather blurry, but you can solve this with a tripod.

Wide Aperture ~ Focus on something else after you've taken the shot

Catch the sun and yourself with the Honor 6X

Overall, the Honor 6X is a pretty good smartphone, offering access to Honor and Huawei’s mobile features like wide aperture mode and light painting and also supporting VR or 360 video. It is more than good enough for the normal Malaysian user who wants a piece of the action that Honor is offering with their upper midrange Honor 8 but don’t need the prettier design aspects or extra camera stabilization functions especially at its current price of RM1049 (RRP RM1199). Is it worth that price tag? Yes, especially if you're looking to explore bokeh shots, light painting and VR but don't have the budget for a more expensive phone or DSLR.


Honor 6X unboxing and hands-on video where we answer: does it have a gyroscope?

Initially launched last week, the Honor 6X offers a metal bodied dual rear camera smartphone from RM1199 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage version or RM1399 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage version. Previously on pre-order, the Honor 6X is currently available at most stores so take a look at our unboxing and hands-on video and see if it suits your needs. If you need more details stay tuned for the full review at TechNave.com.


Honor 7 and Honor 7 Enhanced to get a price cut from 26 September 2016

Honor Malaysia have announced that the metal bodied Honor 7 and Honor 7 Enhanced will get a price cut of RM200 starting from 26 September 2016. This means the Honor 7 formerly priced at RM1399 will be priced from RM1199 while the Enhanced goes to RM1299 from RM1499. We expect prices at third-party sellers to decrease even more significantly so check out our review of the Honor 7 or our hands-on of the Honor 7 Enhanced for a closer look.


Honor 7 launch on 30 June 2015, coming to Malaysia from July 2015?

After all the teasers and leaks, the invitations for the Honor 7 smartphone launch have been sent out, confirming the launch for 30 June 2015. Bear in mind that this will probably be for China but we expect Malaysia and other regions to get it in July or the next few months afterwards. The invite does not reveal much except that the Honor 7 will likely come with a metal body and a fingerprint scanner. Other tech specs have not been confirmed but many are expecting a Kirin 935 processor, 3GB / 4GB RAM, 16GB / 64GB storage, a 5-inch FHD display, a 3280 mAh battery and a 13MP rear camera with OIS. No news yet on specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.


Honor 7 leading sales in French Thanksgiving sale, 10000 units and counting sold

Huawei recently revealed that their honor team in france have been doing very well in the French market particularly for their Thanksgiving sales. The star of the show was the honor 7 which was ranked first in leading online stores such as Amazon France and Rue de commerce with a total sales for the French market surpassing 10000 units as of 27 November 2015. The honor France team attributed this due to various activities such as "Your smartphone story" and collaborations with Deezer and others. Our own experience with the Honor 7 has been exceptional so if you are interested in this RM1399 feature-packed smartphone for yourself you can get it on VMALL.my or check out our hands-on and unboxing videos below.


Honor 7 officially announced in Malaysia for RM1399

Huawei have officially announced their Honor 7 smartphone today for Malaysia and like the Honor 6 Plus before it, it comes with many flagship features for a very affordable price tag. This time around, the Honor 7 offers a full metal unibody frame and backplate with ceramic coating complete with a fingerprint scanner like the Huawei Mate 7. It is also the first Honor smartphone to come with a 20MP rear camera which also comes with phase detection auto-focus, dual tone LED flash and a sapphire protective glass layer. Tech specs include a 64-bit 2.2GHz octa-core Kirin 935 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.2-inch FHD display, 8MP front camera, 3100 mAh battery, fast charging and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Pricing is set at RM1399 for the dual SIM 4G LTE version with 16GB storage. The phone will be available for pre-order starting from 22 September 2015 to 27 September 2015 with an extra RM50 VMALL.my discount voucher, 6 months one-to-one exchange warranty and a 32GB microSD card for the first 1000 participants.

Other notable features include more extensive voice command personal assistant, very much like the speech awareness on the Huawei P8, while the premium design should make the Honor 7 even more of a value-beating device here in Malaysia. Our hands-on with the Honor 7 revealed a compact yet curvy device much like the all metal Huawei P8 but it is slightly thicker in comparison, perhaps due to the larger battery. It was surprisingly light though and features an IR blaster for universal remote control along with a customizable smart key button that allows you to make a custom made shortcut according to your needs. Check out our hands-on pics of the Honor 7 below along with our various comparison articles as well.


Honor 70 series spotted in stores, will be available in 4 colours

For many smartphone series, you'll get new models every year. But Honor 70 series is set to come less than 6 months after the Honor 60 series. Recently, the company announced that it would launch the new series on 30 May 2022. Now, sources have also provided photos of the Honor 70 and Honor 70 Pro.

Specifically, the photos were provided by a Weibo blogger. As you can see, the new models have some similarities with their predecessors. It's also confirmed that both models will be available in four different colours. The Honor 70 will come in glossy black, ink green, flowing crystal, and 'Icelandic illusion'. For the Honor 70 Pro, it would have similar colours but swaps out the 'Icelandic illusion' variant for one that has a matte ceramic look to it.

There isn't much info on specs and features for the two devices yet. However, both models are expected to feature the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. The standard Honor 70 should also come with a 4800mAh battery and 66W fast charging. As for the Honor 70 Pro, the ultra-wide camera and display will probably be the difference again. Expect a slightly larger display and secondary camera with a higher pixel count.

Honor could have more improvements up its sleeves, so stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about the Honor 70 series. For those interested in the new series, do let us know why in the comments!


Honor 7A priced starting from RM429 during flash sale on 21 June 2018

The Honor 7A will be priced at RM429 during the flash sale which is happening on the 21 June 2018 exclusively on HiHonor.com as well as on Shopee. For more information regarding the tech specs of the mentioned device, the Honor 7A is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, either 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage or 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 5.7-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and it is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Honor 7X spotted on TENAA, a dual-camera with 18:9 screen device possibly from RM1100

Honor is at it again with their latest mid-range device, the honor 7X. Recently spotted on the Chinese tech regulatory body, TENAA, it gives a chance to have a sneak peek of the 7X before its inevitable release.

Based on the spec sheet by PhoneArena, it can be seen that the honor 7X will not be your average device and will actually be quite a small powerhouse. The 18:9 ratio, 6-inch 2160x1080p display paired with the 16MP+2MP dual-camera is bound to give users that premium feel.

The honor 7X is reported to be released in their hometown, China on the 11 October 2017 with no Malaysian release dates in sight just yet. Don’t worry though, Huawei and honor devices almost always make their way to Malaysia so do expect a Malaysian release date.  It is also rumoured that the device will cost from $270 (RM1100) for the base model and $315 for the more powerful 4GB RAM version, which is quite a steal for the specs they are providing.

Make sure to stay tuned to Technave.com for the Malaysian release dates and prices for this exciting new device.


ASUS Malaysia organizing a free Fashion Design Workshop with KittieYiyi on 24 June 2019

In conjunction with the new ASUS VivoBook Ultra series launch yesterday, ASUS Malaysia is organizing an interactive Fashion Design Workshop featuring KittieYiyi at INTI International College Subang (Auditorium Hall), on 24 June 2019 (11 AM).

Interested participants who would like to learn and hear out KittyYiyi's experiences and opinions can flock into the registration page right here, and there are limited seats. Besides that, there is also an online contest called "Express Yourself Through Fashion" where participants stand a chance to win KittieYiyi’s new fashion collection. ASUS Malaysia has not given us any information on to join that yet, so just stay tuned on their Facebook Page for more announcement.

The VivoBook Ultra series comprises of the VivoBook Ultra A412, VivoBook Ultra A512 and the VivoBook Ultra K403 as lightweight notebooks, featuring up to the 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with up to 8GB of RAM, a 512GB PCIe SSD and more. You can learn more about the tech specs from our coverage here.


Honor 8 Lite arrives in Asia

Honor has finally shipped it's Honor 8 Lite to Asia. Initially debuted in Finland back in February, the phone has now officially landed in India. Now this could mean that the Malaysian release may be coming real soon. Who knows, right?

The device currently cost a retail price of INR 17,999 which is an equivalent of around RM1200 so we can expect the Malaysian pricing to be around there. Interestingly, the pricing was consistent with our previous coverage of the Honor 8 Lite's reveal back in Finland.

Now for the specs, the Honor 8 was seen to be packing the following:

Well what do you think? When will it make it here to Malaysia? Stay tuned to any new updates only at TechNave.com.


Honor 8 Lite quietly revealed for about RM1284

Honor has moved fast and quickly revealed their Honor 8 Lite smartphone officially and quietly in Finland. The phone will go for €269 (RM1284) and is currently on preorder with a release date of 17 February 2017. It will be available in black, blue, gold and white with Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0.

Other tech specs include a Kirin 655 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage with up to 128GB microSD, 5.2-inch full HD display and 3000 mAh battery (non-removable). As per the previous leaks it has a single 12MP rear camera with F2.2 aperture and a wide angle 8MP front camera. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but if sales for the Honor 8 improve, Honor Malaysia might bring it in.


Honor 8 Lite unveiled in China. Only one rear camera, but retains beautiful glass back

The Honor 8 Lite was announced alongside the Honor V9 in China today. If it might look rather familiar, that's probably because it had been introduced in a multitude of other names, which includes the Huawei P8 Lite (2017), as well as Huawei Nova Lite.

Honor 8 Lite seems like the most appropriate name for the device, as it looks exactly like the Honor 8. The following are its tech-specs:

The Honor 8 Lite has the same beautiful glass body as the Honor 8, and comes in exactly the same shade of Black, Gold, White and Blue. The difference? The Honor 8 Lite sports a single 12MP rear camera. Yes, no more dual 12MP. After all, there’s a “Lite” in its name. While it only comes with a single camera sensor, it is no slouch, as it comes packed with f/2.2 aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus, as well as having a large 1.25µm pixel size. It also focuses as close as 7cm.

Other than the camera, the Honor 8 Lite also comes with a different processor. It run on the Kirin 655, which is used in most of Honor’s mid-range devices, like the recently announced Honor 6X. Keeping the lights on is a 3000mAh battery, though, there was no mention of any Quick Charge capabilities.

In terms of pricing, the Honor 8 Lite comes in three variants, differing only by the amount of RAM and internal storage. Here are the details:

The Honor 8 Lite sure looks like an interesting device. Compared to the international variants, which only has 16GB of internal storage, the Honor 8 Lite comes with a minimum of 32GB storage. While there has not been any word of the phone’s official Malaysia pricing and availability. Stay tuned on TechNave.com for future updates on this!


Honor 8 Pro appears in Huawei Russian site, releasing on 5 April 2017

We talked about the much rumoured Honor V9 as an international phone before, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore now that Huawei actually show us a new phone - Honor 8 Pro (which was also speculated as another code name) in their Russian counterpart with an official launch date 5 April 2017.

According to the Huawei Russian site, the phone will sport a Kirin 960 octa-core processor clocking in at 2.4 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM (with expandable storage via  microSD card up to 256GB), a QHD 5.7-inch display with 1440 x 2560 resolution, dual 12MP cameras at the back, 8MP front camera, a fingerprint sensor, and a 4000 mAh battery. Moreover, it will come in black, blue and gold and will be $450 (around RM1991).

If this is the case, we might as well get this international variant into Malaysia although it’s remained to be seen. Stay tuned for more Honor news at TechNave.com.


Honor 8 Pro goes on sale 3PM TODAY for RM1999!

Calling all mobile gamers, the long awaited new and improved Honor 8 Pro will go on sale today at 3.00 p.m. for a RRP of RM1999! The official link for the Honor 8 Pro can be accessed, here.

Built with pure unlimited gaming in mind, the Honor 8 Pro will be rocking the Kirin 960 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 5.7-inch 2K display and Android 7.0 + EMUI 5.1 right out of the box. It will also have 4G LTE, NFC, 12MP dual rear cameras (one of them being monochrome), 8MP front camera, an infrared universal remote controller, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type C port and a hybrid Dual SIM slot. It will measure in at 157 x 77.5 x 6.97mm and 184g while still packing in a 4000 mAh battery. Everything equipped for your professional gaming needs.

To show their love and appreciation to the fans, Honor is offering exclusive T-shirts and Mobile Legend skins for those who purchase the Honor 8 Pro at vmall.my.

Additionally, you can stand a chance to redeem a free powerbank if you share your purchase/order on social media from vmall.my. Better hurry though, only the first 100 purchasers will be able to get the free powerbank so don’t miss out!

What are you waiting for? Check out the official Honor 8 Pro page now and make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest and greatest tech news.


Honor 8 Pro officially launched for RM1999 with VR capability + new partnership with Mobile Legends

Today, Honor Malaysia officially launched their Honor 8 Pro today at RM1999 (official RRP RM2099). Available in Malaysia nationwide, it is the only Honor phone to offer a 5.7-inch 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution display (perfect for VR) while also featuring flagship tech specs like a Huawei Kirin 960 processor, 6GB of RAM and 12MP dual rear cameras.

Your standard buttons, SIM card try is on the other side

Headphone jack, USB Type-C and speaker grill

The dual camera sensors are using OUFL lens

Various sites and stores are offering the Honor 8 Pro with freebies to the 1st 100 or so customers including 11street.my at RM1999 + freebies which consist of 10,000 mAh powerbank, Type-C cable and an Ossoto voucher. The Honor IOI City Mall is also offering various freebies at RM1999 while the the Honor Sunway Carnival Mall store is including other freebies like the Honor SS Band, original Honor bluetooth earpiece and more. In addition, the first 100 customers who purchases the phone on vmall.my and share their purchase on their Facebook post will be able to redeem a powerbank as well.

In other news, they have also announced their partnership with Mobile Legends South East Asia, collaborating together to host the 2017 Mobile Legends SEA Cup in Malaysia. Mandy Mai, Senior Marketing Director from Moonton said:

"I am honoured to announce this exclusive partnership with honor Malaysia and have the honor 8 Pro as the official gaming phone for the tournament which will be used by professional eSports gamers. The honor 8Pro is a device that offers exceptional speed, graphic and detail, and we believe that gamers will takes pleasure through its superior user experience."

Stay tuned for more honor Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


Honor 8 Pro pre-order now available for RM1999 with freebies at 11street

While we wait for the honor 8 pro next week, honor fans and customers can now pre-order the device at 11street.my for RM1999 with additional freebies worth RM250 and free shipping.

The freebies that will be included with the smartphone comprises of a 10,000 mAh powerbank, Type-C cable and an Ossoto voucher. With the model coming in black and blue, it will house powerful specifications such as the octa-core Kirin 960 chip, 4000mAh battery, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 5.7-inch Quad HD display (515 ppi), a Vulkan API and more to support high intense games for VR content. Also, it has a pair of camera sensors in 12MP for photography.

If you’re interested in getting one, kindly visit their page here. Pre-order will end on 12 July 2017 on a first come first serve basis. Stay tuned for more honor Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


Honor 8 Pro price confirmed at RM2099 with official pre-order + freebies

(Update 11 July 2017): The source has updated the price to RM1999!

honor Malaysia have confirmed the price of their 2K-display, Kirin 960 and 6GB RAM packing honor 8 Pro smartphone as RM2099 with an official pre-order. Those who pre-order will get some still unmentioned freebies (probably a premium case or honor selfie stick but we're secretly hoping for a compatible VR headset). If you're interested go to the honor concept store or Huawei concept store at IOI City Mall.


Honor 8 Pro review - Thin metal VR powerhouse phablet on a budget

Building upon the good design and solid build of the Honor 8, the Honor 8 Pro looks to be more than just the XL version of the smaller Honor 8 smartphone. As the only Honor smartphone yet to feature a VR/AR ready 2K display it is also one of the first Honor smartphones to come with the flagship Kirin 960 processor from Huawei and a monochrome mode for the dual rear cameras on the back. What else does it have to offer and does it manage to deliver on Honor’s gaming aspirations? Where does it fit in the current Honor line-up? Find out in our review of the Honor 8 Pro below.

Honor was extremely proud of the Honor 8’s beautiful but slippery glass back and we have to admit that it is certainly one of the more attractive phones in the market, but the Honor 8 Pro is no less pretty with a blue metal matte backside. Personally, I think this gives it an even more premium look and feel and also it isn’t a fingerprint magnet or slips that easily in your hand.

The Honor 8 Pro packs in a 5.7-inch 2K display

USB Type C port, 3.5mm jack and speakers on the bottom

Still a pretty blue but now in matte metal

Build construction is as solid as ever and the grip is comfortable even one handed but the large 5.7-inch 2K display does make it a lot more suitable for movies and gaming than most phones. On the back there is a very slight metal ring around the dual rear cameras, not enough to qualify as a camera hump but it isn’t completely flush like the Honor 8 either.

Can you believe that this is thinner than the Honor 8?

Infrared blaster, dual rear camera, dual tone flash and rear fingerprint sensor

Like some other AR and VR ready smartphones, the Honor 8 Pro’s box can be transformed into a DIY VR viewer, but the lack of any straps means you can’t use it as a VR headset. It does let you get a taste of VR right out of the box though, so you can see if you want to get a dedicated VR headset later on.

It might need some DIY but you can transform the box into a VR viewer on the right

Finally, the Kirin 960 is on an Honor device and this comes with 6GB of RAM and a reasonable 64GB amount of storage. Like most other high-end honor devices, it comes with an infrared blaster that can be used as a universal remote controller but the main focus of the Honor 8 Pro remains the 5.7-inch 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution display. Coupled with the Kirin 960 processor and there is finally a device from Honor that can play smooth 2K gaming (more on that in a bit).

Camera features seem to have got a boost as well, as for the first time we see a monochrome mode for an honor device, along with a 3D creator that makes a realistic 3D avatar of your face. While there isn’t any Leica branding for the dual rear cameras, the monochrome mode isn’t just a fad but more on that in the performance section. Apart from those, all other camera features remain the same as the Honor 8, including panorama for the 8MP front camera and wide aperture mode for the 12MP dual rear cameras.

Interesting, so if I had a 3D printer, I could make a figurine of myself

Quite obviously, there’s a gyroscope built into the Honor 8 Pro and it handles Google Cardboard VR super smoothly. Not much going on with the Audio, but 4G LTE and Wifi connectivity work well, while the NFC promises more things to come like mobile cashless payments. The Honor 8 Pro runs on EMUI 5.1 and Android 7.0 Nougat but recent updates have revealed that it will soon get Android 8.0 Oreo as well.

Yep, that gyroscope is working in the Honor 8 Pro

Overall, the Honor 8 Pro may look somewhat similar to the Honor 8 and might even have it’s name based on it, but in terms of performance it is on a whole higher level thanks to the Kirin 960 processor, 6GB RAM and 2K display. While the Honor 8 got mostly midrange ratings, the Honor 8 Pro gets 115807 in AnTuTu, 1758 in 3DMark’s Slingshot Extreme and 61.0 fps on Epic Citadel, clearly flagship level benchmark scores.

AnTuTu score for the Honor 8 Pro is flagship level

Smooth and pretty in 2K Asphalt 8:Airborne

Finally, the Kirin 960 is fully capable of delivering 2K resolution gaming and it does this excellently with Asphalt 8: Airborne. Gameplay was smooth and lag free even on high visual quality settings while VR games like the bundled Jaunt looks great. The only price to pay is that the Honor 8 Pro gets hot quite quickly, so we’d recommend getting a heat resistant silicone case with it.

Not enough to burn your fingers, but hot enough

This 2K resolution performance carries forward with movie watching as well, allowing you to enjoy 2K movies in crisp and clear yet super smooth clarity. Audio unfortunately is loud but doesn’t deliver anything special, so you might want to get a good pair of headphones to go with that case as well. Overall Wifi and 4G LTE connectivity are fine.

In terms of camera, the Honor 8 Pro isn’t that much different from the Honor 8, delivering clear and fast photos in most any situation. The new monochrome mode isn’t as detailed in terms of the gradations of blacks and greys on the original Huawei P9 or Huawei P10 but it is a step higher than most black and white filters. Low-light and selfie shots are just fine, but too dark and shots might get some noise. Light painting also works great while selfie shots are clear as well.

Pretty nice and detailed monochrome mode

Battery life is as good as can be expected, but thanks to the bigger, higher resolution display, the 4000 mAh battery only manages to get about 1 day of use on heavy usage, while marathon gamers can expect to have it last a bit more than half a day on a continuous gaming binge. That being said, outside of heavy usage, most normal to medium users can expect 1 day and a half on a full charge. The phone charges fairly fast though, getting 100% in under 2 hours.

The Honor 8 Pro builds on the solid foundations of the Honor 8 and takes a running jumping leap with it all to become an excellent value flagship phablet that you can get for below RM2K. Initially priced at an RRP (recommended retail price) of RM1999, you can now get it at some sellers for RM1839 and you’ll be hard pressed to find a similar 2K display smartphone within this same price range.

Most other new models in this range only have full HD displays, however, this added performance does come at the price of battery life and some heat, so if this bothers you you might want to look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a gaming phablet with flagship features and performance then you should seriously consider the Honor 8 Pro. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reviews and news.


Honor 8 Pro unboxing and hands-on video

We take a closer look at the Honor 8 Pro with our unboxing and hands-on video. Featuring flagship features and tech specs that include the Kirin 960 processor, a 5.7-inch 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display and more, the RM1999 Honor 8 Pro finally delivers smooth 2K gaming performance and a high resolution VR experience which you can see for yourself in the video below.


ASUS Malaysia releases 18.4 -inch Transformer AIO - All-in-One PC Cum Tablet

The recent CES 2013 showed off a number of large scale tablets and the ASUS Transformer AIO (All-in-One) is one of them. Launched officially today (27-3-2013) in Malaysia, the ASUS Transformer AIO (P1801) offers the best of both worlds by offering both a desktop AIO form factor along with a portable 18.4 inch touchscreen tablet. Like other ASUS Transformer machines this hybrid AIO can be detached from it's stand and used as a tablet.

Alternatively, it can be propped up on it's stand, hooked up to a wireless keyboard and mouse and then used like any other traditional Desktop AIO PC. What sets it apart is the fact that once you detach it, and lay it flat, you can transform it into a Microsoft Surface like machine. At CES 2013 these giant tablets were shown off as those that you could play interactive board games with your family and the ASUS Transformer AIO is no different.

The tablet has its own NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and tech specs but when it is plugged into the PC Station stand, the processor and hardware located inside the stand take over for a more powerful experience. In terms of tech specs, the Asus Transformer AIO includes the following:ASUS Transformer AIO Tablet Mode:

ASUS Transformer AIO PC Station (Stand) Mode:

As a tablet, the ASUS Transformer AIO isn't really the most portable of tablets we've tried using, but when laid flat the IPS screen's wide viewing angles come into play, making it a very fun family Surface-like machine to play with. In this way, one can also envision small team meeting or brainstorming applications where you could discuss, flick and highlight things with your team on a single large touchscreen device. When the ASUS Transformer AIO is docked with its PC Station stand it will automatically use Windows 8 and when it is detached (and used as a tablet) it will use the Android 4.1 operating system. When attached to a separate monitor the PC Station stand can function like any other desktop PC system. However, another unique features is that as long as the PC Station stand is plugged in or connected to the same WiFi router, the tablet can stream Windows 8 anytime you press the blue Switch button on the side of the tablet. Likewise you can also switch to the Android 4.1 operating system when it is connected to the stand. Check out the video below:


Honor 8 Pro wins Best Product 2017-2018 Consumer Smartphone EISA 2017 award

Honor recently received the Best Product 2017-2018, Consumer Smartphone award from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards 2017 for their Honor 8 Pro smartphone. Highlighting the 5.7-inch 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display, 6GB RAM, dual 12MP rear cameras, 4000 mAh battery and more, the Honor 8 Pro offers plenty of added value at an RRP of RM1999 (our current price list has it going from RM1849). Check out the EISA site for more details.


Honor 8 coming to Malaysia on 6 September 2016, register your interest and get a free gift pack

Honor Malaysia have sent out the invites confirming that the Honor 8 will be coming to Malaysia on 6 September 2016. Featuring tech specs that include a dual rear camera, metal frame and beautiful 15 layer glass back, you can also get a free gift pack with your purchase of the Honor 8 worth RM500 so go register your interest at the VMALL.my site.

In addition, you can also win one of 2 Honor 8 smartphones and more by entering the "8 reasons I deserve the Honor 8" contest. Check out how to enter and all the prizes below:


Honor 8 officially announced in China for only RM 1196

After the unofficial unveiling on TENAA, Honor officially announced their take on the Huawei P9, the Honor 8. It shares some design elements – the dual camera module and all metal build -  but not the price; it will start from only CNY 1,999 (~RM 1196).

The Honor 8 comes with a 5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen, plus a dual-12 MP camera setup on the back, with f/2.2 aperture. The front camera meanwhile is an 8 MP unit with f/2.4 aperture. The phone has up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. So far, on paper the Honor 8 is pretty much identical to the P9.

What different is the processor - in this case a Kirin 950. It has a 3000mAh battery, and 4G LTE support. It charges through USB Type C, and it comes with EMUI 4.1 which is based on Android 6.0 (which is the same as Huawei P9). The honor 8 comes in Pearl White, Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, Sakura Pink and Sapphire Blue colours – pretty extensive.

The phone will be available from July 19, with prices starting from CNY 1999 (~RM 1196) for the 3GB/32GB combo, CNY 2299 (~RM 1376) For the 4GB/32GB combo and  finally the 4GB/64GB will have a sticker price of CNY 2499 (~RM 1495) We will update when this model will come to Malaysia, right here on TechNave.


Honor 8 officially launched in Paris for Europe from €399 (RM1814), coming to Malaysia soon?

After its initial launch in China, the Honor 8 has since then been launched in the US and now in Paris for Europe. Featuring the dual rear camera with a colour sensor and monochrome sensor along with a 2.5D glass front and back, the Honor 8 was priced at €399 (RM1814) for the 4GB RAM / 32GB storage version and €499 (RM2269) for the 4GB RAM / 64GB storage version. Both will be available in September for Europe, but with the various launches happening, we can't help but wonder when Malaysia's turn will be.

With no invite in sight, we estimate that the Honor 8 will be coming to Malaysia early next month. Considering that the Honor 7 debuted at RM1399 we estimate that the Honor 8 will be priced a bit higher at RM1499 or RM1599, placing it in direct contention with the ASUS ZenFone 3 and OnePlus 3 (what can we say, Europe pricing has usually been higher). Stay tuned for more at TechNave.com as we may be getting a closer look at the Honor 8 soon (or as soon as the Malaysia launch happens of course :P).


Honor 8 pre-order available on OPPOMart.com internationally

Two days ago, honor 8 was officially revealed in China. If you think Malaysia would have to wait for a long time for the device, well you don't really have to anymore, because you can now pre-order it internationally on OPPO's website.

To pre-order the smartphone internationally, simply visit OPPOMart.com to check it out. It's priced $349 on the website so that's around RM1380, although the price is hiked a bit, it's also the easiest way to get a China smartphone this early and I think many customers won't mind forking out their cash for this. Both 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants are listed on OPPOMart.com, but if you want the new sleek blue cover one, it's only available for the 4GB RAM model.

Along with the 3GB/4GB RAM variant, the Honor 8 also sports a powerful Kirin 950 chipset, a 5.2-inch display and packing dual rear cameras with 12MP CMOS sensors each (similar to the Huawei P9 series' camera module). Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Honor 8 retail specials offers 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version from RM1599

In an offline move, it appears that retail stores selling the Honor 8 will be offering special pricing deals on the high spec and low spec versions. No info on which retail stores exactly are offering these price deals but you can see the price breakdown below. The pretty upper midrange Honor 8 is still a good smartphone to get but if you need some more details about it feel free to check out our review.


Honor 8 review - An Honor that looks AND feels like a flagship

Honor have made a number of value beating smartphones that while offering good performance and innovation on par with some flagships, many of their ‘flagships’ haven't always looked the part. Breaking out of their ‘value beating’ cliche, Honor are finally coming out with a smartphone that looks as awesome as most flagships with their metal frame glass front and back Honor 8. Is it just another pretty device or does it deliver flagship-level performance at the same time? Read on and find out in our full review of the Honor 8.

Coming in black, gold, sapphire blue and white, the shinier sapphire blue Honor 8 really looks stunning compared to the rather practical metal body of the Honor 7, in fact, we think it actually looks nicer than the new Apple iPhone 7. Building upon the metal frame and glass back of the Honor 6 Plus but refining it even further with a 15-layer glass back that reflects light beautifully the Honor 8 fits nicely in the palm of the hand.

15 layers of glass are the reason why you get these multiple and beautiful reflections of light on the back of the Honor 8

Featuring a rigid metal frame, the sapphire blue and gold Honor 8 have a more striking front than the black and white coloured versions, but all of them are unfortunately fingerprint magnets. The rounded metal frame and glass front and back combine to make it a rather slippery phone as well, but there’s no denying that the Honor 8 looks and feels like a flagship smartphone. As usual, the dual rear cameras do not protrude so there is less risk of damage when you lay it down.

Featuring a slim metal frame with premium shiny glass front and back, the Honor 8 looks better than most flagships

This time around, Honor have changed up their fingerprint sensor a bit and we’re glad to see that you’re not going to get any accidental presses on the sensor since it is a bit deeper in than the sensor on the Honor 7. That being said, the Honor 8 fingerprint sensor also features the customizable smart key, so you can press, double press or press and hold the fingerprint sensor to activate the flashlight, open up an app, take a screenshot and more.

Honor have paid a lot of attention to the design to ensure that the Honor 8 feels as good as it looks

Check out the gold Honor 8's Smart Key in action

There's a lot to be happy about with the Honor 8's tech specs as there's 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and the octa-core high-performance Kirin 950 processor

Featuring the same Kirin 950 processor as the previous Huawei flagships like the Huawei Mate 8, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the Honor 8 has flagship pedigree tech specs and practically every other flagship feature you could want. This includes an infra-red universal remote control, NFC, DTS sound processing, dedicated Hi6402 audio Chip, VoLTE and the aforementioned customizable smart key enabled rear fingerprint sensor.

The Honor 8 packs in a universal remote controller...

... and a lot more like the customizable Smart Key and Knuckle Sense.

Somehow, despite the slim 7.45 thin body, Honor have also managed to fit in a 3000 mAh battery with fast charging. However, the most interesting feature remains the dual rear cameras on the back which while sporting one colour sensor and one monochrome sensor, does not feature any LEICA branding like the previous dual rear cameras on the Huawei P9. Apparently, this is because there is no monochrome mode for the Honor 8 but it will instead focus more on the wide aperture or afterfocus bokeh function first introduced with the Honor 6 Plus.

The Wide Aperture mode lets you change the focus after the shot has been taken with just a simple slider interface ...

... so you can get shots of water in motion or ...

... or a more colourful object instead, after the shot has been taken.

Be that as it may, Honor have also put in a ton of camera features including their automatic long exposure light painting mode, a manual-like Pro Photo mode and Pro video mode, good food filter, panorama and more. They also have not forgotten about their 8MP front camera and selfie users as there is a beauty mode, selfie panorama mode and an interesting automatic feature which turns the screen into a front soft light or flash automatically, allowing you to take selfies in pitch black conditions. There is no 4K video recording though or RAW format options but full HD video recording should be enough for most users.

There's a whole bunch of camera features on the Honor 8 for both the rear and front cameras

Pro Mode lets you take control with manual camera features

Truthfully, we’re a bit peeved at Honor Malaysia because they’ve focused so much on the Honor 8’s design when it is easily able to deliver flagship level performance like a 91970 AnTuTu score, 55.5 fps on Epic Citadel, 738 on 3DMark Slingshot and 4617 on the multicore GeekBench. These benchmark scores easily place it up there with more expensive flagship devices and the 4GB of RAM really helps in making the device more stable. Game performance was lag free even on high visual quality settings for Asphalt 8: Airborne so expect all the nitro fire and special effects with the more demanding Android games out there.

This is easily a flagship level score on AnTuTu

3DMark and GeekBench return great scores for the Honor 8

Epic Citadel performance is quite high as well for the Honor 8

The Honor 8 is fast enough to deliver smooth performance in Asphalt 8: Airborne on high visual quality settings

On medium to normal usage, you can expect the Honor 8 to last well past a day, just a bit more than the 1 day and a half on a single charge while quick charging returns the phone to 100% in a bit more than hour or so. Audio quality is loud and clear although probably not the mobile boombox you’re looking for, but good enough for some easy listening for yourself and a movie or two.

The phone does have the same issues as most metal frame phones in that it does get hotter faster than plastic but our thermometer had it only go as high as about 38 degrees celsius. The phone is also hotter around the frame rather than the front or back, but a silicon case should solve that issue nicely. Connectivity was smooth and stable while call quality and signal strength are good as well.

The Honor 8 also hides a really solid trio of cameras, and while we miss that monochrome mode from the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus, the rear and front cameras work very well. Picture quality is excellent, the cameras are very fast and details are very crisp (burst mode works very well). We really like how Huawei and Honor have made fairly difficult features like light painting and wide aperture available to the general user as you can now do a lot more with the camera you have with you without as many steps or equipment as when you’re using a DSLR. If you take the time to explore all the features, the Honor 8 will continuously and pleasantly surprise you.

Auto, 12MP ~ Burst mode - catches things in motion clearly ...

Auto, 12MP ~ great low-light performance

Light painting ~ Star trails and that straight line is a plane cutting across the sky

Auto, 8MP ~ the screen automatically turns into the flash for selfies in the dark

Overall, the Honor 8 is a superb all-rounder flagship smartphone which looks and performs better than more expensive smartphones out there. We feel that for RM1699 (now RM1619), the Honor 8 really packs in a value busting deal but for many Honor users this may seem like a reasonably high hurdle as most Honor smartphones have kept around the RM1K to RM1.5K range. For those users, all we can say is, you’re getting a lot more for your ringgit than you think.

Personally, I would have liked a bit more time to explore all the features that the Honor 8 has to offer, but because of time constraints, we can’t. For those lucky Honor 8 buyers you’re going to really enjoy all that the Honor 8 has to offer despite the slippery fingerprint magnet front and back (which can be solved easily with a clear TPU or silicone case). Unfortunately, this isn’t the more affordable P9 (with it’s unique monochrome mode) you’re looking for but it is an excellent continuation of the earlier Honor 6 Plus.

Competition for the Honor 8 includes the ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL which is the same size, has similar tech specs and glass front and back design, and is priced lower but is currently not available here in Malaysia yet. The larger ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL is priced a bit lower as well, is larger than the Honor 8 and has more powerful camera features, but you can check out our review to see which one suits your needs more. It is notable to say that the Honor 8 packs in NFC, something which you’re going to need if Malaysia fully embraces mobile wallets and wireless payment like Android Pay (there is already MaybankPay) but if you’re not a user right now, you won’t feel the loss either.


Honor 8 teardown into pieces

Honor recently announced the mid-range flagship device, Honor 8. Its a 2.5D double glass body smartphone that packs tech specs of  5.2-inch Full HD display, 3/4 GB of RAM in the 32/64 GB storage versions, microSD expansion, USB Type-C, 3000 mAh battery, 8 MP front-facing camera and dual 12 MP rear-facing cameras. Now we had a chance to see what's inside this little beast.

The glass front and back are held to the metal frame using adhesive glue. The internal hardware are held together by metal ribbon cable while thermal stickers allow the heat to disperse.


Honor 8 unboxing and hands-on video

The Honor 8 certainly turns heads with its flashy looks and slim profile, but if you're looking for a closer look at this smartphone, especially the more premium sapphire blue version than we have a treat for you as we managed to get some time with the phone up close and personal. Take a look at our unboxing and hands-on video where we put it through its paces before the review proper.


Honor 8S 2020 Malaysia release: Now with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage for RM429

If you're looking for a new entry-level smartphone for basic use, there's a new option for you to consider. Honor has unveiled an upgraded model to its entry-level Honor 8S smartphone today. It comes with slightly better tech specs and will be available starting from 22 August 2020 for RM429.

So, you're probably wondering what's different in the new model? In terms of tech specs, there are only two differences. The old Honor 8S model had just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, but the new model comes with 3GB and 64GB of storage. It should be able to handle app multi-tasking better without constantly shutting them down for you and the extra storage is also a nice touch. Aside from that, it has the same 5.71-inch 720p Dewdrop display, 13MP main rear camera, and 3020mAh battery.

Another notable thing is that the upgraded Honor 8S, like the standard model, has access to Google Mobile Services. In other words, you'll have no problems using apps like the Google Play Store, Google Maps, and YouTube. It'll run on Android 9 though, so the software would be a bit outdated.

If you're interested, the upgraded model is available in Aurora Blue and Navy Blue. You can check the product store page for more details. With that said, would an entry-level model like this be something you're interested in? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


ASUS Malaysia releases full range of ROG gaming machines from RM3199 to RM8499

ASUS Malaysia recently revealed that their full range of Republic of Gamers (ROG) products of gaming laptops, desktop and accessories are now available in Malaysia. Featuring the top of the line ASUS ROG G751 from RM8499, to the budget but still powerful GL552 at RM3199, there is a gaming laptop for every type of gamer. For those who don't need to be mobile there is the compact but also powerful ASUS G20 for the desktop gamers. Check out the ASUS Republic of Gamers site for more information.


Honor 8X Phantom Blue will officially be available starting 15 February 2019

Honor has announced that the brand new Honor 8X Phantom Blue colour will be available in Malaysia, starting from 15 February 2019 on their official website as well as Lazada and Shopee for the price of RM949. On the next day, the aforementioned device will be available at all Honor Experience Stores nationwide.

To give more detailed regarding the new colour, the Phantom Blue gradually changes colour from blue to purple depending on the angle you are looking at. As for the tech specs, the Honor 8X is running on the HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 20MP + 2MP rear sensors, 16MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable battery.


Honor 9.9 Mega Campaign has great deals available and sees return of Honor 20 Pro Icelandic Frost variant

If you've been paying attention, you probably know that monthly online sales campaign are common for brands in Malaysia now. Another one will be held around 9 September and Honor is announced its Honor 9.9 Mega Campaign. The campaign will run from 8 to 18 September, with some great deals available to all Malaysians via Honor's Online Store.

The first 3 days of the campaign, from 8 to 10 September, will start with a few products only. More will be available on promo in the following 8 days, so do check the screenshots below if there's something specific you're interested in. Anyway, there will be discounts for the Honor MagicBook 14 laptop, smartphones like the Honor 9X Pro, and wearables Honor MagicWatch 2.

One of the great things about this campaign period is the return of the Icelandic Frost colour for the Honor 20 Pro. From 8 to 10 September, you'll be able to purchase this limited edition colour for RM1599. This is a phone that sports a quad-rear camera setup (48MP+16MP+8MP+2MP), which has an impressive score of 111 on DxOMark.

Besides that, there will vouchers worth up to RM100 for you grab during the campaign period. To do that, you'll have to log in to the campaign page every day to try your luck. If you're feeling lucky, you can also subscribe to get updates from Honor during this campaign for a chance to win some lucky draw prizes. There will be three Honor Band 5i smart bands and three units of the Honor Scale 2.

Those who plan to buy anything during the sale can visit the campaign page or Honor Malaysia's Facebook page. But having said that, is there a particular product you're interested in? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Honor 9 “Light Catcher” spotted on TENAA, latest Kirin chipset and dual-camera setup

One of 2017’s most anticipated smartphones, the Honor 9 has appeared and has been certified by the Chinese regulatory agency TENAA. Expected to be revealed somewhere next month, three different versions codenamed STF-AL00, STF-TL10 and STF-AL10 were also found in the listing.

Some of the Honor 9’s specification can be seen below:

Based on some ads we have seen online, it can be seen that Honor has really highlighted on the Honor 9’s dual-camera setup. Being dubbed “The Light Catcher”, we can assume that the camera will most likely perform extremely well is super low-light conditions. Only time will tell.

As for the colour variations, only the gold model has been listed at the TENAA but we expect more colours to be released as well. Perhaps even the signature “Honor Blue” colour, eh?

No Malaysian releases or pricings can be found just yet but the device is expected to sell in China for around 3000 Yuan (RM1890). Do stay tuned to TechNave.com for any Malaysian updates on Honor’s upcoming masterpiece.


Honor 9 Lite - Life Changing Device

Ever wonder how a smartphone could actually change our life? The Honor 9 Lite packs a quad-camera setup with two on each side, sporting a shiny body back and runs on basic tech-specs of 3GB + 32GB memory, Kirin 659 chipset, 3000mAh and more. Check out the 3 episode series to know more:-


Honor 9 Midnight Black to be unveiled soon!

It is official; Huawei has confirmed that the black variant of the latest Honor 9 will be launched next week on 18 July 2017.

Dubbed the new Midnight Black, the new colour will be a nice addition on top of the already existing Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue and Gold versions. This will give the Honor 9 a total of 4 colour options for your selection.If the first few colour variants were not really in your style level, maybe the Midnight Black will give you a little nudge towards the Honor 9.

The price of the Midnight Black version is not expected to change from the original RRP for the Honor 9 so don’t worry much there.

There is still no news on the Malaysian release of the Honor 9 yet but if there is, we can expect the Midnight Black version to come along with the device. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for any more updates.


Honor 9 Premium making its way to Europe for ~RM4K, will it come to Malaysia too?

The honor 9 has yet to come into the Malaysia market, so while we are waiting for that, Europe will be getting an honor 9 Premium version with bigger memory capacity.Coming soon to Europe with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM for a hefty €455 (~RM4229), the rest of the tech-specs remains the same. Most of the Europe countries have started their pre-orders on the device already and it will officially go on sale on 28 August 2017. If that's the case, will honor also plan to introduce the premium model to Malaysia as well?

That's pretty hard to say, it was only recently that honor Malaysia introduced the honor 8 Pro, so it's unlikely they would bring in the honor 9 so soon. Perhaps in a few more months. We will surely keep an eye on that, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Honor 9 officially revealed in China with dual-cameras and Kirin 960 processor

The Honor 9 is yet again one of those smartphones that has been leaked through and through. However for no longer, the Honor 9 is now official and has been revealed in China along with a price tag of 2299CNY (RM1500) for the 64GB/4GB RAM version, 2699CNY (RM1700) for the 64GB/6GB RAM version and lastly 2999CNY (RM1900) for the high end 128GB/6GB version.

In terms of specs however, it would seem that all previous leaks were on the spot for once. The Honor 9 will be rocking these specs:

The Honor 9 was shown with its classic reflective housing and will be available in Black, Blue and Amber Gold color options.

There is no indication of when the device will be arriving in Malaysia but you can almost bet that it is around the corner now that we have an official confirmation. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more Honor updates and official Malaysian pricings.


Honor 90 series release: up to 200MP cameras, SD 8+ Gen 1, 6.78-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, 12GB RAM and more from ~RM1626

Honor recently released their Honor 90 series midrangers consisting of the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro smartphones. Released on pre-order in China, the phones are set for global release with GMS later but for now they will offer pricing from 2499 CNY (~RM1626) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage Honor 90.

Talking about the Honor 90, the base version comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset that has been overclocked slightly with a 2.5Ghz Cortex-A710 core. It uses a 6.7-inch OLED display with 2664 x 1200 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1600 nits. There’s a 50MP front camera in a punch hole while 2 medium sized camera humps contain 200MP + 12MP ultra wide + 2MP depth sensor cameras.

Other tech specs include a 5000 mAh battery with 66W fast charging but can also handle 40W Power Delivery if you don’t have the Honor fast charger. The Honor 90 will be available in black, green, ice feather blue and silver.

The Pro version ups the ante with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2700 x 1224 pixel resolution, over 1000 nits brightness, HDR support and 120Hz refresh rate. Like the Honor 90, the Pro variant also comes with 12GB / 16GB RAM and 256GB / 512GB storage.

However, it offers a dual 50MP + 2MP front camera in a pill cut-out on the top of the display. Rear cameras are similar to the Honor 90 with 2 medium sized camera humps consisting of a 200MP + 12MP ultra wide angle + 32MP portrait camera with 2.5x optical zoom and OIS. It offers 5000 mAh battery with up to 90W fast charging, dual stereo speakers and is available in the same black, green, ice feather blue and silver colours.

Here are the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro prices. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but stay tuned to TechNave.com and we’ll keep you updated.


Honor 9A confirmed to be launching on 30 March 2020

It was hinted a few days ago that Honor was going to launch the Honor 9A soon. We now know that it's launching this 30 March 2020, along with the Honor 30S and likely other devices as well. This means we'll be seeing one new entry-level and a mid-range device from Honor next week.

An official launch poster for the Honor 9A has appeared on Weibo and it confirms the device's launch date. It also claims that it can last three days with one charge. This feat is made possible thanks to its alleged 5000mAh battery, which was hinted in our previous article on the device. Besides the large battery, it's also expected to have an Helio P35 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage.

On the other hand, the Honor 30S is likely to come with the Kirin 820 chip, which comes with 5G support. Leaked render shows that it has a quad rear camera setup and it's probably going to have beefier specs too, but we don't have a lot of details on this device so far.

Anyhow, you can expect more details for both devices to be revealed in the next few days. With that said, which one do you think is the more interesting phone so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Honor 9S will launch in Malaysia soon, in collaboration with Tien Tien Yogurt

For fans of Honor with a low budget, an entry-level model from the brand is set to launch in Malaysia soon. The company has announced that the Honor 9S will be coming to our shores, along with a collaboration with Tien Tien Yogurt - a local company that specialised in yoghurt beverages.

The announcement was made on the Honor Malaysia Facebook page. Considering that this came a few days after the announcement that the MagicBook and Watch GS Pro would come to Malaysia, Honor Malaysia may plan to launch the Honor 9S with the new laptop and smartwatch. As for the launch date, we expect it to be sometime next week or at the end of September.

But what do we know about the Honor 9S? So far, Honor Malaysia has confirmed that it will be running on Magic UI 3.1. It will also have 32GB of internal storage, a 5.45-inch 1440 x 720 FullView Display, 5MP single rear camera, and a 3020mAh battery. The other specs haven't been confirmed, but it should come with a Helio P22 chipset and 2GB of RAM.

Pricing for the phone hasn't been confirmed either, but you can expect this to be quite affordable. Having said that, what do you think of the design of the phone? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


ASUS Malaysia releases world’s 1st livestreaming beautification technology, the ZenFone Live smartphone for RM649 only

Today, ASUS Malaysia has announced a brand new smartphone as the world’s first to feature a dedicated real-time live-streaming beautification technology camera. Called as the ZenFone Live (ZB501KL), the device seems to be designed for the vloggers in mind who live streams themselves often on the go. Below is the official specifications:

Known as BeautyLive, the front camera’s megapixel is not specified but it houses large 1.4μm pixels which can pick up twice the amount of light and a dedicated LED selfie flash, intended for users who love doing live streams. It also has dual microphones to eliminate background noise to enhance your speech without a need for a plug-in microphone. There is also a free 100GB space on Google Drive for 2 years.

Coming in Navy Black, Shimmer Gold, and Rose Pink. The device is slated for RM649 only and it’s available now nationwide. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Honor 9X Pro first look impressions, device confirmed coming to Malaysia soon

Here's some good news for Honor fans: Honor 9X Pro is on the way and is coming to Malaysia very soon. The company will be hosting a global online launch on the 25 February (1:30am local time) that will feature a few new devices, including this mid-range smartphone.

While the official launch is still a few days off, we already got to take a look at the new phone and have taken some photos of it. If you refer to our review on the Honor 9X, you can see that the Honor 9X Pro looks just the same in terms of design. It has the same pop-up camera on the top, triple-camera at the back, SIM tray moved to the top, and fingerprint sensor moved to the power button. The only thing that is different is the charging port being USB Type-C instead of micro USB.

Front of the device, with no notch or punch-hole

Back of the phone, really digging the X shape formed by reflected light

The pop-up camera and SIM tray can be found on top

The charging port at the bottom uses USB Type-C and the audio jack was retained

Triple rear camera has a bit more AI capabilities this time

Under the hood, the Honor 9X Pro's biggest improvement over the Honor 9X is its Kirin 810F chipset that was manufactured on the 7nm process. Overall, it'll perform better and have lower battery consumption. In addition, the new chipset comes with a built-in NPU that will use AI to deliver photos with enhanced sharpness and white balance.

We didn't get to play around with the camera for too long, but we did manage to take a few photos with it. From what we've seen, the triple rear camera performs really well, delivering great white balance and details on the standard or wideangle shots. The selfie shot we took was a bit less satisfactory, as it had a portion that was rather washed out. We've included a few samples below so you can judge them for yourself.

Good white balance and the picture looks quite sharp

Selfie - Window on the left looks washed out

Now that you've got to see the Honor 9X Pro, what do you think it so far? Would you be interested in purchasing the device when it becomes available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more details.


Honor Band 6 pre-order: 1.47-inch AMOLED display, 6-axis sensor, and 14-day battery life for RM189

Yesterday, Honor unveiled a new MagicBook laptop for pre-order in Malaysia. But if your Hari Raya shopping budget is on the modest side, how about a new smartband? The new Honor Band 6 is also up now for pre-orders until 12 May 2021.

First unveiled back in November 2020, the Honor Band 6 finally makes its way to Malaysia. This new model comes with a 1.47-inch AMOLED display that now has colour, and is 148% larger than its predecessor. It also has a 6-axis sensor to monitor your movements and activities, as well as a battery life rated at 14 days. The battery even supports fast charging, with a 10-minute charge enough for 3 days of usage.

In terms of features, the Honor Band 6 comes with 10 workout modes to start with. This number is expected to grow to 96 modes through software updates. Besides that, the fitness tracker can monitor your heart rate and stress levels, track your sleeping schedule, and even predict a lady's next period.

The Honor Band 6 can be pre-ordered for RM189. If you're interested, do check out the pre-order page on Honor's Lazada store page. But with that said, what do you think of it so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Honor Band Z1 stirs the Malaysian smartwatch market at RM259, coming on 19 January 2016

Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that the elegant metal Honor Band Z1 smartwatch (also known as Honor Band Zero) and fitness tracker will be coming to Malaysia on 19 January 2016 from 3.08pm for just RM259 (at VMALL.my). Featuring health or fitness tracking and notification alert capabilities this premium looking smartwatch is set to stir the smartwatch market at just RM259. The Band Z1 has an aluminium metal body with a choice of black, white and khaki straps. Check out the video and images for yourself below:


Honor CNY Celebration sale boasts rewards totalling up to RM5000000

In about two weeks, many people around the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year. This is the time where we see lots of promotions, and Honor Malaysia is going big this year. The company has announced a CNY Celebration that will start tomorrow.

Specifically, Honor Malaysia's CNY Celebration will be between 15 January 2022 and 15 February 2022. During this time, Honor fans can purchase a range of different Honor products and enjoy freebies worth a total of RM5000000. These freebies include earbuds, thermal flasks, backpacks, and more.

There is a total of nine devices you can purchase to get these freebies. The list includes the Honor 50, Honor 50 Lite, MagicBook 15, MagicBook X 15, MagicBook Pro, MagicBook 14, MagicBook X 15, MagicBook 14, and MagicBook 15. You can check the table below or the promo site for more details.

Honor MagicBook 15 (intel i5 16GB + 512GB)

Honor MagicBook X 15 (intel i5 8GB + 512GB)

Honor Backpack, Logitech Mouse, Office 365 Personal

Honor MagicBook X 15 (Intel i3 8GB + 256GB)

So, is there a device you plan to buy this CNY? Do let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more CNY deals (you know they're coming, lol).


Honor Comparison: honor 5x vs honor 7 Enhanced edition vs honor 7

The honor 5x and honor 7 Enhanced Edition (along with the honor Band Z1) are coming very soon next week on 26 January in Malaysia so there's much anticipation about it.  But how different is it between the honor 7 and the Enhanced version? We decided to do some comparisons, and threw in the honor 5x as well because it's more fun that way. Read below to see how all the three devices fare against each other!

So lets start with the look and feel first, frankly speaking, all three devices really stand out with a premium metal build. The honor 5x (5.5-inch display) in particular offers a bigger screen display, while the latter two are 5.2-inch which isn't that bad, considering all three of them have superb 1920 x 1080p full HD resolution. As for the camera, both the honor 7 and Enhanced Edition features the same 20MP rear camera + 8MP front camera with soft LED flash, while the 5x's rear and front are 13MP and 5MP (with no LED flash).

The honor 7 Enhanced version takes the win in the storage section (32GB), however that can be quickly overlooked since all three can store up to 128GB worth of expandable storage via the MicroSD slot. All three should have a fingerprint sensor but the Honor 5x looks like it will not have the customizable smart key. Rest assured though, the Enhanced Edition comes with a Sony IMX230 sensor and dual tone LED flash.

Moving on, the Enhanced Edition once again easily wins this one as it is running on an octa-Core Huawei Kirin 935 processor (4xA53 2.2GHz + 4xA53 1.5GHz) with Mali-T628 MP4 GPU. The honor 7 comes in second place (Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 +   HiSilicon Kirin 935) and the 5x is the last (Snapdragon 616 chip, with a 64-bit quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex A53 and quad-core 1.2 GHz A53 cores ). Again, all three are powered by 3GB of RAM although the 5x also offers a 2GB RAM version; and besides that, their battery sizes are also quite close with each other as well, with the honor 5x being the lowest (3000 mAh), just 100 mAh difference from the honor 7 and Enhanced Edition, so it should be obvious that which device will last longer.

Also as mentioned earlier with the resolution above, considering the processor all three devices should also be able to perform similarly great for graphic and video watching. Lastly, the enhanced version has the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.0, while the other two are still using Android 5.0 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1.

Currently the honor 7 costs RM1399, the other two still don't have a price tag yet but we can expect the 5x to cost lower like around RM668 (after converting from Chinese Yuan), and the enhanced version to be higher (RM1338 in China's currency rate). And even though the enhanced version is the clear winner, it doesn't mean that you have to choose that one. If I were to choose between the three of them, I'd choose the 5x because of the bigger display. Not to mention, the price should be more affordable and the tech specs aren't that too far off with the honor 7 and enhanced version. However, if you like taking a lot of pictures then the enhanced version is probably the best one because it sports a Sony IMX230 sensor and 32GB storage.

That's all for now, stay tuned as we will cover the honor 5x and honor 7 Enhanced version next week. In the meantime, you can always check out our tech spec comparison tool between the honor 7 Enhanced Edition, honor 7 and honor 5X. And as always, thanks for reading!


Honor Gala 2015 achieved RM12 million in one day

On 11.11, over 200000 customers flocked to the Honor Gala Day and went “gaga” over their fantastic offers. In just four seconds at Vmall.my, 100 units of battery packs (RM11) were instantly sold. The battery packs turned out to be the top seller on top of the 15000 units of Honor smartphones that were also for sale on the day itself for a total sale value of RM12 Million.

“It has been a great journey for honor thus far, and the honor Gala 2015 sale is our way to reward our fans for all their support for the brand. The honor Gala 2015 sale was also a great opportunity for us to spread the joy of 11.11 with our fans and consumers. This is also a way for us to reach of our goal to be closer to the fans. As such, we hope that 11.11 was a memorable day for our fans, as it was to us,” said Allen An, E-commerce Director, Malaysia Consumer BG, Honor Malaysia.

Here are some of the highlights during the Honor Gala day:-

At the end of the day, Honor was also one of the best sellers in Lazada’s 11.11 online revolution event as well.

For more information, please visit www.vmall.my


Honor, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi join hands to create fast-charging standards

As fast-charging becomes increasingly better, the need for standards become more important. There are too many companies developing fast chargers, so it's important for there to be a unified standard. Fortunately, the big companies are well ahead of us.

As reported by ITHome (via Gizmochina), Chinese smartphone manufacturers are joining hands to create unified fast-charging standards. The announcement was released via an official document from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). It mentions that there will be "Technical Specifications for Converged Fast Charging of mobile terminals".

As you can obviously tell, this refers to fast-charging standards for mobile devices. The accompanying document confirmed that Honor, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi are the big smartphone companies that will take part in the venture. Other technology companies like Rockchip were also mentioned.

For now, all we have is this announcement, so we don't know when the standards would be finalised. We also don't know if the CAICT plans to get the standards recognised at the international level or only in China. If you're curious about that, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Honor Hunter gaming laptop expected to have superb heat dissipation

With the relative success that it has found in the thin and light laptop segment, Honor turns its attention to gaming laptops and will be launching the Honor Hunter on 16 September 2020. As usual, leaks have been popping up gradually and the latest one we found was about the cooling system for the laptop.

In a new Weibo post, Honor mentioned its new laptop's cooling system. The post implied that a laptop's chassis doesn't have to be thick to house an efficient cooling system, implying that the Honor Hunter's thermal management is as good as those of more standard gaming laptop form factors.

Another post shows a picture of thermal imaging for the area around the WASD keys on the laptop's keyboard, where your hands will usually rest on when gaming. Anyway, the recorded temperature was just 30.6°C after more than an hour of gaming, which is pretty impressive. This is at a room temperature of 26°C, so the result can be easily replicated by gaming in a room with air-conditioning.

Of course, this device will probably be suitable only for mainstream games like LoL or Dota 2. But it's great for those who game on the go and care about thermal performance. With that said, would you be interested in the Honor Hunter if it's launched here? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this laptop.


Honor Hunter gaming laptop's cooling system has lifting mechanism

Last week, news of the upcoming gaming laptop by Honor mentioned its cooling system. The Honor Hunter gaming laptop is expected to have very efficient heat dissipation, but how that would be achieved was not mentioned. Now, the company has revealed how its cooling system would look like.

According to Honor, the laptop will feature two heat dissipation technologies that were officially patented. First is the lifting mechanism, which will greatly increase the air intake of the laptop. Secondly, the laptop has a large heatsink that covers a lot of components inside the laptop, allowing more parts of the laptop to dissipate heat quickly.

If you've seen the video, you'll probably notice that the lifting mechanism is similar to the one first released by ASUS for its ROG Zephyrus laptop a few years ago. Since it's a patented design, Honor's cooling system may do something else that's new here. The laptop is expected to launch on 16 September 2020, so we'll find out more soon.

With that said, what else do you think the two cooling systems above could do to improve heat dissipation? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this gaming laptop.


Honor Magic 3 series key features revealed, prices could start from ~RM2599

Late last month, Honor confirmed that the Magic 3 series would come with the Snapdragon 888+ chipset. We also know that the launch would happen on 12 August 2021, but not much else was revealed so far. However, sources claim to know the prices for the two models.

According to MyDrivers (via GSMArena), the Honor Magic 3 will have a retail price starting from 4000 yuan (~RM2599). Then there's the more powerful Honor Magic 3, which is expected to have a starting price of 5000 yuan (~RM3248) instead. For reference, the Honor Magic 2 launched back in 2018 for 3799 yuan (~RM2468). It's roughly a 5% increase, which is not too bad.

Besides the new SD888+ chipset, it's allegedly going to have a 6.76-inch AMOLED screen (1334x2772), 100W fast-charging, and 50W wireless charging. In terms of cameras, it has what seems to be a triple front camera - one under-display lens and two regular ones placed in a pill-shaped cutout. There's also going to be a quad-camera at the back, which consists of a 48MP main camera capable of 100x zoom.

If you were to compare the new models with the Magic 2 series from 3 years ago, the upgrade would definitely be worth it. Having said that, would this be the flagship device you'd pick over many others? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates about it.


ASUS Malaysia reveals high-end TUF Gaming laptops with a starting price of RM3699

Today, along with the announcement of the ROG Phone, ASUS Malaysia also revealed the new TUF Gaming laptop series - the FX505 and FX705 with a starting price of RM3699 (FX505, 15.6-inch Red Matter). Each model has two different prices based on the specs (refer to the pictures below) and designed to meet the gamers' need for a high-end gaming experience at affordable prices.

To sum up briefly on the specifications, both the FX505 and FX705 feature up to 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. Only the Gold Steel edition is capable of going up to 144Hz high-refresh rate on its NanoEdge displays and supports gigabit Ethernet and gigabit-class Wi-Fi. DTS surround sound audio are also present for an immersive gaming experience (even more with headphones) and of course, the HyperCool technology has heatsinks and fans built-in to cool the CPU and GPU separately, along with dust tunnels.

The new TUF gaming series can support up to 8GB of DDR4 2666MHz RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, and a SATA 1TB 7200RPM 2.5 HDD

ASUS Overstroke technology raises the actuation point higher in the stroke to improve responsiveness, giving gamers an edge and making for a more comfortable typing experience at the same time. If you look at the arrow keys at the end there, they are isolated

All the ports are located on the left side of the laptop (left), the FHD IPS-level NanoEdge display is really quite narrow for a laptop (right)

They have also passed the military-grade with MIL-STD-810G material, this guy here even gave a demonstration of jumping on it

For more information on the TUF Gaming laptops, you can visit either one of the links below to get started. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Honor Magic 3 to come in 2 variants with SD888+, Porsche Edition also available

In a few more days, Honor will launch the new Honor Magic 3 - a new flagship smartphone series featuring powerful specs. Some of the details have been revealed in recent weeks, such as the chipset and variants available. Here are a few more details we've found out.

According to MyDrivers, the Honor Magic 3 is already available for reservations at offline stores in China. In other words, we can probably see more 'leaks' like live images even before the launch. Prices for the Honor Magic 3 and Honor Magic 3 Pro have not been confirmed, but it's suggested that the starting price would be 4000 yuan (~RM2605).

A separate source claims that there will be a variant with a design similar to the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, which comes with a 66W fast-charging and 50W wireless charging. It's also expected to have a quad-camera setup (50MP+64MP+64MP+64MP). It's also rumoured that there will be an Honor Magic 3 Porsche Edition. This variant will probably have more storage and a unique design, though no specifics were given.

We don't know if the Honor Magic 3 will launch in Malaysia, but will you be interested in it if it does? Let us know in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for the latest updates on this device.


Honor Magic 4 Ultimate release: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 64MP telephoto camera, 100W fast charging, and more for ~RM5273

Last month, Honor unveiled its latest Magic 4 series smartphones at MWC 2022. At the time, the company showed off the Honor Magic 4 and Honor Magic 4 Pro. But Honor later announced that a third model - the Honor Magic 4 Ultimate - would launch on 17 March 2022. Here's a look at what it offers.

The Honor Magic 4 Ultimate was revealed at the Honor Magic 4 series launch in China. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Moreover, it has a large 6.81-inch screen that uses the LTPO 2.0 display panel, giving it a variable refresh rate of 1 to 120Hz. It also has a resolution of 1312x2848 resolution, high-frequency PWM dimming at 1920 Hz, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a max brightness of 1000nits.

But the rear camera module is what makes it better than the Honor Magic 4 Pro. The Honor Magic 4 Ultimate's 50MP main camera uses a 1/1.2-inch sensor, which can output larger 1.4µm pixels for higher quality images. The 64MP ultra-wide camera has also been upgraded to a larger 1/2-inch sensor that can capture a wider angle at 126°. A custom image processor was also added to support these upgraded cameras, offering 15% more dynamic range, 4K 60FPS recording, and more.

So what do you think about this phone? The phone is retailing in China for 7999 yuan (~RM5273). As for Malaysia, we can't confirm if it will launch here on 29 March 2022 yet. If you want to know, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the launch report!