OnePlus 11 5G review - Impressive performance, excellent battery life and unbeatable value

OnePlus has been in a bit of a slump lately with many claiming that the company had "settled" and lost its way. Well, with the release of the OnePlus 11 5G that I'm reviewing today, the company seems eager to prove doubters wrong.

Offering impressive top-of-the-line specs at a lower price point compared to most flagships in the market, the OnePlus 11 signifies a return to the old formula that put OnePlus on the map in the first place. However, like its previous so-called "flagship killers", the company made a few compromises - which we will go in-depth about further down the line - to cut down on costs.

So, how does it perform? More importantly, with a starting price of RM3299, is this the perfect smartphone for you? Well, read on to find out!

The first thing you'd notice with the OnePlus 11 is its rather bold circular camera bump at the back with the Hasselblad branding. OnePlus called the design "unapologetically eye-catching", and that description is quite apt, as the device is instantly recognisable from afar.

A closer inspection of the phone's exterior would make you appreciate its build quality, especially the unibody design. It feels premium and sports a curved frame rather than the more boxy designs of today's flagships.

While I would prefer a flat screen rather than the curved display of the OnePlus 11, the curvature does exude a classy aesthetic. More importantly, it's more ergonomic for users. The glass back also adds to its premium feel but is merely cosmetic as the device doesn't support wireless charging - one of the more obvious cost-cutting measures employed by OnePlus. In addition, the OnePlus 11 only has IP64 rather than an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, another prominent cost-cutting measure.

How the OnePlus 11 5G looks with the official Aramid Fiber Bumper case on

However, the glass back makes the smartphone very slippery, though thankfully, it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and the front by Gorilla Glass Victus. The Eternal Green variant I'm reviewing is only available with the pricier 16/256G variant (RM3599). It looks gorgeous, though admittedly quite a fingerprint magnet. We recommend you get a case for the device like the official Aramid Fiber Bumper case (Black) above, which is reminiscent of the back of OnePlus smartphones of the past.

The power button is on the right side with the iconic alert slider that's making a return after being removed in the OnePlus 10T 5G. Personally, I'm thrilled to see that OnePlus listened to its fans and retained the alert slider, as it's one of the more unique and practical features the company has come up with.

At the bottom, there's a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer, a dual-SIM slot and a grille for one of the device's stereo speakers. There's nothing at the top of the device except two small holes for the onboard mic, while the volume rockers are on the left. Unfortunately, like most Android flagships these days, the OnePlus 11 doesn't have a 3.5mm audio jack or expandable storage.

The screen is bright and usable even in direct sunlight

Right: Power button and the return of the iconic OnePlus alert slider

There are two microphone holes at the top

Bottom: The USB-C port, speaker grills and the dual-SIM slot

On the front is a gorgeous 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with thin and uniform bezels. The screen also utilises a punch-hole for the selfie camera, located in the top left corner. Another feature of note is the haptic motors which is one, if not the best in the market right now which further adds to the 11 5G's premium feel.

Overall, I find the design quite clean and minimalistic despite the large circular camera module at the rear. If anything, the bold camera module design adds character to the device, which is welcomed in the sea of monotonous, cookie-cutter smartphone designs currently in the market.

The Eternal Green colour looks really nice but its finish can attract fingerprint smudges easily

What makes this phone a compelling purchase is its internals, featuring the best of the best specs currently available for Android devices in the market. I mean, check out the full specs and features below:

The AMOLED panel has vibrant colours and super deep blacks

The OnePlus 11 sports a 6.7-inch 2K 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED (LTPO 3.0) Display, which was developed by OnePlus and certified for SGS Low Blue Light Ex. The panel also has a TÜV SÜD 48-month Fluency A Rating, TÜV SÜD Precise Touching S Rating, SGS Perceived Fluency A+ and is certified by TÜV Rheinland for Safe Charging and Usage.

In other words, the display is top-notch with vibrant colours and super deep blacks. Consuming content and playing games on the panel is a treat, with the 120Hz refresh rate making the device feel snappy and smooth.

As for the OS, it runs on Android 13-based OxygenOS 13. This UI should be familiar to Android users, as it retains most of a stock Android's look and features. It's intuitive with a clean design and is supplemented with various special features, plus customisations that enhance the user experience.

The latest OS version and some of the special features of the OnePlus 11 5G

Furthermore, OnePlus promised to provide 4 major OxygenOS updates and 5 years of security updates, which pretty much guarantees its longevity. Further future-proofing the device is its use of LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.0 storage and WiFi 7, all of which are standards that should be relevant for years to come.

As for biometric lock/unlock, the under-display fingerprint scanner is super fast. It's hands down one of the best in the market. There's also an option for face unlocking using the selfie camera, which works fine. Though I wouldn't recommend using it as it lacks IR, as it's not as secure as the optical fingerprint scanner.

The in-display fingerprint scanner is one of the fastest in the market

The UI and various modes of the camera app

In terms of imaging, the camera setup is a significant upgrade from its predecessor. Gone are the useless 2MP sensors that were just there to make up the numbers, and in their place are competent camera sensors. The camera features available on the device include AI, Pro, Extra HD, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, and Dual-View Video that can now even record at 8K24fps. I'll be diving deeper into the camera performance further down this review.

Next, let's dive deeper into the OnePlus 11's performance. Accordingly, here are the results generated from the Geekbench 5 and 3DMark benchmark Wild Life Stress tests for the smartphone:

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. That's essentially the best Android chipset in the market right now. Besides that, the OnePlus 11 also has a new RAM-Vita technology that allows for as many as 44 applications active in the background.

The SoC, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, makes light work of all tasks thrown at the OnePlus 11. It breezes through tasks like web browsing and can scroll through social media feeds and more with no hiccups.

In terms of gaming, the device will run all high-end mobile games such as PUBG Mobile, Asphalt 9 and even Genshin Impact at high settings and frame rates. The device's new Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System works well too, avoiding throttled performance during extended gaming sessions.

PUBG Mobile and Genshin Impact gameplay screenshots

There's a special Hyperboost mode for enhanced performance in games

I've enjoyed my experience gaming on the device, and it's not an understatement to say that besides all the gaming-focused phones out there, this is one of the best Android devices to game on. Check out our gameplay screenshots on OnePlus 11 below:

Moving on, the phone has stereo speakers for an immersive experience while consuming content or playing games, and the sound quality is excellent. The speakers are crisp and can get really loud, though the sound quality feels worse when playing at max volume. As mentioned earlier, the smartphone lacks a 3.5mm audio jack, so you need to rely on a USB dongle or use wireless headphones for private listening sessions.

As for charging speed, the OnePlus 11 is a downgrade from its predecessor's 150W, charging at only 100W SUPERVOOC. And before you ask, yes, the charger is included in the box. On the flip side, it does have a bigger 5000Mah battery. Also, the charging speed is still fast, fully replenishing the battery from zero in just 25 minutes. I'd definitely prefer a bigger battery than faster charging.

The battery life is excellent and can last up to 2 days with regular use. I recently took the device for a road trip to Thailand and used it as my GPS with the screen on while turning on the hotspot for my iPhone 12. My iPhone's battery actually died first. That just goes to show how impressive the battery life is.

The battery life after hours of using Waze (screen on) and turning on the hotspot on the OnePlus 11 5G

The 100W SUPERVOOC charging can fully recharge the device in under 25 minutes

Moreover, the standby power consumption is also minimal, with instances where the smartphone lasted up to 4 days with intermittent use. There are also power-saving modes to make it last even longer, which is superb.

Moving on to its cameras, the rear triple-camera setup is really solid. I'm especially impressed by the device's colour science. OnePlus claimed that the phone has 12% better colour accuracy thanks to the Hasselblad collaboration and the 13-channel Accu-spectrum Light-color Identifier embedded in the rear camera module. From the photos I've taken, I'd have to concur as the colours are natural and impressively true to life.

The 50MP main camera is the best of the bunch and utilises the Sony IMX890, a 1/1.56-inch sensor with OIS and f/1.8 aperture. The image quality is excellent in well-lit conditions and performs super well in low light too. Images are sharp with great details, and given the size of the sensor, there is natural Bokeh on closed-up shots to make your photos look more cinematic. Like other smartphones with a large sensor, you can shoot at the full 50MP resolution if you want to.

Sample shots from the 32MP telephoto lens (2x zoom)

Sample shots from the 32MP telephoto lens (5x digital zoom)

Sample shots from the 32MP telephoto (10x digital zoom)

As for the ultra-wide 48MP camera, it has a 115-degree field-of-view and uses the Sony IMX581 sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. Its image quality is not as good as the main camera. But it's still excellent and better than most ultra-wide sensors in other smartphones in this price range, even in low light. The wide FOV is definitely welcomed since it allows you to take creative shots.

Completing the setup is a 32MP telephoto which uses a Sony IMX709 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. This is definitely the weakest of the three, with images produced in low light being rather grainy and full of noise. In well-lit conditions though, you can definitely take some great shots with this sensor.

Sample night mode shots with the 50MP main camera

Night mode with the 48MP ultra-wide has a slight yellow tint

Night mode with the 50MP main camera provides true-to-life colours

The main camera retains natural colours even in difficult HDR shots

The colours are natural and true to life, with impressive details retained

Portrait mode with the rear camera setup has also improved from the predecessor, though far from being the best in the market. One thing I noticed was the lack of consistency in the white balance of all three sensors, with the ultra-wide seemingly having a more yellow tint to it. This is most apparent when switching from one camera to the other in video mode, which could be pretty distracting.

As for the 16MP selfie camera, the Sony IMX471 sensor produces excellent image quality even in a slightly below-par lighting situation and has excellent HDR. The FOV is also decent, perfect for all your selfie needs.

The HDR capabilities of the selfie camera are excellent

For videos, you can record up to 8K24fps with the 50MP primary camera. But you'd definitely fill up storage fast when recording at this quality. More so, considering the highest storage option available in Malaysia is only 256GB. Besides that, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) is available across all cameras on all resolutions and frame rates.

As for the quality of the video recordings, naturally, the primary camera captures the best footage given the large sensor size. Footages from the primary and ultra-wide sensors are detailed with natural colours and excellent dynamic range, with the telephoto lens again being the worst of the bunch. The video quality from the selfie camera is also quite decent. Overall, the OnePlus 11 has a solid camera setup and has improved much from the OnePlus 10T 5G.

Priced at RM3299 for the 8/128GB variant and RM3599 for the 16/256GB configuration, the OnePlus 11 is hands down one of the best overall smartphone packages in the market. The combination of top-of-the-line specs, a solid camera system and excellent battery life is almost unbeatable at this price range.

If you can "settle" with shortcomings like its lack of wireless charging, IP64 rating, only 256GB of non-expandable storage, and mediocre telephoto lens, then it's definitely a no-brainer purchase. More than anything, the OnePlus 11 is a return to form for OnePlus after its slump over the past couple of years.

One thing to consider if your budget allows for it is whether you should spend more and get the Samsung Galaxy S23. At RM3899, the Galaxy S23 offers a slightly better processor with the customised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, wireless and reverse wireless charging, an IP68 rating, as well as a better, albeit smaller display. However, the 11 5G does have considerably faster wired charging and a significantly bigger battery.

That's it for our OnePlus 11 5G review! So, what do you guys think of this latest flagship by OnePlus? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. And as always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and reviews like this.


Acer Malaysia introduces slim & lightweight Swift 3 laptop

Today, Acer Malaysia has finally brought in the Acer Swift 3 laptop into Malaysia! First unveiled at IFA Berlin, the Swift 3 is the first of the new series of ultra-thin and lightweight laptops measuring 17.95mm thin and weighs 1.5kg only, it's available in two colours - Sparkly Silver (currently available) and Luxury Gold (in stock next month), it's priced at RM2899 (inclusive of GST) at selected authorized Acer resellers nationwide. Below are the specifications:

Covered in a solid all-aluminum chassis body, the highlight is not only being lightweight but also featuring a biometric security system, the Acer Fingerprint Reader which is rarely seen on laptops. Besides that, with the latest 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology, the owner can enjoy three times faster download, smoother streaming and a better browsing experience.

There is also a backlit keyboard paired with a large 72 mm touchpad to provide ample room to navigate and maneuver.

For more information, kindly visit Acer Malaysia’s Facebook or call Acer’s Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).


OnePlus 11 5G specs revealed with up to 16GB + 512GB, a dual battery pack & more

With the OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 launching soon on 7 February 2023, tech specs are now surfacing online. Thanks to the TENAA certifications, we can pretty much confirm some of the features that the OnePlus 11 5G will have.

According to the certifications, the upcoming OnePlus flagship will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB and 16GB of RAM, as well as 256GB and 512GB of storage. Obviously, the OnePlus 11 5G will also be powered by a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

On top of that, there will be a triple rear camera consisting of a 50MP (main) + 48MP + 32MP sensor. It doesn't indicate what are those secondary sensors but they are probably for ultrawide and telephoto usage. The front camera is 16MP and last but not least, you can also see a 2435mAh battery but the phone will have a dual pack. This makes it 4879mAh in total and supports 100W fast charging technology.

Besides that, there are other details on the certification. This includes a 3216 x 1440 pixel resolution, a 163.1 x 73.1 x 8.53 mm measurement and weighing 205g. Also, the Alert Slider is making a comeback and the camera software will also utilise Hasselblad technology.

Are you looking forward to the OnePlus 11 5G? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 11 5G to launch in China on 4 January, a month earlier than its global release

Previously, we reported that the OnePlus 11 5G is set for a global release on 7 February 2023, but we may not have to wait long to know the full specs and features of the device. This is because OnePlus has announced that its upcoming flagship will debut a month earlier in China.

Taking to its official Weibo account, OnePlus asserted that the smartphone will launch at an event in China at 2.30pm local time on 4 January 2023. Besides that, the company also teased the device’s specs sheets as well as official renders that showcased its back design and colour options.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 11 5G is confirmed to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Moreover, the company also announced that the entry-level version of the smartphone will come with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

Besides that, OnePlus also showed off the circular camera module at the back which houses a triple-camera setup, though details of the imaging capabilities were not mentioned. Speaking of the device’s rear, the OnePlus 11 5G will come in either Black or Jade Green colour options.

Just like the global release, OnePlus will also be launching the Buds Pro 2 during the event this 4 January. So, what do you guys think of the upcoming OnePlus flagship? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


OnePlus 11 5G to launch on 7 February 2023 alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Recently, OnePlus teased fans about its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 11 5G in a series of social media posts. Now, the company has finally confirmed the device’s release date, which is on 7 February 2023.

On its official United States website, OnePlus announced that it will be holding Cloud 11: A OnePlus Launch Event on the aforementioned date at 9am EST. The website further confirmed that during the event, the OnePlus 11 5G will be released alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and another undisclosed product which may potentially be a tablet.

On the event page, OnePlus invites fans to “Witness the Shape of Power” of the all-new OnePlus 11 5G while confirming some of the device’s features. These include a continued collaboration in the camera department with Hasselblad and confirming that the OnePlus 11 5G will feature the iconic Alert Slider.

As for the Buds Pro 2, OnePlus only shared a silhouette of the earbuds which confirms that it will have a silicone tip. By the looks of things, the Buds Pro 2 will have a design similar to the AirPods Pro and potentially ANC, given how the feature always comes hand-in-hand with a silicone-tip design.

Finally, OnePlus also teased another upcoming product, saying that consumers can expect “boxes to come in all shapes and sizes”. Hmm, we wonder what that could potentially be.

Well, only one way to find out, which is to tune in on 7 February next year. What do you guys think of OnePlus’ upcoming launch event? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this.


OnePlus 11 Concept coming to MWC 2023 with sealed micro-liquid lighting on the back

OnePlus recently revealed that they will be showing off their OnePlus 11 Concept phone at the upcoming MWC 2023 on 27 February 2023. While it is likely based on the OnePlus 11’s tech specs, the main difference with the Concept version looks to be slim sealed micro-liquid lighting method that flows like a circuit throughout the body of the phone. We assume that it might also help with cooling somewhat.

OnePlus hasn't revealed much more about the OnePlus 11 Concept aside from its unibody glass design, but we assume that the main features will be the same as the OnePlus 11. For those who need a refresher, the OnePlus 11 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 16GB of RAM, 120Hz LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display and 100W fast charging.

Given the glass design, we expect that the OnePlus 11 Concept really is not a phone that you’d want to drop, accidentally or otherwise. How effective do you think the sealed micro-liquid cooling will be? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


OnePlus 11 Concept revealed at MWC 2023 with a new Active CryoFlux cooling system

As previously teased, the OnePlus 11 Concept device is finally unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. Since it's a concept phone, you won't be seeing it on sale but here's what you should know about it.

The OnePlus 11 Concept has a cool stripes design but it's more than that. In fact, the phone was designed with OnePlus' new Active CryoFlux cooling technology. For those who don't know, Active CryoFlux is a closed-loop liquid cooling system that's found on a gaming desktop PC and seems that the company managed to shrink it.

To integrate such a miniature technology within the phone, there is a ceramic piezoelectric micropump that circulates the fluid across the diaphragm. The micropump is less than 0.2cm² of space and proved to be quite an effective heat sink feature. According to OnePlus, the spokesperson said that the cooling technology can decrease the phone's temperature up to 2.1°C. And when it's charging, it can also be decreased by 1.6°C.

All in all, the blue lines that you see on the back are the small tubes. The back cover glass is mostly transparent and the sides are curved. And like the illuminated tubes, the rear camera has a circular glow as well just for aesthetics purposes.

So what do you think of the OnePlus 11 Concept? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more tech trending news only at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 11 Concept set for MWC 2023 in Barcelona

Looks like OnePlus still has something up on its sleeve. Despite the OnePlus 11 5G event two days ago, the company is also preparing to unveil a OnePlus 11 Concept phone in Barcelona for MWC 2023. The annual event will be happening between 27 February to 2 March 2023.

Little is known about the OnePlus 11 Concept but according to sources, it's said that the device could have "an imaginative design with industry-first technology". That's very vague, we know, guess we just have to wait and see what they meant. If we had to guess, perhaps it's a foldable phone due to the teaser image's bent-ish glass design.

It's not the first time that OnePlus had a concept phone. The OnePlus Concept One first appeared at CES 2020 with disappearing cameras but got cancelled due to the pandemic. Then just before the end of 2022, the OnePlus 8T Concept video was revealed and showed that the rear cover could change colours from silver-grey to dark blue.

What do you think the OnePlus 11 Concept would be? Let us know in the comments below your wildest guess. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock release - 16GB + 512GB version, priced at (~RM3141)

Today, OnePlus has launched a special edition smartphone called the OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock. As previously teased, this device's design colour scheme is inspired by the planet Jupiter and uses a unique back panel.

According to OPPO's account on Weibo, the OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock is the world's first phone to use a 3D microcrystalline rock material. This makes the phone look similar to the planet from a space view, giving it a cool marble craftsmanship look. Like any special edition device, the specs remain the same as the vanilla one.

Since both devices have the same specs, here's a quick recap. The OnePlus 11 features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of storage. It also has a 6.7-inch 2K 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED display with LPTO 3.0, a 5000mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging technology, a 50MP (main) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 32MP (portrait) triple rear camera, and a 16GB front camera.

At the moment, it's only available in China for 4899 Yuan (~RM3141) and the only memory variant is 16GB + 512GB. There's no word if OnePlus Malaysia will import it here but we will wait and see. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 11 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC could arrive by the end of 2022

According to a new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station, OnePlus would reveal the OnePlus 11 Pro 5G with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip by the end of 2022. The brand only launched the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip at the beginning of this year. Could it make it to present another flagship in the same year?

Rumour has it that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip is a 4nm chip with a 1+2+2+3 architecture design instead of the 1+3+4 seen on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It might consist of one Cortex-X3 core, two Cortex-A270 cores, two Cortex-A710 cores, and three Cortex-A510 cores. Furthermore, the SoC is also said to feature the Adreno 740 graphics and the Snapdragon X70 5G modem. A recent leak claimed that the chip would offer a 10 per cent overall performance improvement over the previous generation.

The OnePlus 11 Pro 5G, on the other hand, is said to focus on things like performance and design. It's no doubt that it will come with better cameras with the Hasselblad optimizations and an alert slider, but we hope to see something new other than these. It's worth mentioning that OnePlus might not be the first one to offer a smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, as Xiaomi is rumoured to snatch the crown with the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro in November.

Are you excited about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones era? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OnePlus 11 Pro and first foldable expected to arrive in H2 2023

On January 4, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 11 as the first device to kick off its next-gen flagship era. According to a new source, the device might not be the only one in the series, as the company could launch the OnePlus 11 Pro and the long-awaited foldable in H2 2023.

Tipster Yogesh Brar is the one who brought the information. The tipster did it subtly by saying that a "OnePlus Pro device" is "not happening at least in H1 2023". Meanwhile, since the OPPO Find N2 Flip had received a good response, OnePlus could see it as an opportunity to launch its first foldable device.

There have been talks about a OnePlus Pro device, but it's not happening atleast in H1 2023OnePlus will stick to a diversified lineup including Nord, T & R seriesGiven the response Oppo Find N2 Flip got, a OnePlus Flip is on the cards to go head-on flip Galaxy Z Flip 4..

It's said that the OnePlus foldable is likely to resemble the OPPO Find N2 Flip, which follows a clamshell form factor. The two are sister companies that have been sharing hardware for quite a while. Therefore, the first OnePlus foldable could even be a rebranded Find N2 Flip. Who knows? However, it's worth mentioning that these are just rumours, so take them lightly until the company reveals its official plan.

What do you think about the news? Drop a comment to share your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


OnePlus 11 coming in two colour options, Matte Black and Glossy Green

The OnePlus 11 is arriving early in 2023. Before that happens, new information claims that the device will offer two colour options, Matte Black and Glossy Green.

Tipster Max Jambor is the one who shared the news. According to the source that found the tweet, the Matte Black has a matte back cover, as it should. It will in turn hide the fingerprints well. However, it's unknown if the frames would get the same material. On the other hand, the Glossy Green option would have a glossy backplate, but it could feature darker green to hide the prints.

The OnePlus 11 is said to be the only flagship device from the brand that will launch in H1 next year. Meanwhile, the T series phone is said to follow in H2. The OnePlus 11 will arrive as a successor of the OnePlus 10 Pro. Therefore, despite lacking the 'Pro' label, the OnePlus 11 would still offer 'Pro' tech specs and features.

Are you excited about seeing the device? Let us know how you feel by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Acer Malaysia launches Acer Predator Triton 500 with RTX2070 and 32GB RAM starting from RM6799

Gamers on the go are constantly looking for devices that are not only powerful but also compact but it’s pretty uncommon to have something that achieves both. Meet the Acer Predator Triton 500, a gaming laptop that is both compact, light and powerful at the same time. The device retails at RM6799 for the RTX2060 + Intel Core i5 processor, RM7599 for the RTX2060 + Intel Core i7 processor and RM8699 for the RTX2070 + Intel Core i7 processor variant.

Let’s talk about form factor first. The Acer Predator Triton 500 is built in a thinner and lighter than usual full aluminium body that looks incredibly sleek when paired with the LED lit Predator logo on its back. It is a very slim laptop, 17.9mm to be specific, and weights a mere 2.1KG which means bringing this device around would not be a hassle at all.

Now, while this device is compact, don’t let that take that away from its power. The Predator Triton 500 is powered by 2 powerful graphics cards of your choice which is the Nvidia GeForce RTX2070 8GB and the RTX2060 6GB which means not only are you going to be able to run your games on the highest setting, you’re going to be able to get in on that ray-tracing action as well!

Coupled with that is the Intel Core i7-8750H or Intel Core i5-8300H processors which means you aren’t going to be losing any frames. Speaking of that, you’ll be able to play your games at 144Hz on the IPS screen which supports Full HD, 1920x1080, which has pretty decent colour accuracy for those who work on photo or video editing.

In addition, the laptop also comes with a 512GB SSD PCIe NVMe, 2x 8GB of RAM (upgradeable up to 2x 16GB) and supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It also has an array of ports which are 3x USB Type-A 3.0 slots, a USB Type-C port, a DisplayPort 1.4, a HDMI slot, an Ethernet slot, a headphone jack and a microphone-in jack.

You’re not going to be getting a burning hot laptop when you game as the Triton 500 is equipped with the 4th Gen Aeroblade 3D Technology which helps keep your laptop cool during your intense gaming sessions while keeping the loud whirring noises on the down low.

If you’re a huge fan of aesthetics and the RGBae like I am, the Triton 500 has a 3 zone RGB customized keyboard. For easy overclocking and access to the Predator utility app, the laptop comes with 2 dedicated keys for Turbo (overclocking) and PredatorSense (the utility app) where you can basically control everything from your RGB customization, fan control and even overclocking.

You can grab your very own Acer Predator Triton 500  laptops from any authorized dealer as well as the Acer Malaysia website starting this weekend. You can get yourself a game of your choice between Metro Exodus, Anthem or Battlefield 5 (since you’re grabbing yourself a RTX card) as well as a 2 year warranty that covers accidental damage and theft. If you want more gaming laptop news, TechNave.com is where you should be checking!

The logo lights up and looks cool, just saying

A 1280x720 webcam hides in the slim bezels


OnePlus 11 leaks just before the official launching day

The OnePlus 11 will be launching soon (tomorrow 4 January 2023, in fact) and leaks of the phone are already online. According to the leaks from Weibo, the OnePlus 11 is already displayed in an official store attached to the cables.

From the design perspective, the OnePlus 11 tallies with the previously rumoured news of how it looks like. There would be a huge rear camera setup with three lenses that consist of 50MP (main) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 32MP (telephoto). Meanwhile, the front camera is 16MP which is hanging out on the top left corner of the 6.7-inch AMOLED display.

Besides that, we expect the OnePlus 11 to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and a 5000mAh battery pack. The charging speed could be up to 100W and the phone should run on Android 13 OS. No memory configuration was revealed but it may have three different variants.

Anyway, all will be unveiled soon. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 11 release: SD 8 Gen 2, up to 16GB RAM / 512GB storage and Hasselblad triple rear cameras from ~RM2556

The OnePlus 11 was officially announced in its home market of China ahead of its global debut on February 7. Even though it's not a Pro, the phone features flagship tech specs including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, up to 16GB RAM / 512GB storage and improved triple rear Hasselblad cameras from 3999 CNY (~RM2556).

Other OnePlus 11 features include a new 6.7-inch LTPO 3.0 AMOLED display with 1440p resolution, a refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, and over 100 apps promising to support granular adjustment. While it can go up to the aforementioned 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage there are also 12GB RAM / 16GB RAM and 256GB storage variants as well.

The OnePlus 11's Hasselblad camera has been upgraded to a 50MP main Sony IMX890 sensor with multidirectional PDAF and OIS. A 48MP ultrawide-angle Sony IMX581 shooter with autofocus and the ability to serve as a macro camera is also available, as is a 32MP Sony IMX709 2x telephoto camera. On the front there is a 16MP selfie camera located in a punch hole at the upper left corner.

The OnePlus 11's battery, like its predecessor, has a capacity of 5,000mAh with 100W fast charging. There is no wireless charging though. Thankfully for gamers, there is also a 602 cu.mm X-axis vibration motor, which the company claims is the largest in a smartphone to date.

The OnePlus 11 will be released in China with Color OS 13 on top of Android 13. Sales will begin on 9 January 2023. The phone is available in Green (glass-like) and Black (yay! sandstone).

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the 12/256GB variant costs CNY3,999 (~RM2556), the 16/256GB middle tier costs CNY4,399 (~RM2811), and the top 16/512GB variant costs CNY4,899 (~RM3131). So, which variant are you interested in? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


OnePlus 11 revealed in teaser video, to feature a triple-camera setup and collaboration with Hasselblad

The OnePlus 11 has been in the rumour mills for a while now, though nothing much has been officially revealed about it by OnePlus. Well, until recently that is, as in an event in China on Saturday (17 December 2022), the company showed off the first official teaser video for the upcoming flagship.

The event, which was in celebration of OnePlus’ 9th year anniversary showed off a teaser video for the OnePlus 11, though we only get to see glimpses of the device rather than its whole body. Specifically, the teaser made the circular island housing the camera setup on the device’s rear its main focus.

Moreover, the collaboration with Hasselblad makes a return, as the branding was prominent on the circular island. As for the camera setup, the teaser video shows a triple-camera setup with an LED flash.

A closer inspection of the teaser video also reveals that the iconic alert slider is present on the right side of the smartphone, which should appease fans who criticised the company for previously removing it. Besides that, OnePlus hasn’t given much more info on the upcoming device but we’re sure that we’ll be getting more teasers from the company soon.

So, what are your expectations for the OnePlus 11? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


OnePlus 11's certification confirms 100W fast charge support

OnePlus 11 will make its debut in early 2023. Previously, we heard some rumours regarding the device. Today, we can have one of them confirmed. According to the 3C certification, the OnePlus 11 will support up to 100W fast charging.

The device with model number PHB110 supports an 11V/9.1A output, which would be more than what the OnePlus 10 Pro offers but less than the OnePlus 10T. Meanwhile, the power adapter also has its own certification. It appears to be the very same 100W adapter that realme uses for the GT2 Explorer Master. However, we still can't confirm if the OnePlus 11 will have a 5,000mAh battery, as the 10 Pro had the same capacity.

To recap, the OnePlus 11 is likely to pack the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. It would also bring a 50MP primary camera, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 32MP telephoto with 2x zoom in its triple-camera setup. As mentioned, we're not getting a 'Pro' variant, so this is the best configuration you can expect.

Are you excited about the OnePlus 11's launch? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts about the tech specs, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


OnePlus 11 to feature a ceramic body

After the launch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, we're one more step closer to seeing the next-gen flagship smartphones. One of them is the OnePlus 11, expected to launch in January 2023. Today, we've received new information regarding the device, which claims it would get made out of ceramic.

We've seen the render of the OnePlus 11 earlier, and it looks similar to its predecessor OnePlus 10 Pro. However, the device would include ceramic this time, with the camera module looking a little different, which should be enough to differentiate the two.

The same tipster also claims that the device will use the UFS 4.0 flash storage and, of course, gets powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which we already know. Other rumoured tech specs are up to 16GB of RAM, 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. OnePlus will also include a charger in the box.

Are you excited about seeing the OnePlus 11? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


OnePlus 11R details leaked, expected to feature SD 8 Gen 1 chipset and 5000mAh battery

In early September, it was rumoured that OnePlus would be launching a Pro variant of the OnePlus 11 later this year. But it seems that the OnePlus 11 Pro won't be the last model of the series in 2022. Recently, leakers have revealed details for another variant - the onePlus 11R.

According to OnLeaks (via MySmartPrice), the OnePlus 11R would feature a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Besides the chipset, it seems that this model would be quite similar to last year's OnePlus 10R. It will come with 8GB or 16GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage, and the same 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The camera setups remain the same, with a triple camera (50MP+8MP+2MP) at the back and one front camera (16MP). Of course, it does have another improvement. Specifically, the fast charging will get upgraded to 100W (up from 80W). There were no details on the design, but we're expecting the OnePlus 11R to look similar to the upcoming OnePlus 11 series.

How would this variant fare against the standard and Pro models? Well, you'll have to stay tuned to TechNave.com for further news on that.


OnePlus 11R specs leaked, will feature underclocked Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1

Last year, it was suggested that the OnePlus 11R would launch in 2022 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. That turned out to be inaccurate, as the year is now 2023 and the phone isn't out yet. But a new leak may have just confirmed the chipset being used.

Some screenshots showing the tech specs of the OnePlus 11R were recently leaked by Yogesh Brar (via PriceBaba). According to the source, this alleged prototype (model number CPH2487) features the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. But instead of the standard 3.2GHz clock speed, it will be underclocked to 3GHz. This could be due to OnePlus selecting a weaker batch after chip binning, which should lower the total cost of the device, or due to thermal considerations.

The OnePlus 11R prototype also has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 1240x2772 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint reader paired with it. Other specs include a 16MP front camera, a 50MP+12MP+2MP triple-camera setup at the back, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. As for the power source, a 5000mAh battery pack would be included with support for 100W fast charging.

The OnePlus 11R seems to be designed to be a more affordable flagship-class smartphone. Unfortunately, it's probably not going to land here in Malaysia, as neither the OnePlus 9R nor the OnePlus 10R did. With that said, would you be keen to see a rebranded model of this device for Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


OnePlus 12 may launch as early as December, to feature a next-gen display and better cameras

Many, including us, saw the OnePlus 11 as a return to form for the company and if a new leak is to be believed, the OnePlus 12 will be even better. Furthermore, a potential China launch date by the end of the year was also touted, alongside a next-gen display and better cameras.

As shared by reliable tipster Yogesh Brar on Twitter, the OnePlus 12 will allegedly launch this December in China, followed by a global release in Q1 2024. Furthermore, he also listed down new key specs that the device would be getting.

These include an improved new-generation display, a new imaging sensor, a new telephoto lens, faster charging and a symmetrical design. That’s a lot of upgrades, especially when you consider that most of the specs found on the OnePlus 11 were already stellar.

Brar didn’t specifically mention what new hardware these upgrades would entail, so we just have to wait for more information. Regardless, if OnePlus can provide these upgrades and keep the device around the same price as its predecessor, then we’ll get a pretty impressive phone on our hands.

As usual, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


OnePlus 2 confirmed to come with a fingerprint sensor

The next iteration of the OnePlus "flagship killer" the OnePlus 2 has been confirmed to come with a fingerprint sensor. Coming courtesy of OnePlus themselves, this bit of information follows their incremental approach at revealing bit by agonizing bit about their upcoming smartphone. So far, OnePlus have also confirmed that it will be using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor that won't overheat. Other details and tech specs were not available but the new fingerprint sensor will apparently be quick (which means it will likely be a one-touch type) and can store up to five fingerprints. No Malaysia release dates yet but many are expecting the OnePlus 2 on 27 July 2015.


OnePlus 2 confirmed to come with graphite-cooled Qualcomm Snapdragon 810

Kicking off their usual viral marketing for the next OnePlus device, the company that made the OnePlus One has confirmed that the OnePlus 2 smartphone will be using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor. While it may have a bad reputation for overheating, the octa-core processor does offer impressive performance and features such as UHD 4K video streaming. In addition, the OnePlus team have revealed that they may have solved the overheating issue. Rather than concentrate the processor on one spot, the various cores will be spread out over the phone's board and layered with thermal gel and graphite to ensure better heat dissipation even with hours of use. The OnePlus OxygenOS will also be tweaked and optimized to work better with the Snapdragon 810. Still no news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect these details to come soon as the OnePlus 2 is expected to arrive within 2015.


Acer Malaysia presents new SuperCare Warranty Packages for Malaysian customers

The new Acer SuperCare Warranty Packages

Today, Acer Malaysia has finally brought in their latest laptop product lineup into Malaysia, which features the world's thinnest laptop - Swift 7, along with Swift 3, convertible laptop Spin 5, all-in-one Aspire C 22 PC, Predator Z1 gaming monitor and even new SuperCare Warranty Packages. In this news article, we will be covering what the SuperCare Warranty Package is all about.

Introduced by Mr Chan Weng Hong, General Manager Manager, Products, Sales & Marketing Acer Malaysia, the Acer SuperCare warranty packages offers customers 3 to 5 options, which includes enjoying hassle-free repair and services as well as nationwide on-site support by Highpoint Service Network. This particularly useful for those who travel overseas for work with Acer laptops is the extended worldwide coverage with international traveler’s warranty (ITW).

The packages includes Accidental Damage and Theft coverage in the three-year Acer SuperCare 1, 2 and 3 warranty packages to give that added measure of confidence. And for customers who just want to have Accidental and Damage Theft coverage added to the warranty that comes with the new device, it is also possible now with the new options. Likewise, the same flexibility applies to the Acer SuperCare Professional package.

The Acer devices eligible for the SuperCare Package

Acer SuperCare Accidental Damage and Theft pacakge

“When a customer who buys a Switch Alpha 12 or the newly-launched Spin 5 also takes the Acer SuperCare 3 warranty pack, she will enjoy a 3-year warranty on accidental damage and theft, a 3-year international traveler’s warranty (ITW) and a 3-year on-site warranty. If her bag was snatched together with her Switch Alpha 12 or Spin in it, she does not have to worry about spending money to replace her laptop - she can automatically receive a replacement for her laptop after completing the paperwork, including lodging a police report.

If she happens to drop the laptop by accident and the screen cracks, Acer will repair it at no cost as part of the warranty. Should this customer face problems with her laptop when on overseas travel, she can count on her warranty to have her laptop repaired by the ITW network of service centres."

Acer SuperCare warranty is valid only for Acer products distributed by Acer Malaysia and its authorized resellers in Malaysia, with the exception of ITW for laptops which is valid at ITW Service Centers worldwide. The product eligibility, terms and conditions as well as activation guide are available on www.acer.com.my/aew.

For more information, please visit Acer Malaysia Facebook or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).

We also covered other two news, check them out below and stay tuned for more Acer news at Technave.com


OnePlus 2 now available in Malaysia on Maxis Zerolution at RM104 a month

The OnePlus 2 is now officially available in Malaysia exclusively via Maxis. This means if you managed to get an invite (apparently you can still get an invite), now is the time to go and validate it on the Maxis site. The OnePlus 2 offers a larger profile with a 5.5-inch FHD display and tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM and a fingerprint sensor. Pricing turns out to be RM1687 without Maxis Zerolution but with it you can get it from RM999 via a MaxisOne plan. The Maxis Zerolution program allows you to get the OnePlus 2 at RM104 a month. There is no upfront payment and the OnePlus 2 smartphone available at Maxis remains the version with 64GB worth of storage and has a Sandstone Black backplate.


OnePlus 2 will be available in Malaysia via Maxis on 22 September 2015

The OnePlus 2 will officially be available in Malaysia exclusively via Maxis on 22 September 2015 and even then, only for those who have managed to secure an invite. This means if you didn't get one in August then today is probably your last day to do so. The OnePlus 2 goes a size higher than the OnePlus One with a 5.5-inch FHD display and tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM and a fingerprint sensor. Pricing has been revealed to be RM1687 via the Maxis Zerolution program at RM104 a month. While there is no upfront payment you will have to sign up for a MaxisOne Plan from RM98 a month. The OnePlus 2 smartphone available at Maxis is the version with 64GB worth of storage and has a Sandstone Black backplate so if this still interests you, do check out the Maxis site while you still can.


OnePlus 3 Review - "Flagship killer" title justified... somewhat

When the brand OnePlus came into the market just under 30 months ago – we were promised flagship-level specs, and affordable sticker price. OnePlus, a company created by the former Oppo vice president Pete Lau released the OnePlus One – which delivered the promise of the affordable "flagship killer". However today we are seeing many other phones that claims to be cheaper than a flagship, yet perform just as good out of the box. Does the new OnePlus 3 still deliver the company’s motto – ‘Never Settle’ – to the users?

The OnePlus 3 offers a smooth shiny surface on the front

OnePlus really knows how to design their phones. The OnePlus 3 is no exception. The curved back makes it comfortable to use in any hand, and it is made out of metal, so it gives out a very nice upmarket feel to it in the hands. The glass on the front is made from Corning Gorilla Glass 4, so it can withstand a significant amount of abuse before any scratches appear on it. It is also thin, at only 7.3mm at its thickest point.

The OnePlus 3 packs in a slimm full metal body

As much as we tried, there was no creaks when we tried to flex it, so it is a solidly built phone. OnePlus says that it is milled out of a single block of aluminium – we believe them. Buttons are well placed, with each location thought out nicely. The buttons themselves have a very nice tactile feel to it, with no mushiness that can be discerned when pressing on it. The buttons are located primarily on the left and right, with the top and bottom devoid of any protrusions.

On the right side, at where your thumb will naturally fall while holding the phone lies the power button, as well as the SIM card tray. On the left are where the volume rocker buttons and the Alert Slider button sits. This switch works to set the phone in three modes – Normal, Priority and Silent, so you can set what kind of messages goes through as you go along the day by just sliding up or down.

A big sore design point for us is the protruding camera module. This is one design aspect that the reviewer does not fancy, but to some it can be a boon. The visible antenna lines are also a design facet that may appeal to some, and not to others – so it’s all up to your own tastes.

The rear looks pretty good here - but the camera protrudes a bit more than we like

The fingerprint sensor of the OnePlus 3 is located on the front of the device, so it is nicely designed for use with your thumb. It is fast and responsive - and it is also your home button, so press on the touch-sensitive buttom to return to the home screen.

The front fingerprint sensor/home button

As a recap, the specs of the OnePlus 3 are listed below:

Here are the tech specs for the OnePlus 3

This is definitely a flagship-class spec, with the Snapdragon 820 running the show. It is also one of the first phones on the market with 6GB of RAM, making sure all apps will run with nary a problem. The large 64GB of internal storage is very helpful, especially as the phone itself does not come with a microSD slot for any further expansion. To the majority of users however, the 64GB of storage is definitely more than sufficient for photos, videos, apps and more in the pocket.

The OxygenOS has strong stock Android feel to it – it is as close to stock as one can get in an OEM environment. OnePlus has pledged that their phones will be getting the latest updates to the Android OS soon, with Android 7.0 Nougat being developed as we speak. There is also the word that OnePlus is combining their China-only HydrogenOS and the OxygenOS into a single build, but we shall wait and see if this news will hold any water.

As you can see, it has all the specs you need, and Android Marshmallow too

Thanks to the combination of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and the 6GB of RAM, we did not encounter any problems whatsoever with the phone as a daily driver. The quad-core processor run all of our apps without any problems, and we are happy to say that the hype of having 6GB on tap is justified. The combination of the two makes this a very, very good flagship smartphone to consider owning for 2016. And you even get it at less cost than other flagships!

AnTuTu scores are way above most of the pack...

Asphalt 8 looks gorgeous on the AMOLED screen

The battery life on the OnePlus is excellent – we routinely can go a full 24 hours between charges, even with a long 5-plus hours of on-screen-time. Add to the fact the inclusion of the OnePlus DASH charging technology, you can literally have the phone go on and on and on. The DASH charger will give you about 60% of charge with a 30-min plug-in time, at least on paper. What we found was almost there – the charger gave us about 54% charge in 30 minutes, and a full charge can be done in just over an hour. Be warn however that the DASH charger can only be used with the OnePlus 3, and only certified to be used with the included USB Type-C cable, so if you are using any other chargers out there, the experience will be less than optimal.

Battery usage is above average - you can live on one charge for a whole day...

... or top up with the OnePlus DASH charger and USB-C Cable

Speaking on calls with the OnePlus 3, the sound quality of the calls was above average, and the callers did say that all the calls made was clear and crisp. The one bottom-firing speaker on the OnePlus 3 also showed good performance, with the audio sounding crisp and clear even at higher sound levels.

The camera on the OnePlus 3 can best be described as a bit above average. The 16-megapixel camera module is a Sony module, and OnePlus has worked with their engineers to squeeze the best they can from the module.

You do get a full range of controls though

Generally, the images captured out of the camera are well exposed, and it performed above expectations in daylight. It did have some problems during low-light situations with some shots looking a bit grainy, but it is still manageable for most users.

What makes the camera different, at least for this price range, is the ability to shoot RAW files out of the box. The camera outputs both in JPEG and DNG file, the former can be opened in any image editing software to be developed as per the user’s want and needs. We have linked a couple of out of camera images, the unedited RAW, as well as some post-processed images below to showcase the power of having RAW capture in your camera. While there are apps out there which allows this to be done, it is nice to see the option straight from the box available to the user.

Good dynamic range captured with the sensor

Low-light photos appears grainy, as you can see here

The following photos are pictures taken using the RAW file format, and the resulting DNG files edited in Photoshop software afterwards:

As you can see, by shooting with the RAW format, more details can be recovered afterwards, making post-processing a great thing to have, especially for power users.

This is definitely the flagship killer that many are looking for. The performance, the speed and the capacity of the phone is what makes a flagship killer, well, a flagship killer. The camera performance did suffer a little bit in low-light situations, but we are more than happy to have this in our pockets day in and day out.

There are other phones out there within the price range, such as the Huawei P9 (with its excellent camera performance), the upcoming Honor 8, as well as the reigning king of smartphones right now, the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. However the OnePlus 3 is unique that it gives all of the best features of a flagship, but at half the price of one, which makes it a recommended buy to anyone out there.


OnePlus 3 and 3T to receive Android O upgrade

OnePlus delivers to fans once again, showing their commitment to their phone support with their decision to provide upgrades to the latest Android OS, the Android O on their older models, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

The confirmation came from Mr OnePlus himself, CEO Pete Lau and his twitter account. He tweets that he is proud to announce that Android O will come to OnePlus 3 and 3T.

This spells good news for OnePlus fans as the upcoming OnePlus 5 should have this upgrade as well even though it will probably ship with Android 7 Nougat. No launch dates has been mentioned by Pete himself but it might be awhile before that comes, so make sure to stay tuned for the Malaysian launch.

However, what is going to happen to the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X that was released not two years ago? Perhaps this question will be answered in the future but do stay tuned to TechNave.com to find out more.


OnePlus 3 is now official, with Snapdragon 820, 6GB RAM, Dash Charge, and a RM 1635 sticker price

Fans of OnePlus, this is the moment you have been waiting for. The OnePlus 3 is finally official. We have seen how it looks like in previous leaks, and we basically know just about everything on the phone. Still, it is always a good sign when it is officially launched.

Under the all-metal OnePlus 3 body is phone with a list of impressive spec. You get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC, a whopping 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, a high resolution 5.5 inch display with a 1080p “Optic AMOLED” panel, 64GB of UFS 2.0 internal storage, USB Type-C port for data and charging, dual-SIM support and a fingerprint sensor on the front that claims can unlock the phone in 0.2 seconds.

Imaging wise the OnePlus 3 is endowed with a 16 megapixel rear camera module with Auto HDR and phase detection autofocus, supported by both an optical and electronic image stabilisation. For selfies, the 8 megapixel front shooter also has image stabilisation, but the electronic kind. You get 4K video recording built in as well.

You can get your own OnePlus 3 right now – no more invite only system to purchase one out right. It has a recommended retail price of USD 399, or about RM 1635. There is no official retail price and availability for Malaysia as yet, so stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


OnePlus 3 not using 100% of its 6GB of RAM?

As one of the flagship devices that is now in the market competing to be the choice of users all over the world – reports are popping up that while the OnePlus 3 has a great deal of RAM to spare, it does not use it to its fullest potential. What?

First wave of users are reporting that a limited amount of apps will be loaded in the RAM, effectively showing that the device has been limited in the amount of RAM that is user accessible. At most it can only handle 3 or 4 apps at the same time.

Why did this happen? OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei went on to twitter to share more information. It turns out the Chinese startup has decided to limit its RAM’s potential in favor of longer battery life, as the handset carries a now considered low 3,000 mAh of juice. They believe this technique offers “the best user experience”.

He did say that third-party ROMs can have access to the 6GB of RAM thanks to the recently released kernel files, but user expects they will be getting all 6GB out of the box. Will this effect your decision of getting the OnePlus 3?


OnePlus 3 officially here in Malaysia for RM1888 at Brightstar from 8 August 2016

Confirming our earlier rumour, the folks at Brightstar Distribution Sdn. Bhd. have confirmed that the OnePlus 3 will be available through them and authorized retailers in Malaysia from 8 August 2016 for RM1888 (inclusive of GST). If you can't wait, the pre-order is available at Lazada until 5 August 2016. No invitations will be needed to purchase the OnePlus 3 here in Malaysia.

Tech specs mostly remain the same as follows but notable mentions include their Dash Charge technology for 60% of 3000 mAh in 30 minutes and their Smart Capture for clearer noise free images. Check out Brightstar's OnePlus 3 site for more details.

“We know that the best smartphone is the one that works exactly how you want it to,” said OnePlus Founder and CEO Pete Lau. “The OnePlus 3 delivers that experience. It combines what our customers already love about our products with what they want and expect next. For example, Dash Charge sets a new standard for fast charging technology. It’s a flagship smartphone inspired by – and made for – our fans.”


OnePlus 3 unboxing and hands-on video

The "latest" flagship killer is here at TechNave.com. OnePlus 3 is the name of the model that is purported to be the smartphone to beat all flagships. With its price of only RM 1888, this is definitely encroaching into the lower end of the flagship price range. However it doesn't mean that this is a poorly specced device. With a large 5.5-inch display, 6GB of RAM (yes, six!) and 64GB of internal storage - this is a superphone for the superuser. Check out the quick unboxing and hands-on video below.


OnePlus 3 will debut at the end of June

So according to CNet, there is going to be a OnePlus 3 coming soon at the end of June. This is confirmed by OnePlus founder Carl Pei as the next flagship and will be bringing a “new design” that should look differently from its predecessor. Carl Pei also believe the new OnePlus 3 can make us surprised and captivated by the device.

The flagship will be sold in the USA market first, then followed by the rest of the world. Price is estimated to be around $350 (around RM1474), and consumers should benefit from a “better buying process” (we have no idea what does that mean) by using their “traditional marketing” strategies. In terms of specifications, rumours have it that it will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 process and a 1080p display.

That's all we have from OnePlus, stay tuned as we find out more about their next flagship device in the coming months at TechNave!


OnePlus 3T is now official, with Snapdragon 821 powering the device

As expected, the new OnePlus 3T has been launched officially, with minimal differences on the exterior – but all changes are under the skin.

The 3T is now powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821, replacing the Snapdragon 820 in the older OnePlus model. The OnePlus 3T has two storage capacity versions, 64 and 128GB respectively, both of the UFS 2.0 kind. The camera is still the same unit as previously, with a new sapphire glass cover over the lens. What is better now is the battery – it comes with a 3400 mAh battery – 400 mAh more than the previous version.

The phone will come in two colours – Soft Gold and Gunmetal, and will start from USD 439 for the 64GB and USD 479 for the 128GB variant. Stay tuned to TechNave for news of the OnePlus 3 availability in Malaysia soon.


Acer Malaysia releases 27-inch Predator Z1 gaming monitor for RM3K and an All-in-One Aspire C 22 for RM2099

All-in-One Aspire C 22 PC (left) and Predator Z1 gaming monitor (right)

Today, Acer Malaysia has finally brought in their latest laptop product lineup into Malaysia, which features the world's thinnest laptop - Swift 7, along with Swift 3, convertible laptop Spin 5, all-in-one Aspire C 22 PC, Predator Z1 gaming monitor and even new SuperCare Warranty Packages. In this news article, we will be covering the All-in-One PC, Aspire C 22 and gaming monitor, Predator Z1.

This All-in-One PC really saves a lot of space

The silver and gold Aspire C 22 is priced at RM2099 and it's the ideal device for students or families who want a stylish All-in-One PC that does not clutter the table. It will be available at all authorized Acer resellers nationwide from 21 November 2016 onwards.

A media member testing the eye-tracking technology

With the Eye-Tracking Monitor based on the Tobii eye-tracking technology, this offers gamers new interactions like aiming, identifying enemies and taking cover simply by looking at objects on the screen. Gamers will have a more realistic interaction and immersive experience with technology's assistance by using their eyes and intuition for a new gaming experience.

In addition, the Predator Z1 has an ergonomically-designed stand with tilt (from -5° to 25°), swivel (from +30° to -30°), and height adjustment (up to 120 mm) for gamers to find that ideal viewing position. The monitor can be easily separated from its stand to be VESA wall-mounted, thanks to the quick-release design.

The Predator Z1 is now retailing at RM2999 and will be available at select authorized Acer resellers nationwide by mid-December 2016.

We also covered other two news, check them out below and stay tuned for more Acer news at Technave.com


OnePlus 3T officially available March 22; OnePlus 3/3T starts receiving OxygenOS 4.1.0

Brightstar Malaysia had just announced that the OnePlus 3T will be officially available in Malaysia from March 22 onwards on Lazada as well as authorised retailers for RM2229. It will be available in Gun Metal and Soft Gold in 64GB storage variant. On the other hand, OnePlus has also announced an incremental roll-out of OxygenOS 4.1.0 for both the OnePlus 3 and 3T. As usual, it includes miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes, as well as some added new features.

The most notable change has got to be the upgrade from Android 7.0 to Android 7.1.1. Also, there's a new feature, called expanded screenshots, which allows you to take longer, scrolling screenshots. Google security patch had also been updated to the latest one dated 1st March 2017.

This OTA (Over-The-Air) update will be rolling out to users in batches starting now, and will eventually be available for everyone.[Source1, Source2, Source3]


OnePlus 3T officially discontinued

If you’re thinking of getting a OnePlus 3T, now it’s a good time to purchase one because OnePlus will soon be out of stock in Malaysia, as it was confirmed that the production has been put to a halt.

First notified online in their official forum with the message above, the OnePlus 3T will no longer be manufactured starting on 1 June 2017. It has been reported that it has ran out of stock in the UK, soon Europe, and eventually the globally. Despite the discontinuation, Android OEM should still support the device with updates from time to time.

If you need some research before purchasing it, we recently did a review on the phone and you can check it out here. So get it while stock last (#notsponsored), stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 3T review - A true flagship killer

In Malaysia, the price of a flagship phone is usually above RM3K plus which could usually cost you an arm and a leg. But along came the OnePlus 3T at the price of RM2229 officially from BrightStar Malaysia and Lazada, complete with its famed "flagship killer" nickname because of its flagship tech-specs quality and lower price tag. But is it worth considering? Let’s find out.

The front with the SIM card tray on the right side

At first glance, we think many people would say that the front looks similar to an OPPO phone particularly the R9s and F1s. Nonetheless, it features a nice curved edge from the display, along with a home button that does not press and a well-polished metallic body, giving the user a sense of a high-level flagship. The width and length also gives a good grip, but sometimes it can be a bit slippery if you have a sweaty palm.

The big bump from the main camera is a bit of a concern too, this can be easily solved with a protective casing. If you choose not to buy one, do be careful with it if you lay the phone down as it feels fragile. Another tiny issue with the design is the location of the speaker, as it will be covered by your palm when flipped horizontally. The way to solve this is having an earphone plugged in, or you can flip it the other way around.

The slide button and volume rockers on the left side

Speaker grill, USB Type-C and the headphone jack

We think OnePlus has done quite a good job in making its OS and settings be quite flexible, as well as for convenience like the sliding button that was seen on the left side. There are three basic functions for it, which are - ringing mode, do not disturb mode, and silent mode. What’s more, these three modes are customizable in the settings! Even to the point of allowing calls from certain contacts in your list.

Next, we have a pocket mode featured in this device. What the pocket mode does is that when you put your phone in your pocket - the mode will turn on and block your phone. This is to avoid having mistakenly open your phone and accidentally open apps or call someone (it has happened to you before, didn’t it?).

There are gestures available for the device too, double tapping it will wake the phone up; drawing an O shape will open the camera; V shape for flashlight mode; and lastly sliding down with three fingers will take a screenshot. Even the LED notification light can be customized to any colour. We would also like to give some praise for the fingerprint sensor as well, as it opens quickly and accurately with your fingerprint.

The camera modes (left) and manual mode (right)

There is also a manual mode on board, but this is not your typical manual mode that only has ISO and EV setting like most phones. This manual mode has shutter speed in it too so that's really useful. Owners who are enthusiastic photographers should be excited about this.

With a terrific set of specifications inside, this is where its strength shines. There is almost no sense of lag when playing games such as Asphalt 8: Airborne, Real Racing 3, Modern Combat 5 and others. In fact, there is actually some “feel” similar to the iPhone when switching and using apps in between. However, there is one problem and that is because of the metallic body, it tends to overheat rather quickly within 10 minutes. Also, sometimes this can cause an app to crash but that does not happen very often. We think this could be because of buggy software, so we hope there will be a fix patch for that in the near future.

As for the battery, we did a test of setting the device’s display brightness and volume to the max for a YouTube video playback for 2 hours. Amazingly enough, in that duration there was 59% battery energy left so that pretty much tells you the battery efficiency if just used for daily social usage. And thanks to the dash charge technology, the phone can be charged up to 60% (from 0) in 30 minutes, and 93% in an hour. We should also mention that the colours on the display are really vivid and bright enough to show even under the sunlight. However, the sound quality is lacking bass output as well as clarity.

Moving on, the 16MP IMX 298 sensor on the OnePlus 3T is no joke either. It has a f/2.0 aperture, 1.12μm single pixel size, PDAF phase focus, and supports OIS and EIS too. It focuses fast even in low light environment and moving, but the dynamic range can only really look nice if you manually adjust it in manual mode (which is super fun, btw) and it’s even comparable to other flagship phones.

Anyway, we will let our picture samples do the talking so see it for yourself:

Doesn't look as bright as it should, but it looks realistically delicious

This was shot in low light, Hello Kitty!

The dynamic range is quite good, see how the colour reflects from the ground

Depth of field effect is good (left), while the focus in manual mode can be adjusted (right)

Low light in night shot (left), the colour balance is just nice (middle), and not too overexposed (right)

It's suppose to look darker in these two pics

Wefie is good too, but it's a bit hard to take one since it doesn't have a wide-angle lens

We also did a video test since it can record in 4K, 1080p, 1080p60fps and 720p footage. 4K is extremely clear and the focus speed catches up fast when moving from dark to bright areas. Unfortunately, the video recording can be shaky even though there are OIS and EIS-enabled.

With all the factors above, we think the title of “flagship killer” is quite justified. Performance is superb, the camera is great especially the manual mode (which we really like), the user interface is customizable, great design, same goes to the battery efficiency. There's is little to complain about it, although it needs to work on the overheating issue and a better stabiliser for video recording.

As a cost-effective smartphone, the price tag alone automatically beats out many contenders that are above RM3000 such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, Sony Xperia XZs, Huawei P10 Plus, LG G6, Apple iPhone 7 Plus and others. So if this is what you're looking for while keeping a budget, the OnePlus 3T is the one for you.

So what do you think? Know anyone using the OnePlus 3T? Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 3T spotted in SIRIM. Is it launching in Malaysia soon?

Well, it looks like the OnePlus 3T had been spotted on the SIRIM database, registered to local distributor, Brightstar. While the OnePlus 3T is no longer the latest device around, it is the slightly upgraded sequel to the original OnePlus 3 (which we reviewed here) that was launched in Malaysia back in August 2016. Though it is no secret that you can buy imported sets of the OnePlus 3T from some of the bigger local retailers, it sure is nice to finally have an option to purchase it officially.

Here’s a recap of the OnePlus 3T’s specifications:

So far, there have not been any official word regarding the pricing yet, as a reference, the OnePlus 3 was sold for RM1888. Do you think that it will still be priced as competitively? Would you still buy the OnePlus 3T now that there’s been more flagship choices available? Let us know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page. Stay tuned with us on TechNave.com for more details as the local pricing and availability for the OnePlus 3T gets revealed.


OnePlus 5 Malaysian RRP from RM2388 for 6GB version, Soft Gold OnePlus 5 coming soon?

Rejoice, Malaysian OnePlus fans! The wait for the highly coveted Flagship Killer device, the OnePlus 5 could be coming to Malaysia very soon! Brightstar Malaysia, the widely known tech distributors have announced that they will be taking pre-orders for the flagship killer very soon through their official Facebook Page.

That’s right, the OnePlus 5 6 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM will retail at RM2388 inclusive of 6% GST whereas the 8 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM will retail at RM2688 inclusive of 6% GST. The 6 GB version will only available in Slate Gray whereas the 8 GB version will only be available in Midnight Black.

Hey, that’s pretty good considering the prices for AP models that have been circulating around online retailers which has been spotted to cost around RM2500-RM2800. Nevertheless, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for pre-ordering news!

On a side note, you guys would’ve noticed by now that the OnePlus 5 is a bit lacking in luster and colour. Options of black and light black may not exactly cater to everyone but for no longer! If you were sitting on the fence on acquiring this one due to the lack of colour options, now would be the time to reconsider as a new Mint Gold version may be arriving real soon.

The new colour option has been spotted on a TENAA listing and is hinted heavily on arriving soon. However, soon may not be so soon as the new Mint Gold may take months to be released, just like the Soft Gold version of the OnePlus 3 and 3T.

What do you think? Will a Gold OnePlus spice things up for the Malaysian market or is black the new gold now and forever? Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and updates.


OnePlus 5 aces durability tests, shows high quality build

Renowned YouTuber and smartphone tester, JerryRigEverything has returned again to test smartphones to the limits with his famous scratch, burn and bend tests. This time, his new victim will be the recently released OnePlus 5.

How did the OnePlus 5 fare? Take a look at the video and see for yourself.

That’s right, despite the low price tag, the OnePlus 5 managed to come out on top with a surprisingly good build. First of all, the scratch test showed that the device back, screen, fingerprint scanner and cameras are totally scratch-proof from normal items such as keys, coins and other sharp objects. Although this never stopped Jerry from taking it to the next level and managed to scribble notes on the OnePlus 5 but only with incredibly hard test-pens.

The OnePlus 5 performed extremely well in the burn test as it managed to last a whole 40 seconds against an open flame before a white line can be observed. So make sure if you drop it into a fire, rescue it in 40 seconds to preserve it, scot free! However, since the OnePlus 5 does come with a AMOLED screen, the white line from the fire will be permanent.

Last but not least, the grueling bend test. The test actually shocked us for a while because the OnePlus 5 screen actually popped out of the housing after a few seconds of bending. Luckily though, it shows that the screen is able to pop back into the housing, good as new.

Overall, it really shows how OnePlus really cared for their workmanship and build quality. The OnePlus 5 is indeed a solid phone and should not be underestimated from its bargain price tag.

We have yet to see an official Malaysian launch for the OnePlus 5 but do stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news and updates.


OnePlus 5 camera actually impresses on DxOMark with an 87 score

Prior to the official launching of the OnePlus 5, the dual-camera was and still the main focal feature of the flagship killer. However ever since the launching, there has been multiple reports of critique from OnePlus 5 users regarding the OnePlus 5 camera. Users even go as far as to report that the cameras wasn’t worth the hyper that it received.

Thus to investigate these claims, DxOMark, the mobile imaging benchmark gurus, came up with an analysis and reviews on their own.

According to DxOMark, the OnePlus 5 camera produces excellent outdoor shots with “outstanding color and detail”. They also commented that the shots have accurate, stable and consistent white balances while shooting outdoors. However, shooting high dynamic scenes tend to be under exposed in shadow areas.

Indoor shots on the other hand is where some problems arise. OnePlus 5 was reported to have good indoor shots, but were largely inconsistent. Low light conditions prove to be a bit of a challenge for the OnePlus 5 with a noticeable blur and lack of details in handheld shots. White balance is just a bit off under tungsten and fluorescent lights but still not in the unacceptable range.

One of the most positive aspect of the OnePlus 5 camera would be focusing; DxO has reported that the autofocusing is consistent, quick and responsive in all lighting conditions, all thanks to the OnePlus 5’s hybrid contrast detection Auto Focus and phase detection Auto Focus.

So there you have it, the only drawback to the hyped up OnePlus 5’s dual-camera was the inconsistencies in white balance and reduced performance in low-light photography. These aspects are the only reason the OnePlus 5’s benchmark scores could not go higher than a respectable 87, the same score alongside Huawei P10 and higher than the iPhone 7.

Do check out DxO’s full report, here and make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest and greatest tech news.


OnePlus 5 destroys in AnTuTu! Could we be wrong about the camera?

Renowned ‘Flagship Killer’ manufacturers OnePlus are really living up to their title. Their upcoming flagship killer device, the OnePlus 5 has made an appearance on the benchmarking platform AnTuTu along with confirmation on its apparent specs under the model number of A5000.

The apparent flagship killer device has scored a benchmark of 176000 which is better than the scores of both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Xiaomi Mi 6 flagships. No doubt with a lower price tag as well. A very impressive feat indeed.

Based on the AnTuTu page, the specs are actually quite consistent with our previous leak coverage except for the additional Adreno 540 GPU. With all that in the picture, this phone is going to be an absolute beast of a flagship killer, no doubt about that.

On top of all that, there have been some leaks of yet another render of the OnePlus 5. It can be seen from the image that instead of the vertical camera setup that we have seen so far, the OnePlus 5 could have a horizontal dual camera setup.

Now there is no way of knowing that this is the OnePlus 5 or yet another future OnePlus model that will make its debut along with the flagship.  Only time will tell but one thing for sure is, the future is very exciting for all OnePlus fans.  The Malaysian price is speculated to be around RM1900 but we just have to be patient for the big reveal around the end of June 2017 with the Malaysian release probably soon after. Fingers crossed all the way!

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news and updates.


OnePlus 5 goes live 12AM tonight, live video inside! Live images leaked just before release

We are only a couple of hours from the official release of the OnePlus 5 tonight at 12AM Malaysian time. The launch will be aired live on YouTube where you watch it here, or the video below for your viewing convenience because here at TechNave, we love our readers.

While waiting for the live event, you can have a look see of some leaked images from apparent press-releases as well as alleged live hands-on photos of the OnePlus 5 itself. How legit these Weibo images are? We are just going to have to wait and see.

Judging from these images, we can safely say that the previous leaks were somewhat accurate and the phone will almost look like a certain fruit-based company’s latest device but we can hardly give OnePlus the blame since everyone has been doing it these days.

The flagship killer beauty is almost confirmed to sport the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset with possible 6GB or 8GB RAM options as well as the obvious dual-camera setup. As for the pricing, we just have to be patient and wait up for the official announcement to be safe but knowing OnePlus, it will likely be a reasonably priced beauty. The Malaysian official launch should also be just around the corner so stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest scoop.


OnePlus 5 launching date is official on 20 June 2017

Finally, after weeks of non-stop OnePlus 5 rumours. OnePlus Pete Lau has confirmed on his Twitter account that the flagship will be launching on 20 June 2017 and it will be held in multiple locations.

So where will the events be held? Well, New York is one of the cities at the Meatpacking District at 7PM, where OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei and popular YouTuber MKBHD will make an appearance. Another destination is in Paris but the scheduled date will be 21 June at 11AM to follow USA at 213 Rue Saint Honore. The event will also be on live stream at 12PM EDT, which is 4PM GMT in our local time zone.

Moving on, the OnePlus 5 should be packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, with a new pair of dual camera sensors on the back with a possible dedicated monochrome sensor from the secondary camera according to the teaser. The device is said to be the thinnest OnePlus phone ever by the company, but we shall see.

So are you excited about the OnePlus 5? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for the live stream coverage at TechNave.com.


Acer Malaysia releases a new All-In-One desktop PC and three monitors into Malaysia starting from RM799

As Chinese New Year is drawing to a close, Acer Malaysia has started to kick off this year by unveiling new a new Aspire S 24 All-in-One desktop PC and three new monitors which are the XF270HA monitor, ED242QRA monitor and the EB321HQUB monitor for entertainment purpose. Check out below what you can expect from the new products.

First up, the Aspire S 24 All-in-One desktop PC is Acer's slimmest desktop to date featuring 5.97mm ultra-thin side profile. The bezel is also impressively narrow with only 2.7mm and this allows the 23.8-inch full HD IPS screen to go up to 90% aspect ratio. Inside the machine, it has the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processor with optional Intel Optane memory, the RAM is as powerful as well running up to 32GB DDR4 and has 1TB HDD of storage space.

Moreover, the monitor can be tilted from -5 to 25 degree and it's supported by a 2.1 channel subwoofer by Dolby Audio Premium and Acer's own TrueHarmony technology. There's even a wireless charging base for any Qi-enabled devices.

If you want a gaming monitor, then perhaps the XF270HA is the one for you. This 27-inch entry-level gaming monitor sports a Full HD resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio and has AMD FreeSync technology beneath the machine. With a rapid refresh rate of 240Hz and fast response time of 1 ms GTG (Gray to Gray), this shortens the time required for frame rendering, thus lowers input lag.

Acer also pre-installed its EyeProtect technology which incorporates several features including Flickerless, BluelightShield, Low Dimming and ComfyView display to reduce eye strain and provides a more comfortable viewing experience for users.

Or if you want something smaller, the ED242QRA monitor features a 23.6-inch VA curved 16:9 screen with Full HD (1920 x 1080) display. This is one of the newest curved monitors in the market with an 1800 curvature, providing an immersive experience with a super wide field of view. It features a FreeSync technology that delivers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and it supports HDMI and DisplayPort as well.

Like the XF270HA Monitor, Flickerless, BluelightShield and ComfyView technology are pre-installed as well to protect users from eye strain. The monitor can also be tilted from -5° to 20° for comfortable viewing position.

Lastly, the biggest one of all - the EB321HQUB Monitor features a huge 31.5-inch monitor with WQHD (2560 x 1440) display with IPS technology. Design for the best entertainment viewing experience possible, it can support up to 10-bits colour depth and present 1.07 billion reservoirs of colours. Of course, the Flickerless, BluelightShield, and ComfyView technology are available, same goes to having HDMI and DisplayPort.

All the products above are now available for purchase immediately at all authorized Acer resellers nationwide. The price for each device are RM4399, RM1499, RM799 and RM1099 respectively.

For more information, please visit Acer Malaysia Facebook or call Acer’s Product Infoline at 1800-88- 1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).


OnePlus 5 officially revealed with dual 16MP + 20MP camera sensors, Snapdragon 835, 8GB RAM and more for ~RM2.1k

Today, the OnePlus 5 has finally been revealed on their live stream and the flagship is set to be released on 27 June 2017. In the USA, the price tag will be $479 (~RM2051) while in Europe countries, the phone will cost €499 (~RM2378).  Most of the tech-specs that were speculated before turned out to be true, check out the official specification below:

Of course, one of the most talked features is the dual camera module setup. As previously confirmed by OnePlus, the 20MP sensor will serve as a telephoto lens, following the footsteps of Apple. The OnePlus 5 cameras will satisfy both casual and pro-phoneographers alike with the Portrait Mode and Pro Mode made available inside. Even a Histogram is built-in for the pros, along with Smart Capture for filtering out the best image possible and Fast AF to capture the moment as fast as it can.

The OnePlus 5 is also the company's first the use the Snapdraon 835 processor in a 10nm chipset, this means that it will drain less battery and can keep the phone going for a long period of time, assisted by the 6GB or 8GB RAM variant. Graphic-wise, the Adreno 540 GPU is on board so intense games should be handled well. On top of that, the Dash Charge is said to charge up the phone fairly quickly. To quote the words they said, it's simply "A day's power, in half an hour."

One of the reading mode improvements from OxygenOS

Coming in Midnight Black and Slate Grey only

It will probably take some time for OnePlus 5 to reach Malaysia officially, for a premium high-end phone, we are guessing it will cost around RM2.1 - RM2.2k if OnePlus keeps their tradition for Malaysia pricing. We will definitely keep you people in the loop, so stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 5 pre-order is now available at DirectD and Satu Gadget dot com starting from RM2599

Well that escalated quickly, the recently announced OnePlus 5 which is scheduled to be released on 27 June 2017 will be making its way to Malaysia shores too. Pre-order for the flagship can be made now through our popular retailers DirectD and Satu Gadget dot com.

The OnePlus 5 pre-order page from DirectD (left), Satu Gadget (right)

Both 6GB + 64GB (Slate Gray) and 8GB + 128GB (Midnight Black) are available through both stores for RM2588 and RM2988 respectively. You can make a pre-order purchase on DirectD or Satu Gadget's website online and follow the procedure accordingly there. Another way is you still can go to their nearest stores and make an inquiry. Both retailers are also offering a warranty period of 12 months and according to each of them, the ETA for delivery should be 10 days from DirectD, while Satu Gadget will have the device ready in early July. Check out the links below:

To recap, the OnePlus 5 features a Snapdragon 835 processor, 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display in 1080p, a dual 16MP + 20MP telephoto lens, USB Type-C, 3300 mAh battery, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.

Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 5 review - A better Android alternative to the Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Everyone's ideal smartphone would be one that has good performance (battery and camera) yet offers value for money without selling our organs off (especially kidneys). But in reality, that's a hard thing to balance. It's either you pay highly for a premium product or pay low for mediocre products. Well, aside from Xiaomi, OnePlus is making that dream come true. If you remember reading our review of the OnePlus 3T, we dubbed it as the "flagship killer" and this applies the same to the OnePlus 5. Find out more below in our review.

When we were watching the OnePlus 5 reveal via live stream, we were actually kind of disappointed of how similar it looks like to the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. Dual rear cameras, check. Same antenna marking, check. Yet at the same time, it suddenly started to look like the vivo V5s in some ways, so this is how I would describe the design - it's basically what would result if the iPhone 7 Plus and V5s had a baby. I wish OnePlus continued their trademark design, but I guess they wanted a slim phone which they finally did. So...yeah.

Headphone jack, USB Type-C and speaker grills

Anyway, although the device houses a 5.5-inch display, the model itself is quite lightweight at only 153g. It actually resembles a 5.2-inch device quite closely, thanks to the 2.5D panel and the curved metal back. I hope you don't have shaky hands, though, because if you accidentally jerk your hands, the OnePlus 5 will surely fly off.

There is one design feature which I find it to be very convenient, which is a volume slider button on the top left side of the phone. There are three modes when using the slider button, from descending order from the top it goes: sound -> vibration -> mute. It's also interesting to note that a few foreign reviewers think that every smartphone manufacturers should add this.

At this moment, the OnePlus 5 is probably the most powerful flagship we've seen so far (for now, check the benchmark scores at the performance section below). For a price of RM2388 (from Brightstar), it's considered quite economical for a premium phone featuring a Snapdragon 835, 6GB + 64GB memory capacity, a dual rear camera with a telephoto lens intact, 3300 mAh battery and more. However, in terms of software features, there isn't really much to look at.

If anything, I guess we can start off with the phone's screen brightness settings. It offers a few choices of colour settings for users and if you set the brightness to the max - it's really bright that it can scare off vampires (I'm just kidding, but you get the point). Additionally, there's also Google's Night Light mode, Reading Mode which I think is useful because it makes the display black and white, which is quite suitable for bookworms who prefer reading ebooks nowadays.

Regarding about the "jelly" effect issue, we didn't really experience any of that so that was likely an isolated case. Best to head back to the original store that you got from to check the issue if it does happen.

Lots of convenient ways for you to use the OnePlus 5

Screen calibration and the briefing screen

Moving on, there are a wide variety of camera options. It has automatic, manual mode, portrait mode, beauty mode and more pre-installed for the user. We think the portrait mode is pretty good, but more on that later.

As mentioned earlier, we weren't kidding when we said the OnePlus 5 is probably the most powerful flagship killer right now. The benchmark results speak for themselves. So with this, it's a no brainer that it can run graphic intense games naturally like Asphalt 8: Airborne at the highest quality without any lag.

But the real deal is the battery life, it's only 3300mAh but it can last pretty long, up to 17 hours a day on average usage due to the low power consumption from the 10chipset. Plus, the Dash Charging technology can fully charge the device up to 70% in just an hour, more or less. Talk about the need for speed there! Do note that this can only be done with the OnePlus' charging cable, or else it will just charge normally.

The OnePlus 5's camera is quite good too, the details in the images below are clear and even if you take a selfie with the sun behind you, you can still see your face and that's impressive. The fast auto focus is a beast, the portrait mode effect does not look too artificial as well. But how about the telephoto lens? Well, we think it's quite good too, but it does suffer in dark areas since the aperture is only f/2.6.

Unfortunately, sometimes the lens picks up too much light especially in dark areas with street lights, so you'd probably have to adjust the focus a few times before you take the shot. The electronic image stabilizer for the video recorder didn't really make a good impression as well. But even so, it still takes beautiful footage in 1080p 60fps mode. Anyway, check out the image samples below!

Very good dynamic range balance in a low-light setting shot

Another close-up shot in a low-light setting

You can see the flare overexposed a bit from the street light there after adjusting the focus

Our boy, Jim doing his selfie under the sun light, his face is still visible

There are several reasons to like about the OnePlus 5, powerful specifications, awesome camera capabilities, good battery life and the fast Dash Charging technology, plus some minor hiccups of the common overexposed flare in a low-light environment and shaky video recording just for RM2388. What more can you ask for?

Okay, there is the Xiaomi Mi 6 for RM1899, but we haven't really tested it so we can't say for sure about that. But one thing for sure is that this is called a "flagship killer" for a good reason, if you compare to the iPhone 7 Plus which is RM3699, the OnePlus 5 is obviously a better alternative since both have that similar telephoto lens. It's also much more affordable than the Samsung Galaxy S8 which goes for RM3299 (now RM2595, but still if you don't like the Infinity Display, the OnePlus 5 is definitely more preferable). Granted, the Huawei P10 is currently going for RM1939 from RM2499 but this is more of for those who prefer a dedicated monochrome sensor.

So what do you think? Do you still agree that the OnePlus 5 still stays true to the "flagship killer" title? Thanks for reading the review and stay tuned for more at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 5 shows excellent camera performance with night shot

Just as we thought the news has died down a bit, OnePlus has decided to tease the OnePlus 5 again by releasing what could be the OnePlus 5’s first camera shot.

The Chinese flagship killer specialists has tweeted a couple of comparison photos, one showing a murky night shot of a bridge and the other a much clearer and vibrant picture of the same bridge with the caption “Can you tell which photo was taken with the OnePlus 5?”. No straight answer has been provided but we can safely assume the cleaner image is from the OnePlus 5.

What this could mean is that the dual-camera setup of the upcoming OnePlus 5 may perform wonderfully in low-light conditions. Paired with its already superior performance with the Snapdragon 835 processor, this could very well be one heck of a flagship killer.

Nothing solid has been reported yet but the OnePlus 5’s Malaysian price is speculated to be around RM1900 but we just have to be patient for the big reveal in the American summer around the end of June 2017 with the Malaysian release probably soon after.

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news and updates.


OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition revealed in India

Are you a big Star Wars fan? Because OnePlus just did something unexpected. During the Comic Con event that was held in India, a OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition was revealed and it's to serve as a promotion for the most anticipated movie of the year, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And boy, does it look awesome.

From the cover image, the Star Wars Limited Edition uses white for the back with the branding in red. The Stormtrooper's helmet will automatically serve as the background wallpaper by default and the alert slider that's on the left side appears to be in red. Also, the fingerprint scanner is still on the back too and that's about it.

Will the Star Wars Limited Edition come to Malaysia? At this moment, it seems to be exclusively for India only and we are still waiting for our official OnePlus distributor, BrightStar to release an official launch of the OnePlus 5T. Until then, be patient and you can check out its full tech-specs here.

By the way, Lenovo Malaysia has its own Star Wars Limited Edition Yoga 920 laptop as well which you can check it out here. Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.