vivo Malaysia giving away free gifts and lucky draws in its new Diwali Special Deal campaign

In the upcoming Diwali festive season, vivo Malaysia is launching a few activities and promotional deals with the vivo V7+ and other selected vivo smartphones across Malaysia. Promotional deals include pretty nice goodies and contests for vivo fans to win. Here are the 7 Wonders of Diwali campaign by vivo Malaysia.

First up, starting today (12 October 2017) until 22 October 2017, anyone who purchases the V7+ from any vivo concept stores, Senheng & SenQ, Courts and Harvey Norman outlet will be granted a free limited edition of FIFA Russia 2018 backpack bag (while stocks last). On the other hand, customers who are getting other vivo smartphones can also receive freebie items as well. Below is the complete list of freebies that you can get:

To add on to that, online marketplaces that are available for the promotions are Lazada, 11Street, Shopee, Shoppu and PGMall.

Next, Janna Nick, vivo's new ambassador for the V7+ will be on a talk show sharing her opinion about vivo on 15 October 2017 at 8PM. Aside from watching this special interview, Janna will also randomly pick 2 lucky winners from the live audience to giveaway a pair of Air Asia Travel Card worth total RM2000! Plus, some G-shock wristwatches and vivo merchandise with a signed autograph by Janna will be given away throughout the live talk show. It will be live broadcast at vivo Malaysia official Facebook page so stay tuned for that.

In addition, vivo Malaysia is launching a selfie contest for all Malaysians on 16 October until 31 October 2017. To join the contest, all you have to do is take a selfie by showing the "7" sign and share it on the contest post at vivo Malaysia Facebook page and your own personal Facebook account with a creative caption and hashtag #vivoMalaysia #V7+ #SeeMoreThanEver #ClearerSelfie #PerfectShot #Deepavali. Remember, your Facebook account must be set to Public so that vivo Malaysia can see it. A lucky winner with the most creative caption will be picked to receive the V7+ each week, followed by four more winners in the same week taking home a vivo backpack each.

In conjunction with Diwali, there will be an exclusive Diwali Selfie Experience at the Batu Caves temple on 18 October 2017. Crews from vivo Malaysia will hold a roadshow and allow the public to test out the V7+. Also, Exclusive vivo merchandise with Janna Nick’s autograph will be given out throughout the event.

What does Akademi Fantasia have to do with vivo? Well, vivo Malaysia happens to be the main sponsor of the show. The 7 finalists will be challenging each other so on 14 October and 21 October 2017, a behind-the-scenes video will be uploaded on vivo Malaysia Facebook and you may participate the “Share n Win” Contest to grab exclusive merchandises from Akademi Fantasia. 3 lucky winners will be announced on the next Monday via vivo Malaysia Facebook.

Wait, that's not all. Starting from 16 October 2017 onward, vivo Malaysia will conduct a vote poll contest for everyone to vote who will be the upcoming champion of AF Megastar, along with creative captions and the designated hashtags. The top two participants with the most creative captions will be picked and win a VIP ticket to watch the Akademi Fantasia Finale at Shah Alam Royale Theatre.

Lastly, we have mentioned about the vivo Y69 launching on 13 October 2017. This device is ideal for anyone who wants a budget-friendly selfie snapper for the price of just RM999 only. For more details, head on to our news article over here to check it out.

vivo Malaysia wishes all Malaysia a Happy Diwali Day and good luck in those contests!


vivo Malaysia giving away free voucher codes with discounts up to RM50

Did someone say special promotion? You bet. Shopee is now holding one for vivo Malaysia and there's a RM50 discount for the vivo V7+, V5 Plus, Y69 and Y65. To redeem the discount, you can punch in the code "VIVOR50" and this will be on a limited time until 31 May 2018.

But that's not the only code they are giving out, there's also "VIVORAYA1" that gives a RM5 discount for products with a minimum purchase of RM100 that will end on 2 June 2018, then "VIVORAYA" with another RM5 discount with a minimum purchase of RM100 from 3 June - 17 June 2018.

To check out their store for more exclusive and promotional deals, you can head on to shopee.com.my/vivomalaysia to see more. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia giving away premium free gifts with V5Plus 5x Rewards promotion

Starting from 15 July 2017 until 6 August 2017, every customer who purchases a vivo V5Plus is entitled to bring home a premium free gift. With every purchase made during this promotion period, customers will be granted a premium free gift which consists of a leather pouch, a smartphone protective cover, a pair of movie tickets, a premium gift box and a mobile phone screen insurance (for 1 year) as well.

In order to get the freebies, though, customers will need to present a voucher for the free gift redemption, which they will get after purchasing the V5Plus. The voucher can be used from 8 August 2017 to 10 August 2017 and can only be done at the same outlet that they purchased from.

For more information, visit the terms and condition here and stay tuned for more vivo Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia giving away promo codes for 9.9 Super Deals with Shopee

Do you love discounts? Of course, you do. Starting now until 9 September 2018, vivo Malaysia is having a 9.9 Super Deals with Shopee Malaysia. Quite a few of their phones are on the list with promo codes available, this includes the vivo V5s, Y69, Y65, V7 and the V7+.

To get started, all you need to do is just go onto their official store in Shopee here. Then for the promo codes, vivo Malaysia is giving away two different ones which are VIVO8X50 and VIVO30OFF. By the way, VIVO8X50 gives RM8 off with a minimum spending of RM50, while the latter gives RM30 off with a minimum spending of RM500. The phones that were mentioned are eligible for the promo code.

Meanwhile, the vivo V11 is scheduled to come soon into the Malaysia market in September. The V11 features an in-display fingerprint scanner, a Super AMOLED Halo FullView display with a waterdrop notch, and mid-range tech-specs. Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia invites Malaysians to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 final at GSC Pavilion KL for free

On the last day of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on 15 July 2018, vivo Malaysia is now sending out invites to you to watch the grand finals at GSC Pavilion KL! The registration will start at 10 PM and then the finale will start from 11 PM until 1 AM onward.

Based on a first come first serve basis, the deadline for the registration will be on 12 July 2018 and it's completely free. On top of that, there will be limited FIFA merchandises to giveaway including a soccer ball, FIFA shirt, FIFA scarf and even FIFA plushies. Yup, it's actually that simple, TechNavers.

Here are the three simple steps to sign up:

So are you down with it? We think we might also join the party too. Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia is bringing back the X series to Malaysia, is it the Xplay 7, X20 or X21 UD?

While vivo Malaysia continues to sell the V9 smartphone, they have just posted a new teaser with the caption "The X series is coming". What is the X series? Well, we think there are two possibilities - either the Xplay 7 or the X20 that they could be importing into our local shore.

So first up, the Xplay 7 is not out yet as according to the Internet, only the rendered images are floating around with a few tech-specs speculations. One of it is the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner which vivo has been boasting about it for a few months already ever since last year, not to forget the technology is currently in mass production as we speak so the Xplay 7 could be the first device to feature this new biometric system.

Another reason that vivo Malaysia might bring the Xplay 7 (if it happens) is that so far, they have only been selling mid-range units in Malaysia, so it's only a matter of time for them to introduce a flagship device. According to sources, the Xplay 7 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB + 256GB memory capacity and a dual rear camera setup with a new Sony image sensor (4x optical zoom).

On the other hand, most of you should also know by now that vivo is the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2018. That being said, there's also an X20 FIFA special edition smartphone and who knows, vivo Malaysia might make way for this device into Malaysia as a limited edition for the football fans.

Not much is known about the specs, but what we know is that the device features 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage with expandable memory up to 256GB, a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display, a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera and a 3250mAh battery.

Or what if you combine those two and you get the X21 series? There are two models which are the X21 and X21 UD and as the name suggests, the UD is the under-display (ultrasonic) fingerprint sensor that we just mentioned earlier. Both models are quite similar, as they feature a Snapdragon 660 processor, a 6.28-inch FHD+ display (19:9 aspect ratio), 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB internal storage, a 12MP front camera, while the back uses a 12MP + 5MP setup. The battery is quite decent at 3200mAh and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. We did a news post about it before so check it out here if you want to know more.

So what do you think? Just so you know, the X series has not been coming to Malaysia for three years already. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia is giving away great deals & gifts at the Thundermatch 22nd Roadshow from 21 October!

Attention to all vivo fans, vivo Malaysia has collaborated with ThunderMatch (TMT) to offer great deals during the ThunderMatch’s 22nd Anniversary roadshow at Lowyat Plaza! The roadshow will start from 21 to 27 October 2019.

During the roadshow, customers are purchased the newly launched vivo NEX 3 or vivo V17 Pro are entitled receive complimentary gifts such as the vivo Gift Box, vivo Smart Weight Scale, TMT voucher and Power Bank. Also, they will enjoy an additional 5% discount when they use the Razer Pay’s QR code to “scan and pay”.

The vivo NEX 3 is now available in Glowing Night whereas the V17 Pro is available in Crystal White and Knight Black. So don’t miss out on this special date and bring yourself home with amazing gifts! Stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


vivo Malaysia is working with Razer and PUBG Mobile on a new vivo T1 series for mobile gaming

Today, vivo Malaysia just announced a brand new smartphone series. Dubbed the vivo T1 series, this new series is apparently a collaboration with Razer and will be coming in two colour options - Turbo Black and Turbo Cyan.

There's not much known about the vivo T1 series except for the names appearing on the company's Facebook post - the vivo T1x and vivo T1 5G. We can very much tell you that it's catering towards the mobile gamers since vivo Malaysia is partnering with Razer. In conjunction with the T1 series launch, it is also announced that the vivo T1 series will also be collaborating with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile to organise a campaign for Malaysians soon.

What do you think the vivo T1 series can offer for mobile gamers? Do you think it can challenge the ROG Phone series and Black Shark series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple might launch a 15-inch MacBook Air alongside a 14-inch iPad Pro in 2023

If you think there's nothing else to expect from the MacBook Air series after the WWDC22, you're wrong! Reputable Apple insider Mark Gurman claims that the tech giant will launch a 15-inch model of the laptop next year, being the largest MacBook Air ever.

According to Gurman, Apple initially planned to unveil the 15-inch model at the same time alongside the recently launched 13-inch model. However, it cancelled the plan and focused on just one product instead. The 15-inch MacBook Air should have an identical design but in a larger size.

Not only that, but Gurman also said that Apple is working on a larger iPad Pro. Although he didn't specify about the size, another well-known Apple leaker Ross Young did so by telling us that it would be a 14.1-inch device. Again, it would be the largest iPad ever if Apple really pulled the trick. Besides these products, Gurman also mentioned a 12-inch MacBook arriving at the end of 2023 or early 2024, high-end MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in late 2022, new Mac mini versions and a revamped Mac Pro.

What do you think about the news? Are you feeling excited? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more Apple news.


vivo Malaysia just officially unveiled the V20 SE colour variants and camera features

A few days ago, vivo Malaysia hinted to the public that the vivo V20 SE will be unveiled in Malaysia soon. In an odd scenario, they also showed us how the phone looks like with the official colour models. Here’s the first look of the selfie smartphone.

The V20 SE comes in two colour variants which are Gravity Black and Oxygen Blue, weighing 171 grams, and the body measurement thickness is 7.83mm (pretty slim). Besides that, the smartphone features a triple rear camera with a 32MP Front Camera Super Night Selfie. With this feature, it can easily help you to deal with low-light environments and it will automatically adjust the ambient light no matter if it is indoors or outdoors.

That's all we know about the phone so far, so sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement for more information about the tech specs and price tag. So would you purchase this device once it is launched in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia launched their first Wireless Sport Earphone in Malaysia for RM299

When it comes to vivo, people would immediately identify them as a smartphone brand. Well, they just released a new pair of wearables which are the Wireless Sport Earphone for just RM299. It's available now in every vivo concept store, as well as its online store on their page, Lazada and Shopee.

As the name suggests, the Wireless Sport Earphone is designed for people who exercise a lot and want to listen to music at the same time. It's a neckband design in dark grey and you can expect it to be IP55 dust and water-resistant while working out. Apart from that, the wearable is made out of aluminium alloy and PC+ABS materials.

In terms of features, the Wireless Sport Earphone features LDAC audio coding technology so the music should sound good and high-quality voice calls. vivo Malaysia also said that there's noise reduction, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and supports fast charging via USB C. Users may enjoy listening to songs up to 4 hours from 5 minutes of charging.

If you want to find out more about the Wireless Sport Earphone, you can visit the official page here. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia launches budget-friendly 5.5-inch Y65 smartphone for just RM799

Hey vivo fans, starting today vivo Malaysia is bringing in another budget-friendly smartphone - the Y65 for the price of RM799. It's now available at every vivo concept stores and authorized resellers, as well as online which can be found in Lazada right here. The specifications are just borderline normal but if you need to know what it offers, check out the official tech-specs below:

There are still other vivo gadgets and accessories at its official online store in Lazada, so check it out while you are at it. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia offering chance to win Sudirman Cup 2015 VIP tickets

vivo Malaysia are now offering a golden chance to fans for 2 exclusive Sudirman Cup 2015 VIP tickets LIVE in Dongguan for the badminton BWF World Mixed Team Championships. Expenses will be paid for, including round-trip flight tickets and accomodation for 3 days 2 nights. To participate, fans must like the vivo Malaysia Facebook page, take a picture about vivo, badminton and enthusiasm, post said picture on your Facebook timeline and tag vivo Malaysia. You must also include the hash tags #vivoMalaysia, #SudirmanCup and #Livesmartplaysmart. Share the status and gain more likes to increase the chances of you winning the Sudirman Cup 2015 VIP tickets. Check out the vivo Facebook page for more terms and conditions.


vivo Malaysia official store launching on 10 July 2018 with several free gifts, up to 70% discounts and more

Today, vivo Malaysia is excited to announce their official online vivo store will go live on 10 July 2018. With that, you can bet there will be a couple of promotion sales waiting for you, such as a free Gucci Perfume, low-priced vivo phones, free gifts and discounts. Want to find out more? Well, read on for more information below!

So first up, to get a free Gucci Perfume (30ml), this is only for the first six customers who register as a new member on an opening day and purchase a vivo X21 phone, this is a first-come, first-serve basis so better act quick if you want it. There are also a few selected phones on a massive discount up to 70% and going as low as RM300 such as the budget-friendly limited Gold Y55s which is applicable for the first five customers. It doesn't end there, though, but the price will increase to RM350 for 6th - 10th buyer and then RM399 for the 11th - 20th buyer.

For free gifts, customers who purchase the vivo Y53, Y85, Y81, V9 and X21 will get a specific gift, such as a FIFA keychain (Y53), a selfie stick (Y85, Y81), or a mystery gift box (V9). Then for the X21, you can get a phone case with a FIFA mascot. Keep in mind that there is a limited time for purchasing extra free gifts starting from 3 PM - 3.30 PM and 9 PM - 9.30 PM only (subject to payment time). So if you are purchasing any vivo device in that window period, you will also get a free vivo speaker on a first-come, first-serve basis. Below is a table for discounted prices for accessories.

Also, don't forget that the vivo NEX is coming to Malaysia soon in the third quarter of 2018. It's a new generation of phones that come with an Elevating Front Camera & an Ultra FullView Display with no notch! Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia premiered 'Shout it Out' that was filmed on a vivo X70 Pro, now available on YouTube

Just yesterday, vivo Malaysia released a short film titled ‘Shout it Out’ and premiered it at the new Bukit Jalil Pavilion's Dadi Cinema. A short film that is just under 10 minutes, it was shot with the vivo X70 Pro featuring camera features that are co-engineered with ZEISS.

'Shout it Out' was directed by Mallory Lee and the main leading actress was played by Nurizyan Binti Hishammuddin as Siti. According to Lee, filming this project was a great experience for him using the vivo X70 Pro. He said that he was able to capture all the emotions of the actress from struggling to joy in reaching her dreams. He hopes Malaysians would be inspired watching this short film as it inspired him.

Inspired by a true story, ‘Shout it Out’ follows the story of Siti, a deaf Malaysian since young who, against all odds, fights her way to master Karate and represent Malaysia in an international Karate tournament. Set in scenes where she constantly faces various challenges and rejections, being laughed at and self-doubt, the film highlights her strong determination coupled with her teacher’s unwavering guidance to get her on the world stage as a national athlete.

The ‘Shout it Out’ short film is now available and can be viewed on vivo Malaysia Official Youtube Channel. What do you think of the short film? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia released its first clear NEX phone render look

Is this another vivo NEX hype post? You bet it is. So what are we going to talk about today? Well, vivo Malaysia would like you to know that its Ultra FullView Display is one of a kind and it is. If you're curious to know, check out some of the details below about the NEX.

According to the company, the notch-less smartphone comes with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio. This is slightly bigger than most phones that are using 16:9, 18:9 or 19:9, while 6.59-inch sounds really big, the body is still compact enough not to make your hand feel small when holding it. On top of that, the screen-to-body ratio is 91.24% and that's covering almost the whole front. With that, vivo has the chance to integrate the in-display fingerprint scanner, an elevating front camera and even a new screen SoundCasting technology without any restriction. Moreover, the screen panel is Super AMOLED so that's nice.

We could get to see the phone by the end of July 2018 but we shall see about that. Until vivo Malaysia announces the official date, we will get you covered so stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia releases new 0% GST price list starting from RM750

Happy first weekend of June! By now, you should know that the 0% GST has taken effect and vivo Malaysia has just joined the party with new price adjustments. Below is the official list of selected vivo devices, including the latest selfie snapper V9, V7+, V7, V5 Plus, Y71 and Y69 are available in all vivo concept stores and online platforms (Lazada, 11street and Shopee) across the nation.

In addition to that, the Y85 is also on promotional sale in 11street for RM999. If you purchase that device from 11street exclusively during 1 -3 June 2018, you are granted a free 1-Year screen crack warranty + 32GB memory card! You can check it out at the official link here.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia reveals Janna Nick as the official V7+ ambassador

In anticipation of the vivo V7+ reveal in the next two weeks, vivo Malaysia has revealed its new ambassador the smartphone online and they are proud to present Janna Nick to endorse the first ever 24MP selfie camera smartphone.

Janna Nick is one of the influential celebrities in Malaysia with a mixed heritage of Malay, Chinese and Pakistan. Her breakthrough came through from her sitcom dramas and movies, as well as a singer and a sportsperson, winning the Anugerah Bintang Popular for Most Popular TV Actress, and will be the lead actress for the upcoming Korean adapted Coffee Prince. That's just a tip of the iceberg of her career highlights.

Aside from the 24MP front camera, the V7+ also features a respectable 16MP main camera, Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, a 5.99-inch FullView HD display, 3225 mAh battery and more.

Stay tuned for more information as we will be covering the unveiling at TechNave.com on 26 September 2017.


vivo Malaysia's new upgraded concept store opening soon at Sunway Pyramid

Today, vivo Malaysia is proud to announce that they will be opening a new vivo concept store at Sunway Pyramid. The opening launch day is scheduled on 30 December 2018 and in conjunction of that, there will be a lot of promotion deals so mark your calendar if you don't want to miss it.

As surprising as it may sound, this is actually the company's first ever upgraded concept store in central Malaysia. vivo Malaysia hopes that upgraded store design will provide a better shopping experience for the customers with its expanded area so that the customers can have a wider and comfortable shopping space. Of course, besides the smartphone gadgets, there is plenty of vivo merchandizes are available at vivo Concept Store too. Below is a sneak peek of the new store!


Apple might launch the iPhone 12 series in two stages

Last week, Apple CFO Luca Maestri has confirmed that the launch of the iPhone 12 series will be delayed. Luckily, we're seeing only a one-month-long delay as it is suggested that the devices will eventually arrive around the end of October 2020. However, it looks like not all four devices from the series will be launched together at one time but rather in a two-stage launch.

It is reported that the tech giant will be launching two 6.1-inch models in the first and another two 6.7- and 5.4-inch devices in the second. Other than that, sources have also mentioned that the suppliers of SLP (substrate-like PCB) mainboards for the former models have recently started shipments, with those scheduled for the latter to start in late August.

However, it is worth mentioning that this information is provided by only some supply-chain sources. It is believed that Apple has other suppliers as well which have different schedules, so the schedule of one supplier is not necessarily the schedule for all. Besides that, there is currently no insight into the company's plans. We hope that Apple will soon make an official statement regarding the new iPhones' launching schedule.

Let us know what you think about the two-stage launch of the iPhone 12 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest Apple news.


vivo Malaysia showcases APEX 2019 concept phone with Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM, zero buttons and more

Imagine a phone with no buttons and no ports with a full infinity display and and a full screen fingerprint scanner. It brings a lot of questions to mind such as: How do I charge the phone? How do I turn on the phone? Well vivo has a concept phone with those characteristics and it is pretty impressive which is the vivo APEX 2019. The device finally makes an appearance here in Malaysia and we had a chance to check out the interesting smartphone for ourselves!

Unveiled in China last January, the vivo APEX 2019 replaces its buttons with a mix of capacitive touch and pressure sensing "buttons", a technology the company dubbed as TouchSense. Pressure sensors are placed in the general area where the buttons are, vibrating when pressure is applied onto the surface, feeling as though a button is pressed. Camera bumps? Doesn't exist on this device either!

No charging port could be seen except for on the back where a 40W magnetic conductive charger can be found a.k.a MagPort. This port also allows for data transfer on the device. Speaker grills have also disappeared from this device - you can find them behind the display which is named Body SoundCasting. Interesting enough, it wasn't the screen which is vibrating as audio passes through the body. I felt and heard the vibrations pass and sound more on the back as opposed to the front.

The fingerprint scanner encompasses the entire screen, enabling users the freedom to press their finger on any area instead of specific spot to unlock their device which is pretty convenient and a lot less of a hassle. You're able to choose between three options to unlock your device: 1 finger unlock, 2 finger unlock or 3 finger unlock. Despite having 3 fingers registered, having one of those fingers press on the screen unlocks the phone as well. Camera bumps can’t be found on this device either, making it a pleasure to rest your device on its back.

On top of all these interesting features, the vivo APEX 2019 features some pretty impressive tech specs as well. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset with 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This is also vivo's first 5G smartphone as well. This concept phone is pretty interesting as it shows us what kind of technology we can expect from this company in the future. What do you think about the phone? To keep with all of vivo’s interesting and innovative devices, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


vivo Malaysia shows behind the scene videos with celebrities Baby Shima, Kah Mun and Evonne

With the availability and technology advancement on a smartphone, taking a "studio" like selfie is no longer an impossible thing to do, but it does take a lot of work. With this, vivo Malaysia is apparently giving some tips for their fans to up their selfie game and it doesn't necessarily mean better make-up.

In these behind the scenes video, they prepared a few props to make the shots happen such as a photo frame, some leaves and lots of ices, even a laser beam to influence the lighting for radiant effect, as well as food wrap and water squitter. Anyway, below are the three videos:

To refresh your memory, the vivo V11 is an overdosed selfie smartphone with lots of AI capabilities, it also features an in-display fingerprint sensor technology on its Super AMOLED display screen with Snapdragon 660 AIE and 6GB of RAM, while the internal storage is 128GB huge and more. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia slashing off RM100 on vivo v5

Quick! When is the official date for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry, it’s not tomorrow. It’s on 14 May 2017 so you still a month to plan ahead. And if you mother is crazy about selfies, Vivo Malaysia has got it covered for you with the vivo v5!

Currently, the vivo v5’s price has been slashed to RM1199 (originally RM1299). You know what else is great besides the price cut? The fact that the v5 has a sweet 20MP front camera, as well as coming in luxurious Rose Gold which is a popular colour among the ladies (#youknowit), a perfect selfie gift for your mother!

If that’s not convincing enough, vivo’s brand ambassador, Dato Siti Nurhaliza herself approves the vivo v5. We also think it’s one of the best selfie cameras in the market right now from our review. Of course, you can also get it for your girlfriend, wife or female friends too.

The vivo v5 promotion is applied to all retail Vivo stores and its official online store at Lazada.com.my. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia still offering a V9 Mystery Deluxe Gift Box plus an additional 6 months warranty gift for each vivo V9 purchase

Just over the weekend, the vivo V9 officially hit the stores and one of the stores was none other than Satu Gadget dot com on 31 March 2018 at 10 AM in the morning. As mentioned in our previous article about the bonus gifts, the customers who lined up got their V9 Mystery Deluxe Gift Box plus an additional 6 months warranty, which you can get it too if you want to purchase it at RM1399. Below are some of the pics taken from the opening launch.

To recap, the V9 sports a 6.3-inch display with a screen-to-body 19:9 aspect ratio with a mega 24MP front camera. On the back, there's a pair of 16MP + 5MP back camera as well and it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor and more.

To check the nearest vivo concept stores near you, you can check it out on the list here. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia teased that the vivo Watch might be unveiled by end of September 2020

It seems that vivo Malaysia has hinted that they could be releasing the vivo Watch somewhere around the end of September 2020, which is within a few weeks. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs, we do know that there will be a 42mm and 46mm variant with the latter being slightly more expensive.

Not only that, they’ve also mentioned that there will be up to 4 colours to choose from and it is expected to come equipped with up to 18-day battery life. With that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that nothing has been confirmed as of now.

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


vivo Malaysia teases new A.I. HDR feature on the V9

vivo Malaysia is sure trying hard to hype up the vivo V9 as much as they can before the launch date next Monday (26 March). Over the days, we got some sneak peak of the phone model shots, some new features such as AR Stickers, boasting a bigger screen than the Apple iPhone X, A.I. Face Beauty and now the latest one - A.I. HDR.

So what's A.I. HDR? HDR has always been a part of the camera user interface, where it allows the user to take photos in brighter contrast. For the A.I. HDR, it's said that vivo's version will enhance the contrast even further by getting rid of the backlight, at the same time, enhancing a clearer detail on the subject. While that sounds really nice, but we hope there is more than that. I guess we will have to wait and see what the fuss is all about.

To recap the tech-specs, the V9 will be featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset, 4GB + 64GB memory, 6.3-inch Fullview FHD+ display in 19:9 aspect ratio, a 24MP front camera, 16MP + 5MP dual rear camera, 3260mAh battery and more.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia to giveaway exclusive deals & gifts for every online purchase of vivo smartphone starting from 22 January 2018

Chinese New Year is coming here soon and you know what this means, another round of festive promotion sales by branded companies. This round, vivo Malaysia has some exciting deals and exclusive gifts giveaway for every online purchase of a vivo smartphone. Check out below what are they are offering.

Note - Lazada is offering gifts worth RM200 with each purchase of selected vivo smartphone models

If you purchase either the V7 or V7 Plus online, you will be granted a complimentary gift that includes a vivo limited edition backpack and notebooks, with 16GB memory cards plus vivo 2018 CNY special edition Ang Pau red packers. Or if you're looking something more within your tight budget, you can get Y series, you will bring home a tempered glass installed plus vivo 2018 CNY special edition Angpau. Each Y series smartphone will have a different gift pack too, such as the Y69 or Y65 which will give you a free vivo thermos and a 2018 calendar, and a vivo FIFA 2018 T-Shirt for the Y25.

These gift sets are only eligible for online purchases and you only get them from three websites, Lazada, 11Street and Shopee. Keep in mind that the promotion dates for each website are different, starting with Shopee first (22-24 January), Lazada (29 - 31 January) and 11street (22 - 7 Feb January). Links are provided below so check them out when the date comes!


vivo Malaysia unveils first official teaser for the V27e, may launch this 1 March

The vivo V27e has been in the rumour mills for a while now and Malaysia may be one of the first countries where the mid-range device would make its debut. In fact, vivo Malaysia has confirmed that the smartphone will officially launch in our country soon via a teaser poster.

While there’s no official launching date on vivo Malaysia's Facebook post, the official vivo webpage that the poster links to showed a countdown timer which alludes to the device being announced in 9 days. That is consistent with the previous rumour that claims that the V27e will launch on 1 March 2023.

The webpage also revealed some of the device’s specs, including Aura Light Portrait, a 64MP OIS Ultra-Sensing camera, a slim flat frame, 7.8mm thickness and 186g weight. It also shows the first official render of the device in a light purple colour, with the camera module standing out for the triple camera rings and the aforementioned circular Aura Light.

So, what do you guys think of the V27e? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


vivo Malaysia will pay the GST for you, vivo X5Max to remain RM1799

The GST is set for implementation on 1 April 2015 and quite a few of you are worried that tech and gadget merchants or smartphone makers will raise prices. The good news is that vivo Malaysia is one of the few companies who guarantee that the pricing of their smartphones will not be affected by GST. This includes the recently announced vivo X5Max featuring it's extreme HiFi audio and slim body at the same initial pricing of RM1799. Other Vivo model smartphones should also remain at the same pre-GST pricing as before.


vivo NEX 2 may feature a detachable camera module

Vivo has never been one to shy away from new and interesting innovations. Their current innovation they may be one of the interesting ones I’ve ever seen and it is a detachable camera module on their smartphone, the vivo NEX 2.

Named the ‘detachable camera technology’, this innovation aims to give users a larger and true infinity display. Leaked renders of the device surfaced online, showing off a quad camera module setup which looks similar to the square shaped module on the Huawei Mate 20 but can be detached from the device’s body.

The company mentions that you can attach the module anywhere on the smartphone, thus eliminating the need for the company to utilize punch hole displays, notches, and pop up cameras. Since a magnet is used to attach and detach the module to the device, it may also be possible to attach the camera onto metal surfaces as well, allowing the user more freedom and creativity when taking photos.

As of right now, no other tech specs and features for the device has been mentioned but it is rumoured that the device may be unveiled in 2 variants with one using a Snapdragon 7xx chip and the other the Snapdragon 855. In all honesty, due to the detachable nature of the module, there is a possibility of losing the modules. What do you think? Keep up with vivo’s latest innovations on TechNave.com!


Apple might need to change the Vision Pro name because Huawei trademarked it first

It was only last week when Apple unveiled its latest spatial headset Vision Pro. However, Apple could face a trademark issue because Huawei has already filed for the Vision Pro name way back on 16 May 2019.

Yes, that's right. Huawei successfully filed the patent application "Vision Pro" on the said date under registration number 38242888. Therefore, Huawei has the right to use this trademark from 28 November 2021 until 27 November 2031. Furthermore, Huawei's trademark can also be used for several products and services including TVs (such as the Huawei Vision TV lineup), VR headsets, and many more.

So what does this mean for Apple? Well, the company would likely need to change the trademark name for the Chinese market to avoid lawsuits. That said, if the Apple Vision Pro is not entering China, then there wouldn't be any issue. Another option is for Apple to pay some amount of fee to Huawei to use the Vision Pro name in China.

There's no word when the Apple Vision Pro will enter China, but given the circumstances, the company has plenty of time to change the name or discuss with Huawei to reach to a certain agreement.


vivo NEX 2 official images released, coming soon on 11 December 2018

So just a few days ago, we reported that the upcoming vivo NEX 2 could actually adopt dual screens along with a set of triple cameras. Well, looks like it's the official thing now - vivo has just released the official render as well as the official launching date on 11 December 2018.

So yes, actual dual screens, one on each side. Which one is the front or back? And how is that going to work? Well, the one that is called the rear is the one with the triple camera setup along with an LED flashlight. There won't be any front cameras at all so that also means the triple cameras are used for taking selfies too. In other words, that probably means that the rear display serves as a photo-taking viewfinder role.

As for the front display, it has been speculated that the in-display fingerprint sensor will be there. Inside the phone, there lies the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and could go up to 10GB of RAM, 128GB storage, and a brand new Funtouch OS to operating to accommodate the dual screen experience. Nothing on the camera sensors, but it will surely come with AI-capability features.

We aren't sure if the NEX 2 will come into Malaysia or not, but we will definitely check out the official coverage. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


It seems that the vivo NEX 3 5G has been confirmed to be released in Malaysia, and it will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 8GB of RAM. Not only that, but it also comes with up to 256GB ROM with UFS 3.0 which provides up to 79% faster read and write speeds.

With all that said, the biggest highlight of the device would be the 5G-network capabilities which is able to achieve theoretical download and upload speeds of up to 2Gbps. Last but not least, the device also comes with their very own “Game Mode” which helps optimise the device’s hardware in order to achieve maximum performance.

Would you be interested in getting the vivo NEX 3 5G? Let us know on our Facebook page, and stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide more updates such as the local price and Malaysia release date.


vivo NEX 3 5G review - Heavyweight with plenty of tricks up its sleeve

As 2019 came to an end, we're left wondering what the next decade has in store for us. For smartphones, it's starting to look like 2020 is going to be full of the 5G devices that have begun popping up this year. But due to the lack of 5G network coverage in Malaysia, it's not as exciting for those of us living here. Still, the vivo NEX 3 5G has a lot of merits, even if you don't take its 5G capability into account.

The vivo NEX 3 5G is the heavy muscle in vivo's lineup for smartphones back in 2019. It stands out among its mid-range siblings, dwarfing all of them in tech specs and features. And what does it offer exactly? Read on to find out.

When it comes to design, the vivo NEX 3 5G is clearly different from the rest of the vivo devices. It has a display with curved sides, similar to Samsung's Galaxy S series smartphones, just without the punch-hole camera taking up space there. The second part really helps to ensure that the phone is all screen with hardly any bezels, something that we really appreciate.

The front is a glass screen that curves off at the sides

Really digging the symmetry in design, especially at the back

The front camera is packed inside the pop-up camera up on top

Moving the SIM tray to the bottom was necessary due to the sides being taken up by the screen

The phone back of the phone sports a rounded camera island set right in the centre. When you consider the two sides, the NEX 3 5G really has a sense of elegant symmetry. In fact, vivo even got rid of physical buttons and applied pressure-sensitive sensors instead, allowing it to maintain that sense of symmetry.

Moving on to connectivity, one thing you'll notice here is that the dual-SIM tray is located at the bottom. This is quite common with phones with curved sides, as there would be little space there to accommodate the tray. You'll also find the USB Type-C charging port sandwiched by a microphone and the speaker grill. The other microphone is up on top, next to the pop-up front camera and audio jack.

Here are the tech specs of the vivo NEX 3 5G:

With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ under the hood, the vivo NEX 3 5G offers plenty of power. Its fastest CPU core is clocked at 2.96Hz and it has 8GB of RAM for high-performance levels, while the 256GB of internal storage means it'll be able to store a lot of photos and videos. For those who enjoy watching videos, its 6.89-inch notch-free display makes for a very immersive viewing experience.

As expected, the software is where you'll find your usual problem: Bloatware. There are two different app stores that can be found on the phone with one of them dedicated to games when all you'd really need is the Google Play Store. You can't remove the icons from the home screen either so that's a bummer.

Is there really a need for so many different digital app stores?

One of the interesting features with this phone is the pressure-sensitive buttons. Instead of your regular physical volume and power buttons, the ones on the NEX 3 5G rely on pressure sensors to detect presses. There's also a haptic vibration motor inside to provide some feedback, which you'll feel mostly when playing mobile games. You can also adjust the intensity of the haptic feedback, but we didn't really feel any notable difference when changing it between low, medium and high.

Another handy feature is the Ultra Game Mode. It provides a few functions like blocking calls/notifications, off-screen autoplay, game picture-in-picture, and tweaking performance for smoothness. Game picture-in-picture is interesting, as it lets you put up a floating window for chat apps, while off-screen autoplay ensures that your game won't stop running if you have to go off-screen. The tweaking performance part is completely automated, however, and you get no control over it whatsoever. For a feature that's called Ultra Game Mode, it's a bit misleading in that sense.

Featuring the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, the NEX 3 5G has the foundations to be a powerful flagship device. As many of you know, the easiest way to know how well a phone performs is by using certain benchmarks. These are capable of measuring how well a phone can handle different tasks. With a score of 328844 in AnTuTu benchmark, the NEX 3 5G is definitely powerful in its own right.

It's no slouch in the GPU department either, with scores of 6193 (OpenGL) and 5407 (Vulkan) in 3DMark's Sling Shot Extreme benchmark. It's got no problems with games, delivering smooth performance in Call of Duty Mobile, Black Desert Mobile, and Asphalt 9 to name a few.

GameBench results for Call of Duty: Mobile

More details from the GameBench benchmarking

In terms of audio and video, the NEX 3 5G performed above average. Visuals were vibrant enough and quite clear, while audio was crisp enough even on speaker mode. We watched some YouTube videos and played games on it to test these two aspects and had no complaints with the quality. That said, nothing really stood out for us either.

Call and connectivity performance were good here. There were no obvious issues when taking or making phone calls, with the audio only being unclear only in places with poor signal or reception. As for the wireless connectivity, we used the hotspot mode quite a bit and had no problems with speed or stability.

When it comes to battery life, you can expect this phone to have the stamina to last really long. If you have a busy work life as we do, you probably won't get to tax your phone too hard and go roughly a day and a half before you need to plug it in. We went about 1 day and 14 hours before needing to recharge, though that's mostly by watching YouTube videos and using the wireless hotspot, as well as some gaming and occasional use of the camera. We estimate that even if you decide to game a lot or go nuts with the camera, it's more likely for your day to end before you need to recharge the phone.

Thermal performance is good here. You're unlikely to feel it get warm unless you really work the phone hard for over an hour with mobile games, photo/video capturing, have the GPS on, or a combination of all of those. Of course, we tried all those scenarios to make sure. For the most part, you definitely won't find this device ever feeling hot.

Next area of importance for the NEX 3 5G is its cameras. The cameras here perform admirably, delivering superb detail and colours. Since the pop-up camera is controlled by a mechanism that takes a bit of time to activate when you're switching modes, we didn't really run into any issues with it. The image quality was overall pretty good but some shots had a bit of noise in it even though the lighting was good, which suggests that maybe there's a bit too much image processing. Anyway, here are some sample shots we took using the phone.

Another ultrawide-angle picture, this time with more colour in the background

The colourful bits really stick out more when you use portrait mode

If you're looking for a phone with high-end tech specs and cameras that impress, the vivo NEX 3 5G can be a great option. Its asking price of RM3899 is admittedly a bit steep, but it has plenty going for it besides performing well and having good cameras. Besides the excellent design, the display is decent and the battery life is incredible.

Devices in the same range for this one would be the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. When it comes to the chipset performance, the Galaxy S10 Plus has a slightly faster CPU, larger screen resolution, and is a slightly smaller device. However, it loses out on battery life due to it being 4100 mAh battery supporting the higher screen resolution. Its camera setup is also a more modest triple camera setup of 12 MP (26mm wide, f/1.5-2.4), 12 MP (52mm telephoto, f/2.4), and a 16 MP (12mm ultra-wide, f/2.2).

Then you have the Mate 30 Pro, which has a smaller screen, and a chipset that's stronger in the CPU department but has a weaker GPU. Its quad-camera setup is equally impressive but uses a slightly different combination that offers better ultrawide-angle shots. Most of its other specs are equal or nearly equal with the NEX 3, but it doesn't have Google Mobile Services and that's a major handicap.

Overall, our impressions of the NEX 3 5G were good. It's got a combination of great specs and features that makes it a decent flagship even when compared to other options today. However, the issue is that it doesn't have enough oomph factor. Its pop-up camera is interesting enough but not really anything new, while the other areas of performance are not best-in-class either. This makes it hard to recommend to others over other flagships due to its current pricing except for vivo fans but it's certainly a good flagship device to consider

So, what do you think about the vivo NEX 3 5G? Is it a flagship device you'd go for? Make sure to let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more reviews like this.


vivo NEX 3 will be in Malaysia on 17 October 2019

After two weeks of the vivo NEX 3's SIRIM certification, we have gotten confirmation from vivo Malaysia that the newest flagship is set to arrive on our local on 17 October 2019.

Initially unveiled on 16 September 2019 in China, there are two models which are the 5G and 4G version. Since Malaysia is still in the 5G beta phase, we are going to get the 4G version but rest assured, the tech specs and features are more or less the same.

Minus the 5G-6 antenna, the NEX 3 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 855 chipset instead of the SD 855+. vivo Malaysia should also be bringing in the 8GB + 256GB memory variant also for cost reasons, so don't expect the 12GB one (unless if they change their minds). To add on, there's also a 4500mAh battery with 44W Super FlashCharge capability, a Vapor Chamber Cooling System and more.

To check out the full specs, you can read our full coverage right here and stay tuned for the official price and availability at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX 3 with 5G capabilities, 64MP camera, 6.89-inch display and Snapdragon 855+ officially unveiled in Malaysia starting from RM3899

Today is the day, after numerous amounts of teasing, the vivo NEX 3 has been launched in Malaysia starting from the price of RM3899. In terms of the availability date, the device will be available for pre-order until 18 October 2019 onwards from platforms such as vivo's official website, authorized partners as well as Lazada. Customers who pre-order the aforementioned smartphone, will be eligible for free gifts worth up to RM699 which includes products such as bags, electronic toothbrush, electric kettle and screen warranty.

In terms of the features it comes with, the vivo NEX 3 comes with capacitive buttons instead of physical buttons(except for the physical power button at the top) which will not malfunction due to wear and tear. But that's not all, it also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor as well as the Dual Engine 22.5W Fast Charging to replenish the charge of its 4500mAh battery. In addition to that, the smartphone also comes with a 6.89-inch POLED Waterfall Display which has a 99.6% screen-to-body ratio, which makes the bezels on the sizes very tiny.

Last but not least, it is best to mention that the NEX 3 comes with a pop-up front-facing 16MP camera accompanied by a soft flash to the side. It also features various camera technology to help improve the pictures you take such as the AI Beauty, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, as well as Hyper HDR to improve the lighting of the image you are taking.

Would you be interested in purchasing the vivo NEX 3 for yourself? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo NEX 3S release: SD865 and 4500mAh with 44W fast charging from ~RM3048

Earlier today, vivo has officially announced that the vivo NEX 3S has been unveiled in China starting from the price of RMB4998 (~RM3048) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM variant while the 12GB + 256GB ROM is priced at RMB5298 (~RM3226). Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the aforementioned smartphone for now.

In terms of the tech specs, the vivo NEX 3S comes equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 6.89-inch display with a screen-to-body ratio of 99.6%. Camera-wise, the device has a 64MP + 13MP + 13MP triple rear camera while the front comes with a 16MP front-facing pop-up camera.

As for the battery, it has a 4500mAh internal battery which supports up to 44W fast charging technology. The vivo NEX 3S comes equipped with several notable features such as the Multi-Turbo 3.0 which helps optimizes various applications installed in order to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of crashing.

Furthermore, the camera comes equipped with improved image stabilization which is capable of reducing camera shake by up to 40%. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the vivo NEX 3S as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo NEX 5 could arrive with a large camera bump

Recently, we've seen a report saying that the upcoming vivo NEX 5 will feature a 7-inch display. Until now, we found out that the screen might not be the only thing that is gigantic. According to a leaked real-life image, the device could also feature a large camera bump on the rear.

A real-life image dug up by NotebookCheck reveals the vivo NEX 5's camera bump that houses three large sensors (possibly with an extra small sensor) and an LED flash. The same image also appeared on tipster Digital Chat Station's Weibo account before, but it has been taken down due to unknown reasons.

It's not that surprising to see 2022 flagships have this kind of large camera bumps, especially those with large sensors or periscope lenses. Besides that, blogger Bald Panda has also shared that the device will arrive in an 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and a 12GB RAM + 512GB storage configurations. It might also have Earth Gray and Night Black as some colour options.

What do you think about the camera bump on vivo NEX 5? leave a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


vivo NEX 5 renders shared online, expected to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

In October 2021, it was reported that a new vivo NEX device would launch sometime in Q1 2022. A few of the device's tech specs were mentioned in recent rumours, but nobody knew what it would look like. Well, sources have provided some vivo NEX 5 renders that are believed to be accurate.

Some renders of the vivo NEX 5 were shared by @EqualLeaks, revealing a device that's notably different from its predecessor. While the vivo NEX 3 had its rear camera module near the top centre, the vivo NEX 5 features a larger camera module on the top-left. Allegedly, it's also co-engineered by Zeiss. Moreover, the pop-up front camera has been ditched for a standard punch-hole front camera.

In terms of tech specs, the vivo NEX 5 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It's also going to have up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The display would be a fairly large 7-inch AMOLED panel that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. Other features mentioned include an 80W fast charging, IP68 water resistance, an under-display fingerprint reader, and an X-axis linear motor.

It's been more than 2 years since vivo launched its last NEX series smartphone. But it's believed that there will be a new model each year starting from 2022. With that said, what do you think of the vivo NEX 5 so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this phone.


vivo NEX 5 specs leaked, could have 5x optical zoom and 50W wireless charging

Back in October 2021, it was rumoured that vivo would finally unveil a successor to the vivo NEX 3 soon. The vivo NEX 5 is expected to launch within Q1 2022, but there hasn't been much news on the phone so far. Well, today we've got some tech specs to share.

Digital Chat Station seems to have gotten his hands on an engineering sample of the vivo NEX 5. According to the Chinese tipster, this device should come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. On top of that, it could be the first smartphone in 2022 to feature 5x optical zoom for its ultra-telephoto camera. It could also be a periscope camera.

In terms of features, the sample unit was allegedly waterproofed. It could also support 50W wireless charging, 80W wired fast charging, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. We also expect to see a 120Hz refresh rate Super AMOLED display, 32MP pop-up front camera, and 108MP main camera.

Mind you, the details above are unconfirmed, so take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, what kind of improvements are you hoping to see in the vivo NEX 5? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave.


vivo NEX 5 to offer a gigantic display, alongside Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

This year, vivo is expected to bring the NEX flagship smartphone back by introducing the vivo NEX 5. Before it happens, we've received new information claiming that the device will not only feature the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm, but it will also sport a gigantic display.

According to the source, the vivo NEX 5 will ship with a 7-inch E5 AMOLED display, and it'll also be a curved one. 7-inch was considered a tablet's size back in the days, but it's now a pretty usual spec for a smartphone. Besides that, it's claimed to offer QHD+ resolution, and it will be an LTPO 2.0 display with an adaptive refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz. There will also be support for 1,500 nits of peak brightness.

Not only that it'll get a stunning display, but the performance of the device will also be on the standard with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. vivo will utilize LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage as well. There should be an 8GB RAM model with 256GB of storage and a 12GB RAM variant with 256GB and 512GB storage options.

Are you excited about witnessing the return of vivo NEX smartphone? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Apple might need to ditch the Lightning connector by July 2020 in the EU

Based on a statement by the EU Parliament, it seems that Apple might be required to ditch their proprietary Lightning connector in favour for a more commonly used connector which is the USB Type-C connector. The iPhone manufacturer will be required to adopt the new standard latest by July, this year.

However, Apple mentioned that switching over to the USB Type-C connectors cause a lot of electronic waste due to the fact that any accessories that utilize the Lightning connector will be obsolete. What are your thoughts on Apple adopting the USB Type-C connector for the iPhone? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo NEX Dual Display advertisement revealed a new Rear Touch Pad feature for gaming

Some of you may have already heard about the vivo NEX Dual Display smartphone a couple of days ago. It was revealed in China and it's the world's first device that comes with a 6.39-inch front display as well as a 5.49-inch secondary display at the back. vivo Malaysia has sent us a teaser video about the device, most of them are familiar features such as the triple rear camera setup, in-display fingerprint sensor, and...a rear touch pad?

Okay, well it was already mentioned during the event launch but not many people are aware of it. According to the 30-second advertisement, the rear touchpad feature is a new feature for the NEX Dual Display allowing mobile gamers to have extra buttons to play certain games such as PUBG Mobile. Not much is known about the feature, but we assume that it should work similarly to the ROG Phone's AirTrigger feature that stays on the side of the phone so the rear touchpad should be customizable as well. In our opinion, the concept is a bit weird having your fingers touching the rear display but users can adapt to it. There is a potential that mobile gamers can even take advantage of it to get rid of the front virtual buttons and just use the rear touch pad.

Besides that, the short video also showcased the ToF (Time of Flight) 3D Face Access and a Mirror Mode for photography purpose, allowing the subject to see how he or she will look before taking the shot. We aren't sure when will this futuristic flagship will arrive in Malaysia but until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX could be the next big thing for Malaysia

You probably have seen OPPO's latest motorized camera flagship, but so far, the company hasn't said anything about bringing into Malaysia yet. However, vivo Malaysia seems to be quite interested in importing the vivo NEX, as they have sent us this news about what's "NEX".

As always, vivo Malaysia always has a habit of teasing us about a device, then slowly revealing the features it has in the next coming weeks. So at this moment, there is no official launch date for the NEX just yet, but we are speculating that it could be this month knowing their habit. In case you were under the rock, the NEX is an entirely a new smartphone concept for today's users, offering a true FullView display without any notch and minimal bottom chin for the maximum viewing experience.

Just to recap some of the highlighted specs, the NEX series features a 6.59-inch notch-free Ultra FullView Display with a 91.24% screen-to-body ratio. In the China market, there are two variants called NEX S and NEX A based on processor and memory. The NEX A sports a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6GB + 128GB memory capacity, while the NEX S is using a Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8GB + 128GB or an 8GB + 256GB model. Both models seem to equip an in-display fingerprint sensor, a pop-up 12MP front camera and 4000mAh battery.

It's still too early to say if vivo Malaysia is bringing in both or one of the models into the Malaysia market. Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX finally lands in Malaysia for RM2799 with a 6.59-inch notch-less FullView display, Snapdragon 845 chipset and more

So, the vivo NEX actually has been around for quite a while now but the full specifications aren't really black and white. But anyhow, we finally got the full plate served from vivo Malaysia and as to how the speculation whispered, the NEX is priced at RM2799 only and will be available for pre-order starting today at every vivo concept stores, authorised resellers, as well as their online store at their own website, Lazada, Shopee and 11street.

For our region, it seems that the lesser variant with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset that was revealed in China is not coming at all, so we are getting the big gun after all which comes with a Snapdragon 845 chipset (finally). The Snapdragon 845 model also runs on 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage instead of the 256GB storage, no expandable memory available, though. Of course, as we mentioned in our NEX series hype news, it features a pop-up front camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a Screen SoundCast technology and more.

Here's where the 3.5mm headphone jack is on top along with the pop-up camera (right), it's surprisingly sturdy

Like the X21, the bottom has the same layout for the speaker, USB Type-C and a dual SIM tray (nano only)

While the power and volume buttons are on the right, there's actually an AI Jovi button on the left which exclusively supports Google's AI services such as Google Assistant and Google Lens which is backed up by Vivo's very own AI Engine as well increasing AI performance.

The camera of the device as been upgraded to the Sony IMX363 lens and 4-axis, Optical Image Stabilization, Electronic Image Stabilization as well as an AI Photography Assistant which features AI HDR, AI Filters, and AI Portrait Framing. Below is the official specification list:

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX pop-up camera explained in a nutshell

Welcome back to another round of the vivo NEX news. This time around from the hype train, we will be taking a closer look at that the pop-up front camera. How does it work? Is it safe from water? What happens if I drop it? Can I push back it if it gets stuck? Is there any warranty? So many questions.

While vivo Malaysia doesn't have the answers right now, we do know this - the pop-up front camera works pretty fast. According to the company, it only takes one second and it retracts automatically when you're done. This is due to a new microdrive system from vivo's laboratory, if that sounds a bit complicated - it is as the mechanism is quite a sophisticated micro-stepping motor. In fact, there is an independent drive IC just for that and the AI might not have anything to do with it.

About the question of if the pop-up camera getting stuck, vivo would like to assure you that the camera can lift continuously 50,000 times without any breakdown. Combining with the NEX stainless steel body, it's able to withstand any strong pulling or twisting force. That sounds pretty assuring, but we think it's still not a good idea to test it regardless.

So that's all about the NEX for now, hopefully they will have a QnA session where we can ask more about the phone (or even better, send it to us and we will just test it ourselves). Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX pre-order kicking off with a RM399 mystery gift box and a chance to win a free Gucci Perfume

By now, you should know that the vivo NEX was just announced officially yesterday for the price of RM2799. Not too bad for a flagship and from today onwards until 27 July 2018, you can now pre-order this unique smartphone at any Vivo concept stores, authorised dealers and partners nationwide.

As mentioned in our news before the official launch, you will need to deposit RM100 first as well as a mystery NEX gift box that's worth RM399. To add on to that, you can also opt for a designated delivery method by either a courier service or collect it at any nearby vivo store on 28 July 2018 after pre-ordering it at their www.vivostore.com.my. Then for those who pre-order, the phone at any physical store will receive the mystery NEX gift box straight away, as well as having a shot to get a free Gucci Perfume if you're the first 20 customers.

To recap the tech-specs, it's vivo's first real flagship in a long time that features an elevating 8MP front camera, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a Screen SoundCasting technology, 6.59-inch Ultra FullView display and more. You can check out the full details here from our coverage and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX price leaked online at the starting price of RM2799

Well, looks like someone got way too excited about the vivo NEX. Officially scheduled to launch on next Monday (23 July 2018), the RM2799 was first leaked online by DirectD a few hours ago but it seems that the price has already disappeared. But what comes online stays online, so somewhere else in Malaysia, a vivo store in AEON Mall Kuching also leaked out the price with a pre-order form.

If the vivo AEON Mall Kuching pre-order form is following the same as DirectD, customers would need to pay a deposit of RM100 first. This is according to DirectD's page, as they will have to pay the rest of balance after pick-up or shipment. Not only that, the website also listed the official NEX sale on 28 July 2018 which is a Saturday, along with a 1-year warranty from vivo Malaysia. It's also interesting to note that the vivo AEON Mall Kuching's Facebook post was dated 18 July 2018 and it has not been taken down yet. So either it's the real deal, or it has not picked up traffic to be spotted yet.

Better screenshot it before they remove it lol

If vivo Malaysia is really throwing that price, this could challenge the more expensive OPPO Find X with similar specs and features. To recap, NEX features a 6.59-inch Ultra FullView display with no notch, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a pop-up front camera, a Screen SoundCast technology, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4000mAh battery, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity and more. Stay tuned as we will be uncovering the mystery on Monday at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX's dual rear camera is a serious powerhouse

So, the vivo NEX - finally a flagship tier smartphone that has landed in the Malaysia market for just RM2799 and you might heard and seen some promotion about the camera it carries, being able to produce quality photos and no, we're not talking about the special Elevating 8MP Front Camera, but its dual rear camera setup behind.

To start off, the main 12MP camera is using a Sony IMX363 lens (6P grade + sapphire crystal surface), 1.4μm super large pixel sensors, an aperture of f/1.8, 4-axis optical image stabilization (OIS), electronic image stabilization (EIS) and of course, Dual Pixel technology (which we talked about before here) as well as having a wider dynamic range of 11.3eV that offers greater exposure latitude anywhere. Better yet, with the P3 colour gamut integrated inside the phone, so as the AI scene recognition that will adjust accordingly to the subject or environment.

Anyway, enough talk - here are some pictures shot by vivo Malaysia's exclusive photographer, Gradient Lok (we are not making this up, that's really his name).

Pictures look amazing, don't they? This is also made possible due to the Smart Frame Selection technology. According to vivo, this technology can decide the number of frames to use to combine a photo from different scenarios of the same shot. Even though that's the case, the phone won't be slowed down by that as the shooting speed is fast enough thanks to the software and processor inside.

If you would like to see more NEX photo samples by Gradient, you can visit his official Facebook page right here. You can also pre-order the phone at their official online store right here too, to find out more about the vivo NEX check out our coverage and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX's durability test shows off how tough the elevating front camera is

So during vivo Malaysia's presentation on the vivo NEX, they showed a clip which I thought was really good and it addresses everyone's question - is the pop-up camera good? And what happens if it gets busted? Well, wonder no more because the pop-up front camera is really sturdy!

Just in case you can't watch the video, they did an experiment on showcasing the sturdiness of the front camera. What they did was placing 8 NEXes on a roundtable supporting a round glass which is 40kg with the front camera (really). If that's not impressive enough, they decided to put on a dancer (weighing 50kg) on the round glass and do a ballet dance on it including jumping and tapping. Haiya, you should really watch the video by yourself lah. No camera tricks!

The vivo NEX is currently now on pre-order until 27 July 2018 for RM2799, featuring a 6.59-inch Ultra FullView display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, a pop-up 8MP front camera, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a Screen SoundCasting technology and more. You can check out how the pre-order can be done here and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX's in-display fingerprint sensor is apparently the 3rd generation already

So the vivo NEX will have an in-display fingerprint sensor, that's cool and all. But did you know that the technology is already in the third generation? It first appeared on the X20 Plus UD and then the X21 which is a premium mid-range smartphone. So obviously with the Ultra FullView Display on the NEX, having an in-display fingerprint sensor is a no-brainer.

Although we have never tested the first generation of the technology, we can tell you that the X21's version is somewhat alright. From our review, the in-display fingerprint sensor does not disrupt the rest of the visual experience and it's always ready on the Always-On mode which looks awesome. If you unlock it, the fingerprint visual will activate and show the fingerprint texture like it's from a sci-fi movie. However, it doesn't unlock as fast as most current smartphones with a physical home button cum fingerprint scanner. According to vivo Malaysia, they said that the NEX's version has improved in both accuracy and speed. So we shall see about that.

The vivo NEX is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia quite soon but no date was given yet. Will it "pop-up" on the last day of July 2018? Or sometimes in the third quarter? Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo NEX showing its true power in AnTuTU's Top 10 Best Performing Phone of 2018 so far

Six months have gone in a flash and we are now entering the second half of the year now. There are already quite a few impressive and powerful flagships, how do we know? Well, thanks to AnTuTu, they just recently released a Top 10 Best Performing Phone just last month. Obviously, most of them are running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 but there's one surprised phone to see at number 2, which happens to be the vivo NEX.

Why this is surprising is because the vivo NEX just came in recently in June 2018. Carrying the score of 284227, it claims second place and this is the first time that we see a vivo phone climbing up so high and it's finally nice to see a new powerhouse. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Black Shark claimed the top spot with 287759 points, not a surprise there since it's a gaming phone and has an overclocked processor. Then for the third spot, the OnePlus 6 comes impressively with 282275 points.

For the benefit of the readers, the rest of the smartphones are as it follows

Of course, these rankings are subjected to change in the next few months as we have yet to find out the OPPO Find X's true power, as well as the upcoming Galaxy Note 9, Huawei Mate 20 and others. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple might present new low-cost iPad and M2-powered iPad Pro at October's event

Apple is expected to hold two events later this year. One of the events is for the latest iPhone series, and someone has just tipped about what's in store for another one. According to the source, the second Apple event should be for unveiling the low-cost iPad and an M2-powered iPad Pro.

An account that goes by "yeux1122" on the Korean blog Naver brought the information. It also claims that the low-cost iPad will arrive with a significant redesign with flat edges and a larger display. It's worth mentioning that the account has a good track record for Apple stuff, as it had accurately revealed details about the fifth-generation iPad Air before it launched.

Not only this, but Mark Gurman from Bloomberg had also mentioned this second event for the iPads earlier. The company should also present the iPadOS 16, offering minor refinements and features for the non-M1 iPads, such as improvements in Messages, Safari, and more. Meanwhile, the version of the OS for the iPads with M-series chips could introduce Stage Manager, which allows users to run multiple apps in windows, overlapping each other, with external display support.

What do you think about the news? Are you excited about the Apple events happening in the next two months? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts about them, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more Apple news.


vivo NEX smartphone for Malaysia is coming with an 8MP pop-up camera

So here we go, vivo Malaysia is now starting to tease us about the vivo NEX series that is bound to Malaysia soon. Just in case you were under the rock, here are some of specs highlights of the upcoming flagship.

The first thing about the NEX is obviously the full frontal screen panel. Calling it as the Ultra FullView Display, with a notch-free 91.24% screen-to-body and 19.3:9 aspect ratio measurement. And how big is the Ultra FullView Display? 6.59-inch, to be exact and that's a monster-sized screen panel. In addition, the other most popular feature on the NEX is the pop-up front camera. According to their report, the motorized front camera is only 8MP and it will only pop-up if you switch on the selfie and vice versa.

vivo has also integrated their In-Display fingerprint scanner technology. For the NEX series, the technology is actually the third-generation right now and its accuracy and speed has been improved by 50% and 10% more respectively. Hmm, this makes me wonder if the X21's version could be just second-generation only.

So that's the first teaser by vivo Malaysia and expect more to come in the coming days. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo, OPPO and Xiaomi to unveil new Wireless File Transfer System in February 2020

A few months month, Xiaomi, OPPO and vivo signed an agreement to join forces to develop a new Wireless File Transfer System which is due to be unveiled this year. With that in mind, vivo recently announced that the new system is expected to be unveiled somewhere around February of 2020.

As far as we know, the Wireless File Transfer System utilizes a combination of Bluetooth as well as WiFi P2P technology to provide a fast, stable, and energy-efficient way to transfer files. In terms of the transfer speed, we can expect the technology to transfer around 20Mbps or potentially more.

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


vivo Pad could have 44W fast charging and 120Hz display

Last November, it was rumoured that vivo could launch its Android tablet in Q1 2022. The vivo Pad will be the company's first tablet, and it will be an affordable flagship device. Earlier today, we got more info on the tablet's specs.

According to Digital Chat Station, vivo doesn't plan to position the vivo Pad too high. That's because it's allegedly going to have the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is a cheaper chipset but powerful enough to be flagship-class. It would also have a front camera that's in the bezel. If you want a comparison, this model's design is similar to the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro.

Besides the chipset, the tablet's display should be similar to the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro - a 120Hz refresh rate panel. The vivo Pad will also come with 44W fast charging and a battery of over 8000mAh (previous rumour says 8040mAh). It's suggested that this model could be priced around 2000 yuan (~RM1320), which makes it significantly more affordable than most flagship tablets.

As usual, these details might not be accurate, so take them with a grain of salt. Currently, we're expecting this tablet to launch after Chinese New Year. But would you be interested in getting it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


vivo Pad expected to feature Snapdragon 870 chipset

Back in May, it was rumoured that vivo was going to launch a new tablet. It's said that the device would arrive in Q4 2021, though vivo later said that it would be next year. With December just around the corner, more details of it are starting to pop up.

According to Digital chat Station, the vivo Pad could launch soon with the Snapdragon 870 chipset. It's also expected to have an 8040mAh battery. The exact launch window wasn't specified, but vivo previously said that it would be in 1H 2022. If you ask us, vivo will probably make the reveal during CES in January 2022.

Besides that, the tipster also claimed that more brands will launch tablets in 2022. They won't just be regular tablets either. Allegedly, we can expect some e-ink tablets, small-sized gaming tablets, large-screen OLED tablets, and more. The first one is particularly interesting, as it's not something that's in high demand.

If it were you, what kind of tablet would you want? What features would you like to see from the vivo Pad? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


vivo Pad launch not so soon after all, expected to arrive in Q4 2021

When it comes to mobile devices, most brands aren't all that interested in tablets. Surprisingly, vivo does have plans to enter this market and will be launching a vivo Pad this year. However, sources believe that the launch won't be anytime soon.

Earliers this week, sources found that vivo registered a trademark for its vivo Pad in Europe. Normally, this means that a product would be coming fairly soon. But that doesn't seem to be the case this time. According to ITHome (via TechRadar), vivo's first Android tablet is expected to launch in Q4 2021 instead.

Allegedly, the company could also be working on a device called the NEX Book, which sounds like it could be an ultra-portable laptop. This move into the tablet and laptop space doesn't seem to be restricted to vivo. The company's sub-brand, iQOO, also has plans to launch an iQOO Pad and iQOO Book.

Leaving the vivo Pad aside, there's no evidence to prove that the other devices are real. While we do think it's possible, take the rumour with a grain of salt. Having said that, what do you think Android tablets need to stand out in 2021? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


vivo Pad release: Dolby Vision 120Hz display & 8040mAh battery, starting price from ~RM1661

Besides the vivo X Fold and X Note, vivo also unveiled a brand new vivo Pad. This marks the company's first-ever tablet so know more, read on below and what the vivo Pad has to offer.

vivo put quite an effort into developing and manufacturing the vivo Pad. It features a respectable Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8GB of RAM and comes in either 128GB or 256GB of storage. It also has 4GB of virtual RAM which can be used via memory fusion 2.0 technology should the user want more memory power capacity.

Meanwhile, the display measures 11-inches and supports 2560 x 1600 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, P3 wide colour gamut and even Dolby Vision. You can also see a dual rear camera with the main 8MP + 8MP ultrawide sensor, whereas there is a Time-of-Flight sensor at the front camera.

The battery pack is rather huge, using 8040mAh and it supports a 44W fast charging technology. According to vivo, it can last for 15 hours doing normal work tasks and 11 hours on video playback. Other notable features include a WiFi 6, NFC and a USB 3.1 port that can even support a 4K 60Hz visual output. The vivo Pad is running on OriginOS.

There are two variants of the vivo Pad which are the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB at the price of 2499 Yuan (~RM1661) and 2999 Yuan (~RM1993) respectively. We aren't sure if vivo Malaysia plans to import the vivo Pad here so I guess we will just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo Pad video teaser and product images released, set to be launched on 11 April in China

It seems that the vivo Pad’s launch is imminent after vivo recently shared a teaser video for the upcoming tablet on Chinese social media platform Weibo which also revealed its release date. In the video, vivo teased consumers with closeup shots of the device before mentioning an 11 April launch date at the video's very end.

This teaser comes just a few days after vivo shared product images of the upcoming tablet, which was also posted on Weibo. In the post, the vivo Pad was shown under different usage scenarios together with its accessories, most notably a keyboard case and a stylus.

The design of the vivo Pad reminds us of the flat-panel tablet design that is currently trending in the market. In fact, you may even mistaken it with Apple’s iPad Air at first glance, especially from its front.

A more thorough examination of the product images would reveal a USB Type-C port, volume and lock button placed at its top-right and a dual-camera setup at its back. Furthermore, a pin-connector module can also be observed at its back, which will most probably be used to connect the vivo Pad with its keyboard case.

Speaking of the case, it looks like the accessory's design is a combination of the Apple iPad Magic Keyboard with a Microsoft Surface-like hinge flap. It is also rocking a trackpad similar to both the iPad Magic Keyboard and the Surface keyboard case.

Besides its physical characteristics, not much is actually known about the tablet’s specifics. However, previous rumours have pointed to the vivo Pad being powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and to feature a 120Hz display.

Well, only one way to find out whether these rumours are true or not, which is to wait until 11 April for the tablet’s official release. However, based on the teaser and product images, the vivo Pad is looking like it’ll be a pretty compelling tablet.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


vivo Pad2 release: Dimensity 9000 chipset, 144Hz refresh rate, 10000mAh battery, and more from ~RM1609

Recently, vivo held a big launch in China to unveil a series of new mobile devices. One of them is the vivo X Fold 2, which we've already covered. The other two are the vivo Pad2 and vivo X Flip. Let's take at the first one, which is vivo's second tablet.

The vivo Pad2 is an Android tablet with a massive 12.1-inch screen. This screen comes with a 1800x2880 resolution for an unusual 7:5 aspect ratio, which vivo says is better for vertical content (like TikTok videos). It also has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, so games would look smoother. Besides the screen, it also has four speakers and two extra tweeters to promises good audio quality.

As you can see, the vivo Pad2 seems to be intended for entertainment and gaming. It even comes with the hardware to support that. Specifically, a Dimensity 9000 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, and a massive 10000mAh battery so you can game or watch videos for hours without end. The tablet also comes with a 13MP+2MP dual-camera at the back, an 8MP front camera, and 44W fast charging.

Currently, we haven't received any news from vivo Malaysia on whether the vivo Pad2 would launch in Malaysia. But if you're interested, we've listed the prices below for your reference. Anyway, what do you think of vivo's new tablet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


vivo S1 Prime release: SD665 chipset and 8GB RAM from ~RM1194

It seems that vivo has officially unveiled the vivo S1 Prime in Myanmar at the priced at 389800 Kyat (~RM1194) and it comes equipped with notable tech specs such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and 8GB RAM. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the aforementioned smartphone for now so you might want to check back with us for more updates.

In terms of the tech specs, the vivo S1 Prime comes equipped with the chipset and RAM capacity mentioned above, 128GB storage, 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, as well as 4500mAh battery which supports up to 18W fast charging. Camera-wise, the device has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

The phone also comes with Android 9 pre-installed with Funtouch OS 9.2 on top and it has NFC, USB Type-C port, as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the vivo S1 Prime if it were to be available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo S1 Pro comes with a unique diamond cutting edge camera design! | The Boxing King Unboxing and Hands-On Review!

You've seen the circular, square and vertical rear camera setup, but have you seen a diamond cutting edge rear camera setup before? Now here you got one! The all new vivo S1 Pro comes with a diamond cutting edge rear camera design! It comes with a quad camera setup, a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide camera and 2MP for the macro lens and depth sensor. So check out the unique design of the vivo S1 Pro!Stay tuned for more in-depth review on TechNave.com!


5000 mAh battery ASUS ZenFone Max promo video a sign that it is coming to Malaysia soon?

The ASUS ZenFone Max was also announced with the the ZenFone 2 Laser but had several major differences. This includes a first generation ZenFone design with the buttons on the side and a metal frame. However, its biggest tech spec or feature is probably its massive 5000 mAh battery (the same as a large tablet) while packing in a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus and dual tone LED flash. It also looks like it will have an artificial leather back as indicated in a recently released promo video (which you can see below).

The power sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor no doubt helps increase battery life exponentially so if you're looking for a premium yet affordable ASUS ZenFone, then this could be the one to wait for. No specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it could be a sign that the ZenFone Max is coming to Malaysia soon. This is in line with earlier reports that we would be seeing the ASUS ZenFone Max and ZenFone Zoom in December 2015. Some tips from friends in the industry say it could be coming as soon as next week, so stay tuned for more details.


Apple might release iPhone with Face ID and in-display Touch ID in 2021

Based on a report by 9to5mac.com, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple could be planning to release an iPhone that features both Face ID as well as an in-display Touch ID functionality in the year 2021. It is best to note that Apple had ditched the Touch ID functionality on the iPhone X and subsequent iPhones that came after it.

Furthermore, the analyst also mentioned that the 2021 iPhones will feature the same ultrasonic fingerprint sensor made by Qualcomm which can also be found on Samsung Galaxy S10 series devices. As of now, Apple is still polishing the under-display fingerprint sensor technology so that it will be ready for release by then.

That being said, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date, tech specs, features as well as local pricing. Would the inclusion of the in-display fingerprint sensor be a good reason to purchase an iPhone in 2021? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo S1 Pro could be priced at ~RM1313 when it comes to Malaysia on 3 December 2019

The vivo S1 Pro is scheduled to be launched on 3 December 2019 in Malaysia. Our neighbouring country, the Philippines, has already got their hands on the device earlier. Followed by the launch in the Philippines, we have a clue of where the price range might sit as a mid-range device. The price of S1 Pro could be around RM1313 when it comes to Malaysia.

vivo Malaysia’s official site has already unveiled the detailed specs of the upcoming vivo S1 Pro. The device features a 6.38-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio. There is also a fingerprint scanner located under the screen. The device will have Always-On display as well thanks to its AMOLED’s self-illuminating feature.

For performance, vivo S1 Pro houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset that supports up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. S1 Pro also has a large 4500 mAh battery that comes with Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology through the type-C port. Another feature called Multi-Turbo is able to provide you powerful gaming experience by increasing key performance, accelerating responses, and keeping your device cool.

The vivo S1 Pro has a diamond-shaped cut out quad-camera setup at the back. It comes with a 48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle camera, 2MP super macro lens, and a 2MP bokeh camera. For selfies, you can use the 32MP camera at the front that is designed as a teardrop notch.

vivo S1’s initial launching price was RM1099, so it does make sense for the S1 Pro to be more expensive at around couple hundred bucks as the pro variant. Our guessing on the price would be RM1299? What's your guess? Let us know on our Facebook page! For more vivo smartphone updates, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


vivo S1 Pro officially confirmed to be unveiled on 3 December 2019 in Malaysia

vivo Malaysia recently sent an updating stating that the upcoming vivo S1 Pro, which comes with an upgraded chipset as well as camera, will be unveiled in Malaysia on 3 December 201. While there is not much information on the official tech specs for the Malaysian unit of the vivo S1 Pro, we can expect vivo to provide more information about the aforementioned smartphone during the launch.

Head to vivo’s official website or Facebook page, if you are keen on finding out more information. Would you be interested in getting your hands on the vivo S1 Pro smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo S1 Pro passed SIRIM certification, coming to Malaysia soon

The pro variant of vivo S1, vivo S1 Pro has passed the SIRIM certification so that means the device will be coming to the Malaysian market soon. It is also said that the device will be called different names in different markets. In India and Russian markets, it is reportedly named vivo V17.

In China, vivo has recently launched vivo S5 which sports the same design as S1 pro. However, the tech specs of the devices are not the same. For this article, we will be following the rumored tech specs of S1 Pro from the Phillipines version. The pro variant will be equipped with a 6.38-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It will also be having a screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent. An in-display fingerprint reader will be included as well.

The other specs of the device include a Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8GB RAM, and 128GB of storage that is expandable up to 256GB. The device will come with a 4500mAh battery that supports an 18W dual-engine fast charging technology through USB-C.

For photography, there will be a diamond-shaped quad-camera system at the back that comes with a 48MP Samsung GM1 primary lens and a 120-degree 8MP super wide lens. For shooting selfies, there will be a 32MP front-facing camera.

We have not received any official information for the pricing and release date yet. Let us know if you’re excited for the release of this device on our Facebook page! Stay tuned for more smartphone updates on TechNave.com


vivo S1 Pro with diamond design 48MP quad camera and 4500mAh battery unveiled from RM1199

Earlier today, vivo has unveiled their "highly rumoured" vivo S1 Pro, which is equipped with the diamond designed camera module at the rear and it is priced starting from RM1199. As for the availability date, the smartphone in question is expected to be available for purchase in Malaysia starting from 7 December 2019.

But that’s not all, vivo will be hosting the S1 Pro Superday in Central i-City 7 December as well with various lucky draw prizes to be won as well as promotions. In terms of the tech specs, the vivo S1 Pro comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage and a 6.38-inch FHD Super AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 90% and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

Other than that, it also comes with a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP AI Quad camera in the rear as well as a 32MP front-facing selfie camera embedded under the dewdrop notch of the display. Last but not least, it has a 4500mAh battery which supports the Dual-Engine Fast Charging Technology.

Other than that, it also comes with the Multi-Turbo optimization technology which improves the device's performance while mobile gaming. Not only that, the device also comes various gaming modes such as the esports mode to ensure that you will not be disturbed by notifications as well as calls.

Would you be interested in getting the vivo S1 Pro on 7 December 2019? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo S10 Pro comes with a UV light sensitive back cover that you could draw on!

A few days ago, we reported that the vivo S10 has been certified by China’s TEENA. Today, the vivo S10 Pro’s tech specs have surfaced on the Google Play Console listing which gives us a better confirmation on the smartphone since we already have the picture of how vivo S10 Pro would look like through the latest rumours.

According to the Google Play Console listing, the vivo S10 Pro is going to be powered by the Dimensity 1100 chipset and an option of up to 12GB of RAM. It is equipped with a 6.4-inch OLED FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a dual front-facing camera, 44MP main selfie and an 8MP ultrawide selfie snapper.

Besides the Google Play Console Listing, there is also a video leaked online showcasing an interesting new feature on the S10 Pro. In the video, a man is holding onto a UV light that shines through the back cover of the phone and it is able to turn the color into a darker shade of blue, even drawing on the surface.

Either way, there is still no official information on the tech specs and the official release dates as well as the UV intensity color change on the back cover. So do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com