Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Review - A decent choice for everyday usage

Samsung is well known for making several different model phones to cater for different markets. There's the high-end Samsung Galaxy S series, the productivity Samsung Galaxy Note series, and then there is the Samsung Galaxy J series - the current entry-level to mid-range smartphones from Samsung. The one we have here right now is the Samsung Galaxy J5 – the middle child (at least for now) of the J series in Malaysia. We have already reviewed the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 alongside the Samsung Galaxy J1 2016, and now the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 is next on the list. Let’s see how the phone fares in our review below.

The phone shares similarities in design with the rest of the Galaxy J (2016) series phones, with many of the design elements shared with the rest of the family line. Of course you get a better  and bigger screen than the cheaper J1 (2016), and it sits between the J1  (2016) and the J7 (2016) in terms of size and specs. The material used is very metallic-like, and feels very nice in the hands.

It does creak when we twist it a bit, but at the price point of the phone, we are not too concerned about that. The removable back cover also gives access to the battery, SIM slots and microSD slot. We wished that the SIM slots can be accessed without removing the battery, as this will make things easier when users need to add or replace SIMs when they travel. Thankfully the microSD slot is easily reachable.

Unlike other manufacturers, Samsung elected to not include fingerprint scanners in their J-series smartphones, probably economic reasons. However, we feel that excuse is a bit farfetched, especially when we have devices such as the Vivo X3 on the market with a full metal body and a fingerprint scanner – so Samsung kind of dropped the ball on this one.

Holding the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) in the hand is nice that it doesn’t feel too bulky, and the screen is within reach with your thumb for a one-handed operation. The 13-megapixel camera on the back will not win any awards for sharpness or image quality – but it is nice to have a camera with this high of a megapixel in this price point.

As a recap, the specs of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) are as listed below:

The specs are bit on the low-side, especially with the Snapdragon 410 running the show. You can use it without any problem on a day-to-day basis, but once you want to try something a bit more CPU intensive, it will lag and no amount of RAM will cover that fact. The 2GB of RAM is enough for normal usage, and 16GB of storage is the bare minimum these days for phone storage.

Samsung’s TouchWiz UI is the skin of choice for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), and if you are used to the TouchWiz interface, you will not go wrong using this phone. It is running on top of Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 so it is current enough that you will not feel left out in the software update race. However, Samsung has yet to share if the J series will be receiving any Nougat updates so be prepared.

A cool feature that we found on the Samsung Galaxy J5 is the S Bike mode. By pressing the power button, users can select this mode which gives bike riders a mode where they can reply to calls and messages automatically if they are riding along. Pre-set voice and text messages can be preprogramed and sent once a call or text comes in, making riding with this phone a much safer proposition.

Also available with the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is Samsung's Galaxy Life, where users who register can get goo rebates, discounts and offers for services and shops nearby them. Just log in, activate the GPS, and get discounts immediately. It is nice to see Samsung featuring this service even on their lower-end smartphones.

The usual list of benchmarks says what we have been saying – the phone is good for normal use, but anything more you will struggle. On AnTuTu, the phone scored 28017 points, which puts it below the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Samsung’s own Galaxy A9 Pro, and even Meizu’s M3 Note 3.

We did not run into any trouble with both Epic Citadel and Asphalt 8 Airborne – the former test clocked at 57.3fps while the 3D racing game did push the performance envelope a bit far – there were instances where the game lagged – but it handled the apps without too much trouble. Running 3DMark, the phone scored 4367 for the Ice Storm Unlimited test, and a low 53 on the Sling Shot ES 2.0 test.

The specs on the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is barebones in this age of flagship-like mid-rangers

Just enough performance to not feel bogged down on daily use

Unreal did not impede the phone too much

The battery life on the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) was on par with many mid-range smartphones out there, the 3100 mAh battery notwithstanding. You can get a full day’s battery life with the Galaxy J5, and the removable battery makes things easy to swap another battery pack as needed – its just that we wished that the battery management can be better. Even with the Snapdragon 410, we can only run from 8am until 7pm. Other phones with the same processor managed to run longer, with smaller batteries.

For WiFi performance, the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is what we consider something in the middle. Throughout the test, we did not see any problems with the WiFi connection - both on a home-based WiFi and public WiFi hotspots. We managed to update large apps without any hassle, and the connection stayed true. However, there are no boost or speed modes built in to make the transfers faster.

During our use of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), calls were clear with the built-in speaker and microphone, but the loudspeaker is just on an acceptable level. Hands-free calls will break up once you go above 80% of the volume - so will music and video playback. The camera on the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) is a 13-megapixel unit, but it is a mid-range unit at best. You will not get the Samsung Galaxy S7-level image quality here. Have a look at our sample images right here.

The camera interface of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)is reminiscence of other Samsung camera apps

You do get up to 13-megapixel images, in multiple image ratios

The different modes and filters available with the camera app listed here

(100% crop of the image above shows good details)

The night shot mode using the camera app

We are living in a world where sub-RM1000 smartphones are coming out with features taken from flagships that were around scantly a couple of years ago. This scenario has created phones such as the Honor 5X, Vivo X3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Alcatel Flash Plus 2 and so on. Samsung has a tough road ahead to go against the pack with the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), but we think they can do it - while breaking some sweat, especially for Samsung fans looking for an affordable metal frame Samsung phone.


Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) spotted in SIRIM, confirms NFC connection

Phone model for illustration purpose only

So here’s a news flash, Samsung’s upcoming mid-range phone - the Galaxy J5 (2017) edition has been spotted in SIRIM so you can pretty much bet that the rest of the Galaxy J series (2017) will be coming soon too. But first, let’s have a recap of what the Galaxy J5 (2017) will feature:

Comparing with its predecessor, there is actually very little changes. Only the processor has changed from a Snapdragon to an Exynos clocking in at 1.6GHz. The front camera is now 13MP which is nice, the fingerprint sensor is and NFC connectivity (for Samsung Pay) is available too. However, the battery has dropped 100mAh and we don’t really see the reason why. Maybe we will find out more when it officially launches in Malaysia.

How much do you think it will cost? It could cost the same RM999 again more or less. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime on sale in Malaysia now for RM899

Following the release of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime at the end of September, the younger brother - Galaxy J5 Prime was released by Samsung Mobile Malaysia today for a price of RM899. Below is the official specification of the device and some hands-on pictures we took:

Front view, exactly the same as the J7 Prime

The 13MP camera and LED flash at the back

The volume buttons and dual SIM slot (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

The J5 Prime is now available in all Samsung Malaysia Electronic stores across Malaysia.


Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro and J7 Pro price to be reduced

In our previous news about the new Samsung Galaxy J Pro series, we mentioned that the devices are getting a name change as well as confirmed tech-specs and price tag. Initially, the J5 Pro and J7 Pro supposed to cost RM1199 and RM1399 respectively, but that’s no the case anymore.

According to new sources, both the J5 Pro and J7 Pro will be getting a price cut. The price will be reduced to RM1149 and RM1299. That’s not much difference, but since this is for the mid-range market, Malaysians should be glad to know about the slashed price. Also, the J3 Pro’s price will remain the same as RM699.

Although the prices are changed, the specifications have not changed as well. To recap, both the J5 Pro and J7 Pro will feature:

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


Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro unboxing and hands-on pictures

So from the looks of it, it seems that Samsung Malaysia Electronics is getting ready to roll out the Galaxy J5 Pro sooner than we think. From these unboxing and hands-on pictures online, we are quite surprised that the new J Pro series have made a huge makeover design looking sleek and premium. We are assuming the J3 Pro and J7 Pro will look the same as well. Anyway, check out the unboxing and hands-on pictures below!

One year warranty for screen protection and the phone each

Comes with a charging cable, earphone, a pin, manual book and of course the phone itself

Ermahgerd, is this really a low-entry smartphone?!

Side view, the hole at the bottom picture is probably the mini speaker

The top and bottom with the micro USB and headphone jack

So what do you think? Is the Galaxy J Pro series going to rock the low entry market? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung Malaysia news at TechNave.com!


Android 10 coming to ASUS ROG Phone 2 very soon!

ASUS recently posted on their ROG Twitter account, mentioning that the ROG Phone 2 will be receiving the Android 10 update very soon. However, the tweet did not mention the official date the over-the-air update will hit the aforementioned device as well as which region will be getting it first.

Unfortunately, the tweet was removed moments later and ASUS did not post up a follow-up tweet which provides any form of detail regarding the update. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt due to the fact that ASUS did not provide an official statement about the deleted tweet.

Would you be interested in updating your ASUS ROG Phone 2 to Android 10? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 are available in Malaysia for RM799 and RM999

Samsung Malaysia recently announced the availability of new smartphones for the entry-level to midrange market here in Malaysia with the Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7. Priced at RM799, the Samsung Galaxy J5 offers tech specs that include 4G LTE, a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front camera with LED flash for the growing selfie crowd. The RM999 priced Samsung Galaxy J7 on the other hand bears similar tech specs like 4G LTE and 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front camera with LED flash but amps it up with an octa-core processor and 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display. Both smartphones pack in 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB worth of storage including support for up to 128GB microSD. Both feature thin designs with the 7.9mm thin Galaxy J5 and the 7.5mm thin Galaxy J7 with a curvy metal frame and dual-SIM support.

“Samsung’s innovations are driven by demands from our consumers and the Galaxy J is our answer to the call for a better smartphone at an affordable price. Placed at a price point that won’t break the bank, the Galaxy J gives our customers the ultimate viewing experience with enhanced camera specifications supported by a well-balanced performance. This latest device is to show our gratitude to loyal Samsung customers, offering great value for your money.” Lee Sang Hoon, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.


Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J5 (2016) officially listed in China

Samsung have officially listed the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J5 (2016) in their China site. The new smartphones have brushed metal backsides, NFC and 4G LTE but while the battery size is similar, both have different features. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but you can see the complete list of tech specs below.


Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) certified by FCC

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) rumours have appeared a couple of times already, it was only a matter o time that it gets certified officially and certified it did by the FCC.

One of the few tech specs that has been confirmed is the battery with 3300 mAh, it will also sport a Supoer AMOLED 1080p resolution, a 13MP rear camera and a dual SIM slot as well. The RAM however, is not that clear yet as it could carry either a 3GB or 2GB RAM. And in the previous benchmark score, the device was tested in both Exynos and Snapdragon.

Are you looking forward to have a new mid-range type Samsung smartphone? Stay tuned for more Samsung news here at Technave!


Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) review - A long lasting and basic metal frame smartphone

It's been two months now since the new Samsung Galaxy J series (2016) was revealed in Malaysia, the three J brothers - Galaxy J1 (2016), Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) came out with a somewhat affordable price of RM449, RM849 and RM1049 respectively. It was also worth noting that only these three have a free YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM card with 2 months of 30GB of data, so it was quite exclusive then. We have already done the Galaxy J1 (2016) review, so today, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016). How does it hold up after two months? Read below to find out.

Measuring in at 151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm and weighing 169g, it's your typical 5.5-inch display smartphone with some tough body material. The back cover is made of plastic but it feels like metal when you tap on it, the back cover can be opened too so there's no need for a pin to open the dual SIM slot, this also means the battery is replaceable. As for the side, it's pure aluminium.

One interesting thing about the design, is the speaker grill that is located on the left side of the rear camera, instead of the usual bottom. It's a nice placement because the sound comes out naturally in the middle (well, almost) instead of sideways, you can also cup your hand around the speaker to "amplify" the sound louder.

It should also be mentioned that the "light" at the front camera serves as a soft light instead of a LED flash, so...kind of an odd choice there. Other than that, there's nothing much out of the ordinary.

The speaker grill, rear camera and LED flash on the back

Opening the back cover, revealing the dual SIM slot inside

Volume buttons, power button is on the other side

microUSB (USB2.0) and 3.5mm headphone jack, there's nothing on top

Here is the Galaxy J7 (2016) specifications

Normal brightness (left), Outdoor mode (right)

In the features corner, the J7 does have some tricks up its sleeve. I really like the Outdoor mode located in the notification bar above, it's super useful especially when you're out under the sun, however, it comes with a price which is not having Auto Brightness function on it (whhaatttt?).

But that's not really the main highlight of the phone, what Samsung really wanted to promote is the Ultra Data Saving mode, which as the name suggests - it saves data from being wasted. There are five things that the Ultra Data Saving mode can do for your phone, it can save your mobile data by 50% (when using Opera Max browser); restrict app background data; compress your uploads; extending battery life, and finally frees up your RAM for better performance.

In addition, there's also an Ultra Power Saving mode that drastically saves your phone battery to the point of changing the interface. It will change the colour of the screen, turning off all kinds of connection when screen is switched off, and restricting every app except Call, Message, Internet by default and three other apps of your choice. Wow, they weren't kidding with the ultra saving features. Although it's useful on paper, but I don't really use them much, more on that in the performance section below.

S Bike mode is accessable through this mode and in the notification settings

The S Bike mode is also available in the J7, it functions exactly the same as the Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) (check out our review here). What the feature does is it ignores incoming calls and will directly turn on voice mail when you're on a motorcycle, this mode should also work for car drivers too so I'm not sure sure why it needs to be called S Bike, but this is still a considerate move from Samsung.

Another considerate thinking from the company is the usual Samsung Galaxy Life app, like most of recent Samsung devices that we've revewied; the Galaxy Life app is beneficial for all Samsung users on getting the latest promotions from various apps such as GrabCar, fast food restaurants, even fashion outlets as well. So if you happen to have one, be sure to keep an eye out especially on the 'Privileges' section for goodies.

Camera features are not very attractive, the effect filters only have three options (negative, sepia and grey-scale), the Pro mode inside offers ISO adjustments so you're better off with using auto mode for broad daylight pictures; Continuous shot and Sports mode are a nice addition to capture moving objects or people, though. Nonetheless, the picture quality isn't too shabby, more picture samples down below.

Other than that, it still has the same Samsung bloatware problem; even though we can make them disappear but they aren't really being uninstalled, but at least the device has an extra 128GB memory via microSD card.

Trying my best to drain the battery after two and a half days

Continuing on why I find the ultra saving features not very useful, this is because of the battery juice inside the hood. You see, the battery performance is really superb to the point that there's no reason to use either one of the ultra saving features at all. On average usage, the phone easily lasts a day, and I have an associate who told me that he managed to use the phone without charging for four straight days, which is amazing.

Whether if its surfing social apps, playing high-end games (like Asphalt 8: Airborne), taking pictures, and even playing Pokemon Go; the battery is able to take the punches with little overheating problems. So in this case, I think Samsung may have overlooked this instead of trying to highlight the Ultra Data Saving mode, but that's just my two cents.

Now to the camera performance, I think for most parts, it does the job nicely, although not as good as the Huawei P9 Lite since they're around the same price range, also counting in that you do require some photography knowledge on lighting to make the picture look good, or else it will look a bit bland. Anyway, I've taken the liberty to shoot some picture samples so you can check them out below and judge for yourself.

Another wide outdoor shots of these Pokemon Go players lol

Sometimes you can use the strong sunlight to your advantage

Continuous Shot is useful for a situation like this

Night shot, but too much light can be a problem (look behind there)

Low light shot (left) and flash mode (right)

The Galaxy J7 (2016) is not really a bad phone, I think most Samsung fans will definitely enjoy using it especially for its amazing battery performance, nice additional memory storage and maybe the ultra saving modes features too for those who are watching their Internet quota. You also get fairly nice looking metal frame Samsung phone and everything else that comes with it such as the Galaxy Life vouchers and various other apps (bloatware).

Even though it's slightly cheaper (RM1049) than the P9 Lite (RM1099), the latter just does everything better in overall performance and features, let's not forget the Galaxy J7 (2016) lacks a fingerprint sensor, automatic brightness, camera features, and using a light bulb instead of a LED flash upfront.

With all these factors, you could say that the device is quite basic considering another contender - the Honor 5C which is also known for its amazing battery performance yet cost RM799 only. But hey, at least it's still better than the Sony Xperia XA (lol) so strictly for the Samsung fans, those looking for a bit more value should look elsewhere (like above).

So know anyone who's using the Galaxy J7 (2016)? What do you think? Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com!


Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) and Galaxy J3 (2018) released with simple HD displays and up to 13MP cameras

Finally after some time, Samsung Electronics has released their new Galaxy J series - Galaxy J7 (2018) and Galaxy J3 (2018). Both of these phones are currently released in the USA as part of the first wave, so we aren't sure if the duo will come to Malaysia since the Galaxy J6 and Galaxy J4 were just recently released.

Anyway, starting with the Galaxy J3 (2018), this device is using a 5-inch HD display, a simple 8MP (f/1.9) primary camera and a 5MP (f/2.2) front camera. For some reason, the news outlet is quite secretive about the tech-specs, as it mentioned that it has a long-lasting battery without any figures, this goes the same for the processor and memory capacity. Then for the Galaxy J7 (2018), this device will have a bigger 5.5-inch HD display, as well as featuring a 13MP for both the back (f/1.7) and front (f/1.9) camera. Again, nothing on the rest of the tech-specs and both models look more or less the same.

Besides that, both devices have Samsung+ app which is a Customer Care service app. This will allow the owners to have a real-time Live Voice Chat with the staff, community support and more.

Do you think these two new phones will come to Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) certified, sporting an Exynos 7885 processor

While Samsung has kicked off the year with the Galaxy S9, S9+, A8 and A8+ models, there are still some questions about the J series. If we can guess based on their tradition, the J series usually comes out in the middle of the year and according to an American FCC, a new Galaxy J7 (2018) has just been certified.

Under the model number SM-J720F, there isn't much information to scrap on but there is a measurement listed there. According to the list, the Galaxy J7 (2018) features a 5.6-inch display, with a width of 76mm and 153mm tall. Comparing this with the 2017 model, the new one is slightly bigger and we think the phone will probably have the same look as the Galaxy A8 series, but less premium-looking. The device will be running on Exynos 7885 chipset, clocking in at 2.2GHz and accompanied by 2GB of RAM, which really says a lot about how low-tier it is. Besides that, the listing also shows that the device supports Bluetooth 5.0, along with FDD Band 5, Band 7, Band 38 and Band 41.

There are other rumours about Samsung planning to release a Galaxy J8 and J8+ this year as well, so we have to keep an eye on that. Until then, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J7+ Dual Camera Smartphone has arrived in Malaysia for RM1599

Samsung Malaysia just launched a mid range dual camera smartphone, Galaxy J7+. Available in Black and Gold, the Galaxy J7+ will be priced at RM1599 starting from today. The device features 13MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/1.9) dual camera, Face Recognition, Fingerprint scanner, Always-On Display, Bixby Home and more. Check out the full tech specs below.

Just like the Galaxy Note 8, the Galaxy J7+ provide the same Live Focus mode with its dual camera. It allows users to adjust the bokeh before and after taking the photos. But it doesn’t come with Dual Capture mode like the Galaxy Note 8. On the front camera, it features Selfie Focus, allowing users to take Selfies with blurry background.

Besides that, there is also a new Dual Messenger feature, allowing users to have two separate accounts for the same IM app on one device. Meaning users can have their personal and professional WhatsApp conversation running simultaneously.

Additionally, Galaxy J7+ users can look forward to exclusive deals on the mySamsung app. Starting from today till 20 October 2017, users across Malaysia will be entitled to selected food and beverage deals.  Stay tuned on TechNave for more Samsung news.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo manual leaked globally

Tech specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo hav been circulating around the internet via the manual (which Samsung have made available for download globally. Coming courtesy of @rquandt, the manual seemingly confirms that the device will have a dual-camera configuration along with a single front-facing selfie camera. Other features include a physical home button with integrated fingerprint scanner, along with a micro USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Last but not least, the Samsung smartphone will also feature their very own Bixby personal assistant. Unfortunately, the manual did not give us any information regarding the technical specifications of the device. As of now, there is no official news on when the device will be made available in Malaysia or even the pricing of it so be sure to check back at TechNave.com for more news regarding the matter.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo tech specs appear in latest leak,

Images of the Galaxy J2 Duo has been leaked during a sales training session courtesy of gsmarena.com. The image contains the front design of the phone as well as the tech specs of it.

According to the leaked image, the Galaxy J2 Duo is running on an Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage along with expandable storage of up to 256GB, 5.5-inch HD AMOLED 16:9 aspect ratio display, dual 13MP (f/1.9) + 5MP (f/1.9) rear camera and a single 8MP (f/1.9) selfie camera, 3000mAh removable battery and it will also be running on an Android 8.0 operating system. Last but not least, the device will be sold in 3 different colours, which are Black, Blue, and gold.

The estimated release date for the device could be somewhere around April. There is no announcement for a Malaysian release date or pricing details just yet so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus is coming soon with a dual-camera setup

Get a load of these guys. This year we won’t only be seeing the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, but we will also be looking at a brand new Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus as well. GSMArena has reported that the device has just been leaked at Thailand, where it’s expected to be launched pretty soon.

It would seem that the Galaxy J7 Plus will probably be like the Galaxy J7 Pro, except with a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP f/1.7 camera paired with a 5MP f/1.9 secondary snapper. The camera is reported to be capable of Samsung’s new Live Focus portrait mode which we have just witnessed on the Galaxy Note 8. On the front, a generous 16MP camera.

Not much is known yet about this device, but the Galaxy J7 Plus will be rocking a 5.5” Super AMOLED 1080p screen, an octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM paired with 32GB of expandable storage. Not to forget the Bixby Button on the side, a fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM support and all powered by 3000 mAH worth of battery. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus will be available in Black, Gold and Pink.

It’s always exciting to see a possible mid-range dual-camera smartphone but no Malaysian pricings has been spotted anywhere just yet. We will just have to be a little more patient for the official breakdown.

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latetst scoops.


Android 10 is officially available on Google Pixel starting today

Google has announced that their latest Android 10 operating system, is now officially available for public use. However, it is best to note that the operating system is only available on Pixel smartphones for now. Google has mentioned before that they’re working closely with smartphone manufacturers, to ensure that their operating system is compatible with the devices it will be installed in.

In terms of what the new software has to offer, it will come with new and improved features such as Live Caption, Smart Reply, Sound Amplifier, Gesture Navigation, Privacy Controls, Dark theme and more. To go into more detail, the new gesture navigation makes navigating around the device more efficient and intuitive. Users can still go back to the 3-button navigation system if they prefer not to use the new and improve gesture controls. As of now, there is no official news on when the aforementioned operating system will be available on other devices.

With all that said, what do you think about the Android 10 so far? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus looks to be the next dual-rear camera Samsung smartphone in this leaked hands-on video

It looks like the rumours are true as the dual-rear camera bearing Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus has leaked in a hands-on video from John Sey Tech in Thailand. The video also confirms camera features like Live Focus along with a front home button and flat metal back along with a dedicated Bixby button.

Tech specs are rumoured to include an octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.5-inch FHD display, 13MP + 5MP rear camera, 16MP front camera and 3000 mAh battery. No Malaysia release dates or price details yet, but stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll keep you updated.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime now official for RM1199 with 3GB RAM, 32GB memory, 3300 mAh and more

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to present the latest member to join the Galaxy J Series family – the Galaxy J7 Prime. As previously rumoured, the smartphone is indeed priced at RM1199 (GST inclusive) and will come in White/Gold and Black. Designed to suit trendy lifestyles and bringing wefie-taking to the next level, below is the official specifications:

Like the rest of the Galaxy J series (2016) models, the J7 Prime also has Ultra Data Saving Mode (UDS) that allows you to compress and restrict unwanted consuming data running in the background apps. It also boast a nice refined design with a curved back and real metal finish for a luxurious 2-tone premium look, fittingly for users with a fashionable taste.

The J7 Prime is now available in all Samsung Malaysia Electronic stores across Malaysia.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review - Priming up the J7 experience

It wasn't that long ago that the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) came out a few months ago with RM1049, previously in our review, we felt that for a device in that price range, it's lacking behind other smartphones in terms of overall performance and some missing features such as a fingerprint sensor. Then out of nowhere, the Galaxy J7 Prime was released in Malaysia for RM1199 (inclusive of GST), it was as if Samsung read our minds on what we complained about the former, but is it really any better? That's what we're about to find out.

Granted, both the J7 smartphones have the same 5.5-inch display panel, but the body build is different now. As the name suggest, the J7 Prime is the superior model with a nice metal body instead of plastic and it just looks and feels nicer. The back is no longer detachable, another interesting change is the position of the speaker, which if you remember the former's one was placed at the rear, this time around, the speaker is positioned beside the power button. Personally, I welcome this change as you get to hear the sound better since it's not flowing out behind. Also, the SIM card trays are at the left side.

The J7 Prime uses a 5.5-inch FHD TFT display now

The 13MP main camera and LED flash on the back

The speaker grill and power button are on the right side

Volume rockers and the SIM card trays on the left

Exactly the same as the J7 (2016), the microUSB (USB2.0) and 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom, nothing on top

Here is the Galaxy J7 Prime specifications

Being the Prime version, you probably expected this to have better tech-specs right? Well...I hate to break it to you but there are only minimal changes. The only upgrade we got is the 1GB RAM difference, more storage (which is good I guess), a different type of display panel, and a downgraded camera-specs from 16MP to 13MP for some reason, but it's able to take some good pictures (more on that later).

Besides that, everything else is the same, including features such as the Outdoor mode (for reading under the sun), Ultra Data Saving mode that allows you to save data, an Ultra Power Saving mode that saves your phone battery, and even the S Bike mode that ignores incoming calls while travelling. Yup...exactly the same as the J7 (2016).

There is a new fingerprint sensor on the home button, though, you can even unlock it straight without having to turn it on which is cool. But you have to firmly rest your finger or thumb on the home button to make it happen, so in this case, you're better off by just pressing the home button to unlock since it's faster that way.

The bloatware on this J7 Prime seems to have decreased too, which is nice, the only ones left are the Samsung Galaxy Life app (which has been replaced by mySamsung) that rewards Samsung users on various promotions, Smart Switch for a smooth transfer from other devices, S Health and Galaxy Apps.

And like the J7 (2016), the camera modes are still the same old, it would be nice if they added more things for the Pro Mode, though. Oh well.

As mentioned previously in our J7 (2016) review, one of the highlights of the phone was having a powerful long lasting battery that could last you for 2-3 days, so it's a good thing that the J7 Prime also has this. Nothing can really drain the battery down from playing 3D games to doing everyday-social tasks and the word overheating does not exist in its dictionary.

To add on to that, the screen viewing experience is commendable for gaming, photography and video playback in YouTube. Mobile connectivity is also smooth enough for games like Pokemon Go (random thought, wonder how many people are still playing this). Audio playback is crisp and clear when volume is put to the max.

Asphalt 8: Airborne didn't work at first on the device, luckily there was a new patch that fixed it

But what about the camera? Has the picture quality dropped now that is 13MP only? Not quite, I was still able to take some nice photos with it, in fact, compared to the J7 (2016), the contrast level has improved so kudos to Samsung for that. However, when it comes to shady places, the colours will tap out to the darkness; if there's too much light, then the picture will get overexposed (the struggle is real). Anyway, check out the pictures below:

Medium shot of the fruits showing the colours

On the left, you can see there's too much light, while in the middle the exposure level is just nice

Most of the time, the camera has trouble balancing the light and dark level

Taking a low light shot inside the trash can

Selfie mode contrast level is a bit dull, but still acceptable (no beauty mode)

Obviously, the J7 Prime is a better version than the J7 (2016), it has a great metal design look giving that premium feel. The fingerprint sensor is good with more storage space than ever. Coupled with occasionally useful features like the Outdoor mode (still no Auto Brightness function, though), Ultra Data Saving mode, Ultra Power Saving mode, and S Bike mode, while the picture quality improvement is an added bonus as well.

However... after testing it for a few days, we can't help but think that Samsung made the J7 (2016) as an experiment. I mean, releasing the J7 Prime just after a mere 3 months in the same year just seems odd. Honestly, the J7 Prime is what the J7 (2016) should have been in the first place, and for the Samsung fans who bought the the J7 (2016) too soon might feel some regret; after all, the RM150 price tag difference isn't that far off.

Speaking of price tags, this is where the J7 Prime gets challenged. There are still other contenders in that price range, such as the Huawei P9 Lite for RM1099, and the even more cost efficient Honor 5C that has similar tech-specs for RM799 only.

Anyway, we are actually satisfied with the Galaxy J7 Prime, and we think it's quite a good buy. But what do you guys think? Do you like the Samsung Galaxy J series this year? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com!


Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime starts selling in Malaysia for RM1199, Mr. Anonymous returns with unboxing and hands-on pics

While the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime has yet to be officially announced, we've received info that it has started selling here in Malaysia for RM1199. In addition, our sometimes random but mostly accurate leakster Mr. Anonymous has returned, this time with hands-on pics of the Galaxy J7 Prime.

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime tech specs like fingerprint sensor confirmed

Proving that it does exist, the box clearly confirms that the metal bodied Galaxy J7 Prime will also have a fingerprint sensor, probably built into the home button. According to our earlier rumour from Mr. Anonymous again, the Galaxy J7 Prime is set for an announcement this month for about RM1199. Stay tuned for more at TechNave.com.

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime looks to have a metal body

A closer look at the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime sides

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime top and bottom


Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime unboxing and first impression hands-on video

For RM1199 (inclusive of GST), the Galaxy J7 Prime in available in White/Gold and Black. Designed to suit trendy lifestyles and bringing wefie-taking to the next level, it features a 5.5-inch FHD TFT display, 13MP main camera, fingerprint sensor, and the Ultra Data Saving Mode (UDS) that allows you to compress and restrict unwanted consuming data running in the background apps. Check out our unboxing and first impression hands-on video below, and stay tuned for our future review of the smartphone at Technave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro and J7 Max announced starting from ~RM1.1K

While the Samsung Galaxy J (2017) series have yet to arrive in Malaysia, two more new devices from the same line up have been announced as well which are called the Galaxy J7 Pro  and J7 Max. Let’s check out the specifications below:

All in all, both devices are quite similar in one way or another. But there is one feature that they both share which is the Social Camera. According to the source, the feature allows user to edit and share photos almost instantly via pinning their favourite contacts from any social platforms such as Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp, and just send the picture by just a tap. The feature is also accompanied by Live Stickers with AR effects too.

Both phones are set to launch in India first, the J7 Pro will cost 21,000 Rupee (~RM1392), while the J7 Max cost 18,000 Rupee (~RM1193). The phones may come to Malaysia too so stay tuned for that in TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J7 + hands-on and unboxing video

The Samsung Galaxy J7 + offers up one of the first dual rear camera Samsung smartphones for the midrange (RRP RM1599), but who knew that Samsung would also throw in other flagship features like Face Recognition and Always-On display. Take a closer look at the Galaxy J7 + with our unboxing and hands-on video below.


Samsung Galaxy J7+ review - Sleek dual rear camera metal midrange Samsung smartphone

Granted, Samsung is rather late to the game with their dual rear camera smartphones but the Samsung Galaxy J7+ is one of the first few Samsung midrangers to come with 13MP + 5MP dual rear cameras after the first Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Surprise, surprise, it also packs in flagship features like Face recognition to unlock your phone, 4GB RAM, Always-on Display and the Live Focus camera function, but at an RRP of RM1599 it is nearly edging into flagship territory. Find out with us if it is the smartphone for you in our Samsung Galaxy J7+ review below.

Fairly thin bezels with a front fingerprint sensor enabled home button

At 7.9mm, the thin metal body of the Samsung Galaxy J7+ feels sleek and premium while build quality is top notch. Featuring a rounded frame and flat back, the dual rear cameras are inset a bit, so that even if you don’t use a case they don’t come into contact with most flat surfaces.

The inset dual rear cameras means that you don't have to worry about the lenses to much

The phone has slim bezels while the 5.5-inch FHD Super AMOLED display is clear and if you want, you can also activate the Always-On Display feature. The phone still has a notification LED though, so you have the option to use either one.

Aimed at the midrange and available in black and gold, the Galaxy J7+ features 13MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/1.9) dual rear cameras and other Samsung flagship-like features like Face Recognition, a fingerprint scanner, an Always-On Display and more. Check out the full tech specs below.

Just like the Galaxy Note 8, the Galaxy J7+ provides the same Live Focus mode with its dual camera. It allows users to adjust the bokeh before and after taking the photos. But it doesn’t come with Dual Capture mode like the Galaxy Note 8. On the front camera, it features Selfie Focus, allowing users to take Selfies with blurry background.

The camera interface is a bit different this time around, as on top of the usual swipe interface you can also flip the shutter button to zoom. While it also packs in a Pro or manual mode, settings are very limited for a manual mode.

There is also a new Dual Messenger feature, allowing users to have two separate accounts for the same IM app on one device. So users can have a personal or professional WhatsApp conversation running simultaneously. If you swipe to the left, there is also Bixby Home but it needs a Samsung ID to do almost exactly what Google Now does anyway.

Some of the features available on the Samsung Galaxy J7 +

Performance-wise, the Galaxy J7+ is a mixed bag of highs and lows as in AnTuTu it manages to get a midrange score of 49862 but lags a bit in Asphalt 8: Airborne, requiring us to lower the visual quality settings to medium. Other 3D benchmarks like 3DMark and Epic Citadel returned similar results but GeekBench 4 showed that the processor has a bit more to offer.

While it is one of the few Samsung devices to use a MediaTek processor, the Galaxy J7+ doesn't get too hot, even after an hour or so of gaming, proof that Samsung have tuned it properly. Battery life is also quite decent, getting about 1 day and a half on medium to heavy usage.

The cameras on the Galaxy J7+ are surprisingly good, with fast autofocus in most conditions, only returning blurry shots in really low-light conditions perhaps due to the lack of OIS or Optical Image Stabilization. The selfie flash works quite well while the Selfie focus lets you do ‘Portrait mode’-like selfies with bokeh or blurry backgrounds. The lack of many settings in the Pro mode seems to be the only major downside though but auto works well for front and rear cameras in most cases. Check out our samples below.

Catch plenty of details with enough light

Catch plenty of details in black and white

Another low-light shot but due to the lack of OIS, it looks a bit blurry

Night mode does compensate a little for this

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy J7+ really brings nearly all of the bells and whistles of Samsung’s flagship to the midrange but at an RRP (Recommended Retail Price) of RM1599 it is a bit on the pricey side, especially if you consider that the Galaxy J series has traditionally been aimed at the affordable masses. That being said, it is currently going for about RM1298 from third-party sellers so if you're looking for a sleek metal Samsung smartphone with nearly all the flagship features except an 18:9 Infinity Design display then the Galaxy J7+ could be the device for you.

Still, while the cut-down in price does make it more affordable it isn't able to compete with newer smartphones like the Huawei Nova 2i (review here) which packs in dual rear and dual front cameras with a FullView display for RM1299. The same could be said about the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro which we've reviewed as well packing in a 5000 mAh battery with similar tech specs along with a wide angle rear camera for just RM899. However, if you’re a Samsung fan, the Galaxy J7+ is worth a try.

Would you get the Samsung Galaxy J7+ at the above price and features? Do you know someone who already bought it and is happy with it? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and reviews.


Samsung Galaxy J8 and J6 officially launched in Malaysia starting from RM749

Samsung has announced the official launch of the Samsung J8 and J6 priced at RM999 and RM749 respectively. The devices will be available across all Samsung Experience stores across Malaysia and Samsung Malaysia Online Stores. Not only that, the devices are available in Purple, Black, and Gold colour schemes as well.

In terms of tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy J8 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 16MP + 5MP dual camera setup, 16MP front facing selfie camera, 6-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, and it is powered by a 3500mAh non-removable battery.

As for the Galaxy J6 on the other hand, it houses an Exynos 7870 Chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 5.6-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, and it has a 3000mAh non-removable battery mounted in the device. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy J8 released in India starting from ~RM1115

The Samsung Galaxy J8 has been officially released in India with a starting price of INR18990(~RM1115) with sales starting from 28 June 2018 onwards. In terms of tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy J8 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory, 6-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 720p, dual 16MP + 5MP rear cameras, 16MP front facing selfie camera and it is powered by a 3500mAh battery. There is no other news on whether the device will be available in the Malaysian market. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Android 10 will be the new name of Android Q

Instead of naming the Android Q after a yummy dessert, Google threw everything we knew about their Android operating system naming scheme out the window and settled with Android 10 instead. Not only that, it seems that subsequent Android operating systems in the future will have a numerical identifier instead an alphabetical order we’re all familiar with.

It seems that the reason for this change is to make it easier for users across the globe, to quickly understand which version of Android is installed into their smartphone devices. But those were not the only changes, as the logo too has been given a slight makeover too with a slightly different colour scheme over a dark background.

If all goes well, we could see the new Android operating system make it debut somewhere around late August to early September 2019. What do you think about the changes to Android’s slightly tweaked colours and naming scheme? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy K Zoom announced with compact 10x optical zoom and 20.7MP camera with OIS

Samsung has finally confirmed the existance of a successor to the previous smartphone and camera combo, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom with the official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom. Utilizing the Samsung Galaxy S5 perforated casing design and a dedicated camera shutter button, the new Galaxy K Zoom incorporates a 10x optical zoom with a huge 20.7MP camera sensor. Thankfully, this time around the Galaxy K Zoom looks more like an ultra-compact point-and-shoot camera making it alot easier to carry around than the previous Galaxy S4 Zoom. Confirming many of the earlier rumoured features, tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy K zoom include:

Camera features for the Galaxy K Zoom includes a Selfie Alarm for timed selfies along with AF / AE separation which offers better automatic light exposure and clarity. With all these battery sapping features (4.8-inch screen, 20.7MP camera sensor, 10x optical zoom, etc.) we're thinking that the 2430 mAh battery seems a bit inadequate but Samsung could have done some major optimization to get around that. So far, there are still no details on pricing or Malaysia release dates but we expect that it should arrive in Malaysia after May 2014, probably in June 2014 to stay within Q2. Check out a tech spec comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and samsung Galaxy K Zoom with our TechNave.com Compare tool or check out the video below:


Samsung Galaxy K Zoom officially announced for Malaysia at RM1699

The Samsung Galaxy K Zoom will come in Charcoal Black, Electric Blue and Shimmery White

Samsung Malaysia recently announced that the Galaxy K Zoom cameraphone is available in Malaysia for RM1699. Picking up from the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, the new Galaxy K Zoom offers a more compact chassis and a telescoping 10x optical zoom along with a 20.7MP BSI CMOS sensor. Other tech specs and features include an Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), Xenon Flash and a host of camera specific features. These features include AF/AE Separation (Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure Separation), Pro Suggest mode and Selfie Alarm so you can take quality pictures regardless of the situation.

Featuring the same design as the Samsung Galaxy S5, the Galaxy K Zoom has a more compact telescoping 10x optical zoom lens

Like other Samsung devices, the Galaxy K Zoom also has an Ultra Power Saving Mode for better battery life  along with S Health Lite for fitness and the Studio app for picture editing. The Galaxy K Zoom will be available in Shimmmery White from 21 June 2014 while the Charcoal Black version will be available from 26 June 2014. No specific Malaysia release dates on the Electric Blue version though, but it should be available eventually. As an additional plus, new buyers will be able to redeem RM1500 worth of Galaxy Life apps, free for download from the Google Play Store.

The Electric Blue version is coming later for now but all of the versions will retail at RM1699

Check out the full tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom below:


Samsung Galaxy Life giving out 8000 free Starlight Cinema passes

After giving out movie tickets and other promotions, Samsung Galaxy Life is now offering Samsung Galaxy device users another great freebie with 600 free tickets every day from 13 June 2014 to 21 June 2014. Samsung Galaxy Life ticket redeemers can expect viewings of Man of Steel, Pacific Rim and Fast and Furious 6 at the Starlight Cinema. On site, Samsung Galaxy Life users can also enjoy promos from 7-Eleven, Burger Bakar Kaw Kaw, Coffea Coffee, Crazy Potato, Gong Cha, Pizza Hut and SUB18 Gelato. You can even commission a Starlight Cinema photowall from Zalora Malaysia.

Samsung Malaysia will even be bringing in the Cristopher Nolan Batman trilogy on Samsung Night, 21 June 2014.  Other Galaxy Life current and upcoming deals include those from Asia Web Direct, Auntie Anne’s, Beaubox, Boost Juice Bars, Carl’s Jr, Eu Yan Sang, Jollibean, O’ Briens Irish Sandwich Café, Secret Recipe and Tedboy Bakery set for the month of June 2014. The Galaxy Life app can be downloaded for free on the Google Play Store to any Samsung Galaxy device running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and above. For more information, check out the Samsung Galaxy Life site.


Samsung Galaxy Life treats Malaysian Galaxy users with X-Men: Days of Future Past Movie Preview

Samsung Malaysia gave out more than 3600 movie tickets via the Galaxy Life app for Samsung Galaxy device users in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Melaka to redeem for the movie preview of  X-Men: Days of Future Past

Samsung Malaysia recently offered Samsung Galaxy device users FREE movie preview tickets for the movie X-Men: Days of Future Past all thanks to the downloadable Galaxy Life app. More than 3600 movie preview tickets were redeemed at four locations including GSC Pavilion, GSC Mid Valley, GSC Gurney Plaza and GSC AEON Bandaraya. The Galaxy Life app is Samsung’s consumer loyalty platform in a mobile app form, and offers special deals to users on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Samsung Galaxy device users with Android 4.2 and above can download the app for free at Google Play Store. Check out the happy faces below and download your Galaxy Life app today as more deals are expected to arrive in the near future:

They came, they redeemed, they watched! These happy Samsung Galaxy device users posed for photographs while waiting to be among the first in Malaysia to watch X-Men: Days of Future Past


Samsung Galaxy Live Buds and Galaxy Watch3 unveiled for RM699 and RM1799

From the Samsung Unpacked livestream event, both the Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch3 were also unveiled. The Galaxy Watch3 more or less looks the same with familiar features, but it's the Galaxy Buds Live that get the most attention. Without further ado, here's what you need to know about the new wearables.

If you have been following the Galaxy Buds Live rumours, I guess it shouldn't come as a surprise that the design outcome is shaped like beans. Initially dubbed as Galaxy "Beans" a few months ago, the earbuds have a special silicone sponge that somehow fits a person's ear universally. According to the company, they are using 12mm speakers and each has three microphones, Voice Pickup Unit as well as supporting touch control.

In terms of functionality, Samsung Malaysia told us that the Galaxy Buds Live have an AI Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). What this means is that the wireless earbuds can turn on or off the ANC based on the environment. Apart from that, we were told that you can also share some songs you're listening to another Galaxy Buds Live user from your phone.

As for the Galaxy Watch3, this wearable is pretty much what you can expect from a smartwatch. It contains as many as 120 workout modes, steps counter, heart monitoring and others, as well as voicemail support, and a newly integrated Samsung Pay that lets you pay on the spot with the watch. On top of that, you can also monitor your blood oxygen for fitness and wellness purpose with the new Samsung Health Monitor app on the watch. It's that simple, really.

In terms of price, the two wearables are priced at RM699, RM1799 (45mm) and RM1699 (41mm) respectively but if you're asking for availability, there's no news yet. So what do you think of the new Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch3? Let us know in the comments below and if you want to know more about the other Galaxy products, you can visit the links below. Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M Pro Preview

The Samsung Galaxy M Pro B7800 is a new Android smartphone with a full QWERTY keypad on the front. Our Samsung Galaxy M Pro review will overview the phone’s specs, features, and design. Although the device is not yet released, there is an expected release date sometime during the coming months (August 2011 or September 2011).

The Samsung Galaxy M Pro specifications and features are very similar to it’s counterparts and upcoming release partners (Galaxy W and Galaxy Y Pro). Some of the primary details include: 5.0 MP camera with LED flash, 1 Ghz CPU (400 Mhz less then Galaxy W), Android Gingerbread OS (v2.3), and 3G network connectivity.

Unfortunately, this will be a somewhat mid-range handset and will not work on 4G. There are also features for GPS navigation, bluetooth, WiFi and much more. The design of this phone is similar to a BlackBerry device from RIM, since it has a fully QWERTY keyboard, which can make one-handed typing a snap.

Indeed this new handset is conforming to Samsung’s new naming procedure falling in an entry level genre; however looking at Samsung Galaxy M Pro B7800’s features, it should be among the middle range phones, but what can I say, sometimes cheap is good after all the manufacturer is well recognized for quality.


Samsung Galaxy M Series could be on sale exclusively online starting from ~RM632

In a piece of unannounced news, Samsung Malaysia has put up its Galaxy M Series registration online on its official website. No price and availability can be seen there, though, even for which model(s) is coming to Bolehland, it could be all the three models - Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10, or maybe just the Galaxy M20 itself. Well, that's exactly why the registration link is up for you to be the first to know whenever it arrives in Malaysia.

Looking up at the registration page, the fill-ins are quite straight forward. All you need to do is fill in your profile details such as your name, phone number, age group, and oddly, the page is also asking for what smartphone brand are you using right now. On top of that, there's also the terms and conditions applied before.

In terms of tech specs, only the Galaxy M20 has them and it is a mid-range tier device but with really nice features such as a battery pack up to 5000mAh with fast charging, a 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity V Display, a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup with an ultra wide-angle lens, and there are two memory variants as well - a 4GB + 64GB and 3GB + 32GB variant.

If we have to speculate, the starting Malaysian Ringgit could start from ~RM632 if we do a direct conversion from its India pricing. For the higher variant, it costs around ~RM747 which is a really good price tag. Welp, we shall see so stay tuned for the official news only at TechNave.com!


Samsung Galaxy M series will be launching in Malaysia on 18 March 2019

In this short announcement, Samsung Malaysia has officially announced that the Galaxy M series will be coming to Malaysia on 18 March 2019. To add on to that, the Galaxy M series will be exclusively be sold online only at Shopee.

Although they didn't mention which phone model is coming, there's a good chance that all three models - the Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 as well as the Galaxy M30 are coming. While there's barely any tech specs revealed, the Galaxy M30 is the biggest one with up to 6GB + 128GB memory capacity, a 6.4-inch Infinity U Super AMOLED Display, 5000mAh better with 3x fast charge technology and triple camera setup with a very likely appearance of an ultra wide-angle lens.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy M20 and M10 will be sporting a slightly shorter Infinity V display of 6.3 and 6.2-inches respectively. The Galaxy M20 also has a 5000mAh battery with 3x fast charge technology, up to 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, an ultra wide dual camera setup which the Galaxy M10 has as well. Also, the latter is only sporting a 3400mAh battery and up to 3GB + 32GB memory capacity.

At this moment, it's hard to guess how much the Galaxy M series will cost but if we convert the Indian Rupee to Malaysian Ringgit directly, the lowest price is ~RM468 only for the lowest spec. Until then, stay tuned for more Samsung news only at TechNave.com as we will be covering the launch.


Samsung Galaxy M will be exclusively sold online in Malaysia soon!

Samsung has announced that the Samsung Galaxy M series, which includes the Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20 as well as the Galaxy M30, will be exclusively available online on Samsung’s official website. That being said, this will be the first smartphone in Samsung’s arsenal to only be sold online, similar to HONOR. They have also hinted that the smartphones mentioned will also be available on other e-commerce platforms as well.

Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t provided any concrete details regarding the Galaxy M series such as the pricing and availability date. So stay tuned to TechNave.com, as we provide more updates on the online exclusive smartphone as soon as it is made available.


Samsung Galaxy M01 & M11 release: budget phones with large batteries starting from ~RM509

After seeing so many smartphones with powerful features and tech specs being launched recently, let's now switch our flavour to something more humble and also more affordable. Earlier, the Samsung Galaxy M01 and M11 have both shown up on Samsung's Russian website but they weren't given a price yet. Today, the company has finally launched the devices as entry-level budget smartphones in India. Therefore, let's take a look at their tech specs!

The Samsung Galaxy M01 houses an eight-core platform with a frequency of 2GHz. Although Samsung didn't mention the chipset's model, third-party sources are still able to identify it as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. Other than that, the device will also sport a 5.7-inch IPS screen that comes with HD+ resolution. It has a quite impressive battery capacity as well that is clocked at 4000mAh.

For photography, the Galaxy M01 has two rear cameras with one of them being a 13MP main sensor and another being a 2MP depth sensor. There will also be a 5MP front-facing camera for taking selfies. The M01 supports 3GB of RAM and has an expandable 32GB of storage which can go up to 256GB, and it's priced at 119 USD (~RM509). However, it is worth noting that the device depends on face unlock as a security option as it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor.

Other than the Galaxy M01, a slightly better Galaxy M11 has also been launched with a Snapdragon 450 chipset. The device comes with a 6.4-inch Infinity-O display as well with an 8MP front-facing camera being housed in the punch-hole cutout. There is also a large 5000mAh battery that supports 15W charging.

Furthermore, the device also has a better triple camera setup that includes a 13MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth camera. It also has a fingerprint sensor for unlocking instead of depending on just face unlock. The Samsung Galaxy M11 will be priced at 173 USD (~RM740) for the 4/64GB variant, and the storage can be expanded up to 512GB.

Both of the devices will be running Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 out of the box. They also support dual-SIM with two nano-SIM slots alongside a MicroSD slot. It is unsure when will the devices be launched in Malaysia, but we'll definitely inform you when we got the news!

Let us know what you think about the Samsung Galaxy M01 and M11 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches!


4 intelligent functions on the Huawei Mate 30 Series you should know

When it comes to the Huawei Mate 30 series, most people would think of the rear camera design on the back, or perhaps the many technological features that you've been hearing about for the past few weeks. Well, that's what we are going to talk about in this article. To be more precise - here are the 4 practical functions on the HUAWEI Mate30 Series you should know.

Combined with the Kirin 990 chipset and its Neural Processing Unit (NPU), it allows people to interact with the Mate 30 series and this includes the AI Gesture Control. Supported by a 3D Depth Camera and Gesture Sensor on the front, the phone can identify your facial features AND detect your hand gesture movement in real-time.

There are a couple of things you can do with the feature, you can scroll the page up and down, unlock, take screenshots, and changing slides without having to touch the display physically at all (like a wizard). This is particularly useful when you are eating fried chicken with your hand, or reading a recipe online and preparing the food in the kitchen. It's super easy, barely an inconvenience.

Do you find it a hassle that you have to manually adjust the rotation on your phone? Like, say when you want to check out a photo horizontally and you forgot to unlock the rotation? Well, the Mate 30 series doesn't have that because it has AI Auto Rotate. To activate that mode on, just slide down the notification panel from the status bar and activate it!

Thanks to the 3D camera on the front, it can analyze the orientation of your eyes to lock the rotation of the screen instead of relying on the gyroscope. In other words, that also means you don't need to keep switching the auto-rotate feature off and on every time when you are lying on your couch or bed! This also works even if the phone is on the table, giving you a comfortable viewing experience.

Besides having a biometric in-display fingerprint and face unlock sensor, the Mate 30 series also has an AI Private View mode that can hide your messages privately. The phone is able to intelligently identify the correct owner so whenever a stranger tries to peek at an incoming message, it will hide the incoming messages effortlessly!

To activate this mode, you can open the "Access Application Lock" on the “Face Recognition” interface and follow the instructions. After turning on the AI information protection, go to Settings > Security > App Lock to verify your face recognition, then AI Private View is set to go.

Finally, the Mate 30 series also has the Multi-Screen Collaboration feature that works perfectly with a Matebook 13. By utilizing the platform capability of EMUI 10, you can mirror the phone on the Matebook 13 screen panel which allows you to share media content via email, social apps, and even projecting a mobile game.

To make Multi-Screen Collaboration work, just simply tap on a specific spot on the Matebook 13 keyboard layout and you're good to go! With this cross-device collaboration feature, it makes tasks such as music playback, file editing, and more so much easier!

So what are you waiting for? The Mate 30 Pro as well as other Huawei Smart Life package deals which can be purchased separately and each has a different instalment plan + 0% interest made easy for Malaysians to own any Huawei products. All is made possible with the new Mate 30 Series to compliment your lifestyle! To learn more about the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Huawei x Gentle Monster eyewear, Huawei Watch GT2, and Huawei FreeBuds 3, be sure to visit shop.huawei.com and their official Facebook page right here.


Android 11 Go now available, targets devices with 2GB of RAM and below

Now that Google has launched Android 11, brands out there have begun to create their customised versions. But before we see any of those launched, Google has more up its sleeve. The company has officially announced Android 11 Go, a cut-down version of the new OS for entry-level devices with 2GB of RAM or less.

As expected of an Android Go version, some features are not available to it. Specifically, the easy controls for smart devices are gone. In its place, Google tweaked some usability features. A new gesture navigation system has now been introduced to Android 11 Go, though it's at the expense of the standard three navigation buttons. The new system allows users to swipe the screen for easier navigation.

Besides that, Android 11 Go is expected to be 20% faster than Android 10 Go. There will also be enhanced privacy features to make it easier to control how your data is shared. For example, you can set it so that certain apps only have permission to access sensors like your microphone or camera only once. Also, apps that haven't been used in a while will have permissions reset.

For those who tend to have more simple needs and use entry-level devices, Android 11 Go should offer a much better user experience than previous Go versions. But with that said, do you use any Android Go devices? Do share your experiences with them in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Samsung Galaxy M01 and M11 equipped with up to SD450 price has been leaked

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that the price of the Samsung Galaxy M01 and the Samsung Galaxy M11 has been leak hinting that they will be priced from INR8999(~RM517) and INR10999(~RM632) respectively. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of both the devices mentioned, they’re expected to come with hardware such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage.

In terms of the camera, we will most likely see a 13MP + 5MP + 2MP triple rear camera while the front comes with an 8MP selfie camera. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, full tech specs, and local pricing of all the devices mentioned above. Would you be interested in getting either the Samsung Galaxy M01 or M11 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.


Samsung Galaxy M01 certified by Wi-Fi Alliance, could be rebranded Galaxy A01

Once again, the existence of a new phone is revealed through certification organisations. A new device from Samsung was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's database, indicating that it could be coming soon. Listed as a mobile phone with the model number SM-M015G/DS, this Android 10 device is expected to be the Galaxy M01.

According to Sammobile, hints of the Galaxy M01 first appeared about two weeks ago, when a Geekbench result was found. It listed a few key details of the device, such as the fact that it runs on a chipset with an 8-core CPU from Qualcomm and 3GB of RAM. The chipset is believed to be the Snapdragon 439, which is also the chipset used in the Galaxy A01.

Considering the similarities, there's a possibility that the Galaxy M01 is a rebranding of the Galaxy A01 we have here in Malaysia. This rebranded model is expected to be shipped as an entry-level device to certain markets like India or Russia. However, please note that this is just our speculation and the two may have differences.

Assuming that this is indeed the Galaxy A01, it means the device is already available here. But having said that, what are your thoughts on the device? Is an entry-level device like this sufficient for your needs? Let us know on our Facebook page and follow us on TechNave.com for more news.


Samsung Galaxy M01s have been spotted on Samsung's support page revealing some tech specs

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy M01s has recently been spotted on Samsung’s support page, detailing some tech specs as well as what to expect when the device is officially unveiled. Based on what was showcased on the support page, the aforementioned smartphone will come equipped with 3GB of RAM and dual SIM.

In addition to that, there could be a possibility that there’s a 4GB RAM variant of the smartphone for a slightly higher price as well. Speaking of price, our source mentioned that the Samsung Galaxy M01s could start from the price of INR8999 (~RM516) while the Malaysia price remains largely unknown.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the device in question 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.


Samsung Galaxy M02 Malaysia release: special RM299 price at Lazada on 27 March only

In conjunction with Lazada's 9th birthday, Samsung Malaysia will be releasing a budget-friendly device - the Galaxy M02 on their online store there. Available in blue and black, it will be on sale for RM399 but just for one day only on 27 March, it will be priced at RM299 (while stocks last).

To refresh your memory, the Galaxy M02 features a 6.5-inch Infinity-V Display in HD+ resolution. You can also find a 5MP front camera at the top-notch there and while for the back, it sports a 13MP (main) + 2MP (macro) dual rear camera. The battery life is 5000mAh but offers a micro USB port for charging.

Besides that, other specs include a MediaTek MT6739W chipset, a 2GB + 32GB memory configuration (expandable via microSD up to 1TB) and a triple SIM card. Samsung Malaysia is also throwing more savings deals on Lazada’s 9th birthday - up to RM80,000 worth of rebates available. You can visit their online store on Lazada here for more information.

Stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M02 release: 6.5-inch Infinity-V display with 5,000mAh battery, starts from ~RM388

Earlier, Samsung had introduced the Galaxy M02s as a budget smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. Now, the company has released an even cheaper version of the device that is named Galaxy M02. Let's find out what the new budget Samsung phone has for us other than an affordable price tag!

The new Samsung Galaxy M02 features a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Other than that, the device is powered by MediaTek's MT6739W chipset paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM. There is also a 5,000mAh that can be charged through a micro USB port. The Galaxy M02 will be running One UI based on Android 10 and comes with 32GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB.

On the rear, the device sports a dual-camera setup that brings a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro camera. The LED flash is placed under the camera module. For the price, the 2GB + 32GB variant will go on sale for INR 6,999 (~RM388) in India starting from 9 February. The price of the 3GB + 32GB variant is still unknown. It will also be available in four colour options which are Black, Grey, Blue, and Red.

Let us know what you think about the Samsung Galaxy M02 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


Samsung Galaxy M02s is going to launch on 7 January, priced at ~RM541

Last month, there was a rumour mentioning that the Samsung Galaxy A02 and M02s will launch very soon. According to sources, the Galaxy M02s will be launched in the next two days which is 7 January with a price tag of $135 (~RM541).

The device sports a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display, 4GB of RAM, 5000mAh battery capacity, and a triple rear camera setup. As for the chipset, it will come with a Snapdragon chipset but it is still unclear on what type of model is it.

According to the previous leaks, the Galaxy M02s could sport a Snapdragon 450 chipset and two choices of internal storage which are 32GB or 64GB. As for the camera, it might feature a 5MP selfie snapper and a triple rear camera setup with a 13MP + 2MP + 2MP combo.

Well, there are two more days to go, why not just sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Are you looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy M02s? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M02s release: SD450 and 5000mAh internal battery from ~RM545

Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy M02s in Nepal with the price of 15999 Nepalese Rupees (~RM545), and it comes equipped with specs such as an SD450 chipset and a triple rear camera. While not much is known in regards to the exact Malaysia release date of the smartphone in question, it does give us a better idea on what to expect as soon as it is available in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy M02s comes equipped with the chipset mentioned above, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 6.5-inch HD+ display and a 5000mAh internal battery which supports up to 15W fast charging. But that’s not all, it also has a 13MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup in the rear while the front comes with a 5MP selfie camera sensor.

As for the colours, the smartphone in question is available in red, blue, and black colour scheme and it also comes with dual-SIM support. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy M02s so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 go value-added from ~RM461, features Infinity-V displays, 5000 mAh battery and more

After teasing them and doing a hands-on preview, Samsung India officially revealed the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 with Infinity-V (waterdrop notch) displays. Priced from 7990 INR (~RM461) for the 2GB RAM + 16GB storage Galaxy M10 and 8990 INR (~RM519) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version, the Galaxy M20 goes for 10990 INR (~RM635) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version goes for 12990 INR (~RM751). No Malaysia release dates or Malaysia pricing details yet, but they could hit Malaysia's value market in the coming months. For now, they'll be available in India from 5 February 2019.

Going for the entry-level market, the Galaxy M10 uses an Exynos 7870 chipset with 2GB RAM / 3GB RAM versions and 32GB of storage. While it has no fingerprint sensor it does have a 6.2-inch LCD HD+ (1520 x 720 pixel) with Infinity-V notch display, 13MP + 5MP (ultra-wide angle) dual rear cameras, a 5MP front camera and 3400 mAh battery. Highlights for us would be the storage, display and ultra-wide angle camera, but the M20 definitely has more to offer.

On that note, the Galaxy M20 offers an Exynos 7904 chipset, 3GB RAM / 4GB RAM variations and 64GB of storage. There's also a 6.3-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) IPS LCD Infinity-V display, 13MP+5MP (ultra wide-angle) dual rear camera, 8MP front camera with face unlock and 5000 mAh battery with 15W charger (included in the box). It also has a rear fingerprint sensor and hybrid dual SIM but with a below RM800 price tag the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, wide-angle cameras, big battery and fast charger are definite highlights for the value market.

No sign or word of the previously rumoured Galaxy M30 (or its triple rear cameras), but check out the tech specs list of the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 below:

With these prices and features, we feel the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 would definitely shake up the Malaysian market and give the usual value kings a run for their money. Seeing these features and prices, would you get the Galaxy M10 or Galaxy M20 if they arrive here in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook Page, who knows, Samsung Malaysia might be watching. In the meantime, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Samsung Galaxy M10 now launched in Malaysia with dual rear camera setup at RM449

If you’re looking for a new budget phone, why not take a gander at the Samsung Galaxy M10. Sold as an online exclusive, the device boasts some pretty cool specs and features which include the Infinity-V display and deal rear camera setup at only a mere RM449.

The device is powered by the Exynos 7870 chipset and comes with 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB) and a 6.2 inch TFT HD+ display. In addition, it also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual SIM support in a triple card tray, a micro USB port, face unlock and 3400mAh battery capacity.

In terms of camera, the phone offers a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 5MP (ultra-wide) sensors and the selfie camera comes with a 5MP sensor hidden in the V shaped notch. The device comes in 2 colours: Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue.

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is now available exclusively online on the Samsung Malaysia online site, Lazada or on Shopee where you can get yourself a free Samsung Evo Plus 32GB microSD card and RM 20 off when you apply the code 10M10 on the Shopee App. Will you be grabbing one of these devices? For the latest online exclusive tech in Malaysia, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Samsung Galaxy M11 has been launched secretly on Samsung's website

We’ve seen the leaks of Samsung Galaxy M11 surfacing online only a few days ago. Today, the budget smartphone has been secretly launched by Samsung without any event. The Samsung Galaxy M11 that comes with an Infinity-O display has been officially uploaded to Samsung UAE’s website.

The Samsung Galaxy M11 is equipped with a 6.4-inch LCD that comes with HD+ resolution. It packs an octa-core CPU that is clocked at 1.8Hz and supports 3GB/4GB of RAM as well. For the chipset, the company still hasn't announced it yet on the website. Other than that, the device’s storage comes with two options of 32GB or 64GB, you can also expand it as there’s a slot for a microSD card.

For photography, the Galaxy M11 houses a triple-camera setup at the back. The main one appears to be a 13MP f/1.8 sensor, with a 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle sensor joining the game. As for the third one, it is a depth sensor that is tasked with improving portrait shots. The device can also record videos with a limit at [email protected] fps. For selfie, it comes with an 8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera with fixed focus.

Other than that, it also packs a considerably huge 5000mAh battery that can be charged through a USB-C port. Connectivity options like Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm audio jack, and WiFi b/g/n at 2.4GHz will be available on the device as well. Last but not least, the Galaxy M11 unsurprisingly only supports up to 4G, and you can use two SIM cards with the device to switch between your networks easily.

Let us know what you think about the launch of Samsung Galaxy M11 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


Android 11 beta update accidentally got released too early, revealing new customization features

There's no news for the release of Android 11 but we will probably see it between Q3-Q4 annually, but it seems that Google have accidentally let the cat out of the bag earlier than expected. Initially, the first beta release was supposed to be 3 June but wopsie, some devices got the new Android 11 update already by mistake.

So far, the ones who have received the updates are the Pixel 4 XL users. It seems that Google was supposed to just release the Android 10 security patch this month but Android 11 beta got slotted in. According to reports, the upcoming Android 11 will include some new icon shapes, a new power menu preview, a new media control outlook, and others. You can check out the screenshots taken below.

If you look closely, you can see the new icon shapes on both sides

You can also customize your app settings in the home screen launcher

Seems that you can also customize your notification outlook

I have to say, the new Android 11 looks nice and refined, but since not many smartphones in Malaysia are using pure Google Android stock, it's tough to say if we will ever see it at all. If you want to see more of the Android 11 preview, you can visit @MishaalRahman's Twitter profile and check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M11 tech specs and design leaked

Based on a statement by ytechb.com, it seems that the tech specs and renders of the Samsung Galaxy M11 have been leaked, showcasing the design and what to expect in terms of performance. Based on the statement, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone is equipped with a 1.8GHz octa-core chipset, which could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450.

Other than that, it might also come with up to 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB of internal storage, 6.4-inch HD+ display as well as a large 5000mAh battery which supports 15W fast charging. Camera-wise, the source has mentioned that the device is expected to come equipped with a 13MP + 5MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has an 8MP selfie camera.

Surprisingly, it seems that Samsung Galaxy M11 could come with a 3.5mm audio jack slot as well as a USB Type-C port. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement regarding the leaked info.

Would you be interested in getting the aforementioned smartphone 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.


Samsung Galaxy M12 Malaysia release: 5000mAh battery & IP68, special launch price at RM599

Today, Samsung Malaysia has announced that the Samsung Galaxy M12 will be launching in Malaysia soon. Scheduled for release in conjunction with Shopee's Raya 5.5 Campaign, the sale is on 5 May 2021 at an affordable special price of RM599 (RRP RM799). For the record, that's a 25% discount for the phone's debut.

Available in blue and green, we are told that there will be limited units. Unlike the model in Vietnam, the local set that we are getting features 4GB of RAM + 64GB internal storage memory configuration (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card). The battery pack is a massive one, but using 5000mAh with 15W fast charging.

For the chipset, it's running on Exynos 850 but other than that, the rest of the tech specs is the same. There's a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display in HD+ resolution, a 48MP (main) + 5MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) + 2MP (macro) quad rear camera, 8MP front camera, and even IP68 water and dust resistance. The Galaxy M12 is using One UI 2 based on Android 10.

The sale will begin at exactly midnight later so be sure to add the phone to your cart with the link here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M12 release: 6000mAh, up to 48MP camera and 6GB RAM

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy M12 has recently been released in the Vietnamese market, which hints that the device would potentially be unveiled in Malaysia in the near future. Not only that, it seems like the smartphone could be a physical store exclusive for now, as it is not listed on Samsung Vietnam’s official e-store.

In terms of the tech specs, the Galaxy M12 comes equipped with a 2.0GHz chipset, up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB ROM, 6.5-inch HD display, as well as a 6000mAh internal battery which supports up to 15W fast charging. As for the camera, the device comes equipped with a 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 5MP selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy M12 if it were to be available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M13 Series release: 6000mAh battery, Dimensity 700 SoC and 90Hz LCD display from ~RM668

Samsung has released a pair of new smartphones in India as part of its Galaxy M-Series lineup; the Galaxy M13 4G and Galaxy M13 5G. Despite sharing the same name, both smartphones offer different specs, with the latter having a relatively better feature set.

First up, the Galaxy M13 4G is another variant of the smartphone of the same name launched in May that features a 6000mAh battery and an Exynos 850 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. As for the screen, the device sports a 6.6-inch LCD display with a FHD+ resolution.

As shared by IT Home, the screen has a waterdrop notch that houses an 8MP selfie camera. At its rear, the Galaxy M13 4G features a 50MP main + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP depth triple-camera setup.

As for the Galaxy M13 5G, it sports a 6.5-inch 90Hz LCD display with the same waterdrop notch design. Unlike the 4G variant though, the 5G variant has well, 5G connectivity and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM.

The Galaxy M13 5G has a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging as well as up to 128GB of storage, with a microSD card slot to expand it further. Camera-wise, the device has an 8MP front shooter and a 50MP main + 2MP depth dual-camera setup at its rear.

Both smartphones run on Android 12 via One UI Core 4, as well as the same colour options of Midnight Blue, Stardust Brown and Aqua Green. The Galaxy M13 4G starts at INR11,999 or ~RM668 for the 4/64GB variant while the Galaxy M13 5G starts at INR13,999 or ~RM780 for the 4/64GB configuration.

Both devices will be available in India starting from 23 July 2022, with global availability not yet revealed by Samsung. So, what do you guys think of the new Galaxy M13 devices?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as we’d love to hear from you. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


Samsung Galaxy M14 5G back for second round, priced at RM1099

Back in late May this year, Samsung Malaysia released the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G with a special one-day promotion at RM849. The phone is back once again for a second round, but this time at its original price of RM1099.

Like before, the Galaxy M14 5G will be exclusively on Samsung's Flagship Store on Lazada. It's scheduled to be released on 24 June 2023 in Light Blue and Dark Blue. And to recap the tech specs, the device features a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz Infinity-V LCD, Exynos 1330 chipset, 6GB of RAM (+ 6GB RAM Plus), and 128GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB).

On top of that, it has a triple rear camera consisting of a 50MP (main) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) setup, as well as a 13MP front camera. The battery pack is 6000mAh with 25W fast charging technology, and you can also get four years of security updates as well as One UI updates.

For more information on the products, you can visit the Galaxy M14 5G on the Lazada (Dark Blue or Light Blue) here.


Samsung Galaxy M14 5G may be released in Malaysia soon after it was spotted on SIRIM database

Previously, we reported on the release of the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G in Ukraine featuring some bang-for-your-buck specs for the price point. Now, the device may end up being released in Malaysia soon too, as it was recently spotted getting SIRIM certification.

As reported by Amanz which first spotted the listing, the Galaxy M14 5G received approval on Friday (7 April 2023). Furthermore, the listing showed that the applicant was Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd.

Given that it has received SIRIM’s approval, the launch of the device in our country is imminent. As a recap, the Galaxy M14 5G sports a 6.6-inch 90Hz PLS LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. The display also has an Infinity-V notch to house a 13MP selfie camera.

At its rear, the device has a 50Mp main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth triple-camera setup. Under the hood, the Galaxy M14 5G is powered by the Exynos 1330 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage. It also supports expandable storage of up to 1TB via the microSD card slot.

There’s also a massive 6000mAh battery under the hood with support for 25W fast charging via the USB-C port. Other notable specs include Android 13 OS via One UI Core 5, a 3.5mm audio jack, 5G connectivity, dual SIM, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and colour options of Dark Blue, Blue or Silver.

Of course, we still don’t know whether the device would follow the exact same specs list as the above or when it’s launching in Malaysia. Well, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for more trending tech news!


Samsung Galaxy M14 5G release: 6000mAh battery, 90Hz LCD display and Exynos 1330 SoC from ~RM1003

Samsung has released the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G in Ukraine, its latest offering in the affordable M-series lineup. Featuring some bang-for-your-buck features and specs, read on to find out more.

According to Samsung Ukraine’s official website, the Galaxy M14 5G sports a 6.6-inch 90Hz PLS LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels. The display also has an Infinity-V notch to house a 13MP selfie camera.

In Ukraine, the Galaxy M14 5G is priced at UAH8299 or ~RM1003 for the 4/64GB variant and UAH8999 or ~RM1087 for the 4/128GB configuration. As of the time of writing, Samsung has yet to reveal whether the device would be coming to other regions.

So, what do you guys think of the Galaxy M14 5G? Would you get one if it’s available in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news and releases such as this!


Samsung Galaxy M14 5G will launch on 24 May 2023 with a special one-day offer at RM849

In early April, we reported that the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G was spotted on SIRIM and it's going to make its debut soon. Samsung Malaysia has announced that the phone will indeed launch on 24 May 2023.

Exclusively launching on Lazada (LazMall Super Brand Day), the Galaxy M14 is officially priced at RM1099. But for one day only during the Super Brand Day campaign period, Samsung fans or budget-conscious consumers can get the phone at only RM849. It seems that no freebie bundle is included.

In terms of tech specs, this budget phone comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ Infinity V display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 13MP front camera hanging out at the top centre. The triple rear camera is pretty simple, consisting of a 50MP main camera as well as depth and macro lenses with a 2MP sensor each.

Of course, it also comes with a 6000mAh battery but no fast charging seems to be available. There's only one memory variant - 6GB + 128GB and will come in Dark Blue and Blue. Running on OneUI, Samsung also promises at least two generations of OS updates and four years of security maintenance for users.

As aforementioned, Samsung Malaysia will have its Super Brand Day on LazMall on 24 May with loads of promotions on other products. To read more, you can check out what you can get out of it right over here.


Samsung Galaxy M20 display glass leaked showcasing a waterdrop notch

The front panel of the Samsung Galaxy M20 has been leaked courtesy of 91mobile.com, showcasing a waterdrop notch at the top of the display along with a pretty thin bezel on the top, left and right side of the display. The bottom, however, is slightly thicker which is pretty normal because of the connectors are usually located at the bottom of the smartphone device.

In terms of the measurement, the Super AMOLED screen seems to be measured in at about 5.6-inch with a reported 1080p+ resolution. The tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy M20 has been speculated to come equipped with Samsung’s very own Exynos 7885 chipset, either 3GB RAM 32GB internal storage or 4GB RAM 64GB storage configuration, 3300mAh non-removable battery, 16MP rear camera and lastly a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. These specs are rather generous due to the fact that it is considered an entry-level smartphone.

Other than that, there is no information on the full confirmed specs of the smartphone, pricing as well as when it will be available in the Malaysian Market. For phone updates regarding the Samsung Galaxy M20, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy M20 launches in Malaysia with 5000mAh battery at RM799

We have all been anticipating Samsung’s M series for quite awhile now. The M series is made for those in a budget but still delivering specs that are a bang for your buck. In Malaysia, the Samsung Galaxy M20 finally arrived and features the Infinity-V screen and a whopping 5000mAh battery capacity and priced at RM799. The device goes on sale on the 20th of March, starting 9AM onwards.

Other tech specs for the device include the Exynos 7904 chipset, a 6.3 inch FHD+ TFT display 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage (expandable up to 512GB). Camera-wise, you’ll find the device rocking a rear dual camera setup with 13MP + 5MP (ultra-wide) snappers. The selfie camera comes with a 8MP sensor. You’ll also find a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and for added security, it also comes with Face Unlock.

The Galaxy M20’s 5000mAh battery capacity is the largest battery capacity currently offered in the under RM1000 price range. In addition to it being large, it also lengthens its battery life with a multi-layered technology system which promises a lower power usage. The device also comes with 15W fast charging via type-C. It comes in two colours: Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue.

If you’re interested in grabbing your very own Samsung Galaxy M20, you’ll find the device exclusively sold on Shopee. This would be Samsung Malaysia’s first online exclusive model in partnership with Shopee. To commemorate the M20's launching, Samsung Malaysia and Shopee will be adding the device to the Shopee SuperbrandDay where early birds will be receiving special gifts such as JBL headphones, Logitech X50 wireless bluetooth speakers and vouchers on the 20th of March. So who will you be grabbing this smartphone for? For the latest smartphone releases in Malaysia, TechNave.com is where you should be looking at!

Look at that screen! Only a tiny chin at the bottom

Comes in two colours: Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue

A closer look at the rear fingerprint scanner and dual rear cameras

The right has the power button and volume buttons

Yay for the 3.5mm headphone jack! Also at the bottom is the USB-C port


Android 11 could have been Android Red Velvet Cake

It wasn't all that long ago when Google used codenames for its Android versions instead of numbers, tasty codenames too. For example, Android 8 was Oreo and Android 9 was named Pie. The company dropped the tradition with Android 10, though internally there was a codename for it. Now, a new interview has revealed the codename for Android 11 as well.

In the interview with All About Android, Dave Burke (VP Engineering at Google) revealed that the internal name that the Google team has for Android 11 is "Red Velvet Cake". This is similar to how Android 10 is known as "Quince Tart" for the Google team. Google will probably never return to officially naming their Android versions with the names of desserts, but it's nice to know that it's still practised internally.

As a reminder, Android 11 brings with it quite a few new features, such as a recycle-bin folder, Bubbles chat-head messaging, Nearby Sharing, and more. Besides that, Burke also mentioned that there are still some Android 11 features that have yet to be revealed in the beta version. These will likely be unveiled in subsequent Android 11 previews.

It's too bad we can't have our cake and eat it too, but at least you know that the tradition will somehow continue. Having said that, what do you think of the name Red Velvet Cake? Let us know in the comments on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.