Huawei Nova 8 SE leaks confirm waterdrop notch, quad rear cameras, and Dimensity chipset

Last week, it was rumoured that Huawei had plans to launch the Nova 8 series soon. It seems that the Nova 8 SE could be included in that launch. Sources have unveiled renders and some specs of the phone earlier today, plus the claim that it will be launched soon.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Huawei Nova 8 SE will be equipped with the Dimensity 720 chipset or Dimensity 800 chipset, suggesting that there's going to be two variants of the device. It's also expected to 6.53-inch Full HD+ 60Hz OLED display, a 3800mAh battery, and support for 66W fast-charging. For cameras, there's going to be a rear quad-camera (64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP) and a single front camera (16MP).

Besides that, the renders of the phone show a design that is different from the Nova 7 SE. Instead of the punch-hole front camera and vertically aligned rear cameras, the Nova 8 SE has a waterdrop notch front camera and the rear quad-camera in a square block. Other than that, it doesn't seem that much has changed.

With that said, what do you think Huawei should improve on (compared to the Nova 7 SE)? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Huawei Nova 8 SE to be revealed soon, coming with 66W fast-charge technology

Previously, it was reported that the Huawei Mate 40 series and Nova 8 series would be unveiled before the end of 2020. Now that the Mate 40 series has made the debut, we have gotten confirmation that the Nova 8 SE is coming soon on this week thanks to an official poster.

From the poster, Huawei has also confirmed some official features for the smartphone. The first one would be the 66W SuperCharge technology that was shown on the Mate 40 series, followed by a 64MP quad rear camera module and a 6.53-inch OLED display. On top of that, a waterdrop notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner can be seen on the front display too.

Rumours have it that an 8MP ultrawide lens and two 2MP lenses could be accompanying the 64MP main camera. It's unknown if the Nova 8 SE could have a wireless charging technology but we would give a benefit of a doubt. To a piece of related news, Huawei Malaysia has yet to announce if the Mate 40 series would come to Malaysia or not and it's a tough call given with the reception for lacking GMS. This goes the same for the Nova 8 SE as well.

But what do you think? Should Huawei Malaysia import the Nova 8 SE into the Malaysian market anyway? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Nova 9 series allegedly certified by 3C, comes with 100W charging

There were plenty of rumours about the Huawei Nova 9 series before it is launches. Here we spotted the Nova 9 (NAM-AL00) and Nova 9 Pro (RTE-AL00) passed the 3C listing and we think it is going to launch soon.

According to sources, the Nova 9 might come with a 4500mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging while the Pro variant may be powered by 4000mah and support 100W fast charging. Other than that, the certificate showed that both devices support LTE instead of 5G connectivity.

The Nova 9 series might sport 4500mAh battery and support 100W fast charging

Let us sit back, relax, and wait for more leaks and official announcements. Are you looking forward to the Nova 9 series launch? What tech specs do you wish the device to features? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Huawei Nova Campus Roadshow giving Nova 3 series first-hand experience & a scholarship through the Nova Apprentice Program

If you're a Huawei fan and still studying, you should be excited that there's an on-going Huawei Nova Campus Roadshow making stops at 13 different universities all over Klang Valley! Started since 14 August until 18 October 2018, the selected universities will allow students to have a hands-on experience on the newly launched Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones.

With the first two universities, the roadshow had already attracted more than 900 students to experience the two phones, exploring the AI Cameras, 3D QMOJI and there are also the AI Selfie Contest and AR Video Challenge for them to stand a chance to win a free phone. Aside from that, the gamers also checked out the GPU Turbo which has already been rolled out via OTA update.

Besides that, Matthew Ng, Deputy Country Director, HUAWEI Malaysia also mentioned that the company is inviting university students to participate in the Nova Apprentice Program where scholarships total up to RM30,000 will be handed out to the winning teams. What the participants need to do is develop digital plans and eCommerce business model based on a specific task. Not only will the winning team get a scholarship, but they may also earn an internship opportunity at Huawei.

Anyway, if you want to win either the Nova 3 or 3i from the AI Selfie and AR Video Challenge contest, as well as joining the Nova Apprentice Program, below are the following steps and the roadmap for selected universities:

Lastly, as for the Nova Apprentice Program and receive scholarships total up to RM30,000, here's what you need to do:

Have fun and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Nova Plus & MediaPad M3 now available in Malaysia for RM1499 & RM1699

The Huawei MediaOad M3 (left) and Nova Plus (right)

When Huawei revealed their latest mid-tier smarphone Nova Plus and tablet MediaPad M3 at the IFA 2016 last month, Huawei Malaysia has finally brought in the devices into Malaysia and they are now available in all Huawei authorized dealers for RM1499 (Nova Plus), RM1699 (MediaPad M3 32GB ROM), and RM1999 (MediaPad M3 64GB ROM). Below is the recap of the specifications:

Sporting a tri-axial optical image stabilizer and anti-shake feature, this gives the user an edge in not only photography but videography as well since it's capable of recording 4K Video. Powered by a 14nm Snapdragon 625, this also gives the user lower power consumption in terms of performance, coupled with a smarter power management along with a 3340 mAh battery. What's more, the fingerprint system is branded as level 4 as it gives users extra security enabling access to certain apps only with their designated fingerprint.

Next, designed in partnership with HARMAN International, Huawei is offering a tablet with premium audio and multimedia capabilities with a set of Harman Kardon audio system. In addition, Huawei’s ClariVu3.0 display technology is present and it prevents harmful blue light to ease eye strain in the long term, as well as being powered by the Kirin 950, allowing users to use high-intensity applications including HD videos and 3D gaming at ease.

Coming with a 5100 mAh high-capacity battery, it can easily provide up to 11 hours of FHD video playback, up to 6 hours of continuous 3D game playing and as many as 45 hours of music playback.

Users will also get to enjoy a free pre-installed Microsoft Office package, which includes Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Moreover, should any user encounter some hardware defects, a one-to-one device exchange is guaranteed within the 12-month warranty period.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Huawei P Smart 2020 rumoured to come soon, comes with Kirin 710F chipset

When it comes to smartphones, sometimes certain models are exclusive to certain markets or are rebranded in other countries. For example, there's Huawei's P Smart, which is mainly marketed towards the European market. Now, a new model is allegedly is on the way and it's called the Huawei P Smart 2020.

The source is Dutch online retailer Belsimpel, which began listing the new device on its website recently. Through the product page, we get to see what the product looks like and some details on its specifications. As you would expect, the Huawei P Smart 2020 is to be an entry-level smartphone that will come with the Kirin 710F chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and 3400mAh battery.

What's interesting is that even though Huawei now has EMUI 10.1 and support for Android 10, the phone is expected to run on Android 9. However, the combination of its chipset and Android version could mean that it will be allowed to run Google Mobile Services. It's also supposed to have a 6.21-inch FHD+ display, a dual rear camera setup (13MP+2MP), and an 8MP selfie camera.

The site listed the price of the Huawei P Smart 2020 as 199 Euros (~RM940), which puts it in the same ballpark range as the Huawei Nova 7i - a much better device. But if Huawei ever decides to bring the P Smart 2020 to Malaysia, it'll probably be much cheaper.

Having said that, what do you think about the device so far? Is it solid enough to consider for an entry-level smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei P Smart priced starting from ~RM1187 to be sold on 2 January 2019 in Europe

The Huawei P Smart pre-order was spotted on a French online retailer called Boulanger for the price of €250(~RM1187) for the 3GB RAM + 64GB internal storage while the Huawei P Smart+ which is fitted with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage will cost €300(~RM1425). Based on the listing, the official sales date of the device will start from 2 January 2018 onwards. However, there is no official news on when the device sold will be available in Malaysia as well as the price of it. Also, I expect the Huawei P Smart and P Smart+ to be named differently as well.

In terms of the tech specs, the Huawei P Smart comes equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 710, up to 4GB or RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 13MP + 2MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.21-inch IPS Display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery. Do take note that although it was listed to be sold on 2 January 2019 by Boulanger, there was no official statement by Huawei on whether the date mentioned is the official date of sales. That being said, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei P10 Dazzling Blue Unboxing and Comparison!

With the upcoming Huawei P10 Dazzling Blue and Pantone Greenery that will be available here in Malaysia starting on 5 May 2017. Here is a quick unboxing video to take a closer look and a quick comparison between the Dazzling Blue, Dazzling Gold, and Matte Black version.The two new colours will be having the same price tag of RM2499 at all Huawei Stores here in Malaysia.


ASUS ROG Phone 5 Malaysia release: SD888, 144Hz AMOLED display, and 18GB RAM from RM2999

ASUS has recently unveiled the latest ASUS ROG Phone 5 series smartphones, which consists of the ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5 Pro, as well as the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, starting from the price of RM2999, RM4499, and RM4999 respectively. If you’re interested in getting the smartphone, it will be available for pre-order (along with a free Kunai 3 GamePad worth RM499) starting from 11 March until 25 March 2021 via authorized partners in Malaysia.

But that's not all, if you missed the pre-order from ASUS, you can still pre-order the aforementioned smartphone series from Shopee from 19 March at 12AM onwards until 2 April 2021. In terms of the tech specs, the ROG Phone 5 comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 256GB ROM, 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED HDR10+ Display, as well as a total of 6000mAh battery capacity thanks to its dual internal battery which supports up to 65W fast charging. As for the camera, it has a 64MP + 13MP + 5MP rear camera while the front has a 24MP selfie camera.

The ROG Phone 5 Pro, as well as the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, comes equipped with exactly the same specs except for a higher 512GB ROM for the Pro variant while the Ultimate has an 18GB + 512GB storage configuration. In terms of the features, the ROG Phone 5 series comes equipped with the new and improved AirTrigger 5, GameCool 5, dual front-facing speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack slot.

Furthermore, the Pro and Ultimate variants come equipped with additional input options at the rear of the device for users who need extra buttons. As for the colour options, the ROG Phone 5 Pro and Ultimate variant are available in Phantom Black and Storm White respectively, but the base variant is available in both colours.

Other than the smartphones, ASUS also unveiled the AeroActive Cooler 5, Lightning Armour Case, ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad, ROG Kunai 3 Bumper, as well as the ROG 1.8M USB-C to C Cable at the price of RM149, RM199, RM499, RM69, and RM59 respectively. Not only that, but there are also other products such as the ROG Strix Go Core, ROG Cetra II, and the Cetra II Core at the price of RM319, RM499, and RM199 respectively.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the ASUS ROG Phone 5 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei P10 Launch at MWC 2017 Barcelona Under 15 Minutes!

Huawei just done launching their latest dual camera flagship, Huawei P10 and P10 Plus at MWC (Mobile World Congress) Barcelona. The P10 and P10 Plus pack a tech specs of 5.1" FHD, 2.5D glass, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Huawei Kirin 960 (64-bit), Octa-core (4 x 2.5 GHz A72+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53), 4GB /6GB RAM, Mali G71 Octa-Core, Android 7.0, EMUI 5.1, 8MP, F/1.9 Front camera and Leica Dual-Camera 2.0, 20MP Monochrome & 12MP RGB, SUMMARIT-H F/2.2, OIS on the back, 3,200mAh and 3,750mAh Huawei SuperCharge.

As for release date details, it will be available here in Malaysia by next month at a price tag of 649 Euros (RM3043) for 4GB RAM Huawei P10, 699 Euros (RM3278) for 4GB RAM Huawei P10 Plus, and 799 Euros (RM3746) for 6GB RAM Huawei P10 Plus. Here is a video that concludes everything you need to know about the launch under 15 minutes!


Huawei P10, P10 Plus and P10 Lite coming to Malaysia on 29 March 2017 from RM1299

Huawei Malaysia have officially held their product briefing for their recent flagships, the Huawei P10, P10 Plus and surprise, surprise the P10 Lite. As expected, the briefing was for the media and dealers with a consumer pre-order set for 23 March 2017. All of which will be available in prestige gold and graphite black with the following pricing:

The new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus utilize Leica enhanced rear and front cameras with a hardware powered "portrait" mode for even better bokeh (blurred background) shots for both selfies and rear camera shots. Both feature 12MP RGB + 20MP monochrome sensor rear cameras, but the P10 Plus has better SUMMILUX-H Leica lenses that offer a larger F/1.8 aperture for faster focusing in low-light conditions. The P10 Plus also offers a larger 2K pixel resolution display but you can see all the tech specs below:

They've also implemented the Smart Touch front fingerprint sensor we saw previously on the Huawei MediaPad M3, offering an intuitive approach on navigating the P10 and P10 Plus. Check out our previous hands-on with the P10 to see how it compares to the Huawei P9. Also coming soon are accessories designed by Ricostru to match the P10 and P10 Plus which will also be offered for the trendy P10 or P10 Plus owner.


Huawei P10 Plus Rose Gold Limited Edition will be available in Malaysia on 4 August 2017 for RM3099

Huawei Malaysia has announced that their Huawei P10 Plus Rose Gold Limited Edition smartphone will be available in Malaysia on 4 August 2017 for RM3099. Just like their previous Pantone Greenery and Dazzling Blue Huawei P10 Plus phones the new Rose Gold version should offer other colourful options while maintaining the same premium look and feel. Other tech specs and features like the Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and monochrome photography with natural bokeh remain the same.


Huawei P10 Plus joins the P10 with pantone greenery and dazzling blue versions

Apparently, Huawei Malaysia managed to also bring in the Huawei P10 Plus in Pantone Greenery and Dazzling Blue for Malaysian fans. Priced at RM3099, the Pantone Greenery and Dazzling Blue Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus offer up the same high-end tech specs and at the same price of RM2499 and RM3099 respectively so check nearby stores to see if they have it. Huawei have told use there are only limited numbers of those units though so if your store does have it, best not to think too long to get it.


Huawei P10 Review After 48 Hours!

With the recent release of Huawei's flagship device, Huawei P10. We able to get ourselves a review unit and spent some valuable time with it. The P10 packs a tech spec of 64-bit Kirin 960 processor (octa-core | 4 x 2.4GHz A73 + 4 x 1.8GHz A53), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage + up to 256GB microSD, 5.1-inch display (full HD resolution, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 2.5D glass, Corning Gorilla Glass 5), 20MP monochrome + 12MP RGB (SUMMARIT-H F/2.2 aperture, OIS) dual rear cameras / 8MP front camera (F/1.9), features front fingerprint sensor, NFC, Leica 2.0, Android 7.0 + EMUI 5.1 (video story), 3200 mAh battery (non-removable, Huawei SuperCharge). Stay tuned on TechNave for Malaysia release dates and pricing details which will be announce later today. Check out the video below as we share our experience of using the Huawei P10.


Huawei P10 Review: The Pro photographers ideal phone!

Being one of the most hyped camera smartphones in early 2017, Huawei actually did a pretty good job improving their latest flagship with the Huawei P10. Just like its predecessor, the Huawei P9, the highlight is still on their dual camera setup engineered by Leica. But it is now slightly upgraded to 20MP from 12MP and Leica expanded their collaboration with Huawei by using Leica lens and colour sensor on the Huawei P10's front facing camera as well. Find out what other improvements were made with our full review of the Huawei P10 below.

Featuring a beautiful design that went through hyper diamond cutting, the P10 comes with many coloured variants such as ceramic white, dazzling blue, dazzling gold, prestige gold, graphite black, mystic silver, rose gold and greenery. The metal exterior feels suitably solid, and the use of Gorilla Glass 5 on the front screen offers reasonable scratch-resistance.

Building upon the slim looks of the P9, the thin bezel on the side really tops the P10 design and comfort. The P10's 7mm thickness makes it super comfortable to hold, even for a user with small hands. At full HD 1080p, the 5.1-inch display is nice to look at with good viewing angles, while the use of an IPS-NEO panel results in blacks that are better than those on regular IPS screens.

Just like what Huawei promised us at the launch of the P10 in MWC Barcelona, the back of the phone has a very nice matte finish resulting in event less of a fingerprint magnet. The fingerprint enabled home button is almost the same as the iPhone 7 in that it is underneath the glass but in a different shape.

Headphone jack, USB Type-C and the speaker

Here are the Huawei P10 tech specs or specifications:

As a flagship, it has plenty of features to talk about. The Huawei P10 packs in slightly upgraded 20MP monochrome + 12MP RGB (SUMMARIT-H F/2.2 aperture, OIS) and water splash resistance. It also has a very quick front fingerprint sensor with gesture navigation support, 3200 mAh battery with Huawei SuperCharge and it is running Android 7.0 Nougat with a Huawei EMUI 5.1 skin right out of the box.

Camera features on the P10 are no doubt one of the best in the market. It has one 20MP monochrome that shoots black and white and one 12MP RGB sensor to fill in the colours. By using both lenses, it can create a depth map so the software could produce a nice background blur (bokeh) down to f/0.95. Unlike the iPhone 7's Portrait mode that depends on longer focal length, the P10's new Portrait mode is fully based on software. It can 3D scan faces and apply area-specific softening, colour balance and also implement the bokeh effect. Turning on Pro Mode could also shoot photos in RAW format for further adjustment in proffesional software like Adobe Photoshop.

Raw format setting, only available in Pro Mode

Like what we said earlier, Huawei has also introduced Leica technology to the front-facing camera in the P10. It is an 8MP front-facing camera that uses Leica's camera optics lens with their colour sensor. It also has portrait mode like the rear camera but it is able to detect the numbers of people in the frame. When taking selfies with 3 or more people, the focal length will automatically reduce to create a wider angle of view.

The Huawei EMUI 5.1 skin interface on the Huawei P10 has been updated with some new features. This includes their new learning algorithm that sits away in the background of EMUI 5.1 and analyses your everyday phone behaviour. For instance, Huawei Ultra Memory allocates more RAM to your favourite apps, so they load more quickly and run smoothly. Like the Mate 9, this also means the P10 stays fast even after a long period of usage.

The Huawei P10 also has an all new multi-functional home key. This home button is sensitive to long-presses and swipes. So a single tap will register as a 'back', a long press acts as a 'home' gesture and swiping left to right or right to left across the surface brings up the recent apps menu. We saw this previously in the Huawei MediaPad M3.

EMUI 5.1 comes with a few battery saving modes. Rather than the normal power saving mode, the P10 also has Ultra Power Saving with only selected apps available to use and Low-Resolution Power Saving that reduces your display resolution to save more battery.

With an Antutu score of 117483 and Epic Citadel frame rate of 59.8 in full HD, the Huawei P10 does seem have massive improvement compared to it predecessor. Playing high graphic games like Asphalt 8: Airborne was smooth with no jittery lags at all. However, the phone does get warm pretty quickly when loading games. Although it's pretty common for most smartphones to get warm when it's under pressure, the P10 also gets warm when you're using their native camera app.

Despite all the heavy software usage in order for their camera to work, the phone will suffer from lagging when you launch the camera app around 5 percent of battery life. But battery life is still pretty impressive with all the extra battery saving mode. The P10 could last you about 1 day and a half on a normal usage. Charging speed is relatively quick with Huawei SuperCharge. The P10 could charge up from empty to full in just in one hour.

The fingerprint sensor on the P10 is quick and we did like the new multifunctional home key. Navigating around your phone is much quicker and easier. This feature is neat and once you got used to it, you wouldn't want to go back to the traditional on-screen navigation key. The water splash resistance isn't as good as IP68 but it still able to withstand some water splashes like in shower or rain drop. Call quality and wifi connectivity are stable and strong for the most part. Audio quality is pretty good with a slight bass tone, making the speaker sound much better than a regular smartphone speaker.

Camera-wise we are pretty impressed but it is not easy to get a good shot sometimes. Picture quality is sharp and details are good but the new Portrait Mode could be a bit over saturated for most people's taste. Skin tone could easily turn into orange-ish when you're using Portrait Mode.

Outdoor Low-light with great colour tone

The Bokeh effect is still not perfect especially around the edges of the subjects. The Leica monochrome mode is still the best in the game, taking pictures in monochrome focuses more on the details and composition of a photo. So it's a great way to understand the meaning behind a photography rather than putting a heavy Instagram filter and call it a great photo. Wide Aperture and Portrait mode works much better when shooting in monochrome. Photos tend to be more accurately exposed with great contrast and bokeh effects also look less "artificial".

Leica Monochrome in Portrait Mode, great dynamic range

Leica Monochrome in Wide Aperture Mode, F0.95 bokehlicious

Pictures straight out of the camera in Normal Mode may look less vivid, but it has more range for us to edit or use with the built-in filters. The built-in photo editor has all of the basic functions and the variety of colour filters are pretty useful to set the tone.

Portrait Mode Before and After Color Filter

Portrait Mode Before and After Monochrome Filter

As for the selfie camera, photo quality is just as sharp as the rear and the auto focal length adjustment function is a neat feature. But we would really hope there's a button for it. Having it randomly adjusting the focal length on itself can sometimes be annoying. Low light performance is still usable but it's best used in good lighting conditions for a sharp looking image. Asides from that, the camera shutter speed is super snappy and the built-in OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) does come in handy for a normal handheld shot.

4k Video Test with OIS, Colour quality is actually pretty close to DSLR

Overall, the Huawei P10 is a beast of a phone when it comes to speed and camera performance. It has all the features and stability of a flagship device. Perhaps the camera could be a little difficult to use for an average consumer, but it does take great photos when you really understand the concept of photography. The price tag is pretty reasonable at RM 2499 especially if you are considering the P10 for its various photography features. Normal users can still take advantage of these features, but pro photographers will really enjoy the P10.

With that being said, there are many other high-end smartphones that are advertised as the best camera smartphone but the P10 is quite hard to beat especially when you are talking about its monochrome (still unique!) and bokeh or wide aperture modes. For those who are looking for more affordable alternative smartphones that mainly focus on camera functionality, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom could be a great choice when you need the extra zoom range for the price of RM 1899. Meanwhile, the Vivo V5 Plus dual front-facing is one of the best selfie camera smartphones for the price of RM 1799. As for overall high-end performance, the one-year-old Galaxy S7 Edge still offers a great choice for around the same price.

So what do you think? Could this be your next flagship smartphone to own? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at TechNave.com.


Huawei P10 and P10 Lite now available for pre-order in 11street with 1 year official warranty and exclusive bundles

Today, Huawei’s latest phone sensation the P10 and P10 Lite are now available for pre-order on 11street.my. Retailing from RM2499 and RM1299 respectively, customers may start to pre-order the devices starting today until 30 March 2017, they will also be entitled to get 64GB microSD card, a 10k mAh battery power bank (worth RM245) as well as a one year official warranty from Huawei Malaysia. Delivery will start from 31 March 2017 onward.

To recap, the P10 now features an improved dual Leica 20MP monochrome + 12MP RGB camera sensor with optical image stabilization; along with the front camera now using Leica lens. As for the P10 Lite, it houses a 5.2-inch FHD display, 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and a 12MP rear camera / 8MP front camera.

Stay tuned for more 11street and Huawei news at TechNave.com!


Huawei P10 and P10 Plus elevate everything with Leica-powered studio in a pocket, more colours, 2K display for the P10 Plus and much more

Huawei have officially launched their Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus smartphones with a bang featuring more colours, an enhanced Leica front camera, Leica dual-Camera 2.0 featuring the 12MP RGB + 20MP monochrome sensor from the Mate 9 but with better SUMMILUX-H Leica lenses that offer a larger F/1.8 aperture for faster focusing in low-light conditions and more. Malaysia release dates are expected within a month with prices starting from 649 euros (~RM3043).

True to previous teaser videos, the P10 and P10 Plus are now available in striking Pantone colours (done in collaboration with the Pantone Institute) such as dazzling blue and Pantone Greenery to go with Ceramic White and Dazzling Gold in a Hyper Diamond-cut finish for a glowing effect.

Here are all the pretty Pantone P10 colours in a row

The Prestige Gold, Graphite Black, Rose Gold and Mystic Silver are still just as striking with a sandblast finish. Both are now even thinner at 6.98mm with the cameras flush to the surface but the rear fingerprint sensor has been moved to the front beneath the glass complete with the intuitive long press, double tap and swipe Smart Touch gestures shortcuts for the navigation bar. A nanocoating ensures that both phones are relatively splash proof.

No need for a navigation bar with the intuitive Smart Touch front fingerprint sensor

Use the P10 or P10 Plus in the rain with no worry

Camera features for the P10 have got an upgrade with Leica 2.0 while the P10 Plus has Leica 2.0 Pro but both have a Leica front camera that features 3D facial detection for intelligent selfie taking. Hybrid Zoom is here from the Mate 9 while new features include studio-like portrait enhancements and dynamic illumination, allowing for more intelligent lighting when taking shots. And for the professionals, there are controls for everything from ISO to shutter speed, even RAW file output!

Check out all the camera features on the P10 and P10 Plus

There's even RAW file output for the P10 and P10 Plus!

Powered by Kirin 960 processors, the P10 offers a 5.1-inch FHD display while the P10 Plus goes for a 5.5-inch 2K display. The P10 comes wiht 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while the P10 Plus goes a step higher with 4GB RAM / 64GB storage and 6GB RAM / 128GB storage options. Both support up to 256GB microSD. Thanks to the Kirin 960 processor, both feature ultra memory and Huawei's Machine Learning algorithm so that they stay fast even after 18 months but the P10 Plus adds on a bit more with 4.5G LTE Cat 12 connectivity. You can check out the other differences in the full tech specs list below:

While there were no specific Malaysia release dates and pricing details, our guys at MWC confirmed that the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus should be coming to Malaysia in a month or so. Prices should follow as below:


Huawei P10 and Watch 2 also win EISA 2017-2018 awards

Huawei's Consumer Business Group also received awards from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) with the EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018 Award for the Huawei P10 and the EISA Wearable Device 2017-2018 Award for the Huawei Watch 2. As the 5th consecutive year that the Huawei P series has been recognised by EISA Awards, the Huawei P10 won thanks to its Leica dual rear camera, Leica front camera, 3D face detection, dynamic illumination and other technology. Priced at an RRP of RM2499, recent price drops have seen it go to as low as RM1939.

The Huawei Watch 2 on the other hand won due to its stand-alone 4G technology, IP68 dust and waterproof rating, improved battery life, personalized health coach, fitness tracking and more. While it was quite highly priced initially at an RRP of RM1999, the sportier Watch 2 can now be had for as low as RM1457.


Huawei P10 hands-on, unboxing and comparison video with the Huawei P9

We managed to get some alone time with the recently announced Huawei P10, in this case, the graphite black and did a brief first looks hands-on and unboxing as shown in the images. We even did a comparison with the previous Huawei P9 which you can see in the video below but you can also check our Huawei P9 vs P10 comparison tool as well:

As you can see, the home button has been relocated to the front

The smooth back surface is supposedly anti-fingerprint

The dual Leica lens, this time with 20MP monochrome and 12MP RGB sensors

The bottom with the speaker grill, USB Type-C and headphone jack


ASUS ROG Phone 5 is expected to be launched in March

The next-gen ASUS ROG Phone is on the way but we have no clue when exactly it will arrive. Today, the news has finally come by claiming that the gaming smartphone will be launched as soon as next month in India. If it's true, the teasers should be rolling out in the coming weeks.

As we had found out earlier, it appears that ASUS will be skipping the number '4' and instead name the device ROG Phone 5. The device with model numbers ASUS_I005DA and ASUS_I005DB have also been spotted in TENAA's listing. The ROG Phone 5 is expected to pack with tech specs such as a 6.78-inch display, a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery, and Android 11 OS.

For the design, the ASUS_I005DA is going to bring a horizontally aligned triple camera setup at the back. On the same side, it seems to feature a secondary screen, an RGB-lit ROG logo, and a logo of Tencent Games. Meanwhile, the ASUS_I005DB has a very plain rear featuring only the horizontal camera housing.

Let us know if you're excited about the arrival of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


Huawei P10 lite review - Another affordable and good smartphone camera that looks great in Sapphire Blue

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus have both gotten their fair share of the spotlight, both have the New Pantone Greenery and Dazzling Blue, as well as a front Leica lens which the Huawei P10 lite, the youngest in the family lacks. But the P10 Lite packs in a number of other unique features such as its Sapphire Blue design and should definitely not be overlooked. I for one think it's worth RM1299 if you're looking for a mid-range affordable camera-centric smartphone. Read below to find out why.

The result of 17 layers of optical processing technology

Let me start by saying that the Sapphire Blue model is an absolute beauty, with its shimmering metallic back. While the Sapphire blue colour is unique to the P10 Lite, there are also Pearl White, Midnight Black, and Platinum Gold, they do shine nicely too if you flash some lights on it, but they look pretty boring when compared to the blue variant.

Despite all of its beauty, though, there are two downsides - it’s very prone to collect fingerprints and has a weird heat issue (more on that later). But of course, you have a protection case for that, although it’s a shame to cover the phone up so try and look for a transparent case.

2.5D dual curved edge glass and diamond-cut metal frame

Still using micro USB 2.0 and speaker grill at the side, headphone jack is at the top by the way

Here are the specifications for the Huawei P10 lite:

Compared to the P9 lite, the P10 lite is a nice upgrade considering the memory capacity of 4GB RAM + 32GB of internal storage. But the camera lens still aren’t Leica, it’s also a bit weird that the main camera got a downgrade from 13MP to 12MP but there’s a pretty good reason for that, which has something to do with the 1.25 µm pixel sensor that can pick up 20% more light. The aperture is also f/2.2 now.

Speaking of the camera, selfie lovers are sure to be glad that there’s a Portrait mode and Selfie Superstar mode with 10 levels of Beauty Mode available. These features are the same as the P10 and P10 Plus counterparts, so there’s no difference, this applies to the Knuckle Sense as well.

Did I mention that the P10 lite now supports USB OTG connection? This is a nice extra feature to have to transfer files easily and conveniently, however, the box doesn’t come with the OTG USB drive so you will have to purchase one by yourself. The P10 lite also provides VoLTE voice calling technology and we have to say the connection quality is quite good based on the Whatsapp calls.

Eye comfort mode and split-screen from Knuckle Sense

The long screenshot from the Knuckle Sense feature(also, I'm sold by this anime idea lol)

It can get that hot in a minute of intense gaming

As mentioned earlier, the heat issue is a weird one because once you start gaming (we tested it with Asphalt 8: Airborne), the rear fingerprint sensor gets pretty hot in less than a minute. Luckily this doesn’t apply to taking photos, but it’s still an odd discovery because I don’t think I’ve experienced that on a smartphone before. Moreover, in the game Asphalt 8, the game tends to lag in that Tokyo level because of the rain and nothing else.

Strange that the rain makes the game lag a bit but not the snowflakes

Battery performance after some gaming and tethering

Even though it has that weird heat issue, the battery performance isn’t that bad. Most of the time I can use it for at least a day and recharging it fully is not a problem, as it can fully charge up to 43% in 30 minutes. Overall, it takes around one and a half hours to fully charge from 0%. Thumbs up for that one.

The P10 lite does take pretty good pictures too, so I’m quite happy with that. I can also safely say that the Portrait and Selfie Superstar Mode are well done, even though I’m not a big fan of it. To quote from a cosplayer friend of mine who tried out the Portrait, she said the P10 lite made her look like she just came back from the dead (because of her eye bags). You have to take my word for it, and sorry I can’t upload her picture because she’s too shy. Anyway, check out the picture samples below.

Nice colour contrast despite the cloudy day

Nice depth of field there without the Portrait mode

Overall, I think the P10 lite is another great smartphone for phoneography, especially with the given Portrait and Selfie Superstar mode. With the Sapphire Blue design, the demographic for this device is probably for the young and trendy millennials who really likes taking photos, especially Huawei's blurred background portrait selfie shots.

Gamers should probably stay away though since it gets hot quite easily, not that it doesn't perform well but it just does better for phoneography or photography with smartphones. There are other things to like about the phone too, such as the convenient Knuckle Sense feature, USB OTG, VoLTE quality, and the super battery charging. The fingerprint magnet shiny metal back is a small issue.

With that being said, it has indirectly entered a stiff competition between the Sony Xperia XA1 (RM1199), vivo V5s (RM1299), and the OPPO F1s (RM1198). All the cameras on these phones are good in their own way, but each have their own unique features. For example, the Xperia XA1 has the special handy 5x Clear Image Zoom, both the V5s and F1s have the panorama selfie feature, and the P10 lite has the best Beauty Mode because it reaches to level 10. So in the end, it's up to you really.

So what do you think of the P10 lite? Has it impressed you and did we miss anything else? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more smartphone reviews at TechNave.com.


Huawei P11 / P20 confirmed coming on 27 March 2018 in Europe

After confirming the invites, it appears that the rumours are true and Huawei’s next flagship smartphone is expected to come on 27 March 2018 for a stand-alone launch in Europe. The Huawei P11 or P20 is expected to offer a triple rear camera setup with full view display.

Since the Kirin 980 has yet to be announced we expect the processor to remain the AI-powered Kirin 970 but perhaps at a faster clock speed than the one in the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro. Three new Huawei P series are expected so it could be the Huawei P11, P11 Plus or Pro and the P11 Lite as this was mentioned in the road map previously.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but Huawei have always offered nicely priced Huawei P series smartphones so we expect the same to happen again. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we might be going to check them out on the launch date.


Huawei P11 concept video released on YouTube

There's still time for the Huawei Mate 10 to arrive in Germany on 16 October 2017, but someone just couldn't wait for the P11 so a video concept was released online on how the smartphone would look like. Do take it with a pinch of salt because this may just be the first P11 rumour news of this year.

According to the video, the P11's body material will be made in titanium. That's some high-class material there and if that's the case we can expect it to be a bit heavier than the P10. That being said, there is a possibility that the device would have a proper water resistant grade (IP68?), the display should also be going for a full-screen display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This also means the home button will be going away too and the fingerprint sensor is to be embedded under the screen.

In the tech-specs corner, the Kirin 970 processor will surely make its appearance. The camera upgrade is said to be a big jump too, comprising two 24MP sensors on each camera. In addition, it could feature 3500 mAh battery, 128GB ROM, EMUI 6.0 and Google Daydream.

That's all we got from the video, but what do you think of the P10 so far? Yay or nay? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 Lite (2019) may be a budget smartphone with 4 cameras, price may start at ~RM1269

Set to be released in the near future, Huawei’s upcoming budget device may be called the Huawei P20 Lite (2019) and may replace the previous Huawei P20 Lite. What makes it interesting is the fact that this upcoming budget smartphone may be released with a quad rear camera setup at a price tag starting from 279 Euro (~RM1269).

Leaked information about the device claims that the device may measure at 5.84 inches with an LCD punch hole display set on the top right corner of the screen. Instead of a dual rear camera setup it had on its previous model, this smartphone doubles that with a total of 4 rear cameras total with two of those sensors being a 24MP main camera and a ToF sensor.

In terms of tech specs, the P20 Lite (2019) may feature the Kirin 710, 4GB RAM + 64GB/128GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card) and 3000mAh battery capacity. As for its design, we may be seeing the device in 3 colours: Midnight Black, Crush Blue and Charming Red. No information about the release date of the device has been revealed but we’ll be sure to let you know on TechNave.com once we find out. Would you buy this device?


Huawei P20 Lite officially shows up in Europe, starting price from ~RM1774

I guess in the coming days, it will be Huawei's turn to shine with their upcoming P20 series. You probably have heard about the crazy 40MP camera on the P20 Pro yesterday, but it seems that the P20 Lite decided to make its first public appearance in Europe and it's already on sale in Poland. Here are the tech-specs we know below:

As you can see from the model image above, the P20 Lite is in Klein Blue. There will also be a Sakura Pink and Midnight Black as well, with the starting price of €369 which is around ~RM1774. Also, the China market conveniently has an identical model called the Nova 3e that was released not too long ago, it has the exact tech-specs except for the front camera at 24MP and a 128GB model variant.

We think we might get the P20 Lite too in Malaysia, but will it be the Europe or China version? And which one do you prefer? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20, P20 Lite and P20 Pro press renders leak along with possible prices from ~RM1787?

Leaked press renders of the upcoming Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Lite and Huawei P20 Pro have appeared courtesy of leakster @evleaks. Possible European pricing from @rquandt indicate that the P20 could be 679,xx Euro (~RM3288), the P20 Lite at 369,xx Euro (~RM1787) and the P20 Pro at 899,xx Euro (~RM4354). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details for any of these and do take these leaks with a pinch of salt but both leaksters have been quite accurate.

And this triple rear camera beauty could be the Huawei P20 Pro

Alternative colour for the possible Huawei P20

Strikingly blue colour for what might be the Huawei P20 Lite

Fancy this other colour for what could be the Huawei P20 Pro?


Huawei P20, P20 Pro and Porsche Design Mate RS hands-on photos

Did you enjoy the new Huawei P20, P20 Pro and Porsche Design Mate RS smartphones reveal last night? By now there should be a ton of information about the phones here and there. So if you missed it and just only want to see the hands-on model pictures or our hands-on video, this is the post for you as we are showing all our hands-on photos and video of the three devices. Check them out below!

As some of you already know, this new colour is called Twilight as inspired by nature. With that, Huawei wanted to create two colours clashing together but smoothly. In this case, it has both purple and blue and the colour reflects differently depending on your view. Huawei mentioned that this was possible thanks to several layers of NVMC optical coatings beneath the glossy glass. Speaking of glass, your fingerprints will surely smudge on it but it's not that bad

Here's another one in Pink Gold, reflecting two colours at the same time, it's truly beautiful. Btw, there is also Graphite Black and Midnight Blue option

A bold move by Huawei, they integrated three cameras for the P20 Pro with VARIO-SUMMILUX Leica lens. The three camera sensors from top to bottom are as follows an 8MP telephoto (F/2.4), 40MP RGB (F/1.8) and a standalone 20MP monochrome (f/1.6) lens. The P20 only has a dual rear camera - a 12MP + 20MP set with SUMMILUX Leica lens

On the front, the 24MP front camera sits comfortably at the top notch (yes, we know what you're thinking). The navigation home button cum fingerprint sensor at the bottom still works the same as the P10 series, double tap to go home, slide to the left for back, and to the right for opening the app taskmaster. Of course, if you want to use the traditional navigation buttons on the screen, that can be adjusted accordingly

If you don't like the top-notch design, no worries, it can be hidden via the settings

Huawei has also dumped the headphone jack, so to compensate for that, they have made two new audio devices which are the Active Noise Cancellation Earphone and wireless Bluetooth FreeBuds earpiece. It's said that the former will come together in the box but we shall see

Also, Huawei didn't include any microSD card slot for the P20 and P20 Pro. When asked what was the reason, it was because they really want you to use Huawei Share feature, which allows you to share files between a Huawei phone, PC and Mac computers seamlessly via wirelessly without any cables needed

Moving on, the Porsche Design Mate RS is seriously one heck of a premium smartphone made for the elitists. The 6-inch 8-edged 3D curved OLED glass screen is what separates itself from the P20 Pro, as well as having bigger storage of 256GB and 512GB, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor (because they can). Thankfully, this one doesn't have any top-notch

For the back, there lies the familiar Porsche logo just below the secondary fingerprint sensor, along with the triple camera setup that shares the same specifications as the P20 Pro

Like the P20 series, there's no microSD card slot nor a headphone jack. But at least it has a wireless charging feature

The P20 and P20 Pro are actually coming quite soon to Malaysia in early April, so we will be definitely be checking it out. To read the full specifications and features of the three flagships, visit either one of the links below to get started and stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20, P20 lite and P20 Pro leak again with full colours and more tech specs?

With just a bit more than a week to go before the official unveiling, more leaked photos of the Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Lite and P20 Pro have appeared courtesy of @rquandt. Some new tech specs were also leaked with all the P20 series having notched displays expected to be FHD+ (2240 x 1080 pixels) resolution, equipped with Kirin 970 processors, dual SIM slots with no microSD, a 3400 mAh battery for the P20 and 4000 mAh battery for the P20 Pro.

The camera features have yet to be confirmed but it is fairly common knowledge by now that the P20 and P20 Pro will have Leica Summilux-H and Vario-Summilux-H lenses while the the P20 Lite will not. According to him, there will be an infrared colour sensor and laser autofocus along with what could be a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom amongst the three rear cameras for the P20 Pro.

This is expected to be the Huawei P20 Pro

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but European price estimates remain the same at 679 Euro (~RM3288) for the P20, 369 Euro (~RM1787) for the P20 Lite and 899 Euro (~RM4354) for the P20 Pro. Again, these are still unconfirmed rumours so do take them with a pinch of salt. As usual, European prices are known to be significantly higher than Malaysian prices so we expect a below RM3K price for the P20, perhaps RM2599?

Would you get the Huawei P20 for that price? How much would you pay for the Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Lite or Huawei P20 Pro? Discuss on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Huawei P20 Pro TWILIGHT now available for RM3112 across Malaysia + RM6million in prizes for grabs during the Huawei Carnival

The Huawei P20 Pro Twilight edition, along with its triple-camera 40MP + 20MP + 8MP rear sensors, will be priced at RM3112 nationwide starting today. In terms of tech specs, the Huawei P20 Pro is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 6.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080×2244 pixels and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.

On another note, Huawei will be holding a 2-day Huawei Carnival event on the 9 and 10 June 2018 at 20 different hotspots across Malaysia as well as 4 local e-commerce platforms with RM6million in prizes up for grabs. Throughout the duration of the carnival, customers that bought the Huawei P Series, Mate Series and Nova Series will be able to redeem their gifts such as the Huawei Body Fat Scale worth RM186 and Huawei Wooden Bluetooth Speaker worth RM120 at the designated hotspots while customers that ordered the devices online will have their gifts sent directly to their doorstep.

Huawei Carnival Hotspot Location in Malaysia

In order to participate in the lucky draw, the customers are required to fill in a participation form at the designated hotspots. Online shoppers however are required to fill up a lucky draw form and courier back to Huawei Technologies before 15 June 2018, address will be provided in the form itself. Prizes for the lucky draw includes 20 units of Perodua Axia and 60 units of Huawei Mate 10 Porche Design. For more information, check out Huawei's Official Website and Facebook page.


Huawei P20 Pro: The Making of Twilight

Ever since the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro made their debut, the series was quickly met with positive remarks globally by the consumers and media. It's not just great photography performance alone, but as well as for its design and new colours.

Speaking of colours, smartphone brand manufacturers are really creative when it comes to naming 'flowery' colours for their devices. From a marketing perspective, it works to a certain level but it can be boring when you have repeated colours. For example, Opal Black, Graphite Black, Jet Black, Black Matte and others. But Huawei once again came up with an innovative feature, a colour design that we didn't think was possible - a Twilight variant.

Look at the stars, look at how they shine for you~

According to Joon Suh Kim, Huawei Chief Design Officer, how the Twilight variant came to be was inspired by none other than the Northen Lights. It's no doubt that this natural phenomenon is one of the wonders of the world and throughout history, nature has always inspired many great artists and painters, from natural landscapes to towering mountains on paper scrolls in the East with ink wash, also with the West's classic stylistic beauty of nature with the works of Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh.

“HUAWEI’s designers are not just designers, but dreamers as well. As designers, we get inspirations everywhere; as dreamers, we’re obliged to come up with ideas that the consumers themselves don’t yet know they love, such as the Twilight color.” well said, Joon Suh Kim!

While there are different kinds of colour shades in the Northen Lights, Huawei decided to choose cyan and purple and it sure works wonders as well on the P20 Pro. How the engineers managed to achieve this harmonious look on the flagship was probably not an easy task. Since no one else has done it before, they had to make sure that the colour spectrum will reflect the aurora's magnificence as it's shrunk to the size of a handheld device. On top of that, they have to go through countless body prototypes for the best results so in the end, they settled on a non-conductive vacuum metalizing (NCVM) coating for displaying the best aurora effect.

For this, we have a seal of approval for this cool Twilight design and this applies the same to the Pink Gold variant as well.

Speaking of the overall design, it's not just the colour itself that brings out the charm, the P20 series clearly departs from the P10 series a lot. When the device is held horizontally, it somehow resembles a digital camera because of how they carefully place the cameras. According to Huawei, they use the 20:80 ratio rule when positioning the camera setup behind. If you look at the image, the 20% of the area is strictly only for the camera setup and the Huawei logo, whereas the rest of the 80% space is for the colours to shine.

Continuing on the 80% ratio space, Huawei didn't just slap on the cyan and purple on each side, but it's designed in such a way that we can see a different interpretation of the colour wavelength. As aforementioned earlier, Huawei had thoroughly went through various body materials for the best effect, which they eventually settled on the NCVM coating, which makes the purple spectrum the most natural and expressive whenever a light shines on it. And as an added bonus, turns out the design is comfortable to hold too.

From our experience, probably one of the best things about the phone is that fingerprint smudges aren't that annoying whenever you hold it because of the aforementioned NCVM coating. Moreover, the phone size is just right despite the 6.1-inch display, the camera bump isn't much of an issue too because of the Twilight colour and of course, you will get plenty of attention from the people eyeing you your phone.

Although we were kind of disappointed that there's no Twilight variant in Malaysia at the moment, we have news that Huawei Malaysia will be bringing in limited quantities of it on 4 May 2018 at 6 PM, which will be held in Huawei's flagship experience store at Pavilion Elite shopping mall, so get excited for that!!

The P20 Pro features the world's first 40MP + 8MP + 20MP triple rear camera respectively with several camera functions to make you take photos like a professional. This includes Leica grade lens and Color Temperature Sensor, a Master AI software that recognizes 19 different categories, Huawei's own AI Image Stabilization, 5x Hybrid Zoom, 960fps Super Slow Motion, 4D predictive focus and more. With this many amounts of features, it's no wonder the P20 Pro achieved the highest score of 109 from DxOMark.

To see the full specifications of the P20 series, you can check out our official P20 series coverage launch in Malaysia right here. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 5 key tech specs and design spotted in an early review. SD888 chipset and 64MP camera confirmed?

It seems that an early review has recently been uploaded by DxOMark, showcasing some of the tech specs, design, and features that the ROG Phone 5 will come with. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, the review confirmed that the device will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, a secondary display at the back, a 64MP Quad-Bayer camera sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

With that being said, what are your thoughts on the ASUS ROG Phone 5 for now? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 Pro Twilight goes on sale early, more coming on 4 June 2018

The Huawei P20 Pro Twilight fans all came out tonight, buying out more than 400 units for this pre-sale in a flash. Apparently the RM3299 price tag wasn't an issue as buyers lined up as early as 1pm for Huawei's triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP rear camera smartphone which was available early in the two toned Twilight colour.

If you're looking to get your own Huawei P20 Pro Twilight smartphone after today, you'll have to wait for it to be available officially on 4 June 2018. However, Maxis did reveal that you can also get the limited-edition Twilight colour Huawei P20 Pro via their Maxis Zerolution plans as well. In the meantime do check out the event pics below and our hands-on video of the P20 Pro if you haven't already.


Huawei P20 Pro Twilight model is officially coming soon to Malaysia on 4 May 2018

After a wild speculation about Maxis releasing the Huawei P20 Pro Twilight variant on 26 April 2018, it turns out that the Twilight model never saw the light of the day BUT...today, Huawei's own flagship concept store at Pavilion has officially announced that the Twilight model will come on 4 May 2018 and the sale will start at 6 PM.

How do we know? Well, first of all, they posted the picture on their Facebook page and judging from the location in the image, the whole promotion props are just right outside of Pavilion Elite building telling everyone who's passing by all the details they need to know. The price on the Twilight variant will probably be the same RM3299 and we think there will be limited stocks as compared to its other colour siblings. So if you want to get your hands on that particular mode, better start queuing up super early!

The P20 Pro is Huawei's latest camera-centric flagship featuring the world's first triple rear camera setup with 40MP + 8MP + 20MP, it also houses a 6.1-inch display with a notch on top, a 6GB + 128GB memory capacity, a 4000mAh battery pack and more. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 Pro awarded "Best Photo Smartphone" of 2018 by TIPA

Technical Image Press Association, or TIPA for short, awarded the Huawei P20 Pro for the "Best Photo Smartphone" of 2018. The award reflects on Huawei's efforts and their dedication towards developing and manufacturing high-quality products for global consumers.

The Huawei P20 Pro sports the world's first Leica triple camera with the highest pixel count on a smartphone along with it's f/1.8, f/1.6 and f/2.4 wide aperture. Combined with the master AI system and its scene recognition algorithm, it is able to categorize 19 different scenes to allow consumers to capture professional quality pictures easily. The Huawei P20 Pro has set a new benchmark in smartphone photography as demonstrated in DxOMark where the smartphone is one of the first to achieve a 3-digit score of 109.

In terms of tech specs, the Huawei P20 Pro is running on a Hisilicon Kirin 970, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 40MP (f/1.8) + 20MP (f/1.6) + 8MP (f/2.4) triple rear camera, 24MP (f/2.0) selfie camera, and lastly, a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2244 x 1080. The Huawei P20 Pro is currently out in the Malaysian Market and it is priced at RM3299. Check out TechNave.com for more info.


Huawei P20 Pro coming to Malaysia in Twilight on 26 April 2018

A leaked brochure has appeared in Malaysia indicating that the Huawei P20 Pro in the colour-changing Twilight colour option will be arriving on 26 April 2018. The brochure also shows the Maxis icon indicating that the Twilight P20 Pro will be coming under Maxis but it is also an indication that Twilight will also be available elsewhere.

If it is under Maxis, then the Twilight P20 Pro will be available for RM1 under the MaxisONE plan which offers unlimited all day data, free calls and texts along with 4 share lines. There will also be FREE Huawei AM61 Sport Bluetooth Headphones worth RM178 with every purchase. The P20 Pro RRP or recommended retail price is currently RM3299.

Other colours like black, midnight blue and pink gold will be available for the Huawei P20 while the P20 Pro will also be available in black, midnight blue and the aforementioned Twilight. As always with such rumours and leaks take this with a pinch of salt, but the leak looks accurate enough so stay tuned to TechNave.com and get your wallets ready.


Huawei P20 Pro named EISA Best Smartphone 2018-2019

What is the best smartphone? This is a question that is still in debate after so many years but maybe with the recent announcement from European Image and Sound Association (EISA), they just named the Huawei P20 Pro as the best smartphone of 2018. Okay, to be more accurate - EISA Best Smartphone 2018-2019. This is the sixth consecutive year that Huawei has been recognized by the EISA.

How is this possible? And what is it based on? Well, if you should know. EISA comprises of the top 55 world's most respected consumer electronics magazines. Across through their ratings, the P20 Pro was recognized for its built quality, design and performance. All in all, EISA chose the P20 Pro for “the most advanced, innovative and technically superior smartphone ever,” as well as “the perfect companion for mobile users, [and] also a trendsetter in the mobile photography field” this year.  Here's the full official EISA award citation is as follows:

“With its dazzling glass finish, impressive 6.1in, 1080x2240px resolution AMOLED screen, 18:9 ratio, dependable 4000mAh battery equipped with Super Charge functionality and – last but not least – amazing triple camera system on its back, co-produced by Leica, the Huawei P20 Pro is the most advanced, innovative and technically superior smartphone ever. The perfect companion for mobile users, it is also a trendsetter in the mobile photography field due to the stunning photos and videos it produces. The core imaging technology includes a primary 40-megapixel F/1.8 colour sensor, combined with two secondary sensors – a black and white 20-megapixel F/1.8 and 8-megapixel ultra-zoom F/2.4 for colour. It’s a winning combination of great hardware, optics and craftsmanship.”

Just for the record, EISA also previously nominated the Huawei P10 as "EISA Smartphone Camera 2017-2018", the Huawei Watch 2 for "EISA Wearable Device 2017-2018 and the P9 for the "European Consumer Smartphone 2016-2017". Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 Pro review - One of the best photography cameraphones for everyone

We know, we know. Our Huawei P20 Pro review has been way long overdue. But hey, our boy Joshua has been using it for over three months since its first debut in March and a three months review is always better than two weeks, am I right? If you're still one of those who are considering this camera-centric smartphone, then head on below to find out if the world's first triple camera is worth getting or not.

Of course, the thing that many consumers will point out that the design is the same as the Apple iPhone X. But because of the Twilight model, the flagship simply blows their competitors out of the water easily. The combination of purple and green inspired by the Northen Lights is just gorgeous (read The Making of Twilight here), although the back is made of glass, the surface feels like it's plastic so this makes the phone not slippery at all. But this also promotes the problem of fingerprint smudges on it, but if you're fine with cleaning the back every time you use it, then you're fine without a protective casing.

This phone is 6.1-inch long and if you have small hands, you're gonna have some problem reaching the fingerprint sensor by stretching out your thumb a little

A marvel to look at, but quite a fingerprint magnet over time

The standard power button and volume rockers, also look at that camera bump

USB Type-C and speaker grills at the bottom. Another thing that users might frown is that Huawei decided to let go the headphone jack but don't worry, the box comes with an earpiece that uses a USB Type-C connector and also a 3.5mm audio jack to USB Type-C adapter so not much of a problem there.

Also, no microSD card slot since the phone comes with 128GB storage by default

Here are the specifications for the Huawei P20 Pro:

As most new Android phones nowadays, there is an option to hide the notch if you don't really like it. That being said, Huawei managed to fit in both the front camera and face sensor to detect your face and comparing it with the iPhone X's Face ID, we think the P20 Pro's Face Unlock might even be better in terms of speed and success rate.

The Face Unlock unlocks almost instantaneously everytime the phone is lifted up or laying flat from a different angle (there's also an option to set Face Unlock directly or slide to unlock). On top of that, the fingerprint sensor unlocks swiftly without having to turn on the display which is great.

The Face Unlock (left) and Fingerprint Scanner / home navigator (right)

(L-R) The three sensors comprises of a 20MP (monochrome), 8MP (telephoto) and 40MP (RGB)

Also, is the P20 Pro really carrying a mega 40MP camera? Well, yes and no. No because but it's mainly used as a compilation of the image result from the 40MP into a more detailed 10MP image by default by a software called Pixel Fusion. And yes, you can still shoot photos at 40MP, making your 10MP photos look sharper and detailed. Besides that, the following camera sensor is 20MP for monochrome and 8MP as a telephoto camera which has the 3x optical zoom combined with Huawei 5x hybrid zoom technology, allowing you to capture photos from afar without losing many details.

There are some limitations for the 40MP camera, though, you can't do zoom in at all and it's probably best to leave it by default at 10MP. Besides, even in that setting, the P20 Pro takes really great photos thanks to the Master AI auto rendering the image beautifully. However, sometimes it can be too good for your benefit by making it over contrast and when you have too many subjects, it will just detect the main scene that's covering the majority of the image making your shots less consistent. But of course, the NPU takes a long time to learn the photos you like take, so use it more for it to learn.

It should be taken note that even though the P20 Pro has an IP67 water resistant grade feature, we are unable to take underwater shots as the phone will automatically go back to the home screen once it goes into the water. That's too bad.

3D Portrait Lighting. You can actually re-edit the lighting after taking the shot but we aren't really big fans of this because the result is not that pleasing. At most, you can get a decent picture out in the daylight

The Slow-Mo on the P20 Pro is quite good too

Now onto the performance section, the P20 Pro is still using the Kirin 970 chipset from the Mate 10 series and there's the NPU around as well. In the smartphone industry, a chipset that's more than 6 months old is like the equivalent of being 60 years old in human years, but even after 3 months of usage, the phone still responds quite well, whether if it's for gaming or taking photos. It usually won't have a problem lasting the whole day with its 4000mAh battery unlike the P20 for excessive usage. Oh yeah, the quick charge is awesome as always as it can easily recharge back 40-60% in 30 minutes.

On the other hand, the P20 Pro also supports Dolby Atmos which enhances the experience and compared to most smartphones on the market, it does produce more "bass" instead of high treble sound that sometimes sounds distorted. There's no connectivity and WiFi issues too and if you do experience some, it's quite likely that the zone you are in don't have a strong signal from that particular telco.

AnTuTu score, a bit puzzled that it's only at the 38th spot

3DMark score is quite impressive, though

After four and half hours of average usage

In the camera corner, the phone is quite capable of taking good low-light photos and it was out of our expectations thanks to the Night Mode built-in. In fact, our boy Joshua just loves using Night Mode even for daytime as it would make the photo look like it has HDR. The 3x optical and 5x hybrid zoom also performs very well with the help of AIS (AI Stabilization) and this is a really helpful feature for video recording as well but only supports up to 1080p and not 4K.

Alright, enough talk. Let the photos do the talking!

Another one, you can see how detailed the road is

Close up, auto. Managed to capture the little bubbles rising up in the water

5x hybrid zoom in from the previous photo

MasterAI is always to the rescue whenever there is a strong backlight

Testing out the Portrait Mode with the rear camera (left) and selfie (right)

As a camera-centric smartphone, the Huawei P20 Pro definitely passes the mark with flying colours. Great camera features, beautiful back cover design (Twilight and Blue), good battery longevity and an independent NPU which can improve the phone in the long term. We probably won't use it for gaming that much, but it's still playable nonetheless. It's hard to imagine how Huawei will outdo themselves in this one though, as the P20 Pro is quite a camera-centric smartphone monster.

Initially released for RM3299, it's now RM3112 and this also easily beats out two competitors in this price range, namely the Samsung Galaxy S9+ ( RM3769, 128GB model) and especially the iPhone X (RM4857). However, comparing the camera and photo quality between the three is rather difficult as all three can produce good photos depending on preference. The P20 Pro has an edge, though, as the MasterAI will do most of the work as long as the user has good composition and camera-knowledge.

So what do you think? Did we miss out anything else? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 Pro to receive a new super slow-mo update soon in the near future

Most of Huawei P20 and P20 Pro users have no doubt that the camera is quite incredible, thanks to the MasterAI for scene detections. However, we find that the video recording could have been better and Huawei is aware of that. So according to sources, it seems that there will be a patch to improve the video recording.

The software update will include a super slow-motion video recording at 960fps at 720p and although this is nothing new, it will be a fun feature for those who are obsessed with slow-mo effects. In addition to that, it seems that there's a limitation which is the super slow-motion is only 0.1 seconds during the 5-6 seconds slow-mo moment. Aside from that, users will be able to use a swipe for zooming which is nice and so far, it's said that only the P20 Pro will get this.

There is no official word on when the update will come but stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com and we will surely update you.


Huawei P20 Roadshow with a free P20 Pro giveaway prize coming soon to KL and Penang on 6 April

As some of you already know, Malaysia is one of the first waves to receive the brand new Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. So starting from 6 until 8 April 2018, there will be a Huawei P20 Roadshow taking place at LG Floor, Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid, and the public will stand a chance to win attractive prizes worth more than RM999 with every purchase of the flagship.

The public will be able to experience the most advanced camera system during the roadshow, as there will be a couple of booths comprising of activities showcasing the P20 and P20 Pro’s features, this includes the Master A.I. camera, camera testing zone for fast shooting, zoom and night shots. Moreover, customers can also purchase the new P series on the spot and get some freebies worth more than RM999, ranging from prizes such as a Canon Pixma E3170 printer, a Sports Bluetooth headphone (AM61) and other exclusive rewards (with Terms and Conditions applied). Additionally, customers will stand a chance to be awarded another P20 Pro when they purchase from the roadshow.

There will be another roadshow held in Sunway Carnival Mall, Penang as well with the same setup and objective. It's going to be a fun weekend so do check it out when you're there, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 Series hit RMB100 million (~RM61.8 million) in sales in less than 10 seconds

Launched on 12 April 2018, Huawei Consumer Business Group announced that the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro has racked up more than RMB100 million (~RM61.8 million) in sales within 10 seconds through Huawei's very own VMall.

To give a little information on why these phones are so heavily sought after, the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro is one of the first smartphones to achieve a 3-digit DxOMark score of 102 and 109 respectively. Not only that, the Huawei P20 Pro in particular is the first in the world to house a triple Leica lens camera system that is capable of capturing ultra high resolution photos with it's 40MP + 20MP + 8MP cameras behind it. Both these devices also comes with Master AI which enhances the photo-taking experience with artificial intelligence.

To find out about the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, check out our comparison tool on TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 and P20 Pro European store prices and tech specs leak, what do you think are our Malaysia price estimates?

Serial leakster @rquandt leaked from @tabtechGER what could be European store prices and tech specs for the upcoming Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. The rather official looking store tags seemingly confirm most of the previous rumours including the 40MP camera on the P20 Pro with the P20 at 649 euros (~RM3141) and P20 Pro at 899 euros (~RM4352) but you can see the available tech specs below.

As we've mentioned many times before, European prices are significantly higher than Malaysia prices. Considering that the Huawei Mate 10 was originally priced at 699 euros (~RM3479) and it turned out to be RM2699, our estimated Malaysia Huawei P20 price could be RM2499 while the Huawei P20 Pro could go for RM3499 due to the new camera tech.

What do you think? Would you buy the notched display Huawei P20 for RM2499? How about the Huawei P20 Pro for RM3499? Discuss on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Phone 5's 8.8 sale is live with complimentary ROG Cetra II Headset

When talking about gaming smartphones, how can we forget the ASUS ROG Phone? If you've been eyeing the ROG Phone 5, this might be a perfect time to get it as the August promotion is going on by offering you some perks with the purchase of the device.

Customers who purchase the ASUS ROG Phone 5 now are eligible to get the ROG Cetra II Headset (worth RM499) for free. Other than that, you can also opt for Package B, which you can get RM100 off on the ROG Kunai Gamepad 3 (worth RM499) alongside the complimentary Cetra II Headset.

If you're interested, head to Shopee or Lazada before it's too late! You can also visit the ASUS ROG Phone 5's product page to find out more about the gaming smartphone. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech promotions.


Huawei P20 and P20 Pro officially launches, starting price from RM2599 + limited freebies worth RM999

Today, Huawei Malaysia has officially launched the anticipated P20 and P20 Pro smartphones into Malaysia and as we guessed from Sunday's leaked priced from online vendors, it turns out that the price leak was real with RM2599 and RM3299 respectively. There won't be any pre-orders for the phones, as customers can just buy them on the spot at the upcoming Huawei P20 Roadshow on 6 April 2018 with freebies worth RM999 including a printer, a wireless headphones and a VIP ticket (while stocks last). Other than that, every Huawei concept stores, any authorized concept stores, Digi, Celcom, Maxis, Senheng and senQ are also participating. Below is a recap of the tech-specs.

The management posing for official launch with the models

Buying either of the phones will grant you a special e-ticket VIP for these brands in the image

In addition, the colours available for purchase are Pink Gold (excluding P20 Pro), Midnight Blue and Graphite Black, there's no word on Twilight model yet but stay tuned for that. To know more about the latest flagships, check out the features from our coverage in Paris here and also the hands-on pictures here. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 and P20 Pro price leak revealed as RM2599 and RM3299 by a local online vendor

As we near the launch of the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro here next Tuesday, the price has apparently been leaked by an overeager dealer, revealing the price to be RM2599 and RM3299 respectively. The Lazada seller has started to accept pre-orders online and the estimated arrival date will be 6 April, along with the Huawei official P20 roadshow.

To recap the tech-specs, the P20 Pro is the world's first smartphone to feature a triple camera setup of 40MP (RGB, F/1.8) + 8MP (telephoto, F/2.4) + 20MP (monochrome, F/1.6) using VARIO-SUMMILUX Leica lens, the latest Kirin 970 chipset with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), 6GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, a 6.1-inch OLED Fullview display in 1080p, 4000mAh battery and other cool stuff such as SuperCharge (4.5V/5A), IP67 water and dust resistant grade, 3D Portrait Lighting. 4D Predictive Focus, 960FPS slow-mo recording, 5X Hybrid Zoom, Master A.I. camera, A.I. Stabilizer (AIS) and more! (phew, that was a lot to cover)

Meanwhile, the P20 sports mostly the same tech-specs as the P20 Pro, the only difference is that it houses a 4GB of RAM, a dual 12MP (RGB, F/1.8) + 20MP (monochrome, F/1.6) with SUMMILUX Leica lens, a 3400 battery juice pack, a 5.8-inch RGBW LCD Fullview display in 2240 x 1080 resolution, an IP53 water and dust resistant grade and others. But other than that, both units will be available in all four colours of Twilight, Gold Pink, Graphite Black and Midnight Blue which are gorgeous by the way.

Lastly, the official price will be announced soon on 3 April 2018 so stay tuned for our coverage and review at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 and P20 Pro revealed starting from ~RM3141, triple camera setup is real, new Twilight colour, Master A.I. camera and more

Today, Huawei is proud to show the world their latest P series smartphone - the P20 and P20 Pro in Paris, France. The P20 Pro is the world's first Leica triple camera, carrying a 40MP + 8MP + 20MP camera sensor, as well as improved A.I. features on both phones to bring the best camera experience for the user. Below are the official specifications, features, price and availability.

First up, the P20 and P20 Pro has a brand new Twilight colour, which reflects both purple and blue at each end, this was achieved by applying several layers of NVMC optical coatings underneath the glass back, so the light hitting the surface refracts and creates a gradual change in hue, from blue to purple. Besides that, both phones are available in Graphite Black, Pink Gold and Midnight Blue.

The Twilight model, still a better love story than the Twilight movie

The front view, the top-notch design is actually there, just hidden in plain sight lol

Side view, look at the shining curved chrome

So how does a triple camera set work on the P20 Pro? Well, actually, the 20MP camera is a standalone sensor that focuses purely on monochrome, whereas the 40MP + 8MP camera will work together. Turns out that the 40MP sensor is the real deal, as it's not relying on some dual pixel technology to double up the resolution. Leica lens is still present as always, the P20 Pro is using a new VARIO-SUMMILUX grade + 2μm RGB Pixel size allowing more light to come into the lens. Meanwhile, the P20 is using a SUMMILUX grade Leica lens and 1.55μm RGB Pixel size.

Huawei also added a 3D Portrait Lighting, which allows you to have an artificial studio lighting for yourself which are editable. It has five modes in total - Butterfly (light source on your face), Split (light source from the right), Stage (light source from the left), Classic (monochrome) and others.

Wait, there's more about the camera. The P20 series can now do 960FPS slow-mo recording but it's only available in 720p, 4D Predictive Focus is for capturing moving subjects on the camera with instant focus, and then in manual mode, Huawei has raised the game by increasing the ISO up to 102400 which is kinda insane, that's the level of a DSLR camera!

Its Master A.I. has also improved its detection sceneries from 13 to 19 now, but there's no more Optical Image Stabilizer anymore because Huawei has made its own called A.I. Stabilizer (AIS for short, haha), that provides steady handheld night shots and claims that it can work even without a tripod. This includes video recording, as the P20 Series devices support a six-axis stabilization.

On top of that, the P20 series has dumped the microSD card slot in favour of the Huawei Share 2.0. As the name suggests, the sharing feature allows the user to share files between a Huawei phone, PC and Mac computers seamlessly via wirelessly without any cables needed. There's no 3.5mm headphone jack port either, but there's an adapter provided in the box.

To compensate for the loss of the headphone jack, they have made this Active Noise Cancellation Earphone

Or if you want to go wireless, there's the new FreeBuds too

In partnership with Google, the P20 Series supports Google ARCore delivering advanced AR capabilities

At the end of the show, the P20 is priced at €649 (~RM3141) whereas the P20 Pro is going at €899 (~RM4352). Knowing Malaysia as one of the important markets for Huawei, the P20 series may come as early as next month (April) during the first week. And yes, we were as surprised as you are that we are getting it so fast.

Meanwhile, Huawei also revealed a new Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. To know more about that phone, head over here to check it out and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 name confirmed with short video teaser

After the confusion about whether to call Huawei's next and upcoming flagship smartphone the Huawei P11 or Huawei P20, Huawei themselves have outed a short video teaser confirming that yes, it will be the Huawei P20 after all. Not much else has been confirmed while the hints for the triple camera, AI-powered Kirin 970 processor and previous reveal date of 27 March 2018 in Paris remains the same.  Check it out for yourself below:

Did you spot something we didn't? Something related to "Step into the light"? Share your views in our Facebook Page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Huawei P20 now going for below RM2000 in Malaysia!

Originally priced at RRP (Recommended Retail Price) of RM2699, the Huawei P20 is now going  for RM1999 selling on Lazada Malaysia. This is not an official price cut but a deal spotted by us and it comes with 1 year local manufacturer warranty plus it's entitled for 14 days easy return sevices. It comes with a Huawei VIP card and available in Midnight Blue, Graphite Black and Pink Gold.

To go into detail about the device, the Huawei P20 is running on a Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 12MP + 20MP dual rear camera, 24MP selfie camera, 5.8-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and lastly, it is powered by a 3400mAh battery. The device is one of the three smartphones to reach triple digit scores on DxOMark at 102.

No news on how long the price will remain this low but if you need help deciding, check out our content on the P20 below:

Here's the Huawei P20 tech specs for a refresher:

If you've made your decision, go check out the price listings on top of our Huawei P20 tech specs and as always, stay tuned to TechNave.com for all the latest news and Malaysia price details on your favourite and most wanted devices like the Huawei P20.


Huawei P20 review - Slimmer, sleeker and smarter cameraphone

It's quite easy to think of the Huawei P20 as the phone Huawei decided not to put their revolutionary 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple camera with IP67 water resistance inside of, but the Huawei P20 is actually a lot more than the sum of its parts. In fact, it feels a lot like the trendy AI-powered smartphone most consumers should actually get especially if your budget is below RM3K and you like slimmer, sleeker and thinner smartphones. Find out why we think so in our review of the Huawei P20 below.

Slim, sleek and beautifully made, the shiny metallic Huawei P20 reflects a mirror finish that looks great and feels comfortable in the hand. The glass covered back does feel somewhat like plastic though due to how light it is but the both the back and frame are unmistakably solid premium metal. That being said it is a bit of smudge magnet and can get slippery so best to slap on a case as soon as you can.

Feels good in the hand with super slim bezels, a notch and a front fingerprint sensor

On the back the 20MP + 12MP dual rear cameras stick out quite a bit while on the front the notch is occupied by the new 24MP front camera. No dedicated LED flash for the front camera but the screen does light up as a sort of soft light. The notch disappears when you turn the P20 into landscape mode or you can make it permanent via a setting but it doesn't really interfere much in our opinion.

The overall build quality is solid with IP53 splash resistance and the P20 feels very lightweight and comfortable in the hand but again we feel it needs a case for a bit more grip. The P20 offers a dual SIM slot tray with no microSD slot available but the 128GB of built-in storage should be enough for most users.

The Huawei P20 still looks stunning in blue

The front fingerprint sensor is now just the Home button

The Huawei P20 is very slim with a premium metal frame

The dual rear cameras stick out a bit and there is no 3.5mm audio jack

The Huawei P20 is powered by the Kirin 970 + NPU chipset with 128GB of storage

If this were just a comparison between the Huawei P20 and the Huawei P10, the Kirin 970 + NPU powered P20 is leaps and bounds better than the P10 but it even manages to give some serious competition to the previous Huawei Mate 10. This is because the Artificial Intelligence or AI Scene Detection, AI Stabilization and 4D Predictive Focus all elevate the camera capabilities of the P20 to a whole new level.

New AI Scene Detection really makes colours pop but you can choose to turn it off if you don’t want it.Night mode shots have changed in that it brightens up the shot rather than offer a long exposure mode like before, but it does work without a tripod as advertised.

You can see that with the AI Scene Detection: Greenery, the image become greener, more lush and more vibrant. You can still turn it off if you want to though.

Other modes like light painting, aperture and monochrome mode are also available while the Leica Summilux lenses are also the same as before. However, there is now a 3D lighting option too, so you can do studio light effects like butterfly split or spot lighting for your portrait shots.

The P20 is IP53 water resistant, which allows it to be splash proof. It also has no Infrared blaster (which lets you turn your phone into a universal remote control) but additional features like Easy Projection turns the P20 into a desktop PC while the phone becomes either the touchscreen mousepad or a keyboard. Like with the Mate 10 or Mate 10 Pro, all you need is a HDMI to USB Type C cable and most cables or adaptors will work. There is 128GB of storage but no microSD slot.

The EMUI 8.1 matches with Android 8.1 while the notch can be removed if you want

While there is that front notch, you can deactivate it completely as well but it automatically disappears in landscape mode anyway. The front fingerprint sensor is fast and responsive but Huawei seem to have removed the swipe for recent apps and double tap or long press for back as it only works as a home button for now. You can also set the Face Unlock and Pick Up mode to turn on when you flip or pick up the phone which works intelligently enough for the most part.

There is also 960 fps super slow motion video recording but this is only for a couple of seconds. While there are 4K and 60fps video recording options, neither of these supports stabilization and the 24MP front camera only lets you capture 720p video. Perhaps these can be added in the next update.

Theres a whole bunch of features on the Huawei P20 including Easy Projection, PrivateSpace and Face unlock along with pick up to wake

The new AI Scene Detection offers more scene detection while the slow-mo mode goes as high as 960fps

While the front camera can take stunning 24MP pictures, it can only take 720p HD video recordings

While it is the same Kirin 970 chipset, this also means that performance is still top-notch flagship level with an AnTuTu score of 195773 and 2908 in 3DMark’s Sling Shot benchmarks. Game performance is very smooth with lag free Asphalt 8: Airborne on high quality visual settings. The P20 does get warm though but not uncomfortably so.

Wifi and phone connectivity are stable and the AI noise reduction really does work as calls have been clear even in noisy conditions. Battery-life is about 1 day and a half on normal usage but heavy users might only get about less than a day. Thankfully, the super charger powers up the P20 almost up to full in under an hour. Sound quality is excellent. Easy Projection is still the same as before (we would have liked to see a version that can let you play PUBG Mobile without having to configure the keyboard or mouse, lol).

AnTuTu and GeekBench 4 scores are flagship level

In terms of camera performance alone, the Huawei P20 outperforms most smartphones and dedicated cameraphones in its price range. Both selfies and rear shots are vivid, with vibrant colours and sharp details. Thanks to the new and improved AI features it essentially puts the power of a pro photographer in the hands of an average point-and-shoot camera user.

While you may need to know a bit about photo composition, nearly all of our camera shots turned out awesome in both low-light as well as with back-light. The night mode really makes night shots pop while the Leica powered cameras really work well. Unfortunately, this is still mostly for photo shots as video recording is somewhat limited with no stabilization for 4K or 60 fps video recording or no 1080p and above video recording for the front camera while the 960fps super slow motion is clear but a bit too short for now.

Night mode, early morning gives clear colourful shots even in low-light and with moving objects

Auto, the AI Scene Detection actually put this as Fireworks, but it still turned out awesome

Night mode with no tripod ~ you can clearly see all the details with very little noise despite it being much darker than it actually is

Auto, the 24MP front camera takes great selfie shots even with backlight

If you like taking photos but don’t need the water resistance or triple rear cameras of the Huawei P20 Pro, then the Huawei P20 is an excellent cameraphone by itself. In fact, it feels like how the 1st Kirin 970 smartphone should have been due to its sleek, compact and more easy to hold design, stunning looks and great performance. The AI-assisted still shots and other AI features make the P20 worth a lot more than the parts themselves and practically everything (gaming, design, battery, calls, connectivity, etc.) works superbly.

While the notch may make it seem like an iPhoneX copycat, its price and overall performance makes it a smartphone on par or even better than the iPhoneX and you eventually end up just forgetting about the darn notch after a while. Thanks to the Easy Projection, Face Unlock and front fingerprint sensor, the P20 is just as good for business use as say the Mate 10 Pro and thanks to that, we have to say that there isn't any contender in the same RM2699 price range that can match it. That being said, I felt that the video could use just a bit more work.

This isn’t to say that it isn’t a capable video recording smartphone though, as it offers 960 fps super slow motion video, 4K video recording and 1080p full HD video recording at 60fps. It’s just that if it had stabilization for all levels and full HD and above video recording for the front camera, it would be a perfect or near perfect cameraphone well below RM3K. Most people won’t mind though, as it makes taking beautiful shots in nearly every condition as easy as pointing and shooting.

Have you bought the Huawei P20 yet? Know any one who has already bought one? Feel free to discuss about the Huawei P20 in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for all the details on your favourite tech and tech devices.


Huawei P20 series concept art showing triple-camera set

Over the years, we have seen Huawei P series becoming a fan favourite for many tech geeks because of the camera, especially starting with the P9, followed by the P10. Naturally, we would assume P11 is the next big thing this year but that doesn't seem to be the case, as according to a new leaked source from China, the next generation is going to be called P20.

As you can see in the image above, there could be three variants namely the standard P20, a bigger P20 Plus and a premium P20 Pro, and get this - each phone is said to carry three cameras on the rear! You probably have heard this already at the end of 2017, but the reports are surfacing more often that we are beginning to think it's the real deal, the rumour of having 40MP on the triple camera setup seems a bit far-fetched, though.

Other than that, a new 5x hybrid zoom will be the new improvement from the predecessor (2x) and the triple camera sensors will be positioned differently. We can also expect the phones to feature a Kirin 970 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, at least 64GB of internal storage and Huawei is still keeping the fingerprint sensor at the front (P20, P20 Plus) and back (P20 Pro).  Lastly, the new P20 series is likely to appear at the MWC 2018 at the end of February just like the P10 series. Are you excited about it? Let us know in the comments below and welcome back to our daily tech news this year, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P20 series roadshow attracted more than 1000 + prizes up to RM999 and above

Deemed one of the most highly anticipated smartphones of 2018, Huawei held a roadshow for the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro in Sunway Pyramid from 6 April 2018 to 8 April 2018 and Sunway Carnival Mall from 6 April 2018 to 9 April 2018 which managed to attract more than 1000 consumers. The roadshow mentioned also allows consumers to experience the photographic capabilities of the devices in various environments that are provided.

Huawei is rewarding every customer prizes of more than RM999 with every purchase of the P20 series smartphone, ranging from a Canon Pixma E3170 printer, Huawei Sport Bluetooth headphone or even a chance to win another Huawei P20 Pro!

Look at the amount of people at the roadshow!

To provide more information on the devices mentioned, the Huawei P20 is running on a Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 5.8-inch display with a display resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, 12MP (f/1.8) + 20MP (f/1.6) dual-camera with Leica Optics and a 24MP (f/2.0) selfie camera.

The Huawei P20 Pro, on the other hand, is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 6.1-inch 1080 x 2244 pixel display, 40MP (f/1.8) + 20MP (f/1.6) + 8MP (f/2.4) triple-camera setup with Leica Optics.


Huawei P20 teasers showing up + a whole new list of 2018 Huawei phones including Mate 20 series

Official Huawei P20 series teasers are spreading throughout the Internet right now, as we speak. Most of you already know that it will feature a triple camera setup and it's probably for the P20 Pro. While that's nice and all, we have something even better for you to check out - a whole list of upcoming Huawei smartphones for this year.

According to the leaked screenshot from Weibo forums, the list reveals that the Huawei Mate series will be getting a name change to Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, following the P20 series footsteps. Also, since the Mate series is the main Huawei flagship, it will come with a new Kirin 980 processor, 5.9-inch 2K display and 6-inch 1080p display for the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro respectively. For memory capacity, it will come with the standard 4GB and 6GB of RAM, going up to 256GB internal storage. Of course, we can also expect the dual rear cameras to make a return, possibly using a 12MP + 20MP on the back.

On the other hand, the Nova 2 Lite was also spotted in the list, we just talked about it yesterday and it seems that the chipset that they are using is a new Kirin 670 which will make it the first for the mid-range tier. A third-gen Nova series, Nova 3 and 3s are in the plans as well sporting a Kirin 960/970 processor, 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB memory. Expect the quad-camera setup to be present.

Moreover, there's also the Enjoy 8, Enjoy 8 Plus and Enjoy 8S appearing in April (China first). But these models aren't that popular so we will skip this one. But we aren't gonna skip the honor 10 and 10 Lite, these two are scheduled for June release and it seems that they are also equipping Kirin 970 and dual rear 12MP + 20MP cameras. Then after that, honor will plan to release a new V10 Play variant, followed by a new honor V11 and we won't be surprised if the specs follow the new P20 series.

So that's the bunch of the important phones to note for our Malaysia market, which one of these devices are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise officially available from RM4399 + free Huawei TalkBand B5 worth RM699

Huawei has announced starting today, the Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise will be available on Huawei’s official website starting from RM4399 for 8GB of RAM + 512GB ROM storage configuration along with a free Huawei TalkBand B5 worth RM699.

The Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise edition comes equipped with the top of the line HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, storage options mentioned above, 40MP + 20MP+ 8MP + TOF image sensor in the rear that is capable of scoring as high as 112 points on DxOMark, 32MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.47-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 4200mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.