MediaTek caught cheating in benchmarks, new chipset somehow outperformed by old one

Cheating on benchmarks isn't anything new, but it's usually something that individual devices or brands do. However, with how much importance is placed on benchmarks to determine whether a device is good, even chipmakers have decided to cheat. Recently, MediaTek was found including software that allows its chipsets to cheat on benchmarks.

According to Android Police, devices sporting the newer Dimensity 1000 chipset were outperformed by older devices using the Helio P95 chipset. It is suggested that devices using the Helio P95 chipset can significantly increase performance throughput when a benchmark app is being used. What's alarming is that the difference in performance isn't small, And this isn't a small difference.

Left is a device with Dimensity 1000, while the right is a device with the Helio P95

How MediaTek is doing it is by creating profiles for higher performance modes on the firmware-level. Essentially, all devices using its chipsets will be able to cheat on benchmarks, as long as it has the profiles are enabled in the firmware. MediaTek's response to being called out is to deny it being an issue as phone manufacturers can disable the profiles and that other companies do it too.

The way we see it, the newly launched Dimensity 1000 chipset should be the chipmakers chance at showing that it can do well in the high-performance chipset market. Cheating like this is just going to give the company bad publicity that it doesn't need. If you're interested in the more technical aspects of the findings, do check out the original article by Anandtech.

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MediaTek comes back with two new 5G mid-range chips, Dimensity 1050 and Dimensity 930

MediaTek has come back with two mid-range chips, Dimensity 1050 and Dimensity 930. The semiconductor company accounted for almost 50% of the market share of Android devices last year, and it seems like it's aiming to get higher than that by being more active in making new chips in 2022.

The Dimensity 1050 is based on a 6nm process made by TSMC. It has eight processing cores, and two of them are high-performance Cortex-A78 with a peak frequency of 2.5 GHz and six Cortex-A55. Meanwhile, the Mali-G610 MC3 video accelerator is responsible for graphics performance, and the Imagiq 760 ISP image processor takes care of photography.

Furthermore, the chip also offers MediaTek HyperEngine 5.0 gaming technology, enabling lower latency connections with a new tri-band Wi-Fi module of 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. Other features include support for ultra-fast FullHD+ displays with a refresh rate of 144Hz, dual HDR video capture engine, noise reduction for quality photos in low light, Wi-Fi 6E, LPDDR5 RAM and permanent UFS 3.1, 108MP camera.

On the other hand, the Dimensity 930 is also a 6nm chip, offering a similar 2+6 architecture. However, the peak frequency of the Cortex-A78 cores is 2.2 GHz, and it uses the IMG BXM-8-256 for graphic handling instead. The chip supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X RAM, built-in UFS 3.1 storage, displays with a resolution of 2520×1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, a 108MP camera, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 5. It also comes with the HyperEngine 3.0 Lite gaming technology.

According to the report, smartphones packing the Dimensity 930 will be available in the second quarter of 2022, and the models based on Dimensity 1050 will get launched in the third quarter. What do you think about these new MediaTek chips? Share your opinion with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


MediaTek could be launching 2 chipsets instead on 20 January 2021

Rumours of MediaTek's next chipset has been around since November 2020. Allegedly, the chipset will be on par with the Snapdragon 865 and will launch on 20 January 2021. At first, it was believed that MediaTek would only launch one, but now there are hints of another chipset.

According to Digital Chat Station, this Dimensity 1100 is a cut-down version of the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The leaker previously mentioned that the latter has a 1+3+4 CPU core setup, with clock speeds at 3GHz, 2.6GHz, and 2GHz respectively. On the other hand, the Dimensity 1100 runs a 4+4 configuration with clock speeds at 2.6GHz and 2GHz.

Besides that, it's expected to have a lower GPU clock, lower APU performance, and lower maximum refresh rate for the display. Basically, it's like the difference between the Snapdragon 865 with the Snapdragon 865+. They're basically the same, with minor differences in specification. It should also be noted that these chipsets are intended to be mid-range options.

Of course, we do want to remind you that the details above are unconfirmed, so take them with a grain of salt. Having said that, on a scale of 1-10, how excited are you for a mid-range chipset that can compete with last year's flagship? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on MediaTek's chipsets.


ASUS ZenFone 8 series Malaysia release: SD888 chipset, 64MP flip camera, and 90Hz AMOLED display from RM2699

If regular smartphones no longer draw your interest, you would be glad that ASUS intends to continue releasing phones with flip cameras. Earlier this month, the company had unveiled its ZenFone 8 series that comes with a new Flip model. Now, both new phones are officially available in Malaysia.

First up is the ASUS ZenFone 8, a flagship device that features the Snapdragon 888 chipset. It has a total of two variants - one with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and another with 16GB RAM + 256GB ROM. The battery keeping this powerful smartphone juiced up isn't that large at 4000mAh. But ASUS went ahead and included a 30W fast-charger, so you can recharge it quickly when you have.

Besides that, the ZenFone 8 comes with a relatively smaller 5.9-inch screen. This is an AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz, covers 112% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, and supports HDR10+. The cameras are more modest though, compared to most flagships. Specifically, the ZenFone 8 has a 64MP+12MP setup at the back and a 12MP camera on the front.

Next, we have the ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip, which comes with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. This model also comes with a 30W fast-charger but has a noticeably larger 5000mAh battery to help it last longer. On top of that, it supports microSD cards of up to 2TB, something the standard ZenFone 8 doesn't.

But that's not all when it comes to the ZenFone 8 Flip. As the name suggests, this is a phone that will turn heads, thanks to its triple-camera setup (64MP+12MP+8MP) that can flip from back to front. It removes the need for a front camera, allowing the 6.67-inch AMOLED display to have full coverage of the front. In exchange, the display has a lower max refresh rate of 90Hz.

If you're interested, you can check out the product pages for the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip. Early birds who purchase any ZenFone 8 series device will also get a free bundle! Having said that, what do you think of the two new phones so far? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the latest mobile gadgets.


MediaTek could be the next to partner with AMD besides Samsung

It looks like AMD is planning to contribute its technology to another smartphone chip maker besides Samsung. According to the latest report from DigiTimes, MediaTek could be the next to enjoy the benefits of the RDNA graphics chip. However, do note that everything is still in the discussion stage, so it's best to not get your hopes up yet.

Earlier this year at the Computex 2021, AMD confirmed its partnership with Samsung on the next-generation Exynos SoC, which will feature custom AMD RDNA 2 architecture-based graphics IP that brings raytracing and variable rate shading capabilities to flagship mobile devices. Since then, leaks have constantly shown up on the internet by telling us how powerful the chipset will be.

MediaTek is currently using the Mali GPU from ARM and the PowerVR that was previously used on Apple's chips for graphics performance. It would be nice to see the semiconductor maker make some changes to its offerings. Not to mention that MediaTek has been increasingly competitive recently, as it was rumoured that it's striving to be the first to launch a 4nm chip.

Would you like to see some new MediaTek chips with AMD graphics? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


MediaTek expected to unveil Dimensity 820 5G chipset on 18 May 2020

MediaTek has been getting a lot of buzz this month. It was just last week when the company unveiled the Helio G85 and Dimensity 1000+ chipsets. Now, MediaTek is gearing up for another event on 18 May 2020 for the launch of another Dimensity series chipset.

According to the source on Weibo, the originally named Dimensity 800+ chipset is now the Dimensity 820 chipset. This is going to be a 5G chipset and could have three different SKUs. The source claims that the chipset's CPU could run on either 2GHz, 2.2GHz, or 2.6GHz. What does this mean? Well, smartphone manufacturers could potentially scale cost of their phones according to the chosen performance level.

Besides that, it's probably safe to assume that the Dimensity 820 chipset is derived from the Dimensity 800 chipset. In other words, it could still be using four Cortex-A76 and four Cortex-A55 CPU cores, as well as the Mali-G77MC4 GPU. It should also come with HyperEngine technology, which is supposed to enhanced gaming performance.

MediaTek chips aren't as well-known as Qualcomm ones, but they tend to come in cheaper devices. If you're budget conscious, a Dimensity 820-powered smartphone could be one you would be interesting. But with that said, what are your thoughts on MediaTek's latest rumoured chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


MediaTek has begun testing 5nm Dimensity 7000 chipset

As you know, MediaTek recently launched its new Dimensity 9000 chipset. Based on the 4nm process, this new flagship chipset promises to deliver much greater performance. Now, reliable sources have claimed that another Dimensity chipset is on the way.

According to Digital Chat Station, MediaTek is working on a chipset that might be called the Dimensity 7000. The company has allegedly begun testing this 5nm chipset, which is expected to output upper mid-range performance. Moreover, it's designed using the same ARM v9 architecture that the Dimensity 9000 chipset is based on.

There isn't any solid info about this chipset yet. However, the tipster claimed that the chipset's performance is between the Snapdragon 870 and 888 chipsets. Allegedly, it even managed a score of more than 75k on AnTuTu. In terms of product positioning, it's supposed to be the successor of the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

So, when would the Dimensity 7000 be released? Well, the Dimensity 1200 was unveiled in January 2021. If MediaTek sticks to this schedule, we can expect its successor to launch by January 2022. How well would this new chipset perform? To find out, please stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


MediaTek is reported to have new chipsets which will be on OPPO's upcoming lineups!

MediaTek is soon to have a new chipset coming up but it is yet to be officially announced. However there are already few manufacturers reported to launch new smartphones powered by it like realme’s new V-series lineup and also a leak today revealed that OPPO has an upcoming device powered by it too.

According to the source posted on Weibo,  the upcoming Dimensity 810 chipset is expected to have a similar performance to the Kirin 820 and OPPO has a Dimensity 810 powered smartphone scheduled to release soon. The phone is said to come with an LCD panel with a high refresh rate as well as a large battery capacity too. However, there’s not much to it now.

Other than the MediaTek 810 chipset, there are also a couple of reports showing a couple of new chipsets are in the works too. It goes by the name of the DImensity 1100U which is a 6nm chipset that is already being tested in a mid-range phone with an unknown identity of the manufacturer.

As of now, there is still no official information on the tech specs and the actual release date of the chipset and the smartphones yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


MediaTek is reportedly working on Dimensity 9300 SoC to rival Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

MediaTek is touted to be working on its next-generation flagship mobile processor, the Dimensity 9300. Moreover, the SoC will reportedly rival Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Shared by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the upcoming flagship processor by MediaTek will be built on TMSC’s N4p process. Besides that, the SoC will be jointly built by vivo and would be a 5G chip.

Hence, the processor is expected to make its way into vivo flagship smartphones first. Rumours claim that the first device to feature Dimensity 9300 would be the vivo X100.

Digital Chat Station claimed that compared to the current MediaTek flagship SoC, performance is increased by 11 per cent and would be more efficient.

Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed yet. Well, do stay tuned to TechNave for the latest developments on this and for more trending tech news.


MediaTek joins the 6G squad and they're panning ahead of schedule

Last week, Samsung shared their vision on the development of 6G and they are confident that the communication technology can enter massive commercialization around 2030. Although there's still a long time for us to enter the era of 6G (as we haven't even fully stepped into the era of 5G yet!), many ambitious companies have already started to focus on the development. Now, it appears that MediaTek will be joining the squad as well by embarking on the 6G journey.

The Taiwanese chip manufacturer has proven themselves with the Dimensity 5G series being one of the top choices for smartphone makers. Since the presence of their 5G chips is significantly strong, there is no question if Mediatek wants to focus on the development of 6G as they have an R&D team that is qualified for it. It is also said that MediaTek’s advanced deployment will also add momentum to their future development.

Other than that, the company has an R&D center in Finland as well. It is worth mentioning that Finland is the home country of Nokia who is also focusing on the development of 6G. However, it is said that there will be no conflicts of interest between the two as MediaTek focuses on developing 6G chips while Nokia aims to develop 6G equipment and standards. They could even cooperate to speed up the process with both of their resources.

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MediaTek launched its new 6nm 5G Dimensity 900 chipset

The Mediatek Dimesity 900 chipset that is said to perform better than Qualcomm's Snapdragon 768G chipset has arrived today. The new processor is the latest member of the Dimensity 5G SoC lineup and it is based on a high performance 6nm process.

The Dimensity 900 is an octa-core CPU, which consists of two ARM Cortex A78 processors that have a clock speed of up to 2.4GHz alongside six ARM Cortex A55 cores that can reach up to 2GHz. Other than that, it is also integrated with a 5G New Radio (NR) sub 6GHz modem with carrier aggregation and support for bandwidth up to 120MHz.

Furthermore, there are also supports for Wi-Fi 6 standard, 120Hz high refresh rate on FHD+ panels, and 108MP primary camera. It is claimed that the "Dimensity 900 brings a suite of connectivity, display and 4K HDR visual enhancements to high-tier 5G smartphones and gives brands great design flexibility for their 5G portfolios.” Lastly, it can also keep up with LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage and arrives with an integrated Arm Mali G68 MC4 GPU alongside an independent AI processing unit (APU).

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MediaTek launches new Kompanio 1300T chipset that is specially made for tablets and Chromebooks

MediaTek has launched a new Kompanio 1300T chipset today. The Kompanio 1300T is specifically made for larger computing devices such as tablets and Chromebooks. The chip manufacturer also claims that the new chipset will provide powerful performance and a high-quality multimedia experience alongside 5G functions.

The Kompanio 1300T is based on a 6nm process. It has an octa-core CPU configuration composed of ARM Cortex-A78 performance cores and ARM Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The chip also integrates an ARM Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. Besides that, it comes with MediaTek’s AI processing unit (APU) as well to support various AI functions, including AI voice assistant and ultra-low-power voice wake-up (VoW).

For display, the chip is capable of powering a 2.5K (2560 x 1440) resolution screen with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. There's also no problem with supporting two external displays with Full HD resolution and HDR10+ playback. Camera-wise, it can cope with multi-cameras with up to 108MP sensors. Features such as 4K 60fps video encoding and decoding, interlaced 4K HDR video recording, multi-depth smart focus, and AI -Clear Streaming are also on the list. Furthermore, MediaTek’s HyperEngine 3.0 is also integrated for a better gaming experience.

Earlier, there was a rumour saying that HONOR's upcoming premium tablet V7 Pro would be using this chip. However, MediaTek later reveals that it is not true. Despite that, the source mentions that there's still a possibility for the HONOR Tablet V7 Pro to become the first device to be powered by the Kompanio 1300T chipset.

Let us know what you think about MediaTek's new chip on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


MediaTek launches the Dimensity 1200 and 1100 as its first 6nm chipsets

Today, MediaTek has announced its first 6nm chipsets that are the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100. Comparing both, the Dimensity 1200 is more of a flagship chipset from the manufacturer while the Dimensity 1100 targets the affordable premium 5G smartphone sector. The chipsets will debut in smartphones by the end of March this year.

Other than based on the 6nm process, the chipsets also come with an integrated 5G modem that supports sub-6GHz 5G carrier aggregation (2cc), 5G SA (standalone), and NSA (non-standalone) modes. MediaTek claims that the peak download speed can reach 4.7Gbps over 5G networks. The chipsets share some similar connectivity features as well including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, FM Radio, GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, and NavIC navigation systems.

Furthermore, both of the chipsets are also octa-core chipsets. However, the Dimensity 1200 features a triple cluster arrangement while the Dimensity 1100 has a dual-cluster arrangement. The Dimensity 1200 has its prime Cortex-A78 CPU core running at a maximum frequency of 3.0GHz, three more Cortex-A78 cores running at 2.6GHz, and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz. Meanwhile, the Dimensity 1100 has all four Cortex-A78 CPU cores topped at 2.6GHz alongside the other four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores that still operate at 2.0GHz. For graphics, they get the same Mali-G77 MC9 GPU.

As a flagship chipset, the Dimensity 1200 naturally has more powerful features compared to the other one. It is stated that the chipset will be supporting up to 200MP cameras. For the Dimensity 1100, it only supports up to 108MP. Besides that, the Dimensity 1200 has a display driver that can handle display refresh rates of up to 168Hz at Full HD+ resolution. The Dimensity 1100 only supports display refresh rates of up to 144Hz at Full HD+ resolution.

If you've been following the news, MediaTek had surpassed Qualcomm and other chip manufacturers in Q3 2020 by grabbing the most market share. It is exciting to see how the Taiwanese chip manufacturer will continue to excel in the near future. Lastly, a rumour has also suggested that the realme X9 Pro will be one of the first smartphones to arrive with the Dimensity 1200 chipset.

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MediaTek launches the new Dimensity 1300 chip, could power the OnePlus Nord 3

MediaTek has been performing exceptionally well in the chip industry. The company's offerings are even going head to head against Qualcomm's flagships nowadays. However, let's not forget that the mid-range chips are the products that gave the semiconductor manufacturer its reputation. With that said, it's back with another new chip today, namely the Dimensity 1300.

The new chip is based on a 6nm process, featuring an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores (one Ultra, running up to 3GHz, and three Super, up to 2.6GHz) and four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, scaling up to 2GHz. The graphics processor is a 9-core Arm Mali-G77 MC9.

With the chip, a device can support up to 168Hz displays at up to FullHD+ resolution, or 2520x1080px. It can also be paired with up to 16GB of 4266Mbps LPDDR4x RAM and supports UFS 3.1 type storage. Furthermore, the Dimensity 1300 can handle up to 200MP cameras and capture multi-person portrait mode video and 4K HDR video. There's hardware-accelerated AV1 decoding for faster 4K streaming as well.

According to the source, the chip could first appear on the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3. Therefore, we will have to keep an eye out on that to see if it's true. Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts on this new MediaTek chip, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


ASUS ZenFone 8 series release: 5000mAh battery, SD888, and flip camera from ~RM2984

ASUS has officially announced the ASUS Zenfone 8 series smartphones, which consists of the Zenfone 8, as well as the Zenfone 8 Flip starting from the price of 599 Euros (~RM2984) and  799 Euros (~RM3981) respectively. In terms of availability, both smartphones will be available for purchase around the end of May 2021 in the Malaysian market.

In terms of the tech specs, the Zenfone 8 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 256GB ROM 5.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz display with 240Hz touch sampling rate, as well as a 4000mAh internal battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0 and PD Charging. Camera-wise, it has a 64MP + 12MP while the front has a 12MP selfie camera.

The Zenfone 8 Flip, on the other hand, comes equipped with some of the same specs as the Zenfone 8 except for a larger 6.67-inch 90Hz display with a 200Hz touch sampling rate, only 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB ROM, and a 5000mAh battery. As for the camera, it has a 64MP + 12MP + 8MP camera that’s housed in a flippable compartment that lets it flip towards the front to act as a front-facing selfie camera.

With all that being said, if you’re the kind of user that enjoys taking loads of pictures, the Zenfone 8 Flip might be a better choice. However, if you prefer having more RAM, then the Zenfone 8 might be more to your liking.

If you want to find out more information regarding the ASUS Zenfone 8 series, head over to ASUS’ official website. Would you be interested in getting the new Zenfone series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MediaTek launches two new 6nm 5G chipsets for mid-range smartphones

MediaTek has launched two new 5G chipsets today, the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810. Both of them are mid-rangers based on the 6nm process and are ready to compete with what's available in the market. Without further ado, let's check out the key tech specs and features brought by these two new MediaTek's offerings.

The Dimensity 920 is an octa-core CPU that includes an Arm Cortex-A78 core with a main frequency of 2.5GHz. It supports LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 flash storage. For display, it can dynamically increase the refresh rate to enhance the user's interactive experience. The other way around, it can also reduce the refresh rate when needed to improve power efficiency. There are also other features such as hardware-level 4K HDR video shooting engine, dual-SIM 5G standby, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and MediaTek HyperEngine 3.0 game engine.

On the other hand, the Dimensity 810 is also an octa-core CPU that uses the Arm Cortex-A76 core clocked at 2.4GHz. The chip supports a Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. When it comes to photography, it has advanced noise reduction technologies (MFNR and MCTF) and can achieve excellent imaging effects in low light environments. There are other advanced camera functions as well, like AI depth of field enhancement and AI colour. For gaming, it comes with the MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 game engine.

Earlier, it was rumoured that OPPO could be the first device to use the Dimensity 810 chipset. Are you excited about the arrival of smarthpones with these new MediaTek chipsets? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


MediaTek may mass-produce 4nm chipsets as early as Q4 2021

The process node for a chipset is a huge factor in its performance and efficiency. This is why 5nm chipsets are more powerful than 7nm ones. Now that you have some context, you'll know why MediaTek's plan for a 4nm chipset is big for the company.

According to Yesky (via GSMArena), TSMC is ready to launch a trial production for MediaTek's 4nm chipsets in 2H 2021. If there are no major delays, mass production would begin in 2022 or as early as Q4 2021. Allegedly, some smartphone companies have already put down orders for the new 4nm chipset to be produced.

This is flagship chipset is expected to be on par with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 series. Considering the production timeline, it's likely aiming to challenge the Snapdragon 895 (or whatever name it might be) chipset later this year. The tech advancement isn't without cost though, as it was said that MediaTek had to pay around USD 80 (~RM330) per unit compared to the usual USD 30-35 (~RM124-144) for 5nm chipsets.

As you can tell, phones with this chipset could be very powerful but equally as expensive. If this MediaTek chipset outperforms the next-gen flagship Snapdragon chipset, would you choose to go for phones powered by it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MediaTek plans to launch new chipset on 20 January, could be the 6nm MT689x

2021 is no doubt the year for 5nm chipsets to become the staple in the smartphone industry. With Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm already presented theirs, it's time for another huge chip manufacturer MediaTek to do the job. On 20 January, the manufacturer will hold an event to introduce its latest invention.

According to MediaTek's Weibo, the event will include presenting new products of the Dimensity series. However, it didn't mention the measurement of the new chipset nor its name. Despite that, tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that the company will only be launching the MT689x which is a 6nm flagship chip instead of 5nm. The MT689x is said to have a similar performance compared with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865+.

If the event is for the 6nm chip, it is rumoured that MediaTek still has its plan for launching the 5nm chipset this year. Therefore, let's wait for the event and see what we will get before jumping to conclusions. It is worth mentioning that MediaTek has outperformed other chip manufacturers in Q3 2020 by getting the most share from the market. With that said, the manufacturer could be doing even more this year to maintain its glorious position.

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MediaTek preparing for a new mid-range G-series chip with 6nm architecture

MediaTek is taking a huge leap for its upcoming mid-range products. According to the latest information, the semiconductor company is gearing to launch a new G-series chipset by mid-2022. The new mid-range offering will be the successor of last year's Helio G96, which is a dated 12nm chip.

MediaTek is referring to the chip as "Next-G". Instead of a 12nm process, the company will employ a 6nm one this time, which is a significant change. Reports say it'll have the same CPU configuration as the Helio G96, comprising two ARM Cortex-A76 CPU cores running at 2.05GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores operating at a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz. There will also be the same Mali G57 MC2 GPU for graphics performance.

Although it might sound like the new chip is not that different compared to the Helio G96, it will still bring improved power efficiency thanks to the 6nm architecture. Furthermore, it also supports up to 108MP cameras with 2K video recording at 30fps and can handle HD+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the saddest part is that it'll lack 5G connectivity.

Are you excited about seeing how this new chip will improve the performance of next-gen mid-range devices? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


MediaTek's latest MT9602 smart TV chipset debuting with a Motorola TV tomorrow

Not only good at making smartphone chipsets, but MediaTek is also supplying many high-end TVs with chipsets that are specifically made for them. Tomorrow, the Taiwanese chip manufacturer's latest product MediaTek MT9602 smart TV chipset will debut together with a new Motorola smart TV. Let's find out what the chipset does!

The MediaTek MT9602 consists of a quad-core processor with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz. For graphics, it features the Arm Mali-G52 MC1 GPU. The chipset supports up to 2GB RAM and 4K resolution (3,840×2,160 pixels) at a 60Hz refresh rate. It will also work with popular HDR standards and video codecs like HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, AV1, AVS2, HEVC, VP9, H.264, and SHVC [email protected] video decoding with H.264 encoding.

Furthermore, its connectivity features will include HDMI 1.4/2.0 with HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.1a, and USB 2.0. For audio, there will be support for Dolby Atmos decoding and 4x directional microphones. The chip also comes with MediaTek's technologies like the AI-PQ, AI-AQ, and AI-Voice.

Let us know what you think about this new MediaTek smart TV chipset on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


MediaTek's next flagship chip Dimensity 2000 rumoured to be based on TSMC's 4nm process

It's almost time for the next-gen flagship war with the chip makers preparing their 4nm offerings for the smartphone companies. According to a Chinese tipster from Weibo, the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 2000 will be based on TSMC's 4nm process, which might give it a chance to rival other powerful contenders.

The tipster stated that the Dimensity 2000 would be power efficient because of TSMC's 4nm process node. Other than that, the processor's ARM V9 architecture will also let its specifications become notable, allowing it to have better performance over the previous generation. Therefore, could MediaTek finally present something at the same level as big players like Qualcomm or Samsung?

Furthermore, Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 895 or 898 is said to use Samsung's 4nm process. The South Korean tech giant will manufacture the base variant, while TSMC will reportedly make the Plus variant in the future. For now, do take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing has been confirmed yet. However, it shouldn't be far until the time we get to hear about the next update!

Are you excited about seeing future flagship smartphones coming with these 4nm processors? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 900 chipset could perform better than the SD 768G chipset

It seems that Digital Chat Station recently posted on the user’s Twitter account, stating that MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 900 chipset could perform better than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 768G chipset. With that being said, we can expect smartphones equipped with this chipset to feature a better price to performance ratio compared to phones that are still using older Dimensity 800 series chipsets.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that MediaTek has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the devices that are equipped with the aforementioned chipset for now.

#DigitalChatStation The mt6877 (temporarily named Dimensity 900) engineering machine ran a score of about 480,000. For reference, the Dimensity 820 and Snapdragon 768G have a score of 440,000, and the Snapdragon 780G has a score of 540,000.

Would you be interested in getting a phone that’s equipped with the Dimensity 900 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MediaTek's upcoming chipset could be better than the Snapdragon 865

Technologies nowadays are advancing rapidly and this goes the same for smartphones too. Just recently, popular leakster Digital Chat Station just read some technical data about MediaTek's next chipset and it's said to be more powerful than the Snapdragon 865 chipset.

From the Weibo post, the specs sheet revealed that the upcoming MediaTek chipset is called the Dimensity 1200. It is made in 6nm and has a higher frequency core than the Snapdragon 865 chipset, so in comparison, that means it's over 2.84GHz. Previous sources have claimed that the Dimensity 1200 chipset could have its prime core (A78) clocking in at 3.0GHz, whereas the other 3 cores at clocked at 2.6GHz. Meanwhile, the other 4 cores (Cortex-A55) at clocked at 2.0GHz.

#DigitalChatStation There is also the advancement of integrated 5G technology. ISP has made great progress, and the camera should be much better than last year's Dimensity model. https://t.co/rsO7TNmlwB

As a new chipset, Digital Chat Station also said that the Dimensity 1200 chipset has a better 5G modem alongside an improved Image Signal Processor which is expected. Some Chinese branded phones have already begun using Dimensity chipsets, such as OPPO, realme, vivo and iQOO. Dimensity smartphones are rarely seen outside of China as well, but we may see it appearing in Huawei and HONOR smartphones in the future.

At the moment, the only Dimensity smartphone in Malaysia is none other than the realme 7 5G. We haven't really tested its strength that much yet (really busy) but we will get there. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek strives to beat Apple by announcing the first 4nm processor

Mobile processor manufacturers like Qualcomm, MediaTek and also Apple are looking forward to getting their first batch of 4nm process to have a head start in the next-generation flagship processors fight. With that said, it is reported that MediaTek is striving to roll out 4nm-based processors before anyone this time, becoming the first to do so in the industry.

According to the source, MediaTek's 4nm chips will be provided by Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC. If everything goes well, the company will introduce the world's first 4nm processor in the first half of next year. For the world's first 5nm processor, it was the A14 Bionic chip announced by Apple, will MediaTek beat the California-based tech giant to become the first for launching 4nm processor?

The upcoming 4nm MediaTek chip is rumoured to run the ARM v9 architecture. It would also include the latest Cortex-X2 and Cortex-A510 cores. For the graphics performance, the chip could use Mali-G710 which is the successor to the Mali-G78.

Let us know what you think about the news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech reports.


MediaTek surpassed Qualcomm in the US as the top chip vendor

In 2020, MediaTek had surpassed Qualcomm to become the number one chip vendor in global markets. However, Qualcomm still had its number one spot secured in the US for several quarters after that. Now, it looks like MediaTek is powerful enough to turn the table by snatching the crown from the US-based company.

During the announcement of the new Dimensity 8000 series chips, the Taiwanese semiconductor company revealed that it was the number one chipmaker for Android devices in the US in Q4 2021, citing IDC statistics. Its chips had accounted for 51% of the market, while Qualcomm stayed at 47%.

Besides that, MediaTek had pointed out specifically which phones helped the company for such achievement. These include Samsung Galaxy A12 4G, Galaxy A32, Moto G Pure, T-Mobile Revvl V Plus, and Boost Celero. It's worth mentioning that the company still doesn't have mmWave 5G connectivity-supported chips yet, so it's impressive that it reached the top even without the technology.

What are your opinions towards this news? Drop a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


ASUS ZenFone 8 spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 chipset

Without exception, ASUS will be launching the ZenFone 8 series later as the company's yearly-refreshed flagship series. Before that happens, a ZenFone 8 device has been spotted on Geekbench with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset. Let's find out what are the other things that will be coming with it!

The device with model number ASUS_I004D could be the ZenFone 8 or the ZenFone 8 Pro. It is said that the variant tested was equipped with 8GB of RAM, but sources claimed that the upcoming series could have up to 16GB. Other than that, the operating system is also found to be running on Android 11.

Earlier rumours have suggested that the series will bring a ZenFone 8 Mini for those who are a fan of compact smartphones. However, the mini version would still be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset without compromises. Last but not least, the series is also said to bring a 120Hz display and a PTZ camera.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming ZenFone 8 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


MediaTek surpasses Qualcomm becoming the top chipset vendor in Q3 2020

Due to the pandemic, the production of smartphones has encountered several challenges this year. However, it looks like the manufacturers are quick to recover before we go into 2021. After bringing the production back to normal, it might have benefited a chip manufacturer one way or another. It is reported that MediaTek has now become the top in the chipset industry by getting the most share from the market.

According to the source, MediaTek is now holding 31% of the Global Smartphone chipset market share in Q3 2020. It overtakes Qualcomm by 2% and also clocks a 5% year-over-year growth. This is the first time for MediaTek to have such an achievement by becoming the biggest chipset vendor. It is mentioned that MediaTek has raised the bars with its mid-range chipsets and has managed to power 3x more Xiaomi phones compared to 2019.

The rest of the share is in the hands of other tech giants like Samsung, HUAWEI's HiSilicon, Apple, and UNISOC. It is interesting to see that HiSilicon has also managed to maintain its share despite the trade ban issued by the U.S. Furthermore, a report predicts that there is still a chance for Qualcomm to take the crown back in Q4 despite being pressured by MediaTek and Apple.

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MediaTek takes up the challenge of making gaming chipset for even cheaper smartphones

When it comes to gaming smartphones, their prices can be quite high sometimes depends on what brand you’re getting. If you’re looking for a gaming smartphone that comes with a really affordable price tag, you might need to wait for a while as MediaTek is planning to bring gaming chipset to even cheaper phones.

Thanks to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G and MediaTek’s Helio G90T, gaming chipsets have become quite a popular thing last year. Now, MediaTek wants cheaper phones to have the features as well, as those chipsets mentioned were made for mid-range and upper mid-range devices. A spokesperson from MediaTek, Yenchi Lee, has stated that the chipset will be lower than the H90T and it will be focused on the mass market.

Other than that, a leak also suggested that an octa-core CPU design (two Cortex-A75 and six Cortex-A55) and a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU will come with the supposedly ‘cheap’ gaming chipset. MediaTek has been working on other technologies as well like tri-cluster CPU and offering GPU updates via PlayStore (like the Snapdragon 865 and 765).

Let us know what you think about the cheap gaming chipset on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


MediaTek teases the first 4nm smartphone chip with a video

Earlier, it was reported that MediaTek would beat Apple to launch the first 4nm processor. Now, it might be happening soon as the company has shared an official teaser video of the processor on YouTube today, with the title "The World's First 4nm-class Smartphone Chip".

Although the announcement date has not yet been confirmed, the event should be close, with MediaTek putting the words "coming soon" in the caption. In the video, besides mentioning that the chip will have high performance, it also hints at improvement for power efficiency. It's surprising to see MediaTek being this early to the 4nm party, but of course, the company still has to prove the capabilities of its new flagship chip on upcoming smartphones.

Other than this, the company has also finally become the largest smartphone chipmaker this year. In a recent investor conference in Taiwan, CEO Rick Tsai announced that "MediaTek is now the largest smartphone SoC maker globally. It continues to gain share across all regions of the world." The CEO added that the brand's Android smartphone market share in North America alone would also cross 25% this year.

It looks like MediaTek's future is full of hope. Are you excited about seeing the first 4nm chip? Let us know by leaving a comment and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


MediaTek to enable cheaper 5G phones with 7nm Dimensity 700 series chipset

Although it's not accessible in many countries yet, 5G is the next big thing in trend and what many companies are developing towards. However, 5G is still relatively new and phones with 5G tend to be more expensive. That's why MediaTek made a cheaper Dimensity chipset to bring down prices.

Yesterday, MediaTek announced the new Dimensity 700 chipset at its annual summit. This is a 5G chipset that's manufactured on a 7nm process, which makes it cheaper than other 5G chipsets. The specs sheet indicate that the Dimensity 700 comes with an 8-core CPU that contains two Cortex-A76 (2.2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (2GHz) CPU cores, as well as a Mali-G57 GPU (950MHz).

Obviously, the key feature of the Dimensity 700 is 5G connectivity. Besides that, it has 5G Carrier Aggregation, dual 5G SIM support, and a 5G UltraSave power-saving technology. Other features include the AI accelerator, as well as support displays with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and multiple voice AIs.

Whether Dimensity 700 chipset phones will really be cheaper is yet to be proven. But if it's significant, it will be something to look forward to when Malaysia gets more widespread 5G coverage. With that said, what else can companies do to make phones more affordable? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MediaTek to launch its latest flagship SoC, the Dimensity 9200+ this 10 May

MediaTek has announced that it will be launching its latest flagship mobile chipset, the Dimensity 9200+ soon. Taking to its official Weibo account, the Taiwanese-based chipmaker revealed that the SoC would make its debut in China on 10 May 2023.

The successor to the Dimensity 9200, the chipset is touted to feature improved performance, even beating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 in a leaked benchmark result on AnTuTu. Moreover, the Dimensity 9200+ was also spotted sporting:

The flagship processor may be powering several Chinese manufacturers’ smartphones, including the iQOO 11S and the vivo X90+. Both devices are touted for release later this year.

Moreover, Redmi and ROG are also expected to release devices powered by the Dimensity 9200+. However, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

So, what are your expectations from the new flagship processor? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


MediaTek to launch its next-gen flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9200 this 8 November

MediaTek is set to unveil its most powerful mobile processor yet, the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 during an upcoming event on 8 November 2022. The successor to the Dimensity 9000, the Dimensity 9200 is the Taiwanese company’s next-gen flagship SoC.

According to tech insider Abhishek Yadav who shared his press invite to the event on Twitter, the event will be held on the aforementioned date at 2.30 pm Taiwanese time. MediaTek has also confirmed the launching event on its official Weibo page, alongside a 6-second video teasing the new mobile processor.

While nothing official has been revealed regarding the new SoC just yet, many tipsters are claiming that the Dimensity 9200 will be sharing a similar architecture with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. According to alleged leaks by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the chipset showed an impressive benchmarking score on AnTuTu.

The benchmark also showed that the chipset will feature one Cortex-X3 prime core, three Cortex-A715 mid-cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores alongside a new Mali Immortalis G-715 MC11 GPU. Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as MediaTek has yet to confirm anything regarding the Dimensity 9200 just yet.

So, what do you guys think of the upcoming next-gen flagship by MediaTek? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


MediaTek to launch the 5nm Dimensity 8000 chip soon as its latest mid-range offering

After launching the flagship 4nm Dimensity 9000 chip, MediaTek still hasn't finished its job as it has a mid-range chip pending. According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the semiconductor manufacturer could soon launch the 5nm Dimesnity 8000 to power next year's mid-range devices.

It's said that the upcoming chip will comprise four Cortex A78 cores that clock in at 2.75GHz and four Cortex A55 cores that have 2.0GHz clock speeds. There could also be a Mali G510 MC6 GPU for the graphics. Furthermore, the tipster added that it supports FHD+ displays with up to 168Hz refresh rate or QHD+ displays with 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include support for LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage and up to 75W fast charging.

The chip could also first appear in some Redmi and realme devices, claimed the tipster. However, we are likely to meet the devices with Dimesnity 9000 before that happens. If nothing goes wrong, the first batch of those devices will come out in Q1 2022. We also can't wait to get our hands on them as MediaTek is said to have done a good job this time in terms of performance.

What do you think about this MediaTek mid-range chip? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


MediaTek to present two new 5G mid-range chipsets that may use 10/12mm process

Earlier, MediaTek has unveiled two of its 6nm-based chipsets that are the Dimesity 1200 and 1100. Now, it's time for the manufacturer to announce its mid-range chipsets for this year. According to a source, there will be two new 5G mid-range chipsets coming and they might be based on an older 10 or 12mm process.

The upcoming mid-range chipsets are expected to slot into the Dimensity 800 and 700 lines. It is said that the focus of these new chips will be on power efficiency, sub-6GHz 5G connectivity plus multimedia and gaming performance. The mentioned 10/12mm process is to be supplied by TSMC.

For the launch schedule, the chipset that goes under the Dimesity 700 line is expected to be announced somewhere between April and June. Meanwhile, the other one could arrive later at MWC 2021 which is scheduled to take place from 28 June 28 to 1 July. Last year, it was rumoured that a Dimensity 600 series chip is also scheduled to be launched in Q3 2021 but nothing has been heard since then.

Let us know what you think about these upcoming MediaTek mid-range chipsets on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech news.


MediaTek to release the Helio G95 chipset with 5% better GPU performance

Based on a statement by MediaTek, it seems that they have unveiled their new Helio G95 chipset which is 5% faster in terms of GPU as compared to the Helio G90T chipset. While not much is known in regards to which smartphone will come equipped with the aforementioned chipset, we do know that it will only come equipped with 4G capabilities instead of 5G.

Other than that, there’s not much difference compared to the Helio G90T chipset. Would you be interested in getting a smartphone that’s equipped with an Helio G95 chipset as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MediaTek unveils Dimensity 7050 chipset, expected to debut in realme 11 series

In mid-April, MediaTek announced that it would launch a new flagship chipset on 10 May 2023. But the Dimensity 9200+ isn't the only one that the company has up its sleeve this month. Now, we also have news of the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset.

Yesterday, MediaTek launched the mid-range Dimensity 7050 via its official website. This is a new 6nm chipset with an octa-core CPU, which consists of two Cortex-A78 cores (2.6GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (2GHz). It also sports a Mali-G68 MC4, plus support for LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Note that these used to be flagship-class features, but have now been added to mid-range chipsets like this one.

In terms of features, the Dimensity 7050 will support 120Hz refresh rate screens, 200MP camera sensors, Wi-Fi 6, and more. At a glance, you can see that the Dimensity 7050 is more of an upper mid-range model. While the CPU isn't as powerful as a 2023 flagship, it should be capable of comfortably playing high-end 3D games at medium settings.

However, we won't know for sure until we test a phone with the Dimensity 7050. Fortunately, the realme 11 series launching soon will allegedly feature this chipset. If you're interested, don't forget to look out for our launch report on 10 May 2023.


ASUS ZenFone 9 release: 5.9-inches & Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, starting price from ~RM3110

Just a few hours ago, ASUS unveiled the ZenFone 9 unexpectedly and seems to cater to users who like small smartphones. So what does it have? And is it coming to Malaysia? Read on below to find out.

For starters, we say that the ZenFone 9 caters to small smartphone users because of its size. The AMOLED display is just 5.9-inches which is slightly bigger than the iPhone 13 mini at just 5.4-inches. Nowadays, most newer phones are easily over 6-inches so it's nice to see small phones around. Moreover, the ZenFone 9 features a 120Hz refresh rate too.

In addition, you can also find the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset which comes in a few memory configurations (more on that later). Due to its small size, the battery pack is just at a respectable 4300mAh and supports a 30W HyperCharge technology. It also sports two rather large rear cameras - a 50MP (main) + 12MP (ultrawide), whereas the front camera is 12MP.

Other notable features include a WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, aptX and NFC connectivity. Finally, it also runs on ZenUI 9 based on Android 12 out of the box. For the pricing, it starts from $699 (~RM3110) or 799 Euros (~RM3626) presumably for the 6GB + 128GB variant. There is also an 8GB and 16GB of RAM + 256GB but no price was mentioned for that.

It's unknown if ASUS plans to export the ZenFone 9 globally and especially to the Malaysian market. Would you want one if given the chance? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek unveils Dimensity 720 chipset to provide 5G connectivity for mid-range devices

We've been seeing a few new Helio chipsets from MediaTek, but the company has been focusing mostly on its Dimensity series of chipsets. The latest one is the Dimensity 720, a new 5G chipset that we saw hints of with the OPPO A72 leak a few days ago. MediaTek has now launched this chipset, which will provide mid-range devices with 5G connectivity.

Built on the 7nm process, the Dimensity 720 chipset comes with an octa-core CPU, featuring two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. It also has a Mali G57 (MC3) GPU core and has a fully integrated 5G modem, as well as support for faster LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Besides that, it can also support screens with up to 90Hz refresh rate and camera sensors of up to 64MP.

In terms of features, this chipset features MediaTek's 5G UltraSave technology and MiraVision HDR10+. The first one is a power-saving feature that uses both network and content awareness intelligence to manage the 5G model in real-time, thereby extending battery life. As for the second one, it's a technology that improves video playback quality.

From what we can tell, smartphones with the Dimensity 720 will likely be affordable 5G devices with a focus on multimedia entertainment. With that said, what are your thoughts on MediaTek's new chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9000 chipset for future Android flagship smartphones

MediaTek's Dimensity has been quite popular for the past two years, as more and more phones of all ranges are using different kinds of chipsets. Today, the company is proud to present the latest Dimensity 9000 chipset.

Built on a 4nm process from TSMC, the Dimensity 9000 features a new Armv9 architecture with 8-cores. The main core is a single Cortex-X2 clocking in at 3.05GHz, followed by three Cortex-A719 cores at 2.85GHz and the last four Cortex-A510 clocking at 1.8GHz. On the GPU side, it's using an Arm Mali-G710 MC10 alongside an APU of 4 performance cores and 2 flexible cores.

As a flagship tier chipset, it is said to be able to capture a 320MP image thanks to the new 18-bit Imagiq Gen 7 ISP technology. Of course, there are no smartphones that have a 320MP sensor (yet), but the Dimensity 9000 can support a device with a 32MP triple rear camera set. MediaTek also said it's the world's first chipset that can play an 8K AV1 video playback, as well as up to a 180Hz refresh rate in FHD+.

In the internet connectivity corner, the Dimensity 9000 also has a 5G modem in compliance with 3GPP Release 16. However, it doesn't have a mmWave but rather relies on a built-in sub-6Ghz 5G. Also, another world's first for the Dimensity 9000 be the first chipset to support Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6E.

It will be interesting to see how the Dimensity 9000 can fare up against the upcoming Snapdragon 898 chipset by Qualcomm. MediaTek's rival will soon have a conference on 30 November 2021 so we shall wait and see. We expect to see some future Android flagship phones to equip the Dimensity 9000 by 2022. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek unveils new Helio G85 chipset, comes with better GPU performance and AI camera features

Some may have been surprised when Xiaomi unveiled its new Redmi Note 9 series last week, as it came with a new Helio G85 chipset from MediaTek. The company has now unveiled the details behind its new chipset, which is geared towards mobile gaming. This chipset is essentially an upgrade of the Helio G80, with a few extras on top of it.

According to GSMArena, the Helio G85 will feature the same 8-core CPU. It mainly boasts a slight improvement in the GPU department, with a bump to the clock speed from 950Hz to 1GHz. Also, MediaTek has the HyperEngine that can enhance power efficiency and provide smoother performance in games. However, MediaTek didn't mention if improvements were done to the engine.

In terms of features, the new chipset will come with support for AI cameras that will enable features like face unlock, dual-cam bokeh, noise reduction, and more. It will also come with an integrated voice wake-up (VoW) feature and ultra-fast video recording of up to 240fps. You can find out more from MediaTek's website.

As far as we're concerned, the Helio G85 wouldn't have felt like an upgrade if it weren't for a few added features. But its performance will be revealed in the devices to come, so we'll just have to wait and see. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


MediaTek unveils new mid-ranged chipset called the Dimensity 800U with 5G support

MediaTek has officially announced the Dimensity 800U mid-ranged with 5G support, which uses the 7nm manufacturing process. While not much is known in regards to which smartphone will come equipped with the aforementioned chipset, MediaTek did mention that it will most likely make an appearance outside of China starting Q3 2020.

To go into more detail, the chipset is able to support up to 120Hz refresh rate at FHD+ resolution, supports up to 4 image sensors with a maximum of 64MP, and the CPU performs 11% faster while the GPU performs up to 28% faster than the Dimensity 720 chipset. Also, the display supports HDR10+ playback as well as MiraVision PQ engine in order to provide the best experience while viewing video content.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the new MediaTek 800U chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MediaTek was the largest smartphone chipset provider in 2020

Based on a report by digitimes.com, it seems that MediaTek was the biggest chipset provider for smartphones in the year 2020 as they’ve supplied around 351.6 million chips in the year alone. Compared to the previous year, MediaTek supplied 27.2% more chipsets effectively overtaking Qualcomm.

To go into detail, Xiaomi who is one of MediaTek’s largest customers, produced 63.7 million smartphones last year. Their second largest customer, OPPO, imported around 55.3 million units in the same year.

With that being said, we won’t be surprised if MediaTek continues to be the largest provider of smartphone chipsets this year. With all that said, what are your thoughts on MediaTek overtaking Qualcomm? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MediaTek will reveal a new 5G chipset for mid-range smartphones on 7 May

Ah, MediaTek. Our last reported news about them wasn't so pleasant due to manipulating benchmark scores with a few selected chipsets. Despite that, the company is still planning to unveil a new 5G chipset on 7 May 2020. The poster's tagline translates as "5G all-inclusive" and it's said to be made for mid-range smartphones.

According to sources, the new 5G chipset will be unveiled as the MT6853 SoC and could be named as the Dimensity 600 (MediaTek has a habit calling their chipsets Dimensity "something"). As for which smartphone will be the first to use the new 5G chipset, the Redmi K30i might be the first as it was promised that they will make the 5G phone affordable with $250 (~RM1090). Besides Xiaomi, MediaTek is also partners with OPPO and realme so we won't be surprised to see new mid-range 5G phones in the future.

As a direct challenge to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset, we expect to see more news surrounding the new MediaTek 5G chipset on 7 May 2020. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek working on devices with Wi-Fi 7, could launch in 2023

With techs like virtual reality and games streaming, the wireless capabilities of devices had to upgrade to keep up. In the last year or so, Wi-Fi 6 has been the dominant wireless standard in devices. But did you know that Wi-Fi 7 is already on the way?

MediaTek has been working on Wi-Fi 7 and announced the results of its demos to industry partners. For your info, Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) is also known as Extremely High Throughput (EHT). It boasts speeds of up to 2.4 times more than Wi-Fi 6. According to MediaTek, the new wireless standard could become the "true wireline/Ethernet replacement for super high-bandwidth applications".

As mentioned, having routers and devices with such speeds will allow certain applications to run smoother. This includes AR/VR apps, cloud gaming, high-resolution video calls, 8K streaming, and more. MediaTek claimed that its Wi-Fi 7 Filogic can achieve the max speed defined by the IEEE 802.11be standard, which happens to be a whopping 30Gbps.

What's more, we don't have to wait too long for Wi-Fi 7 devices. The company confirmed that products with Wi-Fi 7 could be out starting in 2023. If you plan to upgrade stuff like your router, waiting for next year could be a good idea. But what do you think? Share your comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Mediatek reveals new Helio X25 chipset, and Meizu Pro 6 will be the first to use it

As of 16 March 2016, Mediatek has unveiled a new processor for the high-end market known as the Helio X25. The Helio X25 is a successsor to the Helio X20 clocking at a higher frequency, and Meizu Pro 6 will be the first smartphone to adapt the new chipset.

The Helio X25 has a tri-cluster architecture based on 10 cores, the performance core, Cortex A72 cores will be clocked at 2.3GHz to 2.5GHz while the other two clusters remain the same with 4 x Cortex A53 cores, the GPU also gets an upgrade from 780MHz to 850MHz. Besides that, Helio X25 will also include Cat.6 LTE connectivity, 4G+ with download speed up to 300Mbps, and Pump Express 3.0 fast charging technology which can charge the device up to 75% in just 20 minutes. Even though the hardware are improved, it's said that the power consumption will not increase.

In addition, Meizu Vice President also remarked that with the new chipset, Meizu will make sure and the Pro 6 will outperform and “kill iPhone 7”. A bold statement, but he said Meizu fans will be grateful that it will be worth the wait.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com as we wait patiently for Meizu to reveal the Pro 6 in the coming months.


Meet Fancy, the smallest stabilizer for Smartphones that’s actually pocketable

Most smartphone stabilizers have one thing in common. While they are great tools for serious video shooters, capturing professional-looking videos on your mobile device, none of them are really pocketable. Well, that’s where Wewow Gimbals come into picture with their latest creation, and it is simply called, Fancy.

The Fancy Stabilizer weighs only 180 grams, and with its physical dimensions being only 118mm tall, 43.5mm wide, and 23mm thick, it is ultralight, and easily fits into a small bag or maybe even a jacket pocket. The smartphone will be attached via an adjustable clip, and an electronic stabilization system keeps it stabilized while walking or video-shooting. It also comes with a standard tripod mount, allowing it to be attached to selfie sticks or tripods to enhance your video-shooting experience.

The Fancy Stabilizer also offers soft lighting in the form of an added LED light, as well as a small selfie mirror on its back. It packs a 2600mAh battery that provides up to eight hours of stabilization, and it can also be used as a power bank.

Getting all excited for this pocketable smartphone stabilizer already? Well, Wewow Gimbals, the Chinese Company behind this interesting accessory is now running an Indiegogo campaign to fund the production of the device. They claimed that it is currently the smallest, and lightest smartphone gimbal on the market. You may now back this project as an early adopter from USD 99 (around RM440). Retail price is expected to be USD 128 (around RM569).


Meet General Mobile GM6, the first Android One phone with a fingerprint sensor

If you had not heard of Android One, well it was originally an idea by Google in partnership with local manufacturers, to produce low-priced smartphones to be sold in emerging markets. These devices are made to Google’s specifications and runs on stock Android. All Android One phones are guaranteed one OS upgrade, whereby the security and system updates are handled by Google themselves.

Well, the latest Android One phone announced, the GM6, comes from Turkish manufacturer, General Mobile. It is the first Android One device to feature a fingerprint reader, which is placed at the bottom of the screen, and also acts as its home button too.

The General Mobile GM6 is powered by a MediaTek MT6737T chipset with quad-core processor, helped by a generous 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It has a 5-inch HD (720p) display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 4. In terms of imaging, it has a 13MP PDAF rear camera with Dual LED flash, while the front selfie unit is 8MP that’s complete with selfie flash. The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, and keeping the lights on is a 3000 mAh battery.

No pricing information is available at the moment of writing. Though, it is expected to be only sold in Turkey. There is a possibility that it would also be sold in more countries, as Google had also recently announced that they do consider selling Android One phones in the US too. The GM6 does look like a compelling device. Would you buy an Android One device if it is priced right? Let us know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page. Stay tuned on TechNave.com for all the latest news on tech.


ASUS ZenFone 9's design and tech specs revealed in a leaked promo video

The ASUS ZenFone 9 is way past the due date, considering the ZenFone 8 launched in May last year. However, the launch of the new generation of ZenFone devices might not be far away, as someone has spotted a promo video that seems to have been posted by mistake.

The video has revealed the complete design of the compact ZenFone 9, sporting a futuristic design. It features a dual-camera setup on the rear, each protruding from the back panel. Meanwhile, the front has a punch-hole cutout to house the selfie camera, and it's nothing special. The device is expected to arrive in four colour options - red, white, blue, and black.

Besides the design, the video has also confirmed some tech specs. They include a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, 4,300mAh battery, 50MP Sony IMX766 camera sensor, 6-axis gimbal OIS support, dual-stereo speakers, and IP68 dust and water resistance rating.

Are you excited about the ASUS ZenFone 9's launch? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel about the design, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


Meet Kodak's first smartphone, the Kodak IM5

A few weeks back, some reports cropped up online hinting at a new Android powered smartphone from Kodak at CES 2015. The news was true indeed as the company unveiled its first ever smartphone called the Kodak IM5 recently. The phone will bear the Kodak name, but will be built by a third-party manufacturer called as Bullit. Unlike earlier predictions, which said that the new Kodak device will feature some unique camera tech, the IM5 turns out to be another mid-range smartphone. It comes with an octa-core Mediatek MT6592 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB of expandable storage. This is the same configuration used by most cheap Android smartphones these days. There is a 5-inch display up front with 720p resolution. At the back, there is a 13MP rear camera and at the front, you have a 5MP shooter. Unfortunately, these cameras are pretty ordinary and there are very little customization options available to the user. The Kodak IM5 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS with a special UI developed in partnership with Bullit. This interface is reportedly simpler to use than stock Android and is aimed at first time smartphone users. The device is also quite cheap and will be available to retail for $249 (RM888) in US in Q1 2015. A Malaysia release date of the device is not expected anytime soon.


Meet Manta X7, the smartphone without actual buttons

While we have seen smartphones with unique button placements like in the LG G3, a new Chinese based manufacturer is looking to develop a smartphone with no physical button at all. So, the phone will have a clean design with just a display up front. It will be called the Manta X7 and will run on the company's custom OS, built on top of Android called MO7os. As the device is still under development, no concrete details are available about how it works. But simple operations like powering up the phone and controlling volume could be via gesture controls. For example, it is said that one side of the phone will feature a unique thumb tracking technology which will detect the user's thumb and adjust the phone's dialer. This would make one handed operating very easy, even if the phone is large in size. Moreover, other controls such as turning volume up or down, accessing apps etc could be via some sensors in the bezels or smart gestures in the OS. Hardware details are scarce, but some speculate that it will run on a Mediatek processor. It is also doubtful whether the phone would be released outside of China, hence, we don't expect it to hit Malaysian markets anytime soon.


Meet the Gresso Regal Black, the $3000 (RM10427) titanium body luxury smartphone

Gresso, the Swiss luxury smartphone and accessory maker has announced a new luxury smartphone in the market, called the Gresso Regal Black. The phone is made of grade 5 titanium, the same material used in sports cars and aeroplanes. The company also gives an option of 18 karat gold finish while the phone undergoes over 8 hours of machining and is assembled by hand. Like the recently announced Lamborghini Tauri 88 luxury smartphone, the Regal Black too comes with top-end tech specs. Inside, there is a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. On the front, there is a 5-inch Full HD 1080p display and a 5MP front camera. At the back, there is a 13MP camera sensor. The phone runs on Android and comes with standard connectivity features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but lacks high speed 4G LTE support. The Gresso Regal Black luxury smartphone will be available in three different versions; namely the R1 costing $3000 (RM10427) and made entirely out of titanium, the R2 costing $5000 (RM17380) with 18K white gold finish and PVD coating and finally the R3 costing the same as the R2 but with 18K yellow gold and PVD coating. Gresso will release only 999 marked Regal Blacks in the market each with its own certificate of authenticity. We don't expect a Malaysia release of the phone but those interested can check out the company's website for more details.


Meet the first ever surround display 5G & 108MP cam smartphone - Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha for ~RM11,770

Just this afternoon, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G first got introduced but we think that it was the Mi MIX Alpha that got the most attention. As a new 5G concept smartphone that is sandwiched by the glass all around, Xiaomi is calling this a surround display concept and here's what we know about it so far.

By adopting a flexible OLED display in a folded manner, the front and back are entirely made out of it as mentioned and not a single button is seen on the phone. It relies on a virtual button and uses a new screen sound technology, replacing the traditional speaker grills.

Going into the tech specs, the Mi MIX Alpha uses an LCP high-integration antenna which has a total of five antenna bands and supports 5G dual-card full-network. Of course, the phone also uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset for the 5G connectivity, along with a rather huge memory capacity - 12GB of RAM and 512GB UFS 3.0 storage. It supports fast charging (40W) for the 4050mAh battery.

The camera setup is quite super too, the triple camera consists of a 108MP (main) + 20MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (portrait) sensor. There's no need for a front camera because the display is surrounding the phone anyway.

Since this is a one of a kind concept smartphone, Xiaomi is not planning to mass-produce it so only a limited number of units will be available. They are going to release it at the end of December for the price of 19,999 Yuan. That's roughly around ~RM11,770 after a direct conversion!

So what do you think of the Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Mega Man making a comeback in Rockman X DiVE for both iOS and Android

Wow this is exciting! The last time that we heard about Mega Man (or Rockman in other parts of the region) was back in 2004 and it's making a comeback! According to sources, Capcom Taiwan has recently announced a new mobile game called Rockman x DiVE.

From the video, it's definitely sticking back as a 2D scroller action RPG and it's currently in development for iOS and Android platform. Besides Mega Man, another popular character, Zero will also make an appearance and we certainly hope that other Mavericks will be there as well for old times sake. This was hinted heavily on its official webpage, where it reads:

"Deep Log" appears abnormal for unknown reasons All stages, Mavericks, all the characters from "Mega Man X Series" are all mixed up because of game errors."

Oh my, sounds like a Royal Rumble match for every villain that appeared over the years. Such exciting times.

There is no teaser about the release date yet but we are looking forward to this. Which Mega Man series is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more mobile gaming news at TechNave.com.


Meike MK-H6S Pro allows Sony QX-1 to be mounted on your Apple iPhone 6/6S

The camera sensor on the Apple iPhone 6 is considered one of the better camera on mobiles today. However it can’t compare with a larger sensor in resolution. The Sony QX-1 is a perfect partner to have, but the mounting system leaves much to be desired. Meike aims to fix that with their MK-H6S Pro case.

What makes this case different from the rest is that it is compatible with its own set of lenses – a wide, macro and fisheye adapted lens for the iPhone 6 own camera. The other unique proposition of the case is that you can attach the Sony QX-1 onto the case and have it mounted at the centre of the case.

This gives the camera a better position and balance when mounted onto the iPhone 6/6S, and it comes with a shutter button and a grip for better ergonomic during photo or video capture.


Meitu V4 officially announced with a 21MP front camera

Yes you read that right, the Meitu V4 has been officially announced with a huge 21MP front camera which you can see from the image. So not only can you take fantastic selfie portraits now, vloggers who do selfie video record will find it satisfactory as well. Check out the Meitu V4 Tech specs:-

This model comes in pink accents, light turquoise, and pink colour. It's also made of metal and priced at $548 (RM2401.94). There's also another version too, which is the Meitu V4s. This one is a “weaker” version, as the camera features just a 13MP sensor (for both back and front) while the screen display is a 4.7-inch with 720 x 1280 resolution with Android is 4.4. However, the rest remains the same. The cost for it is $376 (RM (RM1648.05). No Malaysia release dates, but watch third-party sellers for it if you're interested.


Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Lite and Plus officially released in China

Meizu has finally released their Meizu 15 series smartphones in Wuzhen, China with a starting price of RMB1700 (~RM1053), RMB2500 (~RM1,546) and RMB3000 (~RM1855) for the Meizu 15 Lite, Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus respectively.

In terms of tech specs, the Meizu 15 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, either 64GB or 128GB internal storage, 12MP + 20MP dual camera and a 12MP selfie camera, 5.46-inch Super AMOLED display along with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It will come in 3 different colours which are White, Black, Blue and Gold.

The Meizu 15 Lite, on the other hand, houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 12MP rear camera, 20MP selfie camera and a 5.45-inch IPS Display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Finally, the largest of the 3, the Meizu 15 Plus is powered by the Samsung Exynos 8895 Chipset, 6GB of RAM, either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, 12MP + 20MP rear cameras, 20MP selfie camera, and a 5.95-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The device will come in 3 different choices which are Black, Gray, and Gold.

All the smartphones mentioned does not feature a display notch at the top which is definitely something to consider for those who prefer a more traditional and cleaner display. There is no news on a Malaysian release date for the Meizu 15 series. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Meizu 17 prices leaked ahead of launch, will set you back ~RM2441

Despite it being set to launch today, details of the upcoming Meizu flagship smartphone continue to leak. The Meizu 17 series is expected to launch later today but the price for its base model has already been made known. Product pages for the new phones have been added to a Chinese retail site, which had revealed the price for the Meizu 17.

According to the JD.com product listing, the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant for the Meizu 17 will retail for 3999 yuan (~RM2441). This is the only one which has a price revealed so far, with the other variant that has 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage listed as 9999 yuan, which is obviously a placeholder. Also, while the price for the Meizu 17 Pro wasn't listed, a previous leak suggests that will be priced at 4500 yuan (~RM2747).

Meizu's next smartphone series is targeted to compete with other Chinese flagship smartphones. It comes with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, smooth 90Hz display, a large 4500mAh battery, and a new 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera sensor. There's also the Meizu 17 Pro, which is expected to have wireless fast-charging support, LPDDR5 RAM, and a ceramic body.

Unfortunately, Meizu hasn't been all that keen on bringing its devices to Malaysia. Having said that, we'll still be reporting on the full release of the phone later today, so do look out for that if you're curious about the Meizu 17 series. For now, let us know what you think of this phone on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news on the latest gadgets.


Meizu 17 series has landed with Qualcomm SD865 and Sony IMX686 camera sensor

After hearing many rumours about the Meizu 17 series, the long-awaited devices have finally been launched today to serve us nothing but powerful performance. The series brings two identical devices including a vanilla Meizu 17 and a Meizu 17 Pro with better tech specs. Now, let's continue to find out which selling points of the devices can attract you.

To start with, both Meizu 17 and 17 Pro will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM support on the Pro, and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM support for the standard Meizu 17. They will come with the options of 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage as well. For battery, both of them will feature a 4500mAh battery that supports 30W wired fast-charging, while the Pro variant will get an extra 27W wireless fast-charging.

For photography, the devices will indeed use a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor for their main shooters. However, the other cameras might have a huge difference between the two. On the Meizu 17 Pro, there will be an 8MP telephoto module that promises up to 8x lossless zoom, a 32MP ultrawide lens, and a new S5K3 3D ToF camera from Samsung to capture depth data and AR content. For the standard Meizu 17, it brings a second 12MP wide-angle lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 5MP macro lens.

Furthermore, the Meizu 17 and 17 Pro are built around a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. There is also a punch-hole cutout to house the 20MP front-facing camera. Other than that, they will have an in-display fingerprint sensor, a dual speaker setup, and a new Meizu mEngine 3.0 haptic engine as well. Both devices will run on Android 10 with Flyme 8.1 OS.

Meizu 17 Pro Collector Edition (left) and Meizu 17 Aircraft Carrier version (right).

The Meizu 17 comes in three colours which are green, gray and white. It is currently up for pre-order starting from the price 3,699 Yuan (~RM2,265) for 8/128GB version to 3,999 Yuan (~RM2,449) for 8/256GB version. The Meizu 17 Pro will be available in mint green, black, and white, with the price of 4,299 Yuan (~RM2,633) for 8/128GB version and 4,699 Yuan (~RM2,878) for 12/256GB version. There will also be two limited versions including the Meizu 17 Pro Collectors Edition priced at 9,999 Yuan (~RM6124) and a Meizu 17 Aircraft Carrier version priced at 4,299 Yuan (~RM2633).

Share with us your opinion about the newly launched Meizu 17 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more new smartphone updates.


ASUS ZenFone AR is the world’s first Tango and DayDream phone

Combining two features together, both being high end imaging solution may not be easy – but ASUS has managed to do it. We talked about the leaked information yesterday, and now we have the official announcement of the ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone.

The phone itself is a high-end device. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor (which has been optimised for Tango), and up to 8GB of RAM!. The 5.7-inch screen is a 1440 x 2560 Super AMOLED screen, and it is ready for both Tango Augmented Reality (AR) using the onboard 23-megapixel main camera, motion tracking camera and a depth-sensing camera; as well as DayDream Virtual Reality (VR). Cooling everything down is an advanced Vapor Cooling system.

It will come out to the market with Android 7.0 Nougat in tow. As a smartphone, it looks rather fetching and nice – especially with the clustered sensor sitting at the back of the phone. It is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2017, so we have to wait until then for any Malaysia shipping confirmation – so stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the new ASUS ZenFone AR.


Meizu 17 to be launched on 8 May 2020, will have 90Hz display and 30W fast-charging

Meizu tried to venture into Malaysia a few years ago, but the lack of marketing meant it was quickly pushed out of the market by more aggressive competitors. Still, the company had no problems thriving in China and has been teasing its new flagship device for a while now. The upcoming Meizu 17 is expected to be released on 8 May 2020 and it's going to have some impressive specs.

According to GSMArena, Meizu has confirmed that its Meizu 17 device will come with a 4500mAh battery and supports 30W fast-charging through its mCharge technology. Also, we know that it's expected to come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, a display with 90Hz refresh rate, and the much faster UFS 3.1 storage.

In terms of features, there will be a quad-cam setup at the back and a single punch-hole camera in front. If you look at image teaser, there's an unidentified component in the middle of the four cameras too, though we have no idea what it does. It's also believed that the device will be using an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Considering the way Meizu has been dropping its teasers almost daily, we can probably expect to see more reveals in the days leading up to the official launch. Having said that, would you be interested in getting the Meizu 17 for yourself? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Meizu 20 series release: SD 8 Gen 2 and 50MP triple cameras from ~RM1927

Meizu has just launched its latest flagship smartphone lineup in China, the Meizu 20 series powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Consisting of the Meizu 20, Meizu 20 Pro and the top-ranking Meizu 20 Infinity, read on to find out more about all three variants.

According to its official Chinese website, the highest-end 20 Infinity features a 6.79-inch LTPO (1-120Hz) SUPER AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1368 x 3192 pixels. The 20 Pro also has the same display and resolution but with a slightly bigger 6.81-inch size, though the 20 Infinity has slimmer bezels of only 2.48mm.

Meanwhile, the vanilla variant packs a 6.55-inch 144Hz OLED panel with an FHD+ resolution. All three variants feature a punch-hole cutout at the top middle which houses the 32MP front-facing camera.

Speaking of which, the 20 Pro has a 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 50MP telephoto triple-camera setup, while the 20 Infinity features a 50MP main + 12MP ultra-wide + 12MP telephoto. The vanilla 20 has the worst of the three, sporting a 50MP main + 16MP ultra-wide + 5MP auxiliary triple-camera setup.

As for the battery, the 20 Pro has the largest capacity at 5000mAh which supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. The 20 Infinity has a 4800mAh cell (65W wired and 50W wireless charging) while the vanilla 20 sports a 4700mAh battery (67W wired charging).

Under the hood, all three variants are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Other notable specs include Flyme 10 OS, an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity, WiFi 7, dual SIM and AutoPhone link to supported Geely cars.

The vanilla 20 is offered in green, yellow, pink and black colour options at CNY2999 or ~RM1927 for the 12/128GB variant. The 12/512GB configuration is priced at CNY3799 or ~RM2441.

Meanwhile, the 20 Pro comes in either silver, gold or black and is priced at CNY3999 or ~RM2569 (12/128GB) up to CNY4799 or ~RM3083 (12/512GB). The 20 Infinity is available in silver, green and black at CNY6299 or ~RM4047 for 12/256GB all the way to CNY8499 or ~RM5460 for the top ranging 16GB/1TB model.

As of the time of writing, Meizu has yet to reveal whether the 20 series will be available outside of China. For the latest tech news and releases such as this, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave!


Meizu Blue Charm Metal is official for $199 with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera and more

The Meizu Blue Charm Metal ready to rock

The Meizu Blue Charm Metal has gained quite a buzz for the past few days after its leak from Weibo. But we can now officially confirm the Blue Charm is made entirely of magnesium and aluminium metal, and of course the official tech specs as follows:-

Did we mention you can get it in green, pink, yellow and white colours too?

It's currently on sale in China for RMB1099 (RM4704.21) for the 16GB storage version and RMB1299 (RM5560.30) for the 32GB storage version. But fret not, the metal 16GB storage version is only $199 ( RM851.81) at retailers outside of China with a pre-order sale going on now.


Meizu M1 Note coming to Malaysia soon?

While it is already available through third-party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom and DirectD, the Meizu M1 Note could soon be coming to Malaysia officially. This news comes courtesy of Meizu themselves through their MeizuMart web store. While they didn't name Malaysia specifically, they did say that the M1 Note will be available globally soon. They also didn't name the price but we expect it to be from CNY999 (RM592) which is how much it is priced in China. Tech specs for the M1 Note are quite high-end with an octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5.5-inch full HD display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 4G LTE and dual SIM support. These features are quite similar to the Honor 4X which is also expected to arrive in Malaysia very soon. Incidentally, the M1 Note is being priced from RM659 so if you'd like to pick up a set earlier, the price difference isn't that big.


Meizu M1 Note officially announced with 5.5-inch full HD display for CNY999 (RM561)

Can you imagine a full HD 1080p display smartphone for below RM600? Apparently Meizu can as they recently announced the Meizu M1 Note smartphone with the most notable tech specs and features being a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display at just CNY999 (RM561). It will be the first smartphone in their new Blue Charm smartphone range and offer a 64-bit 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage. The aforementioned 5.5-inch display will use an IGZO display with full HD 1080p pixel resolution for a pixel density of 403ppi. Considering that IGZO is supposed to be thinner and lighter, we suppose this does contribute somewhat to the 145g and 75.2 x 150.7 x 8.9mm measurements the smartphone comes with. Other tech specs include a 13MP rear camera using a Samsung sensor, 5MP front camera with 4-element lens, dual SIM support and a 3140 mAh battery. While the M1 Note has a unibody chassis on the outside it uses a mostly polycarbonate (plastic) body that comes in blue, green, pink, yellow and white. Still no news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but hopefully Meizu Malaysia might bring it in soon.


Meizu M1 Note with 16GB storage is now available in Malaysia for RM699

Meizu Malaysia has announced the official Malaysia release date of the Meizu M1 Note as today. Available online at the Meizu store and in Malaysia the smartphone packs in 16GB of storage for RM699. It is currently available in blue, green and pink with the yellow, white and 32GB storage versions expected by the end of March 2015. Starting from today you can also go to the following locations for some hands-on time of your own:


Meizu M1 Note with octa-core MT6752 processor coming to Malaysia soon for RM699

Last year, the Chinese smartphone maker, Meizu unveiled an affordable yet powerful LTE enabled smartphone in the market called the Meizu M1 Note. A few days back, the company teased that the device will soon be available in global markets. Now, Meizu Malaysia has confirmed the launch of the Meizu M1 Note in the country and it will unveil the release date of the device within this week. Unsurprisingly, the M1 Note will retail for RM699 which is slightly higher than the phone's price tag in China. However, the tech specs more than justifies this price. The phone features an octa-core 64-bit MT6752 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB / 32GB storage options. There will be a large 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display at the front with Corning's Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera will be of 13MP with dual LED dual tone flash and the front shooter will be of 5MP.The Meizu M1 Note will support dual SIM cards with LTE connectivity. It will come with a 3140 mAh battery at the back. Meizu Malaysia also adds that there will be several places in Malaysia for customers to check out the devices before purchase.


Meizu M3 Note mid-range smartphone revealed with 4100 mAh battery in China

So as confirmed, Meizu has unveiled the M3 Note as a mid-range smartphone at Beijing, China today. The price listed for it is 799 Yuan (around RM494) for the 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM version and 999 Yuan for the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version, as speculated in the previous leak. Below are the official specifications:-

The silver, gold and gray fullmetal M3 Note has upgraded its home button with a mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor, and it's said to unlock the phone in just 0.48 seconds. Battery can last for 17 hours of video playback and 32 hours of talktime. Also, the phone weighs 163 grams. The smartphone will go on retail sale on April 11 through the company’s website and other notable retailers in China, however, there is no word on international release.

In addition, Meizu also revealed a new Bong 2P fitness tracker tor 79 Yuan (around RM47) independently and 60 Yuan (around RM36) as a bundled option with the M3 Note. The fitness tracker has a 40-day battery life, which is impressive.

And there’s also the EP51 Bluetooth headphones that can last 6 hours of battery life, features omni directional microphone, nano waterproof material and super light weight body. It cost 269 Yuan (around RM162) independently or at 199 Yuan (around RM120) with the M3 Note.

That's all from Meizu today and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu M3 Note review - A good looking phone but could do much better

Among the smartphone China brands in Malaysia, Meizu is probably the only one that has not really made their presence known when compared with the likes of vivo, OPPO, Xiaomi, honor and Huawei. But to be fair, they have not set up any official Meizu store nor a branch office here, however, this is also a problem because that also means most consumers have no idea about this brand, so today, we're here to give you an insight of who Meizu is, with the M3 Note review.

The M3 Note first made its debut in the Malaysia market at the end of September with a price tag of RM849, pretty economical right? It is, but so is Xiaomi but we'll get to that at the end, so let's take a look at the design aspect of the device first.

As a mid-range tier smartphone, it has a nice solid "premium" like body build. That being said, the design suspiciously looks similar to the Apple iPhone 6 series and Samsung phones because it only has one mTouch home button. It's rare to see one on an Android phone, not to mention, the mTouch is rectangular too so in other words, it's like a baby from both Apple and Samsung, but hey, can't really expect much from phone designs nowadays since they all look similar.

This is how the front looks like, with 13MP camera + LED flash at the back

The power and volume buttons on the right side (top), and Hybrid dual SIM slot on the left (bottom)

At the top, only a lone headphone jack there (left), while the microphone grill, USB 2.0, and speaker grill are at the bottom (right)

Here are the Meizu M3 Note specifications

Supposedly, there's also a 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM variant but in our Bolehland case, we're getting the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM model. Other than that, there're not many features to check out with the M3 Note, the fingerprint response is quite good, you have the typical camera mode setup with the Manual, Beauty, Panorama and other modes, and there's only one button at the front without the back button...or is there?

The mTouch button is quite unique because not only does it serve as a fingerprint sensor and a home button, but also as a back button. To go back to the previous page, all you need to do is just tap once and that's it, and to go to the home page you need to press it. And to open multitasking menu, you can just slide your finger from either side of the mTouch and it will bring you there. Now that's pretty cool.

However, the display quality is quite a letdown. According to other review sources, the display is a "downgrade" when compared to the predecessors, so because of this, it's hard to see anything on the display panel when you're outdoors with the sun shining brightly.

Speaking of average specifications, for some reason the phone doesn't show how many notification numbers you have on your apps. There's also no one hand mode, and the most head-scratching one is the OS because it's using Android 5.1 Lollipop, even though the current Marshmallow version has been around for a few months now. But with the Flyme 5.1 OS, this kind of makes up for the lack of the latest OS. The user interface is quite nice, nothing too complicated there.

Now onto the performance, the M3 Note delivers a mixed bag of results. For one, it could barely play high-end games like Asphalt 8: Airborne which is a shame because it uses a 5.5-inch display that's great for gaming, you can still play it if you set it to medium graphics, but where's the fun in that?

It does not mean that it can't play other games, though, but it loads them rather slow even with the 3GB RAM, which is still tolerable enough if you're just a little bit more patient. The speaker also sounds a bit distorted when the volume is set to the max.

On the bright side, at least the battery juice is awesome. It packs 4100 mAh so it can easily last you at least a day, or more if you don't really play much. As much as we like the huge battery pack, we would also like it if there was a quick charge technology on it because having that kind of battery means a longer time to fully charge.

In the camera corner, we weren't expecting much considering the price range, especially on night shots. But even so, we didn't expect to see so much noise in the pictures even in broad daylight. To add on to that, the autofocus is a tad slow and every avid photographer knows how precious 1 second can be when you want to take that exact shot at the right moment. But with some help and knowledge on lighting, you could pull off a decent shot. Here are some shots we took:

Manual mode ISO 1600, 1/2 sec (left) and 1/3 sec (right)

Close up shot (left), you can still see some noise despite in good lighting condition; and another close up shot (right) that has a nice bokeh effect playing along with the lighting

A lot of noise spotted in this Medium shot (left) under good lighting,and low light setting (right)

So what do we think of the device? Well, we like the well-polished design as well as the cool multi-purpose mTouch home button that can do 'back' functions and act as a fingerprint sensor. The Flyme U.I. is simple enough and the battery offers fairly good performance.

On the other hand, it's unfortunate that for a 5.5-inch phone it cannot play games like Asphalt 8 smoothly and the OS is still stuck in the previous generation. You can still watch movies on it but due to the not so good overall picture quality, you can probably only do that indoors. Comparing a similar price range of RM849, there's plenty of other competition like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (3GB RAM variant) because they both share the exact same price, and it performs a lot better too.

Suffice to say, we shouldn't write off Meizu just yet as we have not touched their higher end models like the Meizu MX6 or Pro 6 which aren't in Malaysia yet. They still have potential in Malaysia as I do know some people who have a Meizu phone, but what do you think? Know anyone else using a Meizu phone? Thanks for reading and as always, stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com.