OPPO F7 now available on Celcom EasyPhone and Bundle Plans, going as low as RM35/month or even free

Hey O-Fans, have you been itching to get the OPPO F7 but don't want to fork out the whole cash? Celcom may just have something in store for you, the F7 is now available on the EasyPhone Plan or its phone bundle plans which you can get the phone for free!

Of course, you can only get the F7 for free if you sign up the FIRST Platinum 148 or FIRST Platinum Plus 188 plan. Alternatively, you can also choose the EasyPhone package and pay RM35 per month on top of the First Platinum Plus 188. Do note that the price for both plans is subjected to a 24-months agreement. Below is the table for your reference.

For more information, kindly refer to the Celcom's page about the F7 here and stay tuned for more local tech gadget promotion sales at TechNave.com.


OPPO F7 officially launched in India with Helio P60, AI-driven 25MP front camera and more for ~RM1324

The OPPO F7 was officially launched in India recently for 21990 INR (~RM1324) as one of the first smartphones to use a MediaTek Helio P60 processor and AI-driven 25MP Sony IMX576 front camera, 16MP rear camera along with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, up to 128GB microSD and a 6.23-inch FHD+ (19:9 aspect ratio, 2280 x 1080 pixels so it is obviously notched) display.

Available in a glass backed red, silver and a premium diamond cut black, it has a 3400 mAh battery, facial unlock, rear fingerprint sensor and a dual SIM 4G LTE. The more premium version packs in 6GB of RAM and 128GB worth of storage for 26990 INR (~RM1624). The AI or Artificial Intelligence features include Smart AI recognition, Software HDR and Vivid mode to take the best and most natural skinned shots possible while AR Stickers are the usual Augmented Reality emoji equivalent.

Quite obviously, there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet but if OPPO intends to stay relevant with the recently released vivo V9, we expect the OPPO F7 price to stay around RM1399 or so. Which would you buy? Check out our comparison tool for a clearer tech specs comparison and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO F7 pre-order sales to start on 16 April 2018 with a gift box worth RM299

This just came in, OPPO Malaysia will be starting its OPPO F7 pre-order sales on 16 April until 20 April 2018. Judging on the cover image sent by them, the gift box comprises a headphone (possibly a Bluetooth model), a smartphone hardcover and a ring holder. All these items are worth RM299.

Wait, if there's no official price yet then how do you pre-order the F7? Well, you may join the pre-order activity offline from any OPPO Concept Store (link below), OPPO 800 official sales points or at the company's e-commerce store online by paying a deposit fee of RM100. Also just to add on to the hot topic of pricing, knowing OPPO's favourite number of adding a number 8 at the back, it could very well be RM1298 just like before or RM1398, we are just throwing around our assumption here.

The F7 is featuring the world's first 25MP front camera and coupled with an A.I. powered selfie 2.0. By the way, both F7 Product Ambassadors, Hebe Tien and Neelofa will be attending the F7 exclusive launch on 19 April 2018. Below are the links to check out the pre-order details and store locations. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


ASUS teases upcoming Malaysian big releases for latest ASUS ZenBook laptops and ASUS ZenFone AR

Not even a week after Computex 2017 and already a certain Mr. Anonymous has given us a giant tease on ASUS’ big releases in the months to come through a very vague email.

Yup, the extremely brief teaser email from Mr. Anonymous simply reads:

“Just a heads-up without letting the cat out of the bag, something big is happening on mid-June (Zen!), July (Augment!) and August (Zen!). There you have it, the key words!”

Hmm, not much to work with but the keywords are of course “Zen!”, “Augment!” and then “Zen!” again with their respective dates. What we speculate is that the dates are the release dates and the keywords are the respective devices to be released.

BUT, which device? Based on what we saw in Computex 2017 in Taiwan, the “Zen!” could be the upcoming ZenBook Pro or the ZenBook 3 Deluxe. The “Augment!” keyword is a bit tricky, but we think it means Augmented Reality which is a big feature of the upcoming ZenFone AR.

So readers, what do you think? You think you can put the pieces together? Personally I reckon it’s the ZenBook 3 Deluxe, ZenFone AR and finally the ZenBook Pro in that order.

Make sure to leave a comment on your predictions and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest updates.


OPPO F7 pre-order starts today, customers may stand a chance to meet and greet Min-Chen or win a free phone

In conjunction with the OPPO F7 launch this week, OPPO Malaysia has prepared a few fun activities for the O-Fans and the public in Sunway Pyramid (Orange Concourse) on 21 April 2018. One of the activities will be a roadshow with the appearance of Min-Chen at 3 PM.

But here's the catch, though. Only those who have pre-ordered the F7 today (16 April) until 20 April 2018 may stand a chance to have a one-on-one interaction on stage with Min-Chen during the first sale roadshow. As mentioned in our previous post, you will have to put RM100 deposit at your nearest OPPO Concept store, authorised sales points or online. On top of that, the 7th, 77th, 777th and the 7777th customer who placed the order online will get the F7 for free.

Think you're lucky enough to get a free phone or hang out with Min-Chen? Good luck and have fun at the roadshow! Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO F7 review: More than just a selfie expert smartphone

Will the selfie smartphone trend ever end? Unlikely, but that doesn't mean we should hate on it even though it caters to the casual users. OPPO Malaysia is back once again with another selfie device called the OPPO F7. We can make fun of them for not knowing how to count, but the F7 proved to be a big step from the F5. What do we mean? Read below to find out!

So the first thing you will notice is obviously the glossy glass design on both front and back leaving the side metal alone. While it looks elegant to catch attention from your friends and family (especially the Solar Red and Sunshine Red model), I can't help but notice how awkwardly the front display protrudes itself entirely from all sides. Most devices are usually flat or in some cases, curved to the side but it's like OPPO just decided to slap it on and call it a day.

The Solar Red variant is darker than the Sunshine Red variant

To be fair, the awkward front display actually helps a lot for the protective casing to fit right in so that it won't come off so easily (so it is fitting in the case). Actually, as long as you have a protective casing, you will pretty much forget about the protruding front display afterwards and move on.

Then there's the notch on top of the display, we know how many of you are annoyed with it and I am too. There's an option for you to hide the notch on certain apps in the settings, but doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of having one in the first place? For example, the screen-to-body ratio is 19:9 and that's a lot of space, but if I was watching a YouTube video horizontally with the notch hidden, it becomes 18:9. I'm just saying.

The front look, using 2.5D glass and the resolution is in FHD+ 1080p

One of the notch problems if you don't hide your notch

Side view, if you know your tech gadget stuff, the volume and power buttons are the same as the iPhone models lol

Headphone jack, microUSB port 2 and speaker grill at the bottom, the speaker grill is oddly placed at that side because if I turn the phone horizontally to the left by default, my palm is blocking the sound from coming out whenever I'm gaming

Triple SIM slot, yay! And the black front display you see there is the one I'm talking about which doesn't look that nice to me

Here are the specifications for the OPPO F7:

As the review title suggests, the F7 is more than just a selfie device. Sure, it has the world's first 25MP front camera using a Sony IMX 576 sensor, but another thing to highlight is the fact that it's using a brand new mid-range Helio P60 processor from MediaTek. Compared to its predecessor, the MT6763T Helio P23, this new chipset performs a lot better and it's a welcome addition, which we will talk more about later. Also, it comes with a 6GB + 128GB memory model too.

In the features corner, the F7 does have some nice stuff on it. For those who use two SIM cards and a microSD card, the F7 is one of those rare devices that offers triple SIM card slots so you won't be forced to choose between a nano SIM and microSD slot. Then you have the AR Stickers for the camera, as well as a new Super Vivid Mode that turns up the colour contrast better.

One of my favourite features is the face unlock. In fact, I daresay the face unlock is better than Apple's Face ID and I rarely use the fingerprint sensor. There's one option in the setting that allows you to just slightly lift the phone up without having to turn on the button and voila, it unlocks itself via face unlock super fast. Now this is what I call face unlock!

The iPhone clone camera user interface, btw if you notice at the top left, you can see that the phone can pick out scene detection so that's nice

Game Acceleration is OPPO's version for gaming and will help to block out any incoming calls and messages. It also helps to optimize the games for the best performance

On the far left, you can actually pull out some features while gaming. From the top to bottom, it has social apps, video recording, quick screenshot and a block banner notification

Here's where you can control the notch visibility in the settings

Full-screen multitasking and floating windows feature (aka Picture-in-Picture mode)

Here's how the full-screen multitasking mode looks like

Apparently, there's an anti-harassment function too haha

Alright, so now onto the performance section. Just how good is the Helio P60 chipset? To sum it up from our previously written news about its debut, it is a 12nm chipset and cuts down up to 15% power consumption when compared with a 14nm octa-core chipset. It clocks in at 2.0GHz with 4x Cortex A53 cores and another 4x Cortex-A73 cores, then for the GPU, it has the ability to boost up 70% in gaming performance.

Obviously, I had to test this out with Arena of Valor, Asphalt 8: Airborne and PUBG Mobile and suffice to say, I'm quite satisfied with the result the F7 can take the punch without any heat issue. Although PUGB Mobile is only playable on medium setting, you can play high setting on the AoV and Asphalt without any lag. To add on to that, the chipset's low power consumption allows the F7 to be played for long hours.

Most of the time, I would finish downloading the map before other players do

The battery monitor settings, you can check out the usage of apps from the Day Before Yesterday, Yesterday and Today, for 'Today', I only used up half of the battery's life from just surfing Facebook and some AoV rounds for the whole day

So yes, that also means the battery is awesome. As usual, OPPO doesn't put battery charts for monitoring but the F7 can survive a day's usage easily. If you're gaming the whole afternoon, no problem. Photo shooting spree? No sweat. Even though it's using a micro USB port, recharging takes less than two hours and that's great. Moreover, the connection on the phone does a fine job so if you're using Google Maps and Waze, it shouldn't be much of a problem, maybe except when you go to an underground tunnel then it will get lost for awhile until you come back up to the surface.

You must also be thinking that with the 25MP front camera on board, it should take great pictures. And you're right, it does take pretty good photos. If you managed to master the bokeh mode and super vivid mode together, the F7 can turn you into a Disney Princess. The rear camera isn't so bad as well but most of the time it doesn't do that well in an indoor environment. You can check out the photo samples below and be the judge.

Selfie first, here's one without bokeh mode

Selfie with bokeh effect and AI Beauty 2.0

Selfie with AI Beauty 2.0 and Super Vivid mode

Indoor shot, it's suppose to be brighter than this

Colour contrast for the rear camera is generally well received

But sometimes, noise is evident if you look closely

Will you take a look at that photo quality!

It seems that the camera is able to pick up moving objects quite well like those cars

Another close-up at the outdoors with bokeh mode

The 16MP rear camera is usually best used for outdoor photography

Another round of selfie, here's one without AI Beauty 2.0 involved

Not even the strong backlight can take away my spotlight

Using all three AI Beauty 2.0, Super Vivid and bokeh effect mode. Am I a Disney princess now?

Night shots are bad though, so don't even think about it

Now, I'm not a selfie person, but I will say that the OPPO F7 is a pretty good phone overall despite the front notch design. This is mainly because I'm impressed with the new Helio P60 processor, its great battery performance, face unlock and even the camera quality. For just RM1399 (4GB + 64GB model), it's a good price and if you want a bigger memory, there's the 6GB + 128GB model for RM1699.

A direct competitor for the F7 would have to be the vivo V9 for a good reason. Both devices have the exact same price with similar tech-specs, the only advantage that the V9 has over the F7 is having a dual rear camera, but it lacks the 6GB + 128GB variant which will probably be released in the near future. On top of that, the image quality from both phones are equally matched. However, the F7 performs better in terms of gaming, but not like the selfie users are going to care about that.

So which phone do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more future reviews at TechNave.com.


OPPO F7 roadshow kicked off at Sunway Pyramid, 128GB version on pre-order for RM1699

OPPO Malaysia officially kicked off their roadshow for the OPPO F7 starting from Saturday at Sunway Pyramid Mall. The standard OPPO F7 was available in Solar Red, Moonlight Silver and Diamond Black for RM1399 at all OPPO concept stores, OPPO's Official site and OPPO sales points along with partners like Lazada, 11street, Shopee, Senheng and SenQ. It is also available with telcos like Digi, Maxis and Celcom.

OPPO also announced the official price of their OPPO F7 128GB storage version as RM1699. Available in special Sunrise Red and Diamond Black, this version is available for pre-order until 27 April 2018.

Check out our hands-on of the 25MP front camera packing OPPO F7 below:


OPPO F7 teaser appeared out of nowhere + full R15 series tech-specs

So not only the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition are coming, but there's going to be a new OPPO F7 as well and it will be released in India first on 26 March 2018. We won't know why they skipped F6 for that, but here's what we know about the tech-specs.

As you can tell from the image, OPPO will be using the notch on the front 6.2-inch display in Full HD+, with that, we won't be surprised if the screen-to-body aspect ratio is 19:9 and this roughly covers the front by 89.9%. As a selfie smartphone successor, the front camera is said to be 25MP coupled with some A.I. features such as Beauty Mode and we are not counting out the possibility of some AR stickers as well.

Meanwhile, someone has also taken a screenshot of the full specification list of the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition. According to the list, both flagships will have the same ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, 6.28-inch AMOLED display in 2280 x 1080 resolution, 20MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.0, and 6GB + 128GB memory capacity.

As for the difference, the R15 will feature a MediaTek Helio P60 processor with a dual-core A.I. chip, while the R15 Dream Mirror uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with a single-core A.I. chip. The dual rear cameras are slightly different as well, both of the phones' main one is 16MP (f/1.7) but the secondary camera is just 5MP (f/2.2) and 20MP (f/1.7) respectively. The R15 has a slightly bigger battery pack of 3450mAh too compared to the bigger brother at 3400mAh for some reason.

Again, we aren't sure if the new R15 series is coming, but we think the F7 is definitely coming since the F5 is proven popular in Malaysia. Stay tuned for more OPPO new at TechNave.com.


OPPO F7 tech-specs leak, shows MTK Helio P60, 3400mAh battery, A.I. Beauty technology and more

The OPPO R15 series is already out and all that's left is the new OPPO F7 series. The F7 series is very likely to come into Malaysia due to the popularity of the F5 series, that being said, someone has leaked some specs of the device so without further ado, here's what we can expect from the F7.

So first and foremost, the list claims that the F7 will be using MediaTek's latest Helio P60 chipset and while some of you may frown on that, this is actually new and it's said to be more powerful than the P10 by a big margin, what's more, its size is 12nm so expect to consume little battery energy which is 3400mAh. Across the LCD display, it's measured 6.23-inch in Full HD+ (2280 x 1080p) and of course, the aspect ratio is none other than 19:9. The Color OS is 5.0 but it doesn't specify if it's based on Android Nougat or Oreo or not.

For the highlight specs, the front camera is a record-breaking 25MP with A.I. Beauty Technology 2.0 installed, it supports HDR, AR Stickers and it's said that the A.I. can analyse the selfie shots, then scan and enhance 300 facial features for the best result. Meanwhile, the primary camera isn't so bad, sitting at 16MP.

We've also talked about three variant models before, the F7 Youth, F7 and F7 128GB which the max internal storage model, but it should also have an expandable memory. Until then, stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO F7 unboxing and hands-on video

Finally after a few days of teasing (did we even accomplish that? lol) you guys and girls on our Facebook page with the OPPO F7 selfies and model shots, here is the unboxing and hands-on video that you have been waiting for from us. The F7 is actually quite impressive for a selfie smartphone because of the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, which is a relatively new mid-range tier processor that is able to handle performance quite well aside from just taking photos. The front camera is of course, 25MP and it's also using a new Sony IMX 576 sensor. Enough talk, check out our video below!


OPPO F7 x Neelofa edition pre-order coming soon on 1 June 2018 for RM1399

In conjunction with the upcoming Raya seasons, OPPO Malaysia will be releasing a special OPPO F7 x Neelofa edition. For the same price of RM1399, the special edition is exclusive for online pre-order only at OPPO's official website, Lazada, Shopee or 11street Malaysia on 1 June 2018 @ 12PM. Customers may also choose to collect their device at any OPPO Concept Store or at their doorstep as well after pre-ordering it on 9 June 2018.

A fun fact about the special Neelofa edition, this was designed by Neelofa entirely. The design of peacocks was personally hand-picked by Neelofa because it's a symbol of integrity, guidance and holiness which can represent her personality, representing her Raya wishes in hoping all of her fans able to embrace their own nobility in the Holy Month of Ramadan.

On top of that, it comes with a unique exquisite gift box that includes a Raya Edition Neelofa's signature scarf, a Raya Edition Phone case, Neelofa's wishing card and a Bluetooth headset. Furthermore, the OPPO F7 x Neelofa phone itself even has some Neelofa's exclusive selfies, wallpapers and her personalized ringtone.

As a gesture to give back to society, part of the profit from the OPPO F7 x Neelofa Edition will be allocated to orphanages for charity to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 Jade Green Limited Edition coming back for second round with 550 units only

Yesterday, we reported that the OPPO F9 Jade Green Limited Edition was sold out in just one day, selling just 4000 units for RM1199 each but no worries, if you missed out on the exclusive sale - OPPO Malaysia will be restocking it on 19 January 2019.

For the upcoming second wave of the OPPO F9 Jade Green Limited Edition on the said date, there's going to be only 500 units only nationwide as well as 50 units on the OPPO Online Store only. The recommended retail price is also the same as before for RM1199. Also just a friendly reminder, there are other colour options as well which are Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple.

If you are considering the 25MP selfie smartphone, you can check out our review last year over here. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 Pro VOOC gets teased in this video as OPPO F9 coming to Malaysia next week?

As OPPO gears up to reveal their OPPO F9 series here in Malaysia (expected to be next week), OPPO have released a teaser video for the OPPO F9 Pro. While it showcases the VOOC fast charging feature, which supposedly can get 2 hours talk time with a 5 minute charge, it also shows off the “Gradient” backside and “Waterdrop screen” on the front.

The OPPO F9 is expected to arrive in Malaysia next week (the invite says 16 August 2018) and have 16MP + 2MP dual rear cameras. It is the first in the OPPO F series to offer dual rear cameras and is expected to come in Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry purple. No news yet if it will also come with the OPPO F9 Pro but stay tuned to TechNave.com and we’ll keep you updated.


OPPO F9 Pro variant leaked online with 128GB storage, 16MP + 16MP dual camera and more

It was only recently that OPPO Malaysia has been teasing us about the OPPO F9, but did you know that there's also an OPPO F9 Pro? Discovered in a wonderful place called the Internet, the F9 Pro tech-specs were leaked online but there's no sign of how it looks like, but we can assume that it should look more or less the same as the F9 with that Waterdrop notch design.

Now for the tech-specs, according to the leak, both the F9 and F9 Pro will feature the same rumoured MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 6.3-inch display and a mega 25MP front camera. So what's the difference then? Well, not surprisingly the internal storage will be pretty big coming at 128GB with an expandable memory up to 256GB, the dual rear camera is also slightly different using a dual 16MP + 16MP camera setup. The battery is also a bit smaller with 3400mAh (with fast charging), as opposed to the F9's 3500mAh.

Besides that, the leak also reveals that it will have Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, dual SIM slot, a rear fingerprint scanner and VoLTE support. That being said, we are not sure if OPPO Malaysia will actually bring in the pro version or not, we will just have to wait and see this month.

Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


ASUS to drop a ROG Phone Demon Slayer Edition this week

It looks like smartphone brands really like to collaborate with anime series nowadays. Last year, iQOO launched a One Piece Edition Z1 5G. Recently, OPPO has also presented the Black Shark 4s Gundam Edition. Now, it's time for ASUS to jump on the bandwagon by announcing its collaboration with Demon Slayer on the ROG Phone this week.

Before this, ASUS had already released the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED laptop, the ASUS GeForce RTX 3060 TUF, and a selection of computer accessories based on the notable characters of the series. Surprisingly, the company is also bringing the theme to its gaming smartphone.

According to the source, the variant that is getting this special treatment is ROG Phone 5s. To recap, the device came with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC, a screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz, and a 64MP primary camera. In just a few days, we should be seeing it customized with a Demon Slayer-inspired skin, along with special box designs, UI themes, and wallpapers.

Are you excited about seeing ASUS's take on an anime series-inspired smartphone? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OPPO F9 coming to Malaysia in starry purple

OPPO Malaysia have revealed that their OPPO F9 smartphone will soon be coming in Starry Purple. Featuring a shiny backside like sparkling stars over a purple galaxy, the OPPO F9 is already available in Sunrise Red and Twilight blue starting from RM1399.

Tech specs for the OPPO F9 in Starry Purple remain the same though with a VOOC Flash charge using 5V4A low voltage charging technology for what OPPO claims as 2 hours worth of talk time in just 5 minutes of charging. Other tech specs include a 6.3-inch waterdrop screen and 16MP +2MP dual rear camera, 25MP front camera and 3500 mAh battery. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P90 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll let you know as soon as it becomes available.


OPPO F9 officially revealed for RM1399, comes with 6GB + 64GB memory, VOOC Flash Charge, dual cameras and more

Today, OPPO Malaysia has finally unveiled the much teased OPPO F9. Available in all three colours with unique diamond-cut back design - Starry Purple, Twilight Blue and Sunrise Red for RM1399. The device is available for pre-order at all OPPO concept stores, online store such as Lazada, Shopee and 11street, as well as Celcom Blue Cube, Senheng and senQ. The device will be available for shipment and collection starting 30 August 2018.

With the rather intriguing Waterdrop notch design, the OPPO F9 has managed to achieve a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. As a mid-range device that focuses on camera, it has a total of 16 scene recognitions so on paper, you should be able to take a lot of nice photos including the sunset, animals, plants, food, night and various others. Of course, the front camera has the AI capability for face beauty and has the HDR feature to help eliminate the backlight.

Check out these diamond cut design, cooler than it looks online

A closer look at the top from the front and back

The Sunrise Red has some purple reflection at the bottom

Gotta admit, the Waterdrop notch design actually looks presentable

The fact that it can use VOOC Fast Charge technology with the microUSB 2.0 port is quite impressive

By the way, just to clear up the confusion. There is a 4GB model in other countries such as India, which is called the F9 and the F9 Pro has the 6GB. We will only be getting the 6GB model but for marketing reasons, it's promptly called F9 instead of the F9 Pro. Got it? Good. Below is the official tech-specs for Malaysia:


OPPO F9 owners will receive Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 Open Beta update by end of July 2019

OPPO has announced they will be gradually rolling out the new Android 9.0 based ColorOS 6 Open Beta, to all users of the OPPO F9 smartphone. The new ColorOS 6 will introduce several improvements and features, that would improve the user experience of the smartphone as a whole.

These improvements include a borderless design which makes the interface less cluttered and claustrophobic, by combining simplistic colours over a white background which is not only beautiful but also elegant. The new ColorOS also improve upon the navigation of the user interface, making user inputs feel more natural, efficient and user-friendly.

Not only that, but the new operating system is able to improve upon images and graphics display thanks to the Dazzle Color Mode, which utilizes an AI to scan through popular images and tweaks the display to enhance the viewing experience. OPPO’s Game Boost 2 will also ship alongside the open beta which comes with several new features such as “Touch Boost” and “Frame Boost” which improves the responsiveness and framerates while playing mobile games.

These are just some of the improvements that will come shipped together with the ColorOS 6 Open Beta. What do you think about the new features? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 price lowered to RM1199 + OPPO R17 Emerald Green is now available in Malaysia

With Christmas just around the corner, OPPO has announced from today onwards, the OPPO F9 will have its price reduced down to RM1199 from the original price of RM1399. On the other hand, the OPPO R17 Pro has also been restocked and it is now available in a completely Emerald Green Colour as well for the price of RM2699.

In terms of the tech specs, the OPPO F9 comes equipped with the Helio P60 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 16MP + 2MP rear camera, 25MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3500mAh non-removable battery.

The R17 Pro houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 12MP + 20MP + TOF 3D stereo camera setup in the rear, 25MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with 1080x2340 pixel screen resolution and it is powered by a 3700mAh non-removable battery. For more information, check out OPPO’s official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


OPPO F9 roadshow coming soon on 30 August 2018 with special appearance by Syafiq Kyle and Khai Bahar

This coming Thursday on 30 August 2018, OPPO Malaysia will be hosting their first OPPO F9 roadshow at Sunway Pyramid Mall, Selangor. Not only will the public get a first-hand experience with the latest selfie smartphone, but fans of Khai Bahar and Syafiq Kyle will be thrilled to see them making a special appearance as well.

In addition to that, fans who pre-order at the roadshow and those who were the first 15 customers to collect it there will be able to get their autograph on the same day! There are also 117 sets of RM999 luck draw cash rewards to be won and there's still time for you until 29 August! You can read more information about this in our news report here.  By the way, the F9 roadshow will be held at the Orange Concourse section. Do come and drop by to show your support if you're an O-Fan. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 teased to support VOOC Flash Charging Technology

OPPO has recently announced that the upcoming OPPO F9 will officially support VOOC Flash Charging Technology. To give a little more information regarding the technology mentioned, VOOC Flash Charging Technology is owned by OPPO which increases safety while charging with its 5 layer protection built into the charging adapter that provides low temperature and voltage to prevent the device from overheating. Not only that, with 5V/4A it dramatically increases the charging speed of the device to the point where the user is able to have up to 2 hours of talk time with only 5 minutes of charging.

The OPPO F9 is expected to ship with a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, a Waterdrop Screen Design and it will come with Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple colour schemes. Other than that, there is no news regarding the tech specs of the OPPO F9, the price as well as when it will be available in Malaysia. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 unboxing and hands-on video + VOOC Flash Charge test

So here it is, TechNavers. The OPPO F9 was just announced yesterday (16 August 2018) and for a surprising price of RM1399, this midrange device packs a 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera, 25MP front camera, 3500mAh battery, a MediaTek Helio P60 processor, backed up by 6GB of RAM, 64GB ROM and more details which you can check out here (like why we don't get the F9 Pro model). What's more, we are quite impressed with the Waterdrop notch and diamond-cut design too so without further ado, check it out the video below!


OPPO F9 will come in a new ColorOS 5.2 update including Google Lens, Music On Display, a new video editing software and more

The OPPO F9 will be unveiled soon this week and while we do know some tidbits about it such as the new Waterdrop notch design, a 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera, a diamond cut back-look and more. Aside from that, OPPO Malaysia is also letting us know about the new ColorOS 5.2 update and it will have several new features.

So what are the new features? According to OPPO Malaysia, it will have Google Lens, Smartbar, Music On Display and also a video editing user interface (wooo). It should be noted that this will be the first time for the F-series to feature Google Lens and in case you have no idea what it does, it's able to identify objects or place and provide results online without having to leave the camera app. In other words, after you use Google Lens to snap a picture, the phone will then list down the details of the item including history, reviews and other information.

Moving on, the Music On Display will let users play videos and it can even run in the background. That's right, you get to actually listen YouTube even if the phone is in lock mode. Moreover, the ColorOS 5.2 allows users to edit videos too with multiple segments or clips with their own software, as well as becoming a boombox by connecting with other F9 devices with Music Party, and there will be a new Smartbar look allowing users to reply texts and calls without closing the app.

The OPPO F9 will be available in Sunrise Red and Midnight Blue and will run on MediaTek Helio P60 chipset. Stay tuned as we will be covering the launch this Thursday at TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 will have a new gradient Sunrise Red design

In another teaser leading up to the OPPO F9 release, OPPO Malaysia has sent us another one and while it's nothing much, the F9 will have a special gradient colour design that consists diamond cut shapes from the rear to the side body frame in Sunrise Red.

From the teaser image, it seems to suggest that the colour will be a combination of both red and purple. It's not OPPO's first time doing such thing since the R15 Pro also has the same but only with black. The Sunrise Red is just one of the colours so we are expecting two more colour options from them, perhaps black, blue or something else. By the way, OPPO is also preparing to launch the upcoming R17 smartphone and it has the same Waterdrop notch design, so just to be clear - they are not the same phones with different names.

The OPPO F9 will be a mid-range device featuring a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 6.3-inch display in 1080p, a dual rear 16MP + 5MP camera setup, 3500mAh battery pack and more. Stay tuned for OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO F9 x Shiseido Starry Purple gift box will exclusively be on Lazada only on 3 October 2018

It was only recently that OPPO Malaysia revealed the OPPO F9 x Shiseido Starry Purple gift box. Scheduled for 3 October 2018 release, the company has also just stated that the Starry Purple gift box will only be available on Lazada at 12PM onwards, while stocks last.

Besides the Starry Purple F9 model, there's also an exclusive Shiseido Rouge lipstick in Primrose Sun (RS419) worth RM108, as well as a flash makeup service card which allows customers to experience a makeup service. Moreover as an added bonus, Ayda Jebat, the appointed F9 Starry Purple ambassador also prepared a message for her fans sharing her thoughts about the smartphone and her life as an artist.

No price has been revealed yet, but it's quite possible that this special edition will have the same RM1399 price tag since it has the same tech-specs of MediaTek Helio P60 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB ROM, a 25MP front camera, 6.3-inch display and more. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


ASUS to have host the ASUS Grand Sale on Shopee with vouchers up to RM200000 up for grabs

Starting from today until 29 May 2019, ASUS will be having the ASUS Grand Sale on Shopee with various discounts up to or even more than RM1000 on ASUS products. Not only that, but ASUS will also be opening up their pre-orders for the ASUS TUF FX505 series starting from RM2899 and ASUS VivoBook Ultra A412 price starting from RM2199, in which the first 30 customers who sign up for the pre-order will be eligible for a special bundle, courtesy of ASUS.

Furthermore, there will also be quizzes as well as social media giveaway which will be ongoing throughout the sale where customers could stand a chance to win an ASUS Strix DSP gaming headset or even a STRIX Glide Control Mouse Pads.

Do take note that all orders made within the Klang Valley, will be eligible for next day delivery as well so that you can enjoy your brand new ASUS products as soon as possible. For more information regarding the sale, head over to Shopee’s official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


OPPO Find 5 mini review - Slim and flat backed semi premium cameraphone

Coming to the Malaysian market, the OPPO Find 5 mini slots in nicely between the OPPO R1 and OPPO NEO smartphones both in terms of tech specs and features along with pricing. Going for the same slim design as the other two smartphones, it offers features that should make it well-suited for the entry-level to midrange user. Does it suit your needs and purposes? Is it just right for you? Read our review of the OPPO Find 5 mini smartphone to find out.

The OPPO Find 5 mini was originally based on the former flagship OPPO Find 5 smartphone so it makes sense that Find 5 mini looks somewhat like it. The resulting design is a black front with slim bezels and a white backside with a dotted patterns covered by a transparent glass-like layer. Because of that, the Find 5 mini looks semi premium as only one side looks somewhat like tempered glass. However, since it isn't glass, the Find 5 mini is quite slim at 7.75mm and also lightweight at just 128g. We found the smartphone fairly comfortable to hold despite the mainly flat backside. Build quality is top notch though as the phone is quite rigid with not much flex despite the flat and thin design. The only downside that we can see from this is that the glass-like layer tends to attract smudges and scratches quite easily so getting an extra casing for the smartphone should be one of the first things you do after getting it. Size-wise the Find 5 mini fits well into most pockets and works well one-handed.

The design for the OPPO Find 5 mini is slim and flat backed

Despite being a 'mini' smartphone, the OPPO Find 5 mini is outfitted well with many midrange-level features. This includes an 8MP Sony BSI camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture that also comes with a single LED flash. A Double AR coating and Blue Glass IR Filter help to increase picture clarity and reduces picture noise for better looking shots. A 2MP front camera rounds things up for some decent selfie shots. All the usual camera features are there including a beautify option, Panorama mode and HDR but some newer options like smart remove and the like aren't. However, there is a voice control shoot so you can trigger the camera with just your voice. Featuring a 4.7-inch display, the Find 5 mini offers an IPS screen for better viewing angles with a 960 x 540 pixel resolution which looks good but isn't nearly as sharp as a full HD 1080p or 720p display. Other tech specs are quite good with a 1.3GHZ quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 4GB worth of storage along with support for up to 32GB microSD while a 2000 mAh battery keeps the lights on. The smartphone offers GPS + AGPS along with 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and 3G connectivity, but only offers Bluetooth 2.1 wireless connectivity.

The 4.7-inch display offers vibrant colours

As is usual of the OPPO devices we've seen so far, the OPPO Find 5 mini comes equipped with OPPO's Color OS. Based on Android 4.2, the user interface adds on a number of mostly gesture based features such as the ability to link gestures to shortcuts. While we found the Swype like keyboard to be quite responsive, it does take some getting used to. The camera widget is still as nice as before, featuring previous shots below the in-picture camera view for a preview of what you've taken before.

The Color OS is very gesture based but has some nice features like the camera widget

In terms of performance, we found that the OPPO Find 5 mini handles most apps and games quite well. First-person shooters and 3D runners go quite smoothly but the larger sized games may have some lag to them. Our benchmarks reveal a midrange 17344 score on AnTuTu and a 53.8 frame per second on Epic Citadel.

The OPPO Find 5 mini and it's AnTuTu benchmark score

The phone does get a bit warm after a heavy gaming session but it cools off quite fast as well. We did notice that the battery goes a bit faster than the 2000 mAh it says it offers, resulting in about 4-5 hours worth of heavy continuous use. Turning on the GPS will shorten this time by about 1 hour or so but if you don't and keep it on just WiFi, the Find 5 mini can last a day before needing a recharge.

The OPPO Find 5 mini can handle most games and apps quite smoothly

We found the display to be quite colourful with vibrant colours but images and text on screen aren't as sharp or crisp as other smartphones we've seen. This is understandable due to the lower resolution but it should still handle HD movies quite well. We found audio performance to be quite loud but there are some issues when it becomes too loud such as static on the higher decibels.

The OPPO Find 5 mini running the Epic Citadel 3D benchmark

For the most part, the 8MP camera does quite well in indoor and outdoor situations. It captures most shots well, but does have some issues with very low-light conditions. You can get pretty good sunsets with it but indoor shots with the lights off can get a bit grainy. Selfie shots with the 2MP front camera are good but only with good lighting due to the lower amount fo pixels. We found the flash to be quite even with above average exposure so the Find 5 mini should offer good performance as a cameraphone.

Retailing at RM998, the OPPO Find 5 mini faces some rather stiff competition as many former flagship smartphones have dropped in price along with some that have higher-end features and tech specs. A quick search at our sister site of MobileMegaMall.com reveals that this list includes the Samsung Galaxy S3, Sony Xperia SP, Nokia Lumia 1320 and Samsung Galaxy Note. Newer midrange smartphones with higher-end tech specs are also being offered at lower prices, including the ASUS ZenFone 5, ZenFone 6 and Huawei Honor 3C along with various smartphones from Alcatel and Lenovo. We expect that OPPO could do well by lowering the price somewhat considering the recently released OPPO Find 7 smartphone due to the RM1998 pricing but this is just speculation for now.

Just like there are all sorts of people in the world, there are many types of smartphone users and those looking for a flat backed semi premium cameraphone with fairly large 4.7-inch display will really like the OPPO Find 5 mini. Most smartphones today are going for the rounded and curved backside look while most of the slim and flat designed smartphones are in the higher-end price range. While we found the pricing of the Find 5 mini to be rather high for what it offers, this is mainly because there are many newer smartphones coming out for the entry-level to midrange market. Performance-wise, the Find 5 mini does quite well apart from the rather fast battery but it should be a good cameraphone for most users with build quality and design being much better than most smartphones in this class.

Great entry-level to midrange cameraphone for those who like slim and flat backed devices

*TechNave.com would like to thank OPPO Malaysia for the OPPO Find 5 mini review unit. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


OPPO Find 7 and Find 7a launched in Malaysia at RM1998 and RM1598

OPPO Malaysia have officially launched the Find 7 and Find 7a smartphones in Malaysia. Notable tech specs and features on the OPPO Find 7 include a 5.5-inch screen with 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution and a 50MP camera mode (which is basically many shots using the 13MP rear camera that are then combined for extra quality).  As was mentioned in our earlier report on the international launch of the two smartphones, the Find 7a is the lower-end version, but even then the tech specs on this smartphone are still top-notch, on par with many other flagship smartphones currently in the market. In their guess the price contest, OPPO Malaysia revealed the pricing for the OPPO Find 7 at RM1998 while the OPPO Find 7a will be offered at it's pre-order price of RM1598. Both smartphones will be available in Malaysia starting from 15 May 2014 for the Find 7a and June 2014 for the Find 7. For more details, check out the OPPO Find 7 and Find 7a tech specs below:

While all of the notable features such as the VOOC rapid charge and 50MP camera enhance feature are all available, OPPO have also revealed kevlar back casings as well so stay tuned for more updates.[Source]


OPPO Find N 5G key specs leaked, could feature 50MP triple rear camera

Recently, a rumour about the upcoming OPPO foldable has been popping up. A reliable tipster claimed that OPPO has a model that's well-polished and that it could be called the OPPO Find N 5G. Now, the source has seemingly leaked more details about it.

According to Digital Chat Station, the OPPO Find N 5G would feature an inward-folding display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. There would also be a secondary display on the outside that uses the standard 60Hz. As you can tell, this would make the device similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.

Is this the previously rumoured OPPO Find N 5G?

Besides the display panels, the tipster claimed that the foldable device would have a design that's inspired by the OPPO Reno6. As for other features, it's expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 32MP selfie camera, and a triple-camera module at the back with a 50MP main camera.

Mind you, it doesn't mean the tipster was specifically referring to the OPPO Find N 5G. However, it's without a doubt an OPPO foldable. Based on the current info, would you be interested in this device? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


OPPO Find N Fold & Find N Flip certified by EUIPO, expected to launch globally

Earlier this month, there was a rumour suggesting that OPPO could come up with two new foldable devices. Moreover, it was revealed that the devices would be named Find N Fold and Find N Flip. Well, it's now suggested that both phones could get a global launch later this year.

The claim came from Yogesh Brar (via PriceBaba), who suggested that Find N Fold and Find N Flip would directly compete with the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4. This implies that OPPO's two new foldable smartphones would have comparable features. Both are expected to come with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and run on ColorOS 13, which is based on the upcoming Android 13.

You can read more about this here https://t.co/h6qa7ZCZpM

Besides the latest Snapdragon chipset, the two OPPO foldable phones should come with an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a cover display, a 50MP main camera, and more. OPPO is also likely to include one of its SuperVOOC adapters for faster charging speeds, an aspect that Samsung devices aren't good at.

Currently, there's no info on the launch window and availability in Malaysia. But we'll probably get more details in the coming weeks. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the latest mobile devices.


OPPO Find N sold out in China, resale value is much higher

OPPO’s recently revealed foldable display smartphone, the OPPO Find N is now officially sold out in China. While it was initially priced from 7699 Yuan (~RM5116) in limited quantities, it sold out in a matter of seconds. Resale prices have reportedly soared to as high as $1880 (~RM7947).

Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and 5.49-inch AMOLED display that unfolds into a 7.1-inch almost square AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, the OPPO Find N boasts a special hinge that reduces the mid display crease. Previous foldable display smartphones have shown more distinct creases where the display folds so this could be the reason why the Find N is in such high demand.

We have to admit that the more pocketable design could also be a big factor as well as the shorter but wider phone (when folded) does fit into most pockets easier than other foldable display smartphones so far. If you’re interested in knowing more about the Find N, check out our first impressions, but there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet.

Would you buy the OPPO Find N if it came to Malaysia for around RM5.1K? Or would it need to be below RM5K for you to be interested? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OPPO Find N will use new hinge from Seiko for less creases

Fans of OPPO are probably excited for the big foldable reveal later this week. The company teased the upcoming launch of its OPPO Find N on 15 December 2021, and it will have a few features that make it stand out. One of them is related to the hinge.

In another teaser video, OPPO revealed that it's using a 'pseudo-vertical hinge' from Seiko instead of the usual U-shape hinge. According to MyDrivers, this hinge can reduce creases on the foldable display and has a longer operating life. It's also allegedly three times more expensive than a regular hinge at 800 yuan (~RM529).

It also seems to have a secondary/outer display

There are also a few other details about the display. The source claimed that the phone can function like the Nintendo DS, where you have the top-half as the game screen and the bottom-half for the controls. The device is also expected to support a refresh rate of 120Hz and come with the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

It sounds like the OPPO Find N would be a very exciting product, thanks to new technology. But it will probably be quite pricey, so would you be interested in buying one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


OPPO Find N2 Flip Malaysia pre-order - 8GB + 256GB model, priced at RM3999

Today, the OPPO Find N2 Flip has been revealed and officially launched in Malaysia. Turns out that we will be getting one variant - 8GB + 256GB at the price of RM3999. It's now available for pre-order starting today onwards until 10 March 2023.

Customers who pre-order the OPPO Find N2 Flip will be eligible for exclusive gifts that are worth RM637. The gifts include a pair of OPPO Enco Air 3 (worth RM249), an OPPO Find N2 Flip phone case (worth RM129), and a 1-Year extended warranty (worth RM259). Moreover, customers can now get 50% off OPPO Care Screen Protection Plan at RM299 only (RRP RM599), which is a one-time free screen replacement service.

That’s not all – to celebrate International Women’s Day, customers who pre-order the OPPO Find N2 Flip from the pre-order date at selected OPPO Brand Stores and OPPO Official Online Store will be entitled to receive an additional mystery gift. They will also receive the phone three days ahead of Malaysian consumers, on 8 March 2023.

As a refresher, the device features a MediaTek Dimesnity 9000+ chipset, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone houses a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 97% DCI-P3 coverage, and up to 1600 nits of brightness. Then on the outside, it has a rather large 3.62-inch 60Hz OLED panel for displaying incoming notifications and other information.

For photography, there's also a dual rear camera - 50MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) whereas the front camera is 32MP with a MariSilicon X image processor which appeared on the OPPO Find X5 Pro. The device also features a 4300mAh battery with 44W fast charge technology, and other features Gorilla Glass 5, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.  So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find N2 Flip and other innovations showcased at MWC 2023

As teased previously, OPPO showcased their latest technological innovations at MWC 2023. This includes the Find N2 Flip, AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 router, Zero-Power Tag, MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio chipset, OHealth H1 family health monitor, OPPO Air Glass 2 and more.

While the Find N2 Flip is the company’s recently revealed foldable display smartphone, the AX5400 is their first Wi-Fi 6 router with dual band 2.4GHz+5Ghz Wi-Fi signals. The Zero-Power tag on the other hand utilizes RF signal harvesting to power itself and help locate itself or the object it is attached to.

The aforementioned MariSilicon Y chipset on the other hand is their self-developed Bluetooth audio chip while their Air Glass 2 is the company’s ultra-light AR glasses. The OHealth H1 family health monitor does exactly that while the SUPERVOOC S power management chip will provide end-to-end power management. For more details check out their site and as always, stay tuned to TechNave.com


OPPO Find N2 Flip launching globally on 15 Feb 2023

Late last year, OPPO confirmed that the Find N2 Flip would be launching globally. First unveiled in China on 15 December 2022, this OPPO's take on the clamshell foldable game. It's proved pretty popular, which is probably why it's getting that global launch soon.

Recently, OPPO announced that the global launch will be held on 15 February 2023 via a live stream on the OPPO global website. The image suggests that we'll only be getting the black and violet variants, so tough luck for those who wanted the gold one. As a reminder, the OPPO Find N2 Flip come with a Dimensity 9000+ chipset, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512GB of storage. In other words, you can consider this a flagship phone.

The Flip is going global! Watch the #OPPOFindN2Flip launch event unfold on February 15th, 2023 #OPPOFindN2Flip#SeeMoreInASnap#InvisibleCrease

As for features, it has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 3.26-inch cover display, 50MP+8MP rear cameras, and a 32MP front camera. Moreover, the phone comes with a 4300mAh battery, which is quite large for a clamshell foldable like this. Other features include the MariSilicon X image processor, Gorilla Glass 5, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and more.

By the way, OPPO also announced a global giveaway of sorts. In short, those interested in the phone can sign up to become a product ambassador and will get to keep the phone. Of course, you need to fulfil certain requirements to stand a chance of being selected. But hey, why not try it out?

So, is anyone planning to get this phone? What do you like most about it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


OPPO Find N2 Flip price leak online, could release at RM4599 tomorrow

This just came in, we got an anonymous tip that the OPPO Find N2 Flip price tag just got leaked online. It was posted over at the OPPO 吹水站 Facebook group which revealed the price to be RM4599.

Now, you could take it with a grain of salt but it could be legit. This is due to the National Badminton player Lee Zii Jia poster seen at the back, indicating that the office belongs to OPPO Malaysia. Of course, the price could also change at the last minute and could be just a mock-up before settling on an official price.

That said, we also think RM4599 could be just right. After all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4's starting price is RM4099 so it isn't that far off. There are three different memory configuration variants too, so we will have to wait and see which one we are getting. For context, the OPPO Find N2 Flip has 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB models. We may or may not get all three of them.

To recap the tech specs, the Find N2 Flip features a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, an internal 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz + external 3.62-inch 60Hz OLED display, and a 4300mAh battery with 44W fast charging technology. There's also a dual rear camera - 50MP + 8MP whereas the front camera is 32MP with a MariSilicon X image processor.

Anyway, we don't really need to wait that long because the Malaysia launch is tomorrow at 3 PM and you can check out the livestream on OPPO Malaysia's Facebook page. Until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


ASUS to offer a promotion on their TUF series laptop in conjunction with Malaysia Day until 30 September 2018

In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations, ASUS has announced that they will be offering an ASUS TUF Gaming series laptop promo where customers who purchase either the FX504G-ME4308T model which is priced at RM3999 or the FX504G-MEN039T priced at RM4999, both equipped with the GTX1060 graphics processor will be eligible to redeem a TUF GAMING M5 mouse worth RM239.

However do take note that the promo is only applicable for customers who purchased their TUF Gaming series laptop from 1 September 2018 until 30 September 2018. You can check out more about the promo as well as terms and conditions at their official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


OPPO Find N2 Flip release: MTK Dimensity 9000+, 3.62" cover screen, and 44W fast charge, starts from ~RM3,803

Besides the Find N2, OPPO has also introduced the clamshell model, Find N2 Flip, as the first device from the company that follows this form factor. The Find N2 Flip is undoubtedly a rival to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4. Now, let's find out if it's capable of winning the clamshell foldable lovers' hearts!

The device sports an internal 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 97% DCI-P3 coverage, and up to 1,600 nits of brightness. Meanwhile, the cover screen uses a fairly large 3.62-inch 60Hz OLED panel compared to the 1.9-inch cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Under the hood, it packs the MediaTek Dimesnity 9000+ chipset, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The device also features a 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charge.

For photography, the rear dual-camera setup brings a 50MP primary module (IMX890, 1/1.56-inch sensor) and an 8MP ultrawide unit (IMX355, 112°). The front uses a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls. Furthermore, it also gets help from the MariSilicon X chip on image processing. Other features include Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the exterior panels, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM, and Bluetooth 5.3.

The OPPO Find N2 Flip will be available in Black, Gold and Violet. Its price listing for China shows that the 8/256GB variant will go for 6,000 Yuan (~RM3,803), 12/256GB for 6,400 Yuan (~RM4,056) and 16/512GB for 7,000 Yuan (~RM4,437). Earlier reports claim that the device is slated for a global release, so let's wait a while for the announcement.

What do you think about the OPPO Find N2 Flip? Share your thoughts about OPPO's first clamshell foldable with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launch coverages.


OPPO Find N2 Flip sold out on day #1

The OPPO Find N2 Flip recently went on sale on 11 March 2023 for RM3999. Available in Astral Black and Moonlit Purple, the phone quickly sold out in 17 OPPO Brand stores from day 1. The 2nd wave of units is coming soon.

According to OPPO, the Find N2 Flip sold 192% more units compared to OPPO’s previous flagship, the OPPO Find X5 Pro. Long queues of buyers started as early as 7:00AM in various OPPO Brand store locations. In short, response has been awesome and OPPO Malaysia would like to thank their fans for their dedication.

For those who need a refresher, the OPPO Find N2 Flip comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. On the outside there’s a 3.62-inch OLED touchscreen while on the inside there’s a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED foldable display with a 120Hz refresh rate. But for more details you can check out their site. Stay tuned to TechNave.com


OPPO Find N2 Flip video and render leaked

Do you like flip phones? These days, that means you'll have to get a foldable device. Last month, it was rumoured that OPPO will be joining the gang with its upcoming Find N2 Flip. This model will allegedly be available on the global market, and now we're getting our first glimpse of it.

Recently, a Chinese netizen uploaded what's allegedly the OPPO Find N2 Flip on Weibo. The device is in a case that blocked most parts of the device from view. However, it does show several design aspects of the phone like how it folds, the dual rear camera, and the vertical cover display. There's also a render of the device posted by another source, showing the volume buttons on the left and the power button on the right.

Under its chassis, the Find N2 Flip is expected to come with a Dimensity 9000 chipset (Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 for the global variant). It's also expected to have 12GB of RAM, a 4300mAh battery, and 44W fast charging. For hardware, the device should also feature an OLED display with a high refresh rate, a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP selfie camera.

If the leaked details are accurate, the OPPO Find N2 Flip could be great if you're looking for a clamshell foldable with flagship specs. At the very least, its rumoured battery and cover display are both larger than the ones for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. Would you get this phone? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip to arrive in mid-December during OPPO INNO Day

OPPO could be having its upcoming OPPO INNO Day event held in mid-December. If it happened, it could also be where we see the next generation Find N foldable devices, according to tipster Digital Chat Station.

Last year's OPPO INNO Day took place on 14 December, and we saw products, including MariSilicon X NPU, OPPO Air Glass, and the OPPO Find N foldable phone, got unveiled. It appears that OPPO could launch the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip at the 2022's event, as per the tipster.

Rumour has it that the OPPO Find N2 would feature an inner foldable display of 7.1 inches. The outer body could get a 5.5-inch OLED cover display, offering an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it will have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a 4,520mAh battery with 67W charging support. There could also be a triple-camera setup (50MP Sony IMX890, OIS + 48MP ultra-wide + 32MP Sony IMX709, telephoto) and two 32MP front cameras inside.

Meanwhile, the Find N2 Flip is expected to sport a 6.8-inch foldable E6 AMOLED display and a 3.26-inch cover OLED panel. It will get powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset and a 4,300mAh battery, which supports 44W fast charging. Instead of a triple-camera setup, it brings only two sensors on the rear (50MP Sony IMX890 + 8MP ultra-wide). The front gets a single 32MP Sony IMX709 sensor. It could be available in black, white, and green colours.

Are you excited about seeing OPPO's next-generation foldables? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip will be entering the global market

The new OPPO foldables are coming very soon, including the OPPO Find N2 and a clamshell model Find N2 Flip. If nothing goes wrong, they should make their debut in mid-December. Before that happens, someone tips that the devices will also be entering the global market.

Well-known tipster Ice Universe is the one that brought the information. Previously, the OPPO Find N was only exclusive to China. However, since the foldable turned out to be a success, the brand is pushing new ones onto the global stage. Therefore, it looks like the Galaxy foldable duo, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, will have new rivals.

The OPPO Find N2 is expected to bring improvements in the hardware department, becoming noticeably lighter. In fact, the phone is rumoured to become the lightest foldable of that type in the market. Meanwhile, the OPPO Find N2 Flip remains a mystery. As of now, it is expected to feature a large outer display. Both will get powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and use OLED displays with a high refresh rate. There should also be several other high-end tech specs.

Are you excited about seeing the Find N2 foldables? Drop a comment to share how you feel about the devices, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


OPPO Find N2 is not heading to global market, but Find N2 Flip is

We saw the news saying that the upcoming OPPO foldable devices are heading to the global market. Unfortunately, the latest report reveals that only one of them will do so, and it's the OPPO Find N2 Flip.

The next-gen OPPO foldable duo, Find N2 and Find N2 Flip, are launching tomorrow. Before that, the company took a step further to reveal the availability. It appears that the OPPO Find N2 would still be exclusive to China, just like its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Find N2 Flip will get released in global markets.

OPPO gave a reason for not launching the Find N2 globally. According to the company, app compatibility is the issue. Large-screen foldables that turn into tablets depend on apps that scale dynamically, and the Android app ecosystem for tablets has been poor for years. Despite that, we are still getting the OPPO Find N2 Flip, and it's OPPO's first clamshell foldable device.

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


OPPO Find N2 release: 7.1-inch LTPO AMOLED foldable display, 4520mAh battery and SD 8+ Gen 1

OPPO today announced the launch of its second-generation foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N2. Featuring a unique aspect ratio, innovative hinge technology and decreased crease visibility, the device is the world’s lightest horizontally folding smartphone.

In a statement, OPPO said that the Find N2’s crease is 67 per cent narrower than its predecessor for a more immersive visual experience. Besides that, the hinge has also been improved, with the device sporting a miniaturised Flexion Hinge that has been strengthened to create a smaller, thinner, yet more robust mechanism.

Despite including premium materials such as carbon Fibre and high-strength alloy, the Find N2 weighs 42g lesser than its predecessor at just 233g. As for the displays, the external screen features a 120Hz 6.54-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 2120 x 1080m pixels, a touch sampling rate of 480Hz and 1550 peak brightness.

As for the internal foldable display, it is a 7.1-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 9:8.4 aspect ratio and up to 1550 peak brightness as well. Moreover, the main display has been equipped with a new anti-reflection film that OPPO claims significantly improves the screen’s visibility.

Under the hood, the foldable is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a 4520mAh battery that supports 67W SUPERVOOC flash charge. OPPO said that the device is one of the fastest-charging folding phones currently available, whereby it can be powered up to 37 per cent in just 10 minutes, with a full charge from zero taking 42 minutes.

In terms of imaging, the Find N2 has a 50MP main + 48MP ultra-wide + 32MP telephoto triple-camera setup that’s complimented by the MariSilicon X NPU. Furthermore, there are also several new modes such as FlexForm which enables multi-angle shooting while the device sits stationary on a surface, Waist-Level Framing and External Display Selfie.

Besides that, the Find N2 runs on Android 13 OS via ColorOS 13 which brings an enhanced split-screen experience. Currently, OPPO has yet to reveal the device’s availability and pricing in Malaysia or whether it will officially launch in our country at all.

So, what do you guys think of the Find N2? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and releases such as this!


OPPO Find X flagship unveiled with Snapdragon 845 chipset, no notch, a cool pop-up camera and more

Alright so...The Verge somehow got their hands on the OPPO Find X and most of the tech-specs are quite accurate with the previous rumours such as the 93.8% aspect ratio as well as other key features such as a pop-up 25MP front camera and the dual rear camera, no notch (YAS) and more!

From the hands-on video, the Find X is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM, 3730mAh battery, the latest ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Its internal storage goes up to 256GB and perhaps the most intriguing feature is the fact that the cameras are hiding underneath the phone. Also, the phone solely relies on 3D Face Recognition to unlock the phone, so the rumoured in-display fingerprint scanner is non-existence.

OPPO is keeping quiet on the flagship's price and availability, though. But since it was released in Paris, we can assume the European market is the first wave and there's no word for the Malaysian market. Below are the tech-specs that were mentioned by The Verge:

So what do you think? Is this OPPO's most coolest smartphone flagship yet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our official Find X coverage later on at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X full tech-specs and "official" render image leaked online

Just a few more days to the OPPO Find X reveal on 19 June 2018 and the internet is getting a lot of details about it. All the way from India, a tipster called Ishan Agarwal somehow managed to get his hands on the entire Find X tech-specs and it tallies well with the rumoured posts. Let's check it out, shall we?

So first things first, OPPO has already confirmed that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM and an internal storage of 256GB will be on board on the flagship. The following leaked tech-specs is the mega 6.4-inch AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 resolution (19:5:9 aspect ratio), a 3730mAh battery pack, a front 25MP camera, along with a dual 20MP + 16MP rear camera with an aperture of f/2.0 for each sensor, ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, and other features such as 5x loseless zoom, 3D facial recognition, in-display fingerprint sensor and a Supper VOOC fast charging.

On the other hand, the leak also suggests that the Find X will have a 128GB variant too. Other lesser tech-specs and features include NFC connectivity, dual SIM slots (probably hybrid), a measurement of 156.7 x 74.2 x 9.6mm, weighs 186g and it will be available in Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue.

That sounds about right for a true flagship, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X is coming to Malaysia, starting price could be ~RM3021

Ever since the OPPO Find X global launch event in Paris was revealed last month, people were asking if the flagship will make its way to the Malaysia market. Well wonder no more, OPPO Malaysia has confirmed that the Find X is indeed coming but without telling us when.

Since there's no information about the availability and price tag, we are going to throw a wild guess and understanding the habit of smartphone teases before the official release, we think it's quite possible that the Find X should be coming this month (end of the month?), give or take. As for the price estimation, the €999 is an expensive one but according to the recent news of China getting their hands on the flagship, the starting price was 4999 Yuan and if we convert that to Malaysia Ringgit, that's only RM3021 which is quite a good price to fetch thanks to its 128GB storage model. We think (and hope) that OPPO Malaysia will be doing the same thing for us.

It’s been four years since the Find series appeared in the Malaysia market, the Find X is truly one of a kind smartphone that uses a motorized camera so that the display can be fully utilized without a front notch. To find out more about the specifications and features, you can check out our official coverage here and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


ASUS to showcase Augmented Reality (AR) smartphones at CES2017

According to ASUS's CEO Jerry Shen – the company will be showcasing their first Tango-powered smartphone in next year’s edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas. It will be the company’s first AR-supported phone in their line-up.

No further details about the phones have been shared thus far, but from the looks of Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro, we may see a similarly powered device, with a slew of sensors to augment the user’s reality around them.

At the same time, ASUS will also be showcasing their new Zenfone 4 range at the same event, with possible launch in the second quarter of 2017 – or sometime around Computex. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news from ASUS’s 2017 lineup soon.


OPPO Find X launch date for Malaysia confirmed - 17 July 2018

In this short announcement, OPPO Malaysia has confirmed the launching date of the motorized stealth 3D camera Find X! Obviously, from the cover image above, the official launching date is 17 July 2018 so do book your date on that because we are SO going to cover it. Exciting times!

Now that we got the launch date, oh that's left is the price speculation. Previously, we mentioned that OPPO is selling the Find X starting from 4999 Yuan (around ~RM3000) in the China market. Comparing this with the €999 (~RM4727), the price difference is a big contrast but this is because they have released a 128GB model. So with this, it would be a smart move for the company to do the same thing for the Malaysia market, or else it would be just another iPhone.

To recap some of the highlights, the Find X houses an AI-powered 25MP front camera, as well as a 3D light detecting system hidden at the front for Face Recognition and for 3D AI Beauty Mode. The smartphone is wrapped with a 3D glass body along with a 2.5D glass on the edge, making it one of the best looking phones of 2018. It's also interesting to note that it's currently occupying the No.1 spot in ‘Top 10 trending phone’ based on GSMArena.

To know more about the rest of the specifications, you can visit the official full coverage we did in Paris on the Find X right over here. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X motorised camera explained by OPPO

(L-R) Fan Xiaoyu, Director of Design, OPPO, Alen Wu, Vice President, Head of Business, and Overseas Market of OPPO, and Boris Puddu, Head of Collezione Automobili Lamborghini

In this week's latest news, every tech geek is talking about the OPPO Find X for stepping up the game. Sure, it's €999 (~RM4664) but it has one of the best designs thanks to the notch-less front 6.4-inch AMOLED display and that motorised camera on top that's super cool. Anyway, during the week I also got the chance to sit down and have a talk with OPPO's Director of Design, Fan Xiaoyu, and OPPO Vice President, Alen Wu to find out more about it.

During the interview session, most of the questions thrown around were pretty normal, such as the differences between the Find X and Find X Lamborghini edition (which was already addressed at the event), why OPPO and Lamborgini are working together, when will the special edition be released (earliest estimated time is July, latest by August). But one thing that got into my mind was about the warranty plan, should the motorised camera ever be damaged and how will OPPO Malaysia work that around?

Well, first of all, Alen Wu has assured us that the phone has gone through rigorous durability testing. This was already presented during the launching and of course, the warranty is bound to be expensive since the cameras are motorized parts after all. However, the good news is that OPPO has already thought through this out of the box, the mechanism inside is pretty smart and flexible. What do I mean? Well, if you ever try to open it up with force, the motorised camera will just go with the flow without resistance, same goes for pushing it down effortlessly after opening the camera app.

If you block the camera from coming out with your finger when opening the camera app or using the O-Face recognition, the mechanism will detect it and won't force its way to push your finger away. Furthermore, the Fan Xiaoyu also mentioned that there will be a special protective casing designed for the phone in every box. The casing will also add some fall resistance to the phone so that's nice to know, however they didn't show us how it will look like so that's something to look forward to.

So that's all, folks! Yeah..it was a pretty short interview but anyway, that's how the motorized camera works and we can't wait to get our hands on it should it come to Malaysia in either July or August. So do stay tuned for that and if you want to learn more about the Find X, head over here for our official coverage at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X pre-order will begin on 15 July 2018

So here's some short news from OPPO Malaysia, according to the press release they sent - their online store in Lazada will give a head start for O-Fans to "pre-order" the Find X on 15 July 2018, just two days before the official launch. However, no specified price was revealed and this is not the first time they did this.

While the price remains as a mystery, customers who pre-order the Find X will be able to secure its availability by purchasing an e-voucher worth RM100 on Lazada, then apply it to pay the remaining balance on the launching date. Speaking of the launching date, OPPO Malaysia will be inviting two celebrities - Malaysian photographer, Keda’z Feng and popular local artist, Zahirah Macwilson to attend the launch of OPPO Find X

Are you brave enough to make the pre-order without knowing the actual price? For more information, you can head over to their online store in Lazada here when it goes live on 15 July 2018. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X review - A pretty "find" and powerful smartphone

The OPPO Find X is one of the most talked smartphones of this year when it first came out. It's exquisite, the motorized pop-up camera is ingenious, a flagship by OPPO that has been long overdue over the past four years (for being too busy selling selfie centric only phones) and it seems like they pulled it off. But of course, there is no such thing as the perfect smartphone and the Find X definitely has some flaws. Is it worth spending RM3699 for the Find X? Let's get right to it!

Starting on the bright side, there is no doubt that the Find X is one of the most beautiful smartphones right now. It comes in two simple colours in Glacier Blue and Burgundy Red, which only appears on the back side of the phone. The Panoramic Arc screen panel, as they call it, really makes a difference when using it for entertainment in video playback or gaming, it tends to fill up the whole screen and that's a relief for people who still dislike the notch. I also like how the front and dual rear cameras are hidden inside because the lens will never be smudged by your fingers.

The phone is also extremely slippery that if you put it in your skinny jeans and sit down, there's actually a chance of it slipping out, let alone laying it flat on a slightly slanted surface. In fact, if you accidentally press the power button (which activates the motorized camera in sleeping mode) and put the phone in your pocket, the motorized camera is gonna catch some dust or whatever tiny bits of pocket lint or whatsoever into it after closing. Ah, yes...dust. Dust also gets inside there and if you leave it too long, it makes the phone look like it was left on the shelve for a thousand years (I'm just joking, but you get the point).

Here's how the Glacier Blue Find X looks like, perfect Fullview front display and the back is smooth

As I said, the Find X is amazing for entertainment

But on the downside...the dust is really annoying. By the way, the purple light you see there is the infrared camera for 3D Facial Recognition

The OLED glass is sandwiching the whole phone with curves for both the front and back, leaving the sides kind of "sharp" whenever you grab it

While there's nothing on top, that only leaves the bottom where the speaker, USB Type-C (yes, no more 3.5mm headphone jack port, but they do have an earphone suited for that in the box) and the dual SIM card which has no microSD card slot, the dual SIM tray is two-sided

We are well aware that the Find X itself is quite flimsy, but as long as you leave it alone and not bend it on purpose (why would you?), the device will stay in shape just fine. That said, we pretty much recommend that you slap a protective casing on it. Unless if you like to live dangerously, then...um...no, please just put the casing on (it's provided in the box), the price is way too high to fix.

Here are the specifications of the OPPO Find X:

As you can see from the tech-specs list above, OPPO didn't waste their time around by separating into two to three different models (you know, the Pro and Lite versions) and just gave us the best one (okay, there's the Find X Lamborgini Edition too but it's not in Malaysia yet). Not only does it have the latest Snapdragon 845 processor, but the RAM and internet storage goes up all the way to 8GB and 256GB respectively, the camera sensors are also high, with a respectable 3730mAh battery and many other as expected flagship features.

How the motorized camera comes out and Face Unlock demo

The 3D Facial Recognition is hiding in the same row as the front camera and since it doesn't have a fingerprint scanner, the Find X solely relies on Face Unlock. Surprisingly, unlocking the phone is quite smooth, all you have to do is press the power button then the Stealth 3D Camera comes out to scan and you're in. The 3D Facial Recognition also works in complete darkness so there's no need to worry there.

Can you forcefully pull or push the motorized camera? Yes, you can! From our interview with OPPO back in Paris, it turns out that the mechanism inside is flexible enough meaning if you pull up - it will allow you to do so before going back down again after a second. Forcing the camera to go back down won't have any problem as well without resistance. Also, if you block the camera and force it to open, the mechanism will detect it and just stay there until the blockage goes away. However, sometimes it's too sensitive whenever I want to take a photo horizontally if my fingers push it too hard.

(L-R) Omoji imitating my facial expression, camera user interface (you can see one of the scene detections appearing there) and new Portrait Lighting mode

Besides that, the Find X features similar stuff from the R15 Pro such as the cameras and VOOC Charging technology, but it does have a new Omoji (left) thanks to the 3D Facial Recognition, as well as new Portrait Mode Lighting modes that comprises of Natural Light, Rim Light, Film Light, Face Light (selfie only), Mono-Tone Light, Bi-Color Light (MY FAVOURITE), Canvas Light, Shake Light, and Local Light. Note that the Portrait Mode Lighting works on both front and the dual rear camera setup, but with different modes that were mentioned.

OPPO Game Space is back as expected, allowing the gamer to block notifications, record screen and allocate memory for gaming

The notification interface for Find X looks a bit different, particularly of how the Music Player displays the song. Speaking of music, the Find X's sound quality is quite good and I enjoyed listening with it

Aside from that, apparently there's an OPPO AppStore too which I find kind of redundant because it functions exactly the same as the Google Play Store with different skin so... yes, it's a bloatware (lol). Anyway, if you check out the connection speed on top of the screenshot (right side), it shows the download speed is quite capable without a WiFi connection. This applies for uploading too, as well as using any social apps for online calling (and network calling is stable).

Granted, the Find X is kind of a mixed bag at this point. Even so, the performance chart is a saving grace. So far, it is currently the most powerful Android smartphone to take the first spot in AnTuTu and that's a result I haven't seen in a long time. Running graphics intense games is no sweat, even for using benchmark apps as it runs the graphics so seamlessly. Battery longevity is impressive, being able to withstand a whole day of taking pictures without needing to recharge (which most camera-centric devices can't handle, and if it does, VOOC Charging is ready). Nothing much to complain here.

Asphalt 9: Legends was released just in time for the Find X! Check out the gameplay!

This is the first time that I've benchmarked a phone that reached the number 1 spot in AnTuTu

To the camera corner, it also does the job well but there are two problems that are bugging me. Even though on the official specs sheet say that there is Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) integrated into it, I still find that the pictures can be blurry whenever I take a shot. Maybe I move too soon after pressing the button, but it wasn't just one time so I think OPPO needs to fix this via a ColorOS patch. Moreover, I didn't find the night photos impressive even if I view them on the phone, let alone on a desktop, they do look good but noise is quite visible. Nevertheless, it's still able to take great photos. Check out the photos I took from New York City!

I actually retook this shot a lot, nailed it!

Find X can handle strong backlight shots quite well

Attempting another night shot of the city, you can definitely see the noise in the clouds there

Medium shot, auto. The colour contrast between these flowers is exactly what it is

Another selfie, this time using Portrait Mode in Bi-Color lighting

Auto shot in Times Square (New York), the lighting from the advertisements are kind of overexposed

As mentioned, the Find X takes care of the backlight even for your selfie

So all in all, I'd sum up this flagship as a glass cannon. But I think OPPO deserves some credit for trying to think out of the box with the motorized camera. Combined with the aesthetic design, high-end tech-specs, features and performance factor, it's quite a good phone to have but the camera for night photography could have been better, the dust-collecting problems in the motorized camera therein cannot be ignored, as well as making the phone too fragile for its own good.

In the price range of RM3699, the Find X has plenty of competition namely the recently released Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (128GB + 512GB expandable memory) for the same price, Galaxy S9+ (RM3579), OnePlus 6 (8GB + 256GB, RM3099), Huawei P20 Pro (better camera performance, RM2899), ASUS ZenFone 5z (8GB RAM + 256GB, RM2299), or even the more affordable Xiaomi Mi 8 (RM1599) that has similar tech-specs will give the Find X a disadvantage if its just performance. Honestly speaking, the main reason that you'd want to buy this phone is to look cool with the motorized camera but it helps that it can handle gaming and take reasonable shots as well. Just saying.

Do you agree with our review? Or it actually doesn't matter because the motorized camera is cool (I still love it, though). Thanks for reading and let us know in the comments below. Stay tuned for more smartphone reviews at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X's dual curved edge display is said to be 6.42-inch

As some of you already know, the OPPO Find X is coming soon to Paris, France and this will be their first launch in the European market. In this latest Find X image teaser, it looks nothing out of the ordinary but for those who are fans of aesthetics, it actually looks like the screen is kind of curved. Well, you're not the only one who thinks so, in fact, there are reports that the Find X will be using a dual curved display.

According to rumours, it's said that Samsung has actually supplied OPPO AMOLED screen panels and it ain't the flat ones that you see on the Apple iPhone X, but rather the curved ones like the current Galaxy S9 series and Note 8. To add on to that, the Find X's AMOLED screen panel is measured 6.42-inch long and it will probably have a notch on top.

Specifications are quite scarce at the moment, but TENAA suggests that the Find X will be equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clocking in at 2.8GHz, 8GB of RAM, 3645mAh battery, a 25MP front camera and a dual 16MP + 20MP rear camera with 5x loseless zoom feature, which means that one of the sensors is a telephoto lens.

We are just a week away from the reveal so expect more Find X teasers from OPPO at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X to be officially revealed on 19 June 2018 in Paris

So the stage is set, OPPO has officially announced that its high-end phone, Find X will be in the spotlight in Paris, France on 19 June at 1900 - 2230 hours (GMT+2). As the premium series of OPPO's lineup, the X represents the unknown, adventurous and extreme which can be applied to the tech-specs. Let's take a look at what we can expect.

According to rumours, the Find X is said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to a whopping of 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Even the display is a bit overkill with 6.42-inch with 2K resolution and a 4000mAh battery pack inside the beast. VOOC flash charge should be expected on the flagship as well as its Face Unlock that has a 3D facial recognition feature which is more "accurate". We won't be surprised if the fingerprint sensor is under the display too seeing that there's no sight of it on the leaked render concepts. Speaking of that, it's unclear whether they will go for the simple dual rear camera or a triple setup.

A brief history of the Find series, OPPO first released the first model, X903 back in June 2011 featuring a side-sliding qwerty keyboard design. Then the OPPO Finder came the next year after that as an ultra-thin flagship back then with a Super AMOLED screen panel. Sometime after that, the Find 5 introduced a 1080P resolution on the screen panel in China then finally in 2014, VOOC Fast Charging technology made its way to Find 7.

We will definitely be keeping our eye on the Find X so do stay tuned for our coverage on it this month. Until then, stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com!


OPPO Find X unboxing and hands-on video

So ladies and gents, the OPPO Find X is already here in Malaysia for RM3699. Expensive? Yes, but considering the specifications of using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8GB of RAM, 256GB internal storage, 3730mAh battery, a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED dual curved display and the super cool motorized camera, these features probably fits the bill. Also, if you've always wondered if we can force the camera open, yes you can. Check out our video below!

Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


OPPO Find X unveiled Stealth 3D Camera, notch-less 6.4-inch Panaramic Arc Screen and more with a starting price of ~RM4629

Finally for the first time ever, OPPO has reached a milestone in releasing a smartphone in the European region. Simply called as the Find X, this model is a revived flagship and its predecessor last appeared all the way back in 2014. As mentioned in our report earlier today, the Find X is OPPO's most ambitious device yet as it features one of the biggest screen panels in the industry at 6.4-inch and an innovative pop-up camera module which we will talk about it below.

As far as the tech-specs go, it's just as the rumours whispered - the Find X is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB memory. It also runs on the latest ColorOS 5.1 and carries a rather large battery pack of 3730mAh. On top of that, the dual camera setup consists of a 20MP sensor which is the primary one, followed by a 16MP secondary camera for portrait mode. Moreover, since there's no notch, the camera modules on the back and front pops up and it relies on 3D Face Recognition as the main biometric security software. So yeah, no fingerprint scanner and even the 3.5mm headphone jack has disappeared.

No more notch wahahahaha (btw, this is called Panoramic Arc Screen)

The dual rear camera behind and yes, the phone is a fingerprint magnet

Volume rockers on the left, power button on the right

The bottom hosts the speaker grill USB Type-C and a dual SIM slot tray

Turns out there's a lot more than the front camera

Of course, it has various scenes detection

Meanwhile, the Find X Lamborghini Edition cost this much

The front is the same, so this is how the back looks like

OPPO has also announced the partnership with Lamborghini to bring us the OPPO Find X Lamborghini Edition, it has the same tech-specs except for having a 512GB of internal storage, a carbon fibre wrap design as well as the Super VOOC fast charging which is able fully charged the device in 35 minutes. A fitting name and worthy to carry the name Lamborghini.

The Find X will be priced at EUR999 (~RM4629) and the Find X Lamborghini Edition will be priced at EUR1699(~RM7873) and it is available from August 2018 onwards in Europe. Below is the full official tech-specs list of the Find X:


OPPO Find X2 Lamborghini Edition might be coming with under-display camera

Earlier this year, we have gotten some devices from the OPPO Find X2 lineup including Find X2, Find X2 Pro and Find X2 Lite. Now, it appears that the vanilla Find X2 and its Pro variant will get new designs after leaks have surfaced online. It looks like OPPO will be working with Lamborghini again to release special edition smartphones.

Similar to OnePlus's collaboration with McLaren, OPPO had collaborated with sports car manufacturer Lamborghini as well to release the Find X Lamborghini Edition. It appears that both of the companies will be working again together for the Find X2 series. Not only that, but it is also rumoured that the devices will be featuring an under-display camera as well.

From the image, we can see that a series of Lamborghini-inspired Find X2 devices being placed side by side. It looks like all of them have artificial leather backs that come in different colours. Some also have a slightly different design with one of them has a unique LED flash module placement and an Italian flag, while the other three models come with Lamborghini's signature taillights which are described to be used as notification light. It is unsure if the patents will come true especially the under-display camera, but let's have hopes for any surprise that might be dropped by OPPO sooner or later.

Let us know what you think about the Lamborghini-inspired Find X2 devices on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone updates.


OPPO Find X2 League of Legends Limited Edition first look & F17 Pro Diwali Edition announced

OPPO is no stranger in making special edition smartphones and they have been doing it for a long time. In this latest addition to their lineup, the OPPO Find X2 League of Legends Limited Edition and F17 Pro Diwali Edition are now officially announced.

According to sources, the Find X2 LoL Limited Edition has only a total of 3000 units only and there's no word if OPPO plans to import it into the Malaysian market. The retail box is also decorated beautifully as expected, coming along with cards, a small toy, and an LoL themed charger and earphones. By the way, there are no differences between the limited edition and the vanilla Find X2 variant.

This Diwali, make your loved ones beam bright when you #BeTheLight to spread the light and gift them the new #OPPOF17Pro Matte Gold packed with de-light-ful features and more, coming soon! pic.twitter.com/LhaoR7Zn2g

On the other hand, OPPO will be releasing the F17 Pro Diwali Edition for the Indian market at an unknown date. The tech specs and features should be the same as the vanilla variant as well, but its body will be in Matte Gold. We don't think this one would make its way to Malaysia but anything can happen.

What do you think of the designs? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Hey Malaysians, did you enjoy your extended weekend? It's a new year and new devices will soon appear. But there won't be any new foldable devices for a while, so you'll have to look back at what was launched in 2022.

In that case, which foldable device should you consider? As you know, Samsung is currently the biggest player in the foldable smartphone segment. And its crowning star is the Galaxy Z Fold series. Today, we'd like to share our 3 reasons to get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4.

Looks just like a smartphone when folded

Why get a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4? For the flexibility it provides! When folded, it looks like a regular smartphone, letting you make calls or answer text messages on the cover display. But if you need the larger screen, just unfold it and you can better enjoy your mobile games or videos.

Besides that, the Galaxy Z Fold4 can function as a PC! With the Samsung DeX app, you can connect the foldable to a larger monitor and make your productivity tasks much easier to do. You could also connect it to your PC or laptop, allowing you to quickly drag and drop files between them.

Of course, the Galaxy Z Fold4 offers more than just multiple use cases. Flex Mode allows you to use its foldable nature to have extra functions in certain apps or take pictures and videos at various angles.

For example, you can have a YouTube video playing on the top half of the main screen with the playback controls on the bottom half. You could also have a mouse pad mode in the bottom half when browsing the image gallery, take conference calls on the go, and more!

Flex Mode lets you get more out of your apps

Finally, the Galaxy Z Fold4 has a super handy feature called Multi-Window. As the name suggests, Multi-Window allows you to run multiple apps as separate windows on the Galaxy Z Fold4. This is great for multi-tasking and work productivity.

One of the things you can do would be to copy text or images between windows, which is something you'd do regularly at work. Another way of using it is for leisure. For instance, you could have a YouTube video on one window, while browsing social media on another.

As you can see, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 lets you do things you can't easily do with a single smartphone or tablet. Of course, there's more to it than the three features we mentioned. But that's what makes it such an interesting device. For more details, check out the Samsung Malaysia website.

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