200MP camera for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the works

The Samsung Galaxy flagship devices have carried the 108MP primary camera for years. In 2023, the Korean tech giant could finally move on and serve a major camera upgrade. According to the latest information, the Galaxy S23 Ultra could arrive with 200MP camera.

It's worth mentioning that Samsung had already announced its 200MP sensor last year. However, the Galaxy S22 series skipped it and went with the 108MP one. Therefore, it's likely for the next Galaxy flagship to get it. It's said that the camera will be developed by Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. The former accounts for 30% of the production program, while the latter controls 70% of the output of core products.

Besides that, Apple is also expected to do something new for the camera department on the iPhone 14 series, which might be another thing that leads Samsung to using the 200MP due to pressure. Samsung has emphasized smartphone photography a lot these days, as it has been offering old Galaxy smartphones the new camera features from the Galaxy S22.

Do you want the Galaxy S23 Ultra to get a 200MP camera? Drop a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


ASUS ROG announces Swift PG279Q and Swift PG27AQ gaming displays for RM4049 and RM4219

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) returns with not one, but two new gaming displays – the Swift PG279Q and Swift PG27AQ with 27-inch IPS panels for wide 178-degree viewing angles with 2K/WQHD (2560 x 1440 resolution) and 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 resolution) respectively. Both monitors are available for pre-order in their Facebook channel now (ending on 28 April 2016), with the PG279Q priced at RM4049; and RM4219 for the PG27AQ.

Both displays feature NVIDIA G-SYNC technology which minimizes screen tearing, stuttering and input lag, and has Ultra-Low Blue Light and Flicker Free technologies to protect the gamer's eyes in long term gaming session. In addition, they both deliver 77% more greater image detail than your regular Full HD displays, along with features such as ASUS exclusive GamePlus hotkey that gives gamers crosshair overlays, timer functions, and frames per second counter. ASUS exclusive GameVisual, on the other hand, also gives the game six preset display modes which are Scenery, Racing, Cinema, RTS/RPG, FPS, and sRGB) to suit different game genres.

Moving on to the display tech-specs corner, the PG27AQ can produce 1.07 billion display colors (10-bit) and covers the full sRGB gamut. It delivers sharp 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution images and crisp text. With a pixel density of 163ppi, it provides users with unmatched levels of detail. It features four times the onscreen desktop space of Full HD and delivers crisp and sharp gaming visuals.

And the PG279Q is the world’s first display with a 165Hz refresh rate to reduce lag and motion blur, giving gamers the upper hand in fast-paced first-person-shooters, racing, real-time strategy, and sports games. Gamers can select between 60, 120, and 144Hz refresh rates on the fly with the help of the Turbo Key, and fully experience the display’s 165Hz refresh rate if they’re using a NVIDIA® GeForce GTX™ 960 or higher graphics processor.

To learn more about the displays, visit ASUS ROG official website to check it out.


Huawei may stop Android use with EMUI 11 before transition to HarmonyOS

When Huawei announced HarmonyOS 2.0 last month, it was mentioned that a mobile version for it may be available by December. Although the user interface (UI) doesn't equate to the operating system (OS), it seems that EMUI could be phased out with EMUI 11 being the last.

According to Mydrivers, EMUI 11 actually uses some of the features and framework developed for HarmonyOS. In other words, Huawei has already begun the process of testing and transitioning its devices to HarmonyOS. Since Huawei has plans to launch HarmonyOS-powered phones next year, development for EMUI may end with EMUI 11.

Device collaboration is a big part of HarmonyOS

Speaking of HarmonyOS 2.0, the OS is built with cross-device integration in mind. We've already seen some of that this year with features like Huawei Share, where you can connect and interact with a Huawei phone on a Huawei tablet or laptop. The new version will also support integration with devices like TVs, cars, and more.

Whether HarmonyOS will be good remains to be seen, but it'll be interesting to see how Huawei fares on its own. Do let us know what you think about this in the comments on our Facebook page. And for more updates on this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei might be planning to mass pre-install up to 70 apps for their smartphones this year

Prior to the Huawei Mate 30 series release last year, it was most unfortunate that Huawei got caught in the trade war. The company is still not clear out of being able to use Google Mobile Services (GMS) yet, so they have been trying different ways to survive without it with their own Huawei Mobile Service. Despite this, international countries out of China still relies on GMS a lot, so what is Plan B?

Well, according to sources by WinFuture. They said that Huawei is actually planning to have a mass pre-installation of popular apps for their future phones this year. In fact, it could very well go up to around 70 pre-installed apps but that could vary depending on the country or region. It's an intriguing strategy, but since most of the popular apps belong to Google Play, most of them should be alternative to the apps that don't rely on GMS such as TomTom to replace Google Maps.

One such case that we noticed is the Huawei Nova 7i which will be coming to Malaysia on 14 February 2020. From their PR news, we noted that the company has pre-installed a feature that allows various filters to appear while taking a selfie, same goes to having a built-in video feature called MeeTime. "And thus users do not need to download a separate app to enjoy its feature", as quoted from the source.

Besides that, Huawei is also planning to launch a new Huawei Video service which will be unveiled in March. Huawei also have their own AppGallery, an alternative to the Google Play Store, but at this moment, they have not come up with the necessary apps for us such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and more.

Lastly, the source also said that there are at least 8 new models planned for this year, including the next Huawei P40 series. Personally, I would prefer them to develop the apps on AppGallery so we don't need to deal with the amount of bloatware.

Of course, we should take this news with a grain of salt. But what do you folks think? Let us know in the comments at the post. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei might be releasing three Mate 20 variants featuring a Kirin 980 chipset, 4200mAh, 6.9-inch display and more this year

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So what comes after Huawei P20? Why that'd be the Mate 20 of course. We are not expecting it to jump out of the blue anytime but most probably, it will appear in November as per tradition. In fact, Huawei might be releasing three Mate 20 models which are the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and a Mate 20 Lite.

To start off the hype train, the Mate 20 series is most probably going to feature a new Kirin 980 chipset. We expect this processor to kick more ass than the current processor since it's said that there is some new Cortex for the octa-core CPU and the size is quite small measuring at 7nm only. On paper, this will allow little battery consumption and efficient performance but we shall see. Speaking of battery, the Mate 20 series could feature a 4200mAh battery as well.

Onto the rest of the tech-specs, one of the models will have a 6GB of RAM 128GB of storage. It's also hard to say if the company will still keep the notch on the 6.3-inch AMOLED display, seeing that it's beginning to fade out but we sure hope not. 6.3-inch is a big one, but wait till you hear about the Mate 20 Pro's OLED display with 6.9-inch. Besides that, wireless charging could be integrated and the new Mate 20 series might be running with the latest EMUI 9.0 based on Android P so that's exciting.

This is only the beginning of the Mate 20 series rumours, but do take it with a grain of salt and expect more Huawei rumours at TechNave.com.


Huawei might be working on a device with all screen fingerprint sensor and selfie camera

Based on a statement by androidauthority.com, it seems that Huawei could be working on a smartphone with an all-screen under-display fingerprint sensor, as well as a in-display selfie camera. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs and release date of the aforementioned smartphone, our source did mention that an all-display fingerprint sensor could potentially increase power consumption of the device.

Not only that, but Huawei also mentioned that such a smartphone will most likely be available in the market “in a generation or two”. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the matter.

Would you be interested in getting a smartphone equipped with an all-display fingerprint sensor, as well as an under-display fingerprint sensor? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei might change the name Kirin 1000 to Kirin 9000 instead

As per tradition, Huawei would always introduce their latest Kirin chipset at the IFA event annually. For this upcoming IFA 2020 event on 3 September, it was previously reported that the Kirin 1000 would be the next chipset but that could be no longer the case. Thanks to a new report, the company could unveil the Kirin 9000 chipset for the Huawei Mate 40 series.

To add on, the Kirin 9000 chipset could also be the last Kirin chipset. This is due to the pressure from the US Government on cracking down Huawei's suppliers to provide tech components. Besides, Huawei CEO Richard Yu himself confirmed that from 15 September onwards, Huawei will not be able to produce its flagship Kirin chipsets or any of its AI-powered chips.

In case you're wondering about the specifications, there isn't much information but it is said to be the world's first 5nm chipset by TSMC. As for the Mate 40 series, rumours have it that the upcoming flagship could feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display for the standard and a 6.78-inch QHD+ display for the pro variant. Of course, we also expect it to run on Huawei Mobile Services instead of Google Mobile Services.

The IFA 2020 event is not that far off so we will get to know the details pretty soon. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 11 series, Watch 4 series, and various new Huawei laptops coming to Malaysia on 6 Jul 2023

Today, Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that it's bringing new Huawei products to Malaysia soon. That includes Huawei smartphones, smartwatches, and some new laptops. These would all be available on 7 July 2023.

According to Huawei Malaysia, its nova 11 series and smart office products launch is coming soon. The company has confirmed that it will launch the nova 11 series (first launched in April), Watch4 series, MateBook D 14 2023, MateBook 16s, MatePad 11.5, and MatePad Air. Huawei also revealed a green monogram vegan leather design nova 11.

So far, we don't have other details about the event. But we will probably see other products not mentioned here at the launch. Also, expect plenty of pre-order deals and promos at the event.

If you're interested in any of these, keep an eye out for our report on the Huawei launch on 7 July 2023. And as usual, stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the latest mobile devices.


Huawei nova 4e to launch in China on March 14 with Kirin 710 and 32MP selfie camera

It's no secret now that the Huawei nova 4e will be known as the Huawei P30 Lite outside of China. The device will be hitting China on the 14 of March and will feature a 32MP selfie camera and the Kirin 710 chipset.

No tech specs for the device has been revealed so far but we have heard that the device may come with a triple rear camera setup with 20MP, 16MP and 2MP sensors and has a display that measures at 6.15 inches. Besides that, we may be seeing a 3240mAh battery capacity as well.

The Huawei Nova 4e launch poster posted by the company on Weibo

This device will be launching ahead of its siblings, the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro in Paris on the 26th of March. Both devices have been confirmed to be released with periscope zoom. So far, no official announcements have been made about the devices so make sure to digest this info with some skepticism. As for the Malaysia release date and Malaysia price for the P30 Lite, we'll just have to wait and see. So what are you looking forward to seeing on the P30 Lite? For the latest Huawei news, TechNave.com will always have all the exclusive deets!


Huawei nova 6 5G with super wide-angle front camera to be unveiled on 5 December 2019

Earlier today, Huawei posted a video on their Weibo account hinting that their upcoming nova 6 5G will be unveiled on 5 December 2019, and it comes with 5G connectivity as well as 105-degree wide-angle selfie camera. But that’s not all, it seems that the selfie camera also comes with a zoom function, which could help in getting that perfect selfie.

Feature-wise, the nova 6 5G comes with new functions in order to help the user take good looking selfies, especially in low-light conditions. In terms of the tech specs, it comes equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of ROM, as well as a 6.4-inch display with a pill-shaped notch on the top left.

At the back, the device is expected to come with a 60MP + 16MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front houses a 32MP + 12MP selfie camera. As for the battery, it should come with a 4000mAh battery which supports 40W fast charging.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the nova 6 5G as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates such as the Malaysia release date as well as local pricing, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 6 series with up to 48MP camera and 40W fast charging unveiled from ~RM1301

Earlier today, Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei nova 6 series smartphone in China and it comes equipped with a 40W fast charging as well as the HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset. Not only that, but it also comes equipped with up to a dual front-facing selfie camera as well as a triple rear camera setup. The Huawei nova 6 series consists of the Huawei nova 6 as well as the nova 6 SE and it is priced from RMB3199(~RM1892) and RMB2199(~RM1301) respectively at launch.

In terms of the tech specs, the Huawei nova 6 comes equipped with the chipset mentioned above, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 6.57-inch FHD+ display and a 4100mAh battery which supports 40W fast charging. Camera-wise, the device has to a 40MP + 8MP + 8MP triple rear camera as well a 32MP + 8MP front-facing selfie camera. There is also a 5G variant of the nova 6 which is almost the same as the non-5G variant, except that it comes with a slightly higher 4200mAh battery capacity.

The Huawei nova 6 SE, on the other hand, comes with the HiSilicon Kirin 810 instead, 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 6.4-inch FHD and a 4200mAh with 40W fast charging support. Unlike the nova 6, the SE variant has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad cameras in the back and a single front-facing 16MP sensor.

As for the features that the devices come with, the nova 6 comes with the e-book mode, which makes reading e-books a much more comfortable experience. Other than that, the front of its camera features a 105-degree ultra-wide-angle lens which is useful especially when taking a selfie with a large group.

Not only that, but the aforementioned smartphone’s front camera is also capable of recording high-resolution video of up to 4k and it also supports autofocus. Furthermore, the camera in the rear supports EIS which helps ensure that there is no camera shake while taking pictures or when recording a video.

As for now, there is no official news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the Huawei nova 6 series for now. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei nova 6 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 7 SE Malaysia release: Kirin 820 chipset and 64MP AI quad-camera for RM1499

When it comes to mobile devices, style is just as important as the function for many people these days. So, it's not surprising devices with emphasis on both aspects. Today, Huawei has announced the nova 7 SE smartphone, which will officially launch this Friday (19 June 2020) for RM1499.

Available in three colours of Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, and Crush Green, the nova 7 SE is a mid-range device with good specs. It comes with a Kirin 820 chipset inside, along with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a 4000mAh battery supported by a 40W fast-charger. The display is fairly large too at 6.5-inch, with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 resolution and support for HDR10.

Next, let's talk about the cameras. At the back is the quad-camera consisting of a 64 MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP depth sensor. With the quad-camera, you get features like Super Night Selfie, 20x zoom, and the Dual-View Video mode that combines the front and rear camera to capture videos from both sides. Speaking of front cameras, it's a 16MP punch-hole selfie camera.

Other than the new smartphone, Huawei also announced that the FreeBuds 3i will be launching this Friday for RM399. This is Huawei's latest true wireless stereo earbuds that will come with active noise cancelling and touch controls. It's expected to have a total playback time of up to 18 hours (earbuds + charging case).

If you're interested either the Huawei nova 7 SE or Freebuds 3i, you can check out the Huawei Online Store or physical Huawei Experience Stores (HES) near you. There are freebies of up to RM1256 if you purchase the smartphone too!

With that said, would you be interested in getting either of these devices? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


ASUS ROG collaborates with IKEA again to launch a series of gaming furniture

Other than a powerful gaming PC, other things like gaming accessories and a comfortable gaming chair can also enhance your gaming experience. ASUS ROG knows that and that's why it is working with IKEA again to release a series of gaming furniture.

The two had collaborated once back in last year by announcing about 30 kinds of affordable furniture accessories. This time, they're back together again to work on a new lineup of products. It is said that this new collaboration is aiming to bring gaming-related products that will better suit one’s house and would go seamlessly with the surroundings.

The new lineup is developed in IKEA’s product development center in Shanghai, China and will be announced tomorrow in the country. For now, it is still unknown what kind of gaming furniture that the brands are presenting. It is worth mentioning that not only IKEA and ROG, brands like Logitech and Herman Miller have also worked together before to develop a gaming chair.

Let us know what you think about the collaboration on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this one!


Huawei nova 7 & WiFi AX3 now available in Malaysia for RM1999 & RM299

Some of you have been waiting for it but wait no more. The Huawei nova 7 and WiFi AX3 are finally available today onwards. If you're looking at getting a great upper-midrange smartphone or the world's first router with WiFi 6 technology that's surprisingly affordable, you might want to pay attention to what Huawei has.

In conjunction with the release of the two products today, Huawei Malaysia will have a bundle deal where you get goodies worth up to RM1315 when you purchase both the nova 7 and WiFi AX3. But let's take a look at what Huawei Malaysia has in store for customers with this launch, as well as some details on the two new products too!

Let's touch on the devices first, starting with the Huawei nova 7. This upper-midrange smartphone comes with some rather impressive specs for the price of RM1999. Not only does it have a Kirin 985 5G chipset but also 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, more than enough space to store and run all the apps you regularly use. There's also a 4000mAh battery and 40W SuperCharge to keep it constantly going.

Besides the core components, this device also comes with a 6.53-inch OLED FullView display that has an in-screen fingerprint sensor, a beefy 32MP selfie camera, and a rear quad-camera setup featuring a 64MP main lens. As for useful features, it has the Huawei MEETime video meeting app, Super Night Selfie 3.0, and the recently announced Petal Search - a search engine tool for Huawei devices.

Moving on, let's look at the Huawei WiFi AX3 that was recently revealed. As the name indicates, this is a wireless-AX (WiFi 6) router that comes with a quad-core Gigahome CPU. It's able to deliver up to 3000 Mbps (574 Mbps via 2.4GHz + 2402 Mbps via 5GHz), supports a maximum of 128 connections, and has a 160MHz frequency bandwidth that provides greater wall penetration for its signals. All these come in a very affordable device that is priced at RM299.

As an increasing number of its devices gain connected features, it makes sense for Huawei to bundle its devices together. With the Together 2020 campaign, you get to purchase the Huawei nova 7 and WiFi AX3 for as low as RM6.30 per day. You can find out more about that campaign here.

But why get both of these devices together? Well, the Huawei nova 7's Kirin 985 5G chipset can be great for mobile gaming. And many of these games need an internet connection, so getting the ultra-fast WiFi AX3 router can ensure your connection stays healthy. The One-Tap-To-Connect feature also makes it possible for you to connect the phone to the router easily, without needing to type in a password that may be too complicated to remember. There are plenty of applications for such a feature, so it's definitely worth looking into.

Wait, we're not quite done yet! Huawei has announced that those who purchased the Huawei nova 7 will get some tasty bonuses worth up to RM1000. These include rewards at AirAsia Big, Baskin Robbin's, Domino's Pizza, Puma, Texas Chicken, Lazada, Free Fire and more. For those who live in Penang, you'll also be able to get a free 5-hour parking ticket with the Penang Smart Parking application via the Huawei AppGallery.

If all the above sounds like something you'd like, do check out Huawei's online store for more details of the nova 7 and WiFi AX3. But with that said, what do you think about these two devices? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more on the latest mobile gadgets.


Huawei nova 7 series has been launched with the price starting from ~RM1476

The launch of the Huawei Nova 7 series is today and the devices are finally here! This time, Huawei launches three models for the series including the Huawei nova 7, nova 7 Pro, and nova 7 SE. The devices each has its own special feature that you can go for according to your preference, let’s find out what the new Huawei nova series has for us!

The standard Huawei nova 7 packs a Hisilicon Kirin 985 chipset that integrates an eight-core CPU. It supports SA and NSA dual-mode 5G for connectivity. The device also has download rate which can go up to 1277Mbps, while upload rate can reach 173Mbps.

Other than that, the nova 7 also sports a 6.53-inch OLED screen with under-display fingerprint sensor. For photography, the device features a quad-camera setup at the back that brings a 64MP main camera, an 8MP wide-angle lens, an 8MP periscope zoom lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The 32MP front-facing camera is being placed in a punch-hole cutout at the front. The Huawei nova 7 has a 4000mAh battery as well that supports 40W fast charging technology.

For the pro variant, it will be having the same chipset as the standard one which is the Kirin 985. However, the device will come with a 6.57-inch OLED screen that has two front-facing cameras (an extra 8MP ultra-wide lens) on it in a pill-shaped cutout. Other than that, most of the tech specs are similar to the ones on the standard nova 7.

For the features, the camera setup of both nova 7/7 Pro support 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom. They come with various photography modes as well like eye focus, portrait, Super Night Scene 3.0, selfie screen and beauty function for users to take photos however they like. It is also said that the rear cameras and front-facing cameras can be used to record videos simultaneously, which I think it's awesome as it's not a regular feature we can see on smartphones.

Other than the 7 and 7 Pro, nova 7 SE has also been announced with a Kirin 820 chipset. The device sports a 6.5-inch HDR10 screen that comes with a 16MP front-facing camera in a punch-hole cutout. At the back, it also features a quad-camera setup that includes a 64MP main camera, an 8MP wide-angle lens, an 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP portrait lens. Being a 'lite' version from the series, it is surprised that the nova 7 SE will be supporting 4K video recording as well.

Furthermore, the nova 7 SE is having its fingerprint sensor placed at the side as it doesn't have the curved display like the ones on nova 7 and 7 Pro. It will come with the same 4000mAh battery as well with support of 40W fast charging technology.

For the price, the Huawei nova 7 will be sold at 2999 Yuan (~RM1846) for the 8/128GB variant, while 3399 Yuan (~RM2092) for the 8/256GB variant. For nova 7 Pro, the price of the device will be starting from 3699 Yuan (~RM2277) for 8/128GB variant to 4099 Yuan (~RM2528) for the 8/256GB variant. Coming to the more affordable model which is nova 7 SE, it will be sold at 2399 Yuan (~RM1476) for the 8/128GB variant and 2799 Yuan (~RM1723).

Let us know what you think about the newly launched Huawei nova 7 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


Huawei nova 8 Malaysia release: Kirin 820E & 8GB+128GB, priced at RM1899

Today, the Huawei nova 8 is finally released in Malaysia at the price of RM1899. If you have been waiting for this, you can now purchase the phone at its HUAWEI Store Online, Lazada HUAWEI Flagship Store and Shopee HUAWEI Official Store. The phone will come with some freebies as well.

Besides the online stores, the nova 8 will also be available at every Huawei Experience Store and Senheng. With every purchase made, the freebies include an Entertainment Gift Box, an exclusive Huawei voucher, 1 week of JOOX VIP Access and 1 month of 200GB Huawei Cloud storage. By the way, the Huawei Store Online will be available on the My Huawei app starting tomorrow (28 August) onwards. Do keep out for flash sales on the app from 4-6 September 2021.

Let's recap the nova 8 tech specs. The phone comes with a 6.57-inch curved OLED display supporting a 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. On top of that, the camera module is the same as the nova 8i, carrying a 32MP AI front camera as well as a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad rear camera.

As a local set, the nova 8 is sporting a Kirin 820E chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The battery pack is only 3800mAh, though, but at least it has a 66W fast-charging technology on board. Moreover, it also has a dual-view video function that allows the user to record the front and back at the same time.

That's all, folks. Stay tuned for more local tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G details unveiled, comes with Kirin 985 chipset and 120Hz display

It's been months since Huawei launched its nova 8 series, but it seems the company isn't quite done. Since there are many regions without 5G access yet, the company decided to release a 4G variant. Its full details, sans price, has been revealed online.

Based on details from the official site, the Huawei nova 8 Pro 4G is practically the same phone as the nova 8 Pro 5G. It maintains the Kirin 985 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. In addition to that, the display is still the same 6.72-inch OLED with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The only thing that was changed is the lack of 5G support.

The cameras haven't been changed either. You still get a quad-camera setup (64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP) at the back, while the front has a dual-selfie (32MP+16MP) setup. Besides that, the phone comes with a 4000mAh battery, supports 66W fast-charging, and has an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Since so little has changed, its retail price might not be all that much cheaper than the 5G variant's 3999 yuan (~RM2530). It might make more sense to just get the 5G variant to be futureproofed, but what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei nova 8 SE Vitality Edition release: Kirin 710 chipset & EMUI 10.1, priced at ~RM1233

The Huawei nova 8 series has been released for quite some time now but turns out that Huawei isn't done with it yet. Just recently, the company launched another variant called the nova 8 SE Vitality Edition in the Chinese market and here's what we know so far about the phone.

Listed in one of the online Chinese stores, the nova 8 SE Vitality features a Kirin 710A chipset so it's just another mid-range tier device. It's also followed by an 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, alongside a 4000mAh battery supporting a 40W fast charging technology. Moreover, the phone is running on EMUI 10.1 and it's not known if it can be upgradable to the latest HarmonyOS 2.

On the external, the nova 8 SE Vitality sports a 6.6-inch LCD in 1080p resolution with a 16MP punch-hole front camera in the top centre. On the back, the triple rear camera module consists of a 48MP (main) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) sensor. The rear design is using a 3D curved material and the phone comes in two colours - frosty silver and magic night black.

In China, the nova 8 SE Vitality is priced at 1899 Yuan (~RM1233). There is no word if Huawei Malaysia is interested in importing this phone but I guess we shall wait and see. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8 SE release: 66W fast-charge and two Dimensity chipsets, price starting from ~RM1625

Today, Huawei has unveiled a brand new nova 8 SE in China as advertised. Most of the tech specs and features that were leaked out before the launch turned out to be true as well, but there are two variants based on chipsets. The standard version is using a MediaTek Dimensity 800U, whereas the other sports a Dimensity 720 chipset.

But apart from the two chipsets, the rest of the tech specs and features are the same. Both models will still use 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage, same goes to the quad rear camera setup which consists of a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth). The 16MP front camera is hanging out on the 6.53-inch OLED display as a waterdrop notch.

For the battery, nova 8 SE packs a respectable 3800mAh battery capacity and supports 66W SuperCharge technology. This is probably the fastest charging speed for a mid-range tier smartphone right now. You can also find an in-display fingerprint scanner, and there are four colour options - silver, blue, black and the gradient sakura white.

In terms of pricing, the one with the Dimensity 720 chipset is 2599 Yuan (~RM1625) and the Dimensity 800U version cost 2699 Yuan (~RM1687). There's barely any difference between the two prices, it's also unknown if Huawei plans to import the nova 8 SE into Malaysia due to the lack of GMS. We will keep an eye out for it so stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8 SE tech specs leaked and it's equipped with either a Dimensity 800U or 720 chipset.

It seems that a tech spec sheet regarding the Huawei nova 8 SE has recently been spotted on weibo, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is officially launched on 5 November 2020. Based on what is shown on the spec sheet, it seems that depending on the variant, the Huawei nova 8 SE will come equipped with either a Dimensity 800U or Dimensity 720 chipset.

Other than the chipsets, both the variants come with equipped with largely the same specs such as 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, as well as a 3800mAh internal battery which supports up to 66W fast charging. Camera-wise, the phone has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP at the rear while the front comes with a 16MP selfie camera.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the tech specs of the Huawei nova 8 SE so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8 and HONOR V40 to be unveiled in December 2020

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that the Huawei nova 8 and the HONOR V40 will be unveiled somewhere around December 2020. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of both the smartphones, our source did include an image which shows that both the smartphones could come with a camera module that looks almost the same.

In terms of the tech specs, both the smartphones are expected to come equipped with up to a Dimensity 1000+ chipset, while the HONOR V40 series will have a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, 50MP camera sensor, and up to a 66W fast charging. The V40 Pro Plus, on the other hand, will most likely have a Kirin 9000 chipset instead which presumably has higher performance.

With all that said, do take some information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei and HONOR has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the nova 8 series or V40 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8 series release: Kirin 985, 66W fast charging and 32MP selfie camera from ~RM2051

It seems that Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei nova 8 series, which consists of the Huawei nova 8, as well as the Huawei nova 8 Pro, starting from the price of RMB3299 (~RM2051) and RMB3999 (~RM2486). While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we can expect the local price of the smartphone to start at around RM1899.

In terms of the tech specs, the Huawei nova 8 comes equipped with the Kirin 985 chipset, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB ROM, 6.57-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, as well as a 3800mAh internal battery which supports up to 66W fast charging. Camera-wise, the phone has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 32MP selfie camera.

The nova 8 Pro, on the other hand, comes equipped with largely the same specs other than a larger 6.72-inch 120Hz display, an extra 16MP selfie camera, as well as a larger 4000mAh internal battery. As for the features, it comes equipped with a VC Liquid Cooler to ensure that your phone stays cool while mobile gaming, as well as up to 300Hz touch sampling rate.

But that’s not all, the smartphones come equipped with up to 66W fast charging which lets you charge the phone up to 60% in just 15 minutes and 100% in just 35 minutes. As for the camera, it comes with various features including a 100-degree ultra-wide-angle selfie camera, stabilizer, and more.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Huawei nova 8 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8i, FreeBuds 4, MateView, and MateView GT coming to Malaysia on 6 July 2021

Huawei has a strong presence in Malaysia, so it's not surprising to see its products launched here early. Sometimes we get a simultaneous launch, while some products come a few weeks later. This time around, it seems to be a mix of both with four new products.

The company announced an APAC Summer product launch on 6 July 2021. Huawei will unveil the Huawei nova 8i during the launch, as well as release the Huawei FreeBuds 4, Huawei MateView, and Huawei MateView GT for the APAC market. For us Malaysians, we'll be getting all four products here soon!

Let's take a look at some highlights for the four products. First up is the nova 8i, which comes with a 64MP quad-camera, 6.67-inch display, and 66W SuperCharge. The Freebuds 4 comes with 50% more bass performance than its predecessor, while the MateView and MateView GT are monitors catered for entertainment. You can find out more about them in our previous launch report.

If you want to catch the live-stream event, make sure to visit Huawei Malaysia's Facebook page on 6 July at 7 PM. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the latest mobile gadgets.


ASUS ROG collabs with Gameloft to bring a seamless gaming experience on the ROG Phone 3

In a collaboration between ASUS ROG and Gameloft, mobile game titles such as Asphalt® 9: Legends, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, Dungeon Hunter 5 and Dungeon Hunter Champions are being optimized in order to take advantage of the ROG Phone 3 series’ 144Hz display. But that’s not all, all the aforementioned games will be optimized to take advantage of the ROG TwinView Dock 3 in order to display more information to the player.

The reason why the games from Gameloft are able to hit up to 144FPS  is largely thanks to the tech specs of the device as it comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G chipset, up to 16GB RAM, as well as an AMOLED 144Hz display. We won’t be surprised if other game developers start collaborating with ASUS ROG as well in the future.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the collaboration between Gameloft and ASUS ROG? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 8i Malaysia release: Snapdragon 662 chipset, 64MP quad-camera, and 66W SuperCharge for RM1299

Last week, Huawei uploaded a teaser image for the nova 8i. It was soon announced that it would be launching soon along with a few other products on 6 July 2021. Now, Huawei Malaysia has officially made the phone available here for RM1299.

The nova 8i is a mid-range device aimed at offering a good looking phone with decent tech specs and good cameras while keeping the price relatively affordable. It features the Snapdragon 662 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a modest 4300mAh battery. As you can see, the chipset may not be that powerful but its other specs are pretty good.

In terms of features, it comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ (2376x1080) display with barely any bezel. It also has a quad-camera setup at the back consisting of a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP macro camera. The front camera is also a decent 16MP shooter. Besides that, this phone supports 66W SuperCharge, which can fully recharge the nova 8i in 38 minutes.

The Huawei nova 8i will be available for pre-order starting from 7 July. If you're interested, do check the product page on the Huawei Online Store for more details. With that said, what do you think of this phone so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates like this.


Huawei nova 8i review - Enough features for the average user

While most brands only have a flagship smartphone or two, big brands tend to have a lot of mid-range models. It's not always easy to figure out which one would be the best fit for a user, but the great thing about quantity is that you get choices.

On the topic of choices, Huawei is definitely one of the brands that give you plenty of options. Among its portfolio of smartphones would be the nova series, which focuses more on delivering decent specs and features at an affordable price. With that said, let's take a look at what the new Huawei nova 8i has to offer.

The stuff you'll find inside the box (sans manuals)

At a glance from the front, you can immediately see a distinctive difference in the Huawei nova 8i, compared to last year's nova 7i. Namely, it's now running a dual-camera instead of the single-camera from before. It's also got a taller dimension, which means the screen is now slightly taller and wider in landscape orientation. However, it doesn't look bulkier at all.

The back definitely looks fancier, thanks to the round camera island. You can see how the quad-camera module clearly sticks out of the back, which gives it a visible camera bump. However, the phone doesn't wobble when you place it flat on a table, so we call that a win for the nova 8i. A drawback it has is the glossy plastic body, which does attract fingerprints. Due to that, it's best to cover the phone with the silicone case included in the box.

The right side has the volume controls and power button

The front view - a simple but clean design

The glossy plastic attracts fingerprints, so you should use the included case

A closer look at the front cameras, it's a dual-camera setup

The rear cameras are in a circular module

Moving on to the other sides, you'll find the volume buttons on the right with the power button. There's also a fingerprint reader that's into the power button, which is how I personally like it. Besides that, you'll find a 3.5mm audio jack on top, while the USB-C connector, SIM tray, and speaker grille are located at the bottom. Nothing fancy, but overall it's well-designed.

As you can see from the short spec list above, the Huawei nova 8i is more of a lower mid-range smartphone. Under its chassis, the device features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 662 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There's no microSD card slot available, but 128GB should be enough for most people unless you plan to take a lot of photos and videos. It does have a dual-SIM tray, which is useful when you're travelling.

The display is relatively large for a mid-range at 6.67 inches. It doesn't have any fancy features like high refresh rates, but the display performs well enough that casual users can enjoy it. If all you're doing is browse the Internet or watch YouTube videos on the device, this display will do the job.

It does have an interesting eBook Mode, which is basically a monochrome mode that disables colour. This is great if you like reading articles on your phone, or plan to install eBook apps like Kindle on it. The UI also supports some basic shortcuts and gestures, such as swiping down with three fingers for a screenshot. Of course, it does have some features that are exclusive, namely Huawei Share.

The eBook mode basically turns the display output into black and white

Huawei Share is supported on this device

As mentioned, there's a quad-camera module located on the top centre of the phone. It consists of a 64MP main lens, 8MP ultrawide-angle lens, 2MP depth lens, and 2MP macro lens. There's also a 16MP wide-angle selfie camera on the top left, placed under a pill-shaped cutout with a sensor that enhances selfies in low-light areas.

In terms of camera features, it comes with different modes such as Night, panorama, time-lapse, and super macro. There's also a Pro mode if you want more fine controls for settings like the ISO, white balance, or aperture. As for video recording, his phone allows you to record in 1080p or 720 at 30 fps.

The camera features available on the camera app

It has a pro mode too, though that's guaranteed in all phones these days

As for the features on the operating system, there are a few unique to Huawei devices and the EMUI. For example, there's AppGallery, Petal Search, Petal Maps, and GameCentre. The first three are Huawei's app store and related apps, while the last one is something we see often these days. For this phone, GameCentre can do simple things like disable notifications when gaming or record your gameplay.

For security, the nova 8i comes with the standard fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) and face unlock. It can't detect your face if you're wearing a mask though, so that's something to keep in mind. Anyway, there are also a few security features for your data, allowing you to lock certain apps with a pattern or your files with a password.

No Google Play Store, but the Huawei AppGallery has plenty of apps too

The Game Center lets you play mobile games uninterrupted

The nova 8i is intended to be a simple device that delivers a basic set of features to users. But it's held back by the Snapdragon 662 chipset. It only scored 307 for single-core and 1289 for multi-core on the Geekbench 5 CPU benchmark. For graphics, it managed 1063 points in 3DMark's Sling Shot Extreme.

Of course, you can still do a lot of things with the hardware that this phone packs. For instance, you could easily play PUBG Mobile (still quite popular in SEA) on Medium settings with no issues. High-end games like Genshin Impact are also possible, but you won't be able to enjoy it with good graphics and frame rates. The chipset is still more than capable of handling regular tasks like web browsing, though the screen would sometimes stutter when we're scrolling.

You can play PUBG Mobile on Balanced settings at Medium frame rates

You can also use this phone to watch videos or listen to music. The 6.67-inch Full HD IPS screen has decent video quality at a max refresh rate of 60Hz. That and the chipset are probably why the screen sometimes stutters when using certain apps. As for the audio, it's quite crisp and the overall quality of the speaker is above average.

In terms of battery life, the 4300mAh battery on the nova 8i can last long enough for an entire day. The battery drained by 40% within 3 hours while we were downloading stuff, benchmarking, and testing out games. But dropped less than 10% when unused for over 8 hours. You can easily get about 7-10 of use out of a full charge, depending on how you use the phone. And if you need to recharge, the phone can regain 80% of the battery within 40+ minutes thanks to the 66W fast charger.

Next up, let's touch on the cameras for the phone. As expected, the main 64MP camera can take pictures with good detail in natural light. The contrast for photos was okay too, though the colours felt a bit oversaturated. Overall, it's about average and what we expect for more mobile camera sensors these days.

Photos taken at night are mostly average. Specifically, photos taken at night don't seem to have a lot of detail. This happens even if you use the night mode. On the flip side, there's not much noise so that's a point in its favour. Overall, we'd consider the cameras here decent enough for photos in low-light areas. You can check out some of the pictures we've taken below for reference.

The main camera delivers good details but colours are a bit oversaturated

The colours are a bit more natural on the ultrawide lens, though the photos don't look as sharp

You can raise a hand to trigger a 3-second countdown to a selfie, convenient!

As you would expect with mid-range phones, there are often trade-offs so that companies can keep the device at a price point they want. The Huawei nova 8i offers features typically found in a mid-range device, with tech specs and features that are a level above an entry-level phone. The display, memory configuration, and camera offerings are all pretty good.

Its chipset isn't the best, but it's not too bad of a phone overall. If there's a problem, it would probably be the price. For RM1299, you could get the POCO X3 GT, which comes with more powerful hardware and a better-looking design. Another alternative is the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, which has an OS that's almost vanilla Android OS and an RM1199 price tag.

So, what are your thoughts on the Huawei nova 8i after reading our review? Is there another device you'd like to see us write about? Do let us know in the comments below! Also, thanks for reading and please stay tuned to TechNave for more review articles like this.


Huawei nova 8i variant confirmed, featuring a Snapdragon chipset and quad-rear camera setup

It's been a while since we last heard of the Huawei nova series. The last time that the company did was at the end of 2020 by releasing the nova 8 and nova 8 Pro but only for the Chinese market. Today, Huawei has confirmed the existence of the nova 8i with an official render and tech specs.

Starting with the design, the body does look very premium thanks to the circular rear camera module. The main rear camera is using a 64MP sensor which is accompanied by an ultrawide, macro and depth lens. The Huawei Edgeless Display measures 6.67-inches and on the back, it has a non-conductive vacuum metallisation (NCVM) that gives off that premium feel.

Continuing about the display, it has a 94.7% screen-to-body ratio, Eye Comfort Mode and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Huawei also confirmed that the phone is featuring an unknown Snapdragon chipset, 128GB of storage and a 6GB or 8GB RAM option. Lastly, the fast charging speed supports 66W which can fully charge the phone in just 38 minutes.

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


Huawei nova 9 Malaysia pre-order - priced at RM1999 & join the #BeAnovaStar - TikTok Challenge

Today, Huawei Malaysia has finally unveiled the nova 9 phone in the Malaysian market. Priced at RM1999, Huawei fans and customers can pre-order the phone from now onwards until 19 November 2021. The pre-order comes bundled with gifts worth up to RM829, while stocks last.

Available on the HUAWEI Store Online, Senheng, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada, the pre-order gifts include a free pair of FreeBuds Pro (worth RM699) and complimentary gifts worth up to RM130 from Huawei Mobile Services. New users who sign for the first trial may receive:

As for existing Huawei users, particularly for those who signed up for the free trial before but have terminated the monthly subscription, they can also resubscribe and get:

Finally, in conjunction with the pre-order, Huawei Malaysia is organising a #BeAnovaStar - TikTok Challenge for the youngsters. It has begun today until 13 November whereby participants can record themselves with some dance moves and post them on TikTok. One winner will be randomly selected so if you're interested, make sure you set your profile to public mode with the hashtags #BeAnovaStar and #HUAWEInova9.

To recap the tech specs, the nova 9 features a 50MP Ultra Vision Camera System + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera module, a 6.57-inch OLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate, a 4300mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge technology and EMUI 12 out of the box. Moreover, it runs on a Snapdragon 778G chipset and has Graphene and VC Liquid cooling technology.

That's all, folks. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 9 Malaysia release: Snapdragon 778 chipset, 6.57-inch 120Hz OLED display, and 50MP RYYB ultra vision camera for RM1999

On 8 November 2021, Huawei announced the pre-order for the Huawei nova 9 for Malaysia. This is a premium mid-range device with some high-end features, and now it's officially available here. In conjunction with its launch, there will also be a vlog contest.

First, let's do a recap on the Huawei nova 9. The mid-range smartphone comes equipped with a Snapdragon 778 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. It also has a 6.57-inch 120Hz OLED display, a 50MP+2MP+2MP+2MP rear camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. Powering all of these features is a 4300mAh battery, and support for 66W fast charging.

As mentioned, there will be a contest being held with the Huawei nova 9's launch. An extension of the one from earlier this month, this vlog contest began on 17 November and will continue until 19 December 2021. You need to record a video that's at least 1 minute long, then upload it to Facebook as a public post with the #BeAnovaStar hashtag.

The new phone is now available on the Huawei Experience Store, Huawei Online store, and the official Huawei flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee for RM1999. What do you think about the phone? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei nova 9 Pro video leaked online with a Snapdragon chipset listed and more

On 23 September 2021, Huawei will be unveiling the upcoming nova 9 series in China. But before that happens, an alleged hands-on video of the nova 9 Pro just appeared over the weekend with some unconfirmed tech specs listed in the video description.

It's not just for the nova 9 Pro but the nova 9 as well. But let's start with the pro variant first since it's not reported as often. For starters, the video post claimed that the nova 9 Pro could have a 6.72-inch dual punch-hole display which means there would be two front cameras that involve a 32MP sensor. The battery pack is 4000mAh and it can support a 100W fast charging technology.

Oddly, the nova 9 could have a bigger 4300mAh battery but with a lower 66W fast charging technology. The display is slightly smaller, measuring 6.57-inch and could house a single 32MP front camera. Other than that, the video post seems to suggest that both nova phones could have the same tech specs. This includes a 120Hz refresh rate, a quad rear camera setup (50MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP), a Snapdragon 778 chipset and of course, running on HarmonyOS 2.1.

Of course, most of these tech specs are just purely speculation but some of them do match the previous rumoured news. Either way, it's still best to take them with a pinch of salt and wait for the official launching day. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 9 SE Malaysia pre-order: 4000mAh battery with 66W fast charge, RM20 early bird deposit

The Huawei nova 9 was just released at the end of November 2021 and now its other counterpart, the nova 9 SE will be arriving on 11 March 2022. Huawei Malaysia also just released an early bird pre-order deal for the nova 9 SE starting today onwards until 10 March 2022.

The early bird pre-order mechanic is a bit odd but stay with me here. No price is announced yet but you can reserve a spot with a payment of RM20 deposit for one nova 9 SE unit at the company's official website here. After the pre-order campaign, you can complete the balance payment from 11 March (4 PM) until 18 March 2022 at 11.59 PM.

Not much is known about the nova 9 SE but according to Huawei Malaysia, the phone features a 6nm Qualcomm chipset which should be the Snapdragon 778G, a Graphene Heat Dissipation technology and a 4000mAh battery supporting 66W Huawei SuperCharge technology. It's said that it can charge up the phone to 60% within 15 minutes or fully charge in 40 minutes.

The FullView display is surprisingly bigger than the nova 9 as well, measuring at 6.78-inches and the side bezels are just 1.05mm thin. It's also worth mentioning that this is a compact device at 7.94mm thin and the rear body is using a 3D Glass Rear Cover.

For more information about the early bird deal, you can visit the web portal right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 9 SE Malaysia release: Snapdragon 680 & EMUI 12, priced at RM1099

Today, the Huawei nova 9 SE is finally launched in Malaysia and it starts at a price of RM1099 only. The pre-order is now live until 18 March 2022 at HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Experience Store, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada. Consumers can also head to the nearest HUAWEI Experience Store to experience the new nova 9 SE.

For every purchase of the nova 9 SE, each customer can bring home a free pair of Freelace wireless earphones and other Huawei Mobile Services promotions. These freebies are a total of RM560 are based on a first-come-first-serve basis. Moreover, there's also a social contest for the public but we will get to that later.

In terms of tech specs, one of the highlights that Huawei Malaysia wants to promote is the camera setup. The nova 9 SE features a 108MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) + 2MP + 2MP (macro) quad rear camera with AI capabilities. Meanwhile, the 16MP wide-angle AI Beauty front camera is hanging out on the top centre of the 6.78-inch FullView Display design with 1.05mm slim bezels.

Continuing vlogging trend for the nova series, Huawei Malaysia is also promoting its camera software features like the Dual-View Video. A staple feature in the lineup, it allows users to use the front and back camera for video recording at the same time. Plus, users can use the One-Click Video Compilation as an instant video editing tool or the Petal Clip app for advanced editing tools.

Finally, the other highlight is the 4000mAh battery that supports a 66W Huawei SuperCharge. Huawei Malaysia said that it takes is only 16 minutes to charge the phone up to 60% or even 36 minutes to be fully charged. Below are the rest of the tech specs of the nova 9 SE:

As for the social contest, Huawei Malaysia is organising a “Capture your best moment with HUAWEI nova 9 SE Art Deco". From 12th March to 19th March 2022, you can visit any of the three locations at East Coast Mall at Kuantan; Queensbay Mall at Penang, or Sunway Pyramid at Selangor and capture a video or photo with the nova logo structure. After that, you can post the photo or video on Instagram and tag @huaweimobilemy and follow Instagram @huaweimobilemy to enter the contest.

That said, remember to set your profile publicly and include the hashtag #HUAWEInova9se and #BeInspiredBenova in the caption. Once you're done, head over to any of the Huawei Experience Store to show them your post and redeem a gift. This is a first-come-first-serve only.

Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova 9 SE to be officially launched in Malaysia on 11 March 2022

Huawei Malaysia has today announced that it will be holding a virtual launch for the long-anticipated Huawei nova 9 SE this Friday (11 March 2022) at 3PM. Elegantly designed and distinguished by its unprecedented features, you can catch the virtual event through Huawei Malaysia’s official Facebook page here.

Its counterpart, the nova 9 was released in Malaysia last November and Huawei has said that for the nova 9 SE, it is designed to support consumers’ fast-paced lifestyles and express their unique personalities. Moreover, Huawei touts the nova 9 SE as being able to capture the perfect selfie and even take thousands of shots on just a single charge of the phone.

Earlier this month, Huawei announced an early bird pre-order deal for the device which will end this Thursday (10 March 2022). However, the mechanic of the pre-order is a bit odd, considering how Huawei never actually announce the price of the device and that you have to reserve a spot for the pre-order with an RM20 deposit.

The small deposit is for one unit of the nova 9 SE and is available through Huawei Malaysia’s official website. You then have to complete the balance payment for the device from 11 March (4PM) until 18 March 2022 (11.59PM).

In terms of specs, Huawei Malaysia hasn’t disclosed the full list of features just yet. What has been revealed is that the nova 9 SE is powered by a 6nm Qualcomm chipset, a Graphene Heat Dissipation technology and a 4000mAh battery 66W Huawei SuperCharge technology. For the latter, the phone can be fully charged in 40 minutes and up to 60% within just 15 minutes.

If you’re interested in the nova 9 SE, make sure to place your pre-order for the device through Huawei Malaysia’s website here and check out the virtual launch event this Friday here. For all the latest tech deals and news such as this, make sure to follow TechNave on Facebook and Twitter!


Huawei nova 9 review - A more affordable HMS phone

HUAWEI Malaysia previously launched the HUAWEI nova 9 mid-range phone last November and it offers attractive specs, including a 120Hz OLED screen, 66W fast charging and four rear cameras.  In addition, it also has a rather unique design, with a shimmering matte surface and curved sides.

Priced at RM1,999, is it worth it for you, especially if you are a HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) user?  Let's read this review to find out.

The HUAWEI nova 9 has a rather unique design, especially with its pill-shaped camera hump housing four lenses.  The lens for the main camera is in the top circle while the other three lenses and the LED flash are placed in the bottom circle.  The camera hump is a bit thick for a midrange phone, but this isn’t an issue if you use the casing that is included in the box.

The back has a shimmery matte frosted finish that doesn’t attract any fingerprints. Our review unit was Starry Blue and has a color tone that changes slightly when this phone is viewed from various different angles.  A "nova" logo is also displayed at the bottom, but it is not very prominent.

The HUAWEI nova 9 is surrounded by a plastic frame adorned with metallic glitter, making it look even more premium.  Since this phone has a curved screen on the side, it feels more “sharp” when you hold it but it is still relatively comfortable to grip.

The power and audio control buttons are on the right side, while below there is a dual-SIM card slot, USB-C port and speakers.  Unlike most other mid -range phones, this phone is not equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack.

The plastic frame has metallic sheen, which gives it a premium feel

Power buttons and audio controls on the right

Dual SIM card slot, USB-C port and speakers below

On the front, it has a 6.57-inch screen with a 32MP selfie camera in a punch hole at the top. The bezels on the right and left are very thin, while the upper and lower bezels are thicker than the left and right, but not to the point of being intrusive. The screen also houses a fingerprint scanner that is on the bottom, however it may be too low for some people to use one-handed.

Overall, the HUAWEI nova 9 features a rather premium design for a mid-range device, however the absence of a 3.5mm audio jack could disappoint a number of customers who may be considering this device.

Selfie punch-hole camera, as well as a thicker top bezel than the side bezel

The OLED screen on the HUAWEI nova 9 has a thin bezel

Thicker bezel at the bottom, but not too thick

The HUAWEI nova 9 features specs that can be expected for a midrange phone launched in 2021.  Here are the full specifications:

The OLED screen equipped in this phone can generate very beautiful images for video and movies, while the 120Hz refresh rate allows you to experience smoother scrolling.  One interesting thing about the 120Hz rate in this device is that it is dynamic, so the rate will change according to the application being displayed to save on battery usage.

The HUAWEI nova 9 allows you to change the screen color setting between Standard (sRGB/P3) or Vivid, and we found the Vivid mode more colorful. For finer color temperature control, you can set it with the color wheel. In terms of brightness, the screen of this phone can be used comfortably even under the scorching sun.

(Left) Screen color setting, (center) refresh rate setting, (right) resolution setting

Like most other HUAWEI products, this phone comes with the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system and if you’ve used an Android device before, the HarmonyOS 2.0 interface (UI) won’t be unfamiliar to you.  To download apps, you can use the HUAWEI AppGallery and if the app you want is not available in the platform, you can use Petal Search to install it via side-loading an APK.

However, side-loading applications requires a few more tedious steps than usual and may be difficult for some users.  Therefore, we’d suggest you to use Huawei’s AppGallery whenever possible.

(Left and Center) Home Screen;  (right) various icons and bloatware

However, most of the popular applications that are widely used by Malaysians or made in Western countries, are usually not available in AppGallery and may only be installed via side-loading. This is a fact you have to face if you intend to use a HUAWEI phone, at least for now.

In terms of bloatware, the nova 9 has a relatively large number, but these mostly consist of HUAWEI's own applications.  In addition, this phone will also show some app icons in the home screen to encourage you to download them and this may be annoying to some users.  Fortunately, you can easily remove thew3 icon, but only one at a time.

For audio, the nova 9 has only one speaker at the bottom and it can produce satisfactory audio quality.  For a clearer audio experience, we’d recommend you to use wireless earphones or earphones that use a USB-C port.

Geekbench and 3DMark Wild Life (right) benchmark results

Powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset made with a 6nm node process, the HUAWEI nova 9 can produce extremely fast performance for everyday applications such as social media, media players, web browsers or messaging.  When combined with the 120Hz rate display, it makes for an overall very responsive experience at least for most games.

We’ve played several games on this phone like Asphalt 9 and Honkai Impact 3, and the performance produced is satisfactory even with the highest graphics settings.  However, the back of this phone does become rather warm at a fairly rapid rate while playing games.

Asphalt 9 can be played at the highest graphics, however its frame rate is a bit inconsistent

The 8GB RAM memory is enough to open several applications simultaneously without having to sacrifice the performance.  However, it does not have any additional RAM functions (RAM expansion) that was widely introduced in mid-range phones by other brands in 2021. The 256GB storage is also quite large for storing a lot of photos, videos or apps, but unfortunately it can’t be expanded with a microSD card or a nano memory (NM) card.

As for battery life, the 4,300mAh capacity can last comfortably for a day.  A full charge can last from morning to night for about 20% left. If you want to use it for longer, the nova 9 also offers a Power Saving mode that can extend battery life by a few more hours. The 66W fast charging is among the key features of the nova 9, and a full charge will take around an hour and 15 minutes.  It’s not the fastest charging rate, yet still impressive for a midrange phone.  Thankfully, a 66W fast charger is also included in the box.

Charging from 4% to 89% takes an hour (3:15 pm to 4:15 pm)

Now let's move on to the camera performance for the nova 9. The interface of this camera offers basic functions such as photo, video, Portrait mode and Night mode, as well as additional functions such as Slow-Mo, Time Lapse and Moving Picture. Under bright light, it can produce beautiful pictures from the main camera and ultra-wide camera. With the help of the depth sensor, it can also produce Portrait mode pictures with neat separation between the subject and the background.

While it’s not a flagship class phone, the nova 9’s camera can still take beautiful pictures in dim environments.  As for zoom shots, it can do digital zoom up to 10x, but we feel that the picture quality is best at 3x zoom and below unless you have a tripod or stabilizer at hand.

As for video, it can record in 4K resolution at 30fps and the quality is quite satisfactory.  If you want a faster rate (60fps), you have to lower the resolution to 1080p.  For those who regularly record vlogs, the Dual View function will allow you to record using the main camera and selfie camera simultaneously.

One thing that was a bit frustrating to us was the video recording stabilization.  While it still has AIS electronic image stabilization, its stabilization is not as solid as in some other midrange phones.  The menu in the camera also doesn’t have any settings for stabilization, so we couldn’t increase the level of stabilization.

If you are comfortable using HMS but do not want to spend a large amount of money to buy a flagship phone like the HUAWEI P40, the HUAWEI nova 9 could be the right device for you. The Snapdragon 778G chipset can produce fast performance for most situations, while the 120Hz OLED screen will provide a very smooth user experience.

However, with prices starting from RM1,999, you can probably get an Android phone with similar specifications at a lower price.  Suitable alternatives to the HUAWEI nova 9 include the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (RM1,899), realme GT Master Edition (RM1,499) or HONOR 50 (RM1,699).  All three options have a Snapdragon 778G chipset, but don’t charge as fast as the HUAWEI nova 9.

Let us know on Facebook if this review helped you decide and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest in technology news and reviews.


ASUS ROG displayed top quality gaming mice at CES 2017

ASUS Republic of Gamers didn't shy away from their products at the CES 2017 last week, showing plenty of goodies for the gamers of all ages. Along with some gaming laptop and desktops, it won't be complete without a gaming mouse and they were on display as well, we will take a look at some of the gaming mice.

ROG Gladius II is an optical gaming mouse optimized for FPS games, with customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting and durable 50-million click Omron switches. Featuring the exclusive easy-swap switch socket design, ROG Gladius II gives gamers the freedom to customize click-resistance and extend the life-span of the mouse. Gladius II also has a DPI button to toggle sensitivity and a DPI target thumb button for short bursts of instant precision.

Another ROG gaming mouse is the ROG Strix Evolve that features a changeable-shape design and Aura Sync RGB lighting. Easily changeable top covers enable four different ergonomic designs, it makes the mouse equally comfortable for both left and right-handed gamers alike. Durable 50-million-click Omron switches will ensure that the most-used parts of the mouse, the mouse buttons, will reliably withstand the extra clicks.

Also not forgetting, the ROG Strix Impact is a lightweight and ergonomically-designed ambidextrous mouse designed for maximum comfort during marathon MOBA gaming sessions. Aura Sync RGB lighting offers personalised customizations, and durable 50-million-click Omron switches will deliver dependable clicks for a long time to come. ROG Strix Impact also comes with a two-level DPI button for on-the-fly DPI switching, and an indicator to show the current level setting.

Lastly, the GX970 is a wired gaming mouse featuring a detachable side panel for optimised button layouts in different gaming scenarios. The standard side panel has two thumb buttons that are ideal for light gaming and general computer use. This panel can be switched with the included 10-button thumb panel that is perfect for quickly issuing commands during intense gaming action. The gaming mouse also features onboard memory and intuitive companion software that lets gamers create and store up to three different profiles for optimal performance in different types of games. Additionally, adjustable tracking speed can be set from 50–12,000 DPI and a customizable weight system allow gamers to change the weight of the mouse based on their personal preference.

To know more about other products, simply click one of the links below to check it out.


Huawei nova 9 series certified in China, may be released by mid-September

It wasn't that long ago that Huawei released the Huawei nova 8i into the Malaysian market. But the company back in China is said to be preparing the next-gen nova 9 series soon. According to a Chinese tipster on Weibo, the nova 9 series could be released by mid-September.

In terms of appearance and design, the nova 9 series may look quite similar to the HONOR 50 series. The tipster claimed that the former may look better but that can't be said the same for the interior tech specs. We don't know if the nova 9 series would feature a Snapdragon or Dimensity chipset, but just for the record - the HONOR 50 series is using a Snapdragon 778G chipset.

The nova 9 series also got certified by China's TENAA under the model number RTL-AL00 recently. No information of the tech specs was revealed, though, but you can clearly see the design in the image with a nova logo on its rear. We wouldn't be surprised if the rear camera is the same as the HONOR 50 series, which has a 108MP sensor but we will wait until then.

We expect to see some more news regarding the nova 9 series in the near future. Stay tuned for more of that and more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova Y70 Malaysia release: coming soon on 17 June 2022, priced at RM699

Besides the premium Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei P50, the company also unveiled the Huawei nova Y70. Priced at just RM699, this is easily a good option for those who want a budget-friendly device. It's not available yet but it will launch on 17 June 2022.

Available in Pearl White, Crystal Blue and Midnight Black, interested customers may purchase the phone on the Huawei online store, Lazada, Shopee, as well as its Huawei Experience Stores. If you purchase the nova Y70 on its launching day, you would get exclusive Huawei Mobile Service rewards and other freebies that are worth up to RM70.

In terms of tech specs, the chipset was not mentioned during the presentation but the nova Y70 features a 6.75-inch TFT LCD in 720p, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage (expandable up to 512GB), and EMUI 12 out of the box. Moreover, it has an 8MP front camera, alongside a 48MP (main) 5MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) triple rear camera.

Last but not least, it has a rather huge battery pack with 6000mAh and supports 22.5W SuperCharge technology. In case you're wondering, there's no 5G connectivity on this phone but at least there's an audio jack and a USB Type C port.

Well, that's pretty much what you need to know. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei nova Y90 Malaysia release: Snapdragon 680 & 8GB+128GB, coming soon at the price of RM999

Today, Huawei Malaysia just announced that the nova Y90 will be arriving soon in the Malaysian market. It's scheduled to arrive on 15 July 2022 so that's quite soon. Not only that, the price has been revealed as well at RM999.

From its official Facebook post, the nova Y90 features a rather large 6.7-inch FHD+ FullView display with a punch-hole front camera. The primary rear camera is 50MP and is part of a triple rear camera setup. Other than that, there's also a 5000mAh battery supporting a 40W SuperCharge technology.

However, the full specs are revealed if you visit the official Huawei online store. The nova Y90 also features a Snapdragon 680 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The front camera is revealed to be an 8MP sensor, whereas the other two cameras on the back are the 2MP macro and depth lens. It's also noted that there's no 5G support on this phone.

Should you be interested, the nova Y90 will be bundled with RM200 worth of freebies. This includes a mystery Huawei Gift Box, 2 months of 50GB Cloud Storage, 6 months of VIU Premium Subscription and 6 months of extended warranty. The nova Y90 will be available in every Huawei Experience Store.

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


Huawei now working towards 6G technology, could be ready in 2030

While we have a plethora of 5G smartphones in the current market, 5G technology has yet to take off commercially (at least at a global scale). So in the meantime, we got some news that Huawei is already working on 6G technology.

It's not the first time that we have heard about Huawei being ambitious about 6G. According to sources, Huawei estimates that 6G can be 50 times faster than 5G which is unimaginable. We are talking about a data transfer rate of at least 1000 GB/s which is 1 TB/s and Huawei will need to produce software and hardware to handle that kind of speed.

Huawei already has a good company record of leading 5G technology and being put to use in major cities of China. With the foundation in place, this will allow them to get some headstart on the path of 6G and provide their services to other countries. If all goes according to plan, 6G can be launched in the year 2030.

Besides Huawei, ZTE and Apple are also already looking into 6G technology. Well, pretty soon we will see other brands following suit as well and launching 6G devices as the next norm but don't expect it so soon. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei offering free gifts on selected Huawei devices for Labour Day Promotion

On the scale on 1-10, how much do you love Labour Day? If it’s not 10, Huawei Malaysia will change your mind because they will be celebrating the day with you by offering awesome gifts worth up to RM299 for every purchase of selected Huawei smart devices!

Starting 14 April to 7 May 2017 this year, customers will be able to walk home with a variety of free gifts (see the table below) with the purchase of the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, MediaPad M3, T2 Pro and T2 LTE at all Huawei Experience Stores and Huawei Display Zones nationwide.

The details for the promotion is as below:

Have a fantastic TGIF and weekend later at your nearest Huawei Experience Store or Display Zone! Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei offering the selfie centric Nova 3e Pink Gold edition starting from 2 July 2018

Huawei has announced that they will be offering the limited edition Pink Gold of the Huawei Nova 3e starting from 2 July 2018. The aforementioned device will be available in all Huawei Experience Stores and Display Zones nationwide for the retail price of RM1320.

To give a little perspective regarding the tech specs, the Huawei Nova 3e is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, dual 16MP + 2MP rear camera setup, 24MP front facing selfie camera, 5.84-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and it is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei officially announced 200 units of the Huawei Mate RS will be available for purchase in Malaysia on 18 May 2018

The Porsche design Huawei Mate RS will be available in all Huawei Experience Stores across Malaysia for RM6999 each. There will be only 200 units available across Malaysia so be sure to act quickly if you are interested in owning a unit. Customers that purchase the Huawei Mate RS will be rewarded with a special VIP card to claim offers from Tealive, Celebrity Fitness, iflix, Zouk and more.

To go into detail regarding the tech specs, the Huawei Mate RS is running on a Hisilicon Kirin 970, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple rear camera, 24MP selfie camera, 6-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. In terms of notable features, the Mate RS has a triple camera system in the rear similar to the Huawei P20 Pro as well as an in-display fingerprint scanner. For more updates, stay tuned to Technave.com


Huawei officially announces 10nm Kirin 970 chipset with dedicated AI co-processor and 12-core GPU, confirmed for Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro

After weeks of teasing, Huawei have finally made their 10nm fabricated Kirin 970 chipset official. Featuring an octa-core processor (4 x 2.4GHz A73 cores + 4 x 1.8GHz A53 cores) that will be utilized in the upcoming Huawei Mate 10 and Huawei Mate 10 Pro set for a reveal on 16 October 2017.

Here are some of the Kirin 970's features:

A dedicated Mobile Artificial Intelligence or Mobile A.I. chip means that the CPU and GPU are not burdened by Mobile AI tasks like answering and responding to questions intelligently, recognising voice commands and languages and so forth. It also means a quicker response to your questions and requests as the CPU or GPU do not need to set aside resources to answer these requests, so you can watch movies or play games and just ask your AI assistant to do something without any lag in performance.

The 10nm fabrication process means that the Kirin 970 will also be more energy efficient while the 12-core Mali G72MP12 graphics processing unit will guarantee smoother and better resolution graphics. The dual ISP and intelligent auto-select for photo settings also means more intelligent photography taking, making it even easier for the normal layman to take better shots. Hopefully this also means a more powerful manual mode for the pro photogs but we're expecting more LEICA collaborated goodness to come with the Mate 10 cameras.

This is by no means the first time that Huawei have implemented machine learning (they did it in the Mate 9 and other subsequent devices) but this is still a sizeable leap towards a truly "smart" smartphone. We're looking forward to seeing the Kirin 970 in action come 16 October 2017 with the Huawei Mate 10 so stay tuned to TechNave.com for all your latest tech news.


Huawei officially announces the G9 Lite

For the mid-range market, Huawei just announced the new G9 Lite smartphone, which has a mid-range price, but with high-end design and features. It sits below the recently launched Huawei P9, but carries many design elements that is associated with the pricier brother.

It comes with a 5.2 inch Full HD Display, a metal body, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 617 with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with microSD, and a 16 megapixel rear camera with a f/2.0 lens. It has a fingerprint scanner, just like the P9.

For colour options, it comes in three choices – dark grey, light grey and gold. It is going on sale for RMB 1700 (~RM 1045). Huawei Malaysia has yet to announce if they will be bringing in the G9 Lite to Malaysia. We may see it come with the P9 to market, so look out for more news on the smartphone right here on TechNave.


Huawei officially confirms its cooperation with Leica ended two months ago

Right after Xiaomi announced its new partnership with Leica Camera, we were wondering what was the status between Huawei and Leica. Turns out that we didn't need to wait long, as Huawei has confirmed to the media that its cooperation with the latter has already ended on 31 March 2022.

While you may still see the Leica brand on the Huawei P50 series, it turns out that that would be the last time. On the other hand, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and P50 Pocket that were announced in Malaysia recently didn't have the Leica logo at all, thus confirming the end of their partnership even more so.

Just a brief history between the two brands, Huawei first sought Leica Camera's expertise way back in 2016 with the Huawei P9 series. Huawei was arguably the first to popularise the usage of a dual rear camera set, utilising Leica camera technology and expanded into the Mate series ever since.

Throughout the years, the Huawei P & Mate series camera performance has been hailed as one of the best in the industry. Albeit there were a couple of times that the company were caught red-handed by using a DSRL for promoting their camera-centric phones. It was also known that their hardware tends to consume lots of power and made the phones hot (speaking from experience).

Will you miss the Leica camera technology on the Huawei P and Mate series? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG has announced the Strix SCAR II and Strix Hero II gaming laptops

ASUS ROG has announced the release of the the ROG Strix SCAR II and ROG Strix Hero II as part of their new ROG Laptop lineup. These laptops have several key features such as a 144Hz IPS-Panel monitor with 3ms GTG response time, HyperCool Pro technology which aids the cooling of the CPU and GPU, HyperStrike Pro keyboard as well as ROG RangeBoost which provides 30% wider Wi-Fi range compared to dual-antenna setup.

In terms of tech specs, the ROG Strix SCAR II, focused heavily on First Person Shooters is fitted with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H Processor, 15.6-inch full HD display with a 144hz refresh rate, up to Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 8GB VRAM, 16GB DDR4 RAM clocked at 2666MHz, M.2 NVMe 256GB SSD and 2.5-inch 1TB SSHD. As for ROG Strix Hero II, which is more focused on Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games, is running on the same 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H, 15.6-inch Full HD 144hz display, Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 with 6GB VRAM, 8GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2666MHz, M.2 NVMe 256GB SSD and lastly a 2.5-inch 1TB SSHD. You can find out more information regarding the laptops on ASUS ROG's official Website. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei officially introduces the honor 7X, a stunning 18:9 display, dual-camera smartphone from only 1300 CNY (RM830)

It’s finally official guys – Huawei has just released its next mid-range beast, the honor 7X in their hometown of China and it is looking straight up premium.

The honor 7X will feature a delightful 5.93” display with an 18:9 screen ratio and a crystal-clear resolution of 1080x2160p (407ppi). The 7X will also have a powerful Kirin 659 chipset grouped along with Mali-T830 MP2 graphics and complemented with 4GB of RAM for that extra edge in any game. Don’t fret though, it will also carry from 32GB to 128GB worth of expandable storage and 3340mAh worth of battery just so you won’t run out.

Up on the back, main camera will feature a 16MP+2MP dual-camera setup along with an 8MP front camera. Not to forget the fingerprint scanner right under the cameras and of course the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack on the left.

The honor 7X will run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box with Huawei’s EMUI 5.1 running the show. It will also be available in the standard Gold, Blue and Black. The 32GB version will go for 1300 CNY  (~RM830) followed by 1700 CNY (~RM1100) for the 64GB and of course 2000 CNY (~RM1300) for the ultimate 128GB version.

Now that we’ve seen the official, real-deal of the honor 7X we are probably going to see its announcement in Malaysia real soon (please). So do make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com because you know we always provide.


Huawei officially launches AppTouch at the Digital Game Conference 2019

So we mentioned this before, but Huawei did introduce its digital service, AppTouch platform at MWC 2019 a few days ago. This time around, they have officially released the platform at the Digital Game Conference 2019 that was held in Dubai, along with features that will enhance the digital entertainment services such as games, videos and music.

Around 500 companies from 35 countries were gathered at the conference. According to Atheel Jehan, Game service operation manager of Zain Iraq, he mentioned AppTouch helped them to build up digital services channels easier, especially with Direct Carrier Billing payment option. At this moment, there are already more than 500 million users in more than 60 carriers over 40 countries in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin America (and oddly, not South East Asia lol). using AppTouch as a new way for carriers to use the ecosystem.


Huawei officially revealed honor V8 with dual 12MP rear cameras, 2K display and more in China

Just as when Xiaomi unveiled the 6.44-inch Mi Max phablet yesterday, Huawei also showcased their latest honor V8 flagship in China. Available in Ceramic White, Rose Gold, Ice Silver, Champagne Gold, Elegant Gray, and Light Gold Platinum, it's reported that Huawei is targeting at the younger generation with this device, the device also has dual camera lens on the back like the P9 series. Below are the official specifications:

Huawei's intention for the V8 to be a platform for virtual reality is clear, as it was announced that the device will feature a professional eye protection technology for the screen, which is ideal for watching movies or playing games in the long run, as it has a special cinema mode when the phone is laid horizontally, along with stereo speakers to enhance the overall viewing experience. On the other hand, the 3D fingerprint technology prevents fake fingerprint payment, and also unlocks the device faster, though it's not known how fast it can unlock.

For the dual cameras, it's exactly the same as the P9 series except that there are no words whether Leica was involved. But nonetheless, one camera acts as a RGB sensor and the other capture black and white images. The camera supports PDAF, depth of focus and Laser Focus, and it was reported that aperture on this device is 36% larger than the Honor 6 Plus, delivering 40% increase in performance. There's also a support for dynamic 3D panorama camera feature.

For the price, the V8 has three different variants based on memory and resolution. The details are as follows:

That's all from Huawei for now, stay tuned for future updates of the phone's official Malaysia pricing and availability at Technave.com!


Huawei officially reveals Huawei Y7 Prime, comes with 4000 mAh battery and Snapdragon 435

Chinese tech giants Huawei has pumped out yet another new smartphone in Hong Kong. This time it’s the Huawei Y7 Prime. Rocking a full metal build, the Y7 Prime will feature an impressive 4000 mAh to last you a whole day.

Based on the power efficient Snapdragon 435 chipset, the phone is looking to be somewhat of a mid-range device and rightly priced as such at around $240 (RM1022).

There is no indication of an international release yet, let alone the Malaysian release but do stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates and news.


Huawei officially unveils the affordable Huawei Y6 2017

This is unexpected, but Huawei has yet again released another Y-series smartphone on their official page. This time, Huawei silently launched the Huawei Y6 2017, an affordable smartphone with improvements from its predecessor, the Huawei Y6.

The Y6 2017’s specs are listed as follow:

Yes, the Y6 2017 will be run with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and not the upcoming Nougat. A bit of a letdown but no matter, the 3000 mAh battery and its decent camera redeems the phone.

Huawei has not yet announced when this device will go on sale but the phone is expected to be priced around €200 (RM1000). There is no news yet regarding any Malaysian releases yet but be sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com to find out.


Huawei opens first combined Service Center & Brand Store in Johor

As of 19 September 2016, Huawei Malaysia has officially opened its very first combined Huawei Service Center and Brand Store in Johor Bahru, the location is strategically placed in the heart of Johor Bahru and it's Huawei’s latest addition to its strong number of branded stores and service centers in Malaysia.

Carlson Leong (left) explaning to cutsomers

Carlson Leong, Retail Director of Consumer Business Group Huawei Malaysia was the host of the official opening, stated that the opening of the store is part of Huawei Malaysia’s plan to strengthen its position in Malaysia.

“This resonates with our core spirit of putting the customers first before others,” said Carlson, “Huawei has entered the Malaysian smartphone market as an unknown brand six years ago and I am very proud to say that we have grown at a very rapid rate, thanks to the support from our consumers."

This new outlet, standing at 2160 square feet, is the largest Huawei outlet in Johor. The opening of Huawei’s first dual-purpose store in Johor is Huawei’s effort in offering its current and new consumers convenience for access to its services, as well as the best quality in its products. According to GFK reports, Huawei has successfully become the second largest smartphone brand in Malaysia with 9.6% market share in June. Its latest flagship, the P9 series, which arrived in the Malaysian market in July this year, has recorded a stellar performance with 100000 units sold in a mere four months’ period.

This also marks Huawei in being one step closer to achieve its goal of establishing 200 brand stores in Malaysia by the end of 2016. Currently, Huawei Malaysia has established more than 138 Huawei branded stores and 11 service centers within the nation.


Huawei opens their first high-end service center in KL Eco City Mall

Earlier today, Huawei opened up their very first Premium Customer Service Center at the KL Eco City Mall where they will provide after-sale support as well as quick repair services for various Huawei products. Furthermore, the aforementioned service centre is also a place where customers can experience and purchase various kinds of Huawei products as well.

Other than that, Huawei has also mentioned that they will be offering a free cleaning and disinfection service for any of your Huawei products. But that’s not all, you could also stand a chance to win attractive prizes simply by completing a survey regarding the HiCare from now until 31 December 2019.

Would you be interested in visiting the new Huawei Service Centre? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei outlines opportunities for growth in emerging markets

Today, Huawei has announced their company’s role as an all-round strategic partner to countries looking to advance economic and social development. This was outlined at the Digital Transformation Forum, as Huawei continues to be committed in creating value for communities by collaborating with operators to help them maximize network assets, deploy home broadband and indoor digitalization, and drive connectivity to enhance the user experience, while promoting economic and social growth.

According to the Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2016 published by Huawei, it reported that for each GCI score point increase a country improved its innovation capacity by 2.2%, competitiveness by 2.1%, and productivity by 2.3%. With this, operators around the world are encouraged to invest in these emerging markets to capitalize on huge ICT industry potential, untapped demographics, and national ICT strategies.

William Xu, Executive Director of Board and Chief Strategy Marketing Officer, Huawei, explained:

"We work hand-in-hand with operators to help them identify valued customers, develop valued businesses, and build valued networks. We enable operators to combine industry policy with the utilization of existing network resources, and integrate technological and business innovation. Our goal is to help operators drive new revenue streams and a positive business cycle of service development and network construction."

Huawei has analyzed the current landscape in emerging markets to formulate its strategic approach from four angles: user+, family+, asset+, and efficiency+. Rapid deployment of home broadband and indoor digitalization will improve coverage and the user experience. Existing network assets are leveraged to maximize network value and spectrum efficiency, improve O&M, and serve every economic level. Interconnecting all users promotes the development of economy, society, and humanity.

"By 2025, we will see 2 billion more people with mobile connections, and another 500 million broadband homes. Our commitment has always been to enable world’s operators to build roads to new growth," Mr. Xu emphasized. "Huawei continues to drive its social responsibility to help emerging markets grow by at least 1 GCI point while guaranteeing coverage in times of major world events or natural disasters."


Huawei owned HiSilicon chip to stop receiving updates, China may establish their own Entity List

Despite the support Huawei has been receiving, HONOR President, Zhao Ming is currently looking into adjusting the company’s internal goals. He mentioned that it is still too soon to say if the Chinese manufacturer can still achieve its goals but admitted that things aren’t looking too good. They are currently reassessing their goal of overtaking Samsung in the near future.

Huawei’s HiSilicon chips, Kirin, are Huawei’s own chipsets. However, there is a bit of a problem - the software used by the chips are from two US companies which are Synopsys Inc and Cadence Design Systems Inc. This could prove to be an obstacle for Huawei as these two companies will no longer provide software updates to Huawei’s HiSilicon as well as provide the company with the necessary software tools to design a chipset. To keep things in perspective, 7% of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s chips were sourced from US companies. However, a silver lining can be seen as this will not impact the Kirin 985 and the upcoming Kirin 990 chipsets as these chips have both been completed.

Chinese authorities are considering hitting back  at the US with their own Entity List but they aren’t looking to aim for Apple. The plans for the Chinese government to hit back at the US is via the exports of rare earth minerals to the US as well as more stringent actions against US firms with business interest in China. China’s Commerce Ministry mentioned that arrangements are on the way to create their own entity list. They mentioned, “Foreign enterprises, organizations, or individuals that do not comply with market rules, deviate from a contract’s spirit, or impose blockades or stop supplies to Chinese enterprises for non-commercial purposes, and seriously damage the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, will be included on a list of unreliable entities.”

It is unknown which companies would be hit by the entity list but it is expected that countries that have complied with the US ban on Huawei and Chinese firms would almost definitely be affected. As of right now, Huawei is fighting back and has filed motion for summary judgment in US court. They are also working on their very own OS which could possibly be called Ark OS and we may be seeing it this fall. To make things a little better, Huawei does have the backing for several companies such as Aptoid, Panasonic, TSMC and even Malaysia. So what do you think of Huawei’s future? Keep up with the latest Huawei news and updates on TechNave.com!